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PARKER Plumbing, Central Heating & Home Improvements please telephone 01227 721515 EEGGUDJDEDG UOEDGIII MENS INTERIORIEXTERIOR HAIRDHESSING FEMALE DECORATORS ; EXPERIENCED, RELIABLE (X) by X) SERVICE David AT HIGHLY COMPETITIVE (Mrrbrre Harrdresserr RATES STATE REGISTERED HAIRDRESSER PHONE [;l[I]E.‘] Canterbury 720994 Phone Elham 01303 840650 S & W ASPHALT FLAT ROOFING & FLOORING SPECIALISTS 16 UNION ROAD BRIDGE Tel: Office: Canterbury 830266 Evenings: Canterbury 463675 E’ 6V6 I380 I/‘SO VI RCbAW%AR /-\roma'IIr\erapy ' Ref'IexoIo9y /VICmuaI L)_/mpI\aIic Draincxgc JncIian 'I*Ie.ad /\/Iassage. ]\/Iorr‘e—;II I~7r*ac+i’rione.r* Telephone: 01227 831593 SUNDAY WORSHIP IN JANUARY 3rd: 2nd Sunday of Christmas 8.00am Holy Communion (Parrixbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bekesbourne) 11.00am Family Service (Bridge) 6.30pm Evensong (Bridge) 10th: The Baptism of Christ 8.00am Holy Communion (Bekesbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bridge) 11.00am Matins (Patrixbourne) 17th: 2nd Sunday of Epiphany 8.00am Holy Communion (Patrixbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bridge) 11.00am Matins (Bekesbourne) 24th: 3rd Sunday of Epiphany 8.00am Holy Communion (Bridge) 9.30am Parish Communion (Patrixbourne) 11.00am Family Service with Baptism (Bekesbourne) 6.00pm Taizé Worship (Parrixbourne) 31st: Presentation of Christ in the Temple & Education Sunday 10.30am Benefice Eucharist (Bridge - Preacher: Canon CF Poilard) Bridge Methodist Church at 11 am: 3rd, Covenant Service, The Rcvd George Baugh. 10th, The Revd David Marshall. 17th, Mr Reg Ward. 24th, The Revd Maurice Weatlierup. 31st, Mrs Pam Haydon FOR YOUR DIARY AND PRAYER LIST- 1st 2nd 3rd 7th The Naming and Circumcision of Jesus St. Basil the Great and St. Gregory ofNazianzus, Bishops, Teachers of the F aith, 379 and 3 89 THE EPIPHANY Prayers for Health & Healing concerns, The Vicarage, 7pm 4 10th The Baptism of Christ 13th St. Hilary, Bishop of Poitiers, Teacher of the Faith, 367 Fish Scheme Coffee Pop—In, Bridge Village Hall, 10.15-11.45am 14th Bridge Parish Council Meeting, The Hunter Room, 7.30pm 17th The Second Sunday of Epiphany 18th The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins. 19th St. Wulfstan, Bishop of Worcester, 1095 Bridge with Patrixbourne Women's Institute, Village Hall, 7.30pm 21st St. Agnes, C hild-Martyr at Rome, 304 Prayers for Health & Healing concerns, The Vicarage, 7pm 24th The Third Sunday of Epiphany Replacing Evensong there will be a service of Taizé Worship featuring Bridge Choir in St. Mary's Church, Patrixbourne at 6.00pm. 25th The Conversion of St. Paul 26th Timothy and Titus, Companions of St. Paul 27th East Bridge Deanery Synod meets in St. Vincent's Church, Littlebourne. Please pray for our parish representatives: Jane Millyard and Pat Kusel (Bekesbourne), David Latham, Evelyn Andrews and Christine Ifloare (Pairixbourne with Bridge) ' 28th St. Thomas Aquinas, Priest, Philosopher, Teacher of the Faith, 1 2 74 31st Education Sunday The Benefice Eucharist’ is in St. Peter's Church, Bridge at 10.30am and will observe Education Sunday. The preacher is the Revd Canon Clifford Pollard, a former Diocesan Director of Education. Those engaged in education are particularly invited to this Eucharist. FROM THE VICAR Rosemary and I would like to thank all those who sent us greetings at Christmas. It is always a great pleasure receiving your cards, many nowadays coming via the Scouts‘ Christmas postal service. We are also most conscious of the prayers and support so very many send our way throughout the year. As a priest and in particular as your vicar, it is my duty and privilege to pray twice every day for this benefice and indeed for church and world concerns farther afield. I do so using the Church of England's set forms of Moming and Evening Prayer (aka Matins and Evensong), which also means using set Bible readings according to an established pattern. This has the added advantage that my prayer is linked with the prayer of other clergy all over the country, such that a daily wave of prayer goes up virtually without interruption, in unison but also covering local and personal matters. The importance of prayer for life in general, and not purely for so-called religious issues, should not be underestimated. St. James was right to claim that ‘the prayer of a righteous man has great power in its effects'[.Iames 5.16] for as anyone who prays seriously and regularly will affirm, it's through prayer that we make contact with God and become the recipients of many blessings, not all of which will have necessarily been the subjects of our prayers. It‘s been well said that prayer is to the soul what breathing is to the body, and whereas it's not always easy to pray, our attempts are never wasted. Even in those arid times that even the most ardent pray—ers meet, God is there to take our offerings and use them for our good and his own glory. And if you wonder if your prayers are getting anywhere, just think of the wise counsellor who, when someone told him they weren't enjoy- ing their prayers, retorted, "Never mind, God is!" Often we don't give God credit for what he does in our lives, which is a great pity and our loss. IN TIMES OF JOY The December Family Service at Bridge was an eventful and exciting occasion. There was the christening of ZOE EMMA THOMASINE OSTERLOH, which took place after her four—year old sister, Amy, aided by their father, had lit the Advent candle. Then it was over to a 90-year old Amy, when Miss Amy Jarvis, a resident of The New Close, received the Christmas parcels families had brought along for her fellow residents, and afterwards made an off-the-cuff and very gracious speech of thanks. AND SORROW Three days later the same church was the setting for the funeral of WILLIAM PERCIVAL SPANT ON, aged 98 and two days, of Beech Hill. Percy was exceedingly well known and highly popular among the farming fraternity of East Kent, a man of many gifts and an altogether delightful person who in many ways was generosity personified. His working life had been spent at Barfrestone, so it was fitting that he should have his wish - a service in St. Peter's Church, Bridge, conducted by the vicar, followed by interment in Barfrestone cemetery next to his parents‘ grave. A NEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM THE RURAL DEAN When the Reverend Henry Lyte wrote in 1847 the words ‘change and decay in all around I see‘ as a line in his famous hymn Abide with me, he was not thinking 6 particularly of the Church of England. A cynic might say, however, that they fit the Church of England at the end of the 20th century peculiarly aptly; and if pressed, would point to the indisputable changes that have taken place in recent years, and will necessarily continue for some years to come — changes to patterns of ministry in the parishes, to forms of church government, to church finances, to lay participation, to training and to almost every aspect of church life. And decay? Our cynic would say you need only to study the accounts of almost any church in the country to see how much money is spent on countering decay in the fabric in one form or another. The same cynic would have found himself at home in the company of another famous Victorian, Thomas Arnold, Headmaster of Rugby; he looked at the state of the church in his day and declared ‘the church, as it now stands, no human power can save’. ‘ But we do not depend on ‘human power’; the Lord of the years has brought his church safely through the centuries. Cynics may scoff, but the church, with a year to go before the celebrations of the new millennium begin (and two years before the present millennium is complete) is in better heart and stronger than it has been for many, many years. The reason is that people have come to see that heclonisrn, materialism and consumerism do not add up to meaning and purpose; they cannot provide a firm focus for the soul, the ‘real selt‘. Only God, seen in his Son Jesus Christ, and found in the life of the church, can give true meaning to ou.r existence and provide an answer to those vital questions ‘Why am I here?'; ‘Where am I going?', and ‘What is it all for?'. Henry Lyte knew this; he asked 'Who like thyself my guide and stay can be?‘, and answered: '0 thou who changest not, abide with me‘. We need fear neither change nor decay with a changeless loving Father; and in all that we do, in our parishes and in our Deanery in 1999, let us never forget that we are his people, doing his work, and made for his service. In return we can be sure of his strength and his guidance in our lives May his rich blessing be with you all throughout the coming year. David Barnes Bridge with Patrixbourne Women's Institute meets on Tuesday, 19th January, when the speaker will be Mr Rupert Williamson from the Community Health Council, and the competition is your favourite cough remedy recipe. New members and visitors will be made very welcome on that date in the Village Hall at 7.30pm. Friends of Bekesboume Church Once again, the Friends would like to thank all those who worked hard to man and stock all the stalls at our annual Bazaar, those who ran the raftle and tombola, those who came along and did their Christmas shopping with us, and thereby helped raise the splendid sum of £496 for our funds. We would also like to thank the Brownies, who cheerfully made coffee and tea and provided cakes for our visitors, and who also ran lots of games to keep everyone entertained. We thank you all for your support in 1998 and wish all our supporters a healthy New Year. Jane Shorrock Update on Maintenance work to Bekesbourne Church The architect is now drawing up a specification for the maintenance work to be done on Bekesbourne Church, which we hope to carry out in the spring. Externally, the work will include stripping and re-tiling of the nave and tower roofs, replacement of the weathervane, repairs to stonework and tlint work (especially at the east end), and new eaves guttering along the vestry roof. The guttering will drain into a new and more efficient water butt - the old tank which is the only source of water at the church has been one of the causes of damp in the walls, as there is nothing to prevent it overflowing. Inside the church we hope to improve the ventilation (and combat the damp) by restoring the existing opening lights in the windows and putting in some new ones. The vestry is to be stripped of plaster, left to dry out for a period and then replastered and repainted. Some inspection traps are to be made in the floor under the pews so that we can keep an eye on this in the future. The access to the belfry will be improved and it may be necessary to do some spraying in the belfry against beetle infestation. English Heritage considered that urgent repairs were required to two memorials in the church. A minor repair is to be done to the 18th century memorial to John Peckham in the vestry and more major work and conservation to the Palmer memorial under the tower. How many occasional worshippers or visitors know that we have this splendid 17th century gentleman at the back of the church? Do have a look at him next time you are there. The monument was originally on the south wall of the chancel, but was moved to its present position (and damaged) during the restoration of the church at the end of the last century. The plan is that the work will begin in late March (internally after Easter), once it is safe to disturb the bats thought to be hibernating in the roof. The ‘bat expert‘ from English Nature has found traces of both brown long-eared and serotine bats in the church. We do not yet know how long it will take, but hope to continue with services if at all possible. At the moment we are just hoping that all the work we plan can be covered by the grants we have received and the Friends/PCC contribution. The amount we have set for unexpected contingencies is very small and, inevitably, additional costs will be incurred once work starts. We are very dependent on the funds raised by the Friends of Bekesbourne Church — please support all their events next year and consider covenanting a subscription to help preserve the church for the future. Jane Millyard NAILBOURNE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The Society's "Apples and Cheese" social evening on 26th November was a great success, attended by some 40 people and making a profit, what is more, of nearly £80. Special thanks are due to the Chairman, Roger Austin, for challenging our knowledge of apples with 15 different varieties to taste and name, to Bill Oakey for running the raffle and to all the members of the Committee who helped with the organisation of the evening, particularly the refreshments. The next event on the calendar is the AGM which will be held on Tues- day 26th January in Bridge Village Hall, commencing at 7.30pm. The Society is active and organises a variety of events throughout the year, ranging from evening talks with guest speakers to coach outings to interesting gardens in the south east. However, like all groups, the Society is in need of new blood, and would especially like to welcome some new committee members with fresh ideas. If you would like to help us on the committee, then please get in touch with me, evenings preferably, on 830057. If you are interested in joining, do come along and meet us on the 26th. As an incentive, the names of those people who join or renew their subscription on thatevening will be entered in the Society's draw for two tickets to the Chelsea Flower Show. Kathy Walder, Secretary BEKESBOURNE FAMILY SERVICE Question: ‘How many different names is Jesus called in the Bible?‘ Well, the children at the November family service at Bekesboume Church had plenty more up their sleeves than ofticiant Pat Kusel, much to-the amusement of Pat and a good~sized congregation. Question: ‘What does Advent mean?‘ asked Pat. ‘Chocolates’, replied a young girl at the front. Although practically correct Pat reminded us that Advent means much more than getting up early to sample chocolate under the flap. It 17 means preparing to celebrate the birth of Jesus in the same way that John the Baptist prepared the Jews of his day for the coming of the Messiah. The family service held each month at Bekesbourne is an ideal opportun- ity for those with children who may not be able to attend church every week, to make a date in their diaries to join with their neighbours and find out what is going on both within and outside the walls of our beautiful village church. We've now been living full-time in Bekesbourne for four months and, although previously sporadic churchgoers, we make a special effort to attend the family service at St. Peter's, which is always entertainingly conducted by Pat and the Vicar. My family get a lot out of it and I would urge anyone who hasn't been to try it - it brings the local families closer together and builds a community spirit. Everyone is made welcome - not just families — and it doesn't take all day. You can, like me, still be at The Unicorn by noon. Steve Thomas St. Petefs Church, Bridge Come and see our _ Plans for the maintenance and improvement of our Parish Church. ' Saturday; 23rd]anz1ary 10.00am - 12 noon on Site. W/e’ll have the heating on and Coffee will be served. W 27 alfl-‘r'4“ 1;:-: _-:-*-‘ -' fir ' .-V /;:;';;g:->:,rrr.-:-';~;"‘v:-c»:«>+._. :.:;>". - __ _ :~-F""‘J?.‘-:‘v""-r"."' ‘ ;_e¢__;- '-1'”-""'-' :’..’..». .- FISH NEWS The next Coffee Pop-In will be on Wednesday, 13th January from 10.15 to 11.45am in Bridge Village Hall. Do come to this popular get-together! There will be a Chiropody Clinic between 1st and 5th February. Please telephone Mrs Joan Warren (830233) for details and transport. AR. 18 ROYAL COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGISTS’ APPEAL Yet again the Royal College of Radiologists’ Appeal has benefited from the extraordinary hard work and generosity of Mrs Margaret Jones - for the fourth year running! The object of the Appeal is to raise money for further research into improved methods of diagnosis and treatment. It was launched in 1995 and nearly £1 million has been raised. Some of this money has been used to 'pump prime’ a number of research projects which have been approved by the College. This year Margaret donated the £690 raised from her very successful fund raising day to the appeal, making her donations over the past four years a staggering £2,690! The five Fellows of the College living in Bridge/Patrixboume, Drs Bodger, Coltart, Morrison, Entwisle (Mrs Morrison) and Field are most grateful to Margaret for her great generosity and thank everyone who supported her success- ful fund raising day and so produced such a lavish donation. Stuart Field A RAINBOW GUIDE OUTING written by Genni Wetherell, age 6, of Bridge Rainbows On Saturday the Rainbows went to London. We went on a train and then a tube. Then we saw Big Ben when we went across the bridge over the River Thames. Then we got to the London Aquarium and we looked at all sorts of fish. We saw sharks and tried to stroke the stingrays. 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Kits, at £4.99 each, are available to etch a unique serial number on to car stereo equipment. The number is then stored on an international security register. A window sticker, supplied with the kit, advises a would-be thief that the property can be positively identified. The project has the total support of Canterbury Police. Any resident interested in purchasing such a kit should contact the Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator on 830627 or the Parish Clerk on 832219, as soon as possible. Proposed new surgery - Bridge Dr Jones, from the Bridge practice, has presented to the Parish Council proposals for a new surgery to serve the village. The present surgery has lim.ited accommodation which it is not possible to extend and many patients have to attend clinics at the Littleboume surgery. The proposal is for a purpose built surgery situated on level ground close to the centre of the village in Patrixbourne Road. Adequate off-road parking is to be provided. Parking arrangements As preparation for the decriminalisation of most non~endorsable on-street parking offences within the Canterbury district in January 2000, the Parish Council has been asked to review existing parking arrangements in the village. As a result a recommendation is to be made for additional parking restrictions in Western Avenue immediately opposite Green Court for about 15 metres and a further two sections, 9 metres each in length, either side of Dering Road and its junction with the High Street. Christmas decorations The Parish Council would like to thank the commercial premises in the High Street who displayed an illuminated Christmas tree this year. Planning The following have been received: Front porch and tWO*StO1'C}’ side extension to Old Mill House, 41 Union Road — Rebuilding of attached outbuilding with first-floor extension and rear conservatory to 38 High Street - Conversion of oast house and stable range to 2 dwellings, alterations to outbuildings at Middle Pett Farmhouse, Pett Bottom (amended plans). , The following have been notified as granted: Externally illuminated projecting sign and nomilluminated wall-mounted sign at Skippers Restaurant - Formation of vehicular access at Ivy House, 14 High Street ~ Porch to front and single storey rear extension to 9 Filmer Road - Works in connection with flood alleviation scheme, Nailbourne — Two-storey side extension and porch to front of Shamwood, Bridge Hill — Erection of new pavilion, Bridge Tennis Club — First-floor and single—storey extension to The Dell, Bridge Hill. The following application has been notified as subject to an appeal to the Secretary of State - Replacement with paviors to from parking and driveway of The Close. 20 Vicar The Revd Raymond Gilbert, AKC, The Vicarage, 23 High Street, Bridge (830250) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE Churchwardens Mr I 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) C0"€"CWS 017308!‘ Mr NC Francis. 54 Riverside Close, Bridge (830945) Ofgant-Y? (Bridge) Mr IF Atterbury, 18 Mount Road, Canterbury (760293) Organist (Patrixbourne) Mrs RM Stacey, Joslet,Keepers Hill,Patn'xbourne (830205) BEKESBOURNE Churchwardens Mrs J Millyard, School House, School Lane, Bekesbourne (830256) Mr IG Gillanders, Cala, Aerodrome Road, Bekesbourne Hon Secretary Mr W Cowans, Distant View, Adisham Road, Bekesbourne (831029) Hon Treasurer Mr D Millyard, School House, School Lane, Bekesbourne (83()256) Orgamst Mrs RM Stacey, Joslet,Keepers Hill,Patn'xbourne (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, RIDE-ON MOWERS, CHAINSAWS, SHREDDERS, TILLERS STIHL EJHusqvarn(a HON DA) Come and visit our showroom at: 2 Canterbury Road (A2), Sittingbourne. 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For further information ring (Mrs Richards) on Tel: (01227) 831737 22 Nick James» Hair Specialist Weetern Avenue Bridge Tel: 01227 550565 FAMILY BUTCHER LAURIE WAKEHAM BRIDGE : Tel: Canterbury 830220 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. 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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 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 & Home Improvements EEGGDEHDDIG UOCDGDCI INTERIORIEXTERIOR FEMALE DECORATORS EXPERIENCED, RELIABLE SERVICE AT HIGHLY COMPETITIVE RATES PHONE BDJD] Canterbury 720994 MENS HA IRDHESSING it by it David (Mobile Hairdresser) STATE REGISTERED HAIRDRESSER Phone Elham 01303 840650 S & W ASPHALT FLAT ROOFING & FLOORING SPECIALFSTS 16 UNION ROAD BRIDGE Tel: Office: Canterbury 830266 Evenings: Canterbury 463675 Vi éve pea rso :4 RC2?“ MAR f\r*owu:\ll1erc1py ' ‘Reflexology }\/lanual Lympl\ofic: Draincxge Clnclicm 'l"lea¢:l Massage ]\/lowm-all l3r-ac+i+ioner~ Telephone: 01227 831593 SUNDAY WORSHIP IN FEBRUARY 7th: 2nd Sunday before Lent 8.00am Holy Communion (Patrixbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bekesbourne) 11.00am Family Eucharist (Bridge) 6.30pm Evensong (Bridge) 14th: The Sunday next before Lent 8.00am Holy Communion (Bekesbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bridge) 11.00am Matins (Patrixbourne) 21st: 1st Sunday in Lent 8.00am Holy Communion (Patrixbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bridge) 11.00am Matins (Bekesbourne) 28th: 2nd Sunday in Lent 8.00am Holy Communion (Bridge) 9.30am Parish Communion (Patrixbourne) 11.00am Family Service (Bekesbourne) 6.30pm Evensong (Bridge) Bridge Methodist Church at 11am: 7th, Mr E Ron 0'Mahony. 14th, Mrs Marjorie Beckwith. 21st, The Revd David Marshall. 28th,_ Mrs Mary Weatherup, BA. FOR YOUR DIARY AND PRAYER LIST 3rd 4th 7th 9th 10th 1 1th 14th 16th Bekesboume PCC, School House, 7.45pm _ Prayers for Health & Healing concerns, The Vicarage, 7pm The Second Sunday before Lent Patrixboume with Bridge PCC, Bridge Methodist Church, 7.30pm Fish Scheme Coffee Pop-In, Bridge Village Hall, 10.15-11.45am Bridge Parish Council Meeting, The Hunter Room, 7.30pm The Sunday next before Lent FAMILY MARDI GRAS SUPPER, Bekesboume Village Hall, 7.00pm Bridge with Patrixboume Women's Institute, Village Hall, 7.30pm 4 17th ASH WEDNESDAY Eucharist in St. Peter's Church, Bridge at 7.30pm 18th Prayers for Health & Healing concerns, The Vicarage, 7pm 21st The First Sunday in Lent 23rd St. Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna, Martyr, C155 25th Nailbourne League of Friends AGM & Coffee Morning, Bridge Methodist Church, 10am - 12 noon Nailboume Horticultural Society, Bridge Methodist Church, 7.30pm 28th The Second Sunday in Lent FROM THE VICAR Just before Christmas a few of us gathered outside Bridgeway Stores for a spot of carol singing, as we've done now for several years. The object of the exercise is in accordance with tradition, i.e. musically passing on the good news of the Saviour's birth to any who care to listen. Nowadays carol singing tends to be linked to collecting money, whether done from house to house or out in the open, as we did. Many years ago Bridge Church Choir went carol singing around the village and decided to leave the collecting tin behind: it was quite a job convincing householders we seriously didn'twant their money. Bowing to the inevitable, however, we set up our pitch last Christmas with a couple of plastic buckets and a charity in mind. No, not church funds, but another deserving cause near at hand, which I want to tell you about, since not everyone who tossed a coin into the bucket knew what it was going to and this particular good cause, like a puppy, isn't just for Christmas. Joining our ad hoc ‘choir’ for a spell was a very distinguished local musician, now living in retirement, but also putting in a brief appearance was Dr Mark Jones, and this is where the chosen charity comes in. Health for All has been founded to fund a medical aid programme supported by the doctors, staff and friends of the Bridge and Littlebourne Surgeries. Over recent years the surgeries have developed links between themselves and Dr. Venna, a general practitioner working in rural Bihar, India _ and People First International (PFI), a small aid agency which works to provide sustainable educational development in the same area. Bihar, in the north east of India, is one of India's poorest states, with one of the lowest per capita incomes in the country. Bihar's literacy rate is only 38%. In the villages education and health facilities can be non-existent. Over recent years the surgeries at Bridge and Littlebourne have developed links with PFI and in 1997 Dr Jones travelled to India to discuss developments of this link and to extend it to include the provision of medical services. After a period of consultation with local governmental and other organisa- tions it is proposed to build a health centre as an integral part of a rural centre now being developed on donated land at Kanjikar, about 35km from Bodh Gaya. The Centre project, which will eventually aim to be self—sufficient, will include a cloth loom, school and the development of crops. Our local surgeries‘ involvement is to produce a health centre and then fund the trained female health worker who will work from this centre. Health for All will exist as a fund—raising organisation in the UK. It is in the process of applying for registered charity status and is extremely grateful for any interest which friends and patients of Bridge and Littlebourne Surgeries show. Financial contributions are very much appreciated and cheques can be made out to ‘Health for All’ and either sent or delivered to the surgeries. Oh, in case you're interested, the carol singing raised £90 plus — not bad for 1% hours! - IT'S ALL BEEN GOING ON! Throughout the year, but especially after Christmas, the editor receives reports on successful events that have taken place in the locality, most but not all ofa fund- raising nature. Here are the latest batch, showing what a lot of exciting and profitable events go on, not least under the churches’ umbrella. Bekesbourne's Christmas Family Service Linda Forrest writes: Five days before Christmas the church was filling with excited children as they arrived early for a last minute rehearsal. The service began with a procession of representatives from local Guides, Brownies and Rainbows, led by District Commissioner Maggie Field carrying the Peace Light, which burned throughout all the Bekesboume Christmas services. After a rousing carol, the children performed the nativitylplay with clear voices and good spirit. A charming highlight was the arrival of the angels played by three little ‘angels’, all dressed in white and silver. The play was rounded off by all the children coming together to sing a carol round the manger, accompanied by Paul Kusel on the guitar. , Next there followed a collection of goods for British Humanitarian Aid work in Chernobyl. Pat Kusel gave a brief explanation of the conditions still being experienced there; a timely reminder that not everyone is fortunate enough to live in a safe and comfortable environment. Our gifts would arrive in time to give some cheer to their Christmas on the 6th January. There were more performances to come. We were entertained by family groups who took turns to explain the origins of some of our Christmas traditions, using some inspired role play and visual aids. Well done to everyone who took part, especially the children, who gave us a real sense of joy ready for Christmas. The Children's Society Looking back to Christmas Eve writes Kathy Eynon thank you to all who contributed to The Children's Society via the Christingle Service at St. Peter's Church, Bridge. It was a joy to have the church full of happy, excited children and their families, whose generosity raised £185 for The Children's Society. Special thanks are also due to Mr Tilly for once again providing the oranges, to the Christingle—makers, particularly Pat and Catherine Dunderdale, Marion, Rosie and Fern Webb, and to all helpers at the service. During 1998, through various efforts in Bridge for The Children 19 Society, a total of £936.39 was raised, as specified below: Home collecting boxes £361.46 Donations 15.00 Goods sold at charity events 94.35 Sale of Christmas cards 280.58 Collection at Christingle Service 185.00 £936.39 Please continue your kind support in 1999 for the important work of this charity in helping children, young people and families in need. Nailbourne Scout Group Christmas Mail Service We had another successful year for the Scout Christmas Mail Service, with a record 953 cards posted. The Group's special thanks go to the scouts, venture scouts, cubs, parents and friends who helped with collection, sorting and delivery; the proprietors who very kindly had the mail boxes on their premises once again and of course to those who used the service. Rajini Dasan, Secretary Friends of Bekesbourne Church ‘ Another very enjoyable evening of carol singing at The Unicorn was held in the week before Christmas, when supporters and customers joined in singing all the old favourite carols, accompanied by the Vicar on the piano and Stuart Field on the fiddle. Our thanks to Hoverspeed and the Caravan Site on Bekesbourne Lane t or providing some splendid prizes for the Rattle, which raised £100 for our funds, 7 and to Clive and Cheryl for their customary warm hospitality and continuing support of the Friends. Advance Notice Our very popular WINE & WISDOM evening will be on Friday, 19th March - Tickets from Zan Clifford on 830328 or Gill Moon on 832134. More details next month! MORE GOOD NEWS FOR BEKESBOURNE CHURCH Churchwarden Jane Millyard writes: We have now heard about our last outstanding grant application for funding repairs at Bekesboume. The Woifson Foundation has generously offered us a grant of £5,000, bringing the total of- grants and loan to nearly £46,700. CHURCH FLOWERS IN MEMORY Bridge The regular flower arrangers are looking for new people or organisations who would like to put a simple vase of flowers in the Lady Chapel at Bridge once a year. If there is anyone who would like to have a vase of flowers put in the church in memory of a loved one or tomark an event in their own life, there are envelopes in the church by which a contribution for this can be made. Bekesbourne There are several occasions when many people like to remember loved ones by placing flowers on graves. At Bekesbourne, over the year several requests are made for flowers to be put in the church in memory of loved ones. Because it is a simple village church, there for the villagers, passing visitors and anyone with or without any association with it, we welcome any flowers or donations throughout the year into the church in memory of relatives or friends. If you would like to contribute this way, do Contact Christine Ash or any of the flower arrangers listed in this magazine. Bridge with Patrixbourne Women's Institute No speaker at the February meeting but members are asked to take wool and needles for a knit and natter evening. There will be a hot snack and music, for which a favourite cassette may be brought along. The competition is a home- made greetings card and the meeting is at 7.30pm on Tuesday, 16th February in Bridge Village Hall. J .H. YOGA CLASSES Take time for yourself! Why not come and join our yoga classes on Monday mornings, 10.00 - 11.30. Stretch and relax in Bekesbourne Village Hall. All ages and abilities most welcome. Bring a mat, a blanket and wear loose clothing. The term has already started. For more information Contact Sue Hemmings, 452570. Nailbourne League of Friends of Canterbury Hospitals AGM St COFFEE MORNING Thursday, 25th February 10.00 am — 12 noon BRIDGE METHODIST CHURCH ' Coffee - Cakes — Bring 59’ Buy All welcome! D & E TRAVEL Doug and Ethel Cartwright are now arranging local coach trips from the village and a programme of trips to places of interest, gardens, stately homes, river trips, etc is already available. If interested please ring 831095 for further details. FISH NEWS The Coffee Pop-In at Bridge Village Hall is on Wednesday, 10th February. Advance notice: The Blossom Tour (now officially called the Cornelia Slawin Tour, and more of that next month) will be on Wednesday, 5th May. NAILBOURNE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The February meeting of the Society will be held on Thursday, 25th February at 7.30pm in the Methodist Church, when Mr John Lawrie of Corby Farm Nurseries at Ratling, Aylesham, will give a talk, illustrated with slides, on the growing and care of chrysanthemums. It is hoped that schedules for the Spring Show, which will be held this year on Tuesday, 30th March in its traditional location of the Village Hall in Bridge, will be available on that evening. K Walder, Secretary 17 Bekesbourne, Patrixbourne & Bridge Churches invite all their villagers to a FAMILY MARDI GRAS SUPPER Bekesbourne Village Hall Shrove Tuesday, 16th February 7.00 — 10.00pm Jatin gqmefican Wljusie Prize Competitions: most flamboyant shirt/blouse - best children’s mask Bring your own plate, bowl, glass, cutlery and drink. Tickets are complimentary - we shall ask for donations to cover costs on the night. HURRY TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW - NUMBERS LIMITED. You’ve only got till Friday, 12th February! Available from Pat Dunderdale (830668), Andrea Nicholson (830947), Romany Cowans (831029) Let’s know if you’re vegetarian or will need transport! BRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL - January Meeting Nailbourne Flood Alleviation Scheme The Environment Agency has now informed the Parish Council of its intention to begin improvements to the Nailbourne in February. Due to some alterations, which they have made to work 18 on the culvert, this section will be further delayed until amended plans have been approved by the City Council. Millennium Celebration Funding Cllr Meriel Connor and Cllr Tony Walder have attended a meeting where a representative from the Millennium Experience described activities for which funding was available. Although the funding is not available to Parish Councils it could be accessed by other village organisations. The Parish Council will be contacting all active organisations in the village inviting them to a meeting to initiate and co—ordinate celebrations for the millennium and to advise them on applying for funding. The meeting is to take place on Monday 8 February at the Methodist Church in Patrixboume Road at 7.30 pm. If your organisation is not contacted please inform the clerk on 832219. Village Hall The Parish Council has made a bid for part of the property at 26 High Street, which adjoins the village hall, to provide a safer access to the hall and additional storage space. The Council has been informed that the vendor currently desires to sell the property in its entirety. Planning Applications: The following application has been received and commented upon: CA/98/Temp/N - Bridge and Patrixbourne School - Replace existing mobile C with 5 bay double classroom unit and existing mobile B with new 2 bay classroom. The following planning application has been notified as refused: CA/98/1097/BRI - Old Mill House, 41 Union Road - for front porch and two-storey rear extension. «nu.-A-J :.-z.-nu ~.I:.'.I).- .».-.-.-M.-.u uuu --.-.--.-;;.o;.-axaa.-;.-,..,._., .,,.,...,,.,,._.,_,,_., .,_._. ., ...._..._.,-.-wt-.-.u sn, Bekesbourne Church Cleaning 59’ Flower Rota 6th February — Cheryl Barker Gt Vicki McPherson 13th February, Cleaning 59° Clearing — ]ill Gillanders Cleaning only during Lent ~ 20th February — Jane Millyard 2 7th February — Caroline Jaggers -.-44.-aw.-.-n -.-.- .- -.-.- MLV 1:.-.-.~.v.u. u -..« u : p.-.u. -1-.-a-u;4.u-s-avx-rn.u». - -uuu, -)1 r. uu IIAJIJAJ JAl)Al).Ia:;,A- q,,.,.._._; ,u_.,.,.,.,,,_. A._._,,, ,,,._ ._.,,,_._ .,_,,““,., ,, ,,, . ,_ .,_.,,, J”,/, 19 THE NILE - LIFEBLOOD OF EGYPT A simple map of Egypt is easy to draw, The river Nile divides the country, flow- ing from south to north, with towns, villages and farms throughout the Nile valley and desert stretching out on either side. After Cairo the Nile changes dramatic- ally, branching out into a vast delta, some 150 miles wide at its Mediterranean mouth. The Nile and the Exodus While there are also oasis towns and the important Suez Canal, every Egyptian acknowledges that the Nile is the lifeblood of Egypt. So Pharoah and all his people must have been horror struck when the Nile was changed to blood, one of the plagues that forced him to release Moses and the Israelites. (Exodus 7:14-24) Moses’ connection with the Nile started when he was put into a papyrus basket as an infant, and left floating among the reeds to be found by Pharoah'ss daughter. (Exodus 2:1-10) Granite and electricity from Aswan The sources of the Nile are in Uganda and the Ethiopian highlands, and the waters flow for some 4,000 miles through Sudan and Egypt. The last cataract is at Aswan. Aswan's world famous High Darn was built in 1960-70. One of the world's largest dams, its waters drive huge hydroelectric generating stations and irrigate over a million acres of farmland. Centuries ago, Aswan’s quarries supplied granite for temples and pyramids, and during flood times builders could transport stone by barge to any site in the Nile valley. Before the High Dam, the Nile flooded annually, and the mud carried by the waters left a fertile deposit over the wide flood plain, enriching the farmland. Exodus chapter 5 records the misery of Pharoah's slaves ordered to make bricks from the mud, without the essential chopped straw being supplied. The Nile in prophecy . The prophets of Israel knew how different the Nile was from the rivers of Palestine. Amos 8:8 reads "The whole land will rise like the Nile, it will be stirred up and then sink like the river of Egypt". Ezekiel tells of God's wrath against the Pharoah who in his arrogance said "The Nile is mine, I made it for myself". (Ezekiel 29:3) Isaiah 19:5-10 gives a vivid picture of the disastrous effect of the Nile drying up, in a chapter which ends "Blessed be Egypt my people, Assyria my handiwork and Israel my inheritance". From T he Bible Lands Society '5 rnagazine 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, Patrixboume (830947) Hon Secretary Mrs A Williamson, Beechmount, Conyngham Lane, Bridge (830399) Hon Treasurer Mr K Nicholson, Riverside Cottage, Patrixbourne (830947) Covenants Officer Mr NC Francis, 54 Riverside Close, Bridge (830945) Organist (Bridge) Mr JF Atterbury, 18 Mount Road, Canterbury (760293) Organist (Patrixboumc) Mrs RM Stacey, Joslet,Keepers Hi1l,Patrixboume (830205) ' BEKESBOURNE Churchwardens Mrs J Millyard, School House, School Lane, Bekesboume (830256) Mr IG Gillanders, Cala, Aerodrome Road, Bekcsbourne Hon Secretary Mr JW Cowans, Distant View, Adisham Road, Bekesboume (831029) Hon Treasurer Mr D Millyard, School House, School Lane, Bekesbourne (830256) Organist Mrs RM Stacey. Joslct,Keepers Hill,Patn'xbournc (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, smnvrmans, RIDE-ON MOWERS, CHAINSAWS, SHREDDERS, TILLERS STIHL sHusqvama HONDA Come and visit our showroom at: 2 Canterbury Road (A2), Sittingbourne. Tel: (01795) 423758 ADVANTAGE CHEM-DRY YOUR LOCAL HIGH QUALITY CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING PROFFESSIONALS. FIRE & FLOOD DAMAGE RESTORATION WORK ALL WORK FULLY GUARANTEED AND INSURED FOR A FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTATION PHONE 01303 844446 (WOOTTON NR. CANTERBURY) SON Stockists‘ ofall the best ,, ' ‘- ‘ 3- - " ' MULTI-FUEL STOVES f‘ " . ’ ’ Central Heating Cookers WOODSTOVES ’ ‘ Why not ask for a free visit‘? GAS STOVES We can give you advice on F IREPLACES installation and an estimate. Come and visit our Showroom at 2, Canterbury Road, Sittingbourne. Tel: (01795) 423758 21 _.— .1 ' I "//x'’' . / /A4 The White Horse Inn 53 HIGH STREET, BRIDGE CANTERBURY CT4 SLA TELEPHONE: 01227 830249 Meals served Lunchtime and Dinner Large Range of Cask Ales, Wines 8 Malt Whisky u-W Party Booking £1 Speciality _ ( Pmmw'~W./ YES WE CAN. YES WE DO Colour Photocopying! 30 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury, Kent CT2 81:32 Free Phone: 0500 696592 Fax: 01227 454458 email: sales@prontaprintcant.demon.co.uk SAXON LODGE 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 10am - 7am seven days a week. For further information ring (Mrs Richards) on Tel: (01227) 831737 22 Nick James Hair Specialist Western Avenue Bridge Tel: 01227 530565 FAMILY BUTCHER LAURIE WAKEHAM BRIDGE : Tel: Canterbury 830220 PRIME LOCAL ENGLISH MEAT : HOME—MADE SAUSAGES FRESH POULTRY : COOKED MEATS MEAT F OR 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 i’ oofiv EN IEQO6‘ V BRIDGEWAY STORE NATIONAL LOTTERY A LONDIS MEMBER 8: INSTANTS RETAILER WINES ° SPIRITS B E E R3 W"" E Special Offers ""““ Available IN-S’l‘0fIl.E BAKE NY I. 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PARKER Plumbing, Central Heating & Home Improvements E?Gi}1DD][]U]l3 UOUJGBLI 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 Elham 01303 840650 S & W ASPHALT FLAT ROOFING 8: FLOORING SPECIALISTS 16 UNION ROAD BRIDGE Tel: Office: Canterbury 830266 Evenings: Canterbury 463675 ‘ii eve pea VSOI/\ RC2/*5\ MAT? )Z\romaII«\erapy 0 I'2cfIe‘,)<0I09}_/ /\/Ianual Lymphatic Drainage Ji—u:Ii:."An 'i’Iu.ou‘I }\/Iassage: ]VIorre:II -I3wac.Ii’rioner —I':r:‘.I(-:pI/\0Ir\e: O1 227 831593 SUNDAY WORSHIP IN MARCH 7th: 3rd Sunday of Lent 8.00am Holy Communion (Parrixbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bekesbourne) 11.00am Family Service (Bridge) 6.30pm Evensong (Bridge) 14th: 4th Sunday of Lent 8.00am Holy Communion (Patrixbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bridge) 11.00am Mothering Sunday Service (Bekesbourne) 21st: 5th Sunday of Lent 8.00am Holy Communion (Bekesbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bridge) 11.00am Matins (Patrixbourne) 28th: Palm Sunday 8.00am Holy Communion (Bridge) 9.30am Parish Communion (Patrixbourne) 11.00am Matins (Bekesbourne) 6.30pm Evensong (Bridge) Bridge Methodist Church at 11am: 7th, The Revd Howard Skinner. 14th, Mr Alistair Barwick, BSC. 21st, Holy Communion, The Revd David Marshall. 28th, Mrs Marjorie Beckwith. FOR YOUR DIARY AND PRAYER LIST I lst 2nd 4th 5th 6th ' 7th 8th St. David, Bishop of Minerva, Patron of Wales, C601 St. Chad, Bishop of Lichfield, Missionary, 672 Prayers for Health & Healing concerns, The Vicarage, 7pm Women's World Day of Prayer Service, Bridge Methodist Church, 3.00pm - Speaker: Mrs June Willis The Children's Society Coffee Morning in lieu of a house-to-house collection, Bridge Village Hall, 10.00am — 12 noon The Third Sunday of Lent Edward King, Bishop of Lincoln, 19m 4 10th Fish Scheme Coffee Pop-In, Bridge Village Hall, 10.15-1 1.45am 11th School Service in Bridge Church (Infants), 9.45am Bridge Parish Council Meeting, The Hunter Room, 7.30pm 14th The Fourth Sunday of Lent: Mothering Sunday See changes from the normal in the above service list, to accommodate the traditional Mothering Sunday service at Bekesbourne. 16th Bridge with Patrixbourne Women's Institute, Village Hall, 7.30pm 17th St. Patrick, Bishop, Missionary, Patron of Ireland, c460 18th Prayers for Health & Healing concems, The Vicarage, 7pm 19th St. Joseph of Nazareth School Service in Bridge Church (Juniors), 9.45am - Friends‘ Wine & Wisdom Evening, Bekesboume Village Hall, 7.00pm 20th St. C uthbert of Lindisfarme, Missionary, 687 21st The Fifth Sunday of Lent (Passiontide begins) See changes from the normal in the above service list. 22nd Saxon Lodge Comfy Care Clothing Sale, Bring & Buy and Coffee Morning, 10.15am 23rd Bridge & District History Society, Bridge Village Hall, 7.30pm 25th The Annunciation of our Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary Holy Eucharist, St. Peter's Church, Bridge, 7.30pm 27th Women's Institute Jumble Sale, Bridge Village Hall, 10.00am-12 noon 28th Palm Sunday See changes from the normal in the above service list. Palms will be distributed at the morning services in all three churches. 29th Monday of Holy Week 30th Tuesday of Holy Week Nailbourne Horticultural Society Spring Show, Bridge Village Hall 31st Wednesday of Holy Week APRIL lst Maundy Thursday Eucharist with Stripping of the Altars, St. Peter's Church, Bridge, 7.30pm 2nd Good Friday VIA DOLOROSA Walking the Way of the Cross, starting in Bridge Church at 10.00am, with devotions at St. Mary's Church, Patrixbourne en route, and at St. Peter's Church, Bekesbourne as the climax. 3rd Easter Eve 4th EASTER DAY Easter Communion, Patrixbourne, 9.30pm Easter Eucharist, Bridge & Bekesbourne, 11.00am FROM THE VICAR Services not quite as normal Sunday worship this month has had to be considerably re—jigged for Bekesbourne to have its customary and highly popular Mothering Sunday service at 11 o'clock on 14th. I suggest you keep the service list on p. 4 to hand throughout the month, particularly if you usually go to Patrixbourne or Bekesbourne churches. With Easter coming early in April I've included those services in this month's list to give advanced notice of what's in store. Holy Week again has the usual evening Eucharist at Bridge to commemorate the Last Supper, with the Stripping of the Altars at the end. On Good Friday we shall again walk the way of the cross from Bridge Church, wending our way along the High Street, across the fields to Patrixboume, then, hopefully by a circuitous route, to Bekesbourne for the commemoration of Christ's death on the cross. In the interim Before we arrive at the joys of Easter, however, Lent still has to run its course. With its emphasis on self—denial and repentance for our sins Lent is never likely to be a popular season. For one thing our churches never look their best devoid of flowers and the dominant purple colour for altar frontals and vestments imparts a slightly funereal atmosphere. Nor do we really take kindly to the sombre tone of the services, with less exuberant hymns and a greater concentration on our failings than we're accustomed to the rest of the year or find particularly comforting. Nevertheless, from the earliest the Church came to recognize that, by a careful keeping of Lent, all Christians might take to heart the call to repentance and the assurance of forgiveness proclaimed in the gospel, and so grow in faith and in devotion to our Lord. It has been wisely said that the more disciplined we are in the keeping of Lent the stronger we will grow in the faith and the more responsive we shall be to the celebrations of Easter. FAMILY NEWS Heartiest congratulations to Jane and David Millyard on the birth of their grand- son, Kieran on 11th February. Baptism During the Family Service at Bekesbourne on 24th January the vicar baptized GEORGINA ELEANOR LIMBRAGH TOWNSEND of Four Acres, Bekesboume Lane. Obituary - Charles Harrington, Priest All three churches of this benefice have reason to thank God for the ministry of the Revd Charles Harrington, who died on lltl1 February at Cheltenham at the age of 94 years. » Charles and his late wife Eve lived in retirement on Bridge Down, and with Canon Packer, held the fort during the interregnum of 1979 and took services on numerous occasions subsequently. He also served for many years as an honorary chaplain and guide at the Cathedral and was passionately involved in nuclear disarmament and other social issues of the time. To say he was retired belies the fact that he didn't really believe in retirement and created for himself a punishing daily schedule that would have tested the stamina of many half his age. Soon after Eve's sudden death Charles left Bridge, but came back to visit his many friends on several occasions, driving himself down to Kent at the same furious pace at which he lived his life. FREE HOUSEKEEPING MONEY! by Sheila Fenn It's true! If you are a taxpayer and currently contribute to the Church's housekeeping money either by planned-giving envelopes or by putting your donation in the plate when you come to Church, you could increase your gift by nearly 30p on every £1 simply by completing a covenant form. There would be no extra cost to you and the covenant could be amended or cancelled at any time. (The really surprising thing is that the extra money comes from the inland Revenue giving the Church the income tax you have already paid whether you wanted to or not under PAYE!) For further details of this and other ways of assisting our Church financially, please contact our helpful Covenants Officer, Norman Francis on 01227 850945. * 3|! 3|: The same goes for Bekesbourne, of course, and applications should be made to David M illyard on 01227 830256. ELECTORAL ROLL RENEWAL With the Annual Parochial Church Meetings looming (in April to be exact) it's time to begin making adjustments to the two parishes’ Electoral Rolls - not to be confused with the civil Electoral Register of Voters. Habitual worshippers, aged 16 and over, can apply to be put on the roll but will need to till in an application form, copies of which will soon be available in each of the three churches. Since last year quite a number of people have joined the church and we hope they will come on to the appropriate Electoral Roll, for not only does it provide the Parish concerned with a reasonably accurate register of its member~ ship, it also gives those on the roll a vote in elections to such as the Deanery Synod (this year only) and Parochial Church Council. I also makes them eligible for election to these bodies. Please pick up a form from church and return it either to one of the churchwardens or, in the case of Patrixbourne with Bridge, to the Electoral Roll Officer, 54 Bridge Down. The Clailbrefis Society COFFEE MORNING (in lieu of a house-tohouse collection) Bridge Village Hall Saturday, 6th March 10.00am — 12 noon Cakes, Preserves, Books, Bric»a-Brae, Raffle Any contributions would be gratefully received and may be left with Kathy Eynon, 19 Bridge Down (tel: 830466) -L .