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2016

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quickly as Easter this year is early. I was once asked by the Vice—Chance||or ofthe
University of Bath (where I was chaplain) how the date of Easter was calculated. I
gave him a Book of Common Prayer, and talked about the position of the moon and
the importance of golden numbers as I gave him the dates of Easter for the next half
century. He looked bemused. As an American he just couldn't understand how and
why the Church has any influence of the setting of university term dates! Perhaps
this is a useful reminderthat although our society feels more secular than ever, at
the heart of our legal and democratic systems, culture and society, we are shaped
by Christian festivals, values and history.

It was a wonderful moment last month when the crozier head of St Gregory's
episcopal staff arrived in Canterbury Cathedral, as well as the Augustine Gospels.
This powerful reminder of the sending by Gregory ofAugustine in 597 to renew the
Christian faith in this land, made me appreciate just how special it is to be here in
Canterbury Diocese. We are surrounded by deep Christian history, and our regular
pattern of worship here in our five churches of the Bridge benefice is rooted in this
history and witness.

Lent is an important time ofsimplicity, pondering, studying and finding space to
imagine Jesus in the wilderness. The first day of Lent is Ash Wednesday on 10
February and this year we are having a joint service at St Vincent's Church,
Littlebourne, at 7.30pm. You are warmly invited. Through the five weeks of Lent
we have three different Lent Groups locally, and I invite you to come and take
part. (See page 13 for details)

I am most grateful to Pat Kusel who has led the Family Service at Bekesbourne for
over 20 years, and served as an Authorised Lay Minister. She has now stepped
down from these roles, and I thank her for all her hard work, creativity and energy in
leading this ministry with such skill and commitment over such a long time.

I am also grateful to Clive Medhurst who has served as our benefice treasurer, and I
welcome Devin Brougham our new treasurer. Devin has served as church treasurer
in Thailand, Germany and Sweden, before he moved to Nackington.

This month our good friend Canon Reg Humphriss celebrates his 80th birthday, and
we send him our congratulations and thanks for all he does for us.
I first met Reg in 1982 when Sue and I applied to get married in his parish. (He said

yes!)

Have a blessed Lent, Jonathan


Last Family Service Bekesbourne

Our last service was Epiphany, The Three Kings. The children acting out the coming
of the Vlfise Men to Jesus. It was a very moving service as Pat, after 20 years of
running the service, has decided partly for health reasons to give up running the
family service. The service and Pat will be sadly missed. She put a lot of hard work
into the services, making them both interesting and fun. She was supported by her
husband Paul, who was part of the music team along with Jean and her daughters.

When Pat was ill or on holiday the service was taken by Ashleigh, Jean’s husband
with Jean and their daughters. We are very grateful for their help and support of
Pat.

We wanted to thank Pat in some way and the family service members clubbed
together and presented gifts to Pat not of gold, frankincense and myrrh but a
Marlowe voucher and some shrubs for the garden. Tea and cake followed. A fitting
if sad end to a popular service.

Pat has also decided to stand down as ALM and her authorisation will not be
renewed. She will remain a member of Bekesbourne PCC.

Jill Gillanders


DESERT EXCHANGES - an invitation this Lent

Lent starts on Ash Wednesday (10 Feb) and this year we will have a shared service
that evening at 7.30pm at St Vincent 's Church, Littlebourne (our sister benefice).
You are warmly invited to join one of Benefice Lent Groups. We meet once a week
for five weeks. The Diocese Theme for 2016 is 'Conversations on the Journey’, and
this Lent we will use Luke Chapter 4 to help us follow the conversations Jesus had in
the desert that shaped his pilgrimage. Small groups are an important part of
exploring ourjourneys, and ‘being the Church‘.

Each session has a title that relates to eitherthe temptation considered orthe
questions that the preceding and following passages ask of us: Appetite, Ambition,
Acclaim, Authentic, and finally Accept. Bishop Trevor writes: 'I sense that there are
many transformative, and perhaps risky, conversations yet waiting to happen in our
churches. I want to encourage these in every way we can.’

There will be three Lent Groups (please choose one, and try to come each week);
1) Tuesdays at 7.30-9.00pm at Mansfield Court, Bridge. Led by Margaret Clarke.
Starting on 18 Feb

2) Thursdays at 2.30-4.00pm at Rosary House, Aerodrome Rd., Bekesbourne
Led by Pat Kusel. Starting on 11 Feb

3) Thursdays at 7.30-9.00pm at 8 Conynham Lane, Bridge. Led by Bev Latham
and Martin Leggatt. Starting on 11 Feb.
All are welcome!

Thank You All!

I would like to express my sincere thanks and deepest gratitude to all the wonderful
friends who have given me so much support and kindness following my recent
operation. I have been overwhelmed and humbled by all the ‘Get Well’ messages,
calls, cards, flowers and visitors I have received and the continuing concern and
goodwill as to my progress. These have helped me enormously in my recovery.
Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

Sheila Scrivener


Fish Scheme (Neighbourly Help) News.

Telephone number: 07935 966 080

The February Coffee Pop-In will be on Wednesday 10th from 10 to 11.15 in Bridge
Village Hall. lfyou have any spare knitting wool do please bring it along ortelephone
Rosy Green on 830204. Thank you.

L‘Arche Christmas puddings

Huge thanks to the Christmas pudding eaters and givers who raised £500 which has
gone to L‘Arche in the Old City of Damascus where 28 disabled people are cared
for. Still more, who cannot cope with the road blocks, are visited and loved. We are
also pleased to report that the premises ofthe Ultimate Pudding Company who
produce these perfect puds were high enough to avoid the floods. They are now
busy with next year‘s supplies.

St. Peter’s Bridge Flower Arrangers

‘We would like to have a Christmas Tree in the Bridge Church porch next Christmas.
If anyone has a good artificial tree of 5 to 6 ft tail that they no longer need, please
contact one ofthe churchwardens.'

Bridge & District History Society

The next meeting will be on Thursday 18th February at 7.30 pm at the White Horse
Inn, Bridge. A society member Roger Bickerton will talk about his father's part in
World War I most of which was spent in the Middle East. Some of the battles in
which he took part were the forerunners of similar battles in World War II.
Members £7.50, non members £9.00 to include a buffet.

Further details from David Gilmour Tel: 01227 832450.

Canon Reg
Many congratulations to Canon Reg on his 80th birthday. He has done so much for so
many people here and throughout the world.

Tom Ashdown
Also to Tom Ashdown, who has secured a place at the Royal College of Music in
Manchester. Tom has the most beautiful singing voice. We wish him well .

Easter at Lower Hardres

Easter is early ,this year so I thought I would give you a few dates ! March 25th Good
Friday when we have the Children's Workshop 9 30 tiII12noon .More details in the March
magazine. Easter day is the 27th at 9-30 we will have Family Communion and aften/vards
an EGG HUNT. Mothering Sunday falls on March 6th. At 11 am we will have Family
Communion when posies and cards will be given to everyone. Obviously we shall have
our traditional Simnel cake. There will be lots of children participation.

Margaret

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Poppy Appeal 2015

Thanks to all who helped with the 2015 Poppy Appeal in November. We raised an
impressive £2836.45. A special thanks to Bridge Primary School who donated £500
from their Bonfire and Fireworks event as well as raising close to £400 within the
schooH

We need new helpers forthis year's appeal. We need people to collect door to door
on Union Road, Bridge High Street, Bridge Down, Riverside Close, Mansfield Court
and Beech Hill. We could also do with someone, such as a retired service man or
woman, to volunteerto stand outside Bridge Stores to raise money for the Royal
British Legion.

Please considerjust giving up half an hour of your time. It is a worthy cause and it is
a good way to get to know fellow villagers better.

Please email John Shirley Poppy Appeal Organiser iohn.shir|ev@iohnshir|ev|td.co.uk
to volunteer or alternatively ring him on 07808734842.

Littlebourne & District Royal British Legion
The start of a new year is our quietest time for the Branch but we are nevertheless
on the lookout for new members. So if you feel you might like to join us please do
contact us or come along to our next meeting.

Our January meeting was attended by the Kent County Co-ordinator, Mrs Anne Hill,
who talked to us about her work with the Poppy Appeal.

We have already booked our next Cream Tea Afternoon for Saturday,4th June in
Littlebourne Memorial Hall. There will be lots of stalls and anyone who would like to
book a table to sell their wares can ring the Poppy Organiser on 01227 728228 or
the secretary on 01227 472023.

Our next two monthly meetings will be on Tuesdays 9th February and 8th March,
both at 8pm at the Recreation Club, Littlebourne.


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Our annual home-made soup and bread lunches will take
place in Bridge this year on Fridays.

WHEN: the 6 Fridays of Lent — February 12, 19th and 26th,
March 4th, 11th and 18th between 12.0 and 1.30pm.

WHERE: at 1 Riverside Mews, Bridge (off Riverside Close).

Everyone in the community is welcome, not just church
members. If you haven’t been before we’d love to see you.

All donations will go to Christian Aid.
Please ring 831956 the day before to book.
Alan & Jean Barber.


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Nailbourne Horticultural Society

Advance notice ofthe next meeting ofthe Society which will be an afternoon visit
to Layham Garden Centre at Staple which specialises in the production of high
quality roses and where we will be given a talk on roses and their care by the
experts. This will be on Tuesday 8 March and more details will be given in the
March edition of "On the Nail".

Bridge with Patrixbourne Women's Institute

We have invited Jenny Barling to our next meeting on Tuesday 16 February to
give us a talk entitled "Jenny's Jaunts" about the trips and outings she organises.
The meeting starts at the usual time of 7.30 pm in Bridge Village Hall and, as
always, we are pleased to welcome visitors.

Fundraising events for St Peter’s Bridge and St Mary’s Patrixbourne—
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Nearly New Sale—Saturday 19th March in Bridge Village Hall

10am—12 noon, good quality clothing and bric a brac will be on sale.
Refreshements will also be served.

If you have any items you wish to donate please contact Evelyn on 830960 who will
arrange collection.

Coffee Morning—Saturday 14th May in Bridge Village Hall from 10am
Who hope to also organise a Produce Sale, to be held in Bridge Churchyard on

Saturday 10th September 10 am—12 noon. Remember us when making yourjams
and chutneys, make a few extra for us to sell. All proceeds go to Church funds.


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Abbreviated Minutes of a meetind of Bridde Parish Council
Thursdav 10 December 2015 in Bridde Villade Hall at 7.00b.m.

(Full version on website wvvvv.bridgeviIIage.co.uk and BPC noticeboards. BPC =
Bridge Parish Council; CCC= Canterbury City Council)

Recreation Ground

Many entries forthe school logo competition have been received. It was decided
unanimously to delay pollarding two maple trees until Council re-considers the
pruning of these trees in December 2016.

The Clerk reported on the correspondence which had been received from
parishioners about the Cantley development proposals. This has all been forwarded
to Cantley.

The Chair spoke against the City Council plans for Brickfields at a public meeting
on 11 November 2015 and reminded the meeting that the draft Neighbourhood Plan
talked of 8 houses on the site, not the proposed 40.

At a meeting held on 9 Decemberthe main terms ofa thirty year lease for the Mill
Centre were discussed and agreed The new lease will run from 1 March 2016.
There will need to be a major campaign of fundraising by the Mill Centre
Management Committee in orderto pay for the proposed works.

The budget for 2016-2017 was set and agreed unanimously. A precept of
£29,737.61 added to a council tax support grant of £1 ,377.39 will bring the total
budget (without the CFF element) to £31,075 an increase of £505 on the amount
received in 2015-16.

The new village snow policy was adopted.

Mr Richard McCarthy was thanked for offering to take on the post of footpath
warden from January 2016.

The village website has a link to the application form for the post of Village Warden.
The deadline for applications is 1 Feb 2016.

A consultation document on the future of the Green Court area is being prepared.
The Clerk was asked to investigate with the City Council the designation of areas
such as Riverside Close, Conyngham Lane and the school access drive as “traffic
managed areas”, meaning that the City Counci|’s enforcement team could report
and sanction inconsiderate parking.

It was agreed that the village would “Clean forthe Queen” in early March (overthe
weekend of March 5 and 6, 2016)


Abbreviated Minutes of a meeting of Bridge Parish Council
Thursdav 14 Januarv 2016 in Bridcle Village Hall at 7.30 pm.

Full version on website wwvv.bridaeviIIaoe.co.uk and BPC noticeboards. BPC =
Bridge Parish Council; CCC= Canterbury City Council)

Canterbury City Council has confirmed the precept request made for 2016-2017.

It appears the butcher’s shop may yet be sold as a going concern and that interest
has been shown by an interested party to take on the Post Office.

Conyngham Lane has been registered with Canterbury City Council as a “traffic
managed area”

The Chair recorded his thanks and those of the Parish Council to the volunteers
who had erected and dismantled Christmas trees on the High Street.

Recreation Ground

The Clerk will inform Bridge School ofthe winning entries in the competition for
recreation ground signs.

Council resolved to purchase 2 new anchored picnic benches forthe childrens’ play
area (£1,024); repair one of the swings (£1,136) and pay for improvements to the
pathway around the pavilion and the provision of a ramp for wheelchair access
(approx. £4,200).

The most recent update from Cantley Estates (dated 11 January)-now available on
the parish website- was read out by the Clerk. It refers to a number of potential sites
for housing developments in the village. The Chair gave his own personal
response to this statement from Cantley.

The village party to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday will take place on 12 June
from 12-16.00h on the recreation ground. Volunteers will be needed and the event
must be properly advertised and organised.

KCC will be invited to carry out their investigations on tree roots in the Green Court
area. Plans will be developed further once the required approvals are forthcoming.
The Chair spoke of his personal disappointment at the way in which Canterbury City
Council had announced potential development on the Brickfield site. The Parish
Council agreed to write a letterto the Chief Executive and Leader of Canterbury City
Council which will include reference to the disingenuous use of the unfinished
neighbourhood plan tojustify inclusion of more houses than are mentioned in the
draft neighbourhood plan.

Two potentially new contractors are to be contacted by the Clerk to see if a more
efficient method of controlling the moles on the recreation ground can be found.
Council agreed to write again to Stagecoach outlining the apparent unfairness ofthe
current pricing policy with regards to many Bridge residents.

Training will take place in February on the use of the newly acquired Speedwatch
equipment. 14 volunteers have come forward so far.

It was agreed to include a flier about dog fouling in the next edition of the parish
newsletter.

The next meeting of Bridge Parish Council will be on Thursdav 11 Februarv
2016 at 7.30pm in Bridge Village Hall.


Bekesbourne-with-Patrixbourne & Bridge Parish Councils

Invite you to come along to a free (rescheduled from October)

MOBILE SKATEPARK DAY

   

Saturday 19”‘ March 2016
10-3pm Bridge Recreation Ground

Suitable For ages 6 to 16

Equipment is provided (skateboards, scooters, bmx 8: safety gear)/bring your
own if you prefer

Refreshments and tuck shop available in the pavilion

No need to book, come along and join in for a session

Event supported by Canterbury City Council


ART IN BRIDGE

Art in Bridge will be having their Open Exhibition on
Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th October in 2016.

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Friday 4"‘ March 7pm for 7.30pm “The Good Gnus” songs of Flanders and Swan.
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Due to popular demand, the Langton Jazz Men will be again giving an evening of
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at 7.30p.m for 8p.m. Tickets cost £10, to include nibbles and one drink, (other drinks
will be available to buy). This is only a small venue so only 40 tickets will be
available, on a first come first served basis, from Marilyn Lewis on 01227 831208.

FILMS OF BRIDGE

New set of Archive Film Screenings will be on Saturday 27th February at 2pm and
will be of footage of Canterbury to include, Bridge, Chilham, and Bekesbourne. This
film will also be repeated on Saturday 19th March at 2pm. The showings are at
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Verses from this hymn were sung in the Musical Journey through 1878 concert at St
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written, how its stirring tune makes it popular, how its military references can make it
controversial, and how it was “most heartily sung” at the first Mattins using St Mary’s new
organ on Sunday 22 September 1878.

Readers might be interested to learn, or be reminded, that this hymn was written by Rev
Sabine Baring Gould, when he was curate of a Mission in Horbury Bridge (West
Yorkshire) for use on a long Whit-walk up to Horbury Parish Church in 1865. Although it
had a dull tune, it was rescued from oblivion in 1872 when Arthur Sullivan (of G&S fame)
composed his tune ‘St Gertrude’.

My mention ofthe parody version Backward Christian Soldiers led to several enquiries,

so l’ve set it out below (words anon). Each Advent we are urged “to wake up out of sleep”
and it could be that these satirical verses can awaken us, both individually and collectively,
to ways in which we are backward and help us resolve to change direction.

Backward Christian Soldiers, fleeing from the fight
With the Cross of Jesus nearly out of sight.
Christ, our rightful master, stands against
the foe, But fonivard into
battle, we are loathe to go. Backward Christian...

Like a mighty tortoise moves the Church of God
Brothers we are treading where we’ve always trod.
We are much divided, many bodies we
Having many doctrines, not much
charity. Backward Christian...

Crowns and thorns may perish, kingdoms rise and wane,
But the Church of Jesus hidden doth remain.
Gates of hell should never ‘gainst the Church prevail
We have Christ’s own promise, but think
that it will fail. Backward Christian...

Sit here then ye people, join our useless throng
Blend with ours your voices in a feeble song.
Blessings, ease and comfort, ask from Christ the King,
With our modern thinking, we don't do a
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Images of desperate refugees risking their lives to cross the
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refugee crisis in the aftermath of World War II that led to the founding
of Christian Aid in 1945.

According to the UN, in the first half of 2015, a third of the people
making the sea crossing to Italy and Greece were from Syria. More
than 50% of the population are now displaced, with more than 4.1
million people forced to seek safety outside the country, in Lebanon,
Iraq and Europe. Their needs will increase now winter is here, and
the numbers of people seeking refuge will continue to grow as long
as the conflict in Syria continues. As in 1945, Christian Aid is
reaching out to those in need.

As we approach Christmas and remember that the child Jesus was
himself a refugee, could you help Christian Aid respond to the
immediate and long—term needs of today’s refugees by giving to its
Refugee Crisis Appeal’? Your donations could buy sleeping bags,
food, water, baby kits, and also improve conditions in reception
centres.

Christian Aid asks for donations of money rather than clothes or other
goods, because it helps people more quickly, is more cost-effective,
avoids damaging local economies and makes sure people get what
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To donate go to www.christianaid.org/refugees or send a cheque
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SERVICES NACKINGTON LOWER BRIDGE PATRIXBOURNE BEKESBOURNE
HARDRES

FOR MARCH

Mothering 8.00am BCP 11.00am 6.00pm 9.30am Sung 9.30am Family
Sunday Holy Family Evensong Eucharist Communion

6 March Communion Communion

2 Cor 1:3-7

Luke 2:33-35

Lent 5 9.30am Su ng 3.30pm 11.00am Family All weicome at 8.00am Holy

13 March Eucharist Evensong at Communion the other services Communion

Nackington across the
Isaiah 43:16-21 3_30pm _
John 12:13 benef'C9
Evensong
Palm Sunday All welcome at 9.30am 10.50am Palm All weicome at 9.30am Sung
20 March the other Family Procession, the other services Eucharist
services across Service Dramatic Gospel across the
Dramatic Gospel _ _ _
Reading the benefice. Reading and benefice.
Family
Communion

Maundy Thursday 7.30pm Shared 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm Shared 7.30pm Shared service
24 March service at Shared Commemoration service at Bridge at Bridge

1 Cor 11:23_26 Bridge service at of The Last

John 13:1-17, 31b-35 Bridge Supper 8: The

watch
Good Friday 2.00pm Shared 9.30am- 2.00-3.00pm The 2.00pm Shared 2.00pm Shared service
25 March service at 12.00noon Last Hour at The service at Bridge at Bridge
Bridge Children's Cross — quiet
Workshop reflection
EASTER DAY 9.30am Easter 9.30am 6.00am Sunrise 9.30am Easter 9.30am Easter Family
27 March Eucharist Easter Easter Service Eucharist Eucharist, followed by
Family followed by egg hunt
Acts 103443 Service, breakfast
John 20:1-18
followed by
11.00am Choral
egg hunt

Easter Eucharist

9.30am Every Tuesday at Bridge Church:

Holy Communion. All welcome.


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LJUCII IIICIIUD,

I have just returned from a trip to Australia and New Zealand, visiting friends and
family. I had a close and personal encounter with nature at Byron Bay. Watching
out for sharks, my eyes were focused on the horizon forthose fast moving fins. (A
number of people, including a honeymoon couple have been killed there in recent
years). So fixed were my eyes on the long-distance, that I failed to recognise
dangers at closer range. Both my legs become lunch for a large Portugese Man of
Warjelly fish, known locally as a blue bottle. For several hours I hopped around in
agony, and completely missed my opportunity to surfthe waves. Like Bill Byson, I
feel that I have experienced the wildlife ofAustraIia! This huge and hot country, with
so many exotic and dangerous animals. The guy who picked me up offthe beach
said, ‘you are lucky the box jellyfish didn't taste you. You would have a gonner,
mate!‘

In New Zealand, Sue and I travelled around the South Island, and enjoyed the fjords
and mountains. On our last day we were the guests ofthe former Bishop of
Christchurch, who drove us round the earthquake damaged city. Although the big
earthquake was 5 years ago (this month), there remain whole areas ofthe city full of
half demolished buildings, over 60 churches were destroyed, and the cathedral
stands there with half its roof and the spire missing. Nearly 200 people were killed
five years ago, and two further earthquakes shook the city just days after we had
left. Ijoined the cathedral congregation in the Transitional Cathedral, which is made
completely of cardboard. What struck me about the people I met was a sense of
ongoing woundedness and grief, but also a deep sense of hope and determination
to regenerate the city and its people.

I found myself reflecting that this is a good visual image of the Good Friday and
Easter experience. Forthe disciples on Good Friday, all seemed lost. The Easter
experience that followed showed them that God transcends death itself and gives
hope and joy - as real today as 2000 years ago. Easter calls us to regenerate our
lives and communities.

We have a rich offering ofdifferent services in Holy Week and Easter in the Bridge
family of churches, and all are warmly invited. See page 12.

V\fith grace and peace forjoy at Easter,
Jonathan


HOLY WEEK AND EASTER

A warm invitation to enter deeply into Holy Week...

Palm Sunday 20 March

Lower Hardres Church, Family Service at 9.30am

Bekesbourne Church, Sung Eucharist at 9.30am

Bridge Church, Palm Procession, Dramatic Gospel Reading and Family Eucharist,

starting at 10.50am (gathering outside the church, or inside if wet)

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday in Holy Week 21, 22, 23 March Nicholas
Myheer’s cycle of paintings based on the Passion and Resurrection of Christ — The
Sarum Cycle — will be displayed in the Eastern Crypt of Canterbury Cathedral from
Tuesday 15 March. Please call in to see it. On these three days in Holy Week you
are invited to a talk in the Kentish Barn, Cathedral Lodge (in the Precincts) inspired
by these images. A sandwich lunch will be available from 12.45pm. If you need a lift
please ask Jonathan or Margaret.

