I l V/CAR AND RURAL DEAN.‘ I I The Rev. Canon Colin E. H. Perry. 5-59, The V|CaFaQ9. Blldge (B“d9e 330250) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE Churchwardens .' 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. R.Smith, 74 Surrenden Road, Folkestone (Folkestone 76466) Organist (Parrixbourne):Mrs. G. Allan, Ardpriory, Bekesbourne Lane, Canterbury \/erger (Bridge): Mr. J. Hopkins, Old Station Cottage, Bishopsbourne (62695) BEKESBOURNE Churchwardens: Mr. W. R.Mow|I, Mulberry Cottage, Bekesbourne (Bridge 830213) Mr. S. H. Grey, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne (Bridge 830522) Hon. Secretary: Mr. J. Purchese, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne Hon. Treasurer: Mrs. P. Farbrace, 3 Downside, Bekesbourne (Bridge 830659) Organist: Mr. S.H.Grey, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne (Bridge 830522) Captain of the Bells: Mr. H. 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No.: 201 case 74 an’ Motor A h 2 3s - ' Bridge SUNDAX SERVICES FOR JANUARY 1977 Patrixbourne Bekesbourne 2nd January, 2nd Sunday after Christmas llam Matins 8am Holy Communion 9.30am Sung ll.4S Holy Communion Communion 6.30pm Evensong 9th January, lst Sunday after Epi hany 9am Holy Communion llam Matins and Series III Sermon 6.30pm Evensong 8am Holy Communion l6th January, 2nd Sunday after Epiphany 9am Parish Eucharist 8am Holy llam Matins (Choral) Communion and Sermon 6.30pm Evensong 23rd January, 3rd Sunday after Epiphany 8am Holy Communion 9am Holy Communion llam Matins 6.30pm Evensong ll.45 H.C. 30th January, 4th Sunday after Epiphany 9am Holy Communion llam Matins and 6.30pm Evensong Sermon 8am Holy Communion MOTHERS‘ UNION Mothers‘ Union Corporate Communion will be held on Wednesday January 5th at 9.30am. There will be no branch meeting. JUNIOR CHURCH The Junior Church will meet on the following Sundays in the month at lO.45am: 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th. 1 BRIDGE WITH PATRIXBOURNE W.I. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday January 18th at 7pm in the Village Hall, Bridge. The Speaker will be Station Officer, Canterbury Fire Brigade, and the competition this month is for a Dressed 5 wooden Spoon. P H 1 PLEASE NOTE THE SPECIAL SERVICE ON JANUARY 20th. Details will be found at the back of the Magazine on page 13. eeeeeeeeeeeeteweeseeeeeeeexeeeeeeteeeteeeeeeeexeeeeeee Holy Communion is celebrated at 9.30a.m. on Wednesdays and 7.30 a.rn. on FrI'deyl_ during the week at Bridge Church. Evensong is at 4.30 p.m. at the Close every Sunday — except the first Sunday in the month when there is a celebration of Hall Communion. Dear Parishioners of Bridge, Patrixbourne and Bekesbourne, May I wish you all a very happy New Year with all blessing to you and your loved ones. It is a time for looking forward and a time when we should seek to know clearly where we are going and where our steps are leading. The old—fashioned idea was on New Year's Day t) nmke resolutions, things to do and things not to do. So new year's Day implies the thought of the need of discipline; the serene character knows the need of discipline and the spirit- tml strength that comes of self-discipline. The Bridge and Patrixbourne Christmas Market was a great success. You are all very wonderful and loyal in your unfl- agging work and enthusiasm for our churches. Each year during the period January 18th-25th Christians of many churches and confessions and from all parts of the world join together in praying for unity. You are asked to make this a special intention by attending our united service "All um People“ at Bridge Church on January 20th at 7.30pm. You will find more details on page 13 in this Magazine. Prayer for Christian unity is an essential part of our prayer that Hm Kingdom of God may come "on earth as in heaven". I intend to commence Confirmation Classes on Friday l4th January, at the Vicarage at 6.30pm for the younger people, Md 7.30pm for the older people. To come to Confirmation is Hm obligation of all who have been baptised. It is the Spiritual task of both the parents and God—parents to "see that the child be brought to the Bishop to be confirmed by him”. To place hands on someone (which is the outward act Of the Bishop on the person to be confirmed) in the name of God means to transfer him into the sphere of God. This is “E gesture by which the Apostles gave the Spirit of God to Christians. Peter and John “laid their hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit" (Acts 8:17). Christians stifl. receive this sign as they grow to maturity. Confirmation, Strengthening, is the sacrament which in some ways perfects baptism. Confirmation is like baptism, which should be viewed not in isolation but in the context of the whole life of the Christian. This sacrament is received only once. As we grow Older we may not remember much of our confirmation. but it remains certain that it is a gift which continues to develop. WW6 it has been received it grows through life in the Spirit °f Goo. Yours sincerely in our Blessed Lord. \ _/ ._-4-...gi—~ —- -1- :1 We record with regret the death of Captain Henry Maslin pictured here in a photograph taken in 1966. Captain Harry Maslin (Maz to all his friends) moved to Bridge in 1926 — the year a daughter was born to him. 1 He had met his wife while serving in the South Irish Horse Regiment during the First World War. He set up riding stables in the village with his brother George, and became well known throughout the county as a riding instructor. Brigadier J. H. Slade-Powell of lckham, past Chairman of the British Horse Society said of Maz: “He was a very great character in the horse world, and a very knowledge- able horseman in every respect. He taught a large number . of people to ride in East Kent and was particularly good with children.” Major McDonald, who served with Maz in the First War said: “He was a good pal. He was always ready to do a turn for Maz anyone” — and that is probably the best epitaph to a most likeable Bridge villager. CALENDAR FOR JANU/'—xRY l97'/ January 2nd 2nd Sunday arter Christmas, 5th Wednesday. Mothers‘ Union Corporate Communion. Young Wives Meeting and Beetle Drive, Bridge Village Hall at 7.45pm. 6th Thursday. Feast of the Epiphany, h.C. 9.30am. 9th lst Sunday after Epiphany. llth Tuesday. Bekesbourne PCC meeting at Mulberry Cottage, (courtesy of Mr. Mowll) 7.30pm. l4th Friday. First Confirmation Classes. Young people 6.30 at the Vicarage, Adults, 7.30pm. l6th 2nd Sunday after Epiphany. 18th Tuesday. W.I. meeting, Bridge Village Hall at 7.00pm. East Bridge Deanery Synod meeting at St. Augustine's College, Canterbury, at 7.30pm. 19th Wednesday. Young Wives group meeting at Bridge Village Hall at 7.45pm. PATRIXBOURNE CHURCH FLOWER ROTA 1977 20th Thursday. Christian Unity Service "All the People" at January: Mr5_ Simmonds July: Mrs. Johnston ' Bridge Church at 7.30pm , followed by refreshments at February: MrS_ Stacey (to 23rd) August; Mrs_ Potter the Methodist Chapel, Patrixbourne Road. March; — SEEP‘?!-= Mrs' Greenw°°d 22nd Friday. Confirmation Classes continue, times as above. April: Mrs. Johnston (loth On) October: Mrs_ Simmonds 23rd 3rd Sunday after Epiphany. May: Mrs. Greenwood Novbl-_; MI5_ Stacey ‘ . 25th Tuesday. Bridge and Patrixbourne PCC meeting at Bridge June: Mrs. Potter Village Hall 7.30pm. 28th Friday. Conrirmation Classes continue, times as above. 30th 4th Sunday after Epiphany. EBIZEWINNERS CORNER . February y rnsaeaoeueaeaumaomunnususasansarauus . . . - ' , d f 1!: f llowln; list 2nd Wednesday . Candlemass , Purification or Our Lady . Efhgelggllel)g'ir\:£T£dP:"E§Il§sBgl[{§:1Ij§°§ImHl:fl§Tph:$i.hd-ARKET msed £225 an or e o / _ , 1 ' - . Mothers ' Union Corporate Communion at 9 . 30am. {K-ob: Premium Bond. plus :22: Mr. Farrow. srapig: t2. :I‘w4o té%:t:t1l:so%r‘m;ska. ‘c 0 .6 Ba5k;tls0?i‘l:didt:- ii:B3vi1i’§h?::°‘2.a3rs:c:ii'e:' wesii iiiynn: 1. Bottle of Shem" Mrs- ?g:b"{Sh3im .d FROM THE PARISH REGISTERS . lc{‘°PDing Board: Susan Foster. 9. Box Liqueurs: Mrs. P. Hu1)'¢1'- _10- F0: §="=e;‘ °'- ' " ‘°' , 'F0ur cans of Lager: Mr. George, Canterbury. 12. Roll Baskets. Ms. . on . Ma)’ The)’ Rest 1“ Peace _ T 3“ BEKESBOURNE SILVER JUBILEE 377 Rl_\FFLE raised_£io1.so towards the Village's pmmmme St . Peter's Church , Bekesbourne 1. °‘°?fi*;'t*1s‘i&nst ryextt Jigne. acndMtr*;e figgliglng PI';;°f’{;"nfp'§,?',‘}§';Twhize. 3. Box of Fruit: int‘ J. gtfrrih. _ _ rm 0 ranc: - - - . ' : 3. I‘. I 2nd December 19 76 Linda Mary Chandler 'i1_'3[:;,m8Hof Whisizyz Mr. Farbrace. 5. Bottle of Gm: Ms. Sandall.od6.P1B;:le!:1¢“°s‘.sgggréui 10. _ . _ _ k :Mr.l‘ base. 9.\IIedgvIo _ _ 6th December 1976 Sarah Elizabeth Farbrace Chr...m..“é"§’k°§; [%;_Cd,?iI:_ §1_Ti;‘i,x°xf.;1.:¢o1:i¢;: A. Freelove. 12.Glass Plato. G. Penlold. 13 _ 8.». k - 1; gm.» . c o bes. 15. Brace or Pheasants: 29th December 1.9 76 I-‘lorrie Chi lds C °f Potatoes: Mrs. Anderson. 14. Bottle ofWh1s eye ofswmeo: $5. Johnstonmls. Green Teddy‘ ii '.TWYman. 16. Bottle of Gin: M. Hopkins. .1_7. Bot: C k : Mm whmneb .21_ 3°" ‘fivrilng-IS. Nowen 19‘ Box of Crackers: AIL Wilson. 2o"I?u;§.eliox.o!? Ciunrcmes: l. Whlshtm. 24. i ' ’ i - - ' :J.H. M8 0 - - . _ . St‘ Pete’ S °““‘°"' B“‘.‘9‘%’ ggx .l1‘:;.‘ZE".‘.°.'.. ¥.'.l3“£’§.°.%‘;“%i.?5§°3e=r= .w=-..5- vi"-..=g-.,%,°;:5,°.. ‘:.‘.'.’»‘.:-f";’;'.‘6'.t.‘.‘.‘..’..." 23rd December 1976 Cecilia Jones Retail; of Wine: C. Jcsscll. 23, Box of Meltis Fruits: iFtl3\Sveio5_ K. mmmm 3L .mkm,° “Wm... . : Zoo! RC'°"‘°'- 15 w°s‘°"‘ A"°“"°' 30' tickets 113 "¢§.}".§... 33. Box of Cigarettes: M-a. Farhraui; 34. ,‘ Barham Crematorium '2. km-la . Morgan. 32. Tickets to Hewlett s zo?."B.e”__ Putin‘ sud“ mums, 35. Bottle out at“ » —"j‘———’—j— . , ‘ A; w.°rG1n= H. Mason. 35. Bottle 07 5h°“'3" 1 38' Box of chocolates: G°dd"'d' 39' 3°‘ . 13th December 1976 Sidney Dore Smith 1 gngmxlson. 37_ Mi,,;.,m.,s (picturfes): Nlrsé ‘iruyiseeré. W; wa;,w,.]‘:ylor. 41. Tu or Toffees: (2. Ana- °-‘32 A. Farbrace. 40. Box 0 swee r - ' J 24th December 1976 Dennis Thrift " 42- Bottle of Wine: Mrs. Coombes. 24th December 1976 Henry Maslin 6 lg Wi “The Wi t_‘l lHl.\' *¥**$* 1975 1:’) no 18 10 H 4 9 3 9 30 15 5 .13.. 1:151 l i Photo:couHes hcnhsh Ca7eUa zard ol Oz" — an ambitious musical — was staged with great success by the senior children of Bridge Primary School in the last week of term before Christmas. Produced by Mike Windess, the story was adapted to make lull use of the 70 pupils who took part, and received excellent notices in the local press. We are sorry that we cannot show all the children who took part. llonethelesspall praise to those who thought up, mounted, acted in or helped to produce this enterprising plOdUCll0ll. l‘.\lA.5‘ .\1.\Rl{F)T RESULTS **********$************ \'ourir_' \Vi\‘e.< stall .. (lakes and Teas (Mr. A. Williamson) Groceries (T\lother.-5' Union) Produce Stall (Mr. B. _'\lummery) .. .. .. .. .. l“unc_\‘ Goods and Preserves (Mrs. Clark and Miss Wraight) Sale of Postcards and Christmas Decorations (Brownies) White Elephant Stall (Mrs. Lawrence, Mrs. liulyer, Mrs. Turpin) Games and Books (Bridge C. of E. Primary School).. Christmas Cards (.\lrs. Knight) Raffle .. .. .. .. "59 l,e.ss ']‘i(;het.s' and 1'5 Premium Bond Prize _1§ 41 Bottle Stall .. .. .. Wheel of Fortune (Mr. -Jackson) Donations: nett proceeds from Carol Concert .l8.l2.'l-976 H l.es.s' Hire of Hall etc. £244 This was a most satisfactory result for which we are most grateful, not only to the Stall holders and the Choir, but also to the people of Bridge and Patrixbourr|5' for their excellent support. C.A.P-- c th lller Plfllllllf flllll The picture is of .1 feature inside or outside one of the churches in Bridge Patrvrbourne or Bekesbourne. The picture last month was a detail from the Swiss etched windows in the southern side - wall of Patrixbourne. The first person correctly identifying the picture was Stanley Grey of Bekesbourne. Who will spot where this month’s detail was taken. One good clue is that it receives the afternoon sun! $.25 #4} \> ll()ll" CAN WE REACH OUT WITH CHRISTIANITY? s ¥-¥«)k»Ar#~l- 1-!!! #~¥~¥-¥¥# -I#-¥~-I-1¥§¥¥¥-Ii-K-flrafiiiiifiifififiiflfi-Ii The Archbishop's Letter to the Diocese was printed in tho Parish Magazine last autumn and it was discussed at the East Bridge Deanery Synod not long after. Here it was decided that all parishes in the Deanery would take part in producing reports on various aspects of the Letter, and this parish was asked to study ‘Outreach’. Members of both PCC's have met, and the following is their report. Bearing in mind the Archbishop's purpose in issuing his Message to the Diocese, to stimulate discussion, decision and action throughout the area in educating the laity and obtaining a broader base of support for the Church, the PCC's came to the following conclusions. Historically Christianity started in the home and was fostered at school for most older members of the Church today. But these are a declining number, and there are fewer committed Christians in the country. To reach those who do not show interest can only be done by personal contact. In a town or city it is possible to mount mission visiting where the flat dweller or person on a housing estate can be met by comparative strangers. In the country this is not viable in the some way. People live in scattered communities and are mostly known by sight, which can act against ‘canvassing’ by the lay. For many country folk the best way to stimulate interest is b)’ the personal example of the committed lay members of the Church. A good contact can be made through school-children, and this has been found to be <1 very productive way to bring into church the parents, very often the father tflking the iniative when this is done. Luckily, with St. Peter's Bridge, there is a Yell’ good Church of England Primary School in the village which co-operates fully "1 this exercise. It was felt that where the young adult or late teenager is being ‘lpproached it was essential to use visitors of the same age group as far as possible. his would lead to the message being more readily absorbed. An experiment that Was undertaken in Stockton where house Communion was held in the early morning, before the breadwinners had left for work, often attracted neighbours who might be at the service for the first time in their lives. There were further opportunities for pastoral visiting in hospitals, and a better rel‘-lrn than cash was available when there was collecting taking place throughout a ‘'l age for — say — repairs to the organ or tower. One serious drawback in visiting pe°Ple in their homes was the need for it-to be done during the daytime when often °“lY the wife/mother was there, since in the evening a television set was almost certainly in use, occupying people's attention. _ _ Encouraging more people to church was often achieved through having ‘special Wallis’, such (1 visiting clergy preaching, flower festivals or recitals; but you could have these too often or the 'special event’ status was lost, and the impetus Uced in enlarging the numbers attending. Another type of guest servlce was of °‘11'se where each member of the congregation brought a friend, but that suffered from 9 Same drawback if too frequently used. Mission Campaigns needed to be most carefully and prayerfully prepufed. etherwi: 6 might be actual damage to the links with the church. The example of a Bible ;-_wssn._ _ study aroup was raised where it had rested on too few eI‘lll‘LL1S1GSlS‘Gl'lCl had finally died away. This point, that we relied too much on too few enthusiasts was obvious in a much greater sense. Today many churchgoers were freewheeling on the past history of the Church, and there was possibly too much attention given to the build. ina rather than the people representing the Church. One definition given was that we nestling like bats in antique churches, and this was misguided and not what Christ was trying to initiate in His living Church. It was felt that we might look at our at our ‘Christianity as being too narrow and restrictive in nature and note the wider ways in which Christianity was being practised in the country today. Nevertheless, the Church was the anchorage of Christianity, and the members followers of Christ — individuals joined in a group. The living presence of Christ was in the Church; we might fail but the Church would go on. There was a sharp distinction between the Church and churches; the Church is indestructible even it the churches close. The Welfare State had taken over much of the churches’ mission work in recent years, and with this change of role many of the population now only thought of the church as a building where they might be baptised, married or buried. To reach the minds of people we needed to look at Christ and the way He taught. ‘He had no church, but spoke on street corners and hillsides. To too many of the general public the Church's work was confined to propping up buildings and ensuring the services within. It the trend continued we might find ourselves without the heritage of the churches other than as museums. One positive thought: religious teaching in schools has been given less and less time and importance in recent years. This move should be reversed wherever possible since the teaching only of moralities or the finer points of comparative theology merely induced apathy in the young. The seeds of Christianity were impl- anted in every one, to make them germinate and flower was the need. This could commence in small ways, such as holding Sunday schools inside the church rather than the classroom, so that the background was absorbed, albeit instinctively. At the moment only a small part of our activities were devoted to overseas missions, and it was notable that much of this support came from women's organis- ations such as the Mothers’ Union raising funds for this work. "However, many of overseas countries now had indigenous priests and were self-supporting to a greatel’. extent than before. It was proving diiiicult to develop and foster support in this field. In fact, over the question of funds, there was considerable ignorance on the part of the general lay as to the income obtained and the uses to which it was put by the Church Commissioners. It would indeed be a major step towards attracting people into the Church it their work was more widely known and appreciated. "The Gnome5. of Millbank" which they had published was an excellent document for this purpose- There was some hesitance over the use of the new liturgies, where older membfifl of the congregation disliked innovation. However the Church of England had mana by offering the new liturgy only as an alternative, to avoid the problems our Rornan Catholic brothers had experienced, where new rites were being openly opposed. To sum up; in country districts reaching out for new converts to Christianity and maintaining the hold on those committed was best done by example and the discreet word. In any actual mission only the really trained personnel should be used. And above all, prayer should be unceasing to draw people to Christ. If that motivated our thinking, the actual moves and decisions in getting more support would surely flow from it. True” 15 5519“ 0",?“-‘W-"Al °1PGfGd€It_ira the |’ePDf| Produced by the thinking of a number of people. This report cor.taLr.s examples. But it is intended to make you think about one of the fundamental problems lacing the C'r.urr:'r. today, and it this leads to discussion or letters. for ublicalion in the Parish magazine so much the better. PCC members are specially asked to stu y the report. C.E.H-P‘ 10 Ha . wit CAROL CONCE RT Before the concert began in Bridge Church, Mr. Roger smith apologised to the expectant audience for the reduced numbers of singers in the joint Choirs of St. Saviour's and st. Pe:erg_ The usual crop of winter ailments had taken its t because the choirs were smaller than usual Mr, them to the front Of the Chancel arch. Some cho almost standing in the pulpit: The effect was amazing. Either the choirs sang with more conviction or there was better communi and conductor and organ, Oil, and Smith moved ir boys were cation between choirs or a mixture of both; the singing came over the orchestra very well indeed. One observer said "The concert was even better than last year", another comment- ator remarked "Mr. Smith knows how to get it out of the youngsters of course", but it must be s well in tune, with clarity, and with Perhaps "Ding Dong merrily on high" garden" were the highlights. lhe Dover Orchestral Society also had a problem of numbers and it was thought best not to attempt The Merry Wives of Windsor as intended. Instead the orchestra played the first nmvement of Lucio Scilla, a Mozart overture which was more Suitable for the available resources. The Orchestra rose to the occasion and began the programme in a lively mood with some robust and precise playing. The piano duet was sensit- lvely performed and so was the Pastoral from Handel's Messiah after a rather tentative beginning. thit was particplarly joyful to hear the rafters ringing with so mstralns of O Come: all ye Fa1thtul" from the congregation Saidufih Sp that hr. Smith asked for Lt co be sung again. He V was In hls closing remarks that the object of the exercise : in spot to present a taultless programme. but to joln together ; jectinglng about the message and joys of Christmas. Thxs ob- Ve was well and truly achieved. Wghere were very many helpers, far too numerous to mention, ardsmade the m1nce—p1es. served refreshments. acted as stew~ : Ssiétsold programmes. made the church and village hall ready. ML Thed or contr1buted with music, proylded transort and so ese people were thanked by Mr. Smith and MI. Lawrence ut We wish to e to aid the choirs sang well-marked dynamics. and "King Jesus hath a xpress thanks again in writing. we also wish Say how much we appreciate the support we received. for hOut it such an ace . enefit enjoyable evening could not have taken It is pleasing to report that the church funds will by about E19 as a result of this concert. 11 g g, ' ‘2 1 must extend my thanks to Mr. Bill Johnson, whose report is printed above, for all the work he put into organising the concert in conjunction with Mr. Roger Smith - C.E.H.P. CHURCH OF EHGLAIJD CHILDREN'S SOCIETY The Fete at the Old Palace was a great Success on Friday 19th November, and realised over E1000, but then today people bring more expensive gifts for the stalls. On the sweet stall we had a lalb box of Black Magic and several smaller boxes of sweets costing 40p to 50p. Thank you very much ladies of Bridge for all you contributed in cash and kind. The usual Christingle Service was held at the Cathedral on December 28th, with the Archbishop presiding, and I am told that the demand for tickets was larger than usual. Mrs. Knight and I took four Children and two purses. would anyone in Patrixbourne or Bekesbourne like a Collect- ing box for next year, or have the parts of the parish their ' '9 Own representatives‘ F.V.B. Mason, Hon. Parish Secretary GRATEFUL T}iAI‘iKS I wish to express my grateful thanks to the organists who stood in for me in my recent illness. To Mrs. Grace Allan in particular who has borne the brunt of the organ work, and t0 All the people A Service of Christian Unity for Christians of ALL Churches at ST. PETER'S CHURCH. BRIDGE THURSDAY JANUARY 20th 1977 It 7.1I)pnI. all my friends and neighbours for the help they have extended to my wife and myself. what can I say but bless you all for your great kindness. Stanley H . Grey We were delighted to see Mr. Greg back at the organ over the Christmas period; and would add our thanks to those who help‘ maintain the services at Bekesbourne. C.E.H.P. ST. PETER'S, BEKESBOURNE, CLEANING ROTA Mrs. Grey, January lst. Mrs. Mrs. Allan, January l5th. Mrs. Mrs. Farbrace, January 29th. Mrs. Sandall, January 8th Smith, January 22nd. Hogben, February 5th. BEKESBOURNE W. I. This month's meeting will be held on Tuesday January llth in the Village Hall, at 2.00pm. The talk will be by Miss Skinner on Heraldry, and the Competition is to 5ee the greatest number of articles in a matchbox, Plumbing - Roof Repairs . Paintingnsr Decorating . Glazing . Building H. GOODSELL & SON LTD. 18-19 WATLING ST., CANTERBURY Tel: 64522 Also at Maidstone, Medway & Tunbridge Wells Associate Company-Avery & Co. Engineering (Maidstone) Ltd.