$3011“ YIV VICAR AND RURAL DEAN .- 'I‘I~IE REV. CANON COLIN E. H. PERRY. B.Sc.. The Vicarage. Bridge. (Bridge 250) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE Churchwarden: .' MR. C. A. POTTER, Field House, Bridge. (Bridge 218) MR. H. P. M. LAWRENCE. Tullymore. 72 Bridge Down. Bridge .(BI-idge 472) Hon. Secretary .- MR. D. R. HILL, Red Deer, Bridge Down, Bridge. (Bridge 426) Hon. Treasurer: MR. C. A. Porrsn. Organist (Bridge): MR. P. GILES, N.D.D.. A.T.C' (Lond.). Filmer House, Filmer Road, Bridge. (Bridge 293) Organist (Patrixbournc): Mus. AMOS. 8 St. Martin's Close, Canterbury. (65055) Verger (Bridge) : MR. J. HOPKINS, Bourne Park Cottage, Bridge. Verger (Patrixbourne) : MR. J. CARPENTER, The Green, Patrixbourne. BEKESBOURNE Churchwardeus : Mn. W. R. MowLL, Mulberry Cottage. Bekesbourne. (Bridge 2I3) MR. H. S. SHORBY, Cherry Tree Cottage. Bekesbourne. (Bridge 235) Hon. Secretary : MRS. SANDALL, School House. Bekesbourne. (Bridge 256) Hon. Treasurer: MR. F. J. SMITH, 3 The Hill, Bekesbourne. Organist: MR. 5. H- GREY, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne. (Bridge 522) Magazine Editor: THE VICAR Magazine Adverts. .- MR. C. J. BARLEY, 49 Bridge Down. Bridge. (Bridge 612) Canterbury & District Estate Agency Ltd. HOUSE, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS Residential Properties L‘32 ST. MARGARETS STREET, CANTERBURY Telephone 66660 & 9 S. P. C. K. BOOKSHOP 2 THE PRECINCTS, CANTERBURY T91‘-’DhorIe: Canterbury 62881 FOR .~‘lLL YOUR PAR/SH REQUIREMENTS ‘All the latest and standard Theological Works Cmldm“ 5 B00“. and Books of Local Interest Any book not in stock can be ordered for you . E Book Tokens sold and exchanged PACK with B€l{€,SBOURD€ CHURCH MAGAZINE E4 IIITBOU DE’ Bmoq <97 ]/INUARY 1973 3]: Tr @.l.,.. Art 65 Coiffure HIGH STREET. BRIDGE T61: Bridge 236 xmr on: :--- V‘r'*'. '4. v x~~—»~n. Dear Parishioners of Bridge, Patrixbourne and Bekesbourne. May I first wish you all every blessing in 1973- Confirmation classes will begin on Monday evening the 15th January at 6.30 pum. at the Vicarage. I look forward to welcoming at these classes all those who would like to be prepared for this Sacramento Perhaps those who are coming would let me know before but I don't mind if you come on this 15th January without letting me know beforehando Again I would be pleased to know of any older person who may have thought about Confirmation in mhe past but has not had the opportunity for preparation, Discussion could take place at a mutually convenient time. Also I would like to know beforehand of any young person from Bekesbourne who is desirous of being prepared for Confirmation so that arrangements for bringing them to Bridge and getting them home can be made. This Christmas Market at Bridge was a great May I thank all of you who were present and helped in any way or gave gifts for the various stallsc Thank you too for the gifts of flowers and decorations for the churches at Christmastide. The week of Prayer for Christian Unity takes place this month. Elsewhere you will find details of services in the Canterbury district. Christians of many churches and many countries will be Sharing in their observances and we shall be strengthened in the perseverance of our own prayers by our remembrance of the vast company who will be praying too and of the prayer of Jesus our great high priest in his prayer to the Father that we all may be One. I would like to invite all members of other Christian churches to the service at Bridge at 6-30 p.m. Evensong on Sunday January 21st- - 2 - At the General Synod in November 1972 final approval to the Series III Service of Holy Communion for a period of four years from February 1st 1973 was given. The date has been chosen to enable copies of this service in its finally revised form to be printed and made available. The Series II Service is not superseded and still has authority for several more years. The Archbishop wishes to emphasisathat a parish should consistently use one Service or the other when it's mind has been made up and not be changing to and fro. Perhaps our Parochial Church Council could discuss this matter when the Services have been published? The General Synod also gave general approval to the Measure designed to give to the Synod new authority in matters of doctrine and worship on the lines of the Report on Church and State which has recently been discussed at the Diocesan and Deanery Synods. It was decided to adopt the Measure in the form which allows a parish to continue to use the 1662 Prayer Book in whole or in part if it desires to do so. Yours sincerely in our Blessed Lord, COLIN E. H. PERRY, Canon and Rural Dean. **¥**** CALENDAR FOR JANUARY 1973 December 37st Sunday 1st Sunday after Christmas. Bridge Church Carol Service at 6.30 p.m. January lst Monday New Year's Day. Feast of the Circumcision. Holy Communion 9-30 a.m. Bridge. 3rd Wednesday Mothers Union Corporate Communion with Intercessions at Bridge Church 9.30 a.m. - 3 _ ‘ 6th Saturday Feast of the Epiphany. Holy Communion at 9.30 a.m. at Bridge ‘Church. 7th Sunday 1st Sunday after Epiphany. 11th Thursday Bible Study Group Meeting at Mr. and Mrs. Pierce's home, 7 windmill Close. 8 p.m. 1hth Sunday 2nd Sunday after Epiphany Junior Church recommencesat 11 a.m. at Bridge Church. 15th Monday Confirmation Classes begin at 6.30 p.m. at the Vicarage. 21st Sunday 3rd Sunday after Epiphany — Christian Unity Sunday. 22nd Monday Confirmation Classes 6.30 p.m. The Vicarage. 23th Thursday. Conversion of St. Paul Holy Communion at Bridge Church 9.30 a.m. Bible Study Group Meeting at 39 Union Rd. 8.p.m. 28th Sunday hth Sunday after Epiphany. 29th Monday Confirmation class 6.30 p.m. The Vicarage. **=|r*=t*t FOUND A pair of grass clippers has been found in Bekesbourne Churchyard. C.E.H.P. *#**#** PATRIXBOURNE CHURCH FLOWERS 19736 January Mrs. Partridge February till March 9th Mrs. Potter April 20th and May Mrs. Greenwood June Mrs. Johnson July Mrs. Edmonds August Mrs. Watson-Taylor September Mrs. Potter October Mrs. Johnston November Mrs. Greenwood -)+- . ' p ,1‘ - . -.\:'&:‘lA— ' HiIlIII'UIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII--—~— R? Re: Bridge Cricket Club. As you are probably aware from the local press the Bourne Paddock Cricket Club which has, in the past, had the use of the village recreation ground, is to be reformed under the name of the Bridge Cricket Club. It is hoped that in the future closer contact can be made with the village as the Club wishes to be more closely identified with the village. May I draw the notice of the village to the above fact and draw the attention to the village that if anybody is interested in playing for the Club will tmmrplease contact me at the above A { address. A The Club also proposes holding functions ‘ throughout the year and it is hoped that the same will receive the support of the village. The -irst of such furtions will take place on Saturday 27th January 1973, this being a cold meat Buffet Dance at the Punch Tavern, Calcott Hill, Sturry, from 8 o'clock to 12 midnight. A The Club would, of course, prefer to hold auCh events in the Village but as large numbers are expected to attend,, the facilities in Bridge at present do not allow this. Tickets for the functions can be obtained me at 11 The Green, Blean, Canterbury, Kent BARRIE R. J. COLES, Hon. Secretary. A 22nd November, 1972. =k*=k=k hQTEEE§_HHlQfl Wednesday January 3rd 9.30 a.m. Corporate Communion with Intercess- ions. Bridge Church. from tit No Branch Meeting. _ 5 _ El .w.,._- .._,rt.- 1. .1: JUNIOR CHURCH Junior Church will meet on Sunday January 1#th, 21st and 28th at 11 a.m. in Bridge Church. 122 2 120 :_— from the Christmas Market. year!" ******#= CHRISTMAS MARKET 2nd December 1972 In Aid of Church Funds E Young wives Stall (gifts and toys) 17.58 Cakes and Teas 2h.2O Mothers Union (groceries) 1#.80 White Elephantstall 3.09 Fancy Goods 13.25 Brownies (Christmas Decorations) 8.73 Raffle ,36.h7 Less Prize—printing tickets 7.90 28.57 Bottle Stall 33.05 Jackpot' 3.34 Wheel of Fortune h.7O Donation ‘ 151.28 Less hire of Hall 1.00 Surplus 150.28 This is the best result that we have ever had £30 more than last Congratulations to all concerned. C.E.P. tlklkitlfiil FROM THE PARISH REGISTERS Max They Rest in Peace St. Peter's Church Bridge 12th December 1972 James wonfer Barham Crematorium 28th November 1972 Ernest Neame !I*##**¥ - 6 _ I,_..v...A..r,'--.'- ' '1 Result of Draw: Ticket Number. 1. 2. Prize Prize Prize Prize Prize Prize Prize Prize Prize Prize Prize Prize Prize 2060 62% 563 230 960 90% 734 385 2036 1R5 561 179 21. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. BRIDGE CHURCH CHRISTMAS MARKET 0 0 o 44 -toC)\D(Dfl.O‘ \"l-F"Uuf\.J—| .—.\ l\) 0 13. Winner. Mrs. Ash. 71 Bridge Down, Bridge, Mr. T. Hoare, Cedars, Bridge. Mrs» Knight. C/o Mr. Barley. Mr. L. Hogben, 6 Brewery Lane, _ Bridge. Mr. D. Hlll, Bed Deer, Bridge. Mr. Potter, Field House, Bridge. Mr. Pomeroy, 22 windmill Close, _ Bridge. Miss Kemp, Willow Lodge, Bridge. Mrs. Arnison, 3 western Avenue, Bridge. Mrs. Stokes, 93 Oxford Road, Canterbury. Mr. E. J. Knight, C/o Mr. Barley. Mrs. Vinten, 1 Mill Terrace,Bridge. Mrs. wright, 12 Churchill House, Bridge. *** Premium Bonds Value £3 Donated by: B°tt1e Whiskey Mr. C. Potter. B°tt1e Sh€?PY Anonymous Basket Fruit Mrs, Turner Grocery Voucher Value £1. Messrs. Liptons. Box Chocolates Mr. snirley, Tin Ham Mrs. Knight. V?uCh§r for 75p Mr. welch. Tin Biscuits Mrs. Rose. Bottle Coffee Mr, Lawrence, Lamp Shade and Holder. Mrs. Baker. Box linen. Anonymous. TWO Headscarves. Mrs. Hawkins. * t 1 m t * : _ 7 _ INFORMATION FOR YOUR INTEREST CANTERBURY WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY - January 18th-25011973 THEME — "Lord, Teach Us To Pray" January 18th Day of Prayer for Christian Unity - Holy Communion. Service arranged by the Committee of the women's world Day of Prayer. Service arranged by the St. Augustine's College Students. ‘Roman Catholic Mass for - St. Thomas's Church. Members Of all churches are invited to attend. ' Bread & Cheese Lunch - Thomas's Hall. "Communicating_the Faith" Salvation Army Temple. This is directly linked with the House Groups and everyone is urged to attend. Ministers are encouraged exchange of pulpits. Thursday. St. Alphege's. 7.30 a.m. 3.00 p.m. 10.00 p.m. Januar 1 th Friday. 12.00 noon ‘ Unity ' St. 7.h5 p.m. January 21st ' Sunday. Morning - to arrange 7.00 p.m. January 22nd and 23rd Monday and Tuesday United Service - Cathedral Nave. Preacher- to be announced shortly. It is hoped that all clergy‘ will forego their evening service to join together in the Cathedral. House Group Meetings. January 2%th 7.#5 p.m. Communion Service — St. Peter's Methodis* Chmth Mmmmrsofzul churches are invited to attend. wednesday January 25th Thursday 7.h5 pom. "Singing Together" — Baptist Church. This is a service for everyone, of every age with something in it for all. There will be a number of young people participating. we hope everyone will come and bring their friends. ******* BRIDGE GROUP LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF KENT AND CANTERBURY HOSPITALS A very successful whist drive was held on Thursday 14th December at Bekesbourne Village Hall. we missed ‘Our Jack‘ Mr. Carpenter as M.C. who was unable to attend owing to a previous engagement. Mr. Freelove acted in his place, our thanks to him. Refreshments supplied by the Committee were served during the interval and appreciated by all present. ‘_Our thanks go out to the Committee and other residents who gave prizes. ‘V After expenses were met we were able to place “He Sum 0f 579.00 to the Bridge Group Funds. P” _We wish to all our members in Bridge, atrixbourne, Bekesbourne and Bishopsbourne a Happy and Prosperous New Year. M. Milton. Hon. Treasurer. **#>k2'4<** 9- .. BRIDGE SENIOR CITIZENS We had a really marvellous response from you all for our Bring and Buy sale, held in November, and your very generous support raised £30 for our Club Funds. Our most grateful thanks to all who gave and bought at the Sale. _ Your kindness and generosity gave your ‘Senior Citizens‘ a truly ‘Goodwill’ Christmas lunch which they all enjoyed. Our best wishes to you all for the New Year, and again .. . . . . .. ourthanks. M. J. Bate, Hon. Secretary. ***>k**=lI* SAVING TAX ‘In one year our Church has recovered over £250 from the Income Tax Authorities and this from donations made by only twenty or so members‘. So reads a very typical comment from a Church leaflet. what is even more important is the fact that the £250 is an extra gift to the Church made without continued... —§__ . .- - 1o _ BARHAM CREMATORI UM The Beautiful Garden of Remembrance (mndutmgEunnnPg&) is open to visitors duly. P‘ C. W. LYONS & SON LTD. FUNERAL ssavucz ;% sr. GREGORY'S. "‘ "°”" """'°" MILITARY ROAD. CANTERBURY. TELEPHONE DENNIS WILLIAMS RADIO TELEVISION AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS O H1-Fl SALES AND SERVICE 0 High Street, Bridge Tel. : Bridge 5:35 Vanity Fair Hair Stylist 0 4 Western Avenue, Bridge Hzg/Jfy néil/ed amdfriendfy :tajf to cater for all your barrdrexring requirement: - aim manicure: Open Monday to Saturday Late Night Friday Tel: Bridge 565 A. BIICKMASTER A.M.I.P.,R.P. MEMBER OF F.M.B. Building and Decorating Contractors (Registered Plumbers) “jonette” Patrixbourne Road, Bridge. Bridge 239 it BURTON TAILORING FOR TOWN AND COUNTRY WEAR ALSO MR.BURTFA$HONS FORTHEYOUNGMmN S‘-‘b5°TiPt.ion and Account Facilities available 16 The Parade, Canterbury 6/Q East Kent Packers Limited \ 0 FAVERSHANL KENT- Telephone: Faversham 2227/2265 Telex 96151 . ’—"j ’ _. ._ __ .v——.——...—.......-~.—- . -»...-g... ».__,.. Saving Tax/Cont'd...... the subscribers having to increase their normal contributions to any significant extent. For every £1 each subscriber gives and govenants, the Church benefits to the extent of £1.65. It must seem almost unbelievable that for every £100 of contributions received your Church can claim a further £62.27. But when you know the facts we feel quite sure that you will further help your Church in this way. Successive Governments have exempted the income of recognised charitable bodies, including the Church, from the payment of income tax, and in addition allowed them to recover the income tax already paid on donations made to them. REMEMBER If you pay tax at the full standard rate of 39p in the £1 every pound you subscribe to the Church represents only 61p. Covenanting allows the Church to recover the 39p tax for each 61p subscribed. WHAT MUS-T I DO? The scheme is very simple. You enter into a Deed of Covenant with the Church promising to give a fixed annual sum for a period ofnot less than seven years. Each year you will be asked to Sign a certificate of deduction of income tax (form R 185) and to enter on your annual income tax return the annual amount of your covenant. As you see there is very little 'form-filling‘. WHAT WILL IT COST? If your income is entirely un-earned (i.e. investments etc.) then no extra at all. If your contribution is made out of earned income (wages, salary etc.) then your earned income relief will probably be restricted by an amount equal to the earned income relief onpthe L 11‘; ‘DI - 12 - gross amount of your covenant. This amounts to approximately lp a year for each fip you subscribe- a very small sum when compared with the enormous benefits which the Church will receive. If you die during the 7 year period the deed is automatically cancelled. If you move to another area the deed rests with your former Church although of course it would. normally make over the tax recovered to your new Church if you wished. This difficulty can be covered by ensuring that the original deed makes provision for a ‘deed of assignment‘ enabling legal transfer of the covenant to be made should a move take place. Alternatively the original deed could be made not with your local Church but with a central Church authority and instructions given to them regarding the allocation of the monies. ‘BUT I GIVE WEEKLY‘. This is no difficulty. All you are doing is dividing your annual contribution into 52 (or in some cases 50) parts. The Church is still entitled to recover tax but you would need to enter the total annual covenanted contributions made on the deed of covenant form. ‘BUT I DO NOT PAY TAX AT THE FULL STANDARD RATE‘. This does not exempt you from taking part but would mean your paying tax at the full rate on the gross amount of your covenant. ‘BUT THE SMALL AMOUNT I GIVE WOULD NOT HELP THE . . §EHB§H'9 This 1S really the worst reason for dismissing the scheme when you think about it for a moment. If 20 People are ivin onl 20 er week Each (£10-40 Der Year) End tgis 1% E3%efianted, the thurch,1nstead of receiving £208 as it would from uncovenanted gifts, receives 5339.60 Still doubtful? Then have a word with your treasurer Mr. C. Potter Saving Tax/Cont'd ... . . . . .. Field House, Bridge, who can explain the scheme from your personal viewpoint. ******# UOSCPIGO Information has been received that owing to transport costs, soft foil,(cigarette,tobacco and sweet wrappers etc.) is no longer acceptable. All heavy foil urgently required. Milk tops accepted for Guide-dogs as these are carried free. Any mixed foil already collected will be gladly dealt with. Kathleen Douglas, 4 H Riverside Cottage, Patrixbourne. *_# * * w t t e BIBLE STUDY GROUP Our first meeting in the New Year is on 11th January at 7 windmill Close and the second one on the 25th January at 39 Union Road by the kind invitation of their respective owners, Mr. & Mrs. Pierce and Mrs. Meigh. A happy new year to you all. F.E.A. **I|lI|I>|I** Mr. and Mrs. Philip Edmonds held a most successfuLMusical Evening at HODE on 8th December, 1972. Over 50 people attended and both the music and the refreshments were much appreciated. £52 was donated to the Patrixbourne Church which is most gratefully received. C.A.P. — t'#'t r t-a i -13-‘: __.fliI-____ r nme;:_ gr; the History of Bskesbourne/Contid.t.. ., am ‘ .m isle of Thanet was really an island then, and a sea channel flowed through from Sandwich to Reculver. The river journey to the sea was but a short one, and whenever there was fighting to be done the little Bektsoourae snecca would run down to the sea and do her part in the defence of the shores. Ir. the 13th Century the "snecca" was replaced by a larger vessel, a “ship” manned by 21 men and 3 boy called a "gromet” (or groom). In return for such service Bekesbourne received the Freedom of Hastings. It was placed outside the County control, and might almost be ?alled a little bit of Hastings planted down in Kent. - a 0 I934 tings appointed each year a Deputy Mayor in rne who acted as a Magistrate in smaller , but all important cases were sent to s for trial” The Zinque Ports had ents of their own. At Dover, a man ed to death was thrown over the cliff, at ;~n he was buried alive in the Thiefs Down, :"s,ings he was drowned in the West Port. e pr any Bekesbourne man suffered this Hastings ty one does not know. 5.) Liter» c4 (D L; LL} 1: LA} '37 (4, Q} Q ;, [X1 LT! 1.1) [j S (/7 CI’ (T1 U) "T ,5 *1 V 5 UN in I r '3 '1 (3 \ c 4 I . ' in (,1 \‘_r H + ,1 I...) Q Q .~ (‘D U) I4“ \ Tana esser punishments are mentioned by Jeake. tame Barons and Goodmen their heirs and sors within every port and Member of the aforesaidas it shall please them may have . Stocks) Pillory and Tumbrel for the punishment of Malefactors." g It iS,9XDlained that a ”Tumbrel is a dung- Wlerelfl the party worthy of punishment is about and d‘ t th ‘ f the people tbét willir rown upon him by any 0 /to be continued.. coo-unuonoouo--0 -14- CANTERBURY'S WONDER STORE for Fashion and Gifts, with unique Rooftop Restaurant overlooking the City. and 5 minutes away in The Burgate RICEMANS FURNJSHING CENTRE and Coffee Room. Open 6 full days a week. Ricernans OF CANTERBURY FAMILY CONTROLLED AND INDEPENDENT OF All GROUPS TEL.65B66 The Printers you know in Bridge Village move to Canterbury August 1972 Try us with your next letterpress or litho job! A. SJ. PURCHESE Ltd. Cow Lane, Wincheap. Canterbury, Kentd§PCantednuy(O227)61508 The Village Butcher: E. J. PURSSORD 4 BRIDGE Phone: 321 English and Imported Meat H ome-made Sausages -L PLOUGH & HARROW INN BRIDGE MORNING COFFEE SNACKS GONZALEZ BYASS DRAUGHT SHERRY OFF-LICENCE Good Selection of Wine: Phone : BRIDGE 455 ~___é_ FAMILY surcnnn B. WELCH BRIDGE Phone 220 PRIME ENGLISH MEAT HOME-MADE SAUSAGES LOCAL POULTRY SPIRITS —— LIQUEURS —— BEERS ‘ THE MOTORISTS’ SHOP (Motor Services) HIGH STREET — BRIDGE 630 Personal Service from C. E. Ward son 1: cu ACCESSORIES 1» TOYS * cnosu EQUIPMENT i emuw. nous!-:1-low Goons SP!G|'AI.|81' rrrmln surlou FOR SAFETY BELTS ,, _l—__._eA_-= -— / W; g[=~_u..;g...,,,g~.n.1‘.--_;;,s. .. an»:\..g&g.;. ~$o r ‘-v VICAR AND RURAL DEAN: Tm: Rsv. CANON COLIN E. H. PERRY. B.Sc.. The Vicarage. Bridge. (Bridge 250) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE Churchwardens .- MR. C. A. POTTER. Field House, Bridge. (Bridge 218) MR. H. P. M. LAWRENCE. Tullymore. 72 Bridge Down, Bridge .(Bridge 472) Hon. Secretary: Mn. D. R. HrLL, Red Deer, Bridge Down, Bridge. (Bridge 426) Hon. Treasurer: MR. C. A. POTTER. I Organist (Bridge): MR. P. GILES, N.D.D., A.T.C- (Lond.), Filmer House, Filmer ' Road, Bridge. (Bridge 293) Organist (Patrixbourne): MRS. AMOS, 8 St. Martin's Close, Canterbury. (65055) Verger (Bridge) : MR. J. Hopxms. Bourne Park Cottage, Bridge. Verger (Patrixbourne) : MR. J. CARPENTER, The Green, Patrixbourne. u l l BEKESBOURNE V Churchwardens: — . . MR. W. R. MOWLL, Mulberry Cottage, Bekesbourne. (Bridge NJ) 1 MR. H. S. SHOREY. Cherry Tree Cottage. Bekesbourne. (Bridge 235) H on. Secretary : Mas. SANo¢LL, School House, Bekesbourne. (Bridge 256) Hon. Treasurer : MR. F. J. SMITH, 3 The Hill, Bekesbourne. O O b 4 D Organist: MR. S. H- GREY, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne. (Bridge 522) 5 % ? Magazine Editor: THE VICAR Magazine Adverts. : MR. C. J. BARLEY, 49 Bridge Down. Bridge. (Bridge 612) ‘ Canterbury & District Estate Agency Ltd. fl , E HOUSE. LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS ‘V Residential Properties .3; s1‘. 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BOOKSHOP 2 THE PRECINCTS, CANTERBURY Telephone: Canterbury 62881 FOR ALL YOUR PARISH REQUIREMENTS 10$\l'PI’I E ' —~».. ., , l SUNDAY SERVICES FOR FEBRUARY 1973 BRIDGE PATRIXBOURNE BEKESBOURNE 4th February alith Sunday after Epiphany 11 a.m. Matt. 8 a.m. Holy Comm. 9.30 a.m.Sung and Sermon H0lY Comm- 11.h5 Holy Comm- 6.3O p.m. Even- song and Sermon 11th Februar - 6th Sunday after Epiphany 9 a.m. Holy Comm. 11 a.m. Mattins 8 a.m. Holy (Series II) and Sermon Communion 6.30 p.m. Even- song and Sermon 18th February - Septuagesima Sunday 9 a.m. Holy Comm. 8 a.m. Holy Comm. 11 a.m. (Sung) (Series II) Mattins and 5-30 p.m. Even- Sermon song and Sermon 25th February - Sexagesima Sunday 8 a.m. Holy Comm. 9 a.m. Holy Comm. 11a.m. Mattins 5-30 D-m~ EVen— . 11.h5a.m.Holy song and Sermon 1 communion 11 4th_March - Quinguagesima Sunday a.m. Mattins 8 a.m. Holy Comm. 9.30a.m.Sung and Serm n 11 as a';. Holy Holy Comm. Communion 6»30 p.m. Even- SOHS and Sermon H . . oly Communion is celebrated at 9.30 a.m. on wedne sdays and Q weekflin Bridge7Cg8r:fim. on Fridays during the k Dear Parishioners of Bridge, Patrixbourne and Bekesbourne. This year the Confirmation will be on Tuesday April 3rd at Bridge Church. I do commend to your prayers those young people who are being prepared for this Sacrament. As I mentioned in the-January magazine I would be most happy to prepare any adult who would like to present themselves for Confirmation. will they kindly let me know and we can make arrangements accordingly. I am most anxious that those who last year omitted to complete the new Church Electoral Roll forms should this year remedy their omission. I do hope also that those of you who have recently come to live in our parishes will enter their names. Enrolment forms are to be found in all the Churches and can be obtained from me. On the 2nd of this month we keep the Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple.more commonly known as the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary. ‘It was the custom<1f all Jewish mothers on the fortieth day after the birth of their babies to visit the Temple with them to present them to God; and Mary, in accordance with the ancient custom, visited the Temple for this purpose. February 2nd is the fortieth day after Christmas. On the 2hth February we keep St. Matthias’ Day. He was the one chosen by the remaining eleven Apostles to take the place of the traitor Judas. You can read in the first Chapter of Acts how, after the Apostle had prayed, they chose by drawing lots, as a result of which Matthias was elected. On February 16th I will have been with you for ten years. I will be celebrating Holy Communion on t§at day at 7.30 a.m. and I do hope that some of you mlght come and be with me when I shall be thanking god for the many blessings he has given me in and “rough my Ministry with you and from the many People; some of whom are now at rest in Our Lord, Whom I have learned to love and respect. _ Yours affectionately in our blessed Lord, COLIN E. H. PERRY - 2 - CALENDAR FOR FEBRUARY 1973 February 2nd kth 5th 7th 11th 12th 18th 19th 20th 22nd ahth 25th 26th Friday Sunday Monday Wednesday Thursday Sunday Monday Sunday Monday Tuesday Thursday Saturday Sunday Monday March hth Sunday Candlemas Holy Communion at 7.30 a.m. at Bridge Church. 