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All welcome. \\>:&°‘e$ Bridge .P°”"+o,,¢ The Vicarage .5 . ‘*3 23 High Street E", E E Bridge /\f\ Tel: 01227 206272 '\K\\ E-mail: estellalast@gmail.com ”*ee.,,.,,,,._.Be«~e°°° February 2019 Dear Friends The passing oftime never ceases to amaze me — we have barely returned to normality after the celebration of Christmas and here we are already in February! More than that, it is now a full year since we moved to Bridge and I became the Vicar here in the Benefice. We have thoroughly enjoyed our year here and are very much looking forward to all that 2019 may have in store. The Churchwardens and PCCs who work so hard to keep our churches functioning throughout the year and l are committed to the vision articulated before my appointment that we might at some point in the future come together as one single Parish operating across 5 churches. For the lay person this probably doesn't mean much and perhaps sounds like an administrative exercise but in reality it will have a vastly positive impact on the way we organise ourselves as a church community sharing in the mission of God in our part of the World. To this end I make no apology for the fact that we will continue to be creative with our service patterns, trying new times and types ofservices to enable our whole community to draw together in worship more inclusively and more frequently and I hope you will enjoy joining in and exploring the possibilities with us. This month we have moved the Family Communion Service at Bridge on the 2nd Sunday to 11am in the hope that this will enable those of working age and those with children to be there, we have also reinstated the 9.30am Communion Service at Nackington on that Sunday. Next month we will begin to talk about Annual Parish meetings (which take place in April) so if you have everthought you would like to be more involved now is a great time for you to explore the opportunities there are to join your PCC or take on a role in the Church. We would love to hear from you if you feel God nudging you in this direction at all. Exciting things happening in February include the second session of a our newly established Messy Church. Our launch in January was a tremendous success with 50 adults and 55 children all together at the school enjoying a range of creative activities, worship and a cooked meal all provided by volunteers from the community — Saturday 16th February is the date of the next one so putthis in your diary of you haven’t already and come see what ‘Messy Church’ is all about. As I write we are in the depths of uncertainty following the failure, in Parliament, ofthe deal to leave the European Union. Whatever 2019 has in store for us I pray that it will bring a greater sense of unity and togetherness in our country, a better understanding of the needs of all people and a deepening of our faith in the God who created us and loves us and longs for us to honour one another with grace and forgiveness. [6613 Yours in Christ , Rev. Estella Last, Vicar Dates for the diary — February 2019 Tuesday 5th 9:30am - Holy Communion, St Peter Bridge 3:00pm — Holy Communion, Bridge Haven 7.30pm — After 85, Mansfield Court Monday 11th 7.30pm — Caring and Sharing Tuesday 12th 9:30am - Holy Communion, St Peter Bridge 2:30pm — Holy Communion, Mansfield Court Wednesday 13th 10:00am - FISH pop-in coffee, Bridge Village Hall 2:00pm - Social Afternoon, Lower Hardres 3:00pm - Hymns at Bridge Haven Saturday 16th — Messy Church 4-6pm, Bridge School Hall Tuesday 19th 9:30am - Holy Communion, St Peter Bridge Monday 25th - 7.30pm — Caring and Sharing Tuesday 26th — 9:30am - Holy Communion, St Peter Bridge 3pm — Saxon Lodge, Holy Communion Friday 1st March — 11am, Women’s World Day of Prayer, Bridge Church ADVANCE NOTICE Christian Aid Lent Lunches start on Thursday 7th March. Full details in next month’s On the Nail. Womens World Dav of Praver This will take place on Friday March 1st, St David's day, at 11.00am at Bridge Church. Men and women are welcome to this service, which has been prepared by the Christian Women of Slovenia. At the heart of the service is an open invitation, " Come, Everything is ready. Come to Gods table". We will listen to the stories from Slovenia, as they reflect the political and economic situation in this European country. "Sadly, we have kept silent in the face of injustice". Please come, refreshments will be served after the service. Easter is late this year, so all ‘happenings’ will be in the march magazine. Margaret League of Friends ofthe Kent & Canterburv Hospital. Nailbourne Group Many local people will be aware that our Chairman and friend, Elizabeth, died recently. We will miss her greatly in all manner of ways. As she would have expected we have restructured our group to continue her good work. Maggie Fairweather has been appointed Chairman with Kate \l\/hitten continuing as Secretary. We are pleased to welcome John Thackray and Kathy Walder to the committee, John has agreed to become Treasurer. We are a relatively small group at present, new committee members are much needed. If you are interested and would like more information, please call Maggie Fairweather on 830320. Fish Scheme News The next Fish Scheme Coffee Pop-In at Bridge village hall will be from 10 to 11.15 on Wednesday February 13th. Lifts can be arranged. The Fish phone numberto call for help is 07935 966 080 Bridge & District History Society The February meeting will be held in Bridge Village Hall on Thursday February 21st at 7.30. Jenny Watson-Bore will talk about Princess Pocahontas, the daughter of a Native American Chief who was welcomed to England by King James I but died at Gravesend in 1617. Members £4.00, non-members £5.00 to include refreshments. Foodbank News Just before Christmas all the volunteers (café volunteers, volunteer van drivers and assistants, warehouse volunteers) received a thank you for all the work done during the previous financial year. This is just a small section, but it highlights the number of bags that were issued from the Distribution cafes in Canterbury (2), Herne Bay (1), and \l\lhitstable (1) plus items donated to the Soup Kitchen in \l\lhitstable. ‘‘In the past year you have contributed to a massive 13,361 hours of volunteer time. You collected and sorted 9,3055 core items in last financial year (and that doesn’t include noncore items) and packed, distributed, loaded on and off the van, 2,001 adult parcels and 1,390 child parcels.” The bags issued are for short term assistance only and if prolonged assistance is needed then the CFB has links to 100 other organisations who take over for long term need. In the meantime, thank you to all the people who contributed food items for the yellow bin throughout the year in St Peters Church and to everyone who gave so very generously to St Peters, Bridge, Bridge Primary School and St Marys in Patrixbourne at their respective Harvest Festivals. A Happy New Year to you all. Food For Thought. FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT 25 February-10 March The price ofthe cocoa going into our chocolate has plummeted in recent years. For cocoa farmers in Africa this has been a disaster, as they struggle to send their children to school, feed their families or pay for medical treatment. By buying Fairtrade we can change farmers’ lives forthe better. During Fairtrade Fortnight you will have a chance to buy Fairtrade chocolate and biscuits after the services in our Benefice churches. Please support Fairtrade. Poppv Appeal 2018 Good News! Another successful Poppy Appeal result for 2018 year despite management difficulties, with over £2500 being raised by local volunteers and the churches in Bridge, Patrixbourne and Bishopsbourne. Well done everyone and thank you!! All the money raised has been transferred to the Poppy Appeal HQ in Aylesford. Unfortunately, last year's organiser, Mr Ranjit Dhaliwal has indicated that he will not continue as Poppy Appeal Organiser. We therefore need someone to volunteer for this position ifthe yearly fundraising forthe Poppy Appeal for our area is to continue. The Poppy Appeal Organiser has to order the poppies, crosses and wreaths, prepare around 40 boxes, keep an annual record ofthe appeal, supervise a team of volunteers that count the takings and finally to pay in the monies into a specified bank account. The work is not onerous but it does need someone who is methodical and who has the time which amounts to around 3.5 days of work overall. We are happy to train the new poppy appeal organiser. If no one comes forward, the poppy appeal will not proceed this year. To volunteer please email John Shirley on John.shirley@johnshirleyltd.co.uk or ring 07808734842. Bekesbourne News — Christmas at Bekesbourne Church It was a busy time over Christmas at Bekesbourne church. We had a wedding the week before Christmas when a local couple got married. Then 2 days before Christmas we had a baptism. On Christmas morning walking up to the Church was a delight as the overnight frost had left all the fields white and with the bells ringing it made a lovely Christmas atmosphere. The church was full with 140 adults and children attending the Carols and Readings service which was led by Estella. The carols were sung with great gusto, accompanied by Andrew on the organ. We were pleased to welcome so many of you to the Benefice service on the first Sunday in January. It was a celebration of Epiphany with Songs of Praise and Family Communion. The service was very ably led by Maggie and Estella. The children enjoyed playing the parts of the Three Kings. Estella invited all the children up to the altar to share the experience of Holy Communion and then they were able to enjoy bread and juice at a side table. The hymns were sung with our normal gusto. We were helped by a wonderful musical accompaniment with Andrew on the organ or guitar, Stuart Field on violin and Paul Kusel on cello. It was also lovely to have organ music during the taking of communion and at the end ofthe service. Thank you to everyone who contributed and made it such a friendly and inclusive service. It was very rewarding to see a full church and people from all 5 churches worshipping together. The next service at Bekesbourne is Songs of Praise on Sunday February 3rd at 10 am. All are very welcome Zan and Nicky Friends of St Peter’s Church, Bridge COFPlil3 & CAKE & CONCERT Saturday 16th February 10:15 to 11:30 VALENTINES CIDNCEBT Typical Victorian Valentine card Enjoy a medley of love songs & readings Valentines through the ages Facts & fables Chocolates & more--s Audience participation Suggested donation £3, children free All proceeds are for the upkeep of the church CANTERBURY CHRISTIAN AID The annual Christian Aid Tea takes place at St Peter's Methodist Church St Peter's Street, Canterbury on Saturday 9"‘ February at 2.30pm Speaker: Tomi Ajayi, Christian Aid Communications Manager who will be speaking about Sierra Leone, the focus country for Christian Aid Week 2019 Everybody welcome Admission free - no need to book St Peter’s Church, Bekesbourne SONGS OF PRAISE - 10am Sunday February 3rd The presentation of Christ in the Temple FOLLOWED BY TEA, COFFEE OR JUICE AND BISCUITS And lots of chatting! St Peter’s Church, Bekesbourne SONGS OF PRAISE 10am Sunday 3rd March ASH WEDNESDAY Shrove Tuesday SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES EVERYONE WELCOME COME AND JOIN IN YOUR FAVOURITE HYMNS Followed by Tea/Coffee/Squash, biscuits and lots of chatting! Date: Saturday 16"‘ February 4-6pm Location: Bridge School Hall Creative fun for everyone and a hot meal to enjoy together. All Welcome For more information contact: Rev. Estella Last t: 01227 206272 Baby and Toddler Group Every Thursday during term time 9-11am Bridge Recreation Ground Pavilion , Open to all pre-school age babies and toddlers (with parent/ guardian). Come and enjoy a cuppa and a chat in a relaxed safe atmosphere while your children play with others. Sessions include free—p|ay, drinks & snacks, craft activity. Suggested donation £1 per child. For more information contact este||a|ast@gmai|.com Nailbourne Horticultural Societv Following on from the AGM, the first event on our 2019 programme is on Tuesday 12th February at 7.30 pm in Bridge Village Hall. Ray Goodsall, local Bridge resident and Head Green Keeper at Canterbury GolfClub, will be giving an illustrated talk and advice on “Lawn Maintenance”. There will be a small charge to include refreshments. Show Schedules for both the Spring and Summer Shows are now available. If you have not received yours, then please contact Kathy Walder, Show Secretary, on 830057/07791 656539/kath@askwalder.com. Also, if you have not put your name down to receive a plant (this year a pelargonium) to grow on for the Summer Show’s Chairman’s Challenge then please get in touch as above. If you are not already a member of the Society (annual subscription £6 for single and £10 forjoint/family membership) and are interested in any of our events please do come along. Visitors are always welcome. Bridge with Patrixbourne Women's Institute On Tuesday 19 February (7.70 pm in Bridge Village Hall) the guest speaker at our meeting will be Frances Lake from Avante Care (the care company which runs The Haven in Bridge) and the competition this month is for an interesting item beginning with the letter Everyone is welcome. We are delighted to be celebrating our Centenary this year and have therefore organised one ortwo extra events. As well as holding ourtraditional fund-raising “Afternoon Tea” in the Pavilion on Friday 3rd May, we are organising a special “Coffee, Cake and Concert” in St Peters Church, Bridge on Saturday 18th May and a day outing to Chapel Down Vlfinery on 25th June. Watch out for more information once the details have been finalised. Roger Nicholls”Thanks” ‘Roger Nicholls would like to thank all those who have supported him since the sad loss of his wife, Pat, Patricia Kathleen. The funeral at Barham Crematorium was lead by Rev Estella Last and followed by refreshments at Bekesbourne Village Hall. Many gathered to celebrate the life of a much-loved lady who contributed greatly to community life and was always smiling.’ .~ CANCER RESEARCH -' . ...‘..;‘“% UK Charity Coffee Morning in aid of Cancer Research UK 10 — 11:45am 2”" Feb 2019 Bridge Village Hall 75\76‘(’/Law we will bmt cancer Carols in the Pub Avery enjoyable pre Christmas evening was spent carol singing in the Red Lion, Bridge by members of the Church Community and ‘Pub Regulars’. A Raffle with the first prize of a seasonable hamper donated by Rene and Harry along with other prizes, raised the much appreciated sum of £525 for Church Funds. The Red Lion’s Rene and Harry are great supporters ofthe community, including the church. We are so fortunate to have them amongst us and the food they serve isn’t bad! Thanks Rene and Harry for your unfailing hospitality. Senior Villagers’ Christmas Dinner The group of regulars who attend the Singles’ Lunch at the Red Lion, along with other senior villagers, enjoyed a tradition Christmas Dinner donated by Rene and Harry. Thanks Harry and Rene and your wonderful staff who prepared the meal, it was much appreciated by all! The ’Singles Lunch‘ is held in the Red Lion at 12 noon on the first Wednesday in the month. New ‘Diners’ always welcome! For further details ofthis group ring the Red Lion Bridge on 01227 832213 Computer Club The date ofthis will be changing in February to the third Thursday in the month at 10.30 -12 midday at the Red Lion, Bridge. This is a very informal gathering for help for people with no knowledge to those always wanting to learn more about all aspects of using IT equipment, included mobile phones, iPads and tablets along with laptops. V\fiFi access is available at all times in the Red Lion, thanks to Harry and Rene. We are vey fortunate to have three ‘experts’ who come along on this morning. Thank you John Corfield, Mark Esdale and Jake Arden, you help is greatly appreciated! Community First Responders (CFR) Wanted. Applications to SECAMB to become a CFR close on 15th February2019. The application form can be found on: www.jobs.nhs.uk quoting ‘cfr’ to receive an e mail notification. Hopefully after the recent talk given by Zella of the Deal CFR Team, some volunteers from the village will come forward to train as ‘Ordinary people doing extraordinary things’. NAILBOURNE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Lawn Maintenance An illustrated talk by Ray Goodsall Head Green Keeper at Canterbury Golf Club Tuesday 12 February 7.30 pm Bridge Village Hall All Welcome Small Charge to include Refreshments Bring Along a Friend for Free! BRIDGE” C Ilin :; 5 a: 9 photographers to exhibit in Art in Bridge Photographic Exhibition Bridge Village Hall 30"‘ & 315‘ March 2019 Anyone living, working or studying in within 5 miles of Bridge, in a rural parish, is invited to submit up to three framed photographs. Children and young persons are especially encouraged to exhibit. Entry Form available from www.artinbridge.org.uk and from our sponsors:- The Bourne Gallery, Bekesbourne — preferential rates for exhibitors and in April from Colebrook Sturrock & Co, Estate Agents, High Street, Bridge Further information on the web site and from John Coriield, tel: 01227 830976 Kent County Council are recruiting more foster carers and we urgently need foster homes in Kent for children of all ages. We particularly need homes for older children, brothers and sisters who need to stay together, disabled children, emergency bed carers and carers to support parent and child placements. 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We are looking for people with: 0 energy and enthusiasm patience good communication skills the time to care for a child (from regular weekends to full time) a secure and stable home (you don't need to own your own home) a spare bedroom Why foster with KCC? By joining the Kent Fostering family you will bejoining the most experienced fostering service in the county. Our promise of support to you begins from the moment you start your fostering journey with us. We will provide you with an excellent induction and regular training, local support, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, whatever happens we are always at the end of the line to talk. Kent provide full and varied training and carers receive a fostering allowance . What next? Call us on 03000 420 002 to speak to one of our advisors. Visit our website to discover more about fostering and request a call back. www.li99 ' Rev. Estella Last, Vicar Dates for the diarv — April 2019 Tuesday 2nd 9:30am - Holy Communion, St Peter Bddge 3:00pm — Holy Communion, Bridge Haven Wednesday 3”‘ 8pm - APCM Bekesbourne, Bekesbourne Village Hall Thursday 4"‘ 9am - 11 am- Little Lambs 7pm - APCM Patrixbourne with Bridge, Bridge Church Monday 8"‘ 7.30pm — Caring and Sharing, Mansfield Court Tuesday 9th 9:30am - Bddge 2:30pm - Coufl Wednesday 10th 10:00am - Hall 2-3.30pm - the John Baker White Hall Tuesday 16"‘ 9:30am - Bfldge 3:00pm — Lodge 7.30pm - Wednesday 17"‘ 3:00pm — 2-3.30pm - the John Baker White Hall Friday 19"‘ 10am-12am- Workshop, Bridge School Hall Tuesday 23"‘ Holy Communion, St Peter Holy Communion, Mansfield FISH pop-in coffee, Bridge Village Lower Hardres Community Café at Holy Communion, St Peter Holy Communion, Saxon After 85, Mansfield Court Hymns at Bridge Haven Lower Hardres Community Cafe at Messy Church and Margaret’s Good Friday # \\\ TKE a,..,,,_ .,..