-Steel 8. Sheet Metal Work . _ . BARHAM CREMATORI UM The Beautiful Garden of Remembrance (overlooking Broome Park) is open to visitors daily. ‘is JOIN THE CHRISTIAN PARTY! Which is another way of telling you that the annual ecumenical service for all the Christian churches in Bridge will be held at St. Peter's Church on Thurs. January 20th 1977 at 7.30 p.m. After the service everyone is invited to cross over to the Methodist Chapel in Patriz- bourne Road where we will be able to discuss the various points that will emerge from the service over a cup of coffee. The Canterbury Salv- ation Army Band will be in attendance at the service — augmenting the organ and choir. Please do come! To Thee our separate paths we trend. But by Thy Son 1 new course led; With touching hands of undastmding And with Thy Spirit. hearts uniting. C- W. LYONS & SON LTD. “—-=—‘—== FUNERAL SERVICE sr. GREGORY'S. - Ml \\£|TiRY ROAD. CANTERBURY. —— DAY AND NIGHT TELEPHONE 53503 _--K PRIVATE CAR HIRE BOB HOPKINS 22 UNION ROAD BRIDGE Telephone: 830652 T “YVONNE ELIZABETH” front the III/c. 65268-9 OF CANTERBURY at 2 St.Margaret's St. Valuers Estate Agents. V/CAR AND RURAL DEAN: _ The Rev. Canon Colin E.H. Perry, B.Sc.,The Vicarage, Bridge (Bridge 830250) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE C/‘iurchwardens .‘ Mr. C. A. Potter, Field House. Bridge (Bridge 830218) Mr. H. P. M. Lawrence, Tuliymore, 72 Bridge Down, Bridge (Bridge 830472) Hon. Secretary: Mr. D. R.Hi|l, Red Deer, Bridge Down, Bridge (Bridge 830426) Hon. Treasurer: Mr. C.A. Potter Organist (Bridge): Mr. R.Smith, 74 Surrenden Road, Folkestone (Folkestone 76466) Organist (Patrixbourne):Mrs. G. Allan, Ardpriory, Bekesbourne Lane, Canterbury verger (Bridge): Mr. J.i-lopkins, Old Station Cottage. Bishopsbourne (62695) BEKESBOURNE Churchwardens : Mr. W. R. Mowll. Mulberry Cottage, Bekesbourne (Bridge 830213) Mr. S. H.Grey, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne (Bridge 830522) Hon. Secretary: Mr. J. Purchese, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne Hon. Treasurer: Mrs. P. Farbrace, 3 Downside, Bekesbourne (Bridge 830659) Organist: Mr. S. H.Grey, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne (Bridge 830522) Captain of the Bells: Mr. H. Collard, 1 Mumpas Cottages, Little Pett, Bridge Magazine Editor: The Vicar Magazine Advertising: Mr. C. J. Barley, 49 Bridge Down, Bridge (Bridge 830612) The Vicar will always welcome articles or photographs of general interest for inclusion in the Magazine, which has a circulation in the three villages of Bridge, Patrixboume and Bekesbourne. ' j Canterbury & District Estate Agency Ltd. HOUSE. LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS Residential Properties 32 ST. MARGARE'I"S STREET, CANTERBURY Telephone 66660 & 9 :: P1\CR1:xtl3our2e S. P. C. K. BOOKSHOP Ikyltb If: B€|(€SB0URl1€ All the Tales! and standard Theological Works Children's Books, and Books of Local Interest Ami book nut in stock can be 01113194’ for you - Book Tokens sold and exchanged P . 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HAWKINS BRIDGE Tel: 830347 ‘Ar WALLS ICE CREAM and SCHWEPPES 8: CORONA MINERALS NEWSAGENT TOBACCONIS CONFECTIONE k STATIONERY s. GREETING CAR CYCLES! 500 NEW IN STOCK AT DISCOUNT PRICES Try us first CANTERBURY CYCLE MART 112 Northgate, Canterbury Tel: Canterbury 61488 N. A. TURNER FRUITERER AND GREB~2GRocER >1: THE LIMES, 49 HIGH STREET: BRIDGE Te|cphone: Bridge 830361 2 fl Dear Parishioners of Bridge, Patrixbourne and Bekesbourne, This February brings the beginning of Lent. The 23rd is Ash Wednesday. The Church spends forty days in preparation for é um events which are to take place in Jerusalem. During this gym a particular urgent summonse to repentance goes out to Churches. Behold, now is the acceptable time; behold now is the day of Salvation (2 Corinthians 6.2) as the liturgy quotes on the first Sunday in Lent. The forty days are already sign- alled by the name of the preceding Sundays, Septuagesima, Sex- agesima and Quinquagesima, but the forty days begin on the following Wednesday. In the ancient liturgy, before Communion people's foreheads were marked with ashes in the outline of a Cross [hence Ash Wednesday] to the accompaniment of the words “Remember 0 man, that dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return". This was the only time that the liturgy addressed the faithful not as "brother" or by their own names. The words come from the story of the Fall (Genesis 3:19) and bring rm down to earth - to our misery. The cross in ashes is a symbol with a profound truth. It heralds six weeks of honesty with ourselves. we stop pushing awkward facts out of our minds, we recollect ourselves and reflect, "Remember 0 man". It is also a time for trying to better our lives, a time of 9 conversion. It is a time of penance, when we defend our inner freedom against all that curtails our attitude of service and love. On the first Sunday in Lent, the Gospel of the day tells of the temptations in the desert, when Jesus overcame the efforts to turn Him from His task in life — total service. Lent is a time of sober realism. "Watching" in the spirit of the Gospel, we turn the spotlight of honesty on ourselves. This can mean something different for each of us, according t0 the love which inspires us. !. , :l I l I I Parishioners are reminded that in order to qualify for a V°t9 at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting and Election of Churchwardens (formerly known as the Easter Vestry and Annual General Meeting) they must be on the Electoral Roll of their Church. Electoral Roll application forms may be obtained from me, the Electoral Roll officers, or from all the churches gothe Electoral Roll'officers being Mrs. Doris Sandall. School B 939: Bekesbourne (for Bekesbourne), and Mrs. P. Hulyer} 8 rldgedown, Bridge (for the other two churches). S O“_Sunday evening, the 20th February. we are going to have a‘ Ppeclal Evensong at 6.30pm, at our mother church of St. Mary, atrélxbourne. There will be no Evensong at Bridge. We shall 5 Tw 71-"——' ‘ Charon choir, and we hope that many Of YOU May They Rest in Peace piiarimage to Fatrixbourne. TraUSPOft Will be at Barham Crematorium gngse who have no cars and would like to come. q: or Hr N. Rose. Church C0tta9€. Bridge_ 30th December 1976 Rosa Victoria Cleak "k' 7 ‘ ' 5th January l977 Ralph Stevens .otc the dates of the Annual Parochial Church . Petei's Church, Bekesbourne, April l9th at PATRIXBOURNE CHURCH Village hall I _ _ _ 7. Peter's Church, Bridge, with St. Mary's, A Special EV:nS:n9 Will be held In St; Mary's. Patrixbourne . . . . t d ' ' ' Tuesday April 5th in the Village Hall. on February 0 ., epicting the Church s year leading up to Lent. The service will take the form of readings and hymns 8‘ :5 Sl'C€l€l} in Our Blessed Lord: \ - assisted by Choirs from Bridge and St. Saviour's, Folkest- , {<9 \‘l-”' one, under their Choirmaster, Roger Smith. = we 5:; 7J’itii:.:“a::f:::r:::f:r:.::..i:::::::.::“ -'//Vicar and Rural Dean 1 a 3 u . G-IL c.;.L:xD.:.R FOR FEBRUARY 1977 YOUNG WIVES 235 Wed“e555Y' furification of the B'V'M" CandlemaSS" we shall be having a film show on February 2nd. "Housewives 5013 Communlo” at 9"O?m at Brldge_Church' Mothers Film Show", the popular cine~magazine for modern women. to be union Corporate Communion. Induction of the Reverend Shown at 8pm at the Village Hal1*- 5—3“€Y RlieY as Prle5t'l“—Char9e' st’ Peter S Chu§ch’ The details for the meeting on February 16th have not yet A”lesnam. 7.30pm at Aylesham Church. ' been finalised. On March 2nd, another films evening with a South African Programme "Floral Heritage". The film commences at 8pm*. *Please note that both of the Films evenings are OPEN and all who wish to attend will be most welcome. Admission will be lop on each evening; coffee and biscuits will also be served. Voung Hives Group Meeting at Bridge Village Hall, 7.45 ' Continuation of Confirmation Classes. Septuagesima. Sexagesima. t Jubilee Committee meeting, 8pm at the Vicarage litn Tuesday. Bridge and Patrixbourne W.I. meeting at 7pm at Bridge Village Hall. 20th Sunday. Quinquagesima. Evensong at 6.30pm at PATRIX- BOURNE Church. No Evensong at Bridge Church. 23rd wednesday. Ash Wednesday. First day of Lent. Holy Comm E.B. Pllillllll llllll at Bridge Church at 7.30am and 9.30am. fiwpkmwisofakmmemsmem H _ _ C T _ ‘ _ , S d . outside one of the churches in Bridge .4 /tr otticaj . r irs t un ay in Lent . Patnxhourne or Bekesboume._ Marc’ 2nd Wednesday. Mothers‘ Union Corporate Communion at 9.30 at Bridge Church. Young wives Group meeting at 7.45pm in Bridge Village Hall. . Last month's picture showed the upper portion of the “:16? leading to the bells and clock at St. Peter's pmbmh. Bridge. A number of people guessed at the ab_ 8 location, but none identified it correctly. T E Vlew was across the old‘ churchyard tab View this month is an interior. and shows a wh. 9‘ to a Doctor not of Divinity but Surgery! Chm 'hChurch, please. and where precisely in that 61,568‘ - Answers to John Purchese, Canterbury during the daytime. FROM THE PARISH REGISTERS Holy Matrimony St. Peter's Church, Bekesbourne 8th January l977 Basile Adamakos and Katherine Ann Macauley 6 h ‘I ' ’ — BPIDGE AND PATRIXBOURNE P.C.C. ix;Mi:>i<=i<>i:=i<*ai<>i<>ii<=t=:i<-k>i=:i<=i==i<*=oi<>i<>i<=i<>i<>i<4= H H\‘ .iLlill0S ll. Pratt (1;.'L'([ I0 , . REVENUE ACCOUNT ' I\ (’('(’I])IS V Payments _ _ ' T/its iiizxt r2[i}u’tti'r't1 iii Hit‘ [075 1976 1975 1976 ~ g» ‘ * r ' -' r ‘_ \m,;.-,- ("mm (‘iii-min-(c, (mi CHURCH COLLECTIONS SALARIES/WAGES jg , - . ' .' ii wt‘ m'i't> xizrc 17i0i'<’ mvii/d In’ 538 Bridge 711 132 Verger 120 " H . _ . :3 — _, .-"um-usicri. I83 Pzitrixbourne 230 156 Organist 150 ‘ " ' ’ FREE-WILL OF‘F‘ER'S 46 Junior Choir 46 NE bezrtitiftil dag‘ last summer iiolidays. I asked my tnotlier if I Could have 21 60 Envelope scheme (net) 195 60 Church Services 101 a friend for the day. l excitedly asked her it Miitthew could come. and she 1100 88\£eInEtE:t:‘,I8IrIos3s0XES 1100 21 Ehg;§TlE/iipéaiixsltas 46 said ‘i es . A ._ _ _ v I d , d . . b d 11 Bridge 14 241 Bridge 282 \l"h‘~’“ M3“h‘3“' Emu"; We bom "°‘_ed to go for win‘ awn“ t 18 me ‘up r_We[ e ‘ 34 Patrixbourne (net) 37 82 Patrixbourne 56 so with some sutidtriclies and ii drink we set oit._ We went through long gt ass and [68 Dommons 149 211. Insurance 316 stinging nettles and under three low bridges. until we entered a wood. We both 13 Donations to Missions 15 REPAIRS/MAINT-CE felt rather tired so we sat down for a rest. 113 Investment income 127 46 Organs 8: Piano 38 As ~ ~ 5‘ ' 3 l - p it - glimpse of something white hidden in the long OTHER INCOME 86 Ciiurchyards 121 ~_:r-ass. “1eT\€T\::le1Cln\1R‘[il:I scietlrfidd ‘togbe a large. white. decorated flower vase. We 1E}4l::':11ta%r<°;)/mB1£;fr1iéi(l11 SBPGSC 624 1‘3,l1<(>3CA§\10ta/D93.fl- LBVY 381 Wondered “T”. H was mere’ “ _ H ‘J War Graves Corfimission 4 498 Working Expenses grant 600 As we trekked back we found several old bottles. One had Furniture Cream 351 summer pé*te(net profit) 215 52 Easter Offering _ 82 written on the side. Furniture Cream has not been put in bottles for a long time i 154 Christmas Market __ 247 5 Assistant Clergy 8 so we knew it must be very old. PARISH MAGAZINE SUNDRY DONATIONS We carried the flower vase and the bottles into our Kitchen and washed them ‘ . Subs and Adverts _ 325 15 Missions 18 very t:-arerully. Just then. my mother came in. She did not like the mess very ' 17 [S4l‘l?rf(-17r;3‘r’:'E3(:’i§)§:'1“t1ng 399 55 g3§’6tF1&5EXPENSES 69 much, but when she saw the vase she looked startled. When we asked her what V 10 Subscriptions payable 11 was wrong. she explained. “When I was tidying the church with a tew friends. 18 Loss 0" Magazine 1975 that flowerpot was dropped and bgokeg is 1&3? 1:199“ b’°1‘;eF‘ ‘“3“:r:t‘:e:1.:’:ef:7e Balance carried forward 168 we decided to throw it away ont e C urc ru is ump, a in sep‘ ‘ t . 7— —— -—- - ——- and now. mirac-ulously. it‘s perfectly whole!" ‘iii :—”E9- £23 §’—16—9 The next day we cut some flowers and put them in the vase and placed it neir NOMRECURRING ACCOUNT the altar. And there it stands now, if you want to see it, in_Patr1xbourrtile C_hurc . d Opening balance 1.1.1976 201 REPAIRS To BRIDGE and nol-one can explaitrli 1tShl'I‘i1l't'¢11CL110L1S mending, or who put it there in t e river Balance b/f from Rev. A/C 168 Refliointing chancel wan bed 3 Ong W33’ f0m t 9 C “T0 - Receipts from Patrixbourne Rep acing coping stories 130 you know 7 Concert/ Donations for P&B 63 Painting gutters_/ down- Savings Bank withdrawals pipes etc. 244 ‘Z’ General A/c 380 Architect's fees 34 Patrixbourne A/c ~ 80 Decorating Chancel 236 REPAIRS T0 P/BOURNE An unpleasant blow. . Repairs to neaca§gDEP n4 _ ‘ SAVINGS BANK . . . Bridge Organ Fund 3 iiilllilllillllillilliiiIiIiillliiillilillIiilllilllliilllllllllllillllillllllllllliil|i|||l|lillllllillillllllllllllllllllllllliillllll ;,-.. « I pamxboume Chum, 97 The high winds that swept Kent a week ago not only brought down fences and U195 331. 3/1% I0 Bank A/0 198 during the storm. but for Bekesbourne parishioners Mr. and Mrs. E. C_?-riggs It ?}15° : 1'1-1 7 ,__.. ripped off the brick wall to the side of their house. Next moming.City Council _de 926 2-5- workmen stripped the remaining loose bricks and fastened tarpaulins over the S1 ‘- of the house. The noise of the storm kept many people awake during the Tuesday night, but that was of little account when Mr. and Mrs. Grigg’s home is thought °f' We hope that the damage is soon put to rights, and that fewer such winds are the lot of those on the exposed downs by Bekesboume Aerodrome. h-4 NB- Th Ab f‘ h ve been extracted from the Cash Book: they_ are not yet ikiauditedfa Ti:3v:u:igi::§SAc:ounts will be presented at the Annual Meeting 09 the -0.0. 11 HON,TREASURER'SREPORT >{:ai.;Lx'xi)l.i.+ii..\"$:$..i.\"g\i:i$i:\:1.?k)k:A7i A‘. the and of 1976 revenue receipts showed a net increase of £446 compared with the mtwious yuan slughlytwednahleresult Gross covenantincome aL£1100 was lheldfg€$llhflh. Cdunch cohecnons nuweased by £220 andthe Free Win Cfifefing 1::t~.-eioptu scliemta by no less than £185 to a net total of £195. Cnionunand§"pnynuuns showedzinetincrease of£536. The Quotaincreasedby E2T5.the insurance prenntun by £105 and our share ofthe Vicar's working expenses by 810$: which more than wiped out the increase in receipts. NON~RECURRll\’G ITEMS: In 1975 we spent £160 on the two churches. This year we have spent $514 on Bridge Church and £114 on Patrixbourne Church, allot it on normal riiairitetiaitce. In order to pay for this we have had to draw on our res- enes. RESERVES: We commenced 1976 with reserves totalling £1.777. During the rear we deposited E97 and we received £114 by way of interest. We finished the year with a total of £1,533, a net reduction of £244. In addition there was £139 on the Bridge Organ Fund. CONCLLTSION: The results for 1976 demonstrate the baleful effect of inflation. ln spite of raising our income from £2,723 in 1975 to £3,164 in 1976 (approx. 16%) this is insufficient to meet ever rising costs, over most of which we have no con- trol. l sincerely applaud your efforts in 1976 and once again I urge you to keep up the good workin 1977. C.A.P. ii «_= aw all =.‘e--_i- curaryful (0 .\Ir, Charles Porter for presenting the Accounts in such and c'[arr'r_\‘, as he has for so many years. C_E'H_P_ BRIDGE WITH PATRIXBOURNE W.I. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 15th February at 7pm‘ in the Village Hall, Bridge. of Howlett's Zoo. The Speaker will be Mr. Tom B69. The Competition is: Photograph of a Pet- BEKESBOURNE W.I. The next meeting will be held in the Village Hall at 2pm on Tuesday February 8th. There will be a talk by Mrs. J. Stingemore on Feathered Decorations. Jam Tarts. ST. PETER'S CHURCH, BEKESBOURNE Church Cleaners Flower Rota February 5th Mrs. Hogben February 6th Mrs. Sandal-1' February 12th Mrs. Watson February 13th Mrs. Whighaw‘ February 19th Mrs- Grey February 20th Mrs. Allan February 26th March 5th Mrs. sandall Mrs_ Allan No flowers during Lent The competition is: F0111 BRI DGE NOTI CEBOARD The PCC wish to thank all the magazine distributors, Mr. Barley for his efforts in the sale of advertising space, and the printers, for their work during the past year which turned a loss of E18 into a profit of El6. A preliminary meeting of the Committee for the Queen's Jubilee celebrations will be held on Monday 14th February at 8pm at the Vicarage. A sacristan is needed at St‘. Peter's Church, Bridge, to help with the altar linen and change the altar frontals as the seasons of the Church come round. would anyone willing to help please contact the Vicar, 'the Rev. Canon C.E.H. Perry. We wish to thank most sincerely Mrs. T.E.G., Hoare for the gift of three cassocks to the Chair at Bridge, in memory of her Mother, the late Mrs. Alice Banks. Also, we add our warm thanks to Mr. T.E'.G. Hoare who presented six hymn~books and six psalters on the same occasion. These are most practical and helpful gifts. ” Plumbing - Roof Repairs . Painting a. Decorating . Glazing . Building H. GOODSELL &. SON LTD. 18-19 WATLING ST., CANTERBURY Tel: 64522 Also at Maidstone, Medway & Tunbridge Wells Associate Company — Avery & (:0. Engineering (Maidstone) Lld.—Steei & Sheet Metal Work is BARHAM CREMATORI UM The Beautiful Garden of Remembrance (overlooking _Broome Pqrkl is open to visitors daily. ’*—__¥ C. W. LYONS & SON LTD. FUNERAL SERVICE 2 ST. GREGORY'S. TELEPHONE 635$ DAY AND NIGHT MILITARY ROAD. CANTERBURY. - L 13 r" . Ti ""06" VICAR AND RURAL DEAN: _ _ The 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, RM, 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. R.Smith, 74 Surrenden Road, Folkestone (Folkestone 76466) Organist (Patrixbourne):Mrs. G. Allan, Ardpriory, Bekesbourne Lane, Canterbury Verger (Bridge): Mr. J.Hopkins, Old Station Cottage, Bishopsbourne (62695) , BEKESBOURNE Churchwardens : Mr. W. R. Mowll, Mulberry Cottage, Bekesbourne (Bridge 830213) Mr. S. H. Grey, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne (Bridge 830522) Hon. Secretary: Mr. J. Purchese, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne Hon. Treasurer: Mrs. P. Farbrace, 3 Downside, Bekesbourne (Bridge 830659) Organist: Mr. S. H.Grey, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne (Bridge 830522) ' Captain oi‘ the Bells: Mr. H. Collard, 1 Mumpas Cottages, Little Pett, Bridge Magazine Editor: The Vicar Magazine Advertising: Mr. C. J. Barley, 49 Bridge Down, Bridge - (Bridge 830612) The Vicar will always welcome articles or photographs of general interest for inclusion in the Magazine, which has a circulation in the three villages of Bridge, Patrixbourne andgselresboume. Canterbury & District Estate Agency Ltd.’ 0, HOUSE, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS . ‘ 3 Residential Properties I 33-: awr- 32 sr. MARGARETS STREET, CANTERBURY Telephone 66660 & 9 4.4 , i :JCBou net ’Z’§§i5'Bm 136 aa B€K€SB0URD€ PAR|6H MAGAZINE s. P. c. K. Booxsnor 2 THE PRECINCTS. CANTERBURY Telephone: Canterbury 62881 ‘ FOR ALL YOUR PAR/SH REQUIREMENTS .411 iii? I(1I(’5l and standard Thclological Wuykg Chlld!Cn’5 Brld«1) II. 0. PARKER PLUMBING CENTRAL HEATING & MAINTENANCE CONTRACTOR 63 BLACK GRIFFIN LANE, CANTERBURY CT1 2DG Tel: 51271 ARDPRIORY KENNELS BEKESBOURNE LANE. CANTERBURY (SANDWICH ROAD END) Telephone: Canterbury 62695 0 The only Kennels in the City 01 Canterbury Q Collections and delivery by anangement 0 Terms on application 0 Pekingese and King Charles Dopples usualiy tor sale 0 Both breeds at Stud MRS. G. ALLAN, ARDPRIORY, BEKESBOURNE LANE, CANTERBURY BRIDGE 1 Tel: 330347 ‘k WALLS ICE CREAM and SCHWEPPES & CORONA MtNERAI.S 7 NEWSAGENT3‘ TOBACCONIST5 CONFECTIONES: AR I STATIONERY 3. GREETING c CYCLES! 500 NEW IN STOCK AT DISCOUNT PRICES Try us first CANTERBURY CYCLE MART 112 Northgate, Canterbury Tel: Canterbury 61488 N. A. TURNER ' FRUITERER AND GREENGROCER IF THE umzs, 49 man STREI-:To I BRIDGE Telephone: Bridge 830361 Dear PariShi°”erS of Bridge. Patrixbourne and Bekesbourne, we have entered the period of Lent and throughout the month we keep the various Sundays such as Mothering Sun- day, Passion Sunday, and on April 3rd, Palm Sunday. They are opportunities for an increase in our Spiritual activ- ‘ ities- We can come regularly to Holy Communion by att— I ending Sunday by Sunday throughout Lent, and by coming perhaps to one of our weekday celebrations. We are remin- ded too to pray for many of our Christian brethren throughout the world who are suffering for their faith; they are in our generation, we must never forget the martyrs of the Church. Mankind does not march inevitably towards better and better times.’ we have to define from age to age what it is to be a Christian. The Christian is one who is concerned about life at all points, where- ever men work and live. The Christian is a person who brings into his concern for others his Christian faith in a God who made us all and who cares for all. The Christian is one who brings everything and everyone - not just his own wants - to God in his prayers and who takes out into the world something of God's compassion and caring. The Christian is called to suffer for his faith. The Christian is called to seek after holiness, and holi- ness really means wholeness. It involves not only the restoration of broken relationships with God and with Others, but should ultimately bring the whole of one's life, physical as well as mental and spiritual, into a new harmonious relationship with God. what I have said above is an indication of what it means to belong to the family of God, and how through Christ we are become prec- ious one to the other. There is, as there always must be § Proper regard for the lessons of the past, but theolog- ically and spiritually and ecclesiastically there must be 3 great reaching forth unto those things which are before ‘ Which should always be the prevailing characteristics Of Christian people and of the Christian Church. I do hope that you will remember those of our Parishes who will be confirmed at 10.30am at wingham Church on Sundall March 27th. Each year brings new life to our ‘_’hurch. and we pray that they will be loyal and stedfast 1“ their witness to the Christian faith. It is to them that we entrust the continuance of the Church militant 5 here on earth. There is one Sunday this month that I would emphasise; namely Mothering Sunday which falls on March 20th. The thought this day is on the responsibility of the family as a unit. I want you to come as one to say your prayers on that day, to thank God for all the blessings that you, father, mother and child, have received in your family life together — not forgetting too, the Grandparents and of course the Great-Grandparents. I am sure that many older people who have been confirmed will make a special Communion in thanksgiving for their parents: Whether living or departed, on that day. Yours sincerely in our blessed Lord, id 57‘ .A L». Rural Dean and Vicar CALENDAR FOR MARCH l977 March 2nd Wednesday. Mothers‘ Union Corporate Communion at Bridge Church. Young Wives Group meeting 8pm at the Village Hall, Bridge. 