5th Sunday after Epiphany. Confirmation Class 6.30 p.m. at the Vicarage. Mother's Union Corporate Communion with Intercessions at Bridge Church 9.30 a.m. Young wives Group meeting at 7.3a p.m. Bridge Village Hall. Bible Study Group meeting at 8.00 p.m. at 7 Windmill Close, Bridge. Sixth Sunday after Epiphany. Confirmation Class 6.30 p.m. at the Vicarage. Septuagesima Sunday Confirmation Class 6.30 p.m. at the Vicarage. W.I. Bridge meeting at Bridge Village Hall . Bible Study Group meeting at 8.00 p.m. at 37 Union Road, Bridge. St. Matthias Day. Young wives Group American Supper 8 — 11.30 at Bridge Village Hall. Sexageshma Sunday. Confirmation Class 6.30 p.m. at the Vicarage. Quinquagesima Sunday. ¥**#** POPPY DAY FUND This year we made the excellent total of £86. Many thanks to all who gave so generously and to the helpers who made this sum possible. Joyce Hunter ttttltt 3 .. ‘‘ I I MOTHERS UNION Wednesday February 7th Corporate Communion with Intercessions. 9.30 a.m. Festivals for 1973 - Wednesday March 21st Wingham Village Hall at 3.00 p.m. Wednesday 23rd May ‘ at 7.30 p.m. Quiet Evening Womenswold 7.30 p.m. This will be a _Communion Service. Refreshments in the woodpeckers after the service. Thursday June 21st #***##*#* BRIDGE CRICKET CLUB The formation of the Bridge Cricket Club is now proceeding with some speed and the members are starting work on the pavilion and ground. Work has been commenced and will continue to be carried out on Sunday mornings commencing 10.30 a.m. and any new members will be welcome. #I*#**## KNOW roun VILLAGE EXPOSITION — 1323 The Parish Council of Bridge has agreed to sponsor a "Know Your Village" Exposition to be held in the Village in the Autumn of 1973. The idea behind the Exposition is to give 5;; the organisations in the Village, e.g., the Churches, the Women's Institute, the Youth Club, the Chess Club, the Protection Societies, the Protest Groups etc., the opportunity to make themselves known and to publicise their activities. In general terms the Exposition will consist of a number of Stands, each one with a Display Prepared by the Organisation represented thereon - R — Bridge Church Deanery Festival Goodnestone will be served _____.i and manned by Members of that Organisation who should be qualified to answer questions put to them by the Public. An Exposition of this kind was held in the Village ‘ some years ago, it proved to be a great success; the Parish Council now looks forward to similar support in 1973. The Clerk to the Parish Council of Bridge, Mr. E. G. Down of 59 Bridge Down, Bridge (Bridge #80626) or Peter Lawrence, 72 Bridge Down, Bridge (Bridge ABOM72), and any of the Parish Councillors, will be very pleased to hear from the Hon. Secretary of any Organisation that is prepared to support the Exposition, and in particular from those prepared to represent the Exhibitors on an ‘Organising Committee‘ which will be set up by the Parish Council. H.P.M. Lawrence, Parish Councillor & Churchwarden. ******** BIBLE STUDY GROUP Our first meeting in the months will be on i 8th February at 7 Windmill Close and the second one on the 22nd February at 37 Union Road, Bridge; by kind invitation of Mr. & Mrs. Pierce and Mrs. Meigh. ******** BRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL If You have no further use for last year's gE§éStm%s_cards would you kindly send them to Ca 59 r1maTY School so that the Headmistress n remake them and sell them in aid of the three churches — B ‘d ' - Bekesbourne. Tl ge, Patrixbourne and * * * * * * * *y I -5- I'IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII---—______________lli BRIDGE YOUNG WIVES GROUP wednesday February 7th Malcolm withnall. Slides and talk about fruit farming in America. We meet in the Village Hall at 7.30 p.m. in Bridge and new members will be very welcome. Saturday February 2Hth American Supper. 8 - 11.30 p.m. in Bridge Village Hall. K. Buckhurst. :k**#*=k* BRIDGE PARENT - TEACHER ASSOQIATION First our grateful thanks to those who gave of their timeyjumble and money at our recent January Jumble Sale which has made the funds richer by £25. Now dates for your diary: Thursday March 1st., we are holding a Whist Drive at Bekesbourne Village Hall on Thursday March 1st at 7.30 p.m. Come along with your friends and enjoy a most rewarding evening. If transport is required please contact me at Bridge 830k75. Saturday March 1st. Barn Dance. Have a swinging time at our Barn Dance with music by the "Rigadoons". Tickets at 35p. each will be limited so get your tickets early, and avoid disappointment. watch out for our posters giving more details. Tickets when available, from committee members and Mr. Shirley, Bridge Post Office. Saturday July 7th. School Fete - arrangements are going ahead for a 'super' Fete. we count on You to make our efforts all worth while so children Come along and bring your parents, grandparents aunties, uncles and friends with you. More details as the ‘Big Day‘ draws near. Jean Farrow Hon. Secretary. -5- B — -- —'— ' ?*é— " *7 - ***" , BRIDGE YOUTH CLUB 1 3rd February 1973 we appreciate the lighting effect d b th mbers. Since our last report the Club has continued ma e Y e me to thriV9 and make progress’ Tickets for the 'Disco' are available at 15p On December 10th a happy band of footballers each from Club memberS° visited Rough Common. Our team consisted of six 1 members clad in as many different shirts. On their arrival they were matched against a full uniformed ‘ See you there! B. T. Kingsnorth, and trained team several years their senior. It is Secretary. therefore notsurprising that even after borrowing * * * w m * * several players from the other side the result was Rough Common 7 - Bridge 5. lHElQ3_QEQ§Q§ Mid_DeCember brought the Second upiscov of Junior Church will meet on Sundays February the Club where a Group and Discotheque were the ~ 11th: 18th and 25th at 11 a’m‘ Bridge Church’ attraction. The evening proved successful both * * * * * * * to our own youth and many visitors to the Village. flfiallcflln EEK DE EBEXEB Nearer Christmas a party of Club members enjoyed an evening carol singing around the C Friday March 2nd ‘ ServiceSBin SE‘ ghggzfigir Village and the proceeds of this together with a Churghé. “@313 L3 m Y‘ donation from the Club was handed to the . Lune lme _ ' p° ' Archbishop of Canterbury by our two represent— Afternoon — 3.00 p.m. gtiges at the Christingle Service held in the Speaker — Kathleen Partridge. a edral on 28th December 1972. Evening _ 8.00 p.m_ On the 7th January 1973 our Soccer Team ’ Speaker - Sister Jill Bowden. visited Kingston where against their Youth Club ' ,. we were defeated 5 — 3. * * * * * * * we are determined th t '11 t 1 t - TLI£‘iE_"§QU2 the hat—trick of defeat w:thw§u:lfir:: tgggg e e ‘ ~ LEAGUE OF FRIENDS CANTERBURX HOSPITALS games and Mr. Jar ‘ d M . B t h t ' - h d t eaisinznpmgramié nazvzezame ° 12 °uaiem:e:sm.zuzzsssfisssbzzmizroieer a figgzfigegé newhshirts are virtually here and, . abgggngioug witgggombined thanks from Central we av 1' d ' u - - the Youth Leaguee app 1e and been accepted lnt0 Committee I wish to thank the following collectorsi ' without their conscientious hours of volun ary wor At a recent committee meeting several older ‘we Ceuld not haVe realised this num:er'PiMeSdameS' members suggested th t th ' - Anderson Apps Harris Jarvis Mil on, erce, Disco unit. a e Club build thelr Own Pratt, and Talbot. Miss Sewell and Messrs. Milton - . . ‘ d Pratt This is taking ha ' t ' an ' _ turntable assembly gengirdgtegeigoamcggigetwdg Subscriptions for 1973 will be a minimum of 15p their own design. plus any donation members would like to 81Ve- The . b rs and more At the next .DiSCO, which will be held on i great need is, as always for new mem e _7_. -8- #_ collectflrs to volunteer for raising our member- ship higher still in the following four Villages, Bridge, Patrixbourne, Bekesbourne and Bishops- bourne. More subscriptions/donations means more welcome gifts to Kent and Canterbury Hospitals. The State did a great deal but when it comes to the finer needs there emerged a new requirement of warmth and sympathy, this was the point at which the voluntary service came into its own. New collectors are urgently needed. For information please contact: Hon Treasurer: Mrs. M. Milton, SC High Street, Bridge. *Ik*4<*** woMEfis INSTITUTE BRIDGE "Music Through the Ages" Mr. Peter Blunt. Competition: Greetings Tuesday Feb. 20th card using fabric applique. ****>k>k* THE LATE ERNEST GEORGE NEAME ,Gratitude is expressed to Mrs. Dorothy Neame fer the gift of £12.75 to St. Peter's Church, Bridge in lieu of flowers in memory of her dear husband the late Ernest Neame. ******* FROM THE PARISH REGISTERS may They Rest in Peace: St. Peter's Church Bridge. 20th JanUaTY 1973 Arthur Henry Jones. St. Peter‘s Church Bekesbourne. figth December 7972 Florence May Hoare. tb January 1973 Frederick William _ . Goodwin. Barnam Crematorium 31th January 1973 Fred Bolton Jeffrey. ‘Jrd January 7973 Theodore Charles Fairbrass. **lk*><***** - 9 - ——-II.g5H==*— '-' BRIDGE / CANTERBURY BUS SERVICE Service No. 16. The East Kent Bus Company announce an addition— 31 journey on an experimental basis commencing Monday 29th January 1973. Dep. Highland Court 0903 Dep. Bridget 0905 lArr. Canterbury 0915 * II! it * OXFAM EVERY DAY many thousands of postage stamps, British and foreign, are thrown away. If they were given to OXFAM they could be sold in our gift shops, and the a money used.to help us provide aid-and hope-for the sick, homeless, and hungry people. To provide tools and equipment so that a peasant farmer can be given a better future. Also to provide vaccinations for children. The list is endless. PLEASE save any stamps you can, at home or at work, and either take othem to your nearest OXFAM GIFT SHOP, or send them '.directly.to me: ’ _John Lardner-Coles, OXFAM, 27% Banbury Road, Oxford. _ * Thank you, from me, and a few million others. T - 10 - E BARHAM CREMATORI UM The Beautiful Garden of Remembrance (overlooking Broome Pork) is open to visitors danly. T. w. LYONS & son LTD. “--jg“ FUNERAL SERVICE E (24 HOUR SERVICE) TELEPHONE 63508 ST.GREGORY5. MILITARY ROAD. CANTERBURY. — # "ta .___.'=_l; SOME VILLAGE NOTES XII The Bridge Parish Register 1579 — 1760 There are over three thousand names recorded in the Bridge Church Register during this period and the deciphering depends very much on the Calligraph of the particular Vicar the Elizabethans are the best, the Stuarts the worst, but each period gives some insight into how life was led at that time; the earliest record is to Anne Ryall buried 12th day of September Anno Supra 1579 and the last to the baptisement of the son of Mary and George Kendall (his reputed father) 20th April 1760. Some-typical recordings during the Seventeenth Century are as follows:- 1661 Christpher Carger an aged man buried 13th August. 7653 James Jorden the Clerk of Bridge buried. 21st December. . 1667 Macobus Kasey, later of Pembroke College Oxford Vicar of Patrixbourne with Bridge died aged 32 years 7 weeks and h days and is buried in ye north chancel of Bridge Chappel. 1668 Died: John Herring a poor householder of Bridge Hill House and Richard Adams a poore servant of John Fowler a Butcher at Bridge. 1669 Joan Briggs a servant maid brought from Canterbury died October 1st. _ 1672 Samuel Mazbrook, a stranger was buried 19 W00len (as the affidavit doth appoint) 16 1681 sir Arnold Braenes born in Dover in .02 was buried on 20th November near the tomb of his two deceased ladies. kill 36:6 John Taylor of Tower Hill London was M E 1 Y a fall from a horse on Barham Downs on bar? 7th_betW9eh 3 and M in ye afternoon and was uried behind the pulpit at Bridge. _ , During the 18th Century there were often military encampments at Barham Downs. For example ln_1748 there ls recorded that John Levingston a private soldier in Major General Jeffereys regiment was accidentally killed by a bread and “liege Waggon belonging to the camp at Barham Downs golng over his b0dY Whereby he was crushed to death- . - 11 - ’ Some surnames repeat themselves frequently "I especially the following which are all Kentish 1: names: V May, Goldfinch, Fourd, Maxted, Hogbin, Dadds, Denne, y Stringer, Goldup, Philpot, Fagg, Ovenden, Backman and Maple. There is also the occasional Huguenot H name such as Chapeau, Mousquetier and Martel and 1 the Old Testament is frequently used for Christian 9 names such as Abel, Abigail, Rebeccah, Abraham, i Hannah and Ambrose. fl The Church collections are also carefully recorded and funds were often used for the re- building of other churches and cathedrals as wide apart as St. Albans and Blandford in Dorset. In 1678 there was a collection after the Great Fire of London towards the rebuilding of St. Paul's cathedral. In 1681 there was a collection for the relief of French Protestants and in 1671 a collection was ordered by His Majesties Privy Council towards the raising of £3,0000 for "the redemption of a great number of our Christian countrymen from that miserable Turkish infidel whose inhuman slavery and bondage they now groan under. Sir Arnold Braenes and his lady £1.10.0d. Daniel Ovenden and his wife £0. O.hd. Thomas Denne £0. O.3d. All the rest of the householders gave 2d. each! John Williamson. ###:lI**=OI'# THANK YOU I am sure I speak for many Bridge and surrounding village parents when I send a grateful ‘thank you‘ to those concerned with the founding and running of Bridge Youth Club, It is good to know that our youngsters are meeting and enjoying Phemselves under adult supervision and that there 18 no likelihood, only too common these days, of Uncivilised behaviour spoiling the evenings. The 'Discos' are looked forward to with great excitement and I also feel that the club is generating a spirit of unity amongst the youth of Bridger» Anything we parents can do to help raise -12-V fi - {if funds will I am sure be willingly undertaken. Thank you all 501‘ éiVi“€> up Your Spare time to this Ve“t‘“‘e- CANTERBURY'S WONDER srone for Fashion and Gifts, with unique Rooftop Restaurant overlooking the City. and 5 minutes away in The Burgate RICEMANS FURNISHING CENTRE and Coffee Room. Open 6 full days a week. A Bridge Mother. ******* ST PETER'S CHURCH BEKESBOURNE Cleaners for February: week ending February 3rd Mesdames Grey & Purchese " " " ‘lOth Mrs. Sandal]. " " " 17th Mesdames Kingsford and CF C“”TER9URY ‘ FINN.‘ CONTROLLED IND |NDEPENDENT OF ALL GROUPS TEL.66U“ l . " " " 2l+th Mesdames Cox & Stickels. 4- =0: >9: 1! at :0: =0: The Printers you know BEKESBOURNE W.I. FEBRUARY 13th AT 7.fi p.m. ' l in Bridge Village - A Talk On Antiques Given By:- mgisttolgggterbury 8 E Cow Lane, Wincheap, Canterbury, T‘Y“S‘”““’°“‘ Kemmcamerbury(o227)6i5o8 next letterpress Mr. M. BERTHOUD T or litho job! CQMPETITION: 3 Hyacinths in a Bowl. I The Village Butcher: FAMILY BUTCHER E. J. PURSSORD B CH SOCIAL TIME: Exhibition of Antiques. '““°°E ' Phone: 321 HOSTESSES : Me sdame S . Mowll , Noble , English and Imported Meat_ Phone 220 Qllinnell. i Home-made Sausages pR1ME ENGLISH MEAT ‘ ' HOME-MADE SAUSAGES PLOUGH & HARROW INN LOCAL POULTRY BRIDGE ‘ 9 " * * * * =v= * at it -u % MORNING COFFEE SNACKS THE MOTORISTS ‘ GONZALEZ BYASS DRAUGHT SHERRY _ (Motor Services) Good selection 0' wine! :;r;ona1 Service lrom C. E. Ward SPIRITS — LIQUEURS — BEERS fi CA3, Accgssogms * rays ' 1 I 3-€n'i’n‘X‘.‘.?§¢‘£2‘»f3.'» cog; * l Phone: BRIDGE 455 SPEMALIST Frrtnlc union -- l KL son uruv nun I -13__ A —‘ yanalni 1"!-‘V VICAR AND RURAL DEAN: THE Rev. CANON COLIN E. H. PERRY. B.Sc., The Vicarage. Bridge. (Bridge 250) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE Churchwardens : MR. C. A. POTTER, Field House, Bridge. (Bridge 218) l, MR. H. P. M. LAWRENCE. Tullymore, 72 Bridge Down, Bridge (Bridge 472) ; Hon. Secretary : MR. D. R. HILL, Red Deer, Bridge Down, Bridge. (Bridge 426) 1 Hon. Treasurer: MR. C. A. POTTER. ‘ Organist (Bridge): MR. P. GILES. N.D.D., A.T.C- (Lond.), Filmer House, Filmer ' Road, Bridge. (Bridge 293) Organist (Pauixbourne): MRS. AMOS. 8 St. Martin’s Close. Canterbury. (65055) Verger (Bridge) : MR. J. HOPKINS. Bourne Park Cottage, Bridge. Verger (Patrixbourne) : MR. J. CARPENTER. The Green, Patrixboume. BEKESBOURNE Churchwardens .- MR. W. R. MowLL, Mulberry Cottage. Bekesbourne. (Bridge 2l3) MR. H. S. SHORBY. Cherry Tree Cottage. Bekesbourne. (Bridge 235) Hon. Secretary .' MRS. SANDALL. School House, Bekesbourne. (Bridge 256) Hon. Treasurer: MR. F. J. SMITH, 3 The Hill, Bekesbourne. Organist : MR. 5. H- GREY, Mill Cottage, Bekesboume. (Bridge 522) Magazine Editor: THE VICAR : MR. C. J. BARLEY, 49 Bridge Down, Bridge. (Bridge 612) l Magazine Adverts. Canterbury & District Estate Agency Ltd. HOUSE, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS Residential Properties 32 ST. MARGARET’S STREET, CANTERBURY Telephone 66660 & 9 i s. P. c. K. BOOKSHOP 2 THE PRECINCTS, CANTERBURY ‘3‘€Dhone: Canterbury 62881 FOR ALL. YOUR PARISH REQUIREMENTS All the latest and standard Theological Works 4,. Yb k Chtldren’s Books, and Books of Local Interest . z; oo not an stock can be ordered for you - Book Tokens sold and exchanged T26 ’i.‘>Et‘§'%Cr'<3t%‘<% &/ B€t{€,s't3ou R125 CHURCH MAGAZINE MARCH 1973 3; “ ‘-= SUNDAY SERVICES FOR MARCH 1973 BRIDGE PATRIXBOURNE BEKESBOURNE #th March - Quinguagesima Sunday ll a.m. Matte 8 a.m. Holy Comm. 9.30 a.m. Sung and Sermon Holy Comm. ll.h5 Holy Comma llth March - lst Sunday in Lent 9 a.m. Holy Comm ll a.m. Mattins 8 a.m. Holy (Series II) and Sermon Communion 6.30 p.m. Even- song and Sermon l8th March - 2nd Sunday in Lent 9 a.m. Holy Comm.8 a.m. Holy (sung) Comm. (Series II) ll a.m. Mattins 6.30 p.m. Even- and Sermon song and Sermon 25th March - 3rd Sunday in Lent 8 a.m. Holy Comm.9 a.m. Holy ll a.m. Mattins 6.30 p.m. Even— (bmm. ll.h§ a.m. Holy song and Sermon Comm. lst April — hth Sunday in Lent Mgthering Sunday 8 a.m. Holy Communion ll a.m. Mattins and Sermon ll.h5 a.m. Holy Communion 6.30 p.m. Even- song and Sermon 9.30 a.m. Sung Holy Communion Holy Communion is celebrated at 9.30 a.m. on Nednesdays and 7.30 a.m. on Fridays during the week in Bridge Church. Evensong is at 5 p.m. at The Close every Sunday except on the first Sunday in the month when there is a celebration of Holy Communion. - 2 - Dear Parishioners of Bridge, Patrixbourne and Bekesbourne, On Tuesday, 3rd April, we should be having our Confirmation at Bridge Church. Between now and that date I ask your prayers for these young people who are preparing for their confirmation. Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on 7th March. I do hope many of you will begin Lent by coming to Holy Communion either at 7.30 a.m. or 9.30 a.m. at Bridge Church. Lenten Boxes will be provided for the work of the Church overseas. I trust that many will take these boxes which will be found at the back of the Churches so that our contribution to the missionary work of the Church may be 3 large and sacrificial one. Mothering Sunday falls on the first day Of April. I look forward to seeing_many children agd their parents at the Family Service at ll a.m;§;I Bridge Church. Perhaps too these y0unSPe°PE%tCama have prepared to Confirmation inthe past mig to Holy Communion either at the 8 a.m. Holy t Communion at Patrixbourne Church or 9.30 E-m~i: S Bekesbourne Church to thank God for the b e83 3 that have come to them from their mothers. I hope solemnly everyone Wh° 15 f:itg§:% :%ll make and keep a Lenten Rule. Under the eato ghe prayer I would Suggest that Y?“ mlght 9328 on 7°30 a.m. Holy Communion Service at Brlfoient is Friday Tho:-nings. This appointed time °tl in me something that has been neglected recent {S neceSS_ life of the Church but is something that ccepted ary for our well being and many Who have iue of the Church's discipline have found thitgajoy as an Such a period. He should §CC9Pt lthwt our lives Opportunity to make sacrifices 80 t in our attempt may be more simple and more sincere t f Christ. 0 follow the pattern 0 n that the tie It is right that I should men M final General Synod of the Church of Hngla?dH§i;eCommun- approval to the Series III Serv%ce 01st February ion for a period of four years Tom -3- , his year. The Series II service is not super- ded and still has authority for several more y ars. The Archbishop has emphasised that it is important that a parish should consistently use one service or the other when its mind has been made up. The Series III Service cannot be used without the prior approval of the respective Parochial Church Council. I intend to preach and give instrue tion about the Series III Service at Evensong at Bridge on l8th March. This Service has not yet been printed - copies with an Introduction and Commentary can now be obtained at the cost of 20p from the S.P.C.K. Shop in the Precincts, Canterbury. Perhaps you could buy a copy nd b ' ' EVGDSOHS for referenc: duringgmyttgikfhe 6030 p°¢° (D(D*—*; Yours sincerely in our Blessed Lord, COLIN E. H. PERRY, Rural Dean and Vicar. ******* CALENDAR FOR MARCH 1973 March ;€E fiungay Quinquagesima Sunday on ay Bekesbourne Church P.C.C. at 7.45 §£mfiu$% the kindness of Mr. w.B.Mowll éth Shrove erry Cottage, Patrixbourne. Tuesday 7th figgdzid’ Sfiif C°mmUni0n at 7.30 a.m. and 9.30 §gi$E:_Chur:h9Mothers Union Corporate 8th T «‘ ion a .30 a.m._ hursday Bible S?UdY Group Meeting at 8 p.m. 9th Frida g Windmill Close, Bridge. V _T1d8e Toung wives Group Open Meet- 13%» Bridge Village Hall 8 p.m. First Sunday in Lent. g%30 p.m. Evensong Bridge Church Ofe:cher:— The Rev. L. Geddes, Vicar Motblngston and Bishopsbourne. ers Union Branch Meeting 2.#5 P-m- 37 Union Road, Bridge. - 4 _ llth Sunday 12th Monday March §Contd.) 13th Tuesday Bridge and Patrixbourne Churches Annual Church Meeting and Election of Churchwardens 7.30 p.m. Bridge Village Hall. w.I. Bekesbourne Village Hall Meeting at 7.15 p.m. Second Sunday in Lent (Summer time beg- ins). Young wives Corporate Communion 9 a.m. Bridge Church. ll.O0 a.m. Mattin; at Bekesbourne Church. Preacher: Rev. Alan Richardson, Rector of Barham. Evensong Bridge Church. Vicar to speak on Series III. Bekesbourne Annual Church Meeting and Election of Churchwardens 7.h5 p.m. r Bekesbourne Village Hall. 20th Tuesday Bridge N.I. meeting Bridge Village Hall 7. .m. 21st Wednes- Degnery Overseas Meeting of the Mothers day . Union 3 p.m. at wingham Parish Hall. Bridge Young wives Group Meeting 7.30 ' p.m. Bridge Village Hall, 22nd Thursday Bible Study Group Meeting 8 p.m. at 60 Bridge Down. Third Sunday in Lent. Mattins ll.O0 a.m. at Bekesbourne Church. Preacher: The Rev. L. Geddes, Vicar of Kingston.and Bishopsbourne. Evensong 6.30 p.m. at Bridge Church. Preacher: The Rev. E.A. wild, Vicar of Ashe 31st Saturday Bridge P.T.A. Barn Dance. April 1st Sunday 3rd Tuesday 18th Sunday 19th Monday 25th Sunday Fourth Sunday in Lent. Mothering Sunday? Confirmation Service Bridge Church 7.30 p.m. t x * * * * * JUNIOR CHURCH Junior Church will meet on Sundays 11th March 18th and 25th at 11 a.m. « * * * * * * - 5 - ...