kqgbo /B/ifron's' ark/ 1‘: % [3 / Q ,' J A MAGAZINE FOR THE VILLAG ES ALONG THE NAILBOURNE January 1987 539 in fa <21 Qtut Qhnmz CO1”-PS 88 HTGH STREET, BRIDGE 34 High st, HOURS OF BUSINESS Canterbury (0227) 830236 Bridge M0N_ Appointments Orgy HAIR STYLISTS ET? A 8—?<::5«30vf1 LADIES - TEENAGERS - CHILDREN 8§'g,6§f THUR Pp§_‘§‘0j*‘I{‘§3;fj OPEN: MONDAY TO SATURDAY FRID. Appointments only SAT. 8.00 —— 2.00pm :0-:‘,9¢o-:1: BEAUTY SALON 1st Floor Christine Finnis D.R.E., B.A.B.T.A.C. Electro|ysisFiL$::1§::T¥:::;:y massage, ADVERTISERS SUEPPORT F'I,Lh dB ft", Eyeb':1c():\f:ha;‘)ai‘h:’1g,arrT11aniv.r3?J\TVe,Ilgéggzure, US — PLEASE SUPPORT W ' ,F| N ‘I - CAN?FXEnI=%BUaF:$ THE ADVERTISERS Plumbing - Roof Repairs . Painting 3. Decorating . Giazing . Building H. GOODSELI. &. SON LTD. 13 — 19 WATLING STREET, CANTERBURY Tel: 464522 Also at Maidstone & Medway Associate Company —Avery & C0. Engmeenng (Maudstonew Ltd. E Steel 8. Sheet Metai Work Barham Crematorium Set in twenty acres of beautiful park/and overlooking the Elham Valley We/I appointed Chapel wir/1 organ and a wide range of memorials incfudirzg Book of Remembrance, Memorial Tableis and Roses Enquiries: Supr. ar Carzlerbury 83135] P. W. LYONS & SON LTD. ~ FUNERAL SERVICE :—_——‘i ST. GREGORY'S. TELEPHONE 453503 MILITARY ROAD. CANTERBURY. —. my AND mam 2 THE VILLAGE snap 26 High Street, Bridge Tel: 830917 Offering you a personal service . : , Grocery 8! Provisions Frozen Foods Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Bread A Cakes Ice Cream — Minerals Contectionery etc, Sundries Open: Weekdays 8am — 6pm Sundays 9am W 12 Noon H.0.PARKER PLUMBING CENTRAL HEATING 8: MAINTENANCE CONTRACTOR ‘ 107 STUFIRY FIOAD, CANTERBURY CT1 1DA Tel: 451271 ARDPRIORY KENNELS 8: CATTERY BEKESBOURNE LANE, CANTERBURY (SANDWICH ROAD END) Telephone: Canterbury 462695 0 The only Kennels in the City of Canterbury 0 Collections and delivery by arrangement 0 Terms on application 9 Pekingese and King Charles puppies usually for sale O Both breeds at Stud MRS. G. ALLAN, ARDPRIORY, BEKESBOURNE LANE, CANTERBURY Hawkins the Newsagents 80 HIGH STREET, BRIDGE, CANTERBURY, KENT Tel: (0227) 830679 Opening Hours.‘- Monday—Friday: 6.30-1pm, 2.15-5.30pm Saturday: 6.30-1pm, 2.00~4.30pm Sunday: 7.30—11.30am S & W ASPHALT ‘I6 UNION ROAD BRIDGE Tel: Office: Canterbury 830266 Evenings: Canterbury 463675 FLAT ROOFING & FLOORING SPECIALISTS -H.-I llllige Fzaadieealils Beep ' ' - NORTHGATE CANTERBURY (0227) 451188 NEEDLEWORK - TAPESTRY - TOYMAKING - CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS - BASKETRY - MACRAME DOLL HOUSE MAKING GLASS ENGRAVING . . . and many many others. Sunday Worship in January Bridge Patrixbourne Bekesbourne 4th: llam Family Service 8am Holy Communion 9.30 Parish Communion 6.30pm Evensong 11th: 9.30 Family Communion llam Matins Sam Holy Communion (Rite A) 6.30pm Evensong 18th: 9-30 Parish Communion Sam Holy Communion llam Matins (Rite A) 6.30pm Evensong 25th: 8am Holy Communion 9am Holy Communion llam Matins 6.30pmChoral Evensong 1st February: llam Family Service 8am Holy Communion 9.30 Parish Communion 6.30pm Evensong Bridge Methodist Church at 11am: 4th, Miss K. Knight. 11th, Covenant Serv- ice, The Revd. M. Peter Taylor, B.Met.,B.D. 181/1, Mr. D. Morton. 25th, Mr. W.E. lngall. Weekday Services are back to normal. Communion on Wednesdays at 9.30am (BCP) and Fridays at 7.30am (Rite A) in St. Peter’s, Bridge, and at Churchill House on the first Wednesday at 10.15am. The weekly short, informal service at The New Close is on Wednesdays at 2.30pm. Prayers for Health and Healing are offered in Bridge Church on first and third Thursdays at 7pm: this will be in the vicarage when the weather deteriorates. For your diary and prayer list lst Naming of Jesus or Circumcision of Christ 4th Second Sunday after Christmas The Family Service is about the Epiphany. 6th Epiphany of Our Lord 8th Bridge Parish Council, The Hunter Room, 7.30pm llth First Sunday after Epiphany 13th St. Hilary, Bishop of Poitiers, Teacher, 367 15th Prayers for Health and Healing, Bridge Church, 7pm 18th Second Sunday after Epiphany Start of Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 20th Bekesbourne PCC meeting, School House, 8pm. Canon Alan Dawkins, the Tait Missioner will lead a discussion on Evangelism, and since this is such an important subject and involves all members of Bekesbourne Church the meeting will be open to everyone, church councillor or not. Please make a note of this function and try to attend. 21st St. Agnes, Virgin & Martyr, 304 4 22nd United Service for the Christians of Bridge in St. Peter’s Church at 7.30pm. Preacher: The Revd. M. Peter Taylor, Methodist Minister. 24th St. Francis de Sales, Bishop & Teacher, 1622 25th Conversion of St. Paul Epiphany 3 26th Timothy and Titus, Companions of St. Paul Hospital League of Friends (Bridge Branch) AGM, Hunter Room, 7.30 27th St. John Chrysostom, Bishop of Constantinople, Teacher, 407 Interchurch Meeting, Bridge Methodist Church, 7.30pm 28th St. Thomas Aquinas, Priest & Teacher, 1274 . . . a q . . . - a . . . - u . . . - . . . - n u u u n n u . . n o . . . - . . . . - . . . . . . . . . . . . . - - q - - . . . - - Rosemary and Raymond Gilbert would like to thank you for your Christmas greetings and support on so many occasions. We wish everyone a Happy and Blessed I98 7. . . . - u . - . . . q - - o . - o - u ¢ . - - . . . o o u . - - - . - - s - - - - u . - - . - a . . . - . . - - - - - 4 - I - - I I New Year Greetings from our Rural Dean May I first of all wish all members of the churches in Bekesbourne, Patrix— bourne and Bridge a Happy New Year and express the hope that 1987 will see the continuing growth of the Church in membership and commitment to the service of God and the gospel. I greatly enjoy reading your parish magazine each month and sense just how much ministry is shared in our deanery between clergy and laity. Secondly, may I take this opportunity to say on behalf of the deanery how much the ministry of our non—stipendiary priest Peter Brownbridge and the ministry of the retired and other assistant clergy has been appreciated during 1986 through the interregna affecting three of our seven groups of parishes. The various Churchwardens have and are discharging their duties in an exemplary fashion and I ’m sure that you share my gratitude. In some parish magazines it is customary to quote a text for the year ahead and one that readily springs to my mind is from Revelation 21 V5, “Behold, I make all things new”. As we enter 1987 we shall see some new faces at clergy chapter meetings; there are always newcomers in our parishes to be welcomed into involvement in the life of the church, and within a few months perhaps some new faces will appear at PCC meetings and at the deanery synod. If so our corporate life will change. “Behold, I make all things new” is a good thought for the New Year. But notice that the writer does not say, “Behold, I make all new things”! As individual Christians being aware of our failings, sins and shortcomings, we really cou1dn’t blame God if that was his intention. But it isn’t. He loves us as we are, but loves us too much to leave us where we are. He takes what there is, and if we will let him, fashions out of it something new. Here is the miracle of life under God and the central message of the Christian faith — that under God we can make new beginnings. It is possible to leave the past behind with all its failings and disappointments and to move forward to something new and creative. God can take hold of our lives and fashion out of them something fresh and beautiful. This enables us to come to terms with ourselves; to discover through love and forgiveness that we are still worth something and fit to serve God and our neighbours in Christ. 5 In our parishes and in the deanery 1987 could be an exciting and adventurous year as we seek the way forward in education and worship; in matters relating to mission and Christian unity; and tease out issues relating to social responsibility and pastoral care. Please pray for your clergy and for other members of the church in our parishes so that God may renew our life together in the Body of Christ within this East Bridge Deanery. With ‘God-wishes’ for a Happy and Peaceful New Year. Clive Barlow ~k Deanery Synod members will be interested to learn that the next meeting, on Tuesday 13th January at Wingham is in the Red Lion Public House! Yes, we are meeting in an upstairs room which doubles as Choir Practice Room 0"C€ 0 W39/C John Purchese, East Bridge Deanery Hon. Secretary Epiphany In a far land upon a day, “There never snow did fall, Three kings went riding on the way Bearing presents all. And one wore red and one wore gold, And one was clad in green And one was young and one was old And one was in between. 9.. III I 0 W‘?/1| I! II {I- The middle one had human sense, The young had loving eyes u: .‘'-I ‘ The old had much experience _ . -_ ‘-. And all of them were wise. ‘--I -- Choosing no guide by eve and mom But heaven’s starry drifts ' They rode to find the Newly Born For whom they carried gifts. Oh far away in time they rode Upon their wanderings And still in story goes abroad The riding of the kings. So wise that in their chosen hour As through the world they filed, They sought not wealth or place or power But rode to find a child. Eleanor Farjeon 6 Eve Harrington The sudden death of Mrs. Eve Harrington on the morning of 11th December came as a tremendous shock to everyone who knew her, not least, of course, to her husband Charles. Mrs. Harrington was a regular worshipper at both Bekesbourne and Bridge — indeed she was at Bekesbourne Church the Sunday before she died. Along with her priest husband she was also associated with the Cathedral, and it was there in the crypt that her funeral service took place on the 18th in the afternoon. Canon Derek Ingram Hill conducted the service and I, as her vicar, was privileged to give a short address and perform the committal at Barham crematorium immediately afterwards. Our deepest sympathies go out to Charles and to Eve’s family in their sad and wholly unexpected bereavement. I asked God for strength I asked God for Strength, that I might achieve, 1 was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey . . . I asked for health, that I might do greater things, I was given infirmity, that I might do better things . . . I asked for riches, that I might be happy. I was given poverty that I might be wise . . . I asked for power, that I might have the praise of men, I was given weakness that I might feel the need of God . . . I asked for all things, that I might enjoy life, I was given life, that Imight enjoy all things . . . I got nothing that I asked for — but everything I had hoped for, Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered, I am among all men, most richly blessed. Words from ‘The Star in the East’, Bible Lands Society Magazine Christmas Market successes Bekesbourne Church and Brownies Christmas Market, held in the Village Hall on Saturday, 29th November, raised £270 for both organizations. Thanks are given to all who had any hand in this event —— a great success — especially the following stallholders: Tombola, Mrs. P. Farbrace; Bottle Stall, Mrs. J. Skinner; Gifts, Mrs. J. Fitzgerald and Mrs. Z. Clifford; Cakes, Mrs. J. Smith and Mrs. Watson; Teas, Sweets and Teddy’s pain, Brownies with Mrs. P. Denne and Mrs. J. Gillanders; Books and Stationery, Mr. J. Purchese; Produce, Miss S. Clifford and Mrs. G. Murdock; Raffle, the Millyard family; Nearly New, Mrs. A. Purchese and Mrs. I-1. Page; Father Christmas, Mr. N. Cruse. =l= * * The next Saturday, 6th December, Patrixbourne with Bridge held its Christmas Market, and here again we say a big thank you to everyone who contributed to its record receipts (see statement below), whichever side of the counter they happened to be. Bridge and Patrixbourne Churches CHRISTMAS MARKET - 6th December, 1986 1985 £ £ Receipts 74 Teas and Cakes .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 75.66 50 Patrixbourne Pantry .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 62.55 50 Groceries .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 59.17 20 Produce Stall .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 23.65 36 White Elephant Stall .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 33.00 16 Toys and Children’s Books .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 12.44 110 Raffle .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 183.36 159 BottleStall .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 193.00 52 Best Offers .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 22.65 11 Brownies — Sweet Stall .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 18.52 19 Guides — Wishing Well (incl. Glass Stall in 1985) .. .. 20.96 44 Fancy Gifts Stall .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 31.25 7 Treasure Island .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 6.30 5 Sundries .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. we 653 742.5} Less Expenses 15 Hire of Village Hall .. .. .. .. .. .. 18.00 18 Printing Raffle Tickets .. .. .. .. .. 18.00 36.00 620 706.51 D.R. Hill, Hon. Treasurer, 7.12.1986 Bridge Family Service On Sunday, 7th December The Ants, our young peop1e’s group, took part in the Family Service. After singing The Lord’s Prayer accompanied by the guitar, the children took turns to read prayers and readings depicting the Seven Ages of Man. Julian read the Bible passage where Jesus said, “Suffer the little children to come unto me”. Katherine, Imogen, Samantha, Caroline, Paula and Beverley acted a mime. Imogen sang a song she had composed herself, and Matthew and Edward portrayed a realistic mugging scene. A poem describing an old lady and her cat was read by Caroline and they finished by singing “The Streets of London”, with the congregation joining in the chorus. The theme of the service was appropriate as it was the occasion when the families in the village bring Christmas presents for the residents of The New Close. Many gifts were presented and Mr. W. Pearson, the Officer in Charge, thanked everyone most sincerely on behalf of the residents. =!= * >l= I We would like to thank the parents and children who have supported the Family Service throughout the past year. Their enthusiasm has encouraged us and we look forward to seeing you all on 4th January at 11am. ‘ , Enid Wm tie The Friends of The New Close would like to thank all who supported the Christmas Coffee Morning on 22nd November. The net sum raised for the Amenity Fund was £276.20. O_[_K_ Hospital League of Friends (Bridge Branch) The Annual General Meeting will be held in the Hunter Room of the Village Hall on Monday, 26th January at 7.30pm. Lieut-Col J .N. Shephard, Chairman of the Central Committee will give a short talk on the work of the League. Everyone is most welcome. R_ F H_ Royal British Legion (Bridge & District Branch) Major General Woodrow, MBE presided at the Annual General Meeting of the Bridge & District Branch, Royal British Legion, held in the Village Hall on Wednesday, 26th November, 1986. The Chairman, Col R.F. Hearn, in his address, thanked all the voluntary helpers, who had worked so hard on behalf of the Poppy Day Appeal Fund, which raised a record amount, £388. It was encouraging to note that the branch had been very active during the past year. Membership had increased and the branch was in a sound financial position. The question of holding the Remembrance Day Service in St. Peter’s Church was raised again. There was a strong feeling that it was time it was held in BridgeL lt was agreed that the Church Council should be approached in this matter. The following were re—elected to serve on the Committee for the year 1987: Chairman, Col R.F. Hearn; Vice—Chairman, Mr. A. Simmons; Secretary, Mr. T. Heape; Treasurer, Mr. B. Vaughan; Services Committee, Mr. K. Greenaway, Mrs. Vaughan. Branch meetings are held on the last Wednesday of each month at the Plough and Harrow at 8pm. All ex—servicemen and women are always most W€lCOI’l’1€. R_F_H_ Fancy meeting you I dreamt death came the other night and heaven’s gate swung wide. With kindly grace an angel came and ushered me inside. And there to my astonishment stood folk I’d known on earth. Some 1 had judged as quite unfit or of but little worth; indignant words rose to my lips but never were set free, For every face showed stunned surprise — NO ONE EXPECTED ME. Len Dean 13 St. Peter’s Bridge Anew acquisition On the north wall of the sanctuary in St. Peter’s Church, Bridge hangs a small brocade curtain. Behind it is the door of a wall—safe that houses not the kind of valuable you might expect but a small receptacle containing communion wafers. In the centre of each a drop of wine has been placed, both wine and wafers having been consecrated at a eucharist. The Blessed Sacrament is reserved constantly in this aumbry (to give the safe its proper name) so that at any time, day or night, those who are sick or at the point of death can receive the Communion of the Body and Blood of Christ to their soul’s health. Many have done so over the years, though seldom as part of the last rites, and indeed the housebound and sick greatly value this comfort. Since the bread and wine were reserved after a eucharist those who make their communion from it are able to keep a contact with the rest of the church community, who themselves communicated in church at the particular service; By rights a white light should burn perpetually near the aumbry to indicate that the eucharistic presence of Christ is reserved there, and up to the present Bridge has been remiss in not having the light. Now I am happy to report that this omission has been rectified and a low—powered electric light shines gently above the aumbry, never going out. The origins of this particular aumbry light are interesting. It was specially made to our chosen design by the Bishopsbourne Forge, approved by the FCC and the Diocesan Advisory Committee for the Care of Churches, erected by Morgan-Ridge (see their advert on the back cover of On The Nail) and the whole paid for out of the donations made by a large company in memory of Mr. Walter Scarborough. Walter was a very committed churchman and I know would be delighted to be commemorated in his church this way. I-Iis regular communion meant a lot to him. We have waited a long time for this aumbry light, considering many possibilities, anxious to get the right one and are convinced what you now see in church is the best that could be produced. Magazine distributors ’ . . . - . , . At the start of a new year I would like to thank all those who see that On The Nail drops through your letterbox regularly each month and hopefully on time. Theirs is an indispensable task for which they deserve this brief appreci iation. A special word of gratitude to Mrs. Apps and Mrs. Millyard who feed the copies to the distributors of Bridge and Bekesbourne respectively, and A also to Mr. Beckett who takes them round Patrixbourne. And let us not forget John Purchese who sees to the type-setting himself as part of his Christian Stewardship of Time and Talents. In my editorial ‘hat’ I will hope to give value for money — mention of which prompts me to point out there has been a price peg for three years, thanks to you the subscribers. 14 United Service A warm invitation to all Christians at the annual United Service in St. Peter’s Church, Bridge on Thursday, 22nd January at 7.30pm. This get—together does much to foster Christian unity at the local level and we provide ample opportunity for the all—irnportant business of meeting together, with coffee in the Methodist Church afterwards. This year’s preacher is the Revd. M. Peter Taylor, Methodist Minister and a regular con- tributor to On The Nail. Due to Methodism’s practice of moving its ministers around fairly frequently i understand this is likely to be Peter’s last sermon for us, so I hope everyone will make a special effort to be there. >l< >l< >31 To cement existing interchurch friendship why not join us the following Tuesday (27th) in the Methodist Church for the regular lnterchurch Meeting, at which there is good friendship and stimulating though not high—brow con versation. PARISH PUMP Parish Council News Bridge Parish Council It was a fairly short agenda before the Parish Council when they met on the 11th December, the main item being consider- ation of the Parish Council’s budget for the next financial year. The grants to the Parochial Church Council in respect of the churchyard and On The Nail were maintained at £100 and £30 respectively, the grant to the Village Hall also remained at £300, while the grant to the ‘Fish’ Scheme was increased to £50. The remaining sum outstanding on the purch- ase of the village hall was to be paid forthwith. Recreation Ground: Cllr. John Ander- son reported that the Council were to receive a silver hornbearn from the ‘Men of the Trees’ in recognition of the village’s fine efforts in the ‘Trees in Your Village’ competition this year. The Clerk reported that approval had now been received from the Manpower Services Commission for the painting of the playground and bridge to be included in the Community Programme Scheme next year. Streets and Footways: The Council welcomed the offer made by the new dental practice to repair the railings between their premises and the bus shelter. Village Hall: Cllr. Mrs. Anne Young outlined certain areas of the hall which required attention. She stated that following a recent accident, remedial action had been taken straightaway in the case of the storing and stacking of the long red—topped tables in the passageway. Cllr. Mervyn Gulvin was to investigate heating for the Hunter Room, as the wall- mounted gas heater was inadequate; and also the provision of a fixed bench to be placed inside the rear door for the use of the playgroup children. The Parish Council agreed to pay for the bench and a new table to replace the one which was missing. Planning: The following applications had been granted planning permission by the City Council: CA/86/1264/BRI- erection of garage, 2 Mill Terrace; CA/ 86 /1030/BRI—rebuiIding and extending motorcycle repair workshops, Brewery Lane; CA/86/1017/BRI details of exter- nal appearance, landscaping and design, proposed detached house on land adjacent to Waterloo Cottages, Brewery Lane; CA/T/86/0007/BRl—to fell one sycamore and reduce heavy side of second tree, Meadow Cottage, Meadow Close; while refusal of application CA/ 86/ 1083/BRI for the erection of a det- ached house and garage on land adjoin- ing Filmer Cottage, Filmer Road had been confirmed by them. The next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Thursday 8th January at 7.30pm in the Hunter Room of the Village Hall. K A . Walder, Clerk ‘Fish’ News The Luncheon Club celebrated with a Christmas Dinner on 15th December. The members asked me to thank Jean Foster, who worked so hard single- handed to provide such an excellent meal, and the volunteers for their help. We owe an extra debt of gratitude to Jean, who has continued to provide us with delicious lunches over the past few months, in spite of being without her colleague, and also to Gladys Lemar for helping her every Monday. We were delighted to welcome back as our guests Mrs. Quinnell, who now lives at a residential home in Sturry, and Mrs. Cawood, who is a resident at ‘The Holt’. The December Coffee Pop-In was a well-attended, happy occasion, with mince pics to get us all in the Christmas spirit. The next Pop—In will be on Wednesday, 14th January in Bridge Village Hall at the usual time. We can provide transport if you need it. Several people responded to my appeal for wool and knitters for our local ‘Children in Need’. A steady supply of beautifully knitted small garments is making its way to the WRVS clothes store. Please help us to keep up the supply. Wool can be left at Bridge Post Office. If you would like to knit, please let me know. We can supply wool. Joan Warren, 830233 Have bells! Want them rung! A glance at the list of officers on page 17 will reveal a new Captain of Ringers at Bekesbourne. David Farbrace has taken over from Harry Collard, who has retired from the post after long and sterling service. We would like to place on record the church’s thanks to Harry for leading the ringers so competently during his captaincy. Unfortunately, the team generally is in a state of disarray due to moves or fresh commitments, and this has meant the church bells of St. Peter’s have hung in silence when they should 1— we summoned the faithful to worship. It is such a shame that Bekesbourne’s splendid six bells are stilled through lack of ringers, so we are putting out an appeal for interested campanologists (bel1—ringers, in other words) to come forward and offer their services. Don’t be worried that you may be a little rusty: bell—ringing is one of those skills, I am told, you never lose. Either let me or David Farbrace have your name and address and leave the rest to us. Don’t delay and don’t be shy! We are also calling anyone who has never rung a bell in their life but would like to do so. This is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Be you old, young, male or female get in touch with either of us and we will arrange for some instruction sessions at a mutually acceptable time. I’m sure there are a good few young people who would like to master the art, and it is you partic- ularly that we have in mind. 16 Cleaning ST. PETER’S CHURCH, BEKESBOURNE Flowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th January . . . . . . . . . .. Mrs. Farbrace Mrs. Hogben . . . . . . . . . . . . 11th January . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Watson . . . . . . . . . . . . 18th January . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Ash Mrs. Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25th January . . . . . . _ . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Grey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31st January . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Grey Nailbourne Horticultural Society . . . meets in Bishopsbourne Village Hall on Tuesday, 20th January at 8pm, for a slide evening to include Gardens and Sights of California. If any other members have been to exciting or interesting places and have slides they would like to share, do please bring them along. K_ A W, Vicar: The Revd. Raymond Gilbert, A.K.C., The Vicarage, 23 High Street, Bridge CT4 SJZ (830250) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE Churchwara’ens.' Mr. J .J . Williamson, Beechmount, Conyngham Lane, Bridge CT4 SJX (830399) Mr. S.R. Pike, l2 High Street, Bridge CT4 SJY (830708) Hon. Secretary: Mr. L.W. Sanford, 11 Windmill Close, Bridge CT4 SLY (830411) Hon. Treasurer.‘ Mr. D.R. Hill, Red Deer, Bridge Down, Bridge CT4 SBA (830426) Organist (Bridge): Mr. M. Miles, 7 The Precincts, Canterbury CTI 2EE (462947) Organist (Patrixbournej: Mrs. G. Allan, Ardpriory, Bekesbourne Lane, Canterbury CT 3 4AD (462695) Time& Talents: Mr. A. Jackson, Cosby, Higham Lane, Bridge CT4 SAY (830489) Verger (Bridge): Mr. J. Hopkins, Old Station Cottage, Bishopsbourne CT4 SJD (830660) BEKESBOURNE Church wardens: Mr. J. Purchese, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne CT4 SHD (830937) Mr. N.H. Cruse, 9 Meadow Close, Herne Bay CT6 6NN (361335) Hon Secretary: Mr. J. Purchese, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne CT4 SHD (830937) Hon. Treasurer: Mr. D. Millyard, School House, School Lane, Bekesbourne CT4 SER (830256) Organist.‘ Mr. S.H. Grey, 63 High Street, Bridge CT4 SLA (830522) Captain ofthe Bells: Mr. David Farbrace, 3 Downside, Adisham Road, Bekesbourne CT4 SHA (830659) Magazine Advertising: Mr. H.P.M. Lawrence, Tullymore, 72 Bridge Down, Bridge CT4 SBA (830472) Magazine Editor: The Vicar, who is responsible for unsigned articles. Would Secretaries of Organisations and others with items for On The Nail please send them to the Editor by the 15th ofthe month preceding publication. P.W. DENTAL LABORATORIES 35 OATEN HILL, CANTERBURY, KENT cn 3HZ Denture repairs while you wait F07,’ , The Wincheap Press p1"11/lung A Division of A & J Purchese Limited us‘ Byre House, Cow Lane, Wincheap, Canterbury CT1 3RW ' ' ‘ fora Cash—and-Carry quick inexpensive service: phone 61508 17 Established 1786 For LOCAL TUBERCULIN TESTED and CHAN NEL ISLAND MILK ABBOTT BROS. DAIRIES BOTTLED lN CANTERBURY’S MODERN DAIRY lnspecfionlnvned NEW DOVER ROAD, CANTERBURY Tel: 454031 MRS. G. 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B RI DG E NEEDLEWORK - TAPESTRY - TOYMAKING - CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS - BASKETRY - Tel: Office: Canterbury 830266 MACRAME - DOLL HOUSE MAKING Evenings: Canterbury . . . and many many S & W ASPHALT FLAT FIOOFING & FLOORING SPECIALISTS - others. Sunday Worship in February Bridge Patrixbourne Bekesbourne Isl: llam Family Service 8am Holy Communion 9.30 Parish Communion 6.30pm Evensong 8th: 9.30 The Eucharist llam Matins 8am Holy Communion (Rite .4) 6.30pm Evensong 15th: 9.30 Parish Communion Ram Holy Communion llam Matins (Rite .4) 6.30pm Evensong (Canon F. Bull) 22nd: Sam Holy Communion 9am Holy Communion llam Matins 6.30pm Choral Evcnsong ' 1st March: llam Family Service 8am Holy Communion 9.30 Parish Communion 6.30pm Evensong This month and next the experiment at Bridge contin M65, whereby there will be a choir on the seeoiid and third Sunday mornings and thefottrth evening only. Last rnonth’s second Sunday Communion was a happy occasion, with the choir in attendance, four hymns and the usual coffee—tirne afterwards. You will observe that this month it has been given a new title, the choice being the alternative name in the /4153 Rite /1 of “The Ettcharist”. The previous title was possibly misleading and could have led to confusion with the Farnil_ v Service on the first S'ttn(la_v. Bridge Methodist Church at 11am: lst, Mr. J. Whalan. 8th, Holy Commun- ion, The Revd. Wilfrid J. Hill, M.C, B.Sc. l5ll’I, The Revd. M. Peter Taylor, B.Met., B.D. 22nd, Dr. C. Pilkington. Weekday Services centre on St. Peter’s, Bridge and Consist of Holy Comm- union each Wednesday (BCP) at 9.30am and Friday (Rite A) at 7.30am. There is also a meeting to pray for health and healing on the first and third Thursdays in the Lady Chapel at. 7pm. For residents of Churchill House and Churchill Close there is a monthly celebration of the Holy Communion in the Common Room at 10.15am on the first Wednesday. A short and informal service for the residents of The New Close is held every Wednesday at 2.30pm and is open to non—residents, always most welcome. For your diary and prayer list lst Fourth Sunday after Epiphany 2nd Presentation of Christ in the Temple, also called The Purification ofthe Blessed Virgin Mary and celebrating the event recorded in St. Luke 2 vv. 22 — 35. 