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Honeymead, The Hill, Bekesbourne Canterbury, Kent CT4 5DZ Telephone: 0 1227 83 1 593 SUNDAY WORSHIP IN JANUARY 4th 8.00am Holy Communion (Patrixbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bekesboume) l1.00am Family Service (Bridge) 6.30pm Evensong (Bridge) 11th 8.00am Holy Communion (Bekesboume) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bridge) 9.30am Junior Church (After School Club) l 1.00am Matins (Patrixbourne) 18th 8.00am Holy Communion (Pamlxbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bridge) 9.30am Junior Church (After School Club) 11.00am Matins (Bekesbourne) 25th 8.00am Holy Communion (Bridge) 9.30am Parish Communion (Patrixbourne) 11.00am Family Service with Baptism (Bekesbourne) 6.00pm Taizé Worship (Patrixbourne) 1st February 8.00am Holy Communion (Pamixbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bekesbourne) 11.00am Family Service for Candlemas (Bridge) 6.30pm Evensong (Bridge) Children are welcome at all services, but especially at Family Services. Junior Church welcomes children of 4 years old and upwards, helping them grow in the faith of the Church, in a secure and caring environment. It meets on second and third Sundays at 9.30am. For further details and enrolment, parents should get in touch with Mrs Susanne Leggatt (83025 1). Bridge Methodist Church at 11am: 4th, The Revd Albert Ball 11th, Dr Doreen M Rosman 18th, The Revd George Baugh 25th, Covenant Service, The Revd Michael Walling Now there is to be an entire Taizé-style service on Sunday, 25th January in St. Mary's Church, Patrixbourne at 6 o'clock. Those who have experienced it before will need no further encouragement, but if you haven't do come and share in this quiet and reflective form of prayer in the very conducive setting of St. Mary's Church. Taizé being an ecumenical community it would be a special pleasure to welcome friends from the Roman Catholic and Methodist Churches on what is, after all, the last day of the annual Week of Prayer for Unity. Nailbourne Horticultural Society The November meeting, which was a "Port & Stilton" presentation and social evening, was enjoyed by more than 50 members and friends. Looking ahead, the AGM of the Society will be held on Tuesday, 27th January at 7.30pm in Bridge Village Hall, at which we will be delighted to welcome both longstanding and prospective new members. Subscriptions are renewable on that date and, as an incentive, the names of those who pay on the night will be entered in the draw for tickets for the Chelsea Flower Show. It is also hoped that the calendar of events plarmed for 1998 will be available that evening. Then, after the business of the meeting is completed, Roger Austin will give a talk on developing a garden. Kathy Walder, Hon Sec WINE & WISDOM See you at the Wine & Wisdom evening in Bridge Village Hall at 7.30pm on 31st January, in aid of St. Mary's and St. Peter's, Bridge! Tickets at £4 each are available from Pauline Pritchard in Patrixbourne (830685) and Kath Pierce (830844) or Sheila Fenn (830284) in Bridge. There will be tables of eight, but you can buy in smaller groups or as an individual and have an equally enjoyable evening competing alongside new people. Supper is included in the cost, but you will need to bring your own cutlery and liquid refreshment. BRIDGE & DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY A large membership came away with the secret of gunpowder after the meeting on Tuesday, 25th November, when Arthur Percival told of The Faversham Explosive Industry 1580 - 1930. Encouraged by Queen Elizabeth I, the Huguenots, then recently arrived from Fance with their superior manufacturing_process, settled in Faversham, which with its easy access to the sea for transport, found itself unqiuely placed to supply both the English and Continental markets with reliable gunpowder. After its busiest period during the First World War, the industry declined and moved to 17 Scotland as aerial warfare advanced to the point where southem England became vulnerable to bombing. Dr. Percival, founder of the Faversham Society, included a large selection of slides showing the process — and just how lovely the rural environments of the gunpowder works were in contrast to the product's end use. The Christmas Buffet on 6th December proved a great success. The event commenced with complimentary drinks and then anned with score cards everyone started on the first part of the prize quiz — the local photo section which comprised more than 20 photographs specially taken by chairman John Bishop and secretary Bill Dawson, and which many found tantalising. A generous hot and cold buffet was followed by the lucky ticket prize draw and the afternoon concluded with the second half of the prize quiz, when a wide variety of specialist and general knowledge questions devised by John Bishop were posed. A convivial time was had by all 47 who came along to the Red Lion Inn, Bridge and the tone was set for the forthcoming festive season. LAMBETH CONFERENCE 1998 - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED by Canon Reg Humphriss Plans are well ahead for this year's Lambeth Conference being held at the University of Kent at Canterbury from 18th July to 9th August. There will be eight hundred bishops who lead our world~wide family of seventy million Anglicans. There will be six hundred spouses, who will be having their own Conference at the same time. The Lambeth Conference will be serviced by teams of Theological Consultants and translators together with Ecumenical Observers. Members of the world's media are queuing up to come. There will be a resident secretariat from the offices of the Archbishop and the Anglican Consultative Council, assisted by a team of students from the University, the College of the Ascension and from round the world. The current 'OUTLOOK' includes the first of a series of articles on the Conference and the preparations being made. Because the Conference is in our diocese we have a unique opportunity to help with the arrangements. The local Committee, chaired by Mr. Peter Carson, O.B.E., is now sending out specific invitations requesting help. CAR DRIVERS are needed on 18th July to meet trains from the Canter- bury Railway Stations, to welcome participants and take them to reception desks at one of the four points at the University, handing them over to a team of students who will escort them to their rooms. Volunteers will need to be adaptable and prepared to wait for the next train. Many of the participants will be coming down by coaches from the airports, where special arrangements are being made. 18 FOR YOUR DIARY AND PRAYER LIST 1st Naming ofjesus or Circumcision of Christ Prayers for Health & Healing concerns, The Vicarage, 7pm 4th 2nd Sunday of Christmas 6th Epiphany 8th Bridge Parish Council Meeting, The Hunter Room, 7.30pm llth Baptism of Christ 13th St. Hilary, Bishop ofPoitiers, Teacher of the Faith, 36 7 14th Fish Scheme Coffee Pop-ln, Bridge Village Hall, 10. l5~1 1.45am 15th Prayers for Health & Healing concerns, The Vicarage, 7pm 17th St. Antony of Egypt, Abbot, 356 18th 2nd Sunday of Epiphany The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins. 20th Bridge with Patrixbourne Women's Institute, Village Hall, 7.30pm 21st St. Agnes, Virgin, Martyr, 304 22nd 7.30pm United Service (Bridge Methodist Church) 25th Conversion ofSt. Paul 26th Timothy & Titus, Companions of St. Paul 27th St. John C hrysostom, Bishop of Constantinople, Teacher of the Faith, 407 East Bridge Deanery Synod meets at Wingham School N ailbourne Horticultural Society AGM, Bridge Village Hall, 7.30pm 28th St. Thomas Aquinas, Priest, Teacher of the Faith, 1274 31st Wine & Wisdom Evening, Bridge Village Hall, 7.30pm Rosemary and Raymond Gilbert would like to thank all who sent greetings to the Vicarage at Christmas, and for so much prayerful support at other times. FROM THE VICAR As usual I'm writing before Christmas, when the preparations are far advanced and the celebrations in their initial stages. I expect this year will be no different from any other in that the activities that mark our Christmas Day, be they religious or secular, will also bring Christmas to an end. Certainly chance encounters while walking off the turkey and plum pudding on Boxing Day morning are likely to elicit the enquiry, "Did you have a good Christmas?" Now in case you've forgotten 25th December is but the first of the twelve days of Christmas, for the season of Christ's nativity extends longer than any other. That, at any rate, is the ideal, though in reality we do feel we've passed the annual hurdle come 26th and even the carols that have regaled and delighted us throughout December lose their allure once the magic day is past. No matter, 5 Christmas officially is of twelve days duration and only ends on twelfth night when, for superstitious reasons if nothing else, we traditionally remove the household decorations. For the diehards I bring good tidings of great joy to the effect that the Church's new calendar not only strings Christmas out for the full twelve days but encourages us to celebrate the other events that mark the infancy of our Lord, all of which eventually reach their finale at Candlemas on 2nd February. I can't see that spreading the Christmas jollifications over a month and a bit would appeal in secular circles, not once the bills come home to roost, but that need not deter us from the religious point of view, for there is more worth celebrating in the early life of the Lord than his birth in the manger. There is the coming of the wise men at Epiphany, Jesus's Naming and Circumcision, both emphasizing his Jewishness but referred to in the gospels none the less. Then there is his presentation in the temple, which provides the setting for Candlemas, and on which occasion too the baby Jesus was greeted by Simeon and Anna. All these moments in the Lord's infancy warrant our attention and furnish good cause for extra festivity, howbeit of a more muted nature. Do join us in these other celebrations, particularly the Epiphany and Candlemas, both of which will provide the theme for Bridges Family Services this month and next. When you think about it, it's hardly possible to overreact in honouring the salient moments in our Lord's early life since he is our God—given Saviour, Christ the Lord. * =l< >l= Before leaving Christmas for another year I would like, on behalf of Bekesbourne Church, to thank Mrs Dolly Hogben and her daughters Daphne and Shirley for the wonderful gift of a most beautiful Christmas crib. Not only is it gladdening our hearts in the church during the season but all the figures are hand knitted: a skilled labour of love that will add a special delight to our worship at Christmas in the years to come. NOVEMBER FAMILY SERVICE at BEKESBOURNE The children found themselves unwrapping what looked like three colourful presents during the course of the service on 23rd November. The first group were very disappointed to discover nothing in theirs. The second were expecting nothing, but uncovered some precious jewellery, and the third, expecting a present, found only a pair of shoes, and second-hand at that. What was this all about? It taught that life is full of surprises, as is God, and we must be ready for the second coming of Christ, for that too will pleasantly surprise us. 6 We may also need some drivers on departure day, 9th August. HELP TO LOOK AFTER THE RECEPTION, ENQUIRY AND HOSPITALITY DESKS. We will welcome some who are computer-wise. All wi.ll need to be friendly, efficient, flexible, unflappable and ready to work in a team. Training will be provided. STEWARDS FOR WORSHIP AND SESSIONS IN THE PLENARY HALLS. The main job will be to control entry, and therefore firm and courteous people are needed. Just the job for a retired police officer! Other areas of help will be needed, and some of these are being offered to the local deanery. Our Cathedral, parishes and chaplaincies have forms with specific requests which need to be returned to me by l5tl'f February. It is hoped that all offers of help will be acknowledged by Easter by those who will be in charge of the different sections, who in turn will be responsible to the local Cornrnittee, which will offer farniliarisation times. Of course, it may not be possible to accept all offers of help but we will include as many as possible. 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Enquiries: Supt. at Canterbury 83135] 24 hour service LYONS FUNERAL SERVICE 70 Military Road, Canterbury Family Owned Business Estab. 1911 Tel. 463508 2 LITTLEBOURNE AND BRIDGE H. O P COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE CLINICS Plumbing, Central Heating & Acupuncture (Traditional and Western) Aromatherapy ° Child Health Chiropody ' Counselling ° District Nursing ° Family Planning ° Healing Nutrition ' Osteopathy ° Physiotherapy Reflexology ° Sports Injuries Travel Clinic (Yellow Fever Centre) For appointments and information please telephone 01227 721515 eetnnmume. ‘EIOUJGLKI IMEN3’ I INTERIORIEXTERIOR HAIRDRESSING FEMALE DECORATORS . EXPERIENCED, RELIABLE X) (X) SERVICE b3’ AT - David HIGHLY COMPETITIVE (Mobile Hairdresser) RATES STATE REGISTERED HAIRDRESSER. _ PHONE Phone Canterbury 720994 E] ham 840650 Reflexology S & W ASPHALT Ammathera FLAT Rooms at FLOORING SPECIALISTS pg 15 UN|QN ROAD ' Eve Pearson M.A.R., R.Q.A. BRIDGE Honeymead, The Hill, Tel: Office: Canterbury 830266 Bekesboume Evenings: Canterbury 463675 Canterbmyv Kent CT4 5'32 Telephone: 01227 83 1593 1st 8th 15th 22nd SUNDAY WORSHIP IN FEBRUARY 8.00am Holy Communion (Pam'xbourne)(C anon J Packer) 9.3l)am Parish Communion (BekesI)oume)(Rev R Podger) 5.00pm Service for Candlemas (Bridge) 8.00am Holy Communion (Bekesbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bridge) 9.30am Junior Church (After School Club) 11.00am Matins (Patrixbourne) 8.()()am Holy Communion (Pamlxbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bridge) 9.30am Junior Church (After School Club) 1 1.00am Matins (Bekesbourne) 8.00am Holy Communion (Bridge) 9.30am Parish Communion (Patrixhourne) 1 l.()()am Family Service (Bekesbourne) 6.30pm Evensong (Bridge) 1st March 8.00am Holy Communion (Patrixhourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (flelcesbourne) l l.()()am Family Eucharist (Bridge) 6.30pm Evcnsong (Bridge) Children are welcome at all services, but especially at Family Services. Junior Church welcomes children of 4 years old and upwards, helping them grow in the faith of the Church, in a secure and caring environment. It meets on second and third Sundays at 9.30am. For further details and enrolment, parents should get in touch with Mrs Susanne Leggalt (830251). Bridge Methodist Church at llam: Isl, Dr S John Rogers 8th, Holy Communion, The Revd Michael Walling 15th, Mrs Christine Benec 22nd, Dr Eileen AH Trcsidder FOR YOUR DIARY AND PRAYER LIST The Presentation of Christ in the Temple Bridge's one service today is an all-age Service for Candlemas at 5.00pm. 4 4th Bekesbourne PCC meeting, School House, 7.45pm 5th St. Agnes, Virgin & Martyr Prayers for Health & Healing concerns, The Vicarage, 7pm 6th Queen's Accession, 1952 8th Third Sunday before Lent: SEPTUAGESIMA I llh Fish Scheme Coffee Pop-In, Bridge Village Hall, 10.15-l1.45am Patrixboume with Bridge PCC meeting, Methodist Church, 7.30pm 12th Bridge Parish Council Meeting, The Hunter Room, 7.30pm 14th St. Valentine, Bishop & Martyr 15th Second Sunday before Lent: SEXAGESIMA l9th Prayers for Health & Healing concerns, The Vicarage, 7pm Nailbourne Horticultural Society, Bridge Methodist Church, 7.30pm 20th Bridge with Patrixbourne Women's Institute, Village Hall, 7.30pm 22nd Sunday next before Lent: QUINQUAGESIMA 23rd St. Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna, Martyr, c155 24th 'MARDl GRAS' Benefice Party, Bekesbourne Village Hall, 7.45pm 25th Ash Wednesday 7.30pm Holy Communion (Bridge) 27th George Herbert, Priest, Pastor, Poet, I 633 FROM THE VICAR One of the recurring issues in Church of England affairs today is the question of the long-standing link between making one's communion for the first time and Confirmation. Separating Confirmation from First Communion is traditional Roman Catholic policy and at a special Mass quite small children are admitted to communion well before they reach Confirmation age. There's a strong lobby in our own church to follow suit and whereas this is actually happening in parts of the country Canterbury diocese, guided by its bishops, keeps strictly to the time- honoured custom of Confirmation before Communion. Having been brought up on it l'm happy to support the notion of Confirmation as the key to Communion, though I can see a certain logic in the Roman position. Confirmation completes a process that began at Baptism, marking the admission to full, active participation in the life of the Church. In the early Church Baptism was almost entirely administered to adults who knew their own minds, who had undergone intensive instruction and who therefore fully under- stood what was involved. They were baptized at Easter in a ceremony that involved a personal declaration of faith, the laying-on of hands by the bishop and joining the congregation at the Eucharist - all part of one service. Once the Church adopted infant baptism as the norm, it began to gain momentum. But when the bishop was no longer able to be present as often as before, the separation between baptism, which the resident priest could perform, and Confirmation, which he couldn't, followed. As both parts of the initiation ceremony qualified a person for admission to communion" it's easy to see how we arrived at the state we're now in. In more recent times it's become the custom to revert to primitive practice and set Confirmation within the Eucharist, where it rightly belongs, so that the local community can give the new members a proper welcome into their fellow- ship. All of which brings me to the knub of this article, which is, first, to draw attention to the forthcoming Benetice Eucharist with Confirmation at Bridge on Sunday, 12th July at 11.00am, with the Bishop of Dover, and secondly, to invite any school-age prospective candidates (no younger than l2 years) to a short get- together at the Vicarage on Thursday, 12th February at 6 o'clock. This is just for younger candidates: adults who may be thinking about confirmation for them- selves, please get in touch with me directly — by the end of February, if at all possible. OBITUARIES PATIENCE MARY WHIGHAM, who was a popular Patrixboume resident, died on 18th December and a funeral service prior to cremation took place in St. Mary's Church on 29th. Her ashes were interred in the grave of her husband in the churchyard the following morning. She lived a varied life in which foreign travel featured prominently; which accounts for a Catholic priest, who she met and befriended on her travels, making a special journey from Scotland to ofticiate at her Kent funeral. She was always generous to the church and it was significant that the decorations in church over the Christmas period, and which were still in place for her funeral, were partly financed by her. REGINALD JOHN FRANKLIN's sudden death on New Year's Eve was a great shock to many people, writes Madeleine. Reg became very involved in village life from the time we moved here in 1985. By then he had retired from teaching at Sir Roger Manwood's School in Sandwich and in the late eighties joined the Parish Council, serving as Chairman for the year 96/97. He made many friends through his numerous activities and also through his travels abroad. The service took place at Barham Crematorium on Thursday, 8th January, and his ashes will in due course be interred in Bridge Churchyard. 