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H. >nm_ m..H A LOU #2 55256 Em uurfium mmcuum mm. goeuseou rel N r_2.._.am T E .$ 3 EU as 8.» 58.3 .. ._:.fl Em .aeE T._ .3 ............. T. .3 a £5. .. N43 H tus. um Efltwam m. xuotoxm H rum .>u5_uu._:.H run m2.1%.£ a can NH-“ .m saw #2 uucfium ...:Eum .:n.,E_..EEou mum :o...§_E..EOU .301 :2§EEoU >_oI _€u€_um ml do 9...H #0 E8 00.9 Eu 00.9 5.50.2 .. . fib cam wmcmuuna ufiaanwaxum uE:unxt...um umvim mfivuux .333 aamzguuz «. .aa> meow imfifimm mo 5.905 vi new mmurfimm anew mmuum £9 A New Year Message from the A ea ean o ast Brid e Deaner- Dear Friends, I wonder if you are the kind of person who likes to make New Year Resolutions - and if you are, how long is it before ou break them? (Can you really keep them all of January?!) he turn of the year has always been a good opportunity to reflect and take stock, but only if that helps us to chan e for the better, not simply for us to wallow in misery at the memory of what might have been an "annus horribilis" nor in smug satisfaction at a good year‘. Looking back 12 months, I had been in post onl a few weeks and looking forward to settling in. Little di I know that Bishop Stephen was shortly to ask me to be the next Area Dean and take responsibility for training a Curatel (and I am extremely glad to have bothl). Our Christian faith calls us to reflect on our lives and resolve to do better, not just at the turn of the year but constantly. When we meet together to worship God - and most supremely when we celebrate the Eucharist - we first consider our relationship with God and how we have re- moved ourselves from his presence, and then hear the words of restoration as with a change of heart and mind yilie are once more brought back into he loving embrace of IS arms. Time is a strange phenomenon. The more time we have the longer it seems to take for us to do something, yet some- times we seem either not to have enough hours to do what we have to do, or end up wasting - or even killing - time. And yet time is something we cannot control, only use. Someone as said "Time is a precious gift of God: so precious that it is only given to us moment by moment". We cannot know what is ahead for us, but if we use time wisely at least we can be prepared. Now that would be a good resolution to make. A very happy new year to you all. David Roper Diary for J anuary 2002 7th 8th 9th 15th 19th 21st 22nd 27th 29th 31st Caring <3: Sharing, Fairview, Bekesbourne 7.30pm Holy Communion, Churchill House, Bridge 2.30pm Ears and Beers, Plough <5: Harrow, Bridge 6pm Holy Communion, Saxon Lodge, Bridge 2.30pm Womens Institute, Bridge Village Hall 7.30pm After Eights, 10 Union Road, Bridge 8.00pm Lower Hardres Junior Choir, Lower Hardres Church 10.15am Caring <3: Sharing, 37 High Street, Bridge 7.30pm Holy Communion, Highfield House, Bekesbourne 2.30pm ‘The Works‘ 10am Nailbourne Horticultural Society, Bridge Village Hall 7.30pm After Eights, 10 Union Road, Bridge 8pm Youth Meeting, Bridge Village Hall 7.30pm Forthcoming Events in 2002 .9 Feb 9 March 20th April 11th May 22nd June 13th July 21st Sept 6th Oct 9th Nov '9 Nov King's School Singers Concert, Bridge Church Parish Supper, Bridge Village Hall Book & Puzzle Fair, Bridge Village Hall Treasure Hunt, Bridge Village Hall Village Fete, Bridge School Benefice B.B.Q., Patrixbourne Coffee Morning, Bridge Village Hall Parish Harvest Lunch, Bridge Village Hall Christmas Craft Fair, Bridge School Wine & Wisdom, Bridge Village Hall Your Parish Matters Funerals 30/ 11/01 03/12/01 05/12/01 Barham (Bridge) Barham (Bridge) Barham (Bekesbourne) Queenie M Epps Winifred L Over Zac Robson Confirmation 2002 Lent 2002 Helping Hands Bridge Youth This year's confirmation course is set to begin in February. Its not too late to enrol by contacting Paul Filmer (830250). J Lent Begins on Wednesday 13th February. Details of special Lent events, including a benefice lent course, will be in the February edition of the magazine. Watch this space. Many thanks to David Clarke for repainting the crib figures at Lower Hardres. Also, a great big thank- you to all those who helped at the Lower Hardres Crib Service and ‘The Works’ Christmas workshop. An open Parish Council meeting '6iving Voice to Youth in Bridge‘ will be held on Thursday 31st January in Bridge Village Hall. The Parish Council wants to hear your views and suggestions as to what, if anything, can be done for this large group (over 120 teenagers) in the Village. Ideas suggested include a youth club, a drop-in centre, a Youth Forum (what ever that is) and day trips just to have fun. Bridge Methodist Preaghers for January 2002 January 6th January 13th January 20th January 27th February 3rd Rev. George Bough (Covenant Service) Rev. David Marshall Rev. Howard Skinner Rev. Barbara Heather Mr Peter Hurt Health and Healing Concerns Please note there will be no meeting in January. The next meeting will be held on Thursday 7th February at 7 Windmill Close, Bridge at 7pm. Kath Pierce 830844 Bridge with Patixbourne W.I. At the December meeting, after hearing from Mr C Wade, that smugglers were not the romantic characters that we read about in fiction, members enjoyed a buffet supper. Mrs Watson won the competition and Jean Foster won the cup for the most competition points in the last year. On Thursday 15th January Mrs Jan Clovers' talk is on Basket Making and the competition is a photograph of a winters scene. Visitors and new members will be made very welcome. Joyce Hopkins St Peters Church Bridge. Cleaning Rota January - weeks ending O5/01 Julie Lathan and Sarah Solly 12/O1 Viv Saunders 19/01 Pat Hulyer 26/O1 Cleaning not required Kath Pierce and Gladys Lemar Brassles only The Friends of Bekesbourne Church The Friends are most grateful for the tremendous support they had at The Christmas Bazaar in The Village Hall on 1st December. The Brownies were There in force and worked very hard and were well backed up by their families and friends. Altogether the splendid sum of £610 was raised and we thank everyone who contributed to such an excellent result. Apologies to Those who may have been misled about The date for CAROL5 AT THE UNICORN on 13th December! Nevertheless everyone Turned out in force The following evening and were all in good voice to start off the Christmas season. The musical accompaniment was played entertainingly by Stuart Field on The fiddle, Dave Cutting on piano and Eleanor Pearson singing solos. Thanks to Clive and Cheryl for supplying raffle prizes and mince pies, E100 was raised for Bekesbourne Church. = Our next effort will be a JUMBLE SALE in The Village Hall at 10am on Saturday 2nd February 2002 (please note The new date). Contributions of good quality items will be very welcome, either before 9.30am on the day, or if necessary please phone Jane Shorrock 832133 or Jennifer Skinner on 768925 to arrange collection. There are always some splen- did bargains, so do come along and support us. . Zan Clifford Friends of Bekesbourne Church J u M b l e S a l e Saturday 2nd February Bekesbourne Village Hall 10.00 - 12.00 Nailboume Horticultural Society The Nailboume Horticultural Society's 2002 programme begins in Bridge Village Hall on Tuesday 29th January at the usual time of 7.30pm, when our very own Chairman, Roger Austin, will be giving us an illustrated talk entitled "Birds in our Garden". The evening will also include a short AGM when members will have the opportunity to renew their subscriptions (£2.50 for single membership, or £4 for a family) and be entered into the draw for tickets for the Chelsea Flower Show in May. We look forward to welcoming existing and new members on the 29th. We would love to hear from anyone with ideas for our evening meetings and are, as ever, looking for new committee members. Anyone who is interested should get in touch with me on 830057 or any other member of the committee, or even volunteer on the night? That's it for another year! Kathy Walder BRIDGE SURGERY ON THE MOVE Drs Jones, Sykes 6: Rafla will be moving surgery premises on Friday 25th January 2002. The new Bridge Health Centre will open on Monday 28th January 2002 at Patrixbourne Road. There will be an opportunity for the public to visit the new surgery on Saturday 26th January between 10.00am -12.00 noon St. Peter’s Bridge Saturday 9th February at 7.30 pm C§Ta(_§3“.‘..F.€'3"7f.1'-:“Jl‘f,>'.l.~’f1'.'f>:..L>'~7"“ The King’s School Canterbury I.f3“§:TI'>'§C«"_€JTC5' Crypt Choir and King is‘ Musicians I l"fi’:if5S75_<._‘ Tickets £5 to include ‘puddings’ in the interval Tickets from Pat Dunderdale (830668) or Andrea Nicholson (830947) (please book in advance for catering purposes) In aid afSt. Peter 19 Bride, Restoration Fund F‘.O.W.$. Friends of Wickhambreaux School JUMBLE SALE Wickhambreaux Village Hall Saturday 26th January Doors open 2pm Admission‘ 20p CANTERBURY CHORAL SOCIETY MONTEVERDI : Vespers Canferbury Cafhedral $aTurday 19Th January Family Carols in The CaThedral hailed The sTarT of The CanTerbury Choral SocieTy Season on December 13Th. The firsT concerT for 2002 will be MonTeverdi‘s Vespers on January 19Th in The CaThedral— Monfeverdi ‘s Vespers have been chosen To launch This 515T Choral SocieTK season. An ouTsTanding work in Terms of reli ious music, if has ric ly scored seTTing for The service of Ves ers. nTerbury Ca- Thedral offers a magical seTTing for This per ormance, The music conTains ex ressive solo passages and haunTing musical phrases from The Chair onTever'di ‘s Vespers are normally performed by a smaller numbers of sin ers, however The magnificence of The CaThedral seT- Ting ives This arger scale performance an ins iraTiona| feel. The Lon on Handel Orchesfra will accom any The c oir, laying period insTrumenTs based on Those from Mon everdi 's Time a The beginning of The 17Th cenTury. Born in 1567 in Cremona, ITaly, MonTeverdi sTudied wiTh The maesTro di cappella aT The caThedra| his firm‘ piece was published when he was fifTeen. In 1592, he ained a posiTion aT The courT of Vincenzo I, Duke of ManTua as a vial p a er and singer, Touring The conTinenT, free To hear The musical Tren s of The Time. Sadly, Tra edy was To haunT The life of This gifTed composer. His wife died in 1 07 and caused him To have a nervous breakdown. He was Then dismissed from The CourT and a fire desTroyed The. manuscripTs of Twelve of his a ras. In 1613 he was appoinTed Head of Music aT ST Marias CaThe ral in Venice buT once again he was To be dogged by bad luck. On his way To This mosT presTi ious church ap oinTmenT oufside Rome, Tie was robbed of everyf ing he owned. onTeverdi Took Holy OrTere in 1632. seem- ingly more conTenT in The service of God Than The VeneTian courT The opening of The firsT opera house in Venice in 1637 inspired him in old age To wriTe five remarkable operas, alThaugh his Vespers sTill re- main one of his mosT popular pieces. 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Too much work, too much stress, too little time. And when things go wrong in our lives, our first reaction is to blame God. How can he allow this to happen? What have I done to deserve this? Whether its our personal lives, illness or redundancy for example, or on a wider scale, like the llth September, we naturally ask where is God when you need him? Why didn't he step in and stop it? But is this any different from my sick car? How can we blame the manufacturer (God) if we don't follow his advice? Driving the car in the wrong gear, with the wrong tyre pressures, using the wrong petrol and with no services leads to one outcome ~ the car will break down! Similarly, by living as mg want, excluding God from our schools, our ethics, our politics, our business, our entertainment — even our personal spirituality leads to one thing — A Godless mess! Rather than stand back and say "I told you so!" God became personally involved getting his own hands dirty through the birth at Christmas of his son Iesus Christ - Also known as Emmanuel ~ ‘God with us’. Next month as we prepare for Easter once more, we will ask how an all powerful God can allow evil to exist but at the same time show infinite love for his creation. Until then May God continue to bless you and all those you love. Pauf Qiary for Eebmaigg 2002 2nd Friends of Bekesbourne Church Jumble Sale, Bekesbourne Village Hall 10am Nailbourne League of Friends of Canterbury Hospitals, Coffee Morning, Bridge Village Hall 10-12 noon 3rd Deanery Candlemas Service, Wingham Church, 3.30pm 5th Holy Communion, The New Close, Bridge 2.30pm After Eights, 10 Union Road, Bridge 8pm 6th Bekesbourne PCC, Fairview, Bekesbourne 7.30pm 7th Health and Healing, 7 Windmill Close, Bridge '/pm 9th Kings School Choir, Bridge Church 7.30pm 12th Holy Communion, Churchill House, Bridge 2.30pm 13th Fish Scheme Coffee Pop—In, Bridge Village Hall 10.00—11.15am Ash Wednesday Service, Bridge Church 7.30pm 16th Councillor's Surgery, Bekesbourne Village Hall 10-12 noon Lower Hardres Junior Choir, Lower Hardres Church 10.15am 19th Holy Communion, Saxon Lodge, Bridge 2.30pm Women's Institute, Bridge Village Hall 7.30pm Lent Course (week 1) Bridge School 8.00pm 20th Ears and Beers, Plough :51 Harrow, Bridge 6pm 21st Lent Course (week 1), Bridge School 12.30—1.30pm 23rd Friends of Bekesbourne Church, Working Party, Bekesbourne Church 10am 24th The Works, Bridge Church 10am 25th Caring di Sharing, 16 Riverside Close, Bridge 7.30pm 26th Holy Communion, Highfield House, Bekesbourne 2.30pm Lent Course (week 2) Bridge School 8pm 2‘/th Deanery Synod, Aylesham Church 7.30pm 28th Lent Course (week 2) Bridge School 12.30-1.30pm E2Lttm9m_ing_E.v_ent_s 8th Mar Friends of Bekesbourne Church Wine on Wisdom 7.15pm 9th " Parish Supper, Bridge Village Hall 23rd " Nailbourne League of Friends of Canterbury Hospitals Table Boot Fair, Bridge 10-12 noon 20th Apr Book 61 Puzzle Fair, Bridge Village Hall 11th May Treasure Hunt, Bridge Village Hall 22nd Jun Bridge Village Fete, 12 noon - 4.00pm 13th Jul Benefice BBQ, Patrixbourne Your CPr1.r1'5ft Miners Eaptisms O9/12/01 Bridge Emily Lloyd-Hughes 16/12/01 Bridge Matthew Hopkins 06101] 02 Bekesbourne lack Oliver Robinson Eunerals 18/ 12/ O1 Barham (Bridge) Cyril Hogben 21 / 12/ 01 B arharn (Bridge) Jean Scarborough 09/O1/02 Bridgel Barham William (Bill) Dawson 10/ O1 / 02 Bridge / Barham Joyce (Joy) E0. Monk Interment of Ashes 28/12/0,1 Bridge ]e-an Scarborough Smarties for Charity ' 180 tubes of smarties were distributed to children across the benefice in November. Over Christmas we received 62 tubes back, worth £232. This money will be sent to the Children's Society, together with the Christingle, Crib & Nativity collections ~ a total of £525. A further 240 tubes of smarties were distributed at Christmas, for the children to collect small change for our Easter charities. A big thank you to everybody who has (or will) join in this fun way of collecting for those in need. Lent Course EQZ ° A series of 5 sessions studying the Character of God and our relationship with him through the Lord's Prayer. Weekly sessions will be held at Bridge 8: Patrixbourne School every Tuesday evening in Lent from 8 - 9.30 pm, and will be repeated on Thurday lunchtime-s from 12.30 — 1.30 (bring your own sandwiches). Qogiigmation 2002 0 Last call for confirmation candidates. Information will be send to all applicants during Feb for a start in March. Please contact Rev Paul Filmer to express an interest in the course or remind him if you hear nothing! This yeafs confirmation service will be taken by the Bishop of Dover, the Rt Rev Stephen Venner in Canterbury Cathedral on November 19th. Electoral Roll ° A new Church Electoral Roll has to be prepared every 6 years, and this will happen this year. Please Contact your Church Warden or Secretary for an application form (this applies to existing members of the old electoral roll as well as anyone applying for the first time). Health and Healing Concerns Update on George Jill sent a Christmas letter giving an update on George. It is too long to reprint in the magazine so it will be on display in the Village Notice Board for a short while. The good news is that George has had the first seizure free year of his life! He is much more willing to talk to others and is less in his own world now. He plays with his sister Lola which was not possible a year ago! He now holds a pen and wants to draw. Jill enclosed his recent 'art' work. He can also write his name now. Jill says it has been a wonderful year and through your support and the skill of the medical team in Melbourne, George has been given a great opportunity to have a better future. The family wish everyone a wonderful New Year. The health and healing meeting will be on Thursday 7th February at 7pm at 7 Windmill Close, when we pray for your requests and world wide concerns. The power of prayer is so vital and much needed when the world is in such torment. Do feel free to join us on Thursday 7th. Kath Pierce 830844 Bridge with Patrixbourne W.I. Visitors and new members will be made very welcome on Tuesday 19th February at 7.30pm to hear Mrs Avril Woolf speak on ‘My Life in Amateur Dramatics'. The competition is an interesting mug. Fish News February 2002 The monthly Coffee Pop—In will be in Bridge Village Hall on Wednesday February 13th from 10 — 11.15am. Everyone is most welcome. The next chiropody clinic runs from March 4th to 6th. Please telephone Mrs Joan Warren (830233) if you need a lift. We were all saddened to hear of the death of Mrs Joy Monk. She helped to establish the Fish Scheme here in 1980 and in particular she helped with the Lunch Club which ran from 1980 to 1992. She was cheerful and reliable and is greatly missed. Bridge Methodist Church February 2002 10th Feb Rev. David Marshall (Holy Communion) Feb 17th Rev. George Bough Feb 24th Rev. Jeffrey Ward The Bridge Group of Churches presents A Course for LENT 2002 studying THE CHARACTER OF GOD through the Lord "5 Prayer adapted from a book by Terry Virgo Terry Virgo is based at Clarendon Church, Brighton. He also leads the New Frontiers team committed to planting and serving churches in the UK and overseas. He is author of Restoration in the Church and Men of Destiny. During Lent we will use Terry's book Praying The Lord's Prayer to study the character of God, and our relationship with Him. The sessions are,- 0 God's authority God’s will God's provision God's forgiveness God's protection Location Bridge & Patrixbourne CEP School Midday course Thur 21/2, 28/ 2, 7/ 3, 14/ 3, 21/ 3 12.00-1.30 pm (bring your own lunch - drinks provided) Evening course Tues 19/ 2, 26/ 2, 5/ 3, 12/ 3, 19/ 3 8.00-9.30 pm (drinks provided) The course will finish with a joint Tenebrae service (supperl communion) on Maundy Thursday 28th March at 7.30 pm in the School Hall. For further information, please contact Rev Paul Filmer 01227 830250 Nailbourne League of Friends of Canterbury Hospitals Coffee Morning and AGM, Saturday February 2nd, Bridge Village Hall, 10am ~ 12 noon, Cakes, Raffle, Bring and Buy. Also Saturday 23rd March, Table Boot Fair, Bridge Village Hall 10am - 12 noon. Book a table and sell all that unwanted clutter or donate your items to be sold for the League of Friends or come along and buy some bargains. (Clubs and organisations most welcome to book a table for fund raising). To book a table or donate goods phone Rosy Green on 830204. Please support your local hospitals. The Children's Society - fund Raising The Christingle Service held in St. Peter's Bridge on Christmas Eve 2001 raised the large sum of £441 for the Society's'project to keep runaways and homeless children off the streets by providing help, care, shelter and safe homes. Thank you to all who attended and made this record amount possible. The smartie tubes used by children to contribute their savings were a great success. Also grateful thanks to Mr Tilly for the oranges, all helpers, christingle makers, musicians, singers and to Paul, our Vicar, for the service and his improvisations during it to make more room safely! Last but not least, thank you to Pat and Laurence Dunderdale for their hard work and support. Kathy Eynon The Children's Society Shop and Home Boxes will be emptied during March 2002. Should any be full before then, please phone Kathy Eynon (Tel 830466) who will collect at your convenience. New Church Electoral Roll Every six years the church prepares a new Electoral Roll of its mem- bers and this will happen again in 2002. The roll is the register of those qualified to attend and to vote at the Annual Parish Meeting (APCM), where elections take place for the Parochial Church Council and the Deanery Synod. By enrolling, you become a voting member of the Church of England and ensure that all levels of church government are fully representative of its members. Even if you are already on the Electoral Roll, you still have to apply for the new one. (See below for arrangements in each parish). To apply for membership, you need to be baptised, aged 16 or more (or in your 16”‘ year), a member of the Church of England (or of certain other desig- nated churches) and be either resident in the parish or have habitually attended the parish church during the last 6 months. Bekesbourne Application forms are available in the church, from Jane Milllyard (Electoral Roll Officer), 10 De Havillands (Tel: 820256), or from the Churchwardens. Completed forms must be returned to J one Millyard by Friday 22 March. The new roll will be posted in the church by the beginning of April, in advance of the APCM on 18 April. Patrixbourne & Bridg_e_ Applications forms in the Churches or from the Churchwardens. Please return completed forms via Churchwardens, for passing to Mrs R Whatley (Electoral Roll Officer), by 30th March. The new Electoral Roll will be published by mid April prior to the APCM. St. Peter’s Bridge Saturday 9th February at 7.30 pm The King’s School Canterbury -r--- r-—.-.—— . :r:.--. ‘ -5:‘ r‘- . .:n~::;n. ‘- ::-r."; - ~."-- “ .93:K.-:51!-5../‘;L..«!T>-’. —-"‘~ V4 #33. ... r -.''-<. '7‘ Crypt Choir and King is‘ Musicians <.7..r.:;s.‘-.ei:;:I*—_itfi§:_£*'». l-:\:-T_____,l .4 Tickets £5 to include ‘puddings’ in the interval L33’): Tickets from Fat Dunderdale (83 0668) or Andrea Nicholson (830947) (please book in advance for catering purposes) :'iT®;@E' In aid of St. Peter '3 Bridge, Restoration Fund —*'.' —"-7'-T" ._ 1"-:7.-v"'." rz-"n‘:r.* '7 -rrr T3"-T""(f, 1- "r.‘-’.'r 12a --r *7: .”-’.'./-‘-7_'-‘.“’-.3"r-T‘/-"-‘/‘-<3?‘ . ,--1-r.-r ‘ .~r1:;:r_:.'-r':t— - L-'1 :.~’.._tf_ 1,-.,:_g._ ’_[':-—‘..‘-_,:,-__[§,_l ,~. *i_,-_:.\_.;_r,« -',-.:._I__._;_;;~'_.; , 1 » L,~.,- i,\_1,;: _,~., 3.: -,\: Cxl .,‘.