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Estella Last estel|a|ast@gmai|.com Reader: Mrs Margaret Clarke mrsmaclarke@yahoo.co.uk Authorised Lay Minister: Administrator: Mrs Beverly Latham Mrs Megan Shirley bridgeoffice23@gmail.com Parish Safeguarding Officer: Rosemary Whatley St Marv’s Patrixbourne with St Peter’s Bridqe Churchwardens: Dr Andrea Nicholson Mrs Pauline Pritchard Mr Laurence Dunderdale |aurence.dunderda|e@gmail.com Mrs Evelyn Andrews evepur|ins@btinternet.com Mr Alan Barber Mr Devin Brougham dwbrougham@ao|.com Mrs Evelyn Andrews Mrs Jean Barber PCC Secretary: PCC Treasurer: Gift Aid Officer: Christian Aid: Bridge Organist: Bridge Assistant Organist: Mrs Jean Barber Patrixbourne Organist: Mr John Harris St Peter’s Bekesbourne ChurchwardenIPCC Secretary: Mrs Nicky Fry nico|afry@cscope.co.uk Mrs Zan Clifford PCC Treasurer: Organist: Tower Captain: Mrs Gill Moon To advertise in this magazine, please contact Mrs Jill Thomas 01227-832573 cobhamcourt(d)btinternet.com 01227-206272 01227-765598 01227-830365 01227-206272 01227-830947 01227-830685 01227-830668 01227-830960 01227-831956 01227-709690 01227-830960 01227-831956 01227-831956 01227-830631 01227-830319 01227-830328 01227-832134 To offer items for publication in this magazine, including event information, contact Mrs Megan Shirley bridgeoffice23@gmai|.com by the 15”‘ day of the preceding month, ensuring that any emails and attachments are clearly titled to identify their content. 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In February we return to the pattern of services that we were trialling before Christmas. This means our regular Sunday Communion service times are 9am and 11am with the 9am service usually following more traditional liturgy and the 11am service offering something a little more modern. At the end of the month we enter the season of Lent with a pancake party on Shrove Tuesday and a special service at 7.30pm on Ash Wednesday (26"‘ February) at St Peter’s Bridge — details of our plans for a series of Lent talks are outlined elsewhere in the magazine. As we move fonivard into a New Year with all the excitement and challenge this might bring, I am reminded of the Poem ‘The Work of Christmas’ by Howard Thurman. Here we are remind- ed that although we celebrate Christmas every year as if it is a ‘one time’ deal — actually the purpose of Christmas and all that goes with it is to remind us of the mission that God lays out for us “to find the lost...heal the broken.....feed the hungry.....rebuild the nations....to bring peace among others.....to make music in the heart.” A mission that as church we seek to en- gage with notjust at Christmas or on Sundays but daily and throughout the year. Last year, we began exploring the possibility of combining the 3 parishes of the Benefice into a single parish in order to allow us to engage in mission more effectively and efficiently. I am pleased to say that scheme has been now been agreed and as of the 15‘ of January we are now ‘The Bridge Group Parish’ rather than ‘The Bridge Benefice’. On the face of things, noth- ing will change — services will continue according the usual schedule and we will continue to seek opportunities for ways in which all 5 of our churches can serve in their villages. Adminis- tratively and financially we have some work to do in reorganising and streamlining our arrange- ments and at our Annual Meeting in April we will elect a new PCC (Parochial Church Council) to serve the whole Parish. Look out for role descriptions for council members in next month's magazine. As we continue the work of Christmas together, may there be peace among you and music in your hearts. Yours in Christ Rev. Estella Last, Vicar 1 1 *The Bridge Group Parish Lent Lectures 2020* Last year we held a series of weekly talks during Lent on Thursday evenings in Bridge Church. This year as we begin to reflect afresh on our new mission as a combined parish we are planning a series of 5 talks based on the Church‘s ‘Five Marks of Mis- sion’. The evenings will be gentle but reflective and we hope stimulating and there will be a sort break for refreshments. Ash Wednesday Wednesday 26"‘ February 7.30pm St Peter’s Bridge — Ser- vice of Holy Communion with imposition of ashes Lent Talk One Thursday 5”‘ March 7.30—9pm Tell: Proclaiming the Good news of the Kingdom Lent Talk Two Thursday 12"‘ March 7.30—9pm Teach: Teaching, nurturing and baptising Lent Talk Three Thursday 19"‘ March 7.30—9pm Tend: Responding to those in need Thursday 26”‘ March 7.30—9pm Transform: challenging unjust structures and violence in our society Lent Talk Four Thursday 2”“ April 7.30—9pm Treasure: Safeguarding the in- tegrity of creation Lent Talk Five Monday 24"‘ 7.30pm - Tuesday 25”‘ 9.30am - 3.30pm—4.30pm Wednesday 26"‘ 2.00pm—3.30pm 7.00pm — Thursday 27"‘ 9.00am—11.00am Friday 28"‘ 8.45am - Caring and Sharing Holy Communion at St Peter’s Bridge Pancakes at Bridge Pavilion Lower Hardres Community Cafe at the John Baker White Hall Holy Communion with Imposition of Ashes at St Peter’s Bndge Little Lambs Toddler group at Bridge Pavilion Parents Prayer Meeting at St Peter’s Bridge Little Lambs A Toddler Group Every Thursday 9am-11am (during - term time) at Bridge ‘ ‘sports pavilion. Suggested donation £1.50 per child. For more information call Estella on £31227 206272 News from Lower Hardres On Sunday February 2nd at 11.00 there will be a Family Communion to celebrate Candlemas, when Simeon and Anna met Jesus as a baby in the Temple. All are wel- come, there will be coffee and biscuits afterwards. On Sunday 16th at 9.30am there will be a service at Lower Hardres. World Day of Prayer: A service to celebrate this day will take place on Friday 6th March at 11.00am, at Bridge Church, followed by refreshments. This year the people of Zimbabwe have compiled the service —'Rise, take your mat and walk‘. This is what the women of Zimbabwe are calling us to do. Prayer is the central theme on this day, but the people of Zimbabwe need our prayers all the year round. Many of the parish will be involved, and all are welcome to attend this service. A sincere thank—you for all those who came along to help with the Children's work- shop. lt was lovely to see so many at our Christmas service. A blessed Happy New Year to all. Margaret PATRIXBOURNE CAROL SERVICE A big thank you to everybody who came to the Carol Service and contributed so gen- erously, both financially to the collection and the appeal fund for the new loo, and by giving their time and talents to decorate the church, sing and read for us. It was a lovely village event. News from Woodpeckers Woodpeckers Nursery are looking for 2 level 3 early years practitioners for immediate start. Daily tasks include but are not limited to supervision and care of children aged 2 -4, planning activities and completing observations on a select group of children. 27 hours a week, term time only. The ideal candidate will be able to work well as part of a team and independently and will have a passion for early years education. The po- sition is subject to a full DBS check. For more information call Michelle on 01227 831159 or email info@woodpeckersnurserv.co.uk. Happy New Year to you all! 22 Calling all 3 " '° ‘‘ '=‘§ Photographers BAKE to exhibit in Art in Bridge Photographic Exhibition Bridge Village Hall 18"‘ & 19*“ April 2020 Anyone living, working or studying in within 5 miles of Bridge, 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, Bekesboume — preferential rates for exhibitors and Colebrook Sturrock & C0, Estate Agents, High Street, Bridge Further information on the web site and from John Corfield, tel: 01227 830976 15 Nailbourne Horticultural Society Canterbury Cathedral Gardens an illustrated talk by Head Gardener Philip Oostenbrink Tuesday 25 February 7.30 pm Bridge Village Hall All welcome Small Charge to include Refreshments 20 St Peter's Church, Bekesbourne fiamdarg §§%§"i§§§"§l End SUi“I"A8£E° F63}? AM, AC§‘E'$ COME, IOIN EN Yflififi §3XVOEJR§TE RYMN5 The nresarrtatirxrr at §§‘i¥°‘i§‘§ in the 2“empIe FOLLOWED BY TEA, COFFEE OR JUICE AND BISCUITS And lots of chatting! 17 CHRISTIAN AID LENT LUNCHES A lunch date invitation to everyone The annual home—made soup and bread lunches will take place again in Bridge this year. When: the 6 Thursdays of Lent — February 27th, March 5"‘, 12”‘, 19“, 26”‘ and April 2””. Time: any time between 12 noon and 1.30pm. Where: at 1 Riverside Mews, Bridge (off Riverside Close) Canterbury, CT4 STW. (Bus 89 or 17 from Canterbury). This invitation is to everybody, young and old and notjust church members. lt’s friendly and informal and if you haven't been before, we would love to see you. All donations will go to Christian Aid. Please ring 831956 the day before to book. Alan & Jean Barber. 18 Nailbourne Scout Group news Nailbourne Scout Group had a very busy December! As is our yearly tradition, we distributed the Scout Christmas Post to houses in Bridge as part of our fundraising. We also helped out on the sweet stall at Barham School Christmas fair and had a joint end—of—term ‘service’ for Scouts, Cubs and Beavers at St Peter's Church, Bridge. ‘Before the Christmas holiday started we helped out at the school Christmas fair. The money went to the school PTA. It was very fun and there were still extra sweets at the end! We also did a church service with Rev. Estella at Bridge Church. Some peo- ple read prayers, some played music and songs and some even did a play. I was very excited and when we got there I got to open the door for people. ’ (Mina, 10, Cub) The highlight of December was the Beavers and Cubs joint Christmas sleepover at Ross Wood District campsite (sleeping indoors, I should add!). ‘I really enjoyed playing games outside and loved cooking marshmallows on the campfire. We made Christmas decorations out of pinecones. We had an amazing Christmas roast dinner, we helped chop the carrots. ’ (Alfie, 7, Beaver) ‘I went on the sleepover. I really enjoyed the night walk because we heard wild ani- mals. I was invested by the campfire, which not many people get. llove Bea- vers.’(Phi|ip, 7, Beaver) ‘At the Christmas sleepover we made God’s eye decorations and decorations out of pine cones. For dinner we had a roast dinner. We even had a walk in the night and the morning. It was amazing!’ (Naia, 7, Beaver) Scout groups started the new term in January and are looking forward to another busy year, with a bootcamp, Harry Potter night and making biscuits already on the agenda! 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 skiQnailbourne@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page (Nailbourne Scout Group — public). 19 Friends of St Peter’s Church, Bridge and St Mary’s Church, Patrixbourne cm & & NC Saturday 1st February 10:15 to 11:30 Two years since her licensing as Vicar Estella takes us on a musical gourney using a variety of songs she has sung. Accompanied by her father and friends. Suggested donation £3, children free All proceeds are for the upkeep of our churches 16 Sociable Scrabble The monthly Scrabble sessions at The Red Lion on Monday mornings have been very popular and are now running every week from 10am to noonish. Play is informal and sociable and no need to book —just turn up. The main contact is Deidre Harring- ton 07770 762588. The group would welcome more Scrabble sets — even sets with missing pieces would be useful. Bridqe & District Historv Society The next meeting will be on Thursday 20th February 2020 at 7.30pm in Bridge Village Hall. Tim Jones will show "The Map" a 1924 film of Count Zborowski's miniature rail- way at Higham Park. The film was rediscovered almost a century after its making and has been edited by Tim. He will also show "Seeking Sidney", focussing on the filmmaker, Sidney Bligh. Members £4.00, Non-members £5.00 to include refresh- ments. All welcome. Nailbourne Horticultural Society At the meeting on Tuesday 25 February, 7.30 pm in Bridge Village Hall, our guest speaker is Philip Oostenbrink, Head Gardener at Canterbury Cathedral Gardens, who will be entertaining us with an illustrated talk about the gardens there. As usual everyone is welcome at our meetings. There will be a small charge to cover refresh- ments. Show Schedules are now available for both the Society’s shows, the Spring Show on Saturday 28 March and the Summer Show on Saturday 25 July. If you would like a schedule, please Contact Kathy Walder, Show Secretary, on 830057 / 07791 656539 / kath@askwa|der.com. We are also compiling a list of names for the Chairman’s Challenge at the Summer Show. This year we plan to give everyone a seed potato to plant in a bucket (also to be supplied). The buckets will be emptied and the contents weighed at the Summer Show and the Whitten Spencer Chairman’s Challenge Cup awarded to the member who has grown the heaviest weight of pota- toes. Again, if you are not yet on the list, please contact Kathy. 