6 OLIVE IRENE MARSHALL's funeral took place in St. Peter's Church, Bridge on Thursday, 8th January. Her daughter Anne and her family were very well supported by friends and neighbours, especially from Meadow Close. Olive's home with her first husband was in Southborough but on his death in 1947 she and Anne moved to relatives in Herne Bay. There she married Raymond Marshall and they later came to Bridge, where he died three years ago almost to the day. Olive was a lady of principles, quite clear in her Presbyterian faith yet a regular member of the Evensong congregation of Bridge Church. For 50 years she sold poppies at Remembrance—tidc and her charitable giving was widespread but secret. On her move to Herne Bay she took up golf. She was devoted to her three grandchildren and followed their progress with care. Illness eventually slowed her down and she died peacefully in Highfield Nursing Home. Her funeral was conducted by her friend and neighbour, Canon Packer, with the Vicar as organist. BRIDGE VILLAGE PLAYGROUI’ has a few places available. It operates a 45 session on Mondays from 9.00 to ll.30 but the Playgroup itself and 4s meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9.00 and noon and on Fridays 9.00 till 11.30. The playgroup is registered to accept Certificates of Eligibility and passed its Ofsted inspection successfully. Fees per session are £3.25 (Mon, Fri) and £3 (Tues, Thurs). For more information or to go on the September waiting list please contact Rosalind Bceching, Secretary on 831027. Nailbourne Horticultural Society The February meeting of the Society will be held on Thursday, l9th at 7.30pm in the Methodist Church when the Barkers from Essentially Hops at Bekesboume will give an illustrated talk on the growing and production of hops and flowers for drying. There will also be an opportunity to buy some of their products. Do come along and join us. New members are always welcome. K Walder Bridge & Patrixbourne Women's Institute On Tuesday, 20th February in Bridge Village Hall the WI will hear a talk on Embroidery. The monthly competition is a bloom from the garden. Visitors will be made very welcome. J.H. FISH NEWS The Fish outing to the Marlowe pantomime in January was a great success. This was the first theatre outing we have arranged but we will now look out for other events which might be as enjoyable. The next Coffee Pop—In will be on Wednesday morning, I 1th February in Bridge Village Hall. Newcomers are very welcome. A.R. Calling all Gardeners February is the month when spring really seems to be on its way. [If you need convincing of this, come and see the snowdrops in Bekesboume churchyard, which are a wonderful sight after all the hard work the Friends of Bekesboume Church have carried out clearing the undergrowth.] So it is not too soon to be thinking about gardening again .... .. As you will know, the Friends are organising a Bekesboume Flower Festival this year and we will need lots of plants to sell over the three days of the festival. Please remember us if you are tidying up your borders or growing seedlings — we would welcome anything saleable at the end of June, so do pot up your suiplus rather than throwing it away. While thinking about flower pots, if anyone has any spare ones larger than 3” (we have plenty of small ones), we’d be very grateful, as we seem to have sold off most of our larger ones over the years! They can be left at School House, or I will collect if you ring me on 830256. Jane Millyard Repairs to Bekesboume Church You will have read recently in ‘On the Nail’ about all the excellent work that has been done in both Bridge and Patrixboume Churches. The fact that Bekesboume has not been mentioned does not mean that nothing is happening here as well. Over the years the architect who inspects the church every five years has been recommending that we carry out urgent repairs to the roof, the stonework, the windows, internal plasterwork and the drainage (dampness has been an increasing problem recently). The list is a long one. Before the formation of the Friends, we had barely enough money to keep the church open, let alone contemplate any maintenance work. Apart from repairs to the church floor, We do not think that any major overhaul of the building has been carried out since its restoration over a hundred years ago. Any old building needs a periodic injection of funds and we feel that the fabric of Bekesboume Church will deteriorate further if we do not try to do something about it soon. The excellent work being done by the Friends of Bekesbome Church means that we can now apply for grants secure in the knowledge that the church is better able to meet its regular outgoings and is being helped locall_y— this is understandably a factor which the grant—awarding bodies take into account. The FCC has decided, therefore, to take the plunge as suggested by the architect and has applied to the English Heritage Lottery Fund (and to a number of other charities) for a large grant to carry out repairs to the church. It will be several months before we have any news about our application, but I thought people might be interested in hearing about this. Jane Millyard 8 THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY by Kath Eynon St. Peter’s Church, Bridge was full for the Christingle Service on Christmas Eve, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Christingle, and the splendid sum of £190 was collected at it for The Children's Society. Many thanks to the helpers, also to Mr Tilly who provided the oranges, Junior Church and all who gave so generously and made this result possible. In Bridge, during 1997, a total of £12S9.32 was raised for the Society from various activities, as the following breakdown shows: Coffee Morning £446.75 Donations £60.00 Home Boxes £272.23 Sale of Christmas Cards £270.34 Christingle Service £190.00 Please continue to support The Children's Society's work for teenagers, children and families in need during 1998. Friends of Bekesbourne Church by Jane Shorrock All who were at The Unicorn to sing Carols on 17th December had a very happy and enjoyable time, and once again thanks to Clive and Cheryl for their hospitality. The singing was accompanied by the Vicar on the piano and Stuart Field on the violin, which added greatly to the effect. Excellent raffle prizes were kindly donated by Hoverspeed, and the evening raised £72 for our funds - thanks to all concerned. FUTURE EVENTS - Our annual WINE & WISDOM EVENING will be on Saturday, 21st March at 7.30pm in Bekesbourne Village Hall. Tickets £2.50 - book early to be sure of a place! Tables (6 or 8) can be reserved with Jill Moon on 832134 or Jane Shorrock on 832133. SUCH GOINGS ON! Worship at all three churches over Christmas drew the crowds, and no one left disappointed! Those who couldn't make it will be sorry to have missed what appears in these two reports from Martin Leggatt. However, great things are now happening throughout the year in Bridge, Bekesbourne and Patrixbourne, and families are specifically catered for on first Sundays at Bridge and fourth Sundays at Bekesbourne. Watch this space for details! Bekesbourne — the Final Frontier Star date 21.12.97! The congregation at the December Bekesboume Family 17 Service have just encountered an alien life form. Following a crash landing of their space ship Zik, Zak and the rest of the crew discovered the real meaning of Christmas - not the hanging of stockings, the presents or the decorations, but a stable in Bethlehem. The play, performed by younger members of the Bekesbourne congrega- tion and Junior Church, was much enhanced by spectacular props and sound effects. The pulpit was transformed into the space ship, complete with flashing beacon. After the play a packed church heard about the continuing needs of the people who live around Chernovyl and gifts were laid around the font for the next relief effort to that still-stricken area. Thank you to all who took part, to the many who attended and in particular to Sue Watson (Wardrobe), Jane Martin (Director) and Pat Kusel (Producer), not forgetting a special guest appearance by (the Reverend) Father Christmas. Bridge - the New Year The first Family Service of 1998 was somewhat surprised by the first ‘hymn’, an off-stage solo rendition by a delinquent Chris Masspresent of the less than sacred version of ‘We three kings’ - you know, the version involving a taxi, a car and a scooter. The miscreant, along with the rest of the congregation then discovered the significance of the gifts of the three wise men. The gold, frankincense and myrrh represent the things that God gave away when he took human form in Jesus - his kingship, his holiness and ultimately his life. The star of the show, literally, was [an Watson, who led the three kings (Jennifer Martin, Dominic Beer and William Leggatt) to the crib, where prayers were said. CANDLEMAS AT BRIDGE - [st February Before our thoughts turn towards Lent and Easter, we get one last opportunity to look back to Christmas and round off the season of Epiphany at the festival of The Presentation of Christ in the Temple, or Candlemas (2nd February), which we shall celebrate on Sunday, 1st February. Candlemas recalls the incident in the stories of Jesus‘ infancy when, in the temple at Jerusalem, the aged Simeon and Anna welcomed the baby Jesus with his parents and prophesied over him. This makes it a particularly appropriate occasion for young and less young to join together in worship, exploring the rich meaning of an ancient festival to which the Church's new Calendar has given a fresh emphasis. We shall therefore have just one service at Bridge on that day, at 18 5 o'clock, not too late for children, but late enough for everyone to enjoy the candlelight which is an inseparable part of any Candlemas celebration. ~ "V" ~ —-— ---~- ('i H-’--- --—_--n —'“* :_f"o ’*__.—' ._,T : __ _: ,fi 0. _.._ ___.. _.... {*0 "’o°;,“"——e° —— n°‘**‘*' °Tn°'“' 0 ' o fij] [[ Bgzkgzsbourngz Church 1| U. - Cleaning 8: Flower ‘Rota ~ .1.‘ if 7th — Cheryl Barker 81 Vicky Mcpherson [f 213: »]ane Millyard '1] BRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL - January Meeting £1.51-I Death of Councillor At the start of the Parish Council meeting Cllr Connor expressed sadness at the sudden death of Cllr Reg Franklin and spoke of the Council's appreciation of his work as a councillor, chairman of the council and worker in the village. A memorial plaque will be purchased and placed on the village notice board. Reg's 'behind the scenes‘ work will be greatly missed in the village. Vacancy for a Councillor A vacancy for a Parish councillor now occurs. Formal notification of the vacancy will be placed in prominent places in the village. An election will be held if, within 14 days of the notice being displayed, 10 electors notify their request for such to the Chief Executive of Canterbury City Council. In the event of an election not being requested the post can be advertised or a willing volunteer co—opted into the vacancy. Allotments The Parish Council, in conjunction with the Conyngharn Estate proposes to renovate and provide mains water to the allotment area beside Town Hill, Bridge. This will provide further full and part size allotments for rental. The 19 renovations will not be carried out unless there is sufticient demand from local people to take up and work the allotments. Any persons interested in working an allotment should contact the Clerk, Janet Potter on 832331. Parish Diary The Parish Diary will continue and be placed in Bridge News. All organisations and individuals arranging events are urged to use the diary to ensure good support for their events and to avoid clashes. Annual Parish Meeting The Annual Parish Meeting will be held on 30th April in the Village Hall. A representative from each organisation in the village is to be invited to make a short presentation at the meeting. It is hoped that the meeting will be well supported. Kent & Canterbury Hospital The Parish Council discussed the down-grading of the hospital and as a result is planning to hold a public meeting in the village to discuss the issues. Speakers are to be sought and a suitable evening identified. Details of the proposed cuts in services are displayed in notices in the village and many business premises have petitions available for signature. Recreation Ground Trees An oak tree has been planted to commemorate the centenary of Parish Councils. There is much necessary work to be done on trees, especially the sycamores at the side of the football pitch, and a tree surgeon is to be brought in to undertake the work. :::.~.£'.‘>:- Bridge Village Hall & Hunter Room a‘.»."-:3'.t&i£:l:'L'-it 33:‘-‘.111: The Village Hall and the Hunter Room are available for hire, by residents and non-residents of the Village, for Meetings, Parties and other events. The Hall is licensed for Music and Dancing from Monday to Saturday. .. .l. 5 ..:.;.;u:._ .‘_._.‘_._.; ._ ._.‘._.;.-_.;._ ._.;._._\;._.‘ ._.‘-_.... .|._.._.;.‘._. .;-x :2-A-.-.»>.‘2~>.~.-.l‘.»..‘<-.-.~t1-.Eu.-.-.-.~.-.-.’<~.-.t «.-.t». :-:a:-:2-.-.~'-.-.x-.-:«':-. Bookings can be made with the Secretary, telephone Canterbury 830923. 20 Vicar The Revd Raymond Gilbert, AKC, 23 High Street, Bridge (830250) Reader Mr Handley Stevens, MA, 6 Bridgeford Way, Bridge (831376) PATRIXBOURNE WIT!-I BRIDGE Churehwarrlens Mr] Anderson, Aunt Betsy's Cottage, Dcring Road, Bridge (830260) Dr AM Nicholson, Riverside Cottage, Patrixbourne (830947) Hon Secretary Hon Treasurer Mr K Nicholson, Riverside Cottage, Patrixbourne (830947) Covenants Officer Mr NC Francis, 54 Riverside Close, Bridge (83()945) Organist (Bridge) Organist (Patrixbourne) Mrs RM Stacey, Joslet,l(eepers HilI,Patrixboume (830205) BEKESBOURNE Churehwardens Mrs J Millyard, School House, School Lane, Bekesbourne (830256) Mr lG Gillanders. Cala. Aerodrome Road, Bekesboume Hon Secretary Mr J W Cowans, Distant View, Adisham Road, Bekeshoume (831029) Hon Treasurer Mr D Millyard, School House, School Lane. Bekesbourne (830256) Organist Mrs RM Stacey, .l0slet,Kcepers Hill,Patrixboume (830205) Captain of the Ringers Mr D Farhraee, 3 Downside, Adisham Road, Bek'ne (830659) On The Nail Advertising: Mr HPM Lawrence, 72 Bridge Down, Bridge (830472) On The Nail Editor: The Vicar Items for On The Nail should reach the editor by the 15th of the preceding month. WOODPECKER TOYS Name Jigsaws £1.00 per loner free standing, fully Interlocking letters In bright colours Ideal Christmas / birllrd resent Free standing animal Jigsaws, clocks and bookends also available Please phone for a brochure tel. 01227 709644 MOBILE LFlD|€S + GENTS HFIIRDRESSER Flll lotest stoles ond cuts Reduced rotes for Senior Citizens Telephone MONICH on 01304 824492 Farthing Framing Bespoke picture framing to your individual requirements at surprisingly low prices. New Road, Elham, (Next to Browne Estate Agents). 01303 840084. Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10am-5pm. 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Well appointed Chapel with organ and a wide range of memorials including Book of Rememberance, Memorial Tablets and Roses Our help and advice together with the experience of over 5 0 years 1 service to the County are freely available to you. Enquiries: Supt. at Canterbury 831351 LYONS FUNERAL SERVICE 70 Military Road, Canterbury Family Owned Business Estab. 1911 24 hour service Tel. 463508 2 LITTLEBOURNE AND BRIDGE COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE CLINICS Acupuncture (Traditional and Western) Aromatherapy ° Child Health Chiropody ° Counselling ° District Nursing ° Family Planning ° Healing Nutrition ° Osteopathy ° Physiotherapy Reflexology ' Sports Injuries Travel Clinic (Yellow Fever Centre) For appointments and information please telephone 01227 721515 l3‘E3El1DU]DEl.lE‘. ‘UCCUCBELCI H. O. PARKER. 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Honeymead, The Hill, Bekesbourne Canterbury, Kent CT4 5DZ Telephone: 01227 831593 1 st 8th 15th 22nd 29th SUNDAY WORSHIP IN MARCH 8.00am Holy Communion (Patrixbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bekesbourne) 11.00am Family Eucharist (Bridge) 6.30pm Evensong (Bridge) 8.00am Holy Communion (Bekesbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bridge) 9.30am Junior Church (After School Club) 11.00am Matins (Patrixboume) 8.00am Holy Communion (Patrixbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bridge) 9.30am Junior Church (After School Club) ll.00am Matins (Bekesbourne) 8.00am Holy Communion (Bridge) 9.30am Parish Communion (Patrixbourne) 11.00am Mothering Sunday Service (Bekesbourne) 6.30pm Evensong (Bridge) 10.30am Benefice Eucharist (Bekesbourne) Children are welcome at all services, but especially at Family Services. Junior Church welcomes children of 4 years old and upwards, helping them grow in the faith of the Church, in a secure and caring environment. It meets on second and third Sundays at 9.30am. For further details and enrolment, parents should get in touch with Mrs Susanne Leggatt (830251). Bridge Methodist Church at llam: 13!, Mr Michael Baybutt Communion, The Revd Michael Walling 15th, Mr Ron Chadwick 22nd, The Revd Maurice Weatherup 29th, Mr Jim Allen FOR YOUR DIARY AND PRAYER LIST lst 1st Sunday in Lent 2nd St. Chad, Bishop ofuchfield, 672 4 8th, Holy 5th Prayers for Health & Healing concerns, The Vicarage, 7pm 6th Women's World Day of Prayer Service, Bridge Methodist Church, 2.00pm 7th St. Perpetua and her Companions, Martyrs ofCarthage, 203 8th 2nd Sunday in Lent 1 1th Fish Scheme Coffee Pop-ln, Bridge Village Hall, 10.15-11.45am 12th Bridge Parish Council Meeting, The Hunter Room, 7.30pm l5th 3rd Sunday in Lent 17th St. Patrick, Bishop, Patron Saint of Ireland, c460 Bridge with Patrixbourne Women's Institute, Village Hall, 7.30pm 19th St. Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary Prayers for Health & Healing concerns, The Vicarage, 7pm Bridge Village Hall Management Committee AGM, The Hunter Room, 7.30pm - Open to all parishioners over I 8 and hall user reps. 20th St. C uthbert, Bishop of Lindisfarne, 687 21st Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1556 Wine & Wisdom, Bekesboume Village Hall 22nd 4th Sunday in Lent: Mothering Sunday 25th Annunciation of our Lord to the B V Mary 29th 5th Sunday in Lent 31st Nailboume Horticultural Society Spring show, Bridge Village Hall FROM THE VICAR The Bible's assertion that God created the heavens and the earth has often been challenged, not least by those of a scientific bent who think you can't have it both ways and that they happen to have all the right answers. But who's arguing, since there is no inherent contradiction between the biblical claims and the findings of scientific observation‘? The old debate that ranged religion against science is a spent force, those ancient antagonisms having been amicably sorted out ages ago. So when the new Collect (prayer) for use on the second Sunday before Lent prays, ‘Almighty God, you have created the heavens and the earth and made us in your own image’, it's not asking worshippers to mouth beliefs science has proved false. It's merely returning to first principles by pointing to the Creator of what science studies and upon which it works its wonders; preparing the ground for science to build on. 5 Why else are some of the world's leading scientists able also to be ardent believers‘? The Collect moves on to ask God to: ‘teach us to discern your hand in all your works and your likeness in all your children‘. Though a new prayer it's based on an old one, at least where the first of those requests is concerned. Mention of seeing God's likeness in other people, however, is new, and to my way of thinking, adds a profoundly eloquent touch. The core of Christian living is not only being able to detect God at work in the world in a fairly general sense but being able, as the prayer puts it, to see a reflection of him in the human face. If we really are made in his image then this fact ought to affect not only how we treat the world but also how we esteem other people. It should also affect our praying, for there's another recent prayer that goes still further by identifying our role in life as to reflect God's truth and light, in effect encouraging us to treat everyone as a child of God and no one as a statistic. We are each special to God and therefore to be despised or marginalised by no one. Herein lies our proper relationship with God and his desire to further it by ‘supporting us all the day long of this troublous life‘, to quote yet another prayer. It would be a better world if we could all adopt this divine precept, for then God would be all in all and there would be joy and peace in rich abundance. WOMEN'S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER - 6th March Every year on the first Friday of March Christian women all over the world come together in ecumenical prayer. An identical theme and order of service is followed in every country, chosen and compiled by a representative body of women from a different nation each year. The work of translating each service into a multitude of languages must be a mammoth undertaking, but it's considered small fry when seen in the context of shared prayer on a global scale and all on the one day — and all witnessing to a concerted belief in the power of prayer. The service in Bridge Methodist Church on Friday, 6th March at 2 o'clock is our own local chance to share in this enormous wave of prayer and whatever your denominational allegiance you are earnestly invited to 6 join in this world prayer—time. This year the theme is Who is