3rd Please pray for the clergy of East Bridge Deanery. They meet in chapter at Bridge this morning. 4th Patrixbourne with Bridge PCC meets this evening. Please include our Church Councillors in your prayers on a regular basis but especially this evening. 4 5th Prayers for Health and Healing, Bridge Church, 7pm, 6th Queen ’5 Accession ‘God save our gracious queen!” 8t.h Fifth Sunday after Epiphany 12th Bridge Parish Council, The Hunter Room, 7.30pm 14th St. Valer1rir1e’s Day 15th Septuagesima Qbefore Easter 17th Bridge with Patrixbourne Women’s Institute, Bridge Village Hall, 7.30pm. The programme is a talk on badgers by Mr. M.J. Newcombe and the competition is for a painted pebble showing a wild animal. 19th Prayers for Health and Healing, Bridge Church, 7pm Nailbourne Horticultural Society, Bridge Village Hall, 8pm. Mrs. G.L. Davies will give a talk on Alpines. There will be an opportunity to purchase a variety of plants, some not readily obtainable, after the talk. 22nd Sexagesima 8 before Easter 23rd St. Polyearp, Bishop 0fSmyrr:a, C. /55 27th George Herbert, Priest, Pastor, Poet, 1633 VVhat’s all this then? I do not generally enter into areas of controversy: the media are quite able to get on without my involvement! However, the recent furore surrounding the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester prompts one or two thoughts that I hope will not land me in deep water. Like most of the country my acquaintance with James Anderton is limited to what has appeared about. him in the press and on the box. On the strength of that alone he strikes me as a peculiar character to occupy such an important post. But I happened to hear the interview on Radio 4’s Sunday programme (on my way home from Patrixbourne, as a matter of fact) and changed my estimate of him. Do note, I heard the interview, from start to finish — I am not going on what others say he said — and the impression I got was of a perfectly level- headed man, sincere in the extreme and not at all demented. 3'l< * >l< Mind you, I can understand why so many are up in arms about this latest bit of Andertonese. The things he was saying, with the odd reservation, are acceptable from the lips of the clergy but sound distinctly strange coming from a tough policeman with one of the most difficult ‘beats’ in the country. The interview was a statement of James Anderton’s Christian faith and his understanding of the role he believes God is calling him to perform as a committed Christian Chief Constable, and it was the combination of the two that I found refreshing. It was good to hear a public figure witness to the faith and to do so in a balanced, unhysterical fashion. One hears it so seldom. >l¢ >l< >3 That, of course, was Mr. Anderton’s undoing. He was using the language of the religious enthusiast from a position of boss of a very earthly organisation. To my ears he was expressing what I firmly believe, that one’s Christian faith and one’s daily life are interconnected, but the vast majority of his associates are of the opinion that never the twain should meet. For instance, they are the 5 people who think politically active bishops ought to stick to religion and leave politics to the professionals. The world over which James Anderton holds sway regards religion as a hobby and a one-day—a—week pastime at that. So it is not surprising that they failed to understand what he was saying and concluded he ought to be sacked and referred to the psychiatrist. >i< * * Perhaps Mr. Anderton would have got away with it had he chosen his words more carefully. His critics pounced on his choice of the word ‘prophet’ as applied to himself, and had he thought before speaking might have seen the unwisdom of picking that particular noun, with its suggestion of a crazed fanatic. It is no use now anyone trying to explain that a prophet is an eminently sane individual whose understanding of the world about him is considerably clearer than most. Nor will it ease the situation to quote the great respect and awe in which the Old Testament prophets were held. A spoken word is one of the things that can never be recalled and once he uttered the fateful comparison the damage was done. In any case, does a real prophet ever see himself as such, or is it up to others so to identify him? What the Chief needs to realize is that before taking a stand for Christ it is necessary to be educated to some extent in the business of Christian witness. For most people it presents no problems, but for those in high places additional considerations arise. Put simply Mr. Anderton’s associates did not understand what he was trying to say and thereby misconstrued it. The net result is that his job is in question and the witness for Christ is not made. Purely on the strength of that interview I would not have thought there was any cause to query James Anderton’s competence at his job, though he may be well advised to accept some spiritual direction before touching on the subject of his faith again in quite such a public forum. His admission to the Roman Catholic Church will, hopefully, assure that. News from Junior Church by Hilary Pike 1986 was a very busy year for Junior Church. Our numbers are continuing to increase and we now have fifty regular members. Over the Christmas period we had a particularly hectic time. The children worked very hard and gave up a lot of their precious free time in order to produce the Nativity Play, which we hope you all enjoyed. The collection at it amounted to 1162-04, which eleven of the older children presented to the Church of England’s Society at a memorable Christingie Service in the cath- edral. Along with hundreds of children from various parishes they handed in their purses of money to the Archbishop. We also went carol singing, nobly supported by several parents, and raised a further £28 for the Children’s Society. Our thanks to the members of the Methodist Church who allowed us to use their church afterwards in order to warm ourselves with soup and jacket potatoes. It wasn’t all work, however, for we had a happy Christmas party, complete with Father Christmas and films. The vicar cut the Christmas cake, helped by our youngest member, Louise Andrews, and we all had great fun. We would like to thank, once again, the members of the Methodist Church, who so kindly let us use their church every week. Without them it would be impossible to have a Junior Church. We are very grateful, as we are to all the parents who have given us so much help and support this year. 6 >!< >l< >l< Few readers will appreciate what a tremendous amount of hard work is put into Junior Church by those who run it. Nativity plays, parties and the weekly meetings don’t just happen but depend on dedicated and enthusiastic leader- ship for their success. Thanks to all concerned! It is most encouraging to hear of the large number attending Junior Church: if it increases much more we shall have to give serious thought to the situation, Bridge Methodist Church not being a large building. R_G_ Nell Turpin Her many friends in Bridge were saddened by the news that after only two weeks at her new home in Paddock Wood Mrs. Nell Turpin had died suddenly soon after Christmas. She left the bungalow in Dering Close on 12th December, that she had occupied with her late husband ‘Dick’ to take up residence in a specially built annex to her daughter and son—in—law’s home. Sorry though she was to leave the village Nell had settled in well at Mollie’s but the long period there did not materialize. Nell and ‘Dick’ were a great couple who had given a lot to Bridge before they -' became too old and infirm. They celebrated their diamond wedding with a special Communion in the church and a party in the old Close in 1981, and their long partnership came to an end with ‘Dick’s death in 1985. It was rather wonderful that Nell died in just the same way as ‘Dick’, suddenly and with great peace, and although she was not at Bridge her body was brought back for a service in her parish church, prior to cremation at Barham. May she rest in the peace of the Lord whose servant she was! Bridge Family Service There must be some families in Bridge, relatively new to the locality, who have not heard of the monthly Family Service in St. Peter’s Church, Bridge. What follows is both an introduction to the service and a warm welcome to attend on the first Sunday at 1 lam. We like to think this very popular service has consistently stayed true to its original intention, of being an act of worship for the whole family rather than any one part of it. Each service is carefully planned by a small working-group, which usually has at least two parents in it, and we try to involve as many people in the service as is practicable. I am especially indebted to Mrs. Enid Wintle for spearheading the whole enterprise from start to finish. The service never follows the same pattern twice and each one has its own theme. If the Church’s calendar presents us with a special observance on or around the Sunday we tend to take that as our theme and once or twice a year the Family Service follows the order of the Church’s own family worship, the Communion. At least once a year our local guides and brownies take responsibility for a Family Service and invariably present something to stimulate and provide food for thought. On these occasions it is our Guide captain, Mrs Teresa Philpott who puts the service together and leads it with great accomplishment. I hope all this has whetted your appetite and that you will accept our sincere invitation to the very next Family Service. I am certain you won’t be disappointed, and guarantee a warm welcome! >l< >16 =i< December’s Family Service, ever since they began, takes the form of a Christmas Gift Service, when families come to church armed with a Christmas present, suitably wrapped, for a resident of The New Close. Following on from last December’s I received this letter of thanks from the Officer in Charge, Mr. W. Pearson: “I would like to thank your congregation for the presents that they collected for our residents. They cannot know what joy they brought to some of our charges here. On Christmas Day when we were distributing them, some of the residents who do not get many visitors were in tears as they received their gifts. Many of my guests here are unable to understand many things, but Christmas is something that everyone is brought up with from being a child, and this is one event that practically all my residents were aware of. For the joy that you brought them, my grateful thanks. For the support you give us, my prayers are with you, and for the love that you show us I thank God. “Therefore on behalf of my residents and staff l send you our sincere thanks and the hope that you all have a happy and prosperous new year.” J \.. r:.. ,3 The Archbishop’s C.E. Secondary School, Canterbury Admission at I I + , September I 98 7 The Archbishop’s School is a Church of England Voluntary Aided Seconday School which offers a traditional education to G.C.E. ‘O’ Level and C.S.E. standard to pupils aged 11 - 16 with a 6th Form for students aged 16 — 17/18. The main criterion for entry is commitment to Christian worship and education on the part of the parents and children. Application forms may be obtained from the Vicar, who will be pleased to supply an assessment form relating to your commitment to Christian worship required in connection with the application. Completed applications should be received at The Archbishop’s School by Monday 27th April. 8 SHOW by the Reverend M.P. Taylor As I write this piece the snow which has fallen has put a temporary halt to much of my ordinary activities. Looking out of my window l see the snow lying gently on the garden and smile as it makes our garden look as good as the best in the world. Yes, snow is a great leveller. it seems that snow also forces people off that cosy position sitting on the fence, and we become divided between the selfish and the selfless. Did you hear on the news about frustrated drivers who drove on the wrong side of a motorway, risking their lives and those of the oncoming traffic, just to get to their destinations, no doubt in order to do the return journey later on? 1 also heard of panic—buying of food —— I suppose madam you need all those loaves to keep you and your husband going for the next few days! However not all are like this. The Army has been working hard to open up a way into the Isle of Sheppey, the emergency services are stretched to keep us going, neighbours are checking on neighbours to see they are warm and fed. And when the snow stops there will be those who will clear the paths of others incapable of doing it for themselves. Why does snow bring out the best or the worst out of people? Is this because it exposes weaknesses of the way we live, the fragility of our complex society? I sometimes think that Jesus Christ is a bit like snow —-~ both beautiful and dangerous, a great leveller (for who can have airs and graces before him?), as he exposes our weaknesses in the light of his love. Like snow also he brings out the best in some people and the worst in others. And I suspect that those who respond well in the present weather conditions also respond well to the love of our Lord. 13 Burning issues Although it’s not till March, now is the time to start making plans for Lent and especially for involvement in the annual BBCRadio Kent Lent Course. There is a new look to the old favourite this year. To start with it is on Thursdays in Lent from 8pm to 9.30pm, and runs from 12th March to 9th April. Each ninety—minute programme can be used either by individual listeners or groups, who can use the parts of the programme they find most helpful. Flexibility is the keynote. Each evening is in three parts. Part One begins with a short intro- duction, which is followed by a Prayer and Bible Reading, after which there will be a presentation of the evening’s theme, chaired by Harold Rogers, former Radio Kent Station Manager. Part Two begins at 8.30 and is the time for individual group disc- ussion. Each week the radio programme will drop in on one of the discussion groups. In Part Three (9pm) the speaker will respond to questions raised by the radio discussion group and other groups throughout the country. >l= >l< * This year’s theme is “Burning Issues” and the series will be concerned with inter—group conflict and the response of the Christian Gospel. So many of the issues of our time have their origins in wealth, race, sex, class and violence. This is not a fringe affair or something that can be dealt with in terms of social ethics. It takes us to the heartland of the Christian Faith. Are we truly committed to the message and progr- amme of Jesus? The purpose of this series is not to look at the negative side of life but to grasp a vision of the Kingdom; the world as God wants it to be. >l< >l< >l< Individual evenings, their theme and speakers are as follows: 12th March, WEALTH, Charles Elliott, a foremost authority on the issues of poverty and wealth — 19th March, RACE, Claire Holder, Barrister-at-Law, Chairman of the Race and Community Relations Committee of the Methodist Church — 26th March, SEX, Elaine Storkey, author of Whatis‘ right with Feminism? — 2nd April, CLASS, Colin Marchant, author of Signs in the City —- 9th April, VIOLENCE, Oliver l\/IcTernan, Roman Catholic Parish Priest in Notting Hill. * =!< >l= Once again we hope to have some groups in this locality, hopefully on an ecumenical basis, and-I am asking anyone who would like to take part as a member of a group to let me know. When I have some indication of likely response I will arrange groups and places for them 14 to meet. Previous participants have found this a useful way to keep Lent and I hope we can continue to make use of this scheme, which comes to us courtesy of Radio Kent. When upstairs creeps downstairs . . . ‘How is it, Bridget, that every time 1 come into the kitchen I find you reading instead of getting on with your work? 9 ‘I think it must be those rubber soled shoes you’vc taken to wearing, Mum.’ PARISH PUMP Parish Council News Bridge Parish Council The Parish Council’s first meeting of the New Year was held on Thursday 8th Jan- uary. Recreation Ground: Members were told that now that the ehain—link fencing had been erected, it remained for the goalpost to be made smaller and moved to a position in front of it, a task which Mr. John Knight, present at the meeting, had already kindly agreed to do. The Council also heard from Mr. Knight and other representatives ofBroomfield United F.C. present. that they were eager to press ahead with plans for the erection of a new pavilion on the site ofthe existing one. The Council suggested that Broomfield should be responsible for co—ordinating the proj- ect and should formally invite representat- ives from the other sports clubs to form a Committee on which Cllr. Mervyn Guivin would represent the Council. The Council agreed in principal to give the project their support and help in obtaining grants for it. On the advice of Cllr. Peter Lawrence, who sees to the maintenance and repair of the playground equipment, a replacement rubber belt seat was to be ordered for the swings. Dog fouling: Great concern was again expressed at the continuing nuisance of dogs fouling not only the Recreation Ground, but also the footpaths of the village. It was decided that the best course of action at this stage was to step up the publicity campaign and accordingly notices in red were to be printed and posted in as many places as possible in the village. 15 Streets and footways: Cllr. John Anderson drew attention to the need for an additional street lamp midway along the alleyway leading from the High Street, by Welch the butcher’s, to Riverside Close, particularly in view of the increased elderly population residing there who used the local bus service. The Clerk was to make initial approaches to the City Council for financial assistance. Planning: Cllr. Lawrence reported that the Planning Committee had had no obj- ections to make on outline application CA /86/1473/BRI for the erection of a house with paddock and garage, plus 7 garages for the use of the residents of The Close, on the site to the north and west of The Close, Union Road, subject to approval of final details and measures being taken to ensure no further development of the paddock, or on application CA/ 86/ 1474/ BRI for the repositioning of the 4 houses and garages, already approved, further away from The Close, as well as the reloc- ation ofthe garages to houses 1 and 2 and minor external changes. They had no observations to make on outline applic- ation CA/86/l483/BRI for one dwelling adjacent to ‘Cedars’, Higham Lane, other than to recommend it should be a single storey dwelling. The Council were however opposed to application CA/86/’ 1447/BR] for a change of use to retirement home and outline plan to erect a two—storey building to house residents at Field House, Station Road, as they considered the property unsuitable for such a use for a variety of reasons. Proposed Closure of Highland Court Hospital: The Chairman reported that he and Cllr. Mrs. Margaret Jones had attend- were to be no redundancies and that the ed the public meeting held recently at Blue Peter Bungalow was to be relocated Highland Court Hospital by the Canter— in Canterbury City, while the property bury and Thanet Community Health itselfwasto be sold on the open market. Council to hear any pertinent objections The next Parish Council meeting will be to the closure ofthe hospital. He assured on Thursday 12th February at the usual members that provision was to be made time of7.30pm inthe Hunter Room ofthe for the 16 patients elsewhere, that there Village Hall. }{_,.»1_ ‘,1/,ald€]‘.Cw[()rl" Hymns of Praise The Victorian era is not noted for Women’s Lib, which is not surprising when even the Queen bitterly attacked what she called the “mad, wicked folly of ‘women’s rights’ and their attendant horrors.” But the campaign to end male domination was gathering momentum——not least in the sphere of hymn writing where we have to thank women for many of the beautiful hymns which enrich our worship to—day. The most famous, perhaps, was Fanny Humphreys, who wrote immortal hymns like “Once in royal David’s city”, “There is a green hill far away” and the exuberant “All things bright and beautiful.” Fanny developed a passion for words as a child, “fondling them as other girls fondled dolls and kittens and amassing them like treasure”, according to Kent author Tyler Whittle in a new book Solid Joys and Lasting Treasure (Ross Anderson Pl1bllCallOHSw~£9'95). She married a young Irish clergyman, William Alexander, who eventually became Primate and Archbishop of Armagh. In addition to words she adored dogs and their palace was filled with them. She continued to write hymns until her death in 1895. A commemorative tablet to her bears the words: “Ecclesiastics, statesmen, historians, poets have their day . . . then pass, forgotten in great part, but the hymn writer, iftaken to the heart ofthe race, lives through the centuries.” By contrast, American Fanny Crosby did not write her first hymn until she was middle—aged, encouraged no doubt by her husband who was a church organist. Once started, there was no stopping her, and she is credited with having written eight thousand hymns before her death at the age of 94. Blinded when she was six weeks old, she thought nothing of writing seven or eight hymns a day, some sixty of which have survived and are still sung on both sides of the Atlantic. The best known are “To God be the glory” and “Safe in the arms of Jesus”, which she is said to have written in fifteen minutes while waiting for the kettle to boil. K_ B_ r“' "'-u.‘ ‘ , ..-~"‘)<\--.. Heavy snowfalls forced us to cancel the Luncheon Club on 12th January, last month’s Coffee Pop—In and a session of the Chiropody Clinic. We have tried to keep in touch with as many elderly people as possible and have given help where necessary. Many people have contacted me and offered assistance. If we have more bad weather please ring me if you need help or if a neighbour needs more help than you can give — we will put you in touch with our nearest volunteer. ' I have had a letter from the WRVS thanking those who gave wool and our 16 knitters who have been making clothes for local children. All the garments have been distributed and we are hoping to make another delivery shortly. All being well the next Coffee Pop—In is on Wednesday, 11th February from 10.15 to 11.45am in Bridge Village Hall. The summer seems far off but we have booked the date of our annual fund-raising Coffee Morning. Book it now — Saturday, 6th June! ‘ ‘ Joan Warren, 830233 St. Peter’s Church, Bekesbourne The monthly cleaning rota, dated by the appropriate Sunday, is: ist, Mrs. Grey. 8th, Mrs. Beckett. 15th, Mrs. Smith. 22nd, any willing volunteer. Flowers on 1st, Mrs. Grey and 15th, Mrs. Millyard. Our grateful thanks to those who serve the church in this valuable capacity over the year. Vicar: The Revd. Raymond Gilbert, A.K.C., The Vicarage, 23 High Street, Bridge CT4 SJZ (830250) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE Church wardens: Mr. J.J . Williamson, Beechmount, Conyngharn Lane, Bridge CT4 SJ X (830399) Mr. S.R. Pike, 12 High Street, Bridge CT4 SJY (830708) Hon. Secretary.‘ Mr. L.W. Sanford, 11 Windmill Close, Bridge CT4 5LY (830411) Hon. Treasurer: Mr. D.R. Hill, Red Deer, Bridge Down, Bridge CT4 5BA (830426) Organist (Bridge): Mr. M. Miles, 7 The Precincts, Canterbury CT1 2EE (462947) Organist (Parrixbournej: Mrs. G. Allan, Ardpriory, Bekesbournc Lane, Canterbury CT 3 4AD (462695) Tlrne& Talents: Mr. A. Jackson, Cosby, Higham Lane, Bridge CT4 SAY (830489) Verger (Bridge): Mr. J. Hopkins, Old Station Cottage, Bishopsbourne CT4 5] D (830660) BEKESBOURNE Church wardens.‘ Mr. J. Purchese, Mill Cottage. Bekesbourne CT4 SHD (830937) Mr. N.H. Cruse, 9 Meadow Close, Herne Bay CT6 6NN (361335) Hon Secretary: Mr. J. Purchese, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne CT4 SHD (830937) Hon. Treasurer: Mr. D. Millyard, School House, School Lane, Bekesbourne CT4 SER (830256) Organist.‘ Mr. S.H. Grey, 63 High Street, Bridge CT4 SLA (830522) Captain ofthe Bells: Mr. David Farbrace, 3 Downside, Adisham Road, Bekesbourne CT4 5HA (830659) Magazine Advertising: Mr. 1-I.P.M. Lawrence, Tullymore, 72 Bridge Down, Bridge CT4 SBA (830472) Magazine Editor.‘ The Vicar, who is responsible for unsigned articles. Would Secretaries of Organisations and others with items for On The Nail please send them to the Editor by the l5th ofthe month preceding publication. P.W. DENTAL LABORATORIES 35 0A TEN HILL, CANTERBURY, KENT cr1 3HZ Denture repairs while you wait F07.’ . The Wincheap Press prlnflng T ADivision o'fA&JPurchese%Limited" us Byre House, Cow Lane, Wincheap, Canterbury CT1 3RW ' ' ' fora Cash-and-Carry quick inexpensive service: phone 61508 17 Established 1786 G‘ For CHEMIST LOCAL THE POST OFFICE Tggfgguglyd BROS 15 HIGH STREET, BRIDGE CHANNEL ' STOCKISTS OF YARDLEY, RIMIVJEL |SLAND PRODUCTS, TOILETRIES, SCHOLLS MILK DAIRIES FOOT PRODUCTS Etc FILMS, developing and printing BOTTLED IN CANTEFlBURY’S MODERN =:= 4: * D/“RY . HOURS OF OPENING lnspectlon Invited MONDAY—FRIDAY: 9am—1 2—5.30pm NEW DOVER ROAD, CANTERBURY SATURDAY-' 9—12-30pm Tel: 454031 Telephone: CANTERBURY 830201 O FULLY LICENSED G 26 ST. DUNSTANS CANTERBURY 453680 For all Insurance and Investment Advice WELLINGTON HOUSE . THE RESTAURANT 4 ST STEPHENS ROAD FOR ALL OCCASIONS — CANTERBURY CT2 7HT Canterbury 67031 ROGERS GARAGE Camus AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERS OVERHAULS SERVICING & BODY REPAIRS (POWELL DUFFRYN FUELS LTD) CLASSIC & VINTAGE CAR RESTORATIONS com order Office: Any make of new or secondhand cars supplied 10 Orange Street, 36 HIGH STREET, BRIDGE, Canterbury Nr. Canterbury CT4 SJZ Tel: Canterbury 65345 CANTERBURY 830348 Fuel Oils Order Oifice: Car Body Repairs xi’ Re—Ce11u1osing C0[’|'a"’S DGPOL Sheet Metal Work Umon Road: Bndge R_ F _ Tel: Canterbury 830121 . . FREE FUEL ADVISORY SERVICE 57 Hlgh Street’ Budge Diploma Members of Approved Tel: Canterbury 830468 Coal Merchants Scheme 0 5) - HOPKINS PRIVATE CAR HIRE @).I D-- I '1‘ RA NSl’0l{'l‘ LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE London Daily — No Item too Small Tel: 0227-7211411 50 The Street 03204-813218 Ash Nr Canterbury Kent 0 Friendiy viiiage service based on Adisham. Bridge and districi O Reasonabie rates Q Air and seapori runs 0 No me 100 email Phone: Nonington (0304) 840180 R. LA\\'F.R R. C. S\iiTHSO.\i L.&S. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS 21 Tunstall Road, Canterbury (Tel: 68558) 14 Windmill Close, Bridge (I'U1'.' 830648) INTERIOR ESTIMATES FREE EXTERIOR PERSONAL SERVICE DAVID PARKER Painter and Decorator 20 THE STREET Phone:830938 KINGSTON FAMILY BUTCHER B. VVELCH BRIDGE - Tel: Bridge 830220 PRIME LOCAL ENGLISH MEAT HOME-MADE SAUSAGES FRESH POULTRY COOKED MEATS MEAT FOR FREEZERS 19 FREE ESTIMATES FOR DOMESTIC, COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL INSTALLATIONS REWIRES - NEW INSTALLATIONS - LIGHTING STORAGE HEATERS - SHOWERS - WATER HEATERS, Etc Q9 The ricai Conirarrorr ssoriarion hmlonnl Inmodnon Cnunmi Io! Eicmcn Innalahrmcon-Irldlnu MORGAN-RIDGE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS TEL: (022?) 831096 THE OLD TELEPHONE EXCHANGE, HIGH STREET, BRIDGE, CANTERBURY, KENT CT4 5JT Telephone: Canterbury 830551 ANN 13 Ladies Hair Fashions 45 HIGH STREET, BRIDGE, near CANTERBURY BUCKMASTER BRIDGE —— Established 1959 j (A. J. 3, J. BUCKMASTEFI, TECH.(CEl), MiP,FlP) “JONETTE”, PATRIXBOURNE ROAD, BRIDGE fik Telephone: Canterbury 830239 evenings preferred PLUMBER TECHNICIAN — HEATING ENGINEER — PAINTER & DECORATOR REGISTERED BUILDING CONSULTANT BER nvs THE LETTING AGENTS AND PROPERTY MANAGERS Established since 1921 76 CASTLE STREET CANTERBURY CT1 2QD Chartered Surveyors ‘ CANTERBURY ' LONDON Tel: (0227) 6526819 Telex: 965041 Printed by A & J Purchese Limited. Cow Lane, Wincheap Industrial Estate, Canterbury, Kent (‘Tl SRW — Tci: 61508 1 1 I ,, (.3 I.‘ f x I I/,Bifron's ark .Pa C: “'75- ,_. gar}? -/' &.,'rr~.iVA4 . ..,.._>..oun... . I \ ‘ \/ .5.-’ \’(,'{J . tfixbou March 1987 A MAGAZINE FOR THE VILLAGES ALONG THE NAILBOURNE P5 bu" 25p \ LFICKEI et «tut enema C£,£%§}§;S 83 HIGH STREET. B99995 84 High St., HOURS OF BUSINESS Canterbury (0227) 830235 Bridge MON Appointments 01113, HAIR srvusrs BITi<:l1=ge ‘figs. A 8-_3c:‘—5.30piri LADIES - TEENAGERS = CHILDREN 830641 THUR P980}; jfigggri OPEN: MON DAY TO SATURDAY FRID. Appointmentsonly SAT. 8.00 —— 2.00pm —oc',ol< >l< >l< For many years Mothering Sunday has been observed at a special service in Bekesbourne Church when the various ingredients of the day have been collected into a splendid act of worship, with flowers in profusion. This year’s service is at 11am on 29th and mothers and children of all ages are urged to attend. Bridge Junior Church will not meet that day in order for them to be there with mother, so we should get a very full church. make sure you are there! ‘On The Nail’ Noticeboard The weekly meetings of The Senior Citizens’ Club begin again on Tuesday, 3rd March at 2.30pm. New residents to Bridge will be welcomed as visitors and invited to join as members. The afternoon programme consists of tea and chat, raffles, talks, competitions and table games such as Scrabble, whist, chess and bingo. Coach trips are arranged in the summer months. 0.]