21 VI , Exc*e3ie_nce,‘Resi‘iience Bridge & Patrixbourne CEP School Conyngham Lane Headteacher: James Tibbles Tel: 01227 830276 Bridge, Canterbury Email: office@bridge.kent.sch.uk Kent < _ CT4 SJX Dear Friends of Bridge School, May I wish you a very Happy New Year and trust that you all had a lovely Christmas with friends and family. i would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for the support that the school received over the festive period. it was a genuine pleasure to see so many people attending the Salvation Army Carol Concert and the Senior Citizen's Tea Party where we had excellent performances from the children and we even enjoyed an impromptu performance from our very own bag~pipe player Mrs Weatherhead! I was also very honoured to be invited to read at the Carol Service at St Peter's Church. It's a testament to the community that l felt so welcome despite not living in the village or benefice. This term, we are focusing on the Christian Value of compassion and at the beginning of the term I shared with the children the well—known parable of the Good Samaritan. We discussed the difference between ‘kindness‘ and ‘compassion’ and encouraged the children to reflect upon how we as individuals can show compassion as well as considering how groups of people show compassion with a particular reflection on the bush fires that are taking place in Australia at the moment — our thoughts and prayers are with them. Incredibly, in a few weeks’ time, we will be celebrating the first anniversary of ‘Messy Church’. This was a priority for both Rev. Estella and myself when l first started at Bridge School and I'm really pleased with how it has taken off and gone from strength to strength. l would like to take this opportunity to thank Rev. Estella and her team of ‘Messy Helpers’ for everything that they have done to ensure its success. Now that we’ve passed the Christmas season, our thoughts now begin to turn to planning the Bridge Community Fete. it may be five months away, but there’ll be a lot to arrange! We would like to see as much involvement from community groups as possible so please do get in touch if your group can run a stall, show a performance or support logistically. 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Prices on application Contact me via: Email: §ccre:ary.t2i;d§.erxLc.es:Qoutioot<.cc:n Telephone: 07590 671965 TAP ST&£€T M05311" I- /, :5 mi,’ ‘fl’/F BALLET _./JJJ ../_J._/.1 musics; slifsicfll flrnalra -rgggm-'32‘ Classes For Ages 3+ In Brief Barton Road, Canterbur EB no . 1'0 BOOK sou: Illllflée Email: laura@dancextreme.co. Tel: 07817 966 547 Q www.dancextreme.co.uk 0 Facebookcom/dancecanterbury 7 OPEN MEETING Richard King is talking about his adventures ROUND THE WORLD BY BUS 011 Tuesday, 17"‘ March, 7.30pm in Bridge Village Hall [Everyone welcome to come for an entertaining evening. Suggested donation £3 including tea or coffee and biscuits Canterbury Food Bank It is a few months since I last submitted a piece on the Canterbury Food Bank at the All Saints’ Distri- bution Café in Canterbury. A heartfelt thank you to everyone for their generous donations over the period, which were very well received. All the bags I take in on a two week basis are recorded. From there they are taken to the Warehouse for checking and onward distribution to one of the 4 Distribution Cafes in the Canterbury District. December was a particularly busy month for us at All Saint’s, as the 24”‘ and 315‘ both fell on Tues- days. We did not stop on either of these days from before opening time to well beyond. Two new things have occurred in the New Year. The first is that we are no longer having the benefit of the CAB professional present during the opening times of the two Distribution Cafes in Canterbury: All Saints and St Dunstan’s. This is due to lack of available funding. We now have a Signposting person in place who can issues vouchers, but cannot give advice except to redirect people to other agencies. You will notice that there are now notes affixed to the yellow bin in the Church. This is because the Warehouse are now contacting the adopters of bins to advise what is in short supply. As I have ‘adopted’ the yellow bin in St Peter’s church I have discussed this with Evelyn, Churchwarden, as how best we can deal with it. It is for guidance only and the Food Bank is very grateful for all dona- tions. From the initial collection of bags since this began, I can confirm it is working - thank you. If you are wondering why sugar featured in the first note, it is because people who are hungry need more sugar in their diet to keep them going. At our Café we offer hot and cold drinks with snacks to make it a friendly environment to sit in a Cafe situation, whilst waiting to have their voucher pro- cessed. Our clients almost always ask for 3 spoonfuls of sugar in their drink. Sugar does not form part of the main bag but is on offer at the Extras table and it invariably all goes by the end of the morning. We have bagfuls of food already prepared for the main adult, second adult and children 2-16 and the Extras table caters for the additional items and for babies under 2. Here they are invited to take what they particularly need with the assistance of one of two volunteers on hand to ensure that it is fair, as there is always those waiting at the tables who are anxious that there will items left for them to take later. It is a fine line and we are only a sticking plaster for a much bigger problem with only 5 vouch- ers redeemable in a 12-month period. Whilst the majority of us can have no real conception of what it is like to be hungry, cold or indeed homeless every item donated does go towards alleviating someone e|se’s distress. Food For Thought 28 Living your life in the home that you love Are you finding things a bit more of a struggle but don’t want to give up your independence? Live in care is a realistic, affordable alternative to residential care which lets you stay in control and continue to enjoy all your usual , home comforts and social activities. Our care workers are fully g§g.l?""d trained and highly committed to meeting your needs in the way that you Choose‘ (‘antArl'mr\I R: Thane? dly ad Gardening services including: I Fencing I Landscaping I Regular contracts I Turfing I Garden clearances I Lawn treatment I Seasoned logs I Weed control I Hedge cutting I Mowing I Tree surgery Fully qualified and insured for the largest choice call EPRYS cAr\iTEi=iauBv LTD the Preznierteitmg Agents = 2 Ti) Casing Street Canterbury 1 vwww.h:erryscanierbury.co.uk Bridqe with Patrixbourne Womens Institute Having celebrated its Centenary last May, Bridge W.|. almost came to an end in De- cember because no volunteers were forthcoming to replace the retiring officers. Luckily, however, some members came forward at the last minute and it was then possible to form a new committee and continue the excellent work that has been done over many years. Avril Austin is taking over as President; Sheila Scrivener as Vice- President; Christine Sladden will continue as Treasurer and Jill Burden and Bickie Denne will share the role of Secretary. Joan Hill will be responsible for Publicity. Julia Cooper was thanked for her excellent and conscientious work as President over the last ten years; Carina Whiting for all her hard work as Secretary and Kathy Wal- der for being so diligent with Wl publicity. The retiring committee members were also thanked. Members now look fon/vard to a new and exciting programme for 2020. The next meeting is on Tuesday, 17”‘ March, 7.30pm in Bridge Village Hall. The speaker is Richard King, who will give a talk entitled ‘Round the World by Bus. This should be a very interesting and entertaining evening. It will be an Open Meeting, so that friends, family and anyone interested in coming along will be welcome. A small admission charge will be made. The competition for this month is an interesting or unusual item beginning with the letter ‘a’ Llefilifgzre ‘I’ 9. C I Przemls U P H E K E N T «E: CAVIERBLEY HOSPITAL Nailbourne Group r . The Queen 5 Award are pleased to invite you to their f“'l"°""““" 5“"‘“"“ Es §K%§§£.§;§L 6§€N£R% MEWHNQ Bring & Buy m 05: Raffie one Saturday 4:!» April 2020 10.00 iili 11.30 BRIDGE VILLAGE HALL For further information : 01227 830320 24 Thursday 19"‘ 9.00am—11.00am 12.00pm -1.30pm 7.30pm-9.00pm Saturday 215‘ March 4.00pm—6.00pm Monday 23'“ 7.30pm - Tuesday 24"‘ 9.30am - Wednesday 25"‘ 2-3.30.pm — Thursday 26"‘ 9.00am—11.00am 12.00pm -1.30pm 7.30pm-9.00pm Friday 27"‘ 8.45am Tuesday 315‘ 9.30am Little Lambs Toddler Group, Bridge Pavilion Lent Lunch Lent Lecture at St Peter’s, Bridge Messy Church at Bridge School Caring and Sharing Holy Communion at St Peter’s Bridge Lower Hardres Community Café at the John Baker White Hall Little Lambs Toddler group at Bridge Pavilion Lent Lunch Lent Lecture at St Peter’s, Bridge Parents Prayer Meeting at St Peter’s Bridge Holy Communion at St Peter’s Bridge 13 New Tricks: Beat This Free drumming workshops for adults Every two weeks, 10.30am — 12pm / Free St Mary’s Church, Church Lane, Chartham, CT4 7JW 3,17&31Mar/14&28Apr/12&26May/9&23Jun/7&21Jul/4&18aug/ 1&15sep Email sike|ee72@yahoo.co.uk to book your place. Barham Village Hall, Valley Road, Barham, CT4 6NX 9&23Mar/6&20Apr/4&18May/15&29Jun/13&27Ju|/10&24Aug/7 &21Sep Email kevrichie62@hotmail.com to book your place. Woodpeckers Extended Hours Woodpeckers Nursery are looking to extend their opening hours from September 2020 to 8.00am -6.00pm. This will only be possible if there is enough interested. If you are interested in reserving a place for your 2-4 year old please contact the nurse- ry on 01227 831159 or email intoébwoodpeckersnurserv.couk before 15‘ April 2020. Update from the Bridqe Parish Council It's been a busy start to the year for the Council with many ongoing activities. The spectacular flowing of the Nailbourne brings with it a watchful eye. The Council, River Group and Environmental Agency have been meeting on a weekly basis. Though it is not expected to flood, it will continue to be monitored. New salt bins have also been placed around the village. There has also been progress on traffic—related topics. Canterbury and KCC have agreed to split the bill for the new bus stop at Higham Ln. A range of additional yellow lines are proposed in response to recent parking issues. And potential for "no HGV" signage has been raised for Brewery Ln. Village TLC work is also ongoing. The Pavilion is in need of some roof and ceiling repairs. As is the adult gym equipment, although finding someone to do the work has been a chal- lenge. And a bench at Green Court has been taken in for some repair work. And it seems that a post office service may return to the village! The details are being worked out, so watch this space’ Some important dates to note: I There will be the Bridge Spring Clean & Rec Ground Working Party on 21st March The Annual Parish Meeting has been set for 30th April The next Parish Council meeting is on 12th March and will include a Neigh- bourhood Plan update at 19:15 in the Village Hall 22 Nailbuurne Horticultural Society Spring Show Saturday 28th March Bridge Village Hall Show open to public llam to 1.00pm Presentation of Prizes 12.45 pm Includes 3 Open Classes (for all to enter): - 6 chitted seed potatoes in an egg box 0 ‘An Easter Basket‘, 21 floral arrangement, space allowed 61x61cm/24x24ins, height unrestricted, (accessories allowed) 0 a photo, unframed, not to exceed 8” x 6” entitled ’The Nailbourne‘ *Ali welcome *Plant/Bring and Buy Stall *Raftle *Small Charge to include Refreshments For Show Schedule and more details, telephone Kathy on 830057 Nailbourne Horticultural Society Our Spring Show will be on Saturday 28th March in Bridge Village Hall. If you would like a schedule then please contact the Show Secretary, Kathy Walder on 830057/07791 656539, email: kath@askwa|der.com. There are three open classes which both members and non-members can enter (free of charge). The first, to tempt everyone, is: 6 chitted seed potatoes in an egg box. Then, to appeal to those who have an artistic flair, we have a flower arranging class entitled "An Easter Basket"— an exhibit, space allowed 61x61cm/24x24 inches, height unrestricted (accessories al- lowed). Finally for the photographers among you: “The Nai|bourne", a photo un- framed, 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). Please do have a go. it will be fun and you have a chance of winning a prize! If you would like any further information, then please contact Kathy (details above). National Vegetable Society —— Kent Association The National Vegetable Society’s local branch returns to Bridge Village Hall on Wednesday 11 March (7.30 for 8.00 pm start). First on the programme for 2020 is a talk by Sue Harris, head gardener at Quex Park, on the restoration of the gardens there, including the walled garden which was constructed mainly in the Victorian peri- od and was the particular focus for a restoration project including conservation work to secure the large glasshouse structures which are still present. Following the talk, the Association will hold its AGM. Entry is free and all are welcome. 