~-* or ENGLAND I HI: ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING Of the Parishes of the Bridge Benefice will be held as follows: Lower Hardres with Nackington: Tuesday 2”” April 7pm at the John Baker White Hall Bekesbourne, St Peter's: Wednesday 3"‘ April 8pm at Bekesbourne Village Hall Patrixbourne with Bridge: Thursday 4”‘ April 7pm at St Peter’s Church Bridge Details of the business of these meetings can be found on notices displayed in the Parish Churches. Each Annual meeting will be preceded by the Annual Meeting of Parishioners at which the Churchwardens for each Church are elected and appointed. In addition, the Electoral Roll for each Ecclesiastical Parish is undergoing a full revision — application forms can be collected from the churches. New Electoral Rolls for St Mary's Patrixbourne with St Peter's Bridge St Peter's Bekesbourne Every six years a new Church Electoral Roll has to be compiled. Preparations for this are underway with application forms being available in the churches. If you would like to be included on the new Roll for your chosen church please complete a form and return it to a Churchwarden. Songs of Praise Bekesbourne 33 March - 40 DAYS of LENT - 48 at BEKESBOURNE. The congregation numbered more than the days of Lent. Thirty five adults and thirteen children to be exact. Preparing for Lent was the theme of the Songs of Praise service and Stuart Field engagingly explored the forty days of Lent, beginning on Ash Wednesday and ending on Palm Sunday which is the period framed between Christmas and Easter, two of the major Christian festivals. Everyone achieved a full understanding ofthe meaning and derivation of the parts that made up Lent as children and members ofthe congregation added to Stuarts elegant timeline ofthe period. The bells rang out to welcome the hardy congregation in the less than welcome weather and there was a very good assembly of hymns accompanied by guitar, organ, and violin music. What could cap off such an inspiring service? Why of course, pancake racing in the church meadow in the threatening but brightening weather. The next Songs of Praise service is on 31st March and the theme is Mothering Sunday. Everybody is welcome to join in another of these innovative services. Martin Fry News From Lower Hardres Mothering Sunday - will be celebrated on Sunday 31st March at 9.30am at our family service, St Mary's Lower Hardres. Posies and cards will be given out. Obviously we will be having ourtraditional Simnel Cake. There will be lots for children to participate in. Good Friday Workshop - This year our workshop will be held on the 19th April from 10.00am - 12.00, and will combine with Messy Church. Please note that the workshop will be held at Bridge School and not in John Baker-V\/hite Hall, because the floor is being varnished at the Hall. There will be Hot Cross Buns, and we will have lots of fun, all welcome. Please let Margaret know on 765598, or Julie on 788316. Our next workshop will be in J.B.W.Hall. World Day Of Prayer This was held on 1st March at Bridge Church. It was a very moving, meaningful and uplifting service, and was well attended. Those participating for excellent, and i wish to thank them. Easter Day - 21st April On this day we will have a family service at 9.30am. Refreshments will be served at the end, while the children hunt for eggs. Children will decorate our lovely white cross with flowers to Gods Glory. Do come. Avery Happy and Blessed Easter Margaret -IRISTIAN AID . .NT LUNCHES _: A lunch date invitation to evervone The annual home-made soup and bread lunches will take place again in Bridge this year. B: the Thursdays of Lent —April 4*“ and ’l1t“(fina| two) Time: any time between 12 noon and 1.30pm. Where: at 1 Riverside Mews, Bridge (off Riverside Close) Canterbury, CT4 5TV\/. (Bus 89 or 17 from Canterbury). This invitation is to everybody, notjust church members. |t’s friendly and informal and if you haven’t been before, we would love to see you. All donations will do to Christian Aid. Please ring 831956 the day before to book. Alan & Jean Barber. FAIRTRADE NEWS Stop press: The sale of Fairtrade chocolate in the 5 Benefice churches during Fairtrade Fortnight raised £286.30. Many thanks to everyone for supporting Fairtrade, Cocoa Farmers. Jean Barber Bridoe Flower Arranders Easter is fast approaching and plans to decorate St. Peters Bridge are under way. If anyone would like to donate money for an Easter Lily in memory of a loved one please contact Viv Brasier or a churchwarden. I am keeping the price at £3 per lily. Decorating will start 9.30 on April 20th. If anyone is interested in seeing how the flowers are arranged or lending a hand please feel free to pop into church to see. Viv Brasier. Fish Scheme (neidhbourlv help) News. Tel no: 07935 966 080 The Coffee Pop-In at Bridge village hall will be on Wednesday April 10th from 10 to 11.15. We are appealing for any cups and saucers you can happily spare and also for knitting wool. Please bring them to the Pop-In but if you need help to get them there do ring Rosy on 830204. The annual fund-raising Bring and Buy will be during the May Pop-In on May 8th. Please bring anything you think might find a good home. Cakes always do and so do books, toiletries, manageable plants and lovely raffle prizes. Thank you. Thanks Thank you very much to all the kind people that helped me when I fell ill in the Bridge Church, on Saturday 16th March. Kathleen Ratcliffe Bridoe & District History Society The next meeting will be on Thursday April 18th at 7.30pm in Bridge Village Hall. Heather Newton, Head of Conservation at the Cathedral will talk about the many and varied conservation tasks being undertaken at this most important of Canterbury's ancient buildings. Members £4.00, non—members £5.00 to include refreshments. Canterburv Food Bank atAII Saints Church. Canterburv Another huge thank you for the many bags of items that St Peters Church produces on a fortnightly basis and which I deliverto the Tuesday morning Distribution Café in Military Road, Canterbury. The items are ideal and completely suitable forthe needs of the many families, couples and singles who attend. At a recent Café opening I asked one of the main supervisors who was visiting, what was most needed at the Warehouse in Chestfield, where all the items are sorted and then packed into the individual bags for us to distribute on production of the relevant Voucher. These are currently: Rice Tinned or UHT puddings and desserts (eg rice pudding, Angel Delight etc) UHT Orange juice Spaghetti and spaghetti sauces (jars or cans) Powdered and tinned potatoes Toilet rolls It is 15 months since ljoined the Distribution Café atAII Saints. We are a very friendly team, although we have just lost our Tuesday morning Co-ordinator who organised the rota and supervised the mornings. She was snapped up for a responsible fulltime job. Two of us have stepped up to the plate and will be sharing this responsibility with immediate effect. Two new volunteers have joined our group and I know they will find this a very rewarding experience. Food for Thought Bridge with Patrixbourne Women's Institute We are being very seasonal at our meeting on Tuesday 16 April at 7.30 pm in Bridge Village Hall and are having a practical evening with Margaret Palmer who will be showing us how to make Sugar Easter Eggs. The competition for April is for members to bring an interesting item beginning with the letter "P". If you would like to join us for this evening or are interested in the WI generally, please do come along. We are always delighted to welcome visitors and guests. And a couple ofdates forthe diary. The WI celebrates its Centenary this year and, as mentioned previously, we have organised some special events in May and June. On Friday 3 May we will be holding our fund-raising Afternoon Tea in the Pavilion on the Recreation Ground from 2.30 until 4.30 pm. There will be tea and cake (priced £3), a raffle and bring and buy. Please join us on what we hope will be a fine late spring afternoon at the Pavilion. This event is closely followed by our special “Cake and Coffee and Concert” in St Peters Church, Bridge on Saturday 18 May when we invite everyone to join us in celebrating our Centenary. Do make a note ofthe date and watch out forthe posters with more details nearerthe time. messy Easter Good Friday - 19"‘ April 10am-12 noon Bridge School Hall Easter crafts, story and hot cross buns for everyone. All Welcome For more information contact: Rev. Estella Last t: 01227 206272 The Friends of St Peter's Bridge, and The Friends of St Mary’s Patrixbourne C0l‘l‘l3l3 & CAKE & CONCl3R'l' Saturday 6th April 10:15 to 11:30 at Bridge Church A MAGICAL MUSICAL TOUR (977 THE UNITED KINGDOM aM.dxIRELAND Co14¢e/azrud/joéwbrvwzfitirvsovtg/ya/Vud/rhyme/5; oidx owud/vww, 01/1/av nwérécal/jovwnezy tO‘5r0l’VL€/ fa.44/u’J,La/V plowar Suggested donation £3, children free All proceeds are for the upkeep of our churches Nailbourne Horticultural Society We should like to remind you that our Annual Spring Show is on Saturday 6 April in Bridge Village Hall. The Show is open to the public from 11.00 am until 1.00 pm, with Prize Giving at 12.45pm. As mentioned in last months “On the Nail” we have included three Open Classes for everyone to enter, members and non-members alike, with voucher prizes awarded to the winners. These classes are: 1. 6 chitted seed potatoes in an egg box 2. a flower arranging class entitled: “Emergence” — an exhibit, space allowed 51x51cm/20x20 inches, height unrestricted (accessories allowed) for the photographers: “A I/lfinter Scene”, photo unframed, not to exceed 8 x 6 inches (NB photos not to be digitally enhanced and all entries to be produced within the last 12 months). There is no charge for entries which should be brought to the hall between 8.00 and 10.00 am on the morning of the show. We would love to be inundated with exhibits. If you would like to know more or require a schedule, then please contact the Show Secretary, Kathy Walder, on 830057/07791 656539/ kath@askwalder.com For those of you who are carefully nurturing your "Chairman's Challenge" entry, please rememberto bring along your pot of narcissus. As a considerable amount of planning and effort is involved in staging our shows, we would be delighted if residents would come in to support us and enjoy the colourful display of exhibits. There is no entry charge. Refreshments will be available throughout the morning and there will also be a plant /bring and buy stall and a raffle National Vedetable Societv - Kent Association The programme of events continues on Wednesday 10 April (7.30 for 8.00 pm) in Bridge Village Hall, when, as a deviation from vegetable growing, Frank Turner will be giving a talk on "The Secret Life of an Arms Dealer" which I am informed is a true story. Non-members are always most welcome. Nailbourne Horticultural Society Sprin Show Saturday 6 April Bridge Village Hall Show open to public 1 lam to 1.00pm Presentation of Prizes 12.45 pm Includes 3 Open Classes (for all to enter): 0 6 chitted seed potatoes in an egg box . for flower arrangers: “Emergence”an exhibit space allowed 51x51cm/20x20ins, height unrestricted (accessories allowed) 0 a photo, unframed, not to exceed 8” x 6” entitled “A Winter Scene” Refreshments Raffle Plant/Bring and Buy Stall For Show Schedule and more details, telephone Kathy on 830057 Bekesbourne Bell Tower Needs You! On Sunday mornings and Monday evenings you may hear the Bekesbourne Church bells ringing out across the valley. Apart from the war years they have been rung for celebrations and church services for over 100 years. We want to keep the tradition going but we are often short of ringers. We have one learner coming along, but we need more. We will have the Church and bell tower open Saturday 27*“ April 2 — 4pm. David Durell our instructor will show you the first steps to becoming a bell flngen There is no commitment if you decide it’s not for you. Please don't be shy — come along if you are interested. For more information call David 07860323622 or Gill 07729123132 Baby and Toddler Group Every Thursday during term time 9-11am Bridge Recreation Ground Pavilion Open to all pre-school age babies and toddlers (with parent/ guardian). Come and enjoy a cuppa and a chat in a relaxed safe atmosphere while your children play with others. Sessions include free—p|ay, drinks & snacks, craft activity. Suggested donation £1 per child. For more information contact este||a|ast@gmal|.com ( The Quiet View Mary Magdalene, the Blockbuster film will be shown again for Holy Week, on Monday 15"‘ April 7pm followed by refreshments. Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Rooney Mara, this is an authentic and humanistic portrait of one ofthe most enigmatic and misunderstood spiritual figures in history. A very moving film that takes us, unusually, to the heart of Jesus’ life and message. Suggested donation £5 Please book with Lizzie Silent Retreat - Saturday 27*“ April 10.30 — 4pm with the Janki Foundation -Building Resilience Through Gratitude &Appreciation - Led by Dr Julia Ronder, Consultant Child &Adolescent Psychiatrist, Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher. Please bring your own lunch -suggested donation £20 and for more information and to book please go to www.newron.co.uk Taiji Qigong continues on the 2"” Monday evenings and 4"‘ Thursday afternoons of each month with Melanie French. This is a wonderfully gentle way of harmonizing body, mind and soul and Melanie is an excellent teacher £6 Please book with Melanie m.s.french00@btinternet.com Taizé Prayer — Friday 5"‘ at 7pm. Candles, icons, simple chants — just come along! Donations welcome AND A DATE FOR THE DIARY! Saturday 8"‘ June - Quiet Day with Marianne Rankin — author of ‘An Introduction to Religious and Spiritual Experience” Marianne will present her fascinating findings from all over the world and from past to present with opportunities for reflection and questions. She is a nationally acclaimed author and places are limited. £25 More information next month and on the website — book now to reserve your place. We would love to welcome you! Lizzie Hopthrow The Quiet View 146 The Street Kingston 01227 830070 lizziehopthrow@gmail. com wvvvv. auietview. co. uk IheW| Affrnoon Tea :s:_.1u at The Pavilion on Bridge Recreafion Ground Friday 3 May 2.30 until 4.30 pm a £3.00 (To include Tea and cake) Bring and Buy, Raffle (To be drawn at 4.00 pm) All Welcome Littlebourne & District Royal British Legion The Branch is now thriving under our new Branch Chairman Bob Catt, Secretary Kevin Costello and Treasurer Paul Howson. 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This month sees the retirement of our Bishop, Bishop Trevor, who I know is well known by many of you and who will be much missed. Since we are now well into Easter season I am sharing here his inspirational Easter message to all the parishioners ofthe Diocese of Canterbury entitle ‘Hard-won hope’: “The true story of Easter — for it is no fairy tale — is a story of hope. The story of hope from which all others take their meaning. Hope can often be considered to be something of a wishy-washy phenomenon — a positive state of mind, an optimistic glass half—full perspective, which may bear no resemblance to reality — but at least it makes us feel better. Such hope is a pale resemblance of what we encounter in the risen Christ on Easter morning. Christ does not give us cause for optimism, but rather the concrete assurance of a victory already won. It is this truth, this hope grounded in reality that every one of us and our increasingly divided society so desperately needs right now. Vain optimism will not solve the divisions of our age. Neither will the temptation to give in to despair — though, for many, the challenges of life seem so oven/vhelming. Signs of inequality, injustice and exclusion obscure the possibility of hope for many. Many in our own communities who feel increasingly excluded from a sense of common purpose, politically, economically and socially. Hope can feel like a pipe dream, an impossible and pointless exercise. As St Paul says in his letterto the Hebrews, “faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction ofthings not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). Faith is the gift of God to his people and the Church is called to live in and embody the kind of hope made real by faith — life-changing, concrete hope. The call to be a beacon of hope in our parishes and communities is not a call to ignore the signs of suffering and discontent around us. We must pay attention to these signs, lest they cause greater division and despair. Hope is hard. It is always costly for those who seek a different way; the way of reconciliation, justice and truth. For we cannot arrive at the joy and triumph of Easter morning without first travelling the path that leads to the cross, the way of Christ. To walk this path we must intentionally place the poor, the marginalised, the disenfranchised and the voiceless at the heart of our work together. And in many, many different ways, we are already doing this. Every week I meet and hearthe stories of those engaged in church-run food banks, night shelters, debt advice centres. I hear of people coming to faith through simple and honest human contact and compassion. Though we may be small in number and financially challenged, we will not give in to despair. We are a people of hope — hope for ourselves and forthose we have yet to meet. Christ has declared hope for all of humanity and we are called to enact that hope in the hardest and most hopeless corners of our county. We will not walk away from being a living and serving presence on urban estates, in our seaside towns, in rural communities. Transforming God, You bring hope to broken dreams and show us new possibilities. Renew us with open hearts, open minds and open wills, ready to follow wherever you lead. Amen.” As a church we are here to serve always and only a phone call or email away. Yours in Christ Eciéfl Rev. Estella Last, Vicar May 12th - 18th - Christian Aid. Please be generous if you find a Christian Aid envelope in your door. Thank-you, Margaret. Bekesbourne Rodation Walk and Barbecue Reviving the old tradition Please come and join us when we ‘beat the bounds’ of the parish on Sunday 26"‘ May at 11.00am. Dogs welcome. We are planning a short circular walk along part of the village boundary starting on the road by the gate going up to the church and finishing in the Old Palace garden. There will be a barbecue in the garden starting at 12.30. Everyone is welcome even if you can't manage the walk! Please bring your own drinks. Nicky Fry Tel 01227 830319 or 07720895593 for more details Cyclone ldai A recent appeal across the Benefice raised £235 which has been forwarded to the Red Cross. Thanks to all who donated. Christian Aid Lunches Many thanks to all those who supported the Lent soup lunches at Riverside Mews this year. We raised £400.47 which with Gift Aid will total nearly £470. This money will help pay for Christian Aid’s humanitarian and development work across the world, and especially in 2019 its work to improve the health and life chances of women and their babies in Sierra Leone. Dates forthe diarv — May 2019 Wednesday 15‘ 2-3.30pm — Lower Hardres Community Cafe at the John Baker White Hall Thursday 2"“ 9-11am — Little Lambs Toddler Group, Bridge Pavillion Tuesday 7"‘ 9:30am - Holy Communion, St Peter Bridge 3:00pm — Holy Communion, Bridge Haven 7.30pm — After 85, Mansfield Court Wednesday 8"‘ 10:00am - FISH pop-in coffee, Bridge Village Hall 2-3.30pm — Lower Hardres Community Cafe at the John Baker White Hall Thursday 9"‘ 9am-11am - Little Lambs, Bridge Pavillion Saturday 11"‘ 4-6pm Messy Church at Bridge School Monday 13"‘ Caring and sharing ‘Coffee & Chat’ Tuesday 14th 9:30am — Holy Communion, St Peter Bridge 2:30pm — Holy Communion, Mansfield Court Wednesday 15th 2-3.30pm — Lower Hardres Community Cafe at the John Baker White Hall 3:00pm - Hymns at Bridge Haven Thursday 16"‘ 9-11am — Little Lambs Toddler Group, Bridge Pavillion Tuesday 215‘ 9:30am — Holy Communion, St Peter Bridge 3:00pm — Holy Communion, Saxon Lodge 7.30pm — After 85, Mansfield Court Wednesday 22"” 2-3.30pm — Lower Hardres Community Cafe at the John # Ralaar \I\Ihitn I-lall Patrixbourne with Bridde Annual Church Meeting The Annual Meeting ofthe parish of Patrixbourne with Bridge took place on Thursday 4"’ April at St Peter’s Church in Bridge. Thanks were offered to all the volunteers who work so hard as members of the Parochial Church Council (PCC) throughout the year and especially to our Electoral Roll officer who had conducted a full revision ofthe Ecclesiastical Electoral roll of the Parish which now stands at 68 members. Others are still welcome to join the roll so please do get in touch with a Churchwarden if you would like a form. Thanks were also offered especially to our Churchwardens Evelyn Andrews, Laurence Dunderdale, Pauline Pritchard and Andrea Nicholson who have all been elected for a further year. During the year the PCC held 7 meetings at the Vicarage at which the mission, business and maintenance of the churches in the parish were discussed and actioned. Thanks to the careful management and stewardship of our resources by this team, the continuing support ofthe ‘Friends’ of both churches and the work of our treasurer Devin Brougham the parish was able to meet all its financial obligations again this year although reserves are low. The monthly Coffee & Cake Concerts continued to be popular both for fund raising and community engagement. Exciting encouragements in the work of the church this year have been the establishment of a new Baby and Toddler Group ‘Little Lambs’ which meets in the Pavilion on the Recreation Ground every Thursday morning during term time and in early 2019 the start of ‘Messy Church’ which is supported andhosted by Bridge and Patrixbourne School and has seen great attendances at the first three sessions. Numbers attending regular services have also seen a slight increase. At the end ofthe meeting Revd Estella presented a report encouraging us to continue to look forward and to build on the work of the past year and we have worshipped together as a whole Benefice more frequently. In the coming months all three parishes in the Benefice will begin discussions towards the possibility of amalgamating into one parish. If you would like to be involved in these discussions or are interested in joining the PCC please do get in touch. Alan Barber Hon PCC Secretary Bekesbourne Annual Church Meeting Eighteen parishioners attended the annual meeting of St Peter’s Church on 3rd April in the village hall. The PCC reported another successful year. Attendances at the 8.00 and 9.30 Holy Communion services remain the same as last year. Our Songs of Praise service continues to be very popular. It is a short, informal, lay led service with lots of enthusiastic singing and is followed by coffee biscuits and a chat. The theme changes each month and is led by different members ofthe congregation. We want to encourage more people to join the team. Zan, the treasurer, presented a healthy set of accounts for the yearto December 2018. The church had, with the help of ‘The Friends’, met all its expenses in the last year Jill Gillanders retired as churchwarden. She was given a big thank you for all her hard work and dedication to the church. Nicky Fry was elected as the only churchwarden for the coming year. Pat continues as PCC lay chairman, Nicky Fry as PCC secretary with Pat taking the minutes of the meetings. Zan Clifford was re-elected as treasurer. Graham Duplock represents The Friends of Bekesbourne Church. Sue Holmquist did # a great job as Electoral Roll Officer and will continue in the role. Stuart Field and Jill Gillanders were voted onto the PCC and the remaining members are Amanda Barker and Martin Gall. Nicky Fry (PCC Secretary) April 2019 Jill Gillanders retires as churchwarden in Bekesbourne Jill has been the friendly welcoming face of Bekesbourne Church for more than 17 years. We said a big ‘thank you’ to her at the APCM and hoped she would continue to be very involved in our church for years to come. ;..y n a I 4 . ' l _ i: _ ., .