my neighbour? and the service has been prepared by the Christian women of Madagascar. The preacher is Miss Rosemary Walters, who runs the Cathedral's Education Centre and is a licensed Reader at St. Paul's, Canterbury. The Anglicans of Madagascar share a longstanding link with the Diocese of Canterbury, so it's particularly important to have a strong St. Peter's Church presence at the Bridge service. Do ta friends‘ invitation to worship and pray with them; remembering that the power and validity of prayer are unaffected by distance. What of Madagascar? Madagascar is the third largest island in the world, a little larger than France. It is in the Indian Ocean, 500 miles east of Africa. Dense green forests and rice—growing areas cover part of the island, but the more dramatic red, bare earth rising from the sea gives Madagascar the name of the "Great Red lsland". With a tropical climate, hot and wet in the east, hot and dry in the south and west, annual cyclones cause very serious damage to this mainly agricultural country, part of which is prone to droughts. The population includes Asians, of lndonesian origins, and Africans. Together they bring a varied culture to a very poor country where health care is inadequate and the literacy rate is only 35%. Although social and economic problems surround the life of the people, care within family and community life is a priority. Some women in Malagasy society are in positions of leadership while others struggle to establish themselves. There are women's organisations in the country which strive to improve justice for all. Significant Christian mission started about 1820. Many Christians were persecuted in the reign of Queen Ranavalona. Among them was a woman named Rasaloma, who became the first martyr there. Now 55% of the Malagasy people are Christian, with a wide variety of denominat- ional loyalty. Many of the Churches work to promote education and health in the towns and rural communities. Even though many people have become Christian, they have not necessarily rejected their native beliefs which include ancestor worship. HOLY BAPTISM During the Bekesboume Family Service on’ 25th January the Vicar baptized TOBY GEORGE POLLARD, the first-bom son of Piers and Marietta and grandson of Ian and Elizabeth Johnston, The Old Vicarage, Bekesbourne. IN MEMORIAM The funeral of GORDON GEORGE RICHARDS, 34 Western Avenue, took place on 21st January at St. Mary's Church, Patrixboume, and was followed by interment in the churchyard. Gordon's life had been one of generally ill health, resulting from rheumatic fever when he was 12. He was well known to passengers during his time as a guard on the railway and later working his taxi business. For the last seven years he established, with his wife Betty, the Saxon Lodge Residential Home in Bridge. Despite his poor health, Gordon was always cheerful and humorous and the large attendance at his funeral was a testimony to his friendliness. Our thoughts are with Betty and the family. NAILBOURNE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS The AGM was held in Bridge Village Hall on Saturday morning, 7th February, followed by a coffee morning. Dr Stuart Field very kindly came and spoke about the Health Authority consultation document on the future of East Kent hospital services. He gave valuable insight and advice about how to object to the proposed down-grading of the Kent & Canterbury Hospital. It is vital people make their feelings known by letter and by attending meetings. Elizabeth Stewart, Chairman, reported a successful year of many fund-raising events and equipment bought for the hospital. Most members of the committee agreed to continue serving this valuable charity and new members received a warm welcome. The committee now consists of: E Stewart (Chairman), R Green (Vice-chairrnan), M Fairweather (Treasurer), C Heap (Secretary). M Franklin, W Durrell, Jane Millyard and Kate Whitten. The Coffee Morning raised £95, which will be donated directly to the ‘Fighting Fund‘ for the K&C Hospital. BRIDGE POST OFFICE In offering a warm welcome to Ian Barrie, the new proprietor of the Post Office and Pharmacy, On The Nail would like to offer a particularly heartfelt vote of thanks to Laurence Shirley for his long and distinguished service to the village and wider community as sub—postmaster, a position he held for all of 32 years. For all but the most longstanding of residents Laurie, apart from his sortie into the part-time world of local government, has been synonymous with trips to the post office, and it may come as a suprise to know that that was not his chosen career. He was by trade a builder and restorer, a craft to which he intends to return now he has retired, and only took over the Post Office when his father, the then postmaster, suddenly and tragically died of a heart attack. It must have been a colossal under- taking at the time, but Laurie went to it with a will and, credit to him, he not only kept the business running but extended it, with the addition of the pharmacy and payment facilities for motor taxation, gas, electricity and telephone, into the thriving concern we know today. Mrs Olive Knight, erstwhile village schoolmistress, probably knows the situation as well as anyone and has paid a glowing tribute to Laurence. ‘At the time we wondered if he'd be happy stuck behind the counter, but he was. We will miss him, because his courtesy and good humour made it a pleasure to conduct business with him.‘ Happy retirement, Laurence, and thanks for everything! BRIDGE with PATRIXBOURNE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE On Tuesday, 17th March, Mrs Tammy Stewart-Jones will be speaking about Associated Country Women of the World. To learn about this 17 please join us at 7.30pm in Bridge Village Hall. The monthly competition is a bloom from the garden. J .H . LENT 1998 ‘CONVERSATIONS WITH THE FUTURE’ A Series of Addresses by the Archbishop of Canterbury in Canterbury Cathedral on the Thursdays of Lent at 7.30pm (Refreshments and bookstall from 6.45pm in the Chapter House) The Addresses will cover issues relating to our world, our understanding of God, the person of Jesus, the Resurrection, the Holy Spirit and the Church. Each week there will be an opportunity for worship, reflection, questions and discussion. These Addresses are a unique opportunity to learn more about the Christian life through our Archbishop. It’s a marvellous opportunity! Don’t miss it! ‘ '.:=,:-.4 re»-".»i'c»~.'4:s-,'sssS'«;¢‘¢:':;'a':::=:42—z-' :9:-...:3:$$':%‘5!-5:3f-:5i:‘a3'JF1'£5$:F:-‘.?}:3:‘3$5E5#§=:¢.v:'5' :3-:fi:;9.~mz{5 -£Ma’.<$ss£:s6z—mzssr.t=:e%?§; 3..."- NAILBOURNE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The Society's Spring show will be held this year on Tuesday, 31st March, as always in Bridge Village Hall. The hall will be open for members to stage their exhibits from 6pm onwards in time for judging to start at 7.15 and there will be a small entry charge. l8 Show schedules are available from the Show Secretary, Mrs Billie Anderson (Tel 830260) or from the Vice-chairman, Mrs Ethel Cartwright at Bridge Post Office. The show, with all its spring flowers, is open to all to visit. Refreshments will be served whilst the judging is taking place. .... .. Bekesbourne Church §Other than the usual request for posies for the ,Mothering Sunday service on 22nd, there are no s 3 ;church flowers until Easter. The following rota is for cleaning only: 7th, Caroline ]aggers: 14th, Jenny Skinner: 28th Linda Forrest. WINE & WISDOM EVENING - 31st January Thank you to everyone who braved the cold to support the Wine & Wisdom evening and help us raise close to £280 for St. Peter's Church, Bridge and St. Mary's Church, Patrixbourne. We hope that you found it enjoyable. Certainly, the final scores could not have been closer! An even bigger thank you to all who contributed time, organising skills, muscle power, culinary arts and the all-important prizes, without whom none of it would have been possible. Pauline Pritchard Editor: And thanks too to Pauline, who deserves special mention for her added role as grand inquisitor. BRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL - February Meeting Recycling Lay- by Despite a penalty notice displayed on the lay-by some people are leaving cartons and plastic bags after using the recycling bins. These items should be taken home for disposal in order to keep the village as tidy as possible. 19 Parish Council Vacancy A bye-election is to be held to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Cllr Franklin. ln the event of there being more than one nomination a poll will be held on Thursday, 19th March. Village Cleaning A cleaner has now been apointed to collect litter and clean areas such as the bus shelters and river bed when needed. Residents can report places in the village which need attention to Cllr Emily Shirley, who can be contacted via the Clerk on 832219, when arrangements for cleaning will be made. Additionally, the bus shelter on the bridge in the centre of the village will be cleaned by jet spray on a regular basis. Bus Fares The Parish Council is to write to Stagecoach deploring the high cost of fares between the village and Canterbury, as well as the full fare charged to school children who are not eligible for bus passes. The fares appear disproportionate for such a relatively short journey and have increased by 35% in two years. Map Board A new map board is to be erected on the Patrixbourne Road lay-by next to the footbridge on to the recreation ground. An up-to-date map of public rights of way will be displayed there. Allotments Enough local people have responded to last month's advertisement for allotment holders, for the Parish Council to take the matter of improving the allotments further. Any other person interested in taking an allotment should telephone the Clerk on the number above. Trees Work is to be undertaken by a tree surgeon to the four sycamores on the recreation ground. Eight new trees are to be placed on the far side of the recreation ground. These trees have been donated under the Free Trees Scheme. There are still trees available and anyone with a suggested position for a tree should contact the Clerk on the number above. Please remember they are small trees now but will grow very large in the future. Parking on double yellow lines The Parish Council has been made aware that fines have recently been incurred by people parking on double yellow lines in the village. Please be aware that the police make random checks. Planning Applications The following applications have been received for consideration by the Parish Council, which had no objections: CA/'97Temp M - Bridge and Patrixbourne CEP School - Continued use of temporary mobile classroom & CA/98/0051/BRI - 14 Brewery Lane - First floor extension. 20 Vicar The Revd Raymond Gilbert, AKC, 23 High Street, Bridge (830250) Reader Mr Handlcy Stevens, MA, 6 Bridgeford Way, Bridge (831376) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE Churchwardens Mr J Anderson, Aunt Betsy's Cottage, Dering Road, Bridge (830260) Dr AM Nicholson, Riverside Cottage, Patrixboume (830947) Hon Secretary Hon Treasurer Mr K Nicholson, Riverside Cottage, Patrixboume (830947) Covenants Officer Mr NC Francis, 54 Riverside Close, Bridge (830945) Organist (Bridge) Organist (Patrixbourne) Mrs RM Stacey, Joslet,Keepcrs Hill,Patrixboumc (830205) BEKESBOURNE C hurchwardens Mrs J Millyard, School House, School Lane, Bckesboume (830256) Mr IG Gillanders. Cala, Aerodrome Road, Bekesbourne Hon Secretary Mr J W Cowans, Distant View, Adisham Road, Bekesboume (831029) Hon Treasurer Mr D Millyard. School House, School Lane, Bekcsboumc (830256) Organist Mrs RM Stacey, Joslct,Keepers Hill,Patrixbourne (830205) Captain of the Ringers Mr D Farbraee, 3 Downside, Adisham Road. Bek'ne (830659) On The Nail Advertising: Mr HPM Lawrence, 72 Bridge Down, Bridge (830472) On The Nail Editor: The Vicar Items for On The Nail should reach the editor by the 15th of the preceding month. 21 /fl / ‘ cal’-1 The White Horse Inn l 53 HIGH STREET, BRIDGE CANTERBRUY CT4 SLA TELEPHONE: 01227 830249 Meals served Luncfitimes and Dinner f \ Large Range of Casli Ales, Wines &: Malt Whisky. Party Booking £1 Speciality 1 R / o I Yes we can. Yes we do. Colour Photocopying! 30 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury, Kent CT2 8BZ Telephone: 01227 464355 Fax: 01227 454458 SAXON L ODGE Residential Home and Home Care Service 30 Western Avenue, Bridge. Canterbury, Kent CT4 5LT Now extended to accommodate 20 residents. We have En Suite, Single or Double Rooms available. if you live alone and would like a change of scenery, we now cater for short or permanent stay facilities. Please feel free to view any time between 10 am - 7 pm seven days a week. For further information ring (Mrs Richards) on Tel: (01227) 831737 22 J \ HAIR DESIGN WESTERN AVENUE, BRIDGE MODERN AND LUXURIOUS SALON SPECIALISING IN ALL. ASPECTS OF I-IAIRDRESSING LADIES AND GENTLRMEN RELAXED AND FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE ' EASY PARKING L\ Tel: CANTERBURY 830565 f FAMILY BUTCHER LAURIE WAKEHAM BRIDGE : Tel: Canterbury 830220 PRIME LOCAL ENGLISH MEAT : HOME-MADE SAUSAGES FRESH POULTRY : COOKED MEATS MEAT FOR FREEZERS BRIDGE PHARNIACY AND POST OFFICE 16 High Street, Bridge CT 4 SJY Tel: 01227 831008 & 830201 DISPENSING OF PRESCRIPTIONS - SALE OF MEDICINES PREGNANCY TESTING COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINES ' OXYGEN DELIVERY SERVICE NOW OPEN THROUGH LUNCHTIME ROOFING AND PROPERTY RENOVATIONS 1 OSIER GROUND COTTAGE, AGESTER LANE, DENTON, NR. CANTERBURY. KENT CT4 6NP CANTERBURY 830840 23 * Many special offers each month * ' oo‘§\[ENIE~o<° I BRIDGEWAY STORES ' WINES ° SPIRITS BEERS I ‘ “ Special Offers ""3 Available IN-S’l‘0 RE B AKE I{.Y "‘ Fresll, I}reatl"' Free Delivery Service "'S:m0uries & Calms‘ to All Items freshly lmlwtl 3U|'F0Undi"Q Area & ctublmltlally (Minimum Order £10) FREE VIDEO MEMBERSHIP (Latest Releases - only £2.00 per night hire) NOW OPEN FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE - OUR EXTENDED STORE MORE CHOICE ~ MORE VARIETY OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK INCLUDING ALL BANK HOLIDAYS 8.00am until 9.00pm 2 WESTERN AVENUE, BRIDGE TEL: 01227 830323 fr the Iagest choice call BEHFIYS CANTE_RBU.F%Y LTD the Premier Letting Agents fin ‘ 70 Castle Slreet Canterbury I." ‘\4__‘.' _ /.-51$: ’ -- -- _-_-_ ‘ V .-''.r A ‘ atrlxbo -LI.» <3 «'3» <5 0» x'>,—+3\ I.» 4» «yo (.770 as '.*.»(«'>o<\0_( A MAGAZINE FOR THE VILLAG ES ALONG THE NAILBOUHNE April 1998 25p //gm.‘ V "‘-, ‘VA’ // "Z"/_:'"::.‘.':"'-1: a:::::. * r , -I-/3 /' (‘J “'5 _/ / , ‘r3 _r5 ;~,_ r. h .\/;3‘ _ , SARAH de ANGELA HIRST ROUGEMONT Surveyors & Valuers A Traditional Firm UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE of Specialist AND RENOVATION Foot-stools to Chesterfields Pr??? foisulttants Petham (01227) 700448 s a e gen s offmng Joy Rule A Professional Service Secretarial & 1.30012-keeping to the Services Village & Rural Community A professional service for Business and Private Clients E The Estate 0f§':~om;wm Yes we can. 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For further information ring (Mrs Richards) on Tel: (01227) 831737 22 HAIR DESIGN WESTERN AVENUE, BRIDGE MODERN AND LUXURIOUS SALON SPECIALISING IN ALL ASPECTS OF HAIRDRESSING LADIES AND GENTLRMEN RELAXED AND FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE ' EASY PARKING -\ Tel: CANTERBURY 83 0565 / FAMILY BUTCHER LAURIE WAKEHAM BRIDGE : Tel: Canterbury 330220 PRIME LOCAL ENGLISH MEAT : HOME-MADE SAUSAGES FRESH POULTRY : COOKED MEATS MEAT FOR FREEZERS BRIDGE PHARMACY AND POST OFFICE 16 High Street, Bridge CT4 SJY Tel: 01227 831008 & 830201 DISPENSING OF PRESCRIPTIONS - SALE OF MEDICINES PREGNANCY TESTING COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINES - OXYGEN DELIVERY SERVICE NOW OPEN THROUGH LUNCHTIME J. E. TAYLOR ROOFING AND PROPERTY RENOVATIONS CANTERBURY 830840 1 OSIER GROUND COTTAGE, AGESTER LANE, DENTON, NR. CANTERBURY. KENT CT4 6NP 23 * Many special offers each month rt EN‘ QOVN E1906‘ BRIDGEWAY STORES NATIONAL LOTTERY WINES - SPIRITS BEERS H ‘ Special Offers ' " "‘ Available IIV-S'l‘()|{ E II \ K EIIY ‘ F“"5l' ““"“l‘ Free Delivery Service ‘Sal umrics & C:1I:cs‘ to ..-\II IloInsj'I°('sIl|u lIilI{('(l SUWOUFIGIHQ Area & 1-00l:0l| daily (Minimum Order 910) FREE VIDEO MEMBERSHIP (Latest Releases - only £2.00 per night hire) NOW OPEN FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE - OUR EXTENDED STORE MORE CHOICE ~ MORE VARIETY OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK INCLUDING ALL BANK_ HOLIDAYS 8.00am until 9.00pm 2 WESTERN AVENUE, BRIDGE TEL: 01227 830323 for the largest choice call BERFIYS CANTE_HBU_FlY LTD the Premier Letting Agents : 2 70 Castle Street Canterbury "‘ v“:‘ . . “\ -‘.5.-,.-_ - ,-. J3 . . W 3 /\ .\ W‘ ('3 I1 — n - kill 3 ’I 1'; ‘V ‘ _ \ Panonag Farm ‘fit 31!! , 7" Beke___sbour e ‘ xx .='.r ‘Q- -' Patrixbourne \.-x / »' '5 _ 1- Kvrsplr -.' -,3!/‘2._}‘j, I 4, p -n, In - '. 4 O J -out Iluo nu -_ ‘I A MAGAZINE FOR THE ' VILLAGES ALONG THE -1. NAILBOURNE 75» May 1998 25p ROUGEMONT UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE AND RENOVATION Foot-stools to Chesterfields Petham (01227) 700448 ANGELA H1RsT| 3‘ ‘R‘ ‘H de Surveyors & Valuers A Traditional Firm of Specialist Property Consultants & Estate Agents offering Joy Rule A Professional Service Secretarial & 1.3001:-keeping Services to the Village & Rural Community A professional service for Business and Private Clients E The Estate Of}fi(:eI;tS(t:¥fit7}il‘£‘(Il, Canterbury J Telephone: (01227) 765533 (0302) 775536 E JOHN st/1/Aux: Electrician Woodstock Pett Bottom Near Bridge Canterbury Kent CT4 5PB Tel: Canterbury 830842 B a rham C rematorzum Set in twenty acres of beautiful parkland overlooking the Elham Valley. Well appointed Chapel with organ and a wide range of memorials including Book of Rememberance, Memorial Tablets and Roses Our help and advice together with the experience of over 50 years . service to the County are freely available to you. Enquiries.‘ Supt. at Canterbury 831351 LYONS FUNERAL SERVICE 70 Military Road, Canterbury Family Owned Business Estab. 1911 24 hour service Tel. 463508 LITTLEBOURNE AND BRIDGE COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE CLINICS Acupuncture (Traditional and Western) Aromatherapy ° Child Health Chiropody ° Counselling ° District Nursing ° Family Planning ' Healing Nutrition ° Osteopathy ° Physiotherapy Reflexology ° Sports Injuries Travel Clinic (Yellow Fever Centre) ' For appointments and information please telephone 01227 721515 H. O. PARKER. Plumbing, Central Heating & ITISGBDEHUDIE EIOCDGEH INTERIORIEXTERIOR HAIRDRESSING FEMALE DECORATORS A EXPERIENCED, RELIABLE X) _ % SERVICE by AT David HIGHLY COMPETITIVE (Mobile Hairdresser) RATES STATE REGISTERED HAIRDRESSER. I _ PHONE Phone l3[I]I]£I Canterbury 720994 E: ham 340550 Reflexology S 84 W ASPHALT Aromatherapy FLAT ROOFING & FLOORING SPECIALISTS 16 UNION FIOAD BRIDGE Tel: Office: Canterbury 830266 Evenings: Canterbury 463675 Eve Pearson M.A.R., R.Q.A. Honeymead, The Hill, Bekesbourne Canterbury, Kent CT4 5DZ Telephone: 01227 831593 SUNDAY WORSHIP IN MAY 3rd: Easter 4 8.00am Holy Communion (Parrixbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bekesbourne) l 1.00am Family Eucharist (Bridge) 6.30pm Evensong (Bridge) 10th: Easter 5 8.00am Holy Communion (Bekesbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bridge) 9.30am Junior Church (After School Club) 11.00am Matins (Patrixbourne) 17th: Easter 6 8.00am Holy Communion (Patrixbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bridge) 9.30am Junior Church (After School Club) 10.00am Rogationtide Walk around Bekesbourne 24th: Easter 7 8.00am Holy Communion (Bridge) 9.30am Parish Communion (Patrixbourne) 11.00am Family Service (Bekesboume) 6.30pm Evensong (Bridge) 31st: Pentecost 10.30am Benefice Eucharist (Bridge) . Children are welcome at all services, but especially at Family Services. Junior Church welcomes children of 4 years old and upwards, helping them grow in the faith of the Church, in a secure and caring environment. It meets on second and third Sundays at 9.30am. For further details and enrolment, parents should get in touch with Mrs Susanne Leggatt (830251). Bridge Methodist Church at 11am: 3rd, Dr John R Butler, MA. 10th, Holy Communion, The Revd Michael Walling. 17th, Mrs Christine Bence. 24th, Miss Leah Turner, BSc. 3 I st, Whitsunday, Mr E Ron O'Mahony. FOR YOUR DIARY AND PRAYER LIST 1st St. Philip and St. James, Apostles 2nd St. Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria, Teacher of the Faith, 373 Church Spring Coffee Morning, Bridge Village Hall, 10am - 12 noon 3rd Fourth Sunday of Easter Woolton Farm House garden open in aid of Bekesboume Church, 2- 5.30pm 7th Prayers for Health & Healing concerns, The Vicarage, 7pm 8th Dame Julian of Norwich, Mystic, C14 I 7 Patrixboume with Bridge PCC, Methodist Church, 7.30pm 9th Nailboume League of Friends Table Boot Sale, Bridge Village Hall, 10am ~ 12 noon 10th Fifth Sunday of Easter Christian Aid Week begins: please give generously. 12th School Governors meeting, 4pm Archdeacon's Visitation, including the swearing-in of churchwardens and sidesmen, Cathedral Quire, 7.30pm 13th Fish Scheme Coffee Pop-In, Bridge Village Hall, 10.15-11.45am 14th St. Matthias the Apostle 16th Fish Scheme Coffee Morning, Bridge Village Hall 17th Sixth Sunday of Easter The Rogationtide Walk leaves Bekesboume Village Hall at 10.00am. 21st ASCENSION DAY The Eucharist, Bridge, 7.30pm Nailboume Horticultural Society, Bridge Methodist Church, 7.30pm 22nd Joint PCC Meeting, Bekesboume Sports Club, 7.30pm 24th Seventh Sunday of Easter 25th Venerable Bede, Priest, Monk of Jarrow, 735 26th St. Augustine, first Archbishop of Canterbury, 605 31st PENTECOST FROM THE VICAR This month the Revised Lectionary comes into its own. First thing to note is the prolonged celebration of Easter, which now extends from Easter Day through the ensuing eight weeks to the eve of Pentecost. And note too that the seven Sundays concerned are designated Sundays of Easter, not after Easter as previously. In the immediate aftermath of the first Easter, the disciples of Jesus entered into a new relationship with him, which, though different, was no less real than before the crucifixion. This changed relationship is the one we ourselves enjoy with the risen Lord, not restricted in any way but devoid of sight and sound. In those initial days the disciples quickly grew into a vibrant community of witnesses to the resurrection, and their influence rapidly became widespread. With this in mind the Easter period now turns to the book of the Acts of the Apostles to provide the First Lesson at Sunday Matins and Evensong, instead of the Old Testament, enabling us to trace the first steps of the embryo Church, the people of the New Testament, in fact. Ascension Day is now just a one day observance, after which we plunge instantly back into the Easter season before it comes to an abrupt end on the Church's birthday, the feast of Pentecost or Whitsunday. Happily falling on a fifth Sunday in 1998, this last great Christian festival of the Church's year will be celebrated at a combined Benefice Eucharist at Bridge. HANDLEY STEVENS On the evening of Palm Sunday, 5th April, we bade a reluctant farewell to Mr Handley Stevens, who for the past six years has exercised a valuable ministry as Reader in this benefice. Handley came to us newly trained and his ministry among us has been highly regarded throughout these parishes. He has been a tower of strength to me as vicar. We took our leave of Handley, and Anne his wife, after Evensong on Palm Sunday at a reception at the back of Bridge Church. A presentation was made to him of framed photographs of all three churches, taken by Rosalie Stacey. * t 8 Handley's move to Bridge couldn't have come at a more propitious time. I had taken on the role of Rural Dean, a position that took up some of my time i that rightly belonged to my parish ministry, and to receive the offices of a Reader was ideal. By a similar coincidence, or maybe the prompting of the Holy Spirit, Handley's leaving has come at the same moment that I completed my second and final term as Rural Dean. You may like to know that my successor as Rural Dean is David Barnes, Vicar of Ash and we wish him well and ask God's blessing on his ministry. David 6 is coming to Bekesbourne to preach at Evensong on the Sunday of the Flower Festival weekend. 28th June. JOYS & SORROWS Holy Baptism was administered at the Eucharist on Easter morning (no better time) in both Bekesboume and Bridge Churches. At Bekesboume JENNIFER FORREST, first child of Tony and Linda, Lysander Close, was christened by the Revd John Shorrock, meanwhile at Bridge the Vicar baptized his second grandson, ALEXANDER JAMES PLENTY of Holywell, Northumberland. This was Rosemary and Raymond's second big family event in nine days, Raymond having officiated at the wedding of their eldest son, Simon to Juliet Howlett in the chapel of Charterhouse School, Godalming on 4th April. * I: I The death on Maundy Thursday of TIM HOARE, formerly of The Cedars, Higham Lane, has deprived Bridge village of one of its most long-standing, respected and colourful residents. Tim, with Muriel, his wife of almost 50 years, came to Bridge 45 years ago and in the ensuing years he left his mark on the locality through his building works and public service as a member of the Parish Council. He served for 11 years as a city councillor, which included a term as deputy mayor, and was a prominent member of the Bridge & District Branch of the Royal British Legion, most generously providing the branch with its standard. Tim was also a church- man and sang tenor in the church choir for many years, regularly hosting a Christmas party for the choir. Five years ago Tim suffered a severe stroke that left him badly disabled and unable to speak, a handicap that frustrated him greatly, having always been one to express himself volubl y on an assortment of topics. A service in St. Peter's Church, Bridge on 21st April (three days short of his 87th birthday) was conducted by the Vicar, with the augmented choir in attendance, and followed by cremation at Barham. I t t The funeral took place at Barham on 30th March of MARY DAVIES, Patrix- bourne Road. Mary, known as Bibby, was a member of a family that provided successive Mayors of Faversham. Due to a serious illness that began in the late eighties, Bibby and Peter moved to be near their daughter, Elizabeth Stewart. During this time they were well supported by their two children Elizabeth and Richard, their families and many carers. Despite his own illness Peter cared for Bibby until her final months at llighlield. Canon Packer officiated at the service. Patrixbourne with Bridge PCC annual accounts The 1997 financial statements of the Patrixboume with Bridge PCC were presented to the annual parish church meeting on 1 April 1998. A stunmary of the income and expenditure for 1997 and net assets at 31 December 1997 is given below. Income and expenditure Unrestricted Restricted Total funds & endowment funds funds £ £ £ Incoming resources 30,759 13,462 44,221 Outgoing resources 30,933 21,241 52,174 Net outgoing resources ( 174) ( 7,749) ( 7,923) Unrealised gains 1,960 1,960 Excess outgoing resources I I Z4) (__5,3_5l1) 1 6,91 2) Balance sheet £ Investments 14,740 Current assets 35,315 Current liabilities ( 7,524) Net assets 12,531 Funds Unrestricted 9,832 Restricted 10,3 83 Endowment 22,166 42,4 31 The unrestricted income and expenditure represents the day to day operation of the church in Patrixboume and Bridge and takes account of a subsidy from the Church Commissioners of £2,334. This will disappear by 2000. The excess outgoings on restricted and endowment funds represents principally the cost of repairs to St Mary's Patrixbourne for which funds had been raised in prior years. Copies of the published accounts may be obtained from the vicar or the treasurer. Nailbourne Horticultural Society The Society's meeting in May will be on Thursday, 21st at the Methodist Church starting at 7.30pm, when the guest speaker will be Mr Lush, who has entertained members very well recently on a couple of other evenings. This time his talk is entitled We are What we Eat, which I am sure will be full of ‘little gems‘! Art Class This has started in the Hunter Room on Friday mornings from 24th April, between 9.15 and ll.30am. Beginners and improvers are most welcome to this pay—as- you—attend class which has room for one or two more. Friendly and relaxed class for drawing and painting. Please contact Jenny Fairweather, 49 Union Road, on 830738. - FRIENDS OF BEKESBOURNE CHURCH - STOP PRESS - OPEN GARDEN now on S UNDA Y3rd MA Y Lady Mount is again kindly opening her garden at Woolton Farm House in aid of Bekesbourne Church. The azaleas and rhododendrons should be lovely then as they are earlier than usual - so do come for a delightful afternoon — 2—S.30pm, CAKES - STALLS - PLANTS - TEAS THE ROGATIONTIDE WALK takes place on Rogzttion Sunday, 17th May and will start at 10.00am from Bekesboume Village Hall - all welcome! Usual finish at The Unicorn - book your lunch! BEKESBOURNE FLOWER l"ES'l‘lVAL on 26th, 27th & 28th June. More details next month, but all contributions of plants and cakes will be most welcome - so please start preparing now! BRIDGE VILLAGE FETE, 20th June, 12 noon to 4.00pm To make this year's fete a great success we need lots of contributions for the following stalls: Plants, Books, Toys, Crafts, Cakes, Bottles, White Elephant, and donations for the Raffle. So please help if you can! To those people who enjoy a puzzle we will be mnning a Quiz during the month prior to the fete. So why not get together with the family and friends and stir up the brain cells? Quiz forms can be obtained from School or any member of the Committee price £1 or from me at l7 High Street, Bridge, phone 830514. The prize is £25 for the winner - good luck! Barbara Beinder I7 NAILBOURNE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS We are having a TABLE BOOT SALE on 9th May, 10.00am — 12 noon in Bridge Village Hall. The league would be most grateful for donations of brie-a-brac and books to sell. also you may book a table to sell your own bits and bobs. Please get in the loft and garage - your junk is just what someone is looking for! To donate goods or book a table please phone Rosy Green, 830204. Please support the League of Friends. THE CHILDRENS SOCIETY Fund-raising Thank you to all holders of the home and shop boxes which were emptied during March and April, raising a total of £328.86 for the Society - an excellent result! These boxes, normally emptied annually, are a painless but effective way of collecting small change for a good cause, and can be obtained from Kathy Eynon, 19 Bridge Down (tel:830466) should others be interested. Incidentally, Barclays Bank will be accepting old 50p coins for The Childrens Society account until at least September, although they are no longer legal tender. Kathy Eynon has the details and will be happy to pay them in! Please look for The Childrens Society table at the League of Friends Table Boot Sale on 9th May. BRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL - NOTES FROM THE APRIL MEETING ALLA} New Councillor: Councillor John Cortield, attending the first meeting since his election, was welcomed to the Parish Council. Improvements and Maintenance: Several improvements have taken place in the village over the last month. A perch seat has been installed in the bus shelter on the bridge and two bicycle racks have been placed outside Bridgeway Stores. A new map board has been erected on the edge of the lay-by on Patrixbourne Road adjoining the recreation ground. When completed it will contain a map of the Public Rights of Way in the village. The sycamore trees on the recreation ground have been pruned and additional shrubs have been planted in Mill Lane. Canterbury City Council has promised to replace several missing road signs and renew some that have become damaged. Nailbourne Flood Alleviation Scheme: The Environment Agency has proposed a scheme to prevent flooding in the village when the river flows. A 18 trash screen is to be built at the culvert to prevent debris collecting around the bridge supports and the bus shelter legs. A further trash screen is to be placed at the ford in Mill Lane. Church Meadow is to have a low bund built on it to stop water running off the field and into Brewery Lane. The Environment Agency will keep the trash screens clear and it is hoped that any potential flooding can be avoided in the future. Recreation Ground Play Equipment: Funding for 1998/99 has now been made available and the village has been awarded a sum of nearly £8000 from the City Council's Capital Projects Fund to replace some of the play equipment on the recreation ground. Proposals for the new equipment are expected to be finalised shortly. Village Cleaning: Areas in the village needing cleaning should be reported to Cllr Shirley; alternatively a message can be left with the Clerk on 832219. Arrangements will then be made for specific areas to be cleaned. Parish Meeting: Parishioners are reminded that the Annual Parish Meeting will take place on Thursday 30 April at 7.30 pm in the Village Hall. Several local organisations have been invited to give reports of their activities over the year and refreshments will be provided at the end of the evening. Planning Application: The Planning Committee had considered and found no objection to CA/98/0289/BRI - Two storey front extension to Beechwood, Higham Lane. FISH NEWS The Blossom Tour will be on Wednesday, 6th May. Please telephone Mavis Parsons, 832042, if you would like a last~minute place. The Saturday Coffee Morning is on l6th May. Please come to Bridge Village Hall with your seedlings, cuttings, plants, cakes and bric-a-brac. The Coffee Pop-In at Bridge Village Hall will be on Wednesday, 13th May and new faces are very, very welcome. /LR. ABIDA Abida is an Indian girl whose education is being sponsored by the church in Bridge and Patrixbourne. She is nearly 11 and is attending Deenabandhu School, Shahid Nagar in Delhi. Her father died last year and as a result the family lived in very poor conditions. This is now improving with the help of her grandfather. She is though in need of continuing financial support. Abida's performance in the half year exams was good with an average of 56%. She scored very well in Hindi, social studies, English and science. The only disappointment was mathematics where more work and practice are needed. I‘) CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 10 - 18 MAY by Christine Hoare, 25 The Close, 832447 Christian Aid is the official agency of 40 church denominations in the UK and Ireland supporting work in more than 60 countries worldwide, to enable poor communities to help themselves. This means funding locally based projects, which help people in a number of different ways, for example: providing seeds and tools so that families can grown enough to eat, building new wells to provide safe, clean water, paying for emergency aid in times of crisis, and talking with people about the causes of their poverty, and arguing their case to those who have the power to change things. Christian Aid was the first charity to hold a house-to—house collection, and once again the Parishes of our benefioe will be taking part. Please be as generous as you can when the Christian Aid envelope drops through your letter box. If you are unable to hand your envelope to your collector, it can be returned direct to me. If you would like to participate in the collection in any way, please contact me - offers of assistance are always welcome! I am very grateful to those kind persons who have agreed to undertake collections: it would be of further assistance if they could return envelopes to me on Saturday, 23rd May between 10.30am and 12 noon so that I may have the opportunity to say 'thank you’ and to offer some light refreshment. Effot-'.—'T-". :0’. -'—:-'’o :33 :_—To'?. ‘-47-’. iv’. iv?» in". ""—"'_¢'.j-'- :_*—7o"n ——_;‘o?. -_-:31 :3’. 2:.‘-:1] J-. .-‘J |.'.. Bekesbourne Church 3* Cleaning 6': Flower Rota if 2nd 8’ 9th May — Rosie Mount 16th May — Zan Clifford 23rd May — Pam Farbrace E: 30th May » Jane Millyard if—_'.-.:°: =—_=; :3; ;—_°« :5 2-: —_;-. 1. :-.° :3: is’ :«. __—_°. =_°. :_-.- :1: :°.~_JJ QQ 20 Vicar The Revd Raymond Gilbert, AKC, The Vicarage. 23 High Street, Bridge (830250) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE C hurchwurdens Mr] Anderson, Aunt Betsy's Cottage, Dcring Road, Bridge (830260) Dr AM Nicholson, Riverside Cottage, Patrixbourne (830947) Hon Secretary Mrs A Williamson, Beeehmount, Conyngham Lane, Bridge (830399) Hon Treasurer Mr K Nicholson, Riverside Cottage, Patrixboume (830947) Covenants Officer Mr NC Francis, 54 Riverside Close, Bridge (830945) Organist (Bridge) Organist (Parrixbourne) Mrs RM Stacey, Joslet,Kccpers Hill,Patrixb0urne (830205) BEKESBOURNE C hurchwardens Mrs] Millyard, School House, School Lane. Bekcsboume (830256) Mr IG Gillanders, Cala, Aerodrome Road, Bekcsbourne Hon Secretary Mr JW Cowans, Distant View, Adisham Road, Bekesbournc (831029) Hon Treasurer Mr D Millyard, School House, School Lane, Bekesbourne (830256) Organist Mrs RM Stacey, Joslet,Kecpcrs Hill,Patrixboume (83()205) Captain of the Ringers Mr D Farbrace, 3 Downside, Adisham Road, Bck'ne (830659) On The Nail Advenising: Mr HPM Lawrence, 72 Bridge Down, Bridge (830472) On The Nail Editor: The Vicar Items for On The Nail should reach the editor by the 15th of the preceding month. 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Honeymead, The Hill, Bekesbourne Canterbury, Kent CT4 5DZ Telephone: 01227 831593 SUNDAY WORSHIP [N JUNE 7th: Trinity Sunday 8.00am Holy Communion (Patrixbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bekesbourne) 11.00am Family Service with Baptism (Bridge) 3.30pm Holy Baptism (Patrixbourne) 6.30pm Evensong (Bridge) 14th: Trinity 1 8.00am Holy Communion (Bekesbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bridge) 9.30am Junior Church (After School Club) 1 1.00am Matins (Patrixbourne) 21st: Trinity 2 8.00am Holy Communion (Patrlxbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bridge) 9.30am Junior Church (After School Club) 11.00am Matins (Bekesbourne) 28th: St. Peter the Apostle 8.00am Holy Communion (Bridge) 9.30am Parish Communion (Patrixbourne) 6.30pm Flower Festival Evensong (Bekesbourne) (Preacher: Revd David Barnes, Rural Dean) Children are welcome at all. services, but especially at Family Services. Junior Church welcomes children of 4 years old and upwards, helping them grow in the faith of the Church, in a secure and caring environment. It meets on second and third Sundays at 9.30am. For further detail.s and enrolment, parents should get in touch with Mrs Susanne Leggatt (830251). « Bridge Methodist Church at I lam: 7th, Mr Peter Blakebrough, MA, BEd. 14th, Mrs Mary Weatherup, BA. 21st, Church Anniversary, The Revd Canon John Packer. 