15 St Peter’s Church, Bekesbourne C.&i*siT§§§§.i&§’ C£{i”i~§§$R£%E.. SQ? €i~*§{f3Ri§”%”ER5 Wfiii souaucren Eiifiviffi fifififi 7.00pm Saturday 15”‘ May 2020 St Peter's Church, Bekesbourne 3®§"~i§S Ct? @flfir§§E were Sunday 1st March §€,§i?148iE FQR Ali A655 EVERVGME WEL€ZflN‘iE one of the last opportunities to see David Flood leading the choir belore his retirement Cgwlfi gwfi K}; N ‘N 1"al-‘fig F‘m“l€3URW§ figmfig Tickets £10 (limited number) to include refreshments, from Amanda Barker at Essentially Hops, Chalkpit Farm CT 4 SEU (9am~Spm Mon- Sat) or Zan Clifford 01227 830328 Proceeds to St Peter's Church, Choir House Fund & Team Malawi F{3§l€3‘>‘‘*‘51‘é 3%’ 739i'C0f§€**3f5i7lU3$l?» hiéiwltfi 350% 3933 W? fiiiimiflgi 4gm—69m 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 20 The Quiet View We have some interesting events planned for the next couple of months and we hope something might be of interest to you. Kirtan Sacred Chanting with Philippe Sibaud Friday 13"‘ March 7pm — 9pm — a beautiful and relaxing time of devotional chants. These evenings are becoming really popular as people are discovering the joyful and calming simplicity of singing to God in an ancient Eastern way. Please book with Lizzie £10 suggested donation Spirit Dance with Natasha Quinn — Saturday 14"‘ March 7pm — 9pm — a lovely combination of a short shamanic journey followed by calming meditation and some free expression movements to music with drumming — for healing of our inner selves and a deeper connection to the Divine. Please book with Lizzie. Suggested donation £10 Yogarden Retreat with Sue Hodgkins - Saturday 215' March 10am — 3pm Cele- brate the Spring Equinox with Yoga, Meditation, Chanting and introducing ‘Herb Yoga’. Refreshments will be provided but please bring your own lunch. £45 Please book with suehyoga@gmai|.com Spaces are going fast! Labyrinth Experience Day with Lizzie - Saturday 28"‘ March — 10am — 7.30pm — an exploration of the history and meaning of the labyrinth and 3 different experiences of walking the labyrinth including the fabric rainbow labyrinth in the yurt. £80 includes refreshments and vegetarian supper. Please bring a packed lunch. More details on the website and please book with Lizzie Coming up for Holy Week and Easter - The film Mary Magdalene Monday 6”‘ April 7pm — A universal ritual marking the time Jesus washed the feet of his friends in an act of love for all humankind Thursday 9”‘ March 7pm — Easter Day Sunrise Service in the garden and yurt followed by breakfast 6am. All are included and welcome. For information on our regular Taizé Prayers, Yoga classes, Taijii Qigong classes and International Red Tent Women's Group please see the website. If something seems interesting — do come —— we would love to welcome you. Lizzie Hopthrow Quiet View 146 The Street Kingston 01227 830070 lizziehopthrow(c'1)qmaiI.com www.quietview.co.uk http:// www. facebook. com/quietview 17 CHRISTIAN AID LENT LUNCHES A lunch date invitation to everyone The annual home-made soup and bread lunches will take place again in Bridge this year. When: the 6 Thursdays of Lent — February 27th, March 5*“, 12”‘, 19"‘, 26”‘ and April 2”“. Time: any time between 12 noon and 1.30pm. Where: at 1 Riverside Mews, Bridge (off Riverside Close) Canterbury, CT4 5TW. (Bus 89 or 17 from Canterbury). This invitation is to everybody, young and old and 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. 18 *The Bridge Group Parish Lent Series 2020* This year’s weekly talks during Lent will take place on Thursday evenings in Bridge Church. We are planning a series of 5 talks based on the Church’s ‘Five Marks of Mission’ and the Church of England’s Lent course ‘Live Lent - Care for God’s Crea- tion’. The evenings will be gentle but reflective and stimulating and there will be a short break for refreshments. Led by Rev’d Estella Last with support from others who have particular gifts / experience in different aspects of the programme. The talks form a series but also stand alone so feel free to come to as many (or as few!) as you are able. Ash Wednesday Lent Talk One Lent Talk Two Lent Talk Three Lent Talk Four Lent Talk Five Wednesday 26"‘ February 7.30pm — Service of Holy Com- munion with imposition of ashes Thursday 5”‘ March 7.30-9pm Tell: Proclaiming the Good news of the Kingdom Thursday 12"‘ March 7.30-9pm Teach: Teaching, nurturing and baptising Thursday 19"‘ March 7.30-9pm Tend: Responding to those in need with Miriam Westendarp Thursday 26"‘ March 7.30-9pm Transform: challenging un- just structures and violence in our society with Rev’d Ravi Holy, Wye Benefice Thursday 2"“ April 7.30-9pm Treasure: Safeguarding the integrity of creation with Teresa Redfern, Canterbury Dioce- san Environment Officer 19 ARTICLE FOR BARHAM CONCERT ON 4"‘ APRIL 2020 The Snowdown Collierv Welfare Male Voice Choir It is an exciting time for the Snowdown Colliery Welfare Male Voice Choir. Last year we celebrated our 90"‘ anniversary and this year we welcome not one, but two, new musical directors, Chris Price and Richard Ansell. The choir, ofjust over 40 men, re- hearses every Monday at 7.30 p.m. at St. Finbarr’s R.C. Church, off the Square in Aylesham and is always pleased to see prospective members. Our next concert in the Elham Valley is at 7.30 p.m. on Saturday 4”‘ April in Barham Village Hall. The well-known Barham Bass/Baritone, Peter Cox, will be our guest solo- ist. Tickets, cost £10 (and include a glass of wine or soft drink at the interval) and can be obtained from The Barham Village Shop, or from Graham Manley on 07786 521376 Bridge & District History Society The next meeting will be on Thursday March 19th at 7.30 in Bridge Village Hall. Dick Bolton's talk is entitled "Wickhambreaux — Oasts and Archange|s". He will tell us about the history, architecture and people of this beautiful village. Members £4.00, non—members £5.00 to include refreshments. All welcome. Helpers Needed Calling all keen gardeners, young and old, including the previous team. Under Sue Hodges guidance small teams of Bridge villagers and children, have laid the foundations of an attractive Recreation ground. We would like to continue this and welcome volunteers to come along on March 21st at 9:30, for coffee in the Pavil- ion, to discuss the way forward and make a start. Tools are available so just bring your gloves. Please contact Sue Walton: sr.an/v52@gmai|. Com 01227832351 HilaryWhiting hilarmhiting@ma§l.t:om 01227830506 Fish Scheme News The Fish Scheme is not an angling society but a simple way of giving neighbourly help in Bridge, Patrixbourne, Bekesbourne and Bishopsbourne. Volunteer drivers help mostly elderly people to get to health centres and hospitals . There is also a Coffee Pop—ln on the second Wednesday of every month from 10 am in Bridge Village hall, and an annual winter lunch and early summer outing. If you need help or could spare the time occasionally to drive do telephone 07935 966 080. The March Pop-In will be on Wednesday 11th and we do need more supplies of knit- ting wool. if you have some to spare do please bring it along to the Pop—ln or ring Rosy Green on 830204. Thank you 16 9.30 am 10.00am Little Lambs Toddler Group Every Thursday 9am-11am (during term time) at Bridge sports pavilion. Suggested donation £1.50 per child. For more information call Estella on 011227 206272 The Bridge Group Parish Palm Sunday Service Sunday 5”‘ April 2020 Gather at Bridge and Patrixbourne CEP playground for Palm Sunday Procession with ‘Banks’ the donkey Bridge Group Parish Communion service at St Peter’s Church, Bridge 21 News from Lower Hardres Womens World Day of Prayer: (now known as World Day of Prayer) 6th March at Bridge Church, 10am. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Many of you will participate! Mothering Sunday: March 22nd Family Service, 9.30, St Mary’s Lower Hardres. We will be having a service on this date. Posies and cards will be given out. Obviously, we will also be having our Traditional Simnel Cake. We are having children participa- tion. Good Friday Workshop: This will be on the 10th April, 9.30am—12.00, and will com- bine with Messy Church, at Bridge School (not J.B.W.Ha|l). Join us for some fun! There will be Hot Cross Buns. Please let Margaret know on 765598 or Julie on 788316 Don't Forget Easter Day is on the 12th April. We look fon/vard to seeing you for our service at Lower Hardres at 9.30am. Afterwards, there will be refreshments,and we will have our famous Easter egg hunt! Margaret Bekesbourne 100 Club The organisers thank all those who have joined the 100 club this year - a record number of 122. The winners in January were: Mandy Williams £50; David Farbrace £25; and Rosie Mount £15. And in February: Linda Ellis £50; Christine Dutfield £25; and Jill Gillanders £15. Nick Jaggers drew the winning numbers. Steve Thomas Barham Bowl Club The Barham Bowls Club will be welcoming members back for the start of the new season at their Spring Meeting on Friday evening 27 March at 7.00 pm in the Club- house next to the Village Hall. This would be an excellent opportunity for any mem- bers of the public who may want to try the game to come along and have a chat over a cup of coffee., with no obligation. Lawn Bowls is a great sport to take up. It's a game of skill and precision and is also an ideal way to meet new people and make new friends. It doesn’t matter how old — or young you are. Lawn Bowls is a fantastic activity to get involved in. Maybe now is the time for you to think about taking up a new sport and lawn bowls could be just right for you. So why not come along to the Barham Clubhouse on the 27”‘ of March and see what it’s all about . You will be made very welcome. 