- Cg: -,~. ',,-}_-.3_~;,l___._/. l Bill Dawson I wish to thank all of our many friends and acquaintances who have written, telephoned and called in person to express their respect and affection for Bill. Neither of us realized how much true feeling for Bill existed in the Village. At the moment I cannot imagine life without him, or his "striding" around the village chatting to people. With regret I am unable to write individually to thank friends and acquaintances for their letters but during the ensuing weeks and months I will meet you and express my heartfelt thanks. David Wilding Bridge History Society It was with regret that we heard, soon after Christmas, of the death of Bill Dawson, a founder member of the Society and, until his final illness, secretary of the Society. It was on 27 April 1995 that the inaugural meeting of Bridge History society was held, under the tempo- rary chairmanship of Mervyn Gulvin, whose brainchild the Society was. Mervyn was unable to undertake long-term chairmanship of the society because of his other commitments, but at that inaugural meeting Jimmy Tamsitt was appointed chairman and Bill Dawson secretary. From that time on. Bill gave great enthusiasm and dedication to his role as secretary, and his energy will be greatly missed. It is sad that neither our original chairman nor our secretary is any longer with us. Our Christmas buffet held on 15 December was a jolly occasion. Those present undertook a demanding quiz, and the White Horse served us a good lunch in a congenial atmosphere. Our January event was a talk on '0/d Ramsgafe ', and on Tuesday 26 February there will be a Ghost Evening at the White Horse. By popular request, Stewart Ross will tell blood—curdling tales of the supernatural again, by candlelight, and hot rolls and soup will be served. For information, please telephone John Bishop, 832596. Meriel Connor The Friends of Bekesbourne Church REMINDER Our Jumble Sale is on 2nd February ~ 10 = 12 noon in Bekesbourne Village Hall. Bargains galorell Phone Jane (832133) or Jennifer (768925) To arrange collection of any donafions. CHURCH‘/ARD WORKING PARTY Book Saturday 23rd February at 10am To spend a rewarding few hours working on our Churchyard. As always, sirimmers and their owners will be especially welcome. Friends of Bekesbourne Church WINE 6: WISDOM EVENING Friday 8th March 2002 Bekesbourne Village Hall, 7.15pm Tickefs s’rill only £2.50 BVO Food, Drink, Cutlery, Plates and Glasses Please phone Jennifer Skinner on 768925 or Gill Moon on 832134 to book your Table for a FUN EVENING Nailbourne Scout Group Christmas Mail The Scout Group organised and delivered over 700 Christmas cards for Christmas. The service has become popular with the residents and non- residents of Bridge and help to raise much needed funds for the Group. Once again our grateful thanks go to: 0 The proprietors who kindly agreed to hold mailboxes in their premises and arrange the sale of stamps 0 Those who used the service 0 Scouts, leaders and parents who gave up valuable time Rajini Dasan Nailbourne Scout Executive Committee THANK YOU I recently held a Charity Evening at the Lower Hardres Village Hall on Friday 23rd November. It was in aid of Macmillan Cancer Relief and Cancer <51 Leukaemia In Children (CLIC). I had a fantastic response to the event and would like to thank all that supported it by coming, their donations, the stallholders and finally the friends and family that helped on the evening. We made a fantastic sum of £1,005.35 to be split 50/50 between CLIC and Macmillan. Someone also lost a purse at the evening, so if they require more details, please ask them to Contact me — Anne Tapley, 01227 830473 ROYAL BRITISH L_E§ION LITTLEBOURNE 8: DISTRICT BRANCH 17 members were present at the January 2002 meeting held at the, Recreation Club,Littlebourne, when Doug Fenn, was in the Chair. He gave the Exhortation and the Silence was observed, during which those present were asked to remember Geoff Almond and Alf Matthews who had passed away recently. It was agreed that Mr James Martin Nugent of Bridge become a new member of the Branch. Good wishes go to Ron Bates, who is unwell, and to Les Hogben who is T recovering from a recent operation. We hope they will both soon be much better. The Branch is to have another Beef Pudding Supper at the Unicorn, Bekesbourne on Tuesday, March 19th — price £6.50 per head. Places are limited to 35 so anyone wishing to go should contact a committee member. This is always an enjoyable evening. As mentioned last month, all our meetings are to be held at the Recreation Club, Littlebourne in future and they take place on the second Tuesday of every month at 8pm. Any ex-service person inter- ested in coming along to meet us will be made very welcome. Non ex- service people can be eligible to become associate members too. We are a friendly bunch and are always pleased to see new faces. The next two Branch monthly meetings will be on:~— Tuesday, 12th February 2002 at the Recreation Club, Littlebourne and Tuesday, 12th March, 2002 at the Recreation Club, Littlelebourne. Both at 8pm. St Peter's Church. Bridge — Cleaning Rota Weeks ending 2nd February Julie Latham and Sarah Sally 9th February Viv Saunders 16th February Pat Hulyer 23rd February Cleaning not required Kath Pierce and Gladys Lemar brasses only CANTERBURY CHORAL SOCIETY BEETHOVEN = Missa Solemnis it my A; Canterbury Cathedral H H ‘Y Saturday 16th March 2002 7.30 Richard Cooke, conductor for Canterbury Choral Socie has cho~ sen Beethoven's Missa Solemnis to be part of this year s concert season, last performed by the Society in 1996. "A few pieces of art, music and literature stand out as attaining heights which sur- pass most others/and, in Missa Solemnis, Beethoven has left us with one such masterpiece" explains Richard. The work was writ-— ten for the enthronement of his pupil Archduke Rudolf as Arch- bishop of Olmutz. As with his Choral Sym—phony, the Missa Solem- nis was written late in Beethoven's life Scarcely any significant composer since his day has escaped his influence or failed to acknowled e the continuing ower of Beethoven's work. Born in Bonn in 1 0, the eldest son ofa singer, he moved to Vienna in 1792 where he had lessons with such eminent teachers as Haydn. Throu hout his life, Beethoven was sustained by the generous sup ort of wealthy patrons who wished to bask in his ref ected glory. e had a reat deal of music ublished and of- ten wrote for commissions e has been descri ed as ‘the first freelance composer’. When he died in 1827, 10,000 mourners at- tended his funeral, he had become a public figure, as no composer bfforekhirg. Beethoven created music which became the property a man in . The last concert of the season will be in honour of Her Majes the Queen's Golden Jubilee, and will be performed on Saturday 2nd June 2002, Elgar and Vaughan Williams have been chosen as the composers for this exceptional concert. Canterbury Choral Society, in collaboration with the Cathedral Education Centre, will be (performing Handel's Messiah on Saturday 14th December 20 2 at The Cathedrals as a special charity concert. Tickets can be purchased from the Canterbury Visitors Informa- tion Centre on 01227 455600 - or by e-mail on boxoffice@canterbury.gov.uk. Ensure you don't miss our con- certs byjoining our Mailing List Telephone 01227 720050. Visit our Website on wwwcanterburychoral.co.uk. ozmds Sounds New 2002 cu! ‘Quartet for the End at Time - Messiaen Explored‘ with Paul Crouley Friday 22 February 2.30-9pm. Christ Church University Coliege Paul Crossley Piano Recital Saturday 23 February, 7.30pm. The Oid Synagogue. Canterbury Music Gallery Sunday 24 February 2-6pm, Astiey House, Maidstone ChiIdnm's Day ‘New Sounds - New Horizons‘ Wednesday 27 February. 4.30pm. Gulbenkian Theatre. Canterbury ‘New Canterbury Tales‘ with Richard Stilgoe and The Orpheus Cuntre Tuesday 26 February. 7.30pm. The Orpheus Centre. Godstone Thursday 28 February, 7.30pm . St Andrew's United Reform Church. Canterbury Raphael Wallflsch Cello Flecitai Friday 1 March. 7.30pm. St Andrew's United Fieform Church. Canterbury Ben Hanan: Thursday 7 March, 7.30pm. Canterbury Christ Church University College Clive Drialmll-Smith Organ Recital Saturday 9 March. 5.30pm. Canterbury Cathedral Quire (Tickets on door) Ensemble Bash Concert Saturday 9 March. 7.30pm, Simon Langton Girls’ Schooi Christ Church Harvey Day Wednesday 13 March 11am-6pm. Canterbury Christ Church University Coilege Borgamn Ensemble Concert Thursday 14 March. 7.30pm, Canterbury Christ Church University Coliege Dance Warehouse with John Mccahe Sunday 17 March. 3pm. Perry Court Schooi. Gariinge Green. Canterbury ' Britten Slnfonia with Jonathan Harvey Thursday 21 March. 7.30pm. St Andrew's United Heform Church. Canterbury An Evening with Jonathan Harvey Friday 22 March. 7.30pm. St Alphege Church. Canterbury Jonathan Harvey: Passion and Resurrection Saturday 23 March. 7.30pm. Canterbury Cathedral Quire 6.45pm Pre—c:oncer‘t talk with Jonathan Harvey and Michael Downes Trinity Cottage of Music Choir and Orchestra. Conductor Nicholas Cieobury Sound: New Bechers Mystole Canterbury CT4 708 Tel: 01227-738901 Fax: 01227-732502 Emaii: §gu_Qd§.new§®vi[gin.get Website: vwvw.sg§gn$new.org.uk Box office: Cantsrbury Bookings 01 227455800 CITY COUNCILLOR'5 SURGERIES IN 2002 Your City Councillor will be holding Surgeries for residents on the 3rd Saturday of each month, from 10.00am to 12.00 noon, commencing January 2002 as follows Bridge & Bishopsbourne at Bekesbourne 8: Patrixbourne The Methodist Church Hall at Bekesbourne Village Hall Patrixbourne Road, Bridge Station Road, Bekesbourne March 16th February 16th May 18th April 20th July 20th June 15th September 21st August 17th November 16th October 19th December 21st [\l_O [E5 EROM THE D$§MBER MEE I I& QE BRIE PARISH (DUB Traffic Calming and Parking A1-Tendanfs: KenT Highways advise ThaT The gully on The CanTerbury side of The crossing will be adjusTed by The conTracTor who is working on The fooTway To The surgery. They confirm ThaT The graTing which has been used is of a sTandard Type and The closer gridded Type is noT used unless a gully graTing is in a pedesTrian area. They also advise T aT The ouTsTanding works To The Traffic calming, includin The anTi—skid surfacin , are due To be completed wiThin The nexT few wee s. Cllr Anderson reporT ThaT 2 parking aTTendanTs were seen in The village on Monday evening issuing parking TickeTs. Chi-isTmas Trees: Cllr Walder reporTed ThaT The erecTion of The ChrisTmas Trees had ne well wiTh The help of Cllr Gulvin, four venTure scams and a few villa ers. llr Anderson Thanked Cllrs Walder and Gulvin and Their helpers for T eir hard work and also Thanked all The villagers in The High STreeT who made donafions. Sandbag 5Tore: IT was r rTed ThaT The sandba sTore door has been vandalised and iT was AGR ED ThaT The clerk shou d wriTe To CanTerbury CiTy Council for The deTails of The supplier so ThaT The door can be repaired or re laced. The clerk was also requesTed To see if a noTice can be supplied for T e ouTside of The sTore sToTing iTs conTenTs so as To avoid any misconcepTion of The value of The goods held in iT. Planni a licaTions received: The followin lannin a licaTions have been rregiseigigd and are being considered : 9 P 9 pp CALO1/ 1268/ BRI — Porch To fronT and conservaTory To rear of dwelling, 4 Filmer Road, Bridge Planni a icafions nTed: Th f ll in l nnin a l" Ti ns hav been nnciqriggldasgranigercfz e 0 CW gpa g pplm 0 6 CA/01/TEMP/L - ReplacemenT Building aT Bridge afTer School Club and Woodpecker Nursery, Conyngham Lane, Bridge. CA/O1/ 1116/ BRI - Change of use To garden and formafion of new vehicular access on land ad jacenT To Field House, 5TaTion Road, Bridge. CAL01/0095/BRI — Replacemem Two-sTorey rear exTension, infernal and exTernal alTernaTions aT LynTon House, High 5TreeT, Bridge. CA/O1/0675/BRI - Rep|acemenT Two—sTorey rear exTension aT LynTon House, High 5TreeT, Bridge. Applications refused: No app|icaTions have been noTified as refused. Proposed Work To Trees in Conservafion Area: The following noTice has been received and is being considered: Fell 2 Laburnum Trees and one decaying crab apple Tree aT from, one To side and one To rear of 2A Meadow Close, Bridge. A Tree preservaTion order will noT be served To conTrol proposed work aT Coppice, Bridge Hill, Bridge. NOTES FROM THE JANUARY MEETING OF BRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL Golden Jubilee 2002: Cl lr Hill re orTed ThaT he had looked aT The various opTions for a souvenir for The chi dren of Brid e and had found one of good qualify and aT a reasonable cosT. IT was AGRE D ThaT The criferia for eligibilnywould be all children up To The age of 18 who live in The arish of Brid e. o esTablish The numbers of souvenirs required iT was GREED ThaT a lea leT wiTh a reTurn slip would be produced and circulaTed To all house- holds in Bridge. Christmas Trees: IT was reporTed ThaT There had been many favourable commenTs on The ChrisTmas Tree display and The clerk reporTed ThaT she had also received a leTTer from a residenT in Riverside Close Thanking The Parish Council for The delighTful display and ha in ThaT The evenT confinues in fuTure years. Cllr Walder confirmed ThaT he a all buT one seT of Tree lighTs, which he should have shorTly, and ThaT he would be res nsible for sToring The lighTs for use ne>|n.°oafu6gsap-pJoM/to S & W ASPHALT FLAT ROOFING & FLOORING SPECIALISTS 16 UNION ROAD eve PQGVSO” T€Q71\/\/\7l\R B yZ\u»omati\e,rapy « Reiiexoiogy j‘\/iamuai Lymphatic Drainage _ Jnciiavx Head Massage Tel: Office: 01227 830265 j\AOV1Ae|| ‘lqaflexojogy Evenings: 01227 463675 _Ce.i: 01227 834593 Nick Jamea Hair Specialist Weatarn Avenue Bridge Tel: 01227 850565 FAMILY BUTCHER LAURIE WAKEHAM BRIDGE : Tel: Canterbury 830220 PRIME LOCAL ENGLISH MEAT : HOMEMADE SAUSAGES FRESH POULTRY : COOKED MEATS MEAT FOR FREEZERS BRIDGE PHARMACY AND POST OFFICE 16 High Street, Bridge CT4 SJY Tel: 01227 831008 & 830201 I DISPENSING OF PRESCRIPTIONS - SALE OF MEDICINES PREGNANCY TESTING — COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINES - OXYGEN DELIVERY SERVICE NOW OPEN THROUGH LUNCHTIME J. E. 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A small team of adults has agreed to help the youth group, giving advise or assistance when required. Qhildrgl - Stop Press! 0 On Good Friday (March 29th) in the john Baker White Hall, Lower Hard:-es, there will be a children's Easter Arts & Crafts Workshop from 9.30 to 11.30 approx. Then those children who are able wit] take the 'results' to Bridge Church where we will join all those from the Walk Of Witness for a short Benefice Service. Please book your place now, by phoning Margaret Clarke (01227 3765598) or Julie Cox (01227 788316). Parents — if your child is pre-«-school age, please stay with them. You will enjoy it! Also, it would be appreciated if you could donate 50p per child toward the cost of materials. However, it is the children we want, not your money! Please do come. Margaret (munchkin) Clarke Smagtie I ubes I Whereas at Christmas all srnartie tubes went to a central charity - The Childrens Society , the Easter Smartie collection will be a separate charity for each church. Each charity will be announced by the church and children are encouraged to return their srnartie tubes at their own March or April family services. Brig: Methodist Services Praghers for March 2002 March 3rd Mr Ron Chadwick, MA. DMS. March 10th Mrs Marjorie Beckwith March 17th Mr John Ellis March 24th Rev. David Marshall March 31st Rev. George Bough (Holy Communion) W.W.D. of Prayer - Friday March 151' 2002. flag .ssid9e ‘P . Rev Paul I Fillner Q-"‘ W The Vicarage 3* %_ Bridge ' s cm 512 01227 830250 revpfilmex@btintemet.com god and {Evil Imagine that its summer again. You’re out in the back garden, soaking up the sun, relaxing with a good book or a glass of something cold, when along comes a cloud. Suddenly you're in shadow and there is a diill in the air. What has happened? We say that ‘T he sun has gone in’, but the hasn't gone anywhere - its just that the cloud has blocked out View of it. If we wait a few minutes, we know that the offending cloud will move on, and the sun, which was there all the time, will come out again. Bare with me as I try‘ to explain how God and Evil coexist in the same way as light and dark. God, by definition is 100% just, and 100% loving- Evil, in contrast, is the total absence of fustice and love, they are opposites - just like light and dark. Although the sun doesn't cause darkness, flie very existence of light makes it possible for darkness to exist. Have you ever seen a shadow when its dark? Of course not! So does God cause evil? Well, as with light and dark, there can be no evil w'ithou'!t God, but that doesn't mean he causes evil any more than the sum causes a shadow. It is the obstruction, the cloud that causes the shadow, and it is our sinful (ungodly) behaviour that causes evil. Even if God doesn't cause evil - how can he allow it to happen? Because we are not brainwashed robots. We have been created with free wfll - the ability to make choices for good or had. We can choose to live in the shadows and darlcness or seek out the light with its life giving warmth. It was for this purpose that God sent ‘his son Jesus to us. Jesus is the ‘light of the world’ and we are invited to follow him as The Way, The Truth and The Life. Which choice will you make? May God C0l'll.llli1J,E! to ?bless you and all those you ‘love. Tauf Forthcoming Events 27th April Book, Puzzle and Video Fair, Bridge Village Hall 10am — 2.00pm 11th May Treasure Hunt, Bridge Village Hall 22nd June Bridge Village Fete and Golden Jubilee 13th July Benefice BBQ, Patrixbourne 21st Sept Coffee Morning, Bridge Village Hall 6th Oct Parish Harvest Lunch, Bridge Village Hall 9th Nov Christmas Craft Fair, Bridge School Nov Wine 6: Wisdom, Bridge Village Hall 30th Nov Friends of Bekesbourne Church, Christmas Bazaar Easter Sunday Benegfice Service It is traditional for the Christian church to celebrate the anniversary of the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday through the sacrament of Holy communion. Normally we would make use of all our churich buildings to offier a range of services across the group during the day. Tlhis year Easter Sunday falls on the 5th Sunday of the month, giving us a rare opportunity (the next occasion will be in 2013) to combine our Eastw celebration ‘with the normal practice of a single 5th Sunday Benerfice Service. Celebrating Easter Sunday together in one service is particularly important this year as we prepare for the “formal end of the interregnum. The past two years has been a trial period for the new combination of parislhes to show how well they work together. If this period has been the engagement, we are about to apply for the marriage, when the group of parishes legally becomes a benefice and the ‘temporary ministry of a Priest in ‘Charge is replaced by the permanent miinistry of a vi-car. I encourage you to take this opportunity to demonstrate that we care about the formation of a mew benefice by attending the Easter Benefioe Service at St .Mary"s Church. Patrixbourne. Qiaggy for March 2002 list 5th 7th 8th 9th l111lh il2th i13th i14th il6th !9th 21st 23rd 24th 25th Women's World Day of Prayer, Methodist Church, Bridge, 11am ’ Holy Communion, The New Close, Bridge, 2.30pm Lent Course ‘(week 3), Bridge School, 8pm Lent Course (week 3), Bridge School, 12.30—1.30pm Health and Healing, 7 Windmill Close, Bridge 7pm Friends of Bekesbourne Church, Wine (51 Wisdom Bekesbourne Village Hall, 7.15pm Bangers, Beetles dn Bingo, Bridge Village Hall 6pm Caring 6! Sharing, .20 Riverside Close, 7.30pm Holy Communion, Churchill House, Bridge 2.30pm Lent Course (week 4), Bridge School 8pm NADFAS at Bridge Church 10am Fish Scheme Coffee Pop in, Bridge Village Hall 10.00~—11.15am Ears and Beers, Plough :3: Harrow, Bridge 6pm Lent Course (week 4), Bridge School, 12.30-1.30pm Lower Hardres Junior Choir, Lower Hardres Church, 10.15am Councillor's Surgery, Methodist Church, Bridge 10am —1I2noon Holy Communion, Saxon Lodge, Bridge 2.30pm Women's Institute, Bridge Village Hall 7.30pm Lent Course (week 5), Bridge School Bprn Lent Course (week 5), Bridge School'12.30-1.30pm Nailbourne begue of Friends of Canterbury Hospitals Table Boot Fair, Bridge Village Hall 10 am — 12 main The Works, Bridge Childcare Centre, adj School 10am Caring 8: Sharing, lBridge Village 7.30pm The White Horse Inn _ ‘Higl/\ Street Bridge Canterbury Kent CT4 5L/-\ Tel: 01227 830249 Fax: 832814 exfensive‘. Restaurant ]\/lenu ernjcvy a clrinl< in our pretty 9aw:len in the summer, or lay our log fire in ‘line. \-Ull"\'l'£il" Sunday Lunclqas Four -Real ;l\les regularly cl/\C.m9ih9 Bar ]\/laals, LE5-l\’r Bites, ]\/lorning coffees \/\)'cl ‘w- ‘l;)»' 1 Cl» 8- -- Fatnilles welcomecl I 6 range of M65 1 +13 4 L/‘Db party Bookings for all occasions A warm welcome awaits you from Sue and Alan Walton ‘sf JIIBILEE MAC BANNERS SINGLE TO FULL COLOUR & FROM YOUR DISC OR EMAIL Email: sctles@zoomserve.com SAXON LODGE Residential Home Ltd. 30 Western Avenue, Bridge, Canterbury, Kent CT4 5LT Now extended to accommodate 1 8 residents. We have En Suite, Single 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 - 7pm seven days a week. For further information ring (Mrs Richards) on Tel: (01227) 831737 Health and Healing Concerns The next meeting will be on Thursday 7th March, 7pm, at 7 Windmill Close. Please ring me if you have any requests for a person or situation you would like included in our prayers. Better still, why not join us and share in the fellowship. You are assured of a warm welcome. Kath Pierce 830844 Bridge with Patrixbourne W.I. "Funerals" is the subject of the talk by Mr T Davies on Tuesday March il9th, and the competition is a decorated hard—boiled egg. New mem- bers and visitors will be made very welcome. Eisii News - March 2002 The monthly Coffee Pop In will be in Bridge Village Hall on March 13th from 10am - 11.15am. Remember that a lift can be arranged by phoning Mrs Ann Medhurst on 830762. Chiropody Clinic, 4th-6th March. Please phone Joan Warren 830233 if you need a lift. M-is Crisis CHEK (Concern for Health ‘in East Kent) will be attending a mass parliamentary lobby and meeting in Westminster Hall on Monday 25th March 2002. We will be joining campaigners from Crowley, Kiddermin- ster and Penzance where, in some cases, their A &E departments have already gone and bed numbers drastically reduced. Many CHEK members live in Bridge and the sarroundiing area. If there are sufficient members wanting to attend this event, a coach will be organised to leave Bridge at 9am. For further details phone Mrs Peggy Pryer on 01227 832058. Not yet a member of CHEK? Phone for an application form! Eagjtgrtide Lilligs Donations in memory of loved ones for Eastertide Lillies at either St. Mary's Patrixbourne or St. Peter's Bridge can be sent to Andrea Nicholson at Patrixbourne or to Viv Brazier at Bridge. Kings ghoul Musicians and Capt Q hair We are very grateful to Mr Stefan Anderson, the Crypt Choir and all the Musicians from the Kings School who provided uswith a splendid evening of music at St. Peter's Church on February 9th. The evening raised the magnificent sum of £403 towards the roof repairs at St. Peter's, which are due to commence in the Spring. Thanks are also expressed to all who helped on the evening, especially to those who donated puddings. the whole evening was a great success and we hope that the young musicians will honour us with another such event at some point in the future. flgilbourne Ho;-gticulturgl Society This is an advance notice for your diaries. Our spring show will ibe held on Tuesday 9th April in Bridge Village Hall. Show schedules can be obtained from Ann Edrnonds (830795) or Kathy Walder (830057). We will be having a plant stall and any unwanted cuttings etc can be left with Kathy at 17 Union Road a few days prior to the show. 