28th, Holy Communion, The Revd Albert Ball. 4 FOR YOUR DIARY AND PRAYER LIST 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 7th 9th 10th llth 14th 16th 18th 20th 2 1st 22nd 24th 26th 27th 28th 30th Justin, Martyr at Rome, C165 Saxon Lodge Coffee Morning and Bring & Buy, 10am Pray for David Barnes, Vicar of Ash, who is to be commissioned as Rural Dean of East Bridge prior to this evening's meeting of the Deanery Synod in St. N icholas' Church, Ash. I Prayers for Health & Healing concerns, The Vicarage, 7pm St. Boniface, Bishop, Missionary, Martyr, 754 Trinity Sunday St. Columba, Abbot of Iona, Missionary, 597 Fish Scheme Coffee Pop-In, Bridge Village Hall, 10.15-11.45am Friends of Bekesbourne Church Quiz Evening, The Unicorn, 8.00pm St. Barnabas the Apostle . Bridge Parish Council Meeting, The Hunter Room, 7.30pm 1st Sunday after Trinity Saxon Lodge Residential Home open afternoon, 2.00pm Bridge with Patrixboume Women's Institute, Village Hall, 7.30pm Prayers for Health & Healing concerns, The Vicarage, 7pm BRIDGE. VILLAGE FETE 2nd Sunday after Trinity St. Alban, first Martyr of Britain, c209 Birth of St. John the Baptist BEKESBOURNE FLOWER FESTIVAL, 10.30am - 6.00pm BEKESBOURNE FLOWER FESTIVAL, 10.30am - 6.00pm St. Peter the Apostle: Trinity 3 BEKESBOURNE FLOWER FESTIVAL, 10.30am - 6.00pm, concluding with Festival Evensong at 6.30pm, Preacher: The Revd David Barnes, Rural Dean. N ailboume Horticultural Society ‘Garden Safari‘ FROM THE VICAR June promises to be a busy month here, with an assortment of social and fund» raising activities gunning t'or our support and all deserving it. Having a vested interest in the two big ones, I make no apologies now for plugging first Bridge's Annual Fete and secondly the welcome return of a Bekesbourne Flower Festival. Both of these popular events fall into the fund- raising category but they also have a strong and vitally important social side to 5 them as well. The respective organisers are naturally concerned to make as much money out these activities as possible, and we accept that. However, and not just because people expect to get their money's worth, the planners also want us to have a good time together at the Village Fete, and enjoy the beauty of an English country church decked out in all its glory, where Bekesbourne's Flower Festival is concerned. Some accuse the Church of always being after money and having no other concern. That's blinkered nonsense! Of course money figures in both the above events, but it's not the be all and end all. The Village Fete is just that, an occasion for the village to come together and fete itself: in any case the Church (Patrix- bourne as well as Bridge) only takes half the proceeds, the other half going to the School. Where Bekesbourne is concerned, the Flower Festival usually raises a lot of money and is held principally for that purpose, but it's a beautiful building in an idyllic situation and is truly at its best when sensitively and artistically decorated with flowers. We hope those who visit will be generous, and they invariably are, yet no money is demanded of them, admission is always free, and although there are stalls and refreshment facilities no one’s obliged to patronize them, though we hope they will. The three-day festival will end with an act of worship - Evensong, with the Vicar officiating, Bridge Choir leading the singing and the new Rural Dean, the Revd David Barnes, preaching the sermon. The old chestnut about the Church and money doesn't ring true - it never has! But obviously, and like any other organization you care to name, it can‘! survive without financial back-up. Yet our Lord didn't come to found a profit- making movement but a worldwide community of people who, because they themselves love and try to serve the Lord, are anxious to help others come to know and love him, thereby finding meaning in life and at the end the joys of heaven. Believe it or not, Bridge Village Féte and Bekesboume Flower Festival have a part to play in that, though we guarantee not to ram religion down anyone's throat in the process. Support both occasions — for your sake and ours! JUST TO SAY THANK-YOU. Mrs Mildred Jaggers writes: Thank you Bill and Joyce Rose for your glowing praise and comments to Janet and myself on our retirement from the Surgery. How you found time to do it before your trip to Australia I shall never know. I should also like to thank all the patients for their gifts and cards - I was rather overwhelmed with your generosity and hope to see you around the village. And from Rosie Green: A big thank you to all who supported the table boot sale held by the Nailbourne Group of the League of Friends of Canterbury Hospitals on 9th May. £191 was raised. Our next event is a Coffee Morning at Higham Park (Highland Court) on 4th July between 10am and 12 noon — an opportunity to view the beautiful gardens and help raise funds for the League with coffee, cakes, Bring & Buy and a raffle — see you there! BRIDGE VILLAGE FETE for Church & School SATURDAY, 20th JUNE, 12 noon - 4. 00pm at the School Refreshments » Face Painting ~ Pony Rides » All your favourite Stall ~ 6? for the first timeAll your favourite Stalls l l"ll'|lIET IIISEII GIIIIIE re-_-». —— — :_ ¢ _ nag _ _. :0-In ':;':*nn. :2: 1.0‘ n '7 I u". 1 i g '9 i n a f ST. PETER’S CHURCH, Li BEKESBOURNE Friday - Sunday, 3: 26th — 28th JUNE, III 10.30am — 6.00pm daily Plants - Produce — Cakes — Raffle Teas [E FESTIVAL EVENS ONG H; Sunday, 28th June, 6.30pm 11 Preacher: The Revd David Barnes, f‘ Vicar of Ash & Rural Dean '—_‘o‘ 11' :3: T'.T_‘;.|':' :__‘.",{; ".‘T.TT‘h'||’ 2:. 'T‘,'':_ :_":_..r:_ 1:’ ‘.3: ’;f.'.“h'; .‘.:‘_’I,;; T.‘.’;. °I:|_fi:;7n-'3. Zia?’ T_;"fl!':’ ;fi‘:,,"J° ‘_;;‘|,f:' 2:271}, NAILBOURNE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY To enjoy what will hopefully be a warm and sunny summer's evening, the Horti- cultural Society is organising a Garden Safari on Tuesday, 30th June. As this is a new venture and somewhat of an experiment for the Society, it has been decided to limit the Safari to the centre of Bridge village so that all the gardens visited will be within easy walking distance. Those interested should make their way to 17 Union Road for 7pm, where the evening will start with light refreshments, and from there the group will proceed, by easy garden stages, to end up at Laundry Cottage in Conyngham Lane, where tea and coffee will be served. Kathy Walder BEKESBOURNE FAMILY SERVICE by Jonathan C owans _ At Bekesbourne's Family Service in April we were joined by our four-legged (and one three-legged) friends in a service of blessing for all animals and pets. As far as I know there were no stick insects, goldfish or tarantulas in church, butthere were dogs, rabbits, cats, guinea pigs and hamsters. ' We all enjoyed a dramatic portrayal of Daniel in the Lions‘ Den, performed by Paul, Pat and Jeannette Kusel and the Revd John Shorrock's story of the cathedral mouse. Hymns, new and familiar, made the servic go with a swing and all pets present were named and blessed at the chancel step. - What fun we had and with no reason to suspect the animals didn't enjoy it too! . BRIDGE with PATRIXBOURNE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE It is anniversary time again so the June meeting will take the form of an old time birthday party. Members are asked to bring a plate of food at 7.30pm on Tuesday, 16th June and the competition is a Bloom from your Garden. J.H. ROYAL COLLEGE of RADIOLOGISTS APPEAL FUND Regrettably, there will not be a fund-raising day this year. However, I hope to go on making cakes, jams, etc and having plants for sale from time to time. I will be grateful for your continued support to raise what will probably be a more modest amount. M .EJ . WOOLTON FARM GARDEN OPENING for the Friends of Bekesbourne Church, raised £500, which was excellent for a fairly inclement day. Very many thanks to Lady Mount for her generosity and to all involved. On a dull day the gardens were a blaze of colour! ‘ 17 , SAXON LODGE RESIDENTIAL HOME .. will be holding their monthly Bring & Buy Coffee Morning with raffle on Tuesday, 2nd June. . will hold an open afternoon on Sunday, 14th June from 2 o'clock, with strawberry teas, cake and plant stalls and a raffle. also nearly new clothes will be on sale. Admission is free! CALLING THE CHILDREN OF BEKESBOURNE! As part of the Flower Festival at Bekesbourne on 26th, 27th and 28th June there will be a display of work by children in the Vestry on the theme of Bekcsbourne Past and Present. The Bekesboume Brownies and some children from Bridge School will be contributing but I am aware that there are many children in the village not involved in either of these groups, some of whom might like to take part. There are two ways you can do so: 1. Write a poem or a short piece of prose, draw a picture, make a model about something past or present (or both) in the village that interests you: maybe the tire at the oast, the new playground, the church or churchyard, farmlife and activity, the disappearance of the aerodrome hanger. Hand it in to me before 21st June. OR 2. COME ALONG to Rosary House on Sunday, 21st June between 3 and 5pm and join with others drawing, sticking, making something relevant. I look forward to either receiving your contribution or seeing you on June 21st. I am Pat Kusel and I live at Rosary House, Aerodrome Road, tel. 830272. BRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL: May Meeting Election of Officers At the Annual Meeting of Bridge Parish Council, Cllr Meriel Connor was re-elected as chairman with Cllr Tony Walder elected as vice-chairman. The Recreation Ground and Sports Committee will consist of Cllrs Gulvin, Hill, and Walder, with Cllrs Corfield and Jones forming the Street, Footways and Lighting Committee. Members of the Planning Committee remain as Cllrs Hill, Shirley and Walder, whilst on the Environmental Committee Cllr Connor will be responsible for footpaths, Cllr Monk trees and Cllr Shirley general matters. Neighbourhood Watch Mr David Lancashire, co—ordinator for the scheme has reported a serious lack of area co-ordinators in the village. Anyone interested in taking part in this worthwhile project should contact David Lancashire on 830627. 18 Co-ordinators are particularly needed in Riverside Close, Western Avenue and Union Road. The task is not onerous and would suit someone with a strong community spirit and a little time to spare. Noticeboard - Bridge Down The Parish Council has a noticeboard which could be placed in the Bridge Down area of the village. The clerk, who can be contacted on 832219, would welcome suggestions from local residents as to a suitable location. Annual Parish Meeting About 20 parishioners attended the Annual Parish Meeting on April 30 when the chairman recalled the sad loss to the village which had resulted from the death of Reg Franklin. She also thanked Margaret Church, who resigned as clerk in December, for all her hard work over the last 5 years. Reports were given by several organisations operating in the village. They showed a healthy membership with varied activities taking place on a regular basis. I FISH NEWS Our thanks to everyone who attended the Saturday Plant and Cake Sale. The money raised pays for the phone calls and insurance involved in running Fish, as well as the coach hire for outings. Do you know about the Library Service for the house-bound? Telephone Sheila Fenn (830284) if you would like more details. The next Coffee Pop-In in Bridge Village Hall will be on Wednesday, 10th June. ' A.R. 3 3 I! The Unicorn, Bekesbourne is holding its 4th ANNUAL BEER FESTIVAL on 26th and 27th June, with live music and a barbecue. Open all day on Saturday. HIGHAM PARK The staff report on its re-instatementfor ‘On The Nail '. We first saw Higham in the winter of 1995. The mansion had been empty since the mid-eighties and had many broken windows and doors. The poor roof was and still. is in need of vast amounts of money. lntemally most of the plasterwork had powdered and crumbled and the beautiful mouldings on the walls and ceilings were coming away. Simply everywhere hung in damp black mould. B Our first year was spent re-discovering the gardens, which had been sadly neglected for some time. Imagine our amazement when having been here for 19 about four months, we wandered around the gardens one evening and in the undergrowth found a completely secret garden, nottouched for many a long year. Many original paths have been recreated. This winter a bleached Horn— beam aerial hedge has been planted on either side of the sunken rose garden, to protect the newly planted roses here. The walls around this garden and the Italian water garden had to be completely restored. Part of the yew hedges had been burnt. These are now replaced and the 200-foot water garden with the wonderful water lilies looks magnificent again. The resident moorhens, for the first time, reared all their chicks, and they have given us much pleasure during the winter. Higham first became Higham in 1320 when King Edward ll gave a considerable estate to the De Hegham family. Through the centuries many famous people have resided here, including the Aucher family, the Halletts much mentioned in Patrixboume Church, Thomas Culpepper, Countess Margaret Zborowska and her son the colourful Count Louis Zborowska, who built the world famous Chitty Chitty Bang Bang aero~engine racing cars. Ian Fleming's famous film on the same name came from here. The count built the Hythe & Dymchurch railway to run around the estate. Green Goddess was one of the engines. The gardens are open from APRIL to SEPTEMBER on Sundays and Wednesdays between 12 noon and 6.00pm. We have a tea room and sell some plants. I]. Bekesbourne Church , ..[J ff‘ Cleaning 5? Flower Rota 3] 6th June — Mrs \X/atson 13th June - Cheryl Barker 20th June — Jane Millyard 1.1. 27:1. June . FLOWER FESTIVAL JJ a .._u ....__ _._.__ __-- _ __. ._ .. _ ._ . . I __ jl ___u _u :4: .__:.u ~ — a - .. —- - D - ~ u u --__.--- 0 -r -a ‘__' u :_'_"’__<5 _* ":_‘ u _' '~;u __ 20 Vicar The Revd Raymond Gilbert, AKC, The Vicarage, 23 High Street, Bridge (830250) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE C harchwarclens Mr] Anderson, Aunt Betsy's Cottage, Dcring Road, Bridge (830260) Dr AM Nicholson, Riverside Cottage, Patrixbourne (830947) Hun Secretary’ Mrs A Williamson, Beeehmount, Conyngham Lane, Bridge (830399) Mon Treasurer Mr K Nicholson, Riverside Cottage, Patrixbourne (830947) Covenants Oflicer Mr NC Francis, 54 Riverside Close, Bridge (830945) Organist (Bridge) Organist (Patrixbourne) Mrs RM Stacey, Joslet,Keepers Hill,Patrixboume (830205) BEKESBOURNE Clrurchwardens Mrs J Millyard, School House, School Lane, Bekesbourne (830256) Mr 1G Gillanders, Cala, Aerodrome Road, Bckesboumc Hon Secretary Mr JW Cowans, Distant View, Adisham Road, Bekesbournc (831029) Hon Treasurer Mr D Millyard, School House, School Lane, Bekesboumc (830256) Organist Mrs RM Stacey, Joslet,Keepers Hill,Patrixbourne (830205) Captain of the Ringers Mr D Farbraee, 3 Downside, Adisham Read, Bek'ne (830659) On The Nail Advertising: Mr HPM Lawrence, 72 Bridge Down, Bridge (830472) On The Nail Editor: The Vicar Items for On The Nail should reach the editor by the 15th of the preceding month. 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FLOORING SPECIALISTS 16 UNION ROAD BRIDGE Tel: Office: Canterbury 830266 Evenings: Canterbury 463675 E’ éve pea rsom RCbAA4F@3 Arotnaikerapy ‘ IQefIexoIo9y jVIar\uaI L}_m1pI\aIic Drainage Jndian 'I“Icc\CI /\/Iassage ]\/Ior'r‘£:II Prac:’riiionE-r TeIepI\one: 01227 831593 SUNDAY WORSHIP IN AUGUST 2nd: Trinity 8 8.00am Holy Communion (Patrixbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bekesbourne) 11.00am Family Eucharist with Baptism (Bridge) 6.30pm Evensong (Bridge) 9th: Trinity 9 8.00am Holy Communion (Bekesbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bridge) 11.00am Matins (Patrixbourne) 16th: Trinity I0 8.00am Holy Communion (Patrixbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bridge) 11.00am Matins (Bekesbourne) 23rd: St. Bartholomew 8.00am Holy Communion (Bridge) 9.30am Parish Communion (Patrixbourne) 11.00am Matins (Bekesbourne) 6.30pm Evensong (Bridge) 30th: Trinity 12 10.30am Benefice Eucharist (Patrixbourne) Children are welcome at all services, but especially at Family Services. Junior Church welcomes children of 4 years old and upwards, helping them grow in the faith of the Church, in a secure and caring environment. Except in August, it meets on second and third Sundays at 9.30am. For further details and enrolment, parents should get in touch with Mrs Susanne Leggatt (830251). Bridge Methodist Church at 11am: 2nd, Mrs Audrey Ramsey. 9th, Miss Joan Charlesworth, MA. 16th, Holy Communion, The Revd Michael Walling. 23rd, Mr F Jim Allen. 30th, The Revd George Baugh. 4 FOR YOUR DIARY AND PRAYER LIST 2nd 4th 5th 6th 9th 10th 1 lth 12th 13th 16th 18th 20th 23rd 24th 26th 28th 29th 30th 3lst Trinity 8 The Right Revd Arthur Jones, Bishop of Gippsland, Victoria, Australia will be in Bridge with Valerie, his wife, during a short break in the Lambelh Conference proceedings. We hope they will be at the Family Service, and although it's meant to be a rest for the Lambeth bishops Dr Jones may be willing to give us a glimpse of church life ‘down under’. St. Dominic, Priest, Friar, [221 St. Oswald, King of Northumbria, 642 Tlransfigumtion of our Lord Prayers for Health & Healing concerns, The Vicarage, 7pm Trinity 9 St. Laurence, Deacon, Martyr, 258 St. Clare of/lssisi, Virgin, 1253 Fish Scheme Coffee Pop-ln, Bridge Village Hall, 10.15-11.45am Jeremy Taylor, Bishop of Down and Connor, Pastor, Teacher of the Faith, 1667 Trinity 10 Bridge with Patrixbourne Women's Institute, Village Hall, 7.30pm St. Bernard, Abbot of C lairvattx, I I 53 Prayers for Health & Healing concerns, The Vicarage, 7pm Trinity ‘ll Today's services will honour St. Bartholomew a day early. St. Bartholomew the A postlc Kent Chorale will sing a cathedral-type Choral Evensong in St. Mary's Church, Patrixboume at 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome but be prepared keep mum since the Chorale will do all the singing, the psalm included. Unlike a Parish Evensong there are no hymns (maybe one at the end), nor will there be a sermon. St. Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, Teacher of the Faith, 430 Pray for Alec and Sue Murrell, both members of Bridge School's teaching staff, whose marriage in Sri Lanka will be blessed at a special Service in St. Peter's Church, Bridge at 2.00pm. Trinity '12 It's Patrixboume's turn to host the Benelice Eucharist at 10.30am. St. Aidan, Bishop of Lindisfarne, Missionary, 65 I FROM THE VICAR By the time you read this the 1998 Lambeth Conference will be well into the home straight and although the university campus will continue to be a hive of activity for a little longer, it's about to subside once more into the sleepiness of the long vac. For the time being those in residence are in marked contrast to its usual academic and student population, which is hardly suprising since almost all of them are bishops. This area of Kent is used to having the eyes of the world on it, mainly on account of the cathedral and the touring millions who gravitate towards it. Consequently it's doubtful whether many local people will even notice the current influx of 800 or so bishops let alone be aware of why they are in residence up St. Thomas's Hill. Some who read this will appear on campus from time to time, to help service the conference, for, as the host diocese, volunteers from the local churches are attending to the day-to—day needs of the delegates. And Canterbury shoppers will probably catch sight of rather more purple about the city centre than normally. Otherwise, they will take the Lambeth Conference in their stride and carry on as if nothing of any great moment is happening. What's it worth? As to the deliberations that bishops from all over the globe will be engaged in, we shall have to rely in the short time on media coverage, or in the long term read the lengthy report that is published after every Lambeth Conference. But anyone who is expecting radical,_far-reaching legislation to come out of it all is due for a disappointment. Lambeth Conferences aren't policy-making instruments so much as rather high- powered and, for the unity of the world—wide Anglican Communion of churches, valuable talking shops. Lambeth 98 won't come up with any directives since each of the member churches of the Anglican Communion is an automomous, self- governing body. However, the bishops will aim to arrive at a consensus on the conference's agenda issues and enjoy this brief and most valuable opportunity to come together not only in debate but for prayer and to share a measure of fellowship usually geographically denied them. 6 What long-term effect this gathering of Anglican bishops will have on any one individual diocese or parish remains to be seen but one can hardly begrudge them this, for most of them, one—off experience. It only happens every ten years, after all, and think of the fillip it must give bishops from the third world who soldier on in difficult and very isolated conditions that would make Christians in this country blanch at the very thought. - God bless the Anglican Communion, its bishops, clergy and people, and strengthen and encourage one and all in Christ's service, for the glory of his holy name. Amen. HAPPY EVENTS Baptism On Sunday, 28th June in St. Mary's Church, Patrixboume a large congregation of relatives and friends gathered for the christening of AIMEE JOANNA DOWSE, Patrixboume House and the following Sunday, again at Patrixbourne, the baptism took place of MILO GABRIEL RELF, 5a St. Mary's Road. Confirmation The Bishop of Dover officiated at the Benefice Confirmation on Sunday, 12th July in St. Peter's Church, Bridge. It was very much a church family occasion, the Bishop making it more so by his relaxed and warm approach. The candidates were GEMMA O'BRIEN and RACHEL WATSON from Bekesboume and ROSIE WEBB, TONI LATHAM and LUKE BRODIE from Bridge. Marriage St. Peter's Church, Bridge was the venue for the wedding on 4th July of ' EMMA YOUNG, 8 Riverside Close and STUART HAYNES of Sturry. The following Saturday, 11th July ELIZABETH ASH, Parsonage Farm, married NICHOLAS JOHNSON from Wymondham, Leicestershire, in a florally resplendent Bekesboume Church packed to overflowing with friends and family. Every blessing to both couples for a bright and rewarding future! CHRISTIAN AID WEEK RESULTS Chris Hoare writes: I am delighted to report that a dedicated band of helpers for Christian Aid collected the sum of £769.61 from homes in the Benefice. My very grateful thanks to all who contributed, either by way of donation or in the delivery and collection of envelopes (or both!) Whilst this figure is slightly down on last year's, 1 did not manage to achieve quite the same level of coverage throughout the villages as in previous years, so if you reside in one of the roads where the red envelopes did not put in an appearance and you would be willing to remedy that situation next year, do not hesitate to volunteer. In the meantime, my grateful thanks once again to you all, and a very special thank you to my ‘chief cashier‘ for her sterling (oops, pardon the pun) efforts, without which 1 would not have reached the bank within the time scale and with the degree of accounting accuracy required. 