‘:~::'.«‘.‘-:-3:c-323::-:ta:-:->r:-c-wk-\:‘\'€.:§<‘<13<->§>.m-:51"-:=:-.-t.*~.~rc-:-:~:-fl-:-:mime-(‘R-:2:-:5 {N -2::-:-:c«'.a':~'>‘§>:< <-:?:?'.?$;:->:>.~:: -1.»: 4:24: 5‘3:-'.\:.:<-‘.x\31:..~‘:~R':2~‘,:-:55.-:-‘.~ Kath Pierce, 7 Windmill Close (tel: 830844). If collection required please phone 830466. BRIDGE with PATRIXBOURNE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The speaker on Tuesday, 16th March will be Mrs C Brennan from Pfizers and the competition is your favourite pill box. New members will be made very welcome at 7.30pm in Bridge Village Hall. There will be a Jumble Sale also in the hall with a cake stall on Saturday, 27th March from 10.00a. to 12 noon. J .H . WOMEN'S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER There will be a service for Women's World Day of Prayer on Friday, 5th March at 3.00pm in Bridge Methodist Church. The speaker will be Mrs June Willis. All are welcome! Please come and join us on this special annual service! EASTER FLOWERS at BRIDGE Floral decorating for Easter at St. Peter's Church, Bridge will begin at 10.00am on Saturday, 3rd April. All help welcome! Anyone wishing to buy an Easter lily, at the cost of £2.50 each, please contact Viv Brasier on 830981. BEKESBOURNE FAMILY SERVICE by Romany C owans Once again, Bekesbourne drew a large congregation for the Family Service on 24th January. We welcomed a new member into the Church through baptism and all the children gathered around the font t.o watch the proceedings. These days most children are baptized when they are very young. Parents and Godparents make a promise to help them grow up as Christians. So why was Jesus baptized, since surely his life was an example to us all? But his baptism wasn't Christian baptism: his represented a washing away of sin, ours is initiation into the world-wide Church. Not surprisingly John the Baptist was pll7.7.ie.rl wllen Jesus asked to be baptized in the River Jordan. Pat Kusel explained that when Jesus was baptized it heralded a new beginning for him. He left his life as a carpenter behind him and started afresh, spending his days healing, talking to people and teaching them about. God. It's never too late for any of us to put the past behind us and start again. This is where Lent can be a help. NAILBOURNE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The society's Spring Show will be held on Tuesday, 30th March in its. traditional location of the Village Hall in Bridge. The ball will be open from approximately 6.00pm to allow for entries to be staged, and judging will take place at 7.30pm. Refreshments will be available whilst the judging is in progress and the society 17 will be delighted to welcome members and interested parishioners along on the evening to enjoy what is always a colourful display of spring flowers. To exhibit at the show you must be a paid up member of the society, but it is possible to join or renew your membership at the show. If you would like a show schedule please Contact the show secretary, Mrs Billie Anderson, on 830260. K. Walder .-nu.-.-» av» nu»-.-yu - - on -mu Ipr .- nu-.u».-nu».-M .-.-.- -.-may -tq- Ir-|A.P.A‘AhlAJJl)A. .'.Fl|PA! 0uK|.'.|AJFA'.AF :.-\- -.-».- -- .-u.- PVIIAJAIJAI a -.-z .n.-a.-rr-u-n-tug Bekesbourne Church Cleaning 59’ Flower Rota Cleaning only during Lent — 6 March « ]e1my Skinner 20 March — Linda Forrest 27 March — Jane Millyard/Jane Mason MOTHERING SUNDAY posies please for the service on 14th at 11.00am BRIDGE & DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY by Bill Dawson, Secretary The Ghost Evening on Tuesday, 26th January at the White Horse Inn, Bridge, was anything but dull, starting with unexpected thunder and lightning. Bathed in candlelight, Stewart Ross told the dark tale of Nell Cook from the Ingoldsby Legends, and chairman John Bishop concluded with tales of apparitions seen at Bridge Hill. The social half of the evening, held in the candlelit bar, featured a generous hot buffet, and mulled wine was also available. It was generally reckoned to have been one of the society's most successful winter evenings. Next meeting Researching the History of a House and its Occupants, Tuesday, 23rd March, 7.30pm, Bridge Village Hall. Programmes and information from the secretary, tel 831044. BRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL: February Meeting Parish Meeting The annual assembly, to which all parishioners are invited, will be held on Thursday 18 March at 7.30 pm in the Village Hall. Ms A Harris-Deans, from Higham Park, Bridge has kindly agreed to talk to the meeting 18 3 1 5 5 .. .... .-...- - -.......u,.u.u..a ..,“.n.-..u.....-4 -.u.n I.x4.\.I.\.\. III.*.\\\A‘|nl\n'.\~\\.\l~\:\¢\'\.n\\\I.\\'.'.\.‘.#.-\.'vH-.IUv-.AA.H‘.-.'.\l\nnnr).IIrvvIn.‘.n\.'/Ino\nP.\\r-.~I-\.v\.\!IaI\nlU\.\\>.\nnA.1.\'—Iuv'\0v\lI.\I.' I about the work she and her partner are undertaking to restore Higharn Park to its former glory. It should be an informative and entertaining evening. Millennium Funding Meeting Cllr Anderson chaired a meeting of representa- tives from village clubs and organisations to discuss the possibility of funding from the Millennium Experience Company A further meeting is to be held in the early summer to form a committee to organise millennium activities in the village. Any organisation or club which did not receive an invitation should contact the clerk on 01227 832219. Bridge Village Hall Management Committee AGM The‘ annual general meeting of the BVHMC will take place in the Hunter Room of the village hall on Thursday 4 March at 7.30 pm. All parishioners over 18 are invited to attend along with representatives from organisations which use the village hall. V Footpaths Cllr Connor reported that she had attended a meeting held by the Public Rights of Way authority where delegates were informed that a database is now used to log all paths and their furnishings. All map sheets are stored on computer and can easily be reproduced. Recreation ground Quotations are to be sought for painting the spider and swings on the recreation ground to bring them up to the standard of the new equipment. It is hoped that this work can take place in early summer. Work is to be undertaken to remove low and broken branches from the trees on the recreation ground. Advice is being taken on the best way of preventing moles from causing damage to the pitches and it is hoped action can be taken soon. Footways Further dropped kerbs to aid the disabled are to be installed in both Saxon Road and Churchill Close where they join Union Road. Brewery Lane road closure The parish council has been notified of a 2 week road closure of Brewery Lane to through traffic beginning on 11 March 1999. This is to allow duct box laying for British Telecom to take place. Residents will be able to gain access at all times. Planning applications The following planning applications have been received and commented upon: ' CA/99/0075/BRI - front porch and two-storey extension to The Old Mill, 41 Union Road. CA/99/0054/BRI — erection of a 2 metre high boundary fence to 16 Riverside Close. The following applications have been notified as granted by Canterbury City Council: 19 CA/98/0596/BIS - conversion of oast house and stable range to 2 dwellings; use of outbuilding as car ports etc and erection of garage block to Middle Pett Farmhouse. CAL/98/0178/BRI — rebuilding of attached outbuilding with first floor extension and conservatory to 38 High Street. FISH NEWS The monthly Coffee Pop-In in Bridge Village Hall will be on Wednesday, 10th March. The Blossom Tour, arranged this year for Wednesday, 5th May, unhappily no longer involves much blossom. _So it was suggested that the kind person whose legacy pays for the coach each year should have her name remembered, and hence the Cornelia Slawin (pronounced ‘slarvin') Tour. Cornelia Slawin came to this country to escape the Nazi persecution. She was offered work either as a kennel maid or in domestic service and opted for housemaid's work in Hampstead. She injured her leg, however, and had to spend some time in hospital. She was so impressed by the standard of nursing that she resolved to train as a nurse. After the war she moved to Canterbury and became the Matron of Nunnery Fields Hospital. On her retirement she came to Bridge and lived in Western Avenue. She used the services of the Fish Scheme and on her death left the legacy which provides income and, incidentally, resulted in the Fish Scheme having to register as a charity. We feel that it is important that her name is not forgotten. If you want to go on the Cornelia Slawin Tour please telephone Mrs Mavis Parsons on 832042. Finally, if you have some spare knitting wool please take it to the Coffee Pop-In or telephone Mrs Rosy Green on 830204. /LR. JUST SPACE TO REPORT a great evening of partying, when Bekesboume, Patrixbourne and Bridge Churches held their second Mardi Gras Supper. In the correct pre~Lent spirit of Shrove Tuesday, all enjoyed a truly festive event, with excellent company, Latin American food in plenty and carnival-style music from the same region to go with it. Many thanks to the cooks and other organizers. Competitions spiced things up; the prize for children's face masks going to Robert Thomas, with Jeanette and Rosemary Kusel joint second. Jill Gillanders scooped the chocolates for the most flamboyant blouse and Jonathan Cowans was adjudged to be wearing the most florid shirt. The entire evening was a great success; a really first-rate jamboree! 20 Vicar The Revd Raymond Gilbert, AKC, The Vicarage, 23 High Street, Bridge (830250) PATRIXBOURNE WITI-I BRIDGE Churchwarrlens Mr J Anderson, Aunt Betsy's Cottage, Dering Road, Bridge (830260) Dr AM Nicholson, Riverside Cottage, Patrixboume (830947) Hon Secretary Mrs A Williamson, Beechmount, Conyngham Lane, Bridge (830399) Hon Treasurer Mr K Nicholson, Riverside Cottage, Patrixbourne (830947) Covenants Officer Mr NC Francis, 54 Riverside Close, Bridge (830945) Organist (Bridge) Mr J F Atterbury, 18 Mount Road, Canterbury (760293) Organist (Patrixbourne) Mrs RM Stacey, J0slet,Keepers Hill,Patrixboume (830205) BEKESBOURN E C'hm'chwardens Mrs J Millyard, School House, School Lane. Bekesboume (830256) Mr IG Gillanders, Cala, Aerodrome Road, Bekesbourne Hon Secretary Mr JW Cowans, Distant View, Adisham Road, Bekesbourne (831029) Hon Treasurer Mr D Millyard, School House, School Lane, Bekesbourne (830256) Organist Mrs RM Stacey, J oslct,Keepers Hill,Patrixboumc (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, RIDE-ON MOWERS, CHAINSAWS, SHREDDERS, TILLERS STII-IL aHusqvarna HONDA Come and visit our showroom at: 2 Canterbury Road (A2), Sitlingboume. Tel: (01795) 423753 ADVANTAGE.CHEM-DRY YOUR LOCAL HIGH QUALITY CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING PROFFESSIONALS. FIRE & FLOOD DAMAGE RESTORATION WORK ALL WORK FULLY GUARANTEED AND INSURED FOR A FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTATION PHONE 01303 844446 (WOOTTON NR. 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Well appointed Chapel with organ and a wide range of memorials iuc.'lmli:ig Book of Remembermtce, Memorial 'l}tblets and Roses Our help and advice together with the experience of over 50 years .s'ervice to the County are freely available to you. Enqttiries.‘ Supt. at Cariterbury 83135 I LYONS FUNERAL SERVICE 70 Military Road, Canterbury Family Owned Business Estab. 1911 24 hour service Tel. 463508 LITTLEBOURNE COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE CLINICS Acrrpmictwe ( Traditional and Western) Child Health : Cl-iiropody : Counselling Disirici Niirsirrg .' Homoeopatliy Family Plamting .' Nutrition Osleopatliy .' Pliysmtlierapy Reflexology .‘ Sports Injuries Travel Clinic (Yellow Fever Centre) For appointments and information please telephone 01227 721515 H. O. 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Jr\ClinI1 Hc.cu'i l\/‘CI:-‘sage. l\/Icwnzli T3:/'¢:\ciifioIIc.I‘ Te,le3,pir\oV\e: 01227 83 1593 SUNDAY WORSHIP IN APRIL 4th: EASTER DAY 9.30am Parish Communion (Patrixbourne) 1 1.00am Easter Eucharists (Bridge & Bekesbourne) llth: The Second Sunday of Easter 8.00am Holy Communion (Bekesbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bridge) '1 1.00am Matins (Parrixbourne) 18th: The Third Sunday of Easter 8.00am Holy Communion (Patrixbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bridge) 11.00am Matins (Bekesbourne) 25th: The Fourth Sunday of Easter 8.00am Holy Communion (Bridge) 9.30am Parish Communion (Patrixbourne) 11.00am Pets Service (Bekesbourne) 6.30pm Evensong (Bridge) Bridge Methodist Church at 11am: 4th, Canon J Packer. 11th, Mr Don Skinner. 18211, Mr Michael Baybutt BSO, DMS, C.Eng. 25th, The Revd David Marshall. FOR YOUR DIARY AND PRAYER LIST 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th MAUNDY THURSDAY Eucharist & Stripping of the Altars, 7.30pm GOOD FRIDAY "VIA DOLOROSA" Walking the way of the Cross, beginning in St. Peter's Church, Bridge at 10.00am, calling i.n at Patrixboume Church and ending at Bekesbourne Church round about midday. Easter Eve Friends of Bekesbourne Church Easter Egg Hunt, Cobham Court, 3.00pm EASTER DAY See above for service details. Monday in Easter Week Tuesday in Easter Week Wednesday in Easter Week 8th Thursday in Easter Week 9th Friday in Easter Week 10th Saturday in Easter Week Church Spring Coffee Morning, Bridge Village Hall, 10.00 - 12 noon 11th The Second Sunday of Easter 13th Royal British Legion (Littlebourne Branch) meets in the Plough & Harrow, Bridge 14th Fish Scheme Coffee Pop-In, Bridge Village Hall, 10. 15-1 1.45am 15th Bridge Methodist Church ‘extra’ Coffee Morning & Sale, 10.00am Prayers for Health & Healing concerns, The Vicarage, 7pm 18th The Third Sunday of Easter l9tl1 St. Alpha-ge, Archbishop of Canterbury, Martyr, 10! 2 Parish of Bekesboume with Patrixbourne Annual Meeting, Bekesbourrte Village Hall, 7.30pm 20th Patrixbourne with Bridge PCC, Bridge Methodist Church, 7.30pm Bridge with Patrixbourne Women's Institute, Village Hall, 7.30pm 21st St. Anselm. Abbot of Le Bec, Archbishop of Canterbury_. Teacher, 1 [09 Bekesbourne Annual Parochial Church Meeting, Parsonage Farm, 7.30pm 23rd St. George, Martyr, Patron of England, c.304 25th The Fourth Sunday of Easter 26th St. Mark the Evangelist Pray for Bridge School during its OFSTED inspection this week. 28th Patrixbourne with Bridge Annual Parochial Church Meeting, Bridge School, 7.30pm 29th St. Catherine of S iena, Teacher, 1380 FROM THE VICAR According to Geoffrey Chaucer it was the arrival of spring in April that caused people to go on pilgrimage — ‘to Canterbury they wend, the holy blissful martyr for to seek‘. But it wasn't only the onset of spring nor the shrine of St. Thomas that created this restive urge, for folk have traditionally taken up their pilgrimage to the holy places, wherever and whenever they have chosen. They still do. As I have written before, a favoured place of pilgrimage for me is the Holy Island of Lindisfarne off the north Northumberland coast, though l have yet to walk rather than drive across the sands to the island, let alone walk to it from further afield. But then again, in modern times walking isn't obligatory at such times, just more rewarding. I've been to Lindisfarne more than once, but then U1 there's nothing to stop pilgrims paying repeat visits to their chosen spot, especially when each occasion is different, with fresh joys to discover. People went on pilgrimage in Old Testament times, the goal of their trek being the temple in Jerusalem, the high God's dwelling place on earth. Chaucer's fictitious pilgrims told stories en route: the Hebrew pilgrims sang songs, a representative selection being Psalms 120 to 128, the so-called pilgrim Psalms of Ascents. We shall be using some of them on the Good Friday walk along the way of the cross from Bridge, through Patrixbourne to Bekesbourne. Do join us! It is increasingly common to view one's life as a pilgrimage, in which the twin pilgrim components, a directional journey and a goal as the culmination of it, form the ideal Christian pattern in life. The goal is the kingdom of heaven — not a geographical place ‘above the bright blue sky‘ but a state of existence in perfect harmony with God, to the exclusion of all the ills and imperfections that mark our lite on earth. The route is mapped out for us in the Bible and best taken through the fellowship of faith and bolstered up by our individual prayer times as well as shared worship. And just as those who embark on a pilgrim journey today have some idea of what they will find at the end, through photographs, reports brought back by those who have already been or from previous visits, so the Christian is not venturing entirely into the unknown. Unique to the Christian faith is a foretaste of that heaven to which we move, given us through the life, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Even now we can experience the joys and comforts of the presence of God touching our lives at various points. But only in heaven will we enjoy to the full that untarnished bliss in the unclouded vision of God, which is the goal to which our faith leads us and which will be ours at the last. Meanwhile, He who would valiant be 'Gainst all disaster, Let him in constancy Follow the Master. FUND-RAISERS' THANKS The Children's Society Thank you to all who enabled us to raise the excellent sum of £330 at the Coffee Morning on 6th March. The support of helpers and contributors is greatly appreciated by the Society (and by me, Kathy Eynon). Home and shop boxes were being emptied throughout March and these also provide much needed funds for The Children '3 Society's work with disavantaged children. Nailbourne League of Friends of Canterbury Hospitals A big thank you to all who came along to support the League Coffee Morning and AGM. £84 was raised. T‘he N ailbourne Committee is unchanged for the forthcoming year. Elizabeth Stewart Chairman, Maggie Fairweather Treasurer, Christine Heap Secretary, Rosie Green Vice-chairman, plus Wendy Durrell, Madeleine Franklin, Kate Whitten and Jane Millyard. Also a big thank you to all the Friends of the League and all who support our Nailbourne events. Rosie Green DOROTHY KATE ARMAN The family of the late DOROTHY KATE ARMAN attended Matins at St. Peter's Church, Bekesboume on Sunday, 21st February, after which Mrs Arman's ashes were interred in the churchyard. A long—standing resident of Aerodrome Road, Mrs Arman died in the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in Shropshire on 23rd January. St. Mary’s, Patrixbourne & St. Peter’s, Bridge Spring Coflee Morning Bridge Village Hall Saturday, 10th April 10.00am - 12.00noon Homemade Cakes, Bottle Stall, Prize Draw, Books & Toys, Plants, Preserves & Gifts =.¢f"c.¢.5:‘-:I:1i='>'.‘=E‘C<::E=:‘-E-*7‘-'2‘-2‘£:.'~'I-=it<'I?v§£'<3EIE1E1%:I::?:2‘£=§:-:-.-.-c Donalionsfur the stalls can be given to Pat Dzmderdale, Sheila Ferm or Andrea Nt'c/zolson Q can be brought to the Hall on the day. "~.«:~'>‘:x'\s“*.\‘:5§'v.”€3.'1:$2:-E-. , . .-./7 -..-.1.-.'....V'-'1-.‘T-'2".-.-.-.’.v.9.-..‘ .-.».-A...-.-..~. .... ..'.. ... ... .—.».v. . ... . . -. .. .. .... '- . . -— -- '-'-.-t 5-:4-2-:-3:-$4-:9:-it->A3:-3:5:-2-:v:-:13-:-95:4:-zéc-2-:-14-1-:—.-;:-1:32-5;2-:552:3>:-:-:»:v>:.:-it-$3:-:-:-1:1:-:-:-:->:o:5o‘-:r . .-:-:-:-'§-:v:<-:c‘<--r------5-'«+"r-1-'~'-*4-' '-'-Wc-'-'-'-'»W-'5-‘e ' 4t-:-:~':'<-17.’.¢5:-=-€4'-0<~I3x-i--¢- Bridge & District History Society Historian and official cathedral guide, Mericl Connor began her special tour of Canterbury Cathedral on Saturday, 27th February by emphasising the all—embrac- ing influence of the church and monarch in medieval times, and their dual role in creating such vast treasure houses. Every aspect of a cathedral with its soaring architecture, stained glass and wall paintings, reinforced the message of a unique place where man and God could connect. This spiritual existence was heightened by the laity being largely excluded from the chancel and high altar and having to worship in the nave, with the need to build such a large space to accommodate the pilgrims who regularly visited Becket's tomb. The laity's donations were used for improving and embellishing the build- ings. In return, the monks prayed to ease their journey to paradise, and their coats of arms were displayed in prominent positions on roof bosses and on their tombs. An interesting point was made by Meriel about the representation in the cathedral of St. Christopher, who both protected those travelling, and everyone from sudden death such as the plague. Programme and information on the Society from the secretary Bill Dawson Tel 01227 831044. Bridge with Patrixbourne Women's Institute On Tuesday, 20th April Mr Ewart returns, this time with a talk entitled Elementary Schooling, Victorian ~ Edwardian Times. The competition is an antique book. Visitors will be made very welcome at 7.30pm in Bridge Village Hall. Bekesbourne Family Service The Bekesboume Family Service at St. Peter's Church on Sunday, 28th February again attracted a good attendance. It was led by Pat Kusel with members of the congregation helping to illustrate points made. The Vicar accompanied the hymns on the organ and gave the blessing. The main theme was how the Bible, whilst providing the basis for the church's teaching, is not one book but many, covering a wide range of different forms of literature, e.g. history (the books of Kings and Chronicles), law (the first five books of the Old Testament), poetry (Psalms) and letters (Romans, Corinth- ians, etc). Coffee and biscuits were served after the service, with squash for the children. David Millyard Friends of Bekesbourne Church An Easter egg hunt at Cobham Court has been arranged for Holy Saturday, 3rd April at 3pm, with the proceeds going to Bekesbourne Church. Please book your ticket (at £1 per child) from Mrs Jill Thomas on 832573. KNEELERS for BEKESBOURNE CHURCH Would anyone like to work a kneeler for Bekesbourne Church? The kits are very easy to make up and are a colourful and permanant way to commemorate an event or loved one. I have the latest design leaflet, which has several new patterns, including a bell-ringers one and some specifically commemorating the year 2000. The cost of a kit is about £21, plus postage which works out cheaper if we order several at the same time. Do let me know if you are interested (Tel:830256). Jane Millyard BRIDGE METHODIST CHURCH Mabel Harrison, Church Steward, tells us that Bridge Methodists are holding a further COFFEE MORNING & SALE, on Thursday, 15th April at 10.00am, to raise money for replacement kneelers at their Church. Everyone is assured of a very warm welcome. [i—.'-,=:"».:..":.-::—= 2: T ——‘ -7- 1+ 2 :2 2 =1;-,~*-:'..~,=,-:'..1,:";.e,:.;=ri] ll ll Bekesbourne Church Cleaning 59’ Flower Rota ll, 3rd April . ALL HELP WELCOME, ,J l». 10.30am Hi 24th April — loan Atkins l l |g:__—;_—__—_;_—_—:_::_____—;_—__—___«__—___—_—_':.°_-‘ll YEWS FOR THE MILLENNIUM by Jane M illyard The Yew tree Taxus baccata has long been associated with churchyards and research over the past few years has shown that a number of them predate not only the church building, but Christianity itself. This longevity and the fact that they could be cut again and again, re-sprouting strong new shoots, were the stuff of parables signifying resurrection and rebirth. 