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Should I miss any box holder, or it be more convenient for you, boxes can be left at Mr Whitten's office, 2 9 High Street, Bridge, Monday — Friday between 10am - 12 noon and I will return them to you as soon as possible. Thank you for your continued support and participation in the box scheme. Boxes can be obtained from me at 19 Bridge Down, Bridge. Tel 830466, if others would like to join in. Kathy Eynon Hon. Local Sec for The Children's Society BRIDGE GOLDEN JUBILEE EESTIVAL _$atur-fly 22nd Line 2002 If you remember the Village Millennium Festival, you will be pleased to know that a similar event is planned to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee. Taking ‘place on the day of the Village Fete, there will be events and activities all day around the village. Lots of Music - Jazz, Popular, Folk -and Classical - Morris Dancing and historical re-enactments Duck Race and Tug of War competition Pig Roast and Barbecue .... .. and lots more fun! Don't forget that the Fete will also provide a wealth of fun and entertainment as well on this day. In the week leading up to the Festival a Barn Dance and a Quiz Night are also planned. More details will follow and a full programme will be published soon. Bekesboume Eamily Services As I shall be away on a family holiday over the Easter break, the Family Service on the 7th April will probably be taken by our lay reader Margaret Clarke. The ‘smartie tubes‘ for charity can be brought along to this service or any service over Easter. All money collected at Bekesbourne Church will be donated to our local based charity British Humanitarian aid and will go towards paying for the holidays of the orphaned children of Chernogov. The Family Service in May falls on Rogation Sunday and will therefore be combined with the Annual Rogation walk organised by the Friends of Bekesbourne Church. Look out for posters/ notices -etc nearer the time for final arrangements. Our next Friday service is on 3rd March at 10.00am. I look forward to seeing you there. Pat Kusel The [friends of Bekesbourne Church Many thanks to all those who worked hard to sortout and sell the splendid array of items sent to our JUMBLE SALE in January, and thanks also to our ‘loyal supporters who came along to buy. As a result we made a net profit of £375. flige 8: Wisdom Evenim Last chance to book your ‘tickets ‘for another of our splendid Wine 6: Wisdom Evenings — on FRIDAY 8th MARCH 2002 at 7.15pm -— contact Jenny Skinner on 768925 or (Bill Moon on 832134 to reserve your table. Tickets are still only £2.50 and B‘/G food, drink, cutlery, plates and glasses. lDo come along for a brainiteasing evening in good company! NAILBOQREE LEAGUE OE E RIENQS OF .GANT,ERBURY HOSPITAL._§ Thank you To all who supported the Coffee Morning A.G.M., £131.00 was raised for funds. Reminder: Saturday March 23rd, Table Boot Fair, Bridge Village Hall, 10.00am - -12 noon. To ‘book a Table or to donate goods to be sold for The League please phone Rosy Green 830204. Come along and ‘snap up a bargain‘. PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL HOSPITALS iiifiirifilii-iiiiififiii-iiiiifiiiii-i *’ PATIIXDOIIIIII WWII BRIDGE PC! Saturday 9th March Bridge Village Hall 6.00pm 1! DANGER! Came and try something different -a family evening of food and ‘funl Tickets £3 per person, £8 per family From Sue Leggatt, Pat Dlundeirdale -or Andrea Nicholson Please bring own plates, glasses, cutlery and drinks iiiiiiifiiifiiiiiiiiiiiifiiiii Ilititititdlllfiititdrltfilititilflfiltfifiirititkititllliltfi-Iii!!!ilkltlllt ltitilfifilfitililfifilitliifiifiiiitilitiltfifliitfllllfiiiiilflflllitfiliifltitfilil Book Puzzle & Video Fayre 10am-2pm Bring us all your unwanted Books, Puzzels <5: Videos Come and Buy — entrance 20p Coffee and Teas available all day Please take donations to Pat (830668) in Bridge or Andrea (830947) in Patr-ixbourne all donations of Books, Videos and Puzzles welcomed after April 1st. Donations can also be brought on the day A RI C H 5 QE FRIDAY APRIL 12TH IQQM ST 5 HO CO R A A B Please come and support the Kent and Canterbury Hospital by attending this exciting concert to be iven b the nationally acclaimed instrumentalists Sara Field (classica saxop one), Simon Lepper (piano) and Trillium Brass Quartet. As many will know, Sarah was born at the Kent and Canterbury Hos ital and brpu ht up in Bridge attending local schools. Simon also wen to school In anterbury. They are joined by Trillium Brass Quartet (who performed in Bridge Church 1999); the group was formed by Sarah and her husband Alex and is quickly building a reputation for excellence and innovation throughout the UK. This concert has been arranged to raise money for the League of Friends so do come and support your local hos ital and have a night out with the famil . Tickets are £8 and are availa le from Maggie Fairweather 8 el. 830320), Rosie Green (Tel. 830204), Maggie Field (Tel. 830224 or the Breast Screening Unit at the Hospita . Priosl-in-Charge: Pieviél Poul Filmer , ifhe Vicarage, 23 High Street, Bridge (830250) Lay Reader: Mrs. Margaret Clarke. (Tel 765598) PATRIXBOURNE WITH rflmrchwanc/ens‘ On AM Nitiholson, Riverside Cno‘r1“-age, Pofrixbourne (8309-47) Mrs P Prilchord, 2 ST Mary's Rd, Pofrixbourne (830685) Mr LH Dundendale, 37 High 51, Bridge (B30668) Mr DLafhom, 16 Riverside Close, Briélge. P6'6‘.5ecrea'or*y Mrs A WiI|iomson,Beechmounf,Cerrynghcm Laneflridge (8 30399) P6‘6'l’r~easur'e_r Mr L Andrews, 129 New Dover Rood, Conierbury 6'0-venom‘: 0fficerMr- NC Francis, 54 Riverside Close, Bridge (830945) £7mr'r-masfer d Oryanisr 6lr1_;ram3'f{F’a«fri)rbourne) Mrs RM Slfacey, Joslel, Kt-:e:per'sHil|, Pofrixboilr-he. *(83020£S) BEKESBOURNE zfihwrhwardens Mrs J C-Silllanders, Calla, Aerodrome Rd, Bekeébouirme Mr J Cowons,Dis11am‘ View, Adishom Rd, Bekesbourne (831029) P66‘ Secrefary Mrs J Millyurd, 10 De’ Havillahds, elsekeslzmurne (830256) P63" Weasurer Mr D Millyord, I0 De. Havillurids, Bekesbourne r(8302f5Eab Oryamxf Mrs RM siacey, J oslei,Keape.r~s Hill,Pntriixbourne (830205) Capfariwf fire Rf/;ger.s"Mr' D Furbrace, 3 Downside, Adisharn Rood, Bel<' no (830659) On 7i'1ei\Iai/Iildveriising-: Mr HPM Lawrence, 21 Windmill Close, Briélga (83;O472) Ihems for C1! The Nbfishwld Bunélendnle by the 15th of the proceeding month. St. Martin’s Emma-us EIBl:IIl“ll:lalI Bargains at Archlifie Fort , New installations, additional points: Dover. (on house re-wlros, dgrnestic: &”cornmercral. Shop open Mon-Sat 9am ~ 5pm - Please give us your unwanted goods Tet: 01304 842154 We Collect and Deliver" T Mobile: 01702 33339:; G. C. STEVENS & SON woo DHSTOVES STIHL Gas, Oil and Mullilhel Slaves ' HONDA E H usqvarna Mowers, SLr1°mmers, Chainsaws, Chimney Systems Shrodtlers, Ridc—0n Mowers, . 1 _ Generators, Vacuum Cltxaners, Free Sue v'5"‘°' Pressure Waslacrs, etc. Large stocks in our showroom at 2 Canterbury Road‘ (A2) W 017 95 423758 Sittingbourne WWW. gCS't€V€11S.C().11k S O ARV PARI Golden Jubilee 2002: Cllr Hill reported that the leaflet to establish the number of souvenirs r uired had now been circulated with a r uested return date of 28 Februa 2 2. Cllr Dobson reported that Golden J u ilee Committee had applied for fu ingand that they were looking into the possibility of a community art pro ‘ect involvi 5 groups coming together to roduce a commemorative tile or slab war of art whic could be sited in the village. ouncillors unanimous AGREED to approve the idefi with a site for the artwork being decided upon at o er date if the project went a ea . Male Treatment: The clerk advised that Bourrly Pest Control had been contacted regarding the increased activity at the recreation ground and treatment had been carried out and weekly checks would be carried out until the problem is cleared. Sandbag Store: The clerk reported that, in response to letters fromthe parish council and Cllr Oake expressing disappointment in the quality of the sandbag store, Canterbury Ci Council had advised that, although the sandbag store is the parish council's res onsibility, on this one occasion they would arrange for the repair to be carrie out by the contractor and would contribute 50% of the cost from the City Council Land Drainage budget. 30 Mph Speed Limit — New Medical Centre: Kent Highways have confirmed that the gateway and speed si ns have been moved further back alo Patrixbourne Road and hat the coloured su acing should hopefully be laid withint e next few weeks depending on the weather. Newsletter: Cllr Dobson advised that she is preparing the next newsletter and she requested councillors to supply her with any items for inclusion as soon as possible. Cllr Dobson also requested an article from the Planning sub-committee and Cllr Hill AGREED to write it. Planning applications received: The following planning applications have been received and are being considered : g‘A_fi00/ 1018/ R - Amended details — roof lights at Bridge & Patrixbourne CEP School, l"l ge. CA/02/0015/BRI - First floor side extension to dwelling at 1 Bourne View, Bridge. CA/02/0035/BRI - Conservatory to rear of dwelling at 10 Bering Road, Bridge. CAL02/0018/BRI - Internal alterations to River House, 67 High Street, Bridge. KBTAQOZ/0061/BRI - single-storey front extension to dwelling at 53 Bridgedown, l"i ge. Planni applications granted: The following planning applications have been notifie as granted: CA/01/ 1268/ BRI - Porch to front and conservatory to rear of 4 Filmer Road, Bridge. CA/01/ 1339/ BRI - First floor side extension (renewal) at 2 Filmer Road, Bridge. CA/0l/ 1378/ BRI - Conservatory to rear of Beech Cottage, Beech Hill, Bridge Applications refused: No applications have been notified as refused. Work to Trees in Conservation Area: The following notice has been received and is being considered: Fell Fir tree in back garden at 34 Conyngham Lane, Bridge. Fell Blue Cedar tree at 9 Riverside Close, Bridge. “Worried about the sfelt-Assessment Tax You'll Have to Pay?" "1 can help YOU SIVC UHHCCES‘ ‘' Self-Assessment Returns 0 Annual Accounts my -PM paYmcm5_ whedm. 0 Vat Returns 0 Loan Application: '1,” 1 business owner or an 0 Start-Up Advice 0 Cash Forecasts Yo ' Phone 1/bra rec aonsultalion today 6]:-cc copy individual Wm‘ small to man" qfrmhamrly advertised Tn-saving tqaorl. um invcstnicnts. Many people pay £1005 and even £l,0O0s GI too much." 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Summer‘, or by our iog fire in i'i\e vvinier Sunday .i_.MV\C.i/\eS 1:01/l|“ iQec.\i 7Z\ie.5 v*e9mi(.1r*iy cinunging Bar /Vieais, Light Bites, ]\/iorning coffees _ \/Vida range of \/Vines by the Ciiiass Families welcomed party Bookings for all occasions A warm welcome awaits you from Sue and Alan Walton I ff} J U BI LE BAN N ER5 SINGLE 10 FULL COLOUR & FROM YOUR DISC OR EMAIL Email: sci|es@zoomserve.com SAXON L OD GE Residential Home Ltd. y 30 Western Avenue, Bridge, Canterbury, Kent CT4 5LT Now extended to accommodate l 8 residents. We have En Suite, Single 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 l0am - 7pm seven days a week. For further information ring (Mrs Richards) on Tel: (01227) 831737 A. . 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CT2 7EP 5, - - W Rev Paul] Filmer ~33‘ The Vicarage 3*?’ A '3'_ - Bridge § E1. CT4 SJZ 9%. l f"\ Q E 01227830250 revpfilmei-@btinternetcom Ears &’ ‘Beers They say that everyone has their moment of fame at some time, and 1 had mine last month when the Ears tit Beers session at The Plough ér Harrow came to the attention of the BBC. What, you didn't see it? Never mind, perhaps. they will repeat it in the best of 2002 review. Perhaps you clon’t even know what Ears & Beers is. Well, briefly, for one evening a month I serve behind the bar at The Plough :5: Harrow in Bridge, complete with dog collar and rolled up sleeves. The media became interested in the novelty of a “pint pulling person" and that was the way it was presented. But is it all just a publicity stunt? Well not intentionally, that's for sure. Its my belief that as a Christian It should model my life according to the example of Jesus, what he did and how he did it. He didn't set himself up in the temple expecting people to crave an audience with him, but went out into their homes and workplaces, meeting them where they felt comfortable. Whats more comfortable than a chat over a pint in the local? Jesus demonstrated that God can make a difference in our lites through actions, not just words, and that should be an example to all of us. Jesus taught in parables like the good sarnaritan, showing us that our ’neig'hbour’ is anyone we can help, not just our existing circle of friends, and by his practical example through the way he treated everyone the same, with no preconceived ideas. We too are clialle-ngecl to break out of our comfort zones to take risks for the sake of others. I certainly appreciate the risk that Chris Mach-ran has taken, letting me loose on his best bitter, giving me the opportunity to meet and get to know new people. If you haven’t tried it yet, why not pop in on any second Wednesday of the month, and P11 lend you an ear. Oh, and by the way, I can recommend. the Masterbrewl May God continue to blew you and all those you love. flzuf g'I 2002 2nd 4th 8th 9th 10th 12th 15th 16th 18th 20th Holy Communion, The New Close, Bridge 2.30pm After Eights, 10 Union Road, Bridge 8.00pm Health and Healing, 7 Windmill Close, Bridge 7.00pm Caring and Sharing, 37 High Street, Bridge 7.30pm Holy Communion, Churchill House, Bridge 2.30pm Nailbourne Horticultural Society Spring Show, Bridge Village Hall 7.30pm NADFAS at Bridge Church 10am Fish Scheme Coffee Pop-in, Bridge Village Hall 10.00-11.15am Ears and Beers, Plough & Harrow, Bridge 6.00pm Lower Hardres and Nackington APCM, JBW Hall, 7.30pm Adult Confirmation, Vicarage, 8.00pm Holy Communion, Saxon Lodge, Bridge 2.30pm After Eights, 10 Union Road, Bridge 8.00pm Bekesbourne APCM, Bekesbourne Village Hall, 7.30pm Councillor's Surgery, Bekesbourne Village Hall 10-12 noon Lower Hardr-es Junior Choir, Lower Hardres Church 10.15am 22nd Patrixbourne with Bridge PCC, Methodist Chapel, 7.30pm 2 3rd 24th 25th 27th 28th 29th 30th Caring and Sharing Vicarage 7.30pm Adult Confirmation, Vicarage 8.00pm Holy Communion, Highfield House, Bekesbourne 2.30pm NADFA5 at Bridge Church 10.00am Patrixbourne with Bridge APCM, Bridge School, 7.30pm Book, Puzzle and Video Fayre, Bridge Village Hall 10am-2pm The Works, Bridge Childcare Centre, Ad] School, 10.00am Adult Confirmation, The Vicarage 8.00pm After Eights, 10 Union Road, Bridge 8.00pm Forthcoming Events 11th May Treasure Hunt, Bridge Village Hall 22nd June Bridge Village Fete & Golden Jubilee 6th July Friends of Bekesbourne Church, Boot Fair 13th July Benefice BBQ, Patrixbourne 21st Sept Coffee Morning, Bridge Village Hall 6th Oct Parish Harvest Lunch, Bridge Village Hall 9th Nov Christmas Craft Fair, Bridge School Nov Wine <5: Wisdom, Bridge Village Hall 30th Nov Friends of Bekesbaurne Church Christmas Bazaar Your Parish Matters Baptism 10/O3NackingtonOwen Walton 10/O3 Bridge Elizabeth Anne Baxter 10/03 Bridge Margaret Katherine Baxter 17/03Lower Hardres Faye Nicholls Euneral 20/02 Lower Hardres/Barham Alan A Toynbee O1/O3Barham (Bridge) Josaphine D Price 12/O3Lower Hardres Lawrence Brough 22/03Barhom (Bekesbourne) Ivy E Sharp Bridge Youth * A second meeting to discuss Giving Voice To Youth In Bridge was held in the Hunter Room on llth March. Following a discussion about the way to move forward, it was agreed that the oung eople present would design, distribute and collect a fee back orm for all the youn people (age 12—1B)in the village, askin what issues they would Ike to see addressed on their beha . Ideas discussed included the use of a minibus for organised trips, somewhere to ‘hang out‘ and tennis/basketball facilities. Smartie Tubes -If you still have your mane saved since Christmas, you can hand itin and pick up a fres tube of smarties at any of the April family services in Bekesbourne, Brid e or Lower Hardres. T e next collection will be at the harvest estivals in the Autumn. Thank You -Margaret Clarke would like to thank all those who participated or supervised at the Works special Easter Workshop @ Lower Hardres on Good Friday. Slimothon -Laurence 6: Paul have now ended their sponsored diet with a combined weight loss of 28 lb. This is nowhere near the planned target of 84 lb, but we leave it to individual sponsors to decide whether to pay according to actual or planned weight loss. There are envelopes at the back of each church for the return of sponsorship money, and if you pay tax we would be grateful if you could complete the declaration so that we can recover another 28% from the taxman. Bridge Methodist Church Preachers for April and May April 7th Rev. Barbara Heather April 14th Mr Michael Baybutt, B.Sc. DMS. C.Eng. April 21st Mrs Beryl Skinner April 28th Rev. David Marhshall May 5th Miss jean Hall May 12th Rev. Peter Cornish May 19th Rev. David Marshall May 26th Rev. Barbara Heather Health and Healing Concerns The next meeting will be on Thursday 4th April, 7pm, 7 Windmill Close. Please ring me if you have any requests for a person or situation you would like included in our prayers. Better still, why not join us and share in the fellowship. You are assured of a warm welcome. Kath Pierce 830844 Fish News Two dates for your diary, first the Cornelia Slawin Blossom Tour will be on Thursday May 9th and secondly, the annual fund-raising Coffee Morning will be on Saturday May 18th. You can get more details about both events at the April Coffee Pop-in at Bridge Village Hall on Wednes- day April 10th from 10am—11.l5am. Horticultural Society As it was reported in the March magazine the Nailbourne Horticultural society will hold its Spring Show on the 9th April. Should you wish to exhibit please contact Ann Edmonds (830795) for a schedule. The village hall will be open for viewing at 7.30pm and there will be a plant stall. We look forward to seeing you. Ann Edrnonds Book Puzzle & Video Fayre BRIDGE VILLAGE HALL 27th April 2002 10am-2pm Bring us all your unwanted Books, Puzzels 6i Videos Come and Buy - entrance 20p Coffee and Teas available all day Please take donations to Pat (830668) in Bridge or Andrea (830947) in Patrixbourne all donations of Books, Videos and Puzzles welcomed after April 1st. Donations can also be brought on the day London to Brighton Cycle Ride This year's London to Brighton Cycle Ride takes place on 16th June (Father's Day) raising funds for the British Heart Foundation. '2 party is being raised to join in the Ride from the Plough and Harrow, nyone interested please contact Chris Maclean. The Children's Society - Fund Raising Home and shop Boxes in Bridge The annual emptying of these was completed in March and the contents amounted to an amazing sum of £567.17, proving once again that pence become £'s when saved in this way. In March 2001 the total raised was £435.62, so congratulations to our 35 box holders for the increase achieved. The Children’s Society is very grateful for this support and valuable funding for its work with over 40,000 children every year. If others are interested in having a box, please contact Kathy Eynon, 19 Bridgedown, Bridge, tel. 830466. CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 12th — 19th MAY Just a reminder that next month those red envelopes will be dropping onto the doormat once again as the time for our house to house collec- tion comes round. La-st year the tremendous total of over £1200 was raised and I hope you will feel able to support the work of Christian Aid just as generously this year. If you are a tax payer and indicate this fact on the envelope, then an extra sum can be claimed from the tax man with no further effort on your part! i The work of Christian Aid is needed just as desperately this year as ever before across the globe and for a variety of projects to enable many people to live a basic existence with enough to eat and clean water to drink. Gr-eat strides have been made in breaking the crippling bonds of debts impossible to finance let alone repay, but much more remains to be done in the pursuit of fair trade rules sothat the benefit of trade is felt by those most in need. I do hope I can call upon your support, and if you would like to join the growing band of collectors, even if you can only deliver and collect say 10 envelopes, your assistance will be much appreciated. Chris Hoare 832447 G. 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TEL: 780622 (2 lines) ALSO at Maidstone Incorporating Avery Engineering for Steel & Sheet Metal Work PLANNING PERMISSION BUILDING REGULATIONS CHANGE OF USE Preparation of Drawings, Local Authority Applications, Contact Supervision, Administration, Estimating, Builders Quantities, Bills of Quantities, Final Accounts MICHAEL PEPPIATT ASSOCIATES Quantity Surveyors and Building Surveyors Mobile: 07973 828356 Tel: 01227 832100 Fax: 01227 832090 email: michael.peppiatt@btinternet.com mittlavr. canitttzfittalliician Over: years: pttlf€SSIt).t1flI expatriates Y '1 I I and guriag Beads Registered Micro chipping ana I;EI3€31itI.Ilf1§C3.:II0,EE service, Collection anal e:live1:y Yvonne Odell Totsephones B1227 "£93 I3 Bekesbourne Annual Church Meeting The election of churchwardens of St Peter's for the coming year will take place in Bekesbourne Village Hall at 7.30 on Thursday 18 April. People eligible to vote include not only those on the new church Electoral Roll, but also everyone on the civil Electoral Roll of Bekesbourne. Do make note of the date and come and support your parish church. The election will be followed by the Annual Church Meeting, at which voting is restricted to those who are on the church's electoral roll. Jane Millyard Eriends of Bekesbourne Church The Wine and Wisdom Evening was held in Bekesbourne Village Hall on March 8th and £252 was raised. Special thanks to Brian and Jenny Skinner for so ably presenting this event for the past 8 years. Next year it will be run by this year’s win- ning team (which included the Vicar). ADVANCE NOTICE Yes, the Friends are organising a Boat Fair again this year! Note the date SATURDAY, 6TH JULY. Further details later, but book the date now. WINE AND WISDOM BEKESBOURNE VILLAGE HALL, BEKESBOURNE SATURDAY 13TH APRIL 7.00PM TICKETS £7.00 (To include plate of food and wine, please bring your own plate and cutlery) ALL PROCEEDS TO NSPCC Hugh and Eve Pearson 01227’ 831593 BRIDGE GOLDEN JUBILEE FESTIVAL Saturday 22nd June 2002 If you remember the Village Millennium Festival, you will be pleased to know that a similar event is planned to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee. Taking place on the day of the Village Fete, there will be events and activities all day around the village. Lots of Music — Jazz, Popular, Folk and Classical Morris Dancing and historical re-—enactments Duck Race and Tug of War competition Pig Roast and Barbecue .... .. and lots more fun! Don't forget that the Fete will also provide a wealth of fun and enter- tainment as well on this day. In the week leading up to the Festival (1 Barn Dance and a Quiz Night are also planned. More details will follow and a full programme will be published soon. GOLDEN JUBILE_E SAFARI SUPPER — SATURDAY 15“ JUNE 2002 As part of Br-idge's Golden Jubilee celebrations a Safari Supper within the village is planned for 15th June. All participants will meet for drinks at the very beginning of the evening and then for coffee at the end, and in between you will host one of three courses in your own home and go to two other homes for the other two courses! Each ‘supper party‘ will consist of 6 persons and these will change for each course. - If you would like to book a place on the evening or would just like to know more about it please telephone: Lesley Forwood, Fundr'aiser/ Vice Chairman NNWCA on 832175 after 6.00 pm or at weekends Emergency First Aid IT has been suggesTed To me ThaT iT might be useful To demonsTraTe some basic |ife~saving skills for Those inTeresTed. One can never predicT when such a need mighT arise - aT any age! Consequenfly, I shall be pleased To do jusT This on The 25Th April, 7.30- 9.30pm in The Village Hall. I'm afraid I shall have To make a charge of £1 per head To cover The cosTs of The hall and a donaTion To The Red Cross, for loan of equiprnent All welcome. Barry WhiTing FirsT Aid Trainer (BRCS) NOT IN MY FRONT YARQ Like many others I am sure, I regularly pick up sTreeT |iTTer. However I am sorry To see ThaT some remains ad jacenT To properTy whilsf owners or Tenanfs walk sTraighT in or ouT leaving iT sTi|l There. We used To live in one of The cleanesT counTries in Europe, but sadly no more. Please help To keep Bridge a clean village To be proud of by clear- ing The area by your own properTy and whenever possible popping general liTTer in The nearesT bin. 