Monday at 1.00pm The Sarum Cycle — image and song (The Precentor)

Tuesday at 1.00pm The Sarum Cycle — in conversation with the artist (The Canon

Librarian)
Wednesday at 1.00pm The Sarum Cycle — art and prayer (The Canon Pastor)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at 7.30pm Reflective Worship (Cathedral Quire),
readings, prayer, music with the Cathedral Choir.
Maundy Thursday 24 March
7.30pm Shared Service at Bridge Church. The Commemoration of The Last Supper
and The Watch

Good Friday 25 March

9.30am-12.00noon Chi|dren’s Workshop at Lower Hardres Church
2.00pm-3.00pm The Last Hour at the Cross — quiet reflections at Bridge Church,

followed by coffee and hot cross buns

Easter Day 27 March

6.00am Easter Sunrise Service at Bridge Church, followed by breakfast
9.30am Easter Eucharist at Nackington Church

9.30am Easter Service at Lower Hardres Church, followed by egg hunt

9.30am Easter Eucharist at Patrixbourne Church

9.30am Easter Eucharist at Bekesbourne Church, followed by egg hunt

11.00am Easter Choral Eucharist at Bridge Church

Alleluia, Christ is risen...

He is risen indeed, alleluia!


Dates For Your Diary

March 2016

01/03

04/03

07/03

08/03

09/03

Lower Hardres

12/03

Ministry at John Wallace

15/03

16/03

09.30

11.00

19.30

09.30

10.00

09.30

15.00

Holy Communion at St Peter’s, Bridge
15.00 Holy Communion at Bridge Haven
19.30 After 8's at Mansfield Court

Women’s World Day of Prayer at St Peter’s, Bridge.

All welcome.

Deanery Synod at Littlebourne Village Hall
19.30 Caring and Sharing

Holy Communion at St Peter’s, Bridge
14.30 Holy Communion at Mansfield Court

FISH pop in at Bridge Village Hall
14.00 Social afternoon at John Baker \/\/hite Hall,
Diocesan Synod ‘Vocations and Lay
Academy, Ashford, all welcome
Holy Communion at St Peter’s, Bridge

15.00 Holy Communion at Saxon Lodge
19.30 After 8’s at Mansfield Court

Hymns at Bridge Haven
19.30 Patrixbourne with Bridge PCC

Jonathan the Vicar is available every day apart from Fridays.

Future Date to Note—Bridge Village Fete Saturday 25th June 2015 12 noon-
4.00pm in Bridge School grounds


Easter at Lower Hardres Mothering Sunday fall in March 6th. At 11:00am we will
have Family Communion, when posies and cards will be given to everyone.
Obviously we shall have ourtraditional Simnel cake. There will be lots of child
participation. Good Friday is March 25th. We will hold the Children’s Workshop. 9:30
am till 12:00 noon. Please ring Julie Cox; 788316, or Margaret at 765598. lfyour
child is under school age please stay with them. Donations of £1 per child for
materials are welcome. Easter Day is the 27th March. Family Communion is at 9:30
am, followed by the Easter Egg Hunt! Please come and join us to celebrate Easter!
Women’s World Day on Prayer is on March the 4th. We will celebrate this service at
St Peter's Bridge at 11 :00 am. All are welcome. Margaret Electoral Roll—
Patrixbourne with Bridge

It is once more time to revise the Electoral Roll. lfyou are already included in the
Roll, you need do nothing. If however you are not on the Roll and would like to be,
application forms will be in the churches from Sunday 13th March. Please complete
a form and return it to the Vicar, one of the Churchwardens orto 54 Bridge Down, by
Easter Sunday March 27th. Easter Decorations in St. Peter’s Bridge will commence
at 9.30am Saturday 26th March. Anyone willing to donate an Easter Lily in memory
of a loved one, please contact Viv Brasier or a Churchwarden. I hope the price will
be about £3 per lily. Thank You. St. Peter’s Bridge Flower Arrangers Thanks to John
and Joan Hill for a super artificial Tree to put in the Church at future Christmases.


NOTICE of Election of Churchwardens and Annual Church Meeting

Meeting for St Peter’s Bekesbourne will be held at 7.30pm on Wednesday 13
April in Bekesbourne Village Hall. All residents ofthe civil parish of Bekesbourne and
all people listed on the Bekesbourne Church electoral roll are very welcome to
attend and may vote at the meeting to elect 2 Churchwardens for St Peter’s
Bekesbourne for 2016/17.

This will be followed by the Annual Church Meeting, at which the Parochial Church
Council and Sidemen/women for the coming year will be elected. We will be
reporting on what we have been up to in Bekesbourne in 2015.

It is an opportunity to thank all those people who work so hard to keep our church
flourishing and to offer ideas for 2016.

If you would like to be included on the church electoral roll (which entitles you to vote
at the Annual Meeting), please ensure that you complete a form and return it to
Lindsay Sharp Kinsey (Electoral Roll Officer) or any of the committee members.

Nicky Fry PCC Secretary (Bekesbourne)

Meeting for Patrixbourne with Bridge will be held afterthe 11am Morning Service
at St Peter’s Bridge on Sunday 10 April. All residents of the Parish of Patrixbourne
with Bridge may attend and vote as above.

It will also be followed by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) in a similar
format to, and with opportunity forthanks, as the above.

Likewise forjoining the parish electoral roll please make enquiries to Rosemary
\l\/hatley (Electoral Roll Secretary) or any PCC member.

This new arrangement has been made to encourage a greater participation of all on
our electoral roll as we face financial and fabric challenges (especially at Bridge) and
to hear progress reports from our ‘Friends’ organisations.

Alan Barber PCC Secretary (Patrixbourne with Bridge)


 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
  
   
  
 
 
  
  

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We hope to see some ofthe new residents ofthe village supporting the neighbourly
Parishioners, who turn out and rally round so commendably at fund-raisers!


The Friends of St Peter’s Bridge

The advance sale of 160 tickets for the 134 pew seats in Bridge’s parish church was
a tribute both to the popularity ofthe Cathedral Choristers’ visit on 6 February and to
the tremendous energy put in to publicity by Charlie and Georgie Bainbridge ; we are
very grateful to them, to Evelyn Andrews who shared in the sale oftickets, to
Laurence Dunderdale for the logistics, and for everyone who helped on the night.
FOSP’s next concert will be on 4 June, and will feature David Flood (Director ofthe
Choristers) returning in lighter guise with lay clerks John Vlfilliams and Chris Price as
The Good Gnus. Tickets will be available for purchase well in advance.

Fund-raising forthe fabric of the parish church (which is FOSP’s rationale) has been
going well, aided by the sponsorship and advertising on the 6th February. But I
would be serving the village poorly ifl did not say that there must be money in hand
in a good number of homes that hasn’t yet been set free, and that it is in the interest
of everyone who lives and owns property in Bridge to ensure that its most iconic
building does not fall apart.

If you feel you can now help, or help again, please make contact with me, Stephen
Woodley, at 11 Conyngham Lane, 01227 830954.

Fish Scheme (Neighbourly Help) News Tel no:07935 966 080

The next Coffee Pop-In will be in Bridge Village Hall from 10 to 11.30 on Wednesday
9th March. We hope a volunteer from Hi Kent will be there to help with hearing aids.
Please search your cupboards for any unwanted knitting wool and bring it along.

We are also looking for good quality tea cups and saucers for using in the village
hall, sets of at least six would be appreciated, though not too fine bone china!

Bridge and District History Society

The next meeting will be on Thursday 17th March in Bridge Village Hall at 7.30pm.
Dr Andrew Richardson will give a talk on the Treasure Act and about spectacular
finds and improvements to the archaeological record through the work of
responsible metal detection, including the Bridge Iron Age helmet.

Members £4.00, non members £5.00.
Further details from David Gilmour Tel: 832450.

Games evening The Friends of Womenswold Church invite you to an
evening of games and entertainment at the Learning Opportunities
Centre in Womenswold,on Saturday March 12th at 7.30p.m., hosted
by local Thespians Jan and Keith Roberts, who have devised a
programme to amuse and entertain everyone. Tickets cost £10, (£8 for
Friends), to include nibbles and your first drink, and may be obtained
from Jeanie Wright on Tel. 01304 830894, so please come and enjoy
yourselves and support the Friends.


The Friends of Bekesbourne Church Invite You To

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Vicki Woolnough on 01227 379126

Entry price per person: £4.00 at the door‘


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BEKESBOURNE NEWS

Save the day

Bekesbourne with Patrixbourne Summer Party to celebrate the Queen’s 90th
birthday — 3pm on Sunday 5th June: including some or all of: chi|dren’s fancy dress;
tug of war; byo picnic; croquet; boules; art/craft display competition; archery; pony
rides; fortune-telling; rounders; beat the goalie; official opening of new galley kitchen

facilities. Free social event for all in the parish — more details to follow.

100 Club
A very big thank you to all who joined Bekesbourne 100 Club this year. We have 114

members which is a record.

The winners in the January draw were: Mike Barker £50; Linda Ellis £25; and
Daphne Hogben £15. The winners in February are: Alexander Cole £50; Toby
Pollard £25; and Richard Thomas £15. The draws took place at the Bekesbourne

jumble sale.'|I

Nailbourne

The Little Stour & Nailbourne River Management Group continues to monitor the
Nailbourne and the valley sewer and to liaise with all the relevant agencies and to
work with them towards long-term solutions for the difficulties at times of high
groundwater levels. At the time of writing (February 16) the Environment Agency

prediction is ‘flow not flood’.

Those wishing to be kept in the loop re updates and developments can ask to be
added to the e—mail list operated by the secretary ofthe river group, Jill Thomas, by

e—mailing s.thomas@which.net.

It is interesting to note that Peter Gay, who lives at the top end ofthe valley and
writes the Nature Notes forthe Kentish Gazette, has observed that the Nailbourne is
running along its entire length forthe fourth year in succession. He comments that

this is probably a 100-year record.

Brewery Lane ford is now closed. Keeper’s Hill at Patrixbourne is open (at the time
of writing) but deemed too deep for safe passage.

Local History

A memorial service for the life of Lewis ‘Laurence’ Boyle was held at St Marys,
Patrixbourne on Friday January, 22nd, lead by Margaret Clarke.

Laurence was a long-term Patrixbourne resident and took a keen interest in the
history ofthe village. He assembled a great deal of information on the history of
Bifrons and gave a talk on the subject to the Bridge and District History Society.
Laurence’s detailed archives have been donated to the village by his family and it is
hoped that it will be possible for a local person to build on his research and finish the
book he started following his talk to the society.

The records are being catalogued by Jill Thomas and over the next few months they
will move into the archives of Bridge History Society under the heading L
collection. Contact Jillién s.thomas@.which.net if you have an interest in Bifrons and

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FAIRTRADE

Fairt Fair

Saturday 12"‘ March 2016
10am - 3pm

St. Peter's Methodist Church Hall,
Canterbury

Traidcraft stall & Fairtrade refreshments
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12 noon — 2pm: Homemade soup lunches
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Display of posters by local schools
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10:30am presentation of Fairtrade certificates by the
Lord Mayor of Canterbury

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Bridge with Patrixbourne Women's Institute

On Tuesday 15 March (7.30 pm in Bridge Village Hall), the Institute are pleased to
welcome back Helen Kendall-Tobias who on a previous visit gave a talk on "50
Ways to Tie a Scarf". This time, she will be holding a Scarf Tying Workshop so
that members can practise themselves. Ideally to get the most from the workshop,
members should bring along a variety of scarves, eg:

1 square silk scarf (60cm)

1 square silk scarf (90cm)

1 long silky scarf approx 40 x 100cm)

1 pashmina style scarf/stole

although Helen has promised to have a few extra for those who might forget!

If you are interested in this evening or in the WI generally, please do come along on
the 15th. You will be made most welcome.

Nailbourne Horticultural Society

For the meeting on Tuesday 8th March we have arranged an afternoon workshop
at Layham Garden Centre and Nursery, the specialist rose nursery at Staple, as
they thought it would be easierto show us and talk about the roses in situ. It is
planned, weather permitting, that the visit will be outside and take the form of a
hands-on talk to show us the planting, pruning and general care of roses and any
other plants which members may like to know about.

We will meet at our usual meeting place at Green Court/Western Avenue to organise
transport and be ready to leave at 1.30 prompt for a 2 pm start at Staple. There will
be a small charge forthe afternoon.

Moving on to April, our Spring Show is being held this year on Saturday 9 April in
Bridge Village Hall. More details will be published in the April edition of the
magazine, but we would like to give you information now about the two open classes
we have included for everyone to enter, notjust members. The classes are:

5 sticks of rhubarb (pulled and leaves trimmed)

6 chitted seed potatoes in an egg box

It would be really encouraging for the Society to have entries from other
parishioners.

If anyone requires a show schedule, please contact the Show Secretary Kathy
Walder on 830057 or email kath@askwalder.com

National Vegetable Society - Kent Association

After its winter break, the Association returns to Bridge Village Hall on Wednesday 9
March (7.30 for 8.00 pm start) for its AGM to be followed by an illustrated talk by
local Bridge resident and member Raj Dasan entitled "Tropical Fruits" - and with
some sampling too! Non-members are most welcome to come along to the

meeting.


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We hope you may find something to interest you in the events coming up — we
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Soul Voice Weekend - 5th and 6th March please see details from Caroline Barnes
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wonderful opportunity to discover the potent and dynamic Soul Voice® method of
vocal healing. It draws on the ancient wisdom of sound therapy and explores how
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and powerful sounding instrument of all, enabling us to be fully and consciously
present within the body. For more information please contact Caroline 01303
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Womens Drumming Circle 24th March at 7.30pm £8 please book with Caroline
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available.

Sunrise service on Easter Day begins at 6 am and will include a walk in the
garden, songs and readings, lighting a fire and breakfast in the yurt. Please let us
know if you can come.

Labyrinth Workshop with Facilitation Training - Saturday 9th April 10.30 —
8.30pm This will include 3 labyrinth walks (one at dusk), some background and
history and an introduction to helping others to use the labyrinth as a spiritual tool.
More details will be available soon on the website. £50 includes refreshments and
supper but please bring your own lunch. Please book asap with Lizzie who will lead
the day. lizziehopthrow@gmail.com

Mindful Self Compassion - a beautiful 8 week course beginning on Monday April
18th. For full details and to book please refer to www.newron.co.uk Led by Dr Julia
Ronder

The Ignition Project - An experimental afternoon on Saturday 30th April 2pm —
5pm - led by Elaine Longworth. Elaine will be leading a series of workshops in which
she will use the power of poetry (hers and ours?!) to shine light on our spiritual
journeys. Themes will include Poetry for Healing, Stepping into Joy, Stepping into
Greatness, Finding Purpose, Spiritual Rebirth. If you would like to be midwife to this
new birth we would love to hear from you. A delicious tea will be served. Please
book with Lizzie lizziehopthrow@gmail.com

Silent Retreat with the Janki Foundation. Thursday 5th May 10am — 3pm Please
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LITTLEBOURNE AND DISTRICT ROYAL BRITISH LEGION

We are sad to learn that a long time branch member, Mrs Heather Leaves has
passed away recently. Heather and her husband Patrick (Paddy) Leaves were

very active members until Paddy passed away some years ago. Since then Heather

had remained active in the branch until her health no longer enabled herto do so.

On a happier note. We had an interesting and productive visit at our last meeting
from County Poppy Appeal Co-ordinator, Mrs Anne Hill. She gave our newer
members an insite into what organising the branch Poppy Appeal campaign entails.
We have a number of new members now offering their support, but of course, we
can still welcome even more helpful people (members or non-members) ready for
the collection this coming autumn. Contact numbers are 01227 728228 or

01227 472023.

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Abbreviated Minutes of a meeting of Bridge Parish Council
Thursdav 11 Februarv 2016 in Bridge Village Hall at 7.30 pm.

Full version on website wwvi/.bridgeviHage.co.uk and BPC noticeboards. (BPC = Bridge
Parish Council; CCC= Canterbury City Council)

A member ofthe public addressed the meeting on the subject of minute 112/15-16 (a) from the
meeting held on 14 January 2016.

Report from Canterbury City Councillor (Simon Cook)

He noted that fly tipping is an increasing issue in the district. Villagers should let him know of any
hot spots. The City Council will start a community governance review in 2016 including a look at
further devolution of powers to parishes.

Report from Kent County Councillor (KCC) Michael Northey.

KCC has passed its budget for 2016-2017 showing a 3.99% increase in council tax, occasioned by
increasing expenditure in adult social care and grant reductions from central government
amounting to £18 million. Front line services are being modified where necessary but remain
largely intact. The mobile library consultation ends on 4 March. It is proposed that the library will
visit Bridge once every fortnight and that borrowers will be able to borrow up to 30 items each.
Comments are still welcomed.

Decisions taken in the course of the meeting. Council agreed to:

replace the defective cradle swing with a new swing in the play area.

fund a first aid course to provide basic life—saving first aid including the use of CPR

(cardiopulmonary resuscitation). Local employers will be invited as a priority and asked for
a donation towards the costs which will amount to approx. £225.
fund the necessary tree survey of the Green Court area to see which parcels ofthe KCC land can
be developed. Ateam of councillors will ask local residents for their views on a range of
possible improvements to the landscaping ofthe area.

upgrade the pavilion kitchen.

invite a speaker from Speedwatch to address the Annual Parish Meeting on 28 April 2016.
write to CCC and KCC about the disruption caused by simultaneous road closures locally.
publish all ofthe latest Cantley information on the parish website.

Dates and events to note:

Village event on 12 June to mark the Queen’s 90th birthday on the Recreation Ground

5 March 2016 from 10.30-12.30 there will be a village-wide litter pick involving the beavers and
cubs as part ofthe national “Cleaning for the Queen” project.

Neighbourhood Plan
Joe Connor, Chair ofthe Neighbourhood Plan group stated that he wished to see the Bridge plan
completed (and submitted to Canterbury City Council as required) within this calendar year.

New roadjunction on the A2. The Chair repeated his concern about the apparent complacency
of planners that “all will be fine” at the northern end of Bridge High St. The newjunction will be
planned by Highways England and funded by housing developers. It will probably be built some 4-5
years after houses have started to be built in South Canterbury.

Speedwatch training for the village on 9 February was attended by 15 people.

Mill Centre

Council discussed the proposed lease for the Mill Centre to be issued by CCC for a period of 30
years. It also discussed its future arrangements for working with the Mill Centre Management
Committee.

Point of information:
Mill Lane ford is likely to remain closed for at least 4 weeks

The next meeting of Bridge Parish Council will be on Thursdav 10 March 2016 at 7.30pm in
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APRIL 2016 HARDRES
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Dear friends,

As the weather brightens and the snowdrops give way to the daffodils and new
lambs arrive in the fields, we are reminded through the beauty of God's creation of
the new life of Easter all around us. In the life of our Church, Easter lasts for 50
days, up to the Feast of Pentecost. It has been wonderful to welcome sixty Year 4
children of our Church School to St Peter's Church to explore the building together
and explore together their inquisitive questions of life and faith. It was a joy

to welcome over 400 children fortheir special Easter Services on the Wednesday of
Holy Week. Vlfith so much frailty, uncertainty, and suffering in our world - with the
ongoing refugee crisis, the wars in Iraq and Syria, the fight against terrorism - we
need to hear and take into our hearts the deep message of Easter again. That God
loved the world so much that he send his only Son Jesus to live among us, and
through his death and resurrection brings us all the hope of a transformed world
and eternal life.

But this eternal life starts now, from the moment we are baptised. We are called as
Christians to build God's Kingdom here on earth, as co-workers with God and
disciples ofJesus.

The resurrection of Jesus Christ on the first Easter Day opens a new road for us all.
Through God's grace we are invited to be people of hope, or Easter-people, living
out through our daily lives the hope of new life, and the transforming power of God's
love in our lives, community and world. In the end, the light of Christ is stronger
than all the darkness.

May the joy and hope of Easter be yours,
Grace and peace, Jonathan.


Dates For Your Diary

April 2016

05/04

10/04

11/04

12/04

13/04

Lower Hardres

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Bekesbourne Village

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09.30

15.00

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15.00
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14.30

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15.00
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Holy Communion at St Peters, Bridge

Holy Communion at Bridge Haven

After 8’s at Mansfield Court
Patrixbourne with Bridge Annual Church Meeting
Caring and Sharing

Holy Communion at St Peters, Bridge
Holy Communion at Mansfield Court

FISH pop in at Bridge Village Hall
Social afternoon at John Baker White Hall,

Bekesbourne Annual Church Meeting at
Hall

Holy Communion at St Peters, Bridge
Holy Communion at Saxon Lodge
After 8’s at Mansfield Court

Hymns at Bridge Haven

Lower Hardres with Nackington Annual Church

Nackington Church

Caring and Sharing

Special service at Nackington Church with Bishop

consecrating the churchyard

Jonathan the Vicar is available every day apart from Fridays.

14th May 2016 Coffee Morning 10am—12 noon in Bridge Village Hall in aid of
Patrisxourne and Bridge churches

25th June 2016 Bridge Village Fete, from12 noon in Bridge School Grounds


INVITATION

Annual Meetings of Parishioners and Annual Parochial Church Meetings

You are warmly invited to these important meetings which review the last year ofthe
life of your local church, look forward to plans forthe future and elect church officers
forthe coming year.

Patrixbourne with Bridge PCC on Sunday 10 April at 11.45am (following the 1100am
Service) at St Peters Church, Bridge.

Bekesbourne PCC on Wednesday 13 April at 7.30pm at Bekesbourne Village Hall.
Lower Hardres with Nackington PCC on Friday 22 April at 7.30pm at St
Mary's Church, Nackington.

If you would like to stand for office or serve as a PCC member, please speak with
Jonathan our vicar.

Rebecca and David Parsons (centre) with their families at the blessing of their
marriage at Bridge Church held last month.

Rebecca's grandfather was Canon Colin Edward Herschel Perry who was our Vicar
from 1960 to 1980 and Rural Dean of East Bridge.

Our current Vicar, Canon Jonathan LLoyd, told the congregation that his own father
would have worked closely with Canon Perry as he was Rural Dean of West Bridge
at the same time. Canon Perry is fondly remembered by some of our more senior
church members - including his preference for sherry rather than tea whilst on
pastoral visits!

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Violet Coleman I Magazine Content.

On the morning of March 7th a service was held for Violet at Barham Crematorium
and that afternoon, a service of Celebration of her life in Patrixbourne church.

Violet was an amazing person. I have known her for many years, so I was privileged
to officiate at the services. She was a women of integrity, and ofdedication to her
family - Andrea, Michael and Phillip. They meant everything to her, and she worked
hard to care forthem. She knitted, embroidered, crocheted and cooked and worked.
What a generous and big hearted woman she was.

I visited her in her home, and over a cup of tea we laughed and talked. Her tea was
diabolical! I used to say the teabag was afraid of boiling water.

Violet gave much of herself to help others in Bridge Haven, in the twilight of her life.
She was quite a woman, as we read in Isaiah — ‘You are precious in my sight. I have
called you by name, and you are mine.’

May you rest in peace and rise in glory.

Margaret Clarke.

Lower Hardres News

I would like to extend a sincere thank-you to all who helped at the Good Friday
workshop. Thank-you also to all ofthe children who came, it was a real team effort. I
hope you have had a blessed Easter.

Soon, we are holding porch sale, selling cakes etc. On October 7th at 7pm, we are
holding an AUCTION OF PROMISES at John Baker White Hall, Lower Hardres. It is
to raise funds for St Mary’s Roof.

Margaret.

Parish Magazine Advertising Co-ordinator We are urgently seeking someone to take
over this role within the ‘On the Nail’ editorial team The position which is voluntary, will
include the following: Annual notification of renewals by letter. Collection of advertising
fees. Maintaining the waiting list and allocation of advertising space. Close liaison with
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Fish Scheme (neighbourly help) News Tel no:07954 966 080

The next Coffee Pop-In will be on Wednesday April 13th.