‘ l I L I g « 5 ' . . ‘ . f* . - 1 ,, .. ?r17l€(»=¥’ CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 12 - 18 MAY 2019 Sierra Leone is the world's most dangerous place to become a mum. Every day 10 women die giving birth and many babies do not survive. Tenneh Bahwoh has a happy, bouncy baby, Ansumana, but her first pregnancy ended in tragedy. There was no health centre or trained nurse in her village. Tenneh nearly died giving birth and the village birth attendant could not cope. Her baby lived just three months. Christian Aid partner, RADA (Rehabilitation & Development Agency) saw that mothers like Tenneh were in desperate need of healthcare. It started working locally, building a small clinic and teaching simple interventions to improve hygiene. It trained a local woman, Judith, as a midwife and it was she who delivered baby Ansumana. But conditions were still very basic — the clinic roof leaked, there were only two delivery beds and no lighting at night. For 62 years ordinary people have been taking to the streets in the UKto raise money during Christian Aid Week. Last year 57,000 volunteers raised £8.5 million. Here in Bridge, Patrixbourne, Bekesbourne and Lower Hardres we collected nearly £3,000. All the money raised this Christian Aid Week will be used to build bigger, better health centres in Sierra Leone and other poverty-stricken communities and to train more midwives. Please will you help — either by volunteering to collect in a road near you, or by giving generously when the familiar red envelope comes through your letter box? This is our chance to give the world's poorest mums and babies a chance of life. Thank you for your support. Jean Barber (01227 831956) St Peter’s Church, Bekesbourne SONGS OF PRAISE - 10am SUNDAY 5”‘ MAY GO’DPA‘RENT’S SUNDAY SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES - EVERYONE WELCOME - JOIN IN YOUR FAVOURITE HYMNS Followed by Tea/Coffee/Squash, biscuits and lots of chatting! St Peter’s Church, Bekesbourne SONGS OF PRAISE 10am SUNDAY 2nd JUNE PET SERVICE 7 SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES - EVERYONE WELCOME COME, BRING YOUR PETS AND JOIN IN YOUR FAVOURITE HYMNS ’ 7 FOLLOWED BY TEA, COFFEE OR JUICE AND BISCUITS and lots of chatting! Little Lambs Toddler Group Every Thursday 9am-11am (during term time) at Bridge sports pavilion. Suggested donation £1 per child. For more information call Estella on 01227 206272 Bridge with Patrixbourne en’s Institute Coffee & Cake <3: Concert to celebrate 100 years of the WI in Bridge Saturday 18 May 10.15 to 11.30 am St Peter's Church, Bridge The WI invite everyone to join them in marking this milestone Historical readings, music and song Display of photographs 6: memorabilia from the archives Suggested donation £3.00 to Church funds (children free) Llcjggzze 1' 0fPrz'e:nds ;”‘\I'.u.-vi I\ n .--‘F:'n'w'3~.-n'i;n’w The Queen’: Award for Voluntary Service Nailbourne Group are pleased to invite you to their ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING and COFFEE MORNING Saturday 1 1th May 2019 10.00 till 11.30 BRIDGE VILLAGE HALL 0-0 Bring & Buy "- one Raffle I00 For further infonnation : 01 227 830320 Fish Scheme (neidhbourlv help) news. Tel no: 07935 966 080 Please rememberthat the Pop-In on May 8th will also be the Bring and Buy when we need all the support you can generously give us. The June Pop-In will be on 12th when we hope a representative from Hi Kent will be there to help with hearing aids. A huge thank you to all our volunteer drivers. Two more have recently joined us and they are very welcome. Not everybody can fit it into busy lives but if you think you possibly could, however infrequently, do please let us know. Our greatest use is for medical appointments. Bridge & District History Society The next meeting will be on Thursday May 16th at 7.30 in Bridge Village Hall. Alan Barber will take us back in time to see our village through the eyes of a journalist from Dover writing in 1902 at the time ofthe coronation of King Edward VII. It contains several references to St. Peter’s Church and its vicay Rev. Hubert Knight (appointed 1898 and retired 1940—when the vicarage was transferred from Patrixbourne to Bridge. Members £4.00, non-members £5.00 to include refreshments. All very welcome. Messy Church Easter Garden This garden was made in the school grounds by children attending the Good Friday Messy Church event. 90 people attended and enjoyed many craft activities, songs and hot cross buns. Thanks to all who helped make this a special morning. Bridge with Patrixbourne Women's Institute May is a very important month this year for our WI, being the month when we celebrate our Centenary. Firstly, a reminderthat we are holding our Afternoon Tea in the Pavilion from 2.30 until 4.30 pm on Friday 3 May. This is for everyone, notjust WI members, and we hope that you will come along and join us in this pleasant location to enjoy a friendly cuppa. Our main celebration of 100 years ofthe WI in Bridge is being held on Saturday 18 May when we have organised a special “Cake and Coffee and Concert” in St Peters Church, Bridge (10.15 to 11.30 am). We will be marking this milestone with historical readings, music and song, along with a display of photographs and memorabilia from our archives. As with the Afternoon Tea, this is for everyone, not just members ofthe WI, and we would be delighted if as many people as possible would join us on this historically important occasion. Our regular monthly meeting is on Tuesday 21 May at the usual time of 7.30 pm in Bridge Village Hall. At this meeting not only will we be discussing the two Resolutions to be debated at the National Federation of WIs’AnnuaI Meeting at Bournemouth in June, but we shall also be taking the opportunity to celebrate once more our 100 years with the cutting of our Birthday Cake. theW| Bridge with Patrixbourne Women's Institute Afternoon Tea at the Pavilion on Bridge Recreation Ground Friday 3 May, from 2.30 until 4.30 pm 3 £3.00 (to include tea and cake) é Bring and Buy, Raffle (to be drawn at 4.00 pm) All Welcome Littlebourne Roval British Legion We held a successful April meeting when our County Vice Chairman Cherrie Harris and her husband were our guests. We are busy planning new activities for the branch in the coming months. There will be a Social and Games Evening on Tuesday 21st May at 8pm at the Recreation club for Branch members and visiting members of Staple Royal British Legion to get together. Our next two Branch meetings will be on the second Tuesday of the month at 8pm on 14 May and 11 June. Also we are still looking to recruit new Branch members - please come along to a Branch meeting for more information. VVY vV‘L BRIDGE VILLAGE FETE SAVE THE DATE SATURDAY 29TH JUNE 2019 12PM—4PM IF YOU REQUIRE A STALL, FURTHER INFORIVIATION, OR WOULD LIKE TO ADVERTISE YOUR LOCAL BUSINESS IN OUR PROGRAM, PLEASE EMAIL US. bridgeschoo1pta@gmai1.com Nailbourne Horticultural Societv The speaker at our meeting on Tuesday 14 May is Chris Williams who will be giving a talk and demonstration on “Growing and Pruning Fruit Trees”. This promises to be an interesting and practical evening full of advice and tips for all those who have fruit trees or are looking to planting one in the future. As usual, the meeting will be in Bridge Village Hall at 7.30 pm. Members and visitors are most welcome and there will be a small entry charge to include refreshments. National Vedetable Societv - Kent Association On Wednesday 8 May (7.30 for 8.00 pm) in Bridge Village Hall, Steve Edney, Head Gardener at the Salutation Garden in Sandwich, will be giving a talk on the Garden’s history, his 15 years of working there and, as it is, after all, the Vegetable Society, on vegetable oddities! Steve is a very entertaining and knowledgeable speaker and if you have missed him on previous occasions when he has come to Bridge, then you will be most welcome at this event. NAILBOURNE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Growing & Pruning Fruit Trees a talk and demonstration by Chris Williams Tuesday 14 May 7.30 pm Bridge Village Hall All welcome small charge to include refreshments You are invited! When: Saturday IIIII May, 4pm-6pm Wheres Bridge and Pull-Ixboul-ne ¢.E.P Come along for crafts, singing, stories and a hot dinner for all of the family. Donations to cover costs we|come.For more information call Rev Estella on 01227 206272 Charity Calendar of Bridge Photos 2020 Following the great success of the Bridge Calendar 2019 we are once again looking for donations of your lo‘ » as ;e to compile a Calendar for 2020. Please send photos to :0@gmail,com Photos of Bridge and surrounding ar ages and abilities (providing photos are of a pr 9§,_=.‘§.=:;-:°“;«=t5:‘~:’:‘=.:v”::‘;T,_,___ase submit photos by the end of May Any questions to th:.':::::2_::dm;-:~;-_;::-fi:::f:r““*~**W aron and Amanda Woodpechers Nursery ‘Vour Hero’ Super Spring Fayre! Saturday 11th May 11.30am to 2pm Come along and join us for our annual Spring Fayre with a Bouncy castle, Face Painting, BBQ, Nearly New Children’s Clothes, Toys and much much more... The Grand Raffle will be drawn on the day, tickets available from the nursery The Fancy dress ‘Penny Parade’ will take place at 12noon! All funds raised go towards the ongoing costs of the nursery. Donations are warmly welcomed for more information contact the nursery on 01227 831159 or email wooclpeckerscommittee@gmai|.com DURNE VETS NEWS . Food Manufacturer's survey, 26% of households together eir life expectancy is an average of 11 years and the y stable, that means that over 800,000 puppies enter the hly 250,000 of these come from Kennel Club registered need is the French Bulldog whose popularity has increased - rer the past decade, to surpass even the labrador retriever w...-.,.. “as I.U|J|JUL.I ulc: popularity table for decades. The remaining half a million or so puppies come from a variety of sources. A relatively small number come from licensed pet shops and new licence requirements that came into effect in October will be a significant disincentive to selling puppies under a pet-vending licence. The other major source is almost certainly the internet. The anonymity of the internet allows a variety of illegal dog breeding activities, primarily puppy farming and the illegal commercial import of puppies via the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS). The trade is driven by the demand for puppies, the ease with which the point-of-sale and vendor can be obfuscated, poor detection and enforcement, and the derisory penalties following conviction. There is good evidence that organised crime is involved, because the profitability is high and the likelihood of a prison sentence is very low compared to smuggling drugs, weapons or people. The new English Animal Activities Licence (AAL) reduces the number of litters requiring a licence from 5 or more to 3 or more litters per year, which will increase the number of licensed breeders, and any licensed breeder will have to display their licence number and will be inspected and issued with a star grading. Hopefully this will help to encourage high quality responsible breeders to produce more high welfare puppies, however puppy farmers will still be able to lie about the number of litters they are producing. The reality is that hundreds of thousands of poorly bred, low welfare puppies are offered for sale each year. If you are thinking of getting a new puppy this Spring please think carefully about where to buy from. It is really important to be able to see the pup with its mother and siblings in the environment that it has been brought up in. At Bourne Vets we can offer you free pre-purchase advice with our qualified veterinary nurses to help you know what to look for when buying a new puppy. Please buy responsibly when looking for your new family pet so we can try and eradicate the hideous trade of puppy farms. We are holding our annual Open Day on Bank Holiday Monday 6th May from 12-6pm. 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All welcome. fixes’ F ' %.,o The Vicarage g ‘ (3%, 23 High Street 3 fig, Bridge E g Tel: 01227 206272 *3 51% E-mail: esteIIaIast@gmaiI.com June 2019 Dear Friends June has arrived and I hope by now we have begun to properly enjoy some warm weather and sunshine. I wonder if you are busy at the moment? Everyone I meet seems to be busy (myself included) and its often the first thing people say when you ask them how they are. It seems to be the thing of our current age, being busy, and it’s easy to get drawn into an “I’m the busiest” battle with our friends, our colleagues, even our family members and spouses but we all know I think that being busy isn’t necessarily good for us. Resting is a commandment, “Observe the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Work six days and do everything you need to do. But the seventh day is a Sabbath to God, your God. Don’t do any work....” (Exodus 20:8 The Message) but I think we tend to see it rather as a suggestion and I or we allow the pursuit of our rest time to become part of the busy-ness - if you see what I mean? No one can work 24/7 (whether it’s is paid work or voIuntary!?). Perhaps today’s trend of online working from home makes setting aside time to rest more difficult, yet more important than ever. For physical health and spiritual well-being, we need rest. Rest refuels and re-energizes us to work more effectively later. When we’re rested physically, we deal better with stress and busy schedules. When we take time to refuel spiritually, we’re better equipped to deal with challenges and trials that will always be part of our lives. And this is what God wants for each of us — fullness of life. So before I go on to tell you all about all the wonderful things that are happening across the Benefice this month (yes I know — the irony is not lost on me!) I want to encourage you to be intentional about Sabbath and about rest — whatever it looks like for you, make time for it and treasure it. This month in the Benefice we continue to join in with the global ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ prayer initiative, meeting for morning prayer at 9am in Bridge Church from 30”‘ May until 9”‘ June. We are holding the second of our Benefice vision mornings on Saturday 8”‘ June where we will continue to explore together how we might simplify the administrative, legal and financial structures of our churches in order to reduce our busy-ness and increase our capacity for mission. Messy Church meets for the last time this academic year on 15th June giving the whole team a bit of a Sabbath until we return in September and we look fon/vard hugely to the Bridge Community Fete being organised by Bridge and Patrixbourne School PTA on Saturday 29"‘ June. All our services continue as outlined in the service grid, they provide various opportunities to find rest in God and anyone is welcome to come along. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with any queries you might have or to talk about weddings, christenings or pastoral needs. Yours in Christ Pev. Estella Last, Vicar Dates for the diarv — June 2019 Tuesday 4"‘ 9:30am - Bndge 3:00pm - Haven 7.30pm — Wednesday 5"‘ 2-3.30pm - the John Baker White Hall Thursday 6”‘ 9am-11am - Pavmon Friday 7"‘ — 11.00am - with coffee and light lunches Saturday 8"‘ 9-12am - Village Hall Monday 10"‘ 7.30pm - Mansfield Court Tuesday 11th 9:30am - Bndge 2:30pm - Coun Wednesday 12th 10:00am - Hall 2-3.30pm - the John Baker White Hall Thursday 13"‘ 9am-11am - Saturday 15"‘ 4pm-6pm - Tuesday 18"‘ 9:30am - Bndge 3:00pm — Lodge 7.30pm - Wednesday 19"‘ 3:00pm — Holy Communion, St Peter Holy Communion, Bridge After 8s, Mansfield Court Lower Hardres Community Cafe at Little Lambs, Bridge Recreation Ground Open Garden at Butts Farm PCC Vision Meeting, Lower Hardres Caring and Sharing, Holy Communion, St Peter Holy Communion, Mansfield FISH pop-in coffee, Bridge Village Lower Hardres Community Cafe at Little Lambs Toddler Group, Bridge Pavilion Messy Church at Bridge School Holy Communion, St Peter Holy Communion, Saxon After 85, Mansfield Court Hymns at Bridge Haven # Godparents Sunday at St Peters Bekesbourne, 5m May The church was decked out with balloons and bunting and the bells rang out to celebrate Godparents Sunday. Stuart Field led the service and explained that Godparents’ Sunday is a response to research undertaken on behalf of the Archbishops’ Council looking at parents’ real experiences and expectations around the baptism of their child. Godparents are part of family and church life for all the years ahead, a relationship that will last for a lifetime. So, setting apart a Sunday to celebrate and pray for this special relationship is a great opportunity to share with families and ask for God’s blessing on godparents and godchildren everywhere. In response to this research two new hymns were commissioned which were included in the service. Stuart's research found that Tertullian referred to infant baptism in his writings and it was assumed from these writings that infant baptism probably began around the 3”’ century AD. Megan explained to the congregation how she considered the choice of godparents in the recent baptism of her son who was the first baptism carried out by Estella our vicar, and Joy explained her recent choice of an adult baptism which was carried out at Bekesbourne and followed with her confirmation at St Peters Bridge. The many children in church created celebratory illustrations which were displayed on Stuart’s trademark washing line strung between the pulpit and the lectern. A special cake had been made to mark the celebration of Godparents and it was enjoyed by all along with coffee and teas served in the bell tower by Wendy and Dave Durrell. There will be a rogation walk on the 26”‘ May followed by a barbecue at The Old Palace. The next Songs of Praise at Bekesbourne will be our annual Pet Service, so bring your pet along to join in on June 2nd at 10am. Martin Fry News from Lower Hardres Kent Churches Ride & Stride 2019 - This major fundraising event for the Churches in Kent is on Saturday, 14th September 2019. Half of the fundraising will go directly to the volunteers Church of choice. Please dust your bikes down and get practicing for this very enjoyable day of Cycling. Striders can also walk a selection of Churches if they wish, and also collect sponsorship. Please contact Ann Nicholls or Margaret Clarke to register. Advertising_ Thank you to all our advertisers who have agreed to continue to support On the Nail for the next twelve months. Almost all the businesses have signed up for another year and we really appreciate that. I would like to know if an advertiser who has done a particularly good job for you. So, if you have used one of our advertisers and received excellent service please let me know. 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Please remember thatAugust/September is a joint issue and so all submissions covering this time period should be submitted by 15”‘ July. present a mar‘ Sareneafz Cendueted by Elizabeth Jenkins 1.-1:z'rF: ehariee Francis - ergaa J3» pragramma af figllfar nsaeie and readings eaifafeie far a $ammar Evening Saturday fith July 2131!