'Oon'T forgef To |eT me know (831075 or noTe To 18 The Close) of any large road or pavemenT cracks or proTrusions. Please also reporT any oTher dangerous places or eyesores you see and we'll do our besT To recfify. Maurice 5miTh ($TreeT Monifor) gu¢m‘ Dear Editor, having fust seenthe item about "Ears and Beers" on television I felt compel ed to write to congratulate both Chris Maclean and Paul. Their sincerity and Christianity, it seems to me, left a mark on the television crew, as witnessed by the sympathetic way the refiort was put to ether. This item could easily have been played for laughs b t e 'Beeb . The act that it came across as the church being as relevant to ay as it was 2000 years ago is a tribute to both of them. However these things can always be im raved upon and, in a slightly less serious vein, may I humbly make the fa lowing suggestions. For maximum publicity why not combine Ears 6: Beers with a patronal choral evensong and call it "Hymns and Pimms"? The sermon could ex und the tribulations of Peter under the title of "Its rum on the Rock". ut I get ahead of myself. Perhafis first Paul could broaden the appeal to those, like m self, of a high churc persuasion, by introducing a quarterly "Smells and ells" evenin . Indeed, in the spirit of ecumenism, we could invite the Roman Catholics o a "Pope and Coke" event, whilst for the charismatics I would propose a "Happy Clappy Hour". But you old chauvinist, I hear you say, what about the fairer sex, the ladies of t e benefice? From small acorns mighty oaks grow, (or something like that , so start with what we've a|recic1lEy got. The aring and Shariri group coul put on a "Sin and Sin“ evenin .I_ successful this could trans er to the Banner Making group on a regular asis with the ultimate goal of creating banner headlines and, I dare say, of instigating another visit from dear old I|AunTY!l- Just a thought. Baldr-ic’s (Apprentice) Acolyte News from Perry court can; In spite of the difficulties caused by the flooding of the Nailborne throughout our valley last year and the problems caused by having to plant into sodden earth, we have had a good yield with our autumn and winter vegetables this season. {Although our leeks are dainty rather than being robust, the flavour is excellent) 80 boxes were taken up by our members. They are now going even further afield, with pick—up points in Chartham, Canterbury, Faversham and Whitstable. We have also been selling in local farmer's markets and even as far away as Sussex. Rising to the surface in public awareness is a growing interest in biodynamic growing methods and a growing reluctance to pay the pre- mium for imported organic vegetables as found in the supermarkets. More people than ever are looking at the possibilities of buying local produce and thereby supporting our own farmers, whether it be poultry, meat, fruit or vegetables. We are now at the planning stage of the new season. If you would like to join the scheme, which is a Community Supported Agriculture Vegeta- ble Box Scheme, the details are - starting in early June for (12 weeks), the summer box costs £78 for a standard box - £117 for a large box. The winter box, starting in September, (26 weeks), costs £145 for a standard box and £215 for a large box. There is a small reduction for prompt payment. For further information and to join please ring Alan Brockman at 01227 738449 or Nina Taylor at 01227 731549. In the raffle at our AGM recently, there were four lucky winners who each won a subscription to the Biodynamic Agricultural Association. MQTES FROM THE MARCH MEETIN6 OF BRIE PARISH COUNCIL Golden Jubilee 2002: The clerk reported, on behalf of Cllr Hill, that a total of 83 responses had been received to date, with 174 mugs bein requested for children. Cllrs Beer and Corfield both reported that severa households had stated that they had not received the leaflet and it was AGREED that a further invitation or requests for mugs would be included in the Parish Newsletter to be distributed early next week.. Street Lighting - Part—Night Cells: The clerk reported that following a discussion with Seeboard it ap red that approximately 40 lanterns could require replacing to accommo ate the new units as and when the 559 units fa‘ . To date this year 6 units have been replaced by Seeboard with the same number the previous financial year. Incatron have advised that they do not refurbish the 559 unit as it is a sealed unit which has to be broken and can- not be resealed by them. Cllr Gulvi n AGREED to meet with a member of the lighting department at the City Council to investigate the matter further. Recreation Ground Footpath: Cllr Dobson advised that to date she had re- ceived two quotations to la a 1.8 metre footpath from the junction at Bi- frons Path to the school an that a request for funding under Safer Routes to School had been sent to the Highways Department. The clerk advised that FPD savills could not confirm who had laid the ori inal footpath but they believe it was probably one of the developers who uilt the adjoining houses. It was AGREED that the clerk would write to the school requestin a donation towards the cost of the footpath and that details of the proposa should be sent to FPD Savills in order to obtain the Landlord ' s consent for the work to be carried out. Newsletter: Cllr Dobson provided copies of the final draft of the newslet- ter which was approved by councillors subject to the inclusion of the invita- tion for requests for mugs. Cllr Anderson advised that the revious dis- tributor was now no longer available and it was AGREED that t e newsletter would be distributed earl! next week by councillors. For future distribu- tion it was AGREED that llr Anderson would approach John Thackeray to see if the scouts would be interested in carrying out the distribution for a donation to their funds. It was also AGREED that extra copies of the news- letter would be printed and that the Post Office, Bridgeway Stores and Bridge News would be asked if they would display these for any villagers who do not receive a copy via the norma distribution channel. _ receive Lay—-B Below Church Cottage: Kent Highways have made arrangements for this tang e inspected in due course and for any remedial repairs necessary to be carri out. Gully Below Pedestrian Crossing: Kent Highways advise that the drainage s- tem is designed to allow water to pass beneath the build out. With a view to u- ture connections to the drainage system an initial investigation to the highway drainage in the High Street has recently been carried out. The results of this investigation will lead to a programme of works during the 2002/ 2003 financial year and the flow of water down the hill is one of the areas to be addressed and will provide the opportunity to improve the drainage at the footwa build out for the zebra crossing. It was AGREED that a copy of the letter rom Kent Highwa 5 would be sen to Mrs T Carr who has been affected by the excess wa- ter at t e crossing. Car Parking: i) Cllr Anderson presented a draft Ian and artists impression for improvin car arking in Western Avenue and reen Court and it was unani~ mously A RE D that Ruth Goudie of Kent Highways should be requested to prepare an actual scheme for public consultation. ii) Cllr Anderson presented a plan for improving car arking in Conyngham Lane and it was unanimously AGREED that this idea s ould be forwarded to the school for their considera- tion and that the parish council would fully su port and encourage any decisions made to improve the car parking problems in onyngham Lane. Footbridge at Mill Lane: Cllr Gulvin presented a drawin of a date stone to mark the erection of the replacement footbridge in the Gal en Jubilee year. It was unanimously AGREED to roceed with the date stone and aim to have it in place ready for unveiling on 2 "“ June. Cllr Anderson a reed to obtain a uotation from a local stone mason to supply and fit the da e stone. The cler was re~ uested to write to Kent County Council to obtain their Permission to site the ate stone in the footbridge brickwork. Planning applications received: The following planning applications have been and are being considered : CA/02/0015/BRI — Minor Amendments for information only on First floor side exten- sion to dwelling at 1 Bourne View, Bridge. CA/02/0267/BRI - Single—storey extension to front of bungalow at Coppice, Bridge Hill,Bridge. Planning applications granted: The following planning applications have been notified as grante : CAL01/0127/BRI - Erection of conservatory at Dover Lodge, 48 High Street, Bridge. CA/GU 1065/ BRI - Erection of conservatory at Dover Lodge, 48 High Street, Bridge. CA/02/0061/BRI - Sin le—storeyfront extension; link wall and gate between dwelling and garage at 53 Bridge own, Bridge. E5300/1018/R — Amended details - rooflights at Bridge at Patrixbourne CEP School, ri ge. Applications refused: No applications have been notified as refused. Proposed Work to Trees in Conservation Area: The following notice of pro- posed work has been received with no intention to serve a Tree Preservation Order: Pollard small Lime tree outside front of house at 51 High Street, Bridge. filegggoudt crown of mature beech tree between Great Pett Farm and Oast,Pe1t I , rs ge. Are you finding it hard GARDEN <5’-zfl to cope mentally, emotionally or PROPERTY 1"'yS"”“”3’? M A I N T E N A NC E Do you need some help? Roofing, Glazing, JENNY JONES MICHT Painting, Brickwork, Complementary Therapist Plastering’ Fencing’ R Paths, Patios, and Ponds SHEN®Physio—Emotiona1 Release Therapy GP” 6135 and H 86189 Cutting Reflexology _ indlfiifiliiiiiiage L.J. DWYER Kingston Nr Canterbury Telephone: 01227 830644 01227 330533 EAST BRIDGE COUNTRY HOTEL «;-r= , R Uuwlllclttv COMMENDED J! ' Bridge Hill, Bridge, _' ‘ . 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Muriel Packer from Bridge was chosen this year to receive the Maundy Purse from the Queen at Canterbury Cathedral. Normally, when someone is honoured in this way, they are summoned to an audience with the Queen in Buckingham Palace. However, for the Maundy Service, the Queen comes to the people being honoured, not just by attending the cathedral, but by walking to them for the presentation, not the other way round. This tradition is seen by the Queen as an opportunity for her to express her humility, before her subjects, but more importantly before her God. All the pomp and ceremony is laid on in honour of the recipients, "not for her own benefit. If only other people in positions of influence would follow her example by sitting lighter on their authority and firmer on their responsibilities, our society would be a better place. "May she defend our laws and ever give us cause To sing with heart and voice, God save the Queen." May God continue to bless you and all those you love. Tauf Diary for May 2002 2nd Health <51 Healing, 7 Windmill Close, Bridge 7pm 7th Holy Communion, The New Close, Bridge 2.30pm After Eights, 10 Union Road, Bridge Bpm 8th NADFA5 at Bridge Church, 10am Ears and Beers, Plough <3: Harrow, Bridge 6pm 9th Fish Scheme Blossom Tour Junior Confirmation, Vicarage 5.30pm 11th Treasure Hunt, Bridge Village Hall 4.45pm 12th Christian Aid Week (until 19th) 13th Caring and Sharing, 62 Strangers Lane, Canterbury 7.30pm Senior Confirmation, Vicarage 8pm 14th Holy Communion, Churchill House, Bridge 2.30pm 15th Deanery Confirmation Service, Wingham Church 7.30pm 16th Junior Confirmation, Vicarage 5.30pm 18th Fish Scheme Coffee Morning! Bring :5: Buy, Bridge Village Hall 10am Lower Hardres Junior Choir, Lower Hardres Church 10.15am 20th Senior Confirmation, Vicarage 8pm 21st Holy Communion, Saxon Lodge, Bridge 2.30pm After Eights, 10 Union Road, Bridge 8pm 22nd NADFAS at Bridge Church 10am 23rd Junior Confirmation, Vicarage 5.30pm 26th The Works, Bridge Child Care Centre, Adj School 10am 27th Caring and Sharing, 20 Lanfranc Gardens, Harbledown 7.30pm Adult Confirmation, Vicarage 8pm 28th Holy Communion, Highfield House, Bridge 2.30pm 30th Junior Confirmation, Vicarage 5.30pm 2nd June Benefice Choral Evensong, St Peter's Bridge, 6pm Forthcoming Events 22nd June Bridge Village Fete and Golden Jubilee 6th July Friends of Bekesbourne Church, Boot Fair 13th July Benefice BBQ, Patrixbourne Your Parish Matters Baptism 14/O4 Bridge Susan Clarke Funeral O4/04 Bekesbourne Barbara F Hawkins Interment of Ashes 10/O4 Lower Hardres Phyllis Mackay~Mi||er Jubilee Celebrations To mark the beginning ofithe Jubilee Celebrations for HM Queen Elizabeth II, St Peter's Church, Bridge will host a special Benefice Choral Evensong on Sunday 2nd June at 6pm. our guest preacher will be The Ven Patrick Evans, Archdeacon of Canterbury. Anyone interested in joining the chair for the evening should contact either Emma Medhurst (830762) or Bill Rose (830560). The Friends of Bekesbourne Church The Family Service on Sunday 5th May will be combined with the Rogation Walk. The walk will start at 10am from Bekesbourne village hall. We will leisurely walk about 3-4 miles, stopping for prayers on the way. Well behaved dogs welcome. The walk will finish at The Unicorn Pub, so don't forget to book your lunch if you wish to eat Bridge Methodist Church Preacher's for May May 5th Miss Jean Hall May 12th Rev. Peter Cornish May 19th Rev. David Marshall May 26th Rev. Barbara Heather Health and Healing Concerns The next meeting will be on Thursday 2nd May, 7pm, at 7 Windmill Close. Please ring me if you have any requests for a person or situation you would like included in our prayers. Better still, why not join us and share in the fellowship. You are assured of a warm welcome. Kath Pierce 830844 Fish News This month we have the Cornelia Slavi Blossom Tour on Thursday 9th May and the al|—important fund-raising Coffee Morning and Bring and Buy on Saturday May 18th in Bridge Village Hall from 10 o'clock on. This is a great opportunity for gardeners to bring their surplus plants and buy other peoples. We also sell exceedingly good cakes. So come — all of you. This year, instead of the June coffee Pop—In, we are planning a Jubilee Lunch on Wednesday June 12th from 12.30 to 2.15pm in the Village Hall. There will be more details at the May Coffee Pop—In. The next Chiropody Clinic runs from 3rd to 5th June. Telephone Mrs Warren (830233) if you need more details. Christian Aid Week 12th-19th May Those red envelopes will be dropping onto the daormat once again as the time for our house to house collection comes round. Last year the tremendous total of over £1200 was raised and I hope you will feel able to support the work of Christian Aid just as generously this year. If you are a tax payer and indicate this fact on the envelope, then an extra sum can be claimed from the tax man with no further effort on your part! The work of Christian Aid is needed just as desperately this year as ever before across the globe and for a variety of projects to enable many people to live a basic existence with enough to eat and clean water to drink. Fair trade projects enable people to support themselves and bring a sense of dignity to their lives. My thanks for your continued support. Chris Hoare 832447 On 23rd March at the League of Friends Boot Fair The Children's Society Table raised, from goods sold and donations, the sum of £48. Many thanks to those who made this possible. K.M.Eynon ST. PeTer's Bridge. Roof Repairs €18,000 — Why Bridge? Those who aTTended 10am Communion aT Bridge on 7Th April saw Sir John Grugeon hand Paul Filmer a cheque for £18,000 as a very subsTanTial conTribuTion To urgenT repairs To The Church roof. How we goT ThaT money is complicafed. Briefly, anybody operafing a Tip, or To give iTs official TiT|e a "landfill si1'e" has To pay The Governmem‘ a Tax per Tonne of rubbish dumped. This is currenTly over £13 per Tonne increasing by £1 per Tonne per year. However, The landfill siTe operaTor is allowed To keep 1/5 which he Then passes To a chariTab|e TrusT which is able To pass on funds To recycling inifiafives, maTTers affecTing The environmenT and The repairs of buildings of historic inTeresT, which is of course where Bridge Church qualifies. The P.C.C. sTarTed over a year ago approaching, firsTly EnTrusT who are The regulaTory body governing The scheme. They examine The applicaTion and if They agree, make The applicanT (us!) an ‘enrolled body‘. We Then approach The landfill operaTor, Roberf BreTT 6: Son LTd., who have a chariTable TrusT, BreTT Environmenfal TrusT, of which Sir John Grugeon is Chairman. We applied To The TrusT and They inspecTed The Church and saw The need — iT happened To be raining aT The Time and we had The usual line of buckeTs in The nave and side aisle. Simple really — noTing To ii’! The TrusT has handed our E1.2m so far, of which £300,000 has been given To churches. IT was a very drawn ouT process buT we are very graTeful To Sir John and The BreTT EnvironmenTa| TrusT for Their generous conTribuTion and supporT. We also received a smaller buT welcome and viTal donaTion from Friends of KenT Churches, for whom we cycle every SepTember. J.E.Hill Bridge History Society Our speaker on 26 March, Peter Ewart, talked to us about smuggling in Kent - not the modem kind so much as the government's fight against smuggling in the 18th and 19 centuries. Traditionally, sympathy has tended to be with the smugglers — Charles Lamb wrote that a smuggler was ‘the only honest thief! The defrauding of the Revenue of taxes on luxury goods was only one side of the story though. Smuggling gangs could pose a threat, and were sometimes guilty of great violence. Our April outing was to Lambeth Palace and the Museum of Gardening History and on Saturday 18 May we plan an afternoon visit to Maidstone. A guided tour is arranged and we shall visit the Archbishop's palace and other buildings of interest, finishing our afternoon with a cream tea. We will travel by car, and lifts can be arranged. For details, telephone Jenny Vye, 831820. On Saturday 22 June a visit to Vpres and the surrounding area is planned, to include Sanctuary Wood, Tyne Cot cemetery and Hill 62, the Cloth Hall and its museum, the Menin Gate, Cathedral and other historic buildings in Vpres. We depart by coach from Bridge Village Post Office at 7 am. some places remain. Anyone interested should telephone John Bishop, 832596. Meriel Connor Celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee by making a donation towards a Church Pew Cushion We have received a generous offer to make up special pew cushions for the Church in commemoration of the Queen's Golden Jubilee. The cost of materials is £24 per cushion. If anyone would like to donate all, or part, of the cost, please contact Mrs Ailsa Williamson, Beechmount, Conyngham Lane, Bridge. Tel: 01227 830399 CHEK BARN DANCE A Barn Dance will be held in aid of the CHEK (Concern for* Health in East Kent) Fighting Fund on Friday 17' May 2002 in the Bridge and Patrixbourne School Hall commencing at 7.30 pm. Music will be provided by the 'CHEKMATES'. Tickets £5 available from Bridgeway Stores, Western Avenue Bridge or at the Bring and Buy Sale to be held in aid if CHEK funds at Mansfield Court, Riverside Close, Bridge I311 Saturday 11th May commencing at 10.30 am. For further etails of these events please ring 01227 830506 GRAND BRING do BUY SALE in support of CHEK to be held at Manfield Court, Riverside Close, Bridge on Saturday 11th May at 10.30am g URGENT APPEAL VOLUNTEER CHURCH CLEANERS I need to make an urgent appeal for volunteers for the Church cleaning rota at Bridge Church. This only involves a commitment of an hour or two once a month. If you could feel that you could help please contact Julie Lotham on 831678. Muriel Packer was one of 152 special] chosen people who received the Mound gifts from Her Majesty Queen /rzabe fir II of the Mound 5er vice held 1‘ /5 year in Can ferbur Cathedral. In this article Marie explains some thing of the his tory of he Maundy dfsfribu flan and shares her memo- ries of this unique occasion. The Royal Maunglx service March 28th 2002 First let me give you a brief history of the Maundy distribution. Its origin lies in Christ's washing of his disciples’ feet on the day before Good Friday, symbalising humility and service to others. Maundy comes from mandatum, the latin word for "commandment" and so the first words of the service are "Jesus said: I give you a new commandment: Love one another; as I have loved you, so you are to love one another". Royal distributions have taken place since 1210 when King John personally distributed gifts at Knaresborough. The act of washing the feet continued until about 1730 (several washings preceded the royal washingl), nosegays of sweetosmelling herbs are still carried by the principal people. Nowadays the service takes place in a different Cathedral each year or at Westminster Abbey. The Queen personally chose Canterbury for her Jubilee Year, although she had already been once before in 1965. The number of recipients depends on the Queen's age (this year 76 men and 76 women). They come from the diocese where the service is held and represent their own area (in our case the parishes of Patrixbourne with Bridge, Bekesbourne, Lower Hardres and Nackington). Gifts are specially minted silver coins to the value of 1,2,3 and 4 pence to make up as many pence as the Queen's age, presented in a white purse. A red purse contains current money to the value of £5.50: £3.00 for clothing (formerly a length of cloth to make a cloak), £1.50 for provisions (formerly fish and bread) and £1 for the redemption of the Sovereign's gown. The following, in note form, will give an idea of the sequence of events culminating in the service itself: a lecture on March 2nd by the Lord High Almoner (the Bishop of Wakefield); letters of acceptance as recipient and instructions for the day from the Royal Almonry: letters from the Dean with invitations to the lecture and to lunch after the service in the Study Centre. Here are some of the highlights from my memories: The Bishop of Wake- field's knowledgeable lecture and his infectious smile and enthusiasm throughout: breathtaking beauty of the Cathedral's flowers: dignity and variety of processions: Queen's arrival at the West Door looking radiant in an outfit which matched the glory of the spring morning and her Golden J ubilee; triumphal fanfare: magnificence of the choirs’ singing and organ music: variety of individual people taking part: the Lord High Almoner, the Precentor, the Pastor of the French Huguenot Church, the representative of the Auxiliary Bishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Dean, the Minister of the United Reformed ‘ii Church, the Archdeacon, the Archbishop of Canterbury; the Dean's new anthem on the message of the Last Supper: the unhurried progress of the distribution as the Queen paused before each recipient: her ease of manner and evident happiness especially as she came to the recipients in wheelchairs; the Yeoman carrying the purses an enormous alms dishes held above their heads; the Queen pausing on her way out to chat to four young children from Canterbury schools chosen by their family links with the six Wandsmen of the Royal Almonry, who acted as stewards for the recipients. Above all the atmosphere of Joy, mingled with humility, in which the Queen herself set the example. I should like to express my deep gratitude to all who made possible my nomination as recipient of the Royal Maundy gifts and who, before and since the service, have been so kind and generous in conversations with me. The friendship of the residents, their families and the staff at the New Close and at Saxon Lodge, the companionship of so many people in the Fish Scheme and the happy relationships with residents of all five villages in the Bridge group of parishes have enriched my life immeasurably since we came to Bridge and this has now been crowned with the wonderful privilege of representing you all at the Maundy Service. My special thanks go to Paul for nominating me and John Anderson for supporting the nomination, to Margaret for encouraging me and to John for being behind me (literally and figuratively!) It is hoped to arrange for as many people as possible to have the opportunity of seeing the Maundy gifts and hearing more about the whole historic occasion. If you miss these opportunities and would like to see the gifts, please feel free to ask. Muriel Packer These are the words of the Dean‘s anthem, printed here with his kind permission stooping to demonstrate a new commandment, Girt with a towel to serve the need of friends, He calms with loving words confused resistance, Knowing this must be done before life ends. Sensing the imminence of cruel betrayal, Fearing the frailty of all human vows, In the communion of a last supper, The Son of God to his vacation bows. Feeling their weakness needed strong example, Taking the water by his own hands poured, The King of Glory kneels in humble service To wash the feet of those who call him Lord. RI BI 5 VA 22 2002 The Bridge Festival Committee are still busy with lans to make this a happy and memorable d . A_number of fundraising even s will occur in the wee leading up to the estival Day. Friday 14th June —BARN DANCE at the School l-lall. 7.30pm —Music from Camine —Licensed Bar —Bring your own food £5 per person Tuesday 18th June -GUIDED HISTORY TOURS OF BRIDGE 7.00pm —starting from The White Horse —£2 per person Thursday 20th June —SUPPER QUIZ in VILLAGE HALL 7.00pm —Hosted by the Bridge <3: District History Society A C -Teams of 8 persons —Ploughman‘s Supper —Bring your own drinks, plate, cutlery & glass —£5 per person forthe above events canbe made atThe White Horse — ‘phone Th f th B'd Gold Jb'l Fst' no ' t'l|be‘ fo.5?'m’3ii?