14 Calling all '5" "’ ° ‘E; Photographers SA" E to exhibit in Art in Bridge Photographic Exhibition Bridge Village Hall 18”‘ & 19”‘ April 2020 Anyone living, ‘working or studying in within 5 miles of Bridge, 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 Colebrook Sturrock & Co, Estate Agents, High Street, Bridge Further information on the web site and from John Corfield, tel: 01227 830976 Art in Bridge Photographic Exhibition 2020 Calling all photographers to exhibit in the Art in Bridge Photographic Exhibition 18th & 19th April 2020 at Bridge Village Hall. Anyone living, working or studying within 5 miles of Bridge, is invited to submit up to three framed photographs. Children and young persons are especially encouraged to exhibit. Entry forms are available from http://www.artinbridqe.orq.uk and from our sponsors: The Bourne Gallery, Bekesbourne (offering preferential rates for exhibitors) and in March from Colebrooke Sturrock & Co, Estate Agents, High Street, Bridge. Further information on the web- site and from John Corfield - tel: 01227 830976 23 Tuesday 3rd 9:30am - 3:00pm - Thursday 5"‘ 9.00am-11.00am 12pm-1.30pm 7.30pm-9.00pm Friday 6"‘ 10.00am Monday 9"‘ 7.30pm - Tuesday 10"‘ 9:30am - 3.00pm Wednesday 11"‘ 10:00am - 2-3.30pm Thursday 12"‘ 9.00am-11.00am 12.00pm -1.30pm 7.30pm-9.00pm Friday 13"‘ 8.45am - Tuesday 17"‘ 9:30am - 3:00pm - Dates for the diary — March 2020 Holy Communion, St Peter Bridge Holy Communion, Bridge Haven Little Lambs Toddler Group, Bridge Pavilion Lent Lunch Lent Lecture at St Peter’s, Bridge World Day of Prayer Service at St Peter's, Bridge Caring and Sharing Holy Communion, St Peter Bridge Holy Communion Mansfield Court FISH pop-in coffee, Bridge Village Hall Lower Hardres Community Cafe at the John Baker White Hall Little Lambs Toddler Group, Bridge Pavilion Lent Lunch Lent Lecture at St Peter’s, Bridge Parents Prayer Meeting at St Peter’s Bridge Holy Communion, St Peter Bridge Holy Communion, Saxon Lodge 12 Nailbourne Scout Group news Nailbourne Scout Group returned with a bang in January! Already, we have had a joint movie night for Beavers and Cubs, a Harry—Potter—themed evening for all units and a bootcamp session for Scouts, who are already becoming fitter and stronger (with exercise at home being part of their Personal Challenge badgel). ‘Our Personal Challenge is a great way to try out new things and get a lot better at things than you thought you ever could. The bootcamp may have had a lot of exercising but we all certainly had a great time!’ (Dylan, 10, Scout) In our most recent session, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts all spent the evening making koala keyrings to raise money for the bushfire emergency in Australia. The cause is particularly close to Nailbourne's heart as Skip visited Australia last year and made links with an Aus- tralian Scout troop. Children are selling the keyrings for donations (minimum £1) to a bushfire charity. if you would like to buy one, please let us know by emailing Skip (address below)! Continuing with the theme of fundraising, Nailbourne will have a future focus on support- ing the homeless. Three of our leaders, Skip, Bagheera and Kaa, will be taking part in an extreme obstacle run to kick off our fundraising efforts. Other events over the next couple of months include hosting the pancake races at Bar- ham Community Stores and a grand fundraising performance of Nailbourne’s Got Talent, which Beavers, Cubs and Scouts will be preparing for in forthcoming sessions. More de- tails on that next month! We will also be taking part in more activities with Bridge Haven care home. Last summer, Scouts took part in something very special — the first ever Scout camp in a dementia home, ‘Never Say Never’! This fantastic community initiative helped to strengthen the links already forged between the Scouts and the residents of Bridge Haven care home, and we look fon/vard to continuing with this rewarding partnership. ‘At the camp, I thought it would be a bad idea at first, because we were doing things I did- n’t think the residents would be able to do. However, some of them were surprisingly good at some of the things we did, such as archery. Despite their dementia, lhope this is some- thing they will always remember, and it certainly is for me.’ (Finn, 13, Scout) Nailbourne Scout Group has expanded rapidly over the 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. We are also looking for more volunteers to help with all our existing units - Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. Helping with a Scout unit is a very rewarding role and great fun, so if you think you can help, please contact Nick at the same email address. Nailbourne Scout Group welcomes both boys AND girls and meets every Wednes- day 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 skipnail- bourne@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page (Nailbourne Scout Group — public). 25 St M M3|’Ch St Mary LOWE: St Peter St Mary St Peter NACKINGTON BRIDGE PATRIXBOURNE BEKESBOURNE HARDRES 1 March All welcome at 11.00am 6.00pm 9am 10am Lem 1 other services in Family Choral Sung Eucharist Songs of Praise Genesis 2i15i17i the pg,-,5]; Communion Evensong (Tradltlonal) 3:1-7; Romans (contemparary) 5:12-19; Matthew 411-11 8 March gam 113"‘ All I ‘ l-9'“ 2 BCP Said We Corrie a_t Famdvi All welcome at other services in the Genesis 122143; Eucharist other services in Communion Parish Romans 44-5, 13. iiiaditionaii the Parish (Contemporary) 17; John 3:1~17 15 March 9.30am 11.00am 9.30am Lem 3 All welcome at Informal Communion All welcome at Family Exodus 1731.7; other services in Worship with Choir other services in Communion Romans 5:141; the Parish (Traditional) the Parish Service John 4: 5-42 (Contemporary) 22 arc Sam 9.30am 11am 10am mm 4 I Mothering Sung Eucharist Mothering Mothering Mothering Sunday (Traditional) Sunday Service Sunday A” Welcome at Sunday Songs Readings = Service Community other 5e’ViCe5 I” of Praise leader's choice Worship the Parish (Contemporary) 29 March 10.00am Lent 5 Ezekiel 37:1-14; Romans 8:6-11; Group Service at Patrixbourne lohn 11:1~45 5 Apr“ 10.00am Palm Sunday Group Service Palm Sunday 9-3333 Procession with Donkey starting from the School with Communion 10 hosted by the Bridge Group Parish! Paul Kelly-Moore and Miriam Westenclarp present a quiz evening in aid of the destitute street children of Maua, Central Kenya Come along to enjoy yourself, and discover that you have brought safety, education and joy to a needy child as well! There will be plenty of other opportunities to win prizes during the evening - come prepared for Goodies and Giving! Date for your Diary: APRlL 17th 7 for 7.30pm start Venue: Lower Hardres Village Hall Tickets £5 Tables of 6 or 8 - come in groups or come alone and join in with others. Bring your own food and drink - share with friends. To book your tickets please contact the Church office by email Bridgeof’fice23@gmail.com or speak to one of the Churchwardens 27 C W LYONS & SON LTD FUNERAL DIRECTORS 8: MONUMENTAL MASONS 70 Military Road, Canterbury 24 Hour Service Tel: 01227 463508 Family Owned. 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Estella Last, Vicar Please note the information that follows in this magazine was correct at time of print (23l3I20). As the situation §. mom gmugxzs wizfé :3. aim mans; ear 駓‘éi€§‘§’%’%2‘;%’i’ %,im%i ymsr faz':~:':;<»+:<.:>~i‘§cza _ _ _ fwsrasis and famiiy. $vez%2é::a:3”i»:3 eazztactgesr wiéiz changes rapidly some Of the InfOI'ITIatIO|1 may I10 longer fies; in t;mz¢;.%°s by Zfiasrzzaisa. =z2.m:‘§:; w':’;;-. are . WW . _ WWW? m.M§ W Wwwm be relevant. We have done our best to include all offers of support from local business however we understand that some may not be included in the magazine and would advise locals to contact the businesses they use directly to see what support they can offer if they have not been included. On the Nail Team 22 11 Pravers about the Corona Virus God of love, circle us with your grace and hope. Protect we pray all those who suffer in body, mind or spirit. Protect and strengthen all those working in our health services, all those in our local and national governments with planning responsibilities, all local businesses and those with financial worries all those who are facing an increase in racism or other abuse and all those who are already isolated or alone. Fill our parish, our diocese, our country and our world With your spirit of love and compassion. May the light of life burn brightly in our communities, And may we know the peace that passes all understanding. Amen Keep us, good Lord, under the shadow of your mercy in this time of uncertainty and distress. Sustain and support the anxious and fearful, and lift up all who are brought low; that we may rejoice in your comfort, knowing that nothing can separate us from your love in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen. Lord Jesus Christ, you taught us to love our neighbour, and to care for those in need as if we were caring for you. In this time of anxiety, give us strength to comfort the fearful, to tend the sick, and to assure the isolated of our love, and your love, for your name’s sake. Amen. God of compassion, be close to those who are ill, afraid or in isolation. in their loneliness, be their consolation; in their anxiety, be their hope; in their darkness, be their light; through him who suffered alone on the cross, but reigns with you in glory, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Merciful God, we entrust to your tender care those who are ill or in pain, knowing that whenever danger threatens your everlasting arms are there to hold them safe. Comfort and heal them, and restore them to health and strength; Gracious God, give skill, sympathy and resilience to all who are caring for the sick, and your wisdom to those searching for a cure. Strengthen them with your Spirit, that through their work many will be restored to health; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 20 Please note that the Fish Scheme based in Bridge also encompasses Bekesbourne with Patrixbourne so the 24/7 number 07935 966080 is available to all of us. In addition Bekesbourne with Patrixbourne parish council has liaised by phone or in person with a link person in each and every of our small communities and hamlets to ensure that we are covering each other and all the vulnerable people in our community. if you would like to be a link person for your road or hamlet please let me know. I think I have identified and contacted a link person for every small unit of the par- ish but if you want to check with me or would like to be a back up that would be great. if you want to know more or think we have missed someone, please get in touch with me, Jill Thomas 01227 832573. if you think we need to do more please speak to me or our Parish Council Chair- man, Andrea Nicholson, or the clerk, Nicola Purcell, — contact via the village web- site or any of the parish councillors. Keep safe and please look after your neighbours. If we all talk to our immediate neighbours and ask them to cascade it on we will cover the whole patch very quickly whenever we need to send out a message or deliver help. National Response to Covid-19 I If you want the latest information on the government’s COVID-19 Action Plan you can go here: qov.ukldovernment/pLibiicatiens!corenavErus—actionuplan I If you want more information about the situation in the UK, along with guid- ance for what to do if you think you’re at risk: visit nhs.uk/senditions/coronavirus» <:,ovid—’i9i for information about the virus and how to protect yourself. I use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service to check if you need medical help visit Ciov.ukfduidancelcoronavirus—covid~19~information~for~the~public for more information 13 Places to find prayer and worship while at home You might find it helpful to set aside specific times of the day and week to pray and worship. Find a quiet place in your home and enable other members of your house- hold to join you. You might want to light a candle to create a prayerful atmosphere and to use as a focus for your prayers. There is a daily service on Radio 4 every morning at 9.45am. BBC One broadcasts Songs of Praise every Sunday at 1.15pm and the BBC have said they will also broadcast a Sunday morning service — check listings. If you have access to the internet, there are many churches, including Canterbury Cathedral that are broadcasting their services, either on their website or using Facebook Live. (Also check our the Bridge Group Parish Facebook, Website and YouTube channel). You could also try praying with others while still physically distant — for example, over the phone, text messaging, or using video calls. if you are able to leave the house, our churches are open during the day for per- sonal prayer (unless we are advised to close them). 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Let peace fill our hearts, our world, our universe. Read a short reading from the Bible or from the suggestions below. If you are with others, discuss the reading, or spend some time thinking about it. Pray in your own words for people, situations, places that are on your heart today followed by The Lord ’s Prayer, in whatever version you know/prefer. Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Forthe kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen Creating God, Renew us in our walk with you for the rest of this day’s course; Bless our making, Our caring, And our tender courage. Amen. (The Earth Cries Glory by Steven Shakespeare (Liturgy where not otherwise stated adapted from Liturgies from Daily Life by Dorothy McRae-McMahon) Suggested Short Bible Passages Psalm 23 “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me,‘ your rod and your stafi‘, they comfort me.” Psalm 91 “Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust. Isaiah 41:10 “So do not fear, forl am with you; do not be dismayed, forl am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. ” John 14 "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” Philippians 4:4-9 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by pray- er and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. ” 19 Community Response to Covid-19 An emergency meeting has taken place between Bridge Parish Council and rep- resentatives from the Church and the Fish Scheme to discuss the Corona Virus and the village Emergency Plan. A response team has been formed which will aim to provide a point of coordination for the foreseeable future. The response team has set up a village information page on the website: https:i’i’www,bridcievillacgeorq.uk/covid—1 9 And they can be contacted by emailing: covid19@bridgevi|lage.org.uk There has been an overwhelming community response of altruism on Facebook. We encourage more of this to take place to make sure we all look after each other. As for a formal support structure, Bridge already has this through the Fish Scheme. The Fish Scheme maintain have a 24/7 contact number and a volunteer base on hand to provide neighbourly assistance to anyone who needs. They, therefore, also have a list of people who are known to require assistance. However, the disruption to regular services and need for self-isolation means that help may be needed by households that normally wouldn't. Please contact the Fish Scheme if you need help; that's what they are there for! Fish Scheme Mobile number (24/7): 07935 966080 (main point of contact) Email: bridgeoffice23@gmai|.com (will share details with the Fish scheme and BPC should the need arise) Website: https:/fwww.bridgevillage.org.uk/.../covidm19~requestassista... If you want to add yourself to their volunteer database, please Contact them using this form: htftps://www.bridgev§i3age.org.uk/.../covid—-19—community—voEun... 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You will see from the table elsewhere in the magazine that we have managed to plan to open each of our churches for some time each week for the purposes of personal prayer and quiet time. Please do feel free to pop along — there are in- structions in every church for helping to keep you safe while you visit. At the moment, we are not planning to reopen for gathered worship until Septem- ber at the earliest, it is important that we are careful, especially with regards to the safety of our volunteers. Coronavirus has not gone away and there is no less need to protect the more vulnerable among us and protect our NHS. Church ser- vices, when they resume, may look very different, and may not go back to how they were before the pandemic for many months. To misquote Churchill, the reopening of our church building for worship will not be the beginning of the end of this crisis, but perhaps the end of the beginning. For a long time into the future, being Church - both in worship and in serving our community - is going to require imagination and love and a willingness to make the best of difficult circumstances. I have seen all these things in evidence in our parishes during this time, so I am not asking you for anything new. I am simply encouraging you to continue being your loving Christian selves, as we work out how we can continue to love God, love one another, and love our community in a time of coronavirus. But those who follow Jesus know about love. And on the days when we find Iovehard, the God of love is there to help us, strengthen us, comfort us and guide us. 10 If we trust in God, God will show us how we can be God’s church in these peculi- ar clays. Keep safe, keep well and keep praying! Yours in Christ 5/oukLaw# Rev. Estella Last, Priest in Charge The Bridge Group Parish Bible Readings for Sundays in August We don ’t plan to gather for worship in Church until September so here are the Bible readings for Sundays in August. Look out for updates on our Facebook and Web pages regarding gathered worship or let Rev’d Estella know if you would like to join the email list in order to receive regular updates: Email your request to: estellalast@gmail. Date Known as Readings 2"“ August 8‘” Sunday after Trinity Isaiah 55.1 -5; Psalm 145.8-9,14-21; Romans 9.1- 5; Matthew 14.13-21 9"‘ August 9”‘ Sunday after Trinity 1 Kings 19.9-18; Psalm 85.8-13; Romans 10.5-15; Matthew 14.22-33 16"‘ August 10"‘ Sunday after Trinity Isaiah 56.1 ,6-8; Psalm 67; Romans 11.1-2a,29-32; Matthew 15.(10-20),21-28 23”‘ August 11"‘ Sunday after Trinity Isaiah 51 .1-6; Psalm 138; Romans 12.1-8; Matthew 16.13-20 30"‘ August 12"‘ Sunday after Trinity Jeremiah 15.15-21; Psalm 26.1-8; Romans 12.9-21; Matthew 16.21 -28 6“ September 13‘” Sunday after Trinity Isaiah 5.1-7; Psalm 80.7-15; Philippians 3.4b-14; Matthew 21.33 -46 11 The Bridge Group Parish Churches open for private Prayer from Monday 13"‘ July Unless circumstances change, the churches of the Bridge Group Parish will be open for Personal prayerl Quiet time on the days and times listed below Name of Church Open Days I Times St Peter’s Bridge Tuesday 10-12 Friday 2-4pm St Peter’s Sunday 10-12 Bekesbourne St Mary’s Wednesday 10-12 Patrixbourne Saturday 1-4pm St Mary’s Nackington Wednesday 10-4 Sunday 10-4 Monday 10-4 Thursday 10-4 St Mary’s Lower Hardres There may be someone present to welcome you when you visit. Please observe Social Distancing (2 metres) while inside the church build- ing and follow any instructions given. You will be asked to leave a name and contact number (fortrack and trace purposes) but these details will only be held for 21 days after which they will be destroyed. You will also be asked to leave a notice on the seat you have used when youleave. Thank you so much for your patience and understanding. 12 Bridge with Patrixbourne Womens Institute A letter from President, Avril Austin Dear WI Members I hope you are still keeping safe and well. At last we are hearing some good news, that ‘Lockdown’ is relaxing slightly. We can now share a meal or drink with family members or friends, or even visit the cinema. I was sorry to hear a few of our members have had an accident or had to visit the hospital. I trust all is now well with you. Unfortunately the WI Group Meeting at Bar- ham has been cancelled. It is good to know that National Federation has given us three months free member- ship, and we don’t have to pay our subscription until April 2021. It was good to see in the WI Life Magazine how members have coped in this strange time. I am therefore asking you all to share your good memory of this time, so that we can have a competition to find the best three or more to go into the Archives of Bridge WI. Good luck. Take care, and I hope to see you soon. INTRODUCING HYMN STORIES The Coronavirus caused the lock-down of our churches from 22 March and it led me to wonder what I could do to help. I experimented with ways to use my dual interest in history and hymns and came up with ‘Hymn Stories; featuring my favourite hymns. The choice for Palm Sunday (5 April) was ‘My song is love unknown’ and I drafted a short article using information from various sources. I decided to continue by inviting others to suggest their favourite hymns. The current list (each with a selected record- ing) is: HS1: My song is love unknown HS2: Thine be the glory HS3: All my hope on God is founded HS4: O worship the Lord in the beauty HS5: Amazing Grace ,how sweet the sound HS6: Jesus, good above all other HS7: Lord of all hopefulness HS8: Abide with me Copies of these are available from Alan Barber afbarber2941@qmai|.com and fur- ther requests for hymns (including any half remembered titles) are welcome. 13 Who are we? We are Bridge FIE‘-H seheme, Bridge, Patrixbou rne Eel-aesljnourne and Eishopshnonrne. The eoneept of a FISH seheme originated in Oxford when Dr. Donald Riehards eanae up with a seheme to help these who are lonely, ill or simply help from a neighbour. He tool: the Christian Fish as a syrnh-ol and in Bridge we have ‘used that same symbol and also the aeronym Friendship, Indemnde-nee, Support and Help ....F'ISH. In Bridge we have in the past primarily offered our help to the elderly but we are there for anyone in What do we do? Every day we offer transport to anyone who needs it to get to a local hospital, GP, optieians or dental appointment. We have a telephone nu for this serviee. fine of our volunteers will take your details and then mateh you up ‘with a volunteer driver [all of whom have been DES who will drive you to your destination. We ask for a small donation to eover the driver’s mileage dependent on the distance travelled and need at least a tew days not ice to eo- ordinate the driver with the journey. Last year we 1.53 jon rneys, that’s jonr nay almost every other day. We eurrently have 4:: drivers on our list. 14 Every month held a eeffee merning, eften referred te as the pep—in" in Bridge village hall lzhetween learn and 113 eam. This is always en the seeend Wednesday efthe menth and is a great plaee te meet up with friends fer a and a eh at. Everyene is weleeme te eerne aleng and there is a lending library ef te berrew and a supply ef‘ knitting materials: Every year, usually in the Spring,-" Sun1r:ner we have an euting with luneh semewhere in the le-eal area and in the depths ef the winter we held a ‘Winter warmer’ lunch in Bridge Village Hall. are a eharity te raim funds we held an annual fundraiser mern ing usually in the early s11 rnmer with eeffee and ealces, maybe a rattle and a bring and buy. Leel-r. eut fer leeal adyertising er en seeial media te keep up ‘with these events. Could we help you? If yeu think any ef the abeve services eeuld help yeu, er semeene yeu lcnew, please in teueh using the eentaet number at the hettem ef this leaflet. Could you help us? We a re se grateful fer all these yelu nteers whe have given their time ever the yea rs but as alvlrays we weleeme new peeple. If yeu have a few spare heurs a n1-enth te be a veluntfir driver, help at mernings, te deliver leaflets er help us in any tvay we wettld really leve te hear frem yeu. Contact nu:|:n'be:r o7g35 966o3e 15 Iin £25; and Jill Gillanders £15. The winners in June were Roger Nicholls £100 (bonus); Pat Kusel £50; Niamh Watts £25; and Fay Gilmour (Seamons) £15. Thank you to all who continue to support the 100 Club which provides BEKESBOURNE100 CLUB The winners in May were: Carmen Pearson £50; Mary But- much valued funds for the Friends of Bekesbourne Church for the ongoing maintenance ofthe church and its lovely churchyard. Nick Jaggers pulled the May draw and the June basic draw and Jane Wicks pulled the bonus June draw. Stephen Thomas June 26 2020 Submissions criteria for On the Nail All submissions for On the Nail should be received by the 15"‘ of the Month at the latest to bridgeoffice23@gmail.com Any posters should be A5 in size with a portrait and landscape version provided. 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 The next issue of On the Nail will be the September 2020 issue. 