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Synod elected a new Lay Chair in Rosi McElroy (who happens to live in Barham) and expressed thanks to Ian Chandler for all he has done in and for the Deanery over the last seven years. Synod has also begun to grapple with the issues around the Deanery Mission Plan which has to be ‘on the table‘ by the end of the year. You might groan and say "it's all been done before", and yes, there have been other initiatives in the past which have been worked on, and it might look as if nothing has changed very much. I do believe, however, that the Church faces a new and slightly uncertain future. We are all aware of the large increases in Parish Share which (in addition to the local ministry needs and money raising to keep a grade 1 or 2 listed building both in good order and a place of beauty where we can meet to worship God as those who have been here before us have done) is placing increasing difficulty on hard pressed resources, and we need to be realistic about the shape of the church in the future. But let's not forget that we are members not of a human institution, but of the Church of God. When we are asking ourselves the hard questions about change and (perhaps) cuts, we must always consider what is the shape of the Church that God wants his Church to be; how can we best serve God and his people? That will put our efforts into the right perspective and help us to use God's priorities and not our own. We have a new start this year both for the diocese and the Anglican Worldwide Church in the appointment of our new Archbishop, Rowan Williams. As we look to the future in our parishes and Deanery, it is my prayer that God will speak to us, through his archbishop, through his clergy, through his people and through our communities, that we may have confidence in his love for us, in which we can do anything and everything God wants us to do. May God richly bless you and those you love. Rev David Roper Area Dean; East Bridge Deanery Barham Rectory Your Paris Matters Baptism O8/12 Bridge Anja Jade Lindgred Emily J one Powell Rebecca J one Salt Amelia Margaret Salt Funeral 07/12 Barham (Bridge) Ronald G Knott Interment of Ashes 07/ 12 ' Bridge Eileen Barker - On the Web The new benefice website at www.bridgechurch.co.uk now includes a Book of Remembrance. Please email me if you have names to include {please give full name and dates of birth/death) The next new page will be for your prayer requests — watch this space. - Confirmation 2003 In November last year 7 children <5 4 adults from our Parishes were confirmed as members of the Church of England by the Bishop of Maidstone in Canterbury Cathedral. Do you want to ’confirm' the promises made on your behalf by your parents and godparents when you were baptised as a young child? If you do, or would like to find out more about confirmation, please contact Paul Filmer for information about our Spring 2003 confirmation course. - New Family Service ‘The Works‘ is taking a break for a while, and we're replacing it with a new monthly family service, to be run in the afternoon. Starting on Sunday 26th January, at St Mary‘ s, Patrixbourne, the service will suit families who find our morning services inconvenient or simply fancy a change. We will start at 5pm, so bring along a packed tea and make a meal of it! (Hot drinks/ squash provided) - Oops! The January Lower l-lardres Family Service will be at 10am as usual NOT Ham (as shown in the Dec/Jan edition of the Lower Hardres/Nackington magazine) Pass it on. Health and Healing Concerns The meeting this month is on Thursday 9th January at 7pm, 7 Windmill Close, the first Thursday was deemed too close to the New ‘/ear. Please let me know of any sick person who needs our prayers or any situation. You know you will be very welcome to come in person on the evening of our prayer meeting. Kath Pierce, 830844 Eish Nam A Happy New Year from the Fish Scheme. The January Pop—in will be on Wednesday 8th January, from 10.00 - 11.15am. Do come. W,,I, At the December meeting Mrs Daisy Watson was presented with the cup for the most competition points over the year, Dorothy King was the runner-up. Christmas entertainment was provided by the Deal Hooden- ers resplendent in their colourful patchwork waistcoats. They sang interspersed with a brief history of Hoodening and how their own group was formed. Their main aim these day is raising money for local charities. The New Year opens on 21st January with a talk by Barry Whiting entitled "Emergency Response" and the competition is any object beginning with F. Brige Methodist Church services Jan 5th Rev. George Bough (Covenant Service) J an 12th Rev. Barbara Heather Jan 19th Rev. David Marshall Jan 26th Mr John Ellis Feb 2nd Mr Michael Baybutt 8.5:: DM.S.E.Eng Caring and Sharing January — April 2001: 6th Jan Coffee and Chat, Bridge Vicarage 13th Jan The Ordination of Women, 20 Lanfranc Gardens, Harbledown 20th Jan Coffee and Chat, 20 Riverside Close 23rd Jan Visit to talk on Palestine, Ash Village Hall 7.30pm 27th J an Homosexuality and the Bible, Fairview, Bekesbourne Lane 3rd Feb Coffee and Chat, 8 Kitchener Close, Barham 10th Feb Children in Communion, Bridge Village 17th Feb Coffee and Chat, 8 Green Court 24th Feb Daiiy Bible Study Books, Resource Evening, Bridge Vicarage 3rd Mar Coffee and Chat, 8 Riverside Close, Bridge 10th Mar Divorce and Remarriage, 37 High Street, Bridge 17th Mar Coffee and Chat, 7 Windmill Close, Bridge 24th Mar Fair Trade as Chri%n Mission, 16 Riverside Close, Bridge 31st Mar Coffee and Chat, The Purlins, Meadow Close, Bridge 7th April The Ethics of Human Cloning, 8 Conyngham Lane, Bridge 14th April Coffee and Chat, 20 Lanfranc Gardens, Harbledown St. Peter‘ s Church. Bridge Cleaning Rota January weeks ending 4th Jan Viv Saunders 11th Jan Jean Williams 18th Jan Kate Handley 25th Jan Mrs Younge February weeks ending lst Feb Carol Maurice 2002 Poppy Appeal The Hon. Organiser for the district of Bridge, Patrixbourne and Bishopsbourne, (Barry whiting) is pleased to record a collection total of fi1357.21. Once again, heartfelt thanks must go to our wonderful collectors, our trio of conscientious counters - as well as to Patrixbourne PCC for donating their offering to the common cause — The Royal British Legion. Thank you all, so much. B V Whiting THE FRIENDS OF BEKESBOURNE CHURCH There was a good attendance at the Dedication Service on 24 November, when the Vicar dedicated the new curtains round the organ and the cushion for the seat, in memory of Mrs Dorothy Hogben, and also the new kneelers at the communion rail. We are also grateful to the Dawson family and Riverdale Interiors for the new carpets in the vestry and bell tower, and to all those who in their various ways have done so much to enhance and beautify our church. The CHRISTMAS BAZAAR on 30 November was very well supported both by those who ran and stacked the stalls and the raffle, as well as by all those who came to support us, and raised E570 — well done everyone! We all enjoyed the refreshments organised by the Brownies, and their games provided lots of fun and excitement - altogether, a most enjoyable morning. Our next event will be the J UMBLE SALE in Bekesbourne Village Hall at 10 am on Saturday 25 January 2003. All items of good quality Jumble will be most welcome at the Hall by 9 am on the morning - or please phone Jenifer on 768925, J one on 832133, or Gill on 832134, to arrange for items to be collected Bekesbourne all Ringers On Saturday 9th November, Bekesbourne hosted the Kent Bell Ringing Association's Bye Meeting, which was a great success. 40 visitors gathered in the church from 3pm onwards for 1 1/2 hours ringing before a short service which was followed at 5pm by a sumptuous tea. The meeting was then held after which the bells rang out once again to round off the evening. A very enjoyable event! Are you interested in bell ringing? Perhaps you have been a bell ringer in the past and would like to take it up again? If so, we should be pleased to hear from you. Gill Moon, Tower Captain, can be contacted on 832134 or Romany Cowans, Secretary, on 831029. Bekesbourngflower Rota 200; 3rd Jan Leave decorations — Jill Gillanders 10th Jan Clear Christmas decorations and clean/Christine Ash 17th Jan Christine Ash 24th Jan Vicki McPherson 31st Jan Jill Gillanders 7th Feb Jane Shorrock Nailbourne Horticultural Socieng The Nailbourne Horticultural Society starts its 2003 programme in Bridge Village Hall on Tuesday 28 January (and not as previously published) with local artist Julia Rowntree talking about the art of painting flowers. The evening will also include a short AGM when members will have the opportunity to renew their subscriptions (E 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 seeing existing and new members on the 28th. If you have any ideas for our evening meetings’ please let us know. Similarly, if you are interested on serving on the Committee, please come forward either at the meeting or contact me on 830057. We are again arranging a short programme of events for next year. Dates for your diaries include: Spring Show Tuesday 8 April Bridge Village Hall (Show schedules available later) Evening Outing to be arranged in May/June Summer Show Saturday 26 July Bridge School Social Evening Tuesday 2 December Bridge Village Hall AGM 2004 Tuesday 27 January Bridge Village Hall Kathy Walder Mgilbourne Legug of Eriends of Canterbugy Hospital Come along on January 31st, 7.30pm. to Bridge Village Hall to hear a fascinating talk entitled The History of Sark by Dr. Tony Beaumont, and enjoy a light supper with wine. A Raffle will be held, tickets are £7.50 for a single, £14.00 for a double. Please phone Elizabeth Stewart 830344 or Rosy Green 830204. _C_l..IC Kenya Cycle Challenge November 2002 Many of you are aware that Martin Southon, iocal Dentist along with two local friends participated in a tough cycle ride in Kenya to raise funds for CLIC. CLIC is a charity- Cancer and Leukaemia in Childhood. CLIC provides a variety of services for patients and families affected by these awful diseases. These include homecare nurses, funding specialist doctors and other health care professionals complementing existing services. They also provide accommodation for families near treatment centres and fund research into cancer and leukaemia. We cycled 250 miles on Kenyan roads from Mount Kenya to Lake Victoria. This was very hilly terrain an extremely rough and pot holed "roads". Kenyan traffic also was something to be seen- hooters used for more than brakes! On the toughest day we cycled down into, through and then up and out of the Rift Valley, a total of more than 80 miles with a stretch of 18 miles continuous hill out in great heat! This took 4 hours to climb and was very tiring! The Kenyans were great fun and very friendly with many turning up at the roadside to cheer us on and to ask “how are you" which is the only English they know. The only answer they know is "fine!" and after this has been said for the hundredth time it gets a little wearing especially if you are not! BUT we had fantastic fun with a great feeling of teamwork between the cyclists and a good sense of achievement. The weather was very kind with hardly any rain as we cycled. Kenya is a very beautiful and interesting country with lovely inhabitants. It is a great shame that more recent terrorist events have tarnished it. I would definitely recommend it as a country to visit for sights and for the welcome (apart from Nairobi). In total we have raised about £§OOO so far. Many thanks to those of you who have put money in the collection pots in the surgery or sent in cheques. The pots are still there and you can still donate more! Please make any cheques payable to CLIC. I am planning to do another ride in a couple of years so cheer me on if you see me out on my bike. Many thanks on behalf of CLIC. Martin Southon. Humour Psalm 23 for The cyber-age. The Lord is my programmer, I shall not crash. He installed my software on The hard disk of my heart‘ all of His commands are user-friendly. His directory guides me To the right choices for His name's sake. Even Though I scroll Through The problems of life, I will fear no viruses, for He is my backup. His password profecfs me. He prepares a menu before me in the presence of my enemies. His help is only a keysfroke away. Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and my file will be merged wlfh His and saved forever. Amen. JUMBLE SALE at Bekesbourne Village Hall 10am Saturday 25’rh January 2003 BARGAINS GALORE!! CANTERBURV CHORAL SOCIETY BEETHOVEN Symphony No 9 BRAHMS Schicksalslied STENHAMMER Varnatt ELGAR The Snow Saturday 18th JANUARY 2 ooa 7.30 pm Beethoven was the archetypal Romantic artist. Scarcely any significant composer since his day has escaped his influence or failed to acknowl- edge the continuing power of his work. 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She was the magical nanny to two young children in Edwardian London - you know, the one that could say supercalifragilisticexpialidocious backwards and recommended a spoonful of sugar to help the medicine go down! When the children, Jane and Michael, agreed to do something without thinking she called it a pie crust promise - easily made and easily broken. Have you made any new years resolutions this year, and if you have, are you still keeping them? Most of my resolutions turn out to be pie crust promises, made with no real commitment, always with t e safety net that I can make them again next year if they are broken. But is this a good way to carry on? Saying sorry to someone can also be made of piecrust if said for the wrong reasons. ‘I said Fm sorry - now stop oing on about i ” does not show much remorse at the wrong gone to the other person. It could be worse - perhaps we are only sorry because we were caught and then vow never to be can ht again. Saying sorry to God for past mistakes should be rnatcléed with a promise to make a new start and try to do things differently in the future. God can read our minds and our hearts, which means he knows if the promise is made of piecrust or something more valuable and durable. We don't have to wait for a special occasion like the new year to make a new start, or even our occasional visit to church, with its opportunity for confession. The best time to make a promise to God or each other, is now, as soon as we realise we've done something wrong, before the damage becomes irrepairable. It works. Ipromise! May God continue to bless you and those you love. Téluf l/oyr Parish Matter; Baptism 12/O1 Bridge Ella Sophie Swan Funeral 27/12 Barham (Bridge) Peter Seago 06/01 Barham (Bekesbourne) Marianne (Molly) Charlton 15/01 Barham (Bridge) Mable Kate Boswell 16/01 Barham (Bridge) BettyMargaretTownsend I Smartie Tubes Thank you to everyone who raised money for the Children's Society by saving coins in smartie tubes and bringing them to our Christmas services. Over {-3500 was raised across the benefice this year, and more tubes were given out ready for our Easter charity collection. 0 Confirmation 2003 In November last year 7 children 6: 4 adults from our Parishes were confirmed as members of the Church of England by the Bishop of Maidstone in Canterbury Cathedral. Do you want to 'canfirm' the promises made on your behalf by your parents and godparents when you were baptised as a young child? If you do, or would like to find out more about confirmation, please contact Paul Filmer for information about our spring 2003 confirmation course. 0 Lent Course 2003 Following his successful Advent series of lectures on the Bible, Canon John Packer will present A Meditation On The Passion over the 5 weeks of Lent. Each talk will be at 7pm in Bridge Church on Wednesday evenings (starting on Wed 12th’ March), with coffee before, and the office of Cornpline afterwards. I Christmas Workshop. Margaret Clarke passes on her sincere thanks to all who helped with setting up and supervising the morning. 40 children enjoyed making Christmas cards, calendars and tree decora- tions to take horne.~Watc-h out for the next workshop on Good Friday (18th April). St Peter‘: Bridge Cleaning Rota February weeks ending 01/02 Carol Mounce 08/ 02 Julie Latham 15/02 Sarah Sally 22/O2 Judy Filmer March 01/O3 Viv Saunders Health and Healing Concerns The meeting this month is on the first Thursday, 6th February at 7pm at 7 Windmill Close. This time of the year brings a lot of sickness and problems. There has been a long list of petitions this past month and the prayers do not stop at the Thursday evening. All concerned go home and continue to pray sincerely for those on the prayer list until we meet again. so continue to let us know of any sick person or lonely person, or situations that we can bring before God in prayer. So please ring 830844 and do feel free to join us: you know you will be very welcome. Kath Pierce Eish News The next Coffee Pop-in in Bridge Village Hall is on Wednesday February 12th from 10 to 11.15am. Appointments for chiropody are now made directly with Bridge Surgery. If your mind is turning to spring seed-sowing do please raise some extra plants for the Fish Scheme Annual Fund Raising Coffee Morning on Saturday 17th May. It has become a great opportunity for plant trading. Thank you. W,I. On Tuesday 18th February Mrs Pauline Greenman will talk about the work of the "Association of Country Women of the World", (ACWW) and the competition is an object beginning with the letter E. Visitors and new members will be made very welcome. Bridge Methodist ghurglg Feb 2nd Mr Michael Baybult B.5c DMS. C.Eng. Feb 9th Rev. David Marshall Feb 16th Rev. Barbara Heather Feb 23rd Rev. Donald Lugg March 7th (Friday) Women's World Day of Prayer Service 11am QHRISTMAS AT ST. PE [El-2'5, BRIQQE. The services over The Christmas eriod were all well aTTended and TT is cerTain ThaT everyone There woul have seen how beaufiful Viv (Brasier) and her noble roup of ladies had made The church look. We musT say a huge THANK OU To Them. They give of Their Time and Their Talenfs so generously. The Carol Service was a wonderful occasion and a mosT appreciafive acknowledgemenf should be made To everyone who Took parT. To The choir under The direcTion of Marfin (Miles) who was, of course, also The organist To The readers of The lessons. To PaT and Laurence (Dunderdale) and David (LaTham) who so readily give of Their Time and sTrengTh To lighT all The candles used around The church and equally imporTanT see ThaT They are all exfinguished aT The end of services, and enerally waTching To see ThaT all is running smooThly. IT was so good oo, havin wiTh us for This ceremony, many of The reTired clergy who assisT Pau wiTh services ThroughouT The benefice during The ear. We do of course Thank boTh_Pau| and MargareT for The hu e con ribuTion They make on These special occasions as well as Their du ies ThroughouT The ear. We make a special Thank ou To Canon John Packer for his Cele rafion of Holy Communion af 8. 0am on ChrisTmas morning. LeT us also acknowledge wiTh rafeful Thanks The financial donaTions made Towards The purchase a new large, candles and indeed for The many new candles Themselves. Then of course There is The HUGE conTribuTion of Time and energg puT in b some of These same peo le and cerTainly noT To for eT l(aThy ynon in T e pre araTions for The hrisfingle Service - aTTen ed by some 360 adu|Ts on children. Thank you so much To each and everyone of you and leT us never for eT ThaT H was all done and always is done for The GLORY OF GOD OUR ATHER and HIS SON JESUS CHRIST whose birTh we were celebrafing. DH. _ST Mary's PaTrixbourne Carol servicegggember 235‘: 2002 Many Thanks are offered To all Those who ensured ThaT The Annual Carol Service aT ST Mary's was once again an occasion To remember. We are graTeful To The Reverend Raymond Gilberf for conclucTing The choir, and To Rosalie Sfacey for all The pre—rehearsal preparafions and for ensuring The presence of so many regular Carol Service Choir members. The choir, drawn from near and for, once again rose magnificenTly To The challenge of The choir iTems and The soloisTs performed Their pieces beauTifully. Thanks are also due To RoberT ScoTT for his accomplished playing of The organ, To Those who read The lessons, and To all who decoraTed The Church on The Monday morning. Finally, Thank you To everyone who aTTended The service and so generously conTribuTed Towards our chosen local ChrisTmas chariTies. A ToTal of £231 was collecTed for Signalong and Demelza House. * ‘ The The Children's Society j Cl"'"§i"e""S Fund Raising 2002 T - Society During 2002, in Bridge, a total of £109‘/.37 was contributed to the Society. This was achieved by the fo|lowing:~ Contents of Home and Shop Boxes 587.17 Sale of goods at "Table Fair“ 48.00 Donations 50.00 Christmas Eve Christingle Service 412.20 Total £109‘/.37 The Christingle Service at Bridge church was particularly successful in raising £412.20 from smartie tube savings and the collection,. Many thanks are due to Paul (our Vicar) for the service (and illuminated talkl), Laurence and Pat Dunderdale and all other helpers, with special mention of Mr Tilly who has donated the oranges for many years. A record number of Christingles, 175, were given to the children attending the service. The Children's Society is very grateful for this generous support. Around 100 projects, across England, are working to transform the lives of disadvantaged children and young people - on the streets, in poor communities, in prisons and recently helping to solve problems of bullying in some schools. sadly the need for funding the work increases each year. Please, will you continue your support for this Charity. Our local home- shop boxes will be emptied early in March this year. i for information or queries please contact: Kathy Eynon (Tel 830466), 19 Bridge Down. Hon. Local Secretary for the Children's Society THE FRIE,fl_,_-D5 OF BEKESBOURNE CHURCH Our annual evening of CAROLS at THE UNICORN took place on 19 December, too late for a mention in the January magazine. There was a full house for a very happy and enjoyable evening, when Stuart Field and Dave Cutting once again led us in a rousing rendition of favourite carols - a timely reminder of what Christmas is all about. There was a splendid array of prizes for the Raffle, generously contributed by HOVERSPEED and other benefactors, which raised £115 for our funds. Once again, we thank Clive and Cheryl for hosting such a pleasant occasion, and take this opportunity to wish all our supporters a very HAPPY NEW VEAR and our thanks to you all. EUTURE EVEflT= Our next event will be the annual WINE <3: WISDOM Evening on Friday 7 March 2003 at 7.15pm in Bekesbourne Village Hall, when members of last year's winning table will set the questions to challenge us all! As usual, it will be BYO food, drink, plates, cutlery and glasses — great value at £3 a ticket! To book a table, phone Romany on 831029 or Jane on 332133 and join us for a Good Night Out. Bekesbourne Flower Rota 2003 7th February 2003 Jane shorrock 14th February 2003 Janet Street :Grir1§1§1i1§i§~fi1Ur1§§1§1Uri~1§fififififirfiiifiiifiifir MTRIXBOIIRNE wrru name: we : Saturday 8th March Bridge Village Hall 5.00pm A family evening of food and fun! Tickets £4 per person, £10 per family From Sue Leggatt, Pat Dunderdale or Andrea Nicholson Please bring own plates, glasses, and drinks it-9?¢=filiifiitfiifiitflltilflifiiifltfilfllfllililfiifiiliiitfiliffikilfifllitiifitfllfilfil fifimfififififiifiiifififiifififififiiififiifii ilfifififiillfikihiiilitfififlfififlffiitititfitilfiilfltitiltiiflitflifififiifiiifi Eygiglge History Sogiety Our first meeting of the year was on Tuesday 14th January — a talk by Paul Tritton about the film ‘A Canterbury Tale’, set in wartime Canterbury and district. One of our founder members, Jim Tamsitt, and other local people, appear in the film. We have a fascinating programme ahead of us. The next event is a talk by Martin Lloyd on ‘Passports, Assassins, Traitors and Spies’ — an account of scoundrels and worse who have passed through the county of Kent and its parts. The talk will be given at the White Horse in Bridge at 7.30pm on Tuesday 11 February, and hot refreshments will be served. If you would like to know more about this event, or would be interested in hearing more about the programme or the Society, please telephone either David Gilmour (832450) or John Bishop (832596). Mariel Connor NAILQOLJRNE SCOUT QROLJP CHRISTMAS MAIl_.._ The Scout Group organised and delivered approx 600 Christmas cards for Christmas and helped raise funds for the Group. We would like to thank: I 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 Nailborne Scout Executive Committee Noilbourne League of Friends of Canterbury Hospital Coffee Morning and A.G.M. Bridge Village Hall February 22nd 2003 10am ~ 12 noon Coffee ~ Cakes ~ Raffle Bring and Buy Please support your local hospital WINE & WISDOM EVENING Friday 7 March 2003 Bekesbourne Village Hull, 7.15 pm Tickets £3 BYO Food, Drink, Plofes, Cutlery and Glasses Please phone Romany Cowons on 831029 or J one Shorrock on 832133 to book your Table We look forward to seeing you Jumble Sale & Nearly New of Bridge Village Hall 2.00pm Sofurdoy 15? March 2003 Con1'er'bur'y - Lib Dems com‘ocT 830923 for collection Ari in Bridge Worlcslnopslfallcs by local an-{Isis 1. Wendy Blanchet - Recent Work Saturday 22nd February 2003, 10.30 am - 12.00 am Wendy, an artist from Littlebourne, will talk about her work at Art College and more recently (including the Festival Giants) and illustrate it with slides. 