$lil"‘T"ii§ +%liow?ng"$r3ealrea§§' c<§'ni<'i.‘7’r‘?iec‘i: M “Y '5 5' mg 'Pig Roast 6: Barbeque -Tennis Club, LTA Play Tennis 2002 event - Live music from The Odd Couple ‘Celtic Music from Camine °At least Three Morris Sides -Jitterbug 6: Jive Dancing from Marsh Lindyhoppers. ‘Canterbury Clerks performing in St Peters Church Bridge - Bridge Duck Race (Nailboume permitting!) - Grand Tug of War Contest - A Steam Traction Engine We are still hoping that there will be displays of - Living History - Classic Cars 6: Motor Cycles ° More music performances But these and some other events are still under discussion. The Village Fete_wil| rovide all the usual entertainments and side shows and lots of fun including t e Childrens Fancy Dress Parade. A good time is guaranteed for all! Look out for more advertising and information around the village * DATE FOR you DIARY * BRIDGE VILLAGE F ETE SATURDAY 22" JUNE 12 NOON - 4 P.M. IN THE SCHOOL GROUNDS — AMPLE PARKING TO BE OPENED BY THE LORD MAYOR OF CANTERBURY FANCY mess PARADE LED BY MORRIS DANCERS MANY SIDE SHOWS, STALLS AND ATTRACTIONS PUNCH AND JUDY SHOW DANCE DISPLAYS REFRESHMENTS, BBQ, BEER TENT AND MUCH MUCH MORE A GREAT OCCASION FOR ALL THE FAMILY! :.~L .-..n--r,.-~- 4'” r 1!»:-A Patnxbourne with Bridge PCC Treasure Hunt Saturday S 11th May 4.45pm Starting from. Bridge Village Hal Tickets £2.50 Adults, lei Cantata, To include PIoughman’s Supper " Tickets from Pat Duna‘erdaIe{830668) or Ros Beeching (831 oz 7) ;_ I . . 6‘. ROYAL BRITISH LEGION — LITTLEBOURNE :5: DISTRICT BRANCH 24 members were present at the April 2002 meetin held at the Recreation Club, Littlebourne, when Doug Fenn was in the air. He gave the Exhortation and the Silence the meetin was asked to remember Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mot er. Good wishes went to Ron Bates who was not able to be present. We wish him well. As mentioned last month, in addition to Ron, we now have members Ton Bevan and John James assisting with welfare work for the Branch. T ese two can be contacted either through Ron or another of the Branch committee. ' Our Branch dinner is on Friday 27th September at Littlebourne Hall. Our recent Beef Pudding Supper was a great success and we will be holding another one on Tuesday, 19th November at the Unicorn, Bekesbourne when the raffle will be in aid of the Poppy Appeal. Members of the Branch are to visit the Etaples War Cemetery in France again this year on Sunday 23rd June. As mentioned last month, all our meetings are to be held at the Recreation Club, Littlebourne in future and they take place on the second Tuesday of every month. The next two meetings are on 14th May when Mr Andy Williams will be with us to talk on "Solving Conflicts") an 11th June, both at 8pm. COUNCILLOR'5 5URGE_RIE__$_ Martin Vye, K.C.C. Councillor, will hold a surgery on Sofurdoy 4th May 10am-12 noon in Bridge Village Hall. Bill Ookey, C.C.C. Councillor will hold a surgery on Saturday 18th May 10arn—12 noon in The Methodist Church, Bridge. wooalpeclcm SIJWFW Saturday 25tlw/May 2002 11.30 ¢m~2.30 pm» Lcnwofsmlw ‘Barbeque Tondroiaz Raffle Cakemfr R Conwalongamiizrhawelouoffiiw ‘Bridgefr P 5&wL Conynglwuw Lame; Bridge, Kem‘: . ,,.. .. V K ,i.;fia r . -E19.“ V V‘-‘ ' I’-\\ it I. 3 ' ‘ . -.1 5 S’ a tr 1‘ ‘L BARHAM CHURCH "A Right Royal Festival" Flower Festival 1st-4th June 2002 11am - 6.00pm each day Tea, Coffee, Cakes, Plants Sunday 2nd June at 3.00pm Songs of Praise with Canterbury Salvation Army Band- MUSIC FOR A some: AFTERNOON ST MARGARET‘ s CHLJRCH. WOMENSWOLD suuoav 19TH MAV - 3.00pm The programme of music given by Mike Lewis‘ family and friends covers a wide range, and should include something to suit most tastes. Many of the performers from previous similar concerts have very kindly agreed to come and support us again. The concert is in aid of the church organ restoration fund and we hope to commence work before the end of the year. Following the concert, tea and cakes will be served in one of the village gardens (weather permitting). Entry - £5.00 to include refreshments. For booking please contact Gaby McGuire on 01227 831557 or Marilyn Lewis on 01227 831206. Space is limited so please book your seats early. BOQLE5 The Elham Valley Boules Club announces the following programme of events for the summer at the PentanqueTerrain, The Green, Elham Sunday 5th May - Bank Holday Melee (llam start) Sunday 19th May - Whit Sunday Melée(11am start) Sunday 23rd June — Shepway/Boulogne Sports Day Sunday 14th July - Bastille Day Me|e’e(11am start) The melee events are open to all; everyone will get the chance to play - all age groups and abilities including beginners. We want the maximum support for the Shepway/Boulogne Sports Day which is being hosted this year by Shepway: the Pétanque matches will be played on the Elham Terrain. We are looking for players to complete our teams and supporters to cheer the teams on an the day - details of the start times will be announced in the next newsletter: please contact Colin Hewlett (01303 840418) if you want to participate. The purpose of the Boules Club is to encourage the use of the Péhtanque terrain by all in the Elham Valley. Petanque (Boules) is fun for all the family and application for family membership (£5.00) can be made by contacting a committee member. Bridge (Tony Walder 01227 830057) and Patrixbourne/Bekesbourne (Peter Morris 01227 830437) and the secretary of the club is Colin Hewlett (01303 840418). NOTES FROM THE APRIL MEETING OF BRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL Recreation Ground Footpath: Kent Highways have agreed to contribute 50% of the cost of upgrading the footpath as part of the County Council's Safe Routes to Schools initiative. It was unanimously AGREED to proceed with the upgrade subject to the Landlord's consent. Code Of Conduct: It was unanimously AGREED to adopt The Model Code of Conduct for Parish Councils and the Standards Board for England will be notified accordingly. Art In Bridge: Cllr Dobson reported that the group had had an AGM to form a committee and constitution in order to obtain grants and that it had been suggested that the parish council have a member on the committee. It was unanimously AGREED that Cllr Dobson should represent the parish council on the committee. Golden Jubilee 2002: Cllr Hill reported that he had now closed the boxes for the requests for souvenir mugs and once the numbers were collated would be placing the order. The matter of distribution of the mugs was discussed and it was suggested that they could be collected from the village hall on a couple of Saturday mornings. It was AGREED that a letter should be sent to Her Majesty the Queen congratulating her on her Golden Jubilee. Lighting - Bifrans Path: A request has been received from the Manager at Mansfield Court on behalf of all the residents for lighting in Bifrons Path. It was unanimously AGREED to proceed with installing lighting and the clerk was requested to obtain the relevant estimates. Rubbish - Town Hill: Cllr Anderson reported that he had received a copy of correspondence from Bekesbourne with Patrixbourne Parish Council to Canterbury City Council regarding the rubbish that accumulates around the re—cycling bins in Town Hill and the possibility of removing them or re-siting them on land at the Bridge allotment site. It was AGREED that the parish council were against both options and that a letter would be sent to the City Council requesting that a sign be erected asking people to take their rubbish home and to also investigate the possibility of putting up a camera as a deterrent. It was also AGREED to write to Cllr Oakey requesting his support. Planning applications received: No new planning applications have been received. Planning applications granted: The following planning applications have been notified as granted: CAL02/0018/BRI - Internal Alterations at River House, 67 High Street, Bridge. CA/O2/0015/BRI - First-floor side extension to 1 Bourne View, Bridge. CA/02/0035/BRI — Conservatory to rear of dwelling at 10 Dering Road, Bridge. Applications refused: No planning applications have been notified as refused. Notice of Proposed Work to Trees in a Conservation Area: The following notice of proposed work has been received: Reduce Conifer in rear garden by 5ft and tidy crown at 10 High Street, Bridge. Priest-in-Charge: Revd Paul Filmer , The Vicarage, 23 High Sfreef, Bridge (830250) Lay Reader: Mrs. Margaret Clarke. (Tei 765598) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE C/vurchwardens Dr. AM Nicholson, Riverside Cofiage, Pafrixbourne (830947) Mrs P Prifchard, 2 ST Mary's Rd, Pafrixbourne (830685) Mr L H Dunderdale, 37 High 51, Bridge (830668) Mr D Latham, 16 Riverside Close, Bridge. P6'6'.S'ecrefary Mrs A WiIIiamson,Beechrnoun’r,Conyngham Lane,Bridge (830399) PC'6Treasurer Mr L Andrews, 120 New Dover Road, Canterbury Cavemnfs Officer Mr NC Francis, 54 Riverside Close, Bridge (830945) C77airmasfer 4:’: Organ/‘sf Oryamlsf (Pafrixbouvwe) Mrs RM Stacey, Joslef, |(eepersHi|l,Pa1‘rixbourne (830205) BEKESBOURNE Churc/wardens‘ Mrs J Giilanders, Cala, Aerodrome Rd, Bekesbourne Mr J Cowans, Distanf View, Adisham Rd, Bekesbourne (831029) P66‘ Secretary Mrs J Millyard, 10 De Havillands, Bekesbourne (830256) FCC‘ Treasurer Mr D Miliyard, 10 De Havillands, Bekesbourne (830256) Organist Mrs RM Stacey, .Toslef,i|n'o:J'u6gsep—pmMAoq' 16 UNION ROAD BRIDGE Tel: Office: 01227 830266 Evenings: 01227 463675 H. O. PARKER Plumbing, Central Heating & Home Improvements MENS HAIRDRESSING it by it . David (Mobile Hairdresser) STATE REGISTERED HAIFIDFIESSER Phone Elham 01303 840650 I éve Pearson i2C22Z\ l\/Ir’-\I3 ;Z\roma’rI/xerapy — IQafIe) ‘ . 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I remember one particular baddie who had it in for Captain Kirk. Khan was an alien Peter Stringfellow lookalike who hunted down the Enterprise in deep space with the quote ”Revenge is a dish best served cold”. I like this saying, but not because of its intended meaning. The author advises us to spend time preparing our revenge, savouring the thought and building up an appetite, ready to strike when least expected. On the other hand, 1 have always found that counting to ten before responding has the effect of calming things down. Instant retaliation can be excessive, random and ineffective. Waiting for the heat of the moment to cool allows us to gain a better perspective, so that if a response is needed it can be deliberate, measured and focussed. Looking back on the past few months at the "eye for an eye" conflict between Jew and Palestinian in Israel, I find it hard to take sides, or to remember who started it. What seems more important is who will finish it. Someone needs to stand back from the immediate heat of the conflict and say enough is enough! I think that's what Iesus meant when he said ‘turn the other cheek”. Instead of striking back, we are to contain the violence — understanding that our revenge will only lead to the other person seeking their own revenge again. Perhaps - if Israel and Palestine plan their retaliation as a dish served cold - they will find they've lost their appetite for revenge after all. May God continue to bless you and all those you love. Tauf Diary for June 2002 3rd Jubilee BBQ, John Baker White Hall, Lower Hardres 12.30pm 5th Holy Communion, The New Close, Bridge 2.30pm 6th Health and Healing, 7 Windmill Close, Bridge 7pm 10th Caring 6: Sharing, Visit to Gypsy Caravan 7.30pm Senior Confirmation, The Vicarage 8pm 11th Holy Communion, Churchill House, Bridge 2.30pm Patrixbourne with Bridge PCC, Bridge Church 7.30pm Horticultural Society Visit to Windy Ridge 7pm for 7.30pm 12th NADFAS at Bridge Church 10am Fish Scheme Jubilee Lunch, Bridge Village Hall 12.30-2.15pm Ears and Beers, Plough and Harrow 6pm 13th Junior Confirmation, The Vicarage 5.30pm 15th Lower Hardres Junior Choir, Lower Hardres Church 10.15am Councillor's Surgery, Bekesbourne Village Hall 10am—1Z noon 16th London to Brighton Cycle Ride 17th Senior Confirmation, The Vicarage 8pm 18th Coffee Morning, The Old Farmhouse, Lower Hardres 10.30am Holy Communion, Saxon Lodge, Bridge 2.30pm Women's Institute, Bridge Village Hall 7.30pm After Eights, 10 Union Road, Bridge 8.00pm 19th Lower Hardres and Nackington PCC, John Baker White Hall, Lower Hardres 7.30pm 20th Junior Confirmation, The Vicarage 5.30pm 22nd Village Fete, Bridge School and Village Canterbury Clerkes Concert, Bridge church 7.30pm 23rd The Works, Bridge Childcare Centre, Adj School 10am 24th Caring 6: Sharing Visit to Rapid Response, 7.30pm Senior Confirmation, The Vicarage 8.00pm 25th Holy Communion, Highfield House, Bekesbourne 2.30pm 26th NADFAS, Bridge Church 10am Bekesbourne PCC, 10 De Havilands, Bekesbourne 7.30pm 27th Junior Confirmation, The Vicarage 5.30pm &fi 6th July Friends of Bekesbourne Church Boot Fair 13th July Benefice BBQ, Patrixbourne 14th July Music For A Summer's Evening, Lower Hardres Church 3rd August Friends of Bekesbourne Church, Concert in Bekesbourne Church 21st Sept Coffee Morning, Bridge Village Hall Your ‘Parish ,MaTTers Funeral O7/O5 Pafrixboume (Milo) Milagros Price 16/05 Bridge/Barham (Sandy) Leonard W.C. Sanford -Archdeacon‘: VisiTaTion The church wardens of our 5 churches were sworn info office by The Archdeacon of Canferbury, The Ven Pafrick Evans during a service aT Canferbury Cafhedral in mid May. On your behalf I Thank Them all for sfanding for office This year, we especially welcome Brenda Reynolds as she replaces Bill Hinchliffe aT Lower Hardres and Thank him for all his work in The pasf. -Deanery Confirmaficm The Bishop of Dover, The RT Rev 5Tephen Venner,confirmed 15 parishioners from Easf Bridge Deanery aT a special service, held at Wingham on 15Th May. There were no candidates from our benefice on This occasion, buT we hope To have 12 people, boTh young and old, confirmed aT The ne>J l/LNE 1:2 NOON - 4 PM. (N THE SCHOOL. QROIANDS TO BE OPENED BY THE LORD MAYOR OF CANTERBURY FANCY DRESS PARADE LED BY MORRIS DANCERS Assemble II.45a.m. Red Lion car park MANY SIDE SHOWS, STALLS AND ATTRACTIONS PUNCH AND JUDY SHOW DANCE DISPLAYS PONY RIDES REFRESHMENTS, BBQ, BEER TENT AND MUCH MUCH MORE "‘WorL0l Cup viewing av5uZLaloLe!** COME ALONQ AND ENJOY THE Fl/KN! RRRRRRKRRRKRRRRRRRKRRRRRRKRRRRRRRKRRRRRKRRKERRRRRRRA fi'fi'fi'flfififlfl#’fi+";3flfififl4?flfl KRKRRR 43#345’413'fifi’fifi’fifi‘45'fifi'fi‘4?+3’fiflfirflfififlfi27??£9’+3¢—”é’fi’345'}?4-*’,«5’+9.9+>"fi’¢3’fi’¢’¢"#3’锣’+5'flfl’;?.5" Bekesbourne Annual Church Meeting At the meeting held on 18 April, Jonathan Cowans and Jill Gillanders were elected Churchwardens for another year. Patricia Kusel continues as a representative for Bekesbourne on the Deanery Synod and is joined by Christine Ash. Other members of the PCC elected were Zan Clifford, Vicki McPherson, Jane Millyard, David Millyard, Hugh Pearson and Jenny Skinner. A short meeting of the PCC followed, at which Vicki McPherson and J one Millyard were re—elected respectively as Lay Chair and Secretary. David Millyard has retired as Treasurer after more than 20 years and Zan Clifford was elected to replace him. The Vicar thanked David warmly for his long service. J one Millyard Bekesbourne Bell Ringers At a recent meeting, David Farbrace was confirmed as tower Captain for the remainder of the year and Romany Cowans was elected Deputy Captain; Gill Moon continues as Secretary. The band aims to ring before the two 10.00am services each month at Bekesbourne. New ringers are most welcome to the practice night every Monday from 7.30 to 9.00pm. Contact Gill (832134) or Romany (831029) it you are interested. Jane Millyard THE FRIENDS QF BEKESBOURNE CHURCH Another CHURCH‘/ARD WORKING PARTY has been arranged for Saturday 15th June at 10am, when once again Strimmers will be especially welcome. Our annual BOOT FAIR will be held at Parsonage Farm, Bekesbourne, by kind permission of Mr John Ash, starting at 9am on Saturday 6th July 2002. Please contact Jennifer on 768925 or Gill on 832134 to book your pitch (gs). The Friends of Bekesboume Church Rogation Walk - Sunday 5th May It was a chilly Sunday morning when 19 intrepid walkers plus 6 dogs set out on the Rogation Walk from Bekesbourne Village Hall, ably lead by Sid and Gill Moon. Pat Kusel welcomed everyone and explained the meaning of 'Rogation' before a short prayer and then we were off! Our first stop was to be at the Well Chapel which we reached after a pleasant walk through a hop garden, field of bright yellow rape and in pasture with two very friendly horses who were intrigued by our procession. Once over School Lane we followed the footpath which takes you under the railway and into the orchards leading to Well Chapel. Several clogs took a dip in the water at this point after which Pat lead us in prayer within the ruins of the Chapel. We then crossed Littlebourne Road and negotiated the narrow footpath running through Howletts Zoo, up and over the elephant enclosure, gathering together for our final prayer in the fields beyond. The last leg of our journey took us through beautiful bluebell woods and then out on to Bekesbourne Lane before arriving at The Unicorn Pub for welcome refreshment. Many thanks to Gill Moon and Joan Atkins for planning the route which was enjoyed by all. Romany Cowans FRIENDS OF BEKESBOURNE CHURCH BOOT FAIR At Parsonage Farm, Bekesbourne 9.00 am on Saturday 6th July 2002 Pitches £6 Phone 768925 or 832134 to book a space Holistic Cancer Care Support Group Meets first Wednesday of the month in Shepherdswell Village Hall, offering a range of complimentary therapies to people affected by cancer. Next meeting 5th June. Admission £2 which covers any therapy, guided imagery, relaxation techniques and refreshments. Contact Mo Hall. R.G.N. DipN. Tel: 01304 831221. JUBILEE FLOWER FESTIVAL of ST. MAR6ARET'5 CHURCH @r3@@@ m@z:2z290m@ @@am@ as @079 in aid of Demelza House and Lower Hardres Church ST. MAR6ARET'S AT CLIFFE Do come and join us at The Cid Farmhouse on Tuesday 18”‘ June at 10.30 am. I 5A1-URDAY JUNE 1 51' To TUESDAY JUNE 41h Please bring your friends OPENING TIMES SATURDAY 10am to 3pm SUNDAY 1 Znoon To 5pm MONDAY and TUESDAY Raffle Home Produce Plants Books Gifts BE wrm PARKE PARISH CELEBRATIONS TUESDAY 4TH June 2002 Cl-IEBRATE AT THE REGREATION GROUND FROM 2 0’0£06'l( ONWARDS AWN PARTY FROM 6 0'0l00£’ Music for a Summer's -El-6-D-‘I19 BARHAM CHURCH The Highworth School Chamber I A Right Royal Fesfivali Chair 0 Flower Festival Madrigais * Part-songs Barbershop * Songs From the Shows 1S'l'-4l’l‘l JUNE 2002 ' 11.O0am-6.0Opm each day St. Marys Church. Lower Herdres Tea’ Coffee’ Cakes‘ plants Sunday 14*“ July 2002: 7.30 pm Admission E6 Thlsyou/1gg!r1s'choAr, whosecom-arts always enchant Surldfly 2nd June 01' auofences B1 En-grand and recsntfyln me U54, are vistzmg Lower laerdras for the ninth consecutive year 50 ng 5 0 f Prai Se w i ‘H1 — before towing in Luxembourg and German y In Jury. ,,,,_, W, ,,m.,,, mm. a,,,,,.,,,{,, we ,,,a,,,m_D,£, W Canterbury Salvatio n A rrny dalfghtm the lnfectkms enthusiasm and tafentaftfrls Band livery mung chat“ and their eouafly 9fi"eri/ascent‘ conductor; Carl: C‘ard9Ir~Pnfco. T5 R OF RI ARISHCO CI Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman and 5ub—Committees: At the M meeting Cllrs Anderson and Beer were re—elected for the year 2002-2 03 as chairman and v-ice—chairman respectively and the appointment of sub- committees was also agreed. Sandbag Store: It was AGREED to accept Canterbury City Council's offer to replace the vandalised metal Sandbag shed with a concrete shed and the clerk was requested to write to this effect and re uest that the shed be supplied without the s or coating. It was also AGREE to investigate the possi ility of painting the lat roof Wl‘l'l'l a vandal-proof coating. Footbrid e at Mill Lane: Kent County Council have confirmed their agreement for the ate stone to be installed b their contractor at our expense. The clerk re orted that she had asked ll/ent County Council if the stone could be installe by our contractor but this would only be acceptable if he met their inclemnity insurance requirements or could be employed for the work bya Kent Coufity Council contractor. The clerk was requested to look into the matter ur er. Beech Tree - The New Close Residential Care Home: Cllr Dobson reported that at a recent meeting with representatives from the parish council, the Kent Community l"lOUSlrfi'|-l-l"UST, the City Council and Cllr Bill Oakey, the Housing Trust had a reed not to fell e tree until consultation had been com leted. Mr Ian Embry, who a so attended the meeti , was preparing a report or the parish council and it was also AGREED to go ahea with an independent specialists report which the clerk was requested to arrange. Drainage: Kent Highways have advised that the prop7osed im rovements to the surface water drama e system are due to begin on 2 May 2 2 and will take approximately 8 to 1 weeks to complete. Recycling Bins — Town Hill: Cllr Beer reported that the chairman had received a copy of a letter from the Ci Council to Bekesbourne with Patrixbourne Parish Council confirming that they wi l be putting upa sign requesting that litter is taken home and informing of the penalties for rub is dumping- The City Council also advised that they will e looking into the viability of a CC V camera at the Town Hill site. The clerk was requested to acknowledge the letter. Tree Planting: Cllr Beer reported that the chairman had received a letter from Bridge Tennis Club concerning the location of the replacement tree and its threat to the stability of the tennis courts. They requested t at it be moved further away from the courts. The clerk was requested to write to the Tennis Club advising them that it could not be moved before the Autumn and requesting a meeting with them in September to discuss the re—positioning of the tree. T - Street Li hting — Bifrons Path: The clerk re orted that she had met with the Seeboar representative on site to discuss t e installation of a street ii ht and a quotation is now awaited. It was AGREED that the clerk should write to t e residents in the vicinity of the street light to advise them of the proposed installation. Planning applications received: The following planning applications have been received and are under consideration: EAQOZ/0405/BRI — Two storey extension to front of dwelling at 1 High Street, ri ge. CA/02/0508/BRI - Two and single-.