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Diary for February 2009 2nd Caring and Sharing 7.30pm 3rd Holy Communion, The New Close, Bridge 3pm Nailbourne Horticultural Society AGM, Bridge Village Hall 7.30pm After Eights, 7 Windmill Close, Bridge Bpm 5th Health and Healing, 7 Windmill Close, Bridge 7.30pm 9th Caring and Sharing — 7.30pm 11th Fish Scheme Coffee Pop-In, Bridge Village Hall 10~11.15arn 12th Patrixbourne with Bridge PCC meeting 7.30pm 17th Holy Communion, Saxon Lodge, Bridge 3pm Women's Institute, Bridge Village Hall 7.30pm Bridge History Society, Bridge Village Hall 7.30pm After Eights, 7 Windmill Close, Bridge 8pm 23rd Fairtrade Fortnight (until 8th March) Caring and Sharing 7.30pm 24th Holy Communion, Highfield Care Home, Bekesbourne 2.30pm 28th Scout Quiz Night, Bridge Village Hall 7.30pm Forthcoming Events -— Bekesbourne 6th March Wine and Wisdom 8th May Fashion show Forthcoming Events - Bridge 7th March Fairtrade Coffee Morning 14th March Pudding Evening 28th March Table Top Sale in Bridge Village Hall 10am ~ 12 noon 25th April Ask The Family Quiz 9th May Coffee Morning with Cake sale 13th June Bridge Village Fete 28th June Bridge Open Gardens 12th July Strawberry Tea 12th September Produce Sale 26th September Harvest Supper 14th November Coffee morning and Book Fair 10 .ye=-'B‘“”9e "’ ;1'm'1 cfic‘-:m:_m.:=»’I r';1i,iur".,'~‘». ‘~.‘L ‘ s 2 Ea_J."L=ll:-2;L‘1r’(TlC‘.!"~.5=>....351:‘? nmrn :1‘.ur’t‘.. 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ADULT HELP REQUIRED Would any adult who would like to become involved with running or assisting- with Beavers, Cubs or Scouts please phone Guy Steward on 07809 174009 since extra help would be most welcome. Court Lodge Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast Comfortable accommodation in the beautiful village of Bishopsbourne. For further details contact: Jenny Coop 01227 832242 jenny.coop@btinternet.com ‘FUNNELL ELECTRICAL Local Electrician Domestic and Commercial Work Friendly, Reliable Service lease contact Tony 01227 721309/07916386081 ABC f\1'I We know whatsheffwants L on Valentines Day say it with fresh flowers... chocolates, beautiful light decorations, dried flower; arrangements, candles, pot pourri.... Free Delivery inthe Local Area es se ntial lyh ops §:':::r,:i.fi$::‘ CT4 SEU 01227 830666 GET FIT IN 2009 at Racqueteers Badminton Club We are a new club and welcome all levels from beginner to experienced, we have coaches on hand, plenty of spare racquets and we are associated with Badminton England BADMINTON IS 0 The most popular racquet sport Come along and try it out on a 0 Easy to learn Thursday evening 8pm at Simon 0 Great fun Langton Boys School sports hall 0 Energetic or contact: 0 Social r'acqueteers@rocke‘rmail.com 01227 831303/709377 23 Canterbury Cm! FooTba|I Club CanTerbury CiTy FooTba|l Club would like To express Thanks for The conTinuing supporT of many peo le in Bridge who aTTend our FirsT Team's home maTches. 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Diary for March 2009 2nd Caring and Sharing 3rd Holy Communion, The New Close, Bridge Affer Eights, 7 Windmill Close, Bridge 4fh Lenf Course, Bridge Vicarage Efh Healfh and Healing, 7 Windmill Close, Bridge Horficulfural Sociefy, Bridge Village Hall 6th Women's World Day of Prayer, Sf Pefer's, Bridge Bekesbourne Wine and Wisdom, Bekesbourne Village Hall 71'h Fairfrade Coffee Morning, Bridge Village Hall 9Th Caring and Sharing llfh Fish Scheme Coffee Pop—In, Bridge Village Hall Lent Course, Bridge Vicarage - Pudding Evening, Bridge Village Hall Caring and Sharing Holy Communion, Saxon Lodge, Bridge Women's Insfifufe, Bridge Village Hall Affer Eighfs, 7 Windmill Close, Bridge 18fh Lent Course, Bridge Vicarage 23rd Caring and Sharing 24’rh Holy Communion, Highfield Care Home, Bekesbourne 2'5’rh Lenf Course, Bridge Vicarage 281'h Table Top Sale, Bridge Village Hall 30’rh Caring and Sharing 3151 Horficulfural Sociefy Spring Show, Bridge Village Hall 14Th 16Th 17‘|“h ForfhcomingEvqi1's - Bekesbourne 215? April Annual Church Meefing 8’rh May Fashion Show 17Th May Rogafion Walk For‘|'hcomin;EveJ:Ifs — Bridge 25’rh April Ask The Family Quiz 9’rh May Coffee Morning with Cake Sale 13’rh June Bridge Village Fefe 281'h June Bridge Open Gardens 12Th July Sfrawberry Tea 121'h Sepfember Produce Sale 26’rh September Harvest Supper 101'h/11fh Ocfober Arf in Bridge 141'h November Coffee Morning and Book Fair 10 7.30pm 3pm 8pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 11am 7.30pm 10am 7.30pm 10—11.15am 7.30pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 3pm 7.30pm 8pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm 10am 7.30pm 6.45pm was “"99 -9.? Rev Simon Rowlands at 3, The Vicar 5:’ Bridge 5%’ /—\ Canterbury % é;Ekjl\ g CT45JZ Ia. , °"“9°“°“ '° Office: 01227 830250 07730672274 Vicar@BridgeChurch.co.uk www.bridgechurch.co.uk When faced with a difficult situation I try and ask the question where is God in all this? In an episode of the West Wing, the President is faced with a difficult life or death question. He resorts to prayer and finds seemingly no response to the petitions offered. At the final hour after the situation is beyond change he is visited by his friend and confidante, a priest, who he confesses his disappointment that God has failed to hear his pro er. The priest's response is, “Mr President in answer to your prayer God ha already sent you a Rabbi and a Priest how much clearer a response do ou want, yet you still would not listen to God". All too often when we ask or offer a prayer the big response we want from God is already set and to hear anything other than what we expect fails to be heard because of closed hearts and minds. Learning to pray is about opening ourselves to the real opportunity of God's presence and possibility. God, I really do believe, responds to prayer in his infinite love and wisdom. However in the immediacy of a given situation we often fail to see the active nature of his Holy Spirit acting through the people around and about us in simple and quiet ways. Being open in prayer is being open to God acting through us and around us, but always with the ongoing question: ‘Where is God in this and what does God want?'. All too often in history seemingly devout men and women have undertaken actions they wanted to do for good or ill because they wanted to! They then explained such actions under the guise that it was God's will they were doing, often fervently but mistakenly. This Lent is a time when we can reflect where God is in our lives and what he wants of us. This is not the question ‘What do I want to do and how can I make it God's will to do it?'. For this not only goes against God but it also restricts the amazing and wonderful things that can abound from God's grace. Be pre ared when you pray for God to respond but also be prepared for a response from Him that may be very different to that which you expected. Simon I1 Your Parish Matters Baptisms 15/02 Bridge Beatrix Jessica May Bainbridge Bekesbourne Harry James Barker Eunerals 23/O1 Bridge James Albert Woolnough 28/01 Bridge Mabel Ena Collins (Toni) 2/O2 Bekesbourne John Austin 13/O2 Bekesbourne Lawrence George Willis 16/O2 Bridge Elsie Lillian Rockall The Vicar will be having his ‘Day Off‘ on a Friday each week. Please try not to disturb him unless absolutely necessary, but leave a message on the answer phone which will be responded to as soon as possible. Mid Week Communion has now started on Tuesday mornings at 9.30am at Bridge Church. This is a short service (20 minutes) and I hope this will provide an opportunity for those who drop children off at school to have time for themselves with God in a quiet atmosphere. Benefice Lent Course Entitled Life Calling - Developing an gifts and passions as C'hri.5'T/ans‘. This will take place at The Vicarage at 7.30pm starting on 4"‘ March, every Wednesday up to and including the 15* April. If you are interested in coming please contact The Vicar. LOWER HARDRE5 Mothering Sunday on 22'” March at 9.30am. There will be a special service when we thank God for our Mother Church, our own Mums and Grandmas (whether they be on earth or in heaven) and ALL who care for us, male or female. Obviously posies of flowers will be given out and THE TRADITIONAL SIMNEL CAKE! You are all welcome. God Bless Margaret Almshouse Vacancy. One of the Sir Roger Manwood Almshouses in Hales Drive, St. Stephen's, Canterbury is now vacant. The Trustees invite application from anyone qualifying for accommodation in this small, terraced house. For further details, please write to The Secretary, Sir Roger Manwood Hospital Trust, The Rectory, St. Stephen's Green, Canterbury CT2 7J T. 1? Women's World Day of Prayer in St. 3eter's Church, Bridge on Friday 6th March 2009 at 1 1 .OOam All are welcome Bridge Gardens Qpen Day We are organising anoTher Open Gardens EvenT in Bridge This year, To be held on Sunday 28Th June 2009. We are looking for volunTeers To open Their gardens during The afTernoon To allow visiTors To look around. IT does noT maTTer how large or small your garden is — The more varieTy The beTTer. All proceeds will go To ST PeTer's Bridge and ST. Mary's PaTr'ixbourne. If you live in Bridge and would like To Take parT or find ouT more, please conTacT eiTher Evelyn Andrews (830960) or PaT Dunderdale (830668) Health and Healing The Pra er Group will meet on Thursday 5th March at 7.30pm at 7 Windmill Close. Please let me have your requests for sickness, bereavement, anxiety, or any other concerns for which you would like us to pray. If you would like to come in person you know you would receive a warm welcome. Feed—back has been very rewarding and not just locally but worldwide. Our concerns are God's concerns too, but it is good to share our troubles and concerns and to receive God '5 healing power. God bless you all. phone 830844 Eish lNeighbour|y Help) News At the March Coffee Pop—In on Wednesday 11th a representative from Hi Kent will be there to help with all hearing needs. These can include T.V. listening systems, doorbells, smoke alarms, special telephones, alarm clocks and conversation aids. WINE AND WISDOM The Friends of Bekesbourne Church are having their annual Wine and Wisdom Friday 6th March Bekesbourne village hall. If you would like to book a table of 6-8 people, cost £4 per person or come along and make up a table on the night telephone Janet 830497. As usual bring your own food and drink. Starting at 7.30pm. "A at flve time ofgoing to press there was still room for a few more. 50 if)/ou would like to come along telephone Jane?‘ 830497” 14 FNRTRADE Q aC:)::::[:le:a| COFFEE MORNING World Producers FAIRTRADE Saturday 7 March 10am - 12 pm BRIDGE VILLAGE HALL, HIGH STREET, BRIDGE Traidcraff Stall ~ 6'/if/drenis Activity ~ Raffle Fair-trade Informa 1‘/‘on ~ Cakes ~ Recipes HELP FIGHT POVERTY THROUGH TRADE Fairtrade Guide - hot off the press! The new and improved 43—page Fairtrade Guide 2009 for Canterbury, Herne Bay and Whitstable is just out. As well as a Directory of shops, restaurants, hotels and other establishments that now sell Fairtrade goods, it is full of lots of other articles and information, including ‘Cotton on to Fairtrade Cotton!', 'Fairtr'ade Schools‘, ‘Fairtrade and local produce’ and ‘Questions and Answers‘. Copies will be available at the Fairtrade Coffee Morning on March 7 and also in our local churches. Make sure you get yours! Bekesbourne Annual Church Meeting The annual meeting for St Peter's Bekesbourne will be at 7.30pm on Tuesday 21 April - please put the date in your diary. The venue will be confirmed next month. Everyone resident in the parish is welcome and can come and vote for churchwardens for the coming year. To take full part in the rest of the meeting, you should be a member of the church Electoral Roll (this is not the same as the civil electoral roll). Regular church members are encouraged to join and should contact me for an application form if not already on the roll. Jane Millyard Tel: 830256 Emaii janemiiiyard1@btinternet.com 15 Thank You, Bridge How can I begin to thank you adequately for your amazin warmth and support to my family since Boxing Day when we lost our beautiful ittle Hattie, just two years old and the youngest member of our family? I want to thank you for all the letters, the cards, the hugs, the tears shared with us, the kind words, the flowers that filled our houses and the meals cooked for Emma's family when the normal routines of life seemed so insurmountable. Thank you to the friends in the Fish Scheme for the time, thought and effort put in on Tuesday January 20th which lifted the strain from us on such a sad day. Thank you for the food that kept arriving at the village hall all that morning. Thank you, also, to the friends who arranged the beautiful yellow and red flowers in the church and the village hall. Thank you to my friends at Caring and Sharing and at After Eights for their kindness and support. A special thank you from Emma to her friends Sophie, Lucy, Lu, Karen and Anne for being wonderful. Finally, thank you for all the generous donations made to Great Ormond Street Hospital in Hattie's name. Brenda Rubin February 5th 2009 I would like to say a sincere "thank you" to all the many people who sent me cards and messages on the occasion of the loss of my beloved great- granddaughter, Hattie. Your kind thoughts and support have been a help to me and, indeed, to all my family as we try to come to terms with our loss. Once again, my love and gratitude to you all. Mabel Harrison lFUNNELL ELECTRICAL Local Electrician Domestic and Commercial Work Friendly, Reliable Service Please contact Tony 01227 721309/07916386081 In I DDMES‘l'1C /1*‘ INSTALLER "' 16 . * “Hold a Fish and Chip Supper to help spinal cord injured Sia ' people live full and independent lives." Great British Fish and Chip Supper - Friday 15”‘ May 2009 Want to do something different? Want to raise money where you live or work? Want to eat Fish and Chips, while raising money for charity? Hold a fish and chip supper on Friday 15 Ma 2009 whilst raising awareness of spinal cord injury and supporting sIA's in ormation and support services. You can hold a fish and chip supper in your own home, at work or hold a larger supper at your local community centre. SIA will provide a fundraising pack containing hints and tips, recipes, invitations and donation envelopes. By inviting-7 friends and asking them to donate an additional £5.00 means you will raise at least £35.00 from your supper but we will also give you additional fundraising ideas to raise even more money for SIA. In 2009 SIA will celebrate its 35”" Anniversary and being that Friday 15”" May 2009 is Spinal Cord In 'ury awareness clay and what a better way to raise funds than eating Fish and C ips and raising money for SIA. The money raised from the suppers will help the Spinal Injuries Association offer support to individuals who become paralysed and their families, from the moment a spinal injury occurs, and for the rest of their lives by providing services and publications which enable and encourage paralysed people to lead independent ives. Every year in the UK over 1,000 people experience a spinal cord injury and there are an estimated 40,000 spinal cord injured people in the UK alone. Donor Development Officer, Elizabeth Wright, says, "The Fish and Chip Supper is a wonderful opportunity for a great evening with friends and family. We are also encouraging people who work to hold a Fish and Chip Lunch in their work places to raise even more funds. You may be even a local community group wanting to run a fun evening with your group. . 2009 is the first year that SIA are running the suppers but we already envisage this to be one of our top fundraising initiatives in the SIA calendar over the coming years. Be a part of something special and make a real difference to help spinal cord injured people gain access to the information and support they need to enable them to live full and independent lives." For more information or request a fundraising pack call Elizabeth Wright on 0845 678 6633 xtn 229 or email fishanclchips@spinal.co.ul< or visit www.spina|.co.uk FOUNDH y 1 ladies black leather glove. Found in Bridge High Street. Please phone Helen 830161 to collect 17 Patrlxbourne with Bridge Pudding Evening Bridge Village Hall Saturday 14th March 6.30 pm Tickets: Adults £5 Family £12 Come and join us and enjoy a range of delicious puddings. Please bring own bowls/plates, glasses and drinks. Please book your place by phoning Pat (830668) or Andrea (830947) by Sunday 8th 1R eea-eesmeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaeeaeeees 19 Nailbourne Horticultural Society There are two events on the programme for March. The first of these is a talk on "Bonsai" by Colin and Linda Miles who come to us highly recommended. This will be held on Thursday 5 March at 7.30 pm in Bridge Village Hall so do come along to find out more about and maybe even be inspired to take up this art of the miniaturization of trees by growing them in containers. Then, our Annual Spring Show has managed to edge itself into March this year and will be held on Tuesday 31st in Brid e Village Hall. The hall will be open from 6 pm to stage exhibits which shou d be completed by 6.45 pm prior to judging. The presentation of prizes will be at approximately 7.30 pm. Our usual reminder is that you have to be a member to exhibit but you can always join an the night. Show schedules are available from Kathy Walder (Tel: 830057) or Pam Dobson (Tel: 832369) or any committee member. For those of you who received bulbs for the Chairman’ s Challenge, please remember, too, to bring along your pot of daffodils. Refreshments will be served during the evening and there will also be a bring and buy/plant stall and raffle. We look forward to seeing you all in a hall bright with Spring flowers on the 31st. . Bridge with Patrixbourne fll The speaker at the meeting on Tuesday 17 March at 7.30 pm in Bridge Village Hall will be from the "Save Canterbur Cathedral" Appeal and will be giving a talk outlining the work and progress 0 this important fund raising effort. The competition for the month is a "Souvenir of the Cathedral". We know whatoshe wants an Mothering Sunday 22nd March say it with fresh flowers, chocolates, lasting arrangements, a gift voucher........ Free Delivery in the Local Area es sential lyhops §::;§t:.‘.:’:* CLT4 SEU 0122? 83665-5 20 '- ".'.?,? $39 W‘ :3? I I Haw: gou bccn to our Spring Show? Come along to show [to (In- ‘.3! flour ciaicmcodils arm} jtulips, design a spring arrangement, bake (ll- ..,. $.39 ‘:31’ an Apple Pie, or-just come for rcvcrcshmcnts. Show scheduics avaiiablc ¥rom Kathg (850057) or Fara ‘an an 33 .10.; in ‘fan- ‘:3! {8§Z569) or ang committee member. Tuesday 5 I 5* March 2009 ; In bridge Village Hall (in ga- 23! ‘- "DI £3? I 5"! A I The Ha" opens at 6pm mcor staging exhibits §'§€5'i.‘5‘i ass as "5 ‘.39 Presentation o1CFri2;c5 win he at 7:50pm 9]! vo;r mu! 0)! ‘to ‘In ‘L39 ‘.3- «- ‘.3? Ask the Family Quiz Night Saturday 25th April 2009 Bridge School Hall 5.30pm to 7.30pm Sandwich Tea, cakes and drinks included in the ticket price of just £10 per family or £3 an adult Come and join us for a family evening of fun. Questions aimed at all age groups! Help us to raise money for the Orphanage in Lusaka, that Margaret will be visiting later this yeafl Tickets available from Bridge School or Carole Mounce 51 Union Road Bridge tel: 831963 22 Who'll look after me when you're gone? Canine? Care Card, theifree T ' Se rvi'.c7'e' tha{t'wi!!" g£a_arar1tee ' _ you péace pf minfii _~ _ . kn-owing thé.