****#1. .mw:mEpm5num pmnuo Gum mam mpc:ooo< cmufiu:< mgp CH c3onm m gxoom cmmo map Eogm Uwpomnpxw cwm pa msoapmb mo pcmasoapnogam op wcaxo pcsosm mgp gpas ccommwmhoo #0: has mask 9 m>mg aamfiasm esp cw mmhdmflh mne mm.:;mu Ha.mH .»cH _ mo.mNm ogsm gopsgo mcm:onxwppmm7. mo.mmaHu. _ mo.mm .p:H m:.mooHm o\< m>ammmm .cmm .o.o.m _ xcmm mm:fl>mm mopmsne :uH3 mpamoawn “H902 , _ mafia maja oma .m.o nmm mm .Hwm lill owe m>nmmmm amnmqoc Hjo wash mbpmmmm mwvflnm mm vcdm m>hwmmm m m mawzwgunpflz .m.m.H . mpflmo mo .m.m.a mm nousgo mxm qoflpmcom m Hjo woon nonsno mum .m\m .Hmm A, mmcflpm op mgfimmmm m:m mm.H°a .Hmm mmflmmmo m az:oom< qmaammm oamm mind oamm . mjna mmm .m\o .Hmm jom :II. III: ma mmoa pm: .mmz smflmwm m mm .gxm magnum mm mm mmfipfipmgo :: om msoflmmflz Hm mcoflpmcoa Ho mcanmmmo pmpmwm mwoH> m: .g@m uqmpm HwoH> Jom oma pmxpmz mmax oma gmm wposo How mma mpmm w:H cm mmofi>pmm goasgo mm mm mmxop gopsgo mm nuns- om mmfigncsm H: _ Hm wwumagopsgo Ju mm oEoo:H pcmapmm>:H O0 /9 ON mcwmpo mm mm muczhnonsno op WCOHMNCOQ mm . mm mmgoasco ooa om mcofimmflz op wcoflumcon m: . .p:Hw2 ommmm mom mpsmcm>oo omm Qua ®OCwh5mCH oma HJH wEw£om .o>Cm ©Ofi o@m paws .pgmflq mjw .o;m mum mmflgmamm a mmmmz amm moo mcoflpomflaou mam u u u u Hmma fiwra mpsufiwcmmxw mpmaoowm ez:ooo< a:za>am .mN.mH.Hn op pmmw asp pom mg::ooo< mo xuweesm .o.o.m az::omxH:ek** BRIDGE YOUNG WIVES GROUP Friday 9th March _ we invite everyone interested in conservation T ‘iv gem as for an OPEN MEETING in the Village Hall ‘ "File Siieaker will be Mr. Hector Wilks, mas: the Kent Trust for Nature Conservation. _ _ 4TlT%S§$6QtS will be served. Do come and ;o-. as and Iina out more about conserving our ! r I Wednesday, 21st March Talk by Mr. Dermot Stewart — Care of domestic animals and the work of a veterinary surgeon. New members will be very welcome,at 7.30 p.m. in the Village Hall. lk****** MOTHERS UNION Wednesday 7th March - Corporate Communion with Intercessions. 9.30 a.m. Bridge Church. Branch Meeting at 37 Union Road. 2.#5 p.m. Speaker: Mrs. Christmas. *!k*#*** FROM THE PARISH REGISTERS Monday, 12th March - Holy Baptism St. Peter's Church, Bekesbourne. llth February 1973 Emma Caroline Geering Holy Matrimony St. Peter's Church, Bridge. anth FebTuaTY 1973 Robert George Irvine . and Carolyn Elaine Margaret Holmes May They Rest in Peace Barham Crematorium. 1st February 1973 Mary Ann Patterson St. Paul's Church, Canterbury. 7th February 1973 Margaret Mount * t * * * * * BRIDGE PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION <———— EARN DANCE n Please note that our Barn Dance takes place On oaturda 1st March and not on 1st March as was Stated in the February issue of the Church - 9 - P “Z” ' " ' " Tickets will be available from Committee meégzige-T6 Mr snirely Briige Post OffiCe’at CONGREGATIONAL MUSIC GIL an - 9 ‘ ggg each, This is the first of some extracts on Congre- J.M. Farrow, gational Music. They are taken from "The Singing Hon. Secretary. Church" by C. Henry Phillips and published by per- * * * * * * * mission of Faber & Faber. The book was first pub- lished in I945, before our own Ancient and Modern BIBLE STUDY GROUP Revised hymn book came along. Our meetings in March will be 8th March at . "gggns A. & M. A’ ' " d 22 d N h t 60 B ‘d D . . . ;vwth:mkindUi:::t:§ion Sf Mifcanz Mrs. gieiie Own "On its flrst appearance in 1861 "Hymns dd Mr and Mrs Howells we do thank them for Ancient and Modern" was looked upon as a high‘ 3“ . 3' ' ' church, ‘ritualistic’ book. It contained transla- aV1n° us‘ tions of medieval office hymns, arranged its matter L.E.A. .. seasonally and its proprietors identified them- * * * * * * * - selves with the Anglo-Catholic Oxford Movement of the mid-century by issuing further publications BRIDGE W-I- I giving translations, set to the original plain- _ 0 -d V-ll H 11, song of such things as the propers of the mass. Tuesday 20th March ?TfiemNO§£lO%eth: Szgzriianso In lé68 the book was furnished with an appendix and Mrg John CarlOtteS' 1 in 1875 under the musical editorship of Monk the COmpetitiOn,_ A piece of book acquired a larger proportion of contemporary Victoriana , tunes, Steggall, in 1889, edited a supplement ° called in the Ancient and Modern Standard ‘First * * * * * * * Supplement‘ and consisting of hymns k7#-638) and . " this Old Edition is the book which came in for so TREE PLANTING YEAR 1923 ‘ much criticism at the beginning of the present _ The Rural District Council have decided to Set century. Three lesser used books had meanwhile aside a Sum Of mOneY which can be used either to been published mainly as protestant counterblasts plant trees on their own land or to plant trees on L _ _ _ ' to A. & M. They were "Hymnal Companion", 1870, land Oe1OnEln8 tO Other persons 1f the Other PeTS°“5 "Church Hymns" l87#, and "Oxford Hymnal" 1898. are willing. ‘ - I ‘The '§attendon Hymnal‘ Robert Bridges,working with a village choir at Yattendon near Oxford and feeling outraged by , current hymns, issued in 1899 his ’Yattendon I am asked to act as co-ordinator of any efforts in the parish. Schools and other bodies might be brought into the united effort. I Shall be Pleased t0 D383 On anY requests for j Hymnal‘ an important book for many reasons though trees to be suitably planted and look forward to ‘ it never became popular. By its printing, paper being helpful in this matter. and format it showed that a hymnal could be pro- ; G Down duoed to look well (its general get-up certainly “‘ ' ’ . shamed the uvly pages of all the other hymnals Clerk of the Council’ , and sent editors ts new sources, especially to the * * * * * s * , i unknown melodies of Bourgeois and Goudimel, _ lo _ ; - ll -V ’ Gibbons. and Henry Lawes, Croft and Jeremiah Clarke. As many of their tunes were written in unusual metres, Bridges wrote for them some excellent verses. Bridges rightly argued that for hymns this method of suiting text to tune is excellent, for it assures correct mechanical details in matters of accent and quantity; there are no lines in the 'Yattendon Hymnal‘ to give the reformers’ doggerel of the metrical psalms or that unbelievable and unsingable line of Charles Wesley: ‘with inextinguishable blaze’ In an illuminating preface the author defends the practice of writing words to existing melodies, champions Clarke as the inventor of the modern English hymn-tune,treats at length of the gathering- notes and finals of the psalm-tunes and gives much information about Bourgeois and his interesting metres. The book contains eight tunes and four by Croft; it henceforth became a source-book for future compilers. It was not a popular book, for like their eighteenth century forebears who 'quavered and semi—quavered care away’ the nineteenth century hymn-singers, even in Yattendon, were very tenacious for their favourite hymns. But its influence on scholarly research and future compila- tion was important." P. Giles. ******* BRIDGE YOUTH CLUB February has been a very favourable month for the Club. The ‘Disco’ of the 3rd brought many visitors and a handsome return to our funds. we are now using the new table tennis table supplied by the County Council and have opened a bank account with the financial grant that accompanied it. In the last issue of the parish magazine, I reported that the lads were building a 'disco unit‘. This has been completed and operates on Club lights. At this point - 12 - I would like to inform the Residents Association of Kingston, Bekesbourne and Canterbury that we have located the volume control knob and that there should be no cause for complaint. we have received permission to use the Recreation Ground, marked the pitch and played our first home match. Bridge Youth are those in the new blue shirts and white shorts proudly running between the brand new foot- ball posts so kindly made and donated to the club by Mr. and Mrs. Buckmaster. The Club Football teams are now known to exist and are making good progress in both full matches and the St. August- inés '5-a—side' League. Not to be left out the girls have sorted themselves out and have had their first practice for '5-a-side’ football. At a recent visit to the Club a member of the Youth Council was pressed into making enquiries of other Clubs for a Girls Football '5-a-side’ League. This has been successful and plans are now being made at a higher level and will also include net- ball. There is no truth in the rumour that the boys are considering dressmaking 2! Our next'disco' will be mid—March - make a date. B. T. Kingsnorth. ttarltaktllr ‘NOTES ON gag HISTORY OF BEKESBOURNE Bekesbourne as a Qingue Port Member Part 9 Any, or all, of such punishments would -have been used in Bekesbourne if it "pleased" Hastings, and we can well imagine that such penal- ties were from time to time put in force. we must turn, however, to a more romantic subject. The highest office connected with the Clnque Ports is that of the "Lord Harden." 46! _ E which is a crown appointment. In 1559 Queen «.beth preferred William Lord Cobham, Lord e l~in of Her Majesty°s Household, to this e which he held for 38 years. He was succeed~ i son, Henry Lord Cobham, in 1597, who held office t 11 the first year of King James. In that year‘he was arraigned for participation in the Raleigh Conspiracy, and spent the rest of his life in prison, where he died in 1618. with him the title expired, his estate, according to Hasted, being forfeited to the Crown. This Henry brought about an event which must long have been remembered in the Village. when he took the oath on his appointment to the Office of- Lord Warden, he had a Court of Shepway, called for that purpose, held at Bekesbourne. The Court of Shepway is the highest of all the Cinque Port Courts, and till then had always been held in the open air at Shepway Cross near Lympne. i This breach of tradition caused a good deal of { stir in the Confederacy, but for Bekesbourne it ‘ must have been a great and memorable day when all the bled at Cobham Court in the parish, a house which had been in the possession of the Cobham family since the beginning of the reign of King Edward III. relic, which may possibly date from this occasion. 1“ Eh? garden of the Old Palace a silver button was | LLITUEQ A UP by the spade, with the Cinque Port Arms ‘ it, dropped no doubt by some official or servant. v f‘.V‘ -Alan .. Other names 72136 of * V connected with the Cinque Ports are -. _ ., three of the Old Deputy Mayors which have 2.:f:re3. The old Vestry Book in the Church Chest tnatfiiooert Peckham (who lived at the Old ‘ JQIJUCJI Mayor from l778—l779. He was Dz Rooert Potter (who lived at Howletts)- ;Qg9UC5€€ (Of Cobham Court) held the V great men of the Ports in their smendid attire assem-y A few years ago there came to light a little 7 _. Po be contd/... ‘ ll — 14 - ~ ...-.._.. -.. _ -.-... _ 1 ST. PETER*S CHURCH, BEKESBOURNE Church Cleaners for March: Mrs. Hogben 3rd March Mrs. Watson 10th March Mrs. Grey & Mrs. Purchese 17th March Mrs. Sandall 2#th March Mrs. Kingsford & Mrs. Smith 31st March **##*** BEKESBOURNE W.I. Bekesbourne Village Hall 7.15 p.m. Demonstration "Do It Yourself" Competition:- An article 3 from odds and ends. . Hostesses: Mesdames Routley, Moon and*Butcher. **:k#*** BRIDGE SENIOR CITIZENS The Committee are pleased to announce appointment of Mrs. Lawrence, 36 Union Road, Bridge, as the new Honorary Secretary of the as Mrs. Bate will be leaving the District. M.J. Bate, Hon. Tuesday 13th March the Club See. BARHAM CCREMATORIUM The Beautiful Garden of Remembrance _(over1ooking Broome Park) is open to visitors daily. C. w. I.YONS & son urn. E FUNERAL SERVICE :———*w"‘_:—_ I (a noun slnvlcl) ST. GREGORY’S. MILITARY ROAD. CANTERBURY. _—u TELEPHONE 635$ VICAR AND RURAL DEAN: “Pure Rev. CANON COLIN E. H. PERRY, B.Sc.. The Vicarage. Bridge. (Bridge 250) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE Churchwarden: : MR. C. A. POTTER. Field House. Bridge. (Bridge 2l8) Mn. H. P. M. LAWRENCE. Tullymore. 72 Bridge Down, Bridge .(Bridge 472) Hon. Secretary : MR. D. R. HtLL. Red Deer, Bridge Down, Bridge. (Bridge 426) Hon. Treasurer.‘ MR. C. A. Portrait. Organist (Bridge): MR. P. GILES, N.D.D.. A.T.C- (Lond.). Filmer House, Filmer ' Road, Bridge. (Bridge 293) Organist (Patrixbourne): MRS. AMOS, 8 St. Martin's Close, Canterbury. (65055) Verger (Bridge) : Mn. J. HOPKINS, Bourne Park Cottage. Bridge. Verger (Patrixbourne) : Mk. I. CARPENTER, The Green. Patrixboume. BEKESBOURNE C hurchwardens : MR. W. R. MOWLL, Mulberry Cottage, Bekesbourne. (Bridge 213) MR. H. S. SHORE)’. Cherry Tree Cottage. Bekesbourne. (Bridge 235) Hon. Secretary : MRS. SANDALL. School House. Bekcsbourne. (Bridge 256) Hon. Treasurer: MR. F. J. SMITH, 3 The Hill. Bekesbourne. Organist: MR. S. H- GREY, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne. (Bridge 522) Magazine Editor: THE VICAR Magazine Adverts.: MR. C. J. BARLEY, 49 Bridge Down. Bridge. (Bridge 612) Canterbury & District Estate Agency Ltd. HOUSE, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS Residential Properties 32 ST. MARGARETS STREET, CANTERBURY Telephoe 66660 8; 9 S. P. C. K. BOOKSHOP 2 THE PRECINCTS, CANTERBURY Telephone: Canterbury 62881 FOR ALL YOUR PARISH REQUIREMENTS All the latest and standard Theological Works Children's Books, and Books of Local Interest /1")’ book not in stock can be ordered [or you - Book Tokens sold and exchanged XIII! YVY Pm; with msou me Bmnq &-, ]3€l{€SBOURl2€’ CHURCH MAGAZINE APRIL 1975 3]) SUNDAY SERVICES FOR APRIL 1973 PATRIXBOURNE BEKESBOURNE Tl CALENDAR FOR APRIL 1973 BRIDGE April 1st April — hth Sundav in Lent ls; Eungay Mothering Sunday 2n on ay 1 . . Matt. and 8 a.m. Holy 9-30 am. Sung ; fieriofi Comm. Comm. 3rd Tuesday 11.h a.m. Holy Comm? 4th Wednesday 5.30 p.m. Evensong ' and Sermon 8th April — 5th Sunday in Lent 5th Thursday Passion Sunday _ 9 a.m. Holy A ll a.m.Matt. 2 a.m. Holy 8th Sunday Comm.(Series II) and Sermon 0mm- 6.3O p.m. Evensong and Sermon 9th«Monday 15th April — Palm Sunda M tt. loth Tuesday . . H l 8 a.m. Holy ll a.m. a ins p - Zoim? (gang) comm, . A Passiontide llth WedneSd&Y De ti n sung by Chggr and Congre- 12th Thur5d&Y gation. Blessing and distribution of palms at Ell services. 15th Sunday 22nd April - EASTER SUNDAY See separate announcements for Services. 17th Tuesday 29th April - Low Sunday 9 a.m. Holy Comm. 6.30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon ll a.m. Matt.8 a.m. Holy and Sermon Comm. 19th Thursday 20th Good Fridfi Holy Communion is celebrated at 9.30 a.m. on Hednesdays and 7.30 a.m. on Fridays during the week in Bridge Church. The Close every Sunday except on the first Sunda$_ in the month when there is a ce1ebratio4.g Ho1y?fi Evensong is at 5 p.m. at ....L ..- ._ 22nd Ealtor as was: .. 351'-h wmaw ‘ hth Sunday in Lent. Confirmation Class 6.30 p.m. at Bridge Church. Confirmation Service 7.30 p.m. Bridge Church. 9 a.m. Mother$‘Union Corporate Communion with Intercessions at Bridge Church. Young wives Group meeting 7.30 p.m. in Bridge Village Hall. Bible Study Group meeting at 7, windmill Close, Bridge at 8 p.m. Passion Sunday Preacher at 6.30 p.m. Evensong at Bidge Church. Rev.-Peter Heartfield, Te Chaplain of .Canterbyry Hospital Group. Mothers Union Branch Meeting, puma "5 Bekesbourne U.I. meeting 7.15 p.m. Village Hall. East Bridge Deanery Ibung Hives ~aQ; Service 8-p.m.‘lhnstone Church. v:;" Patrixboure Parish Heating. 1&3 Red Lion 7.30 p.m. V .r Palm Sunday. 9 a.m. Ibung Hive Corporate Comnunion.Dustr1hut1fi‘ palms at all services. P!!%onfl& Devotion ll a,n. To Gflnir 7 bourne Churegak ' ‘ A» Bridge-- w.I. meunfi-,_ Village Bh1l'2.0n_p Mauady !'~hu1‘*saam.. i ~ Sofia ' Group meeting. 3? 2 _ A 8 p.m. . ' Mi, £21 Tuesday ast Bridge Deanery Synod Meeting 7.30 p.m. at St. Augustine's College and wednesday Mothers"'Union Corporate Comm. with Intercessions at Bridge Church. Young wives Group Meeting 7.30 p.m. Bridge Village Hall. ******=k Dear Parishioners of Bridge,Patrixbourne and Bekesbourne, The Festival of Easter comes late this year. Of all the weeks in the year Holy week provides an opportunity for all Christian people to enter into the exciting and dramatic events which led up to the Crucifixion and the transformation of the Resurrection morning. Easter Day itself still remains the central Christian festival in the life of our nation and I am confident that large numbers in our parishes will respond to the call to worship on that day. The message of the day is quite clearly a call to renewal. The story of Christ rising from the tomb and the clear picture that we have in the Gospels of His appearances to the disciples which are presented to us at the services on that Sunday are a vivid reminder of the over- whelming power of God over our human nature. Those who hesitate to accept the Christian evidence of the Besprrection of Our Lord would do well to study anew the Gospel narratives of the first Easter Day. They would discover how fully their attitude was shared by the personal disciples of Jesus who were slow to believe and at first "believed not for joy"- Their experience may reasonably encourage us; for faith has nothing to do with credulity but a great deal to do with courage. The best and most secure and worthy serenity of faith is that which is able to pass from the disbelief for Joy to the joy of full belief. According to the Christian faith the Resurrection of Christ is both an historical event and an eternal truth. It is a unique event becau59 it reflects an eternal truth. An historical fact which cannot be questioned is that one or the - h - l 14- main causes of the rise and spread of Christianity was the belief of followers of Jesus that He had risen,so the Gospel tells us(and the certainty of the fact of the Resurrection. The story is told in language which in itself convinces from the dignity of its simple naturalness. Penitence brings hope to faith and love. Love outruns faith yet needs for the complete assurance what faith alone can bring. Another great event in this month is the Confirmation on Tuesday, 3rd April. I am sure that the service will be as impressive and moving as usual. I trust that many will come to pray for the candidates and to welcome them into the life of the Church. May I welcome all new members of the Parochial Church Council and express our gratitude to the Church wardens and Officers of the Church for their loyal service in the past. Yours sincerely in our Blessed Lord, COLIN E. H. PERRY, Rural Dean and Vicar. ##1##!!!‘ DECORATING ms cmmcsss ma EASTER St. Peter's Church, This will take place at Bridge. 3.15 pm. on 20th April. This year lilies.y1l1 be expensive. Those who uunld like to give a lily ahnnfld give ‘ Mrs. F.R..Apps or the Vicar. ‘ St. Mary's Church, This wil take place on w Patrixbourne. poms St. Eater's church, This will take pane: u-zine Bekesbourne. Apr11_Qt §.3n iau, if‘ v_ 5 In all churches any o$£§re-9t- _~.l«A *’=“ flowers will he most Uelooleu * ft.‘ ‘ ““"r“‘." ‘ 5 . ;.__ -I I 1| " #0 p. to Hrs. R. neuter; “ 3 u Friday, 20th April at , ' I,‘ 4 A as-: Ixrsgcj-ca..=¢.«.-;us=I-to cu. 9 SERVICES IN HOLY WEEK St. Peter's Bridae Moniay leth April 9.30 a.m. Holy Communion Mednesdav lSth April 9.30 a.m. ” " Maundy Thlrsday l9th , April 9.30 a.m. " " St. Marv‘s,Patrixbourne Tuesday l7th April 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion **>k***‘$< FROM THE PARISH REGISTERS Holv Matrimon St. Peter‘s,Bridge, 10th March I973. Howard John Charlton Maureen Susan Deacon May They Rest In Peace St. Peter‘sMBridge, 7th March, 1973. Barham Crematorium, 12th March, l973. Ethel Eliza Cook _* * r * * * * MOTHERS: UNION Wednesday, hth April Corporate Communion with Intercessions, 9.30 a.m. Bridge Church Branch meeting 37 Union Road, 2.#5 p.m. Speaker: Miss Evenden "The Sayings of the Virgin Mary". **>k**** JUNIOR CHURCH Junior Church will meet at ll a.m. on Sundays April lst, 8th, lSth and 29th. * t r w 1 m * BIBLE STUDY GROUP 0? 5th April we meet at Mrs. Pierce's, 7 windmill Close, with our grateful thanks and on Albert Darvill Monday, 9th April 19th April at 37 Union Road by the kind invitation of Mrs. Meigh to whom we also give thanks. _ 5 _ F.E.A. _# , __ ___,T_Q._7_ _ INSTITUTION AND INDUCTION OF THE REV. W. MOWLL William Mowll began his clerical life in Sheffield from where he moved about three years ago to an active and highly organized parish near Sutton Coldfield in the diocese of Birmingham. On 4th April he is to be inducted as Vicar of Upper Arley in the diocese of Worcester. Here he will live and here he will officiate on Sundays. During the week, however, his main work will be in Industrial Missions in the large manufacturing town of Kidderminster. We wish him joy in the town and country life which lies before him. Please remember William in your prayers on 4th April. He is the son of Mr. Wilfred Mowll, Churchwarden of Bekesbourne Church. C.E.H.P. ******** UIAGUE OF FRIENDS OF CANTERBURY HOSPIELS AT BRIDGE GROUP 7— we are holding our A.G.M. on Friday, 30th March at 7.30 p.m. in Bridge Village Hall. There will be a "Bring and Buy" stall and a raffle. Refreshments of Cheese and wine will be served. we invite all our friends, who pay their subscriptions each year, to come and join us for a little while. I'm sure you will find it quite interesting and you will hear. how the moneys you so generously donate, and we make on jumble sales etc.,are spent. We shall look forward to welcoming you all. Frances E. Apps, Hon. Sec. Bridge Group L.0.F. t#lI¥*### PATRIXBOURNE PARISH MEETING The Annual General meeting will be held at ‘The Red Lion‘, Bridge, on Thursday 12th April at 7‘3° P°"" P. Greenwood,Act1ng clerk. I THANKS CHURCH CLEANERS FOR BEKES= Thanks to all kind friends for their cards BOURNE CHURCH - ABHIL and prayers, during my recent illness, also the District Nurse and members of the Sunshine Guild. . fiig: Egéggils & MrS° COX : lKEfi~fig§§$ (Mrs.) J. Sharp. Mrs. Watson - 21st April * * * * * * * Mrs. Purchese & Mrs. Guy — 28th April 1 p Z l * t # t # t;t , DOCTORS PRESCRIPTIONS , If anyone will leave their prescription in 1 ST° PETER's CHURCH’ BEKESBQURNE the box at the office at The Close before 11.30 , On Easter Sunday, 22nd April at 11-00 a-m. a.m. Monday - Friday inclusive it will be taken ; Maqgns, our Choir will sing th carol ‘This to a chemist and the medicine will be available i Joy ul Eastertide' and the anéhem ‘Christ is for collection from The Close between 3.30 - s Risen‘. There will also be for Choir and congre- 5.oo p.m. on the same day- The correct money 1 sation a selection of the popular'Easter hymns- where necessary should be put in an envelope with i We d0 hope that YOU Will Come and fill OUT l0Ve1Y the prescription together with the name and Old Church- address. . } S.H.G. * * * * * * * t It was decided at the P.C.C. meeting held l at Mulberr Cottage Bekesbourne the residence of BRIDGE YOUNG WIVES Mr. W.R. Mgwll,to promote a raffle to take the Wednesday nth April Talk by Rev. J. Meek, place of the May Fayre- Later in the year it is Vicar of st“ Mary Bredin proposed to hold in the Village Hall a Christmas Canterbury 7°30 Pam, Bridge Market. We should be most grateful for gifts to Village Hall. Wednesday 11th April Deanery Festival, 8 p.m. Elmstone Church. Transport will be arranged at the i be used as prizes (for the raffle) and these can i R previous meeting. { 1 be given to the Vicar, the Churchwardens Mr. W.R. Mowll, Mrs. Shorey, Mrs. Sandall or Mr. Grey. ##****lk Wednesday 2nd May Films about South Africa. BEKESBOURNE WbME H INSTITUTE g-$3 P~m- Bridge Village Tuesday 10th April 7.15 p.m. Bekesbourne 3 ° Village Hall Demonstration * * * * * * * i by British Bacon Curers. . - g T - Competition: Coconut cake. , BRIDGE WOMEN? INSTITUTn 1 Hostesses: Mesdames Castle, ‘ Tuesday 17th April Birthday meeting. Cookery LeWin8t°n: Deebanks Purcheses Demonstration S.E.G.A.S. i WatS0n and TaYl°r- Competition: 6 cheese m t t v w : t scones. 7.00 p.m. Bridge Village Hall. a P S D Y . . . . * # . ~ At ll.oo a.m. Mafldns on Palm Sunday, 15th April, a Passiontide Devotion will be sung by Choir . - 8 - ‘ and Congregation with bible readings at St- P9t'T'5 K 1 Church , Beke sbo urns . 9 7 ‘ .