17 As we approach the celebration of 2000 years since the birth of Christ, the Conservation Foundation has taken cuttings from yew trees believed to be living at least 2000 years ago. These are being offered to parishes who would. like to plant one in their churchyard and over 5000 have already registered. Bekesboume has requested one of these seedling trees, which will be distributed to the Canterbury Diocese at a service in the Cathedral next November. CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 9th - 15th May Once again we are approaching the time for our house to house collection in all three villages as our effort to support the vital work of Christian Aid. Whilst I am writing personally to those who have helped with the collec- tion in the past, new helpers are needed. If you feel you could manage to deliver to and collect from even just half a dozen houses, your assistance would be very much appreciated, and would help to lighten the load of those already involved. Please contact me on 832447 (evenings/weekends). Chris Hoare Parish of Bekesbourne with Patrixbourne The Annual Meeting of the Parish of Bekesbourne with Patrixbourne will be held at 7.30pm on Monday, 19th April in Bekesbourne Village Hall. All residents of the parish are warmly invited to attend. This year there will be no outside speaker and the meeting will take the form of a Village Forum. There will be discussions on the proposals to build further houses at Cranmer Close and on the village plans for the Millennium. There will be reports from village groups and the meeting will finish with refreshments. Jill Thomas, Parish Clerk BRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL - Notes from the March meeting Millennium Funding Meeting A further meeting of those representing village organisations and interested in forming a Millennium Committee will be held in the Hunter Room of the Village Hall on Tuesday, 27 April at 8.00 pm. Individual invitations will be sent to those who attended the first meeting, but anyone else interested in attending should Contact the clerk on 832219. Affordable housing in rural areas The Parish Council meeting was attended by Ms Alison Fitzgerald, Rural Housing Enabler, from Kent Rural Community Council. Ms Fitzgerald, speaking at the invitation of the chairman, said that there was a lack of affordable housing for rental or shared ownership in the Canterbury rural area, .for those on low incomes. She emphasised that a proven need has to be established before any project could begin and a site identified which would not 18 normally be available for housing. Any housing built would be legally restricted for local population occupancy and in a community of 3000 or less there was no automatic right to buy under the scheme. The first step was to undertake a survey to establish whether a need existed in Bridge or not. The Parish Council agreed that Ms Fitzgerald could undertake a survey to determine any need. Footway between Bridge and the Gate Inn At the suggestion of a parishioner, the Parish Council has requested that the footway between the village and the Gate Inn be improved for the benefit of those using it as a route to school or to work. Additionally the Parish Council has requested that a cycle route be incorporated into the work and that it is linked to the Safer Routes to School Project. Notification has been received that there is no money for an improvement such as this, due to the low usage of the footway. The Parish Council would be grateful to hear from pedestrian users of the footway or from those who would use it more frequently were it in better condition. Likewise, anyone who uses the route to cycle into Canterbury or who would use it should a cycle lane be introduced should contact the Parish Council through the clerk on the number given above, so that evidence can be provided to support the need for an improvement. Planning applications The following planning applications have been received: (i) CA/99/0198/BRI and CAL/99/0025/BRI: Ground and first-floor extensions to facilitate conversion of flat over garage to residential accommodation ancillary to dwelling at 65 High Street. (ii) CA/99/0134/BRI: Two storey side extension to 15 Green Court. (iii) CA/99/0211/BRI: Two storey extension to Little Swallows, Beech Hill. (iv) CA/99/0177/BRI: Change of use to two dwellings with alterations including removal of shop front and extension to provide first-tloor accommodation to 26 High Street. The following planning applications have been notified as granted: (1) CA/99/0054/BRI: Erection of 2m high boundary fence to 16 Riverside Close. (ii) CA/99/0075/BRI: Front porch and two—storey rear extension to 41 Union Road. FISH NEWS Please telephone Mrs Mavis Parsons on 832042 if you would like to go on the Cornelia Slawin (Blossom) Tour on Wednesday, 5th May. Our annual Coffee Morning is on Saturday, 22nd May in Bridge Village Hall. Please grow extra plants and seedlings and, later on, bake cakes. The next Chiropody Clinic is‘ from 6th to 9th April. As usual please telephone Mrs Joan Warren for details. 19 Lastly, the next Coffee Pop-In in Bridge Village Hall is on Wednesday, 14th April. ADVANCE NOTICE BRIDGE SUMMER FETE An important date for your diary is 19th June, when church and school combine forces to stage the Summer Féte from l2 noon to 4.00pm. We would appreciate your help to start collecting items for the stalls. As usual we need books, toys, bottles, gifts, crafts, bric-a-brac and old crockery. This year we also hope to have "nearly new" clothes and glassware stalls. If you can help in any way before the Féte or on the day, please contact school on 830276. Looking forward to hearing from you. Barbara Beinder WOODPECKERS NURSERY SPRING FAYRE SATURDAY lst MAY 11.30am - 2pm at Bridge & Patrixbourne C.E.P. School (in school hall if raining) ‘Pirates & mermaids’ theme with prizes for best costumes Puppet show, tombola, raffle, cake, book & toy stalls plus many others Barbeque and treasure games Anyone interested in a craft stall at the fayre please call Sue (830251) Great family fun with proceeds to the HllI'S€I'_V YOGA FOR THOSE MONDAY MORNING BLUES by Jill Thomas One of the best things about the Monday morning Yoga class in Bekesboume Village Hall is the laughter. And if, like me, you wake stiff and sluggish on a Monday, the combination of stretching and relaxing is the perfect antidote. Currently half a dozen of us take to our mats under the leadership of Jill Hemmings. There is plenty of room for more and new class members would be very welcome. The class runs from 10.00 until 11.30am and is suitable for all ages. To find out more, call into the hall on a Monday morning or ring Jill on 457570. The class want to say a public thank-you to the Village Hall Committee for organizing the new double-glazed windows. They not only make it appreciably warmer inside the hall, but cut out much of the traffic noise. 20 Vicar The Revd Raymond Gilbert, AKC, The Vicarage, 23 High Street, Bridge (830250) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE Churc/1wardensMr I Anderson, Aunt Betsy's Cottage, Dering Road, Bridge (830260) Dr AM Nicholson, Riverside Cottage, Patrixbournc (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) Mr JF Atterbury, 18 Mount Road, Canterbury (760293) Organist (Patrixbourne) Mrs RM Stacey, Joslet,Keepers Hill,Patrixbourne (830205) BEKESBOURNE C/zurchwardens Mrs J Millyard, School House, School Lane, Bckesbourne (830256) Mr IG Gillanders, Cala,Aer0dromc Road, Bckesbourne Hon Secretary Mr JW Cowans, Distant View, Adisham Road, Bekcsbourne (831029) Hon Treasurer Mr D Millyard, School House, School Lane, Bekesbourne (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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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 Acuptmctttre (Traditional and Western) Child Health .‘ Chiropody .' Counselling District Nursing .' Homoeopathy Family Planning .' Nutrition Qster)patlzy .' Physiotherapy Reflexology .' Sports Injuries Travel Clinic (Yellow Fever Centre) For appointments and information please telephone 01227 721515 H. O. PARKER Plumbing, Central Heating & me Improvements I _Ho 2%.; my \‘\\\‘\ Tel: 451271 EEEIJDBUBDJEI ‘EOUJGIII INTERIORIEXTERIOR FEMALE DECORATORS EXPERIENCED, RELIABLE SERVICE AT HIGHLY COMPETITIVE RATES P H O N E Canterbury 720994 MENS HAIRDRESSING it by X David (Mobile Hairdresser) STATE REGISTERED HAIFIDRESSEFI Phone Elham 01303 840650 S & W ASPHALT FLAT ROOFING & FLOORING SPECIALISTS 16 UNION ROAD BRIDGE Tel: Office: Canterbury 830266 Evenings: Canterbury 463675 ‘E Eve pea use In IQQ/A JVI/AI? ]‘!\i"OW\C].II'\(_!I"(1Py ' Reflexology ]VIcmu.aI LympI-\a+ic Drainage Jnciian Head Massage ]\/Iow-L-II I-jraciiiiomcr TeIepI»\one: 01227 83 ‘I593 SUNDAY WORSHIP IN MAY 2nd: Fifth Sunday of Easter 8.00am Holy Communion (Patrixbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bekesbourrze) 11.00am Family Service with Baptism (Bridge) 6.30pm Evensong (Bridge) 9th: Sixth Sunday of Easter 8.00am Holy Communion (Bekesbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bridge) ll .OOam Matins (Patrixbourne) 16th: Seventh Sunday of Easter 8.O0a1n Holy Communion (Patrixbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bridge) 11.00am Matins (Bekesbourne) 23rd: DAY OF PENTECOST (Whit Sunday) 8.00am Holy Communion (Bridge) 9.30am Parish Communion (Patrixbourne) 11.00am Family Eucharist (Bekesbourne) 6.30pm Evensong (Bridge) 30th: TRINITY SUNDAY 10.30am Benefice Eucharist (Patrixbourne) 12.15pm Holy Baptism (Bridge) Bridge Methodist Church at 11am: 2nd, Mr Kenneth Elgar. 9th, The Revd Maurice Weatherup. 16th, Mrs Christine Bence. 23rd, Mr Albert Hammond. 30th, The Revd George Baugh. FOR YOUR DIARY AND PRAYER LIST 1st 2nd 4th 6th 8th St. Philip and St. James, Apostles The fifth Sunday of Easter The English Saints and Martyrs of the Reformation Era Prayers for Health & Healing concems, The Vicarage, 7pm Julian ofNorwiclz, Spiritual Writer, C1417 4 9th Wine & Wisdom Evening for Kosovo, Bridge Village Hall, 7.30pm The Sixth Sunday of Easter The armual Rogationtide walk sets off from Bekesboume Village Hall at 9.45am. 9th-l5th is Christian Aid Week. Please be particularly generous this year. 10th 1 1th 12th 13th 14th 16th 18th 19th 20th 22nd 23rd 24th 25th 26th 28th 30th Rogation Day Rogation Day Rogation Day Fish Scheme Coffee Pop-In, Bridge Village Hall, 10.15-11.45am ASCENSION DAY The Eucharist will be celebrated by the Revd John Shorrock in St. Peter's Church, Bridge at 7.30pm. Bridge Parish Council Meeting, The Hunter Room, 7.30pm St. Matthias the Apostle The Seventh Sunday of Easter Friends of Bekesbourne Church Open Garden, Wootton Farm, 2.30 - 5.00pm The Archdeacon of Canterbury's Visitation for Churchwardens, Sidesrnen and FCC members in the Cathedral Quire at 7.30pm. St. Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury, Restorer of Monastic Life, 988 Please pray for the clergy of East Bridge Deanery who meet in chapter this lunchtime. Alcuin of York, Deacon, Abbot of Tours, 804 Bridge Methodist Church Fellowship Hour, 3.00pm Prayers for Health & Healing concerns, The Vicarage, 7pm Nailboume Horticultural Society, Bridge Methodist Church, 7.30pm Fish Scheme Coffee Morning, Bridge Village Hall DAY OF PENTECOST (Whit Sunday) John and Charles Wesley, Evangelists, Hymn Writers, 1791 and 1788 Venerable Bede, Monk of Jarrow, Scholar, Historian, 735 Bridge & District History Society, Conrad Hall, Bishopsboume St. Augustine, first Archbishop of Canterbury Lanfranc, Prior of Bec, Archbishop of Canterbury, Scholar, [089 TRINITY SUNDAY If you want to come to the 10.30am Benefice Eucharist at Patrixboume but can't get there under your own steam, the churchwardens listed on page 21 will be only too pleased to arrange a lift for you. They would love to hear from you any time - the earlier the better. 5 31 st Visit of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Elizabeth FROM THE VICAR Oh, for some good news! Day after day the diet's the same, and even when, well into the bulletin, the newsreader says, "Now for the rest of the news" what we get isn't necessarily lighter, just less important by media standards. They do say, no news is good news, but there must be limits! Then we feel guilty. Who are we to complain about such as the endless, in depth coverage of affairs re Serbia, NATO, Kosovo et al? After all, once saturation sets in we can always switch off orchannel hop till we find something more cheerful. Somehow it's not that easy. We know it can't affect the situation, yet we feel callous obliterating from our sight and thus our minds the masses of people out there for whom there is no escape. Somehow we feel duty bound to watch and read all about it, however unpalatable it gets. But let's be grown up about this. Take what you can from media input, and don't make your life a misery if you can't stand scenes of human devastation. When the newscaster says, "You may find this report disturbing" switch off with a clear conscience, and do what you feel you can, like sending a donation to the Kosovo Appeal and remembering the situation in your prayers. Neither of t.hese responses is a cop out; especially the last, which St. Paul described as extremely potent in its effects. -‘I-= =l= 5!: In the midst of all this came the staggering news from Cardinal Basil Hume that he is suffering from secondary, inoperable cancer and has only a limited time left. More bad news: yet to hear him speak about it, it's good news. Now how can this be? Though Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster and leader of the Roman Catholic Church in England, Basil Hume is first and foremost a Benedictine monk, who intended one day to retire to his abbey home. His contribution to the Christian health of this country is that of a deeply spiritual priest and is immeasureable, whether you're RC or not. His death will be felt far wider than within his own communion. The wonderful thing is that he has announced the fact and not allowed it to creep up on everyone unawares. Even more and by so doing, he has lit a candle for all fellow sufferers, pointing the way forward in terms of a positive not a negative approach. He would not see it as bravado but as proclaiming, staying true to the Christian gospel (and ‘gospel’ means ‘good news‘) in a practical way, showing his profound conviction that death is not the end of all 6 things, beyond which is only the blackness of oblivion, but that there is light and life to come that eclipses even the very best this life affords. It's significant that the Cardinal made his announcement while it is still Easter, for therein lies the ground for his convictions; convictions we can all share through the resurrection of Christ from the dead. And that's the ultimate good news! J OYS AND SORROWS The infant son of Nicholas and Katrina Lennox—Gurr of l Cranmer Close, was christened ARCHIE JAKOB MORAY FRANCES NOAH by the vicar in St. Peter's Church, Bekesbourne on 28th March. * =l< * The wedding of SAMANTHA PAYNE and JONATHAN GOLDFINCH took place at Bekesboume on 17th April, the Revd John Shorrock officiating. =14 Pl: * A longstanding resident of Bridge, Mrs WINIFRED CLARKE, Grindley Lodge, Higham Lane, died on 31st March and thevicar conducted her funeral service in St. Peter's Church on 8th April, prior to cremation at Barham. The vicar also officiated at the cremation of Miss ALICE THOMPSON, a resident of The New Close, on 9th April. Alice had been an avid supporter of the 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon service at the home, which is still held and to which parishioners are always welcome. Those of us who regularly attend and two of the care assistants formed the small congregation at her funeral. The death is also recorded of LESLIE ROLAND DAWSON, 21 Windmill Close and BILL WALKER, 3 Ford Close. PIKES AMONG THE PEAKS Awaiting the vicar on his return from holiday was a postcard from Nepal in Hilary Pike's unmistakable handwriting. Written on 5th April in Pokhara, and with a picture of three Himalayan peaks on the back, she writes: Dear Rosemary, Raymond and all at St. Peter's. Well we've made it to Nepal. There aren't enough adjectives in the English language to describe this incredible country. No wonder Katie loves it so. We have just returned to comparative civilisation after four wonderful days in her village. She is the picture of health and oh so happy. She loves the school and even the diet of twice daily rice and lentils and nothing else!!! She is in the real Nepal but I have to say I am glad to return to hot showers and flushing loos! Everyone is so friendly and eager to help, despite having almost nothing. Love S.H_E, and of course K. For those who subscribed to Katie's expedition the money obviously wasn't wasted. It's good to hear of her robust health as she was quite ill shortly before she left. CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 9th - 15th MAY Christian Aid is the official agency of 40 church denominations in the United Kingdom 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 grow enough to eat; building new wells to provide safe clean water; paying for emergency aid in times of crisis; 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 Bridge, Patrixbourne and Bekesboume will be taking part. Please be as generous as you can when the Christian Aid envelope comes 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 Sunday, 16th May between 11.00am and 12 noon so that I may have the opportunity to say "thank you" and to offer some light refreshment. Christine Hoare, 25 The Close (832447) EASTER FLOWERS ‘ Once again our flower ladies did a great job over Easter, giving us church decorations to be proud of that really added to the splendour of our worship at the greatest festival in the calendar. In the case of Bridge Viv Brasier wishes to thank all the generous donors for Easter lilies and her small band of helpers. They can rest assured their skilled efforts were much enjoyed by everyone who came to church on Easter morning. She offers a special word of thanks to whoever had arum lilies delivered to the church on the Saturday morning, along with a card that simply read ‘From a Friend‘. THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY Fund-raising from Home and Shop Boxes These boxes are emptied annually and for the year ending 31st March those held locally yielded a total of £373.57 for the Society's funds, proving once again that pence become pounds when put by in this way. Sincere thanks to our 27 box holders for their generous support. Should anyone else like to try having a small box at home for loose change to benefit this charity's work with children, please contact Kathy Eynon, 19 Bridge Down, tel: 839466, who has a supply of boxes with the new logo. REPAIRS TO BEKESBOURNE CHURCH I hope that by the time you read this, work will have started to repair St Peter's Church. The builders are W C Gregory of Wingham, who estimate that the main contract will last for 12 weeks. The vestry will be out of action for longer than this, however, as we have to allow for the walls to dry out after all the internal plaster has been stripped off. In spite of the church being rather dark and dusty, we intend to continue with all the usual round of services. All the brass has been stored safely and we are grateful to Bridge church for lending us the wooden cross and Candlesticks from the Lady chapel altar. The organ will be covered with protective polythene, but it will still be usable while work on the Vestry continues. The east windows behind the altar will be boarded up during external repairs and the bells will be out of action while work is carried out in the tower and the Palmer memorial restored. Church cleaners will find their job rather dustier than usual, I'm afraid, but if things get too bad we will organise weekly cleaning parties. Flower arrangers may find the water butt disappears pending installation of a new one, but we will try to keep a full watering can in the church! It's exciting that a start is finally being made after nearly 2 years of planning. Jane Millyard BRIDGE METHODIST CHURCH On Thursday, 20th May at 3.00pm we are holding a Fellowship Hour at the church when afternoon tea will be served. There will be a talk with slides by Mr Alec Shelley on Gardens of Kent. All are welcome, so please come and join us in a happy social hour and bring a friend. Mabel Harrison, Steward BRIDGE & DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY A large audience was absorbed by Peter Ewart's talk Researching the History of a House & its Occupants at Bridge Village Hall on Tuesday, 26th March, which he gave about a cottage he had bought in Shatterling. 17 Dating from the mid-19th century the house was not interesting architect- urally as it had been modernised in the 1970s and only the remains of a bread oven were found behind the restoration work. Peter's interest in its social aspect was aroused when he delved into the title deeds and found this was the second building on the site in a rural area that had changed little in centuries. Peter Ewart then traced back several generations of families connected with the cottage and talked to them about their memories, and their photographs showed details of the cottage and the surrounding area as it had once been. When researching your house's history Peter recommended a booklet from County Hall as a good guide for beginners. The society's next meeting is on Tuesday, 25th May at the Conrad Hall, Bishopsbourne on the theme Joseph Conrad and the Bishopsbourne Years. The society programme details can be obtained from the secretary, Bill Dawson, by phoning 83104-4. NAILBOURNE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The next evening meeting of the Society is on Thursday, 20th May at 7.30pm in "Bridge Methodist Church, when Mr Leo Wessel from Surnmerfield Nurseries at Staple will give a talk on the (thorny?!) subject of roses. As always non members are very welcome to join us. Kathy Walder, Secretary BRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL: The Annual Parish Meeting The Annual Parish Meeting was held on 18 March when the chairman, Cllr Meriel Connor, reported some of the activities which had taken councillors‘ time during the previous 12 months. These included the Nailboume Flood Alleviation scheme, which the Environment Agency had been planning over a number of years, the upgrading to part night photo electric cells of 10 lighting columns as well as the installation of a new column in Higharn Lane. To celebrate the arrival of a new millennium, several activities had been planned, including the construc- tion of a new footbridge over the ford at Mill Lane, planting of bulbs, trees and shrubs at various points in the village and refurbishment of the allotments. Additionally a contribution is to be made to the repair of St Peter's church clock and new playground equipment had already been installed on the recreation ground. Cllr Connor thanked councillors for the diverse Contributions which they made to village life. The guest speaker at the meeting was Amanda Harris—Deans, who with her business associates, bought Higham Park in 1995. Ms Harris-Deans talked about the renovations which had been undertaken in both the house and the 18 garden, reporting that most of the 87 rooms were in a bad state of repair when the house was bought. Gradually the ground floor rooms had been restored and some were now open to the public. Work had also been done in the grounds and local residents had provided photographs showing the original gardens to assist in the restoration. The chairman thanked Ms Harris—Deans for her interesting and informative talk. ./(met Potter, Clerk FISH NEWS We hope you will have grown extra plants for the Fish Coffee Morning on Saturday, 22nd May in Bridge Village Hall. But if not, come and buy them ' instead, along with our excellent cakes. The Cornelia Slawin Blossom Tour is on Wednesday, 5th May. Please telephone Mrs Mavis Parsons for the details. The next Coffee Pop-In will be on Wednesday, 12th May and may we make our periodic appeal for knitting wool. Patrixboume with Bridge PCC urgently seeks someone willing to take on the key role of HONORARY TREASURER with immediate effect. If this is you and you’re willing to come to our rescue please contact either the Vicar or one of the Churchwardens. The PCC accounts are computerised and in excellent order. In addition the diocese offers free training sessions. BRIDGE VILLAGE F ETE - 19th June 12 noon - 4.00pm To make this year's Fete an enjoyable occasion for all and a great success we need contributions for the following stalls: plants, books, toys, crafts, cakes, bottles, white elephant, nearly new clothes, glassware. If you can help in any way before the Féte or on the day please Contact the school on 830276. We need lots of help 19 the week before with the door—to—door collecting: if you can help Martin Leggatt with this, please ring him on 830251. There will be a Grand Parade of children in Fancy Dress, starting at 11.45am from the Red Lion car park (no parking at the pub, pleasel). To encourage as many children as possible to take part, parents, please st.art thinking of the costume now and let your imagination run riot! Barbara Beinder SCHOOL SUCCESSES Simon Langton Boys‘ Grammar School recently ran a mini—saga competition and we're delighted that two children from Bridge School were winner and runner-up. The contestants had to write a story in exactly 50 words and here are the winning entri.es. NOT QUITE A HOLIDAY by Rebecca Seymour I sat down on the train. It jolted. I was off. It was a long hard journey. Suddenly I arrived at a station. Inside steps seemed to echo, smells of dust lingered in the air. I waited. A tall, shadowy lady stood before me. "No, I won't have this evacuee". BATTLEFIELD by Matthew Thackeray We stood arguing not bothering to look at how dangerous the place was. I stomped forwards forcing him back. I turned away, but heard a scream. Running back, I looked over the scaffolding. He lay on the mud about fifty feet below. I never went to the building site again. OPEN GARDEN, SUNDAY, 16th MAY Once again, Lady Mount is very kindly opening her beautiful gardens at Wootton Farm in aid of Bekesboume Church. In addition to seeing the gardens, visitors will be able to have delicious teas, with home-made cakes to eat or buy, and there will be stalls for plants, toys, books and bric-a—brac. Admission £2, children 50p. The Friends of Bekesboume Church need good quality used toys and children's books, as well as bric-a—brac items, to sell at their fund—raising events. Please Contact Jane Shorrock on 832133 if you can help. ADVANCE NOTICE Our armual BOOT FAIR is on Saturday, 19th June from 9.00am. Please book pitches with Zan Clifford on 830328. 