} St Marys Church, Luwer Hardree, Canterbury CT4 ENS '?.3{I pm Tiekete £lfl.flfl Ineiuding refreshments Advance beatings e-enteetz ' * ; ' " m 221' aeessa er (11227 755943 ' www.canIerI_:nLI Register Nailbourne Horticultural Societv We have arranged our early summer annual garden visit this yearto “Anna’s Country Flowers” at Shottenden near Chilham on Tuesday 11 June. From her farmhouse, florist Anna Evans grows her own flowers from seed and creates bespoke floral arrangements for every occasion. We shall meet at Green Court/Western Avenue at 5.30 pm to arrange transport and are expected at Hares Farm Oast (CT4 8JG) at about 6.00 pm. There will be a charge of £6 per person for the visit, to include tea and cake. For more information please take a look at her website https://annascountrvf|owers.co.uk Moving on to July, although our Summer Show is not until Saturday 20 July, entries for the garden classes -the most picturesque garden, prettiest small garden and best kept vegetable garden (garden and/or allotment) - should be notified to the Show Secretary Kathy Walder (830057/07791 656539/kath@askwa|der.com) by Wednesday 12 June. Judging will be at the end of June/beginning of July. Do think seriously about entering and remember too that under the Conditions of Show, last year's winners ofthese classes are not eligible to enter this year. To encourage more entries in our Show, we have included several open classes for everyone to enter, with garden vouchers as prizes. To give you time to consider and plan, these are: Any Other Vegetable - not included in any other class, ie NOT spring onions, onions, beetroot, potatoes, carrots, French beans, runner beans, peas, courgettes, shallots, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber. There are still a few! And please use common sense as to the number exhibited. A Vegetable or Fruit Oddity A Vase of Mixed Flowers - anything in flower (Vase supplied) Two photo classes, the titles for which are "Entrances" and "My Favourite Bloom". Photos should be unframed, not to exceed 20 x 15 cm/8 inches x 6 inches, not be digitally enhanced and should be produced within the last 12 months. If anyone requires further information or would like a show schedule please contact the Show Secretary - details above. National Veaetable Societv - Kent Association As the Society has arranged to visit the garden of one of its members on the evening of 12 June and has a stand at the County Show in July, they do not meet again until August in Bridge Village Hall. NAILBOURNE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Evening Visit to 1’ F.“ Flowers at Hares Farm Oast, Goldups Lane, Shottenden, nr Chilham CT4 8J G Tuesday 11 June Meet at Green Ct/Western Ave at 5.30 pm Help with transport available Charge of £6.00 (to include tea & cake) All Welcome //9.001/.0m dafzmcflg 99% 74¢/4/9 Q0/9 ggi isdge Estate Agents Bridcie Villacie Fete The Bridge Village Fete Committee are looking for volunteers to help set up on the day, run stalls and clear up afterthe event which will be held on Saturday 29"‘ June. If you are interested in helping or have any questions at all please email briddeschoo|bta@dmail.com. Bridae with Patrixbourne Women's Institute Following on from our Centenary celebrations in May and with a big thank you to all who supported us in the various events, we have our regular monthly meeting on Tuesday 18 June when Tsyoko Page is returning to give us a talk entitled “All About Kimonos” and, who knows, perhaps we will have the chance to try some on! The competition this month is for an interesting item beginning with the letter Guests and visitors will be most welcome. We also have our Centenary day coach outing to Chapel Down Winery on Tuesday 25 June to look forward to. For details on this please contact our President Julia Cooper or Secretary Carina Whiting. We shall also be manning a stall at the Community Fete on Saturday 29"" June so come and say hello to us there. Fish Scheme News Thanks to everyone who supported the Coffee Pop-In Bring and Buy. You raised over £250. The outing, founded in memory ofthe Nunnery Fields matron Cornelia Slavin, is on 23rd July. This year we are going to Belmont House near Faversham for an optional guided tour and a light lunch. Numbers are limited by the seating for lunch so do book early. The June Pop-In is on Wednesday 12th and the Fish phone number is 07935 966 080. Bridcie & District Historv Societv The next meeting will be on Thursday June 19th.David Eaves will take us on a guided walking tour of Vlfingham. We will meet at Vlfingham Village Hall, School Lane, CT3 1BD at 6pm. Cost for members and non-members: £5.00 to be collected on the evening. News from Bridge 8 Patrixbourne CEP School (May) %_ We’ve been incredibly busy here at Bridge School over the past few r we’ve got a lot planned between now and the summer ' hofidays. We continue to develop our relationship with the benefice and the success of the relatively recently introduced ‘Messy Church’ has taken both myself and Rev Estella by surprise. I would like to deeply thank all those members of the community who support this, notjust in their attendance but through the supply of food (the profiteroles are always extremely popular!) The children have also attended the church and engaged in prayer stations as well as the recent Easter Service. We are also hoping to reintroduce the Bridge Community Fete and this will be open to all members of the community and we hope that you’II be able to join us on Saturday 29"‘ June. Just after Easter, we had a launch day with the Sadie Bristow Foundation and that went extremely well, all 421 children in our school enjoy tennis and athletic activities led by the inspirational Stewart Bristow. Parents were also invited to attend to find out more about the excellent work that the foundation is doing in the local and wider community. This launch day introduced our tennis programme in school and our goal is that every child in Bridge should be able to play tennis to a good standard by the time they leave us. Our Year 6 children were very excited in January to learn that they putting on a production of the Lion King and even went to the L London to watch the West End production — I hope to see many community in the audience for these spectacular performances which the theatre of the New School on 10"‘ and 11"‘ July at 6pm. Ticke - from June and can be purchased from the school office. On a personal note, I would very much like to state how much I have enjoyed my time at Bridge so far. The children, parents and community are lucky to have a school with such dedicated staff who show incredible commitment, frequently going above and beyond. Yours sincerely James Tibbles Headteacher, Bridge & Patrixbourne CEP School ST. PETER’S CHURCH BEKESBOURNE In aid of Church funds BOOT FAIR SATURDAY, 13”‘ JULY 2019 9am ‘til 11am Bekesbourne Recreation Ground Old Palace Road, Bekesbourne, CT4 5BU 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 News from Woodpeckers Nurserv Firstly, a massive thankyou to everyone that came along to support our Spring Fayre on Saturday 11"‘ May. It was a very successful event and raised essential funds towards the ongoing costs of the nursery, despite the rain! In the last couple of weeks, the committee have been working hard, in conjunction with their sustainability team, to secure a new lease for the land on which the nursery sits. Thankfully we have been granted a lease which will secure the site ofthe Nursery for the next 10 Years! Unfortunately to get the lease agreed we need to have a solicitor sign off on it and we are looking at £3000-£4000 in legal fees. Vlfith that in mind we are appealing to local people for help with raising the additional funds we now need. We are setting up a ‘just giving’ page so please keep an eye out on the Village Facebook page for details. If you would like to help towards our costs or can offer us legal advise on the matter please email info@woodpeckersnurserv.co.uk or call 01227 831159. If you are not able to donate to us simply ‘spreading the word’ will help. As a Nursery we are looking to the future and are now offering availability for September. If you are interested in early years education for your 2, 3 or 4 year-old or for more information and a prospectus, please contact Michelle on 01227 831159 or info@woodpeckersnurserv.co.uk. Hours offered are 8.45am-11.45am Mon-Fri and 8.45am-2.45pm Mon to Thurs. 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A” Weicome at the BCP Holy Deut 309-14; Communion services of the COlT'll“l'lUI'lI0h Colossians 121- . Benefrce 14; Luke 10:25- 37 21st ]u|y 9.30am 11.00am 8.00am 9.30am Trinity 5 A” W8/COW? at Family Service Choral Eucharist BCP Holy Sung Eucharist Genesis 18:1- the Other Communion 10a; Colossians 59-’V"C~‘35 Of the 1:15-28; Luke Benefice 10:38-42 23*“ ]u|y 9.30am Sung 8.00am 9.30am Eucharist A” Welcome at BCP Holy Matins Trirftv 5 me other Communion All welcome at the Ge"e5i5 18320‘ Serwces of the other services in 32; Colossians Benefice 11.00am the Benefi-Ce 225-15 [15-19]; Community Luke 11: worship There is Holy Communion every Tuesday at 9.30am to 10am at Brdge Church, followed by coffee. All welcome Trinity Sunday finishes off the season we have been in by inviting us to think about and celebrate the unique ‘three-in-oneness’ of our God. God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. Since the phrase was first coined by Tertullian in the 3”’ Century this core doctrine of the Christian church has been puzzled over by worshippers and theologians alike. And so I wondered as I preached on this at the weekend what makes it so incomprehensible? If I look at my own self I can clearly discern three things about me which define what or who I am — I am wife, mother and minister— and yet there is only one ‘me’. The thing about my ‘human trinity’ is that the three things that I am have to combine together - my marriage, my motherhood and my ministry. They are woven together as the parts of who I am and the way in which I live my life and they have to do so with love and respect for one another. My wifeliness has to combine with my motherhood, my motherhood with my ministry, my ministry with my wifeliness and so on. I call this my ‘human trinity’ and unlike the Holy Trinity (which is unchanging) my ‘human trinity’ has changed as I travel through life. But perhaps you have a ‘Human Trinity’ of your own — three things about you that make you the person you are in the life you live at the present time. Is this a way perhaps to help us understand the ‘Holy Trinity’? We are reminded in John’s Gospel that God is love and those who live in love live in God. The thing with love, is that it cannot exist in isolation, so for God to 'be' love, there needs to be interaction - an interaction which the Holy Trinity enables; the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit each love and serve the other in a bond of unity, and we are called to do so likewise. I hope by now we have reached a point where we can see that constant division and battling with one another is not a healthy way for us to live in community and that the pursuance of joined up thinking and togetherness bring better prospects for us to thrive as humans (although when you look at the way some of our politicians behave it does make one wonder!). In our own church community we are working to bring together the organisational, administrative and financial aspects of our life together so that we can work more closely together, share our resources, ensure the future of all of our 5 churches and be a continuing prayerful presence in each of our villages — all so that we can be more effective witnesses to the love of God, expressed and enabled by the Holy Trinity here in our small part of God’s world. Yours in Christ Rev. Estella Last, Vicar Dates for the diarv — Julv 2019 Tuesday 2"“ 9:30am — Peter Bridge 3:00pm — Bridge Haven 7.30pm — Conyngham Lane Wednesday 3”‘ 2-3.30pm - Cafe at the John Baker White Hall Thursday 4"‘ 9am-11 am - Ground Pavillion Saturday 6"‘ 10.15—11.30am 7.30pm - with Canterbury Singers at St Mary’s Lower Hardres Monday 8"‘ 7.30pm — Tuesday 9th 9:30am — Peter Bridge 2:30pm - Wednesday 10th 10:00am - Village Hall 2-3.30pm — Cafe at the John Baker White Hall Thursday 11"‘ 9am-11 am — Pavillion Saturday 13"‘ 9am-11 am — Bekesbourne Rec. Tuesday 16"‘ 9:30am — Peter Bridge nan Holy Communion, St Holy Communion, After 8s, 8a Lower Hardres Community Little Lambs, Bridge Recreation Coffee & Cake & Concert at St Peter’s Bridge Summer Serenade Caring and Sharing Holy Communion, St Holy Communion FISH pop-in coffee, Bridge Lower Hardres Community Little Lambs Toddler Group, Bridge Bekesbourne Friends Boot Fair at Holy Communion, St # St Peter’s Bekesbourne Rocration Walk .3019 Fortunately, the weather forecasters got it wrong again and the sun shone on the 39 adults and 13 or so children who took part in the Bekesbourne Rogation walk on Sunday 26 th May. Starting from the church gate and ably lead by Jane Millyard and Nicky Fry we ambled around part of the parish boundary. Brief prayers were said at the commencement of the walk, by the side of the Well Chapel ruins and in the Mount’s Farmyard to thank God for our church, the countryside and those who work on it for our benefit to produce the food we eat. Fortunately, the elephants were out as we crossed the Howletts footpath bridge — always a bonus on this walk. A real joy was the barbeque at the end, held in the fabulous garden of Nicky and Martin Fry. Here many home-made delights and produce were enjoyed by those present and generously provided by the Fry’s and others as a way of saying ‘thank you’ to all those who had contributed to the church and its services over the past year. Thank you to all those involved in reviving this ancient tradition and making it so enjoyable. Pet Service at Bekesbourne Sundav 2"—“ June. This is one service I do not have to worry whether my grandson Teddy will want to go to. He was rushing to get his shoes on to get there early to view and admire the assembled menagerie. The highlight for him was an impressive wolfhound which he declared was bigger than him. The service was well led by Zan Clifford with addresses from Peter, Joy and her 3 greyhounds. For the record it is Joy who kindly brings her donkey for the Palm Sunday procession through the village. The congregation of 47 enjoyed five well known hymns and songs all relevant to the subject of Gods creation. Dogs won the prize for the most animals in attendance, followed by cats and hamsters. The dogs also were the most adventurous in joining in with the singing. Stuart on violin and Andrew on the organ played a very moving musical interlude which was remarked on by many at the service as a must have again item. Margaret Clark blessed the pets who enjoyed their pet treats donated by Bourne Vets. The next Songs of Praise at Bekesbourne will celebrate Summer as its subject and this service will be held on 7*“ July at 10.00am. Martin Fry Bekesbourne 100 Club The winners in the June draw of the 100 club are: Martin and Sheena Gall £100 (special summer prize); Vlfinifred Thomas £50; Jonathan Cowans £25; Edward Cole £15. The draw took place in the sunshine after the pet service at St Peter's church and was witnessed by several of the congregation as they walked home across the Nailbourne bridge. Thank you to all who continue to support the 100 Club which has been running now for over 20 years. It provides much-needed funds for this- rnain-I-ononno n'F Dolzochnnnrnn nhnrnh Bekesbourne Explorers For the past twenty years a small group of walkers has enjoyed a monthly walk in the countryside of East Kent in and around Bridge and district. We call ourselves the Bekesbourne Explorers because that is where we are based, but actually at least half the group are residents of Bridge and others come from further afield. It is very informal. There is no charge and it is open to everyone. We are mostly now retired people — ladies and gentlemen. There are usually about fifteen of us and dogs are welcome too. We welcome new members of any age. We meet at Bekesbourne village hall at 9.45am on the first Wednesday of every month excepting August to get directions and share lifts. We walk all over East Kent: in June, for instance, we went to Sarre; in April we went to Sandwich Bay; in May we went to Goodnestone. We try to find walks which are new to us all, but sometimes we explore our local rights of way. If it is raining hard, we retreat to a local cafe. At Christmas we have a post-walk lunch: last year it was at the Elham Vineyard.Our walks are gentle — we choose wide paths to enable plenty of chatting; we avoid stiles and hills; and we stop and wait for anyone who is struggling to keep up. We aim to do about 3.5 miles in a circle. The July walk will be on Wednesday July 3. Destination to be decided. Contact me for details or to ask to be put on the e-mail list. I usually send an e-mail two or three days in advance advising on where we are going. The September walk will be on Wednesday, Sept 4. Jill Thomas 01227 832573 s.thomas.it@.0mai|.com Bekesbourne Meetups Eleven lovely ladies came and enjoyed a fun creative morning in Bekesbourne Village Hall in June. We painted mugs which are now being glazed and will be delivered back in the next few weeks. When we can find a date we will be running a second workshop making mosaics. This is all part of the Rural Outreach programme for the over 50s; it is grant-aided and is free. The Meetup scheduled for Wednesday July 10 has been cancelled as the main organisers are all otherwise engaged but we hope to see you at the August Meetup to be held on Wednesday August 21 from 10am to noon as usual. On Wednesday September 11 the Meetup will be in support of Macmillan Coffee and there will be a cake baking competition. The categories are: Victoria Sponge; Lemon Drizzle; four cupcakes; and or four cheese scones. After the judging we will eat the entries. In the mean-time BREW continues to meet once a week at the pavilion from 1pm to 3pm on Thursdays and this will continue throughout the summer. Watch out also for the dates for Pimms and croquet on the Rec to be announced soon. Jill Thomas 01227 832573 # Nailbourne Horticultural Societv Our Summer Show is being held in Bridge Village Hall on Saturday 20 July and is open to the public from 11.30 am until 2.00 pm with the presentation of prizes at 1.45 pm. There is no entry charge. Refreshments will be available throughout the day and there will also be a plant/bring and buy stall and a raffle. Please make a note of the date and come to see and enjoy our hall filled with exhibits of all kinds - flowers, pot plants, vegetables, cookery entries, handicraft items and beautiful floral arrangements, and not forgetting the Chairman’s Challenge which this year is a pelargonium. For those of you who are exhibiting, please note that there is again no entry charge this year. Please submit your entries by Thursday 18 July to the Show Secretary Kathy Walder, 62 High Street, Bridge Tel: 830057/07791 656539 or you can email your entries direct (kath@askwa|der.com). The hall will be open from 8.00 until 10.00 am on the morning of the Show to stage your entries priorto judging. A reminder of our open classes to encourage everyone to enter, both members and non-members alike, with garden vouchers as prizes: Any Other Vegetable - not included in any other class, ie NOT spring onions, onions, beetroot, potatoes, carrots, French beans, runner beans, peas, courgettes, shallots, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber. Please use common sense as to the number exhibited. A Vegetable or Fruit Oddity A Vase of Mixed Flowers - anything in flower (Vase supplied) Two photo classes, the titles for which are "Entrances" and "My Favourite Bloom". Photos should be unframed, not to exceed 20 x 15 cm/8 inches x 6 inches, not be digitally enhanced and should be produced within the last 12 months and a further one omitted previously, and specially for flower arrangers: “Still Waters” an exhibit - space allowed 45 x 45 cm/18x18ins, height unrestricted (accessories allowed). If anyone requires further information or would like a show schedule please contact the Show Secretary, Kathy Walder (830057/07791 656539/kath@askwa|der.com) Nailbourne Horticultural Society if Summer Show Saturday 20 July in Bridge Village Hall Show open‘ to public 1 1.30 am to 2.00pm, Presentation of Priaes l_.45 pm -ax: ~:i<:;w«.<; «is ms ”€%3:;"b,+\,'~'*.