*t%.you'r_dog‘S-"T" %' _future_wiH bé_ a sa__f§e.and 'h'appj,} "on-ne after y{)i'£'r lifefime. We nev_er%destr_qy a ' healthy dog and we"re reasjy % arid wiiting t£i'faké u'p1:'iié' " {espc-nsibifE‘c_y__<:_«f caring fqf yoL_:_:j 'féithfu'i:fr'ién_d.' CARD ‘room! Contact Nikky Kimble at Dogs Trust Canterbury on. 01227 792 898 or email: nikky.kimb|e@dogstrust.org.uk Dfigs Trait w_iI_§-~—- if'y§ulcarfy-la _: -FREE cA|uInIE CARE ;.tvww.:gio_g §_.trusf.org .u_k '_ __ ‘ _ __ _. ' jwglsurn-1 may lie‘: 2£R1_'51!'lSvZi§|3I§-43 '- 23 THE MAN WHO PLANTED TREES - AN EVENING NOT TO BE MISSED Petham Village Hall - Saturday 14*“ March at 7pm Hear The wind, feel The rain and smell The lavender in This mulTi sensory show. This is an unusual and ima inaTive play wiTh a profound ecological Theme, Tempered with humour an excellent sTory Telling by The PuppeT State Theatre Company. Richard MedringTon's skill in word play and Rick ConTe's puppetry combine To make a superbly entertaining duo. The show is based on a sTory by Jean Giono, set before and during The Two World Wars, about a French shepherd, Elzeard Bouffier, who Turns a desert green by planting Trees which Then provide a living for The local people and allow for other life To flourish, includin bees. Audiences have been enthralled by The comic antics of The delightfu puppets, par-Ticularly The shepherd's scruffy and endearing dog. This is a unique blend of comedy, puppetry and sTory Telling wiTh an ending That is genuinely Touching. Reviewers have written: “IT is very, very rare To find something That appeals as effortlessly To children and adults as This magical show" — Chris Best of The Scotsman. “I left wanting more if you don'T go and see it Then I Think you will have genuinely missed out." Tickets - Adults £6 and Under 1 65 £4 - please Telephone 700847 or 700327. Saturday 7th March 2009 - Folk in the Barn presents Jenna and Megson At St Gregory's Centre for Music, Christchurch University, Canterbury Doors 7.15pm Tickets £12 01227 831493 A chance to see some of the UK's best young contemporary folk artists performing in an intimate concert in Canterbury. Both have toured with Seth Lakeman, and Megson were recently nominated for a BBC Radio 2 folk award — Best Duo "Exceptional"(Musician — Autumn O7) "Megson are gifted songwriters as well as rather superb musicians." (HMVChoice — Jul 07) 24 ANTEERBLIRY ATHEDRAL Saturday 21“ March 2009 7.30pm HAN DEL MESSIAH Julia Doyle — Soprano David Allsopp - Counter—Tenor Andrew Staples — Tenor Benjamin Bevan — Bass Sinfonia Britannica Conductor: RICHARD COOKE TICKETS £25, £20, £16, £12, £8 available from: The Box Ofiice, The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury CT1 2A5 01227 787787 Fax: (01227) 479662, mari0wetheatre@canterburygov.uk (booking opens: Monday 2 February 2009) www%.canterburychoral.co.uk 25 Bridge Parish Council www.brid evilla e o um Notes from Bridge Parish Council meeting 12¢. Eebruary 2009 Affordable Housing Planning Application CA/09/00056/FUL— The parish council unanimously supported the planning application for eight affordable homes to be built on the Brickfield site in Mill Lane, Bridge. Motion of Censure on Cllr John Anderson. The council unanimously and with regret passed a motion of censure on City Cllr John Anderson. While it was understood that Cllr Anderson could not give an undertaking to vote in a particular way ahead of council discussions, it was felt that he had failed to represent the views of the Brid e Parish Council and his constituents to Canterbury City Council, in particu or concerning planning matters to Develop ment Control Committees. Action on 45 High Street; Bridge -It was agreed to ask Canterbury City Council Conservation Unit to report what was happening to this listed property which had been surrounded in scaffolding since November but was deteriorat- ing in the bad weather. White Horse 6: Red Lion Smoking Shelters - The City Council had confirmed that the White Horse smoking shelter under construction required planning permission and they would meet with the occupiers to discuss options. CCC had determined that t e Red Lion smoking shelter was not as substantial as the structure that was refused lanning permission and the city council had advised that they would there are take no action to have it removed. Mount Charles Planning Application - A section 52 Agreement from 1988 had come to light which was drawn up when lanning permission was given for Mount Charles House. This prohibited any urther development on the land at Mount Charles House. In the opinion of the parish council nothing had changed which would supply grounds to render this agreement invalid. Gift of an ash tree from Bridge WI - The council gratefully accepted the gift of an ash tree from the WI as part of its 90*“. Anniversary celebrations. It was agreed that the tree planting ceremony could take place on 7*“ March when there would be a working party on the recreation ground. Grit bin for Conyngham Lane - It was agreed to ask Kent Highway Services to provide new grit bins for Conyngham Lane, to be placed near the turn off to the school, and also for Hi ham Lane/ Bridge Down as both these areas had become very dangerous in the recent icy weather. Skateboard Park visit- It was agreed to arrange a visit to the skateboard area at Lyminge for Bridge‘s young people on Saturday 4*“. April. ACRK Kent Village of the Year - It was decided not to enter this competition in 2009. The next meeting of Bridge Parish Council will be on Thursday 12”‘. March 2009 in Bridge Village Hall at 7.30pm. All residents of Bridge are welcome to attend. 26 Notes ro Bi-id 4: Parish Coun il Pla ni Co i ee The Planningcommittee noted that the fallowingapplication had been granted: CA/09/1461 Bridge <8: Patrixbourne Primary School, Conyngham Lane, Bridge CT4 5.7 X Extension to form chill -out room The Planning Committee noted that the following application had been withdrawn‘ CA/O8/01398/BRI Silver Leaves, Bridge Hill, Bridge, CT4 5AX Roof extension to provide additional living accommodation and porch to front of dwelling The next meeting of Bridge Parish Council's Planning Committee will be on Thursday 12”‘.March 2009 at 7.15pm in Bridge Village Hall. All Bridge residents are welcome to attend. BWTESH QACETUS ABM SUQQULENT $QSlETY HERNE BA‘? 8:. £’}§BRi€3'i“ BRANCH www.eaetus_aIant.co.uk MEETINGS ARE HELD EVERY THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH AT THE RED CROSS ROOMS EAST STREET. HERNE BAY FROM 7.30PM : l NEW MEMBERS ARE ' ALWAYS WELCOME 27 Vicar: Rev Simon Rowlands, Vicarage 23 High Street Bridge (830250) Loy Reader: Mrs. Margaret Clarke. (Tel 765598) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE Churchwardens Dr. AM Nicholson, Riverside Cottage, Patrixbourne (830947) Mrs P Pritchard, 2 St Mary’s Rd, Potrixbourne (830685) Mr L H Dunderdale, 37 High St, Bridge (830668) Mrs E Andrews, The Purlins, Meadow Close, Bridge (830960) PC'C'.5'ecr-efary Mrs A Wi|liamson—Powell, Beechmount, Conyngham Lane Bridge 830399 PC'CTreasurer Mr C Argent, 30 High Street, Bridge (830033) 6ff1'Aid0ffI'cerMrs J Ellis, 32 Riverside Close, Bridge (832955) Oryamlsf (Parr/hrbaurne) /Mr .7/—/arrrls J Rivers‘/'de 6'/ose, Bridge (830631) BEKESBOURNE Churchwardens Mrs J Gillanclers, Cala, Aerodrome Rd, Bekesbourne Mr J Cowans, Distant View, Adisham Rd, Bekesbourne (831029) PCC Sect-efar-y Mrs J Millyerd, 10 De Havillands, Bekesbourne (830256) P66‘ Treasurer Mrs Zan Clifford, Ocikleigh Lodge, Bekesbourne (830328) Oryanisf Mr J Harris 1 Riverside 6'/ase, Bridge (830631) Capfain of Me Rin_9ersMr's Gill Moon, The Haven, Aerodrome Rd, Bekesbourne (832134) On The Nail Advertising—: Mrs E Andrews, The Purlins, Meadow Close, Bridge (830960) Items for On The Nail should reach Laurence Dunderdale by the 151+: of the preceeding month. 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Qiary for April 2009 1st Lent Course at Bridge Vicarage Lent Course at Bridge Vicarage 2nd Health and Healing, 7 Windmill Close, Bridge 7th Holy Communion, The New Close, Bridge After Eights, 7 Windmill Close, Bridge 8th Fish Scheme Coffee Pop-In, Bridge Village Hall 20th Caring and Sharing 21st Holy Communion, Saxon Lodge, Bridge Bekesbourne Annual Parochial Meeting, Bekesbourne Village Hall Women's Institute, Bridge Village Hall After Eights, 7 Windmill Close, Bridge 22nd History Society Visit 25th Ask the Family Quiz, Bridge School 27th Caring and Sharing 28th Holy Communion, Highfield Care Home, Bekesbourne Patrixbourne with Bridge Annual Parochial Meeting Bridge School Eorthgoming Events — Bekesbourne 8th May Fashion Show 17th May Rogation Walk 18th July Boot Fair Forthcoming Events - Bridge 9th May Coffee Morning with Cake Sale 13th June Bridge Village Fete 28th June Bridge Open Gardens 12th July Strawberry Tea 12th September Produce Sale Friends of Kent Churches Bike Ride Harvest Supper Art in Bridge Coffee Morning and Book Fair 12th September 26th September 10th/11th October 14th November 10 12.20pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 3pm 8pm 10—11.15am 7.30pm 3pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 8pm 2.30pm 5.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm was """9‘“' *°a,,,.*% Rev Simon Rowlands of 2, The Vicar Q g L Bridge § § Canterbury 1 ’::!\\m.:\‘ Q’ Z °°"“9°°°“°l Office: 01227 830250 07730672274 Vicar@BridgeChurch.co.uk www.bridgechurch.co.uk Do we live as Good Friday or Easter Day People? This question was raised in the Lent Group this year. It came out of a discussion about the perceived image of the church focusing on faults rather than on success. I would want to respond to the question by explaining that Jesus on Good Friday died for our sins and through his resurrection on Easter Sunday, Christians live in the hope of his promise of eternal life. It is because of Good Friday that we can celebrate and live in the hope of Easter Sunday. Consequently we as Christians need to find a healthy balance between acknowledging that we can and do get things wrong, then having acknowledged this and seeking change in our selves move on. What we so often forget as we find fault in ourselves is that we are made in God's ima c. From this we can say humanity is wonderfull creative and full of joy on love. God's love is within us and if we share t at love, to love your neighbour as your self we can transform the world around us. Yet to be able to love your neighbour you need to love yourself first! To do this we must find or renew our relationship with God and learn to love God in ourselves. No easy task for some people. So being Easter people is about living joyfully in the knowledge that we are made in God's image, named and known by him and called to live lives filled with hope and love. Doing this on occasions is not easy es ecially when the world around us can seem a dark and bleak place. Vet in espair the disciples watched Jesus die on the first Good Friday only to have that despair turn to joy on experiencing his good news of resurrection on Easter Day. Being a Christian and living out faith is about Easter Joy not about Good Friday despair. We proclaim Alleluia he is risen indeed, alleluia. And seek to share God's love in the world. Happy Easter Simon Your Parish Matters Baptisms 15/02 Bridge Beatrix Jessica May Bainbridge Bekesbourne Harry James Barker Eunerals 19/O2 Bridge Cicely Mary Emma Wolf (Billie) 10/O3 L Hardres James Percival Mackay—Miller 11/03 L Hardres Molly Eileen Kemp The Vicar will be having his ‘Day Off’ on a Friday each week. Please try not to disturb him unless absolutely necessary, but leave a message on the answer phone which will be responded to as soon as possible. Mid Week Communion has now started on Tuesday mornings at 9.30am at Bridge Church- This is a short service (20 minutes) and I hope this will provide an opportunity for those who drop children off at school to have time for themselves with God in a quiet atmosphere. Benefice Lent Course - Entitled Life Calling - Developing an gifts and passions as Christians. This will take place at The Vicarage at 12.30am and also 7.30pm starting on 4”‘ March, every Wednesday up to and including the 15* April. If you are interested in coming please contact The Vicar. CHURCH ELECTORAL ROLL We are updating the Electoral Roll before the APCM. If you are not on the Electoral Roll and would like to be, please ask a churchwarden or the Vicar for a form. Children's Easter Workshop On 10*“ April, Good Friday, we shall be holding our Easter Arts 6: Crafts Workshop at the John Baker White Hall, Lower Hardres from 9.30am to 11.30 am approximately. Then the Revd Simon Rowlands will lead a short service. Picking up time is 12 noon. Please book your PLACES now by PHONIN6 Julie Cox (788316) or Margaret Clarke (765598) THEN you will be given a short booking form (this is to help us!) Parents - if your child is pre—school age please stay with them. You will enjoy it! Also it would be appreciated if you would donate E1 or more! per child towards the cost of materials, and of course the hall. Looking forward to seeing you. EASTER MONDAY YOUTH PILGRIMAGE Meet at 10.30am at Patrixbourne Church, walk to Cathedral Service at 12.15 with The Archbishop All very welcome 12 LOWER HARDRES CHURCH FLOWER FESTIVAL ON EASTER SUNDAY AND MONDAY FROM 1 2 - 4 PM. Entrance is free and there will be light refreshments available. Any donations, however small, towards the Church fabric fund will be gratefully received. LOWER HARDRES On 5*“ April PALM SUNDAV there will be a special Family Communion at 11am when we celebrate Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey victorious as a King. Palm crosses will be given out. On HOLV SATURDAY 11*“ April in the morning (9.30am onwards) the children will decorate the Porch as part of the Easter Flower Festival celebrations. We shall also decorate the white cross. On 12*“ April EASTER DAY 11.00am. Canon Alan Duke is coming to officiate at our Family Communion. Then, of course, our Easter Egg Hunt. Please come and make it a ver joyful occasion especially after 40 days of Lenten fasting and discipline. A ter the service we will be holding a PORCH SALE - cakes, jams etc will be on sale. Do come. On April 19”‘ FAMILY SERVICE. You are all most welcome at ALL the services! God Bless and a very Happy and Blessed Easter to you all. Margaret CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL ORGAN RECITALS 2009 4th April John Robinson (Canterbury Cathedral) 18th April Robert Sharpe (York Minster) 30th May Jonathan Vaughan (Wells Cathedral) 6th June David Flood (Canterbury Cathedral) 1st August Leon Charles (Westminster Abbey) 8th August Mark Browne (Canterbury Cathedral) 29th August Celebrity Recital Cameron Carpenter (New York) Tickets £10 / £7 concessions (E 2.50 / £2 supplement for season ticket holders) All recitals commence at 7.30pm Admission to each recital is by programme £7.50 / £5 concessions Health and Healing The next rayer roup meetin will be on Thursday 2nd A ril at 7.30pm at 7 Windmill lose. Pglease let me glove your re uests, either or a sick person or bereavement, or for any other situation. I you would like to come in person, you would be very welcome. Prayer is so vital and God knows our needs before rye ciisk, but it is good to share our troubles and concerns and to receive God's ea mg powers. His peace which passes all understanding is for us to receive, if only we can give ourselves over to Him. God bless you all. [fish (Neighbour|y Help) News The April Coffee Pop-In will be on Wednesday 8th in Bridge Villa e Hall. Looking ahead, the Cornelia Slavin Outing will be on Wednesday May th and the Annual Plant and Cake Sale will be on Saturday May 23rd. Do come. Kath Pierce, 830844 Easter Lillies at Bridge Decorating of St. Peter's, Bridge for Easter will begin at 9.30am on Saturday 11th April. All help welcome. Anyone WlSl"|l_l"l_%'l'0 buy a lilly in memory of a loved one, please contact Viv Brasier 830981. e cost of a lilly this year will be about £250 to £3.00. Viv Brasier Friends of Kent Churches Sponsored Bike Ride and Walk Last September's day raised the magnificent sum of £147,171 from the Kent Churches which participated. This year is our 25th Anniversary and will be on Saturda 12th September 2009. Our sincere thanks to all those in the Benefice who elped in any way. Derek Prior Is being overweight Hgrfifikfielp . . _, ruining your life’ 1st class references All about W8 is a: highly sticcessfui and pro\»'.»:=ri Tel; way to lose your excess weight, W'lll“1 :3: Mobile; witlimit att-2-nding Group ‘Support sessions. All about ‘Jlifi p»roc_;ranm":e5 use a Cf3t‘:‘ll.‘.‘ll"lEi'(ll')I1 of baiamced meal mks with food to reduce g . you: weigh! quizzkly and €!lc'l+3'C‘lfl'-."+i'l‘,n'. 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Writing in the new Canterbury Fairtrade forThird World Guide, the broadcaster George Alagiah says, “Fairtrade gives Producers each one of us an opportunity to be part of something much bigger - to become part of a movement that is changing the world now, and for the better". It is good to know that in these days of economic recession people are still remembering those in other parts of the world where the recession is having an even more devastating effect. The contribution to the Fairtrade Network will go towards the 2009 Canterbury Fairtrade Guide. If you have not yet received your 2008 Guide they are available at all the churches in the Benefice and also to Bridge FNRTRADE 5tainer's Crucifixion and Faur-e's Requiem Choirs from around Canterbury, including members from Bridge Benefice, will be joining together on Palm Sunday 5 March in the Cathedral to sing Stainer's Crucifixion and Faure's Requiem. The performance, which is conducted by the Cathedral Director of Music Dr David Flood, will start at 7.30pm, finishing at 9.45pm. It is a fund raising event in aid of SAVE CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL with audience tickets are available at £10 each and can be booked by phone on 01227 464764 (Mon—Sat 9-4). Concessions for Senior Citizens and Friends of Canterbury Cathedral £8. Accompanied children under 12 are free. Diocese of Canterbury The Bridge Benefice will be remembered in the cycle of prayers for churches in the diocese at the 5.30pm Service of Evensong in the Cathedral on Friday 3 April. All are most welcome to attend this service FEELING CRAFTY Would you like to have a craft stall at the Bridge Village Fete on Saturday 13th June 2009. If so please contact Carole Mounce on 01227 831963. This is very popular village event so a wonderful opportunity to display your goods. Bekesbourne Annual Church Meeting The annual meeTin for ST PeTer‘s Bekesbourne will be held in Bekesbourne Villa e Hall aT *8. 