20 Vicar The Revd Raymond Gilbert, AKC, The Vicarage, 23 High Street, Bridge (830250) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE Cliurclzwarrleits Mr J Anderson, Aunt Betsy's Cottage, Dering Road, Bridge (830260) Dr AM Nicholson, Riverside Cottage, Patrixbourne (830947) Hon Secretary Mrs A Williamson, Becchmount, Conyngham Lane, Bridge (830399) Hon Treasurer Vacant Covenants Officer Mr NC Francis, 54 Riverside Close, Bridge (830945) Organist (Bridge) Mr JF Atterbury, 18 Mount Road, Canterbury (760293) Organist (Patrixbourne) Mrs RM Stacey, Joslet,Keepers I-Ii1l,Patrixbourne (830205) BEKESBOURNE C hurchwardens Mrs J Millyard, School House, School Lane, Bekesbourne (830256) Mr IG Gillanders, Cala, Aerodrome Road, Bekesboume Hon Secretary Mr IW Cowans, Distant View, Adisham Road, Bekesbourne (831029) Hon Treasurer Mr D Millyard, School House, School Lane, Bekesbourne (830256) Organist Mrs RM Stacey, Joslet,Keepers Hill,Patrixbourne (830205) Captain of the Ringers Mr D Farbrace, 3 Downside, Adisham Road, I3ek'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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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. 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Communion, The Revd David Marshall. 27th, Mr Alan Thorn. FOR YOUR DIARY AND PRAYER LIST lst 3rd 4th Justin, Martyr at Rome, c165 Day of Thanksgiving for Holy Communion (Corpus Christi) Holy Communion, St. Peter's Church, Bridge, 7.30pm Pray for Marina Hennessy and Matthew Palmer, to be married at noon in St. Peter's Church, Bridge. 20th, Holy 5th St. Boniface (I/Vynfrith) of Crerliron, Bishop, Apostle ofGermany, Martyr, 754 6th The First Sunday after Trinity 8th Thomas Ken, Bishop ofBath and Wells, Non-Juror, Hymn Writer, 1711 9th St. Columba, Abbot oflona, Missionary, 597 Fish Scheme Coffee Pop-In, Bridge Village Hall, 10.15-11.45am Patrixbourne with Bridge PCC meeting, St. Peter's Church, 7.30pm 10th Bridge Parish Council Meeting, The Hunter Room, 7.30pm 11th St. Barnabas the Apostle 12th Recital by the Trillium Brass Quintet, St. Peter's Church, Bridge, 7.00pm 13th The Second Sunday after Trinity 15th Bridge with Patrixbourne Women's Institute, Village Hall, 7.30pm 16th St. Richard, Bishop of C hichester, 1253 17th Prayers for Health & Healing concerns, The Vicarage, 7pm 19th Bekesbourne Boot Fair, Parsonage Farm, 9.00am BRIDGE VILLAGE FETE, School Grounds, 12 noon to 4.00pm 20th The Third Sunday after Trinity 22nd S t. Alban, first Martyr of Britain, c.250 23rd St. Etheldreda, Abbess of Ely, (3.678 24th The Birth of St. John the Baptist Nailbourne Horticultural Society Garden Safari, 'Bradgate' School Lane, Bekesbourne, 7.00pm 26th Pray for Jamie Hollingsbee and Michelle Barrigan, to be married this afternoon in St. Peter's Church, Bridge. 27th The Fourth Sunday after Trinity 29th St. Peter the Apostle, Patron of Bridge and Bekesbourne Holy Eucharist, St. Peter's Church, Bridge, 7.30pm FROM THE VICAR In the middle of last month I, along with our church officers and councillors, toddled along to the cathedral for what is called the Archdeacon's Visitation. It's a curious title, in that, contrary to what it might suggest, it's we who do the visiting. The object of the exercise is to enable the Archdeacon to admit all the church- wardens and sidesmen of his domain into office for another year. The office of churchwarden is a very ancient one; it's also the most senior post open to a lay person in the Church of England. Each parish has two church- wardens and although they are principally officers of the bishop, their sphere of influence is confined to the parishand its overall wellbeing. A large part of w.hat they do is support the incumbent (vicar) and bring to the Archdeacon's notice any problems that affect the running of the parish and of which they feel he ought to be informed. At this point I want to pay a warm tribute to the four churchwardens of this two-parish benefice: their names appear in every month's On The Nail, p. 21. Each one fulfils the role with considerable skill and dedication, bringing to the task precisely those qualities one looks for in the ideal churchwarden, bolstered up by a life of quiet personal devotion. On the practical level we owe it to our churchwardens that the work at Bekesboume Church is going ahead, that Bridge has exciting plans for the future and Patrixbourne is in such a fine state of preservation. Our churchwardens also make a valued contribution to the worship that goes on in our church buildings and to the welcoming ethos of the church communities. Apart from admitting churchwardens, an archdeacon's visitation duties also include delivering a charge to the parishes. This is an address of encourage- ment to the assembled company and copies are handed out as people leave. This was John Pritchard's third charge, and it was every bit as sparkling and stimulating as we've come to expect from such a strikingly popular archdeacon: the sort of address that bears re—reading and indeed further discussion on the home front. Aimed at the church folk, this year's address asks us to examine ourselves from a number of angles, and Archdeacon John laced his remarks liberally with some highly amusing anecdotes and illustrations. Those who wish can borrow a copy and read it for themselves, and I would certainly encourage members of our congregations to do just that. Lack of space, plus its rather in—house content, rules out further attention to the address. But, as vicar, I want to associate myself with the archdeacon's early remarks, as follows: Thank you. A hundred thank-yous. Where would we be without you? You, the PCC members, sidespeople, everyone here tonight — you are the backbone of the Church of God. And I salute you. HOLY BAPTISM was administered to VICTORIA ROSE BEECHING, 20 Bridge Down by the vicar during the Family Service at St. Peter's Church, Bridge on 2nd May. THE LATE BILL WALKER Betty Walker and Bettina wish to thank all their friends and neighbours in Bridge and Bekesboume most sincerely for their cards of condolence, their letters of 6 support and presence at the funeral of a dear husband and father, who will be greatly missed. They were very much appreciated and we were extremely moved. Grateful thanks. God bless. ALL FOR KOSOVO WINE & WISDOM in aid of the Kosovo Crisis Appeal, organized by the Parish of Patrixbourne with Bridge, took place in Bridge Village Hall last month. A full house of contestants not only had a very enjoyable evening exercising their grey cells, but raised the magnificent sum of £643 for the appeal. The organizers would like to thank all those who made it such a success either by the donation of prizes, food at cost, printing, setting the questions, and all the hard work involved, by an enthusiastic team of volunteers. Grateful thanks also to the Village Hall Committee for waiving their fee and the donations from parishioners who were unable to attend. Last but not least, thanks to all who supported the event. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE Members are asked to take a plate of food for the buffet tabl.e to the birthday meeting on Tuesday, 15th June, also a glass. Hopefully everyone will dress for a 20s theme. J. H. BRIDGE & DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY A party of 56 gathered at Bridge Village Hall on Saturday, 24th April for Bridge Explorations, a tour of the village forming part of the Society's project to produce a history of Bridge. In his introductory talk Dr Maurice Raraty said that Bridge was first mentioned in the Doomsday Book in 1086 and grew through providing for the needs of travellers and armies. In 1829 the Canterbury to Dover road was considerably improved, although it remained rough and dusty until the 19303 when it was finished to modern standards. In 1835 Bridge was chosen as the site for a new workhouse to cater for the poor in a union of 22 parishes, and in the 19803 the buildings were converted to private housing. During Victorian times the local landowner the Marchioness of Conyngham had provided schooling, and built Bridge Village Hall. The tour finished at the Hall for refreshments and to receive souvenir leaflets. A meeting entitled Joseph Conrad and the Bishopsboume Years was due to be held on 25th May. The next outing is a visit to Quex House, Gardens and Powell-Cotton Museum on Sunday, 13th June. Details from the secretary Bill Dawson Tel 831044. ‘TlVVV"VVV‘WWVK?'Y\7VVV‘L7VVViWY7WJ’YY7V\7VVV‘VY\7V;J BRIDGE CHURCH & SCHOOL present their annual SUMMER FETE SCHOOL GROUNDS, SATURDAY, 19th JUNE 12 noon » 4.00pm Refreshments - Face Painting — Pony Rides — all your favourite stalls. THIS YFAR19 STAR ATYRACYYONS Planet Laser — Swing Boats for Toddlers — Music by Canterbury Steel band Game and enjoy aw Ma fun of me (etc! 8 ROYAL NATIONAL LIFEBOAT INSTITUTION House-to- house Collection _ The village collection this year amounted to £374, which surpassed previous years. The overall collection for the Canterbury area was £7,076 - a one thousand pound increase on last year. This was expecially pleasing, as the RNLI celebrates its 175th year and during that time 170,000 lives have been saved. Many thanks to all the village collectors and all who contributed. Joan Hill, Village Organiser BEKESBOURNE ROGATION SUNDAY WALK by Sid M oon Glorious spring weather was enjoyed by thirty walkers and several well-behaved dogs, who took to the footpaths of the village for the annual Rogation Walk on Sunday 9th May. Leaving the Village Hall at 10 o'clock, we passed through the recreation ground and up Keepers Hill and took in a wonderful view of the village from the footpath at the top of church bank. On through the footpath between the old vicarage and the water pumping station we went. under the railway arch to the remains of the Well Chapel. Here David Millyard gave us a brief history of the chapel before his wife Jane led us in prayers on the themes of agriculture, crops and harvest. Then on towards the zoo, with children especially enjoying the free views of elephants and tigers. Ending our walk at The Unicorn, we were welcomed by Cheryl and Clive Barker, who soon fed and 'watered’ us, after a lovely stroll around the village. NAILBOURNE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY To take advantage of the long light summer evenings, and following the success of last year, the Society is repeating its Garden Safari on Thursday, 24th June. However, this time, instead of visiting gardens in the centre of Bridge, we will be going to look at several gardens in Bekesbourne. For those making their own way to Bekesbourne, please meet ready for a 7.00pm start, at 'Bradgate' School Lane (by the lay—by) where our safari is to begin. If you require transport to Bekesbourne please Contact me in advance of the day on 830057 (after 6pm) so that I can co-ordinate lifts across. Kathy Walder, Secretary 17 WTrilli”urAn Chamber Brass Ensemble . .1 .u 1.»: .111: 3:: k._. 34-! -:~:- '-:4. .35‘ , {-1 1:12 1»: -3: '4- '<-' 4 2.- -1-: 2: 31': .-:'r. ;;-: -3-: :< :4- 3'4 :9 St. Peter’s Church, Bridge Saturday, 12th June Admission free — donations ~ ._.;‘-,_.,. -._._.‘._.;.;._._._.;.;.;.;.;._.;;._.-._2 ‘:.1.;.:.;.;.;.;..._._._.‘ ._._.;._‘;.,._._._.._4_.‘.; « u.-&‘-.~.-3-.‘.A.«.~..s-.w.-.«...~.-.-.-.v>.-..~.->.-.-.-.-.-.-—.-.-.-.-.-3-.-.~.-.-.-.-..v.-rw.-.-. Bekesbourne Church Cleaning 65)’ Flower Rota 5 th June - Mrs Watson 12th June — Cheryl Barker/V icky McPherson 19th June - Jane Mason/Maria Mansfield 26th June - ]0y Smith/Jane Shorrock 18 BRIDGE CHURCH MUSICAL EVENING It's been many years since St. Peter's Church, Bridge was used as a concert hall, so it'll be particularly good to welcome the Trillium Chamber Brass Ensemble from London to give a recital here on Saturday, 12th June at 7.00pm. There will be no charge for admission but donations will be welcome, partly for the group and partly for the church. What is Trillium? This group of musicians is a new and exciting ensemble working in the Greater London area. Beginning as a traditional brass chamber ensemble, Trillium is now highly flexible, with concert and workshop programmes that excite and entertain audiences of all ages in a variety of settings. With superlative musicianship and music/theatrical training Trillium concerts have met rave reviews. Of special interest in this locality is the fact that one of the two leaders of the group is our very own Sarah Field, who first got hooked on brass as a little girl at Bridge School. Since those days she has studied both at the Royal Northern College of Music and the Royal Academy of Music under notable teachers of the likes of Howard Snell, John Wallace and James Watson. As a trumpet and saxo- phone soloist, Sarah has performed in such venues as London's Wigmore Hall and Queen Elizabeth Hall. She has the LRAM teaching qualification and works in education both as a private teacher and as a regular recitalist with the late Yehudi Menuhin's Live Music Now scheme, taking music into special needs situations. Clearly this is an evening to be savoured and we hope for a full church to welcome the wanderer home and at the same time enjoy a fascinating musical experience. FRIENDS of BEKESBOURNE CHURCH Open Garden We would like to thank Lady Mount for kindly opening her beautiful gardens for us on Sunday, 16th May. We raised the grand total of £606 and we would also like to thank everybody who helped in making this such an enjoyable event. Boot Fair Our annual BOOT FAIR will take place at Parsonage Farm, Bekesbourne, by kind permission of Mr John Ash, on Saturday, 19th June, starting at 9.00am. Please book your pitch with Zan Clifford on 830328. BRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL: Notes from the May Meeting Election of Officers At the Annual Meeting of Bridge Parish Council, Cllr John Anderson was elected as chairman with Cllr Tony Walder as vice—chairman. The 19 Recreation Ground and Sports Committee remains as Cllrs M Gulvin, J Hill and T Walder, whilst the Streets, Footways and Lighting Committee comprises Cllrs J Anderson and C Beer. Cllrs J Connor, J Corfield and J Hill agreed to form the Planning Committee, whilst on the Environmental Committee Cllr J Connor will be responsible for footpaths, Cllr J Monk for trees and Cllr E Shirley for general matters. The chairman welcomed two new councillors to the Parish Council, Christine Beer and Joseph Connor. Parish Website Cllr Corfield has set up a Bridge parish website which allows users to access information about the village and to send messages to councillors and the clerk. Access through http://freespace.virgin.net/john.corfield/bridgehtm. Signing to Higham Park Councillors noted that tourist signing to Higham Park had been erected in and near the village. Some concern was expressed that there was no sign at the Bekesboume Road junction of the A2. The Parish Council, in co—operatiori with the owners of Higham Park, is to request a sign on the A2 directing vehicles to the Coldharbour Lane junction to avoid additional traffic in the village. Planning applications The following application has been received: CAI99/0400/BRI - Garden room extension to Fernlea, Meadow Close. The following applications have been notified as granted: CA/99/0293/BRI - Conservatory extension at 8 Dering Close; CA/99/0177/BRI - Change of use to one dwelling at 26 High Street; CA/98/1177 - Replacement of existing mobile classrooms with new mobile classrooms at Bridge and Patrixboume CEP School. FISH NEWS The Fish Scheme is delighted that the Lord Mayor's Award has been given to Mrs Joan Warren. The good neighbour scheme, of which we can be justly proud, was Joan's brainchild, and with the help of others, she was the dominant force behind its activities for much of the twenty years it has been in existence. It was an inspired move on her part and the Fish Scheme continues to be an enormous asset to Bridge, Patrixbourne, Bekesbourne and Bishopsbourne residents. The Cornelia Slawin Blossom tour on 6th May was a great success, owing to the careful planning of Mrs Mavis Parsons. By the time this is published we should have planted the plants and eaten the cakes from the Annual Coffee Morning on 22nd May. The June Coffee Pop-In in Bridge Village Hall will be on Wednesday, 9th. If you would like to go and need transport please telephone Mrs Ann ' Medhurst on 830762. 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, Patrixhourne (830947) I-Ion S ecrerary Mrs A Williamson, Beeehmount. Conyngham Lane, Bridge (830399) Hon Treasurer‘ Vacant Covenants Officer Mr NC Francis, 54 Riverside Close, Bridge (830945) Organist (Bridge) Mr JF Atterbury, 18 Mount Road, Canterbury (760293) Organist (Patrixbourne) Mrs RM Stacey, Jos1et,Kcepers HiII,Patrixboume (830205) BEKESBOURNE Churchwardens Mrs J Millyard, School House, School Lane, Bekesbourne (830256) Mr [G Gillanders. Cala, Aerodrome Road, Bekesbourne Hon Secretary Mr JW Cowans, Distant View, Adisham Road, Bekesbourne (831029) Hon Treasurer Mr D Millyard, School House, School Lane, Bekesbourne (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. 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Skinner, BA. 18th, The Revd George Baugh. 25th, Holy Communion, The Revd David Marshall. FOR YOUR DIARY AND PRAYER LIST lst 3rd 4th 8th Prayers for Health & Healing concerns, The Vicarage, 7pm St. Thomas the Apostle Pray for Sarah Hollister and Richard Starr, to be married today in St. Mary's Church, Patrixbourne. Fifth Sunday after Trinity Bridge Parish Council Meeting, The Hunter Room, 7.30pm 4 10th Parish Barbecue, Beechmount, Conyngham Lane llth Sixth Sunday after Trinity l4th John Keble, Priest, Tracrarian, Poet, 1866 Fish Scheme Coffee Pop-In, Bridge Village Hall, l0.i5—l 1.45am 15th St. Switlzun, Bishop of Winchester, C862 Prayers for Health & Healing concerns, 7 Windmill Close, 7pm 18th Seventh Sunday after Trinity 19th St. Gregory, Bishop ofNyssa, c394 20th Bridge with Patrixbourne Women's Institute, 26 Western Avenue, 7.00pm 22nd St. Mary Magdalene 24th N ailbourne Horticultural Society Summer show, Bridge School, 2.30pm 25th St. James the Apostle 26th Amie & Joachim, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary 29th Mary, Martha and Lazarus, Companions of our Lord 30th William Wilberforce, Social Reformer, 1833 31st St. Ignatius of Loyola, Founder of the Society of Jesus, I 556 FROM THE VICAR _ I-low topsy-turvy things can get! Until just over a year ago the Family Services at Bridge continued to flourish, and those at Bekesboume were struggling to survive! Now the tables are turned, and whereas it's cause for rejoicing that those at Bekesbourne on fourth Sundays are really taking off, fulfilling a need and attracting families from all three villages, those at Bridge now have taken over from Bekesbourne in drawing the occasional family and otherwise having to rely on baptisms for the bulk of their congregation. However, we're not downhearted at Bridge, firmly believing that the Lord God may have other things in mind for first Sundays at eleven, he having the final say in all Church affairs. At the moment it seems as though we're being led to replace the existing Family Service pattern with some form of teaching service, which would still form a setting for christenings but be aimed not specifically at children but adults. Don't won'y, the children won't miss out! Whenever we think of Christian education it's invariably the young that spring to mind. We older ones, having gone through the learning phase in our confirmation preparation, whilst admitting we don't know it all, do tend to assume we know enough about the faith to get by, so that's that. In reality and as with life in general, there's always something to learn, if only by experience. Our personal education is never complete. Normally the only corporate adult teaching in the faith a church can offer is through sermons, and that's scarcely adequate. For one thing sermons aren't primarily teaching aids but stimulants in the faith, and whereas most preachers try to cover both areas, it's a lot to cram into the expected ten minute slot. Recent Family Services at Bridge have veered towards a more focussed teaching emphasis and have been correspondingly well received. In future, therefore, this will be the main thrust in what are to be called Learning Services. The remainder of the time will be devoted either to shortened forms of ASB Matins or the Eucharist, or, when requested, to Baptism. Which brings me to 4th July's service, which, coming soon after our patronal festival, will look at St. Peter and try to get an overview of the great Apostle, about whom a lot of information is readily available. JOYS & SORROWS Baptism Just after midday on 30th May, in St. Peter's Church, Bridge, the vicar baptized KIRSTEN DAISY WATT, 1 Police House, Conyngham Lane, together with his grandson, SEAN ROSALIND DIRK PEETERS, Schoten, Belgium. A number of regular members of the congregation came to share this joyous occasion and, in accordance with Belgian custom, everyone was given a Belgian sweet, provided by Sean's Belgian grandmother, on their way out. The following Sunday, Bridge's Family Service, on the theme of the Church as God's House, was given an added boost by the christening of MOLLIE LOUISA EMILY BRYANT, 4 Windmill Close. Marriage Once in a while we have the pleasure of a wedding on a day other than a Saturday, and even a wedding with the Eucharist. Both of these occurred at the wedding on Friday, 4th June of MARINA IIENNESSY, 12 The Close and MATTHEW PALMER from North Kensington. The vicar officiated and celebrated the Eucharist, and was assisted in the administration of the Communion by Billie Anderson and Laurence Dunderdale. Special singing was provided by a quartet from the Canterbury Singers and our own John Atterbury was at the organ. Viv Brasier and her helpers had liberally decorated the church with white lilies with her accustomed artistry. Funerals The funeral of ETIIEL BANKS, formerly of School Lane, Bekesbourne, took place on 21st May in St. Mary's Church, Patrixboume (necessitated by the major building repairs at Bekesbourne), followed by interment in Bekesbourne church- 6 yard. That of JOYCE WALL HUNTER, 24 High Street, Bridge was conducted by the vicar in Bridge Church on 8th June, followed by il1I€['I'l1€I1l in the churchyard. Mrs Hunter was widely known in Bridge and its environs as the Doctor's Wife, although her involvement in the local community was broader than that. While Western Avenue was still ‘Daddy Fagg‘s Meadow‘ Joyce Hunter played a major role in the regular Flower Shows held there and was, for very many years, in charge of the flower rota at St. Peter's Church, where for a while she also served on the PCC. In the days when there was a purely Church Fete and also a Christmas Market, Mrs Hunter ran the teas and cakes, and all this in addition to supporting her husband, Dr. Roger Hunter, in his busy practice, run from their home. CARPETING IN ST. PETER'S CHURCH, BRIDGE Anyone entering St. Peter's Church in the last two weeks, cannot fail to have noticed the marked improvement in the church's decor brought about through the kind donation by Derek Dawson of a superior carpet runner, the design of which greatly enhances the existing carpet in the chancel. At the same time we have acquired an excellent red carpet that runs the "full length of the have. This was originally intended to be put down on high days and holidays only, but by popular acclaim will remain a permanent fixture. It was made possible by a generous anonymous donation of £200, one of £100 from the Hennessy family, in thanksgiving for their daughter's wedding last month, and a £40 discount from Andrew Nason. We are left to find £100, the cost at present being met by Churchwarden John Anderson. If anyone who would like to contribute towards this vast improvement John would be only too delighted to hear from you on 830260. We are exceedingly grateful to all those who have provided this much- needed addition to St. Peter's Church, particularly to the major contributors. BRIDGE SCHOOL RETIREMENT A school note advises that: After 34 years dedicated to the education of the children of Bridge & Patrixbourne C.E.P. School Mrs Pat Austin is finally hanging up her whistle. Many of you and your children will have benefited from her careful, conscientious teaching. Should you wish to make a donation towards her leaving gift please send it to the school office. On Thursday, 22nd July at 9.30am there will be a final assembly and we would love to see as many of you as possible. Please spread the word to whoever you think would be interested. 