The annual fund-raising Bring and Buy will take place during the May Coffee Pop-In
on Wednesday May 11th. There will be a raffle, plants and home-baked cakes, but
do please bring anything you think might sell well.

The Cornelia Slavin outing is being organised and , we hope, will be to Walmer
Castle in early June.

New Flag

Since our first notification of a coffee morning intended to fund a replacement St
George's cross, I am pleased to record early donations equalling £15.00, and a
wonderful offer to donate the entire sum of £80.00 by a generous Michael Green.
Thank you so much, Michael, and the others to whom we are very grateful.
Nevertheless, due to the close proximity of our intended coffee morning (17th
March) the Churchwardens are happy for us to proceed with the event at 20
Conyngham Lane, and to use the money raised to open a Reserve Fund for new
flags in the future. None lasts for ever, unfortunately - strong winds, heavy rain and
vehicular— pollution quickly take theirtoll. A ‘Flag specific‘ fund will mean the moneys
do not disappear in the general maintenance. Thank you to all supporters - I'll let
you know the outcome in the next magazine.

Barry Whiting.

Bridge & District History Society

The next meeting will be held on Thursday April 21st in Bridge Village Hall at 7.30.
Alasdair Hogarth will give a talk on Sir Thomas More whose head rests in St
Dunstan's Church, Canterbury.

Members £4.00, non—members £5.00.

Further details from David Gilmour Te|:832450.

Spring Working Party on the Recreation Ground

There will be a tidying up session after the winter starting at 9 30 am on Saturday
16th April. Please wear warm clothes including gloves and bring secateurs and
weeding tools. Refreshments will be provided in the pavilion. All are welcome.

Sue Hodges

Littlebourne & District Royal British Legion

Not very much news this month but if anybody would like to find out about joining the
branch please see contact telephone numbers in our notice board outside
Littlebourne War Memorial Hall. We would welcome new members.

Our next two monthly Branch Meetings will be on Tuesdays, 12th April and 19th
May, both at 8pm in the Recreation Club, Littlebourne (behind the Hall).

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the country forthe sake of people like Morsheda. Across the UK and Ireland we
will deliver 7 million envelopes to our local neighbours, to raise money for our global
neighbours in need. lt’s an opportunity to reach out to our community, and to make

sure some of the worlds poorest people have enough to eat and a safe place to live.

A Home Safety Package from Christian Aid could raise Morsheda’s home on an
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farm animals, seeds and a composting kit — the tools she needs to build a better
future. A new chance at life for Morsheda costs as little as £250.

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Senior Citizens - Please join us for our ST GEORGE'S DAY and the Queen's 90th Birthday
Celebrations Thursday 21 st April 2016 in the school hall Performances by each year group
and the school choir 1.30pm — 3.00pm Refreshments will be served during the afternoon
Please contact the school office on 830276 to reserve a place. We look fowvard to you
joining us for a truly British Celebration

BRIDGE BENEFICE CARING & SHARING GROUP Villages along the Nailboume Talk with
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Bridge with Patrixbourne Women's Institute

As guest speakers at the meeting on Tuesday 19 April (7.30 pm in Bridge Village
Hall), the WI have invited Mark and Pam Bathurst to give a talk on the restoration
of the "Medway Queen" paddle steamer. As always, we are pleased to welcome
visitors and guests at our meetings.

Nailbourne Horticultural Society

The Society is holding its Annual Spring Show on Saturday 9 April in Bridge
Village Hall. The hall will be open to the public from 11.00 am until 1.30 pm with the
presentation of prizes at 1.00 pm. As I write, I have great doubts about how many
daffodils will be on show this year but I know that our members always manage to
"come up with the goodies" on the day!

For those exhibiting, the hall will be open from 8.00 am for staging the exhibits and
everyone must clearthe hall by 10.00 when judging will take place. As mentioned in
the March "On the Nail" we have two classes in the schedule which are open to
non-members of the Society as well. These are:

5 sticks of rhubarb (pulled and leaves trimmed)

6 chitted seed potatoes in an egg box

and it would be great to see entries from other local people. All you have to do is
bring your entries along to the hall before 10.00am on the morning ofthe show.
There is no entry charge for the show which has several sections - cut flowers, pot
plants, cookery, floral art, not forgetting the Chairman's Challenge (a pot ofJuanita
variety large cupped narcissus this year) - something indeed for everyone. There
will be refreshments available during the day as well as a raffle and a plant/bring and
buy stall.

Do come along and support us on the day!

If anyone requires a show schedule, please contact the Show Secretary Kathy
Walder on 830057 or email kath@askwalder.com

National Vegetable Society - Kent Association

Graham and Jane Wagstaff are giving a talk on "Exhibition Parsnips" at the next
meeting ofthe Society on Wednesday 13 April in Bridge Village Hall (7.30 for 8.00
pm start). Jane and Graham are growers, medal winners, judges, and experts in

theirfield. Non-members are most welcome.


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FRIDAY 20 MAY in the School Hall : The Revd SIMON ROV\/LAND returns to Bridge
to talk about and show his experiences of having been recently

A PADRE WITH THE BRITISH FORCES IN AFGHANISTAN.

This talk was a sell-out at Nackington : now it comes to Bridge. Powerful, moving
and personal,

Simon’s descriptions will conveyjust what it is like to be at the sharp end of
contemporary warfare, and the amazing medical and pastoral support that our
Forces are given.

FRIDAY 27 MAY in St Peters Church : TOPS (The Occasional Performing Society)
will make its contribution to FOSP funds with a yet-to-be-announced evening of
entertainment, fresh, funny and memorable.

SATURDAY 4 JUNE in St Peters Church, we welcome back DAVID FLOOD with
two equally dazzling GOOD GNUS (lay clerks John Vlfilliams and Christopher Price)
for an EVENING of LIGHT and DELECTABLE MUSIC, ideal for an evening in early
June. The classic Flanders and Swann songs, and many more.

Ticket prices £10 for the first two at £10 each, and £15 the Gnus. (£30 on all three
purchased together). Available from Evelyn Andrews (830960).

Friends of St Giles talk

Unfortunately the talk to be given by Dr Becky Parker entitled “Quantum World and
our Wonderful Universe” has had to be changed to Friday 29th April 2016 in
Kingston Barn — time 7pm for a prompt start at 7.30pm.

This talk is given by Kingston’s very own Dr Becky Parker MBE, who will explain
some ofthe excitement of modern physics and how it relates to everything around
us - in her own amazing indomitable style. Becky has a world-wide reputation for
enhancing the public understanding of science.

There are still a few tickets available at £10 per adult (over 18). Cash or cheques
(payable to Friends of St Giles) to my address please Maureen Taylor, 3 \l\IhiteIocks
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D GE FARMERS’ MARKET

mers iket has been operating every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the
Red Lion car park, as market run by the stall holders for the

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'3 opportunity to thank Mark Esdale and all of the team for
good-will to start the market 5+ years ago. We would not
of their hard work, and we believe everyone who comes to

the marke. JOUICI agree t1at it is a truly valuable asset to the village. Long may that

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Since:9l'§[Ig,='5lLtH Eafihllders, took over the running of the market we have made a big

e..o.t to ensure that mer is great variety on offer. We are proud that our customers
can effectively do a weekly shop with us if they so wish. We have local Meat, Fish,
Bread, and Veg all covered, not to mention Chocolate, Juice, Marzipan, Curries,
Cheese, Cakes, Honey and lots more to tickle yourtaste buds with, not to mention a
plant stall. We believe that everything is reasonably priced and would encourage
more ofthe parish to come down and give us a try!

Vlfith stall holder numbers ever increasing, we are able (with your cooperation) to
create a real buzz of a Saturday morning but inevitably it is a two way process. If
we want to continue as a happy and successful market, then we implore new
customers young and old to come down and see the stunning array of local produce
we have for you to sample.

We are passionate about low food miles, reducing our carbon footprint and
supporting the local rural economy, and at the same time can promise you a cheerful
welcome, and a keen insight into the produce on offer.

Vlfith all of this in mind please try to make our market on 9th or 23rd April 9am —
12pm at the Red Lion, your first, as we would love to see you there.

Best wishes

Lewis on behalf of Bridge Farmers Market”


Abbreviated Minutes of a meeting of Bridge Parish Council
Thursdav 10 March 2016 in Bridde Village Hall at 7.30 pm.

Full version on website wwvv.bridaevr'lIaae.co.uk and BPC noticeboards. (BPC =
Bridge Parish Council; CCC= Canterbury City Council)

Report from Canterbury City Councillor (Simon Cook)

The local plan might be adopted by the end of 2016. Responses to local plan
amendments have been passed to the Inspector. The city centre car parking
consultation is complete. The budget has been set for 2016-2017 with council tax
rising by £4.95 per band D property. The allocation of housing on Brickfields will be
decided by the government Inspector ofthe local plan

Report from Kent County Councillor (KCC) Michael Northey.

He is pessimistic about the responsiveness of Highway England to representations
about the proposed new junction on the A2. They do not appear to be listening to
the argument for 4 exits rather than the 3 proposed. KCC have set the budget for
2016-2017 with a reduction of £118m. Council Tax will rise by just under 4% .
Consultations on mobile libraries and street lighting are now closed with decisions
on both to be announced shortly.

Information exchange:
There were 22 volunteers involved in Cleaning for the Queen on Saturday 12 March.
16 bags of rubbish had been filled. Many new litter picking volunteers had
come forward.
The pathway in the recreation ground is not “adopted”. The Parish Council can
therefore determine rules concerning dog fouling.
The Neighbourhood Plan group has been re-energised of late and is holding regular
meetings to complete the plan
PCSO V\fi||iams’ report highlighted 3 recent incidents including damage to the village
clock, fly-tipping and an abandoned vehicle.

Decisions taken in the course of the meeting:

1 All tree applications are to be passed to the Planning Committee for
comment.

2 The fireworks display will take place on the recreation ground in
November 2016.

3 A Community Warden for Bridge has been appointed by KCC.

4 To receive an update on Green Court developments. Council considered

the comprehensive tree report form Lloyd Bore and decided to appoint a
committee of councillors to take the initiative forward at the next meeting. KCC
will be asked to remove the trees identified as being dead.

5 Council agreed to support the changes proposed by Canterbury City
Council to parking arrangements in Conyngham Lane.

6 Cllr Moon asked that “No parking at any time” notices should be
encouraged wherever possible so that parking tickets can be issued.

7 Cllr Moon tendered his resignation from the Council with effect from 25
March 2016.

Village event on 12 June to mark the Queens 90th birthday on the Recreation
Ground
The next meeting will be on Thursdav 14 April 2016 at 7.30pm in Bridcie

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g of Dogs (England) Regulations 2014 it is compulsory for all

weeks in England to be fitted with a Microchip and registered
Cé~|5M se from 6th April 2016.

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  your dog is found to not have a microchip and be registered to
- keeper will be served with a notice requiring the dog to be
days. lfthis does not occur you will be liable to pay a fine of

£500.

There are no exemptions regarding age, a dog will only be legally exempt if a vet
certifies that it cannot be microchipped for health reasons on a form approved by the
Secretary of State.

Many of our patients are microchipped but the database registration is not up to
date, so if you have moved house or changed your telephone number it is really
important to update this information on the database.

Microchipping provides permanent identification of an animal. The microchip cannot
be tampered with and once inserted will last a lifetime. The microchip itself is about
the size of a grain of rice, encased in a special capsule, designed to sit comfortably
under your pets skin. The implantation is quick and simple —just like an ordinary

injection under the loose skin at the back of the neck. At Bourne Veterinary Practice

we regularly Implant Microchlps Into dogs, cats, ra Low pet Mimchippgng works 

  
 
  
  

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Elham Valley to Bridge, down through the remaining Bournes and on through the
Little Stourto Plucks Gutter. The film reflects the difficulties experienced in the local
villages and is a sequel to a similar film I produced ofthe 2000 floods from which
clips have been included to show the comparison. It also includes aerial
photographs taken at their peak from Vlfickhambreaux to Preston and Grove Ferry.
The film endeavours to capture both the scenic beauty and the hardship of the
flooding and is titled The Beauty and the Suffering of the Nailbourne in

Flood AGAIN. It costs £12 and is sold in support of St Andrew’s Church,
Wickhambreaux. There is also a twin pack including the original 2000 film at £18
and both would be delivered locally.

Available from Brian Maxted 01227 721776 brian@brianmaxted.co.uk or Peter
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of spring flowers,cookery,flora| art and children's section will be shown
plus a small plant sa|e,inc|uding summer bedding p|ants.Teas and home-
made cakes to be served and raffle held.

On Mondax/,Apri| 11"‘,local RHS judge Roy Wall will be giving a talk
entitled "Tips for exhibitors” from 7.30pm in the Hall followed by our
short AGM.Free entry with refreshments.

Please join us,ever\/one is welcome


I love seasonal food, and this is one of the months that chocolate is definitely in
season! This is a far richer variant of chocolate mousse, and is the kind of pudding
that makes strong men go weak at the knees... the addition of cream changes the
texture to a smooth-as-silk deliciousness NOBODY can resist! I first came across
this at Stour Music Festival, and it is the magnificent Bery|’s signature pudding.
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they tend to make an exception to the rule here. This will serve about 8 people,
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5 large eggs, separated

10oz/280g good black chocolate with high cocoa content
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otherwise you get little lumps in the mousse. Add the alcohol and stir it in slowly until
smooth.

Add the egg yolks one by one, stirring in, then the whipped cream. Whisk the egg
whites until they are standing in stiff peaks. Using a metal spoon, first fold about 1/3
ofthe whites in to break up the texture, and then add the remaining two thirds.

Pour the creamy mousse into 8 small bowls or ramekins, or into a single bowl, and
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Kingsbourne Players plus Ayckbourn - and you!

The local amateurthespians The Kingsbourne Players, underthe direction of Mike
Sole, will be tackling an intriguing play by Alan Ayckbourn for their early summer
production from 12th - 14th May in Barham. Entitled ‘Mr A's Amazing Maze Plays‘,
it tells ofthe adventures of an intrepid girl and her dog as they try to find the 'lost'
voice of an opera singer in a spooky house. This is an interactive script, in which the
audience help to determine the course of the story, by voting which
door/trapdoor/ladder etc they will choose to follow next! Suitable for all ages, and
seating will be at tables so you can bring your own food and drink (light
refreshments will be on sale). Look out for posters and flyers soon. Ticket prices
remain frozen at £7 I 5.

‘Nature, Springtime and Love‘

A concert in Womenswold Church on 13th May at 7.30p.m.

Friends of Womenswold Church are very pleased to welcome back the
Shepway Singers under the direction of Berkeley Hill. This small group
of approximately 20 singers will entertain us with a selection of
Folksongs, 1920's melodies and some choral pieces by Dave Brubeck.
Tickets are £10 (£8 Friends) from Marilyn (01227831208)or on the door
and include wine and nibbles.

Jazz Concert

Thanks to all who came to the jazz evening last Friday, when we were all superbly
entertained by The Langton Jazz Men.

A total prof t of £388 was made.

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CHURCH St Mary St Mary St Peter St Mary St Peter
SERVICES FOR NACKINGTON LOWER BRIDGE PATRIXBOURNE BEKESBOURNE
HARDRES

MAY 2016
Rogation 8.00am BCP 11.00am 6.00pm 9.30am Sung All welcome at the
sundav Holy Family Evensong Eucharist other services of the

Communion Communion Beneffce
1 May
seventh The Bishop's 6.0-Opm 11.00arn All‘ welcome at the No 8.00am service
Sunday of Visit Evensong Parish services of the today. You are

Eucharist Benefice invited to
Easter 8'45am Holy start of Nackington 8.45am
8 M communion Ch ristia n Holy Comm union
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9_3oam Aid Week

Consecration of 2015

Churchyard

Extension
pentecost All welcome at 9.30am 11.00am 8.00am BCP Holy 9.30am Sung

the other Family Choral Communion Eucharist
15 |V|ay services of the Service Eucharist

Benefice
Trinity 9.30am Sung All‘ welcome 8.00am BCP 9.30am Matins All welcome at the
Sunday Eucharist at the other Holy other services in the

services of Communion Beneflce
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22 May e enefrce lllooam
Parish
Eucharist

First sundav 11.00am 11.00am 11.00am 11.00am Benefice 11.00am Benefice
after Trinity Benefice Service Benefice Benefice Service at Bridge Service at Bridge

at Bridge Haven Service at Service at Haven Haven
29 May Bridge Bridge

Haven Haven

There is Holy Communion every Tuesday at 9.30am to 10.00am at Bridge Church, followed by coffee.


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May is a special month in the life of your local church.

On1 May we mark Rogation Sunday. Originally the Christian observance of
Rogation was taken over from Graeco-Roman religion, where an annual procession
invoked divine favour to protect crops against mildew. The tradition grew of
processional litanies around the parish boundaries for the blessing of the land. The
Rogation procession was suppressed at the Reformation, but it was restored in
1559. The poet George Herbert interpreted the procession as a means of asking
God's blessing on the land, of preserving boundaries, of encouraging fellowship
between neighbours with the reconciling of differences, and of charitable giving to
the poor. (Evensong at Bridge at 6.00pm)

On 5 May it is Ascension Day, when we remember Jesus returning to his Father.
(Service at Bridge Church at 7.00pm).

On 8 May we hear about the work of Christian Aid, the international development
agency, at a special service at 11am at Bridge Church. Christian Aid does amazing
work amongst the poorest people in the world, and our fundraising in these villages
is always well supported. Thank you!

On 15 May we celebrate the birthday of the Christian Church - in 2016 we have 2
billion members across the world, and growing. Pentecost is the moment when God
sent the gift of the Holy Spirit to the original disciples, and we pray today for the Holy
Spirit's work in our lives, community and world.

On 22 May we mark Trinity Sunday, when we focus on our trinitarian God - Father,
Son and Holy Spirit. The mystery ofthree in one and one in three.

On 29 May, our 11.00am Benefice Service will take place not in a church building.
Instead we are being invited to worship with residents at Bridge Haven in Bridge, a
wonderful care home run by Avante. This will be an important expression that the
church community is not confined to buildings, but is out there in the community.
Many of the residents have been active in their churches throughout their lives, and
they are still an important part of our church community.

So May is a full month. And the sunshine is on its way!

Grace and peace, Jonathan your Vicar.
ps See page 10 forthe full list of church services across our villages.


May 2016

03/05 09.30
05/05 19.00
08/05 09.30
Trevor,

extension. All welcome.

8.45am)

09/05 19.30
10/05 09.30
11/05 10.00
Lower Hard res

15/05 09.30
followed by

17/05 09.30
18/05 15.00
20/05 19.30
Bridge School

23/05 19.30
25/05 16.00
29/05 11.00
All welcome.

15.00
19.30

11.00
14.30

14.00

19.30

15.00
19.30

Dates For Your Diary

Holy Communion at St Peter’s, Bridge

Holy Communion at Bridge Haven

After 8’s at Mansfield Court
Ascension Day Benefice Service at Bridge Church
Special service at Nackington Church with Bishop

consecrating the churchyard

(with Holy Communion service at

Caring and Sharing

Holy Communion at St Peter’s, Bridge
Benefice Finance Team at Vicarage
Holy Communion at Mansfield Court

FISH pop in at Bridge Village Hall
Social afternoon at John Baker White Hall,

Patrixbourne with Bridge PCC

Pentecost Family Service at Lower Hardres Church
Porch Sale

Holy Communion at St Peter's, Bridge
Holy Communion at Saxon Lodge
After 8's at Mansfield Court
Hymns at Bridge Haven

Rev Simon Rowlands talks about Afghanistan at

Caring and Sharing
School Governors meeting

Benefice Sunday Service at Bridge Haven, Bridge.

Jonathan the Vicar is available every day apart from Fridays.

#


News from Bekesbourne Church

Great news! We have a wonderful new and efficient heating system in church. No
more freezing fingers and toes. People were even shedding their coats at our Easter
service. Please come along and experience it for yourselves.

Our next event in the church is on 11th June when the Choristers from the Cathedral
are putting on a concert. Those of you who missed out on tickets when they came to
Bridge should book the date and tell your friends. Tickets are £10.00 and include
wine and nibble afterwards. It promises to be a very enjoyable evening. For further
information please contact Amanda on 01227 830666. Tickets are now available to
buy from Essentially Hops.

Nicky Fry

Bekesbourne 100 Club

The winners in March were: Mike Baldwin £50; Esme Pearson £25; Stuart Field £15;
and in April they were: Ronald Thomas £50; Jane Langridge £25; and Vicky
McPherson £15.

New from Lower Hardres

Churchyard — If you have visited the churchyard over the last few weeks you would
not have failed to notice the newly seeded area in the bottom corner. What an
improvement from the unsightly piles of garden rubbish and weeds. Many thanks to
the “Grass Fairies” of Lower Hardres.

Evensong —A reminder that Evensong has now moved back to Lower Hardres and
is held on the second Sunday of each month at 6pm.

Rev Donald Bretherton — it was with much sadness that we learnt of Donald’s
death. He was indeed one of our favourite visiting clergy and we know that he loved
to come and preach at Lower Hardres, accompanied by his wife Mary. Ourthoughts
are with his family.

Porch Sale — There will be a Porch Sale following the Family Service on Sunday
15th May 2016.


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f.,'.,.-. .."ext Silent Retreat is on Thursday 5th May from 10am — 3pm and will be

led by Dr Julia Ronder, Consultant Child &Adolescent Psychiatrist and Community
Paediatrician and Mindful Self Compassion Teacher. All those working in

healthcare as well as those in all kinds of caring roles are welcome, as are those
from all spiritual backgrounds and traditions. These retreats are best suited to those
already experienced and comfortable with silence but all are welcome Please book
with www.newron.co.uk

In Search of the Cosmic Christ on Saturday 18th June from 10.30 am — 3.30pm
is a quiet day led by Lizzie who is a retired hospice chaplain and warden of the
Quiet View. The day will explore the idea that the Cosmic Christ is not only the
historical Jesus but also the Ground of our Being — the Divine energy that enlivens
all people and the whole of creation. The day will include time for silence, led
meditation and opportunities to be one with nature in the garden and in the yurt.
Suggested donation is £15 and please book.

For both ofthe above days, please bring a packed lunch and refreshments will be
served throughout the day. Please wear ‘sensible’ shoes, as the ground in the
garden is uneven!

For the dates of our monthly Womens Drumming Circles please check with Caroline
Barnes at www.the-rhvthm-of-life.co.uk 01303 840859

Our monthly Taizé prayers continue on the first Friday of the month at 7pm. These
are beautiful times of chants and silence surrounded by candles and icons. No need
to book.

We hope to welcome you to the Quiet View soon.

Lizzie Hopthrow 146 The Street Kingston - IizziehoQthrow@gmaiI. com
01227 830070
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Fish News May 2016

The annual fund-raising Bring and Buy will take place this year during the Coffee
Pop-In at Bridge Village Hall on Wednesday May 11th. As well as plants and cakes
we welcome anything you think might sell well. Thank you for you unfailing support.

The Cornelia Slavin Outing will be to Walmer Castle on Friday 10th June. There will
be forms at the May Coffee Pop-In and at Frank \l\/hitten‘s office in the High Street.