4th Friday. Women's World Day of Prayer. See the announcement. Continuation of Confirmation classes. 6th Second Sunday in Lent. 7th Monday. Annual Assembly of Patrixbourne Parish, meeting atThe Barton, Patrixbourne, 7.30pm. llth Friday. Confirmation classes continue. 13th Third Sunday in Lent. NB. Collection at llam Matins at Patrixbourne and 6.30pm Evensong at Bridge for the Canterbury and Rochester Diocesan Council for Social Responsibility. l4th Monday. Summer Fete helpers' meeting, 8pm at the Vicarage. ’ l5th Tuesday. Bridge and Patrixbourne W.I. meeting at 7pm at Bridge Village Hall. l6th Wednesday. Young wives Group meeting at Bridge Village Hall at 8pm. l7th Thursday. Annual Assembly of the Bridge Parish; meeting at Bridge Village Hall at 7.30pm. 20th Fourth Sunday in Lent. Mothering Sunday. Preacher at the 9am Parish Eucharist at Bridge Church, the 6 Rev. C. Harrington. Preacher at 6.30pm Evensong at Bridge Church, the Rev. Leonard Geddes. W€dneSdaY- Young wives Group, visit to the Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury. 25th Friday. Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Holy Communion at 7.30am at Bridge Church. Confirmation classes continue. 27th Fifth Sunday in Lent. Confirmation at lO.30am at wingham Church. Preacher at the llam Matins at Bekesbourne, the Rev. Henry Voller. 3lst Thursday. Annual General Meeting of the League of Friends of Canterbury Hospitals (Bridge Group) 7.30pm at Bridge Village Hall. 23rd April 3rd Palm Sunday. Distribution of Palm Crosses at all Services. 5th Tuesday. Bridge and Patrixbourne Churches Annual Church Meeting and Election of Churchwardens, at 7.30pm at Bridge Village Hall. FROM THE PARISH REGISTERS May They Rest In Peace At Barham Crematorium 10th February 1977 llth February 1977 Rose Emily Eldridge Dorothy Beatrice Matthews Edwin Arthur Richard Baker '24th February 1977 BRIDGE YOUNG WIVES The programme for the month of March for the Young Wives is as follows:— March 2nd. OPEN MEETING. Films Evening, South African Floral Heritage, 8pm in ‘the Village Hall. March 16th. BEETLE DRIVE. The Village Hall at 8pm. This is also an open meeting - ALL are welcome. March 25th. Visit to the Marlowe Theatre to see The Mikado. March 30th. Meeting cancelled. E.B. CANTERBURY AND ROCHESTER DIOCESAN COUNCIL FOR. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Cll;il]_LB$ are taking place in the whole field of the Council's work. the most. sr;rttt‘it=;ttit being that the Mother and Baby casework was handed over to the KCC Social Settices Department on 1st April 1976. This meant the withdrawal of Crnnt Aid which amounted to half our budget. so that it. is not. possible to employ the satire number of staf'f and it is therefore likely some Deaneries will not have :1 professional worker in their area. To ensure ottr income it is absolutely essential that the Giving in all Deaneries is maintained. \\'hat lta\‘t= we been doing since April? Some Church people may feel t.bat with the relinquishing of the mother-and- child work with which they have been associated. in sortie instances for tnany years. that this means the end of the Council's work. This is not so. On the contrary the future opens doors for more involvement and exciting part- icipzttion. l. The Mother and Baby casework continues in the Boroughs of Bromley and Croydon. . OUI two Enablers have continued their work with communities of very diff- erent kinds in Bexley and Ashford. 8. The Social Worker in Tunbridge Wells who has already initiated several ct-onirr.unity projects in the area, has been able to devote all her time to this side of her work. 4. We have continued our work with the AA Group in Maidstone Prison, the Probation Hostel (Fleming House) in Maidstone. and the Probation Home (Hollywood Manor) in West Kingsdown. We have been very involved with the setting up and the teething troubles of a new Hostel for Alcoholics in Maidsrone. ' .3. Acute financial stringency has made it necessary to shut our residential centre for Mothers and Babies (Ravensbourne) and to hand back to Kent County Council another (Heatherlands). St. Faith's, Bearsted (primarily for pregnant schoolgirls) and Kendall House (for acutely disturbed girls of 10 to 16) continue. 6. The adaption of an old KCC Children's Home at Riverhead as accommodat- ion for young adults. and a Community Centre to be managed by the Seven- oaks Branch, is proceeding — another co—operative effort between statutory and voluntary agencies. 4. Branch Committees and Deanery Synods have been encouraged to work tog‘ ether more closely. Our aim is the setting up in each Deanery of a Social Responsibility Subcommittee, incorporating the Branch Committee. . The setting up of a Counselling Centre in our premises in Maidstone is being actively pursued in conjunction with the West Kent Association for Pastoral Care and Counselling, and the Kent Council on Alcoholism. 9. Our Women's Aid Group has sought regular support from our staff. 10. Discussion of the Kent Structure Plan by representatives of the Church in Ii.‘ (73 the two Dioceses has been coordinated by our staff. Further discussions are planned. 11. The Servicing of the Kent Churches Clergy Major Disaster Plan in conj- unction with the Kent Constabulary is being carried out by the Council's staff. 12. Crowebridge Housing has now been registered by the Housing Corporation and two projects are being actively pursued, one in Ashford and one in Canterbury. Why should the Dioceses be doing this? We believe that the Church — as an institution — because it is the Body of Christ who cared to the uttermost, has to be seen to care at Diocesan, Deanery and Parish level. To do this with the greatest economy of resources, time and people. a number of full-time staff with professional skills as coordinat- ors, catalysts. supporters, initiators and consultants are necessary. Just because fewer professional staff will be available, they will rely very much on the work of volunteers in. all localities for the carrying on of projects of all sorts. It is important to realise that the projects of the future are unlikely to be uniform over all the Deaneries. Different localities will throw up different needs which it is our job to meet. The greatest contribution a. Voluntary Agency such as ours can make is flexibility — so that one could say change will remain as part of our involve- ment. 60 Marsham Street, Maidstone CHURCH ELECTORAL ROLL It is most important that those parishioners who worship at our churches should have their names on the Church Electoral Roll. Particularly I ask those who have recently come no live here. Forms are to he found in all g three Churches. C.E.H.P. WHAT IS IT? It is the Church's register of electors; it is the list of those qualified to attend and to vote at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting where the elections take Dlace tor a) the parochial church council. b) the par'tsh's representatives on the deanory Synod. Any person entitled to attend the Annual Parochial Church Meeting may raise any question of parochial or general church interest. WHO Is QUALIFIED? Section 1 (2) of the church Representation Rules statas.:— A lay person shall be entitled to have his name enurred on the electoral roll of a parish II he a) is baptized; b) is a member of the Church of England or another church of the Anglican Communion or an overseas Church in communion with the Church of England. and is not a member of any other religious body which is not in communion with the Church of England; c) is of seventeen years or upwards; d) is resident in the parish, or, if not so resident. has habitually attended public worship during a period ol six months prior to enrolment; and a) has signed the form of application for enrolment -- - WHAT DIFFERENCE WILL IT MAKE‘! Synodical government gives a new onportunm _ for partnership in the mo of our church. First. the new system is intended to be more C°"lD|ete, straightforward. and effective. so that churchpeopla at every loyal rna_V_’09|' - that they are in touch with the Church as a whole and can play their 96" "I dtclston ' r making. Secondly. the laity are now to have their placi *0 W0?! 3399“ 9‘ °"“3"3‘ 99”‘ '- emment. including the doctrlne and services of the Church. By nnrolllngyou bor:omIIra:_ ; Voting member of the Church and so netp to ansulo that at! thu council: 9' {M Ghtflfih-_~ . Including the parochial church council. the deanory synod. and the dtoecaan.-antic-msrratt i 5ynods—are fully representative of its members. - is CELE BRATI ONES fund-raising for the Jubilee Day festivities there will be activities this month and BRIDGE JUBILEE As part of the in the village next. On Wednesday March 23rd from lO.30am to noon there will be 5 “Jubilee Do" or Bring and Buy Coffee Morning at River~ dale House, High Street, Bridge. By kind permission of Mr. and Mrs E. A. Hawkins. Please give us your support. PIBIIIBI llllll 5-. 0 1 Q ___\{ _.~" The picture is of a feature inside or outside one of the churches in Budge /9 Patxixbourne or Bckcsboume. This month not so much a feature as the entire church. This print is a picture of one of the three churches as it once was. The question is. which 7 Winnerlastnxnnh was Mr.J J. Williamson who speedily identified the memorial on the north wall of Bridge Church. A SONG OF KENT AND THE ARCHERS Readers may be interested to learn that a recording of Mr- Fred Carey singing a Victorian song taught him by his father some seventy years before, and taped a year before he died, was sent to Bob Arnold of The Archers. The reason was that Mr. Arnold as "Tom Forrest" had sun?‘ the Same Song in the programme on the air. He collects old folk songs as a hobby, and was interested to receive the Version Sung by Mr. Carey. The words were virtuallY identical to the collected version noted in Dorset in 1890 and published three years later, Fred Carey asked me to record the song originally as he wanted to entertain the w.I. with it — but poor health 33¢ his eventual death prevented his doing this. J P 10 THE BEKESBOURNE BELLS fi;?EEIIE_EE§E”BEEE_Ellent at St. Peter's, Bekesbourne, for the past weeks because of a broken stay on No 2 bell meaning that change—ringing could not be done_ A new stay has been made and is being fitted; and the new bell-ropes supplied by the generosity of Mr. Tyler are also in use. PATRIXBOURNE PARISH MEETING The Annual Assembly of the Patrixbourne Parish Meeting will be held at "The Barton", Patrixbourne on Monday 7th March at 7.30pm. P. Greenwood. Acting Clerk BRIDGE PARISH MEETING The Annual Assembly of the Parish Meeting will be held in the Village Hall, Bridge on Thursday 17th March, commenc- ing at 7.30pm. Mr. L. Shirley, County and District Councillor, is hoping to be available to attend the meeting. The Parish Council are looking forward to a good attend- ance of parishioners. E. G. Down, Clerk LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF CANTERBURY HOSPITALS, Bridge Group Our AGM is being held on Thursday March 31st in Bridge Village Hall at 7.30pm. Mr. W. Hawkins, Unit Aministr- , ator K&CH, is coming to give us a short talk. ‘K There will be a Bring and Buy Stall and Raffle, and ' Refreshments of cheese and wine will be served. Please come! - We really love to see you. Frances E. Apps "INSIDE TALK" An evening of film, tape and discussion is being planned for Thursday April 28th. We hope that this will be of lnterest to everyone concerned with children and their th°u9hts and questions about God and Life. Further details will be circulated nearer the date. but We would be pleased to hear from interested people at any t. me‘ Ann Schofield, Asst. Director (cps 4: Children) Diocesan House, Lady Wootton's Green. C‘bury Elsie Aylen, Director The Resource Centre, Christ Church College. Canterbury 11 h.j__ of {E} §EEET}EEEEEE for the Jubilee Day festivities in the Village there will be activities this month and O; Ncdncsdav March 23rd from lO.30am to noon there will u. —7 re a Do or Bring and Buy Coffee Morning at River~ oar‘ House, High Street, Bridge. By kind permission of *1 and Mrs E. A. Hawkins. Please give us your support. The picture IS of a feature inside or \".Jl51\lE one 01 the churches in Bridge }‘atr1\h(\urne or BL’l\'l"Sl"|"UTnE’. Tmsnmmhrmtsonmchafmnme as the entire church. 'This print is a picture of one of the three churches as N once was. The question is. which ? Winnerlas monniwas ML J.J. Williarnson who speedily identified the memorial on the north wall of Bridge Church. A SONG OF KENT AND THE ARCHERS ‘f Readers may be interested to learn that a recording of Mr} Fred Carey singing a Victorian song taught him by his father some seventy years before, and taped a year before he died, was sent to Bob Arnold of The Archers. _ The reason was that Mr. Arnold as "Tom Forrest" had sunfl the same song in the programme on the air. He collects old folk songs as a hobby, and was interested to receive Q the Version Sung by Mr. Carey. The words were virtuallY E identical to the collected version noted in Dorset in 189?; and published three years later. ; Fred Carey asked me to record the song originally as h€_ wanted to entertain the w.I. with it - but poor health a f his eventual death prevented his doing this. J.P. 10 PIIIIIIBE llllll THE BEKESBOURNE BELLS The bells have been silent at St. Peter's, Bekesbourne, for the past weeks because of a broken stay on No 2 bell meaning that change-ringing could not be done. A new stay has been made and is being fitted; and the new bell-ropes supplied by the generosity of Mr. Tyler ’i are also in use. ‘‘ PATRIXBOURNE PARISH MEETING The Annual Assembly of the Patrixbourne Parish Meeting will be held at "The Barton", Patrixbourne on Monday 7th M h t 7.30 . arc a pm P. Greenwood. Acting Clerk BRIDGE PARISH MEETING The Annual Assembly of the Parish Meeting will be held in the Village Hall, Bridge on Thursday 17th March, comenc~ ing at 7.30pm. Mr. L. Shirley, County and District Councillor, is hoping to be available to attend the meeting. » The Parish Council are looking forward to a good attends ance of parishioners.E- G. Down’ Clerk ' LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF CANTERBURY HOSPITALS, Bridge Group Our AGM is being held on Thursday March 31st in Bridge Village Hall at 7.30pm. Mr. W. Hawkins, Unit Aministr- ator K&CH, is coming to give us a short talk. There will be a Bring and Buy Stall and Raffle. and Refreshments of Cheese and wine will be served. Please come! - We really love to see you. Frances E. Apps "INSIDE TALK" An evening of film, tape and discussion is being planned for Thursday April 28th. We hope that this will be of interest to everyone concerned with children and their thoughts and questions about God and Life. Further details will be circulated nearer the <1art,e.~"tugt We would be pleased. to hear from interested peojple tlme' Ann Sc.-hofield. Asst. D.irectorE¢°€;33"\£‘r.6’ahuIl* Diocesan House, Lady wootton‘s. ,3 Elsie Aylen. Director I T. ' The Resource centre. ChIg1stj*’= Canterbuf§ ‘ ’fi * ’ —+—s————————...H!!...-—----------uIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 1 ST. MARY'S, FATRlXEOURNE - a musical appeal would aE§”1E}5 person liie to_donate either a Parish Psalter {with music) or an Ancient and Modern (Revised) Hymnal — with music - to help our newly formed Choir? There are no choir-books in Patrixbourne Church and no choir fund as yet, but we have a choir of ten who are interested and making progress. An} donations you can give will be most gratefully received. G.A. ST. PETER'S, BEKESBOURNE r MOTHERING SUNDAY SERVICE The llam Service on Sunday March 20th will be the Mothering Sunday Service. We at Bekesbourne will welcome all who can come to our hilltop Church that morning, especially family groups. By the end of March even the walk up the path to the Church will be a pleasure with the Spring flowers to be seen. Please come and make this a very enjoyable day. S.G. BEKESBOURNE W. I. The next meeting will be on Tuesday March 8th at the Village Hall at 2pm. The Speaker will be Lt.~Colonel Thomas, OBE, Humerous Travel Talks. The competition is for a hand-made Paper Doily. ST. PETER'S, BEKESBOURNE - CLEANERS ROTA FOR MARCH Mrs Allan .. .. .. March 5th Mrs Smith .. .. .. March 12th Mrs Farbrace .. .. .. March l9th Mrs Bogben .. .. .. March 26th Mrs Watson .. .. .. April 2nd WOMEN'S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER (lnterdenominational) iricir-lrir-ki-~k~lr~)rir~k~k~)<-k*~Jr~k*~Jr*~k*****-k-k~k*~k**~k*'****~k**~k-k'k*** This will be held at the Salvation Army Temple, White Horse Lane, Canterbury on Friday March 4th 12.30 LUNCHTIME SERVICE l.OOpm BREAD AND CHEESE LUNCH 3.00pm SERVICE — Speaker Mrs W. Barham (A creche has been arranged for this service) 7.30pm SERVICE — Speaker Major Mrs Bowes 12 PIA:-g§1 OF ST. PETEIR'S BRIDGE WITH ST. MARY'S PATRIXBQURNE Ifist of present Members of the PCC, February 1977 f« Mrs E. Apps, High Street, Bridge Mr. J. Barley, 44 Bridge Down, Bridge Mr. J. Berry, Bourne Lodge, Bridge Mrs S. Collingwood, 28 Bridge Down, Bridge Mr. E. 6. Down, 59 Bridge Down, Bridge Mrs G. Harvey. 6 Bridgeford Way, Bridge Mr. D. R. Hill, Red Deer, Bridge Down, Bridge Mr. A. Hulyer, 8 Bridge Down. Bridge Mrs P. Hulyer, 8 Bridge Down, Bridge Mrs J. Hunter, 8 High Street, Bridge Mr. P. Husband, Gardenways, Bridge Hill, Bridge Mr. T. Hoare, Cedars, Bridge Hill, Bridge Mrs 0. Knight, 5 Dering Close, Bridge Mr. P. Lawrence, Tullymore, Bridge Down, Bridge Miss 9. Mason, 33 High Street, Bridge Mrs M. Meigh, 37 Union Road, Bridge Mrs C. A. Potter, Field House, Bridge Mr. C. A. Potter, Field House, Bridge J. Purchase, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne Mr. W. Rose, Church Cottage, Bridge D. Spenser. l Dering Close, Bridge H. Turpin, 6 Dering Close, Bridge Mr. J. Williamson, Beechmount, Conyngham Lane, Bridge Wm above list is the position as of today's date: 12-2.77 D. R. Hill. Sec. C4 LYONS an son LTD. _j_:. FUNERAL SERVICE —-——t—-—~ TELEPHONE 535$ DAY AND mam Pmmblng - aoot napam . pamungh oocommg . anumg . Building H. GO0IJSE|.l & SON LTD. 10- 19 WATLING 87., CANTERBURY TOI: 04% Also at Mnldotooo. Modvny | Tmhrklgo Noll: Associate Company - Avery I 00. Engineering (Ibidstone) Ltd. -8100! I hot Hal lat BARHAM CREMATORI UM The Beautiful Garden of Reneslbtuce .(mndukhqBhnunP¢H is open to visims daily. _:- s1. GREGORY'S. |TARY no/no. camsnaunv. — . l-‘I 2; "%*7.--4‘ VIC/IR AND RURAL DEAN: V The Rev. Canon Colin E. H. Perry, B.Sc., The Vicarage, Bridge (Bridge 830250) PATRlXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE Churchwardens : 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. R.Smith, 74 Surrenden Road, Folkestone (Folkestone 76466) Organist (Parrixbourne):Mrs. G. Allan, Ardpriory, Bekesbourne Lane, Canterbi Verger (Bridge): Mr. J. Hopkins, Old Station Cottage, Bishopsbourne (626 BEKESBOURNE Churchwardens : Mr. W. R.Mowll, Mulberry Cottage, Bekesbourne (Bridge 830213) Mr. S. H. Grey, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne (Bridge 830522) , Hon. Secretary: Mr. J. Purchese, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne . Hon. Treasurer: Mrs. P. Farbrace, 3 Downside, Bekesbourne (Bridge 830659)’ Organist: Mr. S. H.Grey, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne (Bridge 830522) captain of the Bells: Mr. H. Collard, ‘i Mumpas Cottages, Little Pett, Brld. Magazine Editor: The Vicar Magazine Advertising : Mr. C. J. Barley, 49 Bridge Down, Bridge (Bridge 830612) The Vicar will always welcome articles or photographs of general interest for inclusion in the Magazine, which has a circulation in the three vil/ages 01 Bridge, Patrixbourne and Bekesbourne. Canterbury & District Fatatc Agency Ltd. O HOUSE. LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS ldlnlhl Pnpnlo 31 IT. IIAIGAIII-Z'l"8 8'l'IlEE'l'. CANTEIIUIY Telephone 66660 I 9 S. P. C. K. BOOKSHOP 2 THE PRECINCTS, CANTERBURY l Tflwhone: Canterbury 62881 FOR ALL YOUR PARISH REQUIREMENTS Ml "ll Mitt! and standard Theological Work: C|'IN*¢l|'| 30035. Ind Books of Lou! lnlercu My book not in 3106* CM 5* ordmd Ior you - Boot Token: sold and actuate‘ man my A 5 .1. vuncuese 1.10.. Cour Ln. Ca-Ilcmuvy c'n am qcgnuwy M60‘? MAGAZINE Ai=mL1~977 ~::TH\§\ ',; p C m3ou net u)§tlrz{BT{lDq 827 ‘i3€i{<~:5l3ouR SUNDAY SERVICES FOR APRIL l977 BRIDGE PATRIXBOURNE gggggggygyg 3rd April, Palm Sunday 8am Holy Communion 9.30am Sung llam Matins Communion ll.45 Holy Communion 6.30pm Evensong lOth April. EASTER DAY See separate announcement for all Services on this day. 17th April, Low Sunday 9am Parish Eucharist 8am Holy Communion llam Matins 6.30pm Evensong llam Matins & Sermon and Sermon 24th April, 2nd Sunday after Easter 8am Holy Communion 9am Holy Communion llam Matins 6.30pm Evensong ll.45 H.C. lst May, 3rd Sunday after Easter 8am Holy Communion 9.30am Sung Communion llam Matins 11.45 Holy Communion 6.30pm Evensong MOTHERS‘ UNION The Mothers‘ Union Corporate Communion will be held on Wednesday April 6th at Bridge Church at 9.30am. The Branch meeting will be on Monday April l8th at 2.44pm; where the Speaker will be Mrs Goddard, Lay Reader. JUNIOR CHURCH The Junior Church will meet on April 17th and 24th. BRIDGE JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS: HANDICRAFTS EXHIBITiON This display is being organised and staged by Bridge withg Patrixbourne Women's Institute. The theme is The Queen's Reign/The Past 25 Years in the Village. We would like a large number of items please, and details about the collection and display will appear in the May magazine. I.H. BEKESBOURNE ANNUAL PARISH MEETING The Bekesbourne Annual Parish Meeting will be held on Tuesday April 26th, 1977, at the Village Hall, Bekesbourn at 7-30pm- G.F.T. Holy communion is celebrated at 9.30a.m. on Wednesdays and 7.30 a.m. on I-‘rid, during the week at Bridge Church. E vensong is at 4.30 p.m. at the Close eve'r)'.-3‘ Sunday — except the first Sunday in the month when there is a celebration of Conwnunion. ’Jesus is deserted by a11,.an_ Dear Parishioners of Bridge, Patrixboufne' The time approaches when we join with a ians all over the world in comemorating Passion of our Lord. How shall we set" the wonderful help available tG7§§ in W” we pray that our commemoration"_l} not of old sentiments but may have fieéiity 7 and actions. ' ~f The story of the Cross and Passing the four Gospels. The story"in‘St.? to that in st. Mark that we can la sit’. aspects of the Passion if we Gospels; St. Mark, St- Lukeaa we are struck by the note w St. Mark draws out the awe an terrible cry of derelieti forsaken me. St. Luke sh ‘ Jesus piercing through the» the forgiveness oft’ “ ’ Of the repentent thief Jesus in the Passion, turning the scene of glory. Let our readin three aspects 0} ~Selves: to real-I immensity oi the Cross is a“ and Good Frida gratitude tow the world. t0 lead us-' infinitely In °u§ commemerat °r1° Past. and the Lord was wi. "med at wingham Church on March 27th. I commend them to changing world, always an Anno Domini, a year of the Risen 20th wednesday. Young wives mating 3£~7' Christ and an ever present Christ in the heart of man. We Mr5_ Grace Dove_ ' ' “ all need the assurance of Easter Day to set the seal on 24th Second Sunday after Easter‘ what we believe. _-";‘ May A’ we warmly welcome those of our churches who were confir— lst Third Sunday after Ease your intercessory prayers. FROM THE PARISH REGISTERS 1 hope that many of you will come to the Annual Church Meetings: Bridge and Patrixbourne Church on Tuesday April 5th at 7.30pm at Bridge Village Hall, and Bekesbourne ; Church on Tuesday April l9th at Bekesbourne Village Hall.