7 WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The July garden meeting will be held at 26 Western Avenue, at the invitation of Mavis Parsons. This is at the earlier time of 7 o'clock, on Tuesday, 20th July, and please, if possible, bring a chair. If wet the meeting will revert to the Village Hall. Afterwards there will be a meal at the Old Gate Inn. J .H . NAILBOURNE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The annual Summer Show will take place at Bridge School on Saturday, 24th July. It will be open to the public at 2.30pm. The usual teas will be served, and the presentation of cups will take place at 4.00pm. Members, please remember your annual subscriptions must be paid up if you wish to exhibit. The hall will be open from 9.00am to stage exhibits, but must be cleared by ll.0Oam for judging. Schedules are available from Bridge Post Office, Mrs Joan Stingemore, 830763 or Mrs Billie Anderson, 830260. Best of luck to everyone! Don't be frightened to have at go at exhibiting! It can be good fun! Billie Anderson, Show Secretary. WINE and WISDOM EVENING Following the very successful Wine & Wisdom evening, held to raise funds for the refugees of Kosovo, the winning table of eight enjoyed an evening meal at The White Horse in Bridge, on Wednesday, 19th May. We would like to extend our thanks to The White Horse for kindly donating the first prize of eight meal vouchers. D. K ing Bekesbourne Church ii Cleaning 6'9’ Flower Rota. 3rd July — Lois \X/higham/ J ill Thomas 10th July ~ Christine Ash 1 7th July — Zan Clitllqord ll 24th July — Pam Farbrace ll». 31stJuly — Joan Atkins il- -~;'~ —-— :- r. ‘Po -#r- E; 1:.“ n ——-4 u :-,r_,,-- 7:: H —r"' '-"‘ H :-'—"- ‘:2’ ** r. ""' v- *“*."--' '**"'-J ‘Fr BRIDGE SCHOOL CHILDREN TO THE RESCUE Victoria Blake explains what pupils of Bridge school achieved for Kosovo. A great buzz of unselfishness filled Bridge School hall and field on Wednesday, 25th May. The children and staff seemed to create mayhem as they rushed about buying toys, books and cakes and playing games which had been organized by children in years 5 and 6. Everyone was so good at shopping that they raised £375. We know that the people of Kosovo need a lot of money, and all that everyone at Bridge School can say is, "We're glad we helped!" CHRISTIAN AID WEEK RESULTS by Chris Hoare I am delighted to report that a dedicated band of helpers (new recruits as well as regulars) collected the sum of £957.29 from homes in the Benefice of Patrix— bourne with Bridge and Bekesbourne. My very grateful thanks to all who contributed, either by way of doriation or in the delivery and collection of envelopes (or both!) This figure is a substantial increase on last year's, achieved no doubt in part by the fact that with additional help we were able to cover more of the villages than in previous years. My grateful thanks once again to you all, and a very special thank you to my cashiers for their sterling efforts, without which I would not have reached the bank within the time scale and with the degree of accounting accuracy required. BRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL - June Meeting Recreation ground The spider climbing frame and swings in the children's play area are to be painted as soon as there is a spell of dry weather. It is the Parish Council's intention that the access bridge from Patrixbourne Road should be painted at the same time. Although there is still a problem with moles on the recreation ground, they have been treated on more than one occasion. A further attempt is to be made to reduce them. Fo0twaylCycleway between Bridge and Old Gate Inn A plan has now been drawn up to provide a safe footway/cycleway between the village and Old Gate Inn which allows pedestrians and cyclists to remain on one side of the road for the entire journey. The Parish Council hopes that the Architecture and Engineering Department at the city council will look favourably at the plan which. if it were adopted would provide a safer route to school for many children. 17 Millennium committee A millennium committee, under the chairmanship of Alan Walton, has been formed to promote and co—ordinate millennium activities in the village. Further information can be found by contacting Alan at The White Horse Inn. Planning matters The following planning applications have been received: i) CA/99/0449/BR1 - change of use to retails Class A1 at 71 High Street ii) CA/99/0526/BRI ~ porch to front and single storey extension at rear of 71 Mill Terrace. The following applications have been notified as granted: i) CA/99/0310/BR1 — Detached garage at 9 Dering Road ii) CA/99/0400/BRI - single storey side extension at Fernlea, Meadow Close. iii) CA/99/0429/BRI - conservatory extension at Little Swallows, Beech Hill. FRIENDS OF BEKESBOURNE CHURCH Once again we thank Lady Mount for opening her lovely garden in aid of Bekes— bourne Church and are delighted with the splendid profit of £606. Thanks also to all the helpers who worked hard on the various stalls, serving teas and making the afternoon such a success. We have a huge challenge to raise enough money to put St. Peter's Church in good order and we greatly value the support given to our efforts. Future events Our next money-raising events will be providing teas at Essentially Hops for their Farm Walks on Sundays 4th and 18th July and 15th August. Do come and enjoy informal tours of the gardens and buildings, learning about dried flower growing and drying and, of course, tea and cakes in aid of Bekesbourne Church. FISH NEWS Many thanks to everyone who supported the Coffee Morning in May. £312 was raised. Please search out your spare knitting wool. We are always in need of it to make clothes for those in need locally. Rosy Green [tel.83020-4] will be glad to hear from you. The next Coffee Pop-In is on Wednesday, 16th July in Bridge Village Hall. This is a friendly get-together and everyone is welcome. If you need a lift do telephone Ann Medhurst on 830762. A.R. POLISHED BRASS A concert by a brass quintet doesn't sound a particularly thrilling way to spend Saturday evening, it has to be admitted. Yet the Trillium Brass Ensemble's 18 programme in Bridge Church on 12th June provided the audience with a rich menu of exuberant, scintillating, versatile, amusing entertainment of the highest order. Sarah Field, Alex Kidston and friends are serious professional musicians, who yet showed themselves capable of turning their hand to a wide assortment of music, ranging from a Bruckner organ postlude scored for brass, through Bach, to the fun of a tuba solo (exoneration for Tubby the tuba?), excerpts from West Side Story and a tingling dip into the glories of Dixieland Jazz, all played with fine musicianship. Since Sarah is a local we hope very much for a return visit: in which case you definitely mustn't miss it! It was worth being there just to see delightful young people revelling in their music making and doing so with such infectious enthusiasm. BRIDGE & DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY Joseph Conrad In a lively, witty and informal talk‘on 25th May at tl1e Conrad Hall, Bishops- boume, Dr Keith Carabine gave an insight into the life of the author who spent the closing years of his life in the village (Bill Dawson writes). Born in 1859 in Ukraine of Polish parents, he was orphaned by the age of 1 1, and lived with his uncle for four years before going to sea and leaming English from British sailors. He became Captain, sailing on clippers all over the world. International recognition as an author arrived when USA publisher Doubleday published his novel Chance, which they successfully promoted as a ‘woman's book‘. Conrad moved to Bishopsboume in 1920, aged 61, suffering from rheumatism, gout and depression, though he lived well at Oswalds. Desperately missing his beloved sea, on August 3rd 1924 Conrad set off to view a house at Folkestone, but turned back feeling unwell and died soon after. His funeral. was held in the Catholic church at Canterbury, followed by burial in Canterbury cemetery, his grave marked by a single piece of granite. The lines on the stone read: "Sleep after toil, port afler stormie sea, Ease after warre, death after life, does greatly please". Visit to Quex Park On 13th June a party left overcast Bridge for sunny Birchington and Quex House, Gardens and the Powell—Cotton Museum. Before the dawn of television or colour photography, Major Percy Powell—Cotton pioneered the exhibition of larger exotic animals in huge, impressive dioramas. Someone remarked that they quite imagined one of them 19 might softly sing out I'm a Gnu, spelt G-N-U...! Other extensive displays included African tribal memorabilia, Chinese porcelain, some figurines dating back to the 13th century. Quex House itself, built around 1810 and later ‘modernised’ by the Victor- ians, is a real lived—in home, with some lovely furniture and objets d'art. Then out into the sunbathed grounds to stroll across huge lawns to the walled garden, full of aromatic herbs and scented flowers, fruit and vegetables. Mature trees surround the 260 acre garden so that you would hardly believe the outside world was only a short distance away from this haven of peace and tranquility. Finally, delicious cream teas, with warm scones and plenty of jam and cream to round off a lovely afternoon. These two events conclude the highly successful 1998-1999 season. Programmes for the 1999-2000 season will be published in August, with events commencing in September. If you are not on the mailing list and would like a copy, please contact the secretary, Bill Dawson, telephone 831044. NOTHING GENETICALLY MODIFIED With all the media coverage of genetically modified organisms and the nightmarish problems they bring, come and see for yourself the sane alternative on a conducted tour around Perry Court Farm, 10th July, 2 — 5pm. The farm is a member of Regional Organics South East and producer of bio-dynamic cereals and vegetables plus BSE-free beef. It is also home to the Organic Health farm shop and a Community Supported Agriculture weekly vegetable box scheme. For more details or to join the box scheme for the coming season phone Alan Brockman on 01227 738449. Friends of Wickhambreaux Primary School ANNUAL SUMMER FAYRE (Frank Montgomery Playing Field) Saturday, 10th July Opens I 2. 30pm fior lune/zcs School children’s dancing Dog agility Display Line dancing display Montgomery Steelband Great balloon race Loads of stalls and games ’ -' "i zezilti’.-Ex"-£§£\ia34"$$~:$‘z:$T:'>’:§~E$>Z'z“$:.fi:‘&=i$E=s?é$=3I:~.°'E?$i$:i’:v:'i<§S$$;;£22 n ~‘;<\...‘7~"-£;~\::;;»z:.~'éz=:$E;. Vicar The Revd Raymond Gilbert, AKC, The Vicarage, 23 High Street, Bridge (830250) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE C /zurc}m'ar(1en.s' Mr} Anderson, Aunt Betsy's Cottage, Dering Road, Bridge (830260) Dr AM Nicholson, Riverside Cottage, Patrixboumc (830947) Hon Secretary Mrs A Williamson, Beechmount, Conyngham Lane, Bridge (830399) Hon Trea.rurer Vacant Covenants Officer Mr NC Francis, 54 Riverside Close, Bridge (830945) Organist (Bridge) Mr JF Atterbury, 18 Mount Road, Canterbury (760293) Organist (Patrixhourne) Mrs RM Stacey, Joslet,l(cepcrs Hil1,Patrixbourne (830205) BEKESBOURNE C lzurchwarclens Mrs J Millyard, School House, School Lane, Bekesboume (830256) Mr [G Gillanders, Cala, Aerodrome Road, Bekesbourne Hon Secretary Mr JW Cowans, Distant View, Adisham Road, Bekesbourne (831029) Hon Treasurer Mr D Millyard, School House, School Lane, Bekesbourne (830256) Organist Mrs RM Stacey, Joslct,Keepers Hill,Patrixbourne (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. 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FOR YOUR DIARY AND PRAYER LIST 1st The Ninth Sunday after Trinity 5th St. Oswald, King of Northumbria, Martyr, 642 Prayers for Health & Healing concerns, The Vicarage, 7pm 6th The Transfiguration of our Lord 8th The Tenth Sunday after Trinity 4 10th St. Laurence, Deacon at Rome, Martyr, 258 '1 lth St. Clare of Assisi, Founder of the Poor C lares, 1253 _ Fish Scheme Coffee Pop-In, Bridge Village Hall, 10.15-1 1.45am 13th Jeremy Taylor, Bishop of Down and Connor, Teacher of the Faith, 1667 14th ‘THE SMALLEST GARDEN PARTY IN THE WORLD’, 25 The Close, Union Road. 15111 The Blessed Virgin Mary 17th Bridge with Patrixboume Women's Institute, Village Hall, 7.30pm 19th Prayers for Health & Healing concerns, The Vicarage, 7pm 20th St. Bernard, Abbot‘ of C lairvaux, 1153 22nd The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity The" 1 lam service at Bekesbourne today will be Matins, there being no Family Service in August. 24th St. Bartholomew the Apostle 27th St. Monica, Mother of St. Augustine of Hippo, 387 THE CANTERBURY CLERKES in concert, St. Peter's Church, Bridge, 7.30pm. Admission by programme - £6. 28th St. Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, Teacher of the Faith, 430 29th The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity The 10.30am Beneiice Eucharist will be held at Bekesbourne, whether the repair works are fully completed or not. 30th John Bunyan, Spiritual Writer, [688 31st St. Aidan, Bishop of Lindisfarne, Missionary, 65] FROM THE VICAR It's the silly season once again! Let's hope it lives up to its name because after a year of intense politicalactivity on the part of the world's leaders we can all do with a period of light relief from the horrors and uncertainties that dog our days throughout the rest of the year. May those upon whose words and stratagems the course of our lives depends, manage to get some uninterrupted time with the families they see so little of in the normal run of things, and return to the fray fully restored and invigorated. Politicians are frequently castigated, not always in jest, for being all talk and little action. But that's hardly fair. Their role is to speak on behalf of those they represent, to speak on behalf of the nation, to speak on a whole host of topics and occasions, to speak in the Commons, to speak in their constituencies, to speak to protestors, to speak to the party faithful. And if they don't speak they must write or nothing gets done. For those at the highest level, who are at the hub of things, there are so many occasions when the right choice of words is absolutely vital if success is to be achieved. Only think back to the hours of talking in Belfast to pave the way for a devolved government truly representative of the whole populous. For a while all seemed set for the break-through everyone desired, the next minute the whole enterprise looked like collapsing because of something one participant said, or didn't say, or was believed to have said, or couldn't quite bring himself to say. So did they give up, on the basis that they'd said all there was to say? Not a bit of it, the talking went on and on, far into the night.- But what do they talk about? I mean what form did it all take? Is there a ‘pecking order‘ for making contributions, and how can each individual find fresh ways of saying things? What is the atmosphere in the room like? When the press tell us they are still talking, what exactly is being said? Most of us, I suspect, are only too glad we don't have to be there, and are more than happy to leave talking of this calibre to the professional talkers, even if at other times we tend to poke fun at them for being all talk. Or is all this musing by one who professionally has to use a lot of words, not all of which are written for him, just another indication that the silly season really is upon us once again. When words became the Word. When we feel slightly cynical about words and those who use them, we might bear in mind that our Lord is spoken of in the Bible as the Word. ‘In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God.‘ Words are an essential means of communication, be they written or spoken. Jesus was God's chosen means of communication with the world, and whereas he made abundant use of words when teaching the people, he conveyed the bulk of his message by what he did, in terms of healing miracles but chiefly through his death and resurrection. All this is meant to spill over into his followers today, for whom actions should speak louder than words. God wants us to proclaim our faith all the time, not as a special event reserved for particular occasions. In this respect the vast majority feel happier with actions than words, and so it works out in practice. We witness to the faith much more by our lifestyle than anything we put into words; even, let it be said, in parish magazines. FAMILY NEWS Holy Baptism SAMUEL GEORGE DOWSE, Patrixbourne House ws baptized in St. Mary's 6 Church on 20th June, and the following Sunday, during Patrixbourne's Parish Communion, HENRY JAMES BROOKS, Bifrons Cottage. Soon after at Bekesbourne PHOEBE JACQUELINE THERESA STONIER was baptized during the Family Service. Holy Marriage JAMES HOLLINGSBEE and MICHELLE BARRIGAN were married in St. Peter's Church, Bridge on 26th June. One week later, on 3rd July, RICHARD STARR married SARAH HOLLISTER in St. Mary's Church, Patrixboume. A FETE TO REMEMBER If you weren't there you missed a treat! Bridge Village Fete back in June was a tremendous success, with so much going on, so many people there, and perfect weather. The organizing committee wants to say a very big ‘thank you‘ to all who helped in any way, and reports the grand, record sum raised of £4,600. Jolly well done everybody! BRIDGE CHURCH CARPET Due to the generosity of several parishioners, who wish to remain anonymous, the much-admired carpet in the nave of St. Peter's Church has been paid for in full. Any subscriptions in excess of this have, with the permission of the donors, gone towards the next big project. Very many thanks! J .A. FRIENDS of BEKESBOURNE CHURCH by Jane Shorrock BOOT FAIR Many thanks to everyone who worked hard to help us with our Boot Fair - especially those on duty from 7.30am! We were able to raise £360 towards our funds, which are much need at present for the restoration work on St. Peter's Church. (See Jane Millyard’s update on the progress below.) We also thank John Ash for allowing us the use of his field. TEAS at ESSENTIALLY HOPS By invitation of Essentially Hops we have provided teas for those who have enjoyed the interesting Farm Walks, and have been able to add £92 so far to our funds. The last Farrn Walk will be on Sunday, 15th August, so do come for a very pleasant afternoon. UPDATE ON REPAIRS T0 BEKESBOURNE CHURCH I hope that by the time this reaches you in early August, the major part of the project to repair Bekesbourne Church will have been completed. As I write in mid July, the nave has a splendid new roof and tiling will soon be finished on the tower and the Vestry. The stonemason has begun to repair crumbling stonework on the windows and the Vestry guttering and drainage will soon be completed. A 7 new fixing has been commissioned for the weathervane, which will be replaced 1?. years after it fell in the hurricane. Work continues on re—plastering and decorating in the Vestry, restoration of the memorials, opening up of windows to improve ventilation, satety hoops on the tower ladder and repair of the steps by the north door. Once the Vestry is complete, the organ can be re—assembled and Rosalie Stacey will no longer have to play within a plastic tent! It has all taken much longer than we planned, but extra work was added in after the contract started, and we are grateful to the builders for fitting this in to their schedule. The major setback we experienced was over the vestry roof. We did not plan to strip and re—tile it at this stage as the architect and English Heritage had not thought it in urgent need of repair. Those of you who have come to services in the church during or after heavy rain in recent weeks will know, however, that water has been pouring into the church from the junction between the nave and the vestry. The unexpectedly poor state of the latter roof once partially stripped, left us no alternative but to agree to have this roof done as well, while the scaffolding and labour were on site. The cost, which includes some repairs to the roof timbers, is an additional £7,000. There have been some savings on the original contract, but it looks as though the Friends/PCC may need to contribute about £3,000 more to the project than the £5,000 we estimated. This could run our reserves down to almost zero this year. We are asking some of the grant awarding bodies for additional help, but may not have any success. Please support the Friends of Bekesboume Church as best you can to help meet this extra commitment — the repairs would not have been possible without all their enthusiastic work to preserve St Peter's. Jane Millyard "»——— 2 :— :—’ ——:..,*" —* "is '-s ~“‘".—:“ '——— *=‘ —1°: ---- s,: 7:9‘-3] ll, ll: Bekesbourne Church “I. Cleaning 53 Flower Rota ii, 7th (99 14th August « Jenny Skinner 2 Ist August — Mrs Watson ii. 28th August - Cheryl Barker/Vicki McPherson a ., _ _ i‘__.-2_-'.m ;_..__u :::.“-2 _'::‘_*_-:- .__"_u fut: Ag, __.. ;;-1 :;‘;° -::;.u ::.‘_'_u :.::,,- *—*'.-i :‘: I :2“ . i ‘-1; ,:|_i AN EVENING WITH THE CANTERBURY CLERKES A second musical evening in St. Peter's Church, Bridge for the church's restoration and improvement will take place on Friday, 27th August at 7.30pm. The Canterbury Clerkes have generously offered to sing at a reduced fee in support of our cause, for which we are very grateful. This has been largely due to Peter Giles, the well-known counter—tenor, musician and teacher, who has lived in Bridge for many years and has a long association with both the village and the church. Peter was a cathedral lay clerk, as were Martin Renshaw and Antony Bussell, the other members of the trio. The Canterbury Clerkes was formed out of that longstanding association and the group has a justiliable reputation for musical excellence and versatility of repertoire. Bridge Church is fast becoming sort after for the quality of its acoustics. A German TV company filmed a short concert there some weeks ago. gwaennaeneeeea THE’ c%l‘°’l‘t€’c§T Gfiaeenflnfiflv IH T‘l‘i€ WO(Rls‘D will be held at 25 The Close, Union Road 011 SATURDAY, 14th AUGUST Admission by ticket only available from Christine Hoare tel. 832447 proceeds to MARIE CURE CANCER CARE Traidcraft Stall PARISH BARBECUE A large group of parishioners enjoyed a great social evening in Ailsa and John Williamson's attractice garden. Two barbecues provided an excellent variety of food, accompanied by a large selection of salads, etc. On behalf of everyone ent Churchwarden John Anderson presented the hostess with flowers and the .t with a bottle of wine, whilst thanking them for allowing us to use their premises. Thanks also go to all those whose hard work made the event so successful. gunnanananaaanana THE‘ been ‘:3. 33 % 3 N '''< 9 E U) 3 Peter Giles ~ Counter-Tenor . Martin Renshaw - Tenor Antony Bussell - Bass- Baritone present an evening of music in St. Peter’s Church, Bridge FRIDAY, 27th AUGUST at 7.30pm Subscription Programmes £6 obtainable from John Anderson or Andrea Nicholson _DDDUHDflRDNDDDDfl hhbhhhhhfihhhhbh hhbbhhhhhhbbhhhbhhhh 18 WOMEN'S INSTITUTE New members and visitors will be made very welcome when Mrs Lee Ault returns with another fashion talk, this time entitled All the Rage. D0 join us in Bridge Village Hall on Tuesday, 17th August at 7.30pm. The competition is 203 headgear. .I. H. BRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL - July Meeting Recreation ground Repainting of the access bridge to the recreation ground has now been completed and the swings and climbing frame are currently being treated to a new coat of paint. Two new seats and chains are required for the swings and they will be purchased and installed as soon as possible. Replacement handles for the cat see-saw have now been attached. The millennium oak, which was planted on the recreation ground, has died and it is intended to replace it in the autumn. Lighting Two new lighting columns have been installed in Beech Hill and Meadow Close to replace reinforced concrete columns which had deteriorated due to water damage. Floral competition The floral competition for commercial premises has recently been judged and once again the first prize goes to The White Horse Inn. Congratulations to landlord Alan Walton and his gardener, Frank Gowlett, for a superb display. Mori poll Canterbury City Council has recently undertaken a survey, conducted by Mori to establish Residents’ Priorities. As a result, the city council is to distribute its A-Z Directory of Canterbury City Council Services to every home in the district. - Millennium matters As part of the activities to commemorate the millennium, 3 containers planted with shrubs, have been purchased and placed in the centre of the High Street, in order to enhance the appearance of the village. Planning matters The following applications have been notified as granted by the Planning Department at Canterbury City Council: i) CAJ99/0526/BRI - porch to front and single storey extension to rear of 7 Mill Terrace; ii) CA/99/0449/BRI — change of use to class Al retail at 71 High Street. FISH NEWS The local Chiropody Clinic runs from 9th to 13th August. As usual, please Contact Mrs Joan Warren (830233) if you need more help or information. 