0pm* on Tuesday 21 April (noT 7.30pm as given in |asT monT '3 magazine). Everyone residenT in The parish is very welcome To come and voTe for churchwardens for The coming year. This IS your op orTuniTy To find ouT whaT The church has done in The pasT year and To hear p ans for The fufure. Please coi;ilTacT me if you would like an applicafion form To join The church ElecToral Ro . ' Jane Millyard Tel: 830256 Email janemi|lyard1@bTinTerneT.com WINE AND WISDOM The Friends of Bekesbourne Church Wine and Wisdom on The 6Th March raised €441. This was a splendid amounT, Thanks To every one for aTTending and supporTing The evening. The winning Table included Jenny 6: Brian Skinner wiTh Jill & STeve Thomas, Zan Clifford and PeTer RoThwel|. They have agreed To follow The TradiTion as winners by seTTing The quiz for nexT year. Lifilebourne & DisTric'l' Royal BriTish Legion 12 members were present aT The March meeTing. Tony "Edwards was welcomed back following illness. The Branch was well represenTed aT Gladys BenneTT's funeral recenT|y. The Chairman Thanked Bernie C-3uyaTT, for carrying The Branch STandard on ThaT occasion. We will soon have news of our Quiz aT The Hay Wain afTer EasTer. We are also planning our annual Coffee Morning To be held in OcTober — daTes To be announced of boTh evenfs. Once again, anyone (ex-service or non—service) who is inTeresTed in joining The Branch - onTacT deTails are in our noTice board ouTslde LiTTlebourne Hall, buT The secreTary can be conTacTed also on 01227 472023. Our ne>( Erection of detached building in rear of garden (Retrospective application) Objections were raised about the style and size of the building, which were not in keeping with the area. The height of the building was 3.7m, which was higher than originally agreed. There were complaints from neighbours about the glare from the windows directl affecting their property. It was alleged that the building was being used iyor commercial purposes and that trees had been removed to accommodate the building without permission. It was suggested that a site visit should take place. CA/O9/00259/FUL 1 Saxon Rd. Bridge CT4 5LR First floor extension above garage It was felt that the extension was overbearing and would have a negative impact and take light from the neighbouring property. It was suggested that the extension should be double storey only to the depth of the current building and the remaining section of the extension be single storey. The loss of yet another garage in the village was deplored as this would add to the on—street parking problems in Bridge. The next meeting of Bridge Parish Council's Planning Committee will be on Thursday 9”‘. April 2009 at 7.15pm in Bridge Village Hall. All Bridge residents are welcome to attend 23 Vicar: Rev Simon Rowlonds, Vicarage 23 High Sfreel“ Bridge (830250) Lay Reader: Mrs. Morgorel Clarke. (Tel 765598) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE Churchwardens Dr. AM Nicholson, Riverside Colfoge, Porrixbourne (830947) Mrs P Prrlchord, 2 51' Mary's Rd, Poirixbourne (830685) Mr L H Dunderdole, 37 High ST, Bridge (830668) Mrs E Andrews, The Purlins, Meadow Close, Bridge (830960) P¢'c'.Secr-efary Mrs A Williomson—Powell, Beechmount, Conynghom Lone Bridge 830399 P:S'CTreasur-er Mr C Argent, 30 High Street, Bridge (830033) 6iffI4id 0ffI'cerMrs J Ellis, 32 Riverside Close, Bridge (832955) Oryanisf mofrixbourne) Mr J Harris 1 Riverside Close, Bridge (830631) BEKESBOURNE 6'hur'clmrardens Mrs J Gillonders,Cc1lo, Aerodrome Rd, Bekesbourne Mr J Cowons, Disfanf View, Adishom Rd, Bekesbourne (831029) FCC Secrefary Mrs J Millyord, 10 De Hcivillonds, Bekesbourne (830256) P66‘ Treasurer Mrs Zcm Clifford, Ookleigh Lodge, Bekesbourne (830328) Oryanisf Mr fHarr1'.s 1 Riverside C’/ose, Bridge (830631) Captain of The Riryers Mrs Gill Moon, The Haven, Aerodrome Rd, Bekesbourne (832134) On The Nail Adver-’rising—: Mrs E Andrews, The Purlins, Meadow Close, Bridge (830960) Items for On The Nail should reach Laurence Dunderdole by the 151+: of the preceeding month. 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Diary for May 2009 4th Caring and Sharing 7.30pm 5th Holy Communion, The New Close 3.00pm After Eights, 7 Windmill Close, Bridge 8.00pm 6th Cornelia Slavin Spring tour Hospital League of Friends, Talk by Professor Stuart Field, Bridge Village Hall 7.30pm 7th Health and Healing, 7 Windmill Close, Bridge 7.30pm Horticultural Society, Bridge Village Hall 7.30pm 8th Friends of Bekesbourne Church, Fashion Show JBW Hall, Lower Hardres 7.00pm 9th Coffee Morning, Bridge Village Hall 10.00 - 12.00 11th Caring and Sharing 7.30pm 13th Fish Scheme Coffee Pop—in, Bridge Village Hall 10.00 - 11.15 18th Caring and Sharing 7.30pm 19th Holy Communion, Saxon Lodge, Bridge 3.00pm Women's Institute, Bridge Village Hall 7.30pm After Eights, 7 Windmill Close, Bridge 8.00pm 23rd Fish Scheme Coffee / Bring 64 Buy, Bridge Village Hall 1000 — 11.30 25th Caring and Sharing 7.30pm 26th Holy Communion, Highfield Care Home, Bekesbourne 2.30pm Forthcoming Events Bridge 13th June Bridge Village Fete 28th June Bridge Open Gardens 12th July Strawberry Tea 12th Sept. Produce Sole 12th Sept. Friends of Kent Churches Bike Ride 26th Sept. Harvest supper 10/11th Oct. Art in Bridge 14th Nov. Coffee morning and Book Fair Bekesbourne 18th July Boot Fair 12th Sept. Barn Dance / Ceilidh 5th Dec. Christmas Bazaar Rev Simon Rowlands ‘ The Vicar ad“ " 40,, Bridge f ‘ Canterbury 9-’ 3 , CT4 5.12 3 F3? Office: 01227 830250 \\\ ‘KW 07730672274 ”’°ei...,._., a..~e“°' Vicar@BridgeChurch.co.uk www.bridgechurch.co.uk Rogation Sunday The Poet Thomas Dekker (1570-1632) who wrote the poem ‘The merry month of May’ was a contemporary of the great poet and English country parson George Herbert 1593-1633. Both would have known the practise of beating the bounds on Rogation Sunday. in a similar vein The Book of Common Prayer (1562) written by Archbishop Thomas Cranmer some of which we believe was written whilst he stayed at his palace at Bekesbourne has the following prayer for Rogation Sunday, “Whatever you ask the Father in my name, he will give you". Rogation Time is a reminder of humanity’s dependence upon God and the world in which we live. Whilst in Bekesboume on Rogation Sunday, 17"‘ May, a walking of the bounds will take place after the Sunday morning service, we as individual human beginnings are more and more conscious of our interdependence with the environment and our stewardship of it. Living along the Nailbourne we are more aware than most of the beauty and fragility of the natural world. This is especially true of those whose vocation it is to farm and work the land. Rogation gives us all the opportunity to stop and reflect upon humanity’s relationship with God and the natural order, what it means to have dominion under God over the fish in the sea, the birds of the air, the cattle, the wild animals, the reptiles, the plants bearing seed, the trees bearing fruit, the green plants. As we are so fortunate to have so much in this merry month of May we also have the opportunity during Christian Aid Week (10"‘ -16"‘ May) to share our good fortune with those not as lucky as ourselves. Every blessing to you all. Simon Your Parish Matters Funerals 23/O3 Bridge Richard Charles Whatley 24/O3 Nackington Peter John Fraser 30/O3 Bridge Ivy Irene Stevens The Vicar will be having his ‘Day Off' on a Friday each week. Please try not to disturb him unless absolutely necessary, but leave a message on the answer phone which will be responded to as soon as possible. Mid Week Communion has now started on Tuesday mornings at 9.30am at Bridge Church. This is a short service (20 minutes) and I hope this will provide an opportunity for those who drop children off at school to have time for themselves with God in a quiet atmosphere. Bekesbourne Rogation Walk Sunday 17th May Leaving the church after the service. The walk to last approx 2 hours finishing at The Unicorn Children's Easter Workshop This took place on Good Friday, and we really did have a great time with well over 50 children attending. Vicar Simon came and gave us a short meaningful service. THANK YOU to all who helped — I know you were kept extremely busy. Lower Hardres On May 3rd at 11 am there will be our Family Communion, then on May 17th at 9.30am there will be our Family Service. You are all most welcome! Sincere thanks to all who contributed to the Porch Sale and the Flower Festival,‘ the children's contribution to the 'Porch' decoration, Brenda and Sue and all the helpers and to Canon Alan — THANK YOU! It was the most idyllic and wondrous Easter. Christ is risen — Alleluia. God Bless Margaret Health and Healing The next Prayer Group will meet on Thursday 7th May at 7.30pm at 7 Windmill Close. It is vital to keep the circle of prayer unbroken, so please let me have your requests for sickness, bereavement, anxiety or any other concern for which you would like us to pray. Feed-back has been very rewarding, and not just locally but worldwide. Our concerns are God's concerns too, which is so reassuring. Why not come in person? You will be very welcome. Kath Pierce 830844 Fish Scheme (Neighbourly Help) News The Cornelia Slavin Spring Tour will be on Wednesday, 6th May. The annual Bring :3: Buy Coffee Morning will be on Saturday 23rd May from 10.00 to 11.30 am. As well as the popular plant and cake stalls, this year there will be an Avon Lady and a representative selling Phoenix Cards. Please do remember to come to our only fund-raising event. As usual the Coffee Pop—in will be in Bridge village Hall on Wednesday 13th May. Poppy Appeal Barry Whiting is hoping to make this year's appeal (his 17th) his lost. He is desperately looking for a dedicated replacement to take on this vitally important charity work from 2010. Will anyone interested please phone Barry on 830506 as soon as possible? 2009 could be a learning opportunity. Thank you. Barry Whiting Bridge in Bloom It is that time of year again where I am asking villagers to plant up their hanging baskets and tubs. The Parish Council looks forward to the usual colourful displays and invites new participants. Ann Edmonds Parish Council Litter Pick My sincerethanks to those villagers who helped the Parish Council clear litter on a damp Saturday morning at the end of March. Your help was much appreciated. Ann Edmonds Thank you from the Whatley family The Whatley family would like to thank most sincerely all those who have been so kind and thoughtful following Richard's recent death. We shall treasure the many messages of sympathy and are very grateful for the offers of help and support that we have received. We are fortunate to be part of such a warm and loving community and although we are very sad, it is a great comfort to know how much everybody cares. Thank you and god bless you all. Rosemary, Andrew, Sam, Paul and Sally Nailbourne League of Friends of the Canterbury Hospital May 6th at 7.30 pm at Bridge Village Hall -— Professor Stuart Field will give a talk entitled "The Kent and Canterbury hospital is expanding not closing down", an update of his previous talks.. Light refreshments and a raffle — for information and to book a ticket, ‘E5, call Elizabeth Stewart 830344 or Rosy reen 830204. E175 was raised by the Nailbourne Group on teas at the Open Garden at Hackington on April 5th. The next Open Garden is on May 10th. Please come along, see a wonderful garden and support your local hospital. Bridge Gardens Open Day We are organising another Open Gardens Event in Bridge this year, to be held on Sunday 28th June 2009. We are looking for volunteers to open their gardens during the afternoon to allow visitors to look around. It does not matter how large or small your garden is - the more variety the better. All proceeds will go to St. Peter's Bridge and St. Mary's Patrixbourne. If you live in Bridge and would like to take part or find out more, please contact either Evelyn Andrews (830960) or Pat Dunderdale (830668) Lusaka Orphanage Appeal For some Time now MargareT Clarke TogeTher wiTh parishioners from Bridge Benefice have been raising money To supporT Bishop David's Orphanage in Lusaka, Zambia. The MargareT Clarke Lusaka appeal has so far raised over £1,000. The money raised has been given To Bishop David who has used iT To build a clean, safe area for The orphans To eaT. The compound is designed To help The disadvanTaged children of Lusaka who have limiTed faci|iTies, saniTaTion and liTTle or no educaTion. As MargareT has been so passionaTely involved in This appeal, we ThoughT iT would be a wonderful opporTuniTy and experience for her To go and see firsT hand The brillianT work which is being done wiTh our supporT. To This end MargareT is Travelling To Lusaka aT The end of May To visiT Bishop David and The orphanage. She would like To Take wiTh her shirTs, shorTs, sweaTshirTs and |ighT weighT shoes for children aged 4 years To 14 years. These can be new or second hand. If anyone has any of These iTems ThaT They would like To donaTe please give Carole Mounce a ring on 831963. The fund does noT currenTly have sufficienT funds To pay for MargareT's Trip To Zambia, so we are Therefore asking for any donaTion To assisT her To make The Journey. If you are able To help in any way aT all There is a bank accoum‘ seT up wiTh Lloyds Bank in CanTerbury in The name of "Mar'gar‘eT Clarke Lusaka Fund", SorT code 30—91«60, accounf numberO273109. Thank You Bekesbourne churchyard The firsT working parTy of 2009 To sTrim, rake and generally Tidy up The churchyard will Take place on SaTurday 9Th May from 9.30 am. All are welcome and all help graTeful|y received Is the credit crunch crunchinqyou? 0 If the answer to that question is "Yes" then you will easily be able to imagine what a devastating blow it would be if you were clinging on to your life by a thread, dependent on helping hands who might not able to reach out to you any longer. in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) the line between coping and not coping is thin. The ongoing effects of ten years of conflict are still being strongly felt and in some parts the fighting continues. Wherever you are in the DRC, poverty is an ever-present reality. Christian Aid is determined that, whatever the pressures, the work that it does supporting partner groups in the poorest countries like the DRC will not suffer. So this year we have an enormous responsibility in Christian Aid Week jiliy 10th — 16th) to do all we can to make sure that help gets through. The week begins with an inter-denominational service in the Eastern Crypt of the Cathedral on Sunday 10th May at 6.30pm. The preacher will be the Reverend David Stedman, Minister of Canterbury Baptist Church, St Stephens Church Choir will be singing some of the African music they sang at the broadcast service during the Lambeth Conference last year and there will be slides of children in Kinshasa who are being helped by a partner group of Christian Aid in the DRC. The 9.30 Family Communion Service at St Peter’s, Bridge, will include the commissioning of those who are actively supporting Christian Aid Week. More door~to-door collectors would help us to cover more roads in the Benefice and improve on the £1900 we collected last year. The week ends with a collection in Canterbury High Street on Saturday 16th May between 10 and 4.There will be a visit from the new Lord Mayor and two chickens will be cavorting around helping with the collection! The chickens are to remind us that poor people can find their lives changed by the gift of hens and cockerels, and training to look after them. Last year on this day we raised £1000, enough for a whole farmyard — one cow, 48 ducks and six pigs! lf door- to—door collecting is not your thing but you still want to help, volunteers are needed to ‘be a chicken’ or carry a collecting bucket. People of all ages are needed. Please contact Jean on 831956 if you can help in any way. cfiow 9/’ wexamm %~a4 L'9zzz¢5../Le 310-54 [9 ct $.09» I!w cf/7r;;a/ay 8 9/4“, 200.9 7.00fl¢a»,- 7.3q¢2ma.2mr CE}-2’-5-z',.;r§«_c'a'2».9’/A; Ger? 63:57.; 3/ wrzaf 336:1? 0.-72 925'/(/24,/" %;‘tr'u'i.::.s=;s_;_ ' :.'pLe. _s :L'i4.l;l1'ai_r_fowupl1omr..i;‘ is ‘Ea_st'|~{.g t" -7 5 "is. t .. I un €?Jesbl|l’Hg%_up por t 9 Acquired "Brain Injury ' U.‘—l3all our friendly team now for a FREE care needs _ assessment with no obligation: _{vvu_'w,,|1:restig e-nursi.ng.co.IIk 2 7 Z . Bridge Parish Council www.bridgevillage.org_uk NoTes from Bridge Parish Council meeTing 9Th April 2009 Fly Tipping ~ The council was Told abouT The lengThy and frusTraTing process ThaT was ongoing To have four fridges removed, which had been dumped on farmland close To The A2. IT was agreed To wriTe To The ciTy council To poinT ouT The anomalies in The presenT sysTem and also To suggesT ThaT a kerbside co|lecTion of larger iTems should be insTiTuTed on a regular basis To deTer fly Tipping, as was common in some parTs of Europe. SkaTeboard Park \/isiT— Four youThs had gone on The Trip To The skaTeboard park aT Lyminge. IT was agreed ThaT The nexT sTep would be To measure ouT The area on The recreaTion ground To ascerTain how much space would be needed for a skaTeboard area. ConsulTaTion wiTh village residenTs would Take place before any decision was made. Cllr Edmonds Thanked Cllrs BeesTy, Esdale & WilmshursT who had supervised The visiT. Affordable Housing—IT was reporTed ThaT a peTiTion obJ'ecTing To The scheme had been circulaTed among The children aT Bridge Primary School. This had been signed by adu|Ts and children and submiTTed To The ciTy council's Planning DeparTmenT. The HeadTeacher was unaware of This acTiviTy and would make furTher enquiries abouT ET. The parish council unanimously deplored This manipulafion of children. SpeedwaTch — Three councillors had joined The Lower Hardres SpeedwaTch Team To see The sysTem in operaTion. IT was agreed To sTarT a similar scheme in Bridge and To explore The possibiliTy of hiring The equipmenT from Lower Hardres iniTial|y. IT was also agreed To purchase Two signs, one in red saying 'Bridge Village SpeedwaTch Slow Down‘, The oTher a sTandard SpeedwaTch sign headed ‘Bridge Village '5peedwaTch‘. KenTish STour CounTryside Pro_iecT ~ VolunTeers from KSCP would weed The long bed on The recreaTion ground where The hedge had been planTed. The Manager and residenTs of Mansfield CourT had kindly offered To arrange refreshmenTs for The VolunTeers, for which The parish council agreed To pay. IT was also agreed To purchase maTTing for The volunTeers To puT down To help prevenT The re—growTh of neTT|es. Annual Parish MeeTing - IT was agreed To ask KCC Cllr l\lorThey and CCC Cllr Anderson To address The Annual Parish MeeTing on 215* May. The main speakers would be Dr Sarah Anderson, KCC‘s ClimaTe Change ProjecT Officer and KaTe Harrison of AshTon Hayes, Cheshire, who would speak on The Theme of reducing The village's carbon fooTprinT. PC Paul Gibson would be inTroduced To residenTs as our local policeman. Cllr Esdale would presenT The financial reporT. Bridge in Bloom ~ Cllr Edmonds announced ThaT The compeTiTion would go ahead again This year. LiTTer pick — Cllr Edmonds Thanked The villagers and councillors who helped wiTh The liTTer pick in The village on a weT SaTurday aT The end of March. CaTering van - The parish council did noT objecT To a proposal for a caTer'ing van To use The lay-by aT The recreaTion ground each Thursday beTween 5.30pm and 7.30pm To sell Take-away food. The ne><'l' meeTing of Bridge Parish Council will be on Thursday 14"‘. May 2009 aT 7.30 pm in Bridge Village Hall. All Bridge residenTs are welcome To aTTend NoTes from Bridge Plannina CommiTTee The Planning CommiTTee agreed ThaT They had no ob_iecTion To The following applicaTion; CA/09/00364/FUL Old Renville Farmhouse, Renville Farm Road, Bridge CT4 5AD ExTensions To side and rear of garage Cllr Hill declared an inTeresT as owner of a neighbouring properTy The Planning CommiTTee noTed The following ap_plicaTions had been qranTed; CA/O9/00102/FUL Silver Leaves, Bridge Hill, Bridge, CT4 5AX ErecTion of deTached building in rear of garden CA/O9/00156/FUL 26 Conyngham Lane, Bridge, CT4 5JX Single-sTorey exTension To side of dwelling (Revised scheme) The nexT meeTing of Bridge Parish Councils Planning CommiTTee will be on Thursday 14Th, May 2009 aT 7.15pm in Bridge Village Hall. All Bridge residenTs are welcome To aTTend Pilates Classes Taught by APPI trained Chartered Physiotherapists Will help to improve the following conditions:- Postural problems. Strength and muscle tone. Core stability. Back, neck and shoulder pain. Osteoporosis, bone density. Stress related conditions. Breathing control. Musculoskeletal problems. Co—ordination and balance. Call to register your interest in local classes 01227 831839 info@pilate5southeast.co.uk wear: Rev Simon Rcwlonds, Vicarage 23 High Sfreef Bridge (3302 5:3} Lay Reader: Mrs. Mcsrguref Ch1f"i,4:"r_5, E3 JOHN SI/l/4lN Electrician 39 The Street Kingston Canterbury Kent CT4 SJQ Tel: Canterbury (01227) 830842 Lrmdcare . Tree Surgery pwfgssional Tree and Hedge Servicus " Turling =' Fencing a Garden Clearance pm. 