504 _\_|/ \l/ xv xii xix \Ig_ 3/ xi; \I/ \|/ \|/ \0/ 3—*‘'-'-'$ 1 ¢¢p¢-curt-cu.-u:—p¢p /|\ In I|\ /g\ 7;? 7.? /g\ /g\ 4\ /g\ In 4\ /ix 9:5’ Bekesbourne Church 9:? 5% . sit. " Cleaning 69° Flower Rota 4‘ .94 34 /|\ 1st August — Pam Rees (St Joan Atkins /ix 5'4 8th €99 15th August —]enny Skinner ‘V 4‘ 7g'\''' 5!; 22nd August — Mrs Watsotl xi; /1‘ 71? \|/ \l/ \I/ \l/ \|/ \|/ \I/ xix _~;I/ \l/ xv xv \|/ 1111 11-3 7.? 7g‘\" 7.? "/‘R 7.? ‘if\’ 7|? 7.? /g\ In 4? 7.x 1.x ' FRIENDS OF KENT CHURCHES ANNUAL CYCLE RIDE The above fund—raiser takes place on 12th September. Cyclists willing to take part note the date and await further details in the next On The Nail. Jill Gillanders is again organizing the Bekesboume end, Christine Beer at Bridge and Pauline Pritchard Patrixboume. It's a great day out and half the sponsor money goes to the church each cyclist chooses to ride for! 8 ‘I ...—.. , -. .. BRIDGE VILLAGE FETE This year's fete was blessed in so many ways - tine weather, massive support, lots going on and record takings that topped the four thousand mark. So much to be grateful for — and we are - especially the hard-working Village Féte Committee! BEKESBOURNE CHURCH FLOWER FESTIVAL 1998 Jane Shorrock writes: It's hard to know where to begin, but our warmest thanks must go to Christine Ash and her talented team of flower arrangers who transformed St. Peter's Church with brilliant displays depicting all the many activites that go on in Bekesbourne; to Zan Clifford and her helpers who pitched tents and set up the Tea Room; and to Jane and David Millyard who produced an incredible collection of plants for the very popular Plant Stall. Many others made their contribution and we thank all who were involved in a very exciting three days, which ended with a full church at Evensong, to hear the preacher, the Revd David Barnes, Vicar of Ash and our Rural Dean. The final result of all our efforts was a net profit of £1,600, which gives us a great encouragement as we make plans to carry out major and long overdue repairs and maintenance to our ancient and lovely church. SAVE 'l‘HE BEETLES! by Tim F lisher It isn't only large animals like tigers and rhinos which are under threat. Many less well—known creatures are in decline, and among these is the Stag Beetle, which has been legally protected in England since April. It is far and away the largest insect in Britain, up to 2% inches long, and is so-called because of the male's huge jaws, which resemble a stag's antlers. Despite appearances, it is completely harmless and feeds on decaying timber (not furniturel). Stag Beetles are now very scarce in Kent, but I have recently seen them in A flight over the village, in my garden and elsewhere. Please remember, should you see one, that they do no harm and do not deserve to be harmed. They have their place in the great scheme of things, just like tigers and rhinos. If you are able to leave old tree stumps and fallen timber, so much the better. One final thing, I should be pleased to know of any sightings of Stag Beetles, which I can then forward to the national survey now taking place. Call me on 832216, should you spot one of these fascinating creatures. 17 BRIDGE JUNIORS FOOTBALL CLUB by Alice Barnard Bridge Juniors Football Club celebrated another successful season at their Presentation Evening on Friday, 19th June. The Under 11s team finished an excellent fourth out of a total of l6 teams in the Folkestone Primary League and for the third year running reached the semi- finals of the League Cup. At the Presentation Evening held in Bishopsboume Village Hall, all the players received trophies for their team effort throughout the season. Manager Malcolm Barnard also presented trophies to individual players. The Manager's Player of the Year award was shared jointly by Jack Barnard and Jonathan Wake, with the Chainnan's Player of the Year going to Glenn Stirrups. Edem Goka was rewarded for his 43 goals with the Young Player of the Year trophy and Andrew Sage was declared the Most Improved Player. The Players’ Player of the Year trophy was awarded to striker John Salter, who scored an amazing 74 goals this season. At the Annual Meeting after the presentation of the trophies, parents and friends of the club agreed that the club will expand next year to include an Under 13s team which will play in the East Kent Youth League, as well as the Under 11s team which will continue to play in the Folkestone Primary League. In addition to their success in the league this season, Bridge Juniors also played in a highly successful game against French boys team Hesdin L'Abbe near Boulogne and in an exciting match won 3-1. The club hope to return their hospitality next year with a visit fron the Hesdin boys to Bridge. RED CROSS CANTERBURY BRANCH Margaret Evans says: Most grateful thanks to everyone for supporting the Flag Week in May. The Bridge collection raised £325 and the Patrixboume collection raised £61.56, which at a total of £386.56, was an excellent contribution to the total raised in Canterbury and villages of £3,500. Just to remind readers that the Medical Loan department in the HQ, Chancery Lane, Canterbury is open Monday-Friday, l0-12 noon, Tel 766145. BRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL - July Meeting Neighbourhood Watch A disappointing response has been received from a request in May for additional co-ordinators to help run the Neighbourhood Watch scheme in the village. The Parish Council intends to review the scheme at its September meeting, but without greater support believes that Neighbourhood l8 Watch will cease here in Bridge. Any volunteers should contact the organiser, David Lancashire, on 830627 or the clerk on 832219 as soon as possible. Millennium Projects To avoid duplication and clashes, the Parish Council would like to be made aware of any activities which are planned by village organisations to celebrate the millennium. Please notify the clerk, on the number given above, of any such events even if they are still in the initial planning stages. Organisers of events within the village are also reminded that details should be placed in the village diary, which is kept in "Bridge News". Road signs Canterbury City Council has now provided additional road signs in the village which have recently been erected. South Canterbury expansion Parishioners will be aware that a planning application has now been submitted by Christ Church College to develop land next to St Anse1m's School as a second campus. The Parish Council has already objected to the development of this land as a park and ride scheme and will be making objections to the use of agricultural land for a college campus. Additionally Canterbury College has amended its outline planning application for relocation in Nackington Road by deleting from its plans the vehicular access originally proposed. No alternative access is being suggested at the present time. The Parish Council believes that the piecemeal development of land south of Canterbury will not be beneficial for Bridge and will undoubtedly increase traffic on roads close to the village. As a result the Parish Council will be writing to the Secretary of State, asking for all the plans to be called in. Planning applications The following applications have been received: CA/98/0583/BRI - 20 The Close - Conservatory extension to rear of dwelling. CAA/98/0046/BRI - Skippers Restaurant, 73 High Street ~ Externally illuminated projecting sign and non—illuminated wall-mounted sign. CA/98/0596/BIS - Middle Pett Farmhouse - Conversion of oast house to dwelling; barns to. workshop/studio; stable block to one unit of holiday accommodation and the- erection of a double garage. CA/98/0654/CAN - Canterbury Christ Church College - Building of a second campus off the New Dover Road between The Gate Inn and the by-pass. BRIDGE with PATRIXBOURNE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE meets in Bridge Village Hall on 18th August at 7.30pm for a talk entitled The Caged Lady. The competition is a Victorian posy. J.H. THE FISH SCHEME is desperately seeking more volunteer drivers. If you can help phone Ann Medhurst on 830762. Petrol costs are met by the passenger! 19 '~:l§€:ti:i:'-:'~:l:'.€&:‘c=is:1:‘-ttifirlfilti:$i2=:23:1:h:5:k€:i:=-.>.:1Sw5EF: .-“ .-$$.’4:3$:P}5:3.-“ /2554-5!6;'$#57'-1453'-fififé-i:5.554:123#.+a/.f54’»5t«" ..-G5'55iii!fl:3§15:5:5:-4:£59‘3:1:1‘}$$:5£Z4:15:3fa5:3:5 This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Unilateral Declaration of Human Rights and at the above Garden Party guests will be able to sign a book supporting the establishment and upholding of human rights, one of thousands of such books being signed around the world in the lead up to Human Rights Day, 10th December. On that day the Canterbury Group of Amnesty lntemational has been offered the opportunity to hold a service in Canterbury Cathedral. Anyone interested in becoming involved with the work of AA, please contact Chris Hoare (832447) or Ann Aljabar (459326), LINEDANCING COMES TO BRIDGE Who would have thought six months ago that Bridge would become one of the ‘IN’ places for the latest in dance crazes? Well, it has, and it's all down to the residents of Bridge, who asked for it, and got it. The class is very popular and we have an attendance averaging 25 budding (and yee-har-ing) cowboys and girls each week. We had a very successful first appearance at the Bridge Fete, ' followed by several other bookings for the coming weeks. The Waterfall Linedancers and their instructor, Marika Heyes, would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their support. Recently we held a social evening, where we raised a staggering £123 for the Kent Air Ambulance. We always welcome new faces, so don't be shy, come along every Wednesday, 7.30 - 9.30pm in Bridge Village Hall, and enjoy a real fun evening. G. Austin 20 Vicar The Revd Raymond Gilbert, AKC, The Vicarage, 23 High Street, Bridge (830250) PATRIXBOURNE WITII BRIDGE Churchwarrlen.s' Mr.l Anderson, Aunt Betsy's Cottage, Dering Road, Bridge (830260) Dr AM Nicholson, Riverside Cottage, Patrixhourne (830947) llon Secretar__v Mrs A Williamson, Beechmount, Conyngham Lane, Bridge (830399) Hon Treasurer Mr K Nicholson, Riverside Cottage, Patrixhourne (830947) C m-'emm!.s' Oflicer Mr NC Francis, 54 Riverside Close, Bridge (830945) Organist (Bridge) Organist (Parrixhourne) Mrs RM Stacey. Joslet,l(eepers I-lill,Patrixhourne (830205) BEKES BOURNE C hurcIm'arrIen.s' Mrs J Millyard, School House, School Lane, Bekeshournc (830256) Mr IG Gillanders, Cala, Aerodrome Road, Bekesbourne Hon Sccretar_v Mr .I W Cownns, Distant View, Adisham Road, Bekcsbournc (831029) Mon Treasurer Mr D Millyard, School House, School Lane, Bekeshoumc (830256) Organist Mrs RM Stacey, Joslet,Keepers Hill,Patrixboume (830205) Captain of the Ringers Mr D Farbrace, 3 Downside, Adisham Road, Bek‘ne (830659) On The Nail Advertising: Mr HPM Lawrence, 72 Bridge Down, Bridge (830472) On The Nail Editor: The Vicar Items for On The Nail should reach the editor by the 15th of the preceding month. G.C. STEVENS & SON MOWERS, STRIMMERS, R]DE—ON MOWERS, CHAINSAWS. SHREDDERS. TILLERS STIHL EJHusqvama HONDA Connuidviniulrilmnotlnt 2 Canterbury Road (A2), Sittingbourne. Tel: (01795) 423758 ADVANTAGE CHEM-DRY YOUR LOCAL HIGH QUALITY CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING PROFFESSIONALS. 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PARKER Plumbing, Central Heating & Home Improvements BBQIUDJDDJG ‘U‘©CD@E‘.C| INTERIORIEXTERIOR FEMALE DECORATORS EXPERIENCED, RELIABLE SERVICE AT HIGHLY COMPETITIVE RATES PHONE LBDJH] Canterbury 720994 MENS HA IRDRESSING ll by ll David (Mobile Hairdresser) STATE REGISTERED HAIRDRESSER Phone Elham 01303 840650 S 8: W ASPHALT FLAT ROOFING & FLOORING SPECIALISTS 16 UNION ROAD BRIDGE Tel: Office: Canterbury 830266 Evenings: Canterbury 463675 ‘E Give pea use n 72%“ MJAR }\roma+Ir\er*apy ' ReflexoI0gy A/Ianual Lymplqaiic Drainage Jnciian ‘I“IeaCI ]\/Iassage MOVVEII Pracfilioner ‘telephone: 01227 831593 SUNDAY WORSHIP IN OCTOBER 4th: Trinity 17 8.00am Holy Communion (Patrixbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bekesboume) l 1.00am Harvest Family Service with Baptism (Bridge) 6.30pm Harvest Evensong (Bridge) 11th: Trinity 18 8.00am Holy Communion (Bekesbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bridge) 9.30am Junior Church (After School Club) I 1.00am Harvest Matins (Patrixbourne) 18th: Trinity 19 8.00am Holy Communion (Patrixbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bridge) 9.30am Junior Church (After School Club) 1 1.00am Harvest Family Service (Bekesbourne) 25th: St. Luke the Evangelist 8.00am Holy Communion (Bridge) 9.30am Parish Communion (Patrixbourne) 1 1.00am Matins (Bekesbourne) 6.30pm Evensong (Bridge) Children are welcome at all services, but especially at Family Services. Junior Church welcomes children of 4 years old and upwards, helping them grow in the faith of the Church, in a secure and caring environment. It meets on the second and third Sundays at 9.30am. For further details and enrolment, parents should get in touch with Mrs Susanne Leggatt (830251). Bridge Methodist Church at l lam: 4th, Mr Don Skinner. l lth, The Revd David Marshall. 18th, The Revd Howard L Skinner 25th, Mr Peter Blakebrough, MA, B.Ed. FOR YOUR DIARY AND PRAYER LIST lst Prayers for Health & Healing concerns, The Vicarage, 7pm 2nd Patrixbourne with Bridge PCC Meeting, 7.30pm 3rd Patrixbourne with Bridge Harvest Supper. 7.00pm at the School 4th Trinity 17 St. Peter's Church, Bridge Harvest Festival Services are at 11.00 am and 6.30pm 6”‘ William Tyndale, Translator of the Bible, 1536 8th Bridge Parish Council Meeting, The Hunter Room, 7.3 0pm 10th St. Paulinus, Bishop, Missionary, 644 Friends of Bekesbourne Church Autumn Dance 1 llll Trinity 18 St. Mary's Church, Patrixbourne Harvest Festival Matins, l 1.00am 13th Nailbourne Horticultural Society, Bridge Village Hall, 7.30pm 14”‘ Bekesbourne PCC Meeting, School House, 7.45pm 15th St. Teresa ofAvila, Mystic, I582 Prayers for Health & Healing concerns, The Vicarage, 7pm 17th St. Ignatius, Bishop of Antioch, Martyr, C107 Wine & Wisdom Evening, Bridge Village Hall, 7.30pm 18th St. Luke the Evangelist St. Peter's Church, Bekesbourne Harvest Family Service(not Matins) l 1.00am 21st East Bridge Deanery Synod Meeting, Barham Village Hall 25th Last Sunday after Trinity [British Summer Time ends] 28th St. Simon and St. Jude, Apostles 29th James Hannington, Bishop, Missionary, Martyr, 1885 FROM THE VICAR The Diary & Prayer List column above combines forthcoming local functions and food for personal intercession with a note of the Saints whose day falls within the particular month. On occasions, I'm sorry to say, the forthcoming events are inaccurate, as witness the Sponsored Cycle Ride last month, which was listed a week before it actually took place. On the whole, however, we do our best and errors are minimal. The list of the month's Saints is sometimes deficient because occasion- ally lesser Saints Days fall on Sundays and, for that particular year, they go by the board, Sundays always taking precedence over them. As to the Prayer List, that is very much in the eye of the beholder. To me, most of what appears in the diary is the stuff of a personal prayer life, even the fund—raising events, on the basis that ideally prayer doesn't only deal in what are labelled religious matters. It would be very limited if it was. 5 When you pray Jesus's disciples asked him to teach them to pray, and by way of answer he gave them what we know as the Lord's Prayer or the Our Father. Not only did it serve the disciples at the time, it has served the Church down the ages. It is also the one prayer those who otherwise bypass prayer invariably know. Praying the Lord's Prayer as it stands is using a form of the prayer that the Church has adapted over the centuries. The form in which Jesus gave it to the disciples differs according to which Gospel you consult and it's considerably shorter than what we're use to. That has led some scholars to the conclusion that Jesus meant to provide the disciples with a list of headings for either corporate (our Father) or individual variable prayer rather than establish a once-for-all set form they could repeat together. Either way the Lord's Prayer offers an ideal framework for private prayer, where we can take each bit and insert our own particular petitions into it. It begins with an act of praise 'Our Father who art in heaven’ followed by requests for his kingdom to come and his will be done on earth as in heaven. Then we can pray for our bodily needs, symbolised by bread in sufficient but not lavish quantity, make an act of penitence and pray to be led away from temptation and from the paths of evil intent- We can't fit all our prayer subjects into these categories and they don't tally with the suggested prayer list in On The Nail, but at least our Lord has given a few guidelines to help us on our way. The important thing is for us to pray, bearing in mind that not all prayer is asking prayer, i.e. intercession, and that we need to pray sensibly, not asking for the impossible. Many set prayers end ‘through Jesus Christ our Lord‘, which means that the things we pray for, even in our unstructured moments, must accord with God's will for us. Oh and by the way, if you don't get what you prayed for it doesn't mean God hasn't heard or doesn't answer prayer, the likelihood is he is saying ‘no’: like a good earthly father who doesn't give us everything we ask for because it isn't good for us. HOLY BAPTISM SEAMUS JOSEPH, son of Gary and Nicola Canning and first grandchild of Ian and Jill Gillanders, was baptized by the vicar in St. Peter's Church, Bekesbourne on Sunday, 30th August. Repairs to Bekesbourne Church Every five years every church building has to be inspected by a consultant architect. His report, known as the Quinquennial Report, forms the basis of a schedule of repairs and maintenance for the parish to undertake in the following years. Bekesbourne’s last quinquennial report was prepared in 1994 but very little of the work scheduled in it, or indeed in earlier quinquennial reports, has been done because of shortage of money. The Friends of Bekesbourne Church was set up four years ago with the prime purpose of raising money, both for on-going expenses in order to keep the church in Bekesbourne open, and to produce a surplus to provide for much needed building repairs and maintenance. By the end of 1997 enough had been raised to form a reserve nucleus of some £3,000. On the strength of this, and knowing that we could demonstrate active support for the church from the Friends, the PCC decided to apply for grants from charitable trusts and the like. In consultation with our architect we identified urgent work estimated at some £64,000 including professional fees and VAT and applied to the English Heritage Joint Fund for grant aid. At the same time we applied to a number of other charitable trusts and the City Council for financial help. English Heritage visited and in turn assessed the work which they themselves thought was needed. This was rather more extensive than our own schedule and was estimated to cost something over £100,000 on the same basis. However they identified some of the work as having A*, priority; other was marked as urgent, A; and yet more as not so immediately urgent B. The A* category they estimate at £41,035. Towards this they have given a grant of 60%, £25,000, which is splendid news. Other applications have so far produced a total of £1 1,500, from which the amount from one source may be scaled down, making a net total of £10,600. That would leave £5,440 to be found by the parish. There are, in addition, some items from the A category which the PCC thinks must be done now; these are estimated at £3,400. Thus there is a shortfall at present of some £9,000. There is one further potential source of grant: the Historic Churches Preservation Trust, which makes grants and interest—free loans. An application for a grant and a loan is being made to them. Iftliat is successful — and the PCC is hopeful that it will be — then the deficit on this stage ofthe work comes down to manageable proportions, although for a loan we shall be mortgaging some of the Friends’ fund—raising income over the next four years. Bekesbourne is extremely fortunate to have been promised these grants, enabling us to go ahead without a major local appeal, but it should be appreciated that this first stage of repairs is less than half 7 of the full amount identified by the English Heritage experts. More news next month. Jane and David Millyard Friends’ of Bckesbourne Church We were so grateful that the rain stopped so that the BOOT FAIR was able to go ahead, and as a result we were able to record a net profit of £360. Many thanks to all our helpers on the day and especially to Mr John Ash for the use of his field. Many thanks also to Clive and Cheryl at the Unicorn for kindly holding another BOULES COMPETITION in aid of our Church- it raised a very welcome £90.60 for our funds. Future events Our popular HALLOWEEN DANCE will take place on Saturday 31st October, at 7.30pm in Bekesbourne Village Hall. Admission is £4.00, and bring your own food and drink. To book a table, please phone Zan on 830328 or Gill on 832134 - don’t delay as we soon get booked up! The Unicorn are once again hosting a CONKER COMPETITION in aid of Bekesbourne Church - at lunchtime on Sunday 1 November - so do phone Clive or Cheryl on 830210 to enter and /or book a table for lunch. Prizes for men, women and for children, who will be especially welcome. Wine and Wisdom Come to the Village Hall in Bridge at 7.30pm on Saturday 17”’ October and pit your wits in aid of Patrixbourne and Bridge Churches. Tables of 8 at £5 per person. Price includes food but please bring your own plates, utensils and liquid refreshments. Tickets available from: Sheila Fenn (830284) Kath Pierce (830844) Pauline Pritcha;rd (830685) John and Billie Anderson (830260) Parish Council of Bekesbourne with Patrixibourne The Parish is seeking to appoint a new Parish Clerk. Further details can be obtained from the Chairman of the Parish Council, John Ash (830214). St Peter’s Church Bridge - Harvest Festival If you can help to decorate the Church for Harvest, then please come along to the Church at 10.00am on Saturday 3rd October . All help welcome. 