. Knight ‘wk >l< >l< Bridge Folk Dance Group, through Mrs. Joyce Hopkins, announce the fact that “now is the time to join us for our new season of meetings. New dancers will be made very welcome on Thursdays, 5th and 19th March at 8 o’ciocl< in the Village Hall. As usual our patient teacher is Alf Matthews. Enquiries to 830285 or 830652.” -"F >l< =l< Bridge with Patrixbourne WI meets on i7th at 7.30pm for AC WW with Mrs. P. Tiddy and a competition for for an initialled handkerchief. * =i= >l< The monthly meeting of the Nailbourne Horticultural Society is on Thursday, 19th March at 8pm in Bishopsbourne Village Hall, when Mr. Jack Allen will give advice on The Preparation of Flowers for Showing. =l= >l< =l< Bridge Guides are holding a Jumble Sale in Bridge Village Hall on Saturday, 7th March at 2pm. They would be grateful if jumble could be taken to the hall on the Saturday morning of the sale. 6 Junior Church Knitters From June until December of last year the children of Bridge Junior Church started to knit squares 5”x5” that were to be sewn together to make blankets to be sent abroad via “Save the Children Fund”. To make this venture a little more fun, we made it into a competition and the child who produced the most squares by knitting themselves or getting aunts, grannies, brothers, sisters or neighbours to participate would receive a prize. The response was tremendous and Mrs. Young, our local representative for “Save the Children Fund”, has sewn up the squares and made twenty—two blankets. The winner was Lisa Wraight and the very close runner—up was Sarah Murnmery. Mrs. Kerr and Mrs. Garnham from the Canterbury area of “Save the Children”, were here to present the prizes which were two beautiful pewter crosses, and to collect the blankets. Mrs. Young showed some slides and refreshments were served. A thank- you to everyone who has been involved in this worthwhile cause from “Bridge Junior Church” and “Save the Children Fund”. Through your great kindness you will be keeping many children warm and ‘3053’- Penny Spencer Mrs. Mollie Blunt writes from her home in Paddock Wood: Dear Friends, Thank you so much for all your kind letters and the many donations we have received in memory of my mother, Nell Turpin. I am so grateful to you for all your thoughts and prayers and for the beautiful service in the church which so many of you attended when the weather was so horrible. I know that my mother is at last free from pain and happily reunited with my father, but I wish she could have been spared to live in her new home for a few years with us. Thank you all for your support at this time. * * * February saw the deaths of Mrs. Elsie Jarvis and Mrs. Ellen McLeod, both of The New Close, and the vicar officiated at the cremations on 3rd and 13th respectively. He also conducted the funeral and burial of Mr. Edward Richards, 7 Downside, Bekesbourne on 19th at St. Peter’s Church. Walsingham in the Spring In response to a suggestion I floated in a past issue of On The Nail, eight have so far indicated that they would be interested in joining a day pilgrimage to the Norfolk shrine of Our Lady at Walsingham some time in the spring. No date has so far been fixed and I have still to contact the authorities in Walsingham, but before so doing it would be useful to be able to quote an accurate figure. This is a final appeal, therefore! If you would like to come with us and share this new experience would you please ring the Vicarage with all speed. I must know by the week ending Saturday, 14th March. 7 League of Friends of Canterbury Hospitals BRIDGE BRANCH The Annual General Meeting of the Bridge Branch of the League of Friends was held on Monday, 26th January. The retiring Chairman, Col. Richard Hearn reported that the last year had not been easy with two committee members suffering ill-health and one moved from the village. In addition the Highland Court Christmas Fair, which normally raised around £700, had not taken place due to the impending closure of the hospital. He thanked his committee for their hard work and support over his five years in office and said that it was time for a completely new committee to take over. An election was held and a new committee was formed under the Chair- manship of Mr. George Stewart of Fair Winds, Conyngham Lane, Bridge. The committee includes representatives from the three surrounding villages and comprises:~— Chairman: Mr. George Stewart Treasurer: Mrs. Ann King Minutes Secretary: Mrs. Maggie Field Committee: Mrs. Maureen Baker (Bishopsbourne) ‘Mrs. Wendy Durell (Patrixbourne) Mrs. Nicky Fry (Bekesbourne) Col. Richard Hearn (Bridge) Mrs. Joyce Hopkins (Bridge) Mrs. Elizabeth Stewart (Bridge) Four members of the Central Committee of the League of Friends were present, including Lt. Col. Jim Shephard, the Chairman, who told members something of the work and aims of the League. MI 51:. Parish Council Elections The present Parish Council’s term of office is coming to an end. Local elections for both Parish and District Councils are to be held on Thursday, 7th May. Four years ago, at the time of the last Parish elections, there was in fact no poll here in Bridge as there were just nine candidates to fill the nine vacancies on the Council. This year, however, the present Parish Council are hoping that more people will put themselves forward as candidates, thus ensuring a genuine election. Bridge needs people who take a lively interest in their surroundings and care about what is happening to their village. If you feel that you are able to give a little of your time to serve the community in a worthwhile manner, please contact the Clerk, Mrs. Kathy Walder (Tel: 830761) or the Chairman John Hill (Tel: 830215) for further details. Financial Forecast for 1987 Douglas Hill, Hon. Treasurer of Patrixbourne with Bridge PCC looks into the possible fut ure, with special attention to our giving to the Church. It is estimated that provided Planned Giving continues at the level promised at 1st January, 1987, and that we shall also enjoy an income from both the Summer Fete and Christmas Market at least equivalent to the total of £1,587 received in 1986, then we should have just suffic- ient funds to meet our day to day requirements without, hopefully, running into a deficit situation. By implication, however, we would not be in a position to put anything into our General Reserve Fund, designed to meet unforeseen major repair works. Planned Giving at 1st January 1987 comprised offerings from a hundred church members. It is estimated that the total giving for the year from both the Covenants (net before tax) and the Freewill Offering schemes should amount to approximately £6,136, as the following figures show:— No of Persons Annual Amounts Total Covenants Freewill £ 80 £5,434 — 5,434 20 — £702 702 100 5,434 702 6,136 Average per person — Weekly 1-31 0-68 1-18 — Annual 67-93 35-10 61-36 These estimated averages are derived from varying amounts in the wide spectrum of giving, which between relatively modest amounts (though nevertheless most thankfully received) and higher sums in the bracket of the lower hundreds of pounds. With regard to our rigid dependence on large surpluses from our Summer and Christmas events, the following diagram illustrates this vital need:—- Total Income needed to break even Planned Giving (inc. Special Other Tax reclaimable) Events Income Amount £8,350 £1,600 £1,800 % oftotal 71-1 13-6 15-3 But what if it rains? 13 r - ’/,~,;‘,"-5/' ,, rug *-~—.;_ ._ . '5:-4'.”:’rr/2.%re<< We were all saddened to hear of the sudden death of Mrs. Ethel Sidders. She was one of the founder members of the Luncheon Club — we shall all miss her. She would have been ninety in May and in spite of many years of blindness was always cheerful, uncomplaining and independent to the end. Thanks to the work of the Salvation Army we were able to obtain part of the ‘butter—mountain’ for our local pensioners. Happily the arrival of the first batch coincided with the Coffee Pop-In. About 150 people called at the Village Hall and many stayed for coffee. My apologies to those who went away ernpty—handed. Due to distribution difficulties I was only able to collect part of our allocation. The rest will be delivered by our Fish volunteers as soon as it arrives. If you did not give in your name, please let me know and I will try to arrange for you to have some if there is a surplus. My thanks to all out volunteers who helped with the distribution and manned the coffee bar. Our next Coffee Pop—In will be on Wednesday, 11th March in Bridge Village Hall from 10.15 to 11.45am. 16 Did you know that many magazines and newspapers are available on cassette tapes for a very small annual subscription? (these are for normal cassette players, not the Talking Book machines.) I have sent for a list of pub- lications and will pass on the details to anyone who is interested. This would make a good present for anyone who is visually handicapped. Our own local blind association also sends out a fortnightly tape of news from the local newspaper and passes on other items of interest. Joan Warren’ 830233 ChUfCh cleaning Rota St. Peter’s, Bekesbourne Isl, Mrs. Hogben. 8111, Mrs. Watson. 15th, Mrs. Russell. 22nd, Mrs. Grey. 29th, Mrs. Beckett. 5th April, Mrs. Smith. Vicar: The Revd. Raymond Gilbert, A.K.C., The Vicarage, 23 High Street, Bridge CT4 SJ Z (830250) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE Church wardens: Mr. J .J . Williamson, Beechmount, Conyngham Lane, Bridge CT4 SJX (830399) Mr. S.R. Pike, 12 High Street, Bridge CT4 SJY (830708) Hon. Secretary: Mr. L.W. Sanford, 11 Windmill Close, Bridge CT4 SLY (830411) Hon. Treasurer.‘ Mr. [).R. Hill, Red Deer, Bridge Down, Bridge CT4 SBA (830426) Organist (Bridge): Mr. M. Miles, 7 The Precincts, Canterbury CT] ZEE (462947) Organist (Patrixboarnej: Mrs. G. Allan, Ardpriory, Bekesbourne Lane, Canterbury CT3 4AD (462695) Time & Talents: Mr. A. Jackson, Cosby, Higham Lane, Bridge CT4 SAY (830489) I/erger (Bridge): Mr. J. Hopkins, Old Station Cottage, Bishopsbourne CT4 5JD (830660) BEKESBOURNE Church wardens: Mr. J. Purchese, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne CT4 SHD (830937) Mr. N.H. Cruse, 9 Meadow Close, Herne Bay CT6 6NN (361335) Hon Secretary.‘ Mr. J. Purchese, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne CT4 SHD (830937) Hon. Treasurer.‘ Mr. D. Millyard, School House, School Lane, Bekesbourne CT4 SER (830256) Organist.‘ Mr. S.H. Grey, 63 High Street, Bridge CT4 5LA (830522) _ Captain of the Bells.‘ Mr. David Farbrace, 3 Downside, Adisham-Road, Bekesbourne CT4 5 HA (830659) Magazine Advertising.’ Mr. H.P.M. Lawrence, Tullymore, 72 Bridge Down, Bridge CT4 SBA (830472) Magazine Editor: The Vicar, who is responsible for unsigned articles. Would Secretaries of Organisations and others with items for On The Nail please send them t.o the Editor by the 15th of the month preceding publication. P.W. DENTAL LABORATORIES 35 DA TEN HILL, CANTERBURY, KENT cr1 3HZ Denture repairs while you wait The Wincheap For printing tr us Byre House, Cow Lane, Wincheap, Canterbury CT1 3RW ' ' ' y foraCash—and—Carry quick inexpensive service: phone 61508 Press * A Division of A & J Purch-ese Limited 17 Estab|ished1786 G. #8gQECUL|N THE POST OFFICE TESTED and BROS 16 HIGH STREET, BRIDGE CHANNEL ' STOCKISTS OF YARDLEY, RII\/[MEL |SL/AND PRODUCTS, TOILETRIES, SCHOLLS MILK DAIRIES FOOT PRODUCTS Etc FILMS, developing and printing BOTTLED IN CANTERBURY’S MODERN =:< =:< =z< DAIRY _ HOURS OF OPENING mspectlon Invited MONDAY—FRIDAY.- 9am—1 2—~5.30pm NEW DOVER ROAD, CANTERBURY 3ATURDAYf9'*12-30pm Tel: 454031 Telephone: CANTERBURY 830201 is STEEURANT’ O FULLY LICENSED O 26 ST. DUNSTANS CANTERBURY 453680 For an Insurance and Investment Advice WELLINGTON HOUSE . THE RESTAURANT 4 ST STEPHENS ROAD FOR ALL OCCASIONS ; CANTERBURY CT2 7HT Canterbury 67031 ROGERS GARAGE I AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERS florraus OVERHAUIS SERVICING & BODY REPAIRS (POWELL DUFFRYN FUELS LTD) CLASSIC & VINTAGE CAR RESTORATIONS Goa] order office: Any make of new or secondhand cars supplied 10 orange Street, 36 HIGH STREET, BRIDGE, Canterbury NR Canterbury CT4 5_]Z Tel: Canterbury 65345 CANTERBURY 830348 Fuel Oils Order Office: Car Body Repairs ‘Ar Re-Cellulosing C0_"3"'5 D9901. Sheet Metal Work Umon Roach Bndge R. F _ Tel: Canterbury 830121 . . FREE FUEL ADVISORY SERVI E 57 Hlgh Street’ Bndge Diploma Members of Approvecd Tel: Canterbury 830468 Coal Merchants Scheme HOPKINS ,1... C‘ — (am A PRIVATE CAR HIRE — -I — ~—— I ‘"0 __ I ‘ , f O Haendly vsllagie serx/1ce_ba_sed on 1‘ r Ad:sham. Breoge and dnsmci LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE O Reasonable raLes _ , I . Av and 868190,, runs London Daily — No Item too Small . No [rip ‘LOO smalt Tel: 0227-721141 50 The Street _ O304—8132l8 Ash Phone: Nomngton (0304) 840180 M Came,-bury Kent 5. R. L-‘IVER R. C. smmsox‘ L.&S. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS 21 TUHSTEH Rflad, 14 Windmill C1086, Canterbuty (Tel: 68558} Bridge (T(>l.' 830648) INTERIOR ESTIMATES FREE EXTERIOR PEFISONALSEFIVICE DAVID PARKER Painter and Decorator 20 THESTREET Phone: 830938 KINGSTON FAMILY BUTCHER B. VVELCH BRIDGE - Tel: Bridge 830220 PRIME LOCAL ENGLISH MEAT - HOMEMADE SAUSAGES FRESH POULTRY ' COOKED MEATS MEAT FOR FREEZERS 19 FREE ESTIMATES FOR DOMESTIC, COMMERCIAL 81 INDUSTRIAL INSTALLATIONS REWIRES - NEW INSTALLATIONS - LIGHTING STORAGE HEATERS - SHOWERS - WATER HEATERS, Etc Q9 MORGAN-RIDGE 1 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS "' c.,...I.’:'.,,.— '.";'.‘....-.,.. TEL: (0227) 831096 THE OLD TELEPHONE EXCHANGE, HIGH STREET, BRIDGE, CANTERBURY, KENT CT4 5JT Telephone: Canterbury 830551 ALQIQANN E Ladies Hair Fashions 45 HIGH STREET, BRIDGE, near CANTERBURY BUCKMASTER BRIDGE —— Established 1959 (A. J. & J. BUCKMASTER, TECH.(CEI), Mi'P,FIP) “JONETTE”, PATFIIXBOUFINE ROAD, BRIDGE Telephone: Canterbury 830239 evenings preferred PLUMBER TECHNICIAN — HEATING ENGINEER — PAINTER & DECORATOR REGISTERED BUILDING CONSULTANT THE LETTING AGENTS ' _ Established since 1921 IBERRYS -‘ Chartered SUFVGYOFS 76 CASTLE STREET I CANTERBURY - LONDON CANTERBURY CT1 2QD Tel: (0227) 65268/9 Telex: 965041 Primed by A & .l Purchese Limited, Cow Lane, Winchcap Industrial Esta!e, Canterbury, Kent CT! 3RW — Tel: 61508 6 5 ‘\\3.: i‘ Fn L”/;\¢17—"'”;’ir“\\)_’£~:5ue€°;’<"<¢L‘ \ a/Xm P: rxorug rm A MAGAZINE FOR THE VILLAGES ALONG THE NAILBOURNE April 1987 25p LPICKEE Ground Q Qllut Qhnne 88 HIGH STREET, BRIDGE Canterbury (0227) 830236 HAIR STYLISTS LADIES - TEENAGERS - CHILDREN OPEN: MONDAY TO SATURDAY ——«-—='.o|=*=l= Bridge Folk Dance Group will meet only once this month, due to the local council elections. Please join us at 8 o’clock on Thursday, 21st May in the Village Hall, when Alf Matthews will be the caller as usual. New dancers of all ages are made very welcome. Enquiries, please ring 830285 or 830652. J. H. =l¢** Mrs Carole Reece, 9 Filmer Road writes: As a committeemember of the Bridge School PTA I have been allotted the Craft Stall for the Summer Fete. In this respect I would be pleased to receive any spare material anyone has, especially fur fabric in the shape of old dressing—gowns, etc. and also the tops of large (they must be large) fabric container bottles. We should also like to hear from anyone who would be willing to make things for the Craft Stall, as we will have all the ideas and the materials to delegate to them. Also if anyone would like to make things from their own ideas, if they get in touch with me I can pick them up or if need be take the materials round to them. I can be reached at 9 Filmer Road (tel: 831187) and also Mrs. Jane Shillinglaw is helping me and she is at 26, Bridge Down (tel: 830795). Confirmation 1988 I have received a number of enquiries from young people about confirma- tion, and in the hope that there may be some adult candidates before very long, I have provisionally booked a Confirmation at Bridge on St. Peter’s Day, 29th June, next year (1988). This has still to be formally agreed by the bishop, who ‘is currently engaged in arranging all next year’s confirmations, but there is no reason to suppose we shall be refused. In past years confirma- tions here have tended to be on or near St. Andrew’s Day, but it seemed a good way of celebrating our patronal festival to have a combined Confirmation and Eucharist, which is what I would envisage. Once again let me encourage adults who may be contemplating this step to come and talk it over with me. I shall also be glad to hear of any young people who also wish to be prepared: will they please get in touch with me themselves, not leave it to mum to do for them. Appeals by Anna Newton, Headmistress of the School Each one should give, then, as he has decided, not with regret or out of a sense of duty; for God loves the one who gives gladly. 2 Corinthians 9 Verse 7. It has never ceased to amaze me at the amount of appeals which come into our school each week. Many arrive by post, others make their way via the telephone and there have even been those where the organizer has arrived at school without even a prior appointment. The range of appeals is extensive, Continued on page 13 from raising money to provide a swimming pool for a special school, to collecting ring pulls from tin cans for a dialysis machine. We obviously cannot support them all and thus are placed in the invidious position of having to choose. Eventually a system has evolved whereby the children, for the most part, choose the charities which they wish to support. Thus the first year Junior class who so wanted to participate in the Blue Peter appeal, set about organizing their own Bring and Buy sale of books and toys. Every detail of planning was left to them and how hard they worked collecting, sorting, costing, arranging and selling all the goods back to the children in the other classes. A good sum of money was raised and sent to Blue Peter. A class of children glowed with the success of their venture and the whole event was relived in the form of a delightful assembly a few weeks later. A case surely of satisfied customers all round. Not a day passes without one child or another visiting our secretary, Mrs. Gulvin, with a bag of milk bottle tops or silver foil to put towards our collection for the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. One of the second year Junior boys brought in a collecting box and the children made contribu- tions every day for a week. This money also went to the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. Ring pulls are slowly trickling in and no doubt when the picnic season arrives this will turn to a steady flow. The girls who instigated this appeal have by their very interest managed to keep the momentum going. Several children took part in a most successful sponsored swim at the Kingsmead Pool in aid of the British Heart Foundation. Two girls have been collecting tee shirts (in good condition) for the refugee children in Mozam— bique. All in all a very good term’s response to so many varied appeals but sadly it was not to end there. On Friday, March 6th the Herald of Free Enterprise capsized with the loss of many lives. Being personally involved in this tragedy,,I found it very difficult on the following Monday to say much about it to the children in assembly beyond offering our prayers for all those who were suffering in this disaster. At the end of assembly two girls came to ask how they could go about raising money for the disaster fund. By the following day they had made a large hollow cardboard replica of the ferry and every day since have collected the rest of the children’s offerings. From time to time in assembly we put all the money collected into the ‘ferry’ to see if it is nearly full. When we had raised about £40 another girl came to me with the idea of the children paying for the privilege of wearing odd or silly socks for a day and April 1st (not unnaturally) was set aside for this. In a day the sum of money was doubled and the ship was full! The next day, however, two lads came along to me saying wouldn’t it be a good idea if we could reach £100 for the fund, and that they had an idea to help reach this target. They would make a treasure map and supply the prize. On Monday morning they proudly showed their treasure map and the three prizes of Easter eggs which they had supplied themselves. They explained to all the children how at 10p a go they could help reach the target of £100 and also have the chance to win one of the lovely prizes. The competition closes on Friday and we are assured that well over £100 will go to the Herald of Free Enterprise fund. Friday also marks the end of my first term as Headmistress of Bridge and Patrixbourne C. E. P. School. Whilst there have obviously been problems 13 and difficulties of one kind or another during this term, I know without doubt there is absolutely nothing wrong with the ‘hearts’ and good intentions of all the children who attend this school. With children such as these, a joy to teach, we can only go from strength to strength! Having taken the theme of appeals for this account may I also make an appeal myself. If would be of great benefit to us when we need to forecast numbers for future years, if parents of children aged 21/2 and over would apply to the school for an admission form if they are intending to send their children here. League of Friends of Canterbury Hospitals: Bridge Branch Carole Turner from Bekesbourne will be running in the London Marathon to raise funds for the Bridge Branch of the league of Friends. Committee Members are looking for sponsors for her and if you have not already been asked and would be prepared to support Carole for this very worthwhile cause, please contact the Chairman, Mr. George Stewart, tel: 830365. M. Field Bekesbourne Church Jumble Sale Bekesbourne’s extra fund-raising activity this year will be of the ‘short, sharp shock’ variety — in other words, a Jumble Sale. It will take place in Bridge Village Hall (not Bekesbourne, note!) on Saturday morning, 30th May from 10am till 12 noon and we shall be open to receive your jumble at the hall from 8.30 that morning. Alternatively your jumble or other contributions can be left at Parsonage Farm or School House, Bekesbourne during the previous week. In addition to jumble there will be a plant stall, cakes, coffee and a raffle (prizes for this will be gratefully appreciated). Please contact Christine Ash (830214) or Jane Millyard (830256) if you have any gifts you would like collected. Make a note of the date and give us your support! Bridge Building Yes, it’s a play on words, as the following article by Mr. Pat Grant, the Bridge Methodist Church Steward, makes clear: Bridge Methodists are embarking on a ‘Bridge Building’ exercise to count- eract the decline in church membership and the increasing age of the few current members. Friends from our Canterbury Church have planned a series of events to support our cause, which include sharing in our Sunday morning worship, distributing leaflets throughout the village, team preaching and joining in our Anniversary celebrations when we will have the Chairman of the London South East District as our distinguished preacher. Let me point out that ‘Bridge Building’ is aimed at those in the village who are Methodists: we are not out to poach from the other churches. We simply wish to alert the Methodists of Bridge to our existence and to say that the premises in Patrix- bourne Road is an active Methodist Church, not an extension of the Village Hall, i.e. it is not only a place for meetings of a more general nature. So if you are a Methodist we need your support to ensure that the Methodist Church’s 14 presence in Bridge continues and, please God, is strengthened for his future service here. We have a busy time ahead in May. Thursday, 7th is our Coffee Morning and Sale from 10.30 to noon. Thank you for your support and help in the past: we hope it will continue. Then on Tuesday, 12th at 7.30pm there is the Interchurch Discussion Group. This becomes quite lively and is always inter- esting, so why not leave the TV and come along for an enjoyable evening in our church with Anglicans and Roman Catholics. Our 93rd Anniversary is celebrated on Sunday, 17th at 11am, when the Revd M. Peter Taylor will be preaching: his last Anniversary with us for some considerable time, as he moves to Wales in August. Then our weeknight meeting is on Tuesday, 19th at 7.30 pm when our chairman will be Dr. John Rogers. The speaker is the Revd Peter Sutcliffe, B.A. Extra seating is being arranged for this occasion and a warm welcome awaits you. Please remember our venture in your prayers! Bridge with Patrixbourne WI has a GRAND MAY FAYRE in the Village Hall on Saturday, 16th from 10.30am till 3pm in aid of the Pilgrims Hospice and W1 Funds. There will be lunches, coffee and stalls. PARISH PUMP Parish Council News Bridge Parish C9“nC1I High Street, it had been further damaged The present Council met for the last time and he advised that the best course of on Thursday 9th April. Regarding the action was for him to finish making the upkeep of the Recreation Ground, the seat neat, tidy and safe for the time being. Council decided to consult with Mr. M. This the Council accepted. He also drew Stewart, who had taken an interest in the attention to the rendering on the adjacent area around the Nailbourne stream pre— retaining wall of the raised flowerbed, viously, before making any decisions as parts of which were crumbling and to its cutting and maintenance this year. breaking off, and the Clerk was to get in The Kent County Council were to be touch with the Kent County Council asked to arrange for the perimeter and about it as it was thought to be their res- other areas where their gang mower could ponsibility. The Clerk was also to contact not reach to be sprayed for weeds and the Police following complaints about cut. Cllr. Mervyn Gulvin reported that repeated parking on the double yellow plans for building the new pavilion were lines in the Village. forging ahead and that fund-raising Village Hall. Cllr. Mrs. Anne Young activities were to be organised. Cllr. John informed members that she was obtaining Anderson was to plant a hornbeam estimates foranew heating system for the received from the ‘Men of the Trees’ in hall. the corner of the ground between the Canterbury City Council Anti-Litter swings and the Nailbourne. Cllr. Peter Campaign 1987. Cllr. Mrs. Margaret Lawrence reported that he had the Jones reported on a meeting which she routine maintenance of the playground and Cllr. Ken Greenaway had attended in equipment in hand and that damage to connection with the City Council’s Anti- the seat there was repairable. Litter Campaign for 1987. Several topics Streets and Footways. Cllr. Lawrence had been highlighted, including dog also reported that before he had been able fouling, to control which a new byelaw to repair the seat by the bridge in the was shortly to be adopted,the relaunch of 15 bottlebanks and the encouragement by Parish Councils of village clean-ups. She also drew attention to the fact that this was European Year of the Environment and that in this connection. the week from the 25th April to the 4th May had been designated as Environment Week when it was hoped that everyone would make a special effort to clean and tidy up the village. Planning. No new applications had been considered. Notification had been received that planning permission had been granted for the following applica- tions:— erection of detached garage plus new vehicular access at ‘Yew Tree’, Higham Lane (CA/87/0232/BR1), outline permission for the erection of a single storey dwelling "at" ‘Cedars’, Higham Lane (CA/86/1483/BRI) and for a change of use to retirement home and outline plan to erect a 2 storey building to house residents at ‘Field House’ , Station Road (CA/ 86/ 1447BRI). The City Council had refused permission for the erection of a detached bungalow and integral garage on land adjoining ‘Filmer Cottage’ , Filmer Road (CA/87/0083/BRI) and for a change of use from residence to residential home for the elderly and extension to provide additional bedrooms at ‘The Plat’, Beech Hill (CA/ 87/ 0273/ BRI). The Council congratulated Mr. and Mrs. D. VVhittaker of 9 High Street on ' becoming the official area representatives of the Kent Trust for Nature Conserva- tion. The Council considered a letter from the Kent County Council offering the Parish Council the possibility of purchasing the surplus land at The New Close for retention as an Open Space in view of the Parish Council’s previous objections to residential development of this land. Cllr. Gulvin advised that the Parish Council should only be prepared to buy the land at a ‘Peppercorn’ figure. As a first step, enquiries were to be made of the City Council who had been similarly approached to ascertain their reaction. Before closing the Meeting, the Chairman, Cllr. John Hill, thanked all Members for their services to the Council, and especially those four Members not seeking re-election, Cllr. Raymond Gilbert after four years as a Councillor, Cllr. John Anderson who had been involved in Parish affairs for the past ten years, Cllr. Mrs. Anne Young his Vice—Chairman for the last seven years as well as being Chairman herself for another four of her total of nineteen years as Councillor, and finally Cllr. Peter Lawrence who had been a member of the Parish Council for twenty—three years and Chairman from 1977 to 1980. He wished the new Council every success. K./1. Walder, Clerk Fish News Due to shortage of space in this issue Mrs Warren ’s report on the Fish Scheme AGM has been held over until next month. The Community Care Scheme As an alternative to residential care, Department has developed a scheme the county counci1’s Social Services for supporting elderly people in their own homes. Up to three visits a day are made by a team of carers. Full time staff are employed for weekday daytime visits but local people are recruited to make evening and weekend calls. If any reader is interested in helping with this scheme they should get in touch with Mrs. Jean Newell, the Community Care Organiser, at Connors House, Craddock Road, Canterbury (tel: 457740). It is important to have people trained and available in local areas so that help can be given quickly when it is needed. Payment is made for all visits. Cleaning St. Peter’s Church, Bekesbourne Flowers Mrs Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mrs Mount Mrs Grey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10th May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mrs Skinner Mrs Beckett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17th May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Mrs Clifford Mrs Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24th May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mrs Smith Mrs Farbrace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3lst May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs Farbrace Vicar: The Revd. Raymond Gilbert, A.K.C., The Vicarage, 23 High Street, Bridge CT4 SJ Z (830250) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE Church wardens: Mr. J .J. Williamson, Beechrnount, Conyngham Lane, Bridge CT4 SJ X (830399) Mr. S.R. Pike, 12 High Street, Bridge CT4 SJY (830708) Hon. Secretary: Mr. L.W. Sanford, 11 Windmill Close, Bridge CT4 SLY (830411) Hon. Treasurer: Mr. D.R. Hill, Red Deer, Bridge Down, Bridge CT4 SBA (830426) Organist (Bridge): Mr. M. Miles, 7 The Precincts, Canterbury CT} 2EE (462947) Organist (Patrixbourne): Mrs. G. Allan, Ardpriory, Bekesbourne Lane, Canterbury CT 3 4AD (462695) Timed: Talents: Mr. A. Jackson, Cosby, Higham Lane, Bridge CT4 5AY (830489) Verger (Bridge): Mr. J. Hopkins, Old Station Cottage, Bishopsbourne CT 4 SJ D (830660) BEKESBOURNE Church wardens: Mr. J. Purchese, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne CT 4 51-ID (830937) Mr. N.H. Cruse, 9 Meadow Close, Herne Bay CT6 6NN (361335) Hon Secretary: Mr. J. Purchese, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne CT 4 SHD (830937) Hon. Treasurer: Mr. D. Millyard, School House, School Lane, Bekesbourne CT4 SER (830256) Organist.