§‘ ax‘; Includes 6 Open Classes (for all to enter): Any Other Vegetable — not included in any other class A Vegetable or Fruit Oddity A Vase ofMixed Flowers - anything in flower (Vase supplied) Two photo classes - "Entrances" and "My Favourite Bloom" for flower arrangersz “Still Waters”, an exhibit space allowed 45x45cm/l Sxl Sins, height unrestricted (accessories allowed) Refreshments Plant/Bring & Buy Stall Raffle For Show Schedule and more details, contact Kathy on 830057/07791 656539/kath@askwalder.com Bridge with Patrixbourne Women's Institute By popular request, David Tadd (former head of forensic investigation for the Metropolitan Police) is returning as our guest speaker on Tuesday 16 July (7.30 pm in Bridge Village Hall). This time David will be giving a talk on the Boxing Day 2004 Tsunami when he headed a team which was sent to Thailand to help identify the thousands who lost their lives in its aftermath. As this talk has general appeal, we have decided to open it to everyone who may be interested in hearing and being entertained by what this excellent speaker has to say. The monthly competition is an interesting item beginning with the letter Fish Scheme News The Coffee Pop-In at Bridge Village Hall will be on Wednesday 10th July from 10 to 11.15. The Summer Outing to Belmont House is on Tuesday July 23rd. The Fish phone number for lifts is 07935 966 080. l__ower Hardres News Kent Churches Ride & Stride 2019 - This major fundraising event forthe Churches in Kent is on Saturday, 14th September 2019. Half of the fundraising will go directly to the volunteers Church of choice. Please dust your bikes down and get practicing for this very enjoyable day of Cycling. Striders can also walk a selection of Churches if they wish, and also collect sponsorship. Please contactAnn Nicholls or Margaret Clarke to register. On July 7th, there will be a Family Holy Communion at 11.00am and on July 21st there will be a Family Service at 09.30am, you are welcome to both. Finally, tickets are now on sale for Lower Hardres Summer Concert on 6"‘ July. This promises to be an entertaining evening, so do come along and enjoy superb music followed by refreshments. Have a great Summer. WI Ascot Race NiClht WI Ascot Race Night Event at Lower Hardres village hall for ladies and gentlemen on Wednesday 17”‘ July 7 30 pm. £5 entrance, doors open 7 15 pm. This includes a drink and nibble. Come along and join the fun. Dress up for ascot optional, or ladies just add a fascinator to your hair! For tickets. Contact Gill V\fills on 07547878571 all tickets pre- booked and payed for please our WI meeting are held 3'” Wednesday of the month guests are welcome any month to come along to the Lower Hardres village hall at 7 30 pm The League of Friends of the Kent and Canterburv Hospital The AGM and Coffee Morning of the Nailbourne Group was held on Saturday 11 May 2019 at Bridge Village Hall, £166 was raised. Thanks to all who attended, our Nailbourne Group Friends and those who have given donations or supported the group in other ways. Our income in the year ended 31 December 2018 was £4,661. We welcome donations of used stamps and coins, over £194 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 Maggie Fairweather on 01227 830320. 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PETER’S CHURCH BEKESBOURNE In aid of Church funds BOOT FAIR SATURDAY, 13th JULY 2019 9am ‘til 11am Bekesbourne Recreation Ground Old Palace Road, Bekesbourne, CT4 5BU 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 l__ittlebourne & District Roval British l=ec|ion We recently had an enjoyable Branch Dinner at the Hay Wain, Bramling when the retiring Treasurer and Secretary were presented with thank you mementos by new Branch Chairman, Bob Catt. The retiring Chairman, Ray Tupper was also presented with a gift on a later occasion as he was not well enough to attend. We also recently held a social evening when we welcomed guests from Staple Branch to chat and play darts etc. We need to begin thinking about the Poppy Appeal again. We are looking for more Poppy Collectors to help us as several of our "stalwart" collectors are not able to continue. We also need help with the preparations for the collection - assembling trays and contents and deliver to collectors/shops/pubs etc. If anyone can offer help we would be grateful. Contact the Vice Chairman on 01227 472023. Our next 2 monthly branch meetings will be held on Tuesdays 9th July and 13th August both at the Recreation Club, Littlebourne at 8pm. We welcome prospective new members to our meeti-ms @@@@@@@®@@@@@@®@@ LT%}§,,e+ NAILBOURNE BRANCH Oriends OF ; 11 E K E .\'1' 1: CPl\'Tl:RBL'R’Y I-l0‘3HTfiJ. I INVITE YOU TO OUR @@@@@@@@@ Saturday 6”‘ JULY 3pm — 5pm a:Bournes Corner, Bekesbourne Road Courtesy Stuart & Maggie Field TICKETS AT £5 EACH AVAELABLE FROM MAGGIE FAIRWEATHER (Tel: 830320) @@@@@@@@@@@@®@@ @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ @@@@@®@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Woodpeckers Nurserv You may remember that in June’s On the Nail we wrote to ask for support with our legal fees to help to secure the lease for the land that our building sits on. The lease proposed by Kent County Council will mean that whatever happens a nursery will occupy the site for at least the next decade ensuring that there will be an early years provision for the families of Bridge and the local villages until at least 2029. The lease we have been offered is a very reasonable rate and we are very keen to get the papen/vork sorted as quickly as possible. However, to get this done we need to have solicitors involved which comes at a cost. We need to raise around £3500 to coverthe legal costs of both sides (unfortunately standard practice in commercial conveyancing) and so to do this we have set up a crowd funder page. The crowd funder page to donate towards our fees is now live and every penny pledged will help to get the lease finalized. If you would like to donate to our cause please visit www.crowdfunder.co.uk/solicitors-fess-for-lease-renewal or email woodpeckerscommittee@omail.com. Even if you cannot donate sharing our cause will be a great help. Many thanks The Woodpeckers Team Future Submissions to On the Nail If you would like to submit something to On the Nail for publication, please ensure to meet the following submissions criteria: All submissions for On the Nail should be received by the 15"‘ of the preceding Month at the latest to bridgeoffice23@gmai|.com Two A5 versions of any poster must be provided portrait and landscape. Any written content should be in Arial size 10. Attachments should be clearly labelled as to content. Files should be summitted in .doc, .pdf, .pub or .jpg format Content is included at the discretion of the editorial team. Please remember that August/September is a joint issue and so all submissions covering this time period should be submitted by 15th July. CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 2019 %> Since Christian Aid Week started 62 years ago times have changed. Where collecting house-to-house was once done by lots of charities, now Christian Aid is the only national organisation that raises money in this way. lt’s still worthwhile - £8.5 million was raised last year - but it’s getting harder for all sorts of reasons. One is that people pay for more with cards and keep less ready cash in the house. Christian Aid is anticipating that money raised through house-to-house collections will continue to reduce over the coming years and there will be a need to find ingenious solutions to this by exploring a variety of other fund-raising activities. However, l’m happy to report that in Bridge, Patrixbourne, Bekesbourne and Lower Hardres we have bucked the trend this year! Our house-to-house collection actually increased, raising £2,453.29. Overall our total of £2,586.98 was a little down on last year due to a smaller total of other donations, but this is a fantastic reflection of the generosity of people in our villages in giving to those who are most in need. A huge thank you to our loyal team of collectors, some new this year, who tramped the streets delivering and collecting envelopes, to the counters of the money and to everyone who donated. Thanks too to Bridge & Patrixbourne Primary School who for the third year running learned about Christian Aid’s work and had their own collection. Vlfith the money raised this year Christian Aid will be able to help its partner organisations in Sierra Leone to build more health centres and provide improved maternity services, so that mothers can have babies who will survive and be able to lead healthy lives. Thank you. Jean Barber For more information go to www.christianaid.oro.uk “ Canterbury Singers . A present a Fl éjummer éqerenaaé C=:rudueted by Elizabeth Jenkins aefrh eharies Faaaefe - argue A9. garugramma; urf fighfar rauefie and readings eafiaiaie far a $amraa.r- Evtning Saturday lith July M19 St Mary's Church, Luwer Hfl]"{Il'E5, Canterbury CT4 ENE 13!] pm Tickets £lfl.£'|fl Ineiuding refieshmeuta Advance hen:-I-rings eeutael: ' __ -- * ea HIEET '.I'{]I}533 ur 13122‘? 765943 _, “ . wwwta nIarI_:nuJr'_r..ri: Reg iatereg;_r_,!:=- Friends of St Peter’s Church, Bridge C0l‘Fl3l3 & CAKE & CONCl3llT Saturday 6th July 10:15 to 11:30 SUMMER CIDNCEBT Silnon Langton Grammar School for Boys Emily Renshaw-Kidd (director) and students from ‘The Langton’ present a surprise programme of music for a morning of entertainment and delight. Suggested donation £3, children free All proceeds are for the upkeep of the church RIIEJGEW Calling lunanua artists to exhibit in Art in Bridge Open Exhibition Bridge Village Hall, 5"‘ & 6"‘ October 2019 Anyone living, working or studying in Bridge or a rural Parish within 5 miles, is invited to submit up to three art exhibits — including sculptures and craft work. All abilities are welcomed. Children and young persons are especially encouraged to exhibit. ifllllfl Exhibitors entry form available from :- www.artinbridge.org.uk and in September from our sponsors:- The Bourne Gallery, Picture Framing Service Chalkpit Farm, Bekesbourne - preferential rates for exhibitors Colebrook Sturrock, Estate Agents, High Street, Bridge Further information on the web site and from John Corfield, tel: 01227 830976 PLEASE CAN YOU HELP? Our dear friend Dorothy King has lent me this pencil sketch of people going to Bridge Church. She is hoping to find out who drew it and when. 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W Comse G , e enefic Benefice 5e"V'°e All welcome at the Benefice Service ' EFVICE? - Hebrews 12:18-29; Fa”“'V Luke 13:10-17 Communion 1“ September 10am Trinity 11 All welcome at _ proverbs 2535-7; the Benefice 3‘-em‘-'f'°° _ Air‘ welcome at the Benefice Service Hebrews 13: 1-8, 15- Service Se-""°e F3”"'V 16; Luke 14:1, 7-14 Communion There is Holy Communion every Tuesday at 9.30am to 10.00am at Bridge Church, followed by coffee. All welcome. Sept St Mary St Mary LOWER St Peter St Mary St Peter NACKINGTON HARDRES BRIDGE PATRIXBOURNE BEKESBOURNE 3th Sept (1st 8.00am 11.00am 6.00pm 9.30am 10.00am Sunday of the BCP Holy Family Evensong Sung Eucharist Songs of Praise month) Trinity 12 Communion Communion with Baptism Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Philemon 1-21; Luke 14:25-33 15”‘ Sept 9.30am 6.00pm 11am All welcome at 8am Ttiitity 13 Sung Eucharist Evensong Family the other BCP Holy Exodus 32; 7-14; Communion services in the Communion 1 Timothy 1:12- Benefice 17; Luke 15:1—1O 22nd Sept All welcome at 9.30am 11.00am 8.00am 9.30am Sung Trinity 14 the other Family Service Choral Eucharist BCP Holy Eucharist Amos g;4_7i 1 services in the Communion Timothy 2:1—7; Benefice Luke 16: 1-13 29"‘ Sept Miciiaei and Aii 10am Benefice Communion Service at St Peter's Church Bridge Angels / Trinity 15 Readings to be confirmed with Blessing and Dedication of new stained glass window New Benefice Service Pattern begins here with regular Holy Communion (Eucharist) Services at 9am and 11am 6”‘ October Harvest 8: Eco Church Celebrations All welcome at the other services in the Benefice 11.00am Harvest Family Communion 6.00pm Choral Evensong 9am Harvest Sung Eucharist 10.00am Harvest Songs of Praise There is Holy Communion every Tuesday at 9.30am to 10.00am at Bridge Church, followed by coffee. All welcome. $56‘ °”r»'+,, The Vicarage 5‘ ‘ 23 High Street gs; a ‘$5 Bridge Tel: 01227 206272 1 r2: E-mail: este||a|ast@gmai|.com ”:e 9 43°“ August 2019 Dear Friends In the last few weeks of the school term in our Collective Worship sessions (‘Assemblies’) we have been exploring the concept of ‘Community’ and more specifically the concept of ‘Koinonia’ as the Christian fellowship or community of the early church. We shared a wonderful community event with the school at the end of June with the return of the Bridge Village Fete and look fon/vard to sharing in more of these in the years to come! All of this got me thinking about all the wonderful community activities we have going on in our own villages throughout the week. Just last week there was the monthly FISH scheme pop in coffee morning at Bridge, the monthly Wednesday coffee morning in Bekesbourne Village Hall, the regular weekly BREW session on Bekesbourne Rec (every Thursday afternoon) and the new ‘Tea and Talk’ session at Lower Hardres Village Hall (every Wednesday)! Coupled with which we have a number of delightful tea rooms in our villages where we can meet together with friends and enjoy food and friendship (congratulations to Tulip Tearooms* in Bridge which just celebrated its first anniversary!) If tea and cake isn’t your thing we have some great pubs too and we are very much looking forward to Patrixbourne and Bridge’s summer event at the Red Lion* which is taking place on the afternoon of31S‘August— dojoin us if you can! In our Churches we regularly host events (in addition to services to which everyone is always welcome) which we hope appeal to the wider community. July saw the ever popular Saturday morning Coffee Cake and Concert at Bridge presenting some wonderful performances from the talented students of the Langton Boys school and Lower Hardres hosting a splendid evening of music from the Canterbury Singers followed by wine and delicious canapes which were enjoyed by all. l’m often asked by people who are lonely or perhaps new to the village, how they can get out and meet people, and my answer very often is ‘maybe try coming to church’ (well I am the Vicar!) Our churches are wonderful communities of local people who care about one another and about the community in which they live. They are people who know all about the groups, clubs and social interest groups and are only too willing to welcome newcomers and take them along to other events and activities that they are involved in. # Our August service pattern is easy to follow, just one 10am service each week at one of our 5 churches each week and the services all include communion (which is of course optional) and coffee and biscuits aften/vards (also optional!) but are designed to be welcoming to everyone even if you haven’t been to church much, recently or ever! Singing familiar hymns together is a great way to build community and there are few places nowadays where we can get together to sing together as we do in church. Worship and prayer form the foundation of all that we do as they have done throughout the centuries our church buildings have stood and we hope will do for many centuries to come. We are however, always looking for new ways to help our church buildings be assets to our local community so please do get in touch if you have any ideas. Yours in Christ Rev. Estella Last, Vicar *please note in the interests of impartiality other Tea Rooms and Pubs are available! Dates for the diary —AucIust 2019 Tuesday 6th 9:30am - Holy Communion, St Peter Bndge 3:00pm - Holy Communion, Bridge Haven Wednesday 7th 2-3.30pm - Lower Hardres Community Cafe at the John Baker White Hall Tuesday 13th 9:30am - Holy Communion, St Peter Bndge 2:30pm - Holy Communion, Mansfield Court Wednesday 14th 10:00am - FISH pop-in coffee, Bridge Village Hall 2-3.30pm - Lower Hardres Community Cafe at the John Baker White Hall Tuesday 20"‘ 9:30am - Holy Communion, St Peter Bndge 3:00pm - Holy Communion, Saxon Lodge Wednesday 21“ 3:00pm - Hymns at Bridge Haven # Dates for the diarv — September 2019 Tuesday 3'“ 9:30am - Holy Communion, St Peter Bndge 3:00pm - Holy Communion, Bridge Haven 7.30pm - After 85 at Mansfield Court Wednesday 4"‘ 2-3.30pm - Lower Hardres Community Cafe at the John Baker White Hall Thursday 5"‘ 9.00am-11.00am Little Lambs Toddler Group Returns Monday 9”‘ 7.30pm - Caring and Sharing Tuesday 10th 9:30am — Holy Communion, St Peter Bndge 2:30pm - Holy Communion, Mansfield Coun Wednesday 11th 10:00am - FISH pop-in coffee, Bridge Village Hall 2-3.30pm - Lower Hardres Community Cafe at the John Baker White Hall Thursday 12"‘ 9.00am-11.00am Little Lambs Toddler Group, Bridge Pavilion Tuesday 17"‘ 9:30am - Holy Communion, St Peter Bndge 3:00pm - Holy Communion, Saxon Lodge 7.30pm - After 85, Mansfield Court Wednesday 18"‘ 3:00pm - Hymns at Bridge Haven 2-3.30pm - Lower Hardres Community Cafe at the John Baker White Hall Thursday 19”‘ 9.00am-11.00am Little Lambs Toddler Group, Bridge Pavilion Monday 23”‘ # News from l=ower Hardres There will be not services at Lower Hardres during August, but please attend the Benefice Services during this month. Our Benefice Service is on the 1st September, at 10.00am. An early mention of the Harvest Supper, which will be on Friday October 4th, and Harvest Lunch on Sunday 6th. Bridde & District Historv Society The first meeting ofthe new season will be on Thursday September 19th at 7.30pm in Bridge Village Hail. Mary Smith, former Head Teacher of Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, will give an illustrated talk entitled "A Schoolgirl's War", describing the impact ofthe Second World War on those at the school. The talk will be preceded by a short Annual General Meeting. Members £4.00 non-members £5.00 to include refreshments. Glampinq in Bekesbourne GLAMPING IN WOODS IN BEKESBOURNE 6 acres exclusively for you Also WOODLAND HEALING CENTRE HIRE OUT FOR YOUR OWN WORKSHOP or add a RETREAT option to your stay or book an individual retreat session in the woods for you or treat a friend ! Details and pictures on www.sacredenerdv.co.uk Enquiries sally 07967499660 Sal|v@sacredenerdv.co.uk Bekesbourne Villacie Bootfair Would you please note that due to circumstances beyond our control, we have moved our Village Boot Fare to Sunday, 15th September 2019. Venue: The Recreation Ground, Bekesbourne, CT4 5BU Timing: 10am to 12 noon ~ pitches £10.00 on the day, £8.00 pre booked. Refreshments: Tea, coffee, bacon rolls and juice available to purchase For all enquiries for pitches, please call: Graham Duplock: 01227 830271 Christine Dutfield: 01227 830828 Saturday 3 1 31‘ A ugmt 2.00 7‘:o~4.30pm/ Iwthegzrowmdézofthe R6d/L£O‘V1/0£17BV'Ldg«€/ Cream teas, cake stall, tombolas, and Grand Raffle } Dcrnafwrwofbottley, cmcwmwmfidrmmwwzw be app recéared/. Plea/wco~ntad:01227 830960 or 01227 830947 for j' CoLleot’w1rv or drop ofi=atnwm.»1:m, Meadow cum, Briolga 24- ‘BrLdgedoww,’RD\/omidexcottage ?9aatr:’/xlrourrw/, or 8 axconynghcurw Lane; VVVV vi“ +87:-Riar: [ Friend of Kent Churches RIDE & STRIDE SATURDAY 14th SEPTEMBER Eash of the churches in our Benfice will be participating in this event. It is important because Friends of Kent Churches have in the recent past ( and hopefuly in the future) made donations to our churches for the repair and up- keep of the buildings. All monies raised on the day are split equally between Friend of Kent Church and your local (or your choice) church. Riders/Striders plan their own route around the churches loca||y/Canterbury/ County wide. A list of participating churches/chapels will be available. Each of our churches are looking for- Rders/Striders to take part Sponsors for the Riders/Striders, and the volunteers at church Volunteers to provide a welcome and refreshment at our churches (1 hour stint nor- mally) If you feel you could participate/sponsor/greet please contact our church co- ordinators: Bridge David Edmonds 830795 Patrixbourne Pauline Pritchard 830685 Bekesboure Nicky Fry 830319 Lower Hardres Ann Nicholls/Margartet Clarke 700533/765598 Nackington Scilla Wright 463265 Nailbourne Horticultural Societv Following on from our Summer Show, we take a short break in August before our next scheduled evening meeting on Tuesday 10 September when former Chairman of the Society, Raj Dasan, is to give an illustrated talk on “Spices”. I am sure that our senses will be called into play in, what I am sure, will be a most fascinating and entertaining talk. As usual it will be in Bridge Village Hall at 7.30 pm. All are welcome and there will be a small charge to include refreshments. National Vedetable Societv - Kent Association The Society has a busy calendar of events for August and September, On Wednesday 14 August, Barry Newman, Fellow of the National Vegetable Society and expert grower, will be giving a talk entitled “A Year in the Allotment”, one not to be missed if you are a keen vegetable grower. This is followed by the Society’s Annual Show which will be held on Saturday 7th (2.00 — 4.00 pm) and Sunday 8th September (10.00 am to 4.00 pm) in Wingham Village Hall, School Lane, Wingham CT3 1BD. As well as the exhibits to admire there will be a tombola and produce stall, with refreshments available all day. Entry is free but donations to Kent Air Ambulance welcome. Close on the heels of the Show, there is the regular monthly meeting on Wednesday 10 September when the speaker is Dr Nikki Gammon who will be giving a talk on “The Amazing Bumblebee”. Dr Gammon from the Bumblebee Trust was involved in a project to re-introduce the short-haired bumblebee to Dungeness. The evening talks are at 7.30 for an 8.00 pm start in Bridge Village Hall and everyone is welcome. There is no entry charge. Bridae with Patrixbourne Women's Institute Although there is no organised evening meeting in August, the WI will be hosting a Coffee Morning for residents, guests and visitors at Bridge Haven on Wednesday 21 August from 10.30 until 12.00 noon. There may also be a gentle stroll for coffee at “Tadpoles” in Bishopsbourne one morning in August. Watch out for further details. Moving on into September, the regular evening meeting will be on Tuesday 17 September when the guest speaker is Suzanne Kynaston who will be giving a talk on the “Conservation Work of the Wildwood Trust”. As usual, the meeting will be held in Bridge Village Hall at 7.30 pm and visitors are, of course, always welcome. The monthly competition is an interesting item beginning with the letter Nailboume Horticultural Society Spices a talk by Raj Dasan Tuesday 10 September 7.30 pm Bridge Village Hall All Welcome Small Charge to include Refreshments Vacancy for a Parish Councillor for the Patrixbourne Ward Your Parish Council Needs YOU! Following the elections in May, the Parish Council has a vacancy for a Councillor for the Patrixbourne Ward. If you would be interested in joining the Parish Council as a Councillor and preferably live in the Patrixbourne Ward, please contact the Clerk at clerk.bwp@outlook.com The Parish Council meets on alternate months on the 2"“ Monday at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. The next meeting is on Monday 9"‘ September. To find out more about the Parish Council please visit the website: www.bekesbournewithpatrixbournepc.kentparishes.gov.uk WOMENSWOLD GARDEN SAFARI. 