16 NAILBOURNE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY VIRTUAL SUMMER SHOW 2020 Following the Society's decision to cancel the Summer Show, which was to have been held on Saturday 25 July, this is a gentle reminder and appeal for everyone, including non-members to enter our Virtual Summer Show. These are the open classes, with vouchers for the winners in each ofthe four clas- ses: A Vegetable or Fruit Oddity Mixed Flowers — Vase (anything in flower) “Roots, Shoots and Leaves” — an arrangement of fresh foliage, excluding flowers, space allowed 45 x 45 cm/18” x 18”, height unrestricted “Underthe Canopy” — a photo not to exceed 20 x 15 cm/8” x 6” NB photos not to be digitally enhanced and all entries to be produced within the last 12 months There is also a trophy forthe best photograph in this class. Please take photos of your entries (best taken in front of a plain background and if possible less than 5 MB each for ease of emailing) for classes 1, 2 and 3 and email them by Saturday 25 July at the latest to the Show Secretary, Kathy Walder (kath@askwa|der.com), as well, of course, as the Class 4 entries,. She will then col- late them before emailing them on to ourjudges. The Chairman’s Challenge potato weigh-in for members, will be on Saturday 25 July from 10.30 until 11.30 am at the entrance to the Recreation Ground on Patrixbourne Road. Please bring your bucket along there for emptying and weighing. If you require help in getting it there, please contact the Show Secretary, Kathy Wal- der (830057/07791 656539/ kath@askwalder.com). The Whitten Spencer Cup will be presented to the winner of this class. If you have any surplus plants or gardening related items to exchange or pass on, please bring them along during the potato weigh-in. All we would ask is a donation in the box to help boost the Society's funds. We must request howeverthat you kindly take away any items remaining at the end of event as we cannot be responsible for them. All the results, with photographs, will be published on the village websites as soon as possible after the 25 July. Good Luck! 17 .1‘ |n“°I+s‘r'r{i'5is: THE FRIENDS OF KENT CHURCHES RIDE AND STRIDE 2019 RAISED THE MAGNIFICENT SUM OF £140,602 MANY CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WHO TOOK PART PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE NEXT RIDE AND STRIDE TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY 12"‘ SEPTEMBER 2020 By cycling, walking or running around Kent churches you can raise money to be divided equally between the Friends of Kent Churches and the church or chapel of your choice Sponsorship forms available from your local organiser or see www.friendsofkentchurches.co.uk Event Co-ordinator: Deborah Robinson 07745 120140 rideandstride@friendsofkentchurches.co.uk In aid of Friends of Kent Churches, and your local Church or Chapel FKC Registered Charity No 207021 18 News from Woodpeckers Nursem Normally at this time of year we would be celebrating with our school leavers, but as with many things this year we are unable to do so. However, we do have reason to celebrate as another phase of our refurbishment is due to be finished any day now! In May 2017 we set out to complete the huge task of fundraising to refurbish the tired nursery building, get it back up to scratch and to make it something to be proud of. We have so far invested just over £42,000 into the nursery through grants and fundraising events and have another £10,000 earmarked to finish the final phase of the project and we couldn't have got this far without the support from local families and businesses. We now have the facilities to be able to provide full day sessions for all our children having created a bespoke room for our under 3’s com- plete with sleeping facilities, role play, ready, writing, and messy play areas! We would like to say a massive Thank you to everyone who has supported us and helped us to reach our goals. We are looking fon/vard to welcoming back our current families and meeting our new ones in September. There are spaces available Mon— Thurs 8.45-2.45/3.15 and Friday 8.45-11.45 for children aged 2-4. If you are interested in a place for Sep- tember or for joining the waiting list for January please email in- fo@woodpeckersnursery.co.uk for a prospectus and to find out more about our set- ting. Have a lovely Summer- Woodpeckers Nursery Team 19 Nailbourne Scout Group news Our ‘Nailbourne on the Net’ sessions are still going strong, and even though it might not be quite so easy to do practical activities during lockdown, Scouts find a way! Last week, Scouts had a flapjack bake-off, while Beavers and Cubs have been making origami tents and canoes for a model campsite! ‘The flapjacks were very tasty — the leaders chose a good recipe and they were quite easy to make. They were impossible to cut up and serve, though, as they were stuck to the baking tray. I don ’t think ours would win a bake-off!’ (Finn, age 14, Scout) We are also managing to help our local community. With the help of 14"‘ Canter- bury group, Nailbourne put up two gala tents at Barham School to provide extra classrooms forthe return of some ofthe children. The lockdown may have put paid to some of ourfundraising plans, but Scouts are always adaptable! As a fundraising effort for Porchlight, Scouts took part in a spon- sored sleep-out in their gardens, constructing their own shelters. They also had to cook a basic evening meal and breakfast costing no more than £2, many ofthem outdoors on a fire or stove. Beavers and Cubs also took part, sleeping somewhere in their house that was not their bed! Although there were elements of a typical Scout camp involved, it also gave Scouts the chance to considerthe challenges faced by the homeless people that Porchlight supports. Amazingly, they raised over £2,800 for Porchlight! ‘I found the sleep-out very difficult and underestimated how hard it would be, but I managed to survive the night and felt very proud!’ (Dylan, age 11, Scout) Nailbourne have continued to grow and thrive and we are now seeking new leaders to ensure continued opportunities for young people in the local community. We are particularly in need of adults to join our Beaver team, either as helpers or as full leaders. A variety of positions to suit are available to allow for different time com- mitments: some organise activities and lead the Colony on a regular weekly basis, while others fit in when able or support the essential work behind the scenes. Prior scouting experience is welcomed but not required, as full training will be provided. A commitment to helping others and having fun is, however, essential! If you would like to find out more, please contact Nick Gore, Group Scout Leader (email below). Nailbourne Scout Group welcomes both boys AND girls and, once life is back to normal, meets every Wednesday during term time, usually at Barham Vil- lage 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 skipnail- bourne@gmai|.com or visit our Facebook page (Nailbourne Scout Group — public). 20 Revd. Raymond Gilbert Sadly, we have heard from Revd. Raymond Gilbert, who was Vicar here for over 20 years, that his wife Rosemary died peacefully at home on 6 June after an inoperable renal cancer. Please remember Raymond and his family in your prayers. On the Nail Advertising To all our loyal and valued advertisers, please note that we didn’t renew as usual in May due to the Covid-19 situation. We have published the magazine digitally forthe last few months and your adverts have continued to feature. We hope to be back to normal forthe September issue and we will be asking you to renew then, should you wish to do so. Jill Thomas Advertising Co-ordinator Supporting your local church Your local church relies on the generosity ofthose who regularly attend and take part in services and fundraising events which sadly cannot take place at this time. If you are financially able to do so, please consider making a donation to help the work and ministry of your local church. We have set up an online giving platform through ‘give a little’ where you can make a donation securely via a debit or credit card. The link can be found on our church website www.bridqechurchqroup.co.uk We would like to say a huge thank you to all those who have already donated to our churches. We really value your support during these uncertain times. Bridge and District History Society At the time ofwriting it is not possible to say when we shall be able to start our pro- gramme of meetings. The Committee is continuing to watch Government advice and directives and will make a decision as soon as possible, bearing in mind the safety of our speakers and our members. Please continue to look at the society's website www.bridgehistom.org.uk for up- dates and the Village and Societies sections ofthe Kentish Gazette for notices. We have a varied and interesting programme planned and hope it will not be too long before we can meet again safely. 2'] A few words about Liffey Shirley, written on the last day of his life, 12 June 2020. at his home for a decade. Little Bridge Place. 1, I ' t It is a cool, damp day. Liffey’s grave in the garden is al- ready dug for him by Nick, my younger son. Liffey is lying asleep in one of his favourite places- underthe kitchen table on the old brown rug there. He is breathing deeply- being now a little deaf, he hasn’t risen to follow me into the sitting room. Liffey came to Bridge via the Dogs Trust, Canterbury. He was brought here by the then tenant ofthe top flat. Gyp [Liffey’s predecessor] had died suddenly in the garden some months after Laurie, so I agreed to try this new dog. The only thing known about him was that he came from Ireland. So, I gave him the name Liffey, afterthe riverthat runs through Dublin. He is still just as handsome — a black and white, good sized, border collie. Ourtenant must have thought well of him — she offered him to me ‘before anyone else snapped him up’. So, I took him on and never regretted it. He has been a great friend and companion since my husband, Laurence died. A big garden with many trees and a stream at its lowest point, surrounded by meadows where cows are given pasture in the warmer months has been a special environment for us all. Now it is the afternoon after Liffey’s death and burial. He lies there at peace. Nick, and grandsons Ben and Scott dug his grave and buried him after Kelly the vet had injected him and put him to sleep forever. Ben and Scott came and knocked on the sitting-room window to cheer me up — ‘Lockdown’ means they shouIdn’t be near me. Two days later Nick and my daughter-in law Tracy have just gone home with little ‘Luna’ their dog. They wheeled me out to Liffey’s grave at the back gate. Nick has ideas of a plaque — ‘Liffey — from Ireland to Little Bridge Place’. My tenant for more than twenty years, David Oakden, has given me a special card to commemorate dear Liffey. He came in for a coffee and said how Liffey was well known in Bridge and (like daughter- in-law Emily) insisted I must write about him. He remembered the many walks with Liffey to the higher hills when a younger dog. Since my inability to walk him, kind volunteers from the Cinnamon Trust (Cornwall) have been doing so. Trevor James has driven weekly on a Tuesday from Elham, others, like Debbie took him, while Kelly and her mother Vanessa have come from Bekesbourne every weekend when Kelly is not working. All who have walked him have remarked how he proceeds straight ahead (on the lead), not bothering with other dogs, many owners remember- ing his name. For about a year, owing to my disability with the legs — I’ve had a ‘carer’, Rosemary Leaney from a local family. Liffey has become quite attached to this new feature of life in the evenings and shows his pleasure by barking and jumping about when Rose- mary turns the television on and uses the pointerto find the best programmes. A lot of barking goes on. Dear Liffey. Sometimes during quiet episodes he will just lie quietly on the carpet in front of the box until having to have time in the garden before disap- pearing to lie down on the brown mat underthe kitchen table in the darkness. There he will snooze after a walk by Rosemary. He will sleep the night away. Now to wake no more. Ann Shirley — Little Bridge Place 22 Bridge Parish Council A postal service has returned to Bridge! Starting July 8th, an outreach service will operate out ofthe Red Lion. It will be available each Wednesday from 9—11am. If it proves popular, the service may be extended so please make good use of it! On a more serious note, Kent Police have increased surveillance ofthe recreation ground. This is in response to recent anti-social behaviour. And we would like to re- mind residents that dumping of garden waste is fly-tipping. It is illegal and could result in an unlimited fine. Following updated guidelines on Coronavirus lockdown, the play park is now open! We urge users to maintain 2m social distancing and use hand sanitiser often. Please stay safe and help control the virus. The Parish Council have overseen several recent village