—storey extension to care home including alterations to existing building at Saxon Lodge, 30/ 32 Western Avenue, Bridge. Planni applications granted: The following planning applications have been notifi as granted Pcn‘/DB2/$267/BRI - Single—storey extension to front of bungalow at Coppice, Bridge I , l"l ge. CA/02/0280/BRI - Change of use from doctors‘ surgery to dwelling at 2 Green Court, Bridge. CA/O2/0278/BRI — Change of use of ground floor lock up shop from retail to estate agents at 88 High Street, Bridge.. Applications refused: No planning applications have been notified as refused. Notice of Work to Trees in a Conservation Area: The following notice of proposed war has been received: i) Fell two Conifer trees situated in back dgarden and reduce by 6-8 ft four Leylandi trees at White Gates, Bekesbourne Roa , Bridge. iBi) Sell decayed Ash tree from side of house at Bridge Ford House, Brewery Lane, ri ge. ' iii) Clean out crown of Cedar of Lebanon, fell Cherry Tree at side of house, reduce Cypress, Elder and Sycamore trees back to hedge at least 1.5m high on boundary to Brid e Down and trees with stem diameter less than 75mm at 1.5m hi h and all shru s may be removed from the garden at the side of the house at 6 ridge Hill House, Higham Lane, Bridge. 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The producers of the programme constantly change the rules in an attempt to get the contestants to do something interesting (like fall in love) and life in the Big Brother house is so unnatural that people have already asked to leave (they’re normally voted out by the viewin ublic) or even gone ‘over the wall‘. Apparently life in a goldfish gowl is not all it was cracked up to be! Of course, the Big Brother concept has been around a lot longer than Channel 4. Christianity, and most other mainstream religions, understand humankind’s relationship with our creator to be one of complete transparency. God may not have installed two~way mirrors and microphones in every room, but we believe that he still knows everything we do or think or say, even our deepest hopes and fears. My favourite Psalm, 139, expresses this beautifully; "O Lord you have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when Irise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. - Where canl go from your Spirit? Where can] flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make the grave my bed, you are there also." 'I'V's Big Brother monitors and controls for the entertainment of the viewers. Personally I prefer the idea of a Big Brother who is there to comfort, protect, encourage and guide. How about you? May God continue to bless you and all those you love. yguy‘ Diary for J uly 2002 1st 2nd 4th 6th 8th 9th 10th 10th 13th 14th 16th 20th Senior Confirmation, The Vicarage 8pm Holy Communion, The New Close, Bridge 2.30pm After Eights, 10 Union Road, Bridge 8pm Health and Healing, 7 Windmill Close, Bridge 7pm Friends of Bekesbourne Church, Boot Fair, Parsonage Farm, Bekesbourne 9am Caring and Sharing, 34 Western Avenue, Bridge 7.30pm Senior Confirmation, The Vicarage 8pm Holy Communion, Churchill House, Bridge 2.30pm Holy Communion, Churchill House, Bridge 2.30pm NADFAS at Bridge Church 10am Fish Scheme Coffee Pop In, Bridge Village Hall 10-11.15am Ears and Beers, Plough & Harrow 6pm Benefice BBQ, Riverside Cottage, Patrixbourne 5.30pm Deanery Taize Service, Aylesham Church 6pm Highworth Girl's Choir, Lower Hardres Church 7.30pm Holy Communion, Saxon Lodge, Bridge 2.30pm Women's Institute, Bridge Village Hall 7.30pm After Eights, 10 Union Road, Bridge 8pm Lower Hardres Junior Choir, Lower Hardres Church 10.15am Councillor's Surgery, Bridge Methodist Church 10am—12 noon 22nd Caring and Sharing BBQ, 8 Conyngham Lane, Bridge 7.30pm 23rd 24th 27th 28th Holy Communion, Highfield House, Bekesbourne 2.30pm Deanery Synod, Bridge Church 7.30pm NADFAS at Bridge Church 10am Nailbourne Horticultural Summer Show, Bridge School 2.30pm The Works», Bridge Church mom a o i ve s 3rd August Friends of Bekesbourne Church, Concert in Bekesbourne Church 21st Sept Coffee Morning, Bridge Village Hall 29th Sept Patrixbourne with Bridge Harvest Lunch (with German Visitors) Mattias; funeral I e ouPis es 01/06 Bridge Katy Barry 6: Damian Brooks 23/05 Bridge/ Barham Allan G Foster s 25/05 Bekesbourne Bettie Conway Change of Service Pattern Patrixbourne w Bridge PCC have decided to move the Bridge Evensong from the second Sunday to the first Sunday each month. This change follows the shift to the first Sunday for the June Evensong, and will be reviewed at the end of the year. German Church Visit Preparation for the September visit continues, and we are now looking for families across the group to host one or more of our guests. An understanding of German is not necessary as the German party have been selected for their ability to speak reasonable English. If you are interested please contact Paul Filmer (830250). Deanery Taize Service Aylesham Church will host a Taize style service for all the churches in East Bridge Deanery at 6pm on Sunday 14th July followed by a BBQ (bring your own meat/drinks). All are welcome to attend. If you would like a lift, please contact Paul Filmer (830250). Bridge Methodist Church Preachers for July 2002 July 7th July 14th July 21st July 28th Aug 4th Rev. George Bough Rev. David Marshall (Holy Communion) Mr Michael Baybutt, B.$c. DMS,,C.Eng. Miss Jean Hall Rev. Barbara Healther Health and Healing Concerns At the last prayer meeting we were privileged to see on video the wonderful operation that Professor Jeffery Rosenfeld performed to remove a Hypothalamic Harmartoma, a tumour at the base of the brain. The surgeon calmly said, with such a tricky and delicate operation, one must take one's time and not rush and that was just what he did! What a remarkable person! He has now performed 16 ops on children and everyone a success! George is progressing steadily and is becoming a lively little boy and the future is brighter. This months meeting will be on Thursday 4th July at 7pm, at 7 Windmill Close. Please let me have your requests if you are unable to attend yourself. Kath Pierce 830844 Eish News Many thanks to everyone who made the annual Coffee Morning and Sale in May such a success. The next Coffee Pop-—In will be on Wednesday July 10th from 10 — 11.15am in Bridge Village Hall. Do remember that if you would like to come but have no transport you can ring Ann Medhurst on 830762. WI Wet or fine the garden meeting on Tuesday 16th July will be at 2.30pm at 68 Bridge Down. On Wednesday 7th August everyone will be welcome to a coffee morning at 26 Western Avenue between 10 and 12 noon. There is to be bring and buy, plant and cake stalls and a raffle. Christian Aid Week 2002 Once again, a new record was set for the house to house collection for Bridge, Patrixbourne and Bekesbourne when £1,446.96 was banked as a result of your generosity and the efforts of the collectors. Over £400 of the total sum was gift—aided and therefore the true total after the tax allowances are applied, is nearly £1,600. Very many thanks to you all for your part in achieving this marvellous result to enable Christian Aid to continue and develop its programmes for fair trade and the relief of poverty. Chris Hoare 3 7" I EL: he R I L DEAR NOR. WE'RE STUNNED. IN SHOCK; YOU LEFT US 50 QUICKLY, SUFFERING SO MUCH PAIN. WE WEREN'T READY. ONE WEEK - IT SEEMS - YOU WERE HERE OFFERING TO FERRY us or: our: TROUBLED wsrrs. MENDJNG SOMETHING we COULDN’T I=Ix, FIRST AT THE BAR To Buy THE DRINKS, STRIKING A POSE IN voun GEARS GEINEROUS TO A FAULT. AND Now YOU ARE GONE: BUT we: sHAI~I"r FORGET YOU. EVER. WE SHALL LOOK INTO SPACE ~ OUTSIDE AND WITHIN - AND BELIEVE voun SPIRIT JOURNEYS ON To SOMEWHERE we HAVE NOT FOUND YEF, IN A NEW DIMENSION. AFTER A LITTLE WHILE WHEN we: no DISCOVER FOR OURSELVES. YOU'LL PROBABLY STILL BE CRACKING A JOKE. HAVING A LITTLE MOAN. GIVING A HELPING HAND: ALL. PAR FOR THE COURSE. WE'RE GLAD YOU CAME TO BRIDGE. NOR, AND we ARE PROUD To HAVE BEEN YOUR FRIENDS. WE DON'T REALLY’ UNDERSTAND THE NEXT STAGE OF YOUR JOURNEY, BUT WE no HAVE CONFIDENCE THAT YOU ARE IN VERY GOOD HANDS. CHEERS DEAR FRIEND. THANKS» FOR EVERYTHING! The Bells of Stfetfi Chu c Bekesbour e The balls of ST. Peter's were rung on Monday 3rd June by a band enfirley of ladies To celebrate The Queen's Golden Jubilee. The six ringers were: Romany Cowans Joan Atkins Jan Millyard Gill Moon Ann Medhur-st Wendy Durrell Thank Zou The CHEK Bring and Buy held at Mansfield Court raised E400. Thanks to all who supported the event. Mrs K Welsh Resident Scheme Manager BRIDQE «~ By Bess Browning aged 9 years A place I know is a small village called Bridge, where my Nanny lives. This wonderful place is in Canterbury. Bridge is never loud and always has a soft meaning for it. There is a building in the middle of the Close and around it is a grassy welcoming circumference. The grassy garden around the building is filled with dancing trees and sparkling flowers and bushes. At every house there are black clean steps leading up to a rather posh army of pots with flowers streaming out of them. The small houses are places around the Close with gardens full of long menacing grass or maybe concrete slabs stuck into the soil. There are always flowers in these gardens in pots or racing out of the ground. The people who are living in Bridge are kind and always sweet - but never sour. In the actual village of Bridge the people are just the same. This lovely village has got a small Post Office with everything you need, starting at smiley yummy sweets that just can't wait to be sucked, to a book written by Charles Dickensll There is this amazing village shop that sells bread, chewy chewing gum and ice-cream and much more. Back into. the Close where clumps of grass near the houses are big, gigantic furry trees covered in green lined leaves, full of bright shadows of the sunlight and when it goes down you get a lovely view of the sun. I love this place and enjoy going there to stay! BENEFICE BBQ Saturday 13th luly 2002 from 5.30pm 9.1 Patrixbourne Cottage Patrixbourne (Parking adjacent in Recreation Ground) £3 per adult, £8 per family Please ring to book Pat Dunderdale 830668 Andrea Nicholson 830947 Bring your own plates, cutlery, glasses and drink ALL WELCOME (Names by Thursday 1 1th July 2002) Nailbourne Horticultural Society The Society's Summer Show will be held this year at Bridge School on Saturday 27th July. The Show will open at 2.30pm with the presentation of prizes at 4.00pm. Teas with home-made cakes will be available throughout the afternoon. There will also be a raffle and a plant stall to raise funds for the society. Contributions of surplus plants or similar for the stall would be very welcome and can be brought along on the afternoon or left with Kathy Walder (830057) prior to the show if preferred. Anyone requiring show Schedules should contact one of the following members of the Society: Mrs Billie Anderson (830260), Mrs Ann Edmonds (830795) or Kathy Walder. Please remember that you must be a current member of the Society (i.e. be up-to-date with your subscription!) to exhibit. We look forward to an enjoyable Saturday afternoon on the 27th. FRIENDS OF BEKESBOURNE CHURCH BOOT FAIR At Parsonage Farm, Bekesbourne 9.00 am on Saturday 6th July 2002 Pitches £6 Phone 768925 or 832134 to book a space Art in Bridge Autumn Exhibition October 2002 The Autumn Exhibition was so successful last year that it is to repeated on Saturday 8. Sunday 19”‘ 8. 20"‘ October 2002 in the Village Hall. Anyone living or working in Bridge is invited to exhibit up to three works of art that can be hung on the wall or pinned to one of the display boards. Children and young people are espe- cially encouraged to exhibit. This year there will be a extra section for exhibits on any aspect of the Parish of Bridge. Now is the time to think of what you will exhibit. We hope that you will submit new work but we will be very happy to show the same work as last year. Fuller details will be announced in September but if you require any further information please contact John Corfield (830976), Pam Dobson or Emily Shirley. ON SUNDAY 7 JULY 2002 two gardens in Petbam will be qperz to tbe public in aid qfebaritie: wpparted 19: tbe NATYONAL GARDENS SCJHJEZME (tbe Yellow Book) PETHAM H 0 U! B We" and Mr: Niebolax Grabam) entrance gfl‘Duel=.pit 2-6pm admisxian £2.50 aeeemjbarzied ebildrenfiee A and S IVARLIN G MANOR (Dr and M r: Cbristqpber Lamb) entrance cgfl Cbafibam Dawn: Road 2-7 per: admission £2.50 ebilelren 50 pence Pbrmtx will be on sale in barb garden: but fee: will only be rented at Swarlirgg Manor RQXAL BRITISH LEQION TT BO I T B CH 20 members were present at the May 2002 meetin held at the Recreation Club, Litt ebourne, when Doug Fenn was in the hair. He gave the Exhortation and in the Silence the meetin was asked to remember Mr Wilkinson from Wickhombreaux, a friend 0 the Branch, who passed away recently. The Chairman welcomed Professor Andy Williams of Littlebourne who gave a very interesting talk on "Solving Conflicts". Following this, a short meeting took place in the usual format. Good wishes went to Peter McEntee who has recently had an operation. We wish him a speedy recovery. Also to Daisy Allen who is unwell. It was roposed and accepted that Mrs Ella Hilda Russell and Mr William Henry luckrose become associate members of the branch. We extend a warm welcome to them both. We are sorry to announce that Ron Bates is no lon er carrying out Welfare Committee work due to his own ill health, but any Bevan will be taking over from him with assistance from other members of the Committee. As mentioned, our Branch dinner is on Friday 27th September at Littlebourne Hall. Further details will be available later on. The next meeting is on Tuesday 9th July at 8pm in the Recreation Club, Littlebourne. Music for a Summer's Evening The Highworth school Chamber ChOll' Madrlgais * Partsongs Barbershop * songs from the shows St. Mary's Church. Lower Hardres Sunday 14*" July 2002: 7.30 pm Admission £6 flilsyoitngglns-'moIr, whosoconcartsafwaysamrhanc _EUal'9nc€$'fl L-‘mlandano: mrmtiym the USA, an: vIsItihyLoworIfai’d-esfartf)e1mtIrcionsowtiwyoa- —befarotaw1tia:t1tiJxon1bar:r'uravdGannarrrib.M}c iWfMP9wucarIcvnraa1d.ibIirth9mai'WF9ml0 Ima 'dofl'9fn‘br thlfrrfocflaisantfrlisfasmarrdfdbnfafflfils mflwliflmicbokarrdflrorvaliallrefifirwsunt canoirdnir; Chfiscardenflrfci. O O H BRI golden Jubilge 2002: The clerk reported that the mags had been elivered an a _ were recpchl for distribution Thdere been somfi bf‘€Gl‘§l%eS in trans t n t ese were being replace by t e surpplier a shou _ eat an a _ e receve s ortl . Theinvoice received was incor revised invoice as beenr uest . Cllr Hill askedcfor volunteers to help‘ ith the is ribution and C lrs Dobgon and An_erso both agr ed to e p The cer w s equest? to prp we a no_tice a(?VISil'l vil a ers a he at _s an p aces o t co l ction paints. C lr Do sona vised t _t_ un ing recei ed fort e Gal en J ubileeevent on 22 J n was in u icieigit to cover a I costs and t at t el orr’i\r;iit1t<=Ee raegiéeste rgvge Pcgps COl.ll"l(éIl sosup artlto goger tfe ora. ia e io ee coeroeuo %.750.00 it was AGREED 'l'ECPl' the s orytlqgl would be covere up to Pthis sum Sa dbag Store :_ Canterb ry Citx Council have dvisqed that he rfipa gmerit star _is be”? or ere a dare arran in art remova of fr 0 store an _ insta t_ion oft enew ope. T e have so provided information on suitable anti-vandal coating or the roof on anti-graffiti coating for the wal s. Footbridlge at NEH Lane - Ba e Sta e: C Ir Andie;-_son advised that the da e sto e is to e installe t I wee an theo icial commemoration wil be held at 6.15 pm on Satur ay, 22 Jun 2002. Allotments: C uncillors recentl _met ith C Gooch of D Savills a d welcomed the act that thg ee in ha Jo en lace an ad rec Ive a positive re ponse. C lr u vin o vise t ch a revise a|lo_tm nts‘ as beeiggrocposed and Mr Go c has agreed revise_ esjimate. T m ters f r nt on. rent cal_ ction efdecide upon and the o d arc or area is to be discusse a 2:. Str at L’ ti - Bifrons Path: uot tions have been received fr m Se _%0GI"Clg£|Ol"fi1B _ne‘w_street ll%l'l§l‘2_C“l l‘_l' as AER E to accept fhe optio of t eroadli tingl ntep wit shie . The c gr was req ested toa vise eeboar accor_ in . The cler advise t at _noa verse res arise ad b§_en receivec? a let epqs sent to, the neighbouring pro er-ties regar ing the insta lationo t estreet ight. Floral Cpmpfitition: It was AGJREED to ruln the comnLe.rc’a:} florocl competition t is year to e Judge uring t_he ast tw wee s ulfi an the c erk wps re u_este_ to procllpce a notice to be elive e to a J e go _ megfiia pre ises in the vi age and Cl r Wa er vo unteere e iver ese. Tree Wcprden: Cllr Monk reetported that more _tree wardens were 3 plan or-_ 12 o obtain a avey tto ata ater to re uire_ anél i_t_wasi A?R to put a_ notice i the Parish News rehguesting a dlfltyla he p rom someone interesteain p ants on trees w a was prepare to v un eer a few hours of t 3|!‘ time. C lr Hil agreed to be a tree war en or the recreation groun l:.;i'.'i c:ii,2Li°:.t:‘i°2:J:.a;i.°2;ileizllzii"9 P'°""*"9 °PP"°°**°"5 “We gAla02/0081/BRI - 5ingle—storey rear extension at 15 High Street, ri ge. Elgiennninrégflpgéiggtg:3:1%r$nted: The following planning applications have CA/02/040 /BRI - Two—storey extension to front of dwelling at 1 High Street, Bri ge. Apfplgcgitians refused: No planning applications have been notified as r u e Priest-in-Charge: Revd Paul Filmer , The Vicarage, 23 High Street, Bridge (830250) Lay Reader: Mrs. Margaret Clarke. 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Coffee Morning, Bridge Village Hall 29”‘ Sept. Patrixboume with Bridge Harvest Lunch (with German Visitors) Bridge Methodist Church Preachers for August 2002 August 4"‘ Rev. Barbara Heather August 11”‘ Rev. David Marshall August 18"‘ Rev. George Baugh August 25"‘ Mrs Marjorie Beckwith -Bridge -pa, _ Rev Paul I Filmer 34*‘ °*0o,€_ The Vicarage fa ‘ ?°_ Bridge ,3: E S: CT4. 512 A m 5;? 01227 830250 3 g‘ Q revpvfilmer@btinternet.c0m QQQQR kllukg‘-E (Tl-n W‘ Q0- '.Pass ‘It On I recently heard of someone who, just for a laugh, will occasionally pay for the car following him through the Dartford Tunnel. He doesn't know who they are, and will never meet them. He simply enjoys the thought of someone else being given the good news that they've already been paid for. Another man was hiking across Ireland when he was offered a lift to his next destination. He accepted, and by the end of the journey discovered that the driver was actually going in the other direction and had gone miles out of his way to give the lift. When the hiker asked how he could repay the motorist’s act of generosity he said "pass it on”. Wouldn’t the world, our communities, our families, be better if more acts of kindness were passed on unconditionally in this way. Instead of looking for reward, or calculating how to gain the most credit from the least effort, we can choose to behave selflessly, because someone else will benefit. This is what Iesus meant when he told us to love our neighbour as our self. One man's reaction was to ask who his neighbour was, not so that he could help anyone, but to limit his kindness to only a few people. But when Jesus told the story of the Good Samaritan he used. someone who had. nothing in common with the Jew he found bleeding by the side of the road. The care he showed was not because of who he was, or where he lived, or his desire to be thanked for his good deed; he just recognised that someone was in need of kindness, and he was capable o_f being kind. If the Iew had asked what he could do to repay him for his kindness, I wonder what he would have said? May God bless you. Pass it on! fpauf 1 tism 14/ 07 Marriage 29/ 06 29/06 Euneral 17/06 12/ 07 Interment of Ashes 21/ 06 10/ 07 Tom’ 93a.-ris H ClVla.‘rte'rs Bridge Patrixbourne Bekesbourne Barham(Bridge) Bridge/Barharn Nackington Bridge Helena Elizabeth Featherstone Esther Walder «S: Thomas Webb Dawn O'Brien & Darren Coveney Ivor RG Barten David M Redfern Alan A Toynbee Allan G Foster ° Hymns N Things A quiz sheet that tests your knowledge of hymns is available at the back of each of the churches. Each sheet costs £1 and all funds raised will be used for work within the Benefice. - Smartie Tubes Don't forget that the next collection of smartie tubes will be at the Harvest Festival services across the Benefice. If you haven't got a tube, you can buy one for 30p treat yourself to the contents and then fill it with loose change. All money collected will go towards our chosen harvest charities. ' Time Out Rev Paul Filmer has changed his day off from Friday to Thursday. If he is not available, you can always leave a message on the answer phone, and he will reply as soon as possible. Health and Healing Concerns The Prayer Group will not meet in August because of the holidays. 