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Qiary for June 2009 1st Caring and Sharing 7.30pm 2nd Holy Communion, The New Close, Bridge 3pm After Eights 8pm 4th Health and Healing 7.30pm 8th Caring and Sharing 7.30pm 10th Fish Scheme Coffee Pop-In, Bridge Village Hall 10-11.15am 13th Village Fete, Bridge School 12.00-4.30pm 15th Caring and Sharing 7.30pm 16th Holy Communion, Saxon Lodge, Bridge 3pm Women's Institute, Bridge Village Hall 7.30pm After Eights 8pm 18th Horticultural Society Visit (meet Western Ave) 6pm 22nd Caring and Sharing 7.30pm 23rd Holy Communion, Highfield Care Home, Bekesbourne 2.30pm 24th Bekesbourne PCC meeting 7.30pm 29th Caring and Sharing 7.30pm 4th July Midsummer BBQ, John Baker White Hall Lower Hardres 5.30pm Forthcoming Events Bridge 12th July Strawberry Tea Bekesbourne Lower Hard res 12th September Produce Sale 12th September Friends of Kent Churches Bike Ride 26th September Harvest Supper 10/11th Oct Art in Bridge 14th Nov Coffee Morning and Book Fair 18th July Boot Fair 12th September Barn Dance/Ceilidh 5th December Christmas Bazaar 19th September Desert Island Discs (M. Clarke) 10 L5\3E"Bddge ‘Pa . Rev Simon Rowlands gr‘ i E, _ The Vicar 5% EC; aaakxhm “cg: Bridge ,3 M“ - § Canterbury 3 CT4 5J2 P759 9 ‘lea?’ °""9°'*°‘ ll Office: 01227 830250 07730672274 Vicar@BridgeChurch.co.uk www.bridgechurch.co_uk The origin or eTymology of The word disease comes from dis-aT-ease, a sense of unease or discomfort Clearly wiTh The crisis over financial markeTs, The recession and The ongoin anger over MP‘s expenses There is a real sense of unease in The counTry. 0 Ten when people feel unease because of disTress or change in personal lives They seek peace in The quieT sancTuary of a church building. Ce|Tic ChrisTians described churches or hol siTes as Thin places, places where The nearness of heaven or The peace of’ heaven could be felT. This sense of God's presence, a sancTuary of prayer in a hosTi|e world can be of greaT help for people seeking peace in a TurbulenT world. A prayer of blessing ofTen used in church is “The peace of God which passes all undersTanding, keep your hearTs and minds in The knowledge and love of God and The blessing of..." This prayer underlines The Chrisfian undersTanding ThaT peace comes from knowing God and dwelling in God's love. This does noT mean in The day To day experience of life individual ChrisTians will be exempf from The realiTies and pain ThaT is parT of The experience of living life. We all face uncerTainTy in our ives wheTher due To financial difficu|Ties, hea|Th issues or The lossof loved ones. The peace ThaT comes from knowing God Through prayer and reading The bible alone or TogeTher aT church gives Those who find Through faiTh such peace in knowing God's love a sense of peace, a being aT one wiTh self, world and creaTor. BUT such faiTh does noT inoculafe people from uncerTainTy boTh wiTh self and on occasion wiTh God. Such faiTh is an ongoing re|aTionship Through prayer wiTh God and in all such relafionships ups and downs occurs. In The 14”‘ CenTury aT a Time of reaT unease, including The plague sweeping The wesTern world, one woman Jufian of Norwich having experienced her own personal Tragedies was able To speak of God's love and peace in These now famous words. ‘All Shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of Things shall be well.’ Peace be wiTh you all. Simon Your Parish Matters Baptism 19/04 Bekesbourne Hannah Grace Chapman 3/05 Bekesbourne Jack Milo Mansfield Marriages 21/03 Patrixbourne Simon Lloyd Henry Buchnall 6: Amanda Jane Wall Warren 2/O5 Bridge Adrian Edward Coleman & Anna Catherine Sutton Eunerals 16/04 Bekesbourne Iris Barton The Vicar will be having his ‘Day Off’ on a Friday each week. Please try not to disturb him unless absolutely necessary, but leave a message on the answer phone which will be responded to as soon as possible. Mid Week Communion has now started on Tuesday mornings at 9.30am at Bridge Church. This is a short service (20 minutes) and I hope this will provide an opportunity for those who drop children off at school to have time for themselves with God in a quiet atmosphere. LUSAKA Thank you so very much for all the generous donations and gifts of clothing which I have received. I feel very moved and I can only say THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. Sincere thanks go to Carole Mounce for all her hard work and, people who have helped behind the scenes! Carole and Malcolm provided an enjoyable, and Fun Family Quiz. Lower Hardres is thrilled to have this link with Lusaka and we will continue to help the people there - as much as we can! Thank You Margaret LOWER HARDRES Our next Family Communion will be on June 7"‘ at 11am. Canon Humphriss will officiate and baptise Georgina Green. It will be a lovely service, made even more joyful because Sarah and Simon, her parents, were married at St Mary's. The Family Service will be on June 215* at 9.30am. Everyone is very welcome! God Bless Margaret 12 Pafrixbourne wiTh Bridge PCC - TRIO Campaign 2008 Thank you To everyone who responded To The TRIO STewardship Renewal campaign held laTe lasT year, AT The presenT Time The exTra planned giving The Parish received, because of The campaign, is more Than £4,000 per annum: buT The sum sTill conTinues To rise as more people join The scheme, or reconsider Their level of giving. We are very graTeful To all who have conTribuTed so generously, as we know ThaT since we launched The campaign, The economic recession has Touched everyone's finances much harder Than was anTicipaTed. The e>> £30 >mm mEou1:s ma. mash E ,.6u_> 2:. +.u.m>> m .93 A m >._._:.E._. mmém .0 .22.. 6 _.m._,_§t:m mgm Sium t__8£os. 25:1 2; + £5 ..._.z E omm :3: EN cam. 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OTN .3 Lou m #2 96 omm Eu ova Eu. 8.: Eu 00.3 Eu com. 22., am can mmcfiuua ucgzonmuxum u=.§onx_.z.u..._ um_u_.._m m~.__u._cI .._u>..o.._ §,&.._._82 m ._uu> meow. 33 no fisofi was How mmuwfiwm mummamm $2.5 we; iar or ul 2009 2nd Health and Healing 4th Midsummer BBQ, Lower Hardres, J BW Hall 6th Caring and Sharing 7th Holy Communion, The New Close, Bridge After Eights 8th Fish Scheme Coffee Pop-In, Bridge Village Hall 12th Strawberry Tea, Riverside Cottage, Patrixbourne 13th Caring and Sharing 18th Bekesbourne Boot Fair 21st Holy Communion, Saxon Lodge, Bridge Women's Institute; Bridge Village Hall After Eights 25th Horticultural Society Summer show, Bridge School 26th "For Dementia" Tea Party, 12 Riverside Close, Bridge Forthcoming Events Bridge Bekesbourne Lower Hardres 12th September 12th September 26th September 10/ 11th October 14th November 12th September 5th December 19th September 10 7.30pm 5.30pm 7.30pm 3pm 8pm 10«11.15am 3-6pm 7.30pm 8am 3pm 7.30pm 8pm 2.30pm 3-5pm Produce Sale Friends of Kent Churches Bike ride Harvest Supper Art in Bridge Coffee Morning and Book Fair Barn Dance/Cei lidh Christmas Baraar Desert Island Discs (M. Clarke) e5"5"“9‘*‘ ‘Pa . Rev Simon Rowlands gt ,3“ 3, The Vicar gt: % Bridge 53 Canterbury T «;.,\=.,_E (‘K i~i\\‘w._,, ‘T7 CT4 5J Z in‘: ‘H ‘kw fbe 5”“ Q ag-,ne\\t‘.l§ I 9 Office: 01227 830250 07730672274 VicarC~PBridgeChurch.co.uk www.bridgechurch.co.uk Before I begin This letter can I take This opportunity on behalf of the parish churches To thank all Those who worked so ard to make this years fete such a wonderful success and community event. A wise Welshman once said “He understands badly who listens badly". Listening in a noisy and busy world is never an easy task, but if we value The people within our community young or old, listening To their stories is an exceptionally important Task. Takin The time to listen, to hear The story, the past history, The experience of li e, hope, fear, love, jo and sadness, the emotional experiences lived out by others gives fresh insight not just into the lives of others but a fresh perspective on ones own experiences and re- focuses our own understanding on not just who we are but also what forms and makes The community in which we live. I am only now becoming aware on how fortunate I am to be able to hear so many people's stories going about in my daily work. But even I have To remind myself hearing is not always listening. Listening requires time, space and a real desire to want to engage and learn without staring The process with preconceived ideas about The other. It can be all too easy to assume because of ones age, position (or lack of it) in society that sorneone’s view is not worthy of consideration. How many times have you been annoyed and felt powerless when you feel as you explain something the person you are Talking to is not really listening as they have already decided they know better? Christians understand The Bible to be the word of God, yet The Bible is made up of many different books. some are the history of a people experiencing what it is to live under God's will: other parts are direct quotes Taken from the life of Jesus. The danger for Christians is to read The Bible and already have in their own minds decided what God is going to say to them before they read and listen. Others in our society listen to Christians speak and in hearing them have already made assumptions about what they think of Christians and either have switched off or dismissed what is being said. Equally Christians like all other can be guilty of this. If we are to live in community together it is vitally important we stop what we are about to say and quietly listen and seek to hear what the other is trying To say first. For whenwe do that we truly value the other person as our neighbour and we begin to build a basis for a community that understands one another. Every blessing to you all. Simon Your Parish Matters Baptism 10/05 Bridge William Thomas Rackley—Green Lucy Louise Mangnall-Green George Andrew Mangnall—Green Louise Green 31/05 Bekesbourne Sacha John Sullivan Ene 7/O6 Lower Hardres Georgina Elizabeth Green 14/O6 Bridge Thomas Victor Pout Marriage 30/O5 Bekesbourne Richard Anthony Page and Hannah Marie Wickenden Eunerals 20/O5 Bridge Julia Rowntree 26/05 Bridge Olive Knight 10/O6 Bekesbourne Norah Tomasine Hayes The Vicar will be having his ‘Day Off’ on a Friday each week. Please try not to disturb him unless absolutely necessary, but leave a message on the answer phone which will be responded to as soon as possible. Mid Week Communion has now started on Tuesday mornings at 9.30am at Bridge Church. This is a short service (20 minutes) and I hope this will provide an opportunity for those who drop children off at school to have time for themselves with God in a quiet atmosphere. LOWER HARDRES On July 5*‘ at 11am — Family Communion July 18”‘ at 9.30am - Family Service. Everyone is most welcome. Happy and safe holidaysil 12 LUSAKA Well, I have been! It was a moving, inspiring, humbling and ama; experience! Professor Gareth and I went to the poorest town-ship in Lus. People lived in povert and yet they were happy, respectful and loving. At Missi Project 200+ c ildren were given 2 meals a day - breakfast and lui nutritious ones. Many of their parents had died from AIDS so grandpare cared for them. At the Project the children had some teaching. We took 5 large bags of clothing and cler y wives and I distributed all lovely shorts, shoes and Tshirts etc to the ciildren. You had given them! I only say they were thrilled to bits. The boys loved anything to do with foot teams. Boys and girls alike loved the pictures on their Tshirts and posed i them! Their little faces shone! The Pro'ect is providing ‘cover’ for cooking when it rains. Electricity is t- installe in the church and WATER is to come - not just from one TAP. COLLECTING CLOTHES is on—going!! Prof Gareth is returning to Zamb September with university colleagues. Carole (831963) and I (765598) glad! collect any clothing - please. Again very sincere thanks for all you 5 and or sending me! We are so fortunate! Pentecost The Service lasted from 9.30am till 1pm and I loved it - 5 chairs and dan» It was great! Hundreds came! Prof Gareth preached an excellent sermo gave your Greetings! Fr. Emmanuel and clergy wives send you their grateful thanks and 1 greetings. I promised Bishop David that we wouldn't let him down and he gave me a big hug! God Bless Margaret 11! Fish News (July 2009) Many Thanks to everyone who attended the Fish Scheme Fund Raising Coffee Morning in May. We made over £430 for the expenses of The scheme. The July Coffee Pop-In will be on Wednesday 8th in Bridge Village Hall. A Date For Your Diary Come and meet our famous castaway, Margaret Clarke, at a special Desert Island Discs evening on Saturday 19th September at John Baker—White Hall, Lower Hardres. All proceeds to Bishop David's Lusaka Fund. Watch This space for further details! Riders, walkers (and runnersl), sponsors and welcomers will RIDE AND \l,ir,'u_K again be greatly appreciated for The above, our ' 25th ANNIVERSARY. The day doesn't have to be a mammoth undertaking — There are several Churches within fairly comfortable walking distance of your own, possibl combined with a picnic or pub lunch, with a larger choice my routes for cyclists. There is also a list of up to 12 Churches within Canterbury City boundaries (with a suggested sequence) which make a very interesting walk or ride. Apart from helping to save historic Kent Churches, the main purpose of the day is enjoyment for the participants. For more information about taking part, or if you can help by welcoming riders/walkers at any of our 5 Churc es, please telephone 01227 833808 or see your Churchwarden. Many thanks. RNLI House—to- House Collection Many thanks go to the loyal band of collectors in Bridge, who raised the splendid sum of £569.48 (£40 up on last year's collection). The overall amount collected for the Canterbury area was £11,262 — the best ever. RNLI relies entirely on voluntary donations and thanks go to all those who collected and all Those who contributed, to such a worthwhile cause. Joan Hill Village Co-ordinator 14 CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 2009 The result of the house—to—house collection in the Benefice was ‘$1595.30. Many thanks to all those who helped to achieve this in what has been a difficult year for charity collections. Please take a moment to read the letter below from Elisabeth Davie, Chair of Canterbury Christian Aid Committee. It's a tragic story but it helps show what Christian Aid Week is all about. Jean Barber “Barmy Box" - a Beacon of light in a dark and dangerous place Guatemala City is a murder capital of the world. The country has suffered years of Civil War and now that is over the soldiers and police who were involved in fighting roam the streets armed with uns, certain in the knowledge that, whatever they do, it is unlikely they WI I be held to account. Gang fi ting is a major occupation of the young who cannot see any other future or themselves. Caja Ludica or “Barmy Box" is a circus school in the centre of the city which gives young people something different to do. They are helped to co—operate with and care for each other. They learn to make costumes and music, to dance and do acrobatics like stilt walking. They go out into the poorest suburbs, producing street theatre and attracting more youngsters to come and learn new ways of living and of making a living. ' When I was there with Christian Aid in 2004 I was riveted by the sight of a young boy in a wheelchair who was a main participant in the street theatre and also a teacher of the oung stilt—walkers (they stood on his shoulders as they learnt how to balancell I heard that he had been unable to walk since the age of two when he had dro ped some eggs and been badly beaten. As he entered his teens he described ow his anger and bitterness had risen because of his disability, and then he had joined the Circus School and found a new way. The tragedy is that I heard last week that he has been murdered, as have two other youth leaders from the school. It is not fanciful to think that the School has been targeted because of the work it does with the poor. Calja Ludica is one of the partner groups that Christian Aid supports. It is en ightening to realise that all those envelo es we collected in May’ go to help courageous people in places like Guatemala ity. Let _us also remern er them in our prayers as they fight to show another way of living and caring. Bekesbourne Rogation Walk After the 9.30 communion service on 17th May Canon Humphriss took prayers in the church yard for the 18 walkers and 3 dogs who then set off for the rogation Sunday walk.Following a showery start the weather soon brightened up. The walk took us across meadows of buttercups and daisies, through bluebell woods, orchards and the footpath that runs through Howletts animal park. Prayers were said on route at various rest stops. As usual a very pleasant and enjoyable time was had by all who joined the walk. -._.V., ’ N.-.-,. 3!- , . K ‘ Fashion Show Many thanks to the 6 brave local ladies who modelled for the Catwalk Connections fashion show Friday 8th April. £400 was raised for the Friends of Bekesbourne Church funds. Forthcoming Events Bekesbourne 18th July - Bootfair 12th September — Barn Dance Ceilidh 5th Dec - Christmas Bazaar 16 St Peter’s Church Bekesbourne in aid of church funds Bekesbourne Boot Fair Saturday 18 July 2009 8.00 am Pre-booked pitches £7 Phone 01227 831029 or 832134 Sponsored . es II.l!.li:l1'UfJp'I:g Lm your =.lur.-Iniep by ((((( :13 tttt rt; 5-: lllllll ne 6-I-I-5l_n_1 zzzz 1|-_ H123"-' Bififiiifi Eflflflflfififififififififififlflflfifigflfiflflflflflflflflfl&fi£££E$fifi§E -—-—.:......—— EAR 1! I Pa2‘:V{/xbovun/Lo wilt?/1/ Bridge PC C are 7/l0§’L"vVLg/ ax ow S wnday 1 Ztimfuly 3 -6 pm at Rbvorséolex C 0‘CL‘0Lg»€/ Patrwdrovwnex Admission by donation to St Marys and St. Peter’s. 