0 Booking charge €3.00 2. Elisa Darcy Mortimer —~ Celebraling Nature Paintings Inspired by the sea Saturday 22nd March 2003, 10.30 am - 12.30 pm Elisa, a successful Bridge artist, will talk about and demonstrate aspects of her art Booking charge £3.50 All two will take place in the Plough & Harrow public house meeting room in Bridge Booking is essential as numbers are strictly limited To book a place (and for further information) please contact Pam Dobson 01227 832369 To receive information on future Art in Bridge activities please contact John Corfield on 01227 830976 or E-mail: ino artinbrid e.or .uk or look on the website: www.artinbridge.org.uk Maidsione Orchgml Society "Maidsfone Symphony OrchesTra, Conducfor, Brian Wrighf, will perform on Saturday 8Th February 2003 commencing aT 7.30pm aT MoTe Hall, MaidsTone Leisure Centre, MoTe Park, MaidsTone. 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E /\/N 92222830250 '2~‘“‘VE,‘,1e “2“.1:.‘i:.“:f.::.:§';::1‘:;::::f.;:?.:‘.: Group Life On Mars? I'm sure we were all saddened at the tragic loss of 7 lives when the Columbia space shuttle disintegrated on re-entry in February. Perhaps the shock was worse because space travel has become almost routine, with minimal risk, having been done safely so many times before. Space travel has always fascinated us gravitationally challenged mortals, and there has been a certain amount of earthly benefit over the years as we pursued the heavenly goal of conquering ‘the final frontier’. Our horizons have grown, and whilst manned missions pop up to the moon and back, unmanned probes are exploring further afield. This week I heard that the UK is to send a probe to Mars in search of life, in competition with the NASA programme already in place. Is it me? or have we lost the plot somewhere? How many billions of dollars, and pounds, are being poured into the quest for Martian fossils when so much life on Earth is at risk through lack of investment? How much third world debt could be cancelled; how many needless deaths could be prevented; how many vulnerable people could be protected; if the space race money was used on earthly necessities rather than heavenly luxuries? Can anyone explain to me how evidence of bacteria on Mars can be of comfort or benefit to those suffering needlessly for want of adequate funding? The Bible looks forward to a day when our priorities are straightened and swords will be turned into ploughshares; perhaps swords should be updated to rockets, and then we could include space probes as well as scud 8: cruise missiles May the peace of God be upon you and those you love. firzuf Your CPcmZsfi Matters Elmeral 28/ 01 Barham (L Hardres) Dorothy M Wilshire 02 / 02 Bridge/ Patrixbourne Laurence GS Shirley 07/ 02 Bridge/ Barham Betty Ousey 0 Confirmation 2003 In November last year 7 children & 4 adults from our Parishes were confirmed as members of the Church of England by the Bishop of Maidstone in Canterbury Cathedral. Do you want to ‘confirm’ the promises made on your behalf by your parents and godparents when you were baptised as a young child? If you do, or would like to find out more about confirmation, please contact Paul Filmer for information about our Spring 2003 confirmation course. 0 New Archbishop Everyone is welcome to attend a special Diocesan service of welcome for our new Archbishop of Canterbury; the Rt Rev Rowan Williams. The service will be at 3pm on Sunday 2nd March at the Cathedral - no tickets needed. - Ash Wednesday A special service of Holy Communion will be held at 7pm in Bridge Church to mark the beginning of Lent. 1- Lent Course 2003 Following his successful Advent series of lectures on the Bible, Canon John Packer will present A Meditation On The Passion over the 5 weeks of Lent. Each talk will be at 7pm in Bridge Church on Wednesday evenings (starting on Wed 12th March), with coffee before, and the office of Compline afterwards. March 12 The Long Wait for a Messiah March 19 The Messiah March 26 The Crucifixion April 2 Afterwards April 9 What Has Happened Since - Mothering Sunday Extra services will held across the Benefice to celebrate this day. At Bridge there will be a benefice Holy Communion, and at Bekesbourne there will be a special service led by Rev John Shorrock -0 Parish Links Day We will be displaying information about our developing link with the Lutheran Church of Marburg, Germany at the Cathedral on Sat 22nd March. Everyone is invited to attend (open 9.30 am — 3.00 pm; admission. free) to explore how various parishes have linked with overseas churches or missions. Bridge Methodist Church Mar 2nd Rev. Donald Lugg Mar 7th (Fri) Women's World Day of Prayer 11am Mar 9th Mrs Beryl skinner Mar 16th Miss Jean Hall Mar 23rd Re. David Marshall, Holy Communion Mar 30th Rev. Barbara Heather Apr 6th Mrs Marjorie Beckwith Health and Healing Concerns The meeting this month is on Thursday 6th March as usual, at 7pm, 7 Windmill Close. Please let me know of any sick person who needs our prayers, or any situation. You know you will be very welcome to attend in person. Kath Pierce 830844 Fish News The Fish Scheme is yet another village organisation with reason to be grateful to the late Laurie Shirley. Over twenty years ago he encour- aged and helped set up the scheme and after he retired he helped as a volunteer driver. He is greatly missed If you have a car and are sometimes free during the week, please do consider becoming a driver, mostly for trips to the hospital or surgery. Telephone Ann Medhurst (830762) for more details. The next Coffee Pop-in will be on Wednesday March 12th in Bridge Village Hall. The Cornelia Slaurin Blossom Tour will be on May 7th. W.I, On Tuesday March 18th Mrs Barbara Wilson's talk is entitled "Working as (1 Prison Governor". The competition is an article beginning with D. Parish Links Day in the Cathedral at the invitation of the Dean Saturday 22nd March 2003 9:30am - 3:00pm a Come and share our experiences of links with parishes overseas. o Join our group focusing on issues concerning links with other parishes. 7 o Hear Canon Mark Oxbrow (International Mission Director, CMS) speak on '20-20 Links: Vision and Clarity for Parish Links‘. THE FRIENDS OF BEKESBOURNE CHURCH Our Jumble Sale was well supported by donors of jumble, helpers and of course customers - our thanks to them all. As a result of much hard work, a profit of €331 was made. REMINDER - The Wine & Wisdom Evening is on 7th March at 7.15pm in Bekesbourne Village Hall — £3 a ticket! To book a table, phone Romany on 831029 or June on 832133. Do come and join us. Bekesbourne Bell ringers We have stayed at Parsonage Farm many times over the past years and would like to say how much we have appreciated the sound of the Bells over the valley. WELL DONE ALL. Sylvia and Gordon Labbett Bekesbourne Flower and Cleaning Rotal 1st Mar Jane Shorrock/Joy Smith 8th Mar Clear flowers/clean J one Shorrock 15th Mar Cleaning only Lent Janet Street 22nd Mar Lent 29th Mar Clean Zan Clifford 5th Apr Cleaning only Lent Wendy Woods WINE 8: WISDOM EVENING Friday 7 March 2003 Bekesbourne Village Hall, 7.15 pm Tickets £3 BYO Food, Drink, Plates, Cutlery and Glasses Please phone Romany Cowans on 831029 or Jane Shorrock on 832133 to book your table We look forward to seeing you EAREWELL TO LAURENCE SHIRLEZ When our dear and late lamented Laurie heard in October that he was suffering from an incurable disease, he wrote out his wishes regarding his funeral on a sheet of recycled A4 paper. A lover of traditional jazz, to which he often listened at the Swingate pub near Dover, he asked for a funeral like those in New Orleans, with a hearse drawn by two black horses, behind which would walk the jazz band and mourners. He died at home, surrounded by members of the family, grandchildren included, at about 9 a.m. on Tuesday 21 January. Not long afterwards, the Vicar conducted a short service, which was very comforting. The weather of the week that followed was cold, grey and dreary - most unlike the climate in New Orleans. Cars were even stuck in snowdrifts all ni ht. Meanwhile Mrs. Margaret Clarke, pastoral assistant in the paris of Patrixbourne with Bridge, came and went, instructing us as to the form the church service might take and consulting us about the choice of hymns and other matters. We were thankful to find that the morning of 2 Februar dawned cool but clear. Members of the family and close friends followed the hearse and the Gambit Jazz men up Mill Lane, down Union Road into Dering Road, then up Aunt Betsy's Hill almost at a allop until turning into the High Street; we saw the pavements line wit people. Most of these joined the procession, perha s feeling, like us, that one could not be sad on walking to the music 0 the jazz men and that we were all contributing to give Laurie the send off that he requested and deserved after 32 years as 5ubPostmaster and many years of voluntary service for the village and wider community, well reported in the Kenfis/1 Gazette. At Bridge St. Peter's church there was standing room only and the service was conducted, at Laurie's wish, by Mrs. Margaret Clarke, supported by the Vicar. An old friend, Peter Giles, played the organ and gave one of three tributes, the others being by a friend from Laurie's youth in Hampshire, Chris Barton, and by Laurie's younger son, Nick. His grand-daughter, Meg, read her heartfelt poem to Grandad, while grandson Scott read a fine passage from the Revelation to St. John. The jazz men had pla ed us into the church with "stranger on the Shore'' and with "The old rugged cross". They reformed at the corner of Patrixbourne Road, to follow in the wake of the hearse and horses to St. Mary's Patrixbourne, where Laurie was buried, in the sight of many many friends and family and to the tune of "Didn't he ramble?" The "wake" afterwards took place in the Plough and Harrow, and The Red Lion. We have to thank the undertaker, Mr. Farrier of Dover for makin the funeral arrangements, as well as Mrs. Clarke, the Reverend Paul Fi mer, the church wardens and all who took part in the service and helped in other ways. May he rest in peace and rise in glory! JOHN, NICK and ANN SHIRLEY Lawrence Shirley The whole village has been mourning The passing of a very popular, kind and friendly person. BUT he has |efT aT leas’r one permanem‘ memorial To The village - ThaT is The Pharmacy. TwenTy five years ago Laurie discovered ThaT Dr. Russell was encouraging me To open a pharmacy in The village bur There were no suiTable premises. AT his own expense Laurie, during ThaT summer builT on an extension To The PosT Office. Typically he would noT say whaT if was for and rumours ranged from a fish and chip shop To a book shop! On November 1sT 1978 The pharmacy opened and Laurie proved To be an ideal landlord To successive owners. He was moTivaTed by his very deep concern for The welfare of people living in The village and i1‘ is a maTTer of greaT sadness ThaT he has noT lived To see The silver jubilee of his great accomplishment Grace Goodman @7'm.4eczC3/léfe Wednesday March 19Th 2003 af 7:00pm ConcerT P|aTform for young Musicians aT Bridge 6: PaTrixbourne School Programme includes Music by JS Bach, Beefhoven & MozarT, also Modern Composers fo.r iano: F|uTe'. C|arineT and Violin. ickeTs aT door on The nighT £2.50 iliiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiitiiiii-iii EITEIXDOIIIINE Wlfll BRIDGE ICC Saturday 8th March Bridge Village Hall 5.00pm “ MIG!!! BEETLE ; . 9 no mica Afamily evening of food and fun! Tickets £4 per person, £10 parfamily From Sue Leggatt, Pat Dunderdale or Andrea Nicholson Please bring own plates, glasses. and drinks Ilitllltltliitltltittlriillllitfiliitilliiviililllllllitliilitllliititiiliiil Iiilliiliilrltiritltliilltllfiltirlillflfitiliiitiliiilillrltltititllritieitiilfi fill:-iiislliiliialiii-fiicaiiiiiiiiifii Lefien 10 The Edijjor I am an Ambulance Paramedic based aT CanTerbury Ambulance STaTion wiTh KenT Ambulance Service. One problem associaTed wiTh my job is The difficulTy in finding house names and numbers especially when iT is dark. This can be caused by a number of Things. Overgrown foliage covering numbers and names, us having To look aT every house name, numbers painTed The same colour as The fronT door or a ToTal absence of boTh alTogeTher. The lasT one afTer much searching prompTing The occupanTs To say aT one emergency call I aTTended " buT everyone knows we live here"! I have a few helpful hinTs on whaT To do if you require an emergency ambulance: Display names and numbers clearly (preferably on a wall or fence aT The boTTom of The garden or drive, your fronT door could be some disTance from The road making The above difficulT To see). If possible geT someone To sTand in The road looking ouT for The Ambulance, if noT, poinT ouT a prominenT land mark To The call Taker aT our conTrol who will pass on This informaTion. Our call Takers will sTay on The phone and help you whilsT you waiT for our arrival buT don‘T worry The ambulance will be on iTs way. Remember The fasTer we arrive aT The scene of The incidenT The quicker we can sTarT TreaTmenT and geT you To The hospiTal. D.L. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Supporfing me in whaT I hear you ask? As many of you know aT The end of May I am going To Mapufo, Mozembique, wiTh The chariTy MENCAP. WhilsT in Mapufo I will be helping To refurbish Two schools, one a special needs school. In order To Take parT I need To raise £2500 in sponsorship. I Therefore arranged a charify gala dinner aT The WhiTe Horse, (Thanks Alan), for The 23rd January. I senT abouT 70 inviTaTions and 8 people booked To aTTend, (noT enough To run The evenT). However I was sTaggered by The generous response of so many people who couldn'T aTTend buT neverTheless senT me donaTions. Indeed The ToTaI raised from This evenf now sTands aT £745 an amazing resulT! I am sorry ThaT I have noT found The Time To wriTe To each of you individually buT be assured ThaT my flabber has been well and Truly gasTed by your kindness. I will Try To arrange an evenT, by way of a Thank you, afTer I have reTurned. You will also be able To find ouT abouT whaT I geT up To on TV. MENCAP have jusT informed me ThaT a Br-iTish TV crew will be making an hour long documenTary abouf The pro_jecT. MGl"‘l'll'i LeggaTT. NAILBOURNE HORTICULTURAI, SOCIETY 50 that you can start nurturing your bulbs now, we're giving you advance notice of this year's Spring Show on Tuesday 8 April in Bridge Village Hall. We are hoping for more exhibits and exhibitors than ever before to make a colourful display in the hall for everyone to enjoy. The hall will be open from 6pm so that members can stage their exhibits ready for judging at 7.15pm. Do remember that you have to be a paid up member of the Society to show, but you can renew your membership on the night (£2.50 for single and £4 for family membership). Show schedules are available now from Billie Anderson (Tel 830260), Ann Edmonds (Tel 830795), Kathy Walder (Tel: 830057) or any other committee member. Refreshments will be served whilst the judging is taking place. There will also be a plant stall. Donations of surplus plants, cuttings etc. would be most welcome and should be brought along on the evening or alternatively can be left with Kathy Walder. Proceeds will go to the Society's funds. We look forward to a successful and enjoyable Show on the 8th. Nailbourne Scout Group WINE AND WISDOM Saturday 22nd March 2003 7:30 for 8:00pm at Bishopsbourne Village Hall Wine & Food provided Tickets £5 from Jane McCreadie or via Peggy. Alternative E6 if you want to just turn up on the night Patrixbourne with Bridge P.C.C. SPRING COFFEE MORNING Saturday 5th April 2003 Bridge Village Hall 10am — 12noon CAKES, GIFTS, RAFFLE Come and enjoy a cup of coffee ROYAL BRITISH LEGION LITTLEBOURNE & DISTRICT BRANCH 17 members were present at the February 2003 meeting held at the Recreation Club, Littlebourne, when Doug Fenn, was in the Chair. He welcomed to the meeting Mr Wigrnore from Grove, a proposed new member of the Branch. Good wishes were recorded to Jim Mount, Maurice Stephens and Ernie Goodhew, three Branch members who are unwell. Correspondence and Finance matters were dealt with and Tony Bevan, the Welfare Officer, gave his report on cases in hand. The Branch will be entering a team in the Group 4 Quiz in April at Canterbury. On 6th March we are holding a Curry Night at the Hay Wain, Bramling, 7.30 for 8pm. The price will be £5 per head. There will also be other dishes available for those who do not wish to have curry. Anyone interested should ring either our Vice Chairman on 01227 721237 or the Secretary on 01227 472023. Do come and join us. All our monthly meetings are now held at the Recreation Club, Little- bourne at 8pm. The next two Branch meetings are on Tuesdays, 11th March and 8th April 2003. We are an active Branch and we welcome any e><—service person to consider joining the Branch. Non service persons who support our cause can also be eligible to join. ELHAM VALLEY TWINNING ASSOCIATION The Annual General Meeting of the El ham Valley Twinning Association (EVTA) will be held this year at Kingston Barn on Tuesday 11 March starting at 7.30 pm. In addition to the business part of the meeting, there will be a speaker and debate on the recent ruling for it to be no longer compulsory to learn a foreign language in school beyond the age of 14. There will also be a chance to chat with members, old and new, over a friendly glass of wine. You do not need to be an expert in French to be a member of this Association - just an interest in meeting up and joining in with other likerninded people. The Association organises a variety of events throughout the year (see below) both here in the Valley and also with its "Twin", the Vallee de la Course (near Desvres/Montreuil) in North France. Do come along and see what we are about on the 11th. EVTA is also holding a Wine and Wisdom evening on Saturday, 5 April 2003, starting at 7.00 for 7.15 pm, in Barhom Village Hall. Why not get together and book a table (max. 6 people) for what should be a light—hearted evening. If you haven't got 6 people, we can help you to make up a table. You don't have to be an E\/TA member - everyone is welcome. Food is American Supper (ie bring your own, as well as crockery/cutlery/glasses). Wine, soft drinks and "nibbles" will be provided on each table. Cost per person is £3.00. For further information or to book, please contact EVTA Bridge reps., either Bob Horgan (830672) or Kathy Walder (830057). On a lighter note Most people don‘t realise how much editing goes into producing a church bulletin or newsletter. some announcements have to be completely rewritten because if they appeared the way they were submitted, it would lead to total confusion. Below are some examples: Don't let worry kill you — let the church help. Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our church and community. For those of you who have children and don't know it, we have a nursery downstairs. This being Easter Sunday, we will ask Mrs Martin to come forward and lay an egg on the altar. age Concern Canterbury A G E C n C e In This is a new free service which aims to: provide ‘one to one‘ ongoing support, CANTERBURY information and advice to those who] care for older people suffering fro Dementia or Alzheimer's Disease. A The type of support given will be agreed with the person's main carer tq CA help ease some of his or her everyday stresses and strains. SUPPORT SER VICE We can discuss how best this service Can YOU during either an ln'l'l"OdUC‘ 1-e'ephone or tory visit to you at home, or a telephone 9,39 .. 3,30 call or a visit to this centre. This may be in practical ways such as help with “ Cante 3113111337’ S 10051 benefits advice, information abou Charity other services or just a friendly face caring for our elderly” to visit you and the person you care forv The Centre Castle Row Canterbury CT1 2QY S _ Registered Charity N0.237309 for as long as it is needed it is not time limited and it is completely free. Just ring us at either : 01227 462368 or 01227 780246 9.30 — 3.30 and we will be happy to help you. Other Useful Contacts 6’ros'sraads- 01227 742030 Crossroads aims to relieve stress on carers by offering practical and flexible support. Trained carer support workers take over the carer role so that the carer can have a short break when it is most needed. l/o/care— 01227 7494a0 Volcare offers flexible home based respite by introducing volunteers to carers and their dependants. This enables carers to have an occasional, whole day, weekend or planned break. Carers Vaice— 01227 365442 This is an advocacy project supporting the needs and rights of carers and cared for people. It offers information, support, groups, advocacy, counselling, forums and carers training. A/zbeimers society - Canterbury and district 0122 7 372737 Information service for anyone dealing with all forms of dementia. Social services duty desk - 01227 451741 Maybe you or someone you know would benefit from our ONE TO ONE service, referrals are always welcome. NOTES FROM THE FEBRUARY MEETING QEBBIEE PARISH COUNCIL PARISH COMMUNITY WARDENS PROJECT Cllr Anderson reported that i) Bridge Parish Councils appiication for a war- den from Canterbury City Council is on hold. ii) Bridge Parish Council have applied jointly with Bishopsbourne and Bekesbourne with Patrixbourne Par- ish Council as the North Nailbourne Ward for a free warden from Kent County Council. PARISH FORUM MEETING 1*" FEBRUARY 2003 Cllr Dobson reported back to the Parish Council on Canterbury City Council's Recycling Scheme. Cllr Dobson advised that i) it is important to place only recyclable materials in the clear plastic sacks provided, as bags that con- taining other materials are automatically placed in landfill sites without be- ing sorted. ii) A place is required in the village to store surplus plastic sacks. iii) The Council is due to deliver more sacks soon. CANTERBURY DISTRICT RURAL YOUTH BUS Cllr bobson reported that Canterbury City Council is intending to provide a mobile bus staffed by two youth workers to go out to rural areas and work in conjunction with local volunteers to provide local youth facilities. The bus will contain resources, which can be unloaded at appropriate venues. It was AGREED that the Parish Council would support the use of the village hall one session per week. ANNUAL PARISH MEETING C llr Walder reported that Nick Shirley had offered to give a presentation on ' How the Nailbourne Flows’ at the Annual Parish Meeting. In the event of Mr Shirley being away on business Cllr Walder agreed to talk about the E I- ham Valley Twinning Association. CLIC4 BRIDGE Cllr Connor reported that he had met with the Headteacher at Bridge Pri- I mary School together with Mr Sleigh, the specialist ICT teacher, to discuss the opportunities offered for use of the IT facilities at the school. The school have advised that a10~week course of 2-hour classes will cost £80. It was AGREED that any local people who might be interested in this facility should contact the Parish Clerk on 01227 831085. Planning applications received: The following planning application has been received and is under consideration: CAM03/00001/BRI, replaced applica- tion CA/O2/1567/BRI-installotion of 15 metres high telecommunications monopole with 3 antennas, two dishes and associated equipment cabinet at Renville farm, New Dover Road, High 5treet,Bridge. Planning applications granted: The following planning application has been notified as granted: CA/O2/01559/BRI-two storey extension and single storey side extension to 14,Conynham Lane Bridge Priest-in-Charge: Revd Paul Filmer ,The Vicarage, 23 High Sireef, Bridge (830250) Lay Reader: Mrs. Margaret Clarke. (Tel 765598) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE Churchwardens Dr. AM Nicholson, Riverside Cofiage, Pafrixbourne (830947) Mrs P Pritchard, 2 St Mary's Rd, Pairixbourne (830685) Mr L H Dunderdale, 37 High ST, Bridge (830668) Mr D Laiham, 16 Riverside Close, Bridge. PC'C5ecr'efar'y P£'6Treasurer Mrs A Williamson,Beechmoun’r,Conyngham Lane,Bridge (830399) Mr L Andrews, 120 New Dover Road, Canterbury Giff Aid 0fficerMrs J Laiham, 16 Riverside Close, Bridge. Choirmasfer & Orjganisf 0r_qam'5'f fl°arrixbourne) Mrs RM Sfacey, BEKESBOURNE Joslef, KeepersHil|, Pafrixbourne (830205) Churchwardens Mrs J Gillanders, Cola, Aerodrome Rd, Bekesbourne Mr J Cowans, Distant View, Adisham Rd, Bekesbourne (83-I029) PCC Secrefary Mrs J Millyard, 10 De Havillands, Bekesbourne (830256) P66‘ Treasurer Mrs Zan Clifford, Oakleigh Lodge, Bekesbourne (830328) Organisf Mrs RM Sfacey, ;Toslei,l «» awn A INDEK DIGTAL AEIALS AD SATELLITE TV—FM AERIALS & SATELLITE TV SYSTEMS ' '4" " MULTI-SWITCHING DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION “J ._, FRENCH & EUROPEAN PROGRAMMES I STORM DAMAGE INSURANCE REPAIRS FULL CHANNEL CHOICE AT ANY TIME Established 12 MONTHS GUARANTEE 20 years = FULLY INSURED SERVICE 8. 