80 many go away this month. The cycle of prayer still continues as it always has done, because we continue to pray for loved ones and situations all through the month until the next prayer meeting. We must not break the chain of prayer; that is most important. So feel free to phone me with your requests and I will make sure they are passed on to all who are concerned in the prayer group. Kath Pierce (tel. 830844) The Bridge Group of Churches Caring and Sharing The group has had 4 very, very interesting visits since April. The first, a makeup evening when Wendy taught us how to make the best of our God- given assets by judicious use of eyeshadow, lipstick etc! it was good fun and genuinely informative. Thank you to our brave model Julie. Our second Visit was to a Gypsy Caravan in the home of Don and Poppy Berling. We were given a wonderful welcome and a fascinating tour of an authentic Romany caravan, lovingly restored and now installed in splendor in their garden. We learnt about the background to the restoration and about various Romany customs. The evening ended with a surprise Jubilee quiz by our kind hosts, where we all ended up winning lots of chocolatesll In June we were lucky enough to visit the Rapid Response Centre, where David (a Paramedic) showed us the various ambulances, rapid response cars and motorbike used in emergencies. We saw the medical equipment and learnt about the great work they do. We all felt very inspired and grateful to David for his time. Finally Rita kindly gave us a demonstration of how sugar craft flowers are made. The results were beautiful and very realistic, they could be used to decorate any special occasion cake and then be eatenll The programme for next term's Caring and Sharing evenings has been arranged and we will be discussing a number of topical Christian issues. We shall be meeting weekly, one week for a discussion, the next ‘coffee and chat‘, held at a variety of venues. The full programme will be printed in next month's magazine and copies of the programme will be available at the back of each church or available from Judy 880250/ Margaret 765598. We wouldvbe pleased to welcome new members to our group at any of the meetings, please do join us. FISH NEWS August 2002 Do you know someone who would benefit from the ‘housebound library service’ we provide? If so, please telephone Sheila Knox on 831915 for further details. The August ‘Coffee Pop-In’ will be on Wednesday 14”‘ August in Bridge Village Hall from 10am to 11.15am. THE FRIENDS OF BEKESBOURNE CHURCH REMiNDER!! Tickets still available for our Concert by "JUST 4 MEN" on Saturda-y, 3'” August. Phone 768925 Or 832134 to book - do come for a happy evening in our lovely Church and enjoy the singing and a glass of wine during the Interval. Many thanks, to the intrepid few who turned up with their strimmers to the last Churchyard Working Party. We are very grateful to all those who give their time and energy to keeping the Churchyard looking good. BOOT FAIR: A big ‘THANK YOU’, to Mr John Ash, who once again has allowed us the use of his field, forthis annual fund-raiser. We also thank all those who supported us and brought their goods to sell, those who donated items to the Church Stall and those who sold them, and especially those who erected signs, marked out the field, manned the entrance and kept everything running smoothly, and cleared up afterwards. The result of all your efforts was another £230 for ourfunds - well done! FRIENDS OF KENT CHURCHES SPONSORED BIKE RIDE 2002 SATURDAY 14*" SEPTEMBER FROM 10AM —6PM Bicycle or walk around local Churches and Chapels to raise money forthe restoration and maintenance of these buildings. Sponsorship forms available from Melanie Maclean (830455), Muriel Cullen (832894) for Bridge or Pauline Pritchard (830685) for Patrixbourne, or Jill Gillanders at Bekesbourne. BRlDGE VILLAGE FETE — 22”” JUNE 2002 The organisers ofthe Fete are grateful to all those who helped to make the Fete such a great success — to all those who manned stalls, donated items for sale, provided entertainment, sponsored the event, worked behind the scenes, or supported the fete in whatever way. The fete raised in excess of £4,000 which will be shared between the school and Patrixbourne with Bridge P.C.C. OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINISTRY AND SERVICE IN YOUR LOCAL HOSPITALS The East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust Chaplaincy Department serves the general hospitals of Ashford, Margate, Canterbury, Dover and Folkestone. it is made up of full and part—time ordained Chaplains and volunteer Lay and Ordained Chaplains. It reflects and represents all strands of Christian traditions. Each year, during the autumn, we run a ten-week basic training course forthose wishing to explore the possibility of becoming a member of our team. This year the course will run on Monday evenings, from 7.30pm through to 9.45pm in the Kent and Canterbury Hospital Chapel. Starting on 30th September, the course will run through consecutive Mondays (with a break for half-term on 2 October) until the 9th December. Subjects covered will include listening skills, understanding bereavement, ward life, confidentiality and spirituality. All those wishing to attend must have a fetter of support from their pastor, be committed to attending all training evenings and undergo an interview with the Chaplaincy Team Leader of their local hospital. Once the course has been successfully completed, candidates will have a further interview, followed by a few months probationary period before formal commissioning and authorisation sometime in the spring of 2003. Essential qualities needed for this work are: 0 A strong and mature faith in Jesus Christ 0 A willingness to serve him in the healthcare context o A sensitivity to those going through times of suffering and uncertainty 0 An ability to give at least one year of your life (on a regular, weekly basis) to this challenging and rewarding work. If this all sounds a bit daunting, there are also opportunities to serve as Chapel Helpers. This requires only one evening of training and a willingness to join a Sunday rota of those able to accompany patients from their wards to the Hospital Chapel for services of worship and prayer. All our Chapel services take place on Sunday evenings, so helpers are free to attend their own Churches on Sunday mornings. The dates for the forthcoming training evenings on the moving and handling of patients are available on request. Many have found that becoming an occasional Chapel Helper has proved a good ‘taster’ for going on to Lay Chaplaincy. lfvou are interested in either or both of these opportunities for ministry and service, please contact Rev. Dr. Paul Kirby, Senior Trust Chaplain, on 0781 1.134383 or 01233.633331 Ext: 74212 or 43334 or e-mail paul.l|n'o:>'u6gsep-p.IoM/loq' S & W ASPHALT FLAT ROOFING SPECIALISTS Eve Pearson 16 UNION ROAD RQJA MAR E ;-1\roma+lr\erapy — Reflexology ]\/lavwral Ly/mpl/\a’ric: Drainage _ Jnciian ‘Head ]\/lassa e Tel: Office: 01227 830266 MOM. Refl,m,.O9f Evenings: 01227 463675 Tel: 01227831593 “Worried about the Sell-Assessment Tax You'll Have to Pay?" "1 can help you save unncces- - Sclf-Assasmcnt Returns - Annual Accounts 3:33: gzgréégfzggzfg: an I }'i'§ri‘.°ui},"i'.im I 5333i.‘ $33§L§§iL°"‘ I . . . Pbaru,-_/or a rec constellation today Gfrcc copy 33:31; of rmt:'am1!/jvr advertised Tax-saving report. I . 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Canterbury CT4 SJZ CANTERBURY 830348 Domestic Cleaning Services Tel: 01227 277033 -arises Rev Paul I Filmer ~25‘ The Vicarage 5*” "°¢+:~,~mb 3’ ‘ ‘*2-_ Bridge A‘ 3.‘ ‘E CT4 512 "g f\ ,3 ' 91227 330250 %ql‘£'_“\ _ rev pf:1mer@bt:nternet.com On.-3:90‘ Wafiing the {Dog Where do you go to do your thinking? Some people will soak in the bath, pop down the local for a pint, or listen to a piece of music. When I need to think, I walk the do 5. Walking the dogs used to be an effective way to think throng issues at work before a big meeting. (My boss even told me to figuratively ‘walk the dog’ in the office when we needed to think clearly). I wasn't always thinking about work on my morning walks. Sometimes it was a time for rayer, a time to talk to God about problems and concerns. Ether way, that time was alwa s reserved for God or GEC, although loo ing back I'm not sure w o ot the most attention. But recently something has gone wrong. 've still got the dogs, three now instead of two. But the walking has stopped. I sup so my excuse is that we have a ve? big garden and I"m too usy. But its not a very good excuse, is it Although the dogs may not need the enforced daily walk, perhaps I do. Instead of thinking whilst I walk, it could now be walking whilst I think. A combination of physical, mental and spiritual exercise can only be a ood thing. A or all, Jesus often went off on his own to ‘walk the og’ during his ministry, and he encouraged his followers to do it as well. The busier we are, the more im ortant becomes the oasis of peace, allowing time and space for reiglection and uncluttered thought. I hope that you make use of your church building when you need somewhere to think, or talk to God. Sunday worship always provides an opportunity for silence and reflection, but if you would rather be alone (with God) why not drop into church during the week. That's what its there for. If its not. open, come and see me for the key May God continue to bless you and those you love. gyauf Your Pflh Matters Baptism O8/09 Bridge Damien James Plommer O8/09 Bridge Kyle Thomas Plommer u ral 30/O8 Barham (Bekesbourne) Jack Gater Interment of Ashes O2/09 Bridge William A Izzard 03/09 Bridge Joyce H Rose -Charity Collections Money raised at our harvest festival services (either through collection plates or smartie tubes) will be given to overseas charities, chosen by the five churches. New smartie tubes will be distributed to children at the harvest services for the Christmas collection, which will be the Children‘s Society as usual. Patrixbgurne with Bridge ghugehes At the PCC on 10th September it was agreed that from the beginning of October collections will be taken at each service. Parishioners who give regular donations either through the Gift aid Scheme or envelopes should continue as usual. St, Peter‘: Bridge The Family Service on Sunday 13th October will be our Harvest Service. Donations of fresh, tinned or packet produce will be welcome together with "smartie" tubes. Health and Healing Concerns The prayer Group will meet on Thursday 3rd October at 7.00pm at 7 Windmill Close. If you are unable to attend yourself, please let me have your requests so that we can include them in our prayers. God does listen to our petitions as confirmed by so many grateful people. My phone number is 830844. Kath Pierce El'_§h_l:l1=_\!§ The next Coffee Pop—in in Bridge Village Hall will be on Wednesday 9th October 10.00-11.45am and will include the Annual General Meeting. Do come if you can. !Q:u.eiL§_1_1r.ts_t_i1u_rl:s On the 15th October Mrs A Austin will be "Making a Christmas Decoration". The competition is Ghosts, Goblins and Ghouls make of paper, the winning entry to go to the group meeting. There is still time to book your table for the Quiz Night on Saturday 26th October. Admission is £4 which includes a ploughmon's supper. Please bring your own drinks. To book tables please ring 830235 or 832042. Charlton Park, Bishopsbot_l._PlI_.e,= O1 227 831 344 Qubbyllgigg Classes Autumn 2002 Pilates: Tues 61 Fri 9.30 45:10.4-5Cll'|1 Thurs 6.15pm Work-Out: Thurs 10am Tennis: Wed 9.30 & 10.30am Coming soon: T'oi Chi & Ballet Warka-Out Ring for details and bookings CHl,J_l3§H gAND_L_§5 - §T PE_l_‘§R'$ CHQRCH. BRIQQL Thai" is an odd subjecT I hear you saying! So |eT me explain. By The Time you read This some of The benefice will have already given Thanks for The harvest n your usual place of worship, lisTened To or waTched The LasT NighT of The Proms, be dreading ThaT momenT when we have To Turn back The clocks one hour and perhaps are recalling Those Treasured momenfs of your summer holidays or The evenTs of This Golden Jubilee Year. Yes, all This reminds us ThaT This year of 2002 is sadly drawing To iTs close. Before we can say ‘Jack Robinson‘ The super markeTs and deparTmenTal sTores will be TempTing us wiTh ChrisTrnas 'goodies' and offering suggesfions for ChrisTmas PresenTs. Oh dear! Many of us will have already received ChrisTmas Card caTalogues! BuT do you remember how beauTiful The church looked lasT ChrisTmas? There is still life lefT in some of The very large candles which were used in The windows buT replenishmem is needed. IT is realised ThaT There are so many demands made on our incomes, so many worThwhile and needy charifies calling for our supporT and There is no shadow of doubT ThaT The parishioners wiThin This Bridge Group of Churches are exceedingly generous To These calls. IT is Therefore a liTTle difficulT To make This requesT buT PLEASE if anyone would care To make The gm" of a large church candle (minimum diameter 2 inches), for fuTure use (available in » many of The supermarkeTs and sTores) They will be greaTly appreciaTed. Such gifTs may be made To PaT or Laurence Dunderdale, David Hover or To Viv Brasier or one of her ladies who so kindly give of Their Time and TalenTs To make The church look so lovely on These occasions. AlTerna- Tively if you prefer To make a financial conTribuTion candles on be boughf on your behalf. Thank you. DH. Q, PeTer' s Bekesboume Elogel:/Cleaning Rain 4Th OcT HARVEST FESTIVAL All help requesTed: ConTribuTions To The service 11Th OcT Pip Riccini 18Th ocT Joan ATl-tins 25Th OcT .TaneT STreeT 1sT Nov Cleaning: Christine Ash Bekesbo e C B ll Ri ers A meeting was held on Monday 2nd September to discuss future plans for the tower at Bekesbourne Church as David Farbrace recently resigned as Captain of the Bells. David had been Captain for more than 20 years and we are very grateful to him for his long service and for ensuring the bells at Bekesbourne were regularly rung. We are pleased, however, that David will continue ringing at Bekesboume. It was decided that we should hold an A.6.M. on the first Monday of December which this year falls on 2nd December and will be held at Gill Moon's house at 7.30 pm. For the interim, Gill Moon has been elected Captain and Romany Cowans elected as Secretary/ Treasurer. Arrange- ments are now in hand for the Bell Ringing Association's Quarterly Bye meeting which is to be held at Bekesbourne on Saturday 9th November. The ringing will commence at 3.00 p.m. followed by a short service at 4.30 pm. and teas at 5.00 p.m. After teas the evening will conclude with further ringing. At Bekesbourne, we ring for services twice a month on the first and third Sundays and our practice night is on Mondays from 7.30 p.m. to 9.00 pm. All bell ringers are very welcome and for more information please phone Gill Moon on 832134 or Romany Cowans on 831029. THE FRIE_L!.DS QF B§l§E§BOURN§ CHQRCH Once again, our thanks to Clive and Cheryl at The Unicorn for arranging another BOULE5 COMPETITION on 30th September, and to Hover-~ speed for their splendid prizes — as a result we were able to add £80 to our funds. The Unicorn will also be the venue for our annual CONKER COMPETITION, to take place at lunchtime on Saturday 27th October 2002, so do get your Conkers prepared and come along for some keen competition and don't forget to book if you plan to eat there on the some day! Our fund-raising this year has been greatly boosted by the efforts of Brian and Jenifer Skinner, who have raised {$500 through the sale of Brian's splendid film of "The Nailbourne in Flood" — many thanks for all their hard work. r behPla Thank you very much indeed for your most generous contributions totalling £625.58 from the Parishes of St Mary, Nackington, 51' Mary, Lower l—-lardres, St Mary, Patrixbourne and St Peter, Bridge, to the Archbishop of Canterbury's Millennium Appeal, Jerusalem 2000. Thanks to the generosity of many we have received considerably more than £1.44 of the £15 million we seek to raise, or £1 for every member of the Anglican Church. In this way we hope to be able to underpin the work of those who build for peace, the healing process, in the lives of our brothers and sisters in the Holy Land. I know I speak for the Archbishop and for Bishop Riah of Jerusalem when I say how very grateful we are to have received your gift. Please keep Jerusalem 2000 in your prayers and all those who will be the recipients of this appeal. With my very good wishes, Anne V Barker PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE PCC WINE & WISDOM BRIDGE VILLAGE HALL SATURDAY 16TH NOVEMBER 7.00pm for 7.30pm start £5 per ticket to include Ploughmans Supper (bring your own Plates, Glass and Drink) TABLES OF 8 (we welcome all and can assist in making teams) Tickets from Pat Dunderdale (830668) Andrea Nicholson (830947) ‘d e Hi 0 ie The Society was formed in 1995 to promote interest in aspects of local history in general and to gather information about the history of Bridge. (If you have anything that you think might be of interest to us, please let us know.) Our evening meetings take place on a monthly basis throughout the winter and in the summer we arrange visits. On Saturday October 19 we are having a tour of Wye, followed by tea, and on Tuesday 12 November Douglas Chapman is coming to talk to us about John Tom of Bossington Wood. ‘Mad Tom‘ rode around Kent on a white horse pretending to be a Messiah, gathered 100 disciples and shot a policeman who came to arrest him! Come and hear more! Our evening meetings take place in Bridge Village Hall, usually on the second Tuesday of the month, at 7.30pm. New members and visitors are always welcome. For more information, please contact: Jenny Vye (830983) or John Bishop (832596) Meriel Connor is dAs i " uble Re e The Hundred Association is a group that was formed at the start of the millennium. It used ancient boundaries to embrace a patch of the North Downs - Petham, Lower and U er Hardres, Woltham and expanded to include Bossingham, Crundale, lmsted and Stelling Minnis. In June 2000 we filled Perry Court School Theatre for three nights with ‘This is Our Story‘ and following the overwhelming success of this production we are presenting a light—hearted revue based on the last fifty years entitled ‘Singing in the Reign‘, at Perry Court School Theatre on November 14th, 15th, 16th. Tickets are on sale from October 14th at £6 and £3 for children, on a first come first served basis. Telephone — 01227 700913 or 700136 Could you give a happy weekend, or Christmas, to an adult international student at a UK university? Many 2‘ students would love to meet British residents, to find HOSTUK out about the way of life here, and talk about their own .........»...m.m................. country. Being a volunteer host once or twice a year, you can really make a difference to the happiness of individual students, and it is a great way to contribute to international friendship and understanding. It's also fun, and illuminating for the host. If you would like to be involved, please visit www.hostuk,org, or call your voluntary regional organiser, David Brown, on 01233 812935. HOST is a well- established registered national charity, backed by the British Council. BRIDGE 6: PA IXBOURNE C.E.P. SCHOOL. Newly modernised and extended School Hall Available for Hire at reasonable r-a1'es Sealing up To 150 Ample Parking Regular bookings may be negofiaied Please con1'ac’r School Office 01227 830276 for more details BRIDGE SCHOOL P.F.A. ARE BACK WITH A BANG! Mark it in your diary 2nd November 2002 Bonfire and Firework Display Gates open 5.30pm Refreshments available B The Meadow, Brewery Lane, Bridge Family Ticket (up to 4 children) £10.00 Adult Ticket €5.00 Children £2.00 each Tickets from Bridge School or at the gate Art in Bridge Canterbury Festival Exhibitions 1 The Pub is the Hub - an exhibition of work by artists in the Plough and Harrow Public House 16”‘ to 26”‘ October 2002, during normal pub hours For further information please contact Elisa Darcy Mortimer (832885) 2 Open Exhibition in Bridge Village Hall 19"‘ & 20"‘ October 2002, 11.00am to 5.00pm entrance free, refreshments available Anyone living or working in or near Bridge is invited to exhibit up to three; works of art, that can be hung on the wall or pinned to one of the display oards. Children and young people are especially encouraged to exhibit. e hope that you will submit new work but we will be very happy to show he same work as last year. xhibits should be brought to the Village Hall between .30pm and 9.00pm on Friday 18*“ October 2002. For adults, only, there will be a charge of £1 per exhibit. You are welcomei o sell your work but ask that you make a donation of 20% of any sale to Art in Bridge. All proceeds will go to meet exhibition costs and promotion of Art in Bridge. If you require further information, please contact John Corfieldl (830976), Pam Dobson or Emily Shirley. Website: www.artinbrids:le.or§:.uk R0 SH L ION LITTLEBOURNE 8: DISTRICT BRANCH 18 members were present at the September 2000 meeting held at the, Recreation Club, Littlebourne, when Doug Fenn, was in the Chair. Paddy Leaves was welcomed back following his recent operation. Good wishes went to Betty Welch who has also had a recent operation. Most of you will now have received your Grand Draw Tickets. We have some nice prizes to be won. Our Annual Remembrance Parade and Service will be at Littlebourne Church this year on Sunday, 10th November, forming up at the Lych Gate at 10.45am. Once again, Poppy Collection time coming round and we are making our usual appeal for people to help us with this. Anyone who feels they have a few hours to spare during the 2 weeks leading up to Remembrance Sunday will be very welcome. Please ring Geoff Welch on 728507. Wingham are also in need of a Poppy Collection Organiser, so anyone who might be able to help should also contact Geoff The next Branch meetings are on Tuesdays, 8th October, 5th November (A.G.M.) and 12th November, at the Recreation Club, Littlebourne. Annual Poppy Apmal Once again I find myself having to seek additional collectors for this year's major event. An every ageing group of loyal supporters is finding increasing difficulty in covering the relatively small areas included in our area, via: Bridge, Patrixbourne and Bishopsbourne. On average, each collector might expect to spend a maximum of two hours to complete his/ her ‘beat’. I would not have thought that this was an unreasonable amount of time to give (per year) to the desperately needed services provided by the Royal British Legion. In fact, our current political situation rather suggests that the demands made upon the R.B.L. will increase considerably in the near future. Please help! Just contact Barry Whiting on 830506. SRO THS OBRI PARI Floral Competition: Cllr Walder reported that the judging had taken place and the winners were The White Horse — large frontage businesses and Colebrook dc Sturrock - small frontage businesses and presentation of the trophies had taken place during the week. Cllr Walder also reported that the displays throughout the village have been outstanding and the quality stunning with many favourable comments having been received and the Parish Council thanks all those businesses who entered for their efforts in providing such wonderful arrangements. Councillors also thanked the judges, Mrs Margaret Jones and Mrs Ann Edmonds, for their time and effort in carrying out the judging and the clerk was requested to write to them expressing councillors’ appreciation. Playground surface: The clerk reported that Wicksteed were asked to carry out a repair to the surface at the log swing under guarantee but they have inspected the site and report that as the area concerned has been removed they can only put this down to vandalism. It was AGREED that the repair would be carried out along with another area recommended following the inspection and the clerk was requested to arrange this. Cllr Gulvin requested that he be advised when the repairs are to be carried out. Standing Orders and chairmanship: It was unanimously AGREED to adopt the Standing Orders and Chairmanship as issued by The National Associa- tion of Local Councils. Bulb Planting: It was AGREED to ask David Waters to carry out the bulb planting behind the seat at the junction of Bridge Hill and Beech Hill following the donation to fund bulbs by Mrs J Perrin of Bridge Down some while ago. The clerk volunteered to purchase the bulbs for planting. Village Seats: Cllr Monk requested that the supply of additional village seating be considered and it was AGREED to look at the possibility of funding additional seats when preparing the budget. Cllr Gulvin confirmed that the repair of the broken seat at the recreation ground was in hand. Street Lighting - Bifrons Path: Following the installation of the street light in Bifrons Path receipt of proof of ownership of the land on which the light has been erected has been received from Mr 6: Mrs T Bourner and they have requested that the light be removed and it was AGREED that this would be done. It was also AGREED that the light would be re-located at an alternative site in Bifrons Path and the clerk was requested to check with the Land Registry as to any title of ownership. Recreation Ground Footpath: It was NOTED that the refurbishment of the recreation ground footpath had been completed. Sandbag Store: Cllr Gulvin reported that the new sandbag store which is not yet fully completed had suffered some vandalism along with the pavilion and Mansfield Court. The Merchant Chandler The most interesting shop in Canterbury We sell a huge range of gifts from soft furnishing to silk flowers, candles, glass and ceramics: Also conservatory furniture, Oriental rugs, coir rugs, baskets and much much more. All at unbelievable prices. Orange Street - Canterbury Telephone: 0 I 227 762644 Also at Tenterden - Maidstone — Folkestone G. C. STEVENS & SON WOODSTOVES ,,‘5'TIf-IL, Gas, Oil and Multifuel Stoves E!) H usqvama Mowers, Strimmers, Chainsaws, Shredders, Ridc—on Mowers, Chimney Systems Generators, Vacuum Clmners, Large Showmoms Pressure Washers, etc. 2 Canterbury Road (A2) 0 1 S‘““‘g"°“"““‘ WWW. gcstevens . co .uk corralls V Delivering home heating oil services to you Old Terminal, Old Mill Union Road Bridge, Canterbury CT4 5LW Tel: 01227 830221 Oil Burner Maintenance Tel: 0870 60 60 333 CPL also provide coal and charcoal 0800 1 81 128 Priest-in-Charge: Revd Poul Filmer , The Vicarage, 23 High Srreef, Bridge (830250) Lay Reader: Mrs. Margaret Clarke (Tel 765598) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE Churchwardens Dr. AM Nicholson, Riverside Cottage, Pairixbour-ne (830947) Mrs P Pr-irczhard, 2 ST Mary's Rd, Pairixbourne (830685) Mr L H Dunderdale, 37 High 5?, Bridge (830668) Mr D Larham, 16 Riverside Ciose, Bridge. PC'6'.Se'crez‘arpr Mrs A WiIliamson,Beechmoun'i,Conyngham Lcme,Bridge (830399) Pcf'CTr~easurer Mr L Andrews, 120 New Dover Road, Canterbury éiff Aid Officer Mrs J Lorharn, 16 Riverside Close, Bridge. 