3 JULY Thank you to everybody who came to the gardens which were open in Womenswold. The weather was wonderful and everyone enjoyed wandering around the gardens, having cake & drinks and visiting the Church. A perfect summers day! We raised a total of £282 toward the heating of St Margaret’s Church. Future Submissions to Qn the Nail If you would like to submit something to On the Nail for publication, please ensure to meet the following submissions criteria: All submissions for on the Nail should be received by the 15”‘ of the preceding Month at the latest to bridgeoffice23@gmai|.com Two A5 versions of any poster must be provided portrait and landscape. Any written content should be in Arial size 10. Attachments should be clearly labelled as to content. Files should be summitted in .doc, .pdf, .pub or .jpg format Content is included at the discretion ofthe editorial team. Please rememberthatAugust/September is a joint issue and so all submissions covering this time period should be submitted by 15”‘ July. l__ittlebourne & District Roval British l=eciion Our July monthly meeting was smallerthan usual due to health problems amongst some of our members, in particular our former Branch Chairman and his wife - Ray and Beryl Tupper - and we wish them well. As mentioned last month, we are looking to recruit some new Poppy Appeal house to house collectors forthe coming Poppy Appeal in November. We will need help in most of our villages which we cover including Stodmarsh, Vlfickhambreaux, Adisham, Bekesbourne and Littlebourne. Anyone who may be able to help can ring the Vice Chairman on 01227 472023. Our next 2 monthly branch meetings will be held on Tuesdays 13th August and 10th September both at the Recreation Club, Littlebourne at 8pm. We always welcome prospective new members to our meetings. New Stained Glass Window for Bridcie Church Exciting news for St Peter’s Bridge. After a long period of planning, drafting and seeking appropriate permissions by the PCC and Churchwardens we are pleased to be able to share the following announcement with you. “Between August 13 and 15 the Cathedral Studios will be replacing the Victorian clear glass west window (cinquefoil above two lancets) in the north aisle with a spectacular stained glass window. This has been designed and made by skilled artist Grace Ayson in the Studios over the last year, the idea for the replacement having been conceived 2 years ago. The window has been presented by me and my wife Elizabeth (who sadly died last November) in memory of our baby son Tom who died on 29 March 1974 (unexplained cot death) when exactly 100 days old. The window will have some 60 features in it relating to village scenes and local bridges, trains, railway tickets, cars, lorries and magnificent flora and fauna, as well as members of my family. It will include portrayals of Robert Runcie, Archbishop of Canterbury who confirmed me; my 8-greats grandfather who was an Archbishop of York and his wife, four of whose five children died as infants; and Archdeacon Jo. It features a marvellous rainbow with its reflections on the Nailbourne and has in its design an eternal heavenly element portrayed by a dove and a cross from which shine out rays of light over the many features below. I hope when you see it that you may agree it surpasses David Hockney's Queen’s Vlfindow in Westminster Abbey! Michael Stewart July 2019” At the end of August there will be an event at which the detail of the window will be presented and a booklet will thereafter be available explaining the provenance of each of the images it depicts. There will be a service to formally dedicate the window at 10am on Sunday 29"‘ September all are welcome to join us for the special service and mark this wonderful historic addition to our ancient church building. # St Peter's Church, Bekesbourne SONGS OF PRAISE AND BAPTISM 10am Sunday 8”‘ September SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES EVERYONE WELCOME COME AND JOIN IN YOUR FAVOURITE HYMNS Followed by Tea/Coffee/Squash, biscuits and lots of chatting! Friends of St Peter’s Church, Bridge COFFl3l3 & CAKE & CONCliRT Saturday 14th September 10:15 to 11:30 _,— " s A seasonal selection of songs and stories about Harvest-tide and autumniaggsome old, some new ‘Egg some sacred, some secular ‘tag!’ some familiar, some less so"%§5a|so featuring ..nRIBI+$'rRiiE.= Suggested donation £3, children free Proceeds are for the upkeep of the church and a donation to Ride and Stride this month Little Lambs Toddler Group Back 5th September! Every Thursday 9am-11am (during term time) at Bridge sports pavilion. Suggested donation £1 per child. For more information call Estella on 01227 206272 You and your friends are invited to U; DEED El IJEIED rr WWW.CHARLTON-PARK.ORG Tea in :1 Tent @ Charlton Park C T 4 5JA with glorious music by Canterbury Winds led by Prof Grenville Htmcox Sunday 1”’ September 4pm In aid of The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Bishopsbourne & Barham Downs Benefice Tickets (including Tea + Concert) £15 conc.s £10 BAR Bookings: 01227 83135 gmbwales@0utl00k.c0m f\L_‘i\ _ II :| “I I “:4 :| “:1 Autumn Term Dates I” K’ I J F-—.. at - ® 1... 2 org; 7?} ‘fit {E} T‘? Messy Church will return on.... 02° Saturday 14"‘ September {Saturday 19"‘ October °1°Saturday 16"‘ November 4-6pm Bridge School Hall Craft activities, singing, stories and a hot dinner! All Welcome Donations towards costs appreciated For more information contact: Rev. Estella Last: 01227 206272 Calling I3 - ‘ n . ‘H a ganglia: artists to exhibit in Art in Bridge Open Exhibition Bridge Village Hall, 5"‘ & 6"‘ October 2019 Anyone living, working or studying in Bridge or a rural Parish within 5 miles, is invited to submit up to three art exhibits — including sculptures and craftwork. All abilities are welcomed. Children and young persons are especially encouraged to exhibit. Exhibitor entry form available from:- wvvw.artinbridge.org.uk and in September from our sponsors:- The Bourne Gallery, Picture Framing Service Chalkpit Farm, Bekesbourne - preferential rates for exhibitors Colebrook Sturrock, Estate Agents, High Street, Bridge Further information on the web site and from John Corfield - tel: 01227 830976 THE FRIENDS OF BEKESBOURNE CHURCH Our VILLAGE COUNTRY DANCE Returns by popular demand Featuring the Popular WHITSTABLE Ceilidh Band All ages welcome SATURDAY, 28"‘ September, 2019 In Bekesbourne Village Hall Timings: 07.30pm ‘Til 10.30pm Please bring your own light supper and drinks Tickefs £8 per person (children E5) in ADVANCE ONLY from Graham Duplock on 01 227 830271 or Chrisfine Duffield on O1 227 830828 \ 13> 1-» ;« /3 :.=< ,3,‘ or xv 312* Great fun and good exercise All Saints Food Bank Distribution Café We are now enjoying the company of some new recruits who have volunteered and been cleared to work alongside the existing lovely people at the All Saints Distribution Café in the Military Road on a Tuesday morning. They will find this a rewarding experience with perhaps some challenges which may occur from time to time. There is a yellow food bank collection point inside St Peter’s Church, Bridge and the amount deposited there has increased week on week in the past 18 months. This is much appreciated. At the beginning of myjourney with the Food Bank Distribution Café I wrote about the items that are included in the Adult 1, Adult 2 and Children (2-16) parcels which are given out on production of a Food Bank Voucherforthe appropriate number in a family, or a couple, or a singleton. There is also a Bonus Table which includes, toilet rolls, toiletries, cleaning materials, pet food, baby food and nappies, larder clear outs (interesting mix), excess baked beans, soup, pasta and rice, sweet treats. Having received their basic pack(s) they are invited to take whatever they can carry from the Bonus Table. A basic pack is based on feeding one person for 3 days in an emergency. 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All welcome. M "”"'+o The Vicarage 3'9 ‘ 23 High Street «E; E Bridge Tel: 01227 206272 E-mail: esteIIaIast@gmaiI.com ”’°e....g...3ene°° October 2019 Dear Friends ‘If nothing ever changed there would be no butterflies’ a quote from the front of a notebook I owned when I began my training for ministry in 2011. It might sound trite, but it helped me then and still helps me now when something looks as though it’s going to change in a significant way. We might say glibly ‘nobody likes change’ and perhaps we don’t but, as we go through life, the changes we encounter are what contribute to its richness. One of the things we have been discussing recently throughout the Benefice is how we might simplify the pattern of services that take place each month in each ofthe churches in our Benefice. We recognise the limiting factor of having only one Vicar (where at one time there would have been several of us serving these 5 churches) and yet we still want to keep something ofthe variety of worshipping traditions alive in our church life together. As a result ofthis, from this month we are trialling a new pattern of services (as you will see from the service grid overthe page). The aim is that on every Sunday there will be the opportunity for both ‘traditional / formal’ worship (usually at 9am) and ’modern, family friendly’ worship (usually at 11am) in one of the 5 churches led by the Vicar. The biggest change that this brings is the encouragement to choose your service not based on its location but based on your own preference as a worshipper. If you live in Lower Hardres but like traditional style worship, for example, then perhaps try the 9am service at Nackington or Patrixbourne. lfyou live in Patrixbourne but prefer more lively worship then perhaps try the 11 am Family Communion Service at Bridge. The change mostly only affects those services which have communion in them — our non-eucharistic services led by Margaret, Bev and the Songs of Praise team remain largely unchanged. We’Il review this again in a few months’ time and see how the new pattern is working but do feel free to contact me with any feedback once you have given it a go. They also say ‘you can’t please everyone all ofthe time’ but I pray that our work and worship together will always be pleasing to God. Yours in Christ Rev. Estella Last, Vicar Dates for the diary — October 2019 Tuesday 1“ 9:30am - Bndge 3:00pm - Haven 7.30pm — Wednesday 2"“ Bridge School Harvest Festival Services Thursday 3”‘ 9.00am - Toddler Group sunday 6"‘ 12.30pm - Hardres Village Hall Monday 7"‘ 7.30pm - Tuesday 8"‘ 9:30am - Bndge 2:30pm - Coufl Wednesday 9"‘ 10:00am - Hall 2-3.30pm - the John Baker White Hall Thursday 10"‘ Holy Communion, St Peter Holy Communion, Bridge After 8s at Mansfield Court 11.00am Little Lambs Benefice Harvest Lunch, Lower Caring and Sharing Holy Communion, St Peter Holy Communion, Mansfield FISH pop-in coffee, Bridge Village Lower Hardres Community Cafe at 9.00am-11.00am Little Lambs Toddler Group, Bridge Pavillion sunday 13"‘ 3pm - Snowdowr# Thursday 17"‘ 9.00am-11.00am Little Lambs Toddler Group, Bridge Pavillion Monday 215‘ 7.30pm - Caring and Sharing Tuesday 22"“ 9:30am - Holy Communion, St Peter Bddge Wednesday 23"‘ 2—3.30pm — Lower Hardres Community Cafe at the John Baker White Hall Tuesday 29"‘ 9:30am - Holy Communion, St Peter Bddge Thursday 315‘ 9.00am-11.00am Little Lambs Toddler Group, Bridge Pavillion Autumn Auction of Promises - Bekesbourne We are looking for donations of items or promises for our Auction on 26”‘ October at 7:30 in Bekesbourne Village Hall. If you have any items you would like to donate to us to auction or possess any skills or services (bake a cake, paint a picture, few hours gardening, computer lessons), you could offer please contact Graham Duplock 01227 830271 or Christine Dutfield 01227 830828. Bekesbourne Harvest Songs of Praise The Songs of Praise Service in Bekesbourne on 6th October is a celebration of Harvest Festival. Gifts will be given to the Womens Refuge. Vlfill you kindly bring the following to the service or give to Pat Kusel prior to the service: Cereals, Tins of food (NOT baked beans please) Long life milk, Toiletries, Children's clothing, Adult women's clothing. Bedding or nappies are NOT required this year - thank you. Please bring to Pat Kusel's or Bekesbourne harvest festival. Fish scheme news The October Coffee Pop-In in Bridge village hall will be on Wednesday 9th from 10 to 11.15. The annual general meeting ofthe Fish Scheme will be during the November Pop-In. Many thanks to everyone who supported the Macmillan appeal. You raised # News from Lower Hardres Harvest Communion Service at Lower Hardres. This will take place on Sunday October 6th at 11am. Please bring gifts for Age Concern. The theme for our Harvest Celebrations this year is ‘Caring for our World’. Children of all ages are invited to design a poster about an area of environmental concern or something they would like to encourage us to do to help the environment. They can be brought to Church on the Sunday and will be used in the service. Benefice Harvest Lunch This will follow the Harvest Service on Sunday October 6th at 12.30pm, at J.B.W Hall. Price — adults — £5.00, Senior citizens £3.50, Children are free. Do come and support us, children will have some activities. It will be a wonderful occasion, and everyone is welcome. fortickets, please ring Evelyn on 830960 or Margaret on 765598. October Services Please note we have the 11.00am Family Communion on the 6th October and the Family Service on the 20th. News from Woodpeckers Woodpeckers are back after a restful summer break and would like to wish all of the children that left to go to ‘Big School’ good luck for the Autumn term. We are continuing to fundraise towards our lease renewal and have £1000 left to reach our total. Thank you again to all of the local villagers that have helped with donations and advise to help us get this far. If anyone is still able to help with donations towards the fees to secure our lease please email woodpeckerscommitte@dmai|.com or call 01227 831159. Woodpeckers Nursery are also looking for local businesses that may be interested in becoming our sponsor. For more information on this please email woodpeckerscommittee@gmail.com. The summer has also brought some more good news, we have been awarded our grant to furnish our two-year-old room and will soon be able to take children for a full day from the age of 2 rather than 3. We also have some availability for 3 & 4- year - olds. If you are interested in one of these places please contact Michelle at the nursery on 01227 831159 or info@woodbeckersnurserv.co.uk to book a visit to look around. The Woodpeckers Committee. The All Saints Distribution Café. Canterburv Food Bank It has been a revelation how close to the truth the film ‘I, Daniel Blake’ directed by Ken Loach is. The problems depicted in the film are happening right now in our area. The situation that people without computer skills discover that they need just to access Universal Credit, was also featured on Radio 4 at the beginning of September. I had not realised until recently the problems some of our clients actually experience with some of the food we give them in the bags. A couple of weeks ago, I had to go through the regular Adult bag with one client who was unable to process various foods that it contained. For example, he wanted to accept and eat the tinned steak pie in pastry, but as he did not have an oven, it was no use to him. Another lady handed back the tinned chicken pie in pastry as she couIdn’t afford the electricity to cook it with. Not only is it an embarrassment for some folk to physically come through the door to seek assistance, but then to have to give items back because they cannot afford to cook them compounds the situation. To this end I send out a plea for tinned foods that can either be eaten straight from the tin (eg corned beef, luncheon meat, tuna, fruit, rice pudding) or can be heated up simply without an oven. As I write this, I have just produced the Rota for the final 3 months of the year for our volunteers at All Saints and we shall be open on Tuesdays 24"‘ and 315‘ December. I have asked some volunteers to increase their allotted time with us to help at this busy time. Last year I volunteered for the last Friday before Christmas at the St Dunstan’s Food Bank — our own being closed because it fell on Christmas Day and again on New Year’s Day. Apart from the sheer volume of clients, what I also remember were the amount of Christmas puddings we had, but no custard or tinned creams to go with them! If you are thinking of donating forthe Christmas period then you might like to bearthis in mind. My final pre-Christmas pick up will be on Monday 2"” December. I take all the St Peter’s items to the All Saints Cafe on the Tuesday and then in turn they are delivered to the Warehouse in \/\/hitstable for checking and sorting and then distributed by van to all the Food Bank Centres in our area. I came across this very apt quotation by Sir Vlfinston Churchill recently: ‘We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give’. Our grateful thanks again for all your donations in the yellow bin at St Peter’s Church. It is very much appreciated. Food for Thought Nailbourne Horticultural Society ,\'3_ I istory f Brogdale Fruits with tastings Tuesday 22 October 7.30 pm Bridge Village Hall All welcome Small Charge to include Refreshments Nailbourne Horticultural Societv A little later in the month than normal, on Tuesday 22 October at 7.30 pm in Bridge Village Hall, a representative from Brogdale will be giving a talk — with tastings - on the “History of Brogdale Fruits”. Everyone is welcome and there will be a small charge to include refreshments. National Vegetable Society - Kent Association For the final evening talk in this years programme, Paolo Arrigo, director of Franchi Seeds, is making a return visit to the Society on Wednesday 9 October. Franchi Seeds is a business which has been in the same family since 1783, and is a producer of rare and heirloom vegetable seeds with provenance. On this occasion, Paolo will be talking about Preserving Food, Passata and Endangered Heritage Varieties. Seeds available at discounted prices. Bridge Village Hall will be open from 7.30 for an 8.00 pm start and everyone is welcome. There is no entry charge. Bridge with Patrixbourne Women's Institute On Tuesday 15 October at the usual time of 7.30 pm in Bridge Village Hall, Melanie Gibson-Barton is the guest speaker and hertalk is entitled “And So To Ted". Melanie has invited members to bring along their own teddy bears. Guests and visitors will be made most welcome. The monthly competition is an interesting item beginning with the letter Submissions to On the Nail If you would like to submit something to On the Nail for publication, please ensure to meet the following submissions criteria: All submissions for On the Nail should be received by the 15”‘ ofthe preceding Month at the latest to briddeoffice23@dmai|.com Two A5 versions of any poster must be provided portrait and landscape. Any written content should be in Arial size 10. Attachments should be clearly labelled as to content. Files should be summitted in .doc, .pdf, .pub or .jpg format Content is included at the discretion ofthe editorial team. The Friends of Bekesbourne Church Autumn Auction of Promises Bekesbourne Village Hall 7:30 pm Saturday 26”‘ October £8 a ticket to include catalogue, light snacks & nibbles Please ‘ ‘° bring F your own '1 8' drinks To book or offer promises phone 01227 830271 or 830828 FAIRTRADE FAIFt'l'H.ftDE Did you know that each church in our Benefice has made a commitment to become an ‘Eco-Church’? This means making every effort to protect our environment by such means as re-cycling and re-using, swapping to low-energy light bulbs, investing ethically and buying Fairtrade etc. At Bridge forthe past 10 or more years we have had a certificate above the kitchen area stating that we are a FAIRTRADE CHURCH. We committed ourselves then to using only Fairtrade tea, coffee and sugar when we serve refreshments after services and at church events. We strongly believe that by doing so we are supporting farmers and producers in poorer parts ofthe world to provide