‘ h Holy Baptism I wish you all true blessing and Easter joy; Yours sincerely in our Blessed Lord. K‘;::> Q; 7.11. Rwmlmwmmvmm CALENDAR FOR APRIL l977 March 31st Thursday. League of Friends AGM, Bridge Village Hall at 7.30pm. ‘. E April ‘ 3rd Palm Sunday. Distribution of Palm Crosses at all Sen.j_CeS_ iv _ DECORATING THE HOLY WEEK: See separate notices on page‘ 3. 5th Tuesday. Bridge and Patrixbourne Churches Annual Church Meeting and Election of Churchwardens, at 7.30pm at Bridge Village Hall. a 6th Wednesday. Mothers‘ Union corporate Communion at Bridge Church at 9.30am. 7th Maundy Thursday. 8th Good Friday. 10th EASTER DAY: See separate notices on page 8. 17th Low Sunday. NB. Matins and Sermon at 11am at St. Mary's Church, Patrixbourne. Preacher: Dr. Anne Plumptre. 19th Tuesday. Bridge and Patrixbourne w.I. meeting at Bridge Village Hall at 7pm. Bekesbnurne Church Annual Church Meeting and Election of Churchwaxd at 7.30pm at Bekesbourne Village Hall, St. Peter's, SERVICES IN HOLY WEEK itt#t£t#t#t*t*t*##*#**##*#**#*i** Bridge Monday April 4th H.C. 9.30am Wednesdzly 6th H.C. 9.30am Maundy Thurs. 7th H.C. 7.30am Good Friday 8th Ante-Commun. and [litany 8.00am Devotional Service Patrixbourne 2-00"3-009'“ Tuesday April 5th H.C. 8.00am Bekesbourne Good Friday 8th Matins and Sermon 11.00am SERVICES ON EASTER SUNDAY ***##***##*#=lK***##*##*###l|I‘##*I|¥¥* St. Peters, Bridge 8.00am Holy Communion 11.00am Matins and Sermon: Family Service. Preacher: Rev. Henry Voller 11.45am Holy Communion 6.30pm Pestal Evensong St. Mary's, Patrixbourne 8.00am Holy Communion St. Peter's, Bekesbourne 8.00am Holy Communion 11.00am Matins and Sermon Preacher: The Vicar 11.45am Holy Communion EASTER DAY 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. i t t * i t t t * t i * t i * i * k * * i * * * * * * * SICK AND PRIVATE COMMUNION. Anyone who wishes to receive Easter Communion at home is asked to let the Vicar know. tii:ir'lrir***-A-***ir*'k***********'k EASTER OFFERING. The Churchwardens of Patrixbourne with Bridge and Bekesbourne wish to remind parishioners that following the custom of the Church, the collections taken 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 Churchwardens to be included in the collection. ' m SERVICES FOR LOW SUNDAY 17th April *$##********************#************ 8.00am Holy Communion at Patrixbourne Church Celebrant.‘ Reverend H. Voller 9.00am Parish Eucharist at Bridge Church Celebrant and Preacher: Reverend C. Harrington ' 11.00am Martins at Bekesbourne Church Preacher: Reverend H. Voller 6.30pm Evensong at Bridge Church ************************************* CW HAN that Aprille with his schowres swoote The drought of Marche hath perced to the more, And bathud every veyne in swich licour. Of which vertue engendred is the flour; Whan Zephirus eek with his swete breeth Enspirud hath in every holte and heeth The tendre croppes, and the yonge sonne Hath in the Ram his half cours i-tonne. And smale fowles maken melodie. That slepen al the night with open yhe. So priketh hem nature in here corages :- Thanne longen folk to gen on pilgrimages. And palmers for to seeken straunge strondes. To ferne halwes, kouthe in sondry londes: And specially from every schires ende Of Engelond. to Canturbury they wende. The holy blisful martir for to seeks. That hem hath holpen whan they were seeke. The Prologue: The Canterbury Tales Av ktséstpé A SECOND—HAND SALE C are ltolding in THE VILLAGE HALL. BEKESBOURNE on Sattitday April 30th at 2.30pm. $$$$$$*$*$*.*$*$*$$$****$**$* o Furniture o White Elephant o Books o Household Goods o Teas and Tombola. o Toys etc. The Cat and the Lcvcrrt l\l\' lrie11dl1ada little helpless leVerethrougl1t to him, \’\'lll<‘l1 the st-rv;t11ts fed \\'lIl1IIilll'ilI1JLSPUUII, zutd zihout the same ti11i(r his Cat kittened and the young were dj.~p;1tt:l1c,-rl and buried. The hu1‘r- was soon lost, and srlmirwsud to be gone the way of most frindlhigs, to he killml by some dog or cat. Hr>we\'er, in about 21 fort- night, as the master was sitting in his garden in the thisl; of the eve11i11g. he observed his cat, with tail orvct, trotting towards him, and calling with little short inward notes of coinplacciicy, such as they use towards their kittens, and s0n1ethi11g gamboling alter, wlricli proved to be the lcveret that the cat had sup- ported with her niflk, and conthiuod to mtpport with great 1:llllCCll*)Ll. UILBEIKT \'\'IHTl.‘§ BEKESBOU RNE SILVER JUBILEE COMMITTEE -7...‘. a KIRCHENTAG iv Canterbury Cathedral May I-4t"l_z:"." Canterbury Cathedral is to be the scene of a 'Kirchentag' on Saturday May 14th, 1977. 'Kirchentug' means ‘Church Day’, and the organisers are looking for an attendance of between 500 and 1000 people who will be both invited to listen to distinguished speakers, and to take part in group and project work. The three main themes will be led by the Arch- bishop of Canterbury and Mrs Coggan (Family Life), Len Murray of the TUC and Bill Deedes. Editor of the Daily Telegraph (Contemporary Commitment), and the Dean of Guildtord, the Very Rev. Tony Bridge (Worship). This is an opportunity for adult Christians to deepen their understanding of some aspects of the Christian Faith, and to worship together. More information from the Rev. David Ratclitt. Diocesan House Lady Wootton's Green. Canterbury — or m this area. John lsurchese. Mill Cottage, Bekesbnurne. . nrrunt nun The picture is of as feature 1n‘:1d«- m r outside one of the clutches 11: I5: at‘. -- _f/ Patrixbotirnre or BL-k(*$hnur11r Never was there such a swift response to a Photoquiz puzzle as last month, when the correct answer — written in a {air hand — was delivered within hours 0! publication. Miss Nicola Collingwood, aged 6. of 28 Bridge Down. correctly Identified an early print of St. Peter's, Bridge. What skyline do we have here? QPPREJCIATION I am ooerwhelmed by the love and kindness and practical help that has overflowed from so many wonderful friends and neighbours since my admittance to hospital. ‘_§d MY deepest thanks to Dot and Peter Talbot for taking ‘f Frances under their wing; to Joyce and Dennis Back tFzancas*g_3 %Odmother) for taking David - as they live near his school in Canterbury; to Peter and Yvonne Jones for having the T Ch.i.ldre1t at the weekends; to Miss Tomlin 507‘ he‘ 3-ovj’-3% “ care and practical help to all three of us: to dear BBQ - '5?‘ _ ,a“I - . =1 F . 3-5: I J’ 1 ' .....- ,: “- —. V ' '=--I -‘--‘- ‘:'-v-I:§-ne-v---o- and Kath who have such a load to bear already; to all of who have helped ferry David to and fro so that he not missed Badminton, Scouts or Confirmation classes; all those who have had Frances to tea and play; to those who have taken over my church duties and Blind Collection; to my close friends who pray daily for my full recovery; to my dear friends in the Bridge/Barham Group who held their House-Mass specially for my family. May God's blessing be given to you all as He has so wonderfully, richly blessed our family. I have received a regular fan mail, fifty-one get-well cards so fari My writing is still not too good, so I hope that dear friends and neighbours, you will acept my heart- felt thanks through this letter. With love and gratitude. to Kath Pierce We all wish speedy recovery to Kath Pierce. Please, at this time, remember all who are sick or away from the Parish unavoidably, who may not be able to join in our Easter worship this year. They all have our love. C.E.H.P. BRIDGE JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS’ COMMITTEE On Easter Monday morning at llam we are holding:— A SPONSORED PRAM RACE: AN EASTER BONNET PARADE for Adults (and one for children) Do come along and support these events - it should be good fun. crowd! M.J. ANNUAL CHURCH MEETING, ST. PETER'S, BRIDGE Please note that the Parochial Church Council for I977/8 will be elected by vote at the Annual Church Meeting to be‘ held on Tuesday April 5th in Bridge Village Hall at 7.30pm- Nomination forms for candidates, duly proposed and seconded, and accepted by the candidate in writing, should be handed to the Vicar or the Hon. Secretary D.R. Hill before the Annual Church Meeting. The nomination forms are available from either the Vicar or the Hon. Secretary at Red Deer, Bridge Down, Bridge. This is not however mandatory, provided the paper used includes the full signature of 1) The Proposer, 2) The Seconder and 3) Nominated Candidate accepting. The H We shall be in the High Street, look forward to a big H 3-_"'T ; _ BRIDGE AND PATRIXBOURNE w.I. ' ', The next meeting is on Tuesday April 19th at the Village Hall, Bridge, at 7pm. This is a Birthday Meeting and a Members‘ Evening. The Competition is for a home—made Easter Bonnet. 3,3, BEKESBOURNE w.I. The next meeting will be on Tuesday April 12th at the Village Hall, at 7.15pm. The talk will be given by Mrs Celia Sutton on Dried and Pressed Flowers. The competition is for a Knitted Egg Cosy; and the Hostesses that evening will be Mrs Deebank and Mrs Routley. ST. PETER'S CHURCH, BEKESBOURNE - Cleaning Rota f0r_§p;i1 April 2nd .. .. Mrs Watson April 9th . . . . Mrs Grey April 16th .. .. Mrs Sandall April 23rd .. .. Mrs Allan April 30th .. .. Mrs Smith May 7th .. .. Mrs Farbrace H. GOODSELL &. SON l'|'Di. 18-19 VIATLING sT., CANTERBURY Tel: 54522 Also at‘Maidstone, Medway & Tunbridge Wells Associate Company—Avery & Co. Engineering (Maidstone). Ltd.—Sfee| 8. Sheet Metal Vtoth ‘he BARHAM CREMATORIUM The Beautiful Garden of Remembrance (overlooking Broome Perk) is open to visitors daily. . C. w. LYONS & son LT». Err‘ FUNERAL. sr. GREGORY'S. ‘L M grxav ROAD. CANTE-RBU V VICAR AND RURAL DEAN: 1 The 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 (Bridge 830472) Hon. Secretary: Mr. D. R. Hill, Red Deer, Bridge Down, Bridge (Bridge 830426) Hon. Treasurer: Mr. C.A. Potter Organist (Bridge): Mr. R.Smith, 74 Surrenden Road, Folkestone (Folkestone 76466) Organist (Patrixbourne): Mrs. G. Allan, Ardpriory, Bekesbourne Lane, Canterbury Verger (Bridge): Mr. J.Hopkins, Old Station Cottage, Bishopsbourne (62695) BEKESBOURNE Churchwardens : Mr. W. R. Mowll, Mulberry Cottage, Bekesbourne (Bridge 830213) Mr. S. H. Grey, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne (Bridge 830522) Hon. Secretary: Mr. J. Purchese, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne Hon. Treasurer: Mrs. P. Farbrace, 3 Downside, Bekesbourne (Bridge 830559) Organist: Mr. S.H.Grey, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne (Bridge 830522) Captain of the Bells: Mr. H. Collard, 1 Mumpas Cottages, Little Pett, Bridge Magazine Editor: The Vicar Magazine Advertising: Mr. C. J. Barley, 49 Bridge Down, Bridge (Bridge 830612) The Vicar will always welcome articles or photographs of general interest for inclusion in the Magazine, which has a circulation in the three villages of Bridge, Patrixbourne and Bekesbourne. Canterbury & District Estate Agency Ltd. « HOUSE. LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS Residential Properties 32 Sr. MARGARE'l"S STREET, CANTERBURY Telephone 66660 & 9 4. 4__—- S. P. C. K. BOOKSHOP 2 THEPRECINCTS, CANTERBURY Telephone: Canterbury 62881 FOR ALL. YOUR PARISH REQUIREMENTS All the latest and standard Theological Works Chi|drcn’s Books, and Books of Local [n[e[e5[ rlny book not in stock can be ordrred for you - Book Tokens sold and exchanged O t Printed by A. 8. J. PURCHESE LTD.. Cow Lane. Canterbury CT1 saw (Canterbury 61508) C IXBOU T26’ ]:fy\n-.13 BRIDG <90 B€i{e,s13oURD€ PARISH MAGAZINE mum 4444‘4444444‘44444444I444444444I44444444‘444444444‘44*::q.'—————"" SUNDAY SERVICES FOR MAY 1977 BRIDGE PATRIXBOURNE BEKESBOURNE lst May, Ss. Philip & James, 3rd after Easter llam Matins 8am Holy Communion 9.30am Sung ll.45 Holy Communion Communion 6.30pm Evensong 8th May, 4th Sunday after Easter 9am Holy Communion llam Matins and Sermon 8am Holy Series III Communion 6.30pm Evensong l5th May, Rogation Sunday 9am Parish Eucharist 8am Holy Communion 6.30pm Evensong llam Matins and Sermon 22nd May, Sunday after Ascension 8am Holy Communion 9am Holy Communion 6.30pm Evensong llam Matins and Sermon 11.45 H.C. 29th May, Whit Sunday 9am Holy Communion llam Matins and Sermon 8am Holy Communion 6.30pm Festal Evensong JUNIOR CHURCH Junior Church will meet on the following Sundays in May: 8th: 15th, 22nd, 29th. at 10.45am. MOTHERS‘ UNION The Mothers‘ Union Corporate Communion will be held on Wed. May 4th at 9.30am. MISSIONARY BOXES Kindly return Lent Missionary Boxes at any of the Services. EASTER OFFERINGS My grateful appreciation and ‘thank you‘ to all who who so kindly and generously gave to the Easter Offering. C E H P Holy Communion is celebrated at 9.30 a.m. on Wednesdays and 7.30a.m. on Frldlf‘ during mg weak at Bridge church. E vensong is at 4.30 p.m. at the Close every Sunday — except the tirst Sunday in the month when there is a celebration of HOW Communion. A Dear Parishioners of Bridge, Patrixbourne and Bekesbourne, During the month of May we have two great festivals of the church, the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord and Whitsun. First the Ascension: I came forth from the Father, and I am Come into the world: again, I leave the world and go to the Father. That one verse covers the whole of the incarnate life here on earth; it contains the whole sequence of the mysteries through which the Church has led us since Advent. The son of God came forth from the Father in great humil- ity born of a pure virgin as we say at Christmas. He had come into the world and we traced His progressive manifest- ation. He had come into the world and we witnessed his meeting with the world's temptations, the world's sins and the world's sorrows. we saw Him on the Cross of Calvary in the last dread con- flict with the world, the flesh and the devil. I have glor- ified Thee on the earth: I have finished the work which Thou gavest Me to do. And that work finished we saw Him commend His spirit into His Father's Hands. that through the grave and gate of death He might pass to His joyful resurre- Ction. Now, at the Ascension, His mission being accomplished, He gave the final proof of His triumph, and of the truth of His claims upon the faith of the Apostles. In their presence He was taken up, received up into Heaven. Again, I leave the world and go to the Father. From the Father, §9_the Father. Such is the description of His own life in the world. given by the Son of God Himself. As members of Christ, children of God such is the true picture °f Our human love. But how seldom we realise our heavenly °riqin, the dignity of our being, the Fatherhood of God. Nor was this all. The life of Jesus had reached a triump- hant climax. The victory which had been won was now to be Proclaimed. Long ago the Psalmist had asked: Whither shall I 90 then from thy presence? He had found God inescapable. Christian believers could now go forward into an unknown future without fear, knowing that their Lord was Lord everYwhere. Jesus Christ was inescapable. S0 Whitsunday follows the Ascension. What is the meaning IILirrriiiiiiiiiii;iiiiiiii_or of Pentecost? When the day of Pentecost came, with the fresh experience of the Spirit of God, now seen also in the Spirit of Jesus, the first disciples were an expectant group of believers. On the first Whitsunday the disciples were all together in one place and the Holy Spirit came upon each one of them. There is revealed in the continual paradox of the spirit-possessed Body of Christ the Church which is in the Body of Christ; and it brings to us something which does not belong to any of its members but belongs just to the togeth- erness of the Church, to its corporate existence of which the creed and liturgy and fellowship are the outward signs. Yet what belongs to the Church in its togetherness is vain, empty and ineffective apart from its possession and expressv ion by each member of the Church. The Holy Spirit came came upon each one of the company of disciples because in no other way could He come upon the Church. Yet in His coming to each there was a gift greater than each received. We speak of the Fellowship of the Holy Ghost: it is His gift which through the inspiration of each creates for each and in all, the fellowship of the Church. It is impossible to say that the individual comes before the Church or the Church before the individual. The two tog- ether make up the Beloved Community. The June magazine will be published early to give details of the Jubilee Services and celebrations in our villages. Perhaps you could send me matter for publication by the l8_ May at the latest. To all who helped in any way by gifts or decoration, or w; ....k cleaning of the churches at Easter-time my grateful apprec"~ tions. ___‘x Yours sincerely in our Blessed Lord. k_—’;> (gal? 13;. Run! Dean and Vlcav CALENDAR FOR MAY l977 . . 1 Sunday. Feast of Ss. Philip and James, 3rd after Eastetfi 3 Tuesday. Meeting at 8pm at Bridge Village Hall, arran9e“‘ by the Jubilee Committee. 4 Wednesday. Mothers‘ Union Corporate Communion 9.30am 3t= Bridge Church. Young Wives Meeting at Mr. W. Johnson: A COO‘\ l4 l5 l7 18 19 Thursday. Ascension Day. Holy Communion 7.30am Bridge Church. 22 Sunday after Ascension. 24 Tuesday. Archdeacon's Visitation, 7.30pm at Canterbury Cathedral. 25 Wednesday. M.U. Deanery Festival. 29 Whitsunday. June 1 Wednesday. Young Wives Meeting. Speaker: Rev. T. Raidhdm,‘ H F"“‘ 42 Bridge Down at 7.45pm. Friday. Feast of st. John. Evangelist. 4th Sunday after Easter. Monday. M.U. Branch meeting at 2.45pm at 37 Union Road, Bridge. Saturday. Kirchentag, all day at Canterbury Cathedral. Rogation Sunday. Tuesday. W.I. Annual General Meeting at 7pm at Bridge Village Hall. Wednesday. Young Wives, Bring and Buy and Coffee Evening 7.45pm at Bridge Village Hall. NB. open to all. Chaplain, HM Prison, Canterbury FROM THE PARISH REGISTERS Holy Baptism Holy Matrimony May They Rest in Peace ST. PETER'S CHURCH. BRIDGE -27th March 1977 Suan Jane P393 10th April 1977 Raylene Sharyn Jrosser Katherine Louise Colliéfifl 24th April 1977 Richard Michael s-r. may-s caunca. 9th April 1971 P Rqland 3111133 . Iurr"' ' -'-in-. ;’? at. amunm gcnnmmumt _. . — 28th mean 1.91‘: vigkt. . 31st March 1.917 -A 3 T . 7th April 1977 15th April ."?‘~t_ -- _,. 3 ' ( ‘u€$erl JfiB1LEEjEn{EV1E“? "‘"”‘"“ ’""‘ ‘ ”""“““i BRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL in association with Patrixbourne Parish .e...~'. ,~'..<.>g.~‘; AT THE COUNCIL CH/\MBER_ WHITEHALL SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE A . \lt).\'|' activities at the several Coffee Mornings. Bring and BUY g bu rrulrrrlod in lhe special edition 01' 1}('XZ month's nragaizine. |l()'\l)lR\I'.ll'I‘Rl\\ (()l\(|| Sales’ the Easter Festivities and so on; we express gratitude to the many stalwarts who have supported * \|{( I|l¥I.\||(>|' (ll \0Rh EH! tn 5'? umcroils Fanmrssl ' a ‘ g 7 H Mugs“, .mE‘Q ‘EN: H_RM,”_.“”_\‘ the organisers nd their helpers so generously. \R\ IH|l.\I|()|‘ 0| ( \\I| RBI R\ The support of these events is a great encouragement to 1' M’-i*"*"’> =*""'"'-'~*"r~"-*'"““*=“"'-' the Committee, it augurs well for the success of the Jubilee 1”“"*W~vM‘wMM»m"mWWW“M'wt Day Celebrations in BRIDGE on Tuesday 7th June 1977. “‘"'“““‘ “'“""" ”"""“"‘ "" """""" “ ""'°'“' "'""' "r The next "Jubilee Do" will be an American Supper Dance at I'm}:-r and M Ihnukxg-_i\im: In \lnIiuhl} (ind for me pmluclion afford:-d In lho Qumcnk \|ajr-\l_\ during lhr lm:nl_\-Iiu‘ _\l‘If\ nf _ . for the posters with details . Her Iu\picinu\ rriun. and than \urI\ Farm of I‘rn_\rr Ind nl I-I.P.M.L. Chairman Thnnkxgirinn he uxcdu in all Hlurrllcs and Clmpv.-Is in Hnuhnd Bridge Village Hall on Saturday 21st May 1977. Watch out upnn>‘unda3.Ihcfill|Ida_\nE.|uncnc\L BEKESBOURNE SILVER JUBILEE COMMITTEE \ mdmhmb}mhmrdmdnmWWM_mimr We are happy to report that with the great help given by MmhmPd__‘mmP‘_u_mn_mMMmpimm_Nidmm ‘many villagers to the Committee, and the support of those orrvmmnu.,r1~rm.r.gara..gu.a.n..zsame....,.,.,,,,,,,,,.m, who came to buy, we were able to raise the sum of E230 at we round ...a rs-nd in lm‘ w\1‘fHI ur..mr..-. and ('hapc|\ of the Second-Hand Sale in the Village Hall, Bekesbourne on England. Saturday April 30th. V 4 \ L LH(” I *‘k*‘k**'k'k*****‘k‘k'k**'k***‘ir*****‘k*‘A’**************************** _ . _ . _..' ‘ g: y _ The June issue of the Parish Magazine will carry special ” ‘= 3i, A - I — 9 articles about the Festivities planned for the villages of Bridge, Patrixbourne and Bekesbourne — and about the actual R HEW? YOU 3SP9C131. Coronation 25 years ago. The July issue will feature a vii, E E Nv.~. gig"); Iafbggt C1<;:’s":‘l‘;" report with pictures of our Silver Jubilee activities. E-]«:—:-I B E T 1:1--ii Jogln‘ Purcfleie have it Please make sure of your copies of these special issues- 1‘ 50 that W9 C371 Prim? 3 ***-kits\-*-k************1--Ir~k****'k*******~hi-k**-k***~h**ahiii~k'k-iii-k*i - ‘ APPROVED SOUVENIR PROGRAMME selection of the expef‘ '_y - iences on that day. ' SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS Will anyone who has an item of any type of craft-work made 'I—' during the past twenty—five years, and suitable for the Exhibition being staged in the Methodist Church on June 7th Please get in touch with any member of the Women's Instit- 1' Ute. Shortly before June 7th such articles may be left with . Mrs. Dove, "Meadow Rise". Patrixbourne Road; Mrs. wimpory. Last month's picture showed the tower and roof of St. Peter's Church, Beke5' "High Beech", Patrixbourne Road: or Mrs. Harris. 14 Conyn— bourue; and was correctly guessed by ALAN FARBRACE very promptly after gham Lane, Bridge . I-V-EL publication. Question this month: where are these gates? Q mrrunr llllll The pxclure is of A feature msade or outside one of the churches in Bridge ,/ Palrixbuurne or Br-kesboumc. BEKESBOURNE FLOWER,ROTA ST AUGUSTINE'S HOSPITAL, cHAnTHAM I t t ;”;ew Flower Rota is about to be prepared and will be Put St. Augustine's Hospital Jubilee Year Fete is being held on display in the ChurCh_ on Saturday 28th May 1977 from 2pm to 6pm. would anyone willing to have their name put on the Rota Fete attractions will include helicopter rides, the Band I on a regular basis; or who would Provide and arrange flowers of the Fifth Battalion, The Queen's Regiment, Morris for a particular occasion; or who would provide either the Dancers’ a Balloon race’ Madrigal Choir’ Maj°rettes' the T flowers or the cost of them for a particular occasion 7 flying of model aircraft, fancy dress and numerous stalls. please notify Mrs_ p_ Farbrace’ 3 Downside’ Bekesbournel as The Proceeds will be put towards Patiental amenities’ and soon as practical. Donations towards the cost of flowers they are looking particularly to the provision of a new » generally would always be welcome_ minibus for °“ti“95- It is suggested that this month those god peqle who, It would appear to be an excellent afternoon's entertain- clean the church’ and who often also axrangé flowers. H g meat’ with a worthy Cause for Support’ care to continue the arrangement to cover the month of‘ KIRCHENTAG - CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL ' It is not too late to register for attending the Kirchentafl at the Cathedral on Saturday l4th May. l BRIDGE AND PATRIXBOURNE P_C_cl This day—long study of contemporary problems, beginning - The PCC welcomed new members on ta thg cbmmittae at with prayers at loam and ending with a Service of Communiog ~ Annual Vestry held last month_ These were Mr. ‘Jan’ to finish at 5pm, is designed as a pooling of experience.