‘ Mr. S.H. Grey, 63 High Street, Bridge CT4 SLA (830522) Captain of the Bells: Mr. David Farbrace, 3 Downside, Adisham Road, Bekesbourne CT4 5 HA (830659) Magazine Advertising: Mr. H.P.M. Lawrence, Tullymore, 72 Bridge Down, Bridge CT4 SBA (830472) Magazine Editor: The Vicar, who is responsible for unsigned articles. Would Secretaries of Organisations and others with items for On The Nail please send them to the Editor by the 15th of the month preceding publication. P.W. DENTAL LABORATORIES 35 OATEN HILL, CANTERBURY, KENT CT1 3HZ Denture repairs while you wait F07" The Wincheap Press A Division of A & J Purchese Limited tr us Byre House, Cow Lane, Wincheap, Canterbury CT1 3RW ' ' ' y fora Cash-and-Carry quick inexpensive service: phone 61508 17 For LOCAL TESTED lSLAND MILK TUBERCULIN Established 1786 ABBOTT BROS. DAIRIES and CHANNEL BOTTLED IN CANTERBURY’S MODERN DAIRY Inspection Invited NEW DOVER ROAD, CANTERBURY Tel: 454031 MRS. G. 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Again, Cobham Court Gardens are being opened on the 12th and 15th’ July. For details see the report belo w. Cobham Court Garden The garden of Cobham Court, Bekesbourne will be open to the public on Sunday, 12th July and the Wednesday following (15th) between the hours of 2 and 6pm. The price of admission is 75p for adults: children (who must be accompanied by an adult) are admitted free of charge. The proceeds from this garden opening, which is under the auspices of the National Garden Scheme, will be divided between the MacMillan Nurses and the Canterbury Cancer Care Centre. Neighbouring St. Peter’s Church will be open at the same times as the garden and visitors to the one may care to View the other. Evensong will be held in the Church on the Sunday evening at 6. 30pm. Bekesbourne Church jumble sale The jumble sale held on behalf of Bekesbourne Church in Bridge Village Hall on 30th May produced upwards of £170 for church funds, for which we are most grateful to all who participated. The New Close Saturday, 11th July There will be a Coffee Morning, Bring & Buy Stall and Raffle at The New Close _on Saturday, 11th July from 10am to 11.45am. Proceeds for the Amenity Fund. 0_ 1. Knight =l= =l= * M.E. J. Writes: On behalf of the Samaritans I should like to thank everyone who supported me on 9th June. Through your help and generosity I shall be able to hand over at least £105. League of Friends Bridge Branch Mrs Carole Turner of Bekesbourne ran for the Bridge Branch of the League of Friends in the London Marathon. She completed the course in 4hrs 51mins and has raised in excess of £350 in sponsor money, which will be used to purchase a Syringe Driver for the Kent & Canterbury Hospital. This is a tremendous effort for which the committee are Very grateful and congratulate Carole on her success. Strawberry Teas We are praying for fine weather on Sunday, 5th July, as we hope as many people as possible will join us for a strawberry tea at the Old Palace, Bekes- bourne between 3 and 5.30pm. There will be a cake and plant stall, raffle and of course, strawberries! Do come and join us in the garden of this lovely house, and help the local hospital. ' M_ S_ F Bridge Parish Council At the meeting of the Parish Council on Wednesday 10th June, Members heard firstly that the felling of the trees on Bridge Hill was being phased over a period of four years to remove any dead and therefore dangerous ones and were assured by the Chairman, Cllr. Tim Hoare, that this was not in contravention of any conservation regulations. Recreation Ground: The Council were informed by Mr. M. Stewart, a resident present at the meeting, and Cllr. Mrs. Ann King that the Southern Water Authority had that day been clearing the riverbed of the Nailbourne. The Council decided to hold a site meeting to see the extent of the Water Authority’s work before deciding on what further course of action to take to improve the area. Cllr. David. Heap reported on a recent meeting he and Cllr. Mervyn Gulvin had attended with the Bridge Village Sports Trust Committee and a representative from the Sports Council. He stated that the Trust’s applic- ation for a grant for the new pavilion from the Sports Council would be considered favourably. The Clerk reported that the painting of the playground equipment and bridge was expected to be carried out under the Community Programme Scheme towards the end of June. Streets and Footways: The Chairman was to meet with a representative of the Highways Department of the County Council to discuss the cutting of the banks, including the clearing away of the debris,along both Town Hill and Bridge Hill. Village Hall: The Chairman was also to ask the County Council about the provision of a rainwater cross-over for the footpath in front of the Village Hall to take away excess water from the hall’s down drainpipe. Planning: The application for a change of use from residence to residential home for the elderly and extension to provide additional bedrooms at The Plat, Beech Hill had been withdrawn (CA/87/725/ BRI). The Council had no observations to make on applications for a first floor extension to 26 Bridge Down (CA/87/ 816/BRI), for a lounge extension at 52 Bridge Down other than that the window to be installed should match that on the first floor (CA/87/746/BRI) or for the erection of nine garages and related fencing on the site between The Close and Churchill House, Union Road, other than to point out to the Planning Authority that seven of the garages were to be solely for the use of the residents of The Close (CA/87/0820/BRI). Audit: The Council heard that the Annual Audit of the Parish Council Accounts would take place on Monday 6th July. The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on Thursday 9th July at 7.30pm in the Hunter Room of the Village Hall. K. A. Welder, Clerk ‘Fish’ News <>< The Blossom Tour on 8th May was enjoyed by a party of fifty-two. This year we planned a different route through some of our best local scenery, including a short drive by the sea. The weather was perfect, and a delicious cream tea and a visit to a garden shop all contributed towards a successful outing. The Orchard Tour. Three days later we were invited to make a five mile car drive through our local orchards, when the blossom was at its peak-—a wonderful experience. We are grateful to Chris Jarvis, the farm manager, for organizing the tour and to the management of Highland Court Farm for their hospitality. May we also convey our thanks to the fifteen car drivers who made the tour possible. The annual Coffee Morning on 6th June raised £198 towards the cost of the Fish Scheme, and will enable us to make a donation to Age Concern Canterbury Day Centre, which cares for some of our local residents. Our thanks to all the people who gave us their help and generous support. The next Coffee Pop—In will be on Wednesday, 8th July in Bridge Village Hall from 10.15 till 11.45am. Joan Warren, 830233 16 Bridge with Patrixbourne Women’s Institute At the meeting on 21st July Mrs. N. Pilcher will -give a talk entitled ‘Hedgerow and other Basketry’ and there will be a competition for a jar of lemon curd. 31¢ * * Lovers of Flower Festivals might like to visit one at Eythorne Parish Church from 2nd to 5th July on the theme J OURNEYS. It is open daily from 10am to 8pm (Sunday 12 noon to 5.30pm). Cleaning ST. PETER’S CHURCH, BEKESBOURNE Flowers Mrs Beckett . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4th July . . . . . . . . . Mrs Whigham Mrs Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11th July . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs Ash 18th July .Mrs Clifford (Wedding) Mrs Hogben . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25th July . . . . . . . . .. Mrs Hogben Mrs Watson . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st August . . . . . . . Mrs Broadwater Happy Holidays With the holiday season on us again On The Nail would like to wish you a good holiday, with plenty of rest and refreshment. Wherever your holiday takes you do try and make use o_f the local church, and please pass on to the person in charge greetings from your home congregation. H0 WABOU T THA T? The congregation was dismayed when the lightning struck and sent rafters crashing down on the church altar. ‘Fortunately, ’ said the vicar, ‘we are insured against Acts of God ’. Vicar.‘ The Revd. Raymond Gilbert, A.K.C., The Vicarage, 23 High Street, Bridge CT4 5JZ (830250) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE Church wardens: Mr. J .J . Williamson, Beechmount, Conyngham Lane, Bridge CT4 SJ X (830399) Mr. S.R. Pike, 12 High Street, Bridge CT4 SJY (830708) Hon. Secretary: Mr. L.W. Sanford, ll Windmill Close, Bridge CT4 SLY (830411) Hon. Treasurer: Mr. D.R. Hill, Red Deer, Bridge Down, Bridge CT4 SBA (830426) Organist (Bridge): Mr. M. Miles, 7 The Precincts, Canterbury CT] ZEE (462947) Organist (Patrixboume): Mrs. G. Allan, Arclpriory, Bekesbourne Lane, Canterbury CT 3 4AD (462695) Time& Talents.‘ Mr. A. Jackson, Cosby, Higham Lane, Bridge CT4 SAY (830489) Verger {Bridge}: Mr. J . Hopkins, Old Station Cottage, Bishopsbourne CT4 SJD (830660) BEKESBOURNE Church wardens: Mr. J. Purchese, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne CT4 SHD (830937) Mr. N.H. Cruse, 9 Meadow Close, Herne Bay CT6 6NN (361335) Hon Secretary: Mr. J . Purchese, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne CT4 SHD (830937) Hon. Treasurer: Mr. D. Millyard, School House, School Lane, Bekesbourne CT4 SER (830256) Organist: Mr. S.H. 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BRI DG E NEEDLEWOFIK - TAPESTFIY - TOYMAKING - CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS - BASKETRY 5 Tel: Office: Canterbury 830266 MACRAME ~ DOLL HOUSE MAKING Evenings; Canterbury 453575 GLASS ENGRAVING . . . and many many others. Sunday Worship in August Bridge Patrixbourne Bekesbourne 2nd: 11am Family Service 8am Holy Communion 9.30 Parish Communion 6.30pm Evensong 9th: 9.30 The Eucharist 11am Matins 8am Holy Communion (Rite A) 6.30pm Evensong 16th: 9.30 Parish Communion Sam Holy Communion llam Songs of Praise (Rite A) 6.30pm Evensong 23rd: 8am Holy Communion 9am Holy Communion 11am Matins 6.30pm Evensong 30th: 9.30 The Eucharist llam Matins 8am Holy Communion (Rite A) 6.30pm Evensong 6th September: llarn Family Service 8am Holy Communion 9.30 Parish Communion (Canon J. Packer) (Canon J. Packer) (Revd. W. Owen) 6.30pm Evensong (Canon F. Bull) The Family Service on 2nd August‘ will be The Eucharist and will include suit- able, well—known hymns. Once again the third Sunday Matins at Bekesbourne will be replaced by a ‘Songs of Praise’. If you were not successful in getting your choice of hymn included in the July programme do submit it again for this one. All hymn choices, please, to church warden John Purchese or organist Stanley Grey. Don ‘I hesitate and don ’t delay! Bridge Methodist Church at 11am: 2nd, Mr. C.G. Robertson. 9th, Holy Communion, The Revd. M. Peter Taylor, B.Met., B.D. 16th, The Revd. Wilfred J. Hill, M.C., B.Sc. 23rd, Miss K.J. Knight. 30th, Mr. A.P. Barwick. Weekdays Holy Communion is celebrated in St. Peter’s Church, Bridge every Wednesday (BCP) at 9.30am and Friday (ASB Rite A) at 7.30am, also on the first Wednesday of each month in Churchill House at 10.15am. A short, informal act of worship takes place every Wednesday at 2.30pm in The New Close, at which visitors are always most welcome. boat . . 0. For your diary and prayer list w,.e;*;§_ 2nd Seventh Sunday after Trinity Pentecost 8 019m’ age 4th St. Dominic, Priest, Friar, 1221 639,“ On? 5th St. Oswald, King of Northumbria, 642 . Q\¢w-‘e65 4 6th Transfiguration of our Lord Prayers for Health and Healing, Bridge Church, 7pm. (Also on Thursday, 20th August, Bridge Church, 7pm) Please pray for Raymond Gilbert who has a sinus operation in St. Luke’s Hosp- ital for the Clergy, London, this morning. He regrets that convalescence will keep him out of the parish until towards the end of the month. In emergency please contact Canon Bull. 9th Eighth Sunday after Trinity Pentecost 9 10th St. Laurence, Deacon, Martyr, 258 11th St. Clare of Assisi, Virgin, 1253 12th Coffee Pop—In, Bridge Village Hall from 10.15a1n 13th Jeremy Taylor, Bishop of Do wn and Connor, Pastor, Teacher, 1667 15th Pray for Ruth Hodgson and Nicholas Lewin to be married today at Patrixbourne. 16th Ninth Sunday after Trinity Pentecost 10 20th St. Bernard, Abbot of Clairvaux, 1153 22nd Pray for Caroline Pentin and Mark Blamey to be married today in the Cathedral Undercroft. 23rd Tenth Sunday after Trinity Pentecost 1 I 24th St. Bartholomew the Apostle 28th St. Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, Teacher, 430 30th Eleventh Sunday after Trinity Pentecost 12 31st St. Aidan, Lindisfarne, Missionary, 651 Holy Saints on Holt’-days! Look again at the above diary and you will see that August is liberally sprinkled with Saints’ Days: indeed, there seem far more than in any other month. Now that is rather a pity, because it is likely to mean that those self- same saints are going to be overlooked and not get the attention from us that they deserve, and which their inclusion in the ecclesiastical calendar clearly intends. It is particularly hard on those churches whose patron saint is among them, for August is generally a non—month where church life is concerned. Quite often the vicar is on holiday (or in this case taking advantage of the quiet month to have his sinuses fixed) and parish activities, where they exist, are held in abeyance. Then with schools and colleges on holiday the family tends quite naturally to go away for a couple of weeks at least in August, so attend- ance at services falls off—unless the church in question happens to be on a tourist route or at a holiday resort. So for St. Aidan’s, Puddlecombe Magna and St. Bartholomew’s, Much Snoozing, not to mention St. Oswald’s, King’s Ransom, the chances of a patronal festival worthy of the name are pretty slender. The irony of it all is that the observance of holy days is marred by holidays; and haven’t we always been told that the one word derives from the other? So when we might be celebrating one of the church’s many holy clays, our minds are far removed from church matters because we are making the most of our summer holidays. Such, I suppose, is the way of things if your particular saint is commemorated in the peak holiday month of the year. . But can I put in a plea that, saints apart, we do not make our holidays an excuse for taking time off from all church-going? Even if we let St. Dominic or St. Clare or St. Bernard do without us, and even though we may be far 5 from our home parish church, we do not cease to be members of the Church’s worshipping community. Then while we are away let us pay a visit to the local church on a Sunday and join its worship, even if it is not what we are used to or is a different denomination (thinking of those going abroad). A holiday is not a rest from God and might well be an opportunity to devote slightly more time to his praise than we usually manage—leastways, we might be able to concentrate on the service more because we are relaxed and in unfamiliar surroundings. Anyway, do have a good holiday! Joyful occasions The Family Service on 5th July had as its theme our Patron Saint, St. Peter. To provide clues as to the theme Mrs. Julia Simnett painted splendid pictures of symbols associated with St. Peter—crossed keys, a cockerel, a cross and a fish. We also made use of a Simon and a Peter, who helped to keep the congr- egation guessing: thanks to Simon Flisher and Peter Parker for bravely stepping forward. Everyone was suitably mystified, particularly when the cross was displayed upside-down. One of the older persons present (whom I thought would have known better, so shall remain anonymous) drew attention to the ‘mistake’, until it was explained that, according to legend, St. Peter suffered martyrdom by crucifixion, and requested that he be crucified upside-down, not feeling worthy to emulate his Lord. So the inverted cross became a Petrine symbol. There was also a Baptism at the service, though not of a Peter, and we were glad to welcome into the Lord’s family Edward Jonathan Carlton of 25 The Close, Union Road. * 3|! * 1987 has been a summer for weddings and no mistake, and each one has been an event of great happiness and joy which will long be remembered. Since the last On The Nail we have celebrated the marriage of Caroline Jarvis and Nicholas Jaggers, both of Bridge, at a service in St. Peter’s Church on 27th June (two days before the saint’s day). Bridge was again the venue when Jennifer Redfem of The Cottage, Bridge Hill, married Simon Suggett of Canterbury. In deference to Sim0n’s Roman Catholic background we were delighted to welcome Fr. Jeremiah Cronin to read the lesson at this wedding. The third wedding was at Bekesbourne on 18th July, when Sally Voisey- Youldon, daughter of Mrs. Zan Clifford, Oakleigh, -Bekesbourne Hill was married to David Tunbridge of Littlebourne. The ceremony was performed by Sa.lly’s uncle, Canon Norman Baldock, Vicar of Margate. ill 1!! 3|! Still on the theme of St. Peter, the 29th June in the Roman Catholic Calendar is the dual feast of Saints Peter and Paul, and it was at this tide that we gladly welcomed the Bridge-Barham community of the RC Church for Mass in Bridge Church. Sadly quite a number who would normally be there had to miss this year’s celebration, but we still had an occasion of genuine fraternity that faithfully marked the level of unity that has been established between the Anglicans and Catholics of Bridge and district. Fr. Cronin celebrated the Mass, which was attended by members of both churches, and Mrs. Muriel Packer was invited to read a lesson and the Vicar the Gospel. Communion was administered to both communities; Catholics at the nave altar and 6 Anglicans, from our own reserved sacrament, at the High Altar. This annual event has become very precious for the two churches and the degree of warmth in the fellowship we share has to be experienced to be believed. Junior Church says thank-you As many of you know, Bridge Junior Church is now four years old and fifty children attend regularly. You can imagine the assortment of books and papers we require for our weekly sessions, and space is limited in which to store them. Our quandary was answered when Mr. Sidney Roe, whose grandchildren attend Junior Church, kindly made a storage cupboard for us. We appreciate his hard work and thank him very much indeed! League of Friends—BR1DGE BRANCH The Strawberry Tea at the Old Palace, Bekesbourne on a beautiful July after- noon was a great success and raised £231 for the League of Friends. Our grateful thanks to all who supported us and especially to Nickie Fry who opened her house and garden for this event. M_ 5-_ F_ Guide gains top award On Friday 3rd July, Emma Field was presented with the Baden-Powell Trefoil Badge by Division Commissioner, Mrs. Day. This is the highest award a Guide can receive and was the result of a year’s work covering such projects as the History of Guiding, Service to the Community, Outdoor Cooking, Guiding in two other countries, a new hobby and much more. The presentation was attended by Emma’s former Brownie Guiders, friends and relatives. Emma cut a celebration cake made and decorated with all her badges, by Assistant Guider, Mrs. Pam Simmons. 71 p Our trip to France by Sasha Gabbé, Adam Fuller, Edward Weatherall and Eliot Hodges The date was Wednesday, 10th June and we were just about awake when we reached school. The coach arrived at 6.05am. Our class J4 travelled to Dover Docks, which Les ‘our driver’ drove us to. At Dover we joined Ash and Wingham schools. At 7.45 we left England on the Pride of Free Enterprise. Our coach was on deck ‘Whale Two’. We went to the main lounge deck, we found some seats next to the cafe. When we arrived in Calais it was 9.15. We went straight to Eperleques the French missile bunker. From there we went to Vimy which was the ridge held by the Germans. The Canadians conquered it and the land was given to Canada by France. From there we went to the school where we were to stay. Our dormitory was on the top floor and we had to go up ten flights of stairs to reach it. We chose our beds and put our luggage in the cupboard by them. We then went down for our first meal of artichokes for starters, meat balls and chips for main course, and strawberries for afters. 7 After our meal we played some sports. Then when it started to rain we went inside and entertained each other. We went to sleep. The next morning we had our breakfast early so that we could have an early start to get to Paris. We didn’t end up having an early start because someone sprained his ankle and had to go to hospital. By the time we got to Paris it was almost mid-day. We went straight to the Eiffel Tower and had lunch on a green near by. Only a few people went up the Eiffel Tower. After that we went on our boat trip down the River Seine. We went under lots of bridges. After that we walked up hundreds of steps to reach the Sacré Coeur. On the way back we got caught in a shower of rain and by the time we arrived back at the coach we were soaked through. After a meal in a restaurant which didn’t seem very French we drove back to Bethune, tired and sleepy. The last day we spent looking round Bethune. We went round the market which was very colourful. We saw some ducks in a small cage ready to be sold for a dinner. Then we went swimming which was fun. Then we went back to the school for dinner which was gherkins and ham, followed by chips and fish and afterwards we had nice red cherries. We then went to a hyperrnarket, where we bought boxes of chocolates, bread and some cheese. Then we went to Calais where we travelled on a new ship called the Pride of Dover. We walked round the boat and bought some souvenirs. Soon we could see a brilliant sight which was of course England! Bridge School PTA organized a successful Car Treasure Hunt on Sunday, 5th July, with a salad tea laid on at school afterwards. The Treasure Hunt was won by the Gabbé family from Bekesbourne. Twenty-five cars entered and some £50 was raised as a result for school funds. A W_ 3k 3|! * Nailbourne Horticultural Society annual Summer Show will be held in the Conrad Hall, Bishopsbourne on Saturday, 8th August, commencing at 2.30 pm, with presentation of prizes at 4pm. Refreshments will be available and there will be an auction of produce afterwards. K W_ * * 3|: The Friends of The New Close thank all those who gave their help and support at the Coffee Morning on 11th July. The Amenity Fund benefitted by 5375- 0.1. K. Fifty Years On by The Revd. M. Peter Taylor At the end of August Sharon and I will be leaving Kent to begin a new life in South Wales. I have been here as a Methodist minister for five years and I look back on those years and can see differences in my ministry. As I pondered on this, I wondered what changes have taken place since 1937. There have been changes in the content of our worship, with new hymn books and new translations of the Bible. In 1937 most Methodist services were held in the evening, or afternoon, whereas now it is becoming increas- ingly rare to find a church with anything other than a morning service. Clerical dress has undergone great changes. Fifty years ago no Methodist minister would have been seen wearing anything other than a black suit and black clerical shirt, unless it was a cassock. Today there is a bewildering Continued on page 1-3 variety of costume and colour. In 1937 no-one would dare call their minister by his first name, a sign of respect. Today most people call me Peter, and treat me like anyone else (well, almost). I am not sure whether this is a different sort of respect, or just one more step towards calling God, ‘Our chum in the sky’. It is, of course, in technology that the. greatest changes have come. A 1937 minister would come round on bicycle or on foot, not in a car like today. Many ministers had no telephone, and even fewer church members, whereas today it is a surprise when we find that someone has no ’phone. The greatest change for me has been my computer, which I bought over a year ago, and now wonder how I ever managed without it. It has enabled me to alter this piece of writing, including spelling mistakes, without having to type it several times. When it is ready I then can make a printed copy, or several if I prefer. Whatever next?! Some changes have been good, some may be questionable, but all have taken place. I only wonder what will happen in the next fifty years . . . I do not know, but wish me well as I move on and live through those years. God speed you, Peter! Anglican friends from these villages offer prayers and blessings to the Revd. Peter Taylor and his wife Sharon, in thanksgiving to God ‘for our fellowship in the Gospel’ and for all that has been achieved on the ecumenical front in the past five years. We have valued much the frequent occasions on which we have met and worked together in Christ’s service over this period, and we wish them both ‘good luck in the name of the Lord’. * >|¢ 31¢ Peter’s successor, who commences her ministry here in September, is the Revd. Sheila Foreman. We look forward to her arrival and pray for God’s richest blessings upon her work and the continuation of Christian witness in Bridge, Patrixbourne and Bekesbourne. FRIENDS OF KENT CHURCHES Calling all cyclists and walkers! 5"°Ns°RED Are you getting in trim for the Sponsored Cycle Ride on Saturday, 5th September between 10am and 6pm. Please help to raise much-needed money for your Church and have fun doing it. This is for the young and the not-so-young alike. Less active walkers have ten churches in Canterbury within easy reach of each other, so there is no excuse. Start strolling! You can even buy a yellow T-shirt with the Sponsored Bike Ride logo on it! Get your sponsor forms right away from your local organizer: Mrs. Andrea Nicholson (Tel: 830947) or Mrs. Rosalie Stacey (830205) for Patrix- bourne and Mrs. Christine Ash (830214) for Bekesbourne. For Bridge, as well as me, Kath Pierce (830844), Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eaton of The Village Shop have generously offered to hold a supply of forms, but please be sure to write 13 your name and address on the board provided if you pick up one of their forms. A full list of churches open on the day will be available from each organizer, and a copy will be displayed as well on the noticeboard of each church. If anyone wants help in planning a route I shall be only too pleased to assist. As well as bikers and walkers, volunteers are needed to man each church between 10am and 6pm. Please offer your services if you can spare an hour or two. Your organiser will be very grateful for your help, and it is very interesting and rewarding too, meeting folk from other churches. K p_ Bridge NSPCC Group A successful Summer Fayre and Fashion Show was held in the grounds of Highland Court Hospital on 12th July. A most enjoyable time was had by all and some £500 was raised for the NSPCC and the Cancer Care Unit at the Kent and Canterbury Hospital. 1 would like to thank those local businesses, residents, helpers and stall- holders who gave so generously the prizes for the raffle, their time and contr- ibutions, together with the staff of Highland Court Hospital. Irene Roe, Chairman Linda and David Newport of Hopkins Private Hire (Taxi) wish to thank all our customers for their support over the last eighteen months. We hope you will continue to use the service now provided by Mrs. Sheila Jarvis, 40 Bridge Down (830343) (See Advert on p. 19) Thanks again. Stop Press-— Bridge Church——1NTER1oR TIMBER TREATMENT After this issue of On The Nail had initially gone to press the firm of Rentokil came up with a suggested date for attending to the roof timbers of St. Peter’s Church. This is all part of the work for which the last appeal was launched. They require sole access to the church for a complete working week, and in consultation with me agreed this would be more convenient in August, when little is going on in the building. Consequently Bridge Church will be closed for all purposes, including services, from 3rd to 7th of this month, which of course means there will not be a Wednesday or Friday Communion that week. Apparently the work will entail erecting scaffolding, and it goes without saying that no matter how careful the workmen are there will be a consider- able amount of cleaning and sprucing up to be done once they have moved out, if the church is to be fit for worship on the Sunday. Can I call on all available hands to chip in on the Saturday morning, whether you usually clean the church or not‘? We cannot leave it all to Mrs. Apps, even with Jack to help her! So please don’t wait to be approached personally. A few young willing souls, assuming you are not miles away, would break the back of it in no time; and can I suggest you bring cleaning materials as well? Grateful thanks in anticipation! 14 H Further illustrations from ‘Saunters through ./ Kent with Pen and Pencil’ by Charles Iggles- a den, published fifty years ago. ,,.¢gi,>."’7lL7r:T«1’E’—” 2‘ '4 7/! - 4."—-='-""’ '— Igzui ' gflf ~— —_;s*u?;"i{J F! F? r, ,- < '.,.— - C‘ V 1 1557 E E. C,“ V‘ 4 . ‘.*- L‘-‘~ -1-_-.._._ L I ~ \~‘\\\\\ \\“ ‘ll ||l|t§‘\H.' . ’ / I 1 (Huge .|‘JJ1_‘g|_U l 5! 