Fish (Neighbourl Help) _Schem_e Brin and Buy Plants Cakes
Raffle 10am to 1 .15 Bridge Village all Wednesday May 11th

Flag Ver many thanks to those who suffiorted ou_r "flag" coffee morning on St Patrick's Day
(hope t e appropriate flag was notice uttering in his me_mor ...) Hilary and l are pleased
to have received another £80.00_in contributions, of which 10.00 went to the hire of_
crockery. Thank y7ou all so much. With the agreement of the Church Wardens, we are usi_ng
the remaining £ 0.00 as a basis for a continuing "F|a Fund", be_cause replacements will
eventually be a continuin need. H. and B.W. _Bridge District History The next meeting
will be held on_Thursday ay 19th in Brid e Village Hall at_7.30. Louise Wilkinson's talk IS
entitled "Medieval Queens . Canterbury athedral has enjoyed strong connectio_ns with
England's queens and she will introduce some of the roya women who h_ave_visited
Canterbury. Members £4.00, non-membggaggooo. Further details from David Gilmour Tel:


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having flood water in their homes.

 

We can understand then a little of what Morsheda, the lady featured in last month’s
On the Nail, suffers each year when her house on one of the low-lying islands in the
Brahmaputra River in Bangladesh floods. One year, it filled up to her knees with
floodwater. To stay dry, and keep away from the dangerous snakes that now swam
through her home, she raised her bed up on bricks. But during the night she was
woken by a loud splash. In the pitch black, her baby son had fallen into the inky
water. He could have drowned in moments.

House-to-house collecting is how Christian Aid Week began over 70 years ago, and
it still raises an incredible £6.5m across Britain and Ireland every year. This year the
money raised will help Morsheda and others in her situation to have a better, safer
life.

You can find out more about Morsheda and Christian Aid’s work in Bangladesh at
the annual Christian Aid service on Sunday 15 May at 3.00pm. This year it is at St
Peter's Methodist Church, St Peters St, Canterbury and it will be followed by a
picnic in the Masters Lodge garden. Everyone is welcome.

A few ofthe loyal team of collectors in our villages are not available this year, so if
you could help in any way — delivering envelopes, collecting them or both — please
get in touch.

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01227 831956

 


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BRIDGE VILLAGE FETE

SATURDAY 25TH JUNE 12 NOON—4PM

Bridge School Grounds
(parking in recreation ground)
Fairground stalls, bouncy castles, craft stalls,
BBQ, Cream Teas, Lunches, Ices,

Toys, books, bric a brac and much more 
Entertainment includes Steel Band, a Clown and
displays, singing and dancing from our school children
Chi|dren’s competition—p|ate of decorated cup cakes
Adu|ts—Victoria Sandwich, judging to take place at 1pm


 

Jon Williams and Chris Price accompanied by the
dexterous (and infinitely patient) Dr. David Flood,
the Cathedral Organist and Master ofthe Choristers,
  with their rediscovery of the wit and wisdom of
  a few of England's greatest musical humorists.

~ Q  Starting with the songs of Flanders and Swann,their
’  repertoire now includes songs by Noel Coward,
Richard Stilgoe, Peter Skellern, and (from across

  the pond) Torn Lehrer, exploring issues such as

education, love and romance, ecclesiastical matters,
4th June 2016 and the national economy.

7-30pm The trio has one requirement: that their audience
st peter’; church, Bridge should be prepared to roar the chorus of “The

J.

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Bridge with Patrixbourne Women's Institute

We have two events organised for May. The first is our Annual Fund Raising
"Afternoon Tea" to be held in the Pavilion on Bridge Recreation Ground on Friday
6th May from 2.30 until 4.30 pm. There will be a charge of £2.50 (to include tea and
cake) and, needless to say, in true WI tradition, there will be a raffle as well as a
craft sales table to browse over. Hopefully the weather will be warm and we shall be
able to open the doors on to the Recreation Ground and enjoy some Spring
sunshine. Do pop in with friends to relax and enjoy this alternative village venue and
to support us in this venture. You will be most welcome.

Then, a little later in the month, on Tuesday 17 May at 7.30 pm in our usual meeting
place of Bridge Village Hall, we have our "Birthday and Resolutions" Evening
when, after discussing the Resolutions to be put forward to the Wl's National
Conference, we will have a Buffet Supper served by the Committee to celebrate our
birthday month.

Nailbourne Horticultural Society

Following on from the Spring Show, the next event on the calendar is on Tuesday 3
May at 7.30 pm in Bridge Village Hall when Dennis Vickers, a well known local
figure in the farming and horticultural world, will be entertaining us with a talk entitled
"100 Years of Farming". To encourage new members, we would ask you to "Bring
Along a Friend for Free!"

National Vedetable Societv - Kent Association

The Society are fortunate to have secured Dr Peter Dawson, vegetable plant
breeder and managing director of British-based company Tozer Seeds, as guest
speaker for the meeting on Wednesday 11 May in Bridge Village Hall (7.30 for 8.00
pm start). Dr Dawson will be giving a talk on seed production. Non-members are
most welcome.


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The programme will include favourites such as
“The Lord is my shepherd” Timothy Noon
“Sound the trumpet” Henry Purcell
“Love changes everything” Andrew Lloyd Webber

7.00pm Saturday June 11th 2016
St Peter’s Church, Bekesbourne

All Proceeds go to St Peters Church & Choir House Fund for the Choristers

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E VETS NEWS

 

Seeing a dog scooting or dragging its rear end along the ground is quite a strange
sight, and often makes people laugh. However, for your dog it is not at all funny as
there is often a very irritating reason behind it.

All dogs and cats have anal glands or scent glands situated either side of their
bottom that produce a yellow fluid that is used to mark territory and identify other
animals. This fluid is normally released when the animal passes faeces or they can
spontaneously empty when the animal is stressed and produce a strong unpleasant
fishy odour.

Sometimes these anal glands do not empty as they naturally should and so become
full. This can cause your pet a lot of pain and discomfort. Dogs will often attempt to
ease this irritation by scooting their bottoms along the floor. Other signs of
discomfort include licking or biting at their bottom, sitting uncomfortably, chasing
their tail or a strong fishy smell!

The glands can also become impacted ifthe duct leading from the gland becomes
blocked which results in very swollen glands and if left untreated they can become
infected resulting in abscessation of the area and fever.

If you notice any signs of irritation in your pet we would advise a trip to the vets to
get them checked out and have the glands emptied if necessary. This is a
straightforward procedure that vets can do in the consulting room with you present.
lfthere is any sign of infection in the glands your pet may need to be prescribed a
course of antibiotics. Occasionally it may be necessary to perform surgery to
remove the glands if they keep getting infections or if your pet has anal gland
tumours, but this is rare.

If you have any further questions or want to book a check up for your pet please call
Bourne Veterinary Practice on 01227 832322.

We are holding our annual Open Day on Bank Holiday Monday 30th May and
would love to see lots of you there. This is a great chance to meet all our staff and
have a look behind the scenes. We can provide you with lots of helpful advice if you
are thinking about getting a pet and we'll have lots of animals that you can meet on
the day. lt’s all completely FREE so please pop down between 12-4pm and see
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Dennis Vickers

Tuesday 3 May
7.30 pm
Bridge Village Hall

All welcome small charge to include refreshments

Bring Along a Friend for Free!


RETIREMENT OF BRIDGE
BUTCHER
Mr Laurie Wakeham
February 2016

Many of the village and beyond will
be regretting the closure of his shop
and departure the its owner. No more
hop picker’s pies, minted lamb chops,
home-made pork pies, nor the
Pluckley loose tea, coffee, jars of
chutney and the splendid cheese
board.

Below is the farewell notice which
Laurie left for his customers in the
window

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Abbreviated Minutes of a meeting of Bridge Parish Council
Thursdav 14 April 2016 in Bridge Village Hall at 7.30 pm.

Full version on website wwvv.bridoeviIIaae.co.uk and BPC noticeboards. (BPC =
Bridge Parish Council; CCC= Canterbury City Council)

Report from Canterbury City Councillor (Simon Cook)

Cleaning of the A2 is the responsibility of CCC (and not the Highways Agency as
reported in March). There will be an A2 littler pick in May. He explained many ofthe
impediments CCC faces to finding an effective cheap and practical solution to the
cleaning of the A2 highway and verges.

Report from Kent County Councillor (KCC) Michael Northey.

He focused on the need to ensure the road layout of the new junction on the A2
meets the needs of villagers and on the planned resurfacing of the road from
Littlebourne to the A2.

Information exchange:

5 Speedwatch sessions have happened using the newly purchased equipment.

28 volunteers were thanked for taking part in the litter pick on the Clean for the
Queen event (5/6 March 2016). 24 bags of rubbish were collected. A similar
event is to be organised at about the same time as the Queen’s birthday party
on 12 June 2016.

CCC has no plans to increase the number or size of litter bins in the village due to
financial pressures.

Council agreed to replace the timber cradle swings with a steel framed set of cradle
swings

Funding has become available for the development of Temporary Relief plans for
Bridge. This means that the emergency/instant response plans put together
after the 2014 floods will be embedded with equipment purchased and stored
for emergency deployment in Bridge.

Decisions taken in the course of the meeting:

Joe Connor, Chair of the Neighbourhood Plan Group spoke of the next steps to be
taken by the Neighbourhood Plan group in light of the preferences expressed
in the recent housing consultation. (166 villagers had expressed their
preferences; 14% of the electorate). The raw data from this consultation is
on the website. It will also be available from the Clerk for those without
internet access. Joe Connor will transcribe the comments received as part of
the recent consultation for members of the Neighbourhood Plan group.

Council agreed to write to all residents of Green Court and relevant areas of
Western Avenue to seek their involvement in the a working party which will be
set to look into plans for improving aspects ofthe area.

Dates & Events to note:

Village event on 12 June to mark the Queen’s 90th birthday: Volunteers are needed.
First aid course for villagers: Tuesday 10 May.

Next meeting of BPC: Thursday, 12 May 2016 at 7.30pm in Bridge Village Hall


LITTLEBOURNE AND DISTRICT ROYAL BRITISH LEGION

Not too much report this month but wear planning our cream tea noon for Sat 4th
June - more details to come. As always, we are seeking new branch members and
also people willing to do some poppy appeal collecting in the autumn. Please ring
the secretary on 01227 472023.

Our next two meetings will be on Tuesday 10th May and 14th June both at the
Recreation Club Littlebourne at 8pm.

Ex Libris - an exhibitions of Artists’ Books
and Paintings —
May 28 - 30th at St Marys Church, Lower
Hardres

Artists’ books are a wonderful way to express some of the ideas that cannot be
contained in a single piece of work, and during the Spring Bank Holiday weekend,
two artists from Lower Hardres join forces to show some oftheir books and
paintings at St Marys Church in Lower Hardres.

Clare Danstead is a painter with a passion for the environment. Clare has written a

series of books overthe last few years, which she calls her ‘Heart Language Books’.

They attempt to express concepts to do with our interconnectedness with each
other, birds, animals and nature, and the role our hearts play in this process.
Currently she is working on the illustrations for a new story, and you’II be able to see
these, and her books if you visit the church during the holiday weekend. Children
and adults alike will be enchanted by her stories.

Patricia Wilson Smith has worked with a range of book genres, from garden
notebook/calendars, to a candid semi-autobiography. She’s made ‘The Garden
aentue k forolercilde. Hr ait ooks’ n illuraion ill al be on
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Save eight or so pieces, and drain the rest, harvesting the sweet juice. Allow to cool.

Whisk the condensed milk, cream, juice and zest together for about 2-3 minutes or
so until it has thickened. This is best done with a Kenwood/Kitchen Aid mixer, or at
least a deep bowl so you don't redecorate the kitchen!

Pourthe rhubarb mixture onto the biscuit base, followed by the thick topping. Level
the top and chill for at least half an hour so that it sets. Decorate with the
remaining rhubarb. Boil thejuice with more sugar until it is just setting (a few
minutes at most), cool it slightly, then spoon or pipe it overthe top of the pudding.
Chill again.

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CHURCH St Mary St Mary St Peter St Mary St Peter
SERVICES FOR NACKINGTON LOWER BRIDGE PATRIXBOURNE BEKESBOURNE
HARDRIES
J U N E 2016
Trinity 2 8.00am BCP 11.00am 6.00pm 9.30am Sung All welcome at the
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Dear friends,

The 90th birthday of Her Majesty The Queen is being celebrated in every local
community and around the Commonwealth and world. It is wonderful to see Her
Majesty looking so radiant and clearly enjoying the celebrations. We in the Church
of England have a special reason to celebrate. Her Majesty is the Supreme
Governor of The Church of England, and puts her Christian faith at the centre of all
she does. Her Christmas Day television broadcasts remind us of the importance of
the birth of Jesus Christ. Her Majesty takes a direct interest in the life of our Church,
and every five years formally opens the General Synod. I was fortunate to be
present when she did so in 2005. She fulfils her role as leader of the Church with
devotion and service.

At her Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey she was anointed with holy oil by
the Archbishop of Canterbury and made a solemn vow to serve her God and
people. And as she reaches 90 we have much to thank God for.

At Bridge Rec on Sunday 12 June at 11.00am we will be having a special outdoor
service (by the Pavilion) to give thanks for Her Majesty's 90 years. I invite you to
join me.

Afterwards, please stay on to join the community celebrations and fun at Bridge Rec,
organised by Bridge Parish Council.

Also, do also come a week earlier (Sunday 5 June) to Bekesbourne Rec (2.30pm
onwards) for another community celebration. Bring your picnic and children.

And of course, the Bridge Village Fete (organised by our church and school
communities) is on Saturday 25 June. I hope this sunny weather continues!

Have a lovely summer! Jonathan.


New Teatime Service starting in September

Great News for all of you families who would like a service designed around food,
activities and age appropriate liturgy. Bev Latham (ALM) is hoping to head a team of
volunteers to run this gathering, starting in September.

However, like most fantastic schemes she needs a team to help her. Anything from
making cakes and sandwiches, organising an activity which is themed, just coming
along and talking to people, in factjust being yourselves! If you would like to get
involved please will you email her at Bevlatham@hotmail.com.

We hope to advertise this new gathering during the coming months, so if you are a
poster expert that would be great too! Even if you are not able to help but would like
to come along with your family or on your own please will you email Bev and let her
know of your interest.

We hope to run the TTG service (Teatime Gathering) once a month from 4-

5pm. Young and old are welcome.

Readers and lntercessors

Beverly Latham (ALM) has taken over the rota forthe readers, Sides- people and
lntercessors for St Peter's Bridge. If you would like to add your name to the list
please will you email Beverly and let her know. Bevlatham@.hotmail.com

Dates For Your Diary—June 2016

04/06 19.30 Good Gnus. Concert at St Peters, Bridge
07/06 09.30 Holy Communion at St Peters, Bridge

15.00 Holy Communion at Bridge Haven

19.30 After 8’s at Mansfield Court
08/06 10.00 FISH pop in at Bridge Village Hall

14.00 Social afternoon at John Baker White Hall,
Lower Hardres
11/06 19.00 Cathedral Choristers Concert at St Peters,
Bekesbourne
12/06 11.00 Bridge Church service will take place on the

Recreation Ground
(weather permitting).

13/06 19.30 Caring and Sharing
14/06 09.30 Holy Communion at St Peters, Bridge
14.30 Holy Communion at Mansfield Court
15/06 15.00 Hymns at Bridge Haven
21/06 09.30 Holy Communion at St Peters, Bridge
15.00 Holy Communion at Saxon Lodge
19.30 After 8’s at Mansfield Court
25/06 Noon -16.00 Bridge School Fete
27/06 19.30# Caring and Sharing

28/06 09.30 Holv Communion at St Peters. Bridoe


Church Working Party

We are organising a working party to tidy the Churchyard, especially the Garden of
Remembrance, on Saturday 4th June, from 9am—11am.

Also has anyone a strimmer we could borrow, or could you spare an hour to use it?
We need to tidy an area of nettles and hopefully make good the ground to seed it.
We hope to see a few parishioners on 4th June, it is important we all look after our
Churchyard and we could do with a few ‘younger’ folk to help us.

Evelyn Andrews 830960

Fish (Neighbourly Help) News Tel.no: 07935 966 080

Thanks to your support at the May Coffee Pop-In, nearly £270 was raised towards
Fish funds. These are used to coverthe phone costs and subsidise the outing and
winter lunch.

The June Coffee Pop-In will be on Wednesday 8th in Bridge village hall from 10.00
to 11.15 and the outing to Walmer Castle will be on Friday 10th.

The League of Friends of the Kent and Canterbury Hospital

The AGM and Coffee Morning of the Nailbourne Group was held on Saturday 16th
April 2016 at Bridge Village Hall, £121 was raised. Thanks to all who attended, our
Nailbourne Group Friends and those who have given donations or supported the
group in other ways. Atotal of £27,000 was raised last year, mostly put towards the
new Joan Bourner Diamond Jubilee Suite, a facility which provides respite for
relatives when presence at the hospital is vital.

We welcome donations of used stamps, over £100 was raised last year. Anyone
interested in joining the group, or who would like to see how funds raised are
allocated would be welcome to join one of our committee members at a League of
Friends Central Meeting held at the hospital. Please contact Elizabeth Stewart
01227 830344.

Bridge & District History Society

On Thursday June 16th there will be a visit to Dover Western Heights to visit the
Napoleonic fortifications. Keith Parfitt will encompass the Drop Redoubt and Grand
Shaft staircase.

Meet at Dover Western Heights 2.30pm. For further details orto book please
contact Meriel Connor Tel:830487 by Thursday June 2nd.

Members £5.00, non-members £6.00.

Lower Hardres News
Thank you so very much to all who contributed cakes to the Porch Sale on Whit
Sunday. They were amazing. Everything was sold .

We did have fun and we made over 100 pounds for our fabric fund which will go
towards our building project.

Christian Aid

A big thank you to all who helped to collect the envelopes. A special thank you to
Jane and Judith. It was a mammoth task.

I hope you have a good summer,

Margaret


Patrixbourne with Bridge Annual Church Meeting

In the March edition of ‘On the Nail’ we announced that the Annual Parochial Church
Meeting (APCM) would be held on Sunday 10April following the11am Morning Service. It
was hoped this would encourage a greater participation as we face financial and fabric
challenges (especially at Bridge Church). This new arrangement attracted an attendance
figure of 25 compared with 15 last year on a Thursday evening.

The meeting was preceded by the Annual Meeting of Parishioners (aka Vestry Meeting)
when our 4 Churchwardens were thanked for their dedicated service through 2015 and
previously; their willingness to stand again; and they were unanimously re-elected.
Jonathan opened the APCM by distributing 2 pages headed ‘Growing a Healthy Church’
extracted from ‘the Healthy Churches’ Handbook’ by Canon Robert Warren, first published
in 2004 and regularly reprinted. The following ‘Marks of a healthy church’ were introduced
and commended for study (1) Energised by faith (2) Outward-looking focus (3) Seeks to
find out what God wants (4) Faces the cost of change and growth (5) Operated as a
community (6) Makes room for all and (7) Does a few things and do them well. More
copies are available, individual feedback invited and it will be appear on the PCC agenda.
Clive Medhurst, retiring treasurer was thanked for his service, and his replacement, Devin
Brougham, was officially appointed and welcomed. He ‘shadowed’ the preparation ofthe
Financial Statement 2015 and this enabled him to draft a Budget for 2016. Reports
received on the fabric of both churches; 81 names on the Electoral Roll; and from the
various church organisations including the Friends of both churches. They were all
thanked with a special mention made for the setting up of the ‘Friends of St Peter’s’
(FOSP) |astAugust in response to the challenge to raise about £90,000 to repair the fabric
ofthe church. To be done by arranging community events and making grant applications.
(Note our financial progress is displayed on a ‘thermometer’ to be seen in the kitchen
area).

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) was thanked for its past work and encouraged forthe
future. It consists ofthe 4 Church Wardens, Hon Treasurer, Lay Reader, with 6 continuing
members, John Hill re-elected with Peggy Pryer and Brenda Rubin newly elected
members. Alan Barber (Hon PCC Secretary)

Bekesbourne Annual Church Meeting

Seventeen parishioners attended the annual meeting of St Peter's Church on 13 April. The
PCC reported another successful year in terms of church attendance and special services.
Thanks were given to Pat Kusel who has led the Family Service in Bekesbourne with
enthusiasm and dedication for the last 20 years and who decided to stand down in
January.

The accounts for 2015 showed a small surplus. We did not hold any big fund raising
events in last year. In 2016 we are planning several events. The choristers are coming
on11 June. The gardens at The Old Palace are open on 25 and 26 June. The Friends’ are
planning a Craft Fair in the Barn at Woolton Farm in September. Thanks were given to the
band of helpers who work to support Bekesbourne church with enthusiasm and generosity
throughout the year.

Jill Gillanders was re-elected as churchwarden forthe coming year. Pat Kusel continues as
vice chairman, Nicky Fry was re-elected as PCC secretary and Zan Clifford continues as
treasurer. Graham Duplock represents The Friends of Bekesbourne Church. Lindsay
Sharp-Kinsey is our Electoral Roll Officer. The remaining members ofthe PCC are
Amanda Barker, Jonathan Cowans, Jane Millyard and Sue Holmquist. A building sub-
committee was set up in 2015 to look afterthe fabric ofthe church. Peter Rothwell from
that committee looked into effective ways of replacing the heating system in the church.
Infra-red heaters have been successfully installed this year. Thanks were given to him for
all his time and endeavours.

Nicky Fry (PCC Secretaéy)


 

Garden Open
The Old Palace

Old Palace Road,
Bekesbourne,
Canterbury CT4 5ES

Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th June
1-5pm

Admission: £5
Children: free

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-Open air church service
-Live entertainment.
-Beer/pimms tent.

-Bouncy castles.

-Face painting.
-Ice cream.
-Burgers.


Celebrate the Queen’s 90”‘ Birthday at a Tea Party
on Bekesbourne Recreation Ground

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Sunday June 5”‘ from 2.30pm

This is a free fun event for all local people

Chi|dren’s fancy dress competition — come as your favourite book/film character
Pony rides —small charge app|ies*
Photo competition (see beiow)
Howletts’ animal masks and face painting
Pin the Tail on the Tiger
Beat the Goalie
Fun croquet — tuition provided
Boules
Bouncy castle
Classic cars

Free cake, tea, coffee and squash from 3.15

Official opening of the new Kitchen at 3pm

Parking on the ground

Bring your own chairs, tables, picnic rugs etc

Bring a photograph that you have taken yourself of any part of the parish of
Bekesbourne-with-Patrixbourne; up to three free entries per person — prizes for
different age groups

Sponsored by Canterbury City Council, Cllr Michael Northey, KCC,
Bekesboume PCC and others


A concert by

The Choristers
of Canterbur Cahedral

       

The programme will include favourites such as
“The Lord is my shepherd” Timothy Noon
“Sound the trumpet” Henry Purcell
“Love changes everything” Andrew Lloyd Wehber

7.00pm Saturday June 11th 2016
St Peter’s Church, Bekesbourne

All Proceeds go to St Peters Church & Choir House Fund for the Choristers

Tickets £10 (numbers are limited) Amanda Barker 01227 830964
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Why not enter our adult Victoria sponge
competition or children’s Cup Cake Competition.
Contact School For more inlcorrnation

All entries to be taken to the Cake Tent From 10am on the
morning ol-‘ the Fete. Entries can either be collected altter
judging or they will be sold to help raise Funds.