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Holy Communion, The New Close, Bridge 2.30pm After Eights (+.b.a.) 8pm 2nd Lem“ Lecture (4), Bridge Church 7pm 4th Lower Hardres 6: Nackingfon APCM, John Baker-Whrre Hall, 7.30pm 51'h Poirixbourne wifh Bridge Coffee Morning, Bridge Village Hall 10-12 noon Bekesbourne Churchyard Working Pariy 10am Tfh Caring and Sharing, 8 Conyngham Lane, Bridge 7.30pm 81‘h Holy Communion, Churchill House, Bridge 2.30pm After Eighis, Fairview, Bekesbourne Lane 8pm Nailbourne Horficuliural Spring Show, Bridge Village Hall 7.15pm 9Th Fish Scheme Coffee Pop~in, Bridge Village Hall, 10—11.15am Bekesbourne APCM, Bekesbourne Village Hall 7pm Lem‘ Lecture (5), Bridge Church 7pm 10th Health and Healing, 7 Windmill Close, Bridge 7pm 14th Caring and Sharing, 7 Windmill Close, Bridge 7.30pm 15th Holy Communion, Saxon Lodge, Bridge 2.30pm Women's Institute, Bridge Village Hall 7.30pm Iéih Ears and Beers, Plough 6: Harrow, Bridge 6pm 2131* Easier Monday Youfh Pilgrimage, Canferbury Cafhedral 22nd Holy Communion, Highfield House, Bekesbourne 2.30pm 28th Pafrixbourne with Bridge APCM, Bridge School 7.30pm Caring and Sharing (T.b.a.) 7.30pm 29th After Eighfs, 20 Riverside Close, Bridge 8pm or h o in eve _s_ Pafrixbourne with Bridge 10th May Book and Puzzle Fair 10am — 2pm 7'lh June Treasure Hum‘ 2151“ June Bridge Village Fete 121+: July Sing Along Tea Party 20th July Benefice BBQ Bekesbourne Zfiih May Annual Rogaiionfide Walk 5i*h July Annual Boo"? Fair zen: sepi ‘Behesbourne in War and Peace‘ Talk Brh Nov Auiamn Dance wt "mldfitt trzgwvt Elev lT’at1l§ .l-“fitment €;?~’** llama The Vic-am gt: 5?‘ Gt’, Bridge “ M U3 - - .- _. ‘ , IKVWIHI ‘B. CT4 SLE E ‘ii?’ WWWWWW 3; Wf\\ K? V 0122*; 333259 mg . K} I:-_ u‘: "1 ll M,’ ‘s revp§’i.lrner@btihtemet.c0m M5 M3 N‘: t . . _ ~ www.br1dgeclmrch.ccasuk warfimfi an zggsfietts Last Week, I read an article in the S-zmtlzzy Telegmpit that takes peliticzal <:c;>r1‘ec1:r.1ess- to new heights bf stupidity. "Schc:>c::ls across Britain have been ordered by local autharities to abandon the ancient traditionl of aerving hot cross buns at Easter so as not tn cffend children bf non» Christian faiths.” Apparently some authorities have already 'ba:nned pancakes on Shrove Tuesday, following on from the figure of Iesufi being left out of the nativity scene and street decorations declaring ‘seasons greetings’ at Christmas; Now we must be careful here. Minorities must always be taken into accmmt ~ and just because 70% Of the populatrlon declared themselves :13 Christian in the recent national census we carmcat ride rough shod aver the Sensitivities and rights of others. These at other (or no) faith have as much right ta express their views, celebrate their special days and observe their rituals as Christians have. Hopefully they will mt dehberately cause offence- to anyone, and 0111‘ Christian ceuntry would be wrong to censor the lawful expr-essicm of their cultural / faith beliefs. So who debided that Christianity she-uld not be treatedthe same? How come we have to Walk around as if we are aahamed of our faith, apblogising for having an epinion and restrained from expressing it. Interestingly, the Muslim Council of Britain called this latest decision ‘bizarre’, adding that British Muslims have been happily eating hot cross buns for years, and that the situation in Iraq should be of more concern at this time than school dinners. I intend tcz eat lots of hot cross buns (purchased from my local Sikh run Shep by the way) and perhaps an Easter egg or two, whilst celebrating the Easter miracle. Feel free to join me, or not, as ybu wish, but please do not take effence ~ there is none intended! May the peace of the risen Christ be upon you and those you love. Wauf Your ‘Pczrisfi Matters £ m 09 / 03 Canterbury (Bridge) Andrew McFal_l Eaoexal 23/02 Barham (L I-lardres) Vera G Manuel 10/ 03 Ba:-hem (Bridge) Ronald C Garllnge 14/ 03 Ba rham (Bridge) Grace B C Preston 10/03 L l-lardree. Lilian M Eusbriclge I Easter 2053 There is a full programme of services during Hol.y Week again this year. I would especially recommend the Tenebrae meal/ service on Maundy Thursday and the Walk of Witness on Good Feld.ay. In the end of walk service at Bridge we will be joined by the children from Margaret's workshop. Talidng of which 0 Good Friday Workshop Tl1e:ce will be a children's Easter Arts 3:; Crafts Workshop from 9.30 — 11.30 in the John Baker White Hall at Lower Harclres. Those children who are able to will then take their ‘results / products’ to Brlclge Church where we will join those from the Walk of Witness for a short Benefice service. Please book your place now with Margaret Clarke (765598), Julie Cox (788316) or Sue Leggatt (830251). Margaret asks for all preschool children to be accompanied by an adult, and suggests a 5013 donation per child to cover costs of materials. ' Easter Monday Youth Pilgrimage The annual youth pilgrimage to Canterbury Cathedral. will be on Monday ?.l.st April. Groups will converge on the Cathedral from all directions, and we will be walking from Bekesbourne, Bridge and Nackington, meeting at 9.45 for prayer before setting off. at 10am. The programme of events is outlined below (details to be posted on church notice boards). 12.00 Service in Cathedral (worship led by the Soul Survivor band, and talk by Archbishop Rowan) 13.00 Lan.ch in Chapter House/Clo.iete1's (bring a packed lunch) 1.4.00 Range of activities for all ages (lnclodlrlg concert, bible study £2 drama workshop) 15.3%} Finale « Balloon Rel.eaee Losl year we hold a very onjoyobio shared €.fi$“i@i"' my lunch whom oil who come. brouglri a casserole. and pudding enough lo load llioir iomily plus a liille for The unexpected vioilor. As ii’ woo 3% enjoyable we: would like To do "lilo some This year oi ihe. school hall in Bridge. So liioi two have numbers for selling oul lobles, locket pololoos and broad (whioia will be provided) please. can you phone Paul on @1227 830250 ii you would like lo come. You will need to bring your casserole, so ouddirg, drink, plates and cullery wiih you. Please goin us if you om ooie. Fish News Are you <2: gardener? If you are growing oeedlingo or growing plonlfi from cufiirigs please remember ‘to pot up some exlro ones: for ‘lilo mo Scheme. Annual Coffee. Morning on Sofurdoy, Mo}: :1 ?*i‘l'i, Bring Thom along lo Bridge Village Hall Thai morning and find something iniorosling lo buy. I1? is The Great Village Plonl Exchange. 9%? ihe soma “lime you can buy homemade cakes and pick up hr-ic—-oi-»br'oc. Do come. The Cornelia Slavin Blossom Tour is on Wednascloy May TH"! oool ‘lilo. maxi Coffee Pop-In of Bridge Village. Hall is on Woclnoodoy 91+: Apr-il. M-rs Ri-chords of Saxon Lodge has a number of surplus boll: seals am book reels. Anyone. inleresiod in having iellheo is asked on coniocl‘ Miro Richards direct on 83337. fiiggo M;e'l'ho.ciisl Church Apr-il 6*rh Mrs Morjori-¢ Beckwiili April13fh Rev. David Marshall April Zfllh Rev. George Bough April 2'/‘Th Mr Michael Boybull, B.S::. DMS. C.Eng May 4th Mr Ron Chadwick MA. DMS Haallh and Healing The meeting in April, unforlunamly needs To be *l*ra.ns§er'r'oe;ii “lo "lilo second Thursday, 10'rh April. I ‘tr-us? fhis will not inconvenience Too many people, This prayer cycle is conlinuous and can be added To, or deleted as circumslonces change. Feed book shows The prayer group is vilolomd comforling ‘to so many people, So please feel ‘Free with your pal-ilions for sickness, bereavement, onxiely, loneliness and any olher Sl‘l‘UCl'l'i0l”l you are concerned over-. Do come in person, if you are able. You will be very walcovme, oll'er'no— lively phone me. on 830844. The meefing commences all ?gom co will April of T Winclmill Close, Bridge. If,-.4-I... n:............ QGHCAA New Altar Frontals for Bekesbourne Now that building work on the church has been completed over the last few years, our attention has turned to the inside. Thanks to the Friends of Bekesbourne Church and their various donors, we have new kneelers for the chancel steps, a curtain and cushion for the organ bench and carpeting in the Vestry and under the tower. Work to upgrade the electrical installation is almost complete - again thanks to the Friends. For some time the PCC has been thinking about the possibilty of replacing some of the altar frontals, as most of those we use are very old and have suffered badly from the damp atmosphere in the church. While the building work was in progress, the PCC received a donation in memory of the Reynolds family, who used to live on Bekesbourne Hill. At the time, it didn't seem appropriate to buy anything new for the interior of the church, but we have recently discussed the design of new frontals with Henwoods of Folkestone and it appears that this donation, supplemented by some other funds we have put aside, would enable us to commission a new set in all the colours of the church year. The existing frontals will still be kept in the church and used occasionally when the need arises. The PCC has agreed on the modern design of a laudian (rather like a tablecloth, which covers the whole altar table) to be made in a cream patterned brocade. This will remain on the altar throughout the year. Hanging over the centre front of the table to the floor will be a coloured ‘throw’ in the appropriate colour for the season —- the purple will be embroidered with a simple gold cross, the green with the keys of St Peter and the red with Pentecostal flames and a clove. For festive, ‘white’ days, there will be a tapestry throw in colours of red, gold, blue and green on a cream ground. Our budget also allows for matching falls in the same fabric and colours to hang over the front of the lectern. At the moment the PCC does not have sufficient funds to buy new matching burses and chalice veils in each of the four colours. (These are used on the altar to cover the chalice and pattern at the commun- ion service). Each set will cost £30. If anyone wishes to contribute to the cost of these, perhaps in memory of a loved one, do please contact us. There is a small display in the church, showing photographs and drawings of the designs and fabrics for anyone who is interested. J ill Gillanders dz Jane Millyard . THE ANNUAL RAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETINQ FGR ST. PET ER‘5 BEKESBOURNE IS TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY 9th. APRIL AT ‘7'.30p.rn. THE MEETING HEARS ANNUAL REPORTS FROM OFFICERS GF THE P.C.C. AND OTHERS CONCERNED WITH CHURCH ACTIVITIES. THE CHURCHWARDENS ARE ELECTED AND SIDESPERSCJNS ARE APPOINTED. THERE ARE VACANCIES ON THE P.C.C. AND MORE SIDESPERSONS ARE REQUIRED TO HELP AT SERVICES. VOLUN- TEERS TO EITHER SIT ON THE P.C.C. AND/OR BECOME 5IDESPER- SONS WOULD BE VERY WELCOME, AND INTERESTED PARISHION-— ERS SHOULD CONTACT ME OR ANY OTHER P.C.C. MEMBER. JONATHAN COWAN5 « CHURCHWARDEN THE FRIENDS OF BEEESBOURNE Cl-IQRCH WINE <3: WISDOM EVENING: Having been a member of the winning team last year, The Reverend Paul Filmer did a splendid job as Question Master at this year's event. Other members of last year's victorious team provided an interesting and varied collection of questions to entertain us. Thanks to the efforts of the Quiz Team and all those who came to support the event, the excellent sum of £202 was raised to boost the funds of The Friends. CHURCHYARD WORKING PARTY: A spring clean of the Churchyard is planned for Saturday, 5 April, at 10 o'clock, when all heipers, and especially those with strimmers, will be very welcome as we tidy up after the winter. WI: "Folklore at the Countryside" is Martin Newcombe's topic for the meeting on Tuesday 15th April. The competition is an article beginning with E. The 6'/wrchwardens of Pafrixbourne and Bridge wrife: Money, Money, Money —it's a rich man's world -but not in our case! It's that time of year again when the Council Tax Bill lands on the doorrnat and yet again it has gone up! So we apologise, but yes this is another call on your money. However, as a Church, we need to ask for your financial assistance. The amount our Parish needs to raise, to support the work of the Church here, has risen again. Our biggest cost is our contribu- tion to the Diocese, currently £25,344 per annum. This effectively covers our proportion of the costs of our Parish Priest, Paul Filmer, plus other Diocesan expenses. The Diocesan financial burden is increasing with respect to items such as pensions. The increasing numbers of retired clergy pensions, is something the Diocese has to fund, and rightly so. After the contribution to the Diocese, we need to cover the cost of the maintenance of our two Churches, insurance, heating, lighting and other Parish expenses. The bill for all this currently amounts to about £16,000 per annum. For the iast two years the Parish has not met its costs and the accounts show a deficit. Last year we overspent by £1,250. The shortfall has been ‘borrowed’ from our reserves set aside for church building maintenance. We cannot continue in this way and therefore need your help. Many people already belong to our planned giving scheme and this raises 907$ of our income. The other 10% comes from fundrais- ing events. We are very grateful to all those who support us in both these ways. The regular income the planned giving scheme raises, shares the financial burden throughout our church community, and ali can give according to their means. However, in order to ease our monetary situation we need more people to make the commitment to give in this way, or to increase the value of their present ievel of giving. Planned giving also allows us to claim cash benefits from the taxman. Tax paid from your taxed income can be redirected to us, if you can give To The Parish via The C-}ifT Aid scheme. This adds value To your gifT. £100 given by you, for example, TranslaTes inTo £128 when we reclaim The Tax. This is The basis of GifT Aid. Any donafion, To The Parish, can be increased in value, by filling in The appropriaTe Gifi Aid form. A supply of These is in each Church, in The small brown envelopes, kepT an The Table by The door. Think abouT The amounf you puT in The collecTion p|aTe over The course of a year. Could This be paid via a bankers order or in cash via our envelope scheme? In eiTher case by filling in a GifT Aid form your donaTion increases in value. We are including This plea in The magazine To ask for more people To joi n The GifT Aid scheme, wheTher you aTTend services or noT. UnTil our finances are on a firmer foaTing, our plans To increase our work in The Parish are consTr-ained. Please consider joining in The scheme To ensure The fuTure of our Churches and our work in This Parish. We have achieved a loT in The pasT couple of years. Please help us To conTinue This way. So whaT does The Church do in The Parish here, is someThing you are enTiTled To ask. We have Two Churches here and mosT Sundays, There is aT leasT one service, Taking pla-ce in eiTher of The Churches. OfTen There is a choice of service To aTTend. However The work of The church conTinues inTo The week wiTh services aT The residenTial homes, visiTs To The sick, help and supporT aT The Time of a family bereavemenT and preparaTion sessions for confirmaTion, bapTism or weddings. Paul also plays a parT in The life of The School. The church is There for everyone in our villages and we wauld ‘love you To need us more‘. WiTh a secure regular income we can plan for The fuTure and fund iniTiaTives such as more work wiTh children and young peaple- building The church of The fuTure. Your Churchwardens and The GiTT Aid Officer have all The appropriaTe forms and Their conTacT deTails are in The back of This magazine. Please Tel! Them you are inTeresTed in joining The scheme and ask Them for any furTher informafion on This maTTer. LB, A.l\i., D.L., P.P.-«Churchwardens, PaTrixbaurne and Bridge ;Eg§-fer Flowers -at Bridfl Floral decorations in St. Peters Bridge, will as usual, he centred around lillies at the alter. Donations for the flowers can be made to Rosy Green this year, or Viv Brasier. The approximate cost of a lily will be £2.50 each" Thank you. Viv Brasier Giving l'li}{iB in the chilitrsn who need it most The Childrenis Society Home and Shop Boxes The contents of 35 boxes held in Bridge which were emptied during February and early March raised the splendid total of £537.95 (mostly from small changel) for this Charity. Also taxpayers who have signed Gift Aid declarations enable the society to claim a further benefit on their contributions. Thank you to all who made this result possible. Boxes are normally emptied annually, by the end of March, and Kathy Eynon, 19 Bridgedown, [Tel 830466) can suppty one if anyone else would like to participate in this painless way of pence becoming pounds, to help a good cause. Kathy Eynon W%%%%@@W@%%W%%%%%%%@W%%@@%%@%@%WW@%%%%@W% fifififi fifi Pérkmbmwne/wuhsradgue pcc Br¢';dgeVi;1lage/Halb Satowday 5t74/Apréb 100:/:44/~12 mow Cake Stall, Books, Bric-a-brac and Raffle Conw/amLaLm,eetfi*¢ieznd4« Over axc/up ofooffee/.. ge-% %@%fiflWfififififififififififififififififififififififififififlfifififififiwfifififififififlfl :3 B '5 I’ F“ ”’ ”a. ‘*""‘\ "‘ 3° “‘>=am..,,.,.v* fififififififiu %%fi%%%@%fififififififififififififififififiéfififififififififififififlfiflfiéfififififififififififififififi ‘E % ?%%%%W%WW%%%%%WWWW%WW%WWWWW%%WW@%WW%W%W‘ :8 1 % % E’! RG3/AL BRITISH LEGION LITTLEBOURNE 3: l)I$TRIeCT BRANCH 1?’ members were present at the March 2003 meeting held of the Recreation Club, Littlebourne, when Doug Fenn, was in the Chair. He welcomed to the meeting 6 members of Staple Branch and he also welcomed back Jim Mount following recent illness. Correspondence and Finance matters were dealt with and Tony Bevan, the Welfare Cifficer, gave his report on cases in hand. The WWI Talk by Tony Swift and our Curry Night, both at the Hay Wain, Bro-mling were enjoyed by all those who attended these events. It is proposed that the Branch will hold the July Group 4 meeting at the Hay Wain, when the Branch will be host. Mr Sear, Chairman of Staple Brooch, gave an outline of activities within his Branch. It was suggested that the two Branches might hold a Games Night and possibly on Quiz Night against each other. Staple is also proposing to run a coach trip to La Coupole at St Omen in France in July and have invited us to join them. This -was originally a bunker built between 1943 and 1944 to launch V2 rockets, and is now a very interesting museum and historic monument. Any member of our Branch (or friend of the Branch) interested in going can contact either the Staple Chairman on 01304 312549 or our Branch secretary on 01227’ 4172023 for more information. All our monthly meetings are now held at the Recreation Club, Littlebourne at 8pm. The next two Branch meetings are on Tuesdays, 8th April and 13th May 2003. Bekesbourne Flower & Cleaning Rota 5th April Cleaning only Wendy Woods 12th April Cleaning only Pat Nicholle 20th April All help please on Saturday 19th 10.30am Donations welcomed to Christine Ash- 26th April 3rd May (I one Mason, J one Millyard Christian Alctff-abiennn. Fnssm Collectors are inspiring people too! Roy Ellis is the Christian Aid organiser for Street in Somerset. Through the sheer focus of his vision for a fairer world he has earned the respect of many people in and around the tocai churches, who now want to campaign with him to help ‘change the worid’ Roy Eiiis is featured in this years Christian Aid Week service. Three years ago he moved to the town of Street, which, thanks to Fioy, has changed from a town which had very iittle to do London: PO Elmr. 100. SE1 7RT Belfast: PO Box 1530. ET?) GAE Cardiff: PO Box 21, CF142DL Edinburgh: PO Box ‘ii, EH1 1EL Dubtin: 1.7 Clanwitllarn Terrace. Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2 Website: www.christianairJ.org.u1< UK registered ohariiy number 258903 CALM F707 with Christian Aid to one in which many people in and around the churches are passionate about bringing good news to the poor. He has brought to life a committee that c:o~ordinates collections, he campaigns for fairer international trade rules, and he organises an annual sponsored walk up the famous Glastonbury Tor. in a short time he has inspired scores of people to want to change the wortd with him. You can help change the world By collecting for Christian Aid in your area in the week beginning 11 May. For further detaiis Contact your local organiser: CHRISTINE HOARE Tel: 832447 Christian‘ Aid We beiieve in life before death GN THE LEG!-=-ETER SIQE No Excuse fiundoy... To make it possible for everyone to ottend church next Sundoy, we are going to have a special ‘No Excuse Sunday’ . -Cots will be placed in the foyer for those who soy, "Sunday is my only day to sleep in." Eye-«drops will be available for those with tired eyes from watching TV lote Saturday night. We will have steel helmets for those who soy, "the roof would cove in if I ever came to church“. Blankets will -be furnished for those who think the church -is too cold and tons for those who say it is too hot. Scorecards wili be available for those who wish to list the hypocrites present. Relatives and friends will be in attendance for those who can't go to church and cook dinner too. We will distribute "Stomp Out Stewardship" buttons for those who feel that the church is always asking for money. One section will be devoted to trees and grass for those who iike TO seek God in l"iO.'l'lJ|"€. DOCTOFS and NUPSES Wlll be ii’! Kent East G;__nides,to Kenya attendance for those who plan to be sick —on Sunday. - The sanctuary will be decorated with both Christmas poinsettios - and Easter lilies for those who ' never have seen the church w”h°”T them‘ From 10 00 am to 2 00pm We will provide hearing aids for ° ' THOSE Wl'lO CGl'i"l' l'l8Cil" the Saturday APRIL 26“? preacher and cotton wool for at ‘H1053 Wh° mm Rosary House, Aerodrome Rd. With thanks to Keith Beck who Bekesbourne. originally submitted the obove to “The Messenger", the Temple Methodist Perish Magazine B°”k5= TOYS’ B’i""" Em’ Ta mo" ' Plants, Home»-made jam, Toots, U ’ Household items etc. To make donations call 0122‘? 83G272 J FROM THE MARCH MEEFII O PARISH CO L CLIC 4 BRIDGE It was reported CLIC 4 Br-id is currently on hold following the break in at the school and the theft of t e laptops. ANNUAL PARISH MEETING Cllr _A nderjson re _ rted that he has booked Ian McKenzie (Refuseand Waste Minimisation Of _ icer for KCC) to speak at the Annual Parish Meeting, as unfortunately Nick Shirley will be away on business. TRIANGLE YOUTH AWARDS It was AGREED that any local people who would like an ap lication form for the Try Angle Youth Awards s ou d contact the clerk on 1227 831085. LITTLE ST OUR AND RIVER MANAGEMENT GROUP Cllr Monk regorted that Southern Water has been emptying sewerage in-ta the river at ishopsbourne. ELECTIONS Election notices are due to go a 17*“ March 2003. Nomination papers are available from the clerk on Co in Carmichael at Canterbury City Counci l. SERCO SE1‘-ECO have issued the following Freephone number to report problems and defects to use from 1“ April 200 . 