__‘I.I-—~ - : ~> EASTER DA: RUBRIC The Rubric in the Book of Common Prayer says: “Every confirmed member of the Church is to receive Holy Communion three times a year at the least, of which Easter is to be one." Sick and Private Communion Anyone who wishes toxeceive Easter Communion at home is asked to let the Vicar know. =k****** EASTER OFFERING The Churchwardens of Bridge, Patrixbourne and Bekesbourne Churches wish to remind parishioners- that,following the current custom of the Church, the collections throughout Easter Day will be given to the Vicar as a personal gift. Anyone who will be away at Easter might care to send his or her offering to the Churchwarden to be included in the collection. ******Ik GOOD FRIDAY SERVICES — 20TH APRIL St. Peter's Bridge: 8.00 a.m. Ante-Communion and Litany 2 - 3 p.m. Devotional Service conducted by the Rev. Charles W. Harrington. St. Peter's Bekesbourne: ll.OO a.m. Ma 'ns and Sermon Pre cher: The Vicar. EASTER DAY SERVICES - 22ND APRIL V ' St. Peter°s Bridge: 8.00 a.m. Hol Communion ll.OO a.m. Ma ns and Family Service ll~45 a.m. Holy Communion. 6.30 p.m. Festal Evensong St. Mary's Patrixbourne: 8.00 a.m. Holg Communion ll.OO a.m. Ma ns & Service - lo - Easter Day Services (Contd.) St. Peter's Bekesbourne: 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion ll.OO a.m. Maddns & Sermon ll.#5 a.m. Holy Communion *¥l0l*>k** BARHAM CREMATORIUM The Beautiful Garden of Remembrance (overlooking Broolne Pork) iswnofidmmddh. 7:. w. LYONS & SON LTD. sr. oasoorws. (a noun saw-ca) MILITARY ROAD. CANTERBURY. -- TELEPHONE 635% ‘L F’LJP1EEF?l\l. E5EEF?VN(3IE ééééiéi VICAR AND RURAL DEAN: Tm-: Rev. CANON COLIN E. H. PERRY. B.Sc.. The Vicarage, Bridge. (Bridge 250) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE Churchwardens : Mn. C. A. POTTER. Field House, Bridge. (Bridge 218) MR. H. P. M. LAWRENCE, Tullymore. 72 Bridge Down. Bridge .(Bridge 472) Hon. Secretary : MR. D. R. HILL, Red Deer. Bridge Down. Bridge. (Bridge 426) Hon. Treasurer: MR. C. A. POTTER. Organist (Bridge): MR. P. Gm-:s, N.D.D.. A.T.C- (Lond.), Filmer House, Filmer Road, Bridge. (Bridge 293) Organist (Patrixbourne): MRS. AMOS. 8 St. Martin's Close, Canterbury. (65055) Verger (Bridge) : MR. J. HOPKINS. Bourne Park Cottage, Bridge. Verger (Patrixboume) : Mk. I. CARPENTER, The Green. Patrixboume. BEKESBOURNE C hurchwardens : Ma. W. R. MOWLL. Mulberry Cottage, Bekesbourne. (Bridge 213) MR. H. S. SHORBY. Cherry Tree Cottage. Bekesbourne. (Bridge 235) Hon. Secretary : Mas. SANDALL, School House. Belresbourne. (Bridge 256) Hon. Treasurer: MR. F. 1. SMITH, 3 The Hill. Bekesbournc. 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TURNER Wreaths made to order 1 THE LIME3. 49 HIGH 8'I'BETo BRIDGE tnuunouo . men an FRUITERER AND GREENOROCER j Flowers, Plants It Home-Grown Produce 4 Dear Parishioners of Bridge, Patrixbourne, and Bekesbourne, First I would welcome to the family of the Church all who were confirmed on the 3rd April, I hope that they will come faithfully to Holy Communion and enrich the spiritual life of the Church by their prayers. It has been decided that until the next Bridge & Patrixbourne Annual Church Meeting, we should use the Series 3 Service of Holy Communion instead of the Series 2 Service on the second Sunday of the month at Bridge Church. The Church of England Liturgical Commission to the Archbishop of Canterbury and York were able to build Series 3 on the foundation of Series 2, although there were all kinds of changes in language and details they found no solid reason to make any serious departure from the basic structure of Series 2. It is indeed hoped that the Church of England will find in this rite a further significant step towards the creation of a new and worthy book of Common Prayer in the not too distant future. I hope you will come with open hearts and minds to this experimental period. Easter was a most joyful and happy day at all our Churches. My appreciation is expressed to all who worked so hard to make it so. The ehurches were looking lovely and the music was at lt's best, thanks to the organists and choirs. May I also thank Mrs. Flynn and Mrs. Grey for the care of the linen and choir robes for Easter Day. I would also like to express my grateful thanks to those who so generously contributed to the Easter offering. It was indeed most kind of You all. Ascension Day falls on the last day of the month. In olden days Ascension Day, which always falls on a Thursday, was kept as a Holy Day and eVeryone went to Church, but nowadays many churches neglect this duty. This year I am going to try an 8.30 a.m. Holy Communion at Patrixbourne Church for the Patrixbourne and Bekesbourne parishes and a 9.30 a.n. Holy Communion at Bridge Church. The real significance of this festival is to be found in the concentration of the Churches‘ devotion on Christ as a cosmic figure. It is the Feast of the Sovereignty of Christ. He is worshipped on this Day as the person in whose hands the destiny of each member of the human race resides., It was the faith in the Ascended Christ, the King of Glory which gave to the early Christian Community its astonishing boldness to take the Gospel to the Roman and Grecian civilizations. I hope that this year Ascension Day will have a like meaning to you as it did to those early Christians. Faith that God is sovereign and that all things work together for good belongs to those who are ready to know the pain and cost of this love of Christ. Yours affectionately in our Blessed Lord, COLIN E. H. PERRY, Rural Dean and Vicar. ******* CALENDAR FOR MAY Mil lst Tuesday East Bridge Deanerysynod 7.30 p.m. at St. Augustine's College. 2nd Wednesday 9.30 a.m. Mothers‘ Union Corporate Communion with Intercessions,Bridge Church. 3rd Thursday Bible Study Group meeting 8 p.m. Church Cottage, Bridge. . Summer Fete meeting 7.30 P-m- Bridge Vicarage. 5th Sunday Second Sunday after Easter. 7th Monday Canterbury Cathedral 7.30 p.m. Archdeacon's Visitation. 8th Tuesday Bridge Country Club. By—pass Enquiry 10.30 a.m. Meeting of Sunday School Teachers East Bridge Eeanery at 7.30 p.m. at l2th Saturday l3th Sunday lhth Monday l5th Tuesday l7th Thursday 20th Sunday Littlebourne Church. w.I. meeting Bekesbourne Village Hall 7.l5 p.m. League of Friends Jumble Sale. 2.30 p.m. Bridge Village Hall. Bridge Cricket Club dance 7.30 p.m. The Punch Tavern. Third Sunday after Easter. Mothers’ Union Branch Meeting at 2.#5 p.m. 37 Union Road, Bridge. W.I. meeting 7 p.m. Bridge Village Hall. Bible Study Group Meeting at 7 windmill Close, Bridge. Fourth Sunday after Easter. 23rd Wednesday East Bridge Mothers‘ Union Deanery 2#th Thursday 27th Sunday 31st Thursday June 3rd Sunday Hth Monday 9th Saturday The next Festival 7.30 p.m. at Goodnestone. Bridge P.C.C. meeting - Bridge Village Hall 7.30 p.m. Rogation Sunday Ascension Day 8.30 a.m. Holy Communion, Patrix- bourne Church. 9.30 a.m. Holy Communion, Bridge Church. Sunday after Ascension Day. Bekesbourne P.C.C. 7.30 p.m. Mulberry Cottage, Patrixbourne. Summer Fete Bridge School 2.30 p.m. **##*¥*#* PARISH COUNCIL OF BRTDGE meeting of the Bridge Parish Council will be held on Thursday, ahtn May at the Village Hall commencing at 7.30 p.m. **##**=|l=l* LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF CANTERBURY HOSPITALS - BRIDGE GROUP we are holding a late Spring Jumble Sale an E! -_. Saturday, l2th May in the Village Hall at 2.30 p.m. Me invite you all to attend. There are always Bargains at the League of Friends Jumble Sales. Of course gifts of clean jumble or bric—a-brac prior to the 12th are always acceptable. F. E. Appls, p Hon. Sec. L.O.F. Bridge Group. *****#<* BIBLE STUDY GROUP Just to remind us all, that our dates to remember for Mayare Thursday, 3rd May at Church Cottage and Thursday l7th at 7 windmill Close by the kind invitation of Mr. & Mrs. Rose and Mr. & Mrs. Pierce, respectively. 4 ******* CHURCH CLEANING FOR ST. PETER'S BEKESBOURNE Mrs. Sandall 4th May Mrs. Kingsford & Smith l2th May Mrs. Cox & Stickels 19th May Mrs. Hogben 26th May ******* WOMENFS INSTITUTE BRIDGE & PATRIXBOURNE Tuesday, 15th May - "Experiences in the Secret Service in the Second world war" Capt. R. A. Cooper. Competition: Flower arrange- ment 5 inches overall. 7 p.m. Village Hall. BEKESBOURNE Tuesdafs 8th May Discussion N.F. A.G.M. Resolutions. Competition: Bacon dish Social Time. Fashion Show Dresses made by members. Hostesses: Mrs. Farrow, Smith and Petherbridge. Village Hall 7.15 p.m. Advance Notice Do come along to Patrixbourne Church on Saturday l6th June at 6 p.m. whenethe Madrigal Society of the University of Kent at Canterbury will be giving a recital of both religious and secular music. There will be a donation to the Church and your strong support will be welcomed. Please put this date in your diary. You will find more details in the June issue of the magazine. First Bridge Cub Pack We urgently need someone to assist 'Arkela' with the Pack which is now a thriving little group of very enthusiastic 8 and 9 year olds. If you are over l6 years old and interested in helping please ring me. The Pack meets at 6 p.m. until 7.30 p.m. on Thursday evenings. Anne Mummery, Bridge 830 297 Secretary of Bridge Cubs Supporters Group. CHURCH FLOWERS Bridge & Patrixbourne The work of the regular flower arrangers was greatly lightened this year by the kindness and generosity of additional helpers who gave flowers and came to assist with the decorations for Easter. My grateful thanks to all who helped or gave donations for flowers. Bekesbourne May I thank all those who decorated the church so beautifully for Easter and those who gave donations for flowers. C E_H_P. FROM THE PARISH REGISTERS Holy Baptism St. Peter's, Bekesbourne 15th April 1973 HQJY Matrimony St. Peter's, Bridge 21st April 1973 Simon Francis Oldfield Bryan Anthony Lewis Pauline Anne Levin - 7 - __ ———-A ...‘. -5.»; -4 an-_.._... _ ,.:r--‘. :4] .... . -.‘:"—"""'-.—a -"' "' “ ' } G i r w:*v»;»- May Thev Rest In Peace St. Peter's Bridge 18th April l973 Annie Elizabeth Seath MOTHERS‘ UNION Corporate Communion with Intercessions 9.30 a.m. Bridge Church Branch meeting at 37 Union Road 2.45 p.m. Speaker - Mrs. Bradley. Wednesday 23rd May M.U. Deanery Festival at Goodnestone 7.30 p.m. JUNIOR CHURCH Junior Church will meet on the following Sundays at ll a.m. - May l3th, 20th and 27th. LENTEN BOXES I should be grateful if all those who kindly took these Lenten Self Denial boxes could return them on or by Sunday, 6th May at either the ll a.m. or 6.30 p.m. services at Bridge Church. C.E.H.P. Nednesday 2nd May Monday lhth May SUMMER FETE Please make a note in your diary of the date of our Summer Fete which is Saturday June 9th at 2.30 p.m. at Bridge Primary School. Details will 36 given in the June issue of the magazine. C.E.H.P. SERIES III - Holy Communion Service I should be glad to have comments regarding Series III and would be most happy to discuss this se rvice with anyone who so wishes. C.E.H.P. BRIDGE BY-PASS INQUIRY The Department of the Environment is holding. public inquiry at Bridge Place Country Club on uesday, 8th May at 10.30 a.m. At the inquiry, epresentations from any persons who have objected _ 8 _ *1 v-—_-lm to the orders and from any other persons who desire to appear will be heard. Suggestions as to an alternative route or that of improving, diverting or altering the highway to which the draft order relates, will also be heard. E.P. Greenwood, Acting Clerk, Patrixbourne Parish Meeting. Bridge Cricket Club The Club is, on the l2th May, holding a Disco—Buffet Dance at The Punch Tavern, Calcott Hill, Sturry commencing at 7.30 and lasting until l2 midnight. Tickets are £1 each and can be obtained from myself or from Cyril Harding, telephone number Bridge #88. At present, I am waiting for fixture cards to be returned from the printers. Our first fixture is on Saturday the 28th April. B.R.J. Cole A Correction — Prescription Service Available only for the elderly and housebound. Prescriptions taken to The Close before ll.3O a.m. each day Monday - Friday will be ready for collection from The Close between 3.30 p.m. and 5 p.m. the same day. The correct money where necessary should be in the envelope with prescrip- tion together with name and address. Prescriptions must be booked in and out. Bridge Methodists Bridge Methodists will be holding a coffee morning with a "Bring and Buy" Stall on Wednes- day 30th May at Mrs. wimpory%y'High Beech’, Patrixbourne Road, Bridge. Please come along between lQ3O and l2.00. Tuesday, hth September Please make a note of this date for the SAVE THE CHILDREN COFFEE MORNING & BRING & BUY SALE at The Barton, Patrixbourne. we hold it - 9 - ,..-a--14 ""T every other year and plans and preparations are well ahead - but we need the help and support of all our friends. Please keep us in mind — more details will be announced later. E G "KEEPING THE FEAST" An Occasion for Clergy, Sunday School Teachers and Friends in the Deanery of East Bridge, at Littlebourne on Tuesday, 8th May commencing at 7.30 p.m. The purpose of the evening is to provide the occasion for sharing experiences in our work with children within the Christian Family of the Church in the parish. The evening is without further commitment — whether there is another similar occasion will be a corporate decision. BRIDGE YOUTH CLUB The Club continues to flourish and as it does so the members are introducing their friends from other villages to our weekly meetings. There is even a small queue for the 10.20 bus from the Post Office most Thursday evenings. Football - with the season almost ended we would like to thank Mr. Colin Moores for the hard work in training our teams and organising matches. Our record is now second to none for good football and such has been mentioned by League referees who have attended the meetings. we are also winning matches with results such as 8 — R Girls‘ Netball - Our girls‘ team have visited Whitstable recently and secured a third position in the Youth League Division by defeating teams from other clubs and schools of the area. This was their first attempt at organised netball and some credit must be passed on to-their 'Manager/Driver‘ for the day, Mrs. Dawn Crowe. Discos - Our discos have now become something of a regular monthly attraction which bring many friends to the village to appreciate the performance given by Kim Green assisted by Jeremy Chellew and Alan -10- at this point I must not forget the ebaékroom boys‘ who for hours before the curtain ' L‘ .-e rises sit amongst a mass of wire connecting up coloured lights which when complete makes Blackpool Lmughlin. look ‘kids stuff‘. Gardening — we are able to offer a small service to the Senior Citizens of the Village or others, being sick etc. who cannot keep their grass or weeds down. This is entirely voluntary and free of charge. So come on,there must be others - we would like to know. - _ a tri has been arranged for the 2nd §fi%g2%or élibymembgrs. A coach will leave Bridge at O8.lO and return at 21.15 hours having completed a tour of several French towns and making the major stop at Le_TOuquet° Remember. over 15s must be in possession Of % PaS§P0Tt Slfie photograph (or passport) and the final balance 0 the Treasurer Mr. Maber by the 10th May Please- Finally, we are in urgent need of the use of a shed or outbuilding of sufficient size to house our football post sections for the summer h and I would be pleased to hear from any P9T5°n W ° might be able to assist. Club nights for Maf ' 3rd, lOth, 17th and Disco on 26th. B.T. Kingsnorth, Secretary. BARHAM , CREMATORI UM The Beautiful Garden of Remembrance (mmfl«&mqBumunPgi) is open to visitors daily. 7:. w. LYONS & son urn. uaununaxuwcl) ST. GREGORY‘S. MILITARY ROAD. CANTERBURY. L4 "' V;-. , F'UNERAL SERVICE 7 _. I 1 a... I. 1 3I1$|d I"'V I?‘ VICAR AND RURAL DEAN: THE REV. CANON COLIN E. H. PERRY. B.Sc.. The Vicarage, Bridge. (Bridge 250) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE Churchwardens : Mn. C. A. POTTER, Field House, Bridge. (Bridge 2l8) MR. H. P. M. LAWRENCE, Tullymore. 72 Bridge Down, Bridge .(Bridge 472) Hon. Secretary : MR. D. R. HILL. Red Deer. Bridge Down, Bridge. (Bridge 426) Hon. Treasurer: MR. C. A. Pornsn. Organist (Bridge): MR. P. GILES. N.D.D.. A.T.C- (I.ond.), Filmer House. Filmer Road, Bridge. (Bridge 293) Organist (Patrixbourne): MRS. AMOS. 8 St. Martin's Close. Canterbury. (65055) Verger (Bridge) : MR. J. HOPKINS, Bourne Park Cottage. Bridge. Verger (Patrixbourne) : MR. J. CARPENTER, The Green. Patrixbourne. BEKESBOURNE Churchwardens .- MR. W. R. MowLL, Mulberry Cottage, Bekesbourne. (Bridge 2I3) Mn. H. S. SHORBY. Cherry Tree Cottage. Bekesbourne. (Bridge 235) Hon. Secretary : MRS. SANDALL, School House. Bekesbourne. (Bridge 256) Hon. Treasurer: MR. F. J. SMITH, 3 The Hill. Bekesbourne. Organist: MR. S. H- GREY, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne. (Bridge 522) Magazine Editor: THE VICAR Magazine Adverts. .' Ma. C. J. BARLBY, 49 Bridge Down, Bridge. (Bridge 612) Canterbury & District Estate Agency Ltd. HOUSE. LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS Residential Properties 32 ST. MARGARETS STREET, CANTERBURY Telephone 66660 & 9 S. P. C. K. BOOKSHOP 2 THE PRECINCTS, CANTERBURY Telephone: Canterbury 62881 FOR ALL YOUR PARISH REQUIREMENTS All the latest and standard Theological Works Children's Books, and Books of Local Interest Any book not in stock can be ordered for you - Book Tokens sold and exchanged (4 en ‘ e ‘$.’>El§'%fi‘§.%E£ '39. ]3€l{€SBOuRI2€’ CHURCH MAGAZINE JUNE :97; 31: 3iJVIC3S FOR JUN? 1973 i Dear Parishioners of Bridge, Patrixbourne, ‘EN; BEKESBOURNE J and Bekesbourne, :A~ 5; - - Sunday after Ascension 3 I do hope that you will support our Annual 1, a Mattins 8 e.m. Holy Comm. 9-30 a.m. Sung I Bridge and Patrixbourne Parish Summer Fete at ygmi; jgrvice Holy Communion ; Bridge School Grounds on Saturday, 9th June. I ;_.l: Halx Comm. ‘ would draw your attention to the full programme of 5 33 g,m Even- stalls and activities which you will find elsewhere sun; gh§ sermon ‘ in the magazine. It is always a most happy family ” | occasion. The stallholders will most gratefully 10th June _ Whit Sunday x receive gifts for their respective stalls. 9 a.m. Holy ll a.m. Mattins 8 a.m. Holy This year Bekesbourne Church have been unable Comm. (Series and Sermon Communion ‘ to hold their customary May Fair and instead are III) ‘ having a "Grand Summer Draw" in aid of Church Funds. 6 10 o.m. Even— ' The Draw-will take place at Bekesbourne Village sofig and sermon ‘ Hall on Tuesday 19th June at 7.30 p.m. There will | be an entertainment by the Choir and also a film 17th June _ Trinity Sunday _ ‘ show afterwards. All will be most warmly welcome. 9 a.m. Holy 8 a.m. Holy Comm. ll a.m. Mattins i May I thank a very kind person who wishes to Comm (Sung) ‘ remain anonymous for a most generous donation of 5_3Q p_m_ Even, ‘ £20 towards this effort. 5on5 an” Sermon I Also at 6 p.m. on the l6th June at Patrixbourne . Church there will be a Madrigal Evening given by 24th June _ First Sunday after Trinity } the University of Kent at Canterbury Madrigal 5 a,m. Holy 9 a,m_ Holy comm, 11 a.m. Mattins ; Society. There will be a retiring collection for COmm_ and Sermon 3 Patrixbourne Church Repair Funds. 6'30 P “- Even’ ll‘45 §'m' Holy our deep sympathy and our prayers go out to $035 and 3eTm0n Communlon Mrs. D. Irvine and her family on the death of her I husband Col. George Irvine, a member of our Bridge lst Jul - Second Sunday after Trinity I Church Parochial Church Council. Also to 11 a.m. Mattins 8 a.m. Holy Comm. 9.30 a,m. Sung _ Mrs. Marjorie Meigh,our Mothers‘ Union Enrolling Fam;ly Service Communion I Member,on the tragic death after a motor car 11,u; a_m H01, accident of her son Dr. Donald Meigh. j°T:‘5*9” __ _ ‘ Whit Sunday is on the 10th June. It is the /:.;i f:m.finvenf birthday of the Holy Catholic church. The Heath L555 ‘“* °er“O” ! Of God has come upon it even the life-giving I -- "" ' Spirit of God; its life will live to eternity Holy Communion is celebrated at 9.30 a.m. on Wed—‘ W and its members through the power of the Hb1y' q nesdays and 7.30 a.m. on Fridays during the week ln Ghost in progressive ages will become ‘an eueeeflwii - L Bridge Church. Evensong is at 5 p.m. at The Close ‘ ins great armyI_ _‘ é g’ ' every Sunday except the first Sunday in the month . IC,. 1 Q ".|' 4 -2-- ‘ xhsg -le.e .i . veleoraticn of Holy Communion. - 3 _ ;g;"f ; ‘I - ., it __ ,_j :. .. . — . ..—.=.— M Mala. ..;.u.~,.._».. , 1 , . 11th Monday St. Barnabas the Apostle daifisrargafiaatfiasaruafiamIn ‘ g$Y$mwmn%9d0erBfi%e C - . . . ' < urc E?etg:Sg§%tC“r%:: géyiggi gifiii 3: gfpfigiegugggsgis ; 12th Tuesday Extra Ordinary Meeting of the Bridge Village Hall Committee 7.30 p.m. in Village Hall. . ‘ w.I. Meeting Bekesbourne - Cobham Hall. 7.15 p.m. lhth Wednesday Bible Study Group Meeting 8 p.m. 16th Saturday womens Offering Service lO.30 a.m. Canterbury Cathedral. ‘Madrigal Evening‘ Patrixbourne Church 6 p.m. l7th Sunday Trinity Sunday. efficacious work upon us, the members of the Church.‘ R i 1 l 9 3 19th Tuesday St. Peter's Church, Bekesbourne. \ 1 \ E 1 In reading the Epistle we note the outward sign which attended the coming of the Holy Ghost; namely the ”cloven tongues like as if fire" which "sat upon each of them". The fire distributing from the one source in separate tongues is the evidence of the ggg gift the same to all, yet ‘divided to every man, severally as’God will‘. It sat upon each and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost.‘ Yours affectionately in our Blessed Lord, COLIN E. H. PERRY, Rural Dean and Vicar. CALENDAR FOR JUNE 1973 Grand Summer Draw in Aid of the Church will take place at Bekesbourne Village Hall 7.30 p.m. Entertainments afterwards. All welcome. w.I. meeting Bridge Village Hall. 7 p.m. 3lst Ascension Day Holy Communion 8.30 a.m. 20th Wednesday ggggg w%X§§ G:°§§lf'g'M° P t ‘ b Ch ho . 8 ag p.m. H:l;léO§;§::On g?§0 a_m_ Bridge 1 21st Thursday Mothers‘ Union East Bridge Deanery. ChurCh_ \ guiet Evening and Holy Comunion B~b1 at d G M t- _ _ .30 p.m. at Womenswold Church. 1 e D u.y roup ee lug 8 p m , 2Hth Sunday First Sunday after Trinity. 3rd Sunday Sunday after Ascension E 25th Monday St. John the.Baptist‘s Day — Holy I l MEX June 4th Monday B k b P c c M t‘ Communion 9.30 a.m. Bridge Church. 7?3gSp?;f“:t Mr_ w_ §:w§§f 28th Thursday Bible Study Group Meeting 8 p.m. . 29th Friday St. P ter‘ D - H l C uni 5th Tuesday figfigegifimggfigggfige::§gl§bg?;?e' J 1 9.30 :.m. grigge Ch:r§h.°mm on Brid P ' * n 1. , -JiJ£ . , éth Wednesday Motn§:s~r§§§§fi Efirfigrate I lst Sunday Second Sunday after Trinity. Communion with Intercessions ‘ t t r * * t i 9.30 a.m. Bridge Church. Young wives Group Meeting ST‘ PETER'S CHURCH ESBOURNE p 7 Bridge Village Hall 8 p.m §Eg3g§_gL§$§§5§_£gi_!§!§ jth Saturday Bridge and Patrixbourne Churches T Mrs_ Natson June and rafiagflaamms w*fln M”? 10th Sunday - - \ rs. San a June 1 th ¥2tEéSfi?$:§.COrporate Communion : firs. Kingsford & Mrs. Smith June 23rd ‘ D pi Bridge Church 9 a.m. ‘ rs. Cox and Mr§.