improvement projects: New double yellow lines have been painted in key locations around the village. The Pavilion is undergoing refurbishment, funded by a grant from Canterbury City Council. The roof is being fixed and a new floor laid. It will soon be available for hire again. The new adult gym equipment has been installed by the tennis courts. The bus stop on the High Street is going to be repainted. And we continue to lobby the County and City forthe new bus stop at Higham Lane. 23 Kate’s Puddings — What’s cooking? The many variations on trifle for me have just increased by one! Trifle is the classic "what do I make with leftover cake" pudding, and this time I had a lot of lemon drizzle traybake left over from a tea party. So.... one batch of delicious home made lemon curd later, there was the most fabulous trifle. Oh, and a big glug of limoncello from one ofthose holiday souvenir bott|es..... This photo is of the last scoopful, so you can see the trifle in all its messy glory. It never looks great, but tastes amazing. Recipe quantities are completely arbitrary, as it just depends on what's available at the time and how many people you are feeding - this quantity will do approx 6, de- pending on greed. Lemon Trifle Base Layer: Approx 4 pieces of lemon cake (as stale as you like) Lemon curd to spread over the sponge cake 4 macaroons, or shortbread biscuits (optional, but gives a change of texture) zest of half a lemon good slug of limoncello or lemon liqueur (or any alcohol) Middle Layer: Custard made with 3 egg yolks, % pint/400ml of cream and milk mixed, ‘/2 tsp vanilla or lemon flavouring, 1.5oz/40g caster sugar, plus half tsp cornflour if there is more than half milkto cream ratio. Top: % pint Double cream with a bit of milk to whisk up with a lightertexture 1 lemon cut into slices (if the slices are thin, you could use the lemon you have just zested) Trifle is an assemb|yjob.... In the bottom of a pretty bowl put the cake, spread with a lot of lemon curd, plus broken up macaroons or biscuits. Grate overthe lemon zest. Add the limoncello. Make the custard — heat the milk and cream in a pan (preferably non-stick). In a bowl, beat together the egg yolks and caster sugar (plus cornflour), pourthe hot mi|k/ cream over it, and then pour back into the pan. Stirthis mixture lovingly as it sim- mers — do not allow it to boil, or it will split. It should be thick enough to coat the back ofa spoon. If it starts to look grainy, pour it straight into a cold bowl and stick in a metal spoon before adding a little more cream and cooling it down. Anyway, it’s trifle, so it doesn’t mattertoo much. Let the custard cool before pouring it over the trifle. Finally, whip the cream with the added milk until it is thick but still just pourable, and then pour it overthe pudding. If you don’t want a hugely thick layer, dollop spoonfuls on the top instead. Thinly slice the lemon and decorate the top of the trifle. 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I do, at last, bring good news in that all being well we will resume public worship in the Bridge Group Parish on Sunday 13”‘ September. We plan to hold a short 10am Communion service (with communion in one kind only so no shared chalice) on Sun- days in September at St Peter’s Bridge. As our largest church and the church with the most aisles, St Peter’s is the safest place for us to begin to gather for worship again. The service will differ from usual in that we won’t be able to have any congre- gational singing, masks will be worn and so on but at least we will be able to be in church together in some way. (Details in a separate notice in this magazine). We hope that in the following weeks we will gradually be able to introduce other ser- vices into our monthly schedule. We will not be rushing back to our previous worship pattern though as we need to pay careful attention, not only to the government guid- ance on gathering safely, but importantly, to the responses we received to the wor- ship survey we carried out in June. We have a unique opportunity to rebuild our wor- shipping Iife together from scratch in a way that is fit for purpose and seeks to meet the needs of our whole Parish community, as well as giving us scope to think about how we might creatively use our five church buildings to serve our communities mov- ing fon/vard. One of the things that I have been saying a lot during this time is that we need to think carefully about what we can learn from the experience of a Global Pandemic and Lockdown. This is true for all of us whatever our profession or way of life. In the church it is especially true as it has thrown into stark reality some of the challenges that the Church of England faces nationally. At a local level it has perhaps brought into sharper focus some ofthe challenges and opportunities we face as small worshipping communities bearing responsibility for a number of ancient buildings. To this end Bishop Rose is inviting church communities to engage in some serious conversations on this theme. Conversations in which, to summarise, we will consider what we can learn and what we should do differently as a result. Details of how you can get involved in these conversations will be available shortly so look out for them on our website, Facebook pages and church notice boards. I hope as restrictions continue to ease, I may have more opportunity to see more of you out and about. I have to tell you it’s no fun being a ‘virtual’ Vicar and I long to be able to be with people again. 5;.»,ua/.ar«* Rev. Estella Last, Priest in Charge The Bridge Group Parish Yours in Christ, 10 The Bridge Group Parish Churches open for private Prayer from Monday 1st September Unless circumstances change, the churches of the Bridge Group Parish will be open for Personal prayerl Quiet time on the days and times listed below Name of Church Open Days I Times St Peter’s Bridge Wednesday 10am-4pm St Peter’s Sunday 10am-12pm Bekesbourne St Mary’s Tuesday 2-4pm Patrixbourne Saturday 10am-1 pm St Mary’s Nackington Wednesday 10am-4pm Sunday 10am-4pm St Mary’s Lower Hardres Monday 10am-4pm Thursday 10am-4pm There may be someone present to welcome you when you visit. Please observe Social Distancing (2 metres) while inside the church build- ing and follow any instructions given. You will be asked to leave a name and contact number (for track and trace purposes) but these details will only be held for 21 days after which they will be destroyed. You will also be asked to leave a notice on the seat you have used when you leave. The Vicar is available if you would like to make an appointment for Prayer/ Pastoral visit (01227 206272) Thank you so much for your patience and understanding. 11 Sunday Services in the Bridge Group Parish from Sundav 13"‘ September Instructions for conareaations We are delighted to announce that we will be returning to gathered worship, starting with a 10am Communion Service at St Peter’s Bridge on Sunday 13"‘ September and Sundays following, excluding the first Sunday of the month. From October we hope to be able to resume the popular ‘Songs of Praise’ Service (without the singing until this is permitted) at St Peter’s Bekesbourne at 10am and hold an 8am BCP Communion service elsewhere in the Parish on the first Sunday of the month. If you would like to attend a Sunday Service please note: I Numbers are limited so if you plan to come you must let us know by the pre- ceding Friday (i.e. for Sunday 13”‘ September please let us know by Friday 11”‘). You can let us know by email to este||a|ast@gmai|.com or by telephone 01227 206272. Please tell us your name and how many people will be in your group. We can sit couples or small family bubbles together. I Communion will be in one kind — bread only and only the minister will handle this. The minister will sanitise their hands thoroughly before the distribution, which will take place at the front of the Nave not at the High Altar. I Please wear a mask — this is now mandatory. I If you have it, please bring your own hand sanitiser so that you can sanitise your hands before receiving communion. There will be sanitiser available on the way into church. I There will be a ‘one-way’ system for moving around the church, please follow the instructions given to you, sit only where you are asked to sit and move only when you are asked to move. At the end of the service please follow the one- way system out of the building. The toilet will not be available, and we are not able to offer refreshments after the service. I Congregational singing is not currently permitted but there will be music during the service. I There will be a collection plate by the door if you wish to bring an offering to the service, however where possible please make your donation to the church di- rect via Standing Order or using our online giving facility. 12 Service details and readings for Services in September 2020 Please see the advice note about attending services in church. It you plan to attend a sen/ice you must let us know either via email to este/la/ast(c'D,qmai/. com or by phone 01227 206272 Date Known as Readings Church Service 6‘" 13‘" Sunday Ezekiel 33:7-11 Online only September after Trinity Psalm 119:33-40 Romans 13:8-14 Matthew 18:15-20 13"‘ 14"‘ Sunday Genesis 50: 15-21 10am St Peter’s Bridge September after Trinity Psalm 103:1 -1 3 Please let us know if Romans 14:1-12 you wish to attend. Matthew 18:21-35 Online option 20"‘ 15‘" Sunday Jonah 3:10-4:11 10am St Peter’s Bridge September after Trinity Psalm 145:1 -8 Please let us know if Philippians 1:21-30 you wish to attend. Matthew 20:1-16 Online option 25"‘ 16"‘ Sunday Ezekiel 18:1-4,25-32 10am St Peter’s Bridge September after Trinity Psalm 25: 1-9 Please let us know if Philippians 2:1-13 you wish to attend. Matthew 21:23-32 Online option 4"‘ 17”‘ Sunday Isaiah 5:1-7 8am BCP Communion October after Trinity Psalm 80:7-15 St Mary’s Nackington (Harvest Festi- Philippians 3:4b-14 val) Matthew 21:33-46 10am St Peter’s Or readings appro- priate for Harvest tbc Bekesbourne Please let us know if you wish to attend. Online option 13 Bridge with Patrixbourne Womens Institute A letter from President, Avril Austin Dear WI Members I hope you are still keeping safe and well. Perhaps you have been able to see family and friends, even with restrictions. Your committee met up at Tadpoles, obeying distancing rules, for an informal meet- ing. We discussed the possibility of future meetings in the village hall , but with the current stringent sanitising measures, distanced seating, and everyone required to wear masks and gloves; with no chance of singing Jerusalem or refreshments being served, it was decided that meetings will not take place until the New Year at the ear- Iiest, when the situation will be reviewed. Most of you will have received an email in answerto a request to investigate the pos- sibility of holding future meetings in the afternoon. The only afternoon available in the Village Hall is on a Thursday from 3-5.30pm. This may curtail the length of our meet- ings, but would allow members to attend meetings in daylight. Please let us know your opinions, and if you have any concerns. As members have missed out on so many meetings, I am pleased to announce that everyone will receive a raffle ticket, paid for by our WI, to be drawn at the AGM in the Albert Hall next year. Let’s hope that one of our members will come up with a lucky ticket! Finally, our CONGRATULATIONS go to Doro- thy King, who celebrates her 100"‘ birthday on 10th September. Dorothy is a long-standing member of the WI, and has been involved in many aspects ofthe WI over the years. The committee is planning a short afternoon cele- bration in her garden, weather permitting, and for as many members as current restrictions allow. Anyone who has a camera, please bring it with you, so that photos can be taken and added to our WI Archives. Take care, everyone, and I hope to see you soon. Bridqe Gardeninq Group We meet on the third Thursday of the month and would really welcome any willing gardeners to keep Bridge looking lovely. Our next meeting is Thursday 17th September at 10:00am at the Pavilion on the Recreation ground. Please come and help. 14 .°§°fiT°5¢E°+S7r‘iRT;E: [Emma FHIENDS DF KENT CHURCHES HIDE AND STHIDE SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 202!) 