0800 031 9091 COUNCIL FOR THE PROTECTION OF RURAL ENGLAND New members are needed for Canterbury branch meetin s of CPRE. If you are interested phone 01304 840310 for information of the next meeting. Planning applications received: The following planning applications have been received and are under consideration: CA/03/00210/BRI_— erection of dwellin with associated parking on land adjacent to The Willows, Patrixbourne oad, Bridge CA/O3/Q0262/BRI-single storey extension to rear of dwelli ng- 49, Union Road, Bridge. CA/ 03/ 009275/ BRI- single storey rear extension to dwelling~ 36, Western Avenue Bridge. Plar_in_i applications granted: The following planning application has been notifie as granted: CAM03/00001/BRI ~ installation of 15 metres hi h telecommunications mono ole with 3 antennas, two dishes and associa ed equipment cabi net at Renvi le farm, New Dover Road, High Street, Bridge. Notices of proposed works to trees in a conservation area: the following notices of proposed work have been received: Fell one large le landii tree from left hand side of front order, as it is overshadowing he adjacent quince at 100 High Street ridge. Work for which a_ tree preservation order is mt being served is as follows: Cut lgfiack the ash in rear garden at 5, Bridgeford Way to previous cutting pom s. Reduce the crown of one beech tree bf 30% and two whitemam trmfs by 20% in the rear garden and reduce crown a one whitebeam by up to 20% in the front garden of Si Iver leaves, Bridge Hill Pria51*~in—Chorga: Ravd Paul Filmer , The Vicarage, 23 High S1“raai',Bridga (830258) Loy Raodar: Mrs. Margorai Ciorka. (Te? 765598) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDEE Churchwardens 0f".1*’-\N\ Nicholson, Riverside Coiioga, Pairixbourna (830947) Mrs P Priichord, 2 5+ Mary's Rd, Poirixbourna (830685) Mr L H Dunderdaie, 37’ High 51“, Bridge (830668) Mr D Lafham, 16 Riverside Close, Bridge. PC:f.5e«:ra2"ar*y Mrs A WiEliomaon,Beechmoun’rJlonynghom Lomefiridge (830399) P4f'CTre:.osurer Mr L Andrews, 120 New Dover Road, Confarbury §1'f7‘Afd 0ff‘7<:erMr3 J Lofham, 16 Riverside Close, Bridge. Chozrmasfer cf Organikf Organist (Parrrlrbournej Mrs RM Sfocey, Josfef, Keeparsfviiii, Poirixbourna (830205) BEKESBOURNE Charchwordens Mrs J" Gillonders, Colo, Aerodrome Rd, Bekesbourne Mr J Cowezms, Disiorn‘ View, Adishom Rd, Bekesbourne (831029) P625 Secretary Mrs J Miflyord, 10 De Haviilonds, Bekesbourne (830256) P66‘ Treasurer Mrs Zcm ClH"ford,. Ookieigh Lodge, Bekesbourne (830328) Qrganisd‘ Mrs RM Sfctcey, Jos!e.T,Keepers Hil|,Pm‘rixbourne (830205) Captain of #72 R'ingzr.s'M-rs Gil! Moon, The Haven, Aerodrome Rd, Bekesbourne. (832134) On 771eNbi/Adver1ising—: Mr HPM Lawrence, 21 Windmill Close, Bridge. (830472) Item: for Oh T7:eNa/fshould mach Laurence Dunderdate by the 15th of the proceeding month. 1 Angela Clark MSSCI1 MBCM g A‘ Surgical Chiropedist @ -u..,. “... % . 9 -Design consuiiation WW 3 High street -Layout: Drawings 01; Nb 5) ' Starry, Cantrarbury I63 Fd en Surveys fig T burr ‘ - Kent CT2 01313 oPlanting Pia-ns etc ‘f‘6’“R *—*I’E~~‘3T‘!’*~C~ Te1:01227 711746 Free inftiai visit 0 1 3 94 32 1 9 55 H j . HOME ESTICS Reconditioned machines always available Repairs - Sales — Service Tel: 01227730546 Nick James Hair Specialist Weetern Avenue Bridge Tel: 01227 650565 FAMILY BUTCHER LAURIE WAKEHAM BRIDGE : Tel: Canterbury 830220 PRIME LOCAL ENGLISH MEAT : HOME-MADE SAUSAGES FRESH POULTRY : COOKED MEATS MEAT FOR FREEZERS BRIDGE PHARMACY AND POST OFFICE 16 High Street, Bridge CT4 SJY Tel: 01227 83l008 & 830201 I DISPENSING OF PRESCRIPTION S - SALE OF MEDICINES PREGNANCY TESTING COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINES - OXYGEN DELIVERY SERVICE NOW OPEN THROUGH LUNCHTIME J. E. 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Egg 23.3%.. 338 n has 83 main“ a £308 05 En muumaaum new «mean an. £5~r5_.F _?£3m. . ._..2uum_ Diary for May 2003_ 1st Health and Healing, 7 Windmill Close, Bridge, 7pm 6th Holy Communion, The New Close, Bridge, 2.30pm After Eights, Fairview, Bekesbourne, 8pm 7th Fish Scheme Cornelia Slawin Blossom Tour 10th Book and Puzzle Fair, Bridge Village Hall, 10am-2pm in aid of Church funds, contact Andrea Nicholson (830947) or Pat Dunderdale (830668) Deanery Confirmation Service, Nonington, 7pm 12th Caring and Sharing, The Vicarage, 7.30pm 13th Holy Communion, Churchill House, 2pm After Eights, The Vicarage, 8pm 14th Fish Scheme Coffee Pop-in, Village Hall 10am-11.15am Ears and Beers, Plough and Harrow, 6pm 17th Fish Scheme Annual Bring and Buy, Village Hall 10am Junior Choir Practice, Lower Hardres Church 10.15am 20th Holy Communion, Saxon Lodge, 2.30pm After Eights, Fairview, Bekesbourne, 8pm Women's Institute, Bridge Village Hall, 7.30pm 21st Caring and Sharing visit to Eastbridge Hosital 25th Annual Rogation Walk, Bekesbourne 27th Holy Communion, Highfield House, 2.30pm Eorthcogning events Patrixbour-ne with Bridge 7th June Treasure Hunt (In aid of Church funds) Bridge Village Hall from 4.30pm. For more details contact Pat Dunderdale (830668) or Andrea Nicholson (830947) 21st June Bridge Village Fete 12 noon — 4pm 12th July Sing Along Tea Party 20th July Benefice BBQ Bekesbourne 5th July Annual Boot Fair 26th Sept ‘Bekesbourne in War and Peace‘ Talk 8th Nov Autumn Dance was ‘3"‘39° “cw? Rev Paul] Pilrner _ p . The Vicarage st‘ . 463$ Bridge /3 I E CT4 512‘. .% - e. rs 01227 830250 g revpfilmer@btinternet.com . Q . www.bridgechurch.co.uk &%°G"’“"’°‘ The ‘Price 3. . .__mEE a >3. ..E:_..... GTN .3 LOU N #2 N. .mu_.C.wm xmfium T :oE:EEo.u gum :2E._EE9U ..¢cI . :o_§EEou ‘cox ...u.£B Em ova .m-_ .m sum N #0 . Ea 8.9.. . Eu 8.» Eu onm. Eu 8.: ran F5 :3 . W ...n .... .. H. .. . . ... 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Dia o e 2003 2nd Caring and Sharing, 20 Lanfranc Gardens, Harbledown, 7.30pm 3rd Holy Communion, The New Close, Bridge, 2.30pm After Eights, Fairview, Bekesbourne, 8pm 4th Ears and Beers, Plough <8: Harrow, Bridge, 6pm 5th Health and Healing, 7 Windmill Close, Bridge, 7pm 7th Woodpeckers Spring Fayre, Bridge School, 11.30pm 9th Caring and Sharing, 8 Green Court, Bridge, 7.30pm 10th Holy Communion, Churchill House, Bridge, 2.30pm Patrixbourne with Bridge PCC Meeting, Patrixbourne Church, 7.30pm After Eights, Bridge, 8pm 11th Fish Scheme Coffee Pop-in, Bridge Village Hall, 10-11.15am Bekesbourne PCC Meeting, 10 De Havi lands, 7.30pm 14th Junior Choir Practice, Lower Hardres Church, 10.15am 16th Caring and Sharing, 8 Riverside Close, Bridge, 7.30pm 17th Holy Communion, Saxon Lodge, Bridge, 2.30pm Women's Institute outing to Belmont House After Eights, Fairview, Bekesbourne, 8pm 18th Lower Hardres & Nackington PCC Meeting, John Baker- White Hall, 7.30pm _ 21st Bridge Village Fete, Bridge School 12 noon - 4pm 23rd Bridge School Service at St Peter's, Bridge 9.30am Caring and Sharing, 8 Kitchener Close, Barham, 7.30pm 24th Bridge School Service at St Peter's, Bridge 9.30am Holy Communion, Highfield House, Bekesbourne 2.30pm 30th Caring and Sharing, 37 High Street, Bridge, 7.30pm 0 o i ve s a ix ou e i h B i a 12th July Sing Along Tea Party 20th July Benefice BBQ Bekesbourne 5th July Boot Fair, Parsonage Farm, 9am 26th Sept Bekesbourne Aerodrome in War <5: Peace—Talk/Slide Show 8th Nov Autumn Dance, Bekesbourne Village Hall 29th Nov Christmas Bazaar, Bekesbourne Village Hall 10am Rev Paul I Filmer The Vicarage- ‘Bridge CT4 5]'Z 01227 830250 revpfilmer@btinternet.com w'ww'.brid.geChurcLh,.cci.uk 'Ti'eam Wori % This Sunday (as I am writing this, not as on are reading it) was designated as ‘Vocation, Sunday’. Basically-t :3 Church of England is facing up to the fact that the local parish cannot, and should not, he a one man show. This does not mean that hooded press gangs will take to the village streets, ready to ordain anything that moves, but that we should all spend some time asking ourseltves what we can offer to do for the benefit of the church and wider comrnunity. There has always. been an army of willing volunteers wrirking behind the scenes in church life «a including those who keep the buildings rnaintaimd and presentable and others who offer practical care by visitingthe sick and housebound. What is changing is that the ministry of the church, previously the duty & pmperty of the paid. vicar, can now be shared amongst a team who will probably be unpa.id, part time,- volnnteers, Our parishes have already started down this mad, with Margaret Clarke a_srFoca-1' Mim's'ter for Lower Hardres and Nackington, and Chris Maclean and Pat Kusel studying this ‘year to become Authorised Lay Ministers. The next step, which. we are current! i‘ eat loring, will be the creation of a. Ministry Leadership Team. to oversee the p. arming and delivery of pastoral care across the parishes. But it doesn't stop there, b-ecaufie the leadership team will not be the only ones rninistering. Their job will be to inspire and encourage everyone to exercise their own ministry of pastoral concern for each other —~ family-, friends, neighbours and colleagues. In this way we fulfil Christ’ 5 comrnand to love our neighbour as ourselves. One way for the team to work together is by the sharin of this monthly letter, “traditionally the vicar’s. slot, and so Margaret, C rig and Pat will join me in contributing to the magazine from time to time. I hope you enjoy and value their ministry as much as I do. May the peace of the risen Christ be upon you and those you love. Tauf Your {Parish ‘Mn-rters 11 / 05 Bridge Benjamin James Shirley 10/05 Lcwrwer I-Iardres David Mullett «S: Donna Punyer 29/ 04 Barham (L Hardres) Je-an E G Hambrook - Platrixbourne Family Service The German children that our confirmation gmup visitedin February will make a return trip in June and will join them in leading the service on Sunday 22nd June. Weather permitting, we will hold a barbecue in the ch.u.rchyard at 2pm (bring d1‘i11Ll<.-3, cutlery £2 crockery; bring :5: share your meat; salad &: bread provided), foIlo'_wed by the family sewice at 4pm. Everyone welcome. * Email addresses My addrezssv book is full of postal addresses and phone numbers - but hardly any email addresses. Please help to bring the Vicarage up to date by dropping me a line at revpfilmer@btinternet.com. * Church website Our church website has been ‘hit’ over 400 times since its launch 6 months ago. Don't forget to use it (_www.bridgec.hurch.c:o.u1<) for service times, prayer requests and photos of recent events amongst other things. (Ideas for new pages always Welcome). Bridge Methodist Church June 1s’r Mr Peter Burt June 8th Rev. David Marshall June 15th Mr‘ Reg Ward J une 16th (Monday) Anniversary Evening Service at 7.30pm Led by Rev. David Marshall All are welcome. Refreshments To follow. J une 22nd Mr Michael Baybuft B.5c.DMS.C.Eng June. 29th Rev. Donald Lugg July 6th Re. Barbara Heather Health and Healing Concerns The prayer group will meet on Thursday 5th June at 7pm at 7 Windmill close. Once again my grateful thanks to John and Muriel Packer for hosting the May meeting, as I was still in hospital. I was very grateful for prayers and support during the past month. The prayer group is very special to so many people (here and abroad!) in giving support, sympathy and understanding. No-one need feel alone in their troubles. so please, ring me with your requests, or better still, join us in person and find for yourself, the loving and caring and spiritual support to be found there. Kath Pierce 830844 Fish Scheme (Neighbourly Help) News Thanks go to everybody who helped with the annual fund-raising Coffee Morning in May. The next Coffee Pop-in at Bridge Village Hall will take place on Wednesday, June 11th. Everyone is welcome. W.I. An outing to Belmont House on Tuesday 17th June will replace the usual monthly meeting. RNLI House-to-House Collection My thanks to all collectors and all those who contributed so generously, to raise E47673 in the village, for the lifeboats. The overall collection for Canterbury and district was £9,402 — a magnificent result ~ and an increase of over £1000 from last year. Joan Hill Village Co—ordina1'or St Peter’s Church Bekesbourne Evensong 6.00 pm Sunday 1 June 2003 Preacher The Ven Patrick Evans, Archdeacon of Canterbury At this service new altar frontals bought with recent donations will he dedicated THE FRIELLDS OF BEKESBOURNE CHURCH FirsT, be|aTed Thanks To all Those who Turned up for our Churchyard Working ParTy in April, when a super job was _done by all involved and |efT The Churchyard need and Tidy — aT |easT for The presenTl No doubT we'll be having anoTher session before long. This year There are changes To our CommiT’ree. Jenifer and Brian Skinner are sfanding down as members of The Comrnifiee, and The role of Chairman has been Taken on by Gill Moon. Zan Clifford is now Treasurer of The PCC and has handed on her job as Friends‘ Treasurer To Romany "Cowans, buT will sTil| remain on The CommiTTee. Our annual Raga-TionTide Walk Takes place after This goes To press, buT we hope for good weaTher and loTs of parTici_panTs. ANNUAL BOOT FAIR In aid of ST PeTer's Church, Bekesbourne ’ on SaTurday, 5Th July 2003 af 9 am aT Parsonage Farm, Bekesbourne Please phone Romany Cowans on 831029 or Gill Moon on 832134 To book your piTch (£6) Bridge HisTor-y $ocieTy In "April, a-group-of members, under The leadership of John Bishop, wenT To Woolwich Arsenal, .where an experT guide conducTed a Tour of The arseno|'s e><_hibiTion of guns, The gunpowder store and The fi-rsf officers‘ Training academy The forerunner of SandhursT. An audio—visua| presenTaTion proved To be rnosT inTeresTing. During The visiT members were able To follow The new landscaped walk along The river To The new pier wiTh views of The Thames Barrier. IT is proposed ThaT river buses will run from This pier up To .WesTminsTer in The fuTure. On 21 June, we have planned a summer evening in Deal, wiTh a Tour of The Marifime and Lifebocd museums -andia guided visiT round The hisToric sTree1's of Deal. Anyone who would like -furTher informafion concerning This Tour, or about The Soci-eT‘y in general, should conTacT David Gilmour (832450). Meriel Connor NAILBOURNE HORTICULTURAL ‘SOCIETY - Ei_ENING* OUTINQ We have been forTunaTe in arranging a privaT_e visiT To 6oclinTon House (near Ashford) _on Thursday evening, 26 June, especially To view The delphinium borders which should be aT Their besT Then. We will meeT wiTh cars i.n Green CourT, Bridge, aT'6.45 pm To sorT ouT lifTs and g'eT direcTions as To how_To _geT To 6odinTon House, which is abouT half an- hour's drive -away. If you like, you can bring a picnic with you To ‘enjoy in The ITa|io.n Garden. IT would be helpful To knowbefore-hand Those who require help wiTh TransporT To ensure ThaT There are enough car drivers on The night Please ring KuThy Wolder on 830057 (evenings) The week before. FinallY. Show schedules for The Summer Show on SaTurday 26 July should be available To ;gi.ve ouT aT The evening oufing. Anyone requiring Them who is unable To come on The 26Th should conTacT KaThy Walder or T any oTher member -of The cornmiT'Tee. fifififififififlfiflfiflzfififififififlfififififlfififififiPfifififififififififlflflfifififlfififififififififlfifififlfifififig :v'=-‘fiflflflfl -uh .3 ”'x'§'&%'4_§,k QRKKKKKRKKKRKNKK“5&}RW;%'K§"%;§.‘*\K§“W»K'&KRKEQ. Ekfifififi Erwlge \/LLLage Fete 4” flfiflfififiFfiflflflflfl.-1'flflfiflfiflfiflflfififififlfiflFfifififlflfifififififlfififififlfiflfifififlflflfiflflfiflfififlFflflflfifififififi SATULRDAY 21; LANE 152 NOON - 44- P.M. IN THE SCHOOL cnao IANDS (comdgwgham Lavme, B1/L0lge)A MANY SIDE SHOWS, STALLS AND ATTRACTIONS PUNCH AND SHOW FANCY DRESS PARADE DANCE DISPLAYS, PONY RIDES REFRESHMENTS, BBQ, BEER TENT D MUCH, MUCH Wudjaiw the fv¢M Oovutfict Pat Du.vwleV0laLP8 (930698) or Ex/cL5vx. Andrews at the schom for {wtlacr ole%:a£Ls ‘R.‘fi."U£'KKKRKKKR’&.”@.9§.‘3&.’B4“&‘.‘ifisRRKKKHKKKKRKW-fifififififififlkfi¥.'&‘3.'€.°R;% In Memoriam: Laugnce Shirley Laurie's friends will be interested to learn that the Ryder-Chreshire Foundation for the relief of suffering, based in Brighton, has benefited to the tune of over two thousand pounds, donated in Church at his funeral or subsequently subscribed. The money is being sent on to "Raphael", the hospice at Dehra Dan in the Himalayas, which Laurie helped to build in the 1950's. It was then mainly for lepers, but has since also concentrated on the treatment of tuberculosis, within many miles of Dehra Dun. Should anyone like to see the photographs which have been sent to me of the Charity in action in India, please let me know (tel. 831810). I am aksed by the Foundation to thank all those who kindly subscribed. Ann Shirley ROYAL BRITISH I_._E_t_-3-ION LITTl_,_EBOURN_E & DISTRICT BRANCH 13 members were present at the May 2003 meeting held at the Recreation Club, Littlebourne, when Doug Fenn, was in the Chair. In the Silence the meeting remembered Maurice Stephens who passed away recently. ' The Chairman welcomed new member Bernie Guyatt to the meeting. Our thoughts are with Heather Leaves and Ernie Goodhew who are both in hospital following accidents, and to Nancie File who has -had an operation. We hope they will soon be well again. Also good wishes go to Victor Gibbs and his wife. At the Group 4 Quiz in April our team had an enjoyable evening, although our attempt did not win us the shield! The Branch is hosting the Group 4 meeting at the Hay Wain, Bramling which is on 14 July. The Branch also held a Quiz on 24 April at the Hay Wain which was supported by about 30 members and guests. On the afternoon of 21 June we are holding a Strawberry Tea for members and their guests, also at the Hay Wain. Details can be obtained from the Secretary (01227 472023") or the Vice-Chairman (01227 721237). We hope to also have a Bring and Buy Stall at this event so any contributions will be welcome. Can I just mention again the Games Evening with Staple Branch at Littlebourne on Tues, 8th July, which is our Branch meeting night. Any member wishing to take part in darts, dominoes, crib or snooker (or just to come and have a drink and watch) will be very welcome. The next two Branch meetings are on Tuesdays, 10th, June and 8th July 2003, both at 8pm. Kentish Stout‘ Countryside Project Are you interested in landscape and nature conservation and want to enhance your local area? Do you want to get involved in creating and developing natural areas? ‘The Kentish Stour gcountr-yside Project are working with landowners and local "communities in your area to help with a wide range of conservation issues. These include:- Estoblishingnew community wildlife sites Conservation management Wildlife surveys Writing management plans Habitat creation Wildlife grant schemes Access to the countryside Environmental education p Organising practical conservation tasks ‘with volunteers We have already helped communities to establish Local Nature Reserves at Jumping Downs near Barham, Tyler Hill and No Manls Orchard, and we are looking to work with other Parish Councils, Schools, Churches and any local community groups to give practical help and advice on conservation matters. We want to help local people learn about and enjoy their natural world. If you are a group in need of help and advice, contact Mary Lovick, Greenspace-Officer" at the Kentish Stour Country-— side Project on 01233 813307 or rnary.lovlck@kent.gov.uk. Also see our website at www.kentishstour..org.uk. Saturday ‘ 7th June 4.30pm Starting from g Bridge Village Hall '4: Tickets £3.50 Adults, £1 Children To include Plot-u-ghmans Supper Tickets from Pat Dunderdak-3(830668) or Andrea NichoIson(830947) GARDEN OPEN Pefham House, Petham (Mr and Mrs‘ Nic/10/as éraham) Sunday 8 June 2-6 p.m. Admission £2.50, accompanied children free in aid of THE NATIONAL GARDENS SCHEME for nursing and gardening charities (e.g. Macmillan Cancer Relief £550,000 & Marie Curie Cancer Care £400,000 in 2002/3) Also selected plants for sale Comevalongzowxdxhamexlotyoffuw at ’Br'£dg0€r Pa.triA<—l>otwne/So1'\ool/ Covlyngha/wv Loww/, Bréolge, Kent woodpeckers Nursery will be holding Their annual Spring Fayre on SaTurday 7"‘ June To raise funds for The Nursery. This year There will be a Mad HaTTers Tea ParTy Theme wiTh children being able To design Their own haTs and hopefully win a prize. There will be STrawber-ry Teas, r-efreshmervrs and a bar BBQ sTall. Other acTiviTies and sTa|ls will include a lucky dip. Cake sTa|l. Raffle, Tombolla, face painfing, hook The duck, gianT connecT 4, and a special sTall inviTing all children To name The gianT r-abbiT! The fun and games will sTar-T aT 11.30 and go on unTil 2.30. Everybody is inviTed To join in The in and help raise money for The Nursery. There will also be a special mysTery gu-esT To open The fayre and geT Things sTarTed. We hope To see as many people as possible on The day. l}_l_ot.es from Bridge Par-ishicouncil meeting held___9n 8.15 May 2003 ALLOTMENTS ' If any local people are still interested in an allotment please contact Ti no Burchell, the parish clerk on 01227 831085 ELECTION of CHAIRMAN Cllr Esdale was appointed as the new Chairman to the Parish Council. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN Cllr Hill was appointed as the new Vice Chairman to the Parish Council. APPOINTMENT OF SUB COMMITTEES The following councillors and local people were appointed to subcommittees: 1) Recreation Ground and Sports Sub Committee—~ Cllrs Beesty, Cor-field and Gulvin 2) Streets, footways and lighting- Maurice Smith. 3) Environment- Joan Monk (to be confirmed), Cllrs Edmonds and Dobson 4) Planning— Cllrs Beinder, Corfield and Hill APPOINTMENT OF REPRENTATIVES TO OUTSIDE BODIES The following councillors were appointed as representatives to outside bodies: ' 1) Bridge Village Sports Trust- Cllr Galvin 2) Village Hall Management Committee— Cllrs Dobson and Beinder 3) Mill Centre Management Committee- Cllrs Edmonds and Gulvin 4) |3. .822“. 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Bekesbourne After Eights, Fairview, 8.00pm Deanery meeting, Wingham School, 7.30pm Bekesbourne Boot Fair, Parsonage Fann, Bekesbourne, 9.00am Caring and Sharing, 20 Riverside Close, Bridge, 7.30pm Bridge Digital Camera Club, Plough and Harrow, Bridge, 8.00pm Holy Communion, Churchill House, Bridge, 2.30pm Bridge After Eights, 8.00pm Fish Scheme Coffee Pop-in, Bridge Village Hall, 10.00 — 11.15am Ears & Beers, Plough and Harrow, Bridge, 6.00pm Health and Healing, Netherby, Meadow Close, Bridge, 7.00pm Bekesbourne Churchyard Working Party, 10.00am Caring and Sharing, The Purlins, Meadow Close, Bridge, 7.30pm Holy Communion, Saxon Lodge, Bridge, 2.30pm Women’s Institute, Bridge Village Hall, 7.3 0pm Bekesbourne After Eights, F airview, 8.00pm Bekesbourne Boules Competition, The Unicorn, 7.00pm Junior Choir practice, Lower Hardres church, 10.15am Benefice BBQ, Riverside Cottage, Patrixboume, 12 noon Caring and Sharing, 8 Conyngham Lane, Bridge, 7.30pm Holy Communion, Highfield House, Bekesboume, 2.30pm Patrixbourne with Bridge PCC Standing Committee, The Vicarage, 6.00pm Bridge After Eights, 8.00p1n Nailbourne Horticultural Society Summer Show, Bridge School, 2.30pm After Eights Social, The Vicarage, 8.00pm events for your diary Patrixbourne with Bridge 22 Aug Harp recital / Betj eman poems, Patrixbourne Church Bekesbourne 26 Sept Bekesboume Aerodrome in War and Peace Talk / Slide show 8 Nov Autumn Dance, Bekesboume Village Hall 29 Nov Christmas Bazaar, Bekesbourne Village Hall, 10.00am 9“-"?0r2sa>\99' ., Dear Friends 23 \\ ,9 '96,, $¢5° 0&9 Graup 9"? New Life Summer W sunshine — I don't believe it! Yet it's true and everything is suddenly transformed, including people! This is so true, isn't it? We smile more, the birds are singing. The flowers are “clothed in colours”, the trees are heavy with foliage and creatures have had their young. It's wonderful, exhilarating; yes, new life in abundance. Over half—terrn I spent a couple of nights at my daughter's. She's having a baby soon and I looked after six-year-old Samuel. His birthday is in June and as we walked to the park he said, “Grandma, it isn't everyday someone can have a baby brother or sister as a birthday present because it's a present to me, isn't it?” As far as Samuel was concerned the coming baby, a "bundle of new life, was his gift. We are in the season of Pentecost, and isn't that what Pentecost is all about? New Life! It's the birthday of the Church because 3,000 “souls were added”. The disciples are no longer behind locked doors. Here they are full of new life, full of enthusiasm, full of vitality, full of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit was a gift from God and came to those men with Wind and fire and speaking in tongues. The Holy Spirit was the Spirit of Christ within them and they were vital, afraid no longer. They faced whatever was ahead of them and to most of them it meant death for their faith. Well, yes, that's all Very well you might say, but what about us? It is true that we may not receive the Holy Spirit quite so dynamically, but I'm sure some people do. BUT God comes in the quiet and sometimes in a still small voice. Who knows? — God is unpredictable. Yet He does come to us, perhaps nudging us to pray for someone, to Visit someone, to make a phone—call, wherever He leads. There are no limits to the Spirit of God, in U.) time, or place, or people or experience. As far as young Samuel is concerned that bundle of life, brother or sister, is a Birthday Gift to him. The Holy Spirit is a Birthday Gift to us; and it's ours for the asking. So all I can say is: “A very happy Birthday!” God bless you. Margaret Your Tartsh Matters Manage 14 / 07 Bekesbourne Neil Young & Annette Lorenz Fnneml 05/ 06 Barham (Bridge) Emily L Baker 09/ 06 Barham (Bridge) Joan H Ashworth 11 / 06 Bridge / Barham Douglas Cartwright 23 / 06 Barham (Bekesboume) Rose A Privett 24 I 06 Barham (Bekesbourne) Toby Ramsden Douglas Cartwright 1919 - 2003 I would like to convey my thanks for all the cards and letters of sympathy which I have received at this sad time. It was a great comfort to me, on entering the church, to see so many friends and I feel it an everlasting tribute that Doug was held in such great esteem. I shall continue the trips in his memory and hope that you will support me. On behalf of the RNLI thank you for the donations to help save lives at sea. Ethel Cartwright Health and Healing Concerns The prayer group will meet by kind invitation of John and Muriel Packer at Netherby, Meadow Close, Bridge, at 7.00pm on Thursday 10 July. Please note that this is the 2nd Thursday and not the 1st Thursday, and also that there will not be a meeting in August because of holidays. If you have any special requests that need prayerful support, please don’t hesitate to phone me on 83 0844, or, better still, come in person; you would be sure of a warm welcome. Kath Pierce Fish News The next Pop—in Coffee Morning will be on Wednesday 9 July in Bridge Village Hall. Thank you for making the F und—raising Coffee Morning in May the most successful ever. We hope all the plants are growing well enough to take cuttings for next year’s sale! Women’s Institute On Tuesday 15 July the talk to be given by Mr P Shearan is entitled All the World is a Stage. Visitors and new members will be made very welcome. The competition is “an article beginning with A” Bridge Methodist Church 6th June Rev Barbara Heather 13th June Rev Howard Skinner —- Holy Communion 20th June Mrs Marjorie Beckwith 27th J u.ne Rev George Baugh 3rd August Rev Barbara Heather Christian Aid Week 2003 Very many thanks for the support given to our house to house collection for Bridge, Patrixbourne and Bekesbourne when £1 356. l 8 was banked as a result of your generosity and the efforts of the collectors. Over £620 of the total sum was gift-aided and therefore the true total, after the tax allowances are applied, is over £1500. It was encouraging to see the gift- aid element grow from last year’s total because it’s money available to the charity at no further cost to the giver! 