‘ and Mr. B_ Whltlng_ It was reperted that finale gig There is much to be gained by attending. The cost is El ‘ people on the Church Electoral R°l1t_ fieut.yEa£.§§# 3 and you can register with the Reverend David Ratcliff at re_reglStering\of all electoxs to tfie mq;l;’»'7e§* - Diocesan House, Lady wooton's Green. On the day it is Although financially the chnrcheS:fi3a‘flanagEd- suggested you bring along a packed lunch, writing materials” the past Year, the Treasurer‘ "r_ clA_ Pggteth W 7 and your Bible. ’ gffifléa Kirchentag? It is the German for Church Day. _ , reserves, and it would beooe in. , tll 'i_5.: raise the income for the churchs ’" u§h§§ they ‘ All the Officers of the coagnttee‘ iéfitifiw the grateful thanks of v;j;'j‘_= - ; Q ‘ Perry and the PCS to_them £o¢‘_' Years. THE MOTHRS' UNION The Branch meeting will be held on Monday May 9th, at 2.4r*7 at 37 Union Road, Bridge. The Deanery Festival will be held on Wednesday May 25th ii 7.30pm at Barham Church. . The Mothers‘ Union Young Families Committee of the Can~§f bury Diocese, will be holding a Service in Canterbury Ca E 5 EEKESBOURNE P clcl ral at 8pm on Wednesday 15th June 1977. The Service will mg’ E;;"Z;;E;:T;;EE;§*bf St! P taken by Canon Pollard and the Preacher will be The Dean-_ f also held last month: Te This Service is for all Young wives in the Diocese of C'# re_elected' wlth M‘l ~: terbury and I would be most grateful among any Young Wives ; for their effort‘. ;i%l Groups that are not affiliated to the Mothers‘ Union. year in a small fimigrl coffee will be served in the Chapter House afterwards. {The details of the Cathedral Service have come from Mrs- Brenda Mills, Hon. Sec. Young Families Committee of the Canterbury Diocese) We do hope that you will be able to attend the Service; a. and t :—,w4 .,’e:t ,~a , I ou side th?t¢§ug¢h.¢g!Q__i t was planned . auch activity wouI_ _ T 1°ns and the Flower Ens ~v- FLOWERY TALK: Wm CHURCH OF ENGLAND CHILDREN'S SOCIETY Al Bridge Village Hall at 8pm on Tuesday 3rd May, Mr. Tom me Annual Opening of the Society's boxes has realised £22.10 fastle will give a talk and demonstration on the preparat— much is a good effort for the eight box-holders. Would any ion cf hanging baskets and window-boxes. This meeting has mm else like to take 3 b0X? been arranged by the Jubilee Committee in conjunction with Thank you very much all box-holders for your contributions. the Neilbourne Horticultural Society and is open to every— It is hoped to arrange a film show of the Society's work one. Admission is free. K.C. Inter in the summer. F V B Mason parish Sec- ”W J‘ "I ‘ P 5 KENT COUNTY LIBRARY SERVICE There will be a meeting at 7.45pm on Wednesday May 4th at 42 Bridge Down by the kindness of Mr. W. Johnson. There will be a Bring and Buy and Coffee Eevening at 7.45pm on May 18th at Bridge Village Hall. This is open to all. Please note that the Annual General Meeting will be held on June 29th this year. M all enjoy the Mobile Library Service operated by the Kent wunty Council, and the familiar cheerful faces of Mrs. wlleen Moon, Librarian, and Mr. Michael Barker, Driver, are .wdl known in Patrixbourne and Bekesbourne. For those not sure of the times, would you please note: MWDAYS: Patrixbourne, St. Mary's Road 3.50-4.30pm Bekesbourne Village Hall 4.40-5.20pm Aerodrome Gates, Bekesbourne 5.40-6.00pm Adults and children are both welcomed, there is no lower we limit for borrowers. The stock of books is generally mtter than you can obtain elsewhere! Try the service. NEWS FROM THE CLOSE Three pupils from Bridge Church of England Primary School; Jane Mummery, Helen Pack and Julie Harvey, held their own Sponsored Walk in pouring rain - and raised ElO for the Amenity Fund at the Close. Whist Drives are held at the Close on alternate Mondays at 7pm. Everyone is welcome, there is free coffee. The Staff at the Close recently held a Dance and gave the proceeds in the form of a record—player and records for the use of the residents. If anyone has unwanted records they would be gratefully received and put to good use at the Close. Plumbing - Floof Repairs a Painting 8. Decorating . Glazing . Building H. GOODSELI. & SON LTD. 18 -19 WATLING ST., CANTERBURY Tel: 64522 Also at Maidstone, Medway 8. Tunbridge Wells Associate Company—Avery 8. Co. Engineering (Maidstone) Ltd.—Sleel 8. Sheet Metal Work Ks BARHAM CREMATORIUM The Beautiful Garden of Remembrance (overlooking _Broome Pcfrk) is open to VISl[0l'S daily. Miss Upton, Matron BRIDGE AND PATRIXBOURNE W.I. The next meeting will be held in the Village Hall, Bridge: on Tuesday May l7th at 7pm. This is an A.G.M. Resolutions Meeting. The competition is for a miniature garden. S.C. ST. PETER'S, BEKESBOURNE - CLEANING ROTA May 7th Mrs. Farbrace May 28th Mrs Grey May l4th Mrs. Hogben June 4th Mrs Sandall May 2lst hrs. Watson ‘-___ gc. w. LYONS & son um. ‘ §:—————»——-J FUNERAL SERVIC " sr. GREG0RY'5- TELEPHONE 53503 M: _ om! AND NIGHT \_fl\RY ROAD. CANTERBURY BEKESBOURNE W.I. The next meeting will be on Tuesday May lOth at 7.l5pm. There will be a discussion on A.G.M. Resolutions, the competition is for a miniature flower arrangement. The hostesses will be Mrs. Kingsford and Mrs. Rogers. fl VICAR AND RURAL DEAN.‘ The Rev. Canon Colin E.H. Perry, B.Sc., The Vicarage, Bridge (Bridge 830250) PATFHXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE Churchwardens : 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. R.Smith, 74 Surrenden Road. Folkestone (Folkestone 76466) Organist (Patrixbourne): Mrs. G. Allan, Ardpriory, Bekesbourne Lane, Canterbury (62695) Verger (Bridge): Mr. .1. Hopkins, Old Station Cottage, Bishopsbourne BEKESBOURNE Churchwardens : Mr. W. R. Mowll, Mulberry Cottage, Bekesbourne (Bridge 830213) Mr. S. H. Grey. Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne (Bridge 830522) Hon. Secretary.’ Mr. J. Purchese, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne Hon. Treasurer: Mrs. P. Farbrace, 3 Downside, Bekesbourne (Bridge 830659) Organist: Mr. S. H.Grey, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne (Bridge 830522) Captain of the Bells: Mr. H. Collard, 1 Mumpas Cottages, Little Pett, Bridge Magazine Editor: The Vicar Magazine Advertising: Mr. C. J. Barley, 49 Bridge Down, Bridge (Bridge 830612) The Vicar will always welcome articles or photographs of general interest for inclusion in the Magazine, which has a circulation in the three villages of Bridge, Patrixbourne and Bekesbourne. HOUSE, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS Residential Properties 32 ST. MARGARET’S STREET, CANTERBURY Telephone 66660 81 9 P. C. K. BOOKSHOP THE PRECINCTS. CANTERBURY Telephone: Canterbury 6288} /-‘UR .»l1_L ‘:’()l‘R I’,-1 RISH REQUIREMEN TS All the Iuttnsi and standard Thcrologlcal Works Children’s Books, and Books of Local Interest Book Tokens sold and exchflflfied S. 2 ‘.q,,-,. book nag m slu(‘k can be rirdvrvd for you — Printec by A, .9. J. PUHCHESE LTD., Cow Lane, Canterbury CT1 sew (camemury 6150!!) Canterbury & District Estate Agency Ltd.‘: if 44.?‘ l l JUBILEE SPECIAL QIIOIOIQOIIQBIIDID 24 pages, with lull programme details. P1(tRi3cBou us with B I{lDC{ & B€l(€SBOURD€ . P AFHSH MAGAZINE JUNE 1977 Price: 5p A—_g«s-u--.2:--—.--A-3'" -‘J 4-..—._« Ns‘L_ni:::\)' S1~;R_\/‘_IdC1£.S 1-‘oR_JUNb 1977 BRIDGL PATRIXBOURNE §§KESBOURNE 5th June, Trinity Sunday, and Thanksgiving on the Occasion of the Silver Jubilee of the Access- ion of H.M. The Queen 8am Holy Communion llam Thanksgiving } llam Thanks- Dear Parishioners of Bridge, Patrixbourne and Bekesbourne_ 6.30pm Thanksgiving Service giving Service Service preacher: Révi This month we commemorate the Silver Jubilee of the H‘ Voller Accession of Our Sovereign Lady Queen Elizabeth the Second. l2th June, lst after Trinity You will find details of the Thanksgiving Services in our 9am Holy Communion llam Matins and 8am Holy parishes on pagé 4 O? the magazine’ and details °f the Series III Sermon 1 Communion family celebrations in the villages on pages 14 and 15. 6-30Pm EVEDSOUQ During the greater part of the Christian era democracy was unknown. Government was by the Sovereign or by an oligarchy. Democracy in its modern form was a revolt against irresponsible government. In many European countries people demanded that government should be with the consent of the people and based upon their will. The same principle was clearly stated in the opening sentence of the American Dec- laration of Independence: Governments are constitured among men, drawing their just powers from the consent of the governed ... organising its power in such forms as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness. This paradoxically is echoed in the third Article of the Declaration of the Rights of Men and of Citizens" of the French Revolution: The principle of all sovreignty resides essentially in the nation: no body and no individual can §:ercise any authority which is not expressly derived from 1. In Great Britain there had been for many centuries an elected House of Commons but except for brief periods and rare occasions it had been controlled by the Crown. The dangers inherent in political democracy can only be aV0ided if behind all differences there is a common back~ ground of accepted principle. When this is absent. then "4 democracy fails. ‘Within the person of the Queen as Crown * there is the common background of accepted principle. ; 19th June, 2nd after Trinity 9am Parish Eucharist]8am Holy Communionii llam Matins 6.30pm Eveiigag Zéth June, 3rd after Trinity 8am Holy Communion 9am Holy Communion‘ llam Matins ‘ii ll.45 H.C. 3rd July, 4th after Trinity llam Matins 8am Holy Communion ll.45 Holy Communion 6.30pm Evensong 9.30am Sung Communion °a‘ 1m" (Wk "‘*~\**““ JUNIOR CHURCH The Junior Church will meet on the following Sundays in June: l2th, 19th and 26th, at 10.45am at Bridge Church. MOTHERS‘ UNION _ The Mothers- Union Corporate Communion will be held on Wednesday June 1st at 9.30am. The Mothers‘ Union Deanery Communion Service is on Thursday June 23rd at 7.30pm at Elmstone Church. The Branch Meeting will be held at 37 Union Road on Monday June l3th at 2.45pm. ST. PETER'S CHURCH, BEKESBOURNE — Flower Rota For June would the Cleaners please undertake the flower arrangements. Any offers of help to Mrs. P. Farbrace. Political democracy in Great Britain under the Crown did C” “Gt emerge suddenly from the ground. nor was it imposed . Hal comm ‘ ' lab my u.ao . . mm d and7.3O . . Friday’ _ 7 “mm " C. M ' . M on ” "3 ‘M an arbitrarily from above; it is the result of centuries of duling the week at Bridge Church. Evanaong is at 4.30p.m. at the clean only Sunday — except tho llrat Sunday in ma month when than is a calabration at Hall’ Conmmuwaa. trial and error. Foreigners are astonished at finding in this country that there is Her Majesty's Opposition as well as Her Majesty's Government. Democracy as we know it and which we should cherish, clearly is far more than a political method; it is a way of life. It is the general agreement of the people on a way of life which enables it to work in this our country and for the political machine to survive crises from time to time and severe strain. our Brittania GREAT. Yours sincerely in our Blessed Lord, lnlunnudvwu CALENDAR FOR JUNE 1977 Democracy called for the abolition of the artificial barriers which divided mankind. It subscribed that all men had equal rights. The extension of the franchise to all classes was a means to an end - the equality of all citizens in the social, political and economic opportun- ities of a full life. May 29th WHITSUNDAY June lst Wednesday. Mothers'Union Corporate Communion at 7 am. at Bridge Church. 1 5th TRINITY SUNDAY: Thanksigiving Service on the of the Silver Jubilee of the Accession ef eign Lady Queen Elizabeth the Second. whee 5 are being held at 11am at St. Mary's, P3tIi—Q{n,. and St. Peter!s, Bekesbourne; and at 6.3Q@fl at’ . Church of St. Peter's, Bridge. E 7 an 7th Tuesday. Silver Jubilee Celebrations -at Bridge , Bekesbourne Villages. Details‘on.gages 14 aa_15§§..J’ 9.30am Thanksgiving Service at Bekeshourne chuzen. F 10.15am Thanksgiving Bewice at Bridge i"'- _ 12th 1st Sunday after Trinity. ‘ , ‘ 3 :-E 14th Tuesday. Bridge and_Patxigp¢uggg pgg at.gr1ag¢ Village Hall at 7.3Qpm. ' ‘ The demand for equality Came directly from Christian doctrine. Christ did not teach that all men are equal in position or in ability. We rightly honour the Queen as her dutiful subjects. In one of the parables Our Lord took it for granted that men have different "talents" but they are equally responsible for the use they make of them. He taught that God is the Father of all, that all therefore are of value in His sight; all are called by Him to love and serve Him, all are offered eternal life. The material and social differences which separate men from each other are as nothing compared with the redeeming-love God has equally for all and the greatness of the inheritance to which He calls all. 4 Thus the claims of a Christian nation are not only binding in their own merit - as from God — but are also vital as a part of Christian action, thought and speech. by the visible and outward signs of our Crown and Her Majesty's Government, Judiciary and People. It must be an authority shared by the whole family of our Nation and Commonwealth as a unit. We need to show Christian loyalty in action. The claims of loyalty within the nation need t0 be stressed more than has been usual: and the Jubilee Services and celebrations recall us to our loyalties. It is the only way by which corporate values can be maintaine and the solidarity of all Christian people - the many peoples of other religions from different races of the world - who now comprise our United Kingdom can indeed m 16th Thursday. Bring-andefiuy Coffee Morning in a@g’" Patrixbourne Church Chi; at lIdPIi0EY1 B¢kfi:b Lane, 10.30am - 12 noons - l7th Friday. Musical Concert aha flqfiéings at St. . Church. Patrixbourne.at‘Tyn. fl§“r 19th 2nd Sunday after Trinity. *i=‘ H ex- 2lst Tuesday. w.I. fleet { “ at 26th 3rd Sunday after Tiinity. . ‘ 0‘ T“ 29th Wednesday. Young ‘S "a July V r ‘ ». A ‘ 2nd Saturday. Bridge and Egfiifixbs .,‘4’. at Bridge Primary Sch 3rd 4th Sunday after T " FROM THE PARISH REGISTERS Holy Baptism St. Peter's Church Bekesbourne lst June 1977 Michelle Ann Stamp Holy Matrimony St. Mary's Church, Patrixbourne l4th May l977 Richard Warren Painter Judith Alison Hill May They Rest in Peace St. Peter's Church, Bridge 5th May l977 Grace Evelyn Pegden 16th May l977 Joseph Ovenden and afterwards at Barham Crematorium. St. Peter's Church, Bekesbourne 3rd May l977 William John Hammond Barham Crematorium 29th April 1977 Ethel Muriel Lewis and afterwards at Staple Churchyard. Douglas William Hughes Baker Ruby Kate White 2nd May l977 18th May l977 Canterbury Cathedral 2nd May 1977 Catherine Ellis Williamson LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF THE CANTERBURY HOSPITALS‘ The Flag Day this year is being held on Saturday August l3th, and an extra special effort is being made in order t0 help the Canterbury Hospitals, which are under severe financial pressure. In addition to providing many amenit' ies and comforts for patients, the Friends have purchased much essential equipment, such as modern hospital beds and other medical apparatus. Many more Flag sellers are needed in the City on the day and anyone who can spare an hour or two would be warmly welcomed. If you are able to help please contact Mrs Gray, Orchard End, The Drove, Chestfield - telephone Chestfield 2347. ’-;\‘q.%':, . __ J ‘ 4 . . ‘ uh I HLVUIDLAND ‘Hui. 4% &.['A.TLCE$‘ 1:DE.'i§' V:j:ij1_ , '9 j: i‘.‘%‘_.'- _' I PROTECTION rmmmumnuuu mmtmms mu TRUST TERRITORIES At the C‘oronati‘oti oi Queen Elizabeth 1'51‘ in June 1953 I was working for NBC. the National Broadcasting Company of America. organising their Six film units into place‘ on the stands that had been erected outside the Palace, Westminster Abbey, in Trafalgar Square, by Marble Arch and elsewhere on the processional route. ’ NBC had opted for filming the scenes themselves, where their rivals CBS were putting the BBC Television coverage on to film at London Airport. There were no satellite facilities in those days. so putting the programme on film and flying it to New York was the only way to show the Coronation to the Atnerit-sans. Using a lurniture van to carry all the camera and sound gear — and the film crews — we set out from Wardour Street at 2am on the morning of the Coronation. threading through the busy traffic with our special passes. past thousands of people trying to sleep on the pavements along the Mall and down Whitehall. At eaclt of our dropvoff points we unloaded the camera and heavy sound ti-lI!ti3lll,‘ liezrvirrg the crew of two to hump it up into the stand The last camera, pto’si~t~i~0:n was on the Wedding Cake — the Queen Victoria Memorial outside B'~l»‘l-I‘-7ll*('i‘fl‘¥,h3.m Palace. This was a popular stand and each team had 3 Small pm‘! of the three tiered stand painted with white lines to show the area l-l ll~,o=e ated . It was here that the first thing went wrong. The cameraman found that he hat] left his telephoto lens behind, so that he could get no shots in close- of -the Royal Family on the balcony of Buck House. So I went with the vanup driver to NBC's headquarters, a block of flats near the BBC and hammered unavailingly on the front door. It was opened at last about’4 30am by a pee‘ 1“ full fig 0!! his Way to the Abbey. Upstairs we thumped on NBC's d°°' ‘mm 3 Sleepy Miss Piat. NBC's resident secretary opened up We got the Vltal lens and swept back to the Palace, having to argue our way ttnough several check points as the roads were now closed, Once back on the press-stand I decided to stay there. Iliad no personal pass for the stand, but as the Ministry of Works men came round checking. at :1-g)(:ll1lt 6am‘, I wandered slowly ahead of them round the circular stand chatting the (gee;/ariousé camera crews I knew. This had a sequel at the ’I‘roopi.ng of hem Cam ‘:1 dew days later when I was again on a stand where passes were the flan eel ek: This was on the Hot-seguards, and there was no way round Queén ‘H3120 mg. I was there with a crew from Technicolor shooting a new . r (the God ‘Save The Queen film shown at the end of cinema lllpsrammes). The Ministry of Works man looked at me and said "That's OK. remember you from the other day" (l). T'”‘-‘ Crowds in u;”mM%41l]l about “earls r;\';‘Zyre"§‘td -ill. haen "Unwed and Were cheerful ‘, Fllllu the rain showers. HA The t‘-rowds along the Mall had become COn'SlL‘l€lLtbl_V excited when the llt"\'xr1D:lpPlS appeared \\'llll the headline EVEREST CLIMBED with details of Hz‘.l;it_\’ mid. Tetisitigs acliievenierit a few days before. The crowds were now \':“T}' thick arid the crowd control gates had been shut. Behind t.lie heavy xxootivrt doors across the road to Victoria Station we knew our motorcyclist H"3$pZ1l\‘il riders were waiting. We had two — the first would drive off at once with the tilm when we had shot it. and the second was to follow on the same route two minutes later. If anything had happened to the first man the second was to seize the yellow silk bag with the film and tapes, and press on regard- less to London Airport and the waiting: chartered planes. Motorcyclists waiting for their urgent films — on the left a rider for the Gauniont British News and a newspaper man on the right. They broke every rule in the book to get their film through. A Movietone rider once crashed as he arrived at the film laboratory. They took the film magazines into the building before looking to his injuries! On the stands everyone was checking his gear. All the Technicolor cam- eras in Europe had been commandeered for the occasion, and one of their teams was behind us on the next tier, as was a crew filming in 3-D. On the other side was a BBC television camera; their commentators were in small wing stands at the side of the main stand so that they could see up the Mall as well as towards the Palace. When the procession began. regardless of the showers of rain, the atmos- phere in the crowd became electric. and the camera noise was remarkable when the Queen herself appeared in the State Coach. As soon as she was out of camera range, there was frenzied activity as the cameras were un- loaded. Each crew had been allocated a Police cadet to accompany them to the wooden gates where the motorcyclists were revving their machines. We ran up the open road between the lines of troops. shouting our man's name. We could hear his answer so we heaved the precious yellow sack over the top of the wall. Our Police cadet never arrived — we lost him. 12 I now set off back to NBC‘s headquarters on foot to report progress, and to sit. and watch the major part of the Service on television, drinking champ- agne. The idea of the champagne was that it was at great reviver, and we had all been issued with a. personal bottle. Then on foot again, to the Abbey stand. where I conned myself in to see our crew there. This was just about the time a. camerman's worst fear was being: realised inside the Abbey. Sydney Samuelson. then working for British Movietonews. had the key shot of the actual crowning to take. It was a shot only he could get for the company; it had to be on his camera, :1 Newman Sinclair. Ten seconds before the crowning he wound up the clockwork spring just once more. and it broke! He never got the key shot. The Queen leaving the Abbey alter the Service of Coronation. Not knowing this, outside we were having 2. field day. The Abbey bells pealed, the crowds cheered themselves hoarse. and we filmed the departure of the procession once more. After that it was a madcap race to get ahead of the columns to Marble Arch where we had a crew on the first floor canopy of a hotel entrance. To reach them I had to go through the first HOG finite at the hotel, where the owners were watching on three television 3833 what was happening right outside their windows. That I never quite tmdorstoofl. The rest of the day was a confused jumble of crowds milling everywhere. the evening appearance on the Palace balcony. and rescuing all thsttrews and their equipment from the stands. It was all great fun — no sleep two: nights running. but the feeling that we had helped in our small wall I0 ‘Hill?! a great event, one that no other nation on earth can mount with strcbvery Splendid pageantry. to a tremendous audience overseas. I P 13 7*. -- .;-.--ur av. V.