£100 Cash T2aFFIe Prize
lzel-‘reshments Bouncy Castle Bric-a-brac stall
Chi ldren’s Perl-‘ormances Bar-B-Q Beer Tent
CTaFt stalls, and many other attractions

Parking on the Recreation Ground (weather
permitting) Access From Bridge school. Gates
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Royal British Legion - Littlebourne & District Branch

We held an enjoyable Steak & Kidney Supper Night in April at the Hay Wain when
we raised £150 for the Poppy Appeal. Thank you to the landlord, Kevin, and to all
those who came along and supported the Branch.

We have our Cream Tea Afternoon on Sat 4th June at 2pm (see advert). Our next 2
monthly meetings will be on Tuesdays, 14th June and 12th July both at 8pm in the
Littlebourne Recreation Club.

LITTLEBOURNE & DISTRICT ROYAL BRITISH LEGION “CREAM TEA
AFTERNOON" (In aid ofthe Pop yAppeaI) Saturday, 4th June 2016, at 2p.m.
in the War Memorial Hall, ittlebourne Entrance £3.50 including
refreshments) Come and have a chat overtea_ and scones talls (cakes,
raffle, etc) (Contributions welcomed) Anyone w_ishin to book a tab e (£4) to
run their own stall is welcome to do so — ring 7 8228 or 721823

Help to Change a _C_hiId's Life Beanstalk is a national charity which recruits and t_rains
volunteers to give individual help to children aged 5 —_ 11 ears who find reading difficult and
need some extra one-to_-one sup_port. The_ sessions in sc ool with the children are relaxed,
haFpy times to help build the chiId’s confidence and show them that reading can fun. We
ta k, read and play games to ether. If you could spare 3 hours each week_ during school
term time, enjo reading and ave _plenty of patience,_you could help a child discover_the
pleasure of boo s. No experience is necessary as training, support and resources will be
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The Quiet View

The Quiet View aspires to be a part of a growing global awareness ofthe need for a
unifying spirituality for the 21st century — a spirituality where all faiths are recognised
and valued and also where people may find the Divine in ways that are beyond
organized religion. This burgeoning spiritual awareness focuses amongst other
things, on what we hold in common ratherthan what divides us.

We have created a new garden in a secluded area ofthe Quiet View where a
beautiful, antique ‘Touching Earth Buddha’ now resides. This style of Buddha
recognizes the moment ofthe Buddha’s enlightenment and our connection to the
earth and the world in compassionate thought and action. To celebrate this we are
planning a time of meditation in the Buddha garden followed by a labyrinth walk on
Monday June 20th at 9pm when the moon is full and we are approaching mid
summer day. Please let us know if you would like to come.

In Search of the Cosmic Christ on Saturday 18th June from 10.30 am — 3.30pm
is a quiet day led by Lizzie. The day will explore the idea that the Cosmic Christ is
not only the historical Jesus but also the Ground of our Being — the Divine energy
that enlivens all people and the whole of creation. The day will include time for
silence, led meditation and opportunities to be one with nature in the garden and in
the yurt. Suggested donation is £15 and please book and bring your own lunch,
refreshments will be served throughout the day.

Our next Silent Retreat is on Thursday 7th July from 10am — 3pm and will be led
by Rev Philippa Blackham, Interfaith Minister and former Producer and Presenter,
BBC Woman's Hour. All those working in healthcare as well as those in all kinds of
caring roles are welcome, as are those from all spiritual backgrounds and traditions.
These retreats are best suited to those already experienced and comfortable with
silence but all are welcome. Many people find that they are a gentle and safe first
step into silence. Please book with www.newron.co.uk

Lizzie Hopfhrow 146 The Street Kingston - lizziehopthrow@gmail.com
01227 830070 IizziehoQthrow@gmail. com

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Come and enjoy an evening of light and delectable music by
GOOD GNUS
Organised by the Friends of St Peter’s, Bridge
on
Saturday 4th June at 7.30pm
In St Peter’s Church, Bridge

Tickets £15.00 to include refreshments

Tickets available from 01227 830960


Nailbourne Horticultural Society

As is our custom, we have arranged an evening outing for our June meeting and
this year we are going to visit Maytree Nursery at Dunkirk on Tuesday 7th

June where we will have a tour of the nursery, including the "Show Garden", with
refreshments provided afterwards. And, of course, there will be the opportunity to
purchase plants etc. The inclusive cost will be £5 per person which will go towards
a donation to the Pilgrims Hospice as requested by the Nursery. Please meet in the
Green Court/\Nestern Avenue area at 6.30 pm to arrange transport to Dunkirk.

And now advance notice of our Summer Show which this year is on Saturday 23rd
July. Again we are including some classes for non-members. These are:

Any Other Vegetable not included in any other Class - use common sense on
numbers. So, anything otherthan spring onions, onions, beetroot, potatoes, carrots,
French beans, broad beans, peas, courgettes, shallots, lettuce, tomatoes,
cucumber. I assure you it does leave a few!

My Worst Disaster - with either a vegetable, fruit or flower

Mixed Flowers - Vase (anything in flower) and we supply the vases

Wet! Wet! Wet! in the Garden - a photo, unframed, not to exceed 8" x 6" (NB
photos not to be digitally enhanced).

Also, we have ourthree garden classes, Prettiest Small Garden, Best Kept
Vegetable Garden (garden and/or allotment) and Most Picturesque Garden and
entries for these should be submitted by Wednesday 22 June with judging some
time within the first two weeks of July. Please note that last years winners may not
enter that same class again this year.

Bridge with Patrixbourne Women's Institute

For our meeting on Tuesday 21 June at 7.30 pm in Bridge Village Hall, guest
speaker Jenny Addis is going to tell and show us all about "Hands on Reflexology".
It is an opportunity for members to find out more about this form oftherapy - and try
it out! We are always delighted to welcome new faces; so, if you are interested in
this topic or in the W! in general, do come along on Tuesday 21st.

National Vegetable Society - Kent Association
David Bradley of Selson Farm, Eastry and a prize winner at the National Fruit Show
will be giving a talk on commercial apple growing on Wednesday 8 June

in Bridge Village Hall (7.30 for 8.00 pm start). Non-members are most welcome.

Recreation Ground Up Date

April and May have been busy months. Seventeen volunteers braved the cold
Spring weatherto prune shrubs and weed the flower beds round the pavilion in April.
Several local residents donated plants. Some ofthe year four children of Bridge
and Patrixbourne Primary School came to plant wild flower perennial plug plants in
the wild flower area and had a group photograph taken with the new signs. The
Cubs and Beavers spent an evening clearing leaves and planting wild flower seeds
by the school path. I look forward to welcoming the Girl Guides to plant snowdrops
and bluebells at the end of May. Thank you for all your help and ideas.

Sue Hodges


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Evening Visit to

 

Maytree Nursery,
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Tuesday 7 June

Meet at Green Ct/Western Ave at 6.30 pm

Help with transport available

Charge of £5.00 (including refreshments)
with proceeds to the Pilgrims Hospice
Opportunity to purchase plants

All welcome


 
   
 
 
 
  
   

Bourne Vets News

ed yet?
 g of Dogs (England) Regulations 2014 it is compulsory for all
weeks in England to be fitted with a Microchip and registered
“D se from 6th April 2016.

MICROCHIP

YOUR PET d by local authorities, police constables and community
your dog is found to not have a microchip and be registered to
a database, you as the keeper will be served with a notice requiring the dog to be

chipped in the next 21 days. lfthis does not occur you will be liable to pay a fine of
£500.

There are no exemptions regarding age, a dog will only be legally exempt if a vet
certifies that it cannot be microchipped for health reasons on a form approved by the
Secretary of State.

Many of our patients are microchipped but the database registration is not up to
date, so if you have moved house or changed your telephone number it is really
important to update this information on the database.

Microchipping provides permanent identification of an animal. The microchip cannot
be tampered with and once inserted will last a lifetime. The microchip itself is about
the size of a grain of rice, encased in a special capsule, designed to sit comfortably
under your pets skin. The implantation is quick and simple —just like an ordinary
injection under the loose skin at the back of the neck. At Bourne Veterina Practice
we regu|ar|y implant Microchips into dogs, cats’ rab HOW Pei Microchipping Works , .:..;;=;..;.,.
Breeders will be responsible for microchipping all p
them away and all imported dogs will need to be mi
If you have any further questions about microchippi
Bourne Veterinary Practice on 01227 832322.

   
  
   


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Anyone living, working or studying in Bridge or a rural Parish within 5 miles,
is invited to submit up to three exhibits — including sculptures and craft
work. All abilities are welcomed. Children and young persons are especially
encouraged to exhibit.

BRIDGE!

Exhibitors entry form available from:-

wvvw.artinbridge.org.uk

The Bourne Gallery, Chalkpit Farm, Bekesbourne

and in September from

Colebrook Sturrock & C0, Estate Agents, High Street, Bridge

Further information on the web site and from John Corfield, tel: 01227 830976

Exhibition sponsors:
The Bourne Gallery, Picture Framing Service
Chalkpit Farm, Bekesbourne - preferential rates for exhibitors
South Canterbury Decorative & Fine Arts Society


Abbreviated Minutes of a meeting of Bridge Parish Council
Thursdav 12 Mav 2016 in Bridae Village Hall at 7.30 pm.

Full version on website wwvv.bridgeviIIage.co.uk and BPC noticeboards. (BPC =
Bridge Parish Council; CCC= Canterbury City Council)

Report from Canterbury City Councillor (Simon Cook)

Cllr Cook attended the recent Mountfield Park consultation event and felt that there
was more to be discussed, but that an attempt is being made to listen to local
representations.

Report from Kent County Councillor (KCC) Michael Northey.
Pleased that obligatory academisation of schools has been dropped by HM
government.

Information exchange:

Mr Danny Scullion the new Local Community Volunteer Warden introduced himself
to the meeting. His post is for a trial 6 month period. He can be contacted on
07703 454190.

New cradle swings have been ordered as well as fittings to replace the broken
swings.

Neighbourhood plan is going through a final draft.

Concerns about the security of the pavilion area- to be a full agenda item at next
meeting.

Discussion of safety issues at Higham Lane Bus stop.

The Nackington /Bridge Solar panel farm proposal of two years ago has been
revived and will come before the planning committee on June 9.

Road signs discouraging heavy goods vehicles to use unsuitable roads will be
discussed at the next meeting.

Decisions taken in the course of the meeting:

C||rAAtkinson was re-elected as Chair for 2016-2017, with Cllr Fawke as Vice Chair

Concerns raised about the traffic implications (new road junction on A2 and Town
Hill triangle) ofthe new Mountfield development-with discussion going with the
developers. But are they really listening and will they respond positively?

New councillorto be cop-opted. See parish website and noticeboards for details.

Date and Events to note:
Village event on 12 June from 12.00 noon — 4 p.m. on the Recreation Ground to
mark the Queen’s 90th birthday: Volunteers are needed.

Next meeting of BPC: Thursday, 9 June 2016 at 7.30pm in Bridge Village Hall


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SERVICES St Mary St Mary St Peter St Mary St Peter
FOR NACKINGTON LOWER BRIDGE PATRIXBOURNE BEKESBOURNE
HARDRES
JULY 2016
st 8.00am BCP Holy 11.00am 6.00pm 9.30am Sung Aii welcome at the
Thomas Communion Family Evensong Eucharist other services of the
Communion Benefice
3 July at
NACKINGTON
Trinity 7 9.30am Holy 6.00pm 11.00am All welcome at the 8.00am BCP Holy
10 July Communion Evensong at Parish services of the Communion
NA-CKINGTON Eucharist Benefice
Trinity 3 All‘ welcome at the 9.30am 11.0-Dam 8.0-Dam BCP Holy 9.30am Sung
17 July other services ofthe Family Choral Communion Eucharist
Benefice Service at Eucharist
NA-CKINGTON
Trinity 9 9.30am Sung Ali weicome 8.00-am BCP 9-30am Matins Ail welcome at the
24 July Eucharist at the other Holy other services in the
services of Communion Benefice
the Benefice
11.00-am
Parish
Eucharist
Trinity 10 11.00am Benefice 11.00am 11.00am 11.00am Benefice 11.-Dflam Benefice
31 July Service at Bridge Benefice Benefice Service at Bridge Service at Bridge
Haven Service at Service at Haven Haven
Bridge Haven Bridge
Haven

There is Holy Communion every Tuesday at 9.30am to 10.00am at Bridge Church, followed by coffee. All welcome.

Please note that Lower Hardres Church is closed during July for the roofing work, and the usual Lower Hardres
services will be held in our sister church of St Mary Nackingt-on.


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LJUGI IIICIIUD,

June has been a lively month for our churches and community. The celebrations of
HM The Queen's 90th birthday at Bekesbourne and Bridge were wonderful
community events, followed by the Bridge Village Fete which brought together
hundreds of local people from across our communities. These events demonstrate
what a strong and committed community we have in our local villages.

This community spirit is something I will miss greatly when I move on in September.
I have been appointed to be Rector of a large single parish in West Vancouver,
Canada. My last Sunday here will be 4 September. I have greatly valued the two
and a half years I have been here, and I deeply appreciate all the hard work that so
many people give their church and community to make it what it is. Life in a big city
will be faster and louder, and I will often reflect on the peacefulness of our Kent
countryside and the strength of these local communities. It has been a great honour
for me to share in people's lives, through our church school, through our five
congregations, and through baptisms, weddings and funerals.

Our village churches are the gem of our English culture, and important places of
prayer, welcome and heritage. The communities that make them living stones of
faith make the Church of England the biggest voluntary organisation in the country,
caring forthose in need and transforming lives. Although we worry about numbers,
it is a fact that more people are in church on Sundays than go to soccer matches on
Saturdays. The Christian Church is 2000 years old and has 2 billion participants
across the world and growing.

I will greatly miss the communities and churches of Bridge, Lower Hardres,
Nackington, Bekesbourne, and Patrixbourne, and will keep you all in my prayers as
God leads you forward in confidence and hope. Please pray for ourthree Parochial
Church Councils as they work together with the Deanery and Archdeacon to discern
God's plan for the future leadership and ministry of our local churches.

Grace and peace,
Jonathan your Vicar.


July 2016
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15.00
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12/07 09.30
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White Hall, Lower Hardres

19/07 09.30
15.00
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25/07 19.30
26/07 09.30

Dates For Your Diary

Holy Communion at St Peters, Bridge
Holy Communion at Bridge Haven
After 8’s at Mansfield Court

Caring and Sharing

Holy Communion at St Peter’s, Bridge
Holy Communion at Mansfield

FISH pop in at Bridge Village Hall
Social afternoon at John Baker

Holy Communion at St Peters, Bridge
Holy Communion at Saxon Lodge
After 8’s at Mansfield Court

Hymns at Bridge Haven

Caring and Sharing

Holy Communion at St Peters, Bridge

Jonathan the Vicar is available every day apart from Fridays.


LOWER HARDRES NEWS

IMPORTANT NEWS
Change of Venue in July /August for services at Lower Hardres. This is due to the

roof replacement. The following services are affected:

July 3rd 11am

July 10th Evensong at 6pm

July 17th Family Service at 9.30am

August 7th Family Communion at 11.00am

August 14th — Evensong 6pm

These services will all be held at Nackington, on the same times and dates.

August 21st Back at Lower Hardres.
Look forward to seeing you there.

Margaret

EDITORS MESSAGE.
Will all contributors please note that the next edition of
On the Nail
Will be the combined AUGUST I SEPTEMBER one.
Could I please have all items for this edition
By FRIDAY 15th JULY

Preferably by email, laurence.dunderdale@btinternet.com


Fish (Neighbourly Help) News Tel. no: 07935 966 080
The next Coffee Pop-In will be at 10 am on Wednesday 13th July in Bridge village
hall. Everybody is welcome. Do come!

More volunteer drivers for trips to the surgery and hospitals are hugely welcome.
The more there are of us the easier it is and it is never very onerous.

LOWER HARDRES & NACKINGTON
GARDENERS’ SOCIETY

SUMMER FLOWER SHOW & FETE

SATURDAY 3OTHJULY FROM 2PM

AT THE JOHN BAKER-WHITE MEMORIAL HALL
LOWER HARDRES
ENTRANCE £1 CHILDREN FREE
FREE PARKING IN STREET END PLACE
The flower,vegetable,floral art and cookery exhibits
are held in the Ha||,stalls etc in the grounds.
Musical entertainment provided by
City of Canterbury Silver Band
All profits from the Show are for the local

Multiple Sclerosis Society


  

. We‘|R|S-I-IAN AID WEEK 2016

  

During Christian Aid Week children from Bridge and Patrixbourne Primary School
made ‘worms’ of pennies across the playground and raised £177.44 to help families
in Bangladesh. They had been learning how people living on the low-lying islands of
the Brahmaputra river use worms to make compost, so they can enrich their flood-
damaged soil and produce food to keep themselves from starvation.

This wonderful amount helped raise a record £2469.41 in the Benefice this year
(plus another £300 once Gift Aid is added).

A huge thank-you to all the children and staff ofthe school, everyone who collected
house-to-house and all those in our villages who donated. The money will be used
by Christian Aid to support partner organisations working with vulnerable people in
the flooded areas of Bangladesh.

Jean Barber For more information go to www.christianaid.org.uk


July 2016 Friends of St Peter’s, Bridge

After a flurry of activity at the end of May/early June, FOSP has gone into summer
recess, but fully aware that there is still work to do, faced with the daunting need to
raise £90,000 in order to repair the church’s fabric in good order, and thus maintain
the villages most iconic building, a building that is of importance to everyone who
lives in Bridge (especially all who own houses here) whether they worship at St
Peter's or not.

Since the first cheque (a particularly generous one) was paid to FOSP through the
PCC account last August, a total of £17,500 has been paid into the fabric fund, to
which can be added a relatively small amount of monthly Planned Giving (but every
little helps, and Standing Order Mandates continue to be available from Stephen
Woodley, 11 Conyngham Lane, CT4 5JX, 830954).

FOSP Events have brought some enthusiastic audiences into the Church, the latest
numbering 114 as the Good Gnus updated Flanders and Swann, Tom Lehrer and
Noel Coward with wit and panache.

For this and the Choristers in February, and for advertising and marketing, very
warm thanks are due to Georgie and Charlie Bainbridge, but a significant number of
people have made vital and ongoing contributions, in the spirit of George Herbert’s
famous poem, “Who sweeps a room as for Thy laws/Makes that and the action fine.”


FRIENDS OF KENT CHURCHES
SPONSCIRIED

RIDE AND \‘\'A|-I\'

 

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Last year £128,007 was raised by cycling, walking and running round Kent
Churches. Money raised by each church is divided equally between the

Church and the Friends. We are looking for sponsored participants and volunteers to
man the Church on the day.

For more information please contact David or Ann Edmonds on 01227 830795.

Littlebourne & District Royal British Legion

We had a very successful Cream Tea Afternoon on 4th June when we raised
£543.50 in aid of the Poppy Appeal. There were plenty of stalls, plenty of scones and
strawberries so everyone enjoyed themselves! Many thanks to all who helped to run
the event and those who came along and supported us.

We have a bit of sad news in that one of our oldest members, John Lord, has
passed away. John was a valuable member of the branch and a real gentleman.
We will miss him very much.

Although it is still only June, we will be looking for new people to help with our Poppy
Appeal Collection in the autumn - inevitably several collectors are having to give up
the task so we would be grateful for any extra help this year. Call either 01227
728228 or 01227 472023.

Our next two monthly meetings will on Tuesdays 12th July and 9th August, both
at 8pm in the Recreation Club, Littlebourne.


ST. PETER’S CHURCH BEKESBOURNE
In aid of Church funds

BOOT FAIR

SATURDAY, 16”‘ JULY 2016
8.00am ‘til 11am

Bekesbourne Recreation Ground
Old Palace Road, Bekesbourne, CT4 SBU

Pitches are £8.00 for pre-booked 8: £10.00 booked on the day

To pre—book your pitches, please call

Graham or Christine
01227 830271 ~ 01227 830828
Bacon Rolls and Refreshments will be available
Easy Parking available


Saturday 23 July

Bridge Village Hall

11.30 am until 2.30 pm
Presentation of Prizes 2.00 pm

Refreshments
Raffle and Plant/Bring and Buy Stall

For Show Schedule telephone Kathy on 830057


RNE VETS NEWS

 

Now the warm summer months are here please remember, dont ever leave your
dog alone in the car. When its 220C/720F outside, the temperature inside a car can
reach 470C/1170F within 60 minutes. Dogs pant to keep themselves cool and when
the air inside the car becomes hot and stuffy they cannot cool down. Leaving a
window open or a sunshield on the windscreen is not enough to keep your car cool
— dogs will die in hot cars.

Some dogs are more prone to heatstroke than others. Long haired breeds, fatter or
heavily muscled dogs, dogs with shorter snouts and very young or old dogs are all
more vulnerable.

Signs that you dog may be suffering from heatstroke include heavy panting,
salivation, very red gums and tongue, lethargy, collapse, lack of coordination,
vomiting, diarrhoea and eventually loss of consciousness. If you suspect that your
dog may be suffering from heatstroke it is important to move them to a shaded area,
dowse them with cool (not freezing cold) water and offer them small amounts of
water, then ring and seek veterinary advice as soon as possible as this is a
veterinary emergency.

National Vegetable Society - Kent Association

The Society does not have an evening meeting in Bridge in July but instead will be
at the Kent County Show from Friday 8th until Sunday 10th July and their stand can
be found in the Kent Federation of Horticultural Societies‘ marquee.


Nailbourne Horticultural Society

Our Annual Summer Show will be on Saturday 23rd July in Bridge Village Hall
from 11.30 am until 2.30 pm, with prize giving at 2.00 pm.

As mentioned in last month's magazine we have also included some classes for
non-members:

Any Other Vegetable not included in any other Class - use common sense on
numbers. So, anything otherthan spring onions, onions, beetroot, potatoes, carrots,
French beans, broad beans, peas, courgettes, shallots, lettuce, tomatoes,
cucumber. I assure you it does leave a few!

My Worst Disaster - with either a vegetable, fruit or flower
Mixed Flowers - Vase (anything in flower) and we supply the vases

Wet! Wet! Wet! in the Garden - a photo, unframed, not to exceed 8" x 6" (NB
photos not to be digitally enhanced).

Please do think about having a go. Bring your entry along on the morning before
10.00 am and a member ofthe Committee will be happy to help and advise.

For members, show schedules are still available from Kathy Walder and completed
entry forms forthe show should be handed in to either Kathy, Ann Edmonds or Julia
Cooper by no later than Thursday 21 July. The hall will be open to stage your
exhibits on the morning ofthe Show from 8.00 until 10.00 am when judging will take
place. And rememberto bring along that coleus that you are carefully nurturing for
the Chairman's Challenge.

There are sections in the Show to interest everyone - vegetables, flowers, cookery,
flower arranging and craft and we will be providing refreshments during the day, a
bring and buy table with plants etc for sale, and, needless to say, a raffle!

Do make a note of the date and come along to support this long-standing village
society.

Bridge with Patrixbourne Women's Institute

On Tuesday 19 July at 7.30 pm in Bridge Village Hall, we have invited Mike Briggs
to talk to us on the "History of Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory". We are always
pleased to welcome visitors to our meetings and so, if you are interested in this topic
or would like to find out more about the W! in general, do join us Tuesday 19th.