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 Bridge Digital Camera Club 9 people attended the first meeting on 2 June, and will now meet each month on the first Monday from 8 — 9.30pm at The Plough and Harrow. If you’re interested in digital photography and would like to join us, just drop in, or email me for further info at reVpfilmer@btinternet.e0m Forthcoming events Patrixbourne with Bridge 22nd August Harp recital with Camilla Pay and readings of John Betjeman poems by the Betjeman Society. Further details will appear in next 'month’s magazine Surnrner Barbequei Sunday 20th July I Riverside Cottage Patrixbourne 12noon Everyone from the Bridge Benefice is warmly ; invited to come and join in the fun. Tickets £4 adult, £1 0 family Please buy from Pat (830668) or Andrea (830947) Please bring own drinks, plates, glasses and cutlery The Friends of Bekesbourne Church Rogationtide Walk: 20 adults, 1 baby and 6 well—behaved dogs walked some of the footpaths around the boundaries of the parish of Bekesbourne on Rogation Sunday, 25 May. After a very wet night, the sun shone on us as we set off from Bekesbourne Village Hall. We rested along the way at the Memorial in Aerodrome Road and again at the Well Chapel, where The Rev John Shorrock led us in prayers based on familiar hymns. The walk concluded at The Unicorn where we were glad to enjoy the hospitality of Clive and Cheryl. Yes - be prepared! We think another CHURCHYARD WORKING PARTY is needed and this has been arranged for Saturday 12 July at 10.00am, when all who can come along — with their strimmers! — will be very welcome. Boules Competition Clive and Cheryl at The Unicorn have once again arranged a Boules Competition for Friday 18 July at 7.00pm in aid of our funds. Barbeque foods will be available —— or book a meal -— and come along to try your hand at this challenging sport. St Peter’s Church, Bekesbourne Cleaning and Flower rota: 2003 5th July Jane Shorrock / Joy Smith 12th July Joan Atkins 19th July Jane Mason / Jane Millyard 26th July 2nd August Zan Clifford l Altar Frontals dedicated at Bekesbourne ‘ We had hoped for a lovely summer’s day for our special service of Evensong at St Peter’s on 1 June, but it was not to be. The skies had been darkening all day, and, as Patrick Evans, the Archdeacon of Canterbury, gave his blessing, the thunder rolled and the heavens opened, cancelling all hopes of a stroll round the churchyard with a glass of wine. In all other respects the evening lived up to expectations. In addition to the Archdeacon, we were pleased to welcome members of the Reynolds family from Newcastle and Gillingham, whose generous donation had contributed to the purchase of the new frontals. The Archdeacon praised all those who helped to keep the fabric of St Peter’s in good repair, continuing the tradition of generations of villagers and beautifying it with new decorations. He dedicated the altar frontals in memory of the Reynolds family formerly of Bekesboume Hill, the matching sets of burses and chalice veils in memory of Sheilagh Boyd- J ones and one of the priest’s stoles in the name of Aileen Smith. All the new vestments were designed and made by l-Ienwoods of Folkestone as one of their last commissions before the company closed. Do come and see them if you are passing by. The church is normally locked apart from service times, but a key may be borrowed from Parsonage F arm. Jane Millyard Peter is Church? Bekesb ouzrne in aid of church jitnds Boot Fair éaturday 5 July 2003 9.00 aln at Parsonagelfiumn Bekesbourne Preebooketl pitehes Phone 01227 831029 or 832134 N ailbourne Horticultural Society; Summer Show The Society’s Annual Summer Show will be held in Bridge School Hall on Saturday 26 July. The show will be open from 2.30pm with the presentation of prizes at 4.00pm. Teas will be served throughout the afternoon and there will also be a plant stall and raffle. If you have surplus plants, cuttings or anything else of interest for the stall, please either bring it along on the day or contact Kathy Walder on 83005 7 (evenings) beforehand. The hall will be open from 8.00am on the morning of the Show and exhibitors will have until 1 1.00am to stage their exhibits before judging takes place. A plea to you all not to be timid about showing. We need you all to take part and there is always some member on band who will be happy to advise you. Please remember, though, that you have to be a paid—up member of the Society to show. Subscriptions (£4 for joint/family rnembership and £2.50 for single membership) can be paid to ou.r treasurer, Mrs Ann Edmonds (Tel: 830795). Please also note that you can put in more than one entry in each class if you like. Show schedules themselves are available from Billie Anderson, Colin Swadling, Ann Edmonds, Kathy Walder or any other committee member. We look forward to a fine display of exhibits at the Summer Show! IIIIDISE If fiflifllll Art in Bridge Auturnn Exhibition 13"‘ 3. 19"‘ October 2003 BRIDGE! “NIH Anyone living or working in or near Bridge is invited :- to exhibit up to three works of art. Children and young people are especially encouraged to exhibit. Now is the time to plan your exhibits Fuller details will be announced in September but if you require any further information please see the website or contact John Corfield (830976), Pam Dob.-son or Emily Shirley. vvv\nN.ar1jnbridge.org.uk Notes From the June 2003 Meeting of Bridge Parish Council Parish Appraisal and Plan It was agreed that Cllrs Esdale, Beinder, Corfield and Dobson would form a working group to produce a Parish Appraisal and Plan. It was noted that Ray Ellis, Vivienne Argent and Richard Taylor would also be willing to stand on this working group. Representation from Andy Phillips regarding the A2 Slip road at Bridge Andy Phillips talked about plans to improve the use of the Canterbury Bypass and to take traffic off the ring road in Canterbury. Andy reported that plans involve improving the use of all 3 slip roads around Canterbury. Planning applications: Planning applications received: CA/03./00664/BRI— 34, Conyngham Lane— 2 storey side extension, single storey side and front extensions and roof extension to incorporate 3 dormer windows CA/03/00657/BRL 18, Bridge Down- two storey extension including garage to side of dwelling CA/03/00748/BRl— The Purlins, Meadow close, Bridge- replacement greenhouse Planning applications granted: the following planning application has been notified as being granted: CA/O1/00557/BRI-Renville Farm, Bridge— conversion of 3 agricultural buildings to 4 dwellings and erection of garage store and erection of 2 additional dwellings. Planning applications rejected: No applications were notified as being rejected. Notices of proposed works to trees in a conservation area: the following notice of proposed work has been received: Fell Three Leyland Cypress at the Dell, Bridge Work for which a tree preservation order is not being served: Fell one young ash tree from corner of garage and one young ash from rear boundary and remove 3 smallest stems from multi stem walnut to rear of garage- 3 Meadow Close, Bridge Scouts John Thackeray has resigned as the village scout leader. It is anticipated that the scouts will start again after Christmas. Bridge Village Football Team Cllr Gulvin reported that an application has been received from Bridge Village 10 football team (16-19 year olds) to use the recreation ground on Sunday Mornings. Tree Wardens Cllr Dobson reported that Andrew Pearson had been recruited as a new tree warden. Mill Lane Footbridge Steve Howell from KCC Bridges has agreed to provide additional splashboards on the slopes of the footbridge at Mill Lane. Bridge Hill Lay By Maurice Smith, street monitor, received a letter from Canterbury City Council stating that the Bridge Hill lay by is now classified as a zone 1 cleaning area. This means it should be kept to the same standard as busy high street. Serco should be visiting the area 3 times a week. However if this fails to keep the area clean it can be increased to daily visits. Allotments An inaugural meeting of the allotment society is to take place on the 18th June at 7.30pm in the Hunter Room. Change of venue of parish meeting Parish. meetings will be held in the main village hall from September, for a six-month trial period.. Street Light Bifrons Path Mark Ellender from Canterbury City Council is liaising with Enterprise lnns on behalf of Bridge Parish Council for an easement for a streetlight within the grounds of the Whitehorse Inn. Bridge Parish Council has agreed to pay any costs incurred by Canterbury City Council, Enterprise Inns and the Whitehorse Inn, Bridge. Date of Next Meeting The date of the next meeting was confirmed as 10th July 2003 at 7.30 p.m. in the Hunter Room Clic 4 Bridge Bridge Village School is to run a 10 week computer course in September for £75. Each session will last 2 hours and will be staffed by 2 tutors. The course is limited to 15 people and payment is required in advance. Contact the parish clerk to reserve a place on 01227 831085 11 Priest-in-Charge: Revd Paul Filmer , The Vicarage, 23 High Street, Bridge (830250) Lay Reader: Mrs. Margaret Clarke. (Tel 765598) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE Churchwaralens Dr. AM Nicholson, Riverside Cofiage, Pafrixbourne (830947) Mrs P Prifchard, 2 St Mary‘ 5 Rd, Patrixbourne (830685) Mr L H Dunderdole, 37' High ST, Bridge (830668) Mr D Lcrrham, 16 Riverside Ciose, Bridge. Péifsecrerary Mrs A Williarrison,Beechmount,Conyngham Lane,Bridge (830399) P(2'c'2'l'reasur'er Mr L Andrews, 120 New Dover Road, Canterbury C-3ifrAfd 0fficerMrs J Lafham, 16 Riverside Close, Bridge. Choirmasfer cf Oryanisf Oryanisf (Pafrixbourne) Mrs RM Stacey, J as lei, KeepersHill, Patrixbourne (830205) BEKESBOURNE Churchwardens Mrs J Gillanders, Cola, Aerodrome Rd, Bekesbourne Mr J‘ Cowans, Distant View, Adisharn Rd, Bekesbourne (831029) FCC Secretary‘ Mrs J Millyard, 10 De Havillands, Bekesbourne (830256) PCC Treasurer Mrs Zan Clifford, Oakleigh Lodge, Bel-cesbourne (830328) Oryanisf Mrs RM Stacey, J osletlceepers Hill Patrixbourne (830205) Capfain of five Ringers Mrs 6i ll Moon, The Haven, Aerodrome Rd, Bekesbourne (832134) On 771eN:u'/ Adver’rising-: Mr HPM Lawrence, 21 Windmill Close, Bridge (830472) Itemsfor Ch 17lcl\bIi'shaIJdneadIl4Irenoe Dtllderdale byfhe 15'fl1of Strolling South of Bridge An exhibition of sketches of the landscape south of Bridge by Tom Bellamy at Kingston Village Hall on Saturday / Sunday 26 and 27 July, 2003 from 10.00am to 5.00pm Garden Safari On 12 and 13 July several gardens in the village of Kingston will be open to the public, from 2.00 to 5.30pm, with the proceeds going to St Giles Church. The cost is £3.50 per day. The gardens are well worth seeing, and there are even model train rides at one of the gardens for those of you enjoying a second childhood. Tickets will be available from The Barn, Kingston, where there is ample parking, and you can start or finish with a cream tea. More information from 01227 831738. 12 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 01227 762 644 Also at Tenterden — Maidstone - Folkestone - Ashford G. C. STEVENS & SON WOODSTOVES STIHL Gas, Oil and Multifuei Stoves lg Husqvama Mowers, Strimmers, Chainsaws, _ r . 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That hardy perennial: THE SMALLEST GARDEN PARTY IN THE WORLD Will be held on Saturday 16th August 2003 12.30pm - 2.00pm and 5.30pm - 7.00pm Proceeds to McMillan Nurses Tickets £3.50 each from Chris Hoare 832447 Raffle Traidcraft Stall Annual Friends of Kent Churches Bike Ride Saturday 1 3th September It's that time of year again! Please be as generous with your time and energies as you have been in previous years to support this Worthwhile cause. We need volunteer riders and also people to sit in the churches and sign in riders. If you can offer your time, your muscle power or your sponsorship, please contact Pauline Pritchard, Jill Gillanders or Melanie Maclean. THE ERIENDS OF BEIQESBOLJRNE CHURCH Boot Fair: The weather was perfect, 30 pitches were booked, our helpers were magnificent, and the splendid sum of £338 was raised for St. Peter's Church. We are most grateful to Mr John Ash for the use of his field and to Nippers, who kindly sponsored our advertising - congratulations to all involved, whose efforts are much appreciated. Churchyard Working Party: Once again, many thanks to the slightly smaller band who turned up on Saturday 12th July to tackle the heavy summer growth which had appeared all round the Churchyard. However, much was achieved and it all looks a lot tidier. Your efforts are much appreciated, for we receive numerous compliments about how well the churchyard is kept — so well done! Unicorn Boules Tournament Once again Cheryl and Clive of the Unicorn pub hosted a very enjoyable Boules competition evening. The event raised £206 for the Friends of Bekesbourne Church. After some very and exciting and closely scored knockout rounds the winners were Tony Thirlwall and Penny Lopez from Canterbury. Their prize was a meal for 2 at Broome Park. Bekesbourne 1oo Club The July 100 Club draw was also done, the special half year draw of £100 was won by Wendy Durell. The usual draw prizes were won by Stuard Field £50, Cheryl Barker £25, Rebecca Wright £15. Bekesbourne Flower and Cleaning Rota Znd Aug 10am Family Service Zan Clifford 9th Aug Sam Holy Communion Zan Clifford 16th Aug 10am Holy Communion Joan Atkins 23rd Aug No service 30th Aug Cheryl Barkerl Vickie Mcpherson 6 Sept 10am Family Service Jenny skinner DIARV EOR AU6l._JST 2003 5th Holy Communion, The New Close, Bridge, 2.30pm 12th Holy Communion, Churchill House, Bridge, 2.30pm 13th Fish Scheme Coffee Pop~in, Bridge Village Hall, 10.00—11.15am 16th The Smallest Garden Party In The World, The Close, Bridge 19th Holy Communion, Saxon Lodge, Bridge, 2.30pm Women's Institute, Bridge Village Hall, 7.30pm 22nd Harp 6: Verse, Patrixbourne Church, 7.00pm 26th Holy Communion, Highfield House, Bekesbourne, 2.30pm 30th/ 31st St Mary's Lower Hardres Village Gift Weekend ocoives Benefioe 13th Sept Friends of Kent Churches Bike Ride Bel-cesbourne 26th Sept Bekesbourne Aerodrome In War and Peace Talk/Slide Show 8th Nov Autumn Dance, Bekesbourne Village Hall 29th Nov Christmas Bazaar, Bekesbourne Village Hall Lower Hardres 27th Sept Canterbury Cathedral Choir Choral Evening Br_iu:l_ge Methodist Church Aug 3rd Rev. Barbara Heather Aug 10th Mr Robert Preston aug 17th Rev. David Marshall Aug 24th Mr John Ellis Aug 31st Mrs Beryl Skinner Pafrixbqurne with Bridge PCC and the Befjeman Sociefy PI-eserrt "Harp and Verse on a summer's Evening" Friday Z2/7d Augusf 7. 00pm in Mary '5' Church, Parixbourne Music by Camilla Pay Poetry Readings by The Befjemcm Players Tickefs: £10 and £5 for children To include cs light buffet supper. Tickets and further informafion can be obtained by phoning 01227 830947 or 01227 830631. Limifed number of ficke rs Please book early./ ROYAL BRITISH LE_6_ION LITTLEBOURNE AND DISTRICT BRANCH 19 members and guests were present at the July 2003 meeting held at the Recreation Club, Littlebourne, when Doug Fenn was in the Chair. the Chairman welcomed members of Staple Branch to the meeting. We have a number of members ill at present and we wish them well. The recent Strawberry Tea was very enjoyable, although numbers attending were smaller than hoped. The branch also ran a Bring and Buy stall in this event for Branch funds. We hope to have another Beef Pudding Supper again in the autumn and we will announce the date of this next month. Poppy Appeal Organiser, Geoff Welch, asked for support again this year with the Poppy Collection. He pointed out that it is becoming harder each year to recruit people and that this is vital for the continuing work of the Legion. Anyone who feels they can offer a few hours to collect house to house or at our static point collection outside Littlebourne Post Office will be very much appreciated. Please ring 728507 or 472023 (both Canterbury code). Following the meeting the evening continued with a Games Evening with the visiting members from Staple Branch. This included darts, crib, dominoes and billiards, and refreshments were served. The next two Branch meetings are on Tuesday 12th August and Tuesday 9th September 2003, both at 8pm. Plant Sale — 7th September — Womenswold — 2pm - Em; A plant sale will be held at Westmore House, Womenswold on Sunday 7th September from 2-5pm. The interesting and varied 2 acre garden with many unusual features and plants will also be open. Entrance £1.00. Westmore House is at the junction of the B2046 and Nonington Road (opposite the Beacon). All proceeds to the St Margaret's Church, Womenswold. As I get older I seem to get more bewildered. This is not just an age thing. Technology bewilders me. I cannot master the video recorder. My computer regularly crashes. I become all fingers and thumbs and gadgets simply break or fail to function as I believe they are intended. And the complexity of basic issues bewilders me. Things I should understand I find myself oblivious to. Modern comedy. Modern language. Politics. Government. All, often, a mystery to me. So what is new there, you may ask? Well I'm pondering the enormity of "Cause and Effect". Let me explain. Cause and effect is a simple enough idea. If I cause a hammer to fall on my foot the effect is pain. If I cause by bank account to go into overdraft, the effect is immediate and frank exchange with the bank manager. Simple. This week my daughter's friend caused herself to overindulge in alcohol. The effect was illness, significant discomfort for the following 24 hours and the dreadful "What did I do? No. NO!" All obvious enough stuff and something that I should grasp, with age and experience, for more easily. But then I find myself bewildered. Here is an example. Last week one of my former Scouts (now about 23) told me he was off climbing the Kazakhstan for a month. This is more training for the big one he is planning. The ultimate mountaineering challenge. Everest. About eight years ago he was a young Scout who we introduced to climbing and other adventurous stuff. Scouts weren't necessarily his first climbing experi- ence but we sowed a seed. Something that he has developed and nurtured. He started climbing seriously. Three years ago he fell on Ben -Nevis and broke his leg. At the time I was horrified and pained that he suffered. But I was also proud that he had been at the limits of his understanding and that he has developed further since. And now he is on the edge of something quite wonderful. I am so pleased and excited for him. I cannot know what he faces but I am as proud as I can be. But what did I do? What was it that happened? The effect is obvious. But what did I cause? ‘ Teachers must experience this all the time. Exams give an indication of the obvious cause and effect. But what if for example, a pupil is met for the first time years after the teaching, and they say that the teacher's contribution had a profound effect on them in perhaps other ways? So my dilemma is understanding the cause. Then I can predict the effect. My ministry proclaiming the living world of the Risen Christ would be outstanding. I could do what the Gospels call all Christians to do. And then I'd like to understand who lit my Christian fuse and how it helps shapes me. I'd like to thank them very much. _ Chris Pries?-in-Charge: Revd Poul Filmer , The Vicarage, 23 High -e5’rr-eef, Bridge (830250) Loy Reader: Mrs. Mergeref Clarke. "(Tel 765598) : PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE fliurchwardens Dr‘. AM:Nicho|son, ‘Riverside Cofiogef Pair-ixbourne (830947) Mrs P Prifchcird, 2 St Mary's -Rd, Pefrixbourne (830685) Mr L H Dunderdele, 37 High St, Bridge (830668) Mr D Lcrihom, 1'6.Rivf.er5ide Close. Bridge. F£Z‘5ecr.e7‘ary Mrs A (W11iiornson,BeechmoiJn1‘fionyngham Lone,Br~idge (830399) PC'6Tr'eosurer Mr L Andrews, 120 New Dover Roqd, Canter-buf~y éifi‘ Aid Off/1r:erMrs J Lotham, 16 Riverside Close, Bridge. Cfioirmasfer cf Urgent‘.-3'7‘ Orjgamsvi (ParmJ=(bow"ne)e _Mr_s RM Stacey, Josief, Keeper-sHi|l, Pofi~ixbo'ur‘ne: (830205) BEKESBOURNE ' i " ifhurcliwardens Mrs J Gillenders, Colo, Aerodrome Rd, Bekesbourne Mr J‘ Cowaris, Disioni View, Adisham Rd, Bekesbourne (831029) FCC‘ Secrefary Mrs J Millyord, 10 be Hoviilcinds, Bekesbourne (830256) ' F66‘ Treasurer Mr-s Zon Gilifferd, Oc1kieigh'Lodge, Bekesbour-ne. (830328) C7t’jg0flI3'T Mr-s RM sirocey, Josietlfieepera i-liii,Poi"r~ixbourne (830205) Cbprain of The Ring_er'.s‘Mi~s Gi Ii Moon,'The Haven, Aerodrome Rd, Bekesbourne (8321314) On 771.2 Nai‘/Adverfising-: Mm HPM Lawrence, 21 Windmiil Close, Bridge (830472) Items for 01 The Matfshauid reach Dundendoie by the 151+iof the pneceeiding month. 