7: __ title re flirt; ; Q - _" ‘ 5.: fU.l'cu’ Tom lo PARISH PUMP Parish Council News Bridge Parish Council First items dealt with at the meeting of the Parish Council on Thursday 9th July related to the Recreation Ground. The Council heard from Mr. R. Moore, the Secretary of the Bridge Village Sports Trust, that the actual building of the new pavilion was to commence in about two weeks’ time now that Building Regul- ations approval had been obtained. The Council agreed to support an application from the Trust to the Canterbury City Council’s Lottery Fund to the sum of £420 towards the cost of building the new pavilion. The Council heard from Cllr. Tim Hoare that the Nailbourne bed and banks had been cleared and the Clerk was to arrange for grass seed to be sown on the banks and for maintenance of the area as necessary during the summer months. At the time of the meeting, painting of the playground equip- ment and bridge was being carried out under the Canterbury City Council’s Community Programme Scheme. The football pitch had been hired to Stafford House Tutorial College for their foreign language students four afternoons a week during July and August. Following concern expressed by nearby resid- ents about the condition of certain trees protected by a Preservation Order, Cllr. Mrs. Billie Anderson reported that she had inspected the trees and found them to be in a safe condition. It was therefore decided that no further action was necessary on the part of the Council. Streets and Footwaysz In view of changing conditions and a consequ- ential extensive increase in the traffic using Union Road, the Council were to ask the Kent County Council to reconsider making Union Road one way from its junction with the High Street to its junction with Dering Road, with entry only from the High Street. Regarding the overgrown footpath leading from the High Street to Riverside Close, the Clerk was to write to Whitbread—Fremlins, the brewery owning the White Horse Public House, asking them to re- instate their fence running parallel to the footpath before any further clear- ance work was undertaken. Village Hall: Cllr. Mervyn Gulvin informed the Meeting that tenders had now been received for the provision and installation of a new lclentral heating system for the village all. Planning: The Council had no observations to make on an applicat- ion for the provision of a standard mobile classroom at Bridge Primary School (CA/87/0947/BRI). The application (CA/ 87/ 0746/ BRI) for a lounge extension at 52 Bridge Down had not required planning permission being permitted development, and permission had been granted by the City Council for a first floor extens- ion to the dental surgery at 78 High Street (CA/ 87/ 065 8/ BRI). The Council were to object to an outline application (CA/87/0998/CAN) for a l00—bedroom hotel with ancillary accommodation on land adjacent to the new A2 Bridge By—pass on the general principle that, in the interests of road safety, protection was requ- ired in the centre of the road for vehicles turning right when leaving the complex, and specifically, that the village of Bridge, having fought for a by—pass, did not want traffic, partic— _ ularly London—bound traffic, passing through any part of the village. Litterbins: The Clerk was again to Contact the City Council concerning the emptying of the litterbins which were often overflowing. The Council next meet after the summer recess on Thursday 10th September at 7.30pm in the Hunter Room of the Village Hall and as always parishioners are welcome to a‘1€Hd- K./1. Walder, Clerk On The Nail—September issue Would contributors to the parish magazine please note that since the Vicar, the Editor, will be in hospital at the time of going to press for the September issue of On The Nail, copy should be sent direct to the printer John Purchese, either to Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne or to the firm’s address in Cow Lane, Canterbury. Fish News ©< HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS The Luncheon Club will be closed for the whole of August, and there will not be a Chiropody Clinic on 30th July or 6th August. All other services provided by the Fish Scheme, will carry on as usual during the holiday period. _The next Coffee Pop-In_will be on Wednesday, 12th August in Bridge Village Hall from 10.15am till 11.45am. Joan Warren (830233) Cleaning ST. PETER’S CHURCH, BEKESBOURN E Flowers Mrs Watson . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd August . . . . . . . . . . Mrs Broadwater Mrs Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9th August . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs Russell Mrs Grey . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 16th August . . . . . . . . . . .. Mrs Farbrace Mrs Beckett . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23rd August . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs Ash Mrs Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30th August . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs Smith Vicar: The Revd. Raymond Gilbert, A.K.C., The Vicarage, 23 High Street, Bridge CT4 5JZ (830250) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE Ch arch wardens: Mr. J .J . Williamson, Beechmount, Conyngham Lane, Bridge CT4 5J X (830399) Mr. S.R. Pike, 12 High Street, Bridge CT4 5JY (830708) Hon. Secretary: Mr. L.W. Sanford, ll Windmill Close, Bridge CT4 SLY (830411) Hon. Treasurer: Mr. D.R. Hill, Red Deer, Bridge Down, Bridge CT4 5BA (830426) Organist (Bridge): Mr. M. Miles, 7 The Precincts, Canterbury CT1 2EE (462947) Organist (Patrixbourne): Mrs. G. Allan, Ardpriory, Bekesbourne Lane, Canterbury CT3 4AD (462695) Time& Talents.‘ Mr. A. Jackson, Cosby, Higharn Lane, Bridge CT4 SAY (830489) I/erger (Bridge): Mr. J . Hopkins, Old Station Cottage, Bishopsbourne CT4 5J D (830660) BEKESBOURNE Church wardens: Mr. J . Purchese, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne CT4 SHD (830937) Mr. N.H. Cruse, 9 Meadow Close, Herne Bay CT6 6NN (361335) Hon Secretary: Mr. J. Purchese, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne CT 4 SHD (830937) Hon. Treasurer.‘ Mr. D. Millyard, School House, School Lane, Bekesbourne CT4 SER (830256) Organist: Mr. S.H. Grey, 63 High Street, Bridge CT4 SLA (830522) T g Captain ofthe Bells: Mr. David Farbrace, 3 Downside, .Adisham Road, Bekesbourne CT4 SHA (830659) Magazine Advertising: Mr. H.P.M. Lawrence, Tullymore, 72 Bridge Down, Bridge CT4 SBA (830472) Magazine Editor: The Vicar, who is responsible for unsigned articles. Would Secretaries of Organisations and others with items for On The Nail please send them to the Editor by the 15th of the month preceding publication. J.B. Gardener Craftsman for all Garden Maintenance 20 Conyngham Lane - Bridge - Canterbury 830506 N.C.I-I. EVENINGS C. & G. 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(Preacher: Canon Peter Brett) The East Bridge Deanery Festival takes place on Sunday, 13th at Ickham and is a celebration of the Holy Eucharist, followed by a picnic on the green (bring your own food, drinks provided). The service is at 10.30am. At the request of the Deanery Synod we are suspending our normal Sunday services on the festival day, members of all congregations being asked to worship at Ickham. Last year’s Festival was a huge success, which we supported well from our three churches. Let ’s do the same again this year! Harvest Thanksgiving services take place —at Patrixbourne on Sunday, 13th at 6.30pm, where Evensong will be conducted by Canon Frank Bull. —at Bekesbourne on Sunday, 27th at 11am, where the Vicar will officiate and preach the sermon. —at Bridge on Sunday, 4th October, with the Family Service at 1 1 am, conducted by the Vicar; and Evensong at 6.30pm, at which the preacher will be Canon Peter Brett from the Cathedral. Bridge Methodist Church at 11a1n: 6th, The Revd. Peter J. Boyden, M.A., M.Litt. 13th, Harvest Festival, Canon J.W. Packer, B.A.,B.D.,A.K.C., M.Th. ( The Harvest Festival continues with a service on Monday, 14th at 7.30pm.) 20th, Holy Communion, The Revd. Sheila Foreman. 27th, Miss J. Charlesworth, M.A. Weekdays: Holy Communion will be celebrated in St. Peter’s Church, Bridge each Wednesday (BCP) at 9.30am and on Friday, 25th (ASB Rite A) at 7.30am. There will be no other Friday communions this month. For this 4 month only the Churchill House Communion Service will be celebrated by Canon Packer on the second Wednesday (9th) at 10.15am. A short, informal act of worship takes place every Wednesday at 2.30pm in The New Close, at which visitors are always most welcome. Sunday Worship in September 3rd St. Gregory the Great, Bishop of Rome, Teacher, 604 5th Sponsored Cycle Ride. Please support in every way possible. Pray for James Muir—Little and Joanne Smith who are to be married today at Bridge. 6th Twelfth Sunday after Trinity Pentecost 13 8th The Blessed Virgin Mary 9th Holy Communion at Churchill House, 10.15am. 13th Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity Pentecost I4 Deanery Festival Day (see above for details and Rural Dean ’s note). Patrixbourne Harvest Festival is celebrated at a special Harvest Even- song at 6.30pm in St. Mary’s Church. This will be the only act of worship today in the three village churches. 14th Holy Cross Day 20th Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity Pentecost 15 21st St. Matthew the Apostle 22nd Bridge with Patrixbourne WI Harvest Supper. Canterbury Wives Fellowship meets in Bridge Church for a Eucharist at 10.30am, celebrated by the vicar. Patrixbourne with Bridge Parochial Church Council meets, 7.30pm. 25th LauncelotAndrewes, Bishop of Winchester, 1626 27th Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity Pentecost 16 Bekesbourne Harvest Festival is celebrated at 11am Matins. 29th St. Michael and All Angels VICARA GE HOLIDA Y Please note that Raymond and Rosemary Gilbert will be on holiday from Monday, 31st August to Saturday, 19th September inclusive. During that time anyone requiring the services of a priest is asked to Contact Canon Frank Bull (830440), but only in cases of emergency that cannot wait until the vicar’s return. Now for the weather! Well, has there been enough water for you? I apologize for any note of sarcasm in that question, but this has hardly been the driest summer on record, has it? At the time of writing (3rd August) the weather is distinctly showery, as it has been for weeks—or so it seems. It sounds barely credible that I overheard someone remark a short while ago that the gardens could do with some rain because the ground was so dry. Well that particular gardener got her way. She is probably now praying like billy—ho for some lengthy spells of sunshine! We Brits of course are famed for our pre—occupation with the weather, which we bring into every greeting and conversation. You would think that the older we got the more used we would become to the English climate, and so would drop this traditional habit, but not a bit of it. We notice the weather to our dying day. The story is tol_d of an expatriot lady, domiciled in the 5 tropics, who arrived at the breakfast table every morning with the surprised announcement, “Aren’t we lucky! Another lovely day again!” It has long been admitted that an Englishman is never satisfied with any kind of weather for very long. One summer like this and he yearns for a series of dry, sunny days. Get a drought, like that of ’76 and he craves for several days of steady rain. Changeable conditions find him bemoaning the fact that everything is so unsettled and he gets fed up, whenever he goes anywhere, having to take rainwear along with summer clothing. You really would think we would eventually get used to the British weather, but we never do! And have you noticed how it isn’t only individuals who never seem prepared for a fluctuating weather-pattern? Back in June, when we had a long spell of hot sunshine, the genuine article no less, the water authorities in the west country very rapidly started mumbling in their beards about possible drought and saving water. And why are we never prepared for snow in the winter? Twice in successive years we have been caught out by it and have watched communications grinding to a halt as a consequence. If officialdom hasn’t got used to coping with a changing climate (and we’ve had it for rather a long time) what hope for Tom, Dick or Mary? Yet given the chance, I strongly suspect that that basic human being, the man-in-the—street, would opt to stick to the present set—up. Unsettled our weather may be but at least we know that arctic winters are not really arctic and they won’t last indefinitely. The rain, when it comes, will not be so torr- ential that it washes the crops out of the ground, nor will periods of drought lead to a British version of Ethiopia. Changeability may produce uncertainty but at least it saves us from natural disaster——-«even earthquakes leave us alone. * it 3|! This is Harvest Festival month. Each year those of us who have to preach harvest sermons, either at home or away, search for something new to say on what., after all, is an old subject. I am tempted, this time round, to remind the congregation just how fortunate we are to live in such a temperate zone, and how we ought to be grateful for it. Not that I want to imply that we have been singled out by the natural order or special treatment: I don’t happen to believe that God is an Englishman. But we have a goodly land and the ideal opportunities to use it well (Please God, stop us from ill-using it!), and that is cause for heartfelt gratitude. Joined together by God Two weddings took place in August, both conducted by Canon Frank Bull while the vicar was in hospital. On 8th at Bekesbourne Shelley Harrison married Mark Eckersley. Though both are resident in London, Shelley and her family hail from Bekesbourne. The following Saturday, 15th Ruth Hodgson of Barberry Cottage, Patrix— bourne Road married Lieutenant Nicholas Lewin RN of HMS Illustrious in St. Mary’s Church, Patrixbourne. We wish both couples long and happy years together. Wanted The follo wing missive dropped through the editor ’s letterbox at the beginning of last month. Seeing that it was accompanied by a distinguished list of signatories and had with it a crudely-drawn revolver in the process of being fired (at the editor ‘s head?) it seemed safer to publish: either that or be d——ed, presumably. There was also this tempting offer to the right person: “Reward—a couple of hours of pure bliss every other weekend Who could resist? WANTED a young, enthusiastic person with a sense of humour. Around the age of twenty, male or female or other (?), willing to help out at The Ants Group. Members are aged from nine to fifteen. Would be helpful if this person could drive. This job is voluntary. Our last leader is getting married but she will help out whenever possible. This is a charity—based club but we aim to learn about the community and have fun at the same time. Contact 831880 (Imogen Dinsmore), 830028 (Sam King). Yours hopefully, Caroline King, Beverley Eaton, Matthew Wood, Alison Stewart, Imogen Dinsmore, Sam King, Katherine Fairweather, Oliver Dinsrnore, Dominic Legge, Julian Fagg. As a foot-note, The Ants is also the follow-on to Junior Church and was brought into being to cater for the in-between ages until Confirmation. The PCC is most grateful to Caroline Blamey (née Pentin) for getting the enterprise off the ground and running it ever since. Perhaps anyone contemp- lating taking on the job would also contact the vicar as we ought to keep it on an official footing. Many of us are anxious not to lose the church connection. Thanks to those concerned . . . The thanks of the PCC are extended to all those who so willingly turned up to help with dusting and polishing in St. Peter’s, Bridge following Rentokil’s exit——specially Marie Nares, to whom a big thank-you. E_A_ Those who have recently visited St. Peter’s, Bekesbourne cannot but have been impressed with the new carpet from the altar to the chancel steps. The contributions to the carpet fund have entirely paid for this new carpet, and we wish to thank all those who so willingly gave. We must also add a special thank—you to Mrs. Christine Ash for all her work in arranging for the carpet to be bought and laid. J_p_ Bridge Flower rota Would the ladies on the Flower rota please try to do their arranging on Friday mornings, asks Mrs Apps. If this is an inconvenient time, she adds, please contact her at 34 High Street. Deanery Family Festival 1987 Our celebration together this year as a Deanery is to be in the Church of St. John the Evangelist, Ickham (by kind invitation of the Revd. John Allan) on Sunday 13th September, at 10.30am. The Revd. Aian Dawkins, our Diocesan Tait Missioner, will be the guest preacher and with the agreement of deanery clergy and Parochial Church Councils other churches in the deanery will not be meeting for mid-morning worship on this second Sunday in September. How good it will be to all gather together—“The Lord’s People, on the Lord’s Day around the Lord’s Table” as one family in the East Bridge Deanery. Last year’s service in Wingham was a splendid occasion being part of their 700 Celebrations. This year at Ickham we shall be seeking together the guidance of the Holy Spirit; praying for God’s blessing on our newly—elected Deanery Synod, and on the continuing prayerful work and witness of SPAN. There will also be an opportunity to think about participation in this autumn’s “Framework For Faith” course and other ways of fostering relat- ionships across parish and group boundaries. The time of the service on Sunday, 13th September, has been brought forward to 10.30am so that everyone will be able to stay for light pre—lunch refreshments afterwards on the church green, and kindly provided by the host parish. We shall hope meanwhile for an improvement in the weather of recent weeks, but let nothing dampen our spirits as we come together for our 1987 Deanery Celebration. We look forward to seeing you there. Important Notice Revd. Clive Barlow—Rural Dean The Revd. John Allan will shortly circulate to our choirs and organists details of the hymns and music and will arrange readers of lessons, etc. Each church will be making its own transport arrangements. Clergy, Readers and Choirs are invited to robe for the Service. Bridge Folk Dance Group Fresh from our summer holidays we resume our meetings this month. Please join us on Thursdays 3rd and 17th at 8 o’clock in Bridge Village Hall. As usual our patient caller is Alf Matthews, and new dancers are made very welcome. Enquiries, please ring 830285 or 830652. J‘H_ Newspaper collection Thanks to the tireless efforts of collectors, newspapers now pile up at Beech Cottage at the rate of some ten tons per annum, thus raising a yearly sum of about £100 towards Village Hall expenses. Supervision of the collection and sale of papers, as well as the storage, will need to pass into other hands in about a year’s time. If you have space of about 2x2x2 yards (to house one ton) and would be willing to give about half an hour a week to tie and stack the papers, please may we hear from you. For the sake of conservation as well as finance, it would be a pity of the scheme should die. M.A_ Y_ 830457 FRAMEWORK FOR FAITH — the course for the Autumn Term is described below. Anyone interested should contact the ' framework for Lib faith KY? 99°7o—T he Ministry of the Laity The Laity represents more than 99% of Church members and this short course is aimed at helping them to look at their ministry, not only 111 the parish but also in their Monday to Friday occupations. The course will provide opportunities to examine —What we mean by lay ministry ——How we can exercise it in daily life —What spiritual and educational resources we need to sustain it —What we expect of our clergy and they of us The course will be based on “ALL ARE CALLED”, a lively readable report published by the Church of England Board of Education. It challenges us to return to a New Testament model of ministry in which the roles of both laity and clergy are fulfilling, and where gifts are fully used. This is a course not only of vital importance to the Church but one which challenges us as individuals in working out our discipleship. Sauntering along Bridge High Street glancing at the sky Chimneys of all kinds come before my observing eye. Tall ones, short ones, in regimental lines and solitaire, Fat ones, thin ones, light red, then a yellow pair. CHIMNEYS On some a Coolie’s hat is worn, Others, square metal boxes adorn. Chimney stacks minus pots, pots plus cowls, Ideal resting places for pigeons and tired owls. A solitary wisp of smoke steals into the still air, Most smoke-blackened chimneys are idle, having done their share. Austere modern buildings are denied this crowning glory, Central—heating needs no crown; but that’s another story! Bill Trickett Hail and Farewell! Methodists throughout the country are going through a taxing time-—as are the Ministers! The Methodist year starts on 1st September and under our system Ministers move to other Circuits, by invitation, as they complete their term of service. This is usually a minimum of five years and a maximum of nine; there are of course variations to this as circumstances dictate. We at Bridge are very sorry to bid farewell to the Revd. Peter Taylor and his wife Sharon. After five very happy years of his Ministry among us there are bound to be regrets at his departure. Coming to us fresh from College he was naturally learning all the way: it is a happy reflection that we were also learning along with him. With an impressive array of talents so willingly shared with us, it is no wonder this young man walked right into our hearts. Peter’s last service at Bridge was on 9th August, when he was presented with tokens of our grateful thanks for his time with us. Sharon was also remembered, in particular for her invaluable help and guidance in getting our Sunday School going. We shall miss them both, but send them off with richest blessings as they venture into a challenging ministry in the Mid-Glamorgan Mission. From five churches here, they will have no less than nine there. I am sure that many of our Anglican friends who know them will wish to join in our good wishes. Having said our farewells, there is a happy and joyful occasion in the offing——for on Wednesday, 2nd September we have the great pleasure to welcome the Revd. Sheila Foreman to our Circuit. Sheila, already an Ordained Methodist Minister, comes from the Bromley area and will bring with her, her own specific gifts and personality. A woman with a grown—up family of four she has a wide experience of life, and a deep involvement and commitment to Christian principles and social concerns. No mean task faces her, a Woman Methodist Minister, who apart from five churches will also be sharing with the Rector of Sturry, the Revd. Peter Gausden, in the ecumenical experiment in the parishes of Sturry, Westbere, Hersden and Fordwich. Mrs Foreman will have our full support and blessing in her new challenge and we shall be gathering at Hersden to give her and the Family a grand welcome——I think it may well be ‘standing-room only’ if one does not get there early as we say Hello to them, and embrace them into this happy fellowship of ChI'lSl.'.iaIlS. Pat Grant Songs of Praise and their writers 0 Songs of Praise have been introduced into the weeks of Trinity for many years at Bekesbourne; the idea of Stanley Grey, organist. A&M 217: “All hail the power of Jesus’ name”. The words are by Edward Perronet, who was born in 1726. He was, in his early years a controversial author who came to the notice of John Wesley with his satire The Mitre. The book has been described as “ . . . a priceless reflex of contemporary ecclesiastical opinion and sentiment. It is pungent, salted with wit, gleams with humour, hits off vividly the well-known celebrities in Church and State, and is well-wrought in picked and packed words”! It roused Wesley’s hottest anger, and he recorded in his diary for 1749~—with obvious pleasure—“From Rochdale went to Bolton and soon found that the Rochdale 14 lions were lambs in comparison with those of Bolton. Edward Perronet was thrown down and rolled in mud and mire. Stones were hurled and windows broken”. Perronet survived and came to live in Canterbury where “in season and out of season he evangelized”. He was the minister of a chapel in Watling Street. He died in January 1792 and was buried in the Cathedral cloisters. He published his first hymnal in 1774, and a second in 1782. Of his abilities as a hymn—writer there is no doubt. The tune, Miles Lane is by W. Shrubsole, 1760 - 1806. The son of a mast- maker at Sheerness dockyard, he worked for a time as a ship-wright and clerk. He then moved to London to a clerical post in the Bank of England, and eventually became Secretary to the Committee of the Treasury. He was a lay preacher, and interested himself in the work of the London Missionary Society, becoming a Director. He wrote the words for a number of hymns in his time—but these have disappeared. Here his musicianship is notable. The hymn calls on all creation to praise the Lord—the angelic host, the firmarnent of stars, the Christian martyrs and the body of Christendom down to the lowliest sinner. A&M 281: “O what their joy and their glory must be”. This is the first time anyone has chosen this interesting hymn in our Songs of Praise. The words were written in Latin by Peter Abelard, and translated into English by J .M. Neale. Peter Abelard was born in 1079 near Nantes in France. At the age of thirty- six he became the most famous teacher of philosophy in Europe, and his school at Notre Dame was crowded with students from many countries. He is best remembered for the story of his love for Heloise, niece of the Canon of Notre Dame, Fulbert. The canon thought that Peter Abelard had seduced his niece and ‘procured an outrage’ on him. This forced Aberlard into a monastery at Ste. Denis in Paris, and Heloise to a convent in Argenteuil. The couple met again in death when they were buried in a grave in the churchyard of Pere—la—Chaise in Paris. ' Peter Abelard wrote many treatise and managed to continue teaching from his monastery for many years. In this hymn he is setting out his ideas of heaven—where there are no distractions or tiredness to prevent everlasting praise of God. It is certainly a mediaeval vision, described in a vivid way. The tune 0 quanta qualia takes its name from the first line of Abelard’s Latin hymn. The tune was published in 1808 by La Feillée in a book called Method of Plainchant. “Morning has broken’ ’—on a hymn—sheet. The words were written by Eleanor Farjeon, and is set to an old Gaelic melody. The hymn gives thanks to God for a new day. Eleanor Farjeon was born in 1881, and grew up in a Victorian household with nursery governesses and a tutor; and surrounded by visitors to her parents from the Bohemian literary and dramatic world. She was ‘take to the theatre and opera from the age of four, so it is not surprising she made her debut as a librettist at the age of saixteen. The opera was called Floretta, with the music composed by her brother, Harry, and the production staged by the Royal Academy of Music. She wrote many books and poems, principally for children, and lived in Hampstead during her working life, before retiring to Sussex. One critic wrote of her work that “. . . joy is the keynote of all her poems and music”, and this is very evident here. 15 Fish News ©< The Luncheon Club starts up again on September 7th after the summer break. Many of our drivers and helpers have been with us since we started in 1980. We should be glad to hear from newly—retired people or new residents who would come in and help on a regular or relief basis. We were all saddened to hear of the death of Miss Kathleen Pomroy at the Old Rectory, Harbledown, in her ninety—third year. She was one of the first members of the Luncheon Club. Our sympathy goes out to her brother whose devoted care enabled her to stay at home until a late stage in her long and painful illness. Seven members of the Luncheon Club were invited to join the Social Serv- ices Community Care Outing in the Freedom Coach. They had a wonderful trip to Windsor Safari Park—a unique experience for them. We have been promised spare seats on future outings, and after glowing reports of the care and catering there will be keen competition for places on the next trip. The August Coffee Pop-In was well attended in spite of a rival attraction on that day! One of our frequent visitors is Mrs Elsie Anderson who now lives at the Abbeyfield House in Canterbury——a monthly return visit enables her to meet her friends and catch up with the village news. If you haven’t been to the Pop—In, do join us on Wednesday, September 9th in Bridge Village Hall from 10.15am to 11.45am-everyone is welcome. Joan Warren 83023 3 Joan Warren also writes:— From time to time Age Concern issues useful ‘Fact-Sheets’ giving helpful advice and information on various subjects. Here I list three of them which may be of use to us all—-dealing with wills, information for executors and arranging funerals. 1. Making a Will: Have you made a will? According to the Law Society only one person in four does make one. Many people think that their estate is too small to bother to make a will, but increasing home ownership and the enormous rise in house prices have changed this. It is often assumed that a surviving spouse automatically inherits everything, but this is not so——if you are married with children your spouse gets the first £75 ,0O0 of your estate and your personal possessions, whilst the rest goes to your children although your spouse retains a life interest in half the residue. This f act—sheet explains the law for distribution of your property if you haven’t left a will. It is always safer to get a solicitor to make your will. However, if you wish to make your own there is helpful advice and warning of the many pitfalls and complications you may encounter. 2. Instructions for my Next-of-Kin and Executors: Having made your will, where do you keep it and does anyone else know where it is? A recent corresp- ondence in The Times has highlighted how frequently wills cannot be found, causing lengthy delays in settling an estate. One solution is to deposit your will with The Principal Registry of the Family Division at Somerset House for a fee of £1. Alternatively, Age Concern have produced an invaluable form on which you enter all the important information which will be needed by your executors including the whereabouts of your will, house deeds, important doc- uments, insurance policies, bank and saving accounts, etc. This should be kept in a safe place known to your next-of—kin and executor and updated as necessary. 16 3. Arranging a Funeral: Most of us will have to cope with the death of a relative or friend at some time in our lives. This fact—sheet is a useful source of information on what has to be done, what arrangements have to be made for a funeral and what financial help is available. 0 Copies of the Fact-Sheets can be obtained by post from Age Concern Kent, Galleon House, 77 - 87 King Street, Maidstone, Kent ME14 IEG. (You should enclose 40p in stamps if ordering all three.) I have copies which can be consulted at the Coffee Pop—In. Cleaning ST. 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Sunday Worship in October Bridge Patrixbourne Bekesbourne 4th: 11am Harvest Family 8am Holy Communion 9.30 Parish Communion Service with Baptism 6.30pm Harvest Evensong (Preacher: Canon Peter Brett) 11th: 9.30 The Eucharist llam Matins 8am Holy Communion (A SB Rite A) 6.30pm Evensong 18th: 9.30 Parish Communion 8am Holy Communion 11am Matins (A SB Rite A) 6.30pm Evensong (Canon F. Bull) 25th: 8am Holy Communion 9am Holy Communion llam Songs of Praise 6.30pm Choral Evensong 1st November: 11am Family Service 8am Holy Communion 9.30 Parish Communion 6.30pm Evensong (Canon F. Bull) Bridge Methodist Church at 11am:4tl1, Holy Communion, The Revd. Sheila Foreman. 11th, Mr. David Morton. 18th, The Revd. Wilfred J. Hill, M.C, B.Sc. 25 th, Mr. Alistair Barwick. HOLY COMMUNION is celebrated in St. Peter’s Church, Bridge every Wednesday (BCP) at 9.30am and Fridays (ASB Rite A) at 7.30am, also at Churchill House on the first Wednesday at 10.15am. A short Act of Worship for the residents is held each Wednesday afternoon at 2.30pm in The New Close. For your diary and prayer list lst Prayers for Health & Healing, Bridge Lady Chapel, 7pm 2nd Church Harvest Supper and Barn Dance, Bridge School, 8pm 4th Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity Pentecost 17 Bridge Harvest Festival is celebrated at both services and we are delighted to have Canon Peter Brett from the Cathedral to preach at Evensong. This will be his first visit to Bridge. 