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For those who are exhibiting, the hall will be open from 8.00 am or the staging of exhibits and all exhibitors must leave the hall by 11.00 am when the judging will begin. The hall will then be open to the public at 2.30 pm with the presentation of prizes at 4.00 pm- During the afternoon there will be refreshments available with horne-rnade cakes, as well as a raffle and a plant and bring and buy stall. Do come along and enjoy with us this longwestablished village event. Show schedules are available from Kathy Walder (830057), Pam Dobson (832369) and Ann Edmonds (830795) or any other committee member. Please note that entries for the ardens must be in by Friday 17 July and all other classes by Thursday 23 J u y. The competition rules state that you must be a member of the Society to enter, but it is never too late to joinilll We look forward to seeing you on the 25th. Just prior to that event, we haxie been invited to join the WI on Tuesday 21st July when they have arranged for Sue Scrivens to give an illustrated talk on the discover of the orchid foxglove. I would sug est that members of the l-lorticultura Society may like to arrive at Bridge Vi lage Hall at 8.00 pm, after the business part of the WI meeting has been completed. Bridge with Patrixbourne Women‘: Institute On Tuesday 21st July at 7.30 pm in Bridge Village Hall, Sue Scrivens will be giving an illustrated talk entitled "Saltwood Summer" about the discovery of the orchid foxglove which, from all accounts, promises to be most interesting and entertaining. Littlebourne 8: District Royal British L_egion The Chairman, John Marsh, welcomed 10 members to the June meeting. Our recent tea party for residents of Maurice House was an enjoyable afternoon and our branch centenarian Jim Mount (who is at Maurice House) was “star of the show" when h_e blew out candles on a special birthday cake made for him by Betty Welch- Music for the event was provided by Doug Inkpen on his accordion and Jim treated us to his own rendering of Lily Marlene! Thanks to all those who provided eats and who helped us on the day. The Hay Wain, Bramling is holding a 40's Night on Saturday, 8th August. More details from the secretary 01227 472023. Our next two meetings are on Tues 14th July and 11th August at 8pm — both at the Recreation Club, Littlebourjne. l i l St Mary's Patrixbourne-Swiss Glass Windows Work to restore and repair the panels of Swiss Glass in the South Window, and in the three lancets of the East Window of the Chancel, commenced on May 13”‘ 2009. The Chancel Windows were thejfirst to be removed to the Stained Glass Studios of Canterbury Cathedral for the conservation work to be carried out. When they are returned, work will be undertaken on the panels in the South Window. We hope that thework will be complete by the end of 2009. - I The repair and restoration of the windows is costing nearly £30,000. Grants and donations are funding a large proportion of the cost but money has also been raised from concerts and other local fundraising events. Benefactors include the following: - Viridor Credits Environmental Company Council for the Care of Churches The Idlewild Trust The Glaziers Trust The William and Jane Morris Fund Matthews Wrightson Charity Trust We are very grateful for all the financial support for this project. When the work is complete please come and visit the church. The restored glass will be set within a new glazing system, which will better protect the glass and also allow much clearer views of the individual panels. The Churchwardens, St Mary's Patrixbourne BRIDGE VILLAGE FETE THANK vou A successful Village Fete was held on 13th June. The combined committee from the School and Churches would like to thank all who helped in any way to make this annual event such a success. Final total yet to be announced but is thought to be in the region of £5,500. The money raised will help the School to furtller improve the pla ground environment whilst the money for the Churches will go towards t eir continued upkeep and refurbishments. and another Fund Raiser for Lusaka at the Fete Many thanks to’ Bill and Carol Hinchcliffe who set out the stall Beautifully. We managed to raise £102.64 for the Lusaka Fund, with the help of Brenda, Pete, Francina, Julia, Judith and Margaret. Thank you all very much and our thanks to Peggy for the loan of the Gazebo. l 21 i The Old Stagers present “The Hapfiiest Days of Your Life” a farce by John Dighton at the Gulbenkian Theatre University of Kent Proceeds from the performance held on Tuesday, August 4th performance will be donated to the II\A/IDEXYORESS’ CHARITY Registered Charity No. 1101549 which is supporting Age Concern and the Save Canterblury Cathedral Appeal this year Tickets £12, concessions £10 Telephone BeLoki11g Office 01227 - 769075 Online Booking: www.gu1benkia11thean'e.co.uk TEA PARTY 12 Riven;-side Close, Bridge Sunday 261'h June 3pm-5pm in aid of The charity ‘for dementia’ This Tea Party is To raise funds for The charity who look affer ’rhe needs of carers who look after‘ people wifh demenfla. and also To infroduce Bridge To The newly appoinfed Admiral Nurse for‘ The Can’rer'bur'y disfricf. i I All welcome Invitation to exhibit Art in Bridge Open Exhibition Saturday & Sunday 10*" & 11*" October 2009 Bridge Village Hall Anyone living, working/studying in Bridge or a rural Parish within 5 miles, is invited to submit up to three exhibits. All abilities are welcomed. Children and young persons are especially encouraged to exhibit. Visitors will be invited to nominate their favourite exhibits and the winner will be announced at the end of the Exhibition. Exhibitors entry form available from: www.artinbridge.org.uk or in September from Colebrook Sturrock & Co, Estate Agents, High Street, Bndge Further information on-line at www.artinbridge.org.uk or from John Corfield, 01227 830976. 23 MIDSUMMER BBQ 4mJULY at 5.30pm at John Baker-White Hall, Lower Hardres PROCEEDS FOR LUSAKA A Brass Quartet Family Ticket - £15; Individual £5 Concessions for Senior Citizens/Students £3 Tickets available from Carole (831963) & Margaret (765598) LOWER HARDRES 3. NACKINGTON GARDENERS’ SOCIETY SUMMER FLOWERIVEGETABLE FLORAL ARTICOOKERY §How 3. FETE SATURDAY 25*“ JULY From 2pm A At the John Baker-White Memorial Hall Lower Hardres "on THE NAIL" PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NEXT EDITION WILL BE A COMBINED AUGUST/ SEPTEMBER 'DOUBLE' ISSUE. COULD I PLEASE HAVE ALL INFORMATION FOR BOTH MONTHS BY WEDNESDAY 15TH JULY. Email. laur'ence.dunder'dale@bTim‘er-ne’r.com ARTICLES ALWAYS WELCOME THANKS TO ALL WHO CONTRIBUTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. l Laurence Dunderdale Fu1'ur-e Items for On ;The Nail If you wrife an article or design a posfer for an even? and you are able To email This To The editor if would help when producing This magazine. Please use either‘ of The following file formats: .doc ._jpg .pdf .gif Thank you. 25 Bridge Parish Council NoTes from Bridge Parish Council meeting 1 IE. June 2009 Parish reserves for 200940 These were presenTed by Cllr Esdale and approved by The council. 5TaTemenT of Internal ConTrol for 2009 — This was approved by The council and signed by The Chairman and Responsible Financial Officer. IT was agreed To re—appoinT Kevin Funnell as The inTerna| audiTor for 2009-10. Reducing Bridge's Carbon fooTprinT - The parish council agreed ThaT iT wished To carry forward plans To reduce The village's carbon fooTprinT, following The presenTaTions given aT The Annual Parish MeeTing. Highland Courf CrickeT Club Licencing Applicafion - The Chairman of The parish council had discussed The app|icaTion wiTh The Chairman of The crickeT club. He had assured The parish council ThaT The exTended licence would only be used for small parTies organised by Team members. There were no plans for large gaTherings, concerTs eTc. In view of This The parish council had no objecfion To The applicaTion. ' WesTern Avenue parking bays - IT was agreed To wriTe To local businesses To poinT ouT ThaT a 20 minuTe parking resTricTion was already in force in The layby in WesTern Avenue, alThough The parish council had noT been informed abouT This and There were no signs aT. The layby. If local businesses objecTed To The currem‘ proposals under consulTaTion for a one hour |imiT, The TwenTy minuTe resTricTion would be enforced by The ciTy council. The parish council supporTed The one hour limi’r as iT prevenTed cars from being parked all day by commuTers, sTaff of businesses and local residenTs Thereby deferring shop~ pers from visiTing The village To The deTrimenT of local businesses. Bench outside Bridgeway Stores - The owner of Brid eway STores had asked The parish council To remove The bench from ouTsi e his shop. The parish council relucTanTly agreed To This and would re—~siTe The bench in due course. Bus she|Ter — In removing The graffiTi from The bus she|Ter in The High STr-eeT, The ciTy council had unforTunaTe|y removed much of The painT from inside The she|Ter. IT was Therefore agreed To have The bus shelTer inTerior re-painTed. Layby by Recycling PoinT — Cllr Lewis poinTed ouT ThaT large quanTiTies of cardboard had been dumped (IT The siTe behind The bins. This area was becoming an eyesore despiTe The efforTs of Serco and The ciTy council To keep iT clean. l Notes from Bridge Planni The Planning Committee agreed that they had no objection to the following applications; CA/O9/00703/FUL Bridge Place Country Clulo, Bourne Park Rd, Bridge CT4 5LF l Change of use from residential to bed <8: breakfast accommodation including internal alterations T The condition that Bourne Park Road shouldlbe the only access route was emphasised by the committee CA/O9/00754/LB Netherbury, Meadow Close,‘Bridge CT4 '5AT Replacement first floor window to side of dwelling The Planning Committee noted the following application had been granted; CA/O8/00703/BRI 24 High Street, Bridge CT-4 5..T‘/ Erection of three bay garage block with accommodation over (Resubmission) The nextmeeting of Bridge Parish Council will be on Thursday 9*“. July 2009 at 7.30 pm in Bridge Village Hall. The Planning Committee will meet in the village hall prior to the Council Meeting at 7.15pm. All Bridge residents are welcome to attend these meetings. 27 Vicar: Rev Simon Rowlends, Vicarage 23 High Street Bridge (830250) Lay Reader: Mrs. Margaret Clarke. (Tel 765598) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE ‘ Churchwardens Dr. AM Nicholson Riverside Cottage, Patrixbourne (830947) Mrs P Pritchard, 2 St Mary's Rd, Patrixbourne (830685) Mr L H Dunderdald, 37 High St, Bridge (830668) Mrs E Andrews, Tlle Purlins, Meadow Close, Bridge (830960) P6'6'$ecre-rary Mrs R Beeching, Bridge Down PC'CTreasurer Mr C Argent, 30 High Street, Bridge (830033) 6v'fffA:'a'0f1"I'c'erMrs J Ellis, 32 Riverside Close, Bridge (832955) Organist 6Da7‘rfxbourne) Mr JHarris 1 Riverside 6 lose, Bridge (830631) 3 BEKESBOURNE L"hur-chwar-dens Mrs J Gtllanders, Colo, Aerodrome Rd, Bekesbourne MPSJ Millyard. l FCC Secretary Mrs J Millyard, 10 De Hcivillcmds, Bekesbourne (830256) P66’ Treasurer Mrs Zcm Clifford, Ookleigh Lodge, Bekesbourne (830328) Organist Mr J Harris I Riverside 6'/ose, Bridge (830631) Capfarh of the Rfryer.s'Mrs Gill Moon, The Haven, Aerodrome Rd, Bekesbourne (832134) On The Nat’/Adver‘l'ising—: Mrs E Andrews, The Purlins, Meadow Close, Bridge (830960) Items for On The Nailshould reach Laurence Dunderdale by the 15th of the preceeding month. 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NE .m 35:, #2 ,5 22 S 93 ca 03 so oma £2 Sm .._u2> 9...... mm_.._£._E:I cacao m:om_._u>m Euéw N v_.._S>. um _um3_ m 9:2 +mu>.EI 5:5 E; cod ._uo_> 9:. ..uu_> cf. 2 stat... .211 uom>Lu...... >_._Eum +m_.§._uam mcam uu._>..um ..m_uo_tu<< _._o_::EEou >_._Eum coE:EEou mum ...unEu.Eum. .03 .~ mueuh "F2 Eu 93 En 93 Eu 8.: Eu 8.: Eu oo.m fie §m mmnzuuua ufiaonmuxum u:.Sonxm.:u._ u%._._m uu.__.:uI ._u3o._ .aE.._._u_.2 m ..uu> moon Honfiuamwm we 5:9: 2: Em muuwfiam mummsum mwwflm BE. 11 we '‘’-‘‘‘‘’9‘* es. Rev Simon Rowlands as ‘ "28 The Vicar 1,3’ 9;“; Bridge E; A /-\ §’ Canterbury 7' \uC\\ '°° CT4 57 Z bk °"°9°”“ Office: 01227 330250 07730672274 Vi car@ BridgeChurch.co.uk www.bridgechurch.co.uk I write this month's letter at the kind invitation of your Vicar Simon. For the last few months I have been working alongside him on placement to broaden my experience. My usual place of work is in a similar group of parishes towards Dover — similar but different. Before I arrived the differences felt daunting. Once here the differences have become enjoyable! What has become apparent is that the differences are at surface level. Underneath is the same desire to seek God and to share his love with the people the church is called to serve. As a journey of discovery a change of scene works well. Yet for myself the time to think and reflect has also been key. I might only have stayed at that knee—_jerk reaction to ‘difference’ if I'd not been given the time and space to mull and reflect. By the time you read this I shall be back working in my original parishes. I shall also have been on my annual family holiday - change of scene, a different attern of life, time to reflect... with fun, laughter, and good company. Just ike being on placement in the Bridge Group of parishes! Holidays, like placements, are about being in different places and taking time out from the usual routine. The word ‘holiday’ comes from ‘holy day'— in times gone by a day when normal work would have stopped, schools would have closed - a time for reflection on the deeper things of life. This is a pattern which is rooted in the example of Jesus who would regularly withdraw from the crowds to spend time apart and to pray - to reconnect with what was important. It can be quite a challenge for those of us used to full and busy lives to step back from our busy—ness. I hope that during these summer months ou will be able to find holi-day time whether at home or elsewhere to step bac and take time out to reflect on deeper things. May your reflections be as valuable for yourslelf as mine have been on my own 'holi—day placement‘ these last few mont 5. With every blessing Chris Wilkinson 12 Your Parish Matters Marriage 27/06 Bridge Oliver John Knight and Kirsty Rebecca Burchett 04/07 Bridge David Steven Craft and Hannah Felicity Jane Ludlow The Vicar_ will be having his ‘Day Off‘ on a Friday each week. Please try not to disturb him unless absolutely necessary, but leave a message on the answer phone which will be responded to as soon as possible. Mid Week Communion has now started on Tuesday mornings at 9.30am at Bridge Church. This 15 a short service 20 minutes) and I ha e this will provide an opportunity for those who drop c ildren off at schoo to have time for themselves with God in a quiet atmosphere. Confirmation Confirmation classes will be starting in September for confirmation in November. An one interested who has not yet contacted the Vicar should do so on (01227 30250) or vicar@bridgechurch.co.uk LOWER HARDRE5 The BBQ on July 4”‘ was a huge success. It was an idyllic evening. The band was perfect and apparently the musicians en Joyed the evenin as much as we did. They wish to return next year so that is perfect! The ood was lovely. Thank you to all the people who helped but especially to Malcolm and Caro e and of course Peggy for her gazebo. FOKC Bike Ride on Se tember 12*“. It is fun and exhausting: Do come! Sponsor forms can be ha from Ann 700533 or Margaret 765598. SERVICES During August, due to holiday commitments across the Benefice, there will _be one Benefice Famil Communion Service each week at a church in the Benefice (see Service Grid or details). Lower Hardres will have theirs on August 16*‘ at 9.30am It will be a Famil Communion when the church will welcome NA DFAS and receive a beautifu ly bound book of St Mary's treasures. After tea and coffee we invite everyone who would like, for a WALK - not long and then we can picnic under the tree 'ust outside the church wall. It will be fun. I know many will be on holiday, ut I hope some of you will be able to come. Even if you cannot get to the service - come on the walk. As Bridge is doing an August & September magazine - a reminder of the DIARY 6*“ Sept Family Communion 13”‘ Sept Evenso rig 197“ Sept ‘Desert Island Disc‘ 20”‘ Sept Family Service EVER‘/ONE IS WELCOME Holidays I hope you all have a great time and a safe journey. God Bless Margaret 1? The Vicar has asked me to write a little more about my Lusaka trip How did it all start? About two years ago we had a baptism at Lower Hardres when Emily, William and Sophia were baptised, it was a wonderful occasion. It so happened that Garet Jones, Professor of Christian Theology at Canterbury Christ Church University arrived at the service with Bishop David of Lusaka, Zambia together with a Head of Theology from Zambia. We learnt from Bishop David of his people's great needs so we later decided to prepare a lunch the proceeds of which would go to the Missi Orphan Project in Lusaka. We had a ‘yummy’ banquet in the Lower Hardres village hall. The outcome was that we raised a lot of money and that I would be going to Lusaka -what a shock! I have now been to Lusaka with Professor Gareth where I visited the project several times. Being with the children was so rewarding. They laughed: they enjoyed life yet had nothing. I saw a ball made of plastic bags and that was their only ‘toy’. Mums and grannies who had survived AIDS were happy although very tired because they cared for other children as well of their own. I saw children carrying their baby brothers and sisters on their backs. Older children took care of younger ones. They were so very respectful, shaking hands and asking “How are you"? Everyone did this with smiling faces. One young man asked me to give Lusaka's greetings to the Archbishop of Canterbury. Their religion meant everything to them. The children love grey and silver hair and stroking it they thought would bring them good luck. My hair was well stroked! They called me ‘Granny’. I met many clergy wives. I was fortunate to attend a meeting with them in the home of the Archdeacon. They were lovely and worked so hard. In fact it had been Bishop David's wife together with the other clergy wives who had taken on the Missi Project. Their faces demonstrated only too well their love for their Lord. They are extremely generous, constantly givin of their time and energy. When the meet they give a little curtsy, a hangshake, a “How are you", together wit a hug. Time means little to the Zambians as I was to find, 8-45 am rapidly becomes 9-45 am! One evening I walked over to the Cathedral which is so like Coventry Cafihgdral. As Idpassed a little lady she curtsied, nodded her head, smiled and ca e me ‘Gran ma‘. I could go on but end by saying Bishop David, a young Bisho , has a great vision for Project Missi. Yes in the poorest township in Lusaka w ere they have few possessions, the have great happiness and love for Christ. Bishop David's vision is a schoo , a renovated church, (at the moment it is four walls and a roof), and more plans for the children. I am still collecting clothes and of course money. Bishop David will keep us informed how the project is progressing. I did a bit of teaching while I was there. It was great fun with a piece of chalk and a rather old blackboard. The children were very keen to learn and I found their maths to be very good! Thank you everyone who made it possible for me to go. It meant so much to the children to receive your gifts and brought them so much happiness. Margaret 14 §,";$;"‘.‘-_,"5“‘,“;',“;;'.