8 BRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL - NOTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER MEETING Vandalism: After a recent spate of vandalism and theft from cars and garages in the village, residents are advised to keep garage doors locked. Suspicious activities should be reported to the police immediately. Playground equipment: Work on the installation of the new playground equipment began at the beginning of September and is expected to be finished before the end of the month. Equipment consisting of a bottle bank, cradle swing, cat seesaw and two spring animals will replace the seesaw and rocking horse. An additional swing is to be added in place of the old cradle swing, which has been removed. Equipment for the After School Club and Play Scheme: As a result of a request at the Annual Parish Meeting, the Parish Council has been pleased to purchase some play equipment for the After School Club and Play Scheme. The equipment consists of two spordas floats, one in the shape of a pyramid, the other a ball, for the children to play with outside. Club manager, Rachel Cotter, in thanking the parish for the gift, reports that the children have already had great fun with the floats. Floral competition: There were 5 entries to the commercial premises floral competition which was won for a second year in succession by the White Horse Inn, although all the entries reached a high standard. The Chairman of the Parish Council, Cllr Meriel Connor, is to award the prize. Many properties, both commercial and private, have looked splendid during the summer due to their floral decorations and those responsible are to be congratulated for their efforts. Nailbourne Flood Alleviation Scheme: Plans have finally been prepared by the Environment Agency and the consulting engineers for the flood alleviation scheme. The work to be undertaken includes a trash screen at the culvert behind the bus shelter and an earthwork bund in the field to the south of Brewery Lane. A retaining wall is to be built downstream of the High Street and extended by an earthwork bund along the grassed area on the left bank in Riverside Close. A pipe bridge crossing the river at the rear of 73 High Street is to be removed and a small footbridge behind 69 High Street to be raised. Work is expected to begin in the late autumn and some disruption in the village is expected. Town Hill lay-by: Canterbury City Council cleansing department has now installed a wheelie bin on the lay-by for rubbish which is unsuitable for the recycling bins. It is hoped that those visiting the lay-by will use it to help keep the area clean and tidy. Kerbside recycling: Since the installation ofa sorting machine at Rogers Waste Management Hersden plant, residents with a kerbside recycling bin have been able to use it for unsorted hard plastic containers, paper and cardboard of all 17 types, textiles, food, drink and aerosol cans. Plastic containers and cans should be rinsed before placing in the bin. Visits can be made, by prior appointment, to the viewing area of the Hersden plant to see the sorting machine in operation. Planning applications: The following applications have been received and considered by the planning sub-committee: CAL/98/0120/BRI - replacement railings at 14 High Street, Bridge; CA/98/0812/BRI - work in connection with flood alleviation on the Nailbourne. Bridge Methodist Church We shall be holding our Annual Coffee Morning and Sale on Thursday October 15th at 10 15 am. All are welcome and we look forward to seeing you. Mabel Harrison, Church Steward. Bridge Women’s Institute Members have another chance to try their hands (and feet) at line dancing on Tuesday 20th October at 7.30pm. New members and visitors will be made very welcome. Names will be taken for new committee members ready for the A.G.M. in November. Coffee morning -Saxon Lodge A Macmillan Nurses’ Coffee Morning will be held at Saxon Lodge Residential Home, 30 Western Avenue on Friday 2nd October form l0.l5am. Please come along and support a worthy cause. Bridge After School Club - Jumble Sale Bridge After School Club are holding a Jumble Sale on Saturday lOth October in Bridge School Hall from 10am to 12 noon. Refreshments available. Entrance fee 20p. l8 Fish Scheme This year the Fish Scheme A.G.M. I will take place on Wednesday, October 14th at 10.30a.m. in Bridge Village Hall. This will coincide with this month’s Coffee Pop-In. Everyone is welcome to come along that morning as usual and hear about the year’s activities. Anne Rooke Yoga Classes Bekesbourne Village Hall Mondays 10.00-1 1.30 am from 28th September. Suitable for all ages and experience £3 waged and £2.50 unwaged For more information ‘phone Jill Hemmings (457570) Nailbourne Horticultural Society On Tuesday October 13th at 7.30pm in the Village Hall, Bridge - something completely different for the Society - Doug Goodyear of Radio Kent will be chairing a “Gardeners’ Question Time”. So, come along with all those questions you’ve been dying to ask and be prepared to answer some he might put to you! There will be a small admission charge to include refreshments. Kathy Walder The Children’s Society Christmas Cards are being sold this year to raise funds for the Society’s work with disadvantaged children and vulnerable young people. Leaflets showing designs of cards and some packs are available from:- Kathy Eynon, 19 Bridgedown, Bridge. Tel 830466 and Kath Pierce, 7 Windmill Close, Bridge. Tel 830844 They can order more to your choice, thus avoiding individual postage and packing charges and the charity benefits from a higher income. Your support will be appreciated. K.E. I9 Patrixbourne Churchyard The definitive plan of all the graves in Patrixbourne Churchyard has gone missing. The graves were mapped by the Women’s Institute some ten years ago. If anyone can shed any news as to where a copy of this plan might be I would be grateful if they could contact me on 830399. John Williamson. A Special Day On the Nail would like to offer many congratulations to Bill and Joyce Rose of Ford Close, Bridge, who celebrate their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on the 1st of October. Bekesbourne Church -Cleaning and Flower rota for October 3rd Rosie Mount, 10th Smith/Shorrock 17th Harvest Festival all welcome to help 10.3 Oam 24th Joan Atkins 315" Lois Whigham !!!!!!STOP PRESS PLACE THIS DATE IN YOU DIARY NOW!!!!! Saturday I 4”’ November PA TRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE OLDE ENGLANDE FAYRE BRIDGE SCHOOL HALL 2~4pm Donations for the handicrafts, jams and preserves, white elephant, bottle, and book stalls will be sought next month , but please start to prepare any items now. We are hoping that this years Fayre will be the biggest and best yet. More details will be given next month as to where to leave your donations and where to purchase raffle tickets. Please support St Mary’s Patrixbourne and St. Peter’s Bridge Churches by coming along to this event 20 1 Vicar The Revd Raynlond Gilbert, AKC, The Vicarage, 23 High Street, Bridge (830250) , PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE Churchwardens MrJ Anderson, Aunt Betsy's Cottage, Dering Road, Bridge (830260) Dr AM Nicholson, Riverside Cottage, Patrixbourne (830947) Hon Secretary Mrs A Williamson, Beechmount, Conyngham Lane, Bridge (830399) Hon Treasurer Mr K Nicholson, Riverside Cottage, Patrixbourne (830947) Covenants Oflicer Mr NC Francis, 54 Riverside Close, Bridge (830945) Organist (Bridge) Organist (Patrixbourne) Mrs RM Stacey, Joslet, Keepers HiII,Patrixboume (830205) BEKESBOURNE Churchwardens Mrs J Millyard, School House, School Lane, Bekesbourne (830256) Mr IG Gillanders, Cala, Aerodrome Road, Bekesbourne Hon Secretary Mr J W Cowans, Distant View, Adisham Road, Bekesbourne (831029) Hon Treasurer Mr D Millyard, School House, School Lane, Bekesboume (830256) Organist Mrs RM Stacey, Joslet,Keepers Hill,Patrixbourne (830205) Captain of the Ringers Mr D Farbrace, 3 Downside, Adisham Road, Bek'ne (830659) On The Nail Advertising: Mr HPM Lawrence, 72 Bridge Down, Bridge (830472) On The Nail Editor: The Vicar Items for On The Nail should reach the editor by the 15th of the preceding month. 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PARKER Plumbing, Central Heating FBGIUDJDDJE TEOQJGBEI Mews INTERIORIEXTERIOR HAIRDRESSING FEMALE DECORATORS EXPERIENCED, RELIABLE (X) by (X) SERVICE David AT HIGHLY COMPETITIVE (Mobile Hairdresser) RATES STATE REGISTERED HAIRDRESSER PHONE Phone 3 3. w ASPHALT 1%} FLAT ROOFING 8: FLOORING SPECIALISTS 16 UNION ROAD BRIDGE Tel: Office: Canterbury 830266 Evenings: Canterbury 463675 eve Pea wso V\ RQJA MAR Aromatherapy ’ Reflexology Manual Lymplflafic Drainage Jnclian ‘Heacl Massage Marvell Practitioner Telephone: 01227 831593 SUNDAY WORSHIP IN NOVEMBER 1st: All Saints‘ Day 8.00am Holy Communion (Patrixbourne) 9.30am Parish Commuruon (Bekesbourne) 1 1.00am Family Eucharist with Baptism (Bridge) 6.30pm Evensong (Bridge) 8th: 3 before Advent - Remembrance Sunday 8.00am Holy Communion (Bekesbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bridge) 9.30am Junior Church (After School Club) 11.15am Remembrance Service (Patrixbourne) 6.30pm Memorial Service (Bridge) 15th: 2 before Advent 8.00am Holy Communion (Patrixbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bridge) 9.30am Junior Church (After School Club) 11.00am Matins (Bekesbourne) 22nd: Christ the King 8.00am Holy Communion (Bridge) 9.30am Parish Communion (Patrixbourne) 11.00am Family Service (Bekesbourne) 29th: 1st Sunday in Advent 10.30am Benefice Eucharist (Be/cesbourne) 6.30pm Advent Carol Service (Bridge) Children are welcome at all services, but especially at Family Services. Junior Church welcomes children of 4 years old and upwards, helping them grow in the faith of the Church, in a secure and caring environment. It meets on second and third Sundays at 9.30am. For further details and enrolment, parents should get in touch with Mrs Susanne Leggatt (830251). Beckwith. Bridge Methodist Church at 11am: Ist, Mr F Jim Allen. 8th, Mrs Marjorie I5Ih, Holy Communion, The Revd David Marshall. Michael Baybutt, BSc, DMS, CEng. 29th, Mrs Mary Weatherup, BA. 4 22nd, Mr FOR YOUR DIARY AND PRAYER LIST 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 8th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th 16th 17th 19th 20th 22nd 24th 26th 28th 29th 30th All Saints ' Day Commemoration of All Souls Richard Hooker, Teacher of the Faith, 1600 Pray for the parish of Bishopsbourne, where Richard Hooker was Rector. Open Evening at Saxon Lodge Residential Home, 7.30pm Bridge & Patrixboume School Governors meet this afternoon. Prayers for Health & Healing concerns, The Vicarage, 7pm 3rd Sunday before Advent & Remembrance Sunday A Service of Remembrance replaces Matins at Patrixbourne. Please note that it begins at 11.15am. At 6.30pm a special Memorial Service will be held in St. Peter's Church, Bridge, when prayer will be offered for all the departed. If you would like any of your family mentioned at this service please add their names to the list in one of the three churches. A special invitation to the service is extended to those who have been bereaved in the last twelve months. St. Martin, Bishop of Tours, 3 97 Fish Scheme Coffee Pop-In, Bridge Village Hall, 10.15-11.30am Bridge Parish Council Meeting, The Hunter Room, 7.30pm Charles Simeon, Pastor, Preacher, 1836 OLDE ENGLANDE FAYRE, Bridge School, 2.00-4.00pm 2nd Sunday before Advent St. Margaret of Scotland, Queen, Wife, Mother, 1093 St. Hilda, Abbess of Whitby, 680 & St. Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln, 1200 Prayers for Health & Healing concerns, 8 Ford Close, 7pm St. Edmund of East Anglia, King, Martyr, 870 Christ the King There will be no Evensong today, due to the armual Diocesan Songs of Praise in the Cathedral at 6.30pm, in the presence of the Archbishop. Bridge & District History Society, Village Hall, 7.30pm Nailbourne Horticultural Society Social Evening, Bridge Village Hall, 7.30pm BEKESBOURNE CHRISTMAS BAZAAR, Village Hall, 10.30am 1st Sunday in Advent The Benefice Eucharist this morning is at Bekesboume, starting at 10.30am, and there will be the Advent Carol Service in St. Peter's Church, Bridge at 6.30pm. St. Andrew the A postle FROM THE VICAR Among every November's remembrances All Soul's day on the 2nd tends to slip by unnoticed, even, it has to be said, in some Church circles. The Commemoration of All Souls, to give it its proper name, gets side- lined by the previous day's feast of All Saints, to which it officially plays second fiddle. That's partly because it's a day of prayer for the departed of every age, as against a celebration of those in the ranks of the Saints: to add to the problem, there are Christians uneasy about praying for the departed, such that All Souls‘ Day isn't likely to gain their attention. Last year All Souls‘ Day fell on a Sunday and for the first time we held a Memorial Service specially to remember our own loved ones. It answered many needs, not least for families of those who had died that year and whose funerals had taken place locally. So we're having a similar service this year, but as the equivalent Sunday is All Saints’ Day, with its different emphasis, we shall do what some other churches do and hold the Memorial Service on the evening of Remembrance Sunday, 8th November, as it were taking the morning's remembrance of the fallen a stage further by marking the lives of the departed in general. The service, in St. Peter's Church, Bridge at 6.30pm, will have its own structure: it won't be Evensong. An important facet of the service is the prayerful reading of names of the departed. To draw up the list we invite you to write the names of departed members of your family or friends you would like mentioned at the service on one of the sheets in Bridge, Patrixbourne and Bekesbourne Churches, alternatively hand them to a church member. Though this rightly has a personal touch to it, there's a lot to be said for using the occasion to note the vast number of Christian souls who worshipped in our churches down the years, and whose prayers have left their mark on the places where we now meet to worship and commune with God. Patrixbourne and Bekesbourne Churches in particular have a long pedigree, and it's worth reflecting that as we meet to recall the ancestors we knew, we have a link with the hundreds we never knew and whom we can only remember in an all-embracing sense. In a way it makes more poignant the prayer offered at every eucharist, 'therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we proclaim your great and glorious name, for ever praising you‘. It's at such times that the full breadth of the Christian Church comes into its own. HOLY BAPTISM During the Family Service on Bridges Harvest weekend, 4th October, JAMES 6 EDWARD MAURICE, son of Graham and Julie Oates, 72 High Street was, in baptism, made a member of Christ, the child of God, and an inheritor of the kingdom of heaven. A GREATLY LOVED PAIR OFFER THEIR THANKS We, Joyce and Bill Rose, wish to express our deep appreciation of the warmth of affection shown by the community on the occasion of our 60th Wedding Anniversary at the Benefice Harvest Supper on 3rd October in Bridge school hall - indeed a memorable occasion. Thank you to EVERYONE who made it possible and also for the magnificent bouquet! God bless you all! SAXON LODGE RESIDENTIAL HOME has an Open Evening on Tuesday, 3rd November from 7.30pm, with Body Shop cosmetics and Christmas gifts. SPONSORED BIKE RIDE A big thank you to all those involved in the bike ride in Patrixboume, whether as riders, sponsors or "church sitters". Despite the unpromising weather for the riders and the apparent shortage of customers for the sitters, we still managed to raise £250 for St. Mary's and the Friends of Kent Churches. A special thank you to Marion Harlow for her huge contribution to that sum, in spite of her three soakings. Thanks again, all of you for your generosity in giving your time, your energy and your support. Pauline Pritchard Jill Gillanders writes from Bekesbourne to thank riders Clive and Cheryl Barker, Tony Bowra, Joan Atkins and Jill Thomas and "church sitters" David and Jane Millyard, Ralph Barnes, Pat Kusei and Tony Forrest. £309.25 was raised. She also wants to thank John Pay for com.ing to her rescue at Eastry, after having two punctures - so Jill also deserves our thanks for riding. GOING TO BEKESBOURNE FAMILY SERVICE I knew that being nine months pregnant, it was going to be a struggle climbing the hill to the Church, but it was well worth it. Catching my breath at the top, I looked at the small but beautiful flint and stone Church, and was struck by how clean it all seemed. Having recently moved here from Birmingham, such a small. Church was a new experience. Inside was a friendly group of all ages, gathered for the Family Service. The theme was sharing, and participation the name of the game! My eldest daughter already had a speaking part in the service which had clearly been well planned. The hymns were a combination of old and new, with the congrega- tion in fine voice, accompanied by the Vicar. An informal approach, led by Pat, 7 kept the attention of all from the beginning when she invited a group of children out to the front and gave one of them a biscuit, with the question, "What do you think you should do with it?" We were amused by the response, which was, of course, "Eat it!