PRODUCE SALE

In aid of St Mary’s, Patrixbourne and
St Peter’s, Bridge

To be held on

Saturday 10th Septmber 2016

10am—11.30am
in
Bridge Churchyard
(indoors if wet)

We aim to sell homemade jams, marmalade, chutneys,
cakes, fruit and veg

We will be requesting donations nearer the time
Thank You


  
  
    

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or summer; and this one appeared at the Stour

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vocals, darling. . .), but nobody resisted this one! The mousse part of is taken from
Delicious Magazine's recipe, but I added a dark chocolate base to give it stability
and make it easier to cut up. Serves 8-10. It works well with gluten free digestive
biscuits. This is not the finished article — puds are transported to Stour undecorated,
but it was eaten before lhad a chance to take a photo.

White Chocolate Mint Mousse

8ozl225g crushed digestive or Hobnob biscuits

4ozl100g plain dark chocolate

1|b/500g white chocolate (good quality)

1 pint/600ml double cream

2 egg whites

1 tsp peppermint essence (at least — I like a good minty flavour)

Mint leaves to decorate

Dark chocolate to decorate

Use a 9” spring clip tin, and line the base with non-stick parchment. Melt the dark
chocolate, either in the microwave, or in a bowl over a pan of simmering water —
don’t let the watertouch the chocolate. Mix in the crushed biscuits and spread it
evenly in the tin. Put the base into the fridge while you assemble the mousse.

Now melt the white chocolate the same way (it is best to stop heating when it still
has visible chunks of chocolate, and allow the residual heat to melt the remaining
chocolate). Allow this to cool a bit — this is important, because otherwise it goes stiff
when you add the cream.

Whip the double cream and egg whites, with the peppermint, until it is starting to
thicken, but still soft (taste and add more peppermint at this point if you like an
intense burst of flavour). Fold an initial spoonful of cream into the chocolate to
break it up a bit, then fold in the rest of the cream, stirring gently until it is smooth.
Pour over the biscuit base and chill for at least two hours.

Decorate with mint leaves and grated dark chocolate and serve not quite straight
from the fridge, but slightly warmer so that the peppermint flavour sings through (like
a good soprano soloistl).

For more delicious recipes look at www.katesbuddinc1s.co.uk


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asking them, as we would like to know, what they are reading- is it fact or
fiction, thrillers or romance?

If you are a carer, from any care provider, if you are a family carer and
try to read when you have a few minutes, please let us know what you are
reading as we are compiling a ‘Top 10 Carers Book List‘ which we will publish
so that books that have been enjoyed by carers may be enjoyed by other
carers.

All names will go into a hat and ten random names will be picked out to win
the top five books from the survey.

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New Teatime Service starting in September

Great News for all of you families who would like a service designed around food,
activities and age appropriate liturgy. Bev Latham (ALM) is hoping to head a team of
volunteers to run this gathering, starting in September.

However, like most fantastic schemes she needs a team to help her. Anything from
making cakes and sandwiches, organising an activity which is themed, just coming
along and talking to people, in factjust being yourselves! If you would like to get

involved please will you email her at Bevlatham@hotmail.com.

We hope to advertise this new gathering during the coming months, so if you are a
poster expert that would be great too! Even if you are not able to help but would like
to come along with your family or on your own please will you email Bev and let her
know of your interest.

We hope to run the TTG service (Teatime Gathering) once a month from 4-
5pm. Young and old are welcome.

Readers and lntercessors

Beverly Latham (ALM) has taken over the rota for the readers, Sides- people and
lntercessors for St Peter's Bridge. If you would like to add your name to the list please will
you email Beverly and let her know. Bevlatham@hotmail.com


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work. All abilities are welcomed. Children and young persons are especially
encouraged to exhibit.

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Exhibitors entry form available from:-
wvvw.artinbridge.org.uk
The Bourne Gallery, Chalkpit Farm, Bekesbourne
and in September from
Colebrook Sturrock 8: C0, Estate Agents, High Street, Bridge

Further information on the web site and from John Corfield, tel: 01227 830976

Exhibition sponsors:
The Bourne Gallery, Picture Framing Service
Chalkpit Farm, Bekesbourne — preferential rates for exhibitors
South Canterbury Decorative & Fine Arts Society


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CHURCH St Mary St Mary St Peter St Mary St Peter
5ERl-“C55 FOR NACKINGTON LOWER BRIDGE PATRIXBOURNE BEKESBOURNE
HARDRES
OCTOBER
2016
Dedication 8.00am BCP 11.00am 6.00pm 9.30am Sung 10.00am Harvest
Festival Holy Family Evensong Eucharist Songs of Praise
Communion Communion
2 October
Trinity 20 9.30am Sung 6.00pm 11.00am All welcome at the 8.00am BCP Holy
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9 October Eucharist Benefice extension)
Trinity 21 All welcome at 9.30am 11.00am 8.00am BCP Holy 9.30am Sung
the other Family Choral Communion with Eucharist
15 October services of the Service Eucharist the Bishop of Dover
Beneflce
Bibie Sunday 9.30am Sung All welcome 8.00am BCP 9.30am Matins All welcome at the
Eucharist at the other Holy other services in the
23 October services of Communion Beneflce
the Beneflce
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Community
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Word at Bridge BCP Holy The Word Haven Haven
Haven Communion at Bridge
30 °Ct°b°' Haven 6.00pm All Souls’ 6.00pm All Souls’
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Souls’ Service at Service of 6.00pm All
Bridge The Word at Souls’
Bridge Service at
Haven Bridge
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Our Vicar Jonathan is off to Canada, to pastures new. Yes, to another part of God’s
vineyard. We do wish him God’s blessings in his new parish. When a Vicar leaves
the parish, we like to try to send a bus-load of parishioners to their new parish to
wish them well. I tease Jonathan, ‘Not this time, my friend!’.

As time goes by over the years, |’m sure you will agree that we tend to reminisce,
and certain memories come rushing in. I think I tend to remember all the men and
women who have inspired me. They haven’t been famous, but they have had an
impact on me, because of their inner strength, their love of Jesus and a sense of
humour. This is often despite what life has thrown up at them; ordinary people who
have got on with life, helping and loving others and who are now with our Lord.

On October 18th we celebrate St Lukes Day. Luke was a lovely man. When you
read his gospel and the Acts of the Apostles, love and caring stand out. He
attempted to raise the status of women and he recorded Jesus’s parables, which
make us think and act. No wonder he is the Patron Saint of Physician’s and
Surgeons. When St. Paul was in prison, he wrote these poignant words: ‘Only Luke
is with me’. What a great inspiration.

We all have our own thoughts as the nights draw in. On October 30”‘ at 6pm we have an
evensong at St Peters, Bridge, when we remember our loved ones, people who have
helped us over the years. We will have an opportunity to write in a book the names of
those loved ones - there will be a book of remembrance in each church, and we will have
an opportunity to light a candle for them. Canon Reg will lead the service. Aftenrvards
there will be light refreshments. We hope to see you there.

It is true that we should look back, but we must also look fon/vard, strengthening and
helping each other whenever and wherever we can. May God bless us as we go fon/vard
with a smile on our lips and a spring in our step. I end with this quote —‘The future is
always biggerthan the past’.

Margaret.


Dates For Your Diary

October 2016
04/10 09.30 Holy Communion at St Peter’s, Bridge
15.00 Holy Communion at Bridge Haven
19.30 After 8’s at Mansfield Court
10/10 19.30 Caring and Sharing
11/10 09.30 Holy Communion at St Peter’s, Bridge
14.30 Holy Communion at Mansfield Court
12/10 10.00 FISH pop in at Bridge Village Hall
14.00 Social afternoon at John Baker White Hall,
Lower Hardres
19/10 15.00 Hymns at Bridge Haven
18/10 09.30 Holy Communion at St Peter’s, Bridge
15.00 Holy Communion at Saxon Lodge
19.30 After 8’s at Mansfield Court
24/10 19.30 Caring and Sharing
25/10 09.30 Holy Communion at St Peter’s, Bridge

The parishes of the benefice currently have a clergy vacancy.
If you have a pastoral church matter (including funeral requests) please call Mrs
Margaret Clarke, Benefice Reader, on 07541 229239 or 01227 765598.

If you have an administrative church matter (including wedding and baptism
requests) please email Mrs Lindsay Mclnally, The Bridge Benefice Administrator,
lamcinall oo lemail.com

Thank you,
The Churchwardens.


Announcing an exciting new church service in Bekesbourne

As you are probably aware, sadly our vicar Jonathan is leaving us this month. It is a
very uncertain time for all rural churches and their communities. We want to find
ways of continuing to come together and sing hymns and pray.

You are all invited, families, young and old, to a

Harvest Songs of Praise and coffee morning on Sunday 2nd October at 10.00
am in Bekesbourne church

Asmall group of us have put together a selection of popular hymns. There will be a
reading and prayers. Jean Barber has kindly agreed to play the organ. So we are
expecting some enthusiastic singing from you, our congregation.

Whether you are young or old, you will be sure of a warm welcome and
complimentary refreshments. So please come and join us and support us in this new
venture.

We would appreciate it if you could bring any harvest gifts to the service. They will
be distributed to the Women’s Refuge in Canterbury, so tea, coffee, tinned or dry
foods would be welcome.

Many thanks

Nicky Fry on behalf of Bekesbourne PCC


Lower Hardres News

Jonathans farewell.

Agreat big thank-you to all who helped in any way; Those who helped in the
Church, to prepare and welcome people in, those who prepared the hall, and to all
who provided the lunch. It was a lovely occasion, and Jonathan was delighted with
the service, lunch and his present.

Harvest Lunch.

May I take this opportunity to thank those who worked so hard to give us another
wonderful Harvest Lunch. Serving hot food is always a challenge for so many
people, and we rose to the challenge brilliantly.

A Few Dates for your Diary:

Friday October 7th — a surprise evening! More details to follow.
Saturday, 26th November — Christmas Fayre

Saturday, 3rd December— Benefice Chi|dren’s workshop
Sunday 11th December at 4pm — Carol Service

Sunday 18th December at 3pm — Crib Service

Christmas Day — 9.30am — Christmas Family Service

Bridge Flower Arrangers

A special flower arrangers meeting will be held on Friday November 4th at 2pm at
the Archways. Not only will we discuss Christmas decorations for St Peter’s Bridger
and next years rota, but also the possibility of a flower festival for next year.

Anyone will artistic interests, craft or flower skills would be welcomed, as it takes a
lot ofdifferent talents to produce a flower festival. If you are not sure, just pop-in for
a cuppa and cake, to find out more, or phone Viv on 830981.


Fish Scheme News. Tel no: 07935 966 080

The October Coffee Pop-In will be on Wednesday Oct 12th from 10 to 11.15 in
Bridge village hall. Everyone is very welcome.

Thanks to Rosy and her helpers and supporters for the successful Macmillan coffee
sale in September. A very useful £200 was raised for this worthwhile charity.

And thanks always to our kindly drivers who cheerfully respond to all requests.

Poppy Appeal 2016

This year's Poppy Appeal starts on the 27th October.

We need new door-to- door collectors for Bridge High Street, Union Road and part of
Bridge Down.

Around 20 door-to- door poppy collectors are needed in the Bridge Collecting Area
(SDB02)which includes Bekesbourne and Patrixbourne.

Collecting only takes a few hours of one's time and is a great way to get to know fellow
villagers.

People are always very receptive to giving to the Poppy Appeal and this is shown by the
increase of donations in SDB02 year on year.

We also need some people to volunteer to collect on the street.

Don't be shy and please come forward so we can make this yearthe most successful yet!
Contact John Shirley on 07808734842 or email him on iohn.shirlev@iohnshirlev|td.co.uk.

Littlebourne & District Royal British Legion

We have had a fairly quiet time during the summer and we hope our members are
now back from their holidays and ready to think about the Poppy Appeal. We are as
usual looking for people to help with this especially with house to house collecting.
Anyone who feels they can help please contact the secretary on 01227 472023.

Our next two monthly branch meetings will be on Tuesdays, 11th October and 8th
November (AGM) both at 8pm at the Recreation Club, Littlebourne.


New Archdeacon of Canterbury appointed
The Rt Revd Trevor Vlfillmott, Bishop of Dover, has announced the appointment of
the Very Revd Jo Kelly-Moore to serve as the next Archdeacon of Canterbury.

Jo has been Dean ofAuckIand, New Zealand since August 2010 during which time
she led a $14.9m project to complete and consecrate Holy Trinity Cathedral, as well
as sustaining her involvement in the civic life ofAuckland. She moved into that role
from being vicar at St Aidan’s Anglican Church, Remuera, a role that also involved
serving as chaplain to Corran School for Girls. Before entering ordained ministry in
2000 Jo worked as a solicitor, both in New Zealand and in London. She met her
British husband Paul when he was visiting New Zealand as a tourist. Paul currently
works as Auckland CathedraI’s Pastoral Care Minister and they have two sons,
Adam and Nathan. The family will move to Canterbury Diocese at the end of this
year so that Jo can begin her new role in January.

"It is a great privilege to be appointed Archdeacon of Canterbury, part of the wider
story that is the mission and ministry of the Anglican Communion,” said Jo. “Back in
1842 Bishop Selwyn arrived here in Aotearoa New Zealand from England and the
next year bought the land forthe Cathedral in which I have been Dean. While there
is great sadness in leaving Aotearoa New Zealand, I am very much looking forward
to ministering with the people of Canterbury and making it our family's home.”

Bishop Trevor added: “I am delighted that Jo is coming to work with us here in
Canterbury and I have no doubt that her experience and great talents will be of huge
benefit, not just to the Canterbury Archdeaconry or cathedral, but to the whole
Diocese. We have found in Jo an excellent and astute theologian with wide-ranging
leadership and management skills. I would like to assure Jo and her family of the
prayers and support ofthe whole Diocese as they embark on this new adventure.”

“A completed Cathedral that is ready for consecration is due to the amazing
leadership of Dean Jo,” said the Rt Revd Ross Bay, Bishop ofAuckland. “We now
stand ready to prepare the building and ourselves for consecration in 2017. At all
times Dean Jo has also been priest ready to offer care and compassion for people
as well lead services forthe city and the nation. She will be missed.”

The Archdeacon of Canterbury is responsible for the Deaneries of Canterbury,
Thanet, Reculver, East Bridge and West Bridge, supporting the clergy and
communities in their care of Gods people. The Archdeacon is also a Residentiary
Canon with a key role in the life of Canterbury Cathedral. Together with the
Archdeacons ofAshford and Maidstone, she holds a senior position assisting the
Bishop in leading the Diocese.


  
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
  
  
  
 

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' church steeple and blue clock peeping out of the trees
 relieved to say that thanks to the enormous effort ofthe
h, the steeple will be standing to welcome the next

_ » To all Brides and Bridegrooms out there, worried about
 - you will be relieved to know that the scaffolding will

' We plan to begin work in the Spring.

h was formed a year ago with Stephen Woodley at the
ss that we say goodbye to Stephen our chair for this first
o Judy a fond farewell as they focus on their family,

r Polo Farm. We look forward to his continued
en he can.

So farthanks to some packed fundraising events including Canterbury Cathedral
Choristers, the Good Gnu's, The Occasional Performing Society (TOP's), Simon
Rowland's fascinating talk and many other events - with generous grants, donations
and monthly subscriptions we have reached the staggering total of £39,000. Thank
you to everyone who has turned up, contributed and worked so hard to make this
happen. We are just under halfway to reaching the amount that we need to keep St
Peter's Church, Bridge standing.

In this second year of fund raising I hope we can smash the target of £90,000 to
complete the work that is soon to get underway. We are planning new fundraising
events that I hope you will attend. We want to appeal to all ages and people of the
community so if you have ideas about how we can use the space please do let me
know. The church is traditionally used for new beginnings: Christenings, Weddings,
nativities and also endings: gatherings for bereavements and funerals. It would be
lovely if our beautiful building could be used forthe time in between too so let us
know if you would like to use the space and how you may like to use it.

If you have used the church for a special occasion, nativity or school leaving
assembly and want the church to be there forthese events in the future - please join
the many generous people who are donating monthly. Collect a form from the
church, Lawrence Du nderdale or Evelyn Andrews. We value your contributions
however large or small as they are all bringing us closer to ourtotal.

Our next event is "The Fat River Band" 19th November, 2016 - local singer Alister
Atkin fronts this fantastic band. Save the date and watch this space for more
information.

   
  

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Art in Bridge
Exhibition 2016

Bridge Village Hall
High Street, Bridge

Saturday 8”‘ October

11am — 6pm music from 5pm

Sunday 9"‘ October

11am-4pm

Entrance FREE
Refreshments available

Exhibitor entry form from the web site,
The Bourne Gallery, Bekesbourne and
in September from
Colebrook Sturrock & Co, Estate Agents,
High Street, Bridge

Exhibits to the Hall 4.30 — 6.30 pm Friday 7"‘ October

For further information please go to

www.artinbridge.org.uk
or telephone John Corfield on 01227 830976


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THANK YOU

Saturday 10th September 2016, the day of the ‘Ride and Stride’ and the Church
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I would like to thank everyone, especially the Vicar, the Caring and Sharing Group,
Mr and Mrs Hill and members of Bridge Church for the good wishes and gifts I
received.

It made a most memorable day for me and I am overwhelmed by the friendship and
kindness shown to me during my 30 years residence in Bridge.

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Vicky Davis is our guest speaker for our meeting on Tuesday 18 October (7.30 pm in
Bridge Village Hall) and she will be giving a talk and an interesting insight into "The
Russians: Life in Russia Today". We are always pleased to welcome visitors to our
meetings.

Nailbourne Horticultural Society

On Tuesday 4 October at 7.30 pm in Bridge Village Hall we have invited Mike
Bundock to give an illustrated talk on "Floral Clocks Over the Years". Everyone is
welcome and do rememberto bring along a friend for free!

On the evening, we will also have bulbs available to members for the Chairman's
Challenge in next year's Spring Show. If you cannot make it on the 4th but would like
some bulbs, then please get in touch with the Show Secretary, Kathy Walder, on 830057
(email: kath@,askwalder.com) or any other Committee member.

National Vegetable Society - Kent Association

For the final talk ofthis year's programme, Mark Hall BEM,FNVS, Assistant Secretary of
the NVS and an excellent all round kitchen gardener, is giving an illustrated talk on
"Millennium 5 Vegetable Class" on Wednesday 12th October in Bridge Village Hall (7.30
for 8.00 pm start). Intrigued to find out more? Then come along to the talk on the 12
October. All are welcome.

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New Parish Website

The Parish website has been updated and relaunched, please visit
and bookmark the location.

'~(‘ http://www.bekesbournewithpatrixbournepc. kentparishes. gov. uk/ ‘7’
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Events Calendar — News Pages — Discussion Forums — Lots Of Local
information — Details Of Local Facilities — Parish Council Matters —
Parish Contact Details — Hall Booking And Rec Pavilion Booking

Subscribe: for News updatesforwarded to your private email
Register: to start or contribute in discussion forums

   


The Quiet View
THE SARUM CYCLE IN IMAGE AND SONG — Revd Matthew Rushton, Precentor at
Canterbury Cathedral, will present the striking paintings of Nicholas Mynheer based on

the passion of Jesus Christ, accompanied by a variety of music styles - Tuesday 8"‘
November at 7pm. If you didn’t catch this moving presentation in the cathedral earlier in
the year, do come. The effect is quite stunning. Please book and donations are invited.

SIMPLE WAYS TO HAPPINESS — an afternoon of teachings and relaxation with a
Buddhist nun -Emma Slade —Ani Pema Deki - on Sunday 4h December 2pm — 5pm.
Emma is an inspiring and experienced speaker. She has taught yoga and meditation for
fifteen years and became a Buddhist nun in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan in 2012
where she welcomed the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in 2015. Her aim is to bridge
East and West for the benefit of all. A donation of £20 is invited for her charity Opening
Your Heart to Bhutan which helps disadvantaged children in rural areas of Bhutan. Please
book. A delicious tea will be served.

Both events will take place in the yurt round the log burning stove.

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The fortunes of Bridge Post Office: a very brief history

August 23rd 2016 saw a momentous change in Bridge: the sub-post office changed
location from 16, High Street to the village corner shop, Bridgeway Stores. But this
was by no means the first time it has moved.

In 1838 it was to be found in the White Horse Inn, which was of course the ‘posting’
inn, where, half a stage from Canterbury to Dover, the mail-coach horses could be
changed after the perils of the hills on either side of the village. No doubt the mails
had arrived here ever since the institution of a postal service in the reign of Charles
I, but this was now a time of change, and the service was being reformed, with the
introduction of the penny post in 1840. The post master was the landlord of the
White Horse, Richard Sherrard, but with the reform came a change of postmaster-
in 1839, Frederick Colegate, carpenter and builder, (who later built Alexandra House
for his retirement and whose substantial tombstone remains in Bridge churchyard )
and by 1844 briefly by Vifilliam Perry, grocer and provision dealer.

For the first time, times of collection and delivery are mentioned: letters arrived at
7.00am and 12.45 pm, and were dispatched at 10.30am and 8.05pm. Timings
changed later.

By 1847 however Mr Sherrard had regained his position, which he retained until his
death. The censuses for 1861 and 1871 list his widow Ann(e) as postmistress.

V\fith the arrival of the railways and the demise of the stage coaches however, the
link with the inn was finally broken, and Mr Perry (of Riverdale) resumed his position.

1898 saw the post office removed to the premises of John C V\fiIson, chemist, on
the corner of Brewery Lane, opposite the Plough & Harrow, with the first mention of
a wall letter box there in 1899.

Mr V\fi|son remained in post until 1904, when the business transferred to Frank
Bedingfield, ‘grocer and general deaIer’,( location unknown, V\fiIson continuing as
chemist — that business continuing there on the corner into the 1960s), while in 1907
Mrs Edith Bowler took over from Mr Bedingfield, perhaps in the same premises. In
1911 Richard Castle ‘stationer’ became postmaster, probably moving to the most
recently familiar building, where he now acquired his own (wall) letter box (in ‘The
Street’ as opposed to ‘Bridge Hill’) which is first mentioned only in 1913. The current
freestanding box is more recent. Mr Castle, now also ‘deputy Registrar of Births and
Deaths for the Bridge registration district’, remained sub-postmaster until well into
the Second World War, but by 1949 he had been succeeded by George Henry
Roberts, then in 1957 by ex-policeman Samuel Shirley, and, on his death, from
1965 to 1998 by his son, ex-builder and long-time KCC Councillor, Laurence Shirley,
whom many in Bridge will still remember. He built an extension to accommodate a
new pharmacy, opened in 1978, once more marrying the two businesses together.
As the business expanded it took on assistants, most recently culminating primarily
in the quartet of Debbie Tapley, Sally Scott, Angela Palmer-Paul and Shona Young.

Maurice Raraty

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This is an update on the classic Key Lime Pie, with a delicious twist of basil. Very
simple to make, it’s a firm favourite with my family, friends and also at the Stour
Festival, where it is always one of the first to be finished. What my father would
describe as “the accolade ofthe empty plate”! This serves about 8.

Lime and Basil Crunch Pie

8oz/230g Gingernuts or Hobnobs, crushed (use gluten free biscuits if wished)
4oz/110 g butter, melted

Juice and zest of4 limes

1 can condensed milk (full fat)

% pint/300ml double cream

Small handful of fresh basil leaves, chopped, but not too fine

1 lime for decoration

Grease a 9” springclip tin and put baking parchment in the base. Mix the crushed
biscuits with the melted butter and spread into the tin, levelling out. Put in the fridge
to allow the butterto harden.

Whisk the condensed milk, cream and lime zest and juice together for about 5
minutes or so until it has thickened. This is best done with a Kenwood/Kitchen Aid
mixer, or at least a deep bowl so you dont redecorate the kitchen!