‘;"", FRIENDS OF KENT CHURCHES nuns: .xNI>w.u.i< SPONSORED RIDE AND WALK SATURDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 2009 10AM—6PM Riders, walkers (and runnersl), sponsors and welcomers will again be greatly appreciated for the above, our " 125th ANNIVERSARY. The day doesn't have to be a mammoth undertaking - there are several Churches within fairly comfortable walking distance of your own, possibly combined with a picnic or pub lunch, with a larger choice of routes for cyclists. There is also a list of up to 12 Churches within Canterbury City boundaries (with a suggested sequence) which make a very interesting walk or ride. Apart from helping to save historic Kent Churches, the main purpose of the day is enjoyment for the participants. For more information about taking Eart, or if you can help by welcoming riders/walkers at any of our 5 Churc es, please telephone 01227 833808 or see your Churchwarden. Many thanks. Health and Healing The prayer group will meet as usual on the first Thursday in August and in September; namely, 6th August, the transfiguration of our Lord, and 3rd September, at 7 Windmill Close at 7.30pm. Sharing ones anxieties, through bereavement or illness or any other situation is so re~assuring as feed-back has shown. So please feel free to phone with your requests and you know you will be very welcome to come in person. Kath Pierce, 830844 Eish News {Auggt 2009') The Coffee Pop—In will be on Wednesday August 12th in Bridge Village Hall from 10 to 11.15am Eish [\_lews (September 2009) There will be a representative from Hi Kent at the Coffee Pop-In on Wednesday 9th to help with many aspects of hearing needs. Junior Tennis Coaching David Whitehouse and James Hagar have said they will continue with their coaching grogfs over the holidays, so the next courses will start on August 10th/11th an run to September 14th/15th. If some of the children wi I be absent, it is proposed to offer the places to any children who would like to come along to a 4 Weeks Summer Special. David will operate Mondays August 10th — 31st with 3 groups, according to age/ability: 3.30-4.30, 4.30-5.30 and 5.30-6.30. James will operate Tuesdays August 11th - Sept 1st at 3.30-4.30. Both courses will cost £20.00, places will be limited. Early booking recommended. Contact the co-ordinator on 01227 830506. 15 Littlebourne at District Royal British Legion The Chairman, John Marsh, welcomed 13 members to the July meeting. In our Silence he asked that we remember the 8 soldiers whose bodies had been brought back from Afghanistan earlier that day. We are sor to learn that our member, Len Barton, is experiencing health problems on wish him well. The branch made an enjoyable trip to Etaples War Cemetery in June accompanied by the Branch standard. The Hay Wain, Bramlin is holding a 40's Night on Saturday, 8th August. Tickets £5 in advance Pcontact 01227 472023) or £7.50 on the door. 40's style fancy dress optional. We are also having a Beef Pudding Supper (also at the Hay Wain) on Tues, 20th October. More details later. Our next two meetings are on Tues 11th August and 8th Sept at 8pm — both at the Recreation Club, Littlebourne In Remembrame of Olive Knight Olive Knight who died in May, aged 98 was known to us all for many years as Headmistress of Bridge Primary School. This determined lady, although diminutive in stature, had tremendous influence over the lives of future generations, many of whom are grateful for her teaching to this day. After retirement, Olive joined the local W.I., and therefore continued (in a more restricted capacity) to be a voice in the community as a committee member, President, Hon. Secretary and Vice President from 1976 onwards, until her deafness led to a more isolated life style. Even then, a talented pianist, she led a small choir for a time. O|ive's sense of humour was most apparent in the many monologues and sketches which she performed with the W.I. drama group:— the wistful NAAFI canteen cook and the leotard-clad lady colla sing in the keep fit class, were hilarious examples. Her readings from Dyan Thomas were a delight and consequently she was invited to appear in County productions. Latterly, O|ive's hearing worsened, but she still played scrabble weekly and gamely jaunted off on coach trips and the odd cruise. A recent fall resulted in O|ive's retreat to a nursing home, where she eventually passed away. Bless you, Olive Bridge with Patrixbourne W.I. 16 Pick Your Own Sunflowers at essentiallyé A flesh selection of focally grown flowers available “3 blmrclresfor the price; qf_J FREE local delivery; ' bpén -~ ‘. .1 . hIor:c‘1=I._V"..-S_:_:_1tI_q_’I§1_i:_IyI. 9am—5p_n'_ij. -_ I. E E saw 1._9»39-49*“ T1fI3:L;'To;;z7‘s3u6oaE-E T E : sl1Qp(§§§:e§;Sen§iii:ll_1,¥§€%‘ , .(_:4i.tr:§_(A"'7_"_' M EAST KENT PLOUGHING MATCH WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 30TH MERTON FARM NACKINGTON CANTERBURY 9A.M.- 4P.M. ENTRANCE FEE £3 PER PERSON Come and see ploughing wifh modern and vintage ‘tractors and ploughs, crafts and produce, trade sfands and demonstrations. Farm animals and hounds will also be on show. The Friends of Bekesbourne Church Bekesbourne Village Hall Saturday 12 September 2009 7.30 p.m. dancing to Meadow Folk Band Tickets: £7.50 (to include a light buffet) from 01227 832134 bring your own drinks and glasses l “Ei'.‘.'»"“i- . ll '..r.ml-m *;"".‘l-""1-'-I»r“‘:~n" -'1--‘. . Patrixbourne with Bridge PCC Produce Sale Bridge Church Saturday 12th September 10am - 12 noon Come and join us for coffee and cake plus a ‘bring and buy‘ Produce Stall in the Churcwyard To make this event a success we welcome donations of home made jams and Chutneys, cakes, home grown vegetables and plants for the garden. Please contact Pat Dunderdale (830668), Andrea Nicholson (830947), or Evelyn Andrews (830960), for further § .35 E Z43: EA § r i 'i‘_3_ . "- .n — . -— . A4 .A - _A, A . .AAA-A. _.AA A A A . AA .. A ; ‘ at .-A,A~e.-:a.-:.v- -:‘ -ac.-.~.» A+-;-.2,=$:u:.‘-‘-TI.“ -.~*-"-*2 - -7»,.;:~.»A:-—...r NAILBOQRNE HORTICQLTURAL SOCIE [2 Following on after the Summer Show, the next evening meeting of the Society will be held on Thursday 3 September at 7.30 pm in Bridge Village Hall. Mr Paul Kennett of Meadow Grange Nurseries will be giving a talk and demonstration on the preparation of winter hanging baskets. As always, we are delighted to welcome non—members to our meetings. Barge: WITH PATRIXBOLJRNE WOMEN $;l:LSTITU.1'_E On Tuesday 18th August, there will be a social event. Watch out for further -details on the WI noticeboard. At the September meeting on Tuesday 15th at the usual time of 7.30 pm in Bridge Village Hall, Helen Kendal will be demonstrating to members "50 Wa s to Wear a Scarf". Members are asked to bring along both a head square an a long scarf. The competition for this month is a thrift tip to help others. Bridqe History Society" Our rogramme begins this year on Thursday 17 September with a talk entit ed "The Beaney Backstory" which will be given by Alan Barber, an enthusiastic member of our society, who is researching the life of the colourful Canterbury—born James Beaney. Following a chequered career as an apothecary and a ship's surgeon, Beaney landed in Melbourne in 1857 during t e goldrush. He practicised there as a surgeon and his flashy lifestyle earned him the title ‘Diamond Jimmy‘. Beaney's name is, of course, associated with Canterbury Library and Museum. This promises to be a fascinating talk, to which everyone is welcome. The meeting will be held in the Village Hall at 7.30 pm. We are always pleased to receive new members. Meriel Connor Closure of the Bakemg in Bridge The many customers of the shop will miss the variety of bread, pastries and cakes, as well as the pleasant and kindly young women behind the counter. The Chair of the Bridge and District Historical Society states that the bakery has been there since at least 1800, run for many years by the Wills family. Charles Wills took over from his father Richard in 1896. A report in the Kentish Gazette in 1932 paid tribute to Charles, then a grand old man, who eventually died in 1943 aged 94. He was a long time Chairman of the Parish Council, he sat on the Board of Guardians of the workhouse and he was Chief Officer of the fire brigade for many years and he sang in the chair at St. Peter's for 68 years. We must all hope that the business will return — perhaps with a tea room tool Ann Shirley SRTISA I 5 Here as an introduction to our local version of Desert Island Discs at Lower Hardres on 19 September are some general details about the show from the BBC's website. Desert Island Discs is one of Radio 4's most popular and enduring programmes. The format is simple: a guest is asked to imagine being cast away alone on a desert island. The guest is invited to choose the 8 records they would take with them The discussion of their choice is a device for the guest to talk about their life. The show has been broadcast regularly since 1942. Our guest will be interviewed by Alan Barber DESERT ISLAND DISCS Mm SPECIAL SURPRISE fiU£ST£ SATURDAY 1 9?}! sarmmem omoorm JBW HALL LOWER HARDRES ‘TICKET £1 5 A FAMILY TO INCLUDE A BUEF£T SUPPER IN mo OF THE LUSAKA Arreria TICKETS FROM maoua MOUNCE oN 831963 Art in Bridge Exhibition Bridge Village Hall, High Street, Bridge Saturday 10"‘ October 11.00 am —- 7.00 pm Soirée from 5.00 pm Sunday 1 1 "" October 11.00 am — 5.00 pm Entrance free Refreshments available Visitors will be invited to nominate their favourite exhibits and the winner will be announced at the end of the Exhibition Exhibitors Entry Form available from www.artinbridge.org.uk and Colebrook Sturrock & Co, Estate Agents, High Street, Bridge Exhibits to the Hall on Friday 9"‘ October John Corfield 01227 830976 ‘Wm/est Lu nc/t Sunday 4th October 12.30 pm Bridge School Hall Please book your seat in advance by contacting Evelyn (830960) or Andrea (830947) by the 1st October. 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Barbara Heather Eorjzhgoming Events - Bridge 14th November 7th December Bekesboucne Coffee Morning and Book Fair 7.30pm 12.30pm 7.30pm 3.00pm 8.00pm 10am 7.30pm 10am-11.15am 7.30pm 3.00pm 8.00pm 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm Salvation Army Carol Concert at Bridge School Saturday 5th December — Christmas Bazaar Thursday 10th December -» Carols at The Unicorn Saturday 23rd January 2010 - Jumble Sale 10 ‘gs-=5‘ ' asqao Rev Simon Rowlands 5* ‘ 3. The Vicar 5 .' Bridge _;i" Canterbury ¢ :5’ :\gfi\ tL\\a CT4 57 Z °°""9°‘*°“°“ Office: 01227 830250 07730672274 Vicar@BridgeChurch.co.uk www.bridgechurch.co.uk In amongst the real concerns over flu this winter we are reminded of the real thanks we have for those in our community who care for our health and well being. Sunday the 18"‘ of October is the feast of St Luke the Evangelist. It is recorded in St Paul's letter to the Colossians that Luke was a physician and because of this is patron saint of physicians and surgeons. It is very easy for us to take so many people for granted so can I suggest whether at home or gathered together in church on the 18”‘ we particularl give thanks to God for the good fortune we have for our health centre, localhospital and the gifts, talents and service given to us by our local doctors and surgeons. Please also be aware as we think about the winter coming ever closer about those around you who may need looking out for. I am so aware that this group of villages has a real sense of community spirit but it is so easy to over look those who never venture beyond their front doors. During September and October the churches will be celebrating harvest festivals as will be the school. We have been very fortunate to have had one very successful fruit sale from Highland Court Farm in the Methodist Church. This will happen again on the 10"‘ Oct. I am very pleased that we can share in supporting a local grower as they have so generously supported the church by giving a percentage of the profit from the sale. Finally I dare to mention the clock is finally working again. The original clock manufacturer was found and contacted and after a number of visits finally got it working again. So as you look up at the time on the clock thank God for today and make the most of it. Simon 11 Baptism 19/07 26/07 23/08 30/08 13/09 Marriage 15/08 5/09 Euneral 17/06 21/07 27/08 The Vicar will be having his ‘Day Off‘ on a Friday each week. Please try not to disturb him unless absolutely necessary, but leave a message on the answer Your Parish Matters Bekesbourne Bekesbourne Bridge Bridge Bridge Bridge Bridge Bridge Coralie Penelope Spencer Vanessa Joyce Pritchett Li|y—Rose Grace Crawford Harley Robert John Moon Hannah Louise Woolnough Charlotte Elizabeth Woolnough Simon Charles Henry and Alice Margaret Wright David Sheridan Millyard and Hannah Charlotte Emmie Green John Johnson Armstrong Lower Hardres Barbara Constance Blundell Bekesbourne Michael Alan Lee phone which will be responded to as soon as possible. Mid Week Communion has now started on Tuesday mornings at 9.30am at Bridge Church. This is a short service (20 minutes) and I hope this will provide an opportunity for those who drop children off at school to have time for themselves with God in a quiet atmosphere. Lower Hardres Family Service is on 18th October at 9.30am. Family Communion is at 11am on 6th October. Everyone is welcome. By the time the magazine is printed our Desert Island disks and our Harvest will have heppened! Thank you, in advance, for all you do for others. God Bless, Margaret 12 Harvest Sale We held a very successful Harvest Fruit Sale in September where we sold local produce from Highland Court Farm at very reasonable prices. We were very pleased by the interest this sale attracted. The next opportunity to purchase fruit (mainly apples and pears) will be on October 10"“ from 10 onwards at the Methodist Hall. Arrive early for the pick of the crop and to avoid disappointment!!! We hope to make this a regular feature of village life. Again a percentage of all takings will be donated to church funds. 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Twenty three members exhibited this year and the total number of exhibits was 160. Thank you to all those who exhibited and to those who helped with the setting up and preparation. Kathy and Tony Walder were the winners of the Challenge Cup for vegetables, the most picturesque garden, the Husband and Wife Rose Bowl and the Blee Cup for the most overall points. Lesley Forwood was the winner of the Sarah Louise Cup for flower arranging, the Fremlins Cup for cookery, the Handicraft Plate and the best vegetable and small garden. Peter and Brenda Langley won the Silver Rose for flowers. Ann Shirley won the best garden for wildlife. Our novice winner was Julia Cooper who won the Anderson Cup for vegetables and the Hawkins Cup for flowers. . Congratulations to Carina Whiting who grew the heaviest crop of potatoes from one seed potato in a small pot -our Chairman's Challenge. Well done! We welcome new exhibitors to our shows, its good fun, you meet people who are green fingered, or who are striving to be, and it keeps a great village event alive. Give us a try. Watch out for our posters and flyers with exciting events for 2009-2010. .. 5 _ .- - , A , _ r , . s .- nu; r"v /5 mg»; -3‘ in -A- -1 -5 gw ('2 « "F 1. _..-ms . l , % g.l§~:...il’l 5 lull...’ E (J? c*ls.i.3'; i ‘,—.*l¥-‘:2.-l.:l“. '. 5 18 CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL OPEN EVENING Tuesday 6"‘ October 2009 - 5.30pm to 9.30pm See many interesting displays showing behind the scenes at the Cathedral and a special exhibition featuring: The Oakeley Collection - a fine collection of scale models ' of famous cathedréls made in 1916 FREE ENTRY, rm-:1: Actlvurisso mes euunén rouns . LOOK our ran rue Hsriiiv vm exmamou roo: 5.30pm Choral evensong 6.15pm — 8.40pm Displays & activities 8.40pm Concert by the Choristers 9pm Compline EVERYONE WELCOME - BRING FRIENDS AND FAMILY For information call The Friends’ Office on 01227 865292 HARVEST SALE Produce from Highland Court Farm Date: Saturday 10th October Time: 10.00--12.00 Place: Methodist Hall, Bridge ‘A. of all sales to Bridge Church 19 Bridge with Patrixbourne Women‘ s Institute The October meeting of the Institute will be held on Tuesday 20 October in Bridge Village Hall at the usual time of 7.30 pm. This month, our speaker is Linda Mccann who will be giving a talk on theatrical costumes. The competition to link in with the topic is a "Theatrical Programme". Bridqe History Society - October 2009 On Thursday 15 October at 7.30 the society is having its annual Members’ evening at the Plough and Harrow, Bridge. An illustrated talk will be given by one of our members, David Gilmour, on the City Gates of Canterbury. This event is for members only, and the cost of £5 for entry will include a buffet. These events are popular and numbers are limited, so please apply early by filling in the Society's recent booking form or by contacting David on 832450. Nailbourne League of Eciends We are organising a Quiz Evening at Bridge Village Hall on Saturday 21st November to raise funds for Canterbury Hospital. For more details call Rosy Green 830204 or Kate Whitten 831076. riends o Brid e Wild Flower Pro__iect I need your help once again to weed areas of the Recreation Ground and to plant bulbs along the river bank. Can you please come to the pavilion at 9.30am on 24th October 2009 and lend a hand? Lots of volunteers makes the job easier. We can then look forward to a wonderful display of flowers in the Spring. Thank you. Barbara Beinder 830514 Fireworks & Imnlire Satunlav 1"‘ November 5.3lInm cllurell Meadow. Brewerv lane Iiekets £!II ner tamilv. not and cold refreshments available Bridge Parish Council wwwbridgevillage arg,u;k_ Notes from Bridge Parish Council meetiig 103. September 2009 The future use of the Recreation Ground by Canterbury City FC — Following complaints from residents about noise, litter and the frequency of use of the football pitch, it was agreed that Canterbury City FC's use of the pitch would be restricted to one team. Practises would be limited to one evening per week and the club would ensure that litter was cleared up. The goal posts would be removed from the recreation ground at the end of t e season and would not be replaced until August at the start of the following season. These conditions would be incorporated into the club's lease for the new season. The parish council asked residents of Riverside Close to monitor the use of the pitch and immediately report any team practises that were taking place by groups not connected with CCFC or Bridge FC to parish councillors. Recreation Ground Maintenance Contract — Following restrictions placed by the city council on the amount of grass cutting which would be funded under Concurrent Function Funding, it was agreed to seek tenders for recreation ground maintenance limiting the grass cutting for the entire area to 22 cuts per year. Purchase of bulbs for the Recreation Ground - It was agreed to purchase bulbs for the recreation ground and to authorise Cllr Beinder to fund refreshments for helpers. A working party to weed the pavilion flower beds and plant bulbs would take place on Saturday October 24”‘. Volunteers should meet at the sports pavilion at 9.30am Bridge Environment Group - A bid for support from the Kent, Surrey «Si Sussex Energy Saving Trust had been submitted. It was planned to hold an inaugural meeting later in September. fiim; It was decided to ask the city council for a vice about preventing fly tipping as the city council was currently undertaking a fly tipping initiative in the District. This would be discussed further at the October parish council meeting. Tree in memory of John Purchese - The parish council agreed to a request from Canterbury Liberal Democrats to plant a tree in Bridge in memory of John Purchese. The Tree Warden would liaise over a suitable location on the recreation ground. Possible Skateboard area on Recreation Ground - It was agreed to draw up a scale plan of the area of the recreation ground with potential for a skateboard ramp. There would then be consultation within the village to ascertain residents’ views about creating this facility. The next meeting of Bridge Parish Council will be on Thursday 8*“. October 2009dat 7.30 pm in Bridge Village Hall. All Bridge residents are welcome to atten . Notes from Bridge Planning Commifiee 4 High St CA/09/00827/FUL It was agreed to send a copy of the Parish Council's letter to Canterbu City Council objecting to the proposed development of 24 Hig St CA/09/00827/FUL to the Planning Inspectorate for consideration in the forthcoming planning appeal by the developers. The Planning Committee members agreed that they had no objection to the following application approved during August: CA/O9/00945/TPO Rear of 65 Riverside Close, Bridge CT4 5TN Remove hanging branches from first sycamore tree and crown reduction to second sycamore tree subject to TPO No3 of 1985 The Planning Committee noted the following applications had been granted; CA/O9/00944/FUL 1 Riverside Mews, Riverside Close, Bridge CT4 5TW Erection of greenhouse to side of dwelling CA/09/00703/FUL Bridge Place Country Club, Bourne Park Rd, Bridge CT4 5LF Change of use from residential to bed & breakfast accommodation including internal alterations The Planning Committee noted that the following applications had been withdrawn; CA/ 09/ 0O809/ FULTanglewood, Patrixbourne Rd, Bridge CT4 5BL Two storey extension to rear of dwelling CA/O9/00773/FUL & CA/O9/00883/LB 73 High St, Bridge CT4 5LB Conversion of restaurant to dwelling with four additional dwellings, first floor rear extension, external staircase, internal 6: external alterations and associated parking. The Planning Committee will meet in the village hall at 7.15pm prior to the Parish Council Meeting on Wednesday 8”‘ October. All Bridge residents are welcome to attend this meeting. 