*SEiik:1§ * June 30th v»efa»» _)+_. -5- . ‘ ':>:‘:-1 " _, —_-_..s.1¢1 3 L BEKESBOURNE W.I. Tuesday June 12th 7.l5 p.m. Cobham Court Talk. Living with Deaf Children. Mr. T. Pursglove. Comp. Fruit flan - pastry case. Hostesses — Mrs. Whigham Mrs. Coombes and Mrs. Baker. BRIDGE W.I. 7 p.m. Bridge Village Hall Demonstration of Millinery by Mrs. Ingleton. Comp. Lady's Paper Hat. CHURCHILL HOUSE On Thursday, May 10th, the residents enjoyed their "Spring Coach Drive" leaving the House at 2 p.m. proceeding through Elham Valley to Hythe, then touring the Romney Marshes covering "Dr. Syn's smuggling domain" including Camber Sands and Dym— church returning via St. Mary in the Marsh and Ashford. Tuesday June l9th A sumptuous buffet spread was served on arrival home by Mesdames Smith Holmes and Harris,the evening was rounded off with a coloured slide show of Romney Marsh and a collection of wild and garden flowers projected by Mr. Milton. Mrs. Smith, warden, must be congratulated for organising a wonderful afternoon. Please make a note that "Churchill House” Summer Bazaar will be held on Saturday, July 28th. MI-MI ******* R E YOUNG WIVES GROUP Wednesday June 6th Pippa Dee Dress Party 8 p.m. in the Bridge Village Hall. An open invitation to see good quality lingerie, summer clothes and children's night wear — no obligation to buy. _ 5 _ Free refreshments. join us. Annual General Meeting 8 p.m. in the Village Hall. Please come and elect your new officers and committee for l973/7%. Wine and cheese will be served by the retiring committee. Annual outing to Margate Winter-Gardens. K. B ' JUNIOR CHURCH uckhurst Junior Church will meet at 11 a.m. June loth, l7th and 2hth. BIBLE STUDY GROUP Our next meeting falls on May 31st and should really have been in our May notice. I apologise for the omission. It will, by the kind invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Rose, be held at Church Cottage; and now for June - on the l#th June we meet at 7 windmill Close, the home of our Kath and Bill Pierce, and on the 28th June, we have been invited to 42 Bridge Down, by Mr. and Mrs. Johnson. F.E.A. MRS. O. KNIGHT, HEADMISTRESS - BHIDGE WITH PATRIXBOURNE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL On 20th July 1973: the last day of the School Year, and the Summer Term, Mrs. 0. Knight will retire after some 25 years service to the School as Headmistress. The School Managers and the Parent Teacher ‘»; Association would take this opportunity to Join the many adults in the District as well as all those teenagers and children who have attended the school during Mrs. Knight's Headship, and was; well for a long and happy retiremen . “' Organised by the Parent Ieachesa. Come and Wednesday June 20th Wednesday July hth onsmmws a Scheme will be started shortly for those who may wish to make a contribution toward providing Mrs. Knight with a suitable gift to mark our appreciation for all her many years service to Bridge and the neighbouring District. All donations will be anonymous. Envelopes containing Donations for the gift may be left at collecting points in some of the neigh— bourhood shops, with the School Managers or with the Committee of the Parent Teacher Association. H.P.M.L. LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF CANTERBURY HOSPITALS - BRIDGE GROUP A very successful Jumble Sale was held on Saturday May l2th in the Village Hall, where approx- imately £3O was raised. This is a great boost for our funds. On behalf of the Committee I thank everyone who gave gifts and help. we also hope to repeat again our ‘Market Evening'N later on in the year. May I take this opportunity to ask for gifts suitable as prizes for my "Mystery Parcels" and "Jackpot Stall" which my husband and I run both for the Hospital and the Church. Hon. Treasurer. Mrs. M. Milton 50 High Street, Bridge. CHORAL MATINS AT BRIDGE Starting on the first Sunday in June, the ll_a.m. Mattins will be attended and sung by the lull choir. At present the choir attends only on Eee Weekly evensongs at Bridge except for great iestivals. Evensong on the first Sunday of each month will, therefore, be almost completely Congregational and a few volunteers from the choir will Help out the singing. fl The pETD0se of this is to make Mattins more of a ramily JETVICE, with both parents and children. _ 8 _ ‘ ____r" V V __k , _____ » " There will be a choir practice before this service as at our usual Evensong. One welcome result of this should be the freeing of Sunday afternoon and evening just once a month for choir members‘ family outings and trips. It is profoundly hoped that parents of choir children will co—operate by fixing family outings for the first Sunday in the month. VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEE Anyone interested in articles stored in the Village Hall please remove them, if required, by June leth after which date the Committee will not be responsible. GIFT TO THE CHURCH Appreciation is expressed to Mr. K. Bailey for the kind gift of carpeting for St. Peter's Church, Bridge. USED POSTAGE STAMPS The Village Hall Committee wishes to thank all those who have saved their used postage stamps in the past but have decided that, owing to the work involved for a very small income, they will discontinue saving them. Grateful thanks are offered to Mr. & Mrs. Pratt for all the work they did in sorting the stamps. The collecting box in the Village Hall will remain, as the "Young wives" have offered to take the stamps to the Samaritans Group in Canterbury. Mrs. G. Harvey at 6 Bridgeford Way, or any Young wives member, will be glad to receive your used stamps at any time. ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced between Mr. David Johnson of Bridgedown and Miss Anne Banks of Orpington. - 9 - a Scheme will be started shortly for those who may wish to make a contribution toward providing Mrs. Knight with a suitable gift to mark our appreciation for all her many years service to Bridge and the neighbouring District. All donations will be anonymous. Envelopes containing Donations for the gift may be left at collecting points in some of the neigh— bourhood shops, with the School Managers or with the Committee of the Parent Teacher Association. H.P.M.L. LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF CANTERBURY HOSPITALS — BRIDGE GROUP A very successful Jumble Sale was held on Saturday May l2th in the Village Hall, where approx- imately £3O was raised. This is a great boost for our funds. On behalf of the Committee I thank everyone who gave gifts and help. we also hope to repeat again our ‘Market Evening‘ later on in the year. May I take this opportunity to ask for gifts suitable as prizes for my "Mystery Parcels" and "Jackpot Stall" which my husband and I run both for the Hospital and the Church. Hon. Treasurer. Mrs. M. Milton 50 High Street, Bridge. CHORAL MATINS AT BRIDGE Starting on the first Sunday in June, the ll a.m. Mattins will be attended and sung by the full choir. At present the choir attends only on the weekly evensongs at Bridge except for great festivals. Evensong on the first Sunday of each month W111» therefore, be almost completely congregational and a few volunteers from the choir will help out the singing. h The purpose of this is to make Mattins more of 3 Paml1Y D€TVlCe, with both parents and children. - 8 _ l :7 There will be a choir practice before this service as at our usual Evensong. One welcome result of this should be the freeing of Sunday afternoon and evening just once a month for choir members‘ family outings and trips. It is profoundly hoped that parents of choir children will co-operate by fixing family outings for the first Sunday in the month. VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEE Anyone interested in articles stored in the Village Hall please remove them, if required, by June leth after which date the Committee will not be responsible. .-GIFT TO THE CHURCH Appreciation is expressed to Mr. K. Bailey for the kind gift of carpeting for St. Peter's Church, Bridge. USED POSTAGE STAMPS The Village Hall Committee wishes to thank all those who have saved their used postage stamps in the past but have decided that, owing to the work involved for a very small income, they will discontinue saving them. Grateful thanks are offered to Mr. & Mrs. Pratt for all the work they did in sorting the stamps. The collecting box in the Village Hall will remain, as the "Young Wives" have offered to take the stamps to the Samaritans Group in Canterbury. Mrs. G. Harvey at 6 Bridgeford Way, or any Young wives member, will be glad to receive your used stamps at any time. ENGAGEQEET The engagement is announced between Mr. David Johnson of Bridgedown and Miss Anne Bonks of Orpington. - 9 - ST. PETER'S CHURCH — BEKESBOURNE P.C.C. GRAND SUMMER DRAW The Draw will take place at Bekesbourne Village Hall on Tuesday, June l9th at 7.30 p.m. There will be a film show given by Mr. John Purchese. Admission is free of charge and all are welcome. S.H. MOTHERS’ UNION Wednesday June 6th Corporate Communion with Intercessions. 9.30 a.m. Bridge Church. East Bridge Deanery Mothers Union. Quiet Evening and Holy Communion 7.30 p.m. Womenswold Church. FROM THE PARISH REGISTERS Holy Baptism St. Peter's Bridge 6th May 1973 Karen Louise Edwards MEX They Rest in Peach At Bridge Methodist Church 3rd May 1973 Frederick Marsden Jones Barham Crematorium 4th May 1973 Leonard George Irvine BRIDGE & PATRIXBOURNE SUMMER EETE Saturday June 9th at 2.30 p.m. School Grounds — Conyngham Lane. Jr (If wet we shall have use of school hall) :§§Y helpers have already been working towards :Q;S year's fete and are again looking for the back- 433 which has been forthcoming on previous occasions QOMPETITIONS: For Juniors - Class 1 Age 3-6 years. The best KAELEQ collection of wild flowers in a Jam jar. glass 2 Age 7-11 years. The best EEBAKQEQ collection (not less than jagarieties) of wild flowers in a jam Grey Thursday June 2lst At Venue: _ lo _ Class 3 age ll years and under (age to be stated on exhibit) "Miniature Garden" in a seed box, size not exceeding l5" x lo". For Adults -Cake Competition to a receipe supplied by Mrs. Sherman (Tel. 83o.2u7) Fruit Loaf 8 oz. S.R. flour “§EE€I§§“ teasp. bicarbonate of soda oz. butter oz. dried fruit lloaf tin oz. chopped nuts teasp. golden syrup pint milk Directions: Sieve the ingredients & rub in the fat, add the cleaned fruit and the nuts. Warm the syrup and milk together, gradually pour on to the other ingredients and mix to a soft batter. Pour into a greased & floured loaf tin & bake in a moderate oven (35O0F Mark 3) for l-lfi hours. Exhibits are to be handed in at Bridge School B€fw€€fi’2.0 and 2.30 p.m. on 9th June. Results will be announced during the afternoon. Music — By the City of Canterbury Band. Dancing - by Bridge school children. Raffle - Many prizes to be won. Stalls — Refreshments & cakes, groceries, garden produce, bottles (full ones), /Contd... ?\>|"'l\)l-'U)|—‘l—‘ BARHAM CREMATORI UM The Beautiful Garden of Remembrance _(overlooking Broome Park) 1s open to visitors daily. 7. w. LYONS & soN un. FUNERAL SERVICE (a noun suwlcz) TELEPHONE 63508 ST. GREGORY'S. MILITARY ROAD. CANTERBURY. L DENNIS WILLIAMS Vanity Fair RADIO TELEVISION AND H” Styli“ ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS Q . 4 Western Avenue, Bridge Hzg/)_ly Ikilled and_frimd{y Itafl to cater for all your bairdresring requirement: . T also manicure: . . O M d t S turd High Street, Bridge Peliateofiigazt fridaay 3’ Tel.: Bridge 585 Tel: Bridge 56 5 H1-Fl SALES AND SERVICE A. BIICKMASTER A.M.I.P.,R.P. MEMBER OF F.M.B. Building and Decorating Contractors (Registered Plumbers) “jonette” Patrixbourne Road, Bridge. Bridge 239 BURTON TAILORING FOR TOWN AND COUNTRY WEAR ALSO MR. BURT FASHIONS FOR THE YOUNG MAN Subscription and Account Facilities available 16 The Parade, Canterbury Goa East Kent Packers Limited . I \ w “VERSHAM. KENT. Telephone: Favcrsham 2227/2265 Telex 96151 stationery, white elephant and a range of interesting side shows. Offers of assistance on the day will be very acceptable. Do please make every effort to be there and ensure a successful afternoon. **III****# For one brief hour, on Saturday, June 16th at 6 p.m. the pleasing chimes of St. Mary's Church, Patrixbourne, will be eclipsed by the, one would hope, equally mellifluous tones of the U.K.C. Madrigal Society. Under their conductor, Dr. Philip Cheung, they plan to perform a varied programme of music, which will include some Tudor madrigals, and some modern versions of the medieval madrigal. A collection will be taken, and a donation made to the Patrixbourne Church Restoration Fund. A magnificent attendance would be much appreciated by the Church and also by the group, which has recently sung with some success at the Cathedral, and at the Gulbenkian Theatre. Try not to miss this singular occasion at Patrixbourne. Could there be a lovelier setting for fascinating music on an even- ing in Summer? #****** BARHAM BOWLS CLUB The Spring Meeting, presided over by Mr. J. Wilson was attended by #0 members. Mr. Norman Collingwood was elected President and it was decided to launch a campaign to attract new members. During May, anyone who is interested in playing will be invited to do so without obligation to join the Club. However, if any reader is interested will they please get in touch with Mr. J. Pinches, Hon. Sec., By-the-way, Dering Road, Bridge. at an an 4- =0: at It CONGREGATIONAL MUSIC — Egrt 3 ‘English Hymnal‘ first showed its head in 1906 and became the standard and banner of the h13h~ehereh party. The ritualistic A. & H. had become a -13- *3 J U) r+ ,i. H S .. 5 ‘_ “ rr {X I (A rr l—J .3 O (.1 . The bright green cover of ‘ and its well set up pages could churches which boasted a set of heir aisles were soon echoing to the hymns in praise of the Blessed Virgin, ‘ iscovered folk—tunes now for the first into the service of public worship, ttractive, modal French three—fours of e . Party feeling was high and it was ‘no of honour to deride A. & M. if you and to be horrified at E.H. if your t sympathies led you to sing from A. & M. y the two books have come to be admired. - Hymnal‘ contributing a few new and vular hymns like Bunyan's ‘He Who would Valiant , whose altered text was set to a vigorous old glish melody or the stirring ‘Sine Nomine' to e hymn ‘For All The Saints‘ which were not to found in An & M. In l9l6 under the editorship S.H( Nicholson a second supplement was added to the Old Edition of Hymns Ag & M., the l90# book being written off as an unfortunate failure. It consisted of 140 hymns drawn from all sources, the tunes containing some good specimens by Wise, Clarke and Boyce and some new melodies of which many were inserted in the old part of the book (0 r4. 5 (V (/2 UN CI’ pi. Q4 '5 (D i——1 (D on :_$ () W 04 (D (T3 (11 I-" U1 ‘'5 U1 A I (T) “<2 O rt 5 S rn - H) U: _ (D '1 r U) W CL (1 :7 ',\n l—‘ 7;‘ Elm Cr 3 (D U) 5 O (J; 3 (‘D r: ) a L ‘ O H 1 , | '( 4 > a 311*‘ -.-» A CI" <0 L m LIJ CI" " H L17 |,_7 "8. O U’ (I LIJ LUIU " L‘ I4] r[) {j :5 (D O [1] -’r‘ {:5 (U OH L3 (*0 }_ P U} '3 like 5 anford's fine tune to ‘Love Divine, all loves excelling‘. The 1916 Supplement Contained ro dross and made the complete book into a good representative collection; but at that time the temperature of hymn singers still ran high and while those who disliked A. & M. refused to admit the excellence of this new edition, those who used the osok refused to examine the contents of the second supplement in case some new hymn should supplant an old favourite. The book was indeed still stuffed out with much poor and un- used work but that apart its 779 hymns contained nearly all that was best in hymnody; despite the popula-ity of its rival,its sales remained astronomical and have never been seriously threat- ened even by the combined sales of other hymnals. In the ‘Shortened Music Edition’ l939 the unused portions were cleared away, the get—up improved, it is now (1945) the most elegant of hymnals. CANTERBURY'S WONDER STORE for Fashion and Gifts, with unique Rooftop Restaurant overlooking the City. .. and 5 minutes away in The Burgate RICEMANS FURNISHING CENTRE and Coffee Room. Open 6 full days a week. OF CANTERBURY FAMILY CONTROLLED AND INDEPENDENT OF All GROUPS TEL.66B66 The Printers you know in Bridge Village move to Canterbury August 1972 Try us with your next letterpress or litho job! A.8J. PURCHESE Ltd. Cow Lane, Wincheap, Canterbury Kentd§?Cantednny(O227)61508 The Village Butcher: E. J. PURSSORD BRIDGE Phone : 321 English and Imported Meat Home-made Sausages PLOUGH & HARROW INN BRIDGE MORNING COFFEE SNACKS GONZALEZ BYASS DRAUGHT SHERRY OFF-LICENCE Good Selection of Wine: SPIRITS — LIQUEURS — BEERS Phone: BRIDGE -I55 FAMILY BUTCHER B. WELCH BRIDGE Phone 220 PRIME ENGLISH MEAT HOMEMADE SAUSAGES LOCAL POULTRY THE MOTORISTS’ SHOP (Motor Services) HIGH STREET — BRIDGE 630 Personal Service [mm C. E. Ward FOR i CAI ACCESSOIIB * TOYS ab GARDEN EQUIPMENT t GENERAL HOUSEHOLD Goons SPECIALIST FITTING STATION FOR SAFETY IELT8 VICAR AND RURAL DEAN.- THE Rrsv. CANON Cour»: E. H. PERRY. B.Sc.. The Vicarage. Bridge. (Bridge 250) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE Churchwardens : Mn. C. A. Porrlan. Field House, Bridge. (Bridge 218) MR. H. P. M. LAWRENCE. Tullymore. 72 Bridge Down. Bridge .(Bridge 472) Hon. Secretary : MR. D. R, HILL, Red Deer, Bridge Down, Bridge. (Bridge 426) Hon. Treasurer: MR. C. A. POTTER. Organist (Bridge): MR. P. GILES, N.D.D., A.T.C- (Lond.), Filmer House, Filmer Road, Bridge. (Bridge 293) Organist (Patrixbourne): MRS. AMOS, 8 St. Martin’s Close, Canterbury. (65055) Verger (Bridge) : MR. J. HOPKINS, Bourne Park Cottage, Bridge. Verger (Patrixbourne) : Mk. I. CARPENTER, The Green, Patrixboume. BEKESBOURNE Churchwardens: Mn. W. R. MowLL. Mulberry Cottage, Bekesbourne. (Bridge 2l3) Mn. H. S. SHORBY. Cherry Tree Cottage. Bekesbourne. (Bridge 235) Hon. Secretary: Mas. SANDALL, School House. Bekesbourne. (Bridge 256) , Hon. Treasurer : MR. F. J. SMITH, 3 The Hill, Bekesbourne. Organm : MR. S. H- GREY, Mill Cottage, Bekesbournc. (Bridge 522) Magazine Editor: Tm; Vrcn _ Magazine Adverts. : MR. C. J. BARLBY, 49 Bridge Down. Bridge. (Bridge 612) Canterbury & District Estate Agency Ltd. HOUSE. LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS Residential Properties 32 ST. MABGARETS STREET, CANTERBURY Telephone 66660 & 9 S. P. C. K. BOOKSHOP 2 THE PRECINCTS, CANTERBURY Telephone: Canterbury 62881 FOR ALL YOUR PARISH REQUIREMENTS All the latest and standard'Theoiogical Works Children’s Books, and Books of Local Interest X1HVI'V 4'1)’ book "-01 in Swck can be ordered for you - Book Tokens sold and exchanged P C we ..’;\.J§ Br’{i%’& ‘ES B€l{€SBOURl2€ \ CHURCH MAGAZINE ]ULY 1973 5; i I .~ [Dear Parishioners of Bridge, Patritoourne, and Bexesbourne, First may I thank all who worked so hard to @0111” H. 0. make our Summer Fete at Bridge so very successful. Artdecoiff-"6 We had. a very lovely day and it was most enjoyable giSgGSgREET‘ PLUMBING and gave great pleasure to all who attended. I am m_B".dge830236 indeed deeply grateful to all who gave their ' CENTRAL HE-MING services so readily, to Mr. Mummery for organising &MAlNTENANCE the sheep penning, the members of the Band, the VISIT OUR PREMISES, WHERE OUR HAIRDRESSING SALON, IN ITS NE“ LUXURIOUS SURROUNDINGS, OFFERS YOU FULLY QUALIFIED STAFF. EXCELLENT HAIRDRESSING. COMFORT, AND FIRST CLASS SERVICE. coNTRAcToR young people and those who organised the refresh- ments and to the many who gave gifts to the stalls. Our Summer Draw which was held at Bekesbourne instead of the usual May Fayre was also Very 3cR°MWE|-L RD» successful and raised, together with an anonymous CANTERBURY gift of £320 a sum of £75. Our appreciation is W 1 d Nd M d ' _ _ __ “mm” G W 0" ‘I’ expressed to Mr. Stanley Grey and his helpers IOI‘ organising the Draw, to Mr. John Purchese for the Your local help in printing the tickets and providing the film LADIES’ & GENT’S OUTFITTERS entertainment and to all who gave prizes and help 4'» in the provision of refreshments not forgetting DRIVING CONSULTANTS LTD. . (Ministry of Tnnsport Approved Drlvlng Ho too those who Sold or bought tlcketS° '"f"“°'°" BRIDGE . with Trinity Sunday we have come to the end of Bookmg Agent: Tel: 830347 the first half of the Church year and we start on B. L. PRICE, Spm-almsin Lad,-eS.D,em,_ .31; the long list of Sundays after Trinity. The great 15 L,,,,n,o,,’C,me,bn,y Km-,wea,,Sk,-,,_,_B10u,e, f'estivals'of the first half of the year remind us Tel: mm. &Lingerie 0f_the main Christian truth and dogmas; and during mP‘3”9- * Trinity—tide we should consolidate this teaching Nmmt; in NEWSAGENTSEQ EV studying the theme for each Sunday as suggested """"" TOBACCONISTS 1:,‘ Y the Collect for the day and amplified in the conpgcnomans teaching of the Epistle and Gospel. STATIONERY 5‘ GREETING CARDS We shall miss the Rev. Philip Holden who has ;, weenfguch a great help to me and our parishes and * 9 a ectionatel wish hi e h i i th ‘I5? ”C=‘zcc¢; 74love” N. A, TURNER . future. 3' m 8v N app mess n 6 FRUITEREIANDGREENGROCER The visit of the University of Kent at we stock over 250 cycles- * ~, Canterbury Madrigal Society to Patrixbourne on a 10Vely summer evening was a delightful experience and a happy social event thanks to the hospitality 0? Mr. and Mrs. Paul Greenwood. Mrs. K. R. Simmonds w lndlv made the arrangements for the visit and I am all at discount prices Canterbury Cycle Mart um ”MEsi,:D¢,-,m€" sum’ 112 Northgate, Canterbury. ‘Phone: 61488 Tmphom: Btidu 530361 -3- , —..._..___ .1; “ FROM THE PARISH dscisrsas I most grateful to her and to the members of the 5 l SOCiety° J §%LX;§fEi%§Mcn n B k b — . . ~ . e er s urc e es ourne { Yours sincerely in our Lord, ; 27th May, lé73 Celia Uden 9 COLIN E.H- PERRY. . St. Peter's Church, Bridge . Rural Dean & Vicar. A 3rd {une l973 Alexander Murison Small CALENDAR FOR JULY 1973 l7th June 1973 Adrian John Hodges J 1 i HOLY MATRIMONY L12 . lst Sunday 2nd Sunday after Trinity . ‘ St. Peter's Church, Bekesbourne : Hth Wednesday Mothers‘ Union Corporate Communion T 9th June 1973 Anthony Young with Intercessions 9.30 a.m. ‘ Marion Castle Bridge Church. _ , St. Mary's Church, Patrixbourne Bridge Wives Group — Annual Outing 8th June 1973 Philip Gifford Holden to Cliftonville. _ . 1 _ Esther Frances Aldous 7th Saturday Bridge School Fete - 2 p.m. Bridge 3 MAY THEY REST IN PEACE . l5th Sunday hth Sunday after Trinity followed with inter- ‘ l7th Tuesday East Bridge Deanery Synod at 7a30 cessions 9.30 a.m. I i p.m. at St. Augustine's College. 1 ‘ Bridge Church. i u I School. "*, 8th Sunday 3rd Sunday after Trinity. ‘ St‘ Petegtfi gE::°§g7§ridge Emily Carpenter Preacher at 6.30 p.m. Evensong at (a ed 102 ears) Bridge, the Rev. Michael wunes, ‘ At Barham Crematorium g Y ’ Rector of Rodden and Berkley, Frome 3 20th June 1973 Ada Mildred Ha an in the Diocese of Wells. 1 Ym 9th Monday Mo:gers' Union Branch geeging at * * * * * * * * 2. p.m. at 37 Union oa . ; , E loth Tuesday Bekesbourne w.I. meeting 7.15 y» ‘ H93§§3§——§Hl9E village Hall, i Wednesday, July hth ' Corporate Comunion \ 20th Friday Mrs. Olive Knight, Headmistress of 9 Monday, July 9th Branch meeting at 37 Bridge and Patrixbourne School V Union Road — Speaker Testimonial. Mrs. Elgar 2.#5 p.m. 22nd Sunday 5th Sunday after Trinity. 1 1 . 2Hth Tuesday Bekesbourne P.C.C. meeting at 7.30 ! There will be n° branch meeting in August’ p.m. at Mr. W. Mowll, Mulberry I Cottage, Bekesbourne. 25th Wednesday St. James Apostle & Martyr - Holy Communion 9.30 a.m. Bridge Church. 28th Saturday Churchill House Bazaar 2.30 p.m. at Churchill House. 29th Sunday 6th Sunday after Trinity. **Ik*=k** _ h _ !|II0I*#**=k=|I JUNIOR CHUR ! Junior Church will meet on July 8th, 15th, 22nd I and 29th at 11 a.m. There will be no Junior } Church during August. \ COMING Ezgyz . Please make a note in your diary of the Bakes- ‘ bourne Church Autumn Falnion Saturday October gzt e k PARISH MAGAZINE 4 Is there anyone in the parishes who would ‘ be willing to help out occasionally with the typing * of the parish magazine? It would also be helpful if contributors of substantial articles could arrange to have them typed before submission. Please telephone the Vicar or Bridge 830-318 (Mrs. Muir-Little) if you can help. . RECITAL OF MUSIC AT PATRIXBOURNE ’ CHURCH ON JUNE 16th 1923 . ~ On the evening of Saturday, léth June, the n ‘University of Kent at Canterbury Madrigal Choir‘ f% gave a Recital under their conductors Mr. P. Cheung 3% and Mr. P. Nanceievill at Patrixbourne Church. , The performance was much enjoyed by an audience § of between 60 and 70 people. § Mr. and Mrs. P. Greenwood very kindly 1 entertained both the choir and the audience to coffee afterwards at "The Barton”. The collection amounted to £20.30 which was given to the Patrixbourne Church Repair Fund. 3 ‘ ST. PETER'S BEKESBOURNE 1 Church Cleaners for July; 3 Mrs. Hogben July 7th ; Mrs. Watson July lkth Mrs. Grey July 21st Mrs. Sandall July 28th BEKESBOURNE W31; . _ The July meeting will be held in the Village Hall on July 10th 7,15 p,m, Demonstration by Mrs. Chuter - Dried Flower Pictures. Competition: Single rose, 30SteSS9S= Mrs. Scales, Mrs. Bullen and Mrs. Sandall. Letter from the Rev. I am writing to thank you for giving me the opportunity of exercising my ministry in one of your three churches on every Sunday for the best part of the last nine years. As a member of the Group of Bible Study in Bridge, founded by David Johnson, I found a fellowship which was one of very real friendship in which I have been allowed to share in the fullest degree. It has been a happy time living next door to my own flesh and blood. I am looking forward to another happy time which,however short it may prove, I am confident will be happy. Nonetheless, for many reasons I am sorry to be leaving you. Philip Holden with all good wishes to you and your people. Yours sincerely, P. G. Holden. BRIDGE SENIOR CITIZENS we have had some very interesting meetings these last few months. Mr. Abbot talked to us about his diaries through the years. Joanna came to us from the Samaritans. Mrs. Clark kindly gave us all a tea. Mr. Pearce gave us instructions about the new pelican crossing and Mrs. Maslin gave a very interesting talk about her nursing years in world War I. Competitions have included an Easter bonnet parade, and this week we had a coach journey through the countryside to see the blossom. The Committee have suggested that we have a hymn and a prayer at future meetings. we would very much welcome any new members. K. Lawrence (Hon. Sec.) SOME VILLAGE NOTES XII — Bridge garish Registers 1813 - 1881 _ The marriage register for this period is lnteresting because it gives a list of the different trades and professions of the time; (Contd. on page 10) - 7 - $.88 Smomm mH.mm mm.a1 mwuaum coauapwmfioo om.H mmanma mo maam oo.m Ewpmhm mmwnuu< owansm oo.om Ucmm huflo xudnmmpcmo oo.o wcapzanm oo.: Hoonom no muam M mw.mmm m mzmmxm oo.H mmsom Hafinonngo EOHM QOHPMQOQ aH.oH macaw npsow omvwnm No.H ‘fall! “»“ »:i. ‘Mu; wmflwmdi oH.H mpso mo.m museum :o.m mmvwm zsom .Hmmw:m mmwz mm.: monwflm .mp2 No.m nmpcmmamo .mp2 m:.m mmemm .mp2 dolu copflz .3: saw Q2 Ho.m hopfiom .mp2 mH.m mcapaom mo Hmmgz .»pmpm .mu2 cam .92 mm.mH mopaz mcsow m2ommmoHm Ed: :2 mmmcoaxm mama mm.m Hampm mawwmm om.m: m .m ucom esaeoum new mpmxofia mmmq mo.mm mawmmm oo.: pcmggmfi. 