Lastly, add the basil leaves and stir in. Pourthe mixture onto the biscuit base, level
the top and chill for at least half an hour so that it sets. Cut the last lime into thin
pieces and arrange over the top.

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Abbreviated Minutes of a meeting of Bridge Parish Council
Thursday 9 June 2016 in Bridge Village Hall at 7.30 p.m.

Full version on website www.bridgeviIIage.co.uk and BPC noticeboards. (BPC =
Bridge Parish Council; CCC= Canterbury City Council)

Report from Canterbury City Councillor (Simon Cook)

A litter pick on the A2 has been completed, collecting some 10.5 tons of litter. The
Mountfield housing project for 4,000 new houses in Southern Canterbury is likely to
come before the City Council planning committee in the autumn of 2016.

Report from Kent County Councillor (KCC) Michael Northey.

Cllr Northey sympathised fully with the predicament ofthe White Horse following the
recent flash flood and the closure of the business.. He would find out as soon as
possible from Kent County Council what had happened and why.

Decisions taken in the course of the meeting:

Council agreed to consider further options regarding the security of the pavilion. It
was suggested that shutters could be fitted as an alternative to expensive CCTV
equipment. A quotation for shutters will be sought.

An update on the current state of the Mill Centre lease negotiations was provided by
the Chair and the Clerk. Canterbury City Council have stated that they will have a
lease for Bridge Parish Council to consider at its July meeting. The management
committee of the Mill Centre now has charitable status enabling it to raise funds
once the final lease has been agreed.

Abbreviated Minutes of a meeting of Bridge Parish Council
Thursday 14 July 2016 in Bridge Village Hall at 7.30 p.m.

Full version on website wvvw.bridaeviIlaqe.co.uk and BPC noticeboards. (BPC =
Bridge Parish Council; CCC= Canterbury City Council)

Report from Canterbury City Councillor (Simon Cook)

He referred the need a full inspection of the drains in the village which have
contributed to recent flooding events. The Local Planning Inspector (working on the
Canterbury Local Plan) resumes his work in July continuing into September.
Canterbury Policy and Resources committee has recommended investigation of a
potential merger of all 5 East Kent District Councils.

Report from Kent County Councillor (KCC) Michael Northey.

Kevin Gore, Team Leader for Kent’s planned drainage works responded (at the
request of Cllr Northey) to questions posed by Councillors. June 2016 was the
wettest June for the last 10 years and assuming drains were all functioning
correctly, the village drainage system is designed to withstand a 1 in 10 year
weather event. Councillors pointed out the drains do not work properly and
therefore this figure is not relevant. As a flood hot spot, drains in the High St and
Bridge Hill should be cleaned every 6 months rather than annually. Councillors
offered to assist with the enforcement of no parking restrictions prior to draining
clearing activity assurgng Kent Highways give sufficient advance warning.


Information exchange:

Any villagers with any complaints about flooding or drainage should contact 03000
418181 or visit www.kent.d0v.uk/hidhwavs.

Cllr Davies raised concerns about parking in the Western Avenue area once the post
office relocates to the Spar shop. Illegal parking manoeuvres by delivery lorries and
cars should be reported to the policy and parking authorities at Canterbury City
Council.

Footbridges on the Brewery Lane water meadow have been replaced.

Art in Bridge to run as usual in October 2016.

Thanks were expressed to Cllr Dhillon for the Queens’ celebration event on
12/06/2016.

Decisions taken in the course of the meeting:

Following an update from Cllr Fawke on issues identified by residents, it was
agreed to proceed with an application for tree works in both Green Court and Ford
Close. A representative from Kent Wildlife Trust will be invited to offer advice on the
Ford Close developments. A plan of all other proposed developments will be
presented to the Parish Council in September so that options can be decided upon
then.


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FOR NACKINGTON LOWER BRIDGE PATRIXBOURNE BEKESBOURNE
NOVEMBER HARDRES

2016

Third Sunday 8.00am BCP 11.00am 6.00pm 9.30am Sung 10.00am Songs of
before Advent Holy Family Evening Eucharist Praise

6 November Communion Communion Prayer

OT : Job 19. 23- GM

273 RH RH MC

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38

Remembrance 9.30am Sung 10.50am Act 10.50am All welcome at 8.00am BCP Holy
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13 November Remembrance Eucharist with the Benefice Act of

NT 2 R0ma05 8. LH Evensong at Act of Remembrance
31-39 3‘3Opm MC 3'30pm Remembrance

Evensong at Bishop Trevor
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Church MC

Christ The King All welcome at 9.30am 11.00am 8.00am BCP Holy 9.30am Sung

20 November the other Family Service Choral Communion (by Eucharist

l\ET : Colossians services of the Eucharist extension)

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43

Advent Sunday 9.30am Sung All welcome at 8.00am BCP 9.30am Matins All welcome at the
27 November Eucharist the other Holy other services in the
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Dearfriends, set’ "
I am a retired priest who lives in this Benefice at Lower Hardres and » cg ‘ 9%
here and there since I retired fifteen years ago. Cr‘ '
As you know ,ourformer Vicar, Canon Jonathan LLoyd, moved to a r :3:
Canada last month and we wish him and his wife, Sue, every blessin  /\ /-\

our very faithful and hard working Benefice Reader, lVlrs.l\_/largaret Cl:  i\\
priests ready to help us we hope to cover our usual Services and en 4% we
of worship. ’’‘‘'9° '3°“

The time of vacancy, called an interregnum, may last for several months and it is a
challenge to all of us to be extra faithful to God, welcoming and sensitive to one another.
Encouragement travels well!

In the Bridge Benefice we have five beautiful and well cared for churches and technically
three parishes, Bekesbourne, Partixbourne with Bridge and Nackington with Lower
Hardres. The elected Churchwardens ofthe various churches have special responsibilities
during an lnterregnum and with the three elected Parochial Church Councils will be extra
busy. Please pray forthem and support them.

It so happens that this is an extra demanding time for Bishop Trevor and ourArchdeacons
because there is a string of vacancies, mainly due to clergy retirement, from Stelling Minnis
to Harbledown ,covering overtwenty churches.

Your magazine will try to keep you up to date with what is happening but do ask the
Churchwardens if you have any query or Margaret if you have any pastoral concern.
Working in a Benefice of several churches is not always easy because we can very
naturallyjust concentrate on our own patch. One of our common concerns at the moment
is focussed on Bridge ,our largest population, where church attendance has dropped
considerably. Is this mainly due to the change oftime of Services to 11 a.m. and if so
should we revert back to 9.30a.m?Again ,please let the Churchwardens know -there is also
a simple questionnaire available.

Comments please by Sunday 6th.Thank you.

This also may be part ofthe reason for another serious concern and that is we are
struggling to pay our Diocesan Share from Bridge and Patrixbourne,and that affects us

all .Can we manage to pay our share and thus possibly be considered for a full time priest?
It may be that some of us are able to give more. Our honorary treasurers are very ready to
give you more information.

Well done to all who support our beautiful churches through their Friends. Thank you.
However ,it would be so sad ifour churches just became historical monuments and no
longer places ofChristian worship. It is up to all of us to see that we support them and
everybody in our Benefice as best we can.

November is a month of Remembrance, starting with All Saints and particularly All Souls
which we observed on the last Sunday of October. Now we look fonivard to Remembrance
Day and Sunday, November 11th.and 13th.

I write to you in the early hours in France as with friends I pack up our French holiday
home of nineteen years in Montreuil sur Mer in the Pas de Calais ,and where l have also
voluntarily helped in the Anglican Chaplaincy in churches in Calais,Boulogne,Hesdin and
Arras.l have particularly helped in retirement during six lengthy interregna and this present
one is very uncertain . Fairly small congregations are faithful and people often travel many
miles to worship.

Say a prayer forthem,too. Thank you.

It is an area studded with War Cemeteries, the vast one nearby at Etaples and the scores
lower down in the Somme. What a story and what Remembrance needs to be shared and
offered as we especially rememberthis year the Battle of the Somme.

Come on Remembrance Sunday -and every Sunday and pray and work for peace in our
time.

Vlfith every Blessing, Reg Humphriss


Editor’s Note.
Vlfill all contributors please note that the next edition will be the combined
December 2016lJanuary 2017 one.

Please may I have all items forthis by teatime on Tuesday 15th November.
Preferably by email :- laurence.dunderdale@btinternet.com
Thanks in anticipation,

Laurence Dunderdale.

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November 2016
01/11 09.30

05/11
Recreation Ground.

Holy Communion at St Peters, Bridge
Holy Communion at Bridge Haven
After 85 at Mansfield Court

15.00
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Bridge Village Fireworks at Bridge

07/11 19.30 Caring and Sharing
08/11 09.30 Holy Communion at St Peters, Bridge

14.30 Holy Communion at Mansfield Court
09/11 10.00 FISH pop in at Bridge Village Hall

14.00 Social afternoon at John Baker \/\lhite Hall,
Lower Hardres
12/11 Patrixbourne with Bridge Autumn Fair in
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15/11 09.30 Holy Communion at St Peter’s, Bridge

15.00 Holy Communion at Saxon Lodge

19.30 After 8’s at Mansfield Court
16/11 15.00 Hymns at Bridge Haven
19/11 The Fat River Band will be playing at St
Peters, Bridge
21/11 19.30 Caring and Sharing
22/11 09.30 Holy Communion at St Peters, Bridge
26/11 From 10am Lower Hardres Christmas Fair, John Baker White
Hall, Lower Hardres
28/11 19.30 Caring and Sharing
29/11 09.30 Holy Communion at St Peters, Bridge

The parishes of the benefice currently have a clergy vacancy.

If you have a pastoral church matter (including funeral requests) please call Mrs
Margaret Clarke, Benefice Reader, on 07541 229239 or 01227 765598.

If you have an administrative church matter (including wedding and baptism
requests) please email Mrs Lindsay Mclnally, The Bridge Benefice Administrator,
lamcina||v@doodlemail.com

Thank you,
The Churchwardens.


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LOWER HARDRES NEWS

Early Christmas Bazaar
There will be an early Christmas bazaar on Saturday November 26th November at

10.00am-12.00, at John Baker White all. There will be homemade cakes, jams and
other produce. There will also be a raffle, gifts and refreshments, as well bric-a-brac,
and Children’s stalls. Everyone is welcome.

Nackinoton Evensono is on Sunday, 13th November at 15.30, instead of at Lower
Hardres Church. Our December Evensong will be back at Lower Hardres on Sunday
11th December at 16.00, because it is our CAROL SERVICE!

Christmas Workshop

On Saturday, December 3rd, there will be a Christmas Workshop at John Baker
White Hall, at 9.30am to noon. There will be lots of activities for Children, and
refreshments for all. If your child is under school age, please stay during the
workshop. For a place, please ring Julie on 788316, or Margaret on 765598. Please
book early.

There will be a short service on Remembrance Sunday, November 13th at 10.50am
at Lower Hardres War Memorial. Everyone welcome.

RIDE AND STRIDE

On September 10th, there was the annual Ride and Stride for Kent Churches.
Marcus Burton cycled 55 miles for Lower Hardres and earned £200.00, Margaret
walked around Canterbury and raised £100.00. So we will receive back £150.00. A
big thank-you to Marcus for supporting us.

Margaret

St.Peters Bridge
We would like to thank everyone who took part in th Ride and Stride on 10th

September.£327-84 was raised in total, and St.Peter‘s received 50% of these
monies. As well as the Recorders who sat in Church and greeted people from other
churches, Mr.lan Osterloh and his daughterAmy rode round 13 churches and raised
the majority of our total.

David and Ann Edmonds

Bridge Church Food Bank

Thank you to all who donated items at our recent Harvest Evensong, we delivered 8
large bags to the Food Bank the following week, they were delighted.

Also, thank you to all who regularly donate items and leave them in the yellow bin
inside the Church. This is regularly emptied and delivered on a Tuesday morning to
the volunteers who run the Food Bank. In Canterbury.


FISH NEWS

The Fish Scheme Annual General meeting will take place during the November
Coffee Pop-In on Wednesday 9th and everyone is most welcome.

We are looking for new committee members. If you are able to help please get in
touch.

MacMillan's: The World's Biggest Coffee Morning.

To all who attended or donated to the Coffee Morning at Barry and Hilary V\/hiting's
in Conyngham Lane, MacMillan Nurses have sent a huge THANK YOU forthe
£200.00 cheque and Gift Aid form. Well done indeed! (Thanks to Peggy Pryer for
offering the loan of her china cups and saucers).

This small village's residents have done them proud, when one considers that the
Fish Scheme raised the same amount, and the Plough and Harrow, with Woodlands
Hair Salon also supported MacMillan Nurses.

Thanks again to everyone for your generous support.

The Whitings.

Bridge & District History Society

The next meeting will be on Thursday 17th November at 7.30pm in Bridge Village
Hall. Brian Maxted will give a presentation consisting of video and archive photos
entitled "Nailbourne in Flood".

Members £4.00, non members £5.00.

Further details from David Gilmour Tel: 832450.

Title .... ..Just a little word from your ALM!

After our first Community Worship it was lovely to hear people say how much they
liked the new format. Using a screen where people could see the words and join in
with the service without finding pages in a book seemed to help people access the
service in a very positive way. I am praying that more of you will want to join in, all
be it by baking a cake for after the service, reading the reading ofthe day, or making
up prayers to be read out during the service. This truly is a service which can involve
members of the community in any way they wish, young or old. Our mission is to
grow, let us communicate our desire to be a Living Church in any way that we can
and give thanks for what we do in and out of our church buildings. Thank you for
yoursuppon.

WANTED Readers and intercessors for our weekly services.

If you would like to read at a service or deliverthe prayers, please will you contact
me via my email address at Bevlatham@hotmail.com. We need more people on our
rota.

Beverly Latham

Christingle Service

This year Bev would like young members of the congregation to help her deliver this
special service which raises money for The Children's Society. If you are also
‘Young at Heart‘ you are also warmly invited to help run this service. Please email
Bev with your details, thank you.

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BRIDGE FIREWORKS &
BONFIRE NIGHT

SATURDAY 5TH NOVEMBER
2016

BRIDGE RECREATION GROUND,
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GATES OPEN: 5.30PM

TICKETS IN ADVANCE FROM THE SCHOOL & LOCAL RETAILERS:
FAMILY (2 ADULTS & 2 CHILDREN UNDER 16) £15
ADULT £6
CHILD (AGE 4-16) £3

TICKETS ON THE GATE:
FAMILY £20
ADULT £8
CHILD £4

LOCALLY SOURCED HOT FOOD & REFRESHMENTS FOR SALE ON THE NIGHT
NO ACCESS THROUGH THE FIELD VIA THE SCHOOL ROAD.
TICKETS ONLY VIA THE RIVERSIDE CLOSE ENTRANCE.

PAYING ON THE NIGHT VIA THE PATRIXB OURNE ROAD ENTRANCE.


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few hours to carry out this valuable task can contact the secretary on 01227
472023.

OurAnnuaI Remembrance Service will be on Sunday 13th November at lckham
Church - assembling at 10.45am outside the lychgate. All are welcome.

We have our Branch AGM on Tuesday 8th November at the Recreation Club,
Littlebourne at 8pm. Any member who pays their subscription by cash can do this at
the AGM if they wish.

Our last meeting of the year will be on Tuesday 13th December when we hope

to add a Christmasy atmosphere to the proceedings!

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St Peter’s Church, Bridge

Questionnaire

A couple of years ago the time of our Communion services held on the 2nd and 3rd
Sundays changed from 9.30am to 11 am and our attendances at these services have
diminished considerably. The question being asked “is this because of the change
of the timings or are there other considerations”?

Why does the Church in the midst of the largest population by far in the Benefice,
now have fewer worshipers?

In light of this should we trial a period of 6 months and revert to 9. 30am,
commencing in February 2017, or what do you suggest?

We would appreciate your comments please, either in writing or email by 6th
November 2016. The results will then be considered at Patrixbourne with Bridge ’s
next F’. C. C. meeting to be held on 16th November 2016.

We are sending this to all on the Church Electoral Roll and anyone we know who
may be interested.

1. Would you prefer to keep to 1 1 am?
2. Would you prefer services to start at 9.30am?
3. Which service do you attend on Sunday, and where?
4. Any other comments:
Name ................... . .Tel No ...................... . . email ...................................... ..

Thank You - please return your comments to either:

Laurence Dunderdale Evelyn
Andrews

Churchwarden

Churchwarden

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The Quiet View

THE SARUM CYCLE IN IMAGE AND SONG — Revd Matthew Rushton, Precentor at
Canterbury Cathedral, will present the striking paintings of Nicholas Mynheer based
on the passion of Jesus Christ, accompanied by a variety of music styles - Tuesday
8th November at 7pm. If you didn’t catch this moving presentation in the cathedral
earlier in the year, do come. The effect is quite stunning. Please book and donations
are invited.

SIMPLE WAYS TO HAPPINESS — an afternoon of teachings and relaxation with a
Buddhist nun -Emma Slade —Ani Pema Deki - on Sunday 4h December 2pm — 5pm.
Emma is an inspiring and experienced speaker. She has taught yoga and meditation
for fifteen years and became a Buddhist nun in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan in
2012 where she welcomed the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in 2015. Her aim is
to bridge East and West for the benefit of all. A donation of £20 is invited for her
charity Opening Your Heart to Bhutan which helps disadvantaged children in rural
areas of Bhutan. Please book. A delicious tea will be served.

A new Spiritual Practice to the Quiet View, Taiji Qigong, began last month and was
very well received by all who came. The practice essentially combines graceful
movement, meditation and regulation of the breath to enhance the flow of Qi. Qi is
the vital life force energy within the body, which aids the immune system and boosts
the blood circulation. Qigong is a component of Traditional Chinese - Energetic
Medicine that promotes the powerful healing energies of Heaven Qi (Yang) and
Earth Qi (Yin), to naturally harmonize the mind, body & spirit.’ If standing is difficult
for you it is possible to practice sitting down. If you are interested, please contact
Melanie French at m.s.french00@btinternet.com Classes will continue on the 2nd
Monday of each month throughout the year so the next one will be on 14th
November. £5

Taizé prayers continue on the first Friday of every month — just turn up, we’d love to
welcome you.

All events will take place in the yurt round the log burning stove.

Lizzie Hopthrow

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Nailbourne Horticultural Society

We are giving you early notice of the final event on this year's programme on
Tuesday 6 December (7.30 pm in Bridge Village Hall). We have invited back
Jacqueline Aviolet who, going on past experience, will entertain us with what
promises to be an amusing and interesting talk, this time with the seasonal theme of
nuts. Watch out for more details in the December "On the Nail". The talk will be
followed by light festive refreshments. Everyone is welcome and do rememberto
bring along a friend for free!

Bridge with Patrixbourne Women's Institute

Our Annual Meeting when reports, including a resume of the year's activities, are
given and when officers and the committee are elected forthe coming year will be
held on Tuesday 15 November at 7.30 pm in Bridge Village Hall. Afterthe business
part ofthe evening we are fortunate to have arranged a taster session of Paper
Sculpture with Carol of Arterworks, who has recently set up business in the
village. In orderto participate would members please remember to bring along a
small pair of scissors.

BRIDGE POST OFFICE

While remembering past years, with Dr. Raraty, perhaps we should also think of Mrs
Kath Diss, who celebrated her 90th birthday in January and the redoubtable Mrs
Ethel Cartwright, both of whom worked there efficiently and well, for many years.
Ann Shirley

Kate's Puddings www.katespuddings.co.uk Cookbooks for Sale Have yo - -
my recipes in the Parish Magazine? lfso, here's where you can find a |o1 .
books make a great Christmas present. They are available in COSI (58/E _  ___-.-__—,:,
Canterbury) and at Lower Hardres Farm Shop, or via my website above (plus postage £3).
“Kates Puddings—the Cookbook ofthe Blog" £14.50 “Kates Puddings—Second Helpings"
£12.50 Both Books: £25.00 For every book sold, a donation will be made to Petham
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Kate’s Puddings — What’s Cooking?

November— the kind of month where your body te
can’t resist... so here is a delicious carrot cake to 2
Thanks to Mary Berry, who certainly knows a good
apologies forthe terrible photo, but that was all tha
been through...

Carrot Cake

8oz/225g self raising flour (you can substitute rice l
2 tsp baking powder

100g/4oz grated carrots

5oz/150g dark muscovado sugar

2 eggs

2 ripe bananas, mashed

5floz/150ml sunflower oil

2oz/50g chopped walnuts

Icing:

8oz/225g tub Philadelphia cream cheese

3oz/75g softened butter

6oz/175g sieved icing sugar (no cheating, it shows!)

few drops of vanilla extract

Preheat the oven to 180 deg C. Line a tin with foil (about 8 x 14” orthereabouts —
depending on if you want chunky orthin pieces) and grease it. Put all the
ingredients (except the walnuts) into a bowl or a mixer (Kitchen Aid/Kenwood) and
beat until smooth. Fold the nuts into the mixture, then put it into the tin. Cook for
about 35-40 minutes until the cake has risen, and is golden brown and coming away
from the edges ofthe foil slightly. You could also try sticking a (warmed) knife into
the centre. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready. lfyou double the recipe, allow
more time for it to cook.

Cool in its tin before turning it out onto a rack and removing the foil. Turn the cake
over and put onto a serving board.

Beat the icing ingredients together until smooth (the butter has to be very soft, or you
will get little pieces), and spread generously overthe cake. l’ve found it is best to
put this in the fridge for a few hours before serving it. Cut into squares — it will make
approximately 24.

Many more scrumptious treats on my blog: https//:katespuddings.blogspot.co.uk


Art in Bridge
Report 16th Annual Open Exhibition October 2016

This was another successful exhibition with 176 exhibits. Exhibits covering
paintings, photographs, sculptures and craftwork from people of all ages living or
working in a rural parish within a five mile radius of Bridge were shown. Bridge and
Patrixbourne School contributed two hanging banners and the 1st Bridge Guides
submitted a tryptic painting. The exhibition favourite was Moonlit Beach by Paula
Olley. The results can be seen on the web site (www.artinbridge.org.uk).
Refreshments were available and visitors were encouraged to sit and talk. On
Saturday evening piano music was played by Michael Chandler which added to the
enjoyment of the event. There were presentations by Clare Elliott, the Young Arts
representative of the South Canterbury Decorative and Fine Arts Society, one of this
years sponsors. Gift tokens, generously donated by Cowling and Vlfilcox,
Canterbury were awarded in a non-competitive draw to two artists, one junior under
eleven years of age and one senior up to the age of eighteen years. The junior prize
was awarded to Evie North who submitted three pieces of art work. The senior prize
was awarded to Genevieve Cooper who submitted three pieces of art work.