23 M Mobv is from 7:00pm-8:30pm. M N 6 Please bring £1 TMM PROQRAMM TUESDAY NIGHTS Segt 15”‘ Welcome Event Year 7's — 58 Western Avenue. Year 8&9’s - 19 High Street Oct 6"‘ Games Night - Bridge Village Haii Oct 20"‘ Energize Year 7'5 —— 58 Western Avenue. Year 8&9’s - 19 High Street. Nov 3"’ Games Night - Bridge Village Hall Nov 17* Energize Year 7'5 — 58 western Avenue. Year 8&9’s — 19 High Street Dec 1st JOINT TRIP — details nearer the time Dec 15”‘ Possible carol singing and festive food crawl? IMPORTANT §yng_g_g9:'_gp; UNITE Our very own SERVICE Spm @ Bridge Church - don't miss it! ‘The Church - What a Body!’ Please invite friends and family. Practice for those involved from 3pm. g_t__qg;7_f"_ 2 - 5pm Deanery Youth Event at Aylesham Church — Should be goodi ‘Creativity’ are coming to run puppet workshops §lmu.|.!mr.1§;"_‘ uunt spm «practice spun) Advang flaming... we're planning a sleepover ( Friday night to Saturday) at Loose Church with Graham's youth group + we're planning an entertainment night for the Retired Foiks in Bridge in early Spring. Your MOB? REPS are Katie W and Bella H Next Reps Meeting is Sept 29th 7:00 - 8:30 58 Western Ave Leaders: Ruth tel: 831156 mob 07947125412 Tony mob 07717 643122 or Andy tel: 831027 mob 07827945733 or Karen mob 07596 611213 0 Mobyz is now at 7:30pm-9:00pm. We usually meet at AMTIAMN nzoqmmmezocy -"3""°"‘*'“"""' TUESDAY NIGHTS 8"‘ Sept Planning for UNITE Ruth and Tony’s house. 22"‘ Sept Games Night - Bridge Village Hall 14"‘ Oct Film Night - ‘Joseph and the amazing...‘ No meeting half-term week 10"’ Nov Film Night Follow up ‘Problem Teenager?’ 24"‘ Nov Nooma or Stlbstance Dg 1st 30! NT TRIP — details nearer the time © Dec 8"’ TBA — we'll definitely meet - watch this space... IMPORTANT EXTRAS... Sunday 20“ go; UNITE our very own SERVICE Spm @ Bridge Church — don't miss it! Theme ‘T he Church - What a Body!’ Please invite friends and family. Practice for those involved from 3pm. sa 17"‘ 2 -— 5pm Deanery Youth Event at Aylesham Church Y6-11 - Should be good! ‘Creativity’ are coming to run puppet workshops "’ UNITE spm (practice 3pm) II My Aclvagg Wamigg... we're planning a sleepover (Friday night to Saturday) at Loose Church with Gra ham’s youth group + we're planning an entertainment night for the Retired Folks in Bridge in early Spring-— please start thinking up ideas for this! Your MOB‘! REPS are: will B, Alex H, Jess, Katherine, Hamish and Beatrice Next Reps Meeting is Sept 29th 7:00 - 8:30 58 Western Ave Leaders: Ruth tel: 831156 mob 07947125412 Tony mob 07717 643122 Or Jenny 07788 527351 25 OBY W5 Just in case you didn't know- MOB‘! stands for Members of Bridge Youth, we meet on Tuesday evenings. This group just keeps growing! We now call the older group MOBV2 (not a very imaginative lot — any suggestions for a more inspired name?!) This group, aged 13 to 16, has 20 members. These young people are a fantastic bunch — enthusiastic about their faith, ready to pray for an one in need and quickly growing into young leaders themselves! We are de ighted to welcome Jenny Flower as a new adult leader. We have started a youth service at St Peter's Bridge, every couple of months, 5pm on the 3rd Sunday. Con ratulations to the young people who plan and lead this service; the next one wil be in November. You are welcome to come and see what they're up to — and please pray for them! MOBY has 15 new members in ‘/ear 7 this year — they seemed to enjoy the mixture of silly games (how many balloons can you stuff up a jumper in 3 minutes? Can you so 'potatoes‘ without showing your teeth?) and discussion of how God knows t em and calls them each by name. Katherine Beechin is now a junior leader with this group. The other MOBY group, aged 12 to 13, llad a great first meeting too, led by Andy Beeching and Karen Simmons. We look forward to a games night all together at the Village Hall at the start of October. 20 of us went to Brymore Venture this summer. Special thanks to Pauline Pritchard who drove us down in the minibus! We praise God for a fantastic time, despite the nearly continuous rain. We are so thankful to Graham Nunn (Church Army Captain and Canterbury Diocesan Children's Missioner) who leads this houseparty. Ruth & Tony Washington Notice — THE UPPER ROOM - you may have worked out that, due to ‘Art in Bridge‘, we need an alternative venue this month we are working on a plan - details will go out via the Bridge School Newsletter! *******'k'k***‘k*********:k*'k** ************'k'k******'k******* **** Winter Fayre - 7th November John Baker White Memorial Hall 11 .30am - 3.30pm Hot and cold food, cream teas, fresh produce, plants, cakes and bakes, Hopscotch Country Crafts, handmade cards and gifts, tombola, face painting, Storyteller-‘s corner, local artists‘ work for sale at reasonable prices, paintings, ceramics and pet stall Come along for a lovely afternoon For any information ring Lesley 07847375858 ALL PROCEEDS TO HAVE A HEART Registered Charity number 1091657 41/ PONY FOR SALE <51 ITS STABLE FOR RENT IF REQUIRED. 13,3 DUN MARE , DOES NOT REQUIRE SHOES EXCELLENT ALL ROUND PONY, SAND SCHOOL & STABLE AVAILABLE TO RENT. STABLED AT BEKESBOURNE. OFFERS: 07786307733. ST Mary's Patrixbourne Christmas Cards ChrisTmas cards of The NaTiviTy scene, from one of The panels of Swiss STained Glass aT ST Mary's PaTrixbourne, are now on sale. They are being sold To raise The money for The resToraTion work on The windows, currenTly being carried ouT by The STained Glass STudios aT Carrrerbury CaThedral. The image is The same as The one used on lasT year's Benefice cards. ChrisTmas cards cosT £4.50 for five cards, wiTh envelopes. Cards can be obTained from The Churchwardens, Andrea Nicholson or Pauline PriTchard, and will be available aT services at The Church. Supplies are limiTed so please, if possible, order your cards soon. HUSl(' Service .3. MC)T' Centre CARS, MINI BUSES 8: LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLES The Freight Terminal CLASS 4,5 3: 7 MOT"s On the A2 EXPRESS OIL SERVICE I‘ FULL SERVICE at Lyclden Hill D CLlSTCI!»=lEl-3. ‘i""ALfl?|{l3 ;'faR£.& Wl'Tl l FREE TETA E.» COFFEE Kent C?!-:2: 33“: F§%;lEz~l[;rL"r' RELMBLE S;E'-'-wi-=:ZE AT A =:Zcj;w1?*E‘l’%flEv'E PFs‘TCE§ A Iel:O130~4 333 292 U OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK CIEUICI ’l EDIT} H15 Vicar: Rev Simon Rowlands, Vicarage 23 High Street Bridge (830250) Lay Reader: Mrs. Margaret Clarke. (Tel 765598) PATRIXBOURNE WITH BRIDGE Churchurardens Dr. AM Nicholson, Riverside Cottage, Patrixbourne (830947) Mrs P Pritchard, 2 St Mary's Rd, Patrixbourne (830685) Mr L H Dunderdole, 37 High St, Bridge (830668) Mrs E Andrews, The Pur-lins, Meadow Close, Bridge (830960) PC'6'.Secrefary Mrs R Beeching, Bridge Down PC'CTreasur-er 6iffAid 0fficerMrs J Ellis, 32 Riverside Close, Bridge (832955) ayanisf (1"afrixbour/re) Mr J/-iarris I Riverside Close, Bridge (830631) BEKESBOURNE 6'harchuIarden.s Mrs J Gillanders, Cala, Aerodrome Rd, Bekesbourne Mrs J Millyord. P66‘ Secrefary Mrs J Millyard, 10 De Havillands, Bekesbourne (830256) FCC‘ Treasurer Mrs Zan Clifford, Oakleigh Lodge, Bekesbourne (830328) Oryanisf Mr J Harris I Riverside Close, Bridge (830631) Captain of the Riryer-sMrs Gill Moon, The Haven, Aerodrome Rd, Bekesbourne (832134) On The Nail Advertising-: Mrs E Andrews, The Purlins, Meadow Close, Bridge (830960) Items for On The Nail should reach Laurence Dunderdale by the 15th of the preceeding month. 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All items for both months to Laurence Dunderdale by No Later Than 1 81'h November 2009. 10 +®‘¢‘ee -Brides -;a.,.,,%O Rev Simon Rowlands gr‘ fix ' "‘=>.._ -- The Vicar Lg: '§”:\f._a\_‘ 3% Bridge :3; A A N g Canterbury 1 ~. ~\ ii CT4 5.72 hi kikafifio ””"9°“‘°“ Office: 01227 830250 07730672274 Vicar@BridgeChurch.co.uk www.bridgechurch.co.uk This month of November within the churches year is a time for remembering and of new beginnings. The month starts with the Feast of All Saints on Sunday 15" November, when we have an opportunity to remember those who have died and the contribution their lives have made to our families, community and faith. This year as in past years an evening service in Bridge Church will allow those who have had someone in their family die in the past year the o portunity to hear their loved ones name read out, a candle lit and time for reflection. This opportunity to stop and reflect continues on Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday. This is an important civic occasion in that as a community we can give thanks for those within our community who have iven their lives for the freedom of this nation in the two world wars an for contributions made in subsequent conflicts. I am also very aware that within our communities there are families who have loved ones serving operationally in theatre at this time. We can support them both in our care and our prayers. In our busy world and lives it is good to stop think and remember those whom have gone before us. It keeps memories alive of loved ones and should help to remind us to look to the future with hope and a desire to seize the day whilst we can. The last Sunda in November is Advent Sunday the beginning of the Churches New Year. It a so reminds us that hope in the Christian context in the coming of Christ the light coming into the world is onl a matter of weeks away. Advent is a season of preparation similar to Lent w en we take the opportunity to look at ourselves in readiness to meet with Christ at Christmas. November really is a season of looking backwards with love and forwards in hope of the love that came into the world at Christmas. Simon 11 Your Parish Matters Baptism 20/09 Bekesbourne Luke Fairleigh Gowans Morris Euneral 16/09 Lower Hardres Olive Mary Denne 21/09 Bridge Dorothy Florence Heavens 29/09 Bridge Alan Ashton 12/10 Patrixbourne Mary Hilda Wood 14/10 Bridge Toby Joseph Amos-Brown The Vicar will be having his ‘Day Off’ on a Friday each week. Please try not to disturb him unless absolutely necessary, but leave a message on the answer phone which will be responded to as soon as possible. Mid Week Communion has now started on Tuesday mornings at 9.30am at Bridge Church. This is a short service (20 minutes) and I hope this will provide an opportunity for those who drop children off at school to have time for themselves with God in a quiet atmosphere. Benefice Feast of All Souls Evensong On Sunday 1st November at 6.00 pm at St Peter's Bridge. This is an opportunity to light a candle and remember a loved one. I you would like someone remembered please pass their name to your churchwardens. ADVANCE WARNING Christmas Workshop - will take place on Saturday 19*“ December at J BW from 9.30-12 noon. Please book your place by phoning Julie Cox 788316 or Margaret Clarke 765598. You will be given a short form to fill in. Parents please sta with your pre—school child. It would be appreciated if each child could bring E1 towards materials. Do come - we'll have fun! Bridge & Patrixbourne C. E.Primary School invite you to the following events Monday 7th December 2009 at 7. 30pm Sing carols with the School Choir and Salvation Army Band £3.00 on the door - no need to book Thursday 10th December 2009 1.30pm - 3pm senior Citizens Afternoon of Entertainment En by an afternoon listening to the children sing and enjoy some re reshments, call the school office on 830276 to book a place (we can also provide transport if required) 12 Health and Healing The next prayer group meeting will be on Thursday 5th November at 7.30pm at 7 Windmill Close. Please let me have your requests, either for a sick person or bereavement, or for any other situation. If you would like to come in person, you know you would receive a warm welcome. Prayer is so vital and God knows our needs before we ask, but it is good to share our Troubles and concerns and to receive God's healing powers. His peace which passes all understanding is for us to receive, if only we can give ourselves to Him. God bless you all. Kath Pierce 830844 IS ews The November Coffee Pop—in will be on Wednesday 11th November at 10am in Bridge Village Hall and will include the Annual General Meeting. Thanks to your efforts the Bring and Buy sale and raffle at the October Pop- In raised a very useful £70. We want particularly to thank Lucy Backholer and Brenda Long for their kind contributions. L‘ Acche Christmas Puddings Thanks to our pudding eaters the L’Arche community in Uganda now has new mosquito screens, This year our Ultimate Plum Pudding Co gold medal winning puds are sold in aid of a new community being set up in Kenya. Please help. You really will enjoy doing so. The 1lb size (serving 3 to 4) is £5 and the 2lb size (servin 5 to 6) is £9. We have kept that price for 5 years but our rofit margin essens. so please remember they make excellent presents an are beautifully wrapped. L'Arche communities are homes where the abled and disabled share and celebrate their lives together. There are two houses in Canterbury, one at Eythorne and one at Barfresto ne. Telephone Anne Rooke on 830298 if you would like to order. Friends of Kent Churches sponsored Ride and Walk Sincere thanks again to all who involved themselves in the above on the 12th September. Our thanks to all cyclists and walkers, to those who kindly we comed other participants to our Church and to all who generously pledged sponsorship. As a result of your efforts our total in Bridge amounted to £355. Half of the proceeds go to Friends of Kent Churches and the other half to Patrixbourne with Bridge Church Funds. Derek Prior Nailborune a e o riends Saturday November 21st, 7.30 m, Bridge Village Hall. A Quiz Evening with supper ~ all details and tickets rom Rosy Green or Kate Whitten 831076. Please support your local hospital. 13 The Lusaka Appeal Eund A really BIG Thank You to everyone who has su ported this fund. As a result of your generosity, through fund raising and onations, I am able to report that the funding paid for Margaret and Professor Gareth Jones to go to Lusaka where they visited Bishop David and the orphans that he cares for. They took with them much needed clothing for the children. A total sum of £1800 in cash has been passed to Bishop David to help pay for a hard standing and cover for the children to eat under. Without your help this would not have been ossible. We still have a little money left in the appeal fund which we wil continue to add to wherever possible, the aim being that we send another £500 over very soon. Thank you once again for your kindness. Carole Mounce Lower Hardres and Nackington CHRISTMAS FAIR Saturday 28” November 10-12.30pm At the John Baker White Hall Cakes Jams Knick-Knacks Toys Books Raffle Father Christmas If you have something for the Fair you would like picked up please ring 765598 Winter Fayre - 7th November John Baker White Memorial Hall 11 .30am - 3.30pm Hot and cold food, cream teas, fresh produce, plants, cakes and bakes, Hopscotch Country Crafts, handmade cards and gifts, tombola, face painting, Storyteller‘ s corner, local artists‘ work for sale at reasonable prices, paintings, ceramics and pet stall Come along for a lovely afternoon For any information ring Lesley 07847375858 ALL PROCEEDS TO HAVE A HEART Registered Charity number 1091 657 14 You are worm/y in v/‘fed To Gimme ant éing Qliarulz-3 of Sf Pe fer’ 3', Bridge on 5L/ndoy, December 20”’ and, more parficularly, To join us in The Bridge Choir, which will be specially augrnenfed as usual for The occasion of The Carol Service! As in previous years, The chair will be supporfing The congre aTion—a| singing, and also adding anofher dimension To The familiar C risfmas Readings wiTh a varied, buT noT unfamiliar selecfion of shorT carols of Their own. The resenT inTenTion is To perform seTTings of Hark w/mr a .Sound/ (Lon onderry Air, arr. Ley/ Miles), Long Ago Prop/vefs Knew (Personenf Hod/e, arr. HolsT/ Miles), Confique de Noe’/I 0 Holy N/_'g/77* (Adam, arr. Miles), A Sound of An e/.5‘ (Tye), The Zff/Ier Carol (Czech Trad., arr. Sargenf) and Thou W o wosf Ric/1 beyond all Splendour (French Trad., arr. Kifson). 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 abilify To read music is necessary for The harmony parTs, buT noT viTal for The Top line. We will again keep rehearsals To a minimum, buT for ThaT reason if is crucial ThaT mosT peo le can make born The main rehearsals as well as The Sunday! The re earsals will almosf cerfainly be held in Bridge Church as follows: Wednesday, December 16*“ 7-—8.3O p.m. Friday, December 18”‘ 7—8.30 p.m. Sunday, December 20”‘ 4—5.3O pm. Music will be available in advance and for privaTe sfudyl If you are able To join us, please |eT me know as soon as possible on Canferbury 787994. I can Then assess balance and The viabilify of The programme! WiTh Thanks 6: besT wishes MarTin Miles 15 St Mary's Patrixbourne Christmas Cards Christmas cards of the Nativity scene, from one of the panels of Swiss Stained Glass at St Mary's Patrixbourne, are now on sale. They are being sold to raise the money for the restoration work on the windows, currently being carried out by the Stained Glass Studios at Canterbury Cathedral. The image is the some as the one used on last year's Benefice cards. Christmas cards cost £4.50 for five cards, with envelopes. Cards can be obtained from the Churchwardens, Andrea Nicholson or Pauline Pritchard, and will be available at services at the Church. Supplies are limited so please, if possible, order your cards soon. The Kamikaze Blues Band fl: AMNESTY Night of Music and Dancing ,Q+?,L§§§;EX i.\TE5€M-\'l'9(3N.