6th William Tyndale, Translator of the Bible, 1536 9th Bridge School Harvest Festival, St. Peter’s Church 10th St. Paulinus, Bishop, Missionary, 644 11th Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity Pentecost 18 13th St. Edward the Con fessor, King of England, 1066 Bekesbourne PCC meets this evening, usual time and place. 14th Deanery Healing Service, Nongton Church, 7pm 4 15th St. Teresa of Avila, Mystic, I582 Prayers for Health & Healing, Bridge Lady Chapel, 7pm 17th St. Ignatius, Bishop of Antioch, c.I07 Canterbury Council for Health & Healing AGM and study Day (see page 6) 18th Saint Luke the Evangelist Trinity I 8 & Last Sunday after Pentecost 20th Pray for the Deanery Synod this evening and for our parish representat- ives——John Purchese (Bekesbourne), Sheila Fenn and Ted Weatherall (Patrixbourne with Bridge) 25th Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity 9 before Christmas 28th Saint Simon and Saint Jude, Apostles 29th James Hannington, Bishop, Missionary, Martyr, 1885 31st Pray for the Diocesan Synod meeting today § 1 would like to convey my deep gratitude for all the prayers and expressions of concern during my recent operation. The man y cards I received and the flowers from the Friday morning congregation were a constant reminder of so much love. The skill of the surgeon, the care of the staff of St. Luke’s Hospital for the Clergy in London and the heartfelt prayer emanating very largely from home combined to give me an easy passage and rapid recovery. I am particularly appreciative of all that Canon Frank Bull did in keeping the show—on—the—r0ad during my absence.‘ Raymond Gilbert Caring for the Carers In days gone by it was customary for most churches’ Easter collections to be given as a personal gift to the vicar: remember those printed cards put in the pews the Sunday before and signed by the churchwardens? When that practice first came into the being the Easter collection constituted a valuable perquisite for the poorly paid clargyman and afforded a way for the people en masse to show their appreciation of his pastoral concern for them. Subsequently the tax man got his beady eye on it and by the time he had taken his cut the Easter offering had lost both its value and its shine. Then, when clergy stipends were levelled out and such extras as fees for weddings and funerals had to be assigned to the diocese, the Easter gift lost all its allure, because it too had to be passed to the diocese. So what began as a gift from people to priest became a distinct disadvantage to the clergyman, because it meant he was paying tax on something he did not get anyway. When I came here I was obliged to sign over all fees to the diocese and very wisely the churchwardens of the time decided to do away with the Easter offering. Then the idea came to me of maintaining in effect the spirit of the Easter offering though abandoning the letter of it. Why not give it instead to St. Luke’s Hospital for Clergy? This way the inland revenue kept its distance and the vicar yet gained the benefit of it, or would if the need should arise. So far it has on three occasions and will do again when I go up for avery minor op at the beginning of November. The PCCS of both parishes accepted the idea and as a result we have been able to send sizeable donations to the valuable work done by St. Luke’s. What’s the idea? If the hospital has a motto it is ‘Caring for the Carers’, for that is precisely 5 what it exists to do. It provides speedy medical treatment for clergy of the Church of England, their wives and dependent children, also for full—time lay workers, monks and nuns. The operative word is ‘speedy’ for it is neither private nor privileged treatment. True, patients don’t have to wait very long for the sort of operations that under the NHS would entail months of waiting, but this is not due to queue-jumping. Rather it is a case of taking out of queues so that the others are able to move up a place. And this is not done by paying surgeons and consultants exorbitant fees for their skill and expertise since not one of them accepts a penny piece for his or her work. St. Luke’s has at its service over a hundred of London’s top consultants, all of whom give their services entirely free and in their spare time as part of their contribution to the work of the Church. How’s that for Christian Steward- ship of time and talents? Without these most dedicated people the hospital could not, of course, exist. As it is the General Secretary, the Revd. Peter Nicholson, spends the bulk of his time trying to raise some £1,400 per day, because despite the honorary consultants there are running costs that have to be met, such as nurses’ pay and the upkeep of buildings and equipment. The aim of St. Luke’s is to get clergy back to work with all possible speed, to care for the carers so that they can return to their caring. The staff do a marvellous job, as I know from first—hand experience. They really do care, and it is good, speaking as a carer, to be cared for when you most need it. I am extremely grateful to them—and to you for your Easter offering which, I hope you will agree, is very well spent. The Church’s healing ministry wnv no SOME SHUN IT? This is the theme for the Canterbury Council for Health & Healing’s annual St. Luke’s-tide Study Day on Saturday, 17th October. The day begins with the Council’s Annual General Meeting at 10.30am (at which your vicar is due to assume the reins of the secretary) and after a picnic lunch, which participants provide for themselves (the organisers provide tea or coffee) the study session follows; The speaker is the Revd. David Dale, Chairman of the Churches’ Council for Health & Healing, Adviser to the United Reformed Church on Health & Healing and a former Moderator of the General Assembly of the URC. The kind of questions that will be faced during the day are: How do you see this Ministry being practised by the Church today? Is there a difference between healing and curing a person? How do you see God operating and healing taking place, in your community and in the life of the Church‘? What kind of teaching do you think we need; how should it be given; and by whom? This year’s venue is the Franciscan Study Centre in Giles Lane, Canterbury and the cost, to cover expenses, is £2 per head (£1 ~50 for couples). This is a valuable occasion for all who are concerned for the re-growth of the healing ministry within the Church as a whole and our own church in particular. Do take part, even if you only come for the afternoon session! 6 Deanery Healing Service A glance back at the Diary will show you that on 14th October a Healing Service is to take place in Nonington Church at 7pm. This is an initial venture arising out of (a) the resurgence of interest in the healing ministry that is being felt throughout the contemporary church, (b) the need by many, often unspoken, to receive this ministry either for themselves or for someone dear to them, and (c) the feeling expressed by some of the deanery clergy that a healing service embracing the deanery would be more practical, not to say beneficial, than one held by a parish alone. In East Bridge we like deanery events and we believe the same will apply to a healing service. Anyone who seeks this aspect of the Church’s ministry is warmly invited to Nonington on the 14th. All are welcome to receive the laying of hands with prayer for God’s healing. ‘fir Times of Joy The afternoon of 22nd August, one of the rare ‘summer’ days of that month saw the marriage of our own Caroline Pentin to Mark Blamey from Canter- bury. I was privileged to conduct the ceremony, which took place in the Crypt of the Cathedral and was in the context of the Eucharist. Bridge Church Choir sang at the wedding of a former member, James Muir-Little, to Joanna Smith on 5th September in St. Peter’s Church. Canon Frank Bull deputised for me as I was on holiday at the time. We wish both couples every blessing and prosperity in their new life together. Confirmation, 1988 An initial get~together of all young people who are considering dedicating their lives to God through the sacrament of Confirmation will take place in the Vicarage on Friday, 9th October at 6.30pm. They should be at least thirteen years old on the day of their Confirmation. The service at which members of the ensuing group will hope to be con- firmed‘ will take place on St. Peter’s Day, 29th June, 1988 in Bridge Church at 7.30pm. If this interests you just turn up on the 9th for about half an hour! No need to tell me in advance that you are coming! And by the way, now is not the time for finai decisions, so even if you are not sure still come along. I believe some adults are contemplating confirmation. If so, please get in touch with me so that we can arrange for instruction sessions as a separate group. Past adult confirmation groups have proved particularly rewarding, not to say stimulating. Letter from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York ABOUT THE CHURCH URBAN FUND We want to tell you now that we will be launching the public appeal for the Church Urban Fund on Wednesday, 20th April 1988. The Church Urban Fund is a central part of the Church’s response to Faith in the City. It will be a vital means of strengthening its mission in our most deprived urban areas. We are called to offer fresh hope, purpose and opportunity to many who often feel excluded from society (including the Church) and unable to influence their own lives. The Church can do this because it is already present in these areas, through the hard and costly work of priests and congregations. We need now to support and strengthen them. The Church Urban Fund will provide an opportunity for the whole Church to demonstrate its commitment to them. It is a question of all together sharing in a witness to the love of Christ for everyone in our society. We need to raise through the public campaign a capital sum to provide at least £1 million a year. The target for this is £18 million. It is a daunting sum, yet small in comparison with the need. In total the aim of the Church Urban Fund is that £4rn a year should be spent on church-related projects in urban areas. £lm will come from the Church Commissioners, subject to Parliamentary approval. There will be other substantial sums from companies, trusts and foundations, and a local contribution will be required for all projects. At the start of the campaign we shall be issuing a pastoral letter to be read from every pulpit on Sunday, 24th April 1988——the first Sunday after the launch. It will need to initiate two years of hard work if we are to raise the sum we seek. Each diocese, under the leadership of its Bishop, has been asked to establish in its part of the country the specific means to stimulate and encourage giving for the Church Urban Fund, and this will be supported by a national campaign office. The positive response of parishes will be essential in this task. + Robert Cantuar: + John Ebor Lambeth Palace, London Bishopthorpe, York August 1987 St. Peter’s Lady Chapel improvements Parishioners at Bridge will have noticed the Lady Chapel altar is uncovered, revealing a magnificent oak table. We would like to have new curtains, kneelers and carpet in the Lady Chapel. Donations for this particular project would be welcomed and there will be a coffee morning on Saturday, 10th October at 10.30am at Beechmount, 1 Conyngham Lane, Bridge. Ailsa Williamson and Alicia Pentin St. J ohn’s Gospel from beginning to end On All Saints’ Day, 1st November in St. Mary’s Church, Elham at 7pm Paul Alexander will give a performance of his widely acclaimed narration of the Gospel according to St. J ohn. This unusual and stimulating one—man theatrical event has already been experienced in theatres and churches in the UK and the USA, and this summer at the Edinburgh Festival. It has also been shown on BBC television, having been filmed entirely on location in the Holy Land. Among many reviews praising his performance was this one in the Daily_ Telegraph: ‘Mr Alexander, possessing an attractive and sensitive voice and a magnetic gaze, can hold the audience with the Gospel’s dramatic style and wealth of detail. He becomes deeply engrossed and impassioned, with an often spell-binding approach. A special triumph of the performance is clarif- ication in the spoken word of the more difficult passages of Christ’s message. It is an arresting two and a half hour tour de force’. Tickets are available at £3, £2 (for children and OAPs) and £1 (side aisles) from: Miss Eva Marsh Trentharn High Street Elham (Tel: 030 384 388) Mrs K. Hill Well House St Mary’s Road Elham (Tel: 030 384 623) '-rm ., M 1'55!-"¢° l . - C .1 f ,:_'2‘gV I'I’Ai5.i.,.r Imjtfi . r J"; '1, J-'15:: fl - ‘ If - ‘nl I - d . _“'r”.‘. .f..«/..' . ;. , . V, u l I ' H.‘ "' .. . ..... . _ . I ‘ ,I|fl‘r~.,.1r\lIuj;m.u|illtmm\ ' I I ' Harvest Supper and Barn Dance A reminder that the Patrixbourne with Bridge Harvest Supper and Barn Dance takes place on Friday, 2nd October at Bridge School. Tickets are £3 .00 each, and are available in Bridge from Doug Hill and Stephen Pike, and in Patrixbourne from Joan Carpenter. Bridge Organist’s departure: Atemporary move Martin Miles has been playing the organ at Bridge almost as long as I have been vicar. For just over half that time he was the Sunday morning organist only, in the days when the regular holder of the post could only come in the evenings. On the departure of Dennis Mathew I was able to persuade Martin to take on the job completely. Martin’s full-time occupation is that of German master at The King’s School and last month he took over the additional duties of housemaster of Lattergate. Sadly this meant that he had to give up his Sunday commitment to Bridge, a situation much regretted by Bridge’s choir and congregation, not to mention Martin himself. 13 In Martin Miles we have had a quite exceptional organist who has entered into the spirit of the church’s worship here with a dedication regrettably not always to be found in church musicians. He has responded splendidly to such occasions as the Family Service, not to mention his lively accompaniment of the all-important ‘Praise him’ chorus at the end of the Parish Communion, so vital to the Junior Church children. But it is his work with the choir that has shone most brilliantly and the enthusiasm he has brought to it, coupled with his professional skills as a teacher and communicator, have resulted in a body of people who respond well to what he has demanded of them and who have greatly enhanced the music of Bridge Church by the way they have worked together. The Carol Service at Christmas, not to mention the occasional extras at Passiontide, have delighted everybody and their success has been in no small measure due to the time and energy Martin himself has put into them. We are all sorry that this happy arrangement has had to cease, none more so than Martin, who has a great affection for Bridge Church. But all may not be lost! A little bird has whispered to me that Martin’s new job at King’s may not last above a year—though not because he can’t do it, I hasten to add. In which case he will, in all probability, rejoin us as organist, and that will be a joy to all of us. Meanwhile Martin hopes to continue to play for the monthly Family Service and during half—term and full—terrn holidays, and already on my desk are the carols he and I have chosen for Christmas and which he is looking forward to directing as of yore. It is this hope that he might be back that made it inappropriate to make a great thing of his departure, nevertheless the choir did express its own gratitude and love at a drinks party in the Vicarage after Evensong at the end of August. For now, every success, Martin, and thank you for so much! We’ll be seeing you. * 31¢ * Martin’s departure provides a suitable opportunity to express our thanks and appreciation of the help we receive from two visiting organists, Dr. Lewis Ryder and Michael Brewer. Dr. Ryder is by profession a physicist at the University, but he also a most accomplished organist. He has played for us on a number of occasions, including the last two Easter mornings where his expertise has done much to make the festival truly festive. Very often his children come with him and we like to welcome them into the choir whenever they are here. Michael Brewer teaches at Milner Court and most readily comes over, when free, from his home at Boughton to play for us. He also makes a valuable contribution to the quality of our services. Not altogether a visitor, Stanley Grey is always happy to step into the breach any time I ask him, but then he is not exactly a stranger either to Bridge Church or its organ. Songs of Praise Following the great success of the earlier Songs of Praise services at Bekes— bourne during the summer months, a third one is to be held, as you will see from the services list, on Sunday, 25th October at 11am. As before, let Organist Stanley Grey (830522) or Churchwarden John Purchese (830937, if he’s in!) have your hymn choice as soon as possible, so that it can be research- ed and included in the service. 14 Christmas Market preparation Yes, I’m afraid so! The Christmas Market season is not too far away and now is the time to start getting ready for the one at Bridge, even though it does not happen until 12th December. Please will anyone who is willing to lend a hand, in whatever capacity at this important event of our social calendar put in an appearance at the initial preparation meeting or indicate to Stephen Pike their readiness to help. The meeting is at chez Pike, i.e., 12 High Street on Wednesday, 14th October at 8pm. This is not the time to be reticent or to hide your light under the prov- erbial bushel! Be forthcoming and help this year’s market follow its predec- essors by exceeding all our expectations! PARISH PUMP Parish Council News Bridge Parish Council Several parishioners were present on Thursday, 10th September at the first meeting of the Paris Council after the summer recess. Recreation Ground The Council heard from Mr. John Knight that the footings of the new pavilion had been finished and that it was hoped to have reached roof level by the end of Novem- ber. It was also hoped that the Sports Council would approve grant aid for the project when they next met in October. The Council decided to arrange for grass seeding of the banks of the Nailbourne stream. Regarding the lopping which had been carried out about the end of July of a number of branches from two of the trees covered by a Preservation Order, the Council were told that an appiication had been granted about a year ago for this work to be done. The painting of the playground equipment and the bridge had been carried out satisfactorily, although somewhat later than originally planned, under the Community Progr- amme Scheme whereby the Parish Council had only had to pay for materials used and not for the labour involved. Village Hall Cllr Mervyn Gulvin reported that work on the installation of the new gas central heating system for the hall was expected to commence shortly. 15 Streets and Footways The City Council were to be approached about clearing the footpath, badly overgrown in places, leading from the High Street to Riverside Close. The Council heard that the glass of the Parish Noticeboard had been smashed on the Saturady night prior to the meeting. Cllr Ken Greenaway had cleared up the broken glass and had covered the board with polythene as a temporary measure and the Clerk was to arrange for its repair and refurbishment. Planning Several planning applicat— ions had been considered during the previous two months by the Council’s Planning Committee. Of these, the Council had no objection to the follow- ing: An application for the demolition of existing iron roofed timber and brick out- building at rear of Plough and Harrow PH (CA/ 87/ 155/ BRI); an amendment to the conversion of The Stables at Field House, Station Road, although they remained opposed to the use of the house as a retirement home (CA/ 87/ I089/BRI); a rear extension to dwelling at 16 Conyngham Lane (CA/ 87/ 1234/BRI); an application for the reconstruction of an existing building to form a two—bed house, construction of a new five—bed house and construction of garage for four cars at River House, 67 High Street (CA/ 87/ 1207/ BRI); and an application for single storey extensions and change of use from dwelling to home for the elderly at 30 Western Avenue (CA/87/1167/BRI). They had however objected to an application for a proposed conservatory at 49 High Street on the grounds that it was incompatible with the character of the listed building (CA/ 87/ 127/ BRI). They had also forwarded their objections to the Secretary of State following an appeal submitted against the City Council’s decision to refuse planning permission for the erection of a detached bungalow and garage on land adjoining Filmer Cottage, Filmer Road (CA/ 87/ 83 granted for a first floor extension at 26 Bridge Down (CA/ 87/ 0186/ BRI) and for the erection of nine garages and related fencing on the site between The Close and Churchill House, Union Road (CA/ 87/ 0820/ BRI). Cllr Gulvin reported that he had attended the Public Meeting on 3rd August at the Village Hall where there was large opposition expressed, mainly on traffic grounds, to the proposed hundred-bedroom hotel to be built on land adjacent to the A2 Bridge By-pass by Pond Cottage. The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on Thursday, 8th October at 7.30pm in the Hunter Room of the /BRI). Planning permission had been Village Hall Fish News Qé Luncheon Club meetings started again on 7th September and preparations are under way for our 7th birthday celebrations on 5th October. One of our oldest and most active members, Miss Sophie Quested, died recently, just before her 92nd birthday. Sophie spent most of her life farming in Barham before coming to live in Churchill House about six years ago. She will be missed and fondly remembered by the many friends she made in Bridge and particularly by her fellow members at Bridge Methodist Church. We send our sympathy to her family and her sister Mrs. Keeler, who moved into the village a short time ago. The Canterbury Volunteer Bureau will be organising its annual Christmas Shopping Evening for elderly and disabled people on Wednesday, 25th November, when Marks & Spencer, British Home Stores, W.H. Smith, Woolworths, C & H Fabrics, Boots and C & A will be open from 6.00 to 7.45pm. The Christmas lights will be switched on that evening. Please let me know by Monday, 12th October if you would like a ticket and whether you need transport. This is always a happy event with carols and refreshments provided. OPEN DOORS, a new and enlarged access guide to the Canterbury City Council area has recently been published. It gives information of accessibility to churches, shops, public buildings, places of entertainment, etc. in Canter- bury, Herne Bay, Whitstable and some of the villages. It also gives other helpful information for disabled people. Copies can be obtained free of charge from City Council Offices and Social Service Departments. A copy is available for consultation at Bridge Post Office and at the Coffee Pop-In, the next one of which is on Wednesday, 14th October in Bridge Village Hall from 10-15 * 11-453111 Joan Warren, 830233 Canterbury Volunteer Bureau Exhibition Canterbury Volunteer Bureau sends details of an exhibition of the local caring organisations called CANTERBURY CARES that is being staged in the Chapter House of the Cathedral from 23rd to 25th October. The Dean is 16 K .A . Walder, Clerk to open the exhibition at 11am on Friday, 23rd and it will be open on the Friday from 11am to 5pm, on the Saturday from 10am to 5pm and on the Sunday from 12 noon to 5pm. Musical entertainment will be provided throughout the three days. If you have spare time to give or if you need help you may find what you are looking for at Canterbury Cares. Organised by the CVB it is sponsored by National Westminster Bank plc, Barclays and the Midland Banks and is a way of paying tribute to the vast amount of voluntary work that is done in the city. It also aims to promote and encourage volunt- eering. Thirty—three organisations will be having displays. Christine Browne, Bureau Organiser Cleaning ST. PETER’S CHURCH, BEKESBOURN E Flowers Mrs Grey . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th October . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs Watson Mrs Beckett . . . . . . . . . . . 11th October . . . . . . . . . . Mrs Clifford Mrs Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . 18th October . . . . . . . . . . Mrs Millyard Mrs Farbrace . . . . . . . . . . 25th October . . . . . . . . . . Mrs Farbrace Mrs Hogben . . . . . . . . .. 1st November . . . . . . . . .. Mrs Hogben Vicar: The Revd. Raymond Gilbert, A.K.C., The Vicarage, 23 High Street, Bridge CT4 5JZ (830250) PATRIXBOURN E WITH BRIDGE Churehwara’ens.' Mr. J .J . Williamson, Beechmount, Conyngham Lane, Bridge CT4 SJX (830399) Mr. S.R. Pike, 12 High Street, Bridge CT4 5JY (830708) Hon. Secretary: Mr. L.W. Sanford, 11 Windmill Close, Bridge CT4 5LY (830411) Hon. Treasurer: Mr. D.R. Hill, Red Deer, Bridge Down, Bridge CT4 SBA (830426) Organist (Bridge): Organist (Patrixb0arne).' Mrs. G. Allan, Ardpriory, Bekesbourne Lane, Canterbury CT3 4AD (462695) Timed’: Talents: Mr. A. Jackson, Cosby, Higham Lane, Bridge CT4 SAY (830489) Verger (Bridge).' Mr. J. Hopkins, Old Station Cottage, Bishopsbourne CT4 5JD (830660) BEKESBOURNE Church wara’ens.' Mr. J . Purchese, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne CT4 5HD (830937) Mr. N.H. Cruse, 9 Meadow Close, Herne Bay CT6 6NN (361335) Hon Secretary: Mr. J . Purchese, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne CT4 5HD (830937) Hon. Treasurer.‘ Mr. D. Millyard, School House, School Lane, Bekesbonrne CT4 SER (830256) Organist." Mr. S.H. Grey, 63 High Street, Bridge CT4 SLA (830522) _ _ Captain of the Bells.‘ Mr. David Farbrace, 3 Downside, Adisham Road, Bekesbourne CT4 SHA (830659) Magazine Advertising.‘ Mr. H.P.M. Lawrence, Tullymore, 72 Bridge Down, Bridge CT4 SBA (830472) Magazine Editor: The Vicar, who is responsible for unsigned articles. Would Secretaries of Organisations and others with items for On The Nail please send them to the Editor by the 15th ofthe month preceding publication. J.B. Gardener Craftsman for all Garden Maintenance 20 Conyngham Lane - Bridge - Canterbury 830506 N.C.H. EVENINGS C. & G. HORT 17 Established 1786 For LOCAL TUBERCULIN TESTED and CHANNEL ISLAND MILK ABBOTT BROS. DAIRIES BOTTLED IN CANTEFIBURY’S MODERN DAIRY Inspection Invited NEW DOVER ROAD, CANTERBURY Tel: 762280 MRS. G. 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MILITARY ROAD, CANTERBURY. FUNERAL SERVICE TELEPHONE 463508 DAY AND NIGHT 2 THE VILLAGE snap "- °- "‘““‘"' 26 High Street, Bridge Tel: 830917 PLUMBING CENTRAL HEATING & MAINTENANCE CONTRACTOR Offering you a personal service . . . Grocery 8. Provisions Frozen Foods Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Bread — Cakes Ice Cream — Minerals Conlectionery etc. Sundries ‘ 107 STURRY ROAD, CANTERBURY CT1 1DA Tel: 451271 Open: Weekdays 8am — 6pm Sundays 9am — 12 Noon ARDPRIORY KENNELS A CATTERY Hawkins BEKESBOURNE LANE. CANTERBURY (SANDWICH ROAD END) the Newsagents Telephone: Canterbury 462695 0 The only Kennels in the City 0‘ Canterbury 80 HIGH STREET, BRIDGE, 0 Collections and delivery by CANTERBURY’ KENT arrangernent Tel: 0 Terms on application 0 Pekingese and King Charles Opening Hours.'— puppies Usually for Sale Monday—Friday: 6.00-Ipm. 2.15-5.30pm 0 Both breeds at Stud Saturday: 6.00-1pm, 2.00-5.00pm MRS. G. ALLAN, ARDPRIORY, S”"°'aV3 7'°°"2'°°3”‘ BEKESBOURNE LANE, CANTERBURY Slirze fiaediepafio flapiep S & W ASPHALT I 1 J NORTHGATE FLAT ROOFING & FLOORING SPECIALISTS I iii‘ .A:.uE*' (0227) 451188 16 UNION ROAD BRIDGE Tel: Office: Canterbury 830266 Evenings: Canterbury 463675 We supply the “Bits & Bobs” for. . . NEEDLEWORK - TAPESTRY - TOYMAKING - CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS - BASKETRY - MACRAME - DOLL HOUSE MAKING GLASS ENGRAVING . . . and many many others. Sunday Worship in November Bridge Patrixbourne Bekesbourne lst 11am Family Service 8am Holy Communion 9.30 Parish Communion 6.30pm Evensong (Canon F.S. Ball) 8th: 9.30 The Eucharist 10.55 Matins 8am Holy Communion (ASB Rite A) (Revd. C. Verity) 10.55 Remembrance Service 6.30pm Evensong 15th: 9.30 Parish Communion 8am Holy Communion 11am Matins (ASB Rite A) 6.30pm Evensong 22nd: 8am Holy Communion 9am Holy Communion Ilam Matins 6.30pm Choral Evensong 29th: 9.30 The Eucharist llam Matins Sam Holy Communion (ASB Rite A) 6.30pm Evensong 6th December: llam Family Gift Service Sam Holy Communion 9.30 Parish Communion 6.30pm Evensong Remembrance Sunday, 8th November: In response to a request from the Bridge Bran ch of the Royal British Legion a special Remembrance Service will be held in St. Peter’s Church, Bridge on the morning of Remembrance Sunday. Though timed for 11 o’clock it will in fact commence with a wreath- laying and the two minutes silence at the War Memorial in the Churchyard, where we shall assemble at 10.55am. This does not affect the other services on 8th November, but please note that Matins at Patrixbourne begins at 10.55, so that the silence can be kept in church on the stroke of eleven. Bridge Methodist Church at 11am: Ist, Miss E.A.H. Tresidder, Ph.D. 8th, Mr. L. Dron. 15th, Holy Communion, The Revd. Sheila Foreman. 22nd, The Revd. John Turner, B.A. 29th, Miss K. J. Knight. HOLY COMMUNION is celebrated in St. Peter’s Church, Bridge every Wednesday (BCP) at 9.30am and Fridays (ASB Rite A) at 7.30am, also at Churchill House on the first Wednesday at 10.15am. A short Act of Worship for the residents is held each Wednesday afternoon at 2.30pm in The New Close. For your diary and prayer list lst All Saints’ Day Trinity 20 8th Sunday before Christmas 4 2nd Commemoration o f All Souls 3rd Richard Hooker, Teacher & sometime Rector of Bishopsbourne, 1600 5th Prayer for Health & Healing, The Vicarage, 7pm Bridge Folk Dance Group, Village Hall, 8pm 7th Bridge Guides Jumble Sale, Village Hall, 10am 8th Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity Remembrance Sunday See Service Rota for details of a special Remembrance Service. 11th St. Martin, Bishop of Tours, 397 (See article below) 12th Interchurch Meeting, Bridge Methodist Church, 7.30pm 15th Twenty-Second Sunday after Trinity 6 before Christmas 16th St. Margaret of Scotland, Queen, Wife, Mother, 1093 17th St. Hilda, Abbess of PVhitby, 680& St. Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln, 1200 19th Prayer for Health & Healing, The Vicarage, 7pm Bridge Folk Dance Group, Village Hall, 8pm 20th St. Edmund of East Anglia, King, Martyr, 870 21st The New Close Coffee Morning, 10.00 - 11.45am 22nd Sunday next before Advent 5 before Christmas 24th Pray for the Deanery Clergy, who meet in Chapter this morning. 25th Bridge School Governors meet this afternoon. 28th Bekesbourne Church & Brownies Christmas Market, Village Hall, 2.15 (See display on page 13 for details) 29th Advent Sunday 30th Saint Andrew the Apostle A site less frequented! One of the highlights of our September holiday was the chance to pray at the tomb of St. Martin, whose feast day falls on the 11th of this month. We found ourselves with an hour to spend in the French city of Tours and had to decide between a visit to the cathedral or to St. Martin’s basilica: they are quite a distance apart. We opted for the latter for the simple reason that it houses the tomb of the city’s most illustrious bishop, a man who rightly takes his place in the calendar of Christian saints and who is renowned for his interesting and intensely spiritual life. * III it St. Martin, a soldier’s son, was born in what is now Hungary and brought up in Italy, at Pavia. As a young officer at Amiens he gave half his cloak to a naked beggar, in whom he was led to recognize Christ, and this act, which is all most people know about St. Martin of Tours, was followed soon after- wards by his baptism. About 339 AD he asked for discharge from the army, for, he said, “I am Christ’s soldier; I am not allowed to fight”. Accused of cowardice, he retorted by offering to stand unarmed between the opposing lines. However, he was given his discharge, and lived for a time in Italy before becoming an island recluse. In 360 he became one of St. I-Iilary’s clergy at Poitiers, south of Tours, and founded the first monastery in Gaul. He was made Bishop of Tours in 370 or 371 and lived in a solitary place nearby, which soon developed into another monastery, Marmoutier. His example and encouragement led to the establish- ment of other communities elsewhere. St. Martin was an extremely active missionary, his preaching being reinforced by his reputation as a wonder-worker; he penetrated into the 5 remotest parts of his diocese and beyond its borders, on foot, on donkey—back, or by water. As an evangelizer of rural Gaul and the father of monasticism in France St. Martin of Tours was a figure of great importance and his fame spread far and wide. He was one of the first holy men who was not a martyr to be publicly venerated as a saint, and his influence was felt from Ireland to Africa and the East. In England many churches are dedicated to his honour, of which St. Martin's here at Canterbury is reputedly the oldest and St. Martin—in—the- Fields in London perhaps the best—known. * * * We found it a most moving experience to be physically so near one who, chronologically speaking, could not be more remote. It was particularly fortuitous that we had the entire shrine to ourselves: an added privilege! St. Martin’s basilica is a comparatively new building, erected at right- angles to its predecessor and in such a position that the saint’s tomb remains on its original spot, and it is just possible, through a pair of red glass windows, to see the slab that covers them. The tomb is illuminated by subdued electric lighting, just too dim to pick out the lettering on it. If you ever find yourself at Tours it is well worth visiting the final resting—place of the mortal remains of the fourth century St. Martin of Tours, one of the truly holy sites of Europe. Sponsored cycle ride The results Bekesbourne Jill Gillanders and Christine Ash, the organisers, write to thank the three intrepid riders who did the Sponsored Ride for Bekesbourne Church back in September. Vicky, who is the grand-daughter of Anne Barnes, was staying in the village on holiday, and together with Marion Trudghill they both did extremely well competing with Ian Gillanders to raise a total of £90. Grateful thanks are expressed to all the sponsors and to John Purchese for manning the church. Bridge Kath Pierce writes: The Sponsored Cycle Ride was a resounding success once again. Bridge Church produced thirteen cyclists and one walker this year, and between them they raised the magnificent sum of £232-42 in sponsor money, of which half has already come back to church funds. They visited between six and twenty—six churches that day, and one stalwart, Rosalind Waller, not only raised the most money and visited twenty- two churches, she walked the distance of twenty miles! One young lad unfort- ortunately had a puncture, but apart from that all enjoyed their day and didn’t notice the rain. Let us give a big thank—you to them all for their splendid effort: Pamela and Peter Elgar, Joan Hill of Renville Oast, Erwin Meyboom, Stephen and Hilary Pike and their daughters Elizabeth and Katie, Rosalind Waller, David Waters, Andrew and Ian Whatley, Ailsa Williamson, Enid Wintle—quite an age range. One hundred and thirty-six cyclists visited Bridge Church during the day, some had cycled from as far as Herne Bay, Whitstable, Margate and Dover.Those who arrived at noon witnessed a delightful wedding. Thanks are due to the helpers who manned the church during the day. Patrixhourne Rosalie Stacey reports: The final contributions are now in and Patrixbourne can feel pleased that a total of £197-30 was collected by its small band of cyclists. Some contributions have come in from as far away as Scotland. We especially want to thank Miss Joan Carpenter and Mrs. Marion Harlow who raised more than half the total. I would like to thank all those who contrib- uted to a successful day, with an especial thank-you to my co—organiser Mrs. Andrea Nicholson. Bekesbourne Christmas Market You will see from the display in this issue that the annual combined Church and Brownie Christmas Market at Bekesbourne Village Hall is on Saturday, 28th of this month at 2.15pm. Mrs. Zan Clifford has kindly agreed to spearhead the pre—market arrange- ments and would be appreciative of any help you can give, either before or on the day. She particularly requests items for sale, cakes and tombola prizes. Give her a call on 830328! Interchurch meeting It is difficult to find an ideal title for this ecumenical meeting that is held at regular intervals in Bridge Methodist Church. Calling it a ‘group’ might imply a clique, but it most certainly is not. Quite simply it is an ad hoc assembly of people from the different churches represented in the village, who meet in order to become better acquainted, to discuss points of mutual concern, not necessarily to do with Christian unity, and of course to pray together. The invitation to come along to the next gathering on Thursday, 12th Nov- ember in the Methodist Church, Patrixbourne Road at 7.30pm is for everyone, and we very much hope you will accept. The meeting generally lasts for about an hour and a half. The next meeting is by way of being a special one, since it will be the first time the new Methodist minister, the Revd. Sheila Foreman has been with us. We hope this will be an added inducement to come along and share a pleasant evening of fellowship. Joys and a sorrow Harvest Festival weekend at Bridge got under way on Friday, 2nd October with a quite splendid Harvest Supper and Barn Dance in the school hall. The food was excellent, warmest thanks to the providers, the company most congenial and the dancing far more fun (be honest!) than any of us really expected. We were expertly and patiently taught the various dances by Alf Matthews 7 —a true afflcionado of the folk dance world. The music was provided by the Street End Folk, a combination that defies anyone not to get on their feet. If this is what Bridge Folk Dance Group enjoys twice a month in the village hall I am amazed they are not inundated with members. The celebrations continued on the Sunday morning with a packed church at the 11 o’clock Family Service. We sang the traditional harvest hymns, the children brought their beautifully arranged offerings and the occasion was taken to admit to the Christian family through baptism Richard Alan Philpott, the infant son of Paul and Teresa (nee Harvey). It was most fitting that the christening of the Guide Captain's firstborn should be witnessed by Bridge Guides and Brownies, who were there in force. Harvest Evensong, with full choir in attendance, gave us the opportunity to welcome as preacher Canon Peter Brett from the cathedral. It was altogether a memorable weekend. * 3|! 3!! Friends in Patrixbourne and Bekesbourne were saddened by the passing of Mrs. Evelyn (Bubbles) Hawkins, formerly of Bifrons Road, but lately of Churchill Close. A service in St. Mary’s Church, Patrixbourne on 8th Octo- ber, conducted by Canon Frank Bull, was followed by cremation at Barham. We offer sincerest sympathy to Mr. Hawkins and his family. A Deanery link For several years now the clergy of East Bridge Deanery have been in regular contact with the deanery of Desvres, France, i.e. the area around Boulogne. The form this takes is two—way visits at approximately six monthly intervals, designed to cement a growing relationship with a comparable deanery just across the Channel. The latest get—together took place last month, when a party of five came to this deanery. They consisted of three priests, one being the ‘rural dean’ of Desvres, and a married couple (their daughter spent last Christmas with us at the Vicarage and took part in the offertory procession at the Midnight Eucharist). Their arrival was delayed due, need I say, to bad weather, so the programme we had mapped out for them had to be shortened. We began at Parsonage Farm, Bekesbourne (they are very agriculturally minded) where we were given a most hospitable welcome by John and Christine Ash. Then it was on to Nonington Vicarage for lunch, the fruits of several Vicarage larders, with a tempting selection of eleven English cheeses. In the ensuing discussion we exchanged information on our respective roles and our guests spoke of the changing attitudes on the part of the laity of Northern France towards the cure. Not surprisingly, the Channel tunnel cropped up, the French clergy’s view being that, though still against it, they must accept it as inevitable as respond accordingly. It is nearer to being a reality there than here, digging having already started. 8 ST. PETER’S, BEKESBOURNE with BEKESBOURNE BROWNIES CHRISTMAS MARKET in the Village Hall, Bekesbourne Saturday, November 28th 1987 at 2.15 GIFTS ‘k PRODUCE ‘A’ CAKES ‘k STATIONERY ‘A’ CHRISTMAS WRAPPINGS ‘fir RAFFLES ‘k OTHER STALLS Come and enjoy getting into the Christmas spirit.’ Junior Church news Reports from the Junior Church leaders indicate how greatly God is blessing this work with our children, as this conflation of their reports shows. There are currently fifty—four children attending Junior Church, joyous news in one respect but sad in that they can no longer meet in the Methodist Church. This happy work of co-operation with our Methodist friends has gone on throughout Junior Church’s history, but with so many children and the need for enough space so that one age group does not encroach upon another, it has been necessary to move their sphere of operation to the less salubrious environs of the village hall. We are most grateful for the Method- ists’ hospitality in the past and are confident that although this particular piece of unity must end, relationships with each other will continue to mature at other levels. One of the reasons for this increase in numbers has been the creation of an extra group, to continue instruction for children from ten-years old until the age of confirmation, which is generally thirteen. We are most appreciative of Mrs. Christine Sladden’s willingness to look after the older children and wish her and them well in this extension of Junior Church’s work. * * * On 13th September Junior Church enjoyed a very pleasant day on the hop farm at Beltring, Paddock Wood. What started off as a very dull and rainy morning turned out to be a very enjoyable day, and some thirty adults and twenty—eight children were able to see various craft centres, pets, museums, shire horses, a video on hops, a flower festival, pottery and also take a walk on the nature trail. Three children, on their own initiative, decided to organise a sponsored 13 ‘stair—run’. This involved running up and down three flights of stairs ten times: whatever will they think of next?! All managed to complete the course successfully, and between them raised £21 -90 for the Church of England Children ’s Society. Jolly well done all who ran and all who sponsored them! Next time, let us in on the act: you’ll make more money that way. The leaders would like to thank all those who gave up their valuable time to collect for the Cancer Research Campaign, and all who gave to it. In Bridge alone they raised the marvellous sum of £179- 07. On The Nail Noticeboard Bridge Folk Dance Group We would like to thank the organisers of the Harvest Supper and Barn Dance for a super evening. I’m sure everyone enjoyed it as much as we did. If so, why not come along to our meetings on Thursday, 5th and 19th November, and learn some more ‘easy little dances’. Please come along to the Village Hall on those dates at 8 o’clock, now you know how patient Alf our caller really is. Enquiries 830285 or 830652. J_ H_ 1'5 II‘ II! Bridge Guides Bridge Guides are holding a Jumble Sale in the Village Hall at 10am on Saturday, 7th November. Jumble should be left at the hall between 6.30pm and 8pm on Friday, 6th or by 9am on the Saturday. If any jumble needs collecting, please leave a message at the Village Shop, but please do not leave jumble there. Many thanks for your support! The Divisional Swimming Gala was held at Kingsmead on Saturday, 3rd October. Bridge Guides entered a team which included Sarah Howland, Sarah Field, Katherine Fairweather, Paula Dickenson, Emma Field, Marie Coppins and Vanessa Fisher. Our District (Canterbury Rural) won the cup, with Bridge Guides winning every event they entered. Four Guides will be swimming for Canterbury Division in the County Swimming Gala at Kingsmead on Saturday, 17th October. S M. .F. III it 3|! The New Close A coffee morning in aid of the Amenities Fund will be held at The New Close on Saturday, 21st November from 10am till 11.45am. Gifts for the cake stall, bric—a«—brac, books, etc will be appreciated. Christmas wrapping paper and crackers will be on sale. 0_1_ Knight 3!! * * Kent Trust for Nature Conservation The annual Christmas Sales Stall will be held at 9 High Street, Bridge on Saturday and Sunday 28th and 29th November, 10am to 6pm, and Monday, 7th December to Sunday, 13th December 2 — 6pm. Everyone Welcome! D. Whittaker Bridge Church Lady Chapel The coffee morning to raise donations for refurbishment of the Lady Chapel brought in £200; so very many thanks to all those who supported it or sent contributions. We shall put this to use immediately, but there is plenty to be done, such as disguising the Victorian heating pipes and hopefully improving the lighting, so please do not consider the fund is closed. A_p_ and A_ W_ Nailbourne Horticultural Society There was an excellent turnout on the 5th October at Bishopsbourne for the first meeting of the season which took the form of a Competition and Quiz evening. Mr. W. Hopkins was presented with the shield for the heaviest pumpkin, Mrs. L. Sinnock received the cup for the ‘Most Picturesque Garden’, judged this year in September, and Mr. R. Austin won the quiz. A Swiss visitor to Bridge MW‘ At the end of September St. Peter’s, Bridge registered a ‘first’ in having a Swiss pastor to preach at Evensong. Pfarrer (i.e. Pastor) Urs Joerg of the Reformed Church in Switzerland was on a visit to Canterbury, together with a group of German reformed pastors from his neighbourhood, as part of the Continental Church exchange with this diocese. We aim to meet in each others’ countries every two years: you may remember my visit to Basel in 1985. Having enjoyed the hospitality of Urs and his charming family on that occasion it was a pleasure to we1com.e him to our home in Bridge. It was part- icularly good to have him visit the school for the Friday assembly and as preacher on the Sunday——his English is impeccable. At the end of the service he gave the blessing in German. The exchange continued on the Monday whenRosemary and 1 formed part of the group on a visit to the British Council of Churches in London and for a trip down the Thames as far as the flood barrier. We had two further days of talks at St. Gabriel’s, Westgate, ending with a memorable eucharist on the Wednesday evening. This exchange, designed to foster relationships between our two churches, is proving most valuable, and Rosemary and I feel privileged to have a share in it. PARISH PUMP Parish Council News Bridge Parish C0ll11Cl1 were leaving Bridge Place Country Club. The first major item discussed at the The Chairman, Cllr John Hill, stated that Parish Council meeting on Thursday 8th he had received a number of letters as a October was the recent disturbances result of that evening and that he had which had occurred in the Village High contacted those parishioners most Street during the early hours of Sunday, affected by it. He said that the general 27th September at the time when people feeling was that people were very 15 concerned at the disturbances in the village, not only on that particular evening, but generally on weekend nights and looked for greater Police presence on these evenings. Cllr. Mrs. Billie Anderson gave examples of the type of disturbance and nuisances which the village was subjected to, adding that although there had always been a problem with noise on these evenings, the situation had greatly deteriorated over the last year. Sgt. R. Mortley, the Rural Police Sergeant, who was in attendance at the meeting at the request of the Parish Council, explained the situation from the Police aspect and advised on the positive action which the Police were now taking as a result. The Clerk was to send copies of the letters received to the Police Superintendent at Canterbury expressing on behalf of parishioners the Parish Council’s great concern at the disturbances in the village arising particularly when people leaving the Country Club passed through the village and, at the same time, thanking him for the action the Police were taking, which the Parish Council hoped would be maintained. Recreation Ground The Council heard that the banks of the Nailbourne had been sown with grass seed and expressed thanks to Mr. B. Whiting for his voluntary help in this task. The Council were informed of letters received requesting the installation of safety surfaces around the playground equipment and Cllr. David Heap added that there was general concern being expressed that the Council should take such action. Cllr. Heap was to look at the use of composted bark as an alternative to the astroturf which he had already inv- estigated. Mr. P. Sinnock, Chairman of Bridge Juniors F.C., who was present at the meeting, drew the Council’s attention Fish News <>< yet again to the state of the Ground which was badly fouled by dogs and to the danger it posed to the many young» sters of the Club and of the village who played there, as well as to the other sportsmen" using the Recreation Ground. Members expressed their disgust at owners allowing their dogs to foul that area, particularly when there was alternative open space where dogs could be exercised around the village, and the Clerk was asked to investigate the possib- ility of making a Byelaw. Village Hall The installation of the new gas central heating system was to commence on Wednesday, 14th October. Cllr. Ken. Greenaway was thanked for repairing and strengthening the rear doors to the hall. Planning The Council raised no objection to an application for the demolition of existing buildings and the erection of nine terraced two-bedroom houses with car parking at John Knight & Son’s Builders Yard, Bridge. Planning permission had been granted by the City Council for a change of use from dwelling to home for the elderly and the erection of single storey extensions at 30 Western Avenue. Telephone Kiosk Details of the telephone kiosk outside the Post Office were to be sent to the City Council for considereration in their negotiations with British Telecom with a view to it being retained rather than replaced with a modern equivalent. The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on Thursday, 12th November at 7.30pm in the Hunter Room of the Village Hall. Finally, would anyone wishing to contact the Clerk please note that her new address is 17 Union Road, Bridge, tel: 330°57- 1<..4. Walder, Clerk On 5th October Luncheon Club members celebrated the club’s seventh birth- day with a splendid meal. We would like to thank the catering staff, not only for this delicious meal but for all the other good meals they provide. May I add my thanks to the drivers and volunteers for their support, which makes the whole project possible? Could I appeal again for a few more people to come forward to replace those who have moved away or had to give up? Mr. Welsh, our chiropodist since 1983, is moving to Maidstone at the end 15 of November. Many people will want to join me in sending our thanks to him for the skill, care and kindness he has shown during his time with us. If any alterations have to be made in appointment times during the change—over period, patients will be notified as soon as possible. Our knitters are keeping up a steady flow of garments for the WRVS clothes store for our local children in need. Our _raffle at the October Pop—In raised £14 to buy wool. We are always pleased to welcome new knitters and are grateful for any wool you have to spare. The next Coffee Pop—In will be on Wednesday, 11th November in Bridge Village Hall from 10.15 to 11.45am. Joan Warren (830233) Cleaning ST. PETER’S CHURCH, BEKESBOURNE Flowers Mrs Hogben . . . . . . . . .. 1st November . . . . . . . . .. Mrs Hogben Mrs Watson . . . . . . . . . . . 8th November . . . . . . . . . Mrs Whigham Mrs Russell . . . . . . . . . . . 15th November . . . . . . . . . .. Mrs Russell Mrs Grey . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22nd November . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs Skinner 29th November N0 Flowers in Advent Mrs Beckett . . . . . . . . . . . Vicar: The Revd. Raymond Gilbert, A.K.C., The Vicarage, 23 High Street, Bridge CT4 552 (830250) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE Church wardens: Mr. J .J. Williamson, Beechmount, Conyngham Lane, Bridge CT4 SJ X (830399) Mr. S.R. Pike, 12 High Street, Bridge CT4 5}Y (830708) Hon. Secretary.‘ Mr. L.W. Sanford, ll Windmill Close, Bridge CT4 SLY (8304li) Hon. Treasurer: Mr. D.R. Hill, Red Deer, Bridge Down, Bridge CT4 SBA (830426) Organist (Bridge): Organist (Patrixb0urne).' Mrs. G. Allan, Ardpriory, Bekesbourne Lane, Canterbury CT3 4AD (462695) Time& Talents.‘ Mr. A. Jackson, Cosby, Higham Lane, Bridge CT4 SAY (830489) Verger (Bridge): Mr. J. Hopkins, Old Station Cottage, Bishopsbourne CT4 SJD (830660) BEKESBOURNE Church wardens.’ Mr. J. Purchese, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne CT4 SHD (830937) Mr. N.H. Cruse, 9 Meadow Close, Herne Bay CT6 6NN (361335) Hon Secretary: Mr. J. Purchese, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne CT4 SHD (830937) Hon. Treasurer: Mr. D. Millyard, School House, School Lane, Bekesbourne CT4 SER (830256) Organist.‘ Mr. S.H. Grey, 63 High Street, Bridge CT4 5LA (830522) Captain of the Bells: Mr. David Farbrace, 3 Downside, Adisham Road, Bekesbourne CT4 SHA (830659) Magazine Advertising." Mr. H.P.M. 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Kent (‘Tl 3RW — Tel: 61505 ‘ ‘\:L‘T\'lLi . /AZ7i,£}Ir)‘3GT:I:-;:‘2I:’n?(\\IDQr.’3f“5.2%é’.a//I’/m\ *7?- Bekesbounw -<¥ 5 _; \\‘’ 'Xbod A MAGAZINE FOR THE VILLAGES ALONG THE NAILBOURNE December 1987 25p Ground Sunday Worship in December Bridge Patrixbourne Bekesbourne 6th: 11am Family Gift Service Sam Holy Communion 9.30 Parish Communion 6.30pm Evensong 13th: 9.30 The Eucharist 8am Holy Communion llam Matins (ASB Rite A ) 6.30pm Evensong 20th: 9.30 Parish Communion llam Carol Service 8am Holy Communion (ASB Rite A) 6.30pm Carol Service 27th: No Services today 9am Holy Communion 8am Holy Communion 3rd January: llam Family Service 8am Holy Communion 9.30 Parish Communion 6.30pm Evensong The Carol Service at Patrixbourne this year is on Sunday morning, 20th. To accommodate it the services and service times there and at Bekesbourne are interchanged on 13th and 20th: see above. On the Sunday after Christmas, 27th, the only services will be celebrations of the Holy Communion in Bekesbourne and Patrixbourne Churches at 8 and 9am respectively. Bridge Methodist Church at 11am: 6th, Mr J. Whalan. 13th, Holy Commun- ion, The Revd Sheila Foreman. 20th, Miss D. Rosman, Ph.D. 27th, Mr E. R. O’Mahony. Weekdays The usual Wednesday and Friday celebrations of Holy Commun- ion will be held, except on Christmas Day. Holy Communion at Churchill House is on Wednesday, 2nd at 10.15am. The New Close service is each Wed- nesday at 2.30pm, except on 16th when there will instead be a Carol Service at 7pm. For your diary and prayer list 3rd Prayer for Health and Healing, The Vicarage, 7pm 6th Second Sunday in Advent 7th St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan 9th Fish Scheme Coffee Pop-In, Bridge Village Hall 10th Magazine Distributors Meeting, Methodist Church, 2.30pm Bridge Parish Council meeting, The Hunter Room, 7.30pm Hospital League of Friends Whist Drive, Bekesbourne Village Hall, 7.30pm 12th Bridge & Patrixbourne Christmas Market, Village Hall, 2pm 13th Third Sunday in Advent 14th St. John of the Cross, Mystic, Teacher, 1591 15th Patrixbourne with Bridge PCC meeting. Methodist Church, 7.30pm 4 16th Carol Service at The New Close, 7pm 17th Prayer for Health and Healing, The Vicarage, 7pm Junior Church will be carol singing between 6 and 8pm. Please welcome them! 20th Fourth Sunday in Advent Carol Services today are in St. Mary’s, Patrixbourne at 11am and St. Peter’s, Bridge by candlelight at 6.30pm. Also today Junior Church ‘presents its Nativity Play in Bridge Village Hall at 4pm. 24th Christmas Eve See details 25th CHRISTMAS DAY below 26th St. Stephen the First Martyr 27th First Sunday after Christmas (See service rota above for changes to the usual fo urth Sunday pattern) 28th Holy Innocents 29th St. John the Evangelist St. Thomas of Canterbury, Martyr, 11 70 .__47J K __ I i / ‘ ' I :0 _/L. _ ‘:13. [(4 ‘ t _ .34. ' 1 i"‘.‘,:.."J . | ll‘-Il."‘|'/If 7;. L l .7‘ "‘_ ‘ I St. Peter’s Bridge Christmas Eve Christingle Service with Blessing of the Crib 4pm Midnight Eucharist ( The Vicar) .1 1.30pm Christmas Day Holy Communion ( The Vicar) 8.00am The Eucharist with Carols (Revd. W. Owen) 10.30am St. Mary’s, Patrixbourne Christmas Day" Holy Communion with Carols (The Vicar) 9.30am St. Peter’s, Bekesboume Christmas Eve Midnight Eucharist ( Canon F. Bull) 1 1.30pm Christmas Day Family Carol Service ( The Vicar) 1 1.00am Collections will be made at all Christmas services. Those at Bridge and Patrix— bourne will be given to The Church of England Children ’s Society and Save the Children Fund. CHRISTMAS COMMUNION AT HOME Those who are unable to make their communion this Christmas through ill- health or incapacity can be communicated at home from the reserved sacra- ment by prior arrangement with the vicar. Please do not hesitate to Contact him about this. I . A _ . ‘ l . ,. A V! I ll ‘ ‘ _ ll _ _ ‘.1 . .I , _. __ .-_, - _ 1 ‘x-.Ia."£’4t "., fi_.- - - . ‘In.’ _':—'I— Keep Christ in Christmas The sentiments expressed in the poem by William Carr that features elsewhere in this issue of On The Nail trouble many thinking Christian people at this time of year. Is there a genuine likelihood of the masses so embracing the tinselly, commercial side of Christmas that they forget or choose to ignore what the season properly celebrates? This is a view periodically aired in such articles as this, in an attempt to redress what is seen as an imbalance in the annual seasonal observances. True, the secular side of Christmas appears to be thrust at us ever earlier with the passage of the years, and to build up to a fortissimo of inducement to buy and over-indulge, in which each year outstrips its predecessor. But is this invariably at the expense of the true Christian feats? Someone was once heard to remark that “they’re even trying now to bring religion into Christmas”. If that really was said, then it looks as if things are indeed getting out of hand; or maybe Christian efforts to reintroduce Christ into Christmas were actually beginning to penetrate the sacred precincts of commerce. No-one wants to be a kill-joy—-—at least I don’t—but it is a fact that Christmas stuffed full of good cheer, but without recognition of its true meaning, is far less enjoyable than one religiously observed, as witness those continental countries that manage to keep a sense of proportion in these affairs. One way a more Christ—filled Christmas could be painlessly achieved is by following their example and divorcing the present-exchanging business from Christmas and transfering it to either St. Nicholas’-tide (6th December) or the Epiphany (6th January). Some hope, of course! In the meantime we shall just have to make the best of it and keep our own particular Christmas as a religious feast first and a calorific one second. I can recommend this as the remedy for a much better Christmas than perhaps we are used to! A seventeenth century in twentieth century Bridge ‘)4 l . I \ : r Anyone in the vicinity of St. Peter’s Church, Bridge on the afternoon of Satur- day, 24th October could have been forgiven for wondering if they were at the mercy of a time-machine that had got its wires crossed. There was quite a crowd outside the church, most of whom wore costume of seventeenth century England. Some of the men carried enormous pikes, others had swords, drums and even firing pieces. Two musketeers kept guard either side of the church door. No, it wasn’t a film crew or the telly that had brought them to Bridge Church, but the wedding of Nicholas and Jacqueline Adams of 61a High Street. The secret behind the seventeenth century dress is that both bride and groom are keen and, from the size of the turnout, popular members of The Sealed Knot, a society that meets to re—enact campaigns in the Civil War—that fascinating period of our history when King Charles I had been beheaded and Cromwell held sway over The Commonwealth. The company at the wedding was greatly reinforced by a whole coachload of kindred spirits from Germany, who had come especially for the occasion. Those in modern dress seemed the odd ones out for a change. In case anyone thinks it was all wrong and a lampoon let me assure them, nothing could have been further from the truth. This was no fancy-dress parade but a very serious wedding that etgilyone present treated as such. The service took place in as reverent an atmosp ere as I have known———a good deal more reverent than many, I might add—and it was a great joy to officiate at Nick and J ackie’s wedding. If their wedding service is anything to go by they should enjoy a colourful, happy and purposeful life together. We wish them _ very well! DOROTHY HOWELLS Old freinds, particularly from her Bridge Down days, were saddened by the passinlg of Mrs. Dorothy Howells of Western Avenue, widow of Raymond}, Howe ls. Dorothy had gone to stay with her niece in Norwich and died while she was there. A gentle person, the frailty of increasing age coupled withirlindness kept at her indoors a great deal, although on warm days it was always a joy to see her out for an occasional stroll in the village. She was a keen reader so the loss of her sight made time hang heavily and she lamented the isolation from the world of books and newspapers. May she rest in the peace of her Lord, joyfully reunited with her beloved Ray! A heartfelt thank-you Thefollo wing, from Steve and Mary Sutton and children Matthew and Anna, speaks for itself. It is now nearly six months since our darling baby Hilary died. During this time we have been very grateful for the wonderful kindness shown to the family by the village in our pain. It has been difficult to express our thanks but we wanted to say how much every kindness has been treasured and will never be forgotten. Special thanks are due to Elizabeth Stewart and Rosemary Bodger and their families. They, like us, lost a baby and relived their sadness in supporting us. As you may know, like Alison and Tom no one seems to know why Hilary died. Our only hope now is to support the Foundation for the Study of Infant Dejaths. If an answer can be found, families in the future may be spared such sa ness. Junior Church at Christmas As if they didn’t do enough already, the hardworking leaders of Junior Church are steering the children through a busy programme in celebration of the coming festival. Do give them every support in the following events. =l< * >l< Most of their time is being taken up with preparations for the annual Nativity Play on Sunday 20th December at 4pm. Because lots of people complained they couldn’t see in the church, the play this year will be in Bridge Village Hall. This may mean fewer will be able to attend, since the hall holds far less than the church, but we can’t have it both ways. Can I plead with everyone though, not to complain to the leaders if this new venue isn’t satisfactory either? They are 7 ‘}(Q trying to be accommodating. Instead, let me know what you think and whether in the end you would not opt for clarity and atmosphere with limited visibility, as against limited audience space and no atmosphere. 