833 :m.om mozuonm Gmwpmo om.om mmflamoonc a moan: .mawzpo2 oo.mm oo. coapmcom oo.om mmxwo Ucm mmma u o. m|,a.maw.m. muma mcsh gum mpwh ameesm mmmomsmo mzm:omxHmak*** JUNIOR CHURCH There will be no Junior Church meetings dur- ing school holidays. **#*****# CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY The Lenten boxes brought in £13» With many thanks from The Church Missionary Society. M. Meigh, Box Collector. *****¥*#* BRIDGE & PATRIXBOURNE wax. 21st August, 1973 at 7 p.m.: The Perfect Hostess - Mrs. No Svayne. - My Prettiest Plateo Competition: G. Dove, Secretary. titfittlhtt BRIDGE PARENT - TEAQHER A§SOC;ATION School Fete - July 2th The School Fete raised a very valuable £150 towards fundso The Association would like to take this opportunity of thanking most sincerely all those people who helped, gave and attended to make this result possible. _ 5 - I ., _i_.l«.g ‘Q’ N. _. __ _ , __ ____ _ _,__t__ _ t’ T jug summer holidays are now with us and to This we will discuss on the 13th September, at :'is end we wish you all a very happy time. 8 plm, at Red Deer, Bridge Down, Then we will meet gee you in the Autumn, on 27th September at 7 Windmill Close, Jean Fallow, It is hoped that from time to time Christian Hon, Secretary, friends of other denominations will join us, **:o<*=o<>o<*=¢<=o= ********* BEKESBOURNE W.I, Tuesday, August ihth - 7,15 p,m, Bekesbourne Village “ THE SAVE THE CHILDREN COFFEE MORNING Hall: at The Barton, Patrixbourne, Demonstration: "Dressing Dolls" - Mrs, °“ TueS$gY§o”:hmSe§t?§b:§5n1973 f’°” Embleton. ° ° ° Competition: Dressed Doll“ ‘ If you do not receive a pamphlet, please Hostesses: Mrs, Watson, Mrs, Metcalfe accept from all of us busily preparing for it, a and Mrs, Wheeler, very warm invitation to come. l * * * * * * * * * There will be Bring and Buy Stalls for knitted goods and sewing, waste paper baskets, fashion accessories produce and plants cakes and confec- CLEANERS ST“ PETER's CHURCH‘ BEKESBOURNE tionery and,raffles - there will also be attractions Mrs, Kingsford August nth for the children, Mrs‘ Smith Your support is essential to enable us all to ‘ Mrs, Cox A t 11th , keep up our support for this very worthy Charity. Mrs. Stickels ugus ' We only ask your help on alternate years - so M c - please let us do even better than our magnificent T3 Hoében August 18th E result ln 1971’ Mrs, Watson August 25th ‘ E. G. t * t : # 1 x * i o t # # ¢ ¢ : t a 1 BIBLE STUDY AND DISCUSSION GROUP At our last m . . BRIDGE WITH PATRIXBOURNE CHURCH OF ENGLAND mgstcmgrthwhile tiiitiflirlighigeifi §§§e§§§§i§§:§2d 35l¥A5l—§9§99L Ezasgc or the new session commencing in September, On Friday, 20th July 1973, Mrs. 0, Knight Cubmigtggreed we should alternate with questions retired after 25 years as Headmistress of the 5611!: boogyifriends and the reading of William School. The occasion was marked by a farewell ihe first _ The Plain_Man Looks at the Bible‘, Concert performed by the Children of the School, thp Best tguestion will be "Many are content to do and the presentation of gifts to Mrs, Knight in mnéh aboutiffi can ln the present and not worry too recognition of her many years of devoted service wgongon u e next world, — is this attitude to the Children in the neighbourhood and to the ' ‘ School, 6 - The School Managers and the Parent Teacher Association would take this opportunity to thank all those who so generously donated to the Fund they set up for Mrso Knight's retirement gift; a tea set, binoculars and a cheque, HoPoMoLo *#******* GRAVEL EXCAVATIONS AT BEKESBOURNE A Public Enquiry is to be held at Bekesbourne Village Hall at 10 a.mo on 18th September next, to hear the Appeal by Ra Brett and Sons against the refusal of Kent County Council to permit the excavation of sand and gravel and erection of a processing plant at Howletts Farm. The site will occupy some 72 acreso If the appeal is successful and excavation is allowed, the increase in lorry traffic will be very considerable and the narrow and tortuous roads in this area will become more hazardous and dangerous than ever, especially to pedestrians and childreno It is hoped therefore, that as many as possible will come to the meeting on September 18th to register their protest. P. Greenwood, ¥¥##t¥¥** CONGREGATIONAL MUSIC — Part H. Songs of Praise Someone has called hymns modern folk songs and it is true that the ‘man in the street‘ knows and loves certain hymns better than any other musica - 8 - 4iIV_’__’””‘ —.~g——--3.! They are indeed the only music in which he ever takes parto In 1925 "Songs of Praise" marked a new departure in hymnalso It took the hymn from the church to the market squares There are many occasions, it argued when men who meet together need to sing together for nothing equals a hymn for summing up the prevailing tone of a meeting and firing its audience with a common enthusiasm. "Songs of Praise" set out to cater not so much for the liturgical services of the church as for ‘cer- tain kinds of services in church as well as for schools, lecture meetings and other public gather- ings, "Songs of Praise" is intended to be national in the sense of including a full expression of that faith which is common to Englishwspeaking peoples today oonl This common faith to which it is difficult to set limits has often led the compilers into a drastic bowdlerisation of Christian texts, so that it can hardly be called a church hymnal and thus comes outside the scope of enquiry of this booko But the book is used in church and serves useful purposes even though the Stabat Mater is wrenched into a loose paraphrase which never once mentions the subject of its title = the paraphrase is merely signed AaFe - while the editor appends his name to a watered down ‘suggestion’ of Neale‘s ‘Christian dost thou see them‘ taken from a Greek ; original of some vividness and powera Some of the modern texts are little more than competent work while more poetic pens supply verses perhaps too . lovely and fanciful to stand the test of being sung by a large audience (yet what more unsuitable for that purpose than ‘Abide with Me‘ which is popular enough; the taste of the crowd is ever unaccountable). But such ‘spiritual lyrics‘ might well be sung by a small band of ‘literati‘, those people so badly treated by most hymnals, if they boasted the voices to sing them. The music is almost without exception excellent and many fine and original modern tunes too numerous for mention are included. Like the ‘Yattendon Hymnal‘ it provides many glorious melodies which everyone is the better for knowing and it is to be hoped that the book is used in so many schools generations - 9 — -Q." to come will possess a store of worthy tunes which they will value as new ‘old favourite‘, Such a book is invaluable to parish choirs in providing interesting little pieces to be sung in place of ihe anthem: sung thus by a good choir some of the more fanciful lyrics may be introduced to congre= gations as something to listen to rather than to sing: Mention may finally be made of two hymn books appealing to special congregationso The ‘Church and School Hymnal? 1926 tackles the problem hymns for the young with competence high andard and much successu The ‘Plainsong Hymn. ck‘ published by the proprietors of ‘Hymns cient and Modern“ in 1932 has collected together e r :5’ :3 O '_+ H; best plain song tunes and provided them with st class English versionso” "A v.9 >»u1m O ********* NOTES ON THE HISTORY OF BEKESBOURNE Qcont.) Bekesbourne as a Cinque Port Member (conto) This brings us near to, if not quite to, the end of the reign of Deputy Mayorso Hasted tells now of a period when there was no Deputy Mayor appointede "Since that has been omitted," he writes, ‘the inhabitants of this parish have upwards of 50 miles to apply for redress upon every occasion whatsoever, the inconvenience of which has made this at present an ungovernable and lawless placea N W ‘At last in the reign of George IIID, 179%, D”?8flllDgSea, Bekesbourne and Grange were put under the jurisdiction of the County Justices and ,orcnerst So ended for these places the long '+>9f10d of Cinque Port rule. , , E? Bekesbourne, the Deputy Mayor was elected annually at the Vestry Meeting and the name sent EU §a§tln8s for confirmations In a book by “” VaVe BFQWHG» entitled "Life among the Old P5150953" it is stated, in regard to the building an the East side of the Gateway of the old Palace, Ii -10- that “the spacious upper room appears to have been till quite recently used.$ a Court for Magistrates‘ Meetings and the lower rooms as cells of prisoners”o It would be interesting to know whether the Old Deputy Mayors dispensed justice in that buildings APPENDIX Extract from Domesday Book "The same Bishop of Baieux holds in demesne, Burneso It was taxed at 2 sulings, The arable land is six caruscates. In demesne there are two and 25 villeins, with four borderers having seven caruscateso There is a Church and six servants, and one mill of 38 pence and one saltpit of 30 pence, and half a fishery, of fourpencen Of pasture #0 pence, wood for the pannage of six hogs and a halfu Levine held it of K0 Edward. In The time of K0 Edward the Confessor it was worth 12 pounds, and afterwards seven pounds, and yet it pays 18 pounds, what Hugo de Montfort holds is worth five shillingso These three Manors (vizo this manor, and Hardres and Stelling both immediately before described) Rannulf (de Columbels) holds to ferme of the Bishop of Baieux," (To be continued) BARHAM CREMATORI UM The Beautiful Garden of Remembrance (overlooking Brooms Port) is open to visitors daily. C. W. LYONS & SON LTD. (a noun slnvlcz) ST. GREGORY'S. TELEPHONE 63508 MILITARY ROAD. CANTERBURY. — FTJPJEJQIKL.E5EI?VN(ZEIééEEEE5 # r" E VICAR AND RURAL DEAN : THE REV. CANON COLIN E. H. PERRY. B.Se., The Vicarage, Bridge. (Bridge 830250) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE Churchwardens : MR. C. A. POTTER, Field House, Bridge. (Bridge 830218) MR. H. P. M. LAWRENCE. Tullymore, 72 Bridge Down, Bridge (Bridge830472) Hon. Secretary .- MR. D. R. HILL, Red Deer, Bridge Down, Bridge. (Bridge 830426) Hon. Treasurer: MR. C. A. Porrsn. Organist (Bridge): MR. P. GILES, N.D_D., A.T.C- (Lond.), Filmer House, Filmer Road, Bridge. (Bridge 830293) Organist (Patrixbourne): MRS. AMOS. 8 St. Martin's Close, Canterbury. (65055) Verger (Bridge) : MR. J . HOPKINS. Old Station Cottage, Bishopsboume Verger (Patrixbourne) : MR. J. CARPENTER, The Green, Patrixboume. BEKESBOURNE Churchwarden: : MR. W. R. MowLL, Mulberry Cottage, Bekesbournc. (Bridge 830213) Mn. H. S. SHORBY. Cherry Tree Cottage, Bekesbourne. (Bridge 830235) Hon. Secretary : MR. J. PURCHESE. Mill Cottage, Bekesboume Hon. Treasurer : MR. F. 1. SMITH, 3 The Hill, Bekesbourne. Organist : MR. S. H. GREY, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne. (Bridge 830522) Magazine Editor: THE VICAR Magazine Adverlsx: MR. C. J. BARLBY, 49 Bridge Down. Bridge. (Bridge 830612) Canterbury & District Estate Agency Ltd. HOUSE, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS Residential Properties 32 ST. MARGARETS STREET, CANTERBURY Telephone 66660 & 9 P I: 13:13 U))'\ltlI‘§ BR82 '39.-,6 B€K€SBoum2€ CHURCH MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 1973 3; S. P. C. K. BOOKSHOP 2 THE PRECINCTS, CANTERBURY Telephone: Canterbury 62881 FOR ALL YOUR PARISH REQUIREMENTS All the latest and standard Theological Works Children's Books, and Books of Local Interest Any book not in stock can be ordered /or you - Book Tokens sold and exchanged DII$H1'9‘V _ _ — . ,__ , SUNDAY SERVICES FOR SEPTEMBER BRIDGE PATRIXBOURNE BEKESBOURNE 2nd September — llth Sunday after Trinity 11 a.m. Mattins 8 a.m. Holy 9.30 a.m. Sung and Sermon. Communion. Communion. ll.45 a.m. Holy Communion. 6.30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. 9th September - 12th Sunday after Trinity 11 a.m. Mattins and 8 a.m. Holy Sermon. Communion. 9 a.m. Holy Communion (Series III). 6.30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. 16th September - 13th Sunday after Trinity 9 a.m. Holy 8 a.m. Holy ll a.m. Mattins and Communion (Sung). Communion. Sermon. 6.30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. 23rd September - 14th Sunday after Trinity 8 a.m. Holy 9 a.m. Holy ll a.m. Harvest Communion. Communion. Festival. 6.30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. 30th September - 15th Sunday after Trinity 9 a.m. Holy ll a.m. Harvest 8 a.m. Holy Communion. Festival. Communion. 6.30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. Holy Communion is celebrated at 9.30 a.m. on Wednesdays and 7.30 a.m. on Fridays during the week in Bridge Church. Evensong is at 5 p.m. at The Close every Sunday except on the first Sunday in the month when there is a celebration of Holy Communion. ***'k****** ..2_ ff?" ‘'7 ' ’ C “" Dear Parishioners of Bridge, Patrixbourne and Bekesbourne, One is naturally aware of the fact that this magazine is taken and read by a number of people who do not come regularly to services at either of our three churches. It is my hope that these people will read this letter. I am indeed grateful for the fact that our parish magazine is coming into your home but may I ask you - is that enough? What about church-going? Let us be quite clear about one thing. If we believe that God exists, if we believe that God is our Heavenly Father, then we believe in someone who is so wonderful, so tremendous that He deserves some acknowledgement. It is this fact that leads us to worship. As far as worship in Church is concerned, it isn't a question of ‘I don't need it‘ or ‘I don't feel like it.‘ It is rather that God is entitled to it. It is simply giving God His due; the family of the Church (of which we are members) having a regular family get-together to make public or corporate acknowledgement of His Sovereignty, His Justice, His love and His worth-ship to us. We don't go to Church primarily for what we can get out of it; our primary motive in going to Church is simply that this is what God deserves. Each Service in our Churches provides an opportunity for giving God His due. This duty ought to have a high priority in our lives. To each of us there is the duty to offer to God that to which He is entitled. There are no two ways about it. Regular public worship in Church is the duty of all Christian people. This month of September is a particularly beautiful month of the year in Kent, associated with the final gathering of the harvest, apples and hops. It is also connected with Michaelmas and the return of the children to school. The outstanding festivals are of course our Harvest Festival and the Festival of St. Michael and All Angels on the 29th September. We should all remember especially in our prayers those children beginning their schooling or moving to another school or to a University or other place of further education. May we also extend a warm welcome to Miss Wendy Tomlin, the new Headmistress of Bridge Primary School. The care and teaching of our children in our villages is 8 great responsi- -3- é‘ bilitv and we should remember her and her staff continually in our prayers. September 2nd Sunday 4th Tuesday 5th 9th 10th llth l6th 18th 21st 23rd 29th 30th 3rd 7th Wednesday Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Sunday Tuesday Friday Sunday Saturday Sunday October Wednesday Sunday Yours sincerely in our blessed Lord, COLIN E. H. PERRY Vicar and “ural Dean >9.-ic>'<>k>'<>'<:'<§<>'<>‘<>k>'< CALENDAR FOR SEPTEMBER 1973 llth Sunday after Trinity. Coffee Morning in aid of the 'Save the Children Fund’ at The Barton Patrixbourne 10.30-12 noon. Mothers’ Union Corporate Communion 9.30 a.m. Bridge Church. 12th Sunday after Trinity. Junior Church recommences at Bridge Church 11 a.m. Mothers‘ Union Branch Meeting 2.45 p.m. 37 Union Road, Bridge. Bekesbourne W.I. Social Gathering. 13th Sunday after Trinity. "Battle of Britain" Sunday. Bridge W.I. Harvest Supper 7.30 p.m. Bridge Village Hall. St. Matthew the Apostle. 7.30 a.m. Holy Communion, Bridge Church. 14th Sunday after Trinity. Bekesbourne Harvest Festival 11 a.m. Preacher The Rev. L. Blaxland. Michaelmas Day. 15th Sunday after Trinity. Patrixbourne Harvest Festival 11 a.m. Mothers’ Union Corporate Comunion with Intercessions 9.30 a.m. Bridge Church. Harvest Thanksgiving Services at St. Peter's, Bridge. ************ FROM THE PARISH REGTSTERS Holy Baptism St. Peter's Church, Bridge Craig Anthony Wood 12th August 1973 Holy Matrimony 4th August 1973 T St. Peter's Church, Bridge . Trevor Michael Browning and Judith Moore Kaliski llth August 1973 May They Rest in Peace W W W W W At Barham Crematorium W 21st August 1973 W Wednesday, September 5th Monday, September 10th W W W W W W W W ' ************ W W 16th, 23rd and 30th. We would welcome more boys and girls to join us. 11 a.m.- W 11.50 a.m. W.I. Tuesday, September 18th - Bridge Village Hall, 7 p.m. HARVEST SUPPER - Entertainment by Mrs. Greenstreet and singers. r Competition: Harvest table decoration. St. Mary's Church, Patrixbourne ' Gerald Raymond and Jacqueline Mabefl Evelyn Elizabeth Eves ************ MOTHERS‘ UNION icommunion with Intercessions. JUNIOR CHURCH W Junior Church will meet at 11 a.m. on Sunday, September 9th, * * * * * * * * * * a a f BRIDGE AND PATRIXBOURNE ; i I I 9.30 a.m. Bridge Church Corporate Branch Meeting, 37 Union Road, 2.45 p.m. Speaker: The Rev. C. Harrington. a.m....- - 5 - ._ — -~ -us OPEN LETTER TO BRIDGE YOUNG WIVES GROUP Dear Member, Looking forward to meeting you all again at the start of our New Year which begins with the Harvest Supper at 7.30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 19th in the Village Hall, Bridge. We have a varied programme arranged for you and several new ideas which we hope to discuss with you all. Try to bring a new member or encourage a lapsed member to come along again. P. J. Anderson (Secretary) ************ PATRIXBOURNE CHURCH HARVEST FESTIVAL The church will be decorated for this at 10 a.m. on Saturday morning, September 29th. Help and gifts are most welcome. BEKESBOURNE CHURCH HARVEST FESTIVAL The church will be decorated at 10.30 a.m. on Saturday, September 22nd. Again offers of help and gifts will be welcome. **********:‘c* In Aid of the Save the Children Fund Mrs. PAUL GREENWOOD requests the pleasure of your company, and friends, at a COFFEE M RNING AT Tpe BARTON, ATRIXBOURNE ON UEEBAE 4TH SEP EMBER 1073 FROM . O A.M.—l NOON There will be a choice of Ideal Gifts for Birthday and Christmas, with Bring and Buy Stalls for Knitted Goods and Sewing. Hand—made Waste-paper Baskets A Boutique Stall for Fashion Accessories Produce and Plants Cakes and Confectionery Children's Own Corner RAFFLES _6.. IMTORTANT NOTICE All magazine matter must in the future be handed in to the Vicar by the 16th day of the month. It would be of great help if it were typed. *******'k**** ST. PETER'S CHURCH BEKESBOURNE FLOWER ROTA September 2nd - Mrs. W. Bullen 9th - Mrs. W. Mowll 16th - Mrs. J. Mount 23rd - Harvest Festival 30th - Mrs. L. Whigham CLEANERS September 1st - Mrs. Grey 8th - Mrs. Sandall 15th - Mrs. Kingsford and Mrs. Smith 22nd - Mrs. Cox and . Mrs. Stickels 29th - Mrs. Hogben W.I. BEKESBOURNE There will be a Social gathering on September 11th in Mrs. Kingsford's garden. Bring and Buy Stall and Raffle. Hostesses: Mesdames Wallis, Larret and Kingsford. Mrs. 0. Knight Mrs. Knight would like to thank all who contributed to her retirement present and those who sent their good wishes. ************ GRAVEL EXCAVATIONS AI BEKESBOURNE To remind you that a Public Enquiry will be held at the Bekesbourne Village Hall at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 18th next. Many of you will have received the leaflet from The Nailbourne Protection Society giving full details of the Proposed excavations and what to do in relation to the Enquiry. If you would like a leaflet, please apply to me at The Barton, Patrixbourne. 7 p_ Greenwood ANNUAL MUSIC AND CHOIR REPORT ST. PETER'S, BRIDGE, August 1973 Since September 1972 the music at Bridge has again developed. New music has been sung and new members of the choir have appeared, while one or two people have found it necessary to leavet Catherine Pahl has been made a side leader in place of Tracv Vaughan who has left. We thank her for her singing in the past few years and hope that she has gained some musicianship from her time with us. The choir is generally well balanced but we could always do with more Trebles and Sopranos. As the comprehensive music list shows below, the choir is now able to tackle a good breadth of the repertoire. Anybody reading this who likes best to join a going concern should consider joining now! I am sure that there are good potential singers of all voices living in Bridge and district who would balance the giving of two hours each week with the gaining of good musical experience, particularly in the case of boys and girls, who get paid of course! Here, in alphabetical order, is our current repertoire: Anthems Subdue us by Thy Goodness (17th Cent.) Jesu Joy and Treasure (part) Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring King of Glory (arr.W.H. Harris) The Heavens Proclaim (18th-19th whence is that Goodly Fragrance J;S. Bach Beethoven Cent») Baker (arr.) (French Folk Carol) John Bull In the Departure of the Lord (l6th Cent.) Farrant Hide not Thou Thy Face (16th Cent-) Genge In the Hour of my Distress (words by Herrick) (19th Cents) Gibbons Drop drop slow Tears (words by Phineas Fletcher (17th Cent.) Greene Thou visiteth the Earth (18th Cent.) Hilton Lord for Thy tender mercies Sak9(16th Cents) Ley The Strife is 0'er (20th Cent.) Mozart Ave Verum Corpus (18th Cent.) Vincent Novello Like as the Harth In Manus Tuas : _ (19th Cent.) Rejoice in the Lord; Thou knowest Lord ? (17th Cent.) Now that the Sun / _ 8 _ Purcell Stainer Stanford (arr,) Tye Vaughan Williams Vittoria Samuel Sebastian Wesley Magnificat - Nunc Venite God so 1 Hail Gla St. Patr O Come Y Let us n Good Fri Blessed Wash me \ ::::.::::’;;:d 3 mm ick's Breastplate(Irish Folk Melodies) e Servants (16th Cent.) ow Praise Famous Men (20th Cent.) day Reproaches (16th Cent.) Lead me Lord be the God and Father Throughly (l9th Cent.) Services Dimittis Good Friday Passion Bridge Church Choir Trebles and Sopranos Altos Tenors Arnold: Plainsong setting. Rowley Two Plainsong and Faux Bourdon settings. (20th Cent.) Martin Shaw in F (20th Cent.) Geoffrey Shaw in E Minor (20th Cent.) Vaughan Williams in C (20th Cent.) Walmsley in D Minor (19th Cent.) St. Patrick's Breastplate setting arr. Giles. Plainsong Julie Gulvin Catherine Pahl David Marsh Andrew Lewis Catherine Giles David Pearce Erica Lewis Simon Giles Jonathan Hope Matthew Hope Mrs. Trixie Apps Mrs. Elizabeth Giles Mrs. Sheila Lewis Mrs. Elizabeth Bridges Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Selwyn Lewis Geoffrey Bridges William Johnson Tim Hoare Simon Wood David Mallindet -0- .4 Basses Mr. William Rose Mrr John Purchese Richard Hill Organist & Choirmaster Mr. Peter Giles Assistant Organist Mr. Selwyn Lewis also Miss Kitty Wass Although an impressive list for a Village Choir, it must be remembered that newcomers are welcome! May I thank the choir for their efforts and support during the past year. We are planning a series of recitals by good soloists including Philip Moore, Assistant Organist of Canterbury Cathedral, in aid of the Organ Fund. These will take place in September and Octobern **********'k* NOTES ON THE HISTORY OF BEKESBOURNE (Conta) Bekesbourne as a Cinque Port Member Appendix - Extract from Domesday Book (conto) JOHN BROWN DELIVERS HIS ESTATE AT BEKESBOURNE TO CHRIST CHURCH THAT THEY MAY PRAY FOR THE SOULS OF HIS WIFE AND OF HIMSELF. 