-._-_ -ta- BEKESBOURNE SILVER J UBILEE -IUBILEE om‘ — TFESDAY JUNE 7m 1977 Programme There will be a short Service of Thanksgiving at 9..3()ani. in St. Peter s Church, Bekesbourne. All are most welcome. iifitttitifiiittiflfifitffififififfi 0 The Fancy Dress Parade will assemble at Cobham Court at 2.00 pm. It is hoped that as man)‘ people as possible will enter into the spirit of the day, and join in the Fancy Dress Parade. 0 The Parade will then proceed to the Recreation Ground. 0 The Cricket Match (Ladies 1; Cents) will start at 3.00pm. 0 Tea will be at approximately 4.15 pm. There will be a small charge for tea for adults and young people who have not received a special invitation card. 0 Barbecue from 8.00 — 11.30 pm. in Mr. Asli’s Barn. There will be a Bar. Tickets are now available at 75p per head. Admission will be BRIDGE and PATRIXBOURNE PROGRAMME .\i1ONDAY JUNE 6th 7.00 —- 11.00 pm. “YOUNG GENERATION” DISCO. Bridge Village Hall — for Ticket holders ONLY. TUESDAY JUNE 7th - Jubilee Day 10.15 — 10.45 am. THANKSGIVING SERVICE. St. Peter's Church, Bridge. All are most welcome to this short Service. 10.30 — 4.00 pm. EXHIBITION — The Q_ueen’s Reign_- The past twenty-five years in Bridge. The Methodist Hall, Patrixboume Road, Bridge. 11.00 — 12.00 noon. CHILDREN'S ARMADA. Recreation Ground and River, Patrixbourne Road, Bridge. 1.45 — 1.50pm. OPENING OF THE CELEBRATIONS by the Vice- Chairman. Bridge Parish Council, on the Recreation Ground. 2.00 — 2.30 pm. PUNCH AND JUDY SHOW. Recreation Gourid, or, if wet, the VILLAGE HALL. 2.45 — 3.15pm. MARCHING DISPLAY by No. 321 Air Training Corps Band, on the Recreation Ground. 3.00 - 3.45 pm. Display “CAROUSEL” Majorettes. 4.00 — 4.30pm. Display of the Art of TAEK-WONDO. 4.30 pm. — end. TUG OF WAR over the River. Also: Sideshows, Stalls, ‘Welly Throwing’ Contesl. 'Sl0iT|E'30“’ Contest, Children’s Obstacle Course Competition. T001001“- 8.00pm. _ 1.00am. Wednesdaih SUPPER DANCE/Disco. Brides Place Country Club — for Ticket holders ONLY. Tickets: £1.00 by ticket only. ***#*itV*ttfltiitttttttttttitttttitttttlt IMPORTANT NOTICE: Bridge Village Hall will be open between 10-00 am- and Noon on Saturday May 21st and 28th for the issuing of_'l"lCK_ETS ughere necessary for the above, and the COLLECTION of the Children s_ Jubilee Mugs and/or Pens previously ordered on the ‘Pink Forms’. N0 Tickets 80” 0!! Jubilee Day itself. 14 u .~\EO\.’E. An extract .’.'oz:: the Coronation Service in 195%. RIGHT. An Iron: the Service of T!_2nksg1\'Hl{ for the Silver Jubilee at the Queen's .-‘at :'i—:.~to:.. (}(\[) tlie (froxvri of the lllulilulz lilcss xvc beseech thcc Ihis(fro\\n.:n1d so sunctflfi thy servant ELIZABETH upon whose head this day thou dost place it for a sign of royal ma_iest_v, ihatshe nun be fifled by dune abundantgruccxxnh JH pnncch xinucszthroughthe King euwnaljcsus Christ our Lord. .~1rm*/1. ' T/rm; I/71’ Queen _m'.’/ sini/ig in I\'ing E:/um‘./'.r C‘/mir, I/:1’ .4‘('/Ihl‘_\'/1U[7. <‘/.s‘5i5rc'1/ nit/I or/1:’/' Bis/m/7.5‘, .t‘/m// (‘(HH(’ rim: I/it‘ .4/fur.‘ I/H’ Dumr of H"(’SIl).'l"II.S'l(’I' .w'm// bring the C"(J1\'!J. um/ //I(’ .-1I‘('/r/Dix/ii:/2 fa/(fire if of /rim 5/ru/1' I‘m‘m-mi’/_v put fl upon [/10 Queeifs /l(’(I(/. Ar I/It’ sig/1.’ M‘/I(’I'(’()/l I/H’ /Jump/<2 n‘I'I/I /umf uml rc'pe:IIz'c/ .s’/mm.r, shrill (‘rip GOD SAVE THE QUEEN ‘ T/rc Pri/ices uml Princesses, 1'/IL’ Peers uml Ptrnesses .s/nr// [).'H on their (um/mrs and cups, and I/It‘ Kings of .~lrm.\ r/Juir ('I‘(/WIIS.‘ and (lie l'I‘I(Hlp(’IS shall so/Illr/, «ml by u .w'gmr/ _L’fl'(’IJ, //it’ grvur guns cl! I/Pt’ Tower shall be 3/ml Hf/l Let us pray Almighty God, who rulest over the kingdoms of the world, and dost order them according to thy good pleasure: we yield thee unfeigned thanks for that thou wast pleased in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and fifty-two, to set thy servant our Sovereign Lady, Queen Elizabeth, upon the throne of this realm- Let thy wisdom be her guide and let thine arm snengflunihenlettrufliandjusfice,hohnessand righteousness, peace and charity, abound in her days- Direct all her counsels and endeavours to thy glory and the welfare of her subjects; give us grace to obey her cheeduflyforconsdencesake,andletherah~ays possess the hearts of her people; let her reign be long, and prosperous, and crown her with everlasting life In the world to come; through JGSUS Christ Our Lord. Amen QXEI-'a.£‘l. W BRIDGE AND PATRIXBOURNE-C.E. PRIMARY SCHOOL JUBILEE EXHIBITION A small exhibition of curios, souvenirs, children's impr- essions of Royalty etc. will be open from 9.30am Friday June 17th until 3.30pm Friday June 24th (during school hours). You are warmly invited to call at any time of the day to see it. H.R.H. PRINCE CHARLES’ SILVER JUBILEE APPEAL FUND THE SCHOOL'S CONTRIBUTION. A commemorative booklet is in production to mark the Jubilee Celebration and will be on sale in the village from June 17th. The booklet is a brief record of some of the work, attit- udes and activities of the school during 1977. It will, of course, contain a large proportion of children's work. It is hoped that in a hundred years’ time it will be of modest historical interest (and amusement no doubt). to our great grandchildren. It is anticipated that the booklet will sell at approx- ‘ imately 20p. Proceeds (after expenses) will be sent to the Jubilee Fund . MRS COLLIER’S RETIREMENT - A letter from the Headmistress Dear Readers, A Canon Perry has kindly allowed me space in the magazine to tell you about Mrs Col1ier's impending retirement from the staff of this school after thirty years’ magnificent service. I know that many of you have fond and vivid memories of her and will want to be associated with the activities that are planned to mark the closing days of her teaching career. I am compiling a small scrapbook of cuttings, children's Work: photographs and reminiscences which will give but a brief glimpse of all that she has contributed to the school and village. I should be very pleased to receive material from past students and their families (please mark items Clearly if you wish to have them returned). A short presentation ceremony will take place on Monday July 18th at 8.30pm. All former pupils. staff and friends are invited to attend and/or make contributions towards the gift. May I ask you to make these Plan’ *3 Widely known as possible, particularly to those once connected ~ “ with the school who no longer live in Bridge? I will, of F course, gladly make contact with old friends of the school if I am given names and addresses. *If you and your f amily are able to attend on Monday July 18th would you be kind enough to let me know? This The picture last month of the gates in from will facilitate our seating/standing arrangements . of the Font at St. Peter's Church, Bridge. My thanks to you all, in anticipation of the help that was c°"Sect1yi‘§!.l§fied by Mrs‘ F‘ 13' Apps - ._f _ _ _. . _ ofliigh rreet, r1 ge. 4 M10“ >Ou “ill give ' Yours sincerely, 3 What have we here, with this carving? W.M. Tomlin,Headmistress. Q PIIIIIIIIE flllll The picture is of :1 feature inside or l‘~ V’), outside one of the churches in Bridge Patrixbourne or Bekesboutne. *Parents of present students will be given formal invitat- ions later ~ there is no need to signify yet. Bekesbourne Social Club I ‘ SUMMER FETE :” SUMMER CONCERT AT PATRIXBOURNE You should not miss the Summer Concert at St. Mary's Church, Patrixbourne, on Friday June 17th at_7pm. A delightfully varied entertainment has been once more ‘ provided by the villagers of Patrixbourne. It will feature the Church Choir under the leadership of Mrs. Allan, and folk-songs and readings by parents and children of the community. A special attraction will be the University Madrigal SATURDAY JULY 30th BEKESBOURNE RECREATION GROUND H Those of you who came and shared Epiphany with us in 1976, and those of you who later regretted their absence on this occasion, should find this Summer Evening a happY and lively one. Coffee and biscuits will be served afterwards. As before - bring your own mug! Singers, who have enjoyed considerable success here in from 2-0091“ , thepaSt_ *I||¥*¥#IIII*$ttt Proceeds from the Collection will be equally divided A. - - 0"!“ - ‘ between the St. Mary's Church Restoration Fund and a . Band or the “T 8 i special Indian charity close to the heart of the Rev. 0Vfl!'iOllS Stall-sandfintermnments ' Joseph Pratt, Presbyter of the Church of South India, who including Fancy Dms3‘fih'¢3 i is at present visiting his family in Patrixbourne. Reneshmenxs j . BEKESBOURNE W. I . The next meeting of the Bekesbourne w.I. will be on June léth at 7.15pm in the Village Hall, Bekesbourne. The talk will be given by Mr. Jutson, on Gem Stones. The competition is for a Cheese Salad. The Hostesses for the evening will be Mrs. Austin and Mrs. Dawson. ‘I8 .Secretary reported on the improvements which have been . JUBILEE ST. PETER'S CHURCH, BEKESBOURNE Cleaning Rota for June 7th '3-J.‘A3?"4‘ a _ P June 4th .. .. Mrs. Sandall 9th BRIDGE ARISH COUNCIL i June 11th Mrs Allan l4th PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL June 18th .. .. Mrs. Smith let: :$I$§§cgAE:SC:$gUP J‘ June 25th .. .. Mrs. Farbrace litt WOSNIS INSTITUTE Mrs’ Lambert (~- July 2nd .. .. Mrs. Hogben 2 S ST. MARY'S CHURCH, PATRIXBOURNE A Bring-and— u,y ' aid of the choir funds will be held on Thursday at Ardpriory, Bekesbouxjne Lane, from 10.30 am - 12 noon. If you are unable to come please send your donation to Mrs. Allan at the above address. BRIDGE VILLAGE HALL At the Annual Meeting held on the 26th April 1977, the made during the past year. 'These were the installation of a wash-basin in the ladies cloakroom, a new heating installation, and new tables which had been presented by the Bonanza Committee. In addition the Hall had been cleaned and the kitchen decorated with the help of volunt- eers from the village and the Community Services. The Treasurer reported a satisfactory financial position but warned against complacency in the coming year. There has been a grant of £350 from the Parish Council which will help considerably in keeping hire charges as low as poss- BRIDGE AND PATRIXBOURNE W.I. ,. The next meeting will be held in the Village Hall. Bridge, on Tuesday June 21st at 7pm. The talk will be by Mr. H. Rogers on Radio Medway. The competition is for a Specimen Rose. . ' V ible. The following members agreed to serve on the Management " ‘i ‘J . I, Committee for another year:— a ' 0 & u :5 -J°-H‘i“l‘:9h'° - - - - - - ghairma; 15- 19 WATLING s'r.. cmreniunv Toi: 31522 . . .. .. .. .. re sur , _ MrS_ E_M_ Johnson _ _ _ _ _ _ Secretary ‘ _ Also at Maidstono. Medway _& Tunbridge walls I ML H _E I Turpin . _ ' _ _ _ P. C. C_ Associate Company—Aveiy & 00. Engineering (Maidsione) Ltd.—Stee| 8. Sheet Met-al‘Vi'oik Mr. T.E.G. Hoare .. .. .. Cricket Club “'— ' Mr. C. Martin .. .. .. Badminton Mrs. Meigh .. .. .. .. Senior Citizens & ,_ ; ‘41-q_ BARHAM CREMATORIU Mr. w. Johnson . . .. . . Village Hall Rep. ' ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘T 4 Mrs G Dove $2 Zafgsgngfigfiie The Bea,uuIul_ Garden of Rcmelxihtailwe Mrs - P . Anderson I ' ' I . . Yoliilnn Wi ves (°verl°°ki”9iB§°°m§'1PtFk;) I ‘ Mrs‘ F'E Apps ' ' ' ' ' ' Leagze of Friends IS open to visitors daily. " Mr. C . Prickett . . . . . . Bookings Secretary Diary for June 2nd BRIDGE DANCE GROUP 6th JUBILEE DISCO 1:. w. LYONS & It-"{l;.l‘;i'.\l1p:;E_§Fi’§;A.|;.. ssmiaiisfi‘ ST. GREGORY'S. 4_ MILITARY ROAD. CANTER, \’/CAR AND RURAL DEAN: The Rex‘. Canon Colin E.H. Perry, B.Sc., The Vicarage, Bridge (Bridge 830250) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE Churchwardens : C Potter, Field House, Bridge (Bridge 830218) M: H. P. M. Lawrence, Tullymore, 72 Bridge Down, Bridge (Bridge 830472) re Secretary.’ Mr. D. R. Hill, Red Deer, Bridge Down, Bridge (Bridge 830426) . , reasurer: Mr. C.A. Potter Organ-'5: i-'Brio’ge,l.' Mr. R.Smith, 7'4 Surrenden Fload, Folkestone (Folkestone 76466) Organist iPa:rixbourne}: Mrs. G. Allan, Ardpriory, Bekesbourne Lane, Canterbury \"ef-get (Bridge): Mr. J. Hopkins, Old Station Cottage, Bishopsbourne (62695) BEKESBOURNE Churchwardens : Mr. W. R.Mowll, Mulberry Cottage, Bekesbourne (Bridge 830213) Mr. S. H. Grey, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne (Bridge 830522) Hon. Secretary: Mr. J. Purchese, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne Hon. Treasurer: Mrs. P. Farbrace, 3 Downside, Bekesbourne (Bridge 830659) Organist: Mr. S. H. Grey, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne (Bridge 830522) Captain of the Bells: Mr. H. Collard, 1 Mumpas Cottages, Little Pett, Bridge Magazine Editor: The Vicar Magazine Advertising: Mr. C.J.Barley, 49 Bridge Down, Bridge (Bridge 830612) The Vicar will always welcome articles or photographs of general interest for inclusion in the Magazine, which has a circulation in the three villages of Bridge, Patrixbourne and Bekesbourne. Canterbury & District Estate Agency Ltd. HOUSE. LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS Residential Propertiu 32 ST. MARGARETS STREET, CANTERBURY Telephone 66660 & 9 S. P. C. K. BOOKSHOP 2 THE PRECINCTS. CANTERBURY Te!¢,'plmnr.' (rmtcrhury 02881 !- (JR .4 L I. Y (II-' R I’.i| RISH RI: Q1 IR n‘f.’\f EN "I 5 All the Iul'('.\.l and standard Tlleuiogicul Works (1|l]dlCl'l,> Bnnks, and Books of Local Interest An. buck rm! f'l Mm A i an hr iwruwrul luv mu — liuuk Iukmzs sold an.) cuhurigud Printed by A E. J PURCHESE Lil) , Cow Lane, Cmtemuty CT1 IJRW (Canterbury 61508) JUBILEE DAY PHOTOCALL, and all the usual news. C ICCBOU HG ]:fy\.n1I§BmDG 30 ]3€i(e,s'13oURD€ PAFHSH MAGAZINE JULY‘-977 Pflcetsp bra-arrei H-=-'- PATHIXBOURNE. BEKESBOURNE §}§“July, ;;dESunday after Trinity 8am Holy Communion 9.30am Sung Communion Communion ‘:3 Ma“ins l } u.3Q‘R Ivensong /> loth July, Aéa Sunday after Trinity ' Communion llam Matins and 8am Holy ll Sermon Communion vensong LL l7th July, jth Sunday after Trinity Qan Parish Eucharist 8am Holy Communion llam Matins 6.30pm Evensong Preacher: the L Rev. J. Pratt 24th July, §{h Sunday after Trinity Ean holy Communion 9am Holy Communion llam Songs of 6.30pm Evensong ,i praise 3lst July, }fh Sunday after Trinity Ea: Holy Communion llam Matins and 8am Holy 6.30pm Evensong Sermon Communion JUNIOR CHURCH Junior Church will meet on the following Sundays at 10.45 at Bridge Church; July 10th, l7th and 24th. MOTHERS' UNION The Mothers‘ Union Corporate Communion will be held on Wednesday July 6th at 9.30am. No meetings in July and August. BRIDGE AND PATRIXBOURNE W.I. The next meeting of the Bridge and Patrixbourne W.I. will be on Tuesday July l9th in the Village Hall at 7pm. B.H. LENTEN BOXES Our thanks to all who contributed the sum of £16 for C.M.S. and U.S.P.G. M.M_ Holy Communion is celebrated at 9.30 a.m. on Wednesdays and 7.30 e.m. on Friday! during the week at Bridge Chulch. Evensong is at 4.30 p.m. at the close every Sunday - except the lite! Sunday in the month when there ls a celebration of Holy Communion. My dear Parishioners of Bridge, Patrixbourne and Bekesbourne, The Jubilee Services were a great inspiration and joy. It is good to know that there is a strong undercurrent of true Christian patriot- ism and a sense of thankfulness for the blessings of freedoms which we enjoy. we look forward to Bridge and Patrixbourne Summer Fete at Bridge school Grounds on Saturday July 2nd. It remains for each one of us to make it an outstanding success. I do not want its success to be dependent on the weather, so whatever the day please come and support us in our efforts - and bring your friends too. You will find full details of the Pete on page 11. I was asked recently if I could explain the difference (if any) between the Holy Ghost and the Holy Spirit. Many wonder about this when for example in the Book of Common Prayer Holy Ghost is used. and in the Series III Holy Communion Service Holy Spirit is used. Let me explain as simply as I can:- , The Holy Ghost and the Holy Spirit mean exactly the same thing. and in Christian theology are the name of the Third Person of the Holy Trinity. The Hebrew word in the Old Testament is Reach meaning the wind or breath of God. Thus in Genesis 1. v1: the Spirit of God is pictured as moving over the face of the waters as the wind moves over the sea; and in Genesis 2, V7: God is pictured as forming man by breathing into him the breath (or spirit) of life. The corresponding Greek word used in the New Testament is Pneuma which you will recogn- ise in ‘pneumonia’ (which stops us breathing) and ‘pneumatic’ (one filled with breath). The Latin word was spiritus. from which comes respiration, or breathing; and inspiration, a God-given idea. Hence the English term The Holy Spirit. But the Latin was translated into German in mediaeval times as Geist meaning a shadowy outline or spectre. This word became Cast in Old English: and Ghost in modern English. Hence we speak of The Holy Ghost. Translation from one language into another can never be exact. since although the basic meaning of a word may be the same the associated ideas are different. The present tendency is therefore to prefer 'Holy Spirit‘ to ‘Holy Ghost’. since it is nearer the original. which contained no hint of the terror which can be associated with a ghost Story. At the same time the word Spirit lacks something of the idea Of the breath of God moving invisibly like the wind across the prim- itive oceans or the dust of the desert, before man appeared on earth. During this month, on Sunday July 24th - the Sixth Sunday after Trinity — we have surely one of the noblest of all the Collects. It is a prayer for the fulfilment in our lives of that which Jesus Him- self described as ‘the first and great commandment‘. And it is expr- essed in matchless language. V‘ « 1:; your ::h M tows! I up, loving 1': to v 1;, may obtain thy rromisfln, whigh- L‘ tffl ‘hl==i=*>|<**=l=***>I=***************#*#$*#II*# A very pleasing ceremony was performed in the Village Hall at Bridge on Tuesday June 14th when Mr. Cyril Prickett, who has been a grocer in the village all his life. was thanked for his service and many lrindnesses by his friends and customers, and wished happiness in his retirement. Mrs. Olive Knight. Chairman of the Village Hall Management Committee. presented him with a parting gift. a cheque for £74 subscribed by his friends and customers in the village, and thanked him in particular for his voluntary work as booking clerk for the village hall. He was also thanked by Canon Colin Perry for his many services. and by Mrs. Young representing the Parish Council for his past work as 8- Comciillolh Small gifts were presented from residents of The Close. who had also contributed towards the cheque. Mr. Prickett, deeply moved by these expressions of goodwill and . - ship, gave a short speech of thanks. and the ceremony concluded sirhclionrs _ g and the singing 01’ "He's a jolly good fellow". ' Mrs. 0. Knight would like to thank all who contributed sosmmsh In ._ \ _-.¢.g-—i:.m -. '1 Ar: ui 'l‘r‘~.EY.-WOI\‘DO wits deriioii.~Li':1led between .;: rage». -1ll(1!.".l:- (-oluiirfiil display helped L0 ui.':m]vno,-:-~ that l'lt':1l"l_\' E\'L‘l’_\’Ol‘lE‘ lll HID moi. 1l> {I110}-', IO C(r)‘L'in:l[]r_>n Day ,\-Md an riec trial Jllill‘ Day ‘is {tr 'l‘lirowing rim Wt-liimztou Bum \\‘.i.~ n M.pu1;.r um. Mm» with all ~ but Mi. Tim Huuie liziving been fI'1lk~Ij Lu‘ 3! t'l_viiig Iiuul [Hi .1 ll|LIllll‘lll. wirsu1_\- “em for in i'lieL'l,'-ii}: il[ ii.» Kain and Cuiiturlnuy ”U~“lHl‘ul. "ll roii1dii'i lrlvvlii ‘Id ’ ‘ ‘ . A .l~. xii. .T. Z-3.£’f.‘r'-“m.l"ri“.c the subscription appeal. . _ V .. L‘.~.-m‘Ihl |'4.IllI|ll5"l)l. '- ' _ ~_ _ , .. ._,_ u I i, _ "“ .I _, _ Vi;-. _ _ mv —- ‘ ._'__ _i. ’ _ _ - "-H.’ r I ‘ * ‘ H.M The Queen At the Service of Celebration to mark the Queen’s Jubilee of Twenty—five Years of Service since her Accession, the following Sermon was preached by the Reverend H. Voller. Those who heard his words felt that his message should reach a wider audience than the congregation at the Church of St. Peter, Bekesbourne. We print the text with pleasure. *=.k>.k>l<=!==k=k*>!<**¥¢*’I=***%%=I<*’k¥<¥<****¢k*«'lr¥****¥ 1 1 ’ I 'WENTY‘FlVE yearsl It. is quite a long time as we measure time, and in the field of liiinian relationships I suppose the twenty—fifth anniversary comes home to us wit the greatest force when we think of a silver wedding. and in some ways the event celebrate today is very much akin to a silver wedding celebration. They have much in common. so be patient with me for a few minutes while I try and draw a parallel. A young couple are married. It is a joining together of different likes and dislikes, -- differeut gifts and powers. lti niarriage two people become one. They still retain their individual identity. and because of that they bring into the partnership their differing gifts which make it richer and fuller. They have taken each other for better or worse. and by worse we mean the worst through circumstances beyond their control. They have’ no idea what lies ahead, and as their marriage proceeds they will be called upon to face trials and temptations and challenges which never befell them before they came together. . At first their union is surrounded by glamour and romance. It is something new and exc~ lting, and it isn't until the initial excitement and glamour have died away that the marr- iage settles down to do its job of making two people into one; of discharging an oblig- ation to the conimunity by maintaining a home life on which the stability and welfare of society rests. Time passes and there will be children. and if the marriage is aptrue one those children will be brought up to make a contribution to the life of the home and to accept certain responsibilities; and they will be made to realise that not only do they take, but they also give. And so that marriage which started as a union between two people becomes a fellow- ship. each member of it making their own contribution to the common good of all and, above all else. making a contribution to the common good of society as a whole. for we are social creatures dependent on each other; and when a marriage fails. it is not only the immediately interested parties who suffer but the community as a whole. because our way of life is founded upon the stability of our homes. and when a home breaks up the whole structure of society is weakened because it is deprived of the influence which should flow from it. And so time passes until at last the couple celebrate their silver wedding, and they receive the congratulations and the love and affection of other memb- _ er: of the family and friends. Twenty-five years ago in the Abbey Church of St. Peter, Westminster. there was a rnarriage — although we called it a Coronation —- but in one sense it was a innrriage. the _l0lfllng together of our beloved Queen and her subjects, each one pledged to make 3. con-‘— tribution great or small for the common good of all. The initial glamour has long since died down and the partnership has settled to do its job. In the course of the years diff- iculties and problems have been faced and overcome in a strength born of a firm and lastirtg union between the Queen and her subjects. of course. we must be care ful not to carry the analogy of coronation and marriage too tar. At the Coronatiori it was the Queen who made all the vows and promises — we got off soot free. It was the Queen who undertook the heavy responsibilities of sovr- 3 eighty. It was the Queen who undertook to uphold the liberties of men and inaintain ' 10 me State‘ it was the Queen who promised to uphold the Christian faith and maintain it Church‘ it was the Queen who undertook by her life and example to inspire and 168-d :19: people.’ So when you come to think of it. it was a bit one-sided. We didn't promise flnylgliiitngs we look back over the first twenty-five years can we fail in our admiration of the way in which she has performed her vows and kept her promises — the unrelentliing demands on her time and energies. trying all the time to be all thinghs t; all mshtglitne to tant give. give. give which marks every moment of every day. I: 0 Walls 8 cfnxillse when I am sure she often feels more like weeping. shr1158"l8 0" me “me 51"” 5 . . - - P 1‘ - and aspersions which are occasionally voiced by people. and by 039 m°mb°' °' ‘“ ” ment who would deny her the freedom of speech which they d°";dt::"":‘i':‘:_°:"f:;th in HOW many h3'pp.ily mamed men Wop“ dream of ‘tying wofisilf is‘ valued above [ems of money H Indeed we are u-fld m the Bible W“ 31810 Mo h ‘unifies the coat rubies; yet occasionally we hear it questioned whether I If fln:l|3ml% J is the be“ H". in money' You can take it fro‘? me’ my fnendsil nhunlihaodoihe sire fgw in number) save °5”“°“‘ ‘his °°“'""y ha? and If her “mes (an F 8 b our Q5681! we might be able to their country the dedi_catedGl0v:'a-nd S8|'Vi08 81"“ Y °"°§,:;ga.§.';r: ::r::1irii3s:tlat.l::len we 1:1! the Crown because we desperately need the syrntbol - ' . ' t of unity which the Queen provides. Take away the :°“3:‘l’:g':g:';h:n%‘ :;;g°'lsa so no‘ cfipfible 01f pr°vi1?;.i,:geaa§;s;vTll;)i‘r)1lgofgliiitimotiliiiii t:v‘ili.ic‘li find some worthwhile object. o t emse ve_s c - . . di mu hopes that give something to Erich toglgspirit of service that scovcra its gifts are needed. are t e n spens_ _- h M by even’ one of moss relationships. am’: 1“ ow unigiusuifaxxiu 03; her 191811 my be but tho guard our Gracious Queen. that the first twang?“ V9 Y prelude to a greater and more gl0l‘10|lB T151119 - Bridge & Patrixboume MCHURCH FETE Bridge c of E Primary School SATIIIIIIIV JIILY 2lII SCOTTISH DANCING by the Hi Iderstone Scottish country Dance Group a Grand Draw Teas i’ Cakes u Sideshow: and all the usual attractive stalls «. Come and onloy it! .-er l. '4 ' -54.‘? §T;J§§Qg§§LCHURCH, BRIDGE: CHOIR VESTMENT WASHING Mrs. Cremer regrets that from now, July, she is unable to continue with the washing and maintaining of the Church Choir surplices, cassocks and gowns. The Choir would be grateful if someone could take on this job. It requires the men's surplices and the ladies collars being laundered three times a year — usually at Christmas, Easter and in August when the Choir are on holiday. would anyone who can do this job for the Church please Contact the Vicar or a member of the Choir — or put a note in at 34 High Street. We wish to thank Mrs. Cremer most sincerely for her work in the past in maintaining a spruce and neat Choir. C.E.H.PV ST. MARY'S CHURCH, PATRIXBOURNE: BRING-AND-BUY The postponed Bring-and-Buy in aid of Choir Funds will be held on Thursday July 7th at Ardpriory, Bekesbourne Lane, from lO.30am to 12 noon. If you are unable to come please send your donation to Mrs- Allan at the above address. This event deserves support, we are all Very grateful to Mrs. Allan for her work with the Choir. ST. PETER'S CHURCH. BEKESBOURNE: ROTAS FOR JULY Church Cleaners Date Flower Arrangers Mrs. Hogben July 2nd Mrs. Whigham Mrs. Watson July 9th Mrs. Johnston Mrs. Grey July 16th Mrs. Allan Mrs. Sandall July 23rd Mrs. Grey Mrs. Allan July 30th Mrs. Farbrace Mrs. smith August 6th Mrs. Whigham BEKESBOURNE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The next meeting will be on Tuesday July l2th at 7.15pm at the Village Hall. The Speaker will be Mrs. O. Brann on Modern Black word Embroidery; the competition for a Single Rose Bud. The Hostesses will be Mrs. Russell and Mrs. Hume. SONGS OF PRAISE RETURN TO BEKESBOURNE We are again having a Service of Songs of Praise, with Bible readings: On Sunday July 24th at 11am. We invite you to send in to the Vicar (or to me) your choice of hymn for Singing at this Service. We hope that you will let us know‘ Your Choice in the very near future. The commentator for the h)/BIDS be JOhn PurChese_ S_H_ Grey_ 12 C.E.H.P. T . CHRISTIAN FAMILY CONFERENCE - CANTERBURY 23‘30 JULY. A new type of Holiday Conference is being held in Canterbury this year, on the Rugby Club ground in Merton Lane, a mile and a half iron the City centre on the Hythe Road. Several hundred people will be spending a week in caravans and tents on the site. and provision is made for hundreds more to attend as day visitors. Starting at loam each morning there will be seminars on a variety - of subjects relevant to family life. At the same time a~team of styfif a?‘ ents from All Nations‘ Bible College will be leading activities-Whit » age groups ranging from 5-7 to 14+. And there will be pragision.£an babies and toddlers. Afternoons will be free for family cutinga¢ sightseeing, rambles, picnics and so on. The‘maip Conféreyéfid 3 will be held at 7.30pm each evening in a large marquee on the Lane site, which will be clearly signposted from The week will not be a spiritual hot-house, but it is ex§é6fe3« some serious thinking will take place abéut flflifltaifliflfi ¢§‘1 values in the family in present-day Sdciety. There will he . ers from this country and America. The organisers all Iifi and information obtained about this WEEK 05 C93g§3¢”§g ggrv the CFC PUBLICITY OFFICER, 8 PMACE s'rREB~'1'. T. I ’T.§_::;.A 7 W ‘”“ w - FA 1 Plumbing ° Roof Repairs . Paintin9:;& 9°°*°“afi“9 ' ‘$31599 ' Bu” '. H. GO0D$iE|.I.= $03!} IND... _ 1a—1i9vwATLme sr.. ,cMtI.E.~a’ lflB‘¥'.}“Ii°l= 94522 - Also at Maidstona. %Me_dw5S!;8g‘ ‘$57) ', Associate Company — Avery -3. Go.7En’g’in’eé1‘Ji"rI‘g (Maidstone) l£tr!..—¢§.’5'i,‘§,i.§% 33‘°°§"4?S3.5« I V '. ' "l;,...r_,. '7' ..;'.1. we"-1 BARHAM M The.”-BedilétiiflileIfiiiffiél! s>’1"R.5» . (eiméfléokina 1§;°..°3ne' , &s;;¢;gg:gx1o.yi3siiqts:s~.d.‘ 1 ST. GREGORY MILITARY R_ _‘L, T. * '-f‘3:‘, v‘-‘V.’ ‘ xg ,Ti1c '\- ~.":i.=,7c, Bii:;'_(JL= (Bridgc 830250) «T‘\if ‘ V—i\‘i€ ‘Vi i ‘- i?RiCG.E _ 1, 7 E-'V|‘i CQL‘ (C\:‘:‘.."1\L:‘-x 1 ‘T V j. , . ‘31 eggs Dcmi, Bridge (8) idge 830472) ~ l ‘T HIM Pee" Bi'id§n:* Down. Bridge (Bridge 830426) ' x K’ \ x 73116 pg: , —i, Siiiiiii, ‘J SLJ'reric.‘er. Road. Foikestone (Foikestone 76466) : 5. Aiian, Ardprioiy, Bekesbourne Lane, Canterbury 3 13'. J.Hopk§iis. O-id Siaiioii Cottage. Bishopsbourne (62695) BEKESBOURNE C/7t.1'C/7\1Si’O'9-'75 .' -T. ’ Iv’ulberi'y Cottager Bekesbourne (Bridge 830213) F/".‘ Cottage. Bekesbourne (Bridge 830522) chess. Mill Cottage: Bekesboume T . . i . Farbrace, 3 Dc-wnside, Bekesbourne (Bridge 830659) r. S. i—‘_ Grey. r\‘.iiI Cottage, Bekesbourne (Bridge 830522) ‘. Coiiard, 1 Mumpas Cottages‘ Lift:-3 Pett, Bridge- ‘:3’: The \ icar (Bridge 830612) ' always welcome arr/c/es or photographs of general interest ii in the Magazine, which has a circulation in the three vi‘//ages " z wxbourne a rid Bekesboume. 1 Canterbury & District Estate Agency Ltd. i HOUSE, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS i Residential Properties 32 ST. MARGARl:"l"S STREET, CANTERBURY Telephone 66660 & 9 ._ 5 ’ C IIBOU D6’ 3 E<.E‘(K1.\.("lE$,).=3x‘?'llf:iS ».i r .A. .,,v v 1 ( i‘ H i'r'- I .Awu.~. .|H$-IEiK'3|(- The Marlowe Mobile Theatre, with a grant from the Arts Council, will hold a premiere of THE ROAD SHOW at Bridge Primary School on Saturday October 29th at 7.30 pm. This documentary review with music traces the fight for the by-pass at Bridge from the 1920's to 1976 when the new road was opened. It is essentially written for an adult audience, but children who are accompanied by their parents will be welcomed. Tickets will be on sale fairly soon in the village and at the School. Meanwhile, over at Bekesbourne Village Hall, a Country and Western Dance in aid of church funds will be held the same evening — starting at 8pm. You could make a double-event evening of it! There will be a bar and music to suit everyone. Please support these events. You will recognise some local characters at THE ROAD SHOW and it should prove an entertaining evening. For relaxation with dancing, please come over to Bekesbourne. Ticket only entry — tickets available from S. H. Grey, 63 High Street. Bridge, and John Purchese over in Bekesboume from the middle of the month. at about £1.00. No tickets at the door. LETTER RECEIVED BY CANON PERRY . ', Ia Bot-.t.er“i.-=1? 3*» R1933‘:-i 33306 Dear Sir, A319.» I am sorry that owing to difficult: df 1* E enough to the church (we had A airman) _I could __ -‘ to pay for the leaflet I toflk 92.0!‘ ‘ So, before leaving England. I bcmfit I '39 -It _ enclose (leaflet 513) , * _ with my excuses, Yours sizgéggellty ‘.'~ The beautiful church referred’ LITTLEBOURNE SCOUT GROUP During the Summer break the Scouts enjoyed a very success- ful, although very wet, Summer Camp in the New Forest. They visited Beaulieu with its Motor Museum and Longleat Safari Park. Just to prove that rain nearly all the time couldn't really put them off water for good, on the one fine warm day of the Camp, the boys enjoyed a swim off a local beach. Despite the weather they all want to go again - especially having sampled real camp cooking which incl- uded roast chicken and camp stew with dumplings! Our thanks for the support received at our Coffee Morn- ing held by Mrs. Raraty at Bridge at the end of August. M.B. P.S. May we remind you again of our Dance — for over—l6's only please - in the War Memorial Hall, Littlebourne, on Saturday October 8th at 8pm with music for everyone. Tickets El. Some Parishioners may not realise that many of the Scout Group at Littlebourne are boys from Bridge. We hope they have a drier Camp next year and just as much fun as clearly they enjoyed this year. c_E.H.p_ BRIDGE TENNIS CLUB A date to bear in mind as you clear out the cupboards after the non-summer is October 15th when the Tennis Club will be holding a Jumble Sale. The Village Hall will be open from loam for the arrangement of goods and stalls, and ALL will be welcome to buy the fantastic bargains from 2pm. Reminder slips will be delivered nearer the time and coll- ections will probably be on the Thursday and Friday evening and Saturday morning of that week, Junior Tennis Club Once again - by request - the Committee of Bridge T.C. will be having a Hallowe'en Disco for Junior Members on October 29th- Charges will be 35p for members purchasing befOr€ that date ‘ Otherwise 50p will be extracted without anaesthetic at the door! Tickets obtainable from Tony Pratt, Jane Milliard or Hilary whiting after October 15th- Hope to see you on the 29th October, 8 — llpm, when James Lennox will be there with Capital Disco. M AUTUM BAZAAR AT BRIDGE There will be an Autumn Bazaar in aid of Bridge Football and Cricket Clubs, Church Funds and Cancer Research Fund at the Village Hall on Saturday October 8th commencing at 2pm. WOTHWHILE CAUSES DESERVING WORTHWHILE SUPPORT! Please make a point of supporting this venture. BRIDGE YOUNG WIVES The October Meeting will be on Wednesday October 12th, when Mr. Elliott will give a'talk on the work of the Samar- itans; Bridge Village Hall at 7.45pm. The November Meeting will be on Wednesday November 9th again, at the Village Hall at.7.45pm. Mr. P. Webb will be giving a talk and showing slides on Kent Conservation. This will be an Open Evening — all are welcome. During the year l977/8 the Young Wives meetings will be only held once a month. Anyone wishing to join will he most welcome. ’ E.B. Plumbing o Roof Repairs . Painting 3. Decorating . Glazing . Building H. GOODSELL &. SON |.'|'II. A 18-19 WATVLING ST., CANTERBURY Tel: 04522 Also at Maidstone, Medway A Tunbridgo Wells Associate Company—Avery & Co. Engineering (Maidslone) Ltd.—Steel 8. Sheet Metal Work BARHAM CREMATORI UM The Beautiful Garden of Remembrance (overlooking Broomo Park) is open to visitors daily. £._w. LYONS & son um. TELEPHONE 63508 ST. GRDE-GORY'S. DAY AND NIGHT FUNERAL ssavnce MILITARY ROAD. CANTERBURY. — L_ Kay.-rzrxx¢..'-.2z:—-:':.i :a‘.‘a""'.*.-.' il; l i ii: l T r ‘L’ i 4. ..___...—-....-~—— . ‘$51’; VICAR AND RURAL DEAN: The Rev. Canon Colin E.H. Perry. B.Sc., The Vicarage, Bridge (Bridge 830250) PATRIXBOURNE WlTH BRIDGE Churchwardens : 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. R.Smith, Wellington House, Canterbury Road, Lydden, Nr. Dover (shepherdswell 830781) Organist (Patrixbourne):Mrs., G. Allan, Ardpriory, Bekesbourne Lane, Canterbury Verger (Bridge): Mr. J. Hopkins, Old Station Cottage, Bishopsbourne (62695) BEKESBOURNE Churchwardens : Mr. W. R.Mowl|. Mulberry Cottage, Bekesbourne (Bridge 830213) Mr. S. H. Grey, 63 High Street, Bridge (Bridge 830522) Hon. Secretary: Mr. J. Purchese, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne Hon. Treasurer: Mrs. P. Farbrace, 3 Downside, Bekesbourne (Bridge 830659) Organist: Mr. S. H.Grey, 63 High Street, Bridge (Bridge 830522) ' Captain of the Bells: Mr. H. Collard, 1 Mumpas Cottages, Little Pett, Bridge Magazine Editor: The Vicar Magazine Advertising: Mr. C.J. Barley, 49 Bridge Down, Bridge (Bridge 830612) The Vicar will always welcome articles or photographs of general interest for inclusion in the Magazine, which has a circulation in the three villages of Bridge, Patrixbourne and Bekesbourne. : Canterbury 8.‘ Dlstrict Estate Agency Ltd. ‘ HUI, SE, l_AT\'D AND ESTATE AGENTS 5 Residential Properties ‘ 32 SI. \1AR(:'ARE'l’S BIREET, CANTERBURY Telephone 66660 & 9 2 I S. P. C. K. BOOKSHOP E L Jill l*l_’_ -_.. SUNDAY SERVICES FOR NOVEMBER 1977 Dear Parishioners of Bridge, Patrixbourne and Bekesbourne, BRIDGE PATRIXBOURNE EEEEEEQEBEE . ——-———— ——-“““*“"“' . I November is the month of All Saints. A nation like an 6th November: 2235 5UndaY after Tr1“1tY individual, may live happily enough beyond its means, un- llam Matins 8am Holy C°mmu“1°“ 9-30am Sung aware that a day of reckoning lies ahead, and that the ll.45 Holy Communion communion A greatest service which can be rendered to a people in such 6.30am EVen50n9- Preacher‘ a case is to get it to face the facts. Rev. Canon Pollard I , _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Since human nature is or one piece it is not surprising 13th November, 23rd Sunday after TrinitY that there is an analogy in the moral and spiritual life. Remembrance Sunday A man may live contentedly enough for a time in a condition 9am HOlY Communion l0~55am Matins and 8am Holy of moral bankruptcy and be unaware of his own state. The Series III Remembrance Day serV' C°mm“ni°n Christian religion owes very much to a man who became aware 6.30pm Evensong ' that he was morally bankrupt. St. Paul was certainly no careless hedonist. He had a profound respect for righteous- ness and a strict standard of conduct, but the crisis of his career came when he recognised the truth that he was not getting anywhere in spite of his efforts - that he was trying to live beyond his resource. He had not in himself the power to do the good that his mind acknowledged to be ideal and right. From this moral bankruptcy he was released by his encounter with Christ and his discovery that he could live by faith in Christ. It was when he was fully g aware of his own inadequacy and weakness to the point of despair that he found the adequacy of the power of Christ within him. 20th November, 24th Sunday after Trinity 9.30 Parish Eucharist 8am Holy Communion llam Matins 6.30pm Evensong :.-;- -..: .....4 ..t_ , ‘ - _ _ ‘ _ 4.. ‘ .s’.-&s ,'fi~aa«- 7 ‘ v ; - " 27th November, Advent Sunday Bam Holy Communion 9am Holy Communion 1 llam Matins 6.30pm Evensong 4th December, lst Sunday in Advent llam Matins 8am Holy Communion 11.45 Holy Communion 6.30pm Evensong 9.30am Sung Communion JUNI OR CHURCH Junior Church will meet on November 13th. 20th and 27th at lO.45am. "Not I, but Christ" was his answer to the experience of moral bankruptcy, and through faith he drew on resources equal to all the demands of his heroic destiny. It would be a mistake to suppose that everyone can or ought to repr- oduce in detail the spiritual pilgrimage of St. Paul. but we may note that in principle all the Saints resemble him, and this is the message and meaning of All Saints‘-tide. We might define a saint as one who is good in a religious setting, whose_virtue - as he believes - grows out of his faith, while a good man who is not a saint relies upon the inherent capacity of his own will and intelligence. . Certainly we will not deny the reality of the virtue of ‘ . unbelievers. though we must hold that they too are due to k_ the unrecognised grace of God, but we may point out that the saint has the advantage when the time of depression '*»:;> .. comes. No good man is exempt at some time in his life franml “pf this mood when the question forces itself upon him: What MOTHERS ' UNION The Mothers’ Union Corporate Communion will be held on Wednesday November 2nd at 9.30am. There is no Branch Meeting in November. PARISH MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTION IN PATRIXBOURNE Mr. and Mrs Fleming of waterfall Cottage, Patrixbourne, have kindly undertaken to distribute the Parish Magazine in Patrixbourne. Should any subscriber be missed, would you please make contact on Bridge 830880. Holy Communion is colobmtod at 9.30 |.m. on Wednesday: and 7.30a.:n. on Fri . during the weak at Bridge church. Evonsong is at 4.30 pan. at the clan ovary Sunday - except the first Sunday in the month when than is I celebration 0! HO” Cmnmwuom ” 7-,: r’ has my striving for ideal ends come to? How shall I carry on when strength declines and enthusiasm wanes? The Saint has his answer: he has served the enduring purpose of the Lord, and the riches of Christ are inexhaustible. What ever the shape of the Church of the future, the Festival of All Saints reminds us that it will continue because the life of Christ is in it, and where that life is to be found there is nothing on earth that can extinguish it. Yours sincerely in Our Blessed Lord. _\[Icar and Rural Dean ‘ CALENDAR FOR NOVEMBER 1977 On St. Andrew's Day, Wednesday November 30th, there will be a celebration of Holy Communion at Bridge Church at 9.30 30th am. when we will remember the working of the Church overseas 3lSt in the Mission field. The Remembrance Sunday service will be at Patrixbourne Church beginning at lO.55am on November l3th. May we continue to remember those who died in the lst Great Wars and pray for peace in the world. As the years pass, our act of remembrance should increase in solemn rec- ollection and resolve. 2nd we are now getting ready for the Christmas Markets in the Parish. Bekesbourne will hold theirs on November 19th at 6th Village Hall, and Bridge and Patrixbourne on December 3rd. Please make a note of these dates and ask your friends to do the same. There is a good deal of preparation to be done and I do ask you again for your loyal help and enthusiasm. 9th There is a meeting for plans and helpers connected with the llth Bridge and Patrixbourne Market on Monday October 31st, at the Vicarage at 8pm. 13th Mr. and Mrs. Paul Greenwood of Patrixbourne are now leav- ing us for St. Alban's. They have been pillars of strength 17th in the life of the church at Patrixbourne; caring for the Church in countless ways of love and in their generous hosp' italitY t0 50 many Of us. We shall miss them both tremend' 18th 0US1Y and we wish them abiding happiness in their new home- Finally, I would draw your attention to the letter from 19th M155 Wendy Tomlin, the Headmistress of the Bridge Primary CoE School which stresses the need for thoughtful debate in i 20th the relationship between church and school, she asks all that Can to attend the Evensong on Sunday November 6th at 26th which Canon Clifford Pollard (the Diocesan Director of Educ‘ ation) will preach, and to join in the discussion after in the Village Hall- Please make an effort to come — and if you are a parent. 6 special effort, 27th 30th October 21st Sunday after Trinity Monday. Christmas Market Helpers meeting, 8pm at the Vicarage. November Tuesday. All Saints Day. Holy Communion 9.30am at Bridge Church. This day, Stuart Snell is consecrated Bishop of Croydon. You prayers are asked for his work. Wednesday. Mothers'Union Corporate Communion, 9.30am at Bridge Church. 22nd Sunday after Trinity. Rev. Canon Clifford Pollard Director of Religious Education in the Diocese, is the Preacher at Evensohg at Bridge Church at 6.30pm. Wednesday. Young Wives Group Meeting at 7.45pm at Bridge Village Hall. This is an Open meeting. Friday. Meeting at 8pm at the Vicarage to discuss Church Events for 1978. . 23rd Sunday after Trinity. Remembrance Sunday. The Remembrance Day Service is at St. Mary's, Patrixbourne at 10.55am. Thursday. Church of England Children's Society Christmas Gift Sale, 10—12.30pm at the Deanery. Cant- erbury Cathedral. Friday. League of Friends of the Canterbury Hospitals Christmas Market 7.3Qpm at Bridge Village Hall. Saturday. Bekesbourne Church Autumn Fayre, Village Hall 2.15pm. Come early for the bargains. 24th Sunday after Trinity. Note that the Service at Bridge Church is changed from9am to 9.30am. Saturday. The Close Autumn Fayre. Please support this excellent cause. Advent Sunday. Wednesday. Feast of St. Andrew. 1 A j‘1'l9l-; 4 ‘:42.-av . ~ «.—... ‘ .; Eat... in . December 3rd Saturday. Bridge and Patrixbourne Church Christmas Market 2.l5pm at Bridge Village Hall. 4*” 3nd Sunday in Advent. FROM THE PARISH REGISTERS ECIV Matrimony St. Peter's Church, Bekesbourne lst October l977 Hilary Purchese James Page St. Mary's Church, Patrixbourne N) 3rd October l977 Beverley Nina Barker May They Rest in Peace St. Peter's Church, Bridge l4th October l977 Frank Alick Ovenden BRIDGE YOUNG WIVES The next meeting will be on Wednesday November 9th at the Village Hall, at 7.45pm. Mr. P. Webb will be giving a talk and showing slides on Kent Conservation. This will be an Open Evening - all are welcome. During the year 1977/8 the Young Wives meetings will be only held once a month. Any one wishing to join will be most welcome. E.B- BEKESBOURNE W . I . The next meeting will be on Tuesday November 8th at 2pm at the Village Hall. This is the Annual General Meeting. DISTRICT NURSE PETIRES Miss E. Mccrossan thanks all her friends at Bridge who gave so generously towards her retirement gift. The many who were helped by Miss Mccrossan, as District Nurse, will want to wish her a happy and enjoyable retirement. There 15 not much space this ‘ month, but where is the key ? ) Mrs. S.A.MAFi'l‘IN oi Brewery fl ‘- _ Lune correclly idenliiied the 5n 3 . V tombstone last I!10nlh — near 4421:‘ The picture 15 of a feature inside or the East window at Bridge. , outside on’: of the churchesmflridge W911 done, W0‘ R"=°d“* R ’ Patrrxbourne or Bekesbourne. C ,, \ PATRIXBOURNE PARI SH MEETING General Review of Parish Boundaries in Kent, probably to be carried out in 1978. (This refers to civil boundaries not ecclesiastical boundaries.) A SPECIAL ASSEMBLY of the Patrixbourne Parish Meeting will be held on November 15th, Tuesday, at 8pm at the "Old Vic- arage" Patrixbourne (by kind permission of Dr. and Mrs. Pratt). l. To consider the possibility of "grouping" Patrixbourne Parish with Bekesbourne Parish or any alternative suggestions. 