5!! III 3|! On Thursday evening, 17th, the children will be going carol singing between 6 and 8pm. If they call on you be sure to give them a good welcome, although it is unlikely they will be able to cover a very large area. III 3|! * Though not specifically a Junior Church occasion it is from them that the idea came of holding a Christingle Service on Christmas Eve afternoon. The service is at 4 o’clock and will also include the Blessing of the Crib, previously done at the start of the Midnight Eucharist. Christingles will be provided and the children will be presenting purses of money, which will go to the work of The Church of England Children 19 Society. I hope many will be able to spare the time from seasonal preparations to join this new venture, which should provide a gentle and pleasant start to the festivities. On The Nail Noticeboard The Canterbury Diocesan Association for the Deaf would appreciate our support on the occasion of their Christmas Bazaar. It is from 10am till 12 noon in the Longport Hall, Canterbury on Saturday, 5th December. There will be a raffle (over forty prizes), cake stall, produce, gifts, crafts, white elephant, etc., and coffee and tea are available. If anyone would like to donate a gift for any of the stalls these can be handed in at Diocesan House, Lady Wootton’s Green. Or ’phone the Revd. Tony Old on either 459401 or 65816, and he will arrange COlleCtl0D.. 1: 4: :1: The Bridge branch of the League of Friends has a whist drive in Bekesbourne Village Hall on Thursday, 10th December at 7.30pm. Light refreshments will be served and there will be a raffle. All are welcome! .'—.. 3' .,, in ‘Ev; ll . B ' _ . , _ Christin gle—the light 0 f Christ “Shine as a light in the world, to the glory of Christ the Saviour.” (ASBp.248) A Christingle symbolizes the world we live in and the love Christ showed by his life on earth. The orange represents the world, four cocktail sticks stand for the four seasons of the year and the fruit and sweets they carry are the fruits of the earth and the food we eat. The red ribbon round the orange reminds us of the blood of Christ shed for us and the candle represents the Light of the World. 8 CANTERBURY DIOCESAN I\ —'-§l_‘l\l7§ 5 . ° ISSN 0260-9924 December 1987 GOD WITH US The mediaeval church of SS Cosmas & Damian, Challock, deserted by its village since the Black Death and on no main road since eighteenth cent- ury landlords took the highway into their expanding estates, was wonderfully en- hanced in the post- war years by an exten- sive series of murals painted by the local artist and Royal Academician John Ward. He chose as his theme the main events of the gospel ' story but set them in the local landscape and peopled them with the parishioners of today. Here is Christ baptised in a tributary of the Kentish Stour. Here he preaches to folk who might be on their way to shop in Canterbury. Here is Christ, incarnate among us. I am reminded of the Challock wall—paintings every Christmas as the crib makes its reappear- ance in the Cathedral. Here again is the work of a local artist, Gordon Davies of Hastingleigh, who has set the nativity in farm buildings which could be at home in any Downland or Wealden village. Such pictures help us, perhaps, to recognise the earthiness of the gospel story and to grasp that Bethlehem, Galilee and Calvary are real places; that God’s coming is history and not a fairy tale. It is good to be shown the wonder of every day things so easily missed. How many of us recognise the beauty of that ancient tree only now that the October hurricane has taken it away? Yet the reality of the presence of God, it seems to me, is much more matter of fact. Will- iam Blake wonders: “And did those feet in ancient "times walk upon England’s mountains green?”——and the truthful, historical answer is NO! .But to recognise his path and to build his new Jerusalem among “the dark satanic mills”, The Cathedral Crib is practical, committed discipleship. This decade does not lack for men of vision and prophetic courage who confront us with the implications of the gospel. We would much prefer at Christmas time to have a respite from Faith in the City and to forget the poverty and degradation of our inner cities, along with the wars and rumours of wars in the Gulf and other distant places, the oppressed races of Africa, and the world’s starving millions. But that would be to turn aside from the place where the incarnate God is in reality to be found. If we spend our lives clothing religion with make—believe and choosing to be deaf to the world, we approach the moment when we may have to say: “Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry, or thirsty, or naked, or ill, or in prison, and did nothing for you?” + Richard Dove,- GOSPEL AND CULTURE USPG is organising a conference entitled Gospel and Culture, January 1st - 3rd, 1988 at All Saints Pastoral Centre, London Colney. Seminar Groups include ‘Black Britain’, ‘A Gospel for Britain’s Inner Cities’ and ‘Using Dance to express Spirituality’. Phone USPG Christians Aware for details: 01-928 8681. This is the national theme for Lent ’88 when local radio stations will use the same basic study booklet of the same name. BBC Radio Kent will present a series on Thursday evenings during Lent from 8.00pm to 9.00pm when groups Vxdll be left to continue their discussions. The weekly themes and speakers will be as follows:— February 25th I ’m being framed: How doowe see people? Speaker: Lord Longford. March 3rd The Generation Game: Relation- ship in the family. Speaker Michele Guinness, Author and Broadcaster. March 10th Inside out: Who belongs and who doesn’t? Speaker: Adrian Plass, TV Pres— enter and Author of The Sacred Diary of Adrian Plass. March 17th Little and Large: Think wide, act local. Speaker: Max Peberdy, Training Officer with OXFAM and Author of Third World Conumdrum. March 24th Be seeing you: A look back over the previous sessions with a Studio Panel. Listening groups will be invited to ’phone in and to write to the Radio Station. Order forms for Study Books, Posters, Notes for Group Leaders and Cassettes will soon be available. For further information contact Alan Dawkins. i_ .9 A Lambeth " Talk Twelve deaneries or clergy chapters have so far booked the video introduction to Lambeth ’88 The Call. Orders are still coming in for the Can- terbury Diocesan Lambeth Conference Special and about 25,000 copies have been distributed. The discussion material prepared by the Tait Missioner, is also available. If you would like a copy of the special inset prepared by the Board of Mission and Unity and the Partnership for World Mission, please contact the Diocesan Office. Lambeth ’88 in your Church includes the basis for a visual display, an outline of the preparatory docum- ents for Lambeth, together with a book list for background reading. BOOKS Bishop John Robinson Canon Eric James has written A Life of Bishop John Robinson, Scholar Pastor, Prophet. This biography traces his path from his start as an outstanding student through his time as a Curate in Bristol, to Wells where he was Chap- lain at the Theological College. In 1951 he became Dean of Clare College, Cambridge, and in 1959 was consecrated Bishop of Wool- wich. A true scholar and original thinker, he had a gift for assimilating and communicating the great theological themes of our time. The biography gives us an insight into the man him- self and, remembering his links with Canter- bury, there will be many who will be eager to read about the life of this remarkable man. Published by Collins: £15.00 the e: The group casualty Once upon a Group Michael Kindred has produced this book, which is aimed at providing a light-hearted approach to a subject that can be quite heavy. It is intended to help us to develop our under- standing of what happens in groups. The book contains seventy—one drawings which take a humerous look at situations which occur in groups. Please order from Michael Kindred, 20 Dover Street, Southwell, Nott’shire NG25 OEZ. All Age Worship Maggie Durran has had a wide and deep exper- ience of why and how to structure our main act of weekly worship, whether the Eucharist or a Family Service, so that people of all ages can feel involved and contributing. This book offers the way forward to help the congregation use everyone’s gifts with a wealth of resources. Published by Angel Press: £7.95. The Sacrament of the Word Lord Coggan has written a book which will be essential reading for lay people and clergy. He re—establishes the place of the word in worship and shows how it can reach out to enrich not only our liturgy but our whole lives. A Fount Original: £2.95. Donald Coggan, Servant of Christ by Margaret Pawley: SPCK 1987. £10.95 This new book, whose subject and whose author have both served Canterbury Diocese so well, should receive a very warm welcome. Those who came to know and love Donald Coggan after his translation to Canterbury will be interested in the account of his former labours. Especially enlightening are the stories of his childhood and youth, and his heroic days as Principal of the London College of Divinity, when, in the harsh conditions of post-war England he laboured with striking success to revive a college that, when he joined it, hardly existed. To write about a man whose ministry is not yet finished could not be easy. Margaret Eawley leaves a good deal of interpretation to the reader, though she writes appreciatively of the way an amazing capacity for hard work and an ever-widening sympathy allowed Dr Coggan to transcend the limitations which his upbringing and early education had imposed. She focuses on the Archbishop himself at close range, leaving the task of historical appreciation to her successors. What emerges is the portrait of a man strenuously dedicated to the ministry of Christ, who always set the highest standards for the clergy, and gave himself wholeheartedly to realising those standards in himself. Kenneth Mason SCARGILL HOUSE is a Christian Conference and Holiday Centre set in the heart of the magnificent Yorkshire Dales near the village of Kettlewell. It is a spacious country house with accommodation for some ninety guests. Perhaps the real secret of a visit to Scargill House is the dimension added by the community of some forty members. in this homely atmosphere guests find it easy to settle quickly and make new friends. There is a beautiful modern chapel, a library, conference rooms and attractive gardens. There is an annual programme offering holidays, retreats, conferences and opportunities for mini sabbat- icals. ‘Life in the Dales’ weeks offer a chance to learn something about the character of this beautiful part of England and are highly recommended. Why not write to Scargill House, Kettlewell, Skipton, N Yorks BD23 SHU for further details. Our Diocesan Surveyor, David Clark tells us that 110 Viearages were damaged by the great storm in October. PEOPLE AND PLACES Appointments: The Revd Dr Paul Rampton (Vicar of St Paul, Maidstone) has been appoint- ed Vicar of St Martin, Maidstone. The Revd Stephen Warnes (Vicar of Blean) has been appointed Warden of Readers——this is an additional appointment——to succeed The Revd Ian Butler with effect from 1st November 1987. Retirement: The Revd Gordon Parlett (Vicar of Loose) retires on 30th November. Permission to Officiate: The Revd Dudley Tizz- ard, 61 Robins Avenue, Lenham ME17 21-IP. Tel: 0622-850110. The Revd Geoffrey Newman, 35 St Mildred’s Road, Westgate—on-Sea CT8 RJ. Permission to Preach: Lt Commander David Lerrnitte, Regional Director, Missions to Seamen, has permission to preach in the Diocese at the invitation of incumbents in connection with his work for the Missions to Searnen. I ‘V }\ _‘ CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION This year there will be a unique and special opportunity for young people from Youth Groups from all over Mid, South and East Kent to share together in a Christmas Celebration in Canterbury Cathedral on Thursday, 10th December. This “Celebration” organised by the Kent Youth and Community Service, with the cooperation of the Diocesan Board of Education, will inclucle—-traditional readings and carols; dance and mime; poetry; special guest artists and young musicians who will accompany the the singing. It is hoped that leaders and members from your group will join us on this special occasion. To make it even more special, and in an affort to present a different and positive image of young people to the people of Canterbury, the “Celebration” will be preceded by a March through Canterbury led by a brass band. We hope there will be several hundred young people singing carols as we walk through the City and even more joining us in the Cathedral. if possible we will make this a torchlight process- 1011. It is obviously very important for the organis- ers to know fairly accurately how many people wish to attend the “Celebration” in order that sufficient parking and seating arrangements can be organised. For further details contact Brian Curtis, Area Youth and Community Service Officer for East Kent on Canterbury 766722 ext 236. Hail and farewell! At the beginning of November two important changes occured in the care of Readers in the Diocese. The Reverend Ian Butler relinquished the post of Warden of Readers to be succeeded by the Reverend Stephen Warnes, and Miss Millington has retired as Assistant Warden with responsib- ility for academic training to be succeeded by the Reverend Christopher Dent. There will be an appropriate opportunity to express our gratitude for their work in due course, but all connected with the work of Readers are very appreciative of the major cont- ribution to the life of the Diocese which Ian and Constance have made. We are delighted to know that Constance is still able to teach Old Testament Studies and wish her well in the important research work in WhiCh 3116 15 ef18a3€d- + David Maidstone Stephen Wames was trained for the priesthood at Kelham, and served his title in the parish of St Augustine, Tonge Moor, in the Diocese of Manchester. He worked in South Africa for eighteen years as, among other things, chaplain and lecturer in African Studies at the University of Natal; and also as Provincial Director of Training for Ministries for the CPSA. His wife Pamela is a trained Family Therapist and was a Spiritual Director and teacher of prayer with the Johannesburg Diocesan Institute for the Study of Spirituality. Stephen became Vicar of Blean in May this year. Diocesan Communications Officer The Diocese of Canterbury wishes to appoint a full-time Diocesan Communications Officer to be a link between the Diocese and the media and to develop internal communications within the Diocese. The post is open to both clergy and lay applicants who should have a knowledge of Diocesan and Parochial problems and exper- ience in one or more branches of the media. Application forms and detailed job description can be obtained from the Bishop of Dover, Diocesan House, Lady Wootton’s Green, Canterbury CT I INQ. Christopher Dent read history at Kings College, London and theology at Cambridge. He gained a doctorate at Oxford in 16th Century Reform- ation History and Theology. He was a Curate at Che1sea—“In the swinging 70s’ ’, he says, and has a particular interest in theological education and is committed to things ecumenical. The incumbent of Hollingbourne and I-Iucking with Leeds and Broomfield, he is married to Vanessa who is a Reader, and they have a four-month- old son, Jonathan. As Dean of New College, Oxford, Christopher has had wide experience of caring for students and teaching theology. ' liq .i,§‘~ DEACEMBER I THE TH EDRAL Thur 3 11.15am Special Schools Carol Service Sat 5 5.30pm Evensong 7.30pm Concert: Canterbu Choral Society Wed 9 7.30pm Geoffrey Chaucer arol Service Thurto 7.30pm Christmas Celebration—~KCC Education Department . Fri 11 7.30pm St Edmund's School Carol Service Sat 12 7.30pm National Children’s Home Concert Mon 14 2.15pm Simon Langton Boys School Carol Service 7.00pm Carol Concert, Canterbury Choral Society Tue 15 8.30am University Carol Service Wed 16 2.30pm Barton Court School Carol Service 8.00pm The King's School Carol Service Thur 17 7.30pm Kent College Carol Service Fri 18 11.30am —2.00pm Cathedral closed to visitors 7.30pm Concert: Canterbury Cantata Choir Sat 19 3.15pm Evensong and Installation of Canon Flesidentiary Thur 24 11.00am Crib Service 3.00pm Cathedral Carol Service 5.00pm Evenson Fri 25 10.00am CHRIST AS DAY Choral Martins 11.00am Sung Eucharist 3.15pm Evensong and Carols Sat 26 St Ste en the tire! Martyr 8.00am Holy ommunion 10.15am Holy Communion Sun 27- Wed 30 Services sung by De Boxtelse Cantorij Mon 28 8.00am Holy innocents Holy Communion 10.15am Holy Communion 3.00pm Christingle 4.00pm Evensong Tue 29 8.00am St Thomas of Canterbury Holv Comm. 10.15am Holy Communion 3.15pm Evenson and Procession to Martyrdom Wed30 12 noon Recital: e Boxtelse Cantori] 3.15pm Evensong Thur 31 3.15pm Evensong sung by the Choir of Pembroke Girls’ School, ustralia Published by Diocesan House, Lady Wootton’s Green, Canterbury, Kent CT] INQ: printed by A & 1 Purchase Limited, Cow Lane, Canterbury, Kent CTl3RW All copy and enquiries to The Revd Canon Alan Dawkins, Diocesan House, Lady Wootton ‘s Green, Canterbury, Kent CT] INQ o ‘ "'. ..' _ _ ‘ .4‘. ' '~ ‘ . '5' _ \\ 1-’ O I‘ I 4.1 ;-.0 be - __. -F. ‘*~»' l.'u:/’;- BRIDGE & PATRIXBOURNE us; 1/» / 3 4 CHURCHES Wt ANNUAL Saturday 12th December Bridge Village Hall from 2 pm All the popular stalls and entertainments. A must for your seasonal preparations.’ _'.a u—-' : . : 0‘ 0 . ' f. - 5 ' 4; -0 J5 \ I 4..':’o:¢£. '-'.‘-'.‘."_':"'?: U. ily Service--—6th December at 11am This month’s Family Service at Bridge is the annual occasion on which Christmas presents are brought for the residents of The New Close. Families are invited to do up a small gift suitable for an elderly confused person, and to label it “To —— from (your family name)”. Presents will be received at the Family Service by Mr. W. Pearson, the officer in charge, and kept for Christmas Day. Not all the residents are remembered in the normal run of things, so we like to guarantee that everyone has a parcel to open. If you are wondering what to get, toiletries are always welcome, as are sweets, hankies or small ornaments. For a lady stockings are acceptable but not, please, tights. Guides’ Raven Run ’87 by Srah Goff, Paula Dickenson, Susannah Smith, Rebecca Clifton Ist Bridge Guides We had seven and a half hours to complete the course, which covered an area from Littlebourne to Fordwich. We were given a map, compass and a list of co-ordinates and at 9am were driven in a ricketty old minibus to our staring point. We had to walk to each co-ordinate given to us, some of which were incident points. These ranged froma BMX obstacle course to finding out how much someone weighed using a see-saw and some containers of water! All incident points were manned by Venture Scouts, who helped us when we had difficult- ies!. There were eighteen groups of four scouts or four guides and despite getting lost once, we finished the course and came sixth. We took away with us a certificate, a pennant and lots of happy memories of a wonderful day. BRIDGE GUIDES held a very successful Jumble Sale and raised over £200 towards much—needed funds. Very many thanks to all who supported us. M. S.F. Magazine distributors meeting The annual get—together of magazine distributors will take place on Thursday, 10th December in the Methodist Church, Patrixbourne Road at 2.30pm. For any with children at school we shall be finished well before 3.30, so I hope we shall have a good turn—out. Grateful thanks to these good people who see that On The Nail drops through our letterbox on time each month. 14 Royal National Lifeboat Institution At the recent AGM of the Canterbury Branch it was suggested by the Area District Organiser that smaller local branches have in some areas produced excellent fund-raising results, not counting the flag day which is organised by the area branch on a national scale. Until two years ago I was the Social Events organiser of the Canterbury Branch, and feel that given the support of the residents along the Nailbourne (many of whom I know are connected with the sea for their livelihood) several events might be put on, such as wine and cheese evenings, coffee mornings, film shows, barn dances and sponsorships for various events fopr all age groups. In addition, a closer connection might be established with one of our local lifeboats, either Dover or Walrner, meeting the crew, etc. I would be pleased to have an informal meeting in the new year with anyone interested, so please contact me at 78b Riverside Close or telephone 831095. D. Cartwright Christmas 1961 by William Carr Is it old age that makes the cheer Of Christmas seem to be each year Less pleasing to the spirit than the purse? Or is it just the troubles of our age When nations ceaseless warfare wage That merely makes each Christmas worse? Each bleak December sees the city’s streets Ablaze with coloured lights, while sweet conceits Of pseudo-tinselled snow on artificial trees Are so designed to lead the unwary eye To windows over-dressed and laden high With gaudy gifts that only spendthrifts please. I find no joy this year in choosing gifts While every tiny caroller who lifts His voice, soon finds it falling onto ears Too deaf to hear his plaintive pleas “O come ye faithful, come” which on the breeze Had pleased me so in earlier years. Has Christmas come, as Cynics say, To fleece? Must pray be now spelt prey! Has man by rnammon been enticed? Or will I when I greet the dawn Of yet another Christmas morn Remember Christmas still begins with Christ‘? 15 PARISH PUMP Parish Council News Bridge Parish Council At the meeting of the Parish Council on Thursday, 12th November members were told that following the Council’s letter to Police Superintendent Wright at Canter- bury expressing concern at recent disturb- ances in the High Street, a reply had been received from him in which he stated that increased Police activity would continue in the foreseeable future. Cllr. Mrs. Billie Anderson confirmed that the village had been much quieter on weekend nights. Recreation Ground The Clerk reported that the City Council were at present investigating the making of bye- laws to control fouling by dogs in public open spaces and that it looked likely that the Recreation Ground could be included in those areas to be covered by the bye- laws. Members were advised however that the process of making and having the byelaws confirmed could take some con- siderable time. Streets and Footways The Council were informed that due to a change in the Gas Board’s contractor, work in cutting off the old gas main at the corner of Conyngham Lane and the High Street had been delayed. This had resulted in the site being left open for some time, but work was expected to recommence there very soon. The City Council had inspected the footpath leading from the High Street to Riverside Close and were not able to justify the undertaking of any clearance work there at the present time. Village Hall Cllr. Mervyn Gulvin reported the installation of the new gas central heating system in the hall was almost complete. Village Appraisal The Chairman, Cllr. John Hill, advised that as a result of certain disturbing aspects relating to future development arising from the County Council’s Second Review of the Kent Structure Plan, it was of the utmost importance that a forward looking village appraisal be carried out for Bridge. To 16 this end it was decided to set up a Sub- Committee which Cllr. Gulvin was to chair initially and on to which it was proposed to co-opt a small number of parishioners. Planning The Council had objected to an amended application for a proposed conservatory/aviary, 49 High Street on the grounds that the proposed alterations were still incompatible with the character of the listed building. They also objected most strongly to the County Council’s proposed development of two detached bungalows on land at The New Close OPH, Conyngharn Lane, Bridge. Planning permission had been granted by the City Council for a two-storey rear extension to 16 Conyngham Lane and for the conversion of stables into dwelling at Field House, Station Road. Storm Damage Cllr. Mrs. Anderson reported that a total of four mature trees had been lost in the Recreation Ground as well as damage which would necessit- ate tree surgery to one of the trees covered by a Preservation Order. The Clerk was to submit details to the City Council who had been asked to forward such information to the Countryside. Commission who were able to offer fin- ancial assistance for trees on publicly owned land. Cllr. Mrs. Anderson added that all the new trees planted on the Rec- reation Ground had survived. Newspaper Collection Money from the collection of used newspaper helps with the running costs of the Village Hall. Mrs. Anne Young has been responsible for organising its collection for some years, but someone with spare storage space, say an empty garage or shed, is urgently required to take over the job. Would anyone able to help please contact the Clerk, Mrs. Kathy Walder, on 830057. The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on Thursday, 10th December at 7.30pm in the Hunter Room of the Village Hall- K./l. Walder, Clerk ‘Fish’ News ©< The great storm of 16th October made problems for us all, but it was partic- ularly difficult for our elderly residents, many of whom have all—electric homes. Neighbours, friends and voluntary organisations came to their rescue and I have been asked to say a public ‘thank—you’ on their behalf for all the kindness, help and support they were given during the crisis. I The Luncheon) Club will be having Christmas dinner on Monday, 21st December. There will be no meeting on 28th December. It was a very wet and windy day for the November Coffee Pop—1n but the many who attended appreciated the warmth of the new central heating system in the Village Hall. This month’s is on the 9th, when mince pies will be served with the Coffee Joan Warren, 830233 St. Peter’s Church, Bekesbourne It being Advent there are no flowers in church this month until the morning of Wednesday, 23rd December at 10am when a full turn—out of decorators at the church will be much appreciated. C_ A Vicar: The Revd. Raymond Gilbert, A.K.C., The Vicarage, 23 High Street, Bridge CT4 SJZ (830250) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE Chui'c'/iwai'dens.' Mr. JJ. Williamson, Beechmount, Conyngham Lane, Bridge CT4 SJX (830399) Mr. S.R. Pike, 12 High Street, Bridge CT4 5JY (830708) Hon. Secretary: Mr. L.W. Sanford, ll Windmill Close, Bridge CT4 SLY (8304! 1) Hon. Treasurer.‘ Mr. D.R. Hill, Red Deer, Bridge Down, Bridge CT4 SBA (830426) Organist (Bridge).' I , _ _ _ Organist (PaIrixbourne).' Mrs. 6. Allan, Ardpriory, Bekesbourne Lane, Canterbury CT3 4AD (462695) Time& Talents.‘ Mr. A. Jackson, Cosby, Higham Lane, Bridge CT4 SAY (830489) Verger (Bridge): Mr. J. Hopkins, Old Station Cottage, Bishopsbourne CT4 SJD (830660) BEKESBOURNE Chiirciiwardens.‘ Mr. J. Purchese, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne CT4 SHD (830937) Mr. N.H. Cruse, 9 Meadow Close, Herne Bay CT6 6NN (361335) Hort Secretary.‘ Mr. J. Purchese, Mill Cottage, Bekesbourne CT4 SHD (830937) Hon. Treasurer: Mr. D. Millyard, School House, School Lane, Bekesbourne CT4 SER (830256) Organist.‘ Mr. S.H. Grey, 63 High Street, Bridge CT4 5LA (830522) Captain ofthe Beils: Mr. David Farbrace, 3 Downside, Adisharn Road, Bekesbourne CT4 SHA (830659) Magazine Advertising.‘ Mr. H.P.M. Lawrence, Tullymore, 72 Bridge Down, Bridge CT4 SBA (830472) Magazine Editor.‘ The Vicar, who is responsible for unsigned articles. 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