Grateful thanks are also due to our other exhibition sponsors The Bourne Gallery,
Picture Framing Service at Chalkpit Farm and Colebrook Sturrock & Co. As always
the successful weekend was due to the many talented exhibitors and loyal helpers.
Sue Hodges


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Two films will be shown; the first is a film by Mike Lewis, featuring the wildlife of New
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The second is entitled “Speechless”, partly because the stunning photography of the
polar regions may leave you speechless, but also because it has no commentary,
but is accompanied by very atmospheric music, especially composed for the film.
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CHURCH St Mary St Mary St Peter St Mary St Peter
5-'-"RWCE5 FOR NACKINGTON LOWER BRIDGE PATRIXBOURNE BEKESBOURNE
DECEMBER HARDRES
2016
second Sunday 8.00am BCP 11.00am 5.00pm 9.30am Sung 10.00am Advent
of Advent Holy Family Advent Eucharist Songs of Praise
Communion Communion Evensong Jill Gillanders.
4 December Mc GM
RH RH
Third Sunday of 9.30am 4.00pm 11.00am All welcome at the 8.00am BCP Holy
Advent Christmas Carols and Parish services of the Communion
Carols/Salvation Readings Eucharist Benefice Canon R. Humphriss
11 December A.-my
MC CP
RH
Fourth Sunday 9.30am Benefice 9.30am 9.30am 9.30am Benefice 9.30am Benefice
of Advent Eucharist at Benefice Benefice Eucharist at Eucharist
Bekesbourne Eucharist at Eucharist at Bekesbourne
18 December Bekesbourne Bekesbourne Bi5h°p T'e"°'
3.00pm Crib 6.00pm
Service Christmas
Carol Service
MC

MC/GM
Friday 23 Carol Service
December 7pm Canon R.

Humphriss and Mrs
M. Clarke
Christmas Eve 10.00pm All welcome 3.00pm 11.30pm Christmas
at the other Christingle Midnight Mass
24 December The First services of the Service RH
Eucharist of Benefi-Ce JBarton
Christmas RH 5.00pm

Christingle

Service BL

11.30pm

Christmas

Midnight

Mass

Bp Richard

Llewellin
Christmas Day 9.30am 8.00am BCP 9.30am Sung Eucharist 11.00am Christmas

Family Holy Family Carols
25 December Chrstmas Communion
Service MC RH


CHURCH St Mary St Mary St Peter St Mary St Peter
SERVICES FOR NACKINGTON LOWER BRIDGE PATRIXBOURNE BEKESBOURNE
HARDRES

January

2017

1 Jan 2017 11-003"‘

Benefice
Family
Communion
Bishop
Trevor and
Mrs M.
Clarke

3 Jan 2017 9.30am Sung 3.30pm 11.00am Ali weicome at 8am BCP Holy
Eucharist Evensong to Parish the services of Communion
Canon R. be held at Eucharist the Benefice
Humphriss. Nackington Rev C‘ Pinchbeck

Rev R. Owen
Mrs M.
Clarke.

15 Jan 2017 All welcome at 9.30am 11.00am 8.00am BCP 9.30am Sung
the other Family Choral Holy Eucharist
services of the Service Eucharist Communion
Benefice Mrs M. Canon R. canon R‘

Clarke Canon G. Humphriss Humphriss
Manley
22 Jan 2017 9.30am Sung Ail welcome 8.00am BCP 9.30am Matins All welcome at the
Eucharist at the other HOW other services in the
services of c°""“"'"i°"R Mrs M‘ Clarke Benefice
Rev. R. Owen the Benefice ev C.

Pinchbeck
11.00am
Community
Worship Mrs
B. Latham

29 Jan 2017 9303'“
Benefice
Service
Canon

R.Humphriss


a6“”5 "W98 "°=%, HIGHEST Several Years ago I heard about how Archbishop Carey

3‘ K 02, n Christmas Eve. On arrival at the service he discovered that the
' 1 was flustered. Outside the church, the area was decorated
lbs, ‘Glory To God In The Highest’, but the ‘e’ in highest had gone
A M rarden was desperately trying to find a replacement bulb. The
 I\\ -.' Leave it as it is, it now says, Glory To God in the High—street!’.
e-Budge Be,,e<~°° )ry should be, on Earth, where people are, and where Iesus was
_--.. -- --.._J. --- -- . -1 people — he helped, taught, healed and befriended everyone,
especially the marginalised and the vulnerable. Wherever He went, He bought love, joy,
compassion and a sense of being needed and belonging to those he met. He is still doing
this, and more today, because Iesus Christ god Incarnate came to earth as a baby, human
being. As ]ohn’s Gospel says ‘He tabernacled with us’, and has experienced all that we
have gone through, caring for his mother and family, and making decisions. He became
one of us because he loves us. We all know only too well how much Christmas has been
commercialised. It hurts us and ]esus, and yet we all get enveloped into this commercial
side. If we spend time with Iesus praying and reading through his birth, and holding on
to the simplicity the Shepherds trudging through the field in the pitch—black night,
arriving at and entering the stable, we will feel the joy and the peace. Despite their dirty,
ragged clothes, they were the first to greet Christ. So, my friends, a very happy joyous
and loved filled Christmas. May God bless us, and those we love on earth and in heaven.
So, YES! Glory to God in the highest, and YES! In the High Street, also. Margaret.


Dates For Your Diary

December 2016
03/12 10.00 Bekesbourne Christmas Bazaar at Bekesbourne
Village Hall
09.30-12 Benefice Children’s Christmas Workshop,
John Baker White
Hall, Lower Hardres
06/12 09.30 Holy Communion at St Peters, Bridge
15.00 Holy Communion at Bridge Haven
19.30 After 8’s at Mansfield Court
13/12 09.30 Holy Communion at St Peter’s, Bridge
14.30 Holy Communion at Mansfield Court
19.30 Caring and Sharing
14/12 10.00 FISH pop in at Bridge Village Hall
14.00 Social afternoon at John Baker \/\/hite Hall,
Lower Hardres
20/12 09.30 Holy Communion at St Peter’s, Bridge
15.00 Holy Communion at Saxon Lodge
19.30 After 8’s at Mansfield Court
21/12 15.00 Hymns at Bridge Haven
27/12 09.30 Holy Communion at St Peter’s, Bridge
January 2017
03/01 09.30 Holy Communion at St Peters, Bridge
15.00 Holy Communion at Bridge Haven
19.30 After 8’s at Mansfield Court
10/01 09.30 Holy Communion at St Peter’s, Bridge
14.30 Holy Communion at Mansfield Court
19.30 Caring and Sharing
11/01 10.00 FISH pop in at Bridge Village Hall
14.00 Social afternoon at John Baker V\/hite Hall,
Lower Hardres
17/01 09.30 Holy Communion at St Peter’s, Bridge
15.00 Holy Communion at Saxon Lodge
19.30 Afier 8’s at Mansfield Court
18/01 15.00 Hymns at Bridge Haven
24/01 09.30 Holy Communion at St Peter’s, Bridge
27/01 19.30 Caring and Sharing
31/01 09.30 Holy Communion at St Peters, Bridge

The parishes of the benefice currently have a clergy vacancy.

If you have a pastoral church matter (including funeral requests) please call Mrs
Margaret Clarke, Benefice Reader, on 07541 229239 or 01227 765598.

If you have an administrative church matter (including wedding and baptism
requests) please email Mrs Lindsay Mclnally, The Bridge Benefice Administrator,
lamcinall oo lemail.com

Thank you,

The Churchwardens_


 

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Continuing success of Bekesbourne Church’s ’Songs of Praise’!

The format of the Bekesbourne Church ‘Songs of Praise’ continues to be popular
with over 46 adults and 10 children attending in November The service was the brain
child of the Bekesbourne Parochial Church Council and the format, devised by the
Standing Committee, is aimed at both adults and children, roughly following the
BBC ‘Songs of Praise‘ programmes. The theme forthis, the second such service,
was ‘Saints and Remembrance’ and popular hymns, suitable prayers and a reading
followed the now familiar format. The service was led by Nicky Fry, Peter Rothwell
read the lesson and Lindsay Sharp Kinsey led the prayers. An important part of the
service is the informal gathering afterwards to enjoy tea, coffee and biscuits. The
next will be on 4th December, when the theme will be ‘Christmas’ and popular carols
requested by the congregation, will be sung.’ Why not come along and sing your
heart out at 10am?

Stuart Field

St Peter's Church,

Bekesbourne

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You are warmly invifed To
Come and Sing Carols

of S7‘ Pe7‘er’s, Bridge
on Sunday, December 181/1

and, more parTicularly, To join us in The Bridge Choir, which will be specially
augmenTed as usual for The occasion of The Carol Service.

As in previous years, The choir will be supporTing The congregaTional singing, and
also adding anoTher dimension To The familiar ChrisTmas Readings wiTh a varied,
buT noT unfamiliar selecTion of shorT carols of Their own. The presenT inTenTion
is To perform l/em‘, Emmanuel (Sullivan, arr. Miles), The Sans Day Carol (Cornish
Trad., arr. Show), I Saw a Maiden (Basque Trad., arr. PeTTman), 0 Come,
Lih‘/e Children (German Trad., arr. STanTon), Rejoice and Be Merry (English
Trad., arr. Miles) and I Wonder as I Wander (Appalachian Trad., arr.
RuTTer).

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 enTh usiasTs. Some experience
and/or abiliTy 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 iT is crucial
ThaT mosT people can make bofh The main rehearsals as well as The Sunday! The
rehearsals will almosT cerTainly be held in Bridge Church as follows:

Thursday, December 15Th 7-8.30 p.m.
Friday, December 16Th 7-8.30 p.m.
Sunday, December 18Th 3.45-5.30 p.m.

Music will be available in advance and for privaTe sTudyl

If you are able To join us, please leT me know as soon as possible on CanTerbury
787994 or mjm@kings-school.co.L$. I can Then assess vocal balance and The
viabiliTy of The programme!

WiTh Thanks <3: besT wishes

MarTin Miles


Benefice News

Christmas Workshop — Saturday December 3rd at 9.30am — noon at J.B.W.Hall.
There will be lots of activities for Children, and refreshments for all. If your child is
under school age, please stay for the workshop. A small contribution of £1 .00 per
child for materials would be appreciated. For a place, please ring Julie on 788316 or
Margaret on 765598. Do come along, it will be fun.

News from St Mary’s, Lower Hardres

Christmas Fayre.
Asincere thank-you to everyone to came along and supported this event.

Advent / Carol service
On December 11th at 4pm, there will be a special service of readings, advent hymns
and carols, followed by mince pies and mulled wine.

Crib Service

On the 18th December at 3pm we have our Crib Service. It is a special service of
celebration, when the children will assemble our Crib, in preparation for Christmas. It
would be lovely if the children could dress in nativity character.

Our charity this year will be the Canterbury Food Bank. Please bring along your gifts
of Festive Food to our Christmas Crib Service, and make Christmas 2016 special for
others.

Christmas Day
A short, friendly service, and a chance to greet friends on Christmas Day.

A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A BLESSED NEW YEAR
Margaret

Letter from Vancouver

Dear friends,

Sue and I arrived here safely in October, along with Bella. Now we are just
adjusting to driving on the other side of road, new accents and language, a new
hymn book and prayer book, and looking out for wild animals in our garden - we
have been told that skunks, raccoons and bears share this neighbourhood! It is
good to have Bella guarding us!

A big thank you for all your friendship and support, and for all you do for the life of
the Church in the Bridge Benefice. I greatly enjoyed being your Parish Priest, and
will always remember the strength and commitment ofthe church community in the
villages. Thank you too for the generous leaving gift that you gave me. As we
enter Advent and look forward again to Christmas, may God guide you like the
Magi following the star to Bethlehem.

Vlfith my thanks, love and prayers for you all. Jonathan.


NAILBOURNE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

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Friends of St. Peter’s Church
Fantastic Fun with the Fat River Band
Thank you to the Fat River Band for a brilliant night of music. I'm not sure Bridge
Church has ever heard anything like it before. At one point I was slightly concerned
that the already unstable roof would come down but the building is still standing!

Thank you to everyone that came. A brilliant turn out and although we don't have a
final sum as yet a good deal of money was raised.

Because the music choice was secular I hope that everyone felt welcome to attend
and support the church fabric fund. In an effort to be as inclusive as possible and
acknowledge that the church means different things to different people - not always
religion with a big R - I am keen to offer new music and events to attract a wider
audience. As always any ideas always welcome.

We have raised £40,000 and have money pledged to over £50,000 when the work
commences. We are well over half way and I'm so grateful to everyone who has

given so far.

Prophecv Concert 19th February 2017

Prophecy are a group of singers and musicians originally from St. BarhoIomew’s
Church in Herne Bay. We got together to praise God via worship songs to enhance
family services but have proved so popular we now sing at family services and
evening praise, both monthly at St. Barts.

As a member of Prophecy, Bettina Walker felt Prophecy should be introduced to St.

Peter’s in Bridge. To raise funds for the Church and choosing both secular and
sacred songs we hope you will enjoy an afternoon of music.

Tickets available are £5 in advance and £8 on the door.
Refreshments in the interval.

Georgie Bainbridge
Chair Friends of St Peter’s Church Bridge


Fish Scheme (Neighbourly Help) News

One ofthe many things that make for a good life in our Nailbourne villages is the
Fish Scheme which helps the elderly among us who can no longer drive. It also
arranges a monthly coffee morning and a winter lunch and summer outing. Please
help the scheme to thrive by joining the cheerful committee. A couple of new
members would be a godsend. And, of course new drivers are always welcome.
Please telephone 07 935 966 080.

The December Coffee Pop—|n will be on Wednesday 14th in Bridge village hall with
carols later in the morning. A volunteer from Hi Kent will be there to help with
hearing aids. Do come.

The League of Friends of the Kent and Canterbury Hospital

Nailbourne Group held a very successful Talk and Supper in Bridge Village Hall on
19th October raising £628.20 for the benefit ofthe hospital. Janet Dean told her
amazing family story “My Grandmother was a Spy” with visual aids but without any
notes and was a very informative and interesting speaker. Thanks to everyone who
supported the event.

Bridge & District History Society

The first meeting of the new year will be on Thursday January 19th in Bridge Village
Hall at 7.30pm. Doreen Rosman will give a talk on John Simmons a late 18th
century character who had an enormous influence on Canterbury and the changing
face ofthe city of which he was both mayor and an MP.

Members £4.00, non-members £5.00 including refreshments.

Further details from David Gilmour Tel: 832450.

Littlebourne & District Royal British Legion

The branch AGM took place on 8th November when we welcomed 14 members and
guests. The president, John Hewett and the chairman, Ray Tupper, both thanked all
those in the branch who had worked hard during the year.

Branch officers for the coming year were elected as follows -

President - John Hewett Chairman - Ray Tupper

Vice Chairman - Barbara Hunt Hon Secretary - Barbara Hunt

Hon Treasurer - John Hewett Service Committee Officer - Paul Howson
Standard Bearer - Bob Catt Deputy Standard Bearer - Ray Tupper

Poppy Organiser - Wendy Giles Deputy Organiser - Nancy White

Publicity Officer - Barbara Hunt

Branch Committee - Ray Tupper, Bob Catt and Peter Murton

Any ex-service person ortheir dependant can contact the secretary on 01227
472023 or speak to any ofthe above if they would like information about assistance
or about joining the branch.

Our next monthly meeting will be on Tues 13th Dec 2016 and the following meeting
will be on Tues 10th Jan 2017, both at the Recreation Club, Littlebourne at 8pm.


Nailbourne Horticultural Society

A reminderthat on Tuesday 6 December (7.30 pm in Bridge Village Hall),
Jacqueline Aviolet is returning to entertain us with a talk on "Nuts, their
Cultivation and History" and, in particular, those we eat around Christmas time
(with samplesl). The talk will be followed by a light festive finger buffet and, of
course, a Christmas raffle. There will be a small charge of £5 to include
refreshments. Everyone is welcome and do remember to bring along a friend for
free!

Then, moving on into 2017, the Annual General Meeting ofthe Society will be held
on Tuesday 24 January, 7.30 pm in Bridge Village Hall, and, as ever, we are
always looking for volunteers to join our small Committee. It is not an onerous
commitment. We meet generally not more than three times a year, once prior to
each of ourtwo shows and once to organise our programme forthe following year.
So, if you are interested in giving us a little of your time and would like to become
more involved, please make yourself known at the meeting.

After the business part of the meeting, Tony Walder will give a short presentation on
the charity Workaid which collects all kinds of tools, including gardening tools, for
refurbishment and subsequent dispatch to projects in East African countries.

Bridge with Patrixbourne Women's Institute

Our final meeting of the year is on Tuesday the 13th December (a week earlier, but
still at the usual time of 7.30 pm in Bridge Village Hall) when the guest

speaker, Mick Lynn, will give a talk on "A Kent Christmas" illustrated with

slides, music, poems and songs. This will be followed by a festive drink with mince
pies to round off the evening.

Prior to that meeting, on Thursday 8 December, we are going to the National Trust's
White Cliffs of Dover Visitor Centre for a pre Christmas lunch. For more details,
please contact our Secretary Carina Whiting on 830737.

The New Year's programme starts off with an illustrated talk entitled "How I Came to
Write" by local writer of children's books, Anne Booth, on Tuesday 17 January at
the usual time of 7.30 pm in Bridge Village Hall. Anne will bring along some copies
ofthe books she has written and will be happy to sign them at the meeting, or if they
are subsequently bought. Would members please note that their annual
subscriptions (£39 for 2017, and preferably paid by cheque) are also due at that
meeting.


School PTA News

On behalf of the Bridge & Patrixbourne School PTA, I would like to say a massive
thanks to all who participated in yet another spectacular fireworks display in our
village this year. We couldn’t organise such an event without your help and support.
The money raised from the event will go towards new resources for the school, to
help enrich the children’s learning, and a donation will also be made to the church.
Rob Moon, Chair of PTA

Singles Lunch at the Red Lion

Any ‘singles’ very welcome to come and join the group on Wednesday 7th
December between 12md -2 pm. Please ring Rene/Harry at the Red Lion on 01227
832213 to book

At the November lunch 19 people enjoyed lovely two course meals chosen from the
menu including tea/coffee at the cost of £10 .

Carols at the Red Lion

On Thursday 15th December at 5.30pm there will be community carol singing led by
Bridge’s own Bettina Walker. The Christmas Farmers’ Market and carols by the
School Choir will precede this event.

Computer Club

By popular demand this will be re-introduced on the first Friday in each month at
10.30—12 md at the Red Lion Bridge. It is particularly aimed at those needing
assistance to get to grips with the Internet so beginners particularly welcome!

For those who already have their own, bring along your smart
phone/iPad/tablet/laptop. There is wifi available at the Red Lion. The password will
be given to enable those with their own equipmentt link to this.

Forthose still wondering what is the most suitable equipment fortheir own personal
use, come along and talk to those who have already made their choice.

There will be a charge of £5 to include tea/coffee and a donation to the Church
Building Fund.

For further details contact Peggy Pryer landline 01227 832058 mobile 07860591887
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News from the Elham Valley Vineyard November 2016:-

It seems a while since we have updated the developments at Elham Valley Vineyard
which is growing fast. We now have over 140 students accessing our services
during the course of a week to take classes here. The number of options is
increasing, we now have photography in our range of activities and some of our
students help to clean and look after Barham Village Hall. We have had to take 3
units in Barham Business Park opposite us because we are running out of room!

Unfortunately the buildings we use at Greenbanks in Barham have reached the end
of their useable lives and we have plans to replace them with a purpose built Work
Centre as soon as we have funds available. We are applying for grants from
various sources but our usual Craft Fair on 3rd December will be our main fund
raising event this year. As before we will be open from 11-3 p.m. with stalls from all
our classes offering goods which make ideal Christmas presents for all the family.

The Cafe will be starting their special Christmas menu from 22nd November which
is really reasonable at 2 courses for £13 and the option of 3 courses for £15.50.
For parties please telephone 01227 831266 to book.

The students are looking forward to their Christmas party at Barham Village Hall in
December where they have a visit from Father Christmas and presents for all. They
also have a disco and get the opportunity to dance the afternoon away.

Many thanks for all your support throughout the year, we look forward to seeing you
at the Craft Fair.
Nikki Marley — General Manager

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4oz/110g mixed peel OR 1 % lb/800g mixed dried fruit
4oz/110g glacé cherries, halved

2oz/50g blanched almonds

8oz/225g butter at room temperature

8oz/225g soft brown sugar

Grated rind of1 lemon and 1 orange

8oz/225g plain flour

1 pinch of salt

1 tsp ground mace, 1 tsp ground cinnamon

4 large eggs, beaten

2 tbsps brandy

Topping - approximate:

4oz/110g glacé cherries

2oz/50g pecans

2oz/50g blanched almonds

Or you can use dried apricots, dried pineapples, walnuts, brazil nuts etc
‘Ajar of warmed sieved apricot jam or commercial baking glaze
(marmalade, in extremis)

More brandy

First, line an 8" cake tin (or 9", but the cake will be flatter). You will have to use doubled
parchment, both at the base and around the sides. Then tie a ring ofdoubled newspaper
around the outside ofthe tin. Preheat the oven to 130-150 deg C.

If you have soaked yourfruit, dry it off as much as possible before mixing in the cherries
and almonds. Next, in a large bowl, cream togetherthe butter with the sugar and the citrus
rind, until pale and fluffy. Slowly add the eggs, about ‘A a time and continue beating,
adding a couple oftablespoons ofthe flour so that the mixture doesn't separate. Using a
metal spoon, fold in about half of the flour, then the rest, plus the brandy. Then fold in the
fruit.

Tip the mixture into the tin, smooth the top and decorate it with fruit. Put another piece of
folded newspaper into the oven, standing the cake on top, and add a little hat of paper as
well. Bake for about 2-2 ‘/2 hours and then check it. The cake should be singing when it is
ready! Also, a hot knife or skewer will come out clean.

When the cake is taken out of the oven, immediately stab it with a knife and pour more
brandy into it. Inhale deeply.... Then heat up the apricotjam or glaze until it is melting,
sieve out any bits and paste the cake top evenly. Allow it to cool in the tin before turning it
onto a wire rack.

This cake likes to be fed every week with a little more brandy. Store, wrapped in paper or
foil in a tin.

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MARATHON RUNNERS WANTED TO RAISE MONEY FOR KENT ASSOCIATION
FOR THE BLIND

Kent Association for the Blind are looking for people to take part in the 2017 London
Marathon and raise vital funds for the charity.

By taking part in this event you are doing something amazing for our charity; not
only raising awareness of sight loss but also raising much needed funds for us to be
able to continue our work supporting visually impaired people in the local area. The
fundraising team is here to support you meet your pledge amount and can offer you
fundraising ideas, personalised materials and resources. In the new year we will be
organising a runners’ night at our Sight Centre in Maidstone which is a great
opportunity to learn more about our work and meet the other runners on Team KAB.

Kent Association for the Blind supports visually impaired people to live independent
lives. We work with people of all ages from toddlers and teenagers right through to
people in their nineties and beyond. KAB offers a range of services including
mobility training, a digital Talking News service, advice and guidance and courses in
Assistive Technology. We provide an entirely bespoke service which is tailored to the
individual’s needs. We support over 11,000 people across the region and last year
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and so much more - Proceeds for St Mary's Church
* Donations for the gifts and cakes stalls and for the raffle can be left with
Judith Mitchell at The Old Cottage, The Street, Bishopsbourne


Friends of St Giles Kingston, Carol Concert

The annual Carol Concert, hosted by the Friends, will be held on Saturday,
December 17 in St Giles Church at 6pm. Choir members from Elham Valley Voices
and Kent College Choristers, led by Jackie and Rod Spencer, will perform a variety
of pieces for your enjoyment. There will also be the opportunity to join in with
traditional carols, and maybe some fun items. Mulled wine and mince pies will be
served during the interval to encourage you to take part in the second half.

As this is a fundraising event all adult tickets are £5 (but you can enjoy the mulled
wine and mince pies), and are available from Maureen Taylor on 01227 831738
(maureen_tay|or3@sky.com) or John Morgan 01227 831047. Any funds raised will
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