for their families. Fairtrade gives these producers an extra premium to invest in community projects such as health and education and so improve their lives. The way Fairtrade works is that the producer organisation (such as a coffee or cocoa co-operative) receives the Fairtrade price at the point where they sell to the next person in the supply chain (usually an exporter or importer). This is intended to ensure farmers can cover their costs no matter how low the world price for their commodity falls. It helps them to predict their income and budget forthe future. Fairtrade goods are becoming more widely available in shops and supermarkets than ever before. Waitrose has pledged 100 per cent of the cocoa used in their own brand confectionary will be Fairtrade by the end of the year, which will be a real boost It is always nice to receive a donation of tea and coffee at church and thank you to those who do this from time to time. By making sure your donations are Fairtrade you will be helping us to maintain our commitment, as well as giving support to those who produce what we enjoy. For more information go the Fairtrade Foundation website www.fairtrade.co.uk Art in Bridge Exhibition 2019 Bridge Village Hall High Street, Bridge Saturday 5"‘ October 11am — 6pm 5pm - piano recital and complimentary drink Sunday 6"‘ October 11am-4pm Entrance FREE Refreshments available Exhibitor Entry form from the web site, The Bourne Gallery, Bekesbourne and in September from Colebrook Sturrock, Estate Agents, High Street, Bridge Exhibits to the Hall 5.00 — 6.00 pm Friday 4"‘ October For further information please go to www.artinbridge.org.uk or telephone John Corfield on 01227 830976 Headteacher: James Tibbles Bridge & Patrixbourne C.E.P. School Conyngham Lane Tel: 01227 830276 Bridge, Canterbury Email: office@bridge.kent.sch.uk Kent Web: www.bridge.kent.sch.uk CT4 5JX Dear Friends of Bridge School, As we welcome the children back from their summer break I find it difficult to believe that it has already been a year since I started working at Bridge & Patrixbourne CEP School. The village community have been so welcoming and supportive ofthe school and I truly believe that the children who attend our school are fortunate indeed to have such support. We have just welcomed 60 new children and 25 new families into our school as part of our new intake of Reception Year children. As these children start their educational journey with us l’m very pleased to see so many smiling faces (not just their parents!) eager to learn and experience school for the very first time. One ofthe successes I feel that we have enjoyed over the past year has been our improving links and relationship with the church and I would like to take this opportunity to extend my gratitude to Rev. Estella Last for her positivity throughout the past year in supporting our school as a welcoming and nurturing community which promotes creativity, excellence and resilience whilst also providing opportunities for everyone to flourish and grow within the love of God. Rev. Estella, Mrs Perfect and I have been leading a piece of work in the school on reviewing the Christian Values that the school promotes. After discussion with pupils, parents and staff, we have come up with the five values of compassion, generosity, trust, forgiveness and service. The children will be learning more about these as the year progresses. Over the course ofthe year, we have attended a number ofservices with the children and we've also been very pleased with the level of parental attendance at these. Messy Church has also been a runaway success; indeed, more successful than any of us could have imagined! This starts up again on Saturday 21“ September and we hope that this success will continue. I do believe that our greatestjoint venture of the past year has to be the triumphant return of the Bridge Village Fete. This collaborative event between the school and the church was a resounding success and I was so pleased with the level of support we received from the community (including some who had no direct affiliation with the school or church!) further cementing the community feel of this event. In gratitude and with kindest regards, lmflflali James Tibbles -L AAA La -4 AAA La You. are invited to ceLebm’ce ARVEST FESTIVAL At One of the following services in our Benefice on: Sunday 6th Octoher 9.00am St Mary’s Patrixbourne (Donations for The Food Bank) 10.00am St PETEIJS BEKESDOUTHE {Donations for Women’s Refuge) 11.00am St Mary’s Lower Hardres (Donations for Age um 6.00pm 312 PETEIJS B ridge (Donations for The food Bank can also be brought to the Harvest Themed Evensong) I_-r-:1; 1. There is also a Benefice Harvest Lunch at 12.30pm on the same __,*’“ ‘“-ti day at Lower Hardres Village Hall. Contact Margaret 765598} Evelvn 830960 for more details + ;*"“"'\W‘ H-..--""' "7 V""7 Y" "Y 7""? Y" Little Lambs Toddler Group Every Thursday 9am-11am (during term time) at Bridge sports pavilion. Suggested donation £1 per child. For more information call Estella on 01227 206272 messy gpm-6pm Saturday 19th October Bridge and Patrixbourne School Hall Craft activities, singing, stories and a hot meal for the whole family. Donations to cover costs welcome! For more information contact Rev Estella on 01227 206272 St Peter’s Church, Bekesbourne SONGS OF PRAISE 10am Sunday October 6th vcvost Fosttyq’ EVERYONE WELCOME — GIFTS TO THE WOMEN'S REFUGE Please bring Cereals, Tins of food (not baked beans), Long life milk, Toiletries, Children's clothing, Adult women's clothing, (NOT bedding) — thank you. COME AND JOIN IN YOUR FAVOURITE HARVEST HYMNS FOLLOWED BY TEA, COFFEE OR JUICE AND BISCUITS and lots of chatting! 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In spite of this though we have enjoyed some wonderful entertainments in and/or for the benefit our churches recently; a barn dance at Bekesbourne, The Showdown Colliery choir at Patrixbourne, Harvest Supper and Lunch at Lower Hardres and the highly creative Narropera at Nackington. One ofthe recent highlights in the life of the Church of St Peter’s in Bridge has been the installation and dedication of a new stained glass window in the West End of the Church. It was a joy to welcome the Archbishop of Canterbury to a special service at which the window was dedicated to the memory of Tom Stewart who died as a result of cot death in 1974. The window itself is a representation of the journey of a life of faith, lived out in spite of personal tragedy, and a powerful reminder that we can honour those we have loved and lost, even in tragic circumstances, not by trying to keep them alive but by naming and acknowledging their death and making the most of life and the living. This is helpful as we enter the ‘season of Remembrance’ beginning with All Saints and All Souls at the beginning of November and continuing with Remembrance Day (11”‘) and our Church commemorations which will take place on Sunday 10"‘. We remember those who gave their lives in war, not for the purpose of glorifying war, not for the purpose of seeking to hold on to the lives that were lost, because we cannot bring them back, but to ensure that we commemorate the preciousness of all life and value every moment ofthe gift of life that we have been given. Tragedy cannot be the thing that defines our existence as humans, death cannot be the thing that defines our existence as humans, even as the battle between good and evil rages around us, the pursuit of life for the sake of living must be the thing that leads us and drives us forward. The Archbishop reflected with us in Bridge Church that when the times of brokenness, those ‘potholes in the road of life’ assuage us God is present even if in the moment we cannot see it. That's when we need other Christians around us, holding us in prayer and bringing God into the room. This is what remembrance is for - shining light into the darkness, reminding us that there is always hope. At the end of November we will turn our faces towards the season ofAdvent — beginning on Sunday 15‘ December when we will prepare for and look towards the most glorious celebration, the birth of Christ, the arrival of God's light in our world. We have included our diary dates for the whole of December in this edition of the magazine so that you can plan which of our Christmas services and e ‘d like to join in with. g5;,»,iiaLa/~+ This November, let your light shine, be blessed and be a blessing! Rev. Estella Last, Vicar Tuesday 5"‘ 9:30am Peter Bridge 3:00pm Bridge Haven 7.30pm Court Thursday 7"‘ 9.00am-11.00am Friday 8"‘ 8.45am Dates for the diary — November 2019 - Holy Communion, St - Holy Communion, - After 8s at Mansfield Little Lambs Toddler Group - Parents Prayer Meeting at St Peter's Bridge Monday 11"‘ 11am at Bridge School 7.30pm Tuesday 12"‘ 9:30am Peter Bridge 2:30pm Mansfield Court Wednesday 13"‘ 10:00am Village Hall 2-3.30pm - Act of Remembrance - Caring and Sharing - Holy Communion, St - Holy Communion, - FISH pop-in coffee, Bridge - Lower Hardres Community Cafe at the John Baker White Hall Thursday 14"‘ 9.00am-11.00am Saturday 16"‘ 4-6pm Little Lambs Toddler Group, Bridge Pavilion - Messy Church at # Wednesday 20"‘ 3:00pm - Haven Thursday 215‘ 9.00am-11.00am Friday 22"” 8.45am - Meeting at St Peter’s Bridge Monday 25"‘ 7.30pm - Tuesday 26"‘ 9:30am - Peter Bridge Wednesday 27"‘ 2-3.30pm - Cafe at the John Baker White Hall Tuesday 29"‘ 9:30am Communion, St Peter Bridge Hymns at Bridge Little Lambs Toddler Group, Bridge Pavilion Parents Prayer Caring and Sharing Holy Communion, St Lower Hardres Community - Holy Dates to Save for December Thursday 5m 7.30pm - Salvation Army Carol Concert at Bridge School Saturday 7th 10.15am - Coffee & Cake & Concert at St Peter’s Bridge - Bekesbourne Friends Christmas Fayre 1.00pm—4.30pm — Bridge Christmas Fair at Bridge Village Hall Sunday 8th 9.30am - Advent Service with The Salvation Army at St Mary’s Nackington Thursday 12th 9.00am - 11.00am Little Lambs Christmas Party Saturday 14th 9.30am-12noon- Margaret’s Christmas Workshop at Lower Hardres Village Hall Sunday 15th 3.00pm - Crib and Carol Service at St Marys Lower Hardres 6.00pm - Carol Service at St Peter's Bridge Monday 16m December 2pm - Senior Citizens Tea Party at Bridge School Wednesday 18th - Nailbourne Scout Group Christmas Celebration at St Peters, Bridge Thursday 19th 6.00pm - Carols at The Red Lion, Bridge # Vacancy for Part time Parish Clerk Bekesbourne with Patrixbourne Parish Council Bekesbourne with Patrixbourne Parish Council are seeking to employ a replacement clerk, who will be the Responsible Financial Officer and Proper Officer. Working 7 hours per week from home, to include evening meetings. The role includes agenda preparation, minute taking, keeping financial records, preparing the annual accounts and budgets, all general administration duties for the Council, updating the website and dealing with general enquires. Must have experience of Word, Excel and email. Laptop supplied. Ideal candidate should be organised, flexible, able to work on their own initiative and have good interpersonal skills. Salary range between £9.77 and £11.91 per hour according to experience and qualifications. Training is available. For further information orto apply by emailing your CV please contact the present clerk Mrs Tracey Block on clerk.bwp@,out|ook.com or The Chairman Dr Andrea Nicholson dr.andreanicho|son@gmai|.com Closing date for applications Friday 10”‘ November 2019. Advance notice of the Carol Concert 2019 Friends of St Giles Church will again be hosting the Carol Concert given by members of Kent College Choristers in St Giles Church. This is an advanced note for your diaries that the date has been set for Saturday, December 21st at 6pm in St Giles Church. The Friends are very grateful to Jackie and Rod Spencer who will be arranging the programme for us. Tickets will be available from Maureen Taylor (01227 831738 or maureen tav|or3@skv.com) Scrabble at the Red Lion Come along to The Red Lion, Bridge for a fun game of Scrabble at 10.00am on the last Monday of each month. Call 07770762558 for more information._ messy 4pm-6pm Saturday 16th November Bridge and Patrixbourne School Hall Craft activities, singing, stories and a hot meal for the whole family. Donations to cover costs welcome! For more information contact Rev Estella on 01227 206272 News from Lower Hardres Many thanks to the team of flower arrangers for the lovely displays at St Mary's lower Hardres for our Harvest Festival. Many gifts were donated by the congregation to the folks ofAge concern, who were delighted to receive the produce. Ride & Stride. Many thanks to those who participated in this event, and we especially thank Marcus for his efforts, who raised over £200.00. Christmas Workshop and Messy Church. This will take place on 14th December at J.B.W.Hall, from 9.30am till noon. Watch this space, all will be welcome. The Friends of St Margaret’s Church The Friends of St Margaret’s Church were very pleased to welcome back the Shepway Singers, when we were treated to a wonderful evening of ‘American Pie’ music by Gershwin, Cole Porter and others. We made a profit of £255 - and look forward to welcoming the singers back to a warm church, once the new heating has been installed! Midst Winter’s Cold: A Christmas Concert St Mary the Virgin, Bishopsbourne, CT4 5HS Thursday 12"‘ December 2019, 7.30PM (doors open 7PM) £15/£8 (Students) Join us for a magical evening of Christmas carols and early music in Bishopsbourne’s atmospheric 13”‘ century church. Oratorio soloist, Sophia Brumfitt and renowned lute player and maker, Din Ghani, will perform in this one-off yuletide concert. Tickets are available online: search ‘Midst V\f|nter’s Cold’ at www.eventbrite.co.uk: or in Bishopsbourne at ‘The Mermaid Inn and Hetty’s Flowers, Court Lodge Farm’. Present your ticket at the Mermaid Inn on the evening to receive an exclusive festive discount on mulled wine. Midst l/l/infer’s Cold is presented by Studio V\f|ll Dutta. -_ I-"I:-III - J_- I ‘ "1-‘_ '_::'_|'-J.-II I:‘L Iii ' -'-I: . ' ' I e ' . I I . : ' I-'-.__.-I'll. . . .-" . ewotks 50flf|{l'e ”3eturday 9th New - Getee eeen 5.30pm . - Bei n b ri :34 Que‘ ' ” Eetete fitgenae ‘-- Headteacher: James Tibbles Bridge 8. Patrixbourne CEP School 0d*"*"T”"roO Conyngham Lane :39 (2 Tel: 01227‘ 830276 Bridge, Canterbury Email: office@bridge.kent.sch.uk Kent ‘\ . / Web: www.bridge.kent.sch.uk CT4 5.1x rsa..lo’<>r Dear Friends of Bridge School, As part of our welcome to Bridge School, our youngest children were invited, with their parents, to St Peters Church to take part in a short welcome service. This was very well attended by the parents and I'd like to thank Julia Perfect, Rev. Estella and her team of church wardens for organising this and making us feel so welcome. in our Collective Worship, we have been reflecting upon our Christian Values and giving thought to where the children have had the opportunity to demonstrate these. in the run-up to our Harvest festival, we talked to the children about giving our thanks to God for all that he has given us: the weather that allows the crops to grow and to the farmers and workers who grow and transport our food for us. We also discussed the importance of showing compassion to those who are not as fortunate and how we can honour God by bringing an offering to those people and families. l was really touched by the generosity Of our children and their families. These items were donated T0 the Canterbury Food Bank and we received a letter from them thanking the school for its kindness and support. Following on from this, we have invited the children to reflect upon the idea of service - those unsung people Wl"l0 serve US at home, l|'l SCl"lOCll and ill the community. Rev. Estella W38 kind enough I0 share her story about how she came to hear God and was called to His service. We have been reflecting upon how we, as a school, can serve others better and we have just started a project which will lead to us minimising our environment impact and becoming an ‘eco-school’. Children from across the school have already begun to start this and I'm sure that well be hearing a lot more from the children about how we can help the environment. One aspect of service that the children will be most familiar with is service to ones country and we will. once again, be holding an Act of Remembrance on Monday 11“ November. The children will be spending the day learning about this most important of memorials and we would invite all members of the community to join us ready for 11am on the school playground. I would be especially pleased to welcome any veterans of the armed forces who may live in the village or its surrounding areas and invite them to contact the school office if they wish to attend. In gratitude and with kindest regards, lmflllll James Tibbles Compassion | Forgiveness | Generosity | Service | Trust Nailbourne Horticultural Society The final event on the programme for 2019 is our December Social Evening. This year we are organising an informal and light-hearted Christmas quiz (nothing too serious!) with a bias towards matters horticultural to be held on Tuesday 3 December at 7.30 pm in Bridge Village Hall. This will be followed by a light festive supper and a Christmas raffle to round off the evening. The admission charge is £5 per person to include refreshments and a glass of wine. Everyone is welcome to join us in this early festive celebration. 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 for the coming year will be held on Tuesday 19 November at 7.30 pm in Bridge Village Hall. This year we are fortunate to have our WI Advisorjoining us. Once the business part ofthe meeting is over, there will be time for members to catch up and chat with friends. The competition for November is for an interesting item beginning with the letter Fish Scheme News The Fish Scheme AGM will take place during the Coffee Pop-in in Bridge Village Hall on Wednesday November 13th. There will also be a Christmas table sale for all things Christmassy: such as unwanted gifts, wrapping paper, tags, cards, decorations perhaps even little toys... Many thanks for your support. Soncls of Praise at Bekesbourne The Bekesbourne Songs of Praise on 3rd November will be a celebration of 25 years of "The Friends of Bekesbourne Church". The Friends were stared when funds were needed for urgent repairs to the church structure, including the roof. Since then by holding regular fundraising events including car boot sales, barn dances and concerts funds have been raised to refurbish the bells and the historic organ as well as smaller items. Come along and praise God for the ongoing support for the church and the community through The Friends Nailboume Horticultural Society Christmas _ Q étuz.uJ & Social Evening with " A 2’ light festive supper Tuesday 3 December 7.30 pm Bridge Village Hall Christmas Raffle All welcome Admission £5 (to include refreshments & a glass of wine) St Peter's Church, Bekesbourne SONGS OF PRAISE 10am Sunday November 3"‘ Celebrating 25 years of ‘The Friends’ Barn dances & car boot sales Bells, organ & church roof restorations COME AND JOIN IN YOUR FAVOURITE HYMNS FOLLOWED BY TEA, COFFEE OR JUICE AND BISCUITS And lots of chatting! Little Lambs Little Lambs Toddler Group Every Thursday 9am-11am (during term time) at Bridge sports pavilion. Suggested donation £1 per child. 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An exhibition in which artists and photographers living in Kent respond to the theme ‘The True Meaning of Christmas !’ They were invited to submit artwork to answer this question “What does Christmas really mean to you ?” Their submissions could be inspired by any or all of these prompts (i) Atime to bring happiness ? (ii) To think about loved ones who are not with you ? (iii) A gaudy Christmas tree ? (iv) The birth of Christ ? This exhibition embraces the melancholic, the absurd and the uplifting. It runs from 9 Nov to 12 Jan in The Beaney 18 High Street, Canterbury. Bekesbourne 100 Club The 100 Club lottery is about to enter its twentieth year and prospective new members are welcomed. Since its formation in 2001 nearly £25,000 has been raised to help to fund the maintenance of our lovely church and its churchyard. Each ticket costs £24 a year. There are monthly prizes of £50, £25 and £15 plus special summer and Christmas prizes of £100 and £250 respectively. If you would like to join, please arrange a standing order in favour of Bekesbourne 100 Club from January 15' 2020 in the sum of £24 (or multiples thereof) and e-mail me, the organiser, at stevelthomas91@gmail.com giving me your name and address. The bank details are: 20-71-64 80667226. Flower arranqinci at St Peter's There is a meeting of flowers arrangers for St. Peter's Bridge at The Archway s on Wednesday 4th December to discuss decorations for Christmas and next year's rota. Everyone is welcome especially new members who have a couple of hours a Year to spare. Do pop in and see how you could help. Any queries contact Viv on 830981. Thank you. Bridge with Patrixbourne Women's Institute Our December meeting will be held on the second Tuesday of December, namely Tuesday 10th (7.30 pm in Bridge Village Hall). This year we have a practical evening with a festive theme as we shall be making lanterns with our guest speakers Bridget and Barbara, this session will be followed by festive refreshments and the chance to chat with friends. The competition for the month is for an interesting item beginning with the letter “W’. At the time of writing, sadly our WI is unsure of its future. Please do watch out for further information on the Bridge Village Website, the relevant Facebook pages, the Kentish Gazette and our own noticeboard outside the village hall. # Nailbourne Horticultural Societv Firstly, a quick reminder of our Christmas Quiz with a light festive supper and Christmas raffle on Tuesday 3 December at 7.30 pm in Bridge Village Hall. Everyone is welcome and there will be a charge of £5 to include refreshments and a glass of wine. We start 2020 with our AGM in Bridge Village Hall on Tuesday 28 January at 7.30 pm. We have a full programme of varied and interesting talks as well as an evening outing for the coming year, not forgetting our Spring and Summer Shows, the schedules for which will be available at the AGM. Subscriptions for the year are due then, with an increase, as agreed at the last AGM, to £8 for single and £15 for joint/family membership. Watch out for details of the local guest speaker for the AGM nearerthe time. Like every society we are always on the |ook—out for members and committee members. So, please encourage your friends to come along and if you feel you have a little time to give, we would welcome you as a member ofthe committee. Please do make yourself known at the AGM. Bronze Turkeys Reared locally at Longland Farm in the Elham Valley Premium Welfare; Premium Quality Environmentally Cared for; Hand Processed Reserve your Turkey £12 a kilo Small 5-6kg - Medium 6-8kg - Large 8-10kg Call Giles on 07825 181870 he11o@1onglandfarm.co.uk CAROL CONCERT _ Friends of St Giles Church will again be hosting the Carol Concert given this year by Kent College Choristers. The date has been set for Saturday, December 21st at 6pm in St Giles Church, Kingston, (CT4 6HY), and the Friends are very grateful to Jackie and Rod Spencer who will be arranging the programme for us. Tickets will cost £10 (children free) and will include mulled wine and mince pies. This is a very popular annual event and booking is highly recommended. Ticket booking and more information Maureen Taylor (01227 831738 : maureen tav|or3@.skv.com) or John Morgan (01227 831047) Merrv Christmas From Woodpeckers Nurserv At the end of October Woodpeckers Nursery finally managed to raise the funds needed to secure the lease on the land they use for their building. The Committee are really pleased, couldn’t be prouder of this achievement and would like to say a massive THANK YOU to all those people who have helped to make this happen. They are hoping to get all ofthe paperwork sorted in the next month or so and will hopefully be having a little celebration in the new year when this is all completed! The focus now turns to the extended opening hours scheduled for September 2020.lf any parents locally are interested in reserving a place for their child/children please call Michelle on 01227 831159 or email info@woodpeckersnurserv.co.uk The only thing left to say is Merry Christmas from the Woodpeckers Team! Fish Scheme News Thanks to everyone who came to the Fish Scheme AGM. The Christmas sale raised a useful £110 for Fish funds. Do come to the December Coffee Pop-In on Wednesday 11th. We hope a volunteer from Hi Kent will be there to help with hearing aids. l_'=.-.=._«.. RESEARCH . . UK T Charity Coffee Morning in aid of Cancer Research UK 10 - 11:45am 8”’ Feb 2020 Bridge Village Hall _._T‘.=__— 39: . if K} ““‘*. {.1 é:~-Yf_,-?- NI . «-2 .1 M? W 6 oilncar .5 ‘o-’ ‘” J15‘ "_.z“ 1..-:~ ‘ 1/" = =2.../" Celebrating 25 Years of the Friends of Bekesbourne Church 3 November 2019 The Songs of Praise service at St Peter’s Bekesbourne was a celebration of the 25”" anniversary ofthe establishment of The Friends of Bekesbourne Church. Zan Clifford, the first chairman ofthe Friends and Jane Millyard a former churchwarden gave the congregation of over 60 persons a vivid and thoroughly enlightening and entertaining description of the events leading up to the establishment of the Friends and its history over the years. The personnel involved were and are the most important part of the process and function of the Friends. They come from all areas of the village and are not necessarily churchgoers but have a strong sense of community. It was very evident that so many had played key parts over the years. The honours list was extremely impressive and a resounding affirmation ofthe many villagers who care about Bekesbourne Church. (In the interest of fair play I have decided not to mention names because I am sure to offend by omission!) The church at the time ofthe establishment of the Friends in 1994 was struggling. No major restoration work had been carried out since the 1880's. The village as a whole were asked if they valued the church as part ofthe village and wished it to remain open. At a meeting held in the village hall the verdict was a resounding YES and the Friends group was formed. Initially the funds raised were for use across the Bekesbourne parish for various purposes. importantly the scope of the application of funds raised was more closely defined on the instruction and advice of the diocese. The new constitution and definition read as follows “That the Friends is established to raise funds to maintain, protect and enhance the Church building and churchyard of St Peters Church, Bekesbourne.” This remains true as the continuing and abiding scope ofthe use ofthe funds raised by the Friends. Since the foundation ofthe Group many thousands of pounds have been raised at many and various events including dances, wine and wisdoms, exhibitions, flower festivals etc as well as an impressive Son et Lumiere in 2004.. Bekesbourne also has a Hundred Club which raises sufficient funds to cover the now expensive insurance bill of the church. Major building works including reroofing ofthe nave, vestry and the tower as well as much needed restoration of the stone work has been carried out. The church also has a regular churchyard working Party which keeps the churchyard in a very good condition. Other ambitious projects were undertaken by the PCC and the Friends funds provided the seed corn for the application for grants. Nearly £50,000 was raised to restore and renovate the Bevington organ and the six bells as recently as 2006. Perhaps the most basic but essential project has been the more recent design and build project of a toilet and a kitchen area, as well as the new heating system to keep us all warm. The Friends have been at the forefront of all these projects and a warm village community has developed fostered by the enthusiasm and zeal of the many committee members who have served and continue to serve over the last 25 years. Thank you so much. Long may this spirit of community live on and prosper. The next Songs of Praise service will be a Carol Service on the 15‘ December with carols chosen by the congregation. # BRIDGE CHRISTMAS FAIR 2019 iii SATURDAY 7” DECEMBER 0 SANTAS GROTTO £5 PER CHILD (THIS INCLUDES A GIFT) 9 ANNE BOOTH SELLING & SIGNING HER LATEST CHILDRENS BOOKS 0 FACE PAINTING 0 STALLS 0 ARTISAN GIFT HAMPERS I CAROLS BEING SUNG THROUGHOUT THE DAY BY TULIP TEAROOM CHOIR 9 FLORISTRY DEMONSTRATION. . .AND MORE IF YOU ARE A LOCAL SUPPLIER OF ARTISAN PRODUCE AND WOULD LIKE A £10 STAND PLEASE CONTACT LEIGH-ANNE ON 07727057065 Supperling WE ARE MRCMILLRN . CANCER SUPPORT ALL PROCEEDS TO MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT Christmas Carols at the Red Lion Thursday 19th December 2019 At 6pm 1st Prize Seasonal Hamper 2nd Prize 6 Bottles of Assorted Wines 3rd Prize £25 Voucher from Worgan’s Farm Shop 4th Prize Photographic Studio Voucher Come along and join in the singing and the raffle raising money for church funds! Little Lambs Toddler Group uniifiés Christmas Party Little Lambs Thursday 12th December Toddler Group 9a'“'“am EVe ry Thursday With a special guest appearance....... 9am-11am (during term time) at Bridge sports pavilion. Suggested donation £1 per child. \*-- - For more information call Estella on 01227 206272 Friends of St Peter's Church, Bridge C0l‘Fl3l3 & CAKE & CONCl3RT Saturday 7”‘ December 10.15am "CHRISTMAS IS COMING!” Suggested donation £3, children free All proceeds are for repairs to the church building . Bridge we 2‘ as \o‘ Q3“ ”'*¢o,/, The Vicarage 3 ’€v . 3 6 Egg 23 High Street Bridge % «§ F\/V <\«,‘~.\ i\\ Tel: 01227 206272 %eBndQeBe‘_‘e§°a E-mail: estellalast@g mail.com December 2019 Dear Friends This year as we move into Advent, that period of weeks when we take extra time to consider our faith, a time of preparation and waiting, we are interrupted by Politics. Oh dear, what would Jesus do? - Do you remember those wrist bands that were all the rage some years ago, even among non-church, mostly young people? WWJD? What would Jesus do is an excellent question? Although he was a radical, a rule breaker and a person who challenged the motives and actions of those in authority, Jesus had respect for the law (give to Caesar what is Caesars), he was not against those who ruled justly with care for others. His teaching was that we should give care for the poor, the outcast and marginalised, but he saw a society that had become unjust, selfish and uncaring and sought to bring about change. As Christians we take on the ministry of Christ, he passes the mantle to us, now it is our turn to care for all of society; the poor, the marginalised, the refugee and to seek equality and fairness for all. So please do vote, no matter how tired you are of Brexit and politics, because our vote has been hard won and is a privilege not every person in the world holds. But when you do, maybe consider this - WWJD? As we move on to Christmas and consider that very first Christmas, St Luke tells us that the angel Gabriel visited Mary to tell her she would bear a child and that child will be the Messiah for all people ‘For nothing is impossible with God’ And when the child was born and the shepherds recognised and visited the King of the world ‘Mary treasured all these things in her heanfi We too need to pause and treasure the gift of Christmas in our hearts. Simply the gift of Jesus, true God who became true man, who came to reveal perfectly God’s truth and love to us, who died and rose for our salvation, and who founded a Church, a family, where His presence continues in both Word, Sacrament and in Ministry. Jesus, the one and only world leader in whom we can put our complete trust - For nothing is impossible with God. We look fon/vard to welcoming you in our churches if you choose to join us over the Advent/ Christmas period — there is a wide variety of services and events taking place in all our villages in the coming weeks. In January we will release the pace a bit as we seek to worship all together each Sunday in one church — reducing our heating costs and carbon footprint by only heating one church each week and enjoying the enrichment that comes from all joining to worship together. I pray we will all have a considered and prayerful Advent, a very Happy Christmas and a blessed New Year! Yours in Christ 03,4. Rev. Estella Last, Vicar St Ma Decembe V St Mary LOWE: St Peter st Mary St Peter 20 NACKINGTON BRIDGE PATRIXBOU RNE BEKESBOURNE HARDRES 1 Qecember All welcome at 11.00am 6.00pm Evensong 9am 10.00am Advent Sunday the other Family Sung Eucharist Songs of Praise ‘S3731 21155 Romans services in the Communion (Traditional) iigéfrfii Matthew Benefice (Contemporary) 8 December 9.30am All welcome at 11am Advent 2 AdVe_nt carol the other Family: All welcome at the other services in the |5a'|a§1 113-10; Service with services in the Communion Benefice Romans 15:4-13; Salvation Army Benefice (Contemporary) Matthew 3:1—12 band 15 December 3pm 6.00pm 9.30am Advent 3 A” W6‘l'C0m€ 01“ Crib and Carol Carol Service A” Welcome at the Benefice Eaiah 351405 the other Serwce other services in commumon James 5:7—10; 5€’FW’C€’5 in The the Beneflce (Contemporary) Matthew 11:2-11 Benefice Friday 20th _ Ioopm All welcome at All welcome at Potrixbourne ca ml service _ Decem ber Patrixbourne 22 December 95"" Advent 4 Isaiah 7:10-16; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25 Sung Eucharist (Traditional) All welcome at Nackington 24 December 10-00pm 3pm 8- 5pm Christmas A” Welcome at Christingle h ' u - C rlstmas EVe_ Euchanst the other serwces All welcome at the other services in the Isaiah 9:2-7; Titus _ _ h _ 2:11_14; Luke 2: 1_ services in t e 11_3opm Benefice 14 [15-20] 3“-”""-’f‘“’ Christmas Eucharist 25"‘ Dec 9.30am 9.30am 11.00am Christmas Day Isaiah 52:7-10; Hebrews 1:1-4 [5- 12]; John 1:1-14 All welcome at the other services in the Benefice Family Service All welcome at the other services in the Benefice Sung Eucharist Carol Service January 2020 St Mary NACKINGTON St Mary LOWER HARDRE5 St Peter BRIDGE St Mary PATRIXBOURNE St Peter BEKESBOURN E 29 Dece mber 1“ Sunday after Christmas Isaiah 63:7-9; Hebrews 2:10-18; Matthew 2:13-23 10am Benefice Communion 5 January Epiphany Isaiah 60:1-6; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1—12 10am Epiphany Songs of Praise with Communion 12 January Baptism of Christ Isaiah 42:1-9; Acts 10: 34-43; Matthew 3:13-17 19 January Epiphany 2 Isaiah 49:1-7; 1 Corinthians 1:1—9; John 1:29-42 10am Benefice Communion 10am Benefice Communion 26 January Epiphany3 Isaiah 9:1—4; 1 Corinthians 1:10- 18; Matthew 4:12- 23 10am Benefice Communion 2 February Candlemas I Presentation of Christ AH wefcome at the other services in the Benefice 11.00am Family Communion 6.00pm Euensong 9am Sung Eucharist 10.00am Songs of Praise Dates for the diarv — December 2019 Tuesday 3”‘ 9:30am - Holy Communion, St Peter Bridge 3:00pm - Holy Communion, Bridge Haven 7.30pm - After 85 at Mansfield Court Thursday 5"‘ 9.00am-11.00am Little Lambs Toddler Group 7.30pm - Salvation Army Concert at Bridge School Friday 6"‘ 8.45am - Parents Prayer Meeting at St Peter’s Bridge Saturday 7"‘ 1015-11 .30am Coffee & Cake & Concert at St Peters Bridge 10.00am - Bekesbourne Friends Christmas Bazaar 1pm-4.30pm Bridge Village Christmas Fayre Monday 9"‘ 7.30pm — Caring and Sharing Tuesday 10"‘ 9:30am - Holy Communion, St Peter Bridge 2:30pm - Carol Service, Mansfield Court Wednesday 11"‘ 10:00am - FISH pop-in coffee, Bridge Village Hall # Monday 16”‘ 2.00pm - Citizens Tea Party at Bridge School Tuesday 17"‘ 9:30am - Communion, St Peter Bridge 3:00pm - Communion, Saxon Lodge Wednesday 18"‘ 2.00pm - Service at Bridge Haven Senior Holy Carol Nailbourne Scout Group Christmas Celebration at St Peter’s, Bridge Thursday 19"‘ 6.00pm - Raffle at The Red Lion, Bridge Friday 20"‘ 7.00pm - Service at St Mary’s Patrixbourne Tuesday 24"‘ 3.00pm & 5pm 10.00pm - at St Marys Nackington 11.30pm - at St Peter’s Bridge Wednesday 25"‘ 9.30am - Service at St Mary’s Lower Hardres 9.30am - Eucharist at St Mary’s Patrixbourne Carols & Carol Christingle at St Peter’s Bridge Christmas Eucharist Christmas Eucharist Family Sung Dates for the diarv — Januarv 2020 Tuesday 7"‘ 9:30am - Communion, St Peter Bridge 3:00pm - Communion, Bridge Haven 7.30pm - at Mansfield Court Wednesday 8"‘ 10:00am - coffee, Bridge Village Hall 2-3.30pm - Lower Hardres Community Cafe at the John Baker White Hall Thursday 9"‘ 9.00am-11.00am Friday 10"‘ 8.45am - Prayer Meeting at St Peters Bridge Monday 13"‘ 7.30pm - and Sharing Tuesday 14"‘ 9:30am - Communion, St Peter Bridge 2:30pm - Communion, Mansfield Court Thursday 15"‘ 9.00am-11.00am Bridge Pavillion Little Lambs Toddler Group, S:I1'||rda\I 1 8th Holy Holy After 8s FISH pop-in Little Lambs Toddler Group Returns Parents Caring Holy Holy Thursday 23"‘ 9.00am-11.00am Little Lambs Toddler Group, Bridge Pavillion Friday 24th 8.45am - Parents Prayer Meeting at St Peter’s Bridge Monday 27”‘ 7.30pm - Caring and Sharing Tuesday 23"‘ 9:30am - Holy Communion, St Peter Bridge Thursday 30"‘ 9.00am-11.00am Little Lambs Toddler Group, Bridge Pavillion News from Lower Hardres Christmas Workshop On Saturday December 14th there will be a Christmas Workshop at John Baker White Hall from 9.30am to noon. There will be lots of activities for children and refreshments for ALL. Please book early so we can cater appropriately. Ring Julie 788316, Margaret 765598 or email bridgeoffice23@gmail.com. Do come it will be fun. Crib and Carol Service On December 15th at 3 pm we are having our CRIB SERVICE combined with our Carol Service. It is a very special service when the children will assemble our Crib for Christmas. It would be lovely if the children could dress-up. Our charity this year will be the Food Bank. Please bring along your Festive Food gifts and make Christmas 2019 special for others. Christmas Day Lower Hardres will have a short, friendly service and a chance to meet friends and worship at 9.30am on Christmas Day. Benefice Service The Benefice Service at Lower Hardres will be held at 10am on JANUARY 19th whifi ic: nnr ncngl |=9rni|\.r Pnrnrniininn uuo uuill nolohro-I-o |=ninhon\.r uuhon -I-ho \I\Iic:o I\lIan nonno Nailbourne Scout Group news Nailbourne Scout Group has had a busy start to the year. Back at the beginning of October, Scouts took part in an expedition hike. The Scouts themselves planned the route for their hike, navigated there in teams, built shelters, cooked their evening meals and camped forthe night, before hiking back - all to gain their Expedition Challenge Award! ‘Whilst the heavens poured down on us, the expedition was great fun! We learnt and developed our map skills very well, and whilst we did get lost, we found our way eventually. It was really fun and was a great bonding experience. ’ (Finn, 13) During half-term, Cubs went to Lower Grange Farm in Maidstone for the Cub County Science Day — with an alien invasion theme! ‘I really enjoyed the Alien Adventure Day. My favourite bit was when we made alien food (sherbet) and alien poo(slime) with Professor P (not a real professori). I also liked finding out about meteors.’ (Harry S, 10) Some of our Beavers were lucky enough to join 14”‘ Canterbury group for a sleepover in Legoland, where they had an amazing but exhausting time! ‘We got to spend a whole weekend there going on the rides, watching a 3D movie and having an unlimited pizza and pasta dinner! We camped in the Discovery Centre and woke up the next morning for tons of fun. It was brilliant but I was so tired I fell asleep on the coach home. ’ (India, 8) Nailbourne Scout Group also has lots planned for December, including a Christmas sleepover for Beavers and Cubs, a whole-group Christmas performance, a stall at Barham school fair and the Scout Christmas post! Nailbourne has expanded rapidly overthe last few years, and is currently looking to establish an Explorers unit. If you might be interested in volunteering to help with this, know somebody who might or would like some more information, please contact Nick Gore, Group Scout Leader, at skipnailbourne@gmail.com. Nailbourne Scout Group welcomes both boys AND girls and meets every Wednesday during term time, usually at Barham Village Hall (although they are often out and about, especially in the warmer weather!). Times are as follows: Beavers (6-8 years) — 5.30—6.30pm Cubs (8-10 years) — 6.30—7.30pm Scouts (10-14 years) — 7.45—9.15pm For more information on joining or volunteering, please email skipnailbourne@c|mail.com or visit our Facebook page (Nailbourne Scout Group — public). # Margaret? Christmas Workshop Saturday 14th December 9.30am-12noon John Baker White Hall Lower Hardres Activities, games and much more! To book call Julie 788316 ,Margaret 765598 or email bridgeoffice23@gmai|.com The Friends of Bekesbourne Church Invite You To §G§ em? Bekesbourne Village Hall Don't miss this opportunity to ‘rest your knowledge wi1'h your friends IT'S always greaf fun ~ bring your own drinks and ‘nibbles’ Tables from 6 To 8 Team members can be booked by calling Graham on 01227 830271 or Vicki on 01227 379126 Entry price at The door: per person Nailboume Horticultural Society Do you dig gardening? Come along to our AGM with local guest speaker (to be announced) Tuesday 28 January at 7.30 pm Bridge Village Hall Annual Subscriptions Payable New Members Needed Nailboume Horticultural Society g fiuiz.uJ Tuesday 3 December at 7.30 pm Bridge Village Hall Christmas Raffle All Welcome Admission £5 (to include refreshments & a glass of wine) $6 .4- t.;-‘ I St Peter's Church, Bekesbourne SONGS OF PRAISE Benefice Service with Family Communion §ubmissions to C_)n the Nail If you would like to submit something to On the Nail for publication, please ensure to meet the following submissions criteria: All submissions for On the Nail should be 10am Sunday 5”‘ January ‘D P :‘f_.‘-.’,- .. @ EHPHANY FOR All. AGES - EVERYONE WELCOME COME AND JOIN IN YOUR FAVDU RITE HYMNS received by the 15"‘ of the preceding Month at the latest to bridoeofficeg3@omai|_com Two versions of any poster must be provided portrait and landscape. Attachments should be clearly labelled as to content. 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