6750:}-master of Orgcmisr Oryanisf (Parrixbaurne) Mrs RM Stacey, J osier, Keepers}-iill, Pa-irixbourne (830205) BEKESBOURNE 67'wrc/wardens Mrs J Gilionders, Cola, Aerodrome Rd, Bekesbourne Mr J Cowcms, Disram‘ View, Adishom Rd, Bekesbourne (831029) Mrs J Millyard, 10 De Hovillands, Bekesbourne (830256) P66‘ Treasurer Mrs Zcm Clifford, Ookleigh Lodge, Bekesbourne (830328) Organise‘ Mrs RM Stacey, J os|ef,i(eepers Hill ,Pcrir-ixbourne (830205) Captain of fire Ringer.s'Mr D Farbroce, 3 Downside, Adisham Road, Eek‘ ne (830659) On The Mail Adverrising-: Mr HPM Lawrence, 21 Windmiii Close, Bridge (830472) Ifemsfor an TheM:iilshouldreachLaI.ir'ence Diunderdnie bythe lfrrhofrhepreceedirig month. 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S & W ASPHALT FLAT ROOFING SPECIALISTS Elve Pearson RQJA MAR Aromatherapy — Reflexology ]\/iarwiai Lymphatic Drainage _ r Jnciian ‘Head Massage Tel: Office: 01227 830266 /\/\O,,,.e||1QE._f|exo]o9Y Evenings: 01227 463675 'Ce|:O’I227 831593 16 UNION ROAD BRIDGE Planning applications received: The following planning applications have been received and are under consideration: CAL02/0117/BRI - Internal and external alterations at Sunnyside, Dering Road, Bridge. CA/02/01091/BRI ~ Change of use from hotel to single dwelling at East Bridge Country Hotel, Bridge Hill, Bridge. CA/02/01090/BRI - Erection of single~storey rear extension and car part at 10 Brewery Lane, Bridge. Planni applications granted: The following planning applications have been notifie as granted: CA/O2/0739/BRI — Dormer window to rear at 22 Windmill Close, Bridge (permitted development). CA/02/0508/BRI - Two and single-storey extension to care home including altzrations to existing buildings at Saxon Lodge, 30/32 Western Avenue, Bri ge. CA/02/0737/BRI - Extension and porch to front of dwelling at 64 Bridge Down, Bridge. CA/02/0756/BRI — Replace flat roof with pitched roof to rear of dwelling at 18 Union Road, Bridge. CA/00/1018/R — Amended details - insertion of 3 windows on the south west eleéation at Bridge & Patrixbourne CE Primary School, Conyngham Lane, Bri ge. CA/O2/00800/BRI - Two-storey extension and replacement double garage at Pheasants Croft, Patrixbourne Road,Bridge. CAé02/00710/BRI — 5ing|e—storey rear extension at 15 High Street, Bri ge. CAIJOZ/00081/BRI - 5ing|e—storey rear extension at 15 High Street, Bri ge. Applications rejected: The following planning applications have been noti— fied as rejecte ' CA/O2/0738/BRI - Replacement of 20 metre monopole and equipment cabinets in existing compound at Highlands Court Farm, Bekesbourne. Notice of proposed work to trees in a Conservation Area: The following notices of proposed work have been received: Fell one conifer and cut back Yew tree adjacent to shared driveway at Trees, Bridge Hill, Bridge. Fell fifteen Leylandi trees along part of one boundary of rear garden at 65 High Street, Bridge. Work for which a Tree Preservation Order is not being served 13' as follows: Fell one dead Silver Birch and remove small Elder from yew hedge at Barberry Cottage, Patrixbourne, Road, Bridge. * Many special offers each month * ' BRIDGEWAY STORES A LONDIS MEMBER NATIONAL LOTTERY E * on? LICENCE >I= 3. INSTANTS RETAILER * VIDEOS * DVD5 * £2.50 per night Latest Titles. 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Diary for November: 2002 4th Caring and Sharing, 62 Strangers Lane, Canterbury 7.30pm 5th Holy Communion, The New Close, Bridge, 2.30pm 7th Health and Healing, 7 Windmill Close, Bridge, 7.00pm 11th Caring and Sharing, Vicarage, 7.30pm 12th Holy Communion, Churchill House, Bridge, 2.30pm Deanery Prayer Group, 7 Windmill Close, Bridge, 7.30pm After Eights, 10 Union Road, Bridge, 8.00pm 13th Fish Scheme Coffee Pop-in, Bridge Village Hall 10—11.15am Ears and Beers, Plough and Harrow, Bridge, 6.00pm 16th Bekesbourne Churchyard Working Party, 10.00am Lower Hardres Junior Choir, Lower Hardres Church, 10.15am Councillor's Surgery, Bridge Methodist Church, 10-12 noon Patrixbourne with Bridge Wine & Wisdom, Bridge Village Hall 7.00pm 18th Caring and Sharing, The Purlins, Meadow Close, Bridge, 7.30pm 19th Holy Communion, Saxon Lodge, Bridge, 2.30pm Women's Institute A.6.M. Bridge Village Hali, 7.30pm Confirmation service at Canterbury Cathedral, 7.30pm 24th The Works, Bridge Church, 10.00am Dedication Service, St Peter's Church, Bekesbourne, 11.00am Advent Lecture (1 of 4) St. Peter's Church, Bridge, 6.00pm 25th Bridge School Infant Advent Service, St Peter's Church, Bridge, 9.30am Caring and Sharing, 7 Windmill Close, Bridge, 7.30pm 26th Bridge School Junior Advent Service, St Peter's Church, Bridge 9.30am Holy Communion, Highfield House, Bekesbourne, 2.30pm After Eights, 10 Union Road, Bridge, 8.00pm 30th Bel-cesbourne Christmas Bazaar, Bekesbourne Village Hall, 10am fi 2nd Dec Salvation Army Carol Concert, Bridge School, 7.30pm 13th Dec Senior Citizens Afternoon of Entertainment, Bridge School 1.30pm 25th Jan Jumble Sale in aid of St Peter‘s Church, Bekesbourne s e l Nov 3rd Mr Peter Burt Nov 10th Rev. Howard Skinner Nov 1'Zth Mr. John Ellis Nov 24th Rev. David Marshall (Holy Communion) $3., -Bridge use . Rev Paul I Filmer €39‘ &”'¢oQ_ The Vicarage 3* ‘ %=_ Bridge 5' g CT4 512: m § 01227 330250 ¢%Q\ "L\\ Q revpfilmer@btinternet.com o,,MW,,.e" {Nb Strings 5'lttacfied' Have you ever received a gift from someone, only to discover later that there was a catch ~ or given a ift in the hope that you would gain from it? I suspect that we iave all experienced the first, and some have made a habit of the second. "You old cynic” I hear you say! But isn't it human nature to look for reward, or just a thank you, when we give something away? How many people have been dropped from your Christmas list because they did not send you a card or pressie when you gave them one? What is a gift? If we give something for services rendered, it becomes a reward; and if we are looking for future favours it ‘ becomes an incentive, or even a bribe. I think a true gift is one that is given sacrificially. That is not to say that it hurts, or that something has to be destroyed; but that it is given freely, with no anticipated benefits for the donor, and no conditions for the recipient. When we give to someone else we are usually expressing our gratitude for their kindness or generosity, and when we give to God We are doing the same. At harvest time we bring our gifts of money and produce as a way of thanking God for his kindness and generosity to us. We thank thee then, 0 Father, for all things bright and good. The seed- time and the harvest; our life, our health, our food. Accept the gifts we offer for all thy love imparts, and, what thou most alesirest, our humble thankful hearts. All good gifts around us are sent from heaven above; then thank the Lord, 0 thank the Lord, for all his love. May God continue to bless you and those you love. gjauf Your Parish Matters Baptism 13/10 Bridge Carl Robin Gower 13/ 10 Bridge Tania Charlotte Gower 20/10 Bekesbourne Lillie Catherine Ann Bishop 20/ 10 Canterbury Cathedral Joshua Daniel McFall 20/ 10 Canterbury Cathedral Andrew McFall Euneral 02/10 Nackington Norman P Alcuri 09/10 Hawkinge (Bekesbourne) Bessie Wilde 10/ 10 Barham (Bridge) Mary L Steed 11/10 Patrixbourne/Barham Eileen H Barker Interment of As hes 04/ 10 Bridge Roy Starling - Remembrance Day This year there will be two Remembrance Day services in the benefice. At Nacki ngton, parishioners will walk down to the memorial on Nackington Road after the 9.30 Communion Service. Matins at Patrixbourne will be moved to 10.50 and all uniformed groups are invited to attend for a full parade. - Confirmation Service On Tuesda 19th November 11 parishioners from across our Benefice (4 adult 7 children) will be confirmed by the Bishop of Maidstone in Canterbury Cathedral. Anyone who wishes to support our candidates is welcome to join us on this special occasion. - Advent Addresses Canon John Packer has very kindly offered to share his expertise with us through a series of four lectures on the Bible. His theme will be The Word oféod - I is Meaning Today Each lecture will take place at St Peter's, Bridge at 6pm on Sunday evenings, incorporating either the office of Compline or Sung Evensong. -Nov 24thThe Lord Our God, The Lord Is One -(Adam, Abraham, Moses, David) -Dec 1stProphecy, Wisdom 6: Song 'Dec SthPaul And His Friends °Dec 15thThe Revelation In Christ -Smartie Tubes Don't for et to pick up your smartie tube at one of our family services rea y to save for the Benefice Christmas collection. As usual, all money raised through smartie tubes will be given to the Children's Society. Health and Healing The Prayer Group will meet on Thursday 7th November at 7pm at 7 Windmill Close. If you are unable to attend yourself, please let me have your requests so that we can include them in our prayers. God does listen to our petitions as confirmed by so many grateful people. My phone number is 830844. Kath Pierce Fish News Everyone living alone is afraid of having an accident and being unable to summon help. The answer may be Canterbury Counci|‘s Lifeline Service. For a charge of £2.25 a week you will be fitted with an alarm pendant which summons help every day and night of the year. There is no installation charge and a warden comes to your house to demonstrate it. For more details telephone 862000 and ask for Lifeline. The next Coffee Pop-in will be on Wednesday 13th November 10.00- 11.15am in Bridge Village Hall and new faces are very welcome. Women‘ 5 Institute The November meeting will be the Annual General Meeting. To be held at 7.30pm on Tuesday 19th November in Bridge Village Hall. Joyce Hopkins _S_ponsored Bike Ride We would like to thank all those who contributed their time, their money or their muscle power towards raising the wonderful sum of €175 for Patrixbourne Church and the Friends of Kent Churches during this year's sponsored bike ride. Special thanks to David Morgan and Viv Pritchard who stepped (?pedal|ed) nobly into the breach when Marian Harlow was injured and unable to take part. We hope to see her recovered and back in the saddle in time for next year. PP 13/ 10/02 The Children's Society Christmas Cards are on sale at The childr-en’s Society Shop, 6 Palace Street, Canterbury and the charity benefit to the extent of 64p in every ‘E1's worth purchased. This helps fund the many projects undertaken by the society for over 400,000 needy, vulnerable children. For more information please contact Kathy Eynon, (tel 830466). Hans Across The Sea Pastor Hans Hentschel and 20 parishioners from Trinity Church, Wehrda, Nr Marburg, in Germany, visited our Villages at the end of September. During the weekend they got to know their host families, toured the Cathedral and enjoyed a stroll along the sea front — something they cannot do from home. On Sunday Hans preached at Bekesbourne and Bridge, and the two church families presented each other with gifts to keep as a reminder of the Visit. In the afternoon, following the annual Bridge & ____1_ Svitraigfiggglivljrfirzeifdlgglcg Paul & Hans at the Harvest Lunch slide presentation of cultural 8: church life in Marburg. Finally, we were invited to make a return visit to Marburg next year, an offer we intend to accept. In fact, we have already arranged for this year's confirmation group to Visit Marburg during the Spring Half—Term next February. _ .__. Thank you to every - ' one who made our guests feel welcome over the weekend, either through hosting, catering or showing an interest by attending the different activities we shared. We hope that this will be the start of a lasting friendship between our two ' " communities. Fish & Chips on Tankerton Sea Front ship Appeal 345 146-65 /over 65 Veekda y Activities Bible Study Caring 8: Sharing Hospital visits Home visits Prayer group Youth work (circle) .-rline) worn»? .25 IE.3. 9 _ona_ n_.§.:.< $3: :5 _~m__ n_..._n_1n_ :._<:.mn 3 3.6 _B1.. dam $2 9 ..m_.mo_.mn_ cs 1.5 w..m<§._m H m§%< mmasnm. 303 as.a__ m:B=..2.< 2.3. mg. Zo2=n_ mas? man. can. ___ 9, m..o..§_mm_ >333. n E}. mmssnm 3... $3 5.1+. _~_ Raleigh International Amy Filmer invites you to her Christmas Open House Friday 20th December 10am-10pm The Vicarage 23 High Street, Bridge Drop in and enjoy a glass of Mulled Wine / Ginger Punch with Christmas cake and Minced Pie for E5. All proceeds will be used to fund Amy's charity trip with Raleigh International to Costa Rico in February 2003. Please do come and support this event and start the festive celebrations early. St Peter's Harvest Collection Thank you to everyone who generously contributed produce or money for our 2002 Harvest appeal. All the fresh and tinned produce has been delivered to the Canterbury Homeless Centre. Our Harvest collection raised over £188 for ‘Seed For Africa‘, including £121 from smar-tie tubes. Two smartie tubes each containing 41><£1 coins llll Don't forget to pick up a new tube of Smarties to save money for the Christmas collection, which will, as usual, be given to the Children's Society. Broadband High Speed Internet Access There must be dozens, maybe hundreds, of oomputerlinternet users in the viilages included in the “On the Nail” catchment area. BT is currentiy advertising the benefits of Broadband lnternet access, and having used it in other areas, it is fantastic. instant dial up, very high speed and best of alt, you keep the same telephone line, which can be used at the same time. BT say, on their website that 66% of the UK is covered by Broadband. The same site also tells me that there are no plans for Bridge to be included. Coverage IS provided when local demand reaches an unknown and unspecified level. The site says that 23 people in Bridge have registered an interest. if everyone who has access to the net registered an interest, BT might be surprised into considering Bridge and other viliages for including us in the Broadband roilout. Please would as many peopie as possible have a look at the BT Openworld site, check the information on Broadband, (there is a very good demonstration) and register an interest. Thank you. Matthew Brodie PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE PCC WINE & WISDOM BRIDGE VILLAGE HALL SATURDAY 16TH NOVEMBER 7.00pm for 7.30pm start £5 per Ticket To include Ploughmans Supper (bring your own Plafes, Cutlery, Glass and Drink) TABLES OF 8 (we welcome all and can assist in making Teams) Tickets from Pal" Dunderdale (830668) Andrea Nicholson (830947) The Friends of Bekesbaurne Church Invite you To A SPECIAL DEDICATION SERVICE at 11am on Sunday 24Th November 2002 of ST Peter-’s Church, Bekesbourne to dedicate and give Thanks for various Gifts and Donations ' 51‘ Pa fer’ '5' Church Bekesbourne ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR on Saturday 30’rh November 2002 a‘r Bekesbourne Village Hall Refreshments 6: Compefiflons by The Brownies Raffle —— Books - Produce — Cakes Tombola - Bottles -— Giffs — Bric—a-Brac woodpeckers Nursery _ The children and staff of Woodpeckers Nursery have now settled into the new term and the wonderful new *~ -- building. Over the last few weeks we have been learning about autumn and harvest and are looking forward to making our autumn exhibit for the forthcoming Village Art Exhibition. We have a fun packed rest of term planned? ' learning about topics such as ‘Bonfire Night‘, ‘In the Garden’, ‘Musical Instruments’ and 'Winter'. There will be a few spaces after the half term holiday for children aged between 21/2 - 5 to start at the nursery for morning sessions (8.45am- 11.45am) afternoon sessions (12 noon - 2.45pm) or all day sessions for 3 - 5 year olds (8.45am 2.45pm). If any one is interested please ring Angie Sheppard on 831159 for more details. BRIDGE Sc PATRDCBOURNE CEP SCHOOL Parents Sc Friends Association Bridge Village rnuawonx ”"“”9"°“‘° D[spLAY CHRISTMAS (g B FAYRE Samflaymdnwmnher Bridge Village Hall Bmfgie 1‘]f1:ad°§V,d i Saturday 23rd 1'16 T1 3 aai§Qpens.éopm 3 November’ £5 A-lllllt £1 Child o1oI+‘ami1y(zaau1ts£-zup1:o4cni1aa-en) 10am - 12.30pm Tickets availabic from Bridge School 01227 830276 up until 25th October or on the gate Tl’l€rH£/./t'LdA"9d/ Aiaooéaroovupreéenry Saturday gm November _ At Bridge School, Coriyngharn Lane, Bridge. ' 11am - lpni entrance 20p ample parking in school grounds oi/ji,ol:ilee«' we . For collection of jumble please telephone Tl'wui*sd.a.y llttlrv — .Sfi—t{«£»l"d£r1gj/ 16th November‘ 330391” Bridge sch“! 830276. 7 ’3GlmW Alternatively bring to the School from 9am on 9"‘ November 2002 Tickets on sale tram Box Office ape:-i October 14th « Mari-Fri, 2-8pm £6 adults, £3 childreit tel: (0122?) 70091.3 16 and under or (01227) 700136 'P’ER’R‘r’ COURT SCHOOL THEATRE NOTICE I would like to move to the countryside and I'm looking for a room/a cottage to rent, or a house-sitting situation. I have excellent references. If you know of anything, please phone Lucy on 01227 451030. NOTES Fizon THE OCTOBER MEETING or BRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL Street Lighting — Bifrons Path: Confirmation has been received from The Land Registry as to the sections of footpath for which they do not have ownership details registered and it was AGREED to position the light further along the footpath at one of these S8C'l'IOl‘lS. The clerk was requested to arrange a site meeting with $eeboard to discuss the re- positioning of the li ht and also the possibility of reducing its height. The clerk advised that rbit Housing have advised that _they are oril managin agents for Mansfield 'Court and any costs for security lighting/ CTV wou d have to be met by residents. Sandb Store: The replacement is nowcom leted and Canterbury City Council as provided the parish council with t e keys. Church Clock: Cllr Anderson reported that a representative from John Smith & Son had contacted him and advised that re irs to the clock had been carried out in May but that aturther vasit wou d be made as the clock was still not keeping the correct time. Moles: BounTy PesT ConTrol have confirmed ThaT Their rnonThl visiTs are conTrollin a very large mole problem aT The recreafion groun and, alThough T coul increase vIsiTs To The siTe aT a higher cos1' They feel Thai The con racT The parish council has aT presenT will cure The problem given a liTTle more Time. CanTerbury CiTy Council have provided The parish council with nalTy signs and Cllr Walder agpkeaed To puT These up an relevanT places. Cllr onk also advised ThaT The Dogs Allowed’ sign in The area of The recrecrrion ground wiTh Bifr-on_s PaTh had been Turned round and Cllr Walder agreed To reTurn The sign To iTs correcT posiTion if iT was possible. Vacancy - Parish Clerk: Councillors NOTED The clerk's resi naTion. Anyone mTeresTed in The vacancy should conTacT The clerk on 1303 862814 for informafion or wriTe To 14 ST Mary's Close, ETchinghill, Kem‘ CT18 BNX The closing done for applicafions is 7 November 2002. Newslefier: Cllr Dobson provided councillors wiTh The proof of The nexT NewsleTTer which was unanimously AGREED wiTh a few minor alTeraTions. Chrisflnas Trees: Cllr Walder agreed To disTribuTe The letter To The occupiers of The High STreeT To esTablish how many residenTs are prepared To have a ChrisTmos Tree siTed ouTside Their household/premises. Followin iTs success lasT Chi-isTmas iT is possible ThaT more requesTs will be receive This 2/ear and if This is The case H was AGREED ThaT requesTs will be TreaTed on a irsT come firsT served basis. Flood Warden: The EnvironmenT Agency launched The Flood Warning Service for The Nailbourne/LiTTle Tour, from Lymin To 5Tourmou h, on 17 SepTember 2002. As pan‘ of The develo_pmenT of T e Flood Warning Service The Agency propose ThaT each parish council on The Nailbourne should operaTe a F ood Warden Scheme. The volunTeer Flood Wardens would be The poi nT of conTacT for The Agency. Cllr Gulvin and Cllr Oakey have already agreed To be wardens and Two oTher possible volunTeers are To be approached for Their agreement Planning applications received: The following planning applications have been received and are under consider-aTion'. CA/02/01178/BRI - InsTallaTion of dormer window To from and roof lighTs To side of dwelling aT 2a High STreeT, Bridge. Planning applications granTed: No planning applicafions have been noTified as granTe . Applic-aTions rejecTed: No planning applicafions have been noTified as re JecTed. NoTice of proposed work To Trees in o Conservofion Area: The following noTices of proposed work have been received: Various works To Laurel, Elder, Yew, WalnuT, Horse Ches’rnuT, Apple and Ash Trees plus reduce Two May Trees and remove E lder Tree aT Bourne Lodge, Bridge Hill, Bridge. Work for which or Tree Presetwfiion Order is nor beiry semen‘ 125- as follows: Fell one dead Lime Tree aT BeechmounT, Conyngham Lane, Bridge. Priest—in—Charge: Revd Paul Filmer , The Vicarage, 23 High Street, Bridge (830250) Lay Reader: Mrs. Margaret Clarke. (Tei 765598) PATPIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE Churchwardens Dr. AM Nicholson, Riverside Cottage, Patrixbourne (830947) Mrs P Pritchard, 2 St Mary‘s Rd, Patrixbourne (830685) Mr L H Dunderdale, 37 High St, Bridge (830668) Mr D Latharn, 16 Riverside Close, Bridge. PC'<."5ecre2‘ary Mrs A Williamson,Beechmount,Conynghom Lz;me,8ridge (830399) PCfTreasurer Mr L Andrews, 120 New Dover Road, Canterbury Gift Aid 0ff:'c.'erMrs J Latham, 16 Riverside Ciose, Bridge. cihoirmasfer cf Organist Organisr (Pafrixbourne) Mrs RM Stacey, Joslet, Keepersl-lill, Patrixbourne (830205) BEKESBOURNE Churchwardens Mrs J‘ C-2-illanders, Cala, Aerodrome Rd, Bekesbourne Mr J (Iowans, Distant View, Adisham Rd, Bekesbourne (831029) Mrs J Millyard, 10 De Havillands, Bekesbourne (8302 56-) P676’ Treasurer Mrs Zan Clifford, Oakieigh Lodge, Bekesbourne (830328) Oryanrsf Mrs RM Stacey, 3oslet,Keeper-3 Hill,Patrixbourne (830205) Captain of the Ringers Mrs Gill Moon, The Haven, Aerodrome Rd, Bekesbou-rne (832134) On T713/\/ai/Advertising-I Mr HPM Lawrence, 21 Windmill Close, Bridge (830472) Items for On 771eM::ilsha.I|dr'e:uchLaur'ence Dunderdale bythe lfzthoftheprvaeeedirlg month. P66‘ Secretary H Angela Clark Msschmm gmzwsr 4; L Surgical Chiropodist H ? Q ' ‘... 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