19 The next Coffee Pop-In at Bridge Village Hall is on Wednesday, llth August. The September Pop-In will be on Wednesday, 8tl1 - as always, the second Wednesday of the month. The Fish Scheme would like to wish everyone a happy summer and, should you wish to join the band of volunteer drivers in September, the person to ring is Ann Medhurst on 830762. AR. OPPORTUNITIES IN UARCHE As a sister organisation to Faith & Light, L'Arche is a world-wide network of communities, founded by Jean Vanier, where people with learning disabilities and their assistants live in a spirit of welcome, sharing and simplicity. L'Arcl1e in the UK is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and now comprises eight ecumenical Communities in Bognor, Brecon, Edinburgh, lnverness, London, Preston and just down the road at Barfreystone. To people with learning disabilities, L‘Arche is a place where they can find a real home, spiritual and emotional support, and appropriate work, so that their many gifts can be revealed in a family atmosphere of love and trust. To the assistants who support them, L'Arche presents a transforming way of life in which they can discover their own capacity for loving service and a deep sense of personal worth. It is a challenging way to live and one which brings many rewards. The work of L'Arche depends wholly on the willingness of individuals to commit themselves as an assistant for a year or maybe longer. COULD L'ARCI-IE BE A PLACE FOR YOU? For further information and an application form, please contact: John Peet, L'Arche, RCT/99, 10 Briggate, Silsden, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 9JT. Further details are on the poster on Bridge Church noticeboard. AGE CONCERN CANTERBURY Needs your help URGENTLY! In a week we bring over 180 people from their homes to enjoy a good meal, to make friends and to belong. Everyone needs transport and we own four minibuses, which need volunteer drivers and attend- ants. We use private cars to bring some more able people (we pay a mileage contribution of 30p). We also need help in the kitchen, in the centre serving teas, lunches and coffees and creating a friendly atmosphere. If you can help telephone Mrs Judith Flavell on Canterbury 462368. 20 Vicar The Revd Raymond Gilbert, AKC, The Vicarage, 23 High Street, Bridge (830250) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE C lzurclrwaralens Mr] Anderson, Aunt Betsy's Cottage, Dering Road, Bridge (830260) Dr AM Nicholson, Riverside Cottage, Patrixbourne (830947) Hon Secretmjv Mrs A Williamson, Beeelnnount, Conyngham Lane, Bridge (830399) Hon Treasurer Vacant Covenants Officer Mr NC Francis, 54 Riverside Close, Bridge (830945) Organist (Bridge) Mr IF Atterbury, 18 Mount Road, Canterbury (760293) Organist (Patrixbourne) Mrs RM Stacey, Joslet,Kecpers Hill,l’atn'xbourne (830205) BEKESBOURNE Clrurchwarrlens Mrs J Millyard, School House, School Lane, Bekcsboume (830256) Mr IG Gillanders, Cala, Aerodrome Road, Bckesbourne Hon Secretary Mr J W Cowans, Distant View, Adisharn Road, Bekesbourne (831029) Hon Treasurer Mr D Millyard, School House, School Lane, Bel-cesbourne (830256) Organist Mrs RM Stacey, J oslet,Keepers Hill,Patrixbourne (830205) C aprain of the Ringers Mr D Farbrace, 3 Downside, Adisham Road, Bek'ne (830659) A On The Nail Advertising: Mr HPM Lavvrence, 72 Bridge Down, Bridge (830472) On The Not"! Editor: The Vicar Items for On The Nail should reach the editor bv the 15th of the orecedimz month. G.C. STEVENS & SON MOWERS, STRIMMERS, RIDE-ON MOWERS, CHAINSAWS, SHREDDERS, TILLERS STIHL t£‘+JHusqvarna I-IO1\T DA- Come and visit our showroom at: 2 Canterbury Road (A2), Sittingbourne. Tel: (01795) 423758 St. Martin's Emmaus HEARING MADE CLEARER Bargains at Archcliffe Fort Even in ‘Background Noise'Si!uatr'ons with Dover (on A20) Tel: 204550 HLTEC HEARINGAIDS Phone now for your free appointment Shop OPEN 9-'00 ‘ 5500 IA¢)lRI.'WiANl)l.\lI)I:'l'l£NDl£.V1‘L0!‘ALli'E,lR.'.WiSERVl('l§ Please give us your unwanted goods . Te]; 01227 761347 We Cgnect 8‘ Deliver (‘nllaulnrl llt-suing. Soluuuns. .1! Yuri; Ruml. (':nIlr:laury. Kent ('1'! .i.‘i.\. G.C. STEYENS & SON Stockists ofall the best _-“-‘«-—- - --- _ MULTI-FUEL STOVES Central Heating Cookers WOODSTOVES Why not ask for a free visit? GAS STOVES We can give you advice on FIREPLACES installation and an estimate. Come and visit our Showroom at 2, Canterbury Road, Sittingbourne. Tel: (01795) 423758 21 V. The White Horse Inn 53 HIGH STREET, BRIDGE CANTERBURY CT4 5LA TELEPHONE: 01227 830249 Meals served Lunchtime and Dinner Large Range of Cask Ales, Wines 8 Melt Whisky Party Booking a Speciality //1 Pw%¢vn’M./ YES WE CAN. YES WE DO Colour Photocopying! 30 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury, Kent CT2 BBZ Free Phone: 0500 696592 Fax: 01227 454458 email: sale@rontaprintcant.demon.co.uk 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 10am - 7am seven days a week. For further information ring (Mrs Richards) on Tel: (01227) 831737 22 Nick James Hair Specialist Western Avenue Bridge Tel: 01227 5.50565" FAMILY BUTCHER LAURIE WAKEHAM BRIDGE : Tel: Canterbury 830220 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 GNP 23 * Many special offers each month -A’ ’ BRIDGEWAY STORES 'v NATIONAL LOTTERY A LONDIS MEMBER 8: INSTANTS RETAILER * 0” L'CENCE* A 22.00 Per Night Latest Titles * VIDEE)/EKE[§$:kV'DS) Free Delivery Service to *(]R()CER|E3* Surrounding Area NEWSPAPERS .. l"l/\OAZ|NES* /_/' I ‘$- ‘ . 2 I ~' 3? 4;" Patrixbou ,"'B§ifron' “ '1’ ' -" /K/MKGAZINE FOR THE A VILLAGES ALONG THE : NAILBOURNE « ’v 0 ' - Q 13¢,/I-,' ‘‘’‘‘‘’°%; .=.-.*.*..‘‘.‘,'.':,:... ' 1/ ‘ O I _ -.11, ' omllfiu:I|f| "N ‘ , /' found ‘I , September 1999 25p ..<..c_--»-—« - .__.._._.. -_.—— "'- ALEXANDEREEZ TV-FM AERIALS 8: SATELLITE TV SYSTEMS MULTI-PONIT AMPLIFIED SIGNAL DISTRIBUTION CANTERBURYO1227832229 NEWBRIDGEHOUSE, THE STREET. KINGSTON SARAH de Joy Rule Secretarial & Book-keeping S . UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE """’” A professional service for AND RENOVATION Business and Private Clients Foot-stools to Chesterfields Tel/Fax: (01227) 830001 Tel: 0973 377817 Mobile: 07899 947387 JOHN SI/l/""“‘)‘>"-0:’-”:$¥’$"'>'l“«'5 "I .' 7 ii./' ‘7a'->3’-‘"»"/5' "#¥541+‘5:5 .'i:v‘-"’/i‘ -75 "a"-r’.-9"?-“’.F:'-‘iz'>»‘x”>'éF’ ”/,’;5.""-'-;’f-’:F‘T«*'.‘.?;'F$135???"--Cr.-9223 i£.'rr'.-’-J"-..‘-’.' >(-F(-!'(¢('H¢(I1'(-1'(- * BRIDGE VILLAGE PLAYGOUP ids held on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings *in the Village Hall, Bridge. Different themes and activities tare arranged each term. Last term there was an outing to iwingham Bird Park and a sports day for all the children. *There are various fundraising events held throughout the *year - a Jumble Sale will be held in October. *' For further information contact * Joanne Watt, 832343 19 ‘.\\t$ .»*-ca‘:-."--=. W’.-.~<§._ ‘|._ Vs“-'.:'x""?.i‘.'i.\"C.'5\"$":-‘.“3t3.' ""‘4-‘.3.-‘.l°_‘-5\\‘f.' V}-‘1'4‘.“v‘3.7'r\\~"§§1.'$\'.T: '~.."Q§€:" ' - 3:‘-373%-‘15‘5..‘£€'~i"~*s‘t.’-‘.ib».~7..'~\.\ '\":‘P"5;?:"-.°.’-2'~.'i.‘-:-\ "E-PE .5.’-ii,‘-‘»'-,3-7.7.1:-",a.'-"’9}}-€:57‘31€5»€!I3‘$§*£'5;:3>$F-5f‘~%i:*$i€?:~"I9-555' ELHAM VALLEY TWINNING ASSOCIATION Thank you, Andrée EVTA (Etchinghill, Lyminge, Elham, Barham, Kingston, Bridge, Bishopsboume and Patrixbourne) held a well attended AGM at Barham CE Primary School on the 9th June. At the meeting Andrée Sladden stepped down as our president after five years of very hard work. Andree is a founder member, having devoted much time and effort during the difficult first steps of the twinning process linking the Elham Valley with la Vallée de la Course (approximately 30 miles south-east of Calais, running from Desvres to Montreuil). The newly elected chairman, Mrs Yvonne Pany, said of Andrée - "We are indebted to her for her sterling work during the early years of the Association and are very sorry to lose her as our president but fully understand that she will appreciate a well-eamed break. We are delighted she has agreed to continue as a member of the committee where her input will be invaluable to both the committee and our French 'twins"'. Message from the Chairman I wish to thank all members for electing me Chairman for the year 1999-2000. I am looking forward to the events we are now planning for this year and the Millennium year which it is hoped will include the construction of a petanque terraine (or boules court) on the village green situated on one of the old grass tennis courts. If we are successful in obtaining the necessary funds, the whole of our valley can look forward to many years of using this facility for inter—village and international matches as well as casual play. Time passes, members move house, new faces abound in our valley. We have members from Folkestone, Herne Bay, London and recent enquiries from Tunbridge Wells. We are pleased to welcome members no matter where they live. New members will have fresh ideas and their energy is vital to the continu- ing contact between our valleys. We need more young people to become involved. YOU DO NOT NEED TO SPEAK FRENCH to join in - a willingness to be friendly and welcoming (perhaps some mirning ability!) will give a very good starting point. Of course, the more French you learn the more enjoyment you will get from our functions. For further information please contact your village representative: for Bridge/Patrixboume Yvette West 830438. Membership Secretary Betty Doy 01303 840320. 20 Vicar The Revd Raymond Gilbert, AKC, The Vicarage, 23 High Street, Bridge (830250) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE C hurchwardens Mr J Anderson, Aunt Betsy's Cottage, Dering Road, Bridge (830260) Dr AM l_\li_cholson, Riverside Cottage, Patrixbourne (830947) Hon Secretary Mrs A Williamson, Beechmount, Conyngham Lane, Bridge (830399) Hon Treasurer Mrs JB Stingemorc, 5 Dering Road, Bridge (830763) Covenants Ojicer Mr NC Francis, 54 Riverside Close, Bridge (830945) Organist (Brtclge) Mr JF Atterbury, 18 Mount Road, Canterbury (760293) Organ1st(Patr1xbourne) Mrs RM Stacey, J0slet,Keepers Hill,Patrixbourne (830205) BEKESBOURNE C hurchwardens Mrs J Millyard, School House, School Lane, Bekesbourne (830256) Mr IG Gillanders, Cala, Aerodrome Road, Bekesboume Hon Secretary Mr JW Cowans, Distant View, Adisham Road, Bekesbourne (831029) Hon Treasurer Mr D Millyard, School House, School Lane, Bekesboume (830256) Organist Mrs RM Stacey, Joslct,Keepers Hill,Patrixbournc (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 bv the 15th of the nrecediniz month. 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For further information ring (Mrs Richards) on Tel: (01227) 831737 22 Nick Jame-5 Hair Specialist Western Avenue Bridge Tel: 01227 5150565 FAMILY BUTCHER LAURIE WAKE HAM BRIDGE : Tel: Canterbury 830220 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 BNP 23 * Many special offers each month * . BRIDGEWAY STORES '0 NATIONAL LOTTERY A LONDIS MEMBER 8:. INSTANTS RETAILER * OFF LlCENCE* £2.00 Per Night Latest Titles * VIDEOS * (D'\/D3) Free Delivery Service *BAKERY* to *GR()CER][?_3* Surrounding Area ‘NEWSPAPERS .. 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FLOORING SPECIALISTS 16 UNION ROAD BRIDGE Tel: Office: Canterbury 830266 Evenings: Canterbury 463675 MENS HA IRDRESSING it by it David (Mobile Hairdresser) STATE REGISTERED HAIRDRESSER Phone Elham 01303 840650 ‘Q eve PEG VSOI/\ Aromatherapy ° Reflexology Manual Lymphatic Drainage Jnclian Heacl Massage }\/lorrell practitioner Telephone: 01 227 83 ’l 593 SUNDAY WORSHIP IN OCTOBER 3rd: The Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity 8.00am Holy Communion (Patrixbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bekesbourne) 11.00am Harvest Family Service (Bridge) 6.30pm Harvest Evensong (Bridge) 10th: The Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity 8.00am Holy Communion (Bekesbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bridge) 11.00am Harvest Matins (Patrixbourne) 17th: The Twentieth Sunday after Trinity 8.00am Holy Communion (Patrixbourne) 9.30am Parish Communion (Bridge) 11.00am Harvest Family Service (Bekesbourne) 24th: The Last Sunday after Trinity 8.00am Holy Communion (Bridge) 9.30am Parish Communion (Patrixbourne) 11.00am Matins (Bekesbourne) 6.30pm Evensong (Bridge) 31st: The Fourth Sunday before Advent 10.30am Benefice Eucharist (Patrixbourne) 12 noon Holy Baptism (Bekesbourne) Bridge Methodist Church at 11am: 3rd, Mr Michael Baybutt, BSc, DMS, CEng. (10th. Mr Ron Chadwick, MA, DMS. 17th, Holy C ommunion, The Revd. David Marshall. 24th, The Revd Maurice Weatherup. 31st, The Revd Donald Lugg. FOR YOUR DIARY AND PRAYER LIST 2nd Nailbourne League of Friends of Canterbury Hospitals Jumble Sale, Bridge Village Hall, 10.00am to 12 noon 3rd The Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity Bridge Harvest Festival will be kept at both services, that in the morning 4 4th 6th 7th 8th 10th 12th 13th 14th 15th 16th 17th I 8th 19th 20th 2 1st 23rd 24th 26th being a Family Service at which harvest gifts will be received, later to be given, as always, to Canterbury Women's Refuge. St. Francis of Assisi, Friar, Deacon, Founder of the Friars Minor, 1226 William Tyndale, Translator of the Scriptures, Reformation Martyr, 1536 Patrixbourne with Bridge PCC, Bridge Methodist Church, 7.30pm Prayers for Health & Healing concerns, The Vicarage, 7pm Harp Recital by Camilla Pay in St. Mary's Church, Patrixboume, 7.30pm The Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity Patrixboume Harvest Festival is at 11.00am. It will be followed by a Benefice Harvest Lunch in’Bridge School at one o'clock, details of which appear on page 8. St. Wilfrid of Ripon, Bishop, Missionary, 709 St. Edward the Confessor, King of England, 1066 Fish Scheme AGM & Coffee Pop-In, Bridge Village Hall, 10.15- 1 1.45am Bridge Parish Council Meeting, The Hunter Room, 7.30pm St. Teresa of Avila, Teacher, 1582 Bridge & District History Society Day Out at Rochester. Friends ofBekesbourne Church Autumn Dance, Village Hall. The Twentieth Sunday after Trinity Bekesboume Harvest Festival will be celebrated at a special 11.00am Family Service, to which harvest gifts may be brought, later to be taken to Canterbury Women's Refuge. Diocesan Service of Healing & Blessing, the Cathedral Crypt, 6.30pm. Preacher: The Revd Patrick Jones, Bishop's Adviser for the Christian Healing Ministry. St. Luke the Evangelist Henry Martyn, Translator of the Scriptures, Missionary in India and Persia, 1812 Bridge with Patrixbourne Women's Institute, Village Hall, 7.30pm East Bridge Deanery Synod, Barham Village Hall, 7.30pm Prayers for Health & Healing concerns, The Vicarage, 7pm Bridge Village Playgroup Jumble Sale, Village Hall, 2.00 - 4.00pm The Last Sunday after Trinity Alfred the Great, King of the West Saxons, Scholar, 899 The new Bishop of Dover, Stephen Venner, will be visiting this benefice between 11.45am and 2.30pm today, in course of his getting-to-know—you tour of the archdeacomy. 28th St. Simon & St. Jude, Apostles 29th James Hamtington, Bishop of Eastern Equatorial Africa, Martyr in Uganda, 1885 31st The Fourth Sunday before Advent FROM THE VICAR Side—stepping the debate as to when the new millennium really starts, the year 2000 is destined to see a few changes in the ecclesiastical parishes of Patrixboume with Bridge and Bekesboume. First, and having duly qualified, I shall retire as your vicar on 31st January 2000. The bishop rightly was the first to be informed of my intension to retire, and both PCCs were told at a joint meeting at the end of August. Knowing how quickly news travels around, and since it wasn't confidential, this may be no surprise to you, but once Rosemary and I had somewhere to retire to (the edge of Eythorne, if you're interested) I decided to give the diocesan machinery as much notice as possible, in the hope that it would speed up the business of finding a successor. Whether it does or not time alone will tell, but we're reliably informed it will be a matter of months rather than weeks before a new vicar is appointed! If that's one impending change, another arose out the joint PCC meeting already referred to. On the evening of Sunday, 30th August in Patrixbourne Church the Archdeacon, John Pritchard, joined us to discuss a proposal that we take the parish of Lower Hardres with Nackington into this benefice. This is suggested for two reasons. 1) Even with three churches this benefice is officially deemed to be too small for one priest. We had already allowed for some such likelihood when all the benefices in the diocese were asked to discuss their future and a threat hung over this deanery of losing yet another stipendiary priest, against which all the East Bridge clergy protested loudly. What none of us here had thought of was being married to a parish outside the deanery, Lower Hardres with Nackington is in West Bridge, but geographical the liaison is obvious. 2) The unwieldy Stone Street Group of eight Parishes, of which Lower Hardres with Nackington is a part, needs to become more manageable, and bring- ing this neighbouring parish into our benefice is part of the answer. So having got over the initial shock, heard that the church people of Lower Hardres with Nack— ington asked to come in with us and having carefully considered it, we eagerly grasped the idea, seeing its potential long-term advantages both for ourselves and Lower Hardres with Nackington. It also bodes well for the future of East Bridge 6 Deanery for the Archdeacon assured the meeting, we won't, as a result, he called upon to lose a stipendiary priest. Some initial contacts have been made and all bodes well for the future. The overwhelming feeling is that Patrixboume with Bridge, Bekesbourne and Lower Hardres with Nackington can look forward to a new and very exciting chapter in their history and in service of the one Lord. My own retirement coinciding with it should make the transition much less complex, for whoever comes in my place will knowingly come to a three parish benefice in which all are starting the process of growing together. Lots of prayers, please, for the future happiness and prosperity of the Church's work in this green and pleasant area of Christ's vineyard it has been my privilege to serve for the past 20 years! OBITUARY The death of DIANA POTTER came as a happy release for her, since towards the end of her life little was left of the much loved vibrant, commanding person who had lived such a full and active life and given so much of herself to her family and her church. Her involvement in the life of the church was total. She served on the PCC, looked after the teas and cakes at numerous Christmas Markets and Church Fétes and supervised the flower ladies at St. Mary's Church, Patrixboume for many years. While she and Charles were living at Field House she was quite a power in the land, playing a leading role in the flowers shows that used to take place on Daddy Fagg's meadow (Westem Avenue to the present generation). During her latter time in St. Mary's Road church attendance depended on her resident companion and general mobility, but when it became impossible any longer for her to get out she was sustained by regular communion at home from the reserved sacrament. Her funeral service in Patrixbourne Church on 13th September was conducted by the Revd Peter1Brownbridge, Vicar of Wingham, deputizing for the vicar, who was on holiday at the time. NAILBOURNE LEAGUE bl?‘ FRIENDS OF CANTERBURY HOSPITALS A reminder that due to lack of manpower wei are no longer able to conduct our house-to-house collection as in the past, but‘ a letter will come through your letterbox reminding you how to support your ocal hospitals. Donations may be taken to 62 Bridge Down, 29 High Street or School House, Bekesboume. Also the League is having a Jumble Sale on 2nd October in Bridge Village Hall at 2.00pm. Jumble may be brought to the hall between 10.00am and 12 noon on the day or you can phone Rosy Green on 830204 to organize for a collection. Please support the League of Friends! 1 Patrixbourne with Bridge & Bekesbourne BENEFICE HARVEST LUNCH Bridge School Hall SUNDAY, 10th OCTOBER 1.00pm Tickets: £3 adults (£1.50 children) Available from Pat Dunderdale, 37 High Street BRIDGE VILLAGE PLAYGROUP will be holding a Jumble Sale at the Village Hall on 23rd October, 2.00 - 4.00pm. Please contact Joanne Watt (832343) or Alison Hague (830815) if you have any jumble that needs collecting or for more details. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE New members and visitors will be made very welcome on Tuesday, 19th October when Mrs Linda Miles will be giving a bonsai exhibition. The competition is a harvest photo, the winner to go to the group meeting. J .H . ROYAL COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGISTS' APPEAL FUND The weather had to change eventually and sadly it happened on the morning of the 9th September! However, we still managed to raise £500 and were delighted with the result. Once again, thanks go to all who helped, came and gave so generously. Particular thanks to those who sent donations, including a very generous one sent anonymously. We may have a revised total at a later date. M.E.J. J\'s;.5 Bridge & District History Society DAY OUT AT ROCHESTER Saturday, 16th October A great day out to historic Rochester ‘the city on the road to Europe’ is promised on this event. Included in the diary are: 0 Private Coach Travel — departing Bridge 9.30am 0 Walking Tour organised by the City of Rochester Society 0 Choice of Visiting — Rochester Cathedral, The Charles Dickens Centre or Rochester’s Norman Castle 0 Cream Tea Everyone is welcome to join us on our friendly and sociable day out. Tickets: Members £10, Non-members £12.50, Children (under 14) £8. For ticket availability, booking and information about the Society please con- tact the secretary, Bill Dawson Telephone 01227 831044. kt:-In-.s::; -155:: ':e:::f:2:' .x'.:2=1¢;:.1_‘-=5::4-'.x3'5:'.s.¢5'-x.*'- ‘I-:=::9.:. '~t:»t:t‘o9-:'>=:=s<:1<:-arr:-2-‘.':"s;a.c:-‘.:~1~=s.'s*::m ;.:‘;.<2=;=:m:~z' use -“ 4': - =¥$..‘°'¥}a' -fi§’;‘.‘f'-"'."I9‘¢'.'=";:5*'-"¥.’?F:?-5'? wage .5. ":‘»'5'$.4‘=:9‘a"-.’«‘."-""- '*'.;:‘ iarnwsiease:mamswes-aa*aa=reasw-'4ana=rr:r.urtpdJ¢..-arr.-u'41rla.-.-/Jr.-4-v'.‘.rI.vt.'Ja.4vs'Ja.r.I.rr.aura.r.r(rr.rdr.:7¢*n'b‘r~f-‘r.‘rs-.-rut.-"2-Ia-zrza-11.-.-t~.'.'4vz.-.v.-/.v4Jv-r.-I1.‘.-V-tau;r1v'v‘«'vJa.~.-p.L-d'¢xd'rrl zar.-zr.'Ir.-4-.-/arr r St. Peter ’s Church, Bekesboume SERVICE of THANKSGIVING ! to mark the completion of the current phase of repairs to the church fabric SUNDAY, 21st NOVEMBER at 11.00am -nu.-...«. .~\\»-.-.-.-.'.-u‘.‘.'