\l . . In aid of Am nesty International Saturday 21”‘ November \ Bar for drinks (But bring your own food) Petham Village Hall (CT45RD) 8.00pm to "l l.30pm Tickets £‘|£l from 01227 462210 Bridge History Society November 2009 Our next event will be a talk by Professor John Butler about the Red Dean of Canterbury Cathedral, Dr Hewlett Johnson. John Butler has written a fascinating, well- received and popular book about what happened to Thomas Becket's bones, and his talk about the ‘Red Dean‘ will be no less interesting. Everyone is welcome to come to this informative and entertaining talk, which will take place at 7.30 pm in Bridge Village Hall on Thursday 5 November. Members £3.00 and non—members £4.00, including refreshments. Meriel Connor RSCM Festival Evensong in Canterbury Cathedral Saturday 11th November at 5.30pm Eleven of St Peter's, Bridge choir are taking part in this Festival, which will be directed by Dr David Flood. the Cathedral Director of Music. There will be a lovely variety of music from Mendelssohn to Rutter. All are welcome to attend this F estivat Service 16 The Friends of Bekesbourne Church are selling a Tea Towel wiTh desi ns of The Church on iT for jusf £3. IT is made of good qualiTy coTTon and wi l make a nice ChrisTmas gift They are on sale aT Bridgle PosT Office and Mama Feelgood in Bekesbourne. AnoTher chance To purc ase will be The Bekesbourne Church and Brownies ChrisTmas bazaar SaTurday 5Th December aT The village hall. Orders are also being Taken by Gill Moon Telephone 832134 Nailbourne HorTicul1-ural Sogiefy The nexT meefing, which is our pre—ChrisTmas one, will be held on Tuesday 1sT December aT The usual Time of 7.30 pm in Bridge Village Hall. To geT us in a jolly mood, Jackie AvioleT of Rosie's Garden P|anTs in Aylesforcl will be giving an enTerTaining and lighT—hearTed Talk wiTh The inTriguing TiT|e of "I am a Tulip, whaT are you?" So, come along and find ouT whaT p|anT you share your name wiTh. There will also be a Chr-isfmas raffle and li hT fesfive refreshmenTs. A small admission charge of E3 will be made. As a ways we are very pleased To welcome non—mernbers To our meetings. Bridge wifh Pcrtrixbourne Women‘ s InsTiTuTe The Annual MeeTing Takes place on Tuesday 17 November aT 7.30 pm in Bridge Village Hall. This is The meeTing aT which The President Officers and members of The CommiTTee are e|ecTed. Please noTe ThaT There is no speaker or compeTiTion This monTh. 17 fireworks 8. |ll|Ilfil'8 satunlav1"' November church Meadow. BIBWGW lane Tickets £!|I family. not and com re-ire GIIIS available ,.. :33‘. “W ‘TE T" :3 fifi pa mm mgfi WI my wmw fie mm “WE Em flu WE my wmw % mfi kw @. WW £3 fig Wm mw aw ,1 M Vi/U,a,ge/Hotllx Saturday 1 4th Now/mber Cake Stall, Books, Bric-a-brac and Raffle 10 0unxv—--12 noow ‘ __ m Br’ ‘@'§*°§5*‘§5*‘§?“‘v'§‘§‘?@§"*'@%"7§"‘§“Er”““'73§’@'?‘§"§‘§“@{§"’§‘?§§7”7§§"§§@‘§“‘?*§‘§'?§@‘§’°*§"§*‘3’§*’f j_ P0l17V'¢'/xJJO1/bVn£’/ with/Bridge PCC Feelg ods eggs?‘ Winter Calendar for 73? Mama Feelgoods Fine Food Store" 8: Coffee Shop Saturday 31‘* October Halloween Teatime Treat from 2.30 pm come for a spooky tea with tricks <3: treats - Fang tastic hot supper for children & adults - dressing up optional A Tuesdays from 3"“ November 5. 30 - 7.30 six week course A Cake for Christmas - Beginners Cake Decorating Course places limited details in store Thursday 19”‘ November at Lower Hardes Village Hall 4pm - 9pm Christmas Bazaar - We will be serving the refreshments and have a stall with our hampers also many of our craft suppliers will have stalls plus much more Tuesday 15* December, 8”‘ December, 15*“ December a. 22"“ December Christmas Lunch served Every Tuesday in December — group bookings welcome Friday 4"‘ December till 9pm Late night shopping, tastin s, hamper wrapping, carol singers, raffle, cafe; serving hot suppers p us the other shops at Chalk Pit Farm open ti pm too Monday 7”‘ December — last day for turkey <3: goose orders Saturday 12"‘ December — Cheese and wine tasting day - let us help put together the perfect drinks menu & cheese board for your festive ce ebrations. Special promotions available on the day. Sunday 20”‘ December -cookery <3: craft day - handicrafts & cookery demonstrations in store all day Christmas Eve Thursday 24”‘ December closing at 3pm 25*“ - 28"‘ December Closed 29”‘ December ~ 313* open 10 - 4 pm New Years Day - Closed 2"” January back to normal opening hours 20 i i - -V _ L. ,»\3‘i ::“.i‘1‘c:'i‘;'.,,‘.‘|i..,lL:»LL£'..r.~ as K‘. AL (‘J 1'3: A magazine for the villages along the ne. ; . _ ' ' 5{nmuI'!'ur'i.'I. ‘E _ ’ found '5 I / / I I St’ Martin's Emmous {Chorrty No: 1047354) Refurbished furniture at bargain prices Dover (on A20) Tel 01304 204550 Shop open Mon - sat 9.00am-5.00pm " .We can use your'_ ' unwanted goods GARDEN & :3 PROPERTY M A I N T E N A NC E Painting, Brickwork, Fencing, DELTA ELECTRICAL SERVICES DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Paths, Patios, Grass and Hedge Cutting and General Maintenance . ulna SHAUNEMILBURN nomesrlc /.\ L J D TEL: 01304 331350 '''‘''““”E’‘ " ' ' Wyer FAX: 01304 831350 - MOB: 07702333398 Bridge, Nr Canterbury EMAIL: d ltael ' al ' tmail. .uk sG,ms:tcs:°D§‘.;s1*:1"N:.?;%l‘: °° 01227 830538 E Renville Oast Bridge, Canterbury, Kent CT4 SAD Bed & Breakfast 0000 Guests coming for a family occasion and no room to accommo- date them? Then book them in at Renviile Oast, a picturesque oast-house used for drying hops for the brewery trade. All three guest bedrooms are large and comfortable. There are two rooms with ensuite shower, and a twin-bedded room with private bathroom. All have tea/coffee making facilities and a television. The oast, situated on the outskirts of Bridge village, is set in beautiful countryside. and there is plenty of safe parking. Tel Mrs Joan Hill on 01227 830215 E-mail: joan.hil|@virgin.net Our website is www.renvil|eoast.co.uk ROGERS GARAGE AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERS OVERHAULS SERVICING 8: BODY REPAIRS. CLASSIC & ViNTAGE CAR RESTORATIONS Any make of new or secondhand cars supplied 35 HIGH STREET BRIDGE Nr. Canterbury CT4 5.12 CANTERBURY 830348 Est I988 Domestic Cleaning Services Tel: 01227 277033 6 out ‘W99 ‘Per -60 Rev Simon Rowlands at i\ ‘*2. The Vicar §§Jt§__\ Bridge ' W'7"‘* Canterbury t . 6’ T4 , C 57 Z °""“°°““l Office: 01227 830250 07730672274 Vicar@ BridgeChurch.co.uk www.bridgechurch.co.uk It was St Francis who introduced Nativity scenes into churches to help people better understand the lowliness of Christ as he entered into the world. Francis was not only reminding faithful church goers of the Christmas story but also that the God whom they worshiped placed little importance on earthly riches. As we celebrate Christmas with all the pressure that the world now imposes via the commercialisation of Christmas maybe we need to be reminded of the same message from St Francis that in celebrating the birth of Christ it is the transforming love of God being offered and given freely to the world that we celebrate at Christmas. If you would like to share in a simple visual reminder of this Canterbury Cathedral has one of the best such Crib scenes I have seen, made as a full size replica situated each year outside the Cathedrals south—west door. In churches and other similar laces over Christmas, Christians come together to give thanks to God for sen ing his Son Jesus to the world as an act of love to reconnect the world with God. Over Christmas there are many services, Christingle, Carol services and Midnight Communion were you are very welcome to come into church maybe for the first time or after a long absence to reconnect yourself with God. As we worship God together to celebrate the birth of his Son, may we pray for the peace of the world and for his love to transform hardened hearts and souls to be open to such peace. Yours, in Christ Simon. 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Carols, Canterbury Cathedral Health and Healing, 7 Windmill Close, Bridge Bekesbourne Christmas Bazaar, Bekesbourne Village Hall Salvation Army Carol Concert, Bridge School Bridge Flower Arrangers Meeting, The Archways Conyngham Lane Fish Scheme Coffee Pop-In, Bridge Village Hall Senior Citizens Entertainment, Bridge School Bkesbourne Carols at Unicorn History Society Christmas, Red Lion, Bridge Carols at Highfield Care Home, Bekesbourne Caring and Sharing Carols at Saxon Lodge, Bridge Women's Institute, Bridge Village Hall After Eights, 7 Windmill Close, Bridge Carols at The New Close, Bridge 22nd Holy Communion, Highfield Care Home, Bekesbourne Diary for January 2010 4th 5th 7th 11th 13th 18th 19th 25th 26th 27th 30th Caring and Sharing Holy Communion, The New Close, Bridge After Eights, 7 Windmill Close, Bridge Health and Healing, 7 Windmill Close, Bridge History Society, Bridge Village Hall Caring and Sharing Fish Scheme Coffee Pop—in, Bridge Village Hall Caring and Sharing Holy Communion, Saxon Lodge, Bridge Women's Institute, Bridge Village Hall After Eights, 7 Windmill Close, Bridge Caring and Sharing Holy Communion, Highfield Care Home, Bekesbourne Horticultural Society, Bridge Village Hall Bekesbourne PCC Meeting Bekesbourne Jumble Sale, Bekesbourne Village Hall Methodist Services (in Bridge Church) 6th Dec at 11am 3rd Jan at 11am Mr Ron Chadwick 12 3pm 7.30pm 8pm 8pm 7.30pm 10am 7.30pm 2pm 10am - 11.15am 1.30pm - 3pm 7.30pm 2pm 7.30pm 3pm 7.30pm 8pm 3pm 2.30pm 7.30pm 3pm 8pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 10am - 11.15am 7.30pm 3pm 7.30pm 8pm 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 10am Holy Communion/Covenant Service Revd 6 West Your Parish MaTTers Bapfism 18/10 Bridge Oliver William Williams Lucy Anne Williams 1/ 11 Bekesbourne Jacob George Charles Woolnough Hamish TimoThy Charles Woolnough 8/ 11 Bridge Jessica Georgina CaTherine Weiss 15/11 Bekesbourne Madelaine Jamie Blanchard The Vicar will be having his ‘Day Off‘ on a Friday each week. Please Try noT To disTurb him unless absoluTely necessary, buT leave a message on The answer phone which will be responded To as soon as possible. Mid Week Communion has now sTarTed on Tuesday mornings aT 9.30am aT Bridge Church. This is a shorT service (20 minuTes) and I hope This will provide an oppor-TuniTy for Those who drop children off aT school To have Time for Themselves wiTh God in a quieT aTmosphere. CHRISTINGLES aT Bridge There will be Two ChrisTin le services This year. As a guide: one aT 3pm which will be wiTh The younger children up To 7 years old in mind and anoTher aT 5pm for The older children. All are welcome aT eiTher of The services, This has been done To ease congesfion. LOWER HARDRE5 Chrisflnas Workshop On SaTurda December 19*“ aT J BW Hall, Lower Hardres from 9.30am Till approximaTey 12 noon. Please book your place by phoning Margaref Clarke (765598) or Julie Cox (788316). Then you will be given a form To fill in! ParenTs please sTay wiTh your pre-school child. Also iT would be appreciaTed if each child could bring E1 (or more) Towards maTerials. Do come - we'll have FUN! Evensong wiTh Carols on 13”‘ December aT 6pm. CRIB SERVICE The ne>v-.ri"i. iiiii :"ii':i,ii::%-:.ii'*=s::~; 5;;-i'e:iiie'iLiil3i' i'eceivea' .-and used: si.,ip{.>i::i2"i Vii?‘ Oi £~§eaLi‘i Li l\§3l§lCJt’_3!.ii's'"isE*E i2:i:::auis Execuiiire i;ZZr:imrrsii"£ee. 1R Bridge & Patrixbourne C .E.Primary School invite you to the following events Monday 7th December 2009 at 7.30pm Sing carols with the School Choir and Salvation Army Band £3.00 on the door - no need to book Thursday 10th December 2009 1 .30pm - 3pm Senior Citizens Afternoon of Entertainment Enioy an afternoon listening to the children sing and en joy some re reshments, call the school office on 830276 to book a place (we can also provide transport if required) Health and Healing The prayer group will meet on Thursday December 3rd and in January it will be on Thursday 7th, at 7.30pm at 7 Windmill Close. Please let me have your requests for sickness, anxiety, bereavement or any other situation for which you would like us to pray. If you would like to come in person you know you would receive a warm welcome. Feed-back has been very rewarding and not just locally but worldwide. our concerns are God's concerns too, but it is good to share our troubles and concerns and to receive God's healing powers. God bless you all. Kath Pierce 830844 What is the Fish Scheme? It's a simple way of helping each other in the villages of bridge, Patrixbourne, Bekesbourne and Bishopsbourne. Run by volunteers, it provides a coffee morning on the second Wednesday of the month, a housebound library service and the occasional outing and lunch. It also provides lifts to the hospitals and health centres. To keep up this service (300 trips were made last year) we URGENTLY need more drivers. As we et older our health appointments increase and it is a godsend to be offeredg a lift. To cover the cost a char e is paid directly to the driver. If you want help or want to help please p one 079 35 96 60 80 and leave a message. The December Coffee Pop—In will be on Wednesday Dec 9th and a represen- taive from Hi Kent will be there to help with hearing aids. The January Pop—In will be on Wednesday Jan 13th 16 St Mary's Patrixbourne Christmas Cards Christmas cards of the Nativity scene, from one of the panels of Swiss Stained Glass at St Mary's Patrixbourne, are now on sale. They are being sold to raise the money for the restoration work on the windows, currently being carried out by the Stained Glass Studios at Canterbury Cathedral. The image is the same as the one used on last year's Benefice cards. Christmas cards cost £4.50 for five cards, with envelopes. Cards can be obtained from the Churchwardens, Andrea Nicholson or Pauline Pritchard, and will be available at services at the Church. Supplies are limited so please, if possible, order your cards soon. POPPY APPEAL 2009 I have much pleasure in reporting an Appeal Total of £2,165 for this year. This should rise to £2,200 when Gift Aid agreements are approved and added next year. As this is my final year as Appeal Organiser, I must thank you all for your continuous support over the last 17 years. I have constantly remarked upon the cheerful willingness with which every Collector and Counter has answered the call to help yet again. During our time to ether, as a team, we can boast of contributing nearly £25,000 to Legion unds. I think this is pretty good , considering that we are talking about actual total collecting period of just 34 weeks (i.e. 2 weeks every year) in order to continue our splendid support for the British Legion, I would ask you to offer your generous help to my successor, whose name I will publish when once confirmed. Thank you all, once again. TH WOR '5 B166 ST CO CR IN6 We would like to thank all those who came along on September 25th, 2009, to support the Macmillan Cancer fund—raiser we held at Elmdon, Conyngham Lane. We raised £124.00 in cash and cheques from those who could not be there, which we thought pretty amazing when there was a similar effort going on in Bekesbourne. Such generous folk live in these Nailbourneside villages! The Appeal — organizers have telephoned and written to thank everyone for their help in the raisin of about 4 million to keep viable the Macmillan Nurses and all other support or cancer sufferers. Bless you and many thanks. Hilary and Barry Whiting Bridge History Socieng Our annual members‘ Christmas celebration takes place on Thursday 10 December in the form of a buffet supper and quiz at the Red Lion in Bridge. On 7 January 2010 at 7.30 in Bridge Village Hall we are having a talk by Dr Frank Andrews on the history of Richborough Castle. Many recent discoveries have changed our conceptions of this magnificent shore fort, the principal entry point for the Romans into Britain with its triumphal arch. All are welcome. Meriel Connor 1'? CHRISTMAS GREETINGS "I would like ‘to wish all my dear friends in Bridge a ‘Very Happy Christmas‘ and a healfhy and peaceful new Year" Murial Packer Tony and Kafhy Walder send fheir besf wishes for The Fesfive Season To all Their neighbours and friends in the parish. ,_.P.! 7 r»... - -r .. . _.v |\.. inf I. -\.:.l( gr»/..’.»-y gs‘: . In TEA TOWEL The Friends of Bekesbourne Church are selling a Tea ‘rowel with desi ns of ihe Church on if for just £3. If is made of good qualify cotton and will make a nice Christmas gift. They are on sale a’r Brid e Post Office and Mama Feelgood in Bekesbourne. Anofher chance To purc ase will be The Bekesbourne Church and Brownies Chrisfmas bazaar Safurday 51'h December at The village hall. Orders are also being taken by Gill Moon Telephone 832134 18 5»: ‘*3 L" ‘ -. 1 « « 1 ‘ = . ‘ kes bo e Village Hall Saturday 5 December 2009 10.00am S‘IallsRafll2(Iof& Proceeds for Bekesbourne Church and Bekesbourne Brownies Nailbourne Horticultural society Firstly, a reminder of our pre-Christmas meeting on Tuesday 1 December at 7.30 pm in Bridge Village Hall. Jackie Aviolet will be entertaining us with a |ight—hearted and amusing talk entitled "I am a tulip, what are you?" to be followed by a social time with light refreshments served. We will also be holding a Christmas raffle to raise funds for the Society. There will be a small admission charge of £3 to include refreshments and a glass of wine or fruit JUICE. As always, our events are open to non—members and we hope to see you on the 1st. The first event of the New Year will be the AGM on Tuesday 26 January at 7.30 pm, again in Bridge Village Hall. This is the time when annual subscriptions become due — £4 for single and £6 for joint/family membership We would also welcome volunteers to join us on the committee. This, I hasten to assure you, is not a big commitment. The committee only meets about three times a year, prior to each of our two shows and in the autumn to consider the annual programme for the following year. Do seriously think about coming forward. Your society needs youli We are also very excited to announce something of a coup. As a joint venture with two other local societies, we have secured Fergus Garrett, head gardener at Great Dixter, to talk on "Great Dixter - Past, Present and Future" . This will be held on 18 March in Bridge School Hall. Tickets, priced at £3.50 each, will be available for sale to members on a first come basis at the AGM. After the business of the AGM is completed our own David Finch has kindly a reed to give us a short talk "To Russia with Love" about his involvement in cllarity work, carrying out refurbishments to children's homes, orphanages and hospitals there. Bridge wit|*LPatrixbourne Women's Institute The December meeting which is our Christmas Celebration in our 90th Birthday year, to which we have invited representatives from other WIS and past members, will be held on Tuesday 15 December at 7.30 pm in Bridge Village Hall. Mr R Masters will be talking about "The Joys of Christmas" to be followed by a finger buffet and a time to chat with old and new friends. Members are to bring a plate of food and a glass with them. The first meetin of the New Year will be held on Tuesday 19 January in Bridge Village Ha l at the usual time of 7.30 pm when Prudence Anderson will be entertaining us with a talk entitled "My £3 Husband". Sounds intriguing?! Of‘! A Prcscntation by David Finch on his <:|'1arit5 work in Russia. Tuesday 26% Januarg 2.010 at 7:30pm bridge \/image Hall Subscriptiolws <3uc— Single £+.OO,\Joi11t/Famflfi £6.00 Ftus an opportunitg to buy tickets For Fergus C:-qarr<:tt’5 ta“< “Great Dixter - Past, Present and Future“ on I 8 ]\,.'L*-arcln 2.0 I O Fri en (Is qf Bekes bourne Churclz J UMBLE SALE Saturday 30 January 2010 10 am Bekesbourne Village Hall Admission 30p riday 29 Jan, -I - 6 pm; Eollations of jumble to the Hall on OT on the (lav Qlease. The Kingsbounlc Pia}/C1‘:=. 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