1434, Johannes Brun civis ballivus Cant' et plumbarius ecclesie Christi Cant’ qui dedit Manerium Bewksbourne Ecclesie Christi Cant‘ quod emit pro iicc marcis, Item optulit ad Feretrum sancti Thome martiris unum pax preciosum ad valorem xti de auro purissimo, vide in australi parte prope regalem Francle‘ (Library of Dean and Chapter) Some Notes on the Story of Bekesbourne Church In 1080 William the Conqueror had the Domesday Book compiled, which gives a description of all the Estates in the Kingdom, and in it is recorded that there was a Church in Bekesbourne, which clearly proves that there was a Saxon Church in the parish before the Normans came. Of that Church we have no details, not do we know how long it had stood. It was most likely a wooden building, provided by the Lord of the Manor for himself and his people; It was not many years, however, before the Normans, who -10- ,4____flIh——— were famous church builders, set to work to build a worthier House of God. Thus the present Church was built about the year llOO, and although there have, of course, been alterations and additions since, it is the same church still_ To picture what the church was like when it was first built, stand outside and look at the chancel; The two little round-headed windows which have been built up were the windows on each side of the altar, showing how short was the chancel in Norman days. The Nave also has its bits of Norman work in the beautiful doorway by which worshippers still enter, In the xiiith century there was again a desire to add dignity to the structure. The Chancel was lengthened to its present size, the little Norman windows built up and new windows inserted. At the East end two very fine lancet windows, with some elegant Early English moulding, were made, beautiful in their proportions, and far more uncommon than the three lancets seen in so many other churches. As regards the rest of the church, the Nave was almost entirely rebuilt towards the end of the xixth century. Originally there was no chancel arch, as there is now. Instead, a beam ran across between the chancel and nave, on which was the Rood Cross. One other thing is to be noticed, In front of the chancel step lies the old stone altar top, which was used till the Reformation, and then removed to make way for a new altar of wood. (To be continued) BARHAM CREMATORI UM The Beautiful Garden of Remembrance (overlooking Brooms Park) is open to visitors daily. C. W. LYONS & SON LTD. FUNERAL SERVICE E uAr«xnrs:nwc:) TELEPHONE 635% ST. GREGORY'S. MILITARY ROAD. CANTERBURY. — L .¢—-an-o._ .. . -.. _. U. \ ‘“"'—-1-—«-—.._._._...\___ A _ VICAR AND RURAL DEAN : "l‘HI~: REV’. CANON COLIN E. H. PERRY, B.Sc., The Vicarage, Bridge. (Bridge 830250) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE Churchwardens .' MR. C. A. POTTER, Field House, Bridge. (Bridge 830218) MR. H. P. M. LAWRENCE, Tullymore. 72 Bridge Down, Bridge (Bridge830472) Hon. Secretary : MR. D. R. HILL, Red Deer, Bridge Down, Bridge. (Bridge 830426) Hon. Treasurer: MR. C. A. POTTER. Organist (Bridge): MR. P. GILES, N.DD., A.T.C~ (Lond.), Filmer House, Filmer Road, Bridge. (Bridge 830293) Organist (Patrixbourne): MRS. AMOS, 8 St. Martin's Close. Canterbury. (65055) Verger (Bridge) : Mn. J. HOPKINS, Old Station Cottage, Bishopsboume Verger (Patrixbourne) : MR. J. CARPENTER. The Green, Patrixboume. BEKESBOURNE Churchwardens : Mn. W. R. MowLL, Mulberry Cottage, Bekesbourne. (Bridge 830213) Mn. H. S. SHOREY. Cherry Tree Cottage, Bekesbourne. (Bridge 830235) Hon. Secretary : MR. 1. PURCHESE. Mill Cottage. Bekcsboume Hon. Treasurer: MR. F. 1. SMITH, 3 The Hill, Bekesbourne. Organist: MR. S. H- GREY, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne. (Bridge 830522) Magazine Editor: THE VICAR Magaa'ne Adverts. : MR. C. I. BARLEY, 49 Bridge Down. Bridge. (Bridge 830612) Canterbury & District "Estate Agency Ltd. HOUSE, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS Residential Propertlen 32 ST. MARGA.RET"S STREET, CANTERBURY Telephone 66660 & 9 S. P. C. K. BOOKSHOP 2 THE PRECINCTS, CANTERBURY Telephone: Canterbury 62881 FOR ALL YOUR PARISH REQUIREMENTS All the latest and standard Theological Works Children’s Books, and Books of Local Interest Any book not in slack can be ordered for you - Book Tokens sold and exchanged JXH TIV C IIBOU T26’ ]:x’§t}I2< BR] DCX 8:7 ‘J3€i(€s13oum2€ CHURCH MAGAZINE OCTOBER 1973 32> SUNDAY SERVICES FOR OCTOBER BRIDGE PATRIXBOURNE BEKESBOURNE 7th October — 16th Sunday after Trinity 11 a.m. Mattins 8 a.m Holy ' and Sermon Communion gfiig gégfiunion 11.45 a.m. Holy Communion 6.30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. Harvest F:e,s,t,_iv_al__i .__. . __ ._ ..__.__. .-.._ . ._.__ __ 14th October — 17th Sunday after Trinity 9 a.m. Holy Comm. ' (Series III) 6-30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon 11 a.m. Mattins and Sermon 8 a.m. Holy Communion 21st October — 18th Sunday after Trinity 9a.m. Holy Comm. (Sung) 5-30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon 8 a.m. Holy Communion 11 a.m. Mattins and Sermon 28th October — 19th Sunday after Trinity 8 a.m. Holy Comm. 9 a.m, H91 . 6.30 p.m. Evensong Communion Y 11 a.m. Mattins and Sermon. Youth Service I 4th November - 20th Sunday after Trinity 11 . . ' ; andaszrmgittins 2oa.m. Holy 9,30 a_m_ goly) e mmunion Communion Sung « 11-45 a.m. Holy i Communion ? 6.30 p.m. Evensong y and Sermon H01)’ Communion is celebrated at 9.30 a.m. on Wed- {lesdays and 7.30 a.m. on Fridays during the week in Bridge Church. Evensong is at 5p.m. at Th'e Close every Sunday except on the first Sunday in the month when there is a celebration of Holy Communion. Dear Parishioners of Bridge, Patrixbourne and Bekesbourne, On Saturday afternoon, October 27th at Bekesbourne Village Hall, Bekesbourne are for the first time holding an ‘Autumn Fair:' Gifts of any kind would indeed be most gratefully received and could be given to Mrs. Dorothy Sandall or any members of the Parochial Church Council. I do hope you will come and support us by your presence. It is not easy in these days of mounting costs to maintain a small country church and even the smallest encouragement is doubly Welcome. May I take this opportunity to thank Mr. Stanley Grey for the great work he has done voluntarily in the painting with wood preservative of the Lych-gate of Bekesbourne Church-yard. His labours are a great gift to the Church. Education Sunday is normally observed on the Sunday after St. Luke's Day and this year it therefore it falls on Sunday, October 21st. On that day prayers will be offered for all educational work and special intercessions will be made for the contribution of the churches to that work both in the statutory and voluntary fields. ” On St. Luke's Day, Thursday October 18th we are asked to pray for our doctors and nurses and the work of the hospitals. I should be glad to have the names of all doctors and nurses who live in the parishes or have a link with our parishes. Also we shall be remembering the Close and all who work there. The Service will be Holy Communion at 9.30 a.m. at Bridge Church. On Sunday 28th October at 6.30 p.m. at Bridge Church we shall be holding a special Youth Service to which all members of the Bridge Youth Club are invited as well as other young people in our villages. There will be special music and the lessons will be read by represent- , atives of the Youth Club. I hope they will have the support and encouragement of many older people. Although I shall not be beginning Confirmation Classes until the New Year I would be most glad to have the names of any young persons or adults who would like to join the classes when they begin. Yours sincerely in Our Blessed Lord, Colin E.H. Perry Vicar and Rural Dean. OCT. NOV. 2nd 3rd 6th 7th 8th 13th 14th 16th 17th 18th 21st 27th 28th 31st 4th CALENDAR FOR OCTOBER 1973 SEPT.30th Sunday. Tuesday. Wednesday. Saturday. Sunday. Monday. Tuesday. Thursday Saturday Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Sunday Saturday Sunday Wednesday Sunday 15th Sunday after Trinity. 11 a.m. PATRIXBOURNE Harvest Festival. Wives Group Meeting. 7.30 p.m, Bridge Village Hall. M.U. Corporate Communion 9.30 a.m. with Intercessions BRIDGE VILLAGE EXPO. Village Hall 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 16th Sunday after Trinity. 6.30 p.m. BRIDGE Harvest Festival. M.U. Branch Meeting. 2.45 p.m. 37, Union Road, Bridge. Bekesbourne W.I. Meeting 7.15 p.m. Village Hall. » Bible Reading Fellowship 8 p.m. 7, Windmill Close, Bridge M.U. & Y.W. RALLY in Croydon. Bridge Church Musical Festival 7.30 pm 17th Sunday after Trinity. 6.30 pm Preacher — Mr.J. Plumtree, Lay Reader 1st Bell Ringing Lesson Bekesbourne Church Bridge W.I. Meeting 7.15 pm Village Hall Bridge Wives Meeting 7.30 pm Village Hall St. Luke's Day. 9.30 am Holy Comm. Bridge Church 18th Sunday after Trinity Education Sunday BEKESBOURNE CHURCH AUTUMN FAIR Village Hall 2.30 pm 19th Sunday after Trinity St.Simon & St.Jude. YOUTH SERVICE Bridge Church 6.30 pm Archdeacon's Visitation Wingham 6.30 pm 20th Sunday after Trinity FROM THE PARISH REGISTERS Holy Baptism St. Peter's Church Bridge 16th September 1973 Michael James Thomas Holy Matrimony St. Peter's Church Bekesbourne 1st September 1973 Guy Allen Gilks Penelope Ann Bullen Bullen St. Mary's Church Patrixbourne 8th September 1973 James Philip Rogers Carol Loft THANKS Mr. and Mrs. Milton wish to thank all those who gave small ‘odds and ends‘ for gift parcels, and for the items of jewellery; the latter are very welcome as if needed can be repaired or util- ised in various ways. ’We shall be very grateful f0r any 1te?S_ for sale on our stall at future Hospital and Church money raising Please leave anything at:— J. & M. Milton, 50 High Street, Bridge. events. MOTHERS UNION ,Corporate Communion with‘Intercessions 9.30 a.m. Bridge Church Wednesday October 3rd Branch Meeting at 2.45 p.m. 37, Union Road, Bridge Speaker: Miss Mason Monday October 8th Mothers Union and Young Wives Rally Croydon 11 a.m. — 3-30 P-m- Thursday October 11th WOMENS INSTITUTES BRIDGE AND PATRIXBOURNE Tuesday October 16th Bridge Village Hall at 7 p.m. Speaker: Mr. Wallace Harvey ‘Wild Flowers of Kent‘ Competition: An item over 50 years old. BEKESBOURNE Tuesday October 9th Bekesbourne Village Hall at 7.15 p.m. Members are asked to bring their photo- transparencies and talk about their holidays. Competition: Dried Flower Arrangement Social Time: Exhibition of members'paintings. Hostesses: Mrs. Ash, Mrs. Farbrace Mrs. Cornwall. BRIDGE WIVES GROUP A Judo Discussion and Demonstration. Village Hall at 7.30 p.m. VILLAGE EXPO Bridge School Hall. 11 a.m. -6 p.m. Tuesday October 2nd Saturday October 6th Wednesday October 17th 'The Beloved Physician‘ A talk on St. Luke, by the Rev. Blaxland. The Village Hall 7.30 p.m. Wednesday October 31st Visit to Canterbury Ambulance Station 8.p.m. BEKESBOURNE CHURCH NOTICES AUTUMN FAIR The Autumn Fair will be held in the Village Hall Bekesbourne on Saturday, October 27th at 2.30 p.m. Come along and buy your Christmas gifts. Mrs. Sandall would be grateful to receive any gifts or jumble at the School House, Bekesbourne. BELL RINGING Bell ringing lessons will be commencing on Tuesday, October 16th at 7 p.m. under the instruction of Mr. H. Collard, Captain of the bells and other trained members of his team. If anyone would like to receive lessons please give your names to the Vicar, Mr. Collard or ’Mr. Grey; or just attend the Church at the above time and date._ You will be made very welcome. FLOWER ROTA October 7th ........ Mrs. M. Tyler 14th ........ Mrs. D. Sandall 21st ........ Mrs. F. Smith 28th ........ Mrs. J. Mount CLEANERS October 6th ....... Mrs Watson 13th Mrs Grey 20th ....... Mrs Sandall 27th ....... Mrs Kingsford ‘ and Mrs. Smith U.M.C.A. Miss Douglas, 4 Riverside Close, Petrixbourne would like to thank all the many donors of silver foil for the medical missions during the past year. There is now no restriction on bottle tops and other light foil being mixed with the heavier quality: it is all urgently needed. A RECITAL BY PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS IN AID OF THE ORGAN IMROVEMENT FUND In ‘ridge Church on Saturday 13th October at 7.30 p.m. This recital differs from others in the past since full and very comprehensive combined programmes and tickets are being sold beforehand for seats at varying prices. There will be no admission at the door unless some seats remain. frogrammes will be available from the Organist, Choir members and volunteers from the congregation. l 4 sicians who are accepting a reduced fee as a special favour the Bridge Organist. Events of this type should be regarded an enjoyable way of building a high musical tradition in your 1 . ip Moore. Assistant Organist of Canterbury Cathedral, an experienced recitalist who has given recitals all over the try: Peter Giles, Counter—Tenor, Cyril Wade, Tenor, both of whom have sung in many broadcasts and concerts and are Lay- Clerks: Jonathan Rose, Violin and Guitar who is widely exper- ienced in several types of music. The recital is being widely advertised so get your tickets early. It is a very interesting selection of music on the programme. Peter Giles will be touring the United States and Canada in Iovember and December, giving lecture—recitals, lectures and solo singing engagements. APOLOGIES Owing to a mistake, Teresa Harvey who is a long standing junior member of the choir, was left out of the list of choir members. I do apologise. P.G. BRIDGE CHURCH HARVEST FESTIVAL Decoration of the Church will begin at 9.50 a-m- On Saturday October 6th. Gifts of flowers, fruit etc. and help will be most welcome. CHURCH OF ENGLAND CHILDREN'S SOCIETY Remade Christmas Cards and Greetings Cards in aid of the Children's Society will be on sale this year in the Foyer of the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury from October 15th at the following times: 10.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. 10.30 a.m. — 4.30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday: Friday: These cards which have been collected in the parishes are remade and sold at very reasonable prices, making a considerable contribution to the Society's funds. The local committee wishes to thank all those who co- operate in this way. Boxes for the collection of used cards will be placed in the Church during January. CHRISTMAS CARDS IN AID OF OUR VILLAGE CHURCHES Re-made Christmas cards in aid of the three churches, Bridge, Patrixbourne and Bekesbourne, will be sold at Mrs. Olive Knight's 5 Dering Close, Bridge, on Wednesday afternoons from 2.30 - 5.30 p.m., from 24th October 1973. SAVE THE CHILDREN FUND CHRISTMAS CARDS AND GIFTS As in previous years, these can now be obtained from: Mrs. Carnes, 3 Bridgeford Way, Bridge. . - Phone 830727 Please support this very deserving cause and ask for the illustrated brochure and order form. BIBLE STUDY GROUP The first meeting will be held at 7, Windmill Close on 11th October at 8 p.m., and the second one at Church Cottage, High Street, on 25th October at 8 p.m. By kind invitation of Mr and Mrs Pierce and Mr and Ms Rose, respectively. JUNIOR CHURCH Junior Church will meet at 11 a.m. on Sundays October 14th, 21st and 28th AR: SAVE THE CE:LDREN FUND Fay Sale on September 4th. t fifteen months. rn ~ {,1 (I7 W #4 U‘) H , A Big Thank you to All. CHURCH SERVICE FOR YOUTH. H ge, on Sunday 28th, October at 6.30 p.m. This Se_rice will be devoted to Young People and those concerned with their care and training in the life of the .h;rc} and Nation. There will be a Guest Preacher and the lessons will be read by young people and members of the Youth Se_*ice BRIDGE YOUTH CLUB Lacy of space prevents a full acount of the Youth Club AGE held l'st month The following Officers were elected: Eresicenr, Canon C Perry; Chairman, Mr. Brian Kingsnorth; Secretary, Mr Brian Dewar; Treasurer, Miss Carol Booth. The C1}: now has 157 members, and funds stand at over £109; a fine achievement. It is hoped to give more details Ln Ike November edition of the Parish Magazine. r_,. E. f you will know of the wonderful result of **:v:ties. which culminated in the Coffee We have ertury Branch of the Save The Children ~ members of the Committee, including the :e:bers are thrilled with this result. this could have been achieved without nce of the group of friends who worked We wish to thank all on the day — the stallholders and the many e‘ us with ‘stock’ to sell; the gallant band ed us 'backstage' — not forgetting the Police, , P.C. Mckay; Mr. Tittlemouse and his owner for ‘f :;:es: the organisers of the children's corner; and * \ l ;’out'r.- Groups and Villagers are invited to attend the Service for Youth to be held in St. Peter's Church 7 l 1 Bridge 'Know your Village‘ ‘ EXHIBITION Saturday 6th. October I973 at BRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL Conyngham Lane, Bridge Open ||.00a.m. until 6.00p.m. Admission free BARHAM CREMATORI UM The Beautiful Garden of Remembrance (overlooking Btoomo Park) is open to visitors daily. EC. W. LYONS 8: SON LTD. E a—4I-In——— ST. GREGORY'S. MILITARY ROAD. CANTERBURY. — FUNERAL SERVICE 4% (an noun SIRVICI) TELEPHONE 63508 Klifk TVV VICAR AND RURAL DEAN: THE REV. CANON COLIN E. H. PERRY. B.Sc.. The Vicarage, Bridge. (Bridge 830250) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE C hurchwardens : MR. C. A. POTTER, Field House, Bridge. (Bridge 830218) MR. H. P. M. LAWRENCE, Tullymore, 72 Bridge Down, Bridge (Bridge-,830472) Hon. Secretary : MR. D. R. HILL, Red Deer, Bridge Down, Bridge. (Bridge 830426) Hon. Treasurer : MR. C. A. POTTER. Organist (Bridge); MR. P. GILES, N.D_D., A.T.C- (Lond.), Filmer House, Filmer Road, Bridge. (Bridge 830293) Organist (Patrixbourne): MRS. AMOS, 8 St. Martin's Close, Canterbury. (65055) Verger (Bridge) : MR. J. HOPKINS, Old Station Cottage. Bishopsbourne Verger (Patrixbourne) : MR. J. CARPENTER, The Green, Patrixboume. BEKESBOURNE Churchwardens .- MR. W. R. MowLL, Mulberry Cottage, Bekesbourne. (Bridge 830213) Mn. H. S. SHOREY, Cherry Tree Cottage. Bekesbourne. (Bridge 830235) Hon. Secretary .- MR. J. PURCHESE, Mill Cottage, Bekesboume Hon. Treasurer: MR. F. J. SMITH, 3 The Hill, Bekesbourne. Organist: MR. 5. H» GREY, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne. (Bridge 830522) Magazine Editor .- THE VICAR Magazine Adverts. : MR. C. J. BARLEY, 49 Bridge Down, Bridge. (Bridge 830612) Canterbury & District Estate Agency Ltd. HOUSE. LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS Residential Properties 32 ST. MARGARETS STREET, CANTERBURY Telephone 66660 & 9 S. P. C. K. BOOKSHOP 2 THE PRECINCTS, CANTERBURY Telephone: Canterbury 62881 FOR ALL YOUR PARISH REQUIREMENTS All the latest and standard Theological Works Children's Books, and Books of Local Interest Any book not in stock can be ordered for you - Book Tokens sold and exchanged P/\CR with ‘J3€I{€,SBoum2€ CHURCH MAGAZINE L m3ou as BRIDG. &/ NOVEMBER 1373 gt -2 —~ —a..u 7"" " SYXDAI SERVICES FOR NOVEMBER BRIDGE PATRIXBOURNE BEKESBOURNE 4th November — 20th Sunday after Trinity. 11 am Nattins 8 am. Holy 9.30 am. Sung and Sermon . Communion Communion 11.45 am Holy ; Communion 6.50 pm. Evensong 1 and Sermon 11th November — 21st Sunday after Trinity. Remembrance Sunday 9 am Holy Comm. 11 am Mattins 8 am. Holy (Series III) and Sermon Communion 6.30 pm. Evensong and Sermon 18th November — 22nd Sunday after Trinity. 9 am Holy Comm. 8 am Holy 11 am. Mattins (Sung) Communion and Sermon 6.30 pm Evensong and Sermon 25th November — 23rd Sunday after Trinity. 8 am Holy Comm. 9 am. Holy 11 am. Mattins 6.30 pm. Evensong Communion and Sermon and Sermon. 2nd December - Advent Sunday 11 am. Mattins 8 am. Holy and Sermon Communion 11.45 am. Holy Communion 6.30 pm Evensong and Sermon 9.30 am. Sung Communion Holy Communion is celebrated at 9.30 am. on Wednesdays and 7.30 am. on Fridays during the week in Bridge Church. » Evensong is at 5 pm. at The Close every Sunday except on the first Sunday in the month when there is a celebration of Holy Communion. ' P> , -, ,, -.-5 .-_-~;- _appeared in the chancel of Bridge Church. __ "S"!!!II-fi First I would like to commend to you Bridge and Patrixbourne Churches Christmas Market to be held on Saturday December 1st beg— 1 inning at 2.0 pm. at Bridge School. It is both a social event and 1 a means by which we endeavour to pay for the running expenses of ; maintaining our two churches. We have recently completed work on ‘ the pews on the south side of Bridge Church and also electrical 1 work in the same church. We have also work to be done on the walls 1 and roof of Patrixbourne Church. All this will almost completely ' use up our financial reserves. It is of course a continual strug— 1 gle with increasing costs of restoration work due to inflation. 1 May I thank all who helped to make our Harvest Festivals such 1 joyful happy events, those who decorated the churches and those who i gave gifts and decorations. ’ On St. Andrew's Day. 30th November the East Bridge Deanery are holding a Missionary Service beginning at 7 pm. at Bridge Church. I hope many of you will come to support our Deanery effort. The Rev. T.F. Butler will be the preacher. Many things happen in Church which are either taken for granted or may not even be noticed. The people responsible for these "happenings" do not seek recognition, but I have taken it upon my- self to remind parishioners that the difference would soon be app- arent if these things were not done. The flowers in Church each week and the maintenance of the lighting are examples of what I have in mind. ' However, there has been another recent "Happening" which only the most avid observer would notice. Four carefully made kneelers have These kneelers were made from materials used in every home and I am reliably informed that the numbers could increase if enough suitable material could be col- lected. I am therefore appealing to every parishioner to give to Mrs. Trixie Apps, 7 Brewery Lane, Bridge any surplus balls of knitting Wool and pieces of underfelt they possess. Given enough support it may even be possible to provide new kneelers for the whole of the Church. We surely need them! Remembrance Sunday this year falls on the original day. namely 11th November. It is fitting on this day to see our nation as one family in the total world community with something very positive to offer towards the world's wellbeing. we also take the opportunity to remember the faithful departed who of many nations suffered and died during the dreadful days of wars. Dear Parishioners of Bridge, Patrixbourne and Bekesbourne, ea‘! Services will be held at the War Memorials five minutes prior to CALENDAR FOR NOVEMBER the time of the usual services at Patrixbourne and at 9.35 am. OCTOBER afterN:::mEeSO:$ar::r:i:: ::eB:egf:s:?::C?estival of All Saints and 31st Wednesday Archdeacon'S Visitation’ 6'30 pm wingham Hall’ a reminder on All Souls Day that we should remember in our prayers NOVEMBER the faithful departed, especially our own loved ones. 1st Thursday All Saints Day: Holy C°mmuni°fl 9-30 am Bridge- At the moment of going to press I am able to tell you that our 1 2nd Friday All Souls Day, Requiem H01? C0mmUhi0n 7-30 am first Autumn Fair at Bekesbourne Church was a great success and the at Bridge- result of over £75 was a great credit to all who worked so hard both ' 4th Sunday 20th Sunday after Trinity- in making articles for the stalls and giving gifts and helping on t 7th Wednesday M°theT5 Uni°n C°TP°Tate Communion: 9-30 am the day of the Fair. May I personally thank them and all who support-1 ' at Bridge- ed us. ~ Young Wives Group Meeting, Bridge Village Hall Yours sincerely in Our Blessed Lord, ; at 7-30 Pm _ _ 8th Thursday Bible Study Group Meeting at 7 Windmill Close, Colin E.H. Perry = Bridge at 8 pm_ Vicar & Rural Dean_ j11th Sunday 21st Sunday after Trinity. i12th Monday M.U. Branch Meeting at 37, Union Rd Bridge 2.45 pm 13th Tuesday East Bridge Deanery Synod Meeting at St. Augustine's [ College, Canterbury at 7.30 pm. ;18th Sunday 22nd Sunday After Trinity. &20th _ Tuesday Bridge & Patrixbourne W.I. A.G.M at 7 pm. ;21st Wednesday Young Wives Group Meeting, Bridge at 7.30 pm. BRIDGE COUNCIL MEETING_ 522nd Thursday Bible Study Group, 37 Union Rd. Bridge at 8 pm- _ . p _ _ * 25th Sunday 23rd Sunday after Trinity. The Parish Council has been successful in negotiating an extended ‘gsth Wednesday Young wives Group Meeting, Bridge at 7_3o pm_ lease and area for the Parish recreation ground. The new ground .3oth Friday St_ Andrewvs Day Hbly Communion, Bridge Church stretches from the Patrixbourne Road to the new Primary School. 