\.I\\ BEKESBOURNE CHURCH: all-age events coming up This month's FAMILY SERVICE on 28th will be a church parade service to which we shall welcome the 1st Bekesbourne Brownies and the Bridge Rainbows. Starting at 11.00am it should all be over by about 11.40, leaving time for some liquid refreshments. =I=** The December Family Service will be a CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS SERVICE at which we invite gifts for British Humanitarian Aid. Any children in the Benetice who wish to take part in the service please come to a rehearsal in St. Peter's, Bekesboume at 10.00am (approximate finish 11.30-l2noon) the previous Sunday, 12th. If you're unable to come to the rehearsal but would like to be involved in some way on the day please give Pat Kusel a ring on 830272. SPONSORED CYCLE RIDE 1999 Patrixhourne Once again we would like to offer a big ‘thank you‘ to all those involved in the l999 Friends of Kent Churches Cycle Ride. On a day which was blessed with good weather, Marian Harlow, David Morgan, Monty and Dianne August, Peter Morris and Viv Pritchard raised the magnificent sum of £254.50 between them - a great achievement which would not have been possible without all you willing sponsors out there. Our thanks, too, to Celia Morris, Mary Evans, John and Ailsa Williamson and Andrea Nicholson who so readily gave up their time on a busy Saturday to oversee proceedings in the church. Bekesbourne Jill Gillanders writes to thank riders Clive and Cheryl Barker, Joan Atkins and walkers Syd and Gill Moon, as well as church sitters Romany Cowans, John and Janet Street, Mrs Watson and Pat Kusel. A total of £350 was raised for St. Peter's Church and the Friends of Kent Churches. Bridge The final figure for Bridge is not yet in but I am reliably informed that the eventual result will be up on last year, for which many thanks to all concerned. J Bekesbourne Church Cleaning 5)’ Flower Rota .. em 6313:}. November- Christine Ash 20th November - Jane Mason 2 7th November — Advent, cleaning only ET NAILBOURNE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The society's Social Evening this year will take the form of a quiz (not too difficult) and light supper and will be held in the Village Hall in Bridge on Thursday, 25th November, starting at 7.30pm. There will be a small charge of £2.50, which will include a glass of wine and, of course, no village event is complete without a raftle. We look forward to seeing members and friends on the night. K . Walder 17 AN EVENING OF DELIGHTS by Rosalie Stacey Harvest and Harp came together gloriously in Patrixbourne Church on 8th October. Even the starlit night seemed to celebrate the occasion. Camilla Pay gave a varied and delightful concert. An appreciative audience nearly filled St. Mary's Church as the harp music soared around the beautifully decorated building. Many thanks to all who came — we raised £326 for much needed church repairs - to Margaret Marsh and her expert team for the lovely harvest decorations, to Andrea Nicholson for making the programmes and especially to the soloist, whose choice of music and sensitive playing made it all possible. ANNUAL TREE DRESSING Sunday, 5th December, 2.30pm Place - the grounds of Cobham Court, Bekesboume, adjacent to the gravel path up to the church (same as last year, for those who came). Children are particularly welcome with their families - please bring an ‘all weather’ decoration this year, on the theme of light and the millennium. People were very inventive last year and the tree was a delight to behold on a dark winter's day. It would be lovely to see lots of people. Refreshments afterwards. Pat Kusel & Jill Thomas FIREWORKS DISPLAY Bridge & Patrixboume School's annual Fireworks Display is on Saturday, 6th November in Church Meadow, Brewery Lane. Gates open at 5.30pm — Fireworks from 6.30pm. Tickets in advance from the school office (Family tickets £5, Adult £2, Child £1) or at the gate (Family £6, Adult £2.50, Child £l,50). A family ticket includes two adults and up to three children. Refreshments will be available. Please note, there will be no parking in Brewery Lane. FISH NEWS The AGM of the Fish Scheme took place during October's Coffee Pop-In, and was kindly chaired by Mr John Anderson. A successful year was reported, including 196 transport journeys, as compared with 133 the year before. As a result we badly need more volunteer drivers. Do please consider coming on the list. The duties are light and you'll make great new friends. Telephone Ann Medhurst on 830762 for all the details. The November Coffee Pop-In will be on Wednesday, 10th in Bridge Village Hall. 18 If you are interested in a possible visit to the Marlowe Theatre pantomime please telephone Mrs Mavis Parsons on 832042. AR. FRIENDS of BEKESBOURNE CHURCH Special Raffle to be drawn at our Christmas Bazaar Your chance to win a magnificent hand stitched patchwork quilt, being raftled in aid of Bekesbourne Church. It has been skilfully worked by Shirley and Daphne, daughters of Mrs Dorothy Hogben of School Lane, and this family enterprise has produced a truly beautiful heirloom of the future. Get your raffle tickets (£1 a strip of five), by dialling either 831007 or 832133 or at the Christmas Bazaar. Wine & Wisdom Evening Friday, 26th November at Bekesbourne Village Hall. Phone 768925 right away to be sure of tickets for this popular event. Christmas Bazaar Saturday, 27th November at 10.30am in Bekesbourne Village Hall. All offers of gifts or items for our stalls will be most welcome. Do please come and support us and the Brownies, who have lots of surprises in store. There will be the usual magnificent Raffle, plus, this year, the HOGBEN QUILT. Advance Notice Carols at The Unicorn, 15th December * 3% =16 All who came to the Autumn Dance -enjoyed the music of Jimmy Lennox and raised £130 for our funds. The Conker Competition at The Unicorn was fun, thanks to Clive and Cheryl, and it boosted our funds by £101. BRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL: October meeting report Millennium lighting Canterbury City Council has notified parish councils of funding which is available for millennium lighting in villages. It is intended to apply for funding in Bridge for the purposes of displaying illuminated Christmas trees in the High Street. These will take the form of a 5/6ft high tree with lights, installed with a bracket on the first floor exterior of premises. A contractor would be employed to install the trees. Any parishioners or businesses with premises overlooking the High Street, and wishing to be considered for such a tree, should Contact the clerk on 01227 832219. Affordable housing Alison Fitzgerald, Housing Enabler for Kent Rural Communities Council, attended the October meeting to report back on the results of the affordable housing survey undertaken earlier this year. Although the return was relatively low, the survey showed that 71% of respondents would not object to an affordable housing scheme. The overall outcotne, Alison Fitzgerald said, showed a need for a small scheme of 6 — 8 houses with 2 or 3 bedrooms, with 19 perhaps 2 bungalows for the elderly, on a mixed tenure of rent and shared ownership. Footwaylcycleway survey Councillors would like to thank parishioners for their excellent response to the survey relating to the proposed footway/cycleway between Bridge and the Gate Inn. Kent Highways are currently processing the data and the results and outcome will be notified through the parish magazine and village column in the press. Traffic management The parish council is aware of concern amongst parishioners about traffic in the village. Fears have been expressed for the safety of the elderly and of children walking or cycling to school due to the parking of vehicles, speeding and lorries using the village. As a result, the parish council has opened a dialogue with the Highway Manager at Kent Highways to attempt to ease the situation with a traffic management scheme. Any comments which parishioners wish to make in this connection should be addressed to the clerk at 50 Riverside Close, Bridge. BRIDGE & DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY Minnis Memories The season got off to a good start on Tuesday, 28th September. Speaker David McDine said that the common land at Stelling Minnis is because two successive owner families chose not to fence off its 125 acres under the various Enclosure Acts, whereas at Swingfield and Rhodes its was lost forever because it was fenced in. Uniquely, Wheelbarrow Town fell outside any Parish and so the area became a haven for non-conformists. Now redundant, the Methodist chapel has been bought by the community and it is planned to convert it for community use, including religious services. Day out in Rochester On 16th October a guided party set off from the Visitor Centre for a tour of the city that for almost a thousand years has been dominated by the huge keep of the Norman castle, and the cathedral. Other places included in the tour were Richard Watt's house for Six Poor Travellers, offering food, drink and a bed since /5 79, Restoration House where Charles II stayed overnight on his way to London for his restoration in i660, and Eastgate House, Charles Dickens's family home. After free time for lunch and individual visits to the Charles Dickens Centre in Eastgate House, the Cathedral or the Castle, the last stop of the day was for a cream tea to round off a most enjoyable day out. The society's next meeting is on 23rd November, and next Day Out by coach is to Winchelsea and Rye, 29th April. Society information from the secretary, Bill Dawson, tel 831044. 20 Vicar The Revd Raymond Gilbert, AKC, The Vicarage, 23 High Street, Bridge (830250) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE Churchwarrlens 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 Mrs 113 Stingemore, 5 Dering Road, Bridge (830763) C ovenants Officer Mr NC Francis, 54 Riverside Close, Bridge (830945) Organist (Bridge) Mr JF Atterbury, 18 Mount Road, Canterbury (760293) Organist (Patrixbournc) Mrs RM Stacey, Joslet,Keepers Hil1,Patrixboume (830205) BEKESBOURNE C hurchwarriens Mrs J Millyard, School House, School Lane, Bekesbourne (830256) Mr [G Gillanders, Cala, Aerodrome Road, Bekesbourne Hon Secretary Mr JW Cowans, Distant View, Adisham Road, Bekesbourne (831029) Hon Treasurer Mr D Millyard, School House, School Lane, Bekesbourne (830256) Organist Mrs RM Stacey, Ioslet,Keepers Hill,Patn'xboume (830205) Captain of the Ringers Mr D Farbracc, 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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FOR YOUR DIARY AND PRAYER LIST 2nd Prayers for Health & Healing concerns, The Vicarage, 7pm 4111 Bridge Village Playgroup Christmas Fair, Village Hall, l0.30—2.3O 5th The Second Sunday of Advent A reminder that the 1 1.00 Family Service at Bridge is the time to bring a present for one of the residents of The New Close. The theme of the service is The Advent Wreath, when the significance of it will be explained and the second candle lit. 6th St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, C326 7th St. Ambrose, Bishop ofMilan, Teacher of the Faith, 39? Bridge Church flower arrangers meeting, ‘The Archway‘, 7.00pm 8th The Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Pray for the clergy of East Bridge Deanery, who meet in Chapter this lunchtime. 9th Bridge Parish Council Meeting, The Hunter Room, 7.30pm 12th The Third Sunday of Advent 13th St. Lucy, Martyr of Syracuse, 304 14th St. John ofthc Cross, Mystic, Teacher of the Faith, 15 91 16th Prayers for Health & Healing concerns, The Vicarage, 7pm 19th The Fourth Sunday of Advent Bridge's Candlelit Christmas Carol Service is at 6.30pm. 21st Bridge with Patrixbourne Women's Institute Party Night 23rd Patrixbourne Carol Service, St. Mary's Church, 7.00pm 24th Christmas Eve Christingle Service, Bridge, 4.00pm Midnight Mass, Bridge & Bekesbourne, l 1.30pm 25th CHRISTMAS DAY Holy Communion, Bridge, 8.00am Christmas Eucharist, Patrixboume, 9.30am Family Carol Service, Bekesboume, 11.00am 26th St. Stephen, Deacon, First Martyr The one service today will be a Eucharist in St. Peter's, Bridge at 11.00am and celebrating the feast of St. Stephen. 27th St. John, Apostle & Evangelist 28th Holy Innocents 29th St‘. Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, Martyr. [[70 Collections will be taken during the Christmas services at all three churches, unlike on Sundays. Those at Patrixboume and Bridge will be given to the missionary society we traditionally support, the United Society for the Propaga- tion of the Gospel (USPG). Money received from the purses presented at the Christingle Service will, as always, go to The Children's Society. Christmas Communion from the reserved sacrament can be taken to the sick and housebound after Christmas Day, by prior arrangement with the vicar- A special Millennium Candle and copy of the Millennium Resolution will be given to all households in the three villages. This is a gift from the Church to mark Jesus Christ, the Light of the World's coming 2000 years ago, and should be lit at dawn on New Year's Day. A special short service with bell—ringing will take place in all three churches at l 1.45am on New Year's Day. Do join us! FROM THE VICAR Made all your plans? Christmas cake and puds done, presents bought, festive invitations sent or replied to, millennium bug eradicated? Thought not! If you're like me you'll be as tardy with your seasonal preparations as usual; and the millennium with its extended holiday won't make a blind bit of difference! Nevertheless there's already a suggestion of uncharacteristic panic in the air, even if fuelled more by millennium fever than Christmas. It's all the fault of those with a vested interest who are trying to make us believe this Christmas and what comes after will be unlike any other end-of-year celebrations. They say we're all in for a week of high excitement - for which book extra early to avoid disappointment. In the middle of all the razzmatazz I forecast an even rawer deal for Advent than usual. No doubt, with the kids in mind tl1ere'l'l be Advent calendars; although early indications were that proper Advent calendars, i.e. with a religious theme and a crib scene behind the last door, are scarce this year. Most of the calendars on sale have been severely secularized, presumably to up the sales. Nevertheless, the Church sticks doggedly to Advent, the spiritual season of preparation for Christmas, lighting the traditional Advent candles Sunday by Sunday to pave the way for celebrating the first coming of Christ, and in addition dropping a gentle hint of his foretold final coming at the end of time. This isn't a religious scare tactic to put a damper on the proceedings and stave off the Yuletide excitement, but an incentive to be forward looking, well beyond yet another Christmas. God has a divine plan for his people that is more thrilling than an annual whoopee that's over and done with in a few days - at least when there isn't a millennium to tack on the end. The plan concerns eternity, which may be years away or immanent, but is without doubt the most glorious climax to human exist- ence. This future survival has so much to offer than a new millennium, so let's welcome the coming kingdom, irrespective of how far in the future it dawns. The advent of our God With eager prayers we greet, And singing haste upon his road His glorious gift to meet. 6 HEART FELT THANKS to all kind friends who, during my recent illness, helped me by professional expertise, visits, flowers, cards, and messages; but most especially by your prayers. 'To God by the glory, great things he has done!’ Rosemary Gilbert .\.-.ca:<:fi‘¢. Bridge & Patrixbourne CEP School may :i:‘\:“~.2."\!r:l'¢':‘.l.~‘.1'.‘-§t1‘c.3 Join us for an evening of CHRISTMAS CAROLS with the Salvation Army Band Tuesday, 7th December at 7.30pm Refreshments will be served. Admission by ticket — £1, from the School Office -".'{-§::‘:.-‘::.‘€:$2~‘.%§i:3§;'S£au.§3E§$2~l-€n:.a§4'EQ\‘i‘.\§3Z£i9J§Z323Zs§:€E3E-A~\<':\'."32 I. u ~ . 'v'.' ( ‘ 'f.‘.'d ‘ 4;-:$555533’:-:14-H2959'vm7¢~rz-:>r%:-:-1-523%57:4:-:-£$$3d’Z4=—E-152539553-57?-3-1'45W¢+555‘5-#5 SPONSORED CYCLE RIDE The sponsorship at Bridge for this year's Bike Ride totalled £145.20. Many thanks to our riders, the Parsons family and Chris Maclean at the Plough & Harrow, who saved the day with his ideas. Thanks also to those who helped on the day and manned the church. C hrisflne Iieer BRIDGE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE Tuesday, 21st December is party night. Entertainment and festive snacks are provided but members are asked to take a glass and a prize for the Christmas raffle. J -H . OUR JOYS & SORROWS Baptized into Christ On 31st October in St. Peter's Church, Bekesbourne, the vicar baptized HONOR LOUISE POLLARD, daughter of Piers and Marietta and granddaughter of Ian and Elizabeth Johnston. At Bridges Family Eucharist on 7th November he christened ANYA JADE SOCHACKA, daughter of Frank and Sheila of Silver Bitches, Patrixbourne Road. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. The whole of the local. community was shattered by the news of the sudden death in the early hours of Thursday, 18th November of JOHN WILLIAMSON, of Beechmount, Conyngl1amI_.ane. John was a truly gentle man whose charm captivated everyone he met. He was always interested in people and was regularly to be seen walking along Bridge High Street, stopping frequently to pass the time of day with those he met. He was renowned as a local historian and a great supporter of the church, serving a term as churchwarden and for many years on the PCC. His circle of friends and acquaintances was legion and went well beyond this village. A funeral service in St. Peter's Church prior to cremation at Barham, was conducted by the Vicar on Thursday, 25th November. Our prayers and sympathy go to his wife Ailsa, child- ren Rupert, Toby and Tessa and their families. We sadly record also the death of Mrs RITA OWEN, wife of the Revd Bill Owen of Bridge Down and mother of Jane. A simple funeral service at Barham Crematorium was conducted by the Revd John Shorrock. BRIDGE and the MILLENNIUM by John Shirley The Bridge Millennium Committee has been formed under the chairmanship of Alan Walton, separate from but with the tacit support of Bridge Parish Council. The aim is to celebrate at the end of June with music, games and general fun, supported by perhaps extended opening of shops, including outside displays. The aim is to close off part of the High Street to motorised traffic. The committee's application for road closure under the 1847 Town Police Clauses Act has received a negative response from the police, but the intention is to pull out all the stops to appeal against this. The committee will endeavour to keep villagers abreast of developments as we head towards June. Any support or contributions towards either the event itself or lobbying for the road closure would be welcome. NAILBOURNE SCOUT GROUP NEEDS YOU! Hello! Can you spare approximately two hours a week? We are looking for someone who can help with the local Scout Group. Our boys have a full, active schedule. Our aims are to educate and entertain and some extra adult assistance would be most welcome. What we want from you: a little energy, a lot of enthusiasm and some of your time. What you will get from us: a little break from the routine, a lot of fun and some great camaraderie. Please telephone Brian Geliot on 01227 750974 for a chat. BRIDGE CHURCH Cleaning Rota - weelc ending 4th December » Kath Pierce/ Gladys Lemar 11th December — Pat Hulyer 18th December - Kath Pierc:e/ Gladys Lemar 24th December - Any volunteers, after decorating! Brasses ~ John Hill, 4th and 18th Volunteers to go on the rota are still urgently needed - with tltanlcs to the two who volunteerecl after. the last appeal. CHRISTMAS DECORATIO N S Viv Brasier invites all the church flower arrangers and anyone else pre— pared to help, to a meeting at her home, ‘The Archways’ Conyngham Lane on Thurstlay, 9th December at 7.00pm to cliscuss the Clrristmas decorations and next year’s flower rota. ,,w"p'.-.v-r. PATRIXBOURNE CHURCH: One in a Thousand About a week before his untimely death John Williamson submitted the following article for ’On The Nail’, feeling Patrz'xbourne's accolade deserved publicity. It is printed with Az'lsa’s consent. Readers will be pleased to know that St. Mary's Church, Patrixbourne is included as one of the 1000 Best Churches in Simon Jenkins’ (a Times leader writer) new 17 book. He is ecstatic about the south door and the Five Orders, especially the one with the hat and moustache. The Swiss glass comes in for praise and is consider- ed more ‘lush’ than Flemish Art and a genius of European Art; some may not agree when he says the church has been ‘over restored’ in the interior but will be amused to know that a church was eliminated for a mention if it took more than half an hour to find the key. THE END OF AN ERA From now on the familiar figure of Jack Hopkins may not be seen quite so often in Bridge, for after years of service he has decided to retire as verger of St. Peter's Church. He hung up his gown for the last time after the Parish Communion on 21st November but will be paying us a visit on 12th December so that we can bid him a proper farewell during coffee after the service. Bekesbourne Church Cleaning 87. Decorating 4th December - Romany Cowans llth/18th December - Jane Shorrock/Jane Mason All help welcome with Christmas decorating from 10.00am Wednesday, 22nd December. BRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL: November Meeting Traffic management Councillors were pleased to welcome Mr A Phillips, Highway Manager from Kent Highways, to their November meeting to discuss traffic management issues for the village. As reported last month, there is concern about the quantity of traffic and its speed, passing through the village as well as the level of illegal parking. Mr Phillips reported that with the decriminalisation of parking regulations the City Council had set up a Parking Services Unit with 28 parking attendants - an increase on the previous level. Although the unit is to be urban based parking attendants should be able to visit those villages with parking restrictions, such as Bridge, on a more regular basis. Additionally, Mr Phillips had identified the speed at which traffic approaches the village from all directions as a major cause for concern. As a result of his visit a small working party is to be 18 set up including parish councillors, police and representatives from Highways Department, to develop means of alleviating the traffic problems. Comments from residents who contacted the clerk about these matters will be passed on to the working party. Playground equipment Councillors agreed that the old swings, which have been taken out of use for health and safety reasons, should be replaced with new ones as soon as possible. An application is to be made to the City Council to fund their replacement out of Capital Functions Grant. Cricket Club: It was with regret that councillors learnt of the winding up of Bridge Cricket Club, due to a shortage of committed players, money and a captain. The Parish Council would welcome another club to the ground, especially one for young players or a team for Bridge residents. Anyone with an interest in this matter should contact the clerk on 01227 832219. Street lighting A residents‘ survey of Conyngham Lane showed a majority in favour of additional street lighting. The Parish Council intends to install one additional lighting column, at the far end of the road, to provide a safer route for essential users. Street furniture Seats, which have been removed due to damage through vandalism, are to be inspected to see if they can be refurbished at reasonable cost. It is hoped to re-install one outside the Post Office as soon as possible and the others to suitable locations next year. Bridge Festival Committee The committee set up under the auspices of the Parish Council are planning a full day event to celebrate the millennium in the village. This will take place on the same day as the village fete - 24 June 2000 and will include events both before and after the fete. A grant is being requested from KCC and the Parish Council has agreed to provide some financial assistance. Millennium lighting The Parish Council has successfully bid for funding to provide illuminated Christmas trees in the High Street over the Christmas and New Year period. Residents of the High Street who have already notified the clerk that they would like a tree on their property will be contacted shortly. Anyone who has premises in the High Street and would like an illuminated tree on the first floor of their property should contact the clerk on the number given above as soon as possible. Planning applications The following application had been received and no objection made: CA/99/0985/BRI and CAL/99/0134/BRI - garden room to rear and lantern light over porch at 21 High Street. The following application had been notified as granted with conditions: CA1 99/681 — 5 bay mobile classroom at Bridge and Patrixbourne School. 19 Bridge Village Playgroup is holding a CHRISTMAS FAIR on Saturday, 4th December from 10.30am to 2.30pm in Bridge Village Hall. Local craft stalls, tombola, children's lucky dip, cake stall and refreshments will all be there: will you? For more information call Joanne Watt on 832343. =l=*=l= Interested in birds and conservation in general? Then why not join us at Canterbury ‘Swallows’ YOC (the junior section of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds). We hold both indoor and outdoor monthly meetings at Bridge School on the first Tuesday of the month. It is open to young people between 8 and 13. For more details and a programme of events Contact Brian Warren on 01227 751008, after 6pm please. ANNUAL TREE DRESSING Place - the grounds of Cobham Court, Bekesbourne, adjacent to the gravel path up to the church (same as last year, for those who came). Children are particularly welcome with their families - please bring an ‘all weather‘ decoration this year, on the theme of light and the millennium. People were very inventive last year and the tree was a delight to behold on a dark winter's day. It would be lovely to see lots of people. Refreshments afterwards. Pat K use! & Jill Thomas BEKESBOURNE CHILDREN at CHRISTMAS This month's Family Service at Bekesbourne is on Sunday, 19th, and will be a CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS SERVICE at which we invite those who come to bring gifts for Humanitarian Aid. Any children in the Benefice who wish to take part in the service please come to a rehearsal in St. Peter's. Bekesbourne at 10.00am (approximate finish ll.30—l2 noon) the previous Sunday, 12th. If you are unable to come to the rehearsal but would like to be involved in some way on g the day please give Pat Kusel a ring on 830272. 20' Vicar The Revd Raymond Gilbert, AKC, The Vicarage, 23 High Street, Bridge (830250) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE C iIw‘ChW(Jf(i(,’IlS Mr J Anderson, Aunt Betsy's Cottage, Dering Road, Bridge (830260) Dr AM Nicholson, Riverside Cottage, Patrixbourne (830947) Hon S ecrerciry Mrs A Williamson, Beechmount, Conyngham Lane, Bridge (830399) Hon Treasurer Mrs J B Stingemore, 5 Dering Road, Bridge (830763) Covenants Officer Mr NC Francis, 54 Riverside Close, Bridge (830945) Organist (Bridge) Mr J F Atterbury, 18 Mount Road, Canterbury (760293) Organist (Patrixbourne) Mrs RM Stacey, J oslet,Kecpers Hill,Patrixhourne (83()205) BEKESBOURNE Chureliwa.r(iens Mrs J Millyard, School House, School Lane, Bekesbourne (830256) Mr IG Gillanders, Cala, Aerodrome Road, Bekcsbourne Hon Secretary Mr J W Cowans, Distant View, Adisham Road, Bekesbourne (831029) Hon Treasurer Mr D Millyard, School House, School Lane, Bekesbourne (830256) Organist Mrs RM Stacey, Joslet,Keepers I-Ii1l,Patrixhourne (830205) Captain of the Ringers Mr D Farbrace, 3 Downside, Adisham Road, Bck'ne (830659) On The Naif Advertising: Mr HPM Lawrence, 21 Windmill Close, 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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