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Em Sm umcmuaaa flrufinmuxum Hr-finurpwem &_.....a uu..fi.3IT .UIo._.T .2333: m flux. moon #3»... we iE..E can now mmuwflum Notes from the meeting of Bridge Parish Co'u;_i_gil held in the Hunter Room on Thursday 103 July 200; at 7, 30 ‘pm, Plannigg applications Applications received: CA/03/0O875/BRI- 1 Renville New Cottages- two storey side extension to side of dwelling CA/03/00850/BRL 1 Bourne View - car part to side of detached garage Applications granted: I - _ CA/O3/00579/BRL 1 Park View, Mill Lane Bridge- conservatory to rear of dwelling P CA/03/00657/BRL 18 Bridge Down- two storey extension including integral garage to side of dwelling CA/03/00210/BRI~ landadjacent to the Willows, Patrixbourne Road- erection with dwelling with associated parking Applications rejected: no applications were notified as being rejected. Proposed works to trees in a conservation area: I/l/aylands, Town Hill Brid_qe— fell diseased cherry tree in centre of garden, reduce the height of 2 poplars to previous cutting point along the border with the firs. Reduce height to previous cutting point and thin plane trees by ‘the Firs‘. Reduce height of poplar tree by house to previous cutting points and remove growth onto road. Remove Lower branches of walnut tree, which borders Town Hill. Phone masts: Proposed Vodafone Base Station on Bekesbourne Roa.d- Walclon Telecom Parish Council Police Forum: It was agreed that Cllr Beesty would attend the next Police Forum meeting on 23"‘ September. ' News from St Mag‘; Lower Hard:-es Village Qift Weekend We are launching our fund Raising appeal at St. Mary's. We have now been promised a total of over £25,000 from charities and other donations, for essential repairs to our Church. This has enabled us to call in the Architect and begin the tendering process for work to commence. We have also approached other organisations with a View to obtaining more funds. We are holding Village Gift days on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st August 2003. It would be lovely to see folk from our neighbouring villages at St. Mary's some time over the Gift Weekend. Come and see details of the work required, share in some of the history of the Church and enjoy a relaxing cup of tea or coffee. C oral ye i On Saturday 27th September 2003 we are delighted to welcome the Cathedral Chair to St. Mary's accompanied by their organist David Flood. The Chair will present a selection of music for our entertainment. In the past, such evenings have been most enjoyable, so please come along and support this event which will be in aid of the Church building fund. Brenda Reynolds Churchwarden Vision Aid Overseas Could I thank everybody who kindly donated old and surplus spectacles to this charity. Over 50 pairs were given and when these have been checked by a member of Canterbury Rotary Club who is a qualified opthalmologist, they will be sent with the 700 pairs the Club has already collected, to Vision Aid Overseas who in turn send them to Africa. This is not a "one off" appeal, it is an ongoing need, and I will always be happy to receive spare "specs". As an interesting footnote it costs nothing to send the glasses to VAO as there is a courier system between opticians and they allow use to be made of this. John Hill Tel: 830215 Nailbourne a e o iends 0 Ca erbur Hos ital As part of the League's Golden Jubilee Year we are having a Family Ramble and Tea. On September 7th at 3.00pm an organised country walk from Bridge to Lower Hardres Village hall for tea. Tickets £5 per head or £15 for a family ticket. For booking tickets or more details phone Elizabeth Stewart 830344 or Kate Whitten 830748. The Hospital Fair is on August 16th 1.00pm at Kent and Canterbury Hospital. a Bridge Rainbows Visit Earming World On Saturday 5th July, Bridge Rainbows joined up with over 100 other Rainbows on a trip to Farming world near Faversham. The trip had been planned for a long time and luckily the weather was lovely. The Rainbows had a fun day, and enjoyed a tractor ride around the farm, as well as an amazing display of birds. We also had a good time in the numerous playgrounds, especially on the Flying Fox, which proved to serve as great entertainment. ' With all this going on, we nearly forgot to look at the animals, but luckily found some time to visit the pigs, sheep cows and Shetland ponies. The farm had provided worksheets so many of the Rainbows drew pictures of the animals, where they slept and what they ate. We had an enjoyable day in the sun, and it was interesting meeting up with other units who had travelled from as for as Ashford and Tenterden. Thank you to everyone who helped to organise the trip. For more information on becoming a Rainbow please contact Sarah Wetherell or Maggie Field. Hannah Ludlow Clic 4 Bridge Bridge Village School is to run a 10 week computer course on Tuesday evenings from September 9*“ September from 6.30-8.30pm. Each session will last two hours and be staffed by 2 tutors. The course is limited to 15 people and payment of £75 is required in advance. Contact the Parish clerk for further detail or to reserve a place on 01227 831085. (a minimum number of 10 people are required for the course to run). Allotments . Work is continuing at the allotments. The land agents are awaiting quotes for sheds and fencing. All the allotments have been allocated. There is a waiting list should any allotments become available in the future. The allotment society will meet next on 10*“ September 2003. country eye. It was agreed the parish council would join the Country Eye scheme. The scheme aims to provide quick alerts to local crime such as the Lebanese loop, traveller encampments and bogus contractors. Mobile library From September 1“ the mobile library will visit Greencourt Bridge every Thursday from 4.45-5.15pm Holiday music * * There will be a music course for children aged 3-12 years running from 11"‘—14‘*' August 9-12pm at Bridge Village hall. For further information contact Margaret on 01227 275046 . Next meeting of the Parish council The parish council will meet next on Thursday 11th September 2003 at 7.30 p.m. in the village hall. Rev Paul Eilmer As most of you know Paul is at present off sick. He has had some tests carried out and by the time this magazine is published he will have seen a specialist at K & C Hospital. I am sure you would all join me in wishing Paul a speedy recovery and to pray for not only Paul but Judy and all the family. Laurence Dunderdale Churchwarden Eish News ‘The next Coffee Pop~in will be on Wednesday August 13th in Bridge Village Hall. Everybody is welcome. W,I. On Tuesday 19th August the garden meeting is at 26 Western Avenue at 3.00pm, weather permitting. If wet it will be at the usual time in the village hall. Members are asked to take a small plate of food and if possible a garden chair. Everyone is welcome. to a Coffee Morning on Tuesday 26th August at 10.30am. There will be a cake and bring and buy stall and a raffle. Bridge Village Eete Many thanks to all who contributed to this year's Fete. £5,000 was raised and will be shared equally between Bridge 6: Patrixbourne Primary School and Patrixbourne and Bridge Churches. Laurence Dunderdale Churchwarden London Bridges Walk 2003 WALK LONDON'S BRIDGES AND RAISE FUNDS FOR THE CHILDREN'S SCOIETY Join children's television favourites Bob the Builder, Thomas the Tank Engine and the Fat Controller, Angelina Ballerina, Pingu and Tubb the Frog from Rubbadubbers at The Children's Society's London Bridges Walk on Saturday, September 13th 2003. The charity is calling on people of all ages keen on walking to take part in this fun sponsored walk. For more information and a registration form call The Children's Society on 0845 300 1128. The London Bridges Walk sets off from Tate Modern and takes in eight of the capital's bridges. Walkers can choose a 5 or 10 mile circuit past many famous landmarks including St Paul's Cathedral, Tower of London and Westminster Abbey. The route is pushchair and wheelchair friendly. Adult walkers are asked to make a donation of £5 to register and are encouraged to raise as much sponsorship money for The Children's Society as possible. The registration fee for children is £2.00. Free refreshments and entertainment will be provided and walkers can picnic along the way. ' The Children's Society have asked for the above notice, and the coloured leaflet giving all information, to anyone who might be interested in taking part, put on the Church Noticeboard. (Unfortunately transport to London is not provided!) Deadline for registration is Friday 5th September 2003, forms directly to the address given on the forms. Thank you. Kathy Eynon KENT Ptilglsade calls as 'f|ash' 'high' ‘deferred’ or 'low' ‘Flash’ calls are attended wherever possible within 10 minutes of the call in urban areas and within 20 minutes within rural areas, in general Police patrols will arrive well within these time limits. Calls that will be graded ‘flash’ are those where violence is being used or threatened, there is danger to life, a crime is in progress, an offender has recently been disturbed at a crime scene, a traffic accident resulting in personal injury, or serious traffic congestion. Operators do have discretion to include other types of call, depending upon the information given. 'High' calls are those which do require a fairly urgent attendance, generally within 45 minutes, but which do not meet the ‘flash' criteria. ‘Defer:-ed‘ calls are those where Police attendance is required, but not immediately and which can be attended generally within a few hours. 'Low' calls are those where perhaps a Beat Officer or other officer, can deal with the matter when next on duty. Calls requiring ‘flash’ attendance will generally be phoned in using the '999' system. Other call types or reporting of crimes which are not in action, should be telephoned in on 01227 762055. 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'18th 22nd 23rd 26th 28th 29th Holy Communion, The New Close, Bridge, 2.30pm Health and Healing, 7 Windmill Close, Bridge, 7.00pm Caring and Sharing, The Vicarage, Bridge, 7.30pm Holy Communion, Churchill House, Bridge, 2.30pm Fish Scheme Coffee Pop-in, Bridge Village Hall, 10.00 - l l .1 Sam Friends of Kent Churches Annual Cycle Ride Caring and Sharing, 16 Riverside Close, Bridge, 7.30pm Holy Communion, Saxon Lodge, Bridge, 2.30pm Women’s Institute, Bridge Village Hall, 7.30pm Friends of Bekesbourne Church, Son—et~Lumiere recruitment evening, Bekesbourne Village Hall, 7.30pm Caring and Sharing, 8 Kitchener Close, Barham, 7.30pm Holy Communion, Highfield House, Bekesbourne, 2.30pm Bridge History Society, Bridge School, 7.30pm Bekesboume Aerodrome in War and Peace, Bekesbourne Village Hall, 7.45pm Lower Hardres Church Family Cycle Ride and Funday, Reculver Car Park, 11.00am Caring and Sharing, 8 Riverside Close, Bridge, 7.30pm Forthcoming Events Patrixbourne with Bridge 12 October Harvest Lunch, Bridge School,l2.30pm November Wine and Wisdom Bekesbourne 8 November Autumn Dance, Bekesbourne Village Hall 28 November Christmas Bazaar, Bekesbourne Village Hall, 10.00am I'm sure that you have heard somebody tell a joke that makes you think to yourself, "that ‘s funny! I «>,G ‘is? must remember it and tell my friends". Well this éaesroup aw letter is a bit like that joke. The words are from a sermon that Pastor Hans from Marburg, Germany preached at the June family service in Patrixbourne. I asked him for a copy so that I could tell others .... .. you in fact. Those of you who have heard Hans preach are likely to have seen ‘Trini' and 'Tatis' his large glove puppets. These puppets had just starred in a sketch in which translation from German to English had been a bit of a problem. These are Hans’ words: “Sometimes it is not easy to understand each other, even in one's own language. Sometimes you can't find the right words to say what you mean. Sometimes your words are heard in a totally different way to the one you intended. If you don't share the same language there is hardly any possibility of understanding each other. Unfortunately this is not only a problem of understanding between the English and the Germans. It is a great problem whenever people with different ways of living, different opinions and different beliefs try to talk to one another but are not able to think, listen or talk in a language that is different from their own. Maybe sometimes this language trouble takes place in Christian parishes too. Imagine for example a parishioner who speaks the language of tradition and imagine another who speaks the language of development and change. Maybe each one thinks he is talking the one and only language of faith and is not able or willing to listen to and talk his fellow's language. If they don't change their way and take lessons in foreign language they will never understand each other. If, as humans, we often don’t understand one another, because we are so different from our neighbours, imagine how difficult is it for us to have a conversation with God, almost impossible. How do we know God is talking to us? How can we understand Him‘? I think that, as in the case of the puppets, an interpreter would be useful between God and mankind too. I'm not sure God really needs this translater but I am very sure that We would not able to talk and listen to God ‘unless there was someone who could translate words from his language into ours. Actually it is the Holy Spirit who is this translating power between God and man. God Himself takes care that men and women are able to understand Him and, by means of his Holy Spirit, he is able to understand us even better than we do ourselves. Who knows? Maybe his translating spirit is close at hand wherever people with different l.anguages - young and old, poor and wealthy, modern and conservative, German and English - do really understand each other?” Martin Leggatt Bridge Methodist Church 7 Sept Mr D Bishop 14 Sept Rev David Marshall (Holy Communion) 21 Sept Mr Peter Burt 28 Sept Rev Jeffrey Ward (Harvest Festival) 5 Oct Rev Barbara Heather Rev Paul Filmer At the time of preparing this magazine, 24 August, Paul is_in Kent and Canterbury Hospital. He went for tests on 21 August and the doctor decided he should stay in hospital. He is in Taylor Ward. It is likely that he will be in for about 2 weeks whilst further tests are carried out and treatment started. Please continue to pray for Paul’s recovery and for Judy and the family. Laurence Dunderdale Churchwarden. Health and Healing Concerns The meeting this month is on. Thursday 4 September at 7 pm, at 7 Windmill Close. The prayer cycle is continuous and can be added to or deleted as circumstances change, so please feel free with your petitions for sickness, bereavement, anxiety, loneliness or any other situation you are concenmed over. The prayer group is vital and comforting to so many people. Please come in person if you are able, you will receive a warm welcome. Alternatively please phone me on 830844. Kath Pierce Fish Scheme (neighbourly help) News If you are housebound, would you welcome books delivered and collected? The Fish Scheme I-Iousebound Library Service would be happy to hear from you on 830284. - The next Coffee "Pop-in in Bridge Village Hall is on Wednesday 10 September from 10 to 11.15 am. Women’s Institute On Tuesday 16 September Mr Peter Warr’s talk will be on Glass Engraving. The competition is an article beginning with T. Annual Poppy Appeal Owing to the anticipated loss of, perhaps, half a dozen of our long-term collectors we may well have much difficulty in covering our extensive rural area this year. Obviously, this is a progressive problem to which there can be no solution unless new volunteers come forward. The Royal British Legion relies almost entirely upon voluntary contributions for its ever-expanding welfare commitments; so it would be very sad if we had to reduce the wonderful contribution which our own generous villagers have made for so long. If you could spare a couple of hours please contact Barry Whiting on 830506 as soon as possible. Thank you. B V Whiting The Smallest Garden Party in the World was blessed with sunshine and manageable temperatures, together with the generous support of all who contributed to the grand total of £272 raised for the "benefit of MacMillan Cancer Research. The Traidcraft stall was well patronised and sold goods to the value of £125 My thanks to you all. Chris Hoare Tribute to ‘Jess’ On 28 July the border collie known as ‘Jess’ died at the age of 13. She was a familiar sight around the vil_lage of Bridge with the late Bill Dawson and latterly with David Wilding. Many people regarded her as the most friendly and well-behaved dog and indeed she was held in affection by so many. Jess was a character who will be missed by her owner and her many friends. David Wilding Caring & Sharing Programme for September to December 2003 08/09 Costa Rica at Bridge Vicarage 15/09 Coflee and Chat at 16 Riverside Close, Bridge 22/09 What is a Christian at 8 Kitchener Close, Barham 29/09 Coflee and Chat at 8 Riverside Close, Bridge 06/ 10 African Experience (Martin) at 20 Riverside Close, Bridge 13/10 Cofiize and Chat at The Purlins, Meadow Close, Bridge 20/10 Making Big Decisions Colossians I vl—]-4 at 37 High Street, Bridge 03/11 C oflee and Chat at 20 Lanfranc Gardens, 10/ 11 Talk on Romania at Bridge Vicarage 17/11 Emergency Response at 7 Windmill Close, Bridge 24/11 Namaan at 8 Green Court, Bridge 01/ 1 2 Cojj"ee and Chat at Coach House, Highland Court 08/12 Christmas Decorations at 32 Riverside Close, Bridge 15/ 12 Christmas Social - Venue TBA All Meetings start 7.30 pm. Contact Numbers 830250 & 765598 Bridge History Society Our new season begins on Tuesday 23 September at 7.30 pm with a talk entitled The Forgotten Gardens of Kent, given by David Collyer, who led our successful visit to Deal. The talk will follow a brief Annual General Meeting. For the forthcoming season our meetings are planned to take place in the school hall at Bridge Village School. It is hoped that, in View of our ever increasing numbers, the new venue will provide greater comfort for those attending and that it will be easier both to see and, most importantly, to hear the speaker better. New members are always welcome, so why not come along? For further information about the Society or the programme, telephone David Gilmour: 83 2450 or John Bishop: 832596. Meriel Connor The Friends of Bekesbourne Church Our main event in September is the Talk and Slide Show by David Collyer, Bekesbourne Aerodrome in War and Peace, to be held on Friday 26 September at 7.45pm in Bekesbourne Village Hall — see advert opposite. Please note that admission will be by ticket only, so do be sure to book in good time as we are limited to the number allowed in the Village Hall! This should be a fascinating evening, full of local interest and we look forward to seeing you. The Friends of Bekesbourne Church Son-et-Lumiere Production Recruitment Evening 7.30 pm Thursday 18 September 2003 Bekesbourne Village Hall If you want to help in any capacity Please Come Along We require: +A Cast — Actors and Actresses +Electricians +Builders §Scaffolders +Handymen/women +Tea-makers §Cleaners §Ushers +Ticket Sellers The Friends of Bekeshourne Church Talk and Slide Show Bekesbourne Aerodrome in War and Peace by Local Historian David Collyer Friday 26iSeptember 2003 ’ 7.45pm at Bekesbourne Village Hall Admission by ticket only Tickets - £5 to include a drink aftezwards — from: Gill Moon 832134 Joan Atkins 831127 Hugh Pearson 83i593 LOWER HARDRES CHURCH FAM!LY CYCLE RIDE AND FUN DAY In aid of the church restoration fund. SUNDAY 23*" SEPTEMBER 2003 CYCLE RIDE FROM RECULVER TO MINNIS BAY, WITH A PICNIC AND ROUNDERS MATCH Don’t have a bike rack - transport for your bikes can be arranged! Bring your own picnic. Meet at 11.00 a.m. in the car park at Reculver For further information, directions Cal! Harry on 01227 832936 £5.00 per family - £2.00 per individuai ALL OFF ROAD AND NO HILLS — SO SUITABLE FOR ALL! 10 } |_:':l_-I [m1 l_. |'_.' ‘H'm'1/6.51‘: Lu rack fil_i!i1»'T 3-: (’/llriitinn /H4 Sunday 12th October 12.30 pm Bridge School Hall L"1:fi$;[FIlil‘L_|F'.EFIi»iaWfl 1! fiifi Tickets £1 per person (to cover costs) plus a voluntary donation to Christian Aid. E71‘-.H1T Please book your seat in advance by Contacting Pat Dunderdale (830668) or Andrea Nicholson (830947) by the 8th October iii?‘ Please bring your own soup bowl, plate, glasses, and drinks ~ L? ;T,id'"i'TLJi7Lifi 4 MW U'U flgn This event is organised by Patrixbourne with Bridge PCC - on behalf of the Bridge Group of Parishes ,~*""\ t%\~ 3 '».*~¢uo.\ " R.‘ . u"LII- T Ii;TtUFLJ_1l J‘;i‘!.dTtUTTt_l I__ L |_ L ‘ - 7ifl_JPLi!'"MT 3:3 I 11 Royal British Legion Littlebourne & Distrlct Branch 1 1 members were present at the August 2003 meeting held at the Recreation Club, Littlebourne, when Doug Fenn was in the Chair. We have several members ill at present, in particular Cherry Kemp and Jim Mount. We wish them well. Last month's Games Night was a success and was enjoyed by all who took part. We will be holding another Beef Pudding Supper again on Tuesday, 28th October, at the Unicorn, Bekesbourne, £6.50 per head. Those interested can book by contacting the Vice Chairman on 01227 721237 or the Secretary on 01227 472023. We are also holding our Annual Grand Poppy Appeal Draw which will be drawn at the Branch AGM on Tuesday, 4th November, at the Recreation Club. Tickets will be on sale from September. We plan to have our Annual Branch Dinner in the new year when there is not so much going on in the Branch and it will be something to look forward to in the dark days after Christmas! As stated last month, Poppy Appeal Organiser, Geoff Welch, is asking for support again this year with the Poppy Collection. Anyone who feels they can offer a few hours to collect house to house or at our static point collection outside Littlebourne Post Office will be very much appreciated. Please ring 728507 or 472023. The next two Branch meetings are on Tues, 9th September and 14th October 2003, both at 8pm. N $0551 GH4A1 Bassinghom Preschool has been established since 1984 and is one of the few groups in the urea accredited by the PLA (Pre-School Learning Alliance). Q) orsreo REPORT Q.--SCHOO "The Preschool provides a stimulating. caring and happy environment. There is a very good programme of activities PLACES AVAILABLE FROM and learning experiences that ensure that the children are SEPTEMBER 2003 likely to achieve appropriately in the six areas of learning OPE N FIVE DAYS A WEEK by the time they are 5 years old“ reported the Ofsted inspector. MONDAY - FRIDAY 9.15 - 11.45 AM £4.00 PER SESSION LUNCH ceue DAILY 11.45 -12.45 PM £1.50 A my For further information please contact Jane Shelley on 01227’ 709424 12 PETHAM VILLAGE challenges you to an INTER VILLAGE QUIZ In aid of Petham New Village Hall Friday 12th September 2003 7.30pm start. Your are invi ed to submit a team of 8 to represent your village. Tickets are £3 per person. Please bring _y,0_ur own food, drink, glasses, plates etc... In the John Baker White Memorial Hall, Lower Hardres. Q ' For more details phone Fiona Beer on 01227 7005 04 or Anne Wick- ham 01227 700434. If your village would like to take part, please [ill in the slip below and send it with the entrance fee to:M.rs F. Beer, Sycamores, Town Road, Petham, Canterbury, Kent. CT4 SQT. Please apply by August l5th at the latest. Thank You R ........ --' .............................................. -- We, the villagers of ................................................... .. would like to accept the-challenge and take part in the Inter Village Quiz night on 12th September. We enclose a "cheque for £24 made payable to Petham Village Hall Signed .......................... ................... ..(Team captain) Contact number ................................................. .. 13 ELHAM VAIJIJEY VINEYARD This vineyard and scheme is run by The Vale of Elham Trust, a charitable Trust to provide work and daycare for people with learning disabilities. Elham Valley Vineyard is situated on the B2065 in the Eiham Valley. This is a lovely part of Kent; it is very tranquil, with its rolling fields and many walks in the area. The interesting villages of Elham with its antique shops and Barham are situated approx. 1 mile either way. The Vale of Elham Trust took over the Vineyard in 1995 and has continued to produce wine commercially and develop the site as a tourist venue. It features, apart from its vineyard and winery, a shop in which its own products and other country craft are for sale. Another important part of the Trust’s scheme is the pottery, where this ancient craft is practised on site and there are a small collection of animals which have found a home here. _ All of these ventures, which provide training opportunities for people with learning disabilities, are entirely supported by fundraising activities and the sale of products created by the winery and workshops. 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Diary for October 2003 2nd Health and Healing, 7 Windmill Close, Bridge 7pm 4th Coffee Morning, Old Palace, Canterbury Cathedral 10.30-12.30 6th Caring and Sharing, 20 Riverside Close, Bridge 7.30pm 7th Holy Communion, The New Close, Bridge 2.30pm Nailbourne Horticultural Society, Bridge Village Hall, 7.30pm 8th Fish Scheme Coffee Pop~'in, Bridge Village Hall 10.00-—11.15am 9th Methodist Church Coffee Morning, Patrixbourne Rd, 10am 11th Nailbourne Church Trail 12th Bridge & Patrixbourne_Harvest Lunch, Bridge School, 12.30pm Bekesbourne Canker Competition, The Unicorn _ 13th Caring and Sharing, The Purlins, Meadow Close, Bridge 7.30pm _ 14th Holy Communion, Churchill House, Bridge 2.30pm 20th Caring and Sharing, 37 High Street, Bridge 7.30pm 21st Holy Communion, Saxon Lodge, Bridge 2.30pm 28th Holy Communion, Highfield House, Bekesbourne 2.30pm For-thcoming_Events Patrixloourne with Bridge Nov Wine & Wisdom Bekesbourne 8 Nov Autumn Dance, Bekesbourne Village Hall 29 Nov Christmas Bazaar, Bekesbourne Village Hall 10am Gis This week I have been made aware ThaT The é,‘*“" season for gifTs is upon us again. NexT 3'? T’, monTh in church, we have The HarvesT FesTival gifTs, The chariTy '5marTie Tube‘ 2.! . T T ._ % col|ecTion.. of gifTs: The shops are quickly 5? filling up wiTh gifT ideas for Christmas -' T 5' presenTs and The posT is full of mail order kl» if giff caTalogues. BUT These are noT The only oaths at, s ffiflfi? Type of gifTs To consider. As an AddiTional Educafional Needs Co-ordinaTor in school, I have To idenTify The 'gifTed and Ta|enTed‘ children. If These children are gifTed whaf sorT of gifTs do I look for? I can'T jusT consider The very academically able children. So whaT are These gifTs? How do we recognise Them and whaT do we do To nurTure Them? These gifTs are wiTh us from birth. Why is H imporTanT ThaT They are recognised and nurTured? Because They are God given and The poTenTial needs recognising and developing so we can be Truly happy? I don'T have The answers. 