1 at 7_3o am. This welcome developement will allow the establishment of DECEMBER additional facilities - tennis, soccer etc. Whether or not such * 1st Saturday Bridge & Patrixbourne Churches CHRISTMAS MARKET facilities are established will of course depend upon the int— at BRIDGE VILLAGE HALL at 2_3o pm_ erest and enthusiasm shown locally for the formation of the ; 2nd Sunday Advent sunday_ appropriate clubs. ’ . 1 The Parish Council has arranged a meeting to take place at the Village Hall on Wednesday 14th November commencing 7.30pm. Anyone interested in the formation of clubs to cover additional sporting ; facilities is invited to attend this meeting to discuss the future ; FROM THE PARISH REGISTERS use of the recreation ground. May They Rest In Peace At Barham Crematorium 19th October 1973 Carol Gavin P.K.Farrow. Bridge Parish Council. 1 . 24th October 1973. Thomas D-ebank \ ST. PETER'S CHURCH BEKESBOURNE AUTUMN FAIR Result as follows:— CHRISTMAS 41 p l Groceries. Mrs Smallwood 5 16 l 6 42% « MARKE' I‘ Toys. Ii’-rs Kingsford, Mrs Farbrace 13 75? ' Choir. .A.lan,Christopher, Andrew, Peter, Martin 3 33 l Jumbla "rs File: Mrs Arman 7 08 at the PRIMARY SCHOOL HALL, CONYNGHAM LANE, BRIDGE Teas. Mrs Coombes, Mrs Russell 2 52 l Gift5- MP5 Sandall 19 26 on Saturday lst. December I973, starting at 2 pm. Doll. L -- Files, Angela Smallwood 1 28 l Smarties. Choir Children 1 27 l Raffle. Nrs Tyler, Mrs Grey 13 61 r Donation 5 00 l I 76 69 | I wish to tmnl: all those who gave so much and worked so hard to A make this Autumn Fair such a success. This wonderful result goes to prove what team work can do and I congratulate you all. STALLS — SIDESHOWS — CHRISTMAS TREE CAKES — TEAS — SOFT DRINKS GRANDRAFFLE (lst. Prize: £3 Premium Bond) Colin E.H. Perry. / I BIBLE STUDY GROUP » YOUTH CLUB ‘DISCO’ IN ROOM 4 The meetings for November will be on the 8th at 7, Windmill ; Close, by kind invitation of Mr. & Mrs. Pierce and on the 22nd at 37, Union Road, the home of Mrs. Meigh. BRIDGE CRICKET CLUB The club is holding its Annual General Meeting at the Red Lion, Bridge at epm Prompt on Thursday N0VeU1beT 15t- A-HY Persons Gifts for the Stalls, the Christmas Tree and the Raffle. will be very interested will be very welcome. welcome. Please deliver them to the Vicarage or the Churchwardens — B.R.J. Cole, ‘ or bring them along on the day. Hon . Secretary \ The x‘al[av'f'rL‘ RE ‘UH was heir’ m'e:' in the Orlober issue.’- . . I BRIDGE YOUTH CLUB Our first Annual General Meeting was held at the Village Hall on Thursday 6th September and was well attended. Mr. Tom Heap, the retiring Chairman outlined the previous years activities and thanked the Committee Members and other helpers for their services in our first year. The retiring Secretary, Mr. Brian Kingsnorth read the Minutes of the first meeting of the Club in September 1972 and pointed out that the then Secretary, Mrs. Rosemary Kingsnorth had re- corded 57 members. The Club now has 157 members. Mr. Jack Maben, the retiring Treasurer informed the Club that over £100 was held to their credit and that the club had started from ‘scratch’. Canon C. Perry, the President then took the chair and thanked the Committee for their work. The following were elected as officers of the Club: President — Canon C. Perry, Chairman — Mr. Brian Kingsnorth, Secretary - Mr. Brian Dewar, Treasurer — Miss Carol Booth. Brian Dewar, a newcomer to the Village has been involved with ‘Youth’ in a similar position previously and is welcomed to our group. The first move towards 'Youth‘taking steps to run their own club was seen in the appointment of Miss Carol Booth as Secretary. We all wish her well in the task she has undertaken. Other Committee Members elected were, Mr. Tom Heap, Mrs. R. Kings- north, Mrs. P. Gulvin, Mrs. L. Diss, Mrs. Charlton, Mrs. D. Crow and Mrs. Mrcer. Jeremy Chellew was elected Chairman of the Youth Committee and with one other will serve on the Management Committee. The new Youth Committee is as follows:— Alan Laughlin, David Goldfinch, John Worrell, Christine Kingsnorth, Karen Browning, Alexander Vaughan, Georgina Muir-Little, Martin Turff, David Upton and Tom Morton. Mr. Jack Hopkins was made Senior Member of the Club. The Divisional Youth Leader, Mr. Dennis Prior said he noted with pleasure the progress made at Bridge and that he would be pleased to give assistance and advice as and when necessary. Finally the Club wish to thank Mr. Tom Heap for his Chairman- ship through our first year and to thank Jack and Betty Maben for their services. It does appear that they will be leaving us for pastures new later in the autumn. _Wednesday November 7th at 7.30 pm. ST. PETER'S BEKESBOURNE CLEANERS November 3rd......Mrs. Cox and Mrs. Stickels 10th......Mrs. Hogben 17th . . . . ..Mrs. Watson 24th . . . . ..Mrs. Grey FLOWER ROTA November 4th......Mrs Sandall 11th......Mrs Sandall 18th......Mrs Russell 25th......Mrs Coombes BEKESBOURNE'W.I. November 13th at 7.15 pm. Bekesbourne Village Hall. A.G.M. and Report. Ballot for 1974 Committee Social time: Bring and Buy: Hostesses: Mrs. Bissenden, Mrs.Baker, Mrs. Galvin, Mrs. Talbot. BRIDGE WIVES'GROUP Film Show iTrave11ing in .7 Switzerland. Thursday November 21st at 7.30 pm. Mrs. J. Cooper — Talk and ' Film Show about OXFAM. 28th at 7.30 pm Mrs. Sherman — Cake decorating demonstration. Wednesday JUNIOR CHURCH Bridge Junior Church will meet at 11 am. on Sundays November 11th, 18th and 25th. BRI DGE REC ITAL SERIES No. 1 Those who attended the first of the Bridge Becitals on Saturday October 13th heard some fascinating music of differing styles, expertly performed by Cyril Wade, Tenor; Peter Giles, Counter- Tenor; Jonathan Rose, Violin and Guitar; and Philip Moore, Organist. The Concert raised a good sum for the Organ Fund, and greatly enjoyed by an audience which packed the church. The music ranged from Purcell, through Bach and Hugo Distler to Ralph Vaughan Williams. Our sincere thanks are extended to the Artists who appeared, the members of the Choir who helped with the 'management‘ of the Concert, and to Peter Giles for arranging the concert. BRIDGE AND PATRIXBOURNE WOMENS INSTITUTE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING- November 20th at 7 pm. Visit of Voluntary Organiser Ballot for New Committee Ballot for President Annual Report and Financial Statement Competition: 1 lb of Home made Jam. ROYAL NATIONAL MISSION TO DEEP SEA FISHERMAN As a result of the collection in the Patrixbourne— Bekesbourne Area, the sum of £7.50 has been sent to Head- quarters‘ Thank You. MOTHERS UNION wednesday November 7th. Corporate Communion at Bridge Church at 9.30 am. Branch Meeting at 37 Union Rd., 2.45 pm. Speaker: Miss Healing. Monday November 12th Nextm0nd1— 1973 CHRISTMAS EDITION Y CHILDREN'S COMPETITION The Editor and Printers of this magazine invite the children of the parishes of Bridge with Patrixbourne and Bekesbourne to submit a Christmas Picture or Verse for inclusion in next month's special edition. Drawings should be black ink (biro or indian-ink) not larger than 6 inches by 5 inches; verse should not exceed 24 lines. Hand your‘ entry to the Vicar or to John Purchase of Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne, not later than November 15th, so that selection can take place. All editorial copy should be with the Vicar also by this date. BARHAM CREMATORI UM The Beautiful Garden of Remembrance (overlooking Broome Park) is open to visitors daily. FUNERAL SERVICE e" sr. caecows. <2» noun st-Men! MILITARY ROAD. CANTERBURY. - TELEPHONE 635M 7:. w. LYONS & soN LTD. VICAR AND RURAL DEAN .‘ THE REY. C.-mos Cotm E... H. PERRY, B.Sc., The Vicarage, Bridge. (Bridge 830250) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE Churchwardens .' MR. C. A. POTTER, Field House, Bridge. (Bridge 830218) MR. H. P. M. LAWRENCE. Tullymore. 72 Bridge Down. Bridge (Bridge830472) Hon. Secretary : MR. D. R. HILL, Red Deer. Bridge Down, Bridge. (Bridge 830420 Hon. Treasurer.‘ MR. C. A. Porren. Organist (Bridge): MR. P. GILES, N.D.D.. A.T.C- (Lond.), Filmer House, Filmer Road. Bridge. (Bridge 830293) Organist (Patrbcbourne): MRS. AMOS, 8 St. Martin's Close. Canterbury. (65055) Verger (Bridge) 2 MR. J. HOPKINS, Old Station Cottage, Bishopsbourne Verger (Patrixbourne) : MR. J. CARPENTER, The Green, Patrixbourne. BEKESBOURNE Church wardens .' MR. W. R. MOWLL, Mulberry Cottage, Bekesbourne. (Bridge 830213) Mn. H. S. SHOREY_ Cherry Tree Cottage. Bekesbourne. (Bridge 830235) Hon. Secretary .' MR. J. PURCHESE. Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne Hon. Treasurer: MR. F. J. SMITH, 3 The Hill, Bekesbourne. Organisr : MR. S. H GREY, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne. (Bridge 830522) Magazine Editor: THE VICAR Magazine Adverts. : MR. C. J. BARLEY, 49 Bridge Down, Bridge. (Bridge 830612) Canterbury & District Estate Agency Ltd. HOUSE. LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS Residential Properties 32 ST. MARGARI-I'l"S STREET, CANTERBURY Telephone 66660 & 9 S. P. C. K. BOOKSHOP 2 THE PRECINCTS, CANTERBURY Telephone: Canterbury 62881 FOR ALL YOUR PARISH REQUIREMENTS All the lalesl and szarldord Theological Works Children's Books, and Books of Local Interest An,‘ book not in stock can be ordered for you - Book Tokens sold and exchanged Kfiififld V77 CHURCH MAGAZINE 4-L; _, , P C IIB uly\itlI2< Bmgg B€l{€,SBOURl2€ I26’ &: DECEMBER 1;]; 3}) SUNDAY SERVICES FOR DECEMBER 1913 BATRIXBOURNE §§£E§§QEEHE 2nd December — Advent Sunday 8 am Holy Comm. BRIDGE 9.30 am. Sung Communion. 11am. Mattins Family Service- 11.45 Holy Comm. 6.30pm.Evensong and Sermon. 9th December - 2nd in Advent 11 am Mattins and Sermon. 8 am Holy Communion. 9 am. Holy Comm. Series III 6.30 pm. Evensong 7 and Sermon. 16th December — 3rd in Advent. 3 am Holy comm, 11 am Mattins and Sermon. 9 am. Holy Comm.(Sung) 6.30 pm Evensong and Sermon. 23rd December - 4th in AdVeDt 9 am Holy Comm. 11 am Mattins and Sermon. 8 am Holy Comm 6.30 pm Evensong and Sermon. 25th December — Christmas Day. See Special Announcement of Service Times- 30th December — 1st after Christmas 11 am Mattins 8 am Holy and Sermon C0mmun1°n- 9 am Holy Comm 6.30 Nine Lessons and Carols fififififlfi Holy Communion is celebrated at 9.30 a.m. on Wednesdays and 7-30 a.m. on Fridays during the week in Bridge Church. Evensong is at 5 p.m. at The Close every Sunday except on the first Sunday in the month when there is a celebration of Holy Communion. 11.45 Holy Comm. Dear Parishioners of Bridge, Patrixbourne and Bekesbourne, You will have been told in the November magazine that the Christmas Market for Bridge and Patrixbourne Churches will be held on Saturday 1st December at Bridge School. I hope this magazine will come in time to remind you of same. We look forward very much to this pleasant social occasion which provides such good opportunity for fellowship. You will find the full list of Christmas Services else- where in this magazine. Once again we are approaching this joyous Season of Christmastide. God Incarnate correlative of this great mystery,man in God are the basic points of this teaching of the Christmas Season. By the operation of the Holy Ghost the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity born of a Pure Virgin, became Son of Man. We have to learn the reality of both natures in Christ; the human and the Divine. He was "equal with God": This, if nothing else "God of God, Very God of Very God". This is what He claimed and what the Church teaches. And yet in the words of the Christmas Gospel He was made flesh and dwelt among us. He took upon Himself not merely one man's nature but took 93; nature — the nature of human- ity. As His Godhead was real so was His manhood. Faith illumined by the Holy Ghost bows in humble adoration before the manger at Bethlehem in which we behold the mystery of God made man. The spirit in which we ought to approach the Christmas Season is:— (1) Faith in the wondrous mystery of the Incarnation. (2) Hope in and for Mankind springing from the 'conscious= ness' of our adoption into the family of God. (3) Love responsive to the Divine Love which provides for our daily renewal. How pleasant it will be to hear again on Christmas Eve the peal of bells from Bekesbourne Church. It is a great delight to me to know that Mr. Collard, the Captain of Bells is trains ing new students of Campanology. May they ring in to you and your families a Holy and Joyous Christmastide with blessing and peace to the world. Yours affectionately in our Lord, Colin E.H. Perry Rural Dean and Vicar. L‘: December 1st CALENDAR FOR DECEMBER Saturday Sunday Wednesday Thursday Saturday Sunday Monday Wednesday Thursday Sunday Tuesday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Sunday Tuesday Saturday CALENDAR Bridge & Patrixbourne Christmas Market, Bridge School 2.00 p.m. Advent Sunday M.U. Corporate Communion, Bridge Church 9.30 a.m. Bible Study Group meeting at 7 Windmill Close 8 p.m. Guides Christmas Bazaar,Bridge Village Hall.2.3O p.m. 2nd Sunday in Advent M.U. Branch Meeting at 11 Union Rd. 2.45 p.m. Bekesbourne Church Community Carol Singing, Village Hall 7.15 p.m. Guides Carol Singing in the evening, Western Avenue & Bridge Down. 3rd Sunday in Advent Bridge W.I. meeting, Village Hall 7 p.m. Bekesbourne Church Carol Service 7.15 pm. 4th Sunday in Advent Christmas Eve Midnight Eucharist, Bridge and Bekesbourne Churches beginning at 11.30 p.m. Christmas Day Details of services elsewhere in mag. St. Stephen's Day Holy Communion, Bridge Church, 9.30 a.m. Holy Innocents Day Holy Communion, Bridge Church, 9.30 a.m. First Sunday after Christmas Christmas Carol Service at 5 p.m. at The Close, Bridge. Feast of the Circumcision of Our Lord Holy Communion, Bridge Church, 9-30 a.m. Feast of the Epiphany Holy Communion, Bridge Church, 9.30 a.m. 3 ,,, _ FROM THE PARISH REGISTER St. Peter's Church Bekesbourne Holy Baptism Stephen Gary Clark 28th October 1973 CONFIRMATION CLASSES. The Vicar would be grateful to receive the names of those who wish to be prepared for Confirmation next year. Classes will begin at the Vicarage in early January. CHRISTMAS COMMUNION FOR THE SICK I would be glad to know of any who, because of sickness or old age desire the administration of Holy Communion in their house during the Christmas Octave. C E H P ADVENT RETREAT ' An Advent Retreat for Lay People will be held at the Canterbury Diocesan Retreat and Conference House, Westgate—on—Sea, from the 4th — 6th December 1973, assembling at 4.00 p.m. on the Tuesday and ending after luncheon on the Thursday. The Conductor will be the Reverend Hugh Maycock of St. Augustine's College, Canterbury. A charge of £4.00 is made for this Retreat and applications, accompnied by a deposit of £1.00, should be made to: The Wardens, St. Gabriel's House, Elm Grove, Westgate—on-Sea,Kent. BIBLE STUDY GROUP. There will be one Meeting before Christmas, on December 6th at 7, Windmill Close, by invitation of Mr.& Mrs. Pierce. we would like to thank them for the use of their nice home. This Group wishes everyone a Peaceful and Happy Christmas and God's Blessings on us all. CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICES St Peter's Church Bridge The Bishopsbourne Carol '1 ndanre 7 Christmas Eve 11.30 p.m. Midnight Eucharist ’— if« Christmas Day 9.00 a.m. Holy Communion r_f7rs ) I ‘ | 11.00 a.m. Mattins and Christmas Day Family Service with- 11.45 a.m. Holy Communion St Mary's Church Patrixbourne Christmas Day 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion St Peter's Church Bekesbourne Christmas Eve 11.30 p.m. Midnight Eucharist Christmas Day 11.00 a.m. Mattins and Christmas Day Family Service with — 11.45 a.m. Holy Communion SERVICE OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS St. Peter's Church Bekesbourne Tuesday 18th December at 7.15 p.m. St. Peter's Church Bridge Sunday 30th December at 6.30 p.m. DECORATING TEE CHURCHES FOR CEEISTMAS. In all our three churches gifts of holly, flowers etc. and donations for flowers will be gratefully appreciated. Decorating will begin at: On Christmas Day All Christians say Our Saviour Christ was born; A Prince Divine, Whose light shall shine On humankind forlorn. The stars sang loud, Their voices proud, As Heav’n its King adored,’ But only shepherds Heard the words, And went to greet their Lord. He brought the Love Of God above — We hanged Him on a tree : But on that tree We men can see God won the victory. Rejoice, ye heavens, And sing. O earth; Let men their voices raise; And all their days Show forth God’: praise By walking in his ways. Bridge Church 2.50 p.m. on Sunday December 23rd. Nopamceqmuy Patrixbourne Church 2. p.m. on Sunday December 23rd. Flunq wide its gate_ . ‘ _ M Bekemme church 1 ~30 on Saturday December 22% T2::::::?:.::""“ £;;y,*,.=..,‘::';'.:';;:;‘. was all men qave To God—rnade—man on earth. l)<'t‘('nI/wr I905 ‘I..‘li‘i"‘II‘llI 1:: .‘,‘n‘ .“:.' ‘ ":k.x rt" r’:w t‘u~u;‘:"‘uIz«v.'7 .r,\.’~,.s1.'rviL> I‘rH‘it:r\ .\'."7i.ui', ‘um THINKING ABOUT CHRISTMAS Christmas is a ‘time when people give presents to others. We give presents to our friends. About two thousand years ago a boy was born in a stable and His name was Jesus. He was a very special person. He healed over one thousand people. After quite a long time people invented a name to give to His birthday. That name is Christmas. PATRICK STACEY 68 Bridge Down a / years. I LIKE CHRISTMAS DAVID R_.\R_,\'1-Y‘ 40 Bridge Down, I like getting the Christmas tree ready. 3 y,,3g,g_ I like the decorations. I like the lights and the tinsel that shines. A WINTER POEM I like the balls that I can see my reflection in. Sn . f 11. . f H. I like the colours — the silver, gold, red, blue and orange. prznylsligitgnogyl zrfsgtfiusulsgs 5 lie the dmn.er' . k One month and eight days ‘till Christmas Day ; ff 6 me fmeu‘ °’ turkey or Ch“: _en‘ Think of cards, visitors too 1 ifke [0 gwe presents [cf my famllyfi The land is covered white with snow I fike to 599 the eXP’e551°“5 _°“ the” faces‘ , , _ Build snowmen, giant snowballs, little snowballs I IIKE opening my presents quickly to see what is inside. Eating turkey’ Christmas pudding afterwards I like the cards and the pictures on the front. Later on, a party’ friends and family I like school parties. From places everywhere The Christmas cake grows smaller, smaller Sandwiches, drinks, crisps gone too? What is left? Last year we left some cake and milk out — In the morning it was not there. I wonder who had it’? ‘ Crumbs ANDREW MARSH " MELANIE WHITE . . W b Windmill Close 8 w"‘d”““ 0°" ,5, Wu”, 7 years. 7 ...- ~—-man nu-av»-j..n-on-2-— woanj tn -"--~'€- .. _1_ .:-‘.~_« —.-»3 —«~ 15. i-..‘._...'\.':_ KJJADEE. I J" IIRISTMAS BAZAAR This will be held in Bridge Village Hall on Saturday 8th Decezber at 2.30 p.m. Come along and buy your Christmas Gifts and Decorations. :here will also be a ‘Nearly New’ stall, a Cake stall and a Raffle. Refreshments will be on sale. .e Carol Singing in the Western Avenue and Bridge Down riday evening December 14th. * generously as the girls have decided to use the b A.Mummery. EREDGE AND PATRIXBOURNE W.I. Tuesday December 18th at 7 p.m. in Bridge Village Hall ‘Slides of the Elham Valley’ — Mr. B. Gipson. Competition: 6 Mince Pies. Carols by Candlelight. ygmurgclmggy Wednesday December 5th Corporate Communion with Intercessions. Bridge Church at 9.30 a.m. Branch meeting at 2.45p.m. at 11 Union Road, by kind permission of Mrs. Berry. Speaker: Mrs. Yerbury. Monday December 10th There will be no branch meetings in January or February. OPERATION ’TRIXIE'S KNEELERS' A COFFEE MORNING and BRING AND BUY will be held at Church Cottage, Bridge on December 5th, 10.30 a.m. - 12 noon. This is a follow up to the special reference in the October Magazine. H oth these events to buy Christmas presents for the" PATRIXBOURNE CHURCH FLOWER ROTA — 1974 January . . . . .. Mrs Potter. February . . . . .. Mrs Watson-Taylor. ‘April 14th ...... Miss Foster. May ...... Mrs Greenwood. June . . . . .. Mrs Edmonds. July . . . . .. Mrs Johnston. August . . . . .. Mrs Potter. September . . . . .. Mrs Watson—Taylor. October . . . . .. Miss Foster. November . . . . .. Mrs Edmonds. BRIDGE WIVES GROUP. December 1st GIFT STALL at the Christmas Market Bridge School 2.30 p.m. Carol Singing and Christmas Story- telling by Members. Open invitation is extended to Senior Members to join us in the Village Hall at 7~30p.m. December 12 th BEKESBOURNE W.I. December 11th at 7.15 p.m. in the Village Hall. Demonstration: Petite Fours. Competition: A seasonal well decoration. Social time: Candlelit supper with Carols. JUNIOR CHURCH Junior Church will meet at 11 a.m. on December 9th and 16th only. OUR GRATEFUL TRANS. we gratefully record that Pat mlei-"5 mother. Mrs. Donker donated £5.00 to the Bridge Church 0:-can Fund in memory or her husband, Mr. F.T. Denker who died recently. 12 i_...,..,_. ,.._f..,- . -3: Kins held in the Village Hall on Wednesday 14th so that a Bridge Sports Club should be estab- .he extension to the recreation ground which has * ". Chapman, 18 Western Avenue, Bridge. . Hill, Rowanhurst, 1O Conyngham Lane, Bridge. ‘. Cole, 11, The Green, Blean. Hollingsbee, 8 Mill Terrace, Bridge. 5 . C. Moores, 88, High Street, Bridge. , J. I- is important that the extent of interest in these sports is V ec as quickly as possible and if anyone is prepared to EEZESBOURNE SOCIAL CLUB. K Saturday 15th December, Bekesbourne Social Club is holding Czil;;1AS FAIR in the Village Hall at 2.30 p.m. The proceeds this sale will be added to funds already raised for Christmas els for Bekesbourne Senior Citizens and for the Party that oe held for Bekesbourne Children on January 5th 1974. ls will include: Tombola, Gifts, Jumble, Cakes, Christmas ayre and a Raffle. Any contributions gladly received by Mr David Petherbridge at , Cobham Court Cottages, Bekesbourne. The Social Club are also having a BARN DANCE that evening. This will be in the Village Hall at 7.30 p.m. Dancing to records with an M.C. to call the dances. Licenced Bar and refreshments will be available. (5. (X1 _x THANKS AND APPRECIATION. Harry and Prill Hawkins regret the closing of their Clothing Business and wish to thank their many customers for their loyalty during over 66 years of family trading. 13 MR. PETER GILES. Mr. Peter Giles will be away from 21st November to 17th December touring the U.S.A. and Canada, giving lectures in universities and schools and giving solo vocal concerts from Handel's Messiah and other musical works. THE COST OF LIVING HITS AGAIN. It will not be much of a surprise to our readers to learn that the cost of producing the Parish Magazine has risen very steeply over the past eighteen months. The loss on the magazine for 1973 will be £50; so the PCC have regretfully had to increase the price from next month to 5p a copy - still very good value for money. The Magazine is there to serve the community with news; and any non—church organisation is welcome to make use of its pages in advertisements which would be charged at the appropriate rate. The Editor is anxious to broaden the interest in the magazine and would welcome copy from anyone in the Parishes of Bridge, Patrixbourne and Bekesbourne. BARHAM CREMATORI UM The Beautiful Garden of Remembrance (ovedookhmqEkoumm Pfld is open to visitors daily. (3. W. LYONS & SON LTD. . 1 FUNERAL SERVICE **:="§='—"'fi (II HOUR SIIVICI) TELEPHONE 635$ ST. GREGORY'S. MILITARY ROAD. CANTERBURY. — 14