2. To consider possible alterations of the Patrixbourne Parish boundaries to remove various anomolies. C.A.Potter, Chairman PLEASE NOTE: These are civil parochial boundaries being discussed. not part of the redefining of Church Parish boundaries awaiting an Order in Council - which creates a. new Parish at Aylesham and slightly alters Bridge and Bekesbourne boundaries. C.E.l-LP. NEXT SATURDAY : Remember! THE ROAD SHOW at Bridge Primary School, October 29th at 7.30pm. The musical documentary by the Marlowe Mobile — First showing. COUNTRY AND WESTERN DANCE at Bekesboume Village Hall in aid of Church Funds, October 29th at 8pm. ‘The Group of Four’ live music, with a bar and refreshments. Tickets from Mr. Grey at Bridge or John Purchese at Bekesboume. Make an evening of it! *>l=>l<**************=k*=l==l=*************=|=*=|=***=l*=lI***********=|I**=|:*=|I Bekesbourne Autumn Fair Bekesboume village Hall, Nov. 19th 2.I5nm. There will be the following sta.lls:— CAKES o JUMBLE o GIFTS o PRODUCE AND GROCERIES TOYS 0 BOOKS o STATIONERY TEAS will be available: small sideshows to amuse the children: Raffle a w 1 * t r 1 u i t i i t t t We would be very grateful for donations or items for the stalls. Anyone Who would like to have goods collected _for the stalls is asked to ‘phone Mrs. Grey at Bridge 830522, transport will be arranged. There has not been space in this Magazine to give an appreciation_ of Mr._ Alick Ovenden, or to print details of the Ten Propositions on Church Unity which are to be Voted on by Deanery Synod early next year. Both of these items next month. . AUTUMN BAZAAR AT BRIDGE — GRAND RESULTS! Mrs. I. wells, of 9 Green Court, Bridge, thanks all helpers and supporters, who helped to make the "Autumn Bazaar" she organised on Saturday October 8th, a very satisfying success. The sum of E32l.64 was realised. Income: Bazaar Draw Receipts £240.00 Expenditure: Licence for the Draw El0.00 Private donations 3.50 Printing, stamps, Raffles, Refreshments, posters etc. l7.80 Dress-the-Doll Comp. Rent of Village Hall 8.00 Sale of Work, Stalls Cash Prizes: 90.00 and Produce etc. 203.94 Donations to Bridge Cricket Club, Football Club, and Church funds (E80.4l each) £447.44 E447.44 This was an excellent and thoughtful gesture. The thanks of the Vicar. Churchwardens and FCC at St. Peter's. Bridge, are extended to Mrs. Wells and her helpers on their fine achievemem for the Village and its Church. C.E.H.P. THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND AND ITS SCHOOLS The Church - its voice, its resources, its strength - has played a major part in the history of our education system. Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School is, with the special oversight of St. Peter's, Bridge, a product of that link and the evolving pattern. What influences within this partnership interact with one another? To what extent does the one support and enhance the life of the other? What is the School's role in the Parish? What is the Church's role in the School? How do they together, build up a truly learning, worshipping and committed community? Or are there other aims? What part does the family play in these? Is Religious Education the core of the matter, or is there a wider responsibility. Encouraged by the Archbishop's Message and its challenge to communicate more effectively and to take more seriously the Process Of learning. Canon Perry and the PCC Have invit the Diocesan Director of Education, Canon Clifford Pollard: to preach at Evensong, at 6.30pm on Sunday November 6th. The Service will be followed up in the Village Hall by coffee and discussion. EVERYONE — parents, teachers, coun‘ cillors, managers and friends are warmly invited to attend and join in the informal consideration of these key issues. W.M.T. BRIDGE PARISH EUCHARIST Now that the decision of the Parochial Church Council has. been taken to adjust the time of the monthly Eucharist at Bridge, I think that it is appropriate to put a few thoughts on to paper. we all appreciate that the change to 9.30am - beginning on Sunday November 20th — is to be for a trial period of three months. This would seem to be a necessary step since opinion was somewhat divided.-By testing out the idea for a short period it may be possible to arrive more objectively at a more permanent solution. ‘ The prime mover for the later start for the Service was not myself, but I am fully in accord with the benefits that I hope and believe it can bring. Over the last seven or eight years several changes have been made to what was initially a communion service with little music. Now we have a Service in which much music is sung, and is general- ly well-known by both Choir and congregation. Unfortunately an early start to a service with singers’ voices still cold leaves a little to be desired specially if any top Fs or Gs are involved. The later start could be seen as creating the opportunity for the Choir and Organ- ist to practise before the Service in a similar manner to Evensong services. The result will be, we hope, few flat notes by the Choir and fewer wrong notes by the Organist, Whilst I was a student at Christ Church College it was the custom to have a choir and congregational practice before the Eucharist Services. The idea was new to me, but One that I grew to appreciate as it certainly seemed to unify the choir and congregation. The idea can perhaps be adopted here so that you need not feel excluded from the Practices but rather the reverse. Finally: m3Y I 35k 5°! Your support and constructive criticism as well as your attendance - and let us all remember that the aim is to improve within all of our limitations. the presentation Of God's Service. 5e1WYn L°"15 ‘ organist at Parish Eucharist. fl Li r.— or’ ST. PETER'S CHURCH, BEKESBOURNE: Church Cleaning Rota November 5th Mrs. hogben November l2th Mrs. Watson November l9th Mrs. Grey November 26th Mrs. Hodgkiss December 3rd Mrs. Allan TO THE BROWNIE FRIEND... Our gift was a lovely surprise; may we, through the Parish Magazine, say a very grateful "thank—you" for our Jubilee Badges. Your pleasure, I am sure, will be to see us all wearing tnem' lst Bridge Brownies M. Ashdown lst BRIDGE BROWNIES LEND-A—HAND By helping polish the Church brass. This challenge is a part of the Roadway Badge. It also helps Brownies take a part in the Village community. M.A. BEKESBOURNE SOCIAL CLUB The Annual Christmas Fayre will be held on Saturday Decem- ber lOth in the Village Hall, Bekesbourne from 2pm. The cost of admission will be 5p, and the proceeds from the Fayre will be used for a Children's Party. Please note the date. THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF CANTERBURY HOSPITALS - Bridge Group We are holding our Christmas Market in the Village Hall On Friday 18th November at 7.30pm. There will be numerous. Stalls, including:- Gifts, Cakes, Produce, Plants, Books: Knick—knacks, Near-new and Refreshments as well as a Raff1eU Do come. Bring your friends, and have an enjoyable evening- We need your support. There is so much the Hospitals need- Frances E. Apps, Hon. Sec. Bridge L.O.F., 34 High Street, Bridge. CHURCH OF ENGLAND CHILDREN'S SOCIETY The Annual Christmas Gift Sale will be held at the DeanerYr Canterbury, on Thursday 17th November 1977, l0am—l2.30pm. Stalls include Cakes and Sweets, Groceries, Gifts and Toys: Jewellry, Perfumery and Books. Gifts for sale, or donation5 should be sent to Miss J. Churchill, 5 The Precincts by the‘ morning of the day before the sale, please. fl THE ARCHBISHOP'S SCHOOL - ANNUAL FAIR. We have been asked to point out that the Friends of the Archbishop's School Association are holding their Annual Fair on Saturday November 12th - at the School, St. Stephen's Hill, Canterbury. ' It is hoped to raise £1000 to help offset the savage reduction that they have experienced as a result of cuts in "public expenditure. CHURCH OF ENGLAND CHILDREN'S SOCIETY Remade Christmas and Greetings Cards in aid of the Society will be on sale in the Foyer of the Marlowe Theatre, Canter- bury, on Mondays and Wednesdays: 10.30am to 12.30pm Fridays: 10.30am to 3.30pm. These cards, which have been collected in the parishes, have been remade by friends; and last year over £1000 was raised in this way. Boxes for the collection of used cards will be placed in the church during January 1978; and the local Committee thank all who are helping in this work. Plumbing - Roof Repairs 0 Painting a. Decorating . Glazing . Building ll. GOODSELI. 8'. SUN LTD. C 18-19 VIATLIN_G‘ST., CANTERUHV TII: 64522 Also at Maldstone, Modway & Tunbrldgo wells Associate Company -Avery 8. Co. Engineeling (Maidstone) Ltd. - Steel 8. Shoot Metal Wotk BARHAM CREMA-TORIUM The Beautiful Garden of Remembrance (overlooking _B5oomo Pork) is open to V|Sll0l'S daily. 7:. w. LYONS & son urn. * - FUNERAL SERVICE ig .3 i 1 TELEPHONE 63500 DAY AND NIGHT ST. GREGORY'5. _flL|TARY ROAD. CANTERBURY. - . «cm. VICAR AND RURAL D_EAN.' I _ The 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 B30213) 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. R.Smith, Wellington House, Canterbury Road, Lydden, Nr.Dover (Shepherdswell 830781) Organist (Patrixbourne): Mrs. G. Allan, Ardpriory, Bekesbourne Lane, Canterbury Verger (Bridge): Mr. J. Hopkins, Old Station Cottage, Bishopsbourne (62695) BEKESBOURNE Churchwardens : Mr. W. R. Mowll, Mulberry Cottage, Bekesbourne (Bridge B30213) Mr. S.H. Grey, 63 High Street, Bridge (Bridge 830522) Hon. Secretary: Mr. J. Purchese, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne Hon. Treasurer: Mrs. P. Farbrace, 3 Downside, Bekesbourne (Bridge 830659) Organist: Mr. S. H. Grey, 63 High Street, Bridge (Bridge 830522) Captain of the Bells: Mr. H. Collard, 1 Mumpas Cottages, Little Pett, Bridge Magazine Editor: The Vicar Magazine Advertising: Mr. C.J. Barley, 49 Bridge Down, Bridge (Bridge 830612) The vicar will always welcome articles or photographs of general interest for inclusion in the Magazine, which has a circulation in the three villages of Bridge, Patrlxbourne and Bekesbourne. ' Canterbury & District Estate Agency Ltd. HOUSE. LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS Residential Properties 32 ST. MARGARE'l"S STREET. CANTERBURY Telephone 66660 I 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 C_hi1d“’“'5 300“. and Books of Local Interest _ Any book not In slack can be ordered [or you - Book Tokens sold and exchanged ' Printed by A. 8. J. PUHCHESE LTD., Cow Canterbury CTI 3!-WI (Cutaway B150!) C 13CBofli PA amt ‘(D112 B€l{€,SOU ‘Wednesday December 7th, Corporate Communion at Bridge V! . . , . - -" 77 suumxy SERVICES FOR DECEMBER 1977 } Patrixbourne Bekesbourne Bridge 4th December, 2nd Sunday in Advent 8am Holy Communion 9.30am Sung Communion llam Matins ll.45 Holy Communion 6.30pm Evensong llth December, llam Matins and Sermon Preacher: Rev. H. Voller 3rd Sunday in Advent 8am Holy 9am Holy Communion Communion Series III 6.30pm Evensong 4th Sunday in Advent llam Carols of Praise 18th December, 9.30am Parish 8am Holy Communion Eucharist - Choral 6.30pm Evensong 25th December, CHRISTMAS DAY See pages for details of Services lst January l978,lst Sun.after Xmas 8am Holy Communion 9.30am Sung Communion llam Matins ll.4S Holy Communion 6.30pm Evensong MOTHERS‘ UNION Church at 9.30am. Monday December Sthr Branch Meeting at ll Union Road at 2.45pm. JUNIOR CHURCH Junior Church will meet on December llth and l8th at 10.45.- PARISH MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTION IN BEKESBOURNE 1; Mr. G. F. Tyler of Chota, Bekesbourne, has kindly under- taken to distribute the Parish Magazine in BekeSb0Urne- Should any subscriber be missed, would you please make contact on Bridge 830345. Some subscriptions are due - please let Mr. Tyler have the money. Holy Communion is celebrated at 9.30 a.m. on Wednesdays and 7.30 a.m. on Frldfl’ during the week at Bridge Church. Evensong is at 4.30 p. m. at the Close evlrgly Sunday - except the first Sunday in the month when than is a coiobrntron of 1 Communion. Dear Parishioners of Bridge, Patrxbourne and Bekesbourne, First I wish to commend to your kind support the Bridge and Patrixbourne Churches Christmas Market on Saturday 3rd December at Bridge Village Hall. We depend so much on this event for the everyday maintenance of our churches. We have had considerable expense in the fabric restoration of Bridge Church; indeed we have spent over £1,000 of our reserves. Secondly I wish to thank the many worshippers and helpers of Bekesbourne Church for their support and help at our Autumn Fayre. We raised over Ell5.00 which was a wonderful result. I begin Confirmation Classes on Friday 13th January at 6.00pm at the Vicarage, and I should be glad of the names of those who are desirous of Confirmation. I would remind you of the promises of the parents and godparents at their child's baptism: "You are to take care that this child be brought to the Bishop to be confirmed". we are once again in our lives approaching the joyous festival of our Lord's birth, the wonder of Christmas: the day when the Eternal God took our human nature and was born of the Virgin Mary in a lowly manger at Bethlehem. He who was perfect God also became perfect Man. As we say con- stantly in our Creed The word was made flesh and dwelt among us. Let us remember this quite clearly and simply on Christmas Day. So shall we understand what it is to be a Christian, and the eternal destiny of the Soul of men. On Christmas Day there began the Christian Civilisation. God comes to us as a little child, The Babe of Bethlehem. God comes to us in this wise, because love must cme always humbly, and because men will more often than not miss the truth unless it is presented to them in the barest Simplicity, stripped of everything but its own witness. We need in this teaching of the Church to re-emphasise the Divinity of Jesus. Here in the birth of Jesus Christ. the Son of God, and in his humble patient invincible life is the love of God — and the truth about all men and all things, and eternal life. Christ our Lord, possess your hearts in the Christian Worship of the Church and in the glowing glory of the life ‘¢-3‘§4‘:‘-? -rs?!’ i""n'§%1'.‘.‘ ,'-1‘ .'- no.1.- . .. ._._.-n—.~._ . fiF§ ‘ ” -_. ,:‘f4_1J. j-1, -””s2;"7 1% FROM THE PARISH REGISTERS eternal. That is what I mean when I wish you all — "A Happy and Joyous Christmas. Holy Bagtism Yours sincerely in Our Blessed Lord. St' Peter's church’ Briége 20th November 1977 Mark Christopher Barley l » ‘ //7 = 7 £42 Ma Th R ‘ P T I ,7‘ 'n******** *** ****1|=***********1 * St. Peter's Church, Bridge Christmas Eve 24th December 11.30pm Midnight Eucharist Christmas Day 25th December 8.00am Holy Communion 11.00am Carols and Family Service 11.45am Holy Communion St. Mary's Church, Patrixbourne Christmas Day 25th December 8i00am Holy Communion St. Peter's Church, Bekesbourne Christmas Eve 24th December 11.30pm Midnight Eucharist Christmas Day 25th December 11.00am Family Service and Carols 11.45am Holy Comtnunion Please remember that with Easter, Christmas is one 0! the Christian seasons when ll is hoped that confirmed tnemhers of the Church will rnrzke every ellurt to attend Communion — the Lord’s Service. SALVATION ARMY BAND CONCERT at ST. PETER’S CHURCH, BEKESBOURNE THURSDAY DECEMBER 8th 1977 at 7.30pm. \ COME AND ENJOY THIS FIRST-CLASS ENTERTAINMENT! Where i this _ ', door? A clue . I in tin: it is g 1 clearly seen . ,- 0. w on you Wly ., .4 into church. 2 _, The picture is of a feature inside or A outside one of the churches in Bridge 15:: i'5§.‘..,-‘r§’..., V Patrixboume or Bekesboume. '!‘elephona.'- t .. ’ , ., C'bury 61508 ‘ . M-’ Last month's picture of a Key was fairly self-evident. It had to connect with St. Peter - and so it did, being a detail of a window in the northern Chancel wall at St. Peter's. Bekesbourne. The correct answer was given by a group of the Choir girls: LESLEY PAYN. TONI PAYN. LULU PAYN. TONI DENNE, SUSAN REYNARD. They all sit just in front of it — well done. nevertheless. ANNUAL SERVICE OF THE JOINT CHURCHES The annual Service where we welcome other Christian denominations will be held at St. Peter's Church, Bridge On Thursday January 19th 1978 at 7.30pm. We welcome our friends from the Methodist and Roman Catholic Churches inparticular. A meeting to arrange details of the Service will be held at the Methodist Church, Patrixbourne Road. on Wednesday December 7th at 8pm, when all who are interested in this Service are cordially invited to attend. overleaf is an important article concerning ecumenism. ,v The document set out beiow is that issued to the members of the Deanery Synod. it is felt that there should be the widest debate within the Church before any decisions are made. and that is why lay members are being asked seriously to Consider the proposals. THE TEN PROPOSITIONS of the Churches’ Unity Commission have been referred to Diocesan Synods so that their views may be passed to the General Synod by March 1978. At a meeting of the Canterbury Diocesan Synod on Friday 15th April 197'.‘ it was agreed that Deanery Synods should be consulted on this matter and asked to vote on the following motion:— "That this Deanery Synod shares the view of the General Synod that the Ten Propositions of the Churches‘ Unity Commission provide an acceptable basis for continued consultation with the other Churches which are our partners in the Commission’ . 1: was agreed that the Deanery Synods be asked to vote by houses and to rep- ort the outcome of the voting to the Secretary of the Diocesan Synod not later than February 28th 1978. THE TEN PROPOSITIONS ARE:— 1. lie reafiirn. our belief that the visible unity in life and mission of all Christ‘s people is the will of God. 2. We therefore declare our willingness to join in a covenant actively to seek that visible unity. We believe that this search requires action both locally and nationally. 4. We agree to recognise, as from an accepted date, the communicant members in good standing of the other covenanting Churches as true members of the Body of Christ and welcome them to Holy Communion without condition. We agree that. as from an accepted date, initiation in the covenanting Churches shall be by mutually acceptable rites. 6. We agree to recognise, as from an accepted date. the ordained ministries of the other covenanting Churches, as true ministries of word and sacra- ments in the Holy Catholic Church, and we agree that all subsequent ordinations to the ministries of the covenanting Churches shall be accord- ing to a Common Ordinal which will properly incorporate the episcopal. presbyteral and lay roles in ordination. . We agree within the fellowship of the covenanting Churches, to respect the rights of conscience, and to continue to accord to all our members, such freedom of thought and action as is consistent with the visible unity of the Church. 8. We agree to continue to give every possible encouragement to local ecum- enical projects and to develop methods of decision making in common. 9. We agree to explore such further steps as will be necessary to make more clearly visible the unity of all Christ's people. 10.We agree to remain in close fellowship and consultation with all the Churches represented on the Churches’ Unity Commission. N.B. It is understood that “an accepted date" refers to a time agreed by those who accept the covenant. to implement consequent actions. (‘.0 U! \l 10 .‘ n.- 3.» , hair’ A? A”! , Q 3" ‘°. "' V‘ "' _', . ST. PETER’S, MIDWINTER K‘. The high weathercock 2. swings east in the wind, mingling _- gold with drifting snow. Haiku* by R. H. I ‘A form orJapaneae verse ST. PETER ' S CHURCH, BEKESBOURNE — Cleaning Rota December 3rd . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs Allan December loth . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs Smith December 17th . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs Stickels December 24th . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs Hogben December 31st . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs Watson January 7th . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs Grey CHRISTMAS CAROLS OF PRAISE This Carol Service will be held on Sunday December 18th at 11.00am at St. Peter's Church, Bekesbourne. The Carols sung will be requests sent in to the Vicar, the Rev. Canon Perry or to myself at 63 High Street, Bridge. We shall be very glad to have these requests as soon as possible so that the Service can be arranged. S.G. CHRISTMAS DAY CAROL SERVICE ‘ The Service at St. Peter's Church, Bekesbourne, will be at ll.OOam on Christmas Morning - and will consist of Carols and Lessons. Please bring your children with you for this this popular and lovely family Service. S.G. BRIDGE AND PATRIXBOURNE YOUNG WIVES On Wednesday December 14th there will be an Open Evening. A CAROL EVENING to be given by the Salvation Army Young People's Band, in the Village Hall at 3Pm- Please ¢°m° along and enjoy a very pleaiant evening. Refreshments will be served. 11 BEKESBOURNE W.I. BRIDGE WITH PATRIXBOURNE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month in Bridge Village Hall at 7.00pm. At the next meeting, to be held on December 20th, Mr. Brian Hawkes, Naturalist and writer will speak on the Wild Life of South East England. He will illustrate his talk with some of his beautiful coloured slides. Competition:— A home-made Christmas Tree Decoration. M.E.J. PATRIXBOURNE CHURCH On Friday December l6th at 7.15pm St. Mary's, Patrix- bourne, will be having their Carol Service. As our choir has grown to twelve in numbers, including Junior Kings‘ boys and members of Canterbury Choral Society, this event will — we hope - be an inspiring evening to all who attend. Refreshments will be served after the Service just to send you home with the Spirit of Christmas — and to keep you warm on the way! Please mark the date on your calendar and come and join us in our Carols and Nine Lessons. KCC MOBILE LIBRARY Those outside Bridge who make use of the KCC Mobile Lib- rary will want to note that the Library will not be on its round either on Monday December 26th or January 2nd. I am sure we all wish the Librarian and her Driver a happy Christmas break from duties. The next meeting will be at the Village Hall on Tuesday December 13th at 2.00pm. There will be a Christmas Tea! COUNTRY AND WESTERN DANCE Our very grateful thanks are extended to Katie and Tom Page for the Very successful effort made on behalf of the Fabric Fund of St. Peter's Church, Bekesbourne, with the C°UntIY and Western Dance held on October 29th in the Village Hall. S.G. AUTUM FAYRE The Autumn Fayre was a very happy and successful under- tak1D9- Our thanks are due to all who contributed and helped us so generously. S.G. Q T ‘__:§Fq———s “ - ’ ,p¢..:¢: HOLY INNOCENTS' DAY - SPECIAL SUNG EUCHAEIST Canterbury and District LIFE Group (through the kindness of the Reverend A.E. Pearce, Rector of St. Stephen's, Hackington) invite all those who support their work to join them for a sum; EUCHARIST ' _ I " in St. Stephen's 'ington, on Holy Innocents’ Day, Wednesday 28th 1977 at 8pm. Please note that this is an ev’ Residentiary at Canterbury Cathedral. The led by St. Stephen's Choir. pip" All who are Communicant Members of fiheir to receive the Holy Communion if they:af" ous so to do, and the congregation ether in the hall after the‘ 13 _-19} W;A,TgL7_l_‘N,G‘ ‘ H A I $_ojja»t Ma i d.s_tpne W Associate‘ CoIi1pany,_:I;,\ver:yA&i 80:; E The nett profit stands at £115-85-jj C. w. LIT I ST. GRs.co,i.W-'3} MILITARY ROAD