“ By the end we would all (well almost all - my four year old might not) have replied straightaway "Share it!" My family found Family Service at Bekesbournc to be just that, a service to be enjoyed by all the family, and we would recommend it to everybody. In fact we will be taking one extra person along to the next one - our baby was born just four days later. Jean Bates and Family While on the subject tea and coffee, etc will be served after the service on 22nd November. December's is the Christmas Family Service on 20th, and a rehearsal for it will be held on 13th December at 10.30am in Bekesbourne Church for ggy children in the Benefice who would like to take part. BRIDGE & DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY Bridge & District History Society's first day out by coach to Battle on Saturday, 10th October was an unqualified success. The first call on arrival at Battle was to visit Buckley's Yesterday's World, a series of shop and room settings and displays full of everyday objects and advertisements from the first half of this century, which brought back untold happy memories. Then time to walk through the charming town and have lunch at leisure before making for Battle Abbey to witness a splendid reenactment of the Battle of Hastings 1066 in period costume, where some were heard to get quite excited - despite knowing the outcome! The late afternoon sun was perfect for touring the Abbey site, immaculately managed and presented by English Heritage, before boarding the coach for home. Next meeting 7.30pm Tuesday 24th November Bridge Village Hall: Roman Kent. Details of this and other events from Bill Dawson, Tel 831044. BRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL: Notes from the October meeting Parish Noticeboard The parish notice board has now been placed on the north wall of the White Horse Inn, with the permission of the landlord, Mr Alan Welton. It is hoped that this central village position will allow more residents to see the information displayed on the noticeboard. The Parish Council is grateful to Mr Welton for giving his permission to locate the noticeboard here. Street Lighting Failure of street lighting in side roads in the village should be reported to the clerk on 8322l9. Please give the following information to assist speedy repair or reset: a) the number of the column, or if this is not available the road and house number outside of which the column is located; b) the fault with the light, which could be failure to light, burning during the day or out of phase. 8 In the case of the clerk being unavailable please leave a message on the answer machine with your name and telephone number. Lighting faults in the High Street should be reported to Canterbury City Council on 763763. Kent Village of the Year Competition Although the village did not achieve a prize in this competition it was runner up in the "Services to the Elderly" category, largely because of the work of those responsible for the Fish Scheme. Neighbourhood Watch Despite lack of support, Mr Lancashire is willing to continue as organiser of the local Neighbourhood Watch scheme. Any resident wishing to become an area co-ordinator should contact the clerk on 832219 who will pass names of volunteers to Mr Lancashire. Planning applications: The following applications have been received and considered by the planning sub-committee: CA/98/9034/BRI - porch to front and single storey rear extension to 9 Filmer Road. BRIDGE & PATRIXBOURNE EVENTS DIARY As from the beginning of November 1998, a list of future events will be posted on the Bridge Parish Council notice board outside the White Horse. This notice will be revised each month, deleting events that have already taken place and adding all events that are organized for the future, however far ahead. If all organisations and individuals in the area check this list before booking their events, and notify the under-named, it will avoid double bookings and clash of dates in the future. However, to make this work those responsible must notify John Anderson on 830260 or drop in a note to Aunt Betsy's Cottage, 7 Dering Road, Bridge, CT4 5NA. This system will replace the diary previously kept in Bridge News. All events in that diary at present will be transferred to the new list. John Anderson NAILBOURNE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The Society's annual social evening is on Thursday, 26th November at 7.30pm in Bridge Village Hall. This year, we are giving you a selection of English apples and cheeses to taste and identify, with a prize for the winner. Entry charge of £2.50 per person includes a light supper and gl.ass of wine, or similar. To complete the evening there will, of course, be a splendid raffle! FISH NEWS The Fish Scheme is organizing a trip to the evening perfonnance of Me and My Girl at the Marlowe Theatre on Wednesday, 18th November. The tickets are £8 each. There are a few seats left and transport will be provided. If you are interested in going please telephone Mrs Mavis Parson on 832042. 17 The November Coffee Pop-In will be on Wednesday 1. lth in Bridge Village Hall from 10.15 to 11.30am. The next Chiropody Clinic will be from 30th November to 4th December. Ring Mrs Joan Warren if you need transport. A.R. _ Hey, 0! Come to ye Old e 8 n gt a n (1 ya i’agrc Saturday, 14th November 2.00 ~ 4.00pm Bridge School In aid of Bridge & Patrixbourne Churches , 7 ‘ ' F‘. - ": _.-«fix . I 4.“. W ‘ ‘- '\ r Update on Repairs to Bekesbourne Church Since last month's article in On The Nail, we have been fortunate in receiving another grant and loan towards our target of £45,800 on the first stage of our building work. We are extremely grateful for grant offers from the organisations and charities listed below, which enable us to carry out these repairs without a major local appeal. 18 The latest offer has come from the Historic Churches Preservation Trust, a charity set up in 1953 to help finance repairs to churches of all denominations throughout England and Wales. It awards about £1 million each year in grants and interest-free loans to hard—pressed parishes, but is itself very dependent on donations. If you would like to know more about this charity, which has its own ‘Friends’ organisation, there are leaflets in Bekesboume Church. It is particularly pleasing to receive a grant offer from the Friends of Kent Churches, for whom many people have ‘cycled’ on the annual ride each September. :9 English Heritage Joint Fund for Churches 25,000 Friends of Kent Churches 3,000 Sir James Colyer—Fergusson Charitable Trust 2,500 Marshall Charity 3,500 Canterbury City Council 2,500 Historic Churches Preservation Trust 3,125 Historic Churches Preservation Trust Loan 2,000 Total 41,625 Shortfall to be met from PCClFriends' reserve 4,175 It is thanks to the very positive support from the Friends of Bekesbourne Church that we have been able to show all these various bodies that the church is actively maintained, as far as we are able given our limited resources, and properly insured. More details next month on the work we plan to carry out early next year. Jane M illyard ~ ft $__& ‘:;3,;;. .,.I,};. «ssaaassaesss riend: of Bekerbo rne Ch CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Saturday 28th November _, 1 0.30am Bekesbourne Village Hall E Teas & Coffees I Cakes GL Produce — Gifts & Raffle 19 Bekesbourne Village Hall Committee has an OPEN MEETING on 3rd November at 8pm in the Village Hall to discuss a possible Millennium event. Parishioners from Bekesboume and Patrixboume are welcome to bring ideas. THE NEW CLOSE Many past and present pupils of Bridge School, along with the staff of The New Close, relatives and friends of the residents and the small group who go each Wednesday afternoon to share with the residents in a short service, know it as a home where there are welcoming smiles, laughter and fascinating stories from the past lives of those who live there. Of course, as in every home, there are also times of sadness and frustration. The residents miss their own homes and the normality of life with their families and, in many cases, demanding careers as doctors, nurses, clergy, teachers, farmers, solicitors, etc. For many years on the first Sunday in December, Bridge's Family Service has asked families to bring Christmas gifts for the residents at The New Close, and the tradition will be continued this year. Suggested gifts include any form of toiletries, bed socks or any thick socks, magazines or books with pictures of Kent or life in the first half of the century. Please affix a label indicating whether the gift is suitable for a man or woman. A gift tag saying 'from the church’ or 'from the school‘ would give the recipient and their family an idea where the gift has come from, without the distress of a name they don't know and therefore no chance to say thank you, as most like to do. The staff put a tremendous effort into making Christmas as enjoyable as possible with decorations, a sumptuous Christmas lunch and the constant devoted care which is needed on Christmas Day as well as on the other days of the year. Our presents in addition add to the delight of the occasion. 9.-a.-an-u.u..-a. u.-n..«.~.-uu.r.u .. .‘-A-dc».-tr. nu - vrar via fildldf an ' 3,14,,» .e Pa!-ti/xdontwuw ..-...;.;.,2 ' BONFIRE NIGHT Saturday, 7th November Church Meadow, Brewery Lane /ldu/rs £2 — Children £1 Family Tickets‘ (2 Adults‘ cf up fo 3 Children) ff 5 Gates Open 5.50 ~ {Bonfire Joli 6.00 Firework iflisplag 6.50 u ;....,u_.. .. Lu...» ....,.u...u4.. . um .,.»..,_.;.»... u ..,.,u;u . ...... ..;................u-..--....t...;............-.- ......................-w... um... 0,‘-An.4u.m\A.\.\-—< . \ \----w-xxsnu-n-.u.\-.-wanu-.u.u...x-.-...-...-...-.-.-..-......~.w...........-....._....................._> 20 Vicar The Revd Raymond Gilbert, AKC, The Vicarage, 23 High Street, Bridge (830250) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE Churchwardens Mr J Anderson, Aunt Betsy's Cottage, Dering Road, Bridge (830260) Dr AM Nicholson, Riverside Cottage, Patrixbourne (830947) Hon Secretary Mrs A Williamson, Beechmount, Conyngham Lane, Bridge (830399) Hon Treasurer Mr K Nicholson, Riverside Cottage, Patrixbourne (830947) Covenants Oflicer Mr NC Francis, 54 Riverside Close, Bridge (830945) Organist (Bridge) Organist (Patrixbourne) Mrs RM Stacey, Joslet,Keepers Hill,Patrixbourne (830205) BEKESBOURNE Churchwardens Mrs J Millyard, School House, School Lane, Bekesbourne (830256) Mr IG Gi.llanders, Cala, Aerodrome Road, Bekesbourne Hon Secretary Mr J W Cowans, Distant View, Adisham Road, Bekesboume (831029) Mon Treasurer Mr D Millyard, School House, School Lane, Bekesbourne (830256) Organist Mrs RM Stacey, Joslet,Keepcrs Hil1,Patrixbourne (830205) Captain of the Ringers Mr D Farbraec, 3 Downside, Adisham Road, Bek'ne (830659) On The Nail Advertising: Mr HPM Lawrence, 72 Bridge Down, Bridge (830472) On The Nail Editor: The Vicar Items for On The Nail should reach the editor by the 15th of the preceding month. 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I “ I ’ 5 Folucedgxb 0 P_ f~!.¢( ~ \ School A MAGAZINE FOR THE VILLAGES ALONG THE NAILBOURNE December 1998 25p u,_ncII(r1 Ground ‘ -.n r\/ n farthing frami fiespoke picture framing to your individual requirements at surprisinggy [ow prices. New Road, Elliarn (next to {Browns ‘Estate fligents) Tuesday to Saturrfay 10 — 5pm. Mo parking problems. Tel: 01303 840084 SARAH de Joy Rule Secretarial & Book-keeping S . UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE """""“ A professional service for AND RENOVATION Business and Private Clients Foot-stools to Chesterficlds (01227) 830001 Petham (01227) 700448 (0802) 775586 E JOHN SI/I/AIN Electrician Woodstock Pett Bottom Near Bridge Canterbury Kent CT4 5PB Tel: Canterbury 830842 Barham Crematorium Set in twenty acres of beautiful parkland overlooking the E lham Valley. Well appointed Chapel with organ and a wide range of memorials including Book of Rememberance, Memorial Tablets and Roses Our help and advice together with the experience of over 50 years service to the County are freely available to you. Enquiries.‘ Supt. at Canterbury 831351 LYONS FUNERAL SERVICE 70 Military Road, Canterbury Family Owned Business Estab. 1911 24 hour service Tel. 463508 LITTLEBOURNE COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE CLINICS Acupuncture (Traditional and Western) Child Health .' Chiropody .' Counselling District Nursing .' Homoeopathy Family Planning .' Nutrition Osteopathy .' Physiotherapy Reflexology .' Sports Injuries Travel Clinic (Yellow Fever Centre) For appointments and information please telephone 01227 721515 H. O. PARKER Plumbing, Central Heating l3‘l3Ci1UD][lD]E. ‘GOCDGDH INTERIORIEXTERIOR FEMALE DECORATORS EXPERIENCED, RELIABLE SERVICE AT HIGHLY COMPETITIVE RATES PHONE Canterbury 720994 MENS HA IRDRESSING it by it David (Mobile Hairdresser) STATE REGISTERED HAIRDRESSER Phone Eiham 01303 840650 S & W ASPHALT FLAT ROOFING & FLOORING SPECIALISTS 16 UNION ROAD BRIDGE Tel: Office: Canterbury 830266 Evenings: Canterbury 463675 E’ C‘:ve pea rson RQJA MAR firomaikerapy ' Reflexology Manual Lymplqaiic Drainage Jnclian l*leacl Massage l\/lorrell praciiiioner Telephone: 01227 831593 SUNDAY WORSHIP IN DECEMBER 6th: 2nd Sunday in Advent 8.00am Holy Communion (Patrixbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bekesbourne) 11.00am Family Gift Service with Baptism (Bridge) 6.30pm Evcnsong (Bridge) 13th: 3rd Sunday in Advent 8.00am Holy Communion (Bekesbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bridge) 11.00am Matins (Patrixbourne) 20th: 4th Sunday in Advent 8.00am Holy Communion (Patrixbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bridge) 11.00am Christmas Family Service (Bekesbournc) 6.30pm Christmas Carol Service (Bridge) 27th: St. John the Evangelist 10.30am Benetice Eucharist (Bridge) S cc page 5 for details of the Christmas services. Bridge Methodist Church at 11am: 6th, Toy Service, The Revd David Marshall. 13th, Mr Alistair Barwick, BSO. 20th, Carol Service, The Revd David Marshall. 27th, The Revd Maurice Weatherup. FOR YOUR DIARY AND PRAYER LIST 2nd 3rd 6th 7th Nicholas Ferrar, Deacon, Founder of the Little Gidding Community, 1637 Francis Xavier, Missionary, 1552 Prayers for Health & Healing concerns, The Vicarage, 7pm Patrixboume with Bridge PCC, 7.45pm 2nd Sunday in Advent Christmas presents for residents of The New Close will be received at the service, details of which were given in November's On The Nail. St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, Teacher of the Faith, 397 Saxon Lodge Christmas Coffee Morning and Bring & Buy, 10.153111 4 9th Fish Scheme Coffee Pop—In, Bridge Village Hall, 10.15-1 1.45am 10th Pray for members of the Deanery Clergy Chapter who meet this morning at Bridge. Amnesty International Service, Cathedral Crypt, 2.00pm Bridge Parish Council Meeting, The Hunter Room, 7.30pm 13th 3rd Sunday in Advent 14th St. John of the Cross, Mystic, Teacher of the Faith, 1591 15th Bridge with Patrixboume Women's Institute, Village Hall, 7.30pm 17th Prayers for Health & Healing concerns, The Vicarage, 7pm Carol Evening at the Unicorn, Bekesbourne, 8.15pm 20th 4th Sunday in Advent N.B. Bekesbourne Church has its annual Christmas Family Service at 11.00am. See important information about this on pages 6-7 & 12. Bridge Christmas Carol Service, St. Peter's Church at 6.30pm. 22nd Patrixbourne Carol Service, St. Mary's Church, 7.00pm 24th Christmas Eve Christingle Service, St. Peter's Church, Bridge, 4.00pm Midnight Mass, Bekesboume & Bridge, 11.30pm 25th CHRISTMAS DAY Holy Communion, Bridge, 8.00am Christmas Eucharist, Patrixbourne, 9.30am Family Carol Service, Bekesbourne, 11.00am 26th St. Stephen the First Martyr 27th St. John the Evangelist The only service today will be a Benefice Eucharist in St. Peter's, Bridge at 10.30am. 28th Holy Innocents 29th S t. Thomas Becket, Archbishop of C anzerbury, 1170 30th Josephine Butler, S ocia! Reformer, 1906 31st John Wycltf, Theologian, Reformer, 1384 FROM THE VICAR Christmas comes but once and year and when it does it brings lots of incentives to have now and pay later - sometimes a whole year later! It aiso, where the more expensive items are concerned, brings pressure from the retail staff for customers to pay extra by taking out extended warrantees which they suggest will give us peace of mind and stop us worrying what to do if things go wrong. It's the ‘in’ phrase, and retailers and insurance companies will bend over backwards to satisfy our supposed desire for peace of mind. Anything they can do to help: we've only to ask. They're sure we can come to some arrangement, and it'll be a small price to pay. Think how much better we'll feel, having peace of mind. Now I know they mean well, so why do I hesitate and invariably turn down their offers‘? Partly, I suspect, because I'm naive enough to imagine that if I pay a considerable sum for a piece of electronic wizardry it's not likely to go wrong almost immediately. But also, I'm convinced the over—use of that phrase ‘peace of mind‘ is an advertising stunt aimed at getting me to pay yet more for a service I probably won't need. Mainly, though, I regard the bandying about of ‘peace of mind‘ as in some way cheapening what is essentially a serious concept, effectively playing on our emotions at quite a profound level. Peace of mind means no worries at all, which is never possible. Few, if any of us, are totally free of anxieties for any length of time, and those concerns tend to be rather more serious and far-reaching than whether our brand new washing-machine may suddenly go phutt. We all want peace of mind, of course we do, but money doesn't buy it because it's chiefly to do with human relationships working properly, not fridges. Moreover, I happen to think true peace of mind comes as a gift and not through a down payment. The blessing says, ‘The peace of God keep your minds in the knowledge and love of God and of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord‘. That's the source of real peace of mind - and it won't cost you a penny! How about some good news? After several years St. Peter's Church, Bridge once again has a full-time organist! This is no mean achievement, when you consider some of the larger parish churches in the diocese with fine musical traditions are currently without an organist, despite intensive advertising in the national church press. John Atterbury came to my attention via two members of Bridge choir, and joined us at the beginning of November. He is a highly accomplished player with a dedicated commitment to the job, and our worship has already taken a turn for the better, thanks to his professional handling of the church's pleasing little instrument. We hope John will enjoy a long association with us and quickly enter into the warm fellowship of Bridge choir and congregation. And still to come Christmas! You will see from the service details and diary column above that the festive season is destined to be as flourishing as ever. There will be plenty for everyone, starting in the run-up with the usual Carol Services and the Christmas Family 6 Service at Bekesbourne, that promises to be even more stupendous than usual. Children from all over the benetice (Bridge, Patrixbourne and Bel-zesboume) will dominate the scene, and all willing to lend a hand are asked to come to the rehearsal in Bekesbourne Church on 13th December at 10.30am. We need your support! Remember, it's your service, your contribution to Christmas! Come Christmas Eve the festivities get underway in earnest, with the ever popular Christingle Service in Bridge Church at 4 o'clock. If last year's is anything to go by, we shall again have a church bursting at the seams, smelling of oranges, and with gentle candlelight and happy faces. Be there! The services of Holy Communion again follow a regular pattern and details of them all are in this magazine and will drop through every letter box in the three villages in good time for Christmas. All needs catered for! Apart from the Christingle service collections will be taken during the services on Christmas Eve and Day at all three churches. Those taken at Bridge and Patrixboume will be given to children's charities. As the Sunday following is only two days later (27th) it has been decided to hold one service only that day; a Benefice Eucharist for the feast of St. John the Evangelist in St. Peter's Church, Bridge at 10.30am. Here is a rare chance to honour one of the Church's major saints, who normally gets neglected, coming so close to Christmas Day. CHRISTMAS CARD DELIVERY Once again the Nailbourne Scout Group is organizing a Christmas Card delivery for Bridge village only. Special stamps (price still held at 10p) and decorated Christmas posting boxes will be at the following locations from 1st to 19th December: Laurie Wakeham (Butcher), Plough & Harrow, Nick James (Hairdresser), Bridge News (Newsagent), White Horse, Bridgeway Stores (Box only), Churchill House. The boxes will be emptied regularly and all stamped mail clearly and correctly addressed will be delivered before Christmas. Please support the Scout Group by using this service for your Bridge Village Christmas Cards. THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY CHRISTMAS CARDS Thank you to all who have purchased Children's Society Christmas cards. In Bridge alone over £200 worth have already been sold. After printers‘ costs approximately 40p in every £1 goes to the society, giving a much—needed boost to their funds. The collection at the Christingle Service also goes to The Children's Society to help light up a child's life. Kathy Eynon, 830466 HOLY BAPTISM At Bel