6ifTedness is aT The hearT of The new lay Training scheme of AuThorised . Lay MinisTry (ALM). There are many Training rouTes depending on The nature of The recognised 'gifT'; be H worship leader, evangelist pasToral assisTanT or The healing minisTry. I am nearing The end of my years Training and have had Time To reflecf on whaT iT is all abouT. During Training I have meT and worked wiTh many oTher ALMS. The quesTions we have asked ourselves include ‘How do I geT sTarTed on The Training?‘ ‘Why am I Training?’ _and 'WhaT do I wanT To achieve?’ For mosT of us The answer To The firsT quesTion ‘How’ is ThaT we were approached and asked To underTake The Training. We were asked because oThers had recognised a gifT wiThin us ThaT in many cases we were unaware of. I feel The answer To ‘Why’ comes from acknowledging This gifT and undersmnding iTs naTure. The answer To 'WhaT' comes from The deeper understanding of The gifT and where iT is leading us. Many of us have gifTs ThaT are as yeT unrecognised or we recognise gifTs in oThers buT haven'T Told Them. Perhaps we all need To be more aware of gifTedness- and be prepared To acknowledge and nurTure These gifTs, given by God, for The glory of his name. PaT Extended Communion The Bishop of Dover, Bishop Stephen, has authorised me, as the Reader of the Benefice, to take an Extended Communion Service in church on a Sunday, as well as what I am able to do now - namely ‘Home Communion’ in people's homes and in Residential Homes. The P.C.C. of Patrixbourne with Bridge have accepted this and I feel very thrilled at the prospect of being able to do so, when our regular priests are unavailable. I have taken an Extended Communion Service at St. Mary's, Lower Hardres, on several occasions. It is a very beautiful service, almost the same as a Eucharist - hymns, readings, sermon and prayers — _&_U_‘_|'_ I take the elements which have already been consecrated from the 8 o'clock service, within the Benefice, that Sunday morning. This means that as the Body of Christ we g_l_l_ share in this sacrament of Holy Communion. Margaret Clarke Health gm Healj The next meeting is on Thursday 2nd October at 7pm, at 7 Windmill Close. ' It was good to see so many people at last month's meeting. Please keep your requests coming: whether for illness, bereavement, anxiety or any other circumstance. The power of prayer is wonderful and so uplifting. Do please come in person or ring me with your requests. Kath Pierce 830344 Ihe Fish Scheme ( should you ever need a lightweight wheel chair,‘ the Fishscheme has one to lend you. Saxon Lodge very kindly stores it and can .be contacted on 831737. The next Coffee Pop-in is on Wednesdaysth October and will include the annual General Meeting of the Scheme. The Ultimate Plum Puding Co. is even now making those exquisite puddings for L‘ Arche homes for the disabled. Reserve some for yourself or to give as a most acceptable present by telephoning 830298 for home delivery. W,I, For the October meeting Mrs J Dunkley will take us "Round the World in 50 minutes'' and the competition is an article beginning with I. _ Emma -Medh|_u:§t' s wedding Dear Friends, As you may know I am getting married to Steven sivyer on the 25th October. The wedding will take place at St. Mary of Charity, Faversham Parish Church at 1.30pm and we would be delighted if you would Join us for the service and a drink at the church afterwards. Emma Medhurst THE FRIENDS OF BEKESBOURNE CHURCH The CONKER COMPETITION will be held at The Unicorn on Sunday 12th October 2003 at lunchtime 0 so get your conkers ready now! There will be a BBQ and those planning to eat should book lunch in good time. This is always a fun event, so do come along. The AUTUMN DANCE will be held on Saturday 8th November 2003 in Bekesbourne Village Hall, with music by Jimmy Lennox. Tickets are still only £5, and B‘/O food and drink. More details next month. Bekesbour-ne Flower and Cleaning Rota 4th Oct 10am Family Service/ Harvest Festival All hands welcome please 11th Oct 8am Holy Communion Janet Street 18th Oct 10am Holy Communion Joan Atkins 25th Oct No Service 1st Nov 10am Family Service Jane Mason/Jane Nlillyard 1Jf?M.§"'ll_filJ;fiLi,li7oUTL1JTllJlEl_H”lflIl*lliFlLU”lUT‘M”M’l.J”lLlliLl?LfiLlfil,flJf l: r‘?- =Pmr1/est Lunch far -- itfl Gfiristinn /\'£r{ Sunday 12th October l 12.30 pm Bridge School Hall Tickets £1 per person (to cover costs) plus a voluntary donation to Christian Aid. Please book your seat in advance by Contacting Pat Dunderdale (830668) or Andrea Nicholson (830947) by the 8th October E9. Please bring your own soup bowl, plate, glasses, “£323; and drinks "-‘El __ 5.: This event is organised by Petrixbourne with Bridge PCC on behalf of the Bridge Group of Parishes [E-f—;.; «;‘::~*~“:.;«- IE3 _.._, .. _.. .. . .. ,. ,_. ,,.., M," F. .0, t” _.. .,, M, ,_ __, __ _.. H_, W 41 ll.iT._l’l‘i;oJJl‘-o_ll’_lifl_lJ"lLll‘lLH'”i1l;*'lwm. 'lLJ"’lLJl 1Lfl"lLllllJlil1lB“L'l """:L.fiiL,.i;%1L|l M if i:._ll'H1;ll lE:fl]1‘—IJiL’.i-E Bridge Meihodisf _C_i hur-ch October 5th Rec. Barbara Hearfher October‘ 121'h Rev. David Marshall October 19’rh Mr Michael Baybufi B.Sc. DMS. C.Eng Ocfober 26th Rev. Barbara Heather November 2nd Mr-. John Ellis .9*auza&umwwzm33udgw>ee a turday 8th November Bridge Village Hall 7.00 pm fora 7.30 pm start fficfieto £5pewfieadtainc€udea..7’€augifiman’o Suppevc. fafiflwaflgtafiemaswuwdhzaduanceflg; pfianing.‘1’at."Dundeuda€e ( 830668) wt. €IndueaJVidia€aan(cS’30947)-ammecanfieflp yaujainataflflemwdnmfieateamafieigfit. Patrixboume with Bridge is a member of the Bridge Group of Parishes Give water, celebrate life! Christian Aid's Harvest Appeal 2003 Harvest is traditionally a time for thanksgiving. It is a chance to celebrate the goodness of God's creation and the abundant fruits of the land, the sea, and human labour. But is can be an uneasy festival for Christians conscious that despite God's generous provision, many still hunger and thirst: for food, for water, for justice. This year, Christian Aid is inviting churches to use harvest to give thanks for the gift of water - that most basic of essentials. Celebrate the new life that water is bringing to villages in Mali through Christian aid, and make a commitment to working and praying for a world when people will ‘thirst no more.’ (John 4:14). For as little as £10, a child can be provided with clean, fresh water for life. This year we are using our Harvest Lunch as an opportunity to support Christian Aid's Harvest Appeal. Come and join us in a modest lunch costing £1 and give a voluntary donation to celebrate the transforming gift of water this harvest, by supporting the ‘Give water, celebrate life!‘ appeal. Please book your seat in advance by contacting Pat on 830669 or Andrea on 830927 by 8th October. The lunch is being held in Bridge School Hall at 12.30pm on Sunday 12th October. Harp and Poetry on a summer‘: Evening Many thanks are extended to all those who made the evening of Friday 22nd august such a memorable occasion. Patrixbourne Church was full to capacity. A glorious evening's entertainment was provided by Camilla Pay, playing the harp, and the Bet jeman Players who read and performed the poetry of Sir John Betjeman. A beautiful balmy evening allowed the Churchyard to be used for the interval refreshments and it was difficult to persuade the audience to return inside for the second half of a splendid evening's programme of entertainment. The evening raised a grand total of £1240, so many thanks to all you came from both for and near to support this event. AN. You are warmly invited to (fame and Sing «Carols at Sr. Fe fer's, Bridge on Sunday, December 2151‘ and, more particularly, to join us in the Bridge Choir, which will be specially augmented as usual for the occasion of the Carol Service! As in previous years, the chair will be supporting the congregational singing, and also adding another dimension to the familiar Christmas Readings with a varied, but not unfamiliar selection of short carols of their own. The present intention is to person settings of Adam /ay ybounden (6rd), A Maiden mast Gem‘/e (Carter), Sussex Carol (Vaughan Williams), In Exce/sis 6/aria (Brown), Ding, Dan_q!(Wood) and The Calypso Carol. We are looking for all voices (SATB) from all age groups, and hope to welcome back many old friends as well as gain a few new enthusiasts. Some experience and/or ability to read music is necessary for the harmony parts, but not vital for the top line. We will keep rehearsals to a minimum, but for that reason it is crucial that most people can make both the main rehearsals as well as the Sunday! The rehearsals will almost certainly be held in Bridge Church as follows: Friday, December 12th 7—8.30pm Wednesday, December 17th 7-8.30pm Sunday, December 21st 4-5.30pm Music will be available in advance and for private study! If you are able to join us, please let Hilary Whiting know as soon as possible on 830506 (as Bill Rose is alas going to be in Australia this Christmas). I can then assess balance and viability of programme! You can contact me directly on Canterbury 787994. With thanks and best wishes, Martin Miles Annual Poppy Appeal Owing to the anticipated loss of, perhaps, half a dozen of our long term collectors we may well have much difficulty in covering our extensive, rural area this year. Obviously, this is a progressive problem to which there can be no solution unless new volunteers come forward. The Royal British Legion relies almost entirely upon voluntary contributions for its ever expanding welfare commitments so it would be very sad‘ if we -had to reduce the wonderful contribution whi-ch our own generous "villagers have made for so long. If you could spare a couple of hours please contact Barry Whiting on 830506415 soon as possible. Thank you. B. V. Whiting Nailborune Horticultural Society The Horticultural Society are pleased to have arranged on additional evening meeting to their published programme for this year. On Tuesday 7th October, at 7.30pm, in Bridge Village .Hall, Janine Doulton will be giving a talk, illustrated with slides, on the always very popular gardens at Sissingh-urst. As ever, both members and non—mernbers are most welcome. There will be a small charge for refreshments. - Kathy Walder Coffee Morning at the Old Palace, Canterbury Cathedral Saturday 4th October 10.30am - 12.30pm This year, The Lady Mayor-ess' Charity is supporting the Pilgrims‘ Hospices and the Samaritans. The Coffee Morning is a rare opportunity to visit the Old Palace. Cakes, produce and Christmas cards will be available. Entry from the Cathedral Precincts and Palace Street BRIDGE FIREWORK DISPLAY We are holding our annual firework display and bonfire night on suuaogv am NOVEMBER Brewery Lane Meadow, Bridge Gates open 5.30pm Adults £3.00 Children £1 .50 Family ticket £8.00 Ptrr it in your diary now! Art in Bridge Autumn Exhibition SATURDAY 8: SUNDAY 13"‘ & 19"‘ OCTOBER 2003 11.00am — 5.00pm Bridge Village Hall Entrance free — refreshments available Anyone living or working in or near Bridge is invited to exhibit up to three works of art. Children and young people are especially encouraged to exhibit Exhibits to the Hall: 500 pm -— 7.00 pm Friday 17*“ October lnformationIRegistration form available from Colebrook Sturrock 0. Co, estate agents, High Street, Bridge and the website For further information please visit the website www.artinbridge.org.uk or Contact John Corfield 01227 830976 Folk in the Barn Are holding our second Event of the year in November, in our attempt to bring some quality acoustic roots music to the Valley. After the success of our first event’ last April when the U|<'s top acoustic due Show of Hands came all the way from the West Country to entertain us, We are fortunate to be hosting the fantastic folk/pop/country/skiffle band Colvin—Quarn1by in the Kingston Born on Saturday November 1 st at 7.30pm- Calvin Quarrnby are a 4-piece band who are fast gaining a we|l—_earned name as one of the most entertaining bands on the-roots circuit. They piay a variety of instruments including electric mandolin," harp, electric and acoustic guitar, backed by bass guitar, drums and percussion, accompanied by uplifting vocal harmonies. Their songsare intelligent and melodic with startlingly original and thought-provoking lyrics. For more information about Calvin Quarmby see www.colvinquarmby.com or to book tickets for 1st November at £9.00 each phone Deborah Earl on 01227 331493. . - Pries‘l'~in—Charge: Revd Poul Filmer , The Vicarage, 23 H Egh Street Bridge (830250) Lay Reader: Mrs. Margaret Clarke. (Tel 765598) PATRIXBOURNE WIT!-ll BRIDGE i B Churchwardens Dr. AM Nicholson, Riverside Cofiage,Pa+rixboi1r'ne (830947 Mrs P Prifchard, 2 51' Mary‘ 5 Rd, Pafrixbourhe (830685) Mr L H Dunder-dale, 37 High Sf, Bridge (830668) Mr D La'rhai'n, 16 Riverside Close, Bridge. PC'd'5ecre7‘ar'y Mrs A WiIliamson,Beechmoun’r,Conyngham L;ane,Bridge (830399) PC'6Treasurer Mr L Andrews, 120 New Dover Road, Canterbury 6:‘f‘f)4/‘oi’ Ofi‘/'cer*Mrs J Lafharh, 16 Riverside Close,'Bridge. Chairmasfer cf Organisf Orgaoisr (l"ai‘rixboz2me) Mrs RM Stacey, Joslef, KeepersHill, Pafrixbourne (830205) BEIKESBOURNE , dmrchwardens Mrs J "6illandfers, Cola, Aerodrome Rd, Bekesbourne _ Mr J Cowaris, Disfanf View, Adisham Rd, Bekesbourlne (831029) P66” Secrefary Mrs J Millyard, 10 D_e Havillcmds, Bekesbourhe (830256) P66’ Treasurer Mrs Zan Clifford, Oakleigh Lodge, Bekesbourne_(8'30_3.28) 0r_qam's'r Mrs RM Sfacey, J osle’r,Keepers Hil|,Pa+rixbourne (830205) 6'ap7‘a.r'n of the Ringers Mrs Gill Moon, The Haven, Aerodrome Rd, Bekesbourne (832134) On 7712/\/ax‘/Adver+ising-: Mr HPM Lawrence, 21 Windmill Close, Bridge (830472) Ifems for on The Nafishoulcl reach Laurence Dunderdale by The 15111 of fhe pmceeding monih. 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Bridge Methodist Church Nov 2nd Mr John Ellis Nov 9th Rev. Howard Skinner Nov 16th Mrs Margorie Beckwith Nov 23rd Rev. George Baugh Nov 30th Rev. David Marshall (Toy Service) M.-s-a "s"""*-"'5”‘5* ‘em Rev Paul] Filmer ‘_ la . r_.~ H ,(h §5;‘“”‘W lH,,_.; The Vica.-rage f ,_ Bridge CT4 SIZ -1-4-zu~..,‘,.“‘ 3?’ 01227 830250 ,3 ,5 revpf.ilmer@btinternet.com “’ . 1- ~sl?€' www.bridgechurch.co-uk 6‘ . troy’-9‘ Iron 0 at ll" ‘’ W ‘Who is your Safnt? N ovember is a month of memories, remembrances, both national and personal. in September 1939, Britain was informed by Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain. that ”this country is at war with Germany.” This proved to be the Second World War of this century. Some people feel that we should" forget the horrors and devastations of that time. If we forget them surely we do all those people who died or survived and suffered a disservice and we belittle their importance. We should remember in order to rebuild a. world of justice, honour and peace. If we do not build, we destroy. In the lay, ‘The Silver Sword’, by Stuart Henson the Balicki family escape rem Poland and meet up in Switzerland. There they build for themselves and many orphans a new village, ”brick by brick”. It is anew beginning. it is right and proper that we should thank God for a.ll those who showed courage and strength, those old comrades-in-arms, who enabl.ed us to have a new beginning. Yet you may say that since 1939 — we have witnessed several more wars and men, women and children have been killed. Yes, it does seem that our new beginning has come to an abrupt ending. But we need to carry‘ on despite all the settbacks, all the evil bombings, anger, frustration and sadness beoau.se one day we will learn and inhumanity will cease because our Lord did overcome death and one day his Kingdom of Love will win — despite all the odds. Recently I came across a piece of poetry by an old soldier. Here are just 5 verses IUST A SIMPLE SOLDIER He was getting old and paunchy, and his hair was falling fast, And he sat around. the Legion, telling stories of the past, Of a war that he had fought in, and the deeds that he had. done, ln his exploits with his buddies; they were heroes, every one. .1‘t’s easy to forget the, for it is so long ago, _ That Bobs and_ lime and Johnnys wenrt to battle, but we know It was not the politiei.ans with th.e-ir com.p1_:omises and ploys, Who won for us the treedom, that our country now e'nj0ys. Should you find yourself in danger, with your enemies at hand Would you really want some cop—out, with his ever waffling stand? Or would you want a soldier, who has sworn. to defend, His home, his kin and country, and would fight until the end. He was just a common soldier, and his ranks are growing thin, But his presence should remind us, we may need his like again, For when countries are in conflict, th.an we find the soldier’s part, is to clean up all the troubles that the p-oliticians start. If we cannot do him. h.onour, while he's here to hear the praise, Then at least let's give him homage, at the ending of his days, Perhaps just a simple headline, in a paper that might say, Our Country is in mou,rn:i.ng for a Soldier died today. "Lest we forget!” Our today is moulded by our yesterday. Memories do not stop there. We also celebrate the Saints this month; the Saints of old who gave their lives for Our Lord Jesus and who showed great courage. Such people are an inspiration to us all. We may have our favourite one-s: Peter or Thomas, James or John. However we inust remember that Saints do not have to be famous ‘do- gooders, but can be ordinary folk like you and me. We may not always be saints, but our sainthood is shining forth something of the holiness of God at certain times in our lives. What about the saints known to us personally'.«’ “T he Soldier who died today”. The old lady full of pain, but always smiling. The young man, who has had a hard life, but considers himself ’lucky’ and is always ready to help others; the one who gives unselfish help in a quiet, unobtrusive way. Who is you r saint? Who helps you in your journey of life? Margaret Clarke Pastoral Assistant ADVANCE NOTICES Crib Service The Crib Service will be at 3.00pm on Sunday 16th December at St Mary's‘ Lower Hardres. Refreshments will be served after the service. Dress up as a Nativity character if you like. Please bring a GIFT (any size) for children (any age) unwrapped. They will be given to the Children's Refuge. They bring a lot of pleasure to Those young people. Christmas Workshop On Friday 19th December in the John Baker White Hall, Lower Hardres, there will be a Children's Workshop from 9.30am till 12 noon. Please book your place by phoning Margaret Clarke (765598) or Julie Cox (788316). Parents - please stay with your pre-school child. Also it would be appreciated if each child could bring 50p towards materials (but its your children not your money that we want, so please come). We’ ll have fun. Bishop's Visit On Sunday 21st December, there will be a Benefice Holy Communion Service at Bridge at 10.00am when the Rt Revd Stephen Venner, Bishop of Dover will be taking the service. Smartie Tubes Money raised through the tubes will be given to the Children's Society. Don't forget to bring the tubes to the Crib Service, The Christingle or any other Christmas Service please. Bridge Carol Service On Sunday 21st December at 6pm. Health and Healing The Prayer Group will meet on Thursday 6th November at 7pm at Netherbury, Meadow Close, the home of John and Muriel Packer. Please note the change of venue. The Prayer Group is very special to so many people, (here and abroad), in giving support, sympathy and understanding. No—one need feel alone in their troubles, so please ring me or Muriel, with your requests or better still join us and find out for yourself the loving and caring and spiritual support to be found there, Kath Pierce 830844 or 830364 Fish Scheme (Neighbourhg help) News The Annual General Meeting of the Scheme was held during the Coffee Pop-in on October 8th. In the last year 199 journeys were made but new volunteers would be most welcome to continue this level of support. Our founder member, Mrs Joan Warren, has decided to retire. We cannot express how deeply grateful we are to her. Mr Bill McCarthy, our treasurer, is also retiring after 12 years. He saw us safely through the bureaucracy involved in becoming a registered charity. The next Coffee Pop-in in Bridge Village Hall will be on Wednesday November 12th. Everybody is most welcome. Christmas Appeal - Bridge & Patrixbourne We have received a letter from Canterbury Open Centre (for homeless people) requesting Churches to support their seasonal appeal. Last month we sent our harvest gifts to them. As Christmas approaches their requirements change, they specifically ask for toiletries including disposable razors, soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste and warm clothing including socks. We are proposing to support this appeal. During the month leading up to Christmas we will be accepting gifts to be taken to Canterbury Open Centre. Please give generously, gifts do not need to be wrapped. Laurence dunderdale Churchwarden PaTrixbourne Carol Service-Tuesday 23rd December Every year an ‘all-comers choir‘ rehearses, Then sings carols and anThems during The ST Mary's PaTrixbourne Carol Service. AnTicipaTed daTes for rehearsals are Thursday 11Th, Thursday 18Th and Monday 22nd December. If you would like To be included in The singers, please conTacT Rosalie 5Tacey on 830205 To regisTer your inTeresT in joining The choir This year. A Chrisfian Aid HarvesT Lunch A ToTal of £150 was collecTed Towards The Chrisfian Aid 'WaTer for Life‘ Appeal aT The HarvesT Lunch This year. Many Thanks are offered To all who aTTended, and To all The cooks who donaTed bread, soup and puddings for The meal. Everyone had a sociable Time, wiThouT forgeT- Ting Those for whom even clean waTer is a precious commodiTy. I Seéairfiey *15i“ ,:arem?aer=s.2£'J?!fB3 g:Christm§‘?as cards, _ Fairly traded goods thai'ii?i=fike ,perf§oet_,,p;resents_s A lAl.I'l5d i T -. Enjoy free coffee ande¢a1gesrwhiIes:=ye,ou hrowsel A 19.30 am. —— 12 noon A. The Close U11ion_ Raid Bridge Bekesbourne Family Services —- December There will be two services during December: the usual family service on the first Sunday the 7th, and the Nativity service this year is planned for MONDAY 22nd at 11am. 7th December — This family service is planned to be the Annual Brownie Church parade as well as the GIFT service where we bring goods for BHA (British Humanitarian Aid). These gifts may include clothing; children's and adults, robust toys without batteries etc. quality bedding, basic toiletries, stationery, dried and tinned food (not out of date!). If any one wishes to donate before the service then please give me a ring or deliver to Rosary House. 22nd December - The nativity service this year is on a week day because a place for it could not be found within the Benefice Sunday schedule. 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DIARY FOR_DE§_EMBER 2003. 1st 2nd 4th 8th 9th 10th 12th 15th 16th 17th 18th Salvation Army Carol Concert, Bridge School 7.30pm Caring and Sharing, 8 Green Court, Bridge 7.30pm Holy Communion, The New Close, Bridge 2.30pm Health and Healing, Netherbury, Meadow Close, Bridge 7pm Caring and Sharing, 32 Riverside Close, Bridge 7.30pm Holy Communion, Churchill House, Bridge 2.30pm Women's Institute, Bridge Village Hall 7pm Fish Scheme Coffee Pop—in, Bridge Village Hall 10.00—11.15am Open House, Bridge Vicarage, 12 noon — 8pm Caring and Sharing, Christmas Social (venue T.B.A.) 7.30pm Senior Citizen's Entertainment, Bridge School 1.30-3.00pm Holy Communion, Saxon Lodge, Bridge 2.30pm Cartols at The New Close, Bridge 6pm Carols at Saxon Lodge, Bridge 2.30pm Carols at The Unicorn, Bekesbourne 7.30pm 22nd Carols at Highfield House, Bekesbourne 2.30pm Forthcoming Events Bekgsbourne 31st Jan Jumble Sale, Bekesbourne Village Hall 10am 5th March Wine 6: Wisdom, Bekesbourne Village Hall 7.15am -Methodist fiervices Dec 7th Rev. Barbara Heather Dec 14th Mrs Marjorie Beckwith Dec 21st Rev. David Marshall (christingle Service) Dec 28th Miss Jean Hall J an 4th Rev, George Baugh (Covenant Service) uN§FoR JANLJARY 2094 EDITION I5 W.EQNE§_DAY IOTI-el DEQEMBER zoos Rev Paul I Filmer The Vicarage Bridge CT4 512 01227 830250 2; revpfilmer@btinternet.com wWw.bridgechurch .c0.uk. Christmas Thoughts from members of Nae Retired Clergy ministering within the Bridge Group of Churches t.,0<.ai<.i:n.g (wt of my wmdow I can hardly see the spire of Lower Hard res Church l:ttZ'CaIJSt?l it is swathect in greezt as part of the restora.ticm work‘. Before the first Christmas Gad also often appeared to be partly hidden. Christmas shows us who God is and what he is like. Come and celebrate that - you will be Very welcorrte in att our churches. Reg Humphriss lhlerstl-ed there, among the fields, Jane's hens and ducks close by, Nacrkington will yet again Hear angels carolling on high - ..5s.fI.,t"t('TIU.Jl‘tCI£! once more ‘The King is born!’ And Susan's organ j0in’s- in the cry: A j_<:~_yfu.l Christmas mom! (to all our readers) Ron Dias llC.‘1l’l,1't and :[a,tte Shormclc: send their Christmas Greetings and best wishes for 2004 tn €V€:‘.t‘_‘y‘(.‘1ntL" in the Eienefice. Christmas Carrots, Presents and Parties are celebrations of the Birth of the Saviour of the World. We will be glad and rejoice and remember the hungry and the homeless, the suffering and the sorrowful. May Chriest’s Peace and Joy fill your hearts and homes this Christmastide. Iohn Shorrock "’L~:2t All the World in Every Corner Sing": so sang George Herbert, and so should we, as once again we approach the anniversary of the birthday of Jesus, the Savm1.r of the Wcrld. May God's iblessing rest upon. you all, whoever you may be, as; you re_ioi.ct—: and give thanks this Chri.s'tm.as.' John Packer _&EaLt_I'~m$ FOR CHRISTMAS Crib Service Sunday December 21st at 3pm at st. Marys Lower Hardres (apologies for mistakes in November Ma azine). Gi ts (unwrapped) for chil ren (any age) would be appreciated or the Children's Refuge. Christmas Workshop Friday 19th December 9.3042 noon at John Baker White Hall, Lower Hardres, CHILDREN - DON'T FORGET! (See details in November magazine). smartie Tubes for the Children's society — will be welcomed at the Christmas Services. Carol Services at the Residential Homes If you would like to join us - please do come! Tuesday 16th December 6pm New Close Wednesday 17th December 2.30pm Saxon Lodge Monday 22nd December 2.30pm Highfield Mincemeat Party On November 8th, children and parents advanced on Mrs Ann Mum- mery's farm. We were armed with spoons, bowls, dried fruit, lemons, apples and jars etc. What a cavalcade. We had great fun making 40|bs of mincemeat. It was extreme! kind of Ann to have us and we really appreciated her kindness. Than you so much! Thank you to J one for organising it. Sincere thanks also to Sue and l_-lar'r|'y for their chutney! Thanks also to all who gave ingredients and Jam JCIPS. A very Happy Christmas and peaceful New Year to you all. Margaret Clarke 0 CHRISTMAS EVE 4.oopm Ch.-i5ting|e St. PETER'S CHURCH Shining light into da'rknes.s Cieiebrete a special Christingie in aiai at ‘fhe Chiidrerfs Saeietyiss aritimsaliyinlg wozrk. and hem utr. shines Eight into darkness. We hope you will j-em us far ‘thie joyfui arid moving service. . . .. " -K I - »_ The Children's All proceeds En la "rue Chitdreds Sociely Chialily Ha§)i51.l?)i.'Oi1 Nuznbor QQI 1524 Chi-sllngle originated in Iha Moravian Church in ‘W4’? A Vlilvmvyidro-of ‘Hm Gmrm u|'EnrLloine! Health and Healing The Prayer Group will meet on Thursday 4th December at 7pm at Netherbury, Meadow Close, the home of John and Muriel Packer. Please note the change of venue. The Prayer Group is very special to so many people, (here and abroad), in giving support, sympathy and understanding. No-one need feel alone in their troubles, so please ring Muriel, with your requests or better still join us and find out for yourself the loving and caring and spiritual support to be found there. Please_note there will be no meeting in January 2004. Kath Pierce 830844 or 830364 Eish Scheme (Neighbourlx help! News The next Coffee Pop~in at Bridge Village Hall is on Wednesday December 10th and will include mince pies. A very Happy Christmas. W,I. On the earlier date of Tuesday 9th December members are asked to take a plate of food and a glass to the Christmas meeting. Musical entertainment is provided by Doug Inkpen and the competition is an article beginning with N the last letter in Federation. Christmas Appeal - Bridge & Patrixbourne We have received a letter from Canterbury Open Centre (for homeless people) requesting Churches to support their seasonal appeal. As Christmas approached they specifically ask for toiletries including disposable razors, soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste and warm clothing including socks. We are proposing to support this appeal. We will be accepting gifts to be taken to Canterbury Open Centre. There will be a box in Church until 21st December. ' Please give generously, gifts do not need to be wrapped. Laurence Dunder-dale Churchwarden NAILBOQRNE SC-OUTS CHRISTMAS MAIL It has become somewhat of a tradition for the Scouts to deliver Christmas mail in Bridge and this year will be no exception. We regret however the price of stamps had to be increased to 15p each to help raise much needed funds for equipment etc. The Christmas Collection boxes and special stamps will be at the following venues from the first week of December: The Plough and Harrow, The White Horse Inn, The Red Lion, Bridgeway Stores, Laurie Wakeham, Butcher and Nicholas James, Hairdresser. Correctly addressed and stamped mail (for Bridge addresses only) will be collected on Thursdays 11th and 18th for delivery. Unfortunately the Scout Troop is unable to collect and deliver Christmas mail after the 18th December. The Nailbaurne Scout Group" hopes for your continued support this year _ Rajini Dason TRIP TO ArRIcA.2oo;4 N In July/August I intend to travel to a village called Berega in Tanzania, with a group of Christian teenagers. We shall help at a hospital and aid village life through Mission. My aim is to raise £1,500 to go there and any donations to KATE FILMER The Vicarage, 23 High Street, Bridge, shall be greatly appreciated. Rev. Paul E.‘ i lmer Paul is making steady progress. He has seen .'5pecia_|ists and Doctors and has now commenced a rehabilitation programme. He hopes to be back early in the New Year. L.H. Dunderdale Churchwarden Flower Arranger: — St. Peter's; Bridge A meeting is to be held on Wednesday December 3rd at 2pm at The Archways, Conyngha-m Lane to discuss Christmas decorations in St. Peter's Bridge and organise next years rota. As always we are desperate for new recruits. If you think you may be interested, do pop along for a cuppa and chat. Viv Brasier SALVATION ARMY CAROL CONCERT MONDAV 1ST DECEMBER 2003 7.30PM - BRIDGE SCHOOL HALL Enjoy an evening singing carols with the Salvation Army Band Tickets £1 .50 Available in advance at the School or pay on the night Refreshments available SENIOR CITIZENS AFTERNOON OF ENTERTAINMENT to be held in Bridge School Hall on Tuesday 1 6th December 1.30pm - 3.00pm ' Refreshments served whilst listening to the children singing their favourite carols Ring Bridge School on 830276 to reserve a place Transport can be arranged OPEN HOUSE Please join us for a glass of mulled wine/ginger beer- and a mince pie on Friday 12th December 2003 12 noon - 8.00pm The Vicarage, 23 High Street, Bridge A voluntary donation on the day will go towards the cost of Kate's trip to Africa Judy and Paul Filmer 51' PETER‘ 5 CHURCH; B.El§_ESBOlJ.RNE_ The CHRISTMAS BAZAAR will be held on Saturday, 29 November in Bekesbourne Village Hall, when the Brownies will entertain and refresh us, and our regular stalls will have all kinds of exciting goods to get you ready for Christmas - so do come along for an entertaining and rewarding morning. Our annual evening of CAROL5 at THE UNICORN, kindly hosted by Clive and Cheryl, will be on Thursday, 18 December at 8 pm. Be sure To book a table in good time if you intend to have a meal and do join us for what is always a very happy evening. Our good friends Stuart and Dave will be there as usual to accompany our singing. STOP PRESS! Our JUMBLE SALE will be on Saturday 31 January — more later! st PETER‘ 5 CHURCH oexesoounme A CHRISTMAS BAZAAR ON Saturday 29th November 2003 — at 10am Bekesboume Village Hall EROWNIES - Teas, coffees, cakes & competitions! ******‘k*‘*****‘** Raffle, Books, Produce, Cakes, Tombola, Gifts and much, much more! Bekesbourne Flowenandi Cleaning Rota 6th Dec Cleaning Only 10am Family Service Advent 13th Dec Cleaning Only 8am Holy Communion Advent Romany Cowans 20th Dec Cleaning Only 10am Holy Communion Advent J‘ ill Gillonders 23rd Dec Decorating for Christmas ~ all hands welcomed 25th Dec CHRISTMAS DAY Christine Ash to clear decorations 3rd Jan 04 10am Family Service J ill Gillanders THE CHILDREN‘ 5. SOCIETV Fund Raising christingle Service, Christmas Eve, 4pm, St. Peter's Bridge. Chr-istingle Services are held at this time of year across the country, raising funds to enable this Charity to continue its work for over 40,000 needy children. They help young runaways, homeless, those in poor communities and now are tackling the very serious problem of bullying in and out of schools. Smartie tube savings and Christmas offerings at St. Peter‘s Bridge are gratefully received for this good cause. Kathy Eynon ~ l(1A§1{;1)S Econ) ;;Q01 F . CI*I'[{EISTl\rL’<\S&C_A;.RD SI~I()P. NASoNs (Canterbury) Ltd 46-47 High Street Canterbury OCTOBER 13 — DECEMBER 17 9.30am - 4.30pm For details of she “ nnL'mnw‘do '3‘ O! 264 3.6 I 5$5 or visit ' flI$i5‘TC}|'?‘3h5ll'iW.¢lLUk e‘ ipineveris = E Eu-“JuLlclll',In Elll_lJ ail-sir m of: NAILBOURNE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY CHEESE IS F OR CHRISTMAS a presentation by "SAY CHEESE 2" of Lewes with tasting and the opportunity to buy followed by Festive Refreshments Tuesday 2 December 7.30 pm Bridge Village Hall Christmas Raffle Members and non-Members welcome For tickets (£2.50) in advance or help with transport ‘phone Ann on 830795 COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER RESPONDER SCHELE LCVR5) Following a recent talk about the CVRS given to the Caring and Sharing group by my son in law David Latham, (the other one!), a Paramedic Team Leader in the Kent NHS Ambulance Trust, it was felt that there should be such a scheme operating in Bridge. What exactly is a CVRS? Briefly it is a scheme where volunteers are trained by the Kent Ambulance Service to be the first responders in cases of cardiac arrest and other medical emergencies. Sudden death from cardiac arrest is the single leading cause of deaths in the UK The reason why fewer that 1 in 20 victims survive is due to effective help not arriving in time. Survival rates decline by 10% with each precious minute passing. Research has shown that early defibrilla- tion is the most important factor effecting the survival of patients in cardiac arrest. In 2000 The Kent Ambulance Service pioneered a scheme to train volunteers in life saving resuscitation including the use of an automatic defibrillator. This scheme now operates on a daily basis in both the Bluewater Park and on the Isle of Sheppey. Community Responders are taught how to administer emergency first aid to a number of poten— tially life threatening conditions. It is well documented that the severity of conditions such as choking, uncontrolled bleeding, breathing difficulties and cardiac arrest can-be alleviated with correct interven— tion thus buying time for the patients whilst the ambulance is on its way. Community Responders act as support and enhance the level of response and care to their local community, they are in no way a replacement for an ambulance. The equipment provided includes a lightweight portable semi~automatic machine known as a Heortstream Forerunner. In addition to the defibrillator a Response Bag with essential first aid equipment is provide together with oxygen and protective gloves are provided. While Community Responders are volunteers and not employed by the Kent Ambulance Service, they are offered the some support as members of staff. They are contacted by the Ambulance Service 999 Emergency control via a pager and mobile phone that are provided by the Service. A Community Responder is dispatched at the same time as the ambulance in order to provide basic life support to the patient before the ambulance arrives. The minimum age of a Community Responder is 21 years. Although not essential, ideally they should be First Aid qualified with experience in voluntary or first aid/health related sectors. They should also have the following: a‘ car, good interpersonal skills, good verbal and written communication skills, be a problem solver, have good organizational and time management skills, be self motivated, be able to demonstrate initiative and be decisive. In a village the size of ours there must be some residents with the above listed attributes! Already there are two volunteers for a CVRS here in Bridge. Ideally we would need a team of 10. If anyone would like further information on the scheme please ring me on 0122-7 832058 mobile 07860 591887, e mail ppr'yer@hotm'ai|.com Peggy Pryer Conyngham Lane Bridge Bridge History Society Our film presentation evening on 11 November was a sell-out. Film historian and retired BBC producer Barry Littlechild showed us a number of clips from historic movies, with local interest, which proved to be extremely nostal ic for most of those present. Nobody, though, could have remembere the film made in 189 - an amusing encounter between a miller and a sweep who used the flour and soot of their trade as their weapons! This was fun, but more amazin was a coloured film made of Canterbury pre—1914. More than 400 wor ers had taken over 3 years to paint by hand each frame of this film. Moving forward, we were shown a fascinating review of the year 1952, a remarkable year featuring floodin in Devon a rail crash at Wealdstone with 100 illed, the breakiri o the sound barrier - and the death of the test pilot, the first fli t of the Comet, the death of King George VI and the accession of lizabeth II — to name but a few. Another film shot in 1954 showed the arrival of the hop-pickers to Paddock Wood, and we were reminded that in the 1950s most local trains were still steam- hauled. Finally came the feature film, Adventure in the Hofafie/ds, the only surviving complete rint of a movie made by John Guil ermin (who went on to make such fi ms as Towerin Inferno and Death on the Nile), which was rescued by Barry Litt echild from a rubbish skip in Chicago and lovingly restored. Everyone was charmed by this story, mode for childrens Saturday film matinees, which kept us riveted. A most successful evening that ave great pleasure and raised more than £400 for the Hospice in the eal . Our next event is our Christmas Get Together, a cold Christmas buffet supper at the Red Lion in Bridge with a ound Robin Prize Quiz. The date is Tuesday 16 December at 7 pm, and the cost £8 for members and £10 for non—members, including the first lass of wine. For more information telephone David Gilmour on 8324 0. Meriel Connor CANTERBURY CHORAL sociETY FILM cARoLs '95 CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL _ tin I _ TUESDAY 16TH DECEMBER 2003 7.00PM ..«.. ._._t To start the season the choir will be at Canterbury Cathedral on the ‘°‘ ‘” 16th December to begin Christmas festivities with Family Carols. This traditional evening has become very popular as a family event, with man of the carols being chosen with the younger members of the audience in min . Singing of Carols dates back to the 15th Century. The popularity of carols maybe their simplicity of thought and expression, but many of them have withstood the passage of man centuries. All your favourite Carols will be included as we I as some sung elightfulty by this wonderful choir. Tickets are priced at £6.00, £4.00 for _children (under 16 and can be purchased from the Canterbury Information Centre on 0122 378188 — or y e—mail on boxoffice@canter ury.gov.uk. Ensure you don't miss our concerts by joining our Mailing List . Telephone 01227 720050. - Visit our Website on www .conterburychoral .co.uk. . 1+‘ if‘: is NAME THAT CHRISTMAS CAROL OR H‘/MN A Parishioner has sent the following to test your "Grey Matter" ~ Good Luck. 1. Move hither the entire assembly of those who are loyal in their belief. 2. Embellish interior passageways. 3. Vertically challenged adolescent percussionist. 4. First person singular experiencing on hallucinatory phenomenon of a natal celebration devoid of colour. 5. Soundless nocturnal period. 6. Majestic triplet referred to in the first person plural. 7. The Yuletide occurrence proceeding all others. 8. Omnipotent supreme being eiicit respite to ecstatic distinguished males. 9. Caribou with Vermilion olfactory appendage. 10. Jovial Yuletide desired for the second person singular or plural by the first person plural. 11. Commence auditory reception the announcing cherubs vocalise. 12. Kris Kringle will be ‘arriving in the city in the not too distant future. 13. Its arrival occurred at twelve o'clock during a clement nocturnal period. 14. Exclamotory remark concerning a diminutive municipality in Judea south west of Jerusalem. CHRISTMAS TREES "ORDER NOW" THE RUSTIC WORKSHOP Wingham Wildlife Park Rusham Road, Wingham Canterbury, CT 3 1.7 L Phone 01227 722211 Fax 01227 728617 YOU CAN NOW BUY ON LINE AT www.rusticwoodland.com E mail: irIfo@RusticWoodland.com _LORASU SSSORI AM , _ Number 97 High Street, Wingham has been ;_ an antiques shop for many years but Robert ‘ and Pam McA|lister wanted use part of the building as a second shop for a family -member. After six weeks they were left with the fledgling florist business when their artner withdrew. They could either A . close usiness or take it on for themselves. ~ ‘Many people would have taken the easy option, but Robert and his wife had a vision and by insisting on supplying only flowers of the hi hest quality their team of florists were etermined to succeed. “To survive we needed to expand our client base and y w- secure corporate business — we now have a - * ‘ ‘ ' T contract to supply Pfizer with fresh * W . - bouquets daily. We were delighted to be c ‘osen to supply the floral ‘thank you’ displays presented to Jools Holland, his Orchestra and Sam Brown at the Pfizer Social Club 50*“ anniversary celebrations". Our success is entirely due to team effort and specialist florists who are artists in their own right — three have won top awards at a London trade exhibition for the past two years." This success depends u on fiersonal service, quality of flowers and the creativity of their staff. " e ave recently been presenting many more demonstrations and master classes, as feedback tells us that customers like to see for themselves how the displays are put to ether, and have a go at making their own, with varyin results. Because our orists are so expert they make it look , when - 0 course - it ,isn't. There are a lot of techni ues that you can learn, ut there is an art to flower arranging, after all on it's fundamental that you have to have an aptitude for putting sha es, colours and textures together in a pleasing and interesting way. e were invited down to present a demoristration at the Eden Project in Cornwall recently, which was a huge success, which we. are looking forward to building on at our next bi pgesentation on 2”‘ December in Canterbury at The County Hotel, which wi i followed by a charity auction of the pieces we make in aid of The Princess Royal Trust for Carers." “I believe that. our future business expansion will continue to be based an added value. Very few florists are able to send their own creations for next day nationwide delivery; we wanted to be able to offer this service. Our clients are instrumental in choosing the flowers and helpin to create the ‘WOW factor‘, so we ensure their bouquets get delivere to their loved ones. We experimented with specialist stem gels to keep the flowers fresh and found a carrier who would take good care of our products. We are now happy to promote this service — every bou uet we send is an advertisement for our innovative service. Through word 0 mouth our business continues to grow, and is positively b..loomingl It's all very exciting." Reproduced by kind permission o_f Aylesham at District Community News 1’ bug 113. as ye m 1:" 2 Christmas Trees, High Street Thank you to evergone that has made a donation towards the Christmas trees in the High treet this year. The trees are due to be erected on Saturday 6*‘ December. Budget 2004/5 The Parish Council has agreed to ask Cant'erbu' Chg Council for a concurrent functions fundin ' grant of £8264 gr 2 04/5 and has agreed to set the precept at £10258 or 2004/ 5. Anyone interested in having a copy of the budget should contact the Parish Clerk. Notice of Proposed work to trees in a conservation area for which a tree preservation order has been served April Cottage, 1 Meadow Close Bridge- re-pollard sycamore trees, hawthorn and ash trees on boundary of progiertaz and Bourne Lodge to previous cutting points. Comments required by 2 .11. 3 23a Union Road Br‘idge~ remove large limb of walnut tree over neighbours building and to lift the low rowth a I round as required. Remove ma ‘or dead wood from tree. Tidy grow h c2‘dgrou of conifers. Remove upri ht mb of cépple tree and prune as r uir R uce willow by 50% and res ape. ornments required by 19. 1.03. Br-i i Parish Council will meet next at 7pm on 11th December 2003. _f;\e15 of the public are invited to address the Council between 7.00 and . pm. Planning applications received: the following planning applications have been received and are under consideration: CA/03/01427/BRI~Coppice Bridge Hi||— two storey side/front extension to dwelling SA/R3/01496/BRI~ The Dell, Bridge Hill- single storey rear extension to we mg Elgigigrfigiigtligifig :1'he following planning applications have CA/03/01247/BRI - 26, Conyngham lane~ Roll up garage CA/03/01301/BR} 34, Conyngham lane— two storey front and single storey rear/side extension CA/O3/01297/Bills 26a High Street- two storey rear extension to provide retail and storage space Post Decision Revised Plans-; the following revised planning application has been received: CA/03/01073- 16 Union Road—- first floor extension, replacement of flat roof with pitched and replacement conservatory to rear of dwelling Bridge Parish Council's Planning Committee will meet next at 6. 7 " on ‘lrghngecember in Bridge Village Hall. All parishioners are invit to e . The Parish Clerk, Tina Burchellcan be contacted at 3, Cranmer Close Bekesbourne Canterbury CT 4 5DF 01227 831085 Priest-in—Charge: Revd Paul Filmer , The Vicarage, 23 High Street, Bridge (830250) Lay Reader: Mrs. Margaret Clarke. (Tel 765598) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE A 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 Latham, 16 Riverside Close, Bridge. P6'cf'.Secrefary Mrs A Williarnson,Beechmount,Conyngham Lane,Bridge (830399) PC'6Treasurer Mr L Andrews, 120 New Dover Road, Canterbury Giff A id 0fficerMrs J Latharn, 16 Riverside Close, Bridge. Choirmasfer J Organ/‘sf Organist 0’a2‘r:>rbaurne) Mrs RM Stacey, Joslet, KeepersHill, Patrixbourne (830205) BEKESBOURNE Churc/wardens‘ Mrs J Gillanders, Cala, Aerodrome Rd, Bekesbourne Mr J Cowans, Distant View, Adisham Rd, Bekesbourrie (831029) P66‘ Secretary Mrs J Millyard, 10 De Havillands, Bekesbourne (830256) FCC’ Treasurer Mrs Zan Clifford, Oakleigh Lodge, Bekesbourne (830328) Organist Mrs RM Stacey, J oslet,Keepers Hil|,Patrixbourne (830205) Captain of the Ringer5'Mrs Gill Moon, The Haven, Aerodrome Rd, Bekesbourne (832134) On 77'7eNai/Advertising-: Items for On The Abil should reach Laurence Dunder-dale by the 10th December ' NIPPER5' at Chalkpit Farm, Bekesbourne are looking for Sales staff for their independent sales shop. Would suit a committed Mum with school age children. Regular part-time to include Saturdays. Maximum hours 25 1/2 Must be fit, enthusiastic, car driver willing to take responsibility Phone Christine Ash on 01227 830214 Nick James": Hair Specialiat Western Avenue Bridge Tel: 01227 5350565 FAMILY BUTCHER LAURIE WAKEHAM BRIDGE : Tel: Canterbury 830220 PRIME LOCAL ENGLISH MEAT : HOME-MADE SAUSAGES FRESH POULTRY : COOKED MEATS MEAT FOR FREEZERS www.family-butcher.co.uk BRIDGE PHARMACY AND POST OFFICE 16 High Street, Bridge CT4 513' Tel: 01227 831008 & 330201 ‘ DISPENSING OF PRESCRIPTIONS - SALE OF MEDICINES PREGNANCY TESTING COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINES - OXYGEN DELIVERY SERVICE NOW OPEN THROUGH LUNCHTIME I J. E. TAYLOR ROOFING AND PROPERTY RENOVATIONS CANTERBURY 830840 1 OSIER GROUND COTTAGE, AGESTER ‘LANE, DENTON, NR. CANTERBURY. KENT CT4 6NP - - Ch‘ Sh th Kingston Tel: 01227 830179 SUPPLY INSTALL DIY ASSFSTANCE SYSTEM ADVICE REPAIR Plumbing - Roof Repairs - Painting & Decorating - Glazing - Building H. GOODSELL & SON LTD. 13A MONASTERY STREET, CANTERBURY. 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