1I1l.IJl] am - E.l‘.'.Ifl pm BIC"'i"CL.|E DH WALK AIHIDLIND KENT CHURCHES SlF'DN'.SIDFlSHI|F" MDNEV RAISED WILL BE DIVIDED |E'|EI'I.-IA|L.L"I" E-E'I"W'E|E|"il THE FHIENDS IDF KENT CHURCHES AND THIE Cll-IUFICH IDFI CHAPEL DF "I"DI.-IF! CHDICE For more details on ride and stride please speak to your church warden. Wild Flowers at St Peter’s, Bekesbourne taken by Emily Young, 29/7/2020 BEKESBOURNE 100 CLUB / The winners in July were: Lesley Turner £50; Bill Hudson £25; Bar- bara Robson £15 And in August: Elizabeth Johnston £50; Win Thomas £25; Andrew Pearson £15. Hilary Page drew the winning numbers Thank you to all who continue to support the 100 Club which provides much valued funds for the Friends of Bekesbourne Church for the ongoing maintenance ofthe church and its lovely churchyard. New members are always welcome: Contact Stephen Thomas , steve|thomas@gmai|.com, 01227 832573 Submissions criteria for On the Nail - All submissions for On the Nail should be received by the 15”‘ of the Month at the latest to bridgeoffice23@gmail.com . Any posters should be A5 in size with a portrait and landscape version provided. . 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 16 Wanted: Volunteer A local volunteer to take on the role of liaising with the football teams who play at Bekesbourne Recreation Ground and to organise the grass cutting and pitch marking with our contractors. We also need a Treasurer to join the Committee and administerthe financial af- fairs of the charity. They are rewarding and not onerous roles which help to main- tain an important parish amenity. Football has been played at the Rec since 1922. During WW11 I believe there was also a pitch opposite Waterfall Cottage in Patrixbourne forthe Canadian sol- diers stationed at Bifrons. This might suit a young person looking for something to beef up a CV Contact Jill Thomas 01227 832573 News from Wingham During September we welcome the Rev Dr Lesley Hardy and her family moving into the vicarage in Wingham. Rev Hardy has just completed a year as a Deacon in the Eastry Benefice and will be ordained priest on the 27th Septemberto begin her time as Assistant Curate to the ‘Barham Downs and Adisham Benefice.’ This news certainly brings joy and hope out of recent sadness in Wingham as we trust in God who continues to call good Shepherds to his people - ‘where the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few’ (Matthew 9:37). Rev Hardy and family could not be located in the actual title Benefice as housing was available elsewhere in the Deanery, nevertheless there could be a possibil- ity that as part of her wider training, Lesley could take the occasional service in agreement with the Ministerfor Wingham and myself as Area Dean sometime in the future. I would just like to point out that Lesley is E the Vicar for Wingham but I know the community will make her family welcome. All pastoral and spiritual matters should still be directed to your current interim minister, Rev Gillian Craig. In the two years that Lesley will be with us she will find herself predominantly working in the villages around Barham and joining us all in Deanery matters. Supportinq your local church Your local church relies on the generosity ofthose who regularly attend and take part in services and fundraising events which sadly cannot take place at this time. lfyou are financially able to do so, please consider making a donation to help the work and ministry of your local church. We have set up an online giving platform through ‘give a little’ where you can make a donation securely via a debit or credit card. The link can be found on our church website www.bridqechurchqroup.co.uk We would like to say a huge thank you to all those who have already donated to our churches. We really value your support during these uncertain times. 17 Who are we? We are Bridge FI SH Bridge, Patrixhnn rne Eekeshnnrne and Eisherpshernrne. The eeneept elf a FIE-H seheme erig inated in E'I:=.:t'a:::+rd when Dr. Ddnald Riehards came up with a seheme tn help these 1-when are lonely, ill or sin1pl1.t help frern a neighhetlr. He tu:::el-: the Christian Fish as a 5}'|:Tll)CI-l and in E-ridge we have used that same symbol and also the aereng.-n1 Frien-::i==.-hip, Independenaze, E-nppert and Help ....FIS-H. In E-ridge we have in the past prin1aril].r +:Jfl"ered 1:11.11‘ help to the elderly hut we are there fer ang.ra.~:.-ne in What do we (10? Every day we effer transpert te anyene whe- needs it to get td a local he-sp ital, GP‘, erptieians err dental appnintnlent. We have a telephene nu mh-er ft:-r this serviee. {fine ef eur velunteers will take :5-'{}l.1t' details and then mateh }.r+::r11 up ‘with a 1.r+::+l11nteer driver [all ef‘ when-n have been DES eheel-ted} whd will drive yen to }'-E}L1I:' destinatidn. We ask for a small dernat inn to e4::H.?er the driver’s mileage dependent en the dist-anee travelled and need at least a few days ndtiee tee ed- erdinate the driver with the jeurney. Last year we made 1.58 jeu rneys, that’;-:; a jeur l‘1{:g.r almeu-st -everj..' ether day. We en rrently have 4:: drivers en 1311;‘ list. 18 Every menth we held a ceffee merning, eften referred te as the *Ceffee pep-in’ in Bridge village hall between 1 Guam and 113 team. This is always en the secend Wednesday ef the menth and is a great place te up with friends fer a and a chat. Eyeryene is welceme te -C-UPI‘!-E: aleng and there is a l.ending l.il:.r rary ef te l:I-errew and a supply efknitting materials tee. Every year, usually in the Spring,.-"Sumn1er we have an euting with lunch semewhere in the lecal area and in the depths ef the It-winter we held a ‘Winter warmer’ lunch in Bridge ‘ifillage Hall. We are a charity se te raise funds we held an annual fundraiser merning usually in the early 5l.1lTI'III'lE"[' ‘with ceffiee and cakes, maybe a raffle and a bring and buy. Leek eut fer le-cal advertising er en se-cial media te keep up ‘with these events. Could we help you? If yeu think any ef the abeve services ceuld help yeu, er semeene yeu lcnew, please get in teuch using the centact number at the bettem efthis leaflet. Could you help us? We are se grateful fer all these velu nteers whe have given their time ever the yea rs but as always we welceme new peeple- If yeu have a few spare heu rs a rrienth te be a velu nte-er driver, be help at mernings, te deliver leaflets er help us in any way we wettld really leve te hear frem yeu. Contact number e7935 966e3e 19 Kate’s Puddings — What’s Cooking? Summer Pudding isn'tjust for summer, it's an all year round favourite, and can be made with fresh or frozen fruit — I usually make it with frozen as it is quicker, and the freezing has started to break down the skins of the blackcurrants. It’s delicious as well as good for you - how many other puddings are both? This is the easiest pudding I know - takes minutes to make, but has to be done a few days in advance for best results. It freezes beautifully too. The recipe is for a large pudding, but you can also make little individual ones in yoghurt pots or deep rame- kins. Gluten free is possible, with a sliced white loaf. It doesn't take up the juices the same way, so you don’t get that lovely stodgy mixture, but it works well enough — I generally make two smaller ones, one being gluten free. Summer Pudding (Quickest method known to woman) 1 small loaf crustless white bread (now that's cheatingl), 2 x 1|b/500g bags mixed berries, or 1 bag mixed berries, 1 bag frozen cherries — this is a minimum quantity, especially if you are making two jam sugarto taste (4oz/100g or so), good slug of Framboise or some other red liqueur (if you wish) Pudding basin approx 2 pints — this serves 6-8 Tip the berries into a large saucepan, with the sugar and the Framboise. Bring up to a gentle simmer, just so the juices flow and the black currants are not like bullets. Taste it - too sweet is almost worse than too tart! Meanwhile, arrange the bread all around the base of the pudding basin, and make sure you have enough to make a top as well. Pour the mixture into the bread mould - it takes far more than you would believe pos- sible, and the bread sucks up all the juice, so over-fill if you can. Fit on the bread top, then put a plate on top ofthat, weigh it down with something and put in the fridge for at least 3 - 4 days. The juice should seep into the bread so it is all crimson (which isn't always the case as you can see above, so I occasionally help it with some melted redcurrant jelly or sieved jam). For more fabulous recipes, go to https://katespuddinds.bIoqspot.co.uk 20 Est 1988 Domestic Cleaning Services Tel: 01227 277033 www.supermaids.co.uk Email: info@supermaids.co.uk Self-Caterinq Holiday Home Bridge (Centre) Sleeps 7—(5 + 2 on sofabed), 3 Bedrooms Available all year round. 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It seems that ‘adapting to change’ must be our new ‘modus operandi’ for some time to come, as we get to grips with the fact that Corona Virus isn’t going to go away anytime soon and the only way to deal with it now is to adapt ourselves to new ways of living and being until such time as a vaccine is found. We held our first gathered service since Lockdown in St Peter’s Bridge on Sunday, and it was a joy to be able to be back together. Many ofthose of us who were there were moved by being able to pray and worship and receive communion together af- ter such a long time apart. It was of course strange, with masks, hand sanitiser, no singing and careful routes around the building but these are the adaptations we must make for everyone to be able to worship safely forthe time being. Details of forth- coming services can be found elsewhere in this magazine. If you would like to at- tend, please do get in touch so that we can make sure there is a place for you. Please remembertoo that there will also be an Online Prayer and Reflection availa- ble every Sunday morning for anyone who is unable to come to church. I mentioned in my last letter that Bishop Rose had invited us to make some time and space for some conversations to help us reflect on the experience of the last 6 months and consider our future together as a church. These conversations are be- ginning to happen all around our Parish and will continue I think for some time to come. An early headline from those which I have been involved with is that we have all enjoyed being less busy, having more time for long walks, for prayer, for our gar- dens, for reading and quiet time, for our family members — whether virtually or in per- son, paying more attention perhaps to the food we eat and the environment around us. One ofthe early conclusions we might draw from this is that we need to be very careful not to rush back to the crazy merry-go-round of life we perhaps lived before and think carefully about what we do restart and what things we allow ourselves to let go of in orderto keep the precious ‘time and space’ for ourselves that we have perhaps encountered in the last 6 months. Maybe this is an adaptation we need to think about as we move fonrvard together. We will continue to keep track of the guidance and the law and to develop what we can offer as a worshipping community in the coming weeks. Do keep in touch, I would love to hear about your experiences. Yours in Christ Rev. [5}cLLo~L0W' Estella Last, Priest in Charge The Bridge Group Parish 10 The Bridge Group Parish Churches open for private Prayer from Monday 1st September Unless circumstances change, the churches of the Bridge Group Parish will be open for Personal prayerl Quiet time on the days and times listed below Name of Church Open Days I Times St Peter’s Bridge Wednesday 10am-4pm St Peter’s Sunday 10am-12pm Bekesbourne St Mary’s Tuesday 2-4pm Patrixbourne Saturday 10am-1pm St Mary’s Nackington Wednesday 10am-4pm Sunday 10am-4pm St Mary’s Lower Hardres Monday 10am-4pm Thursday 10am-4pm There may be someone present to welcome you when you visit. Please observe Social Distancing (2 metres) while inside the church build- ing and follow any instructions given. You will be asked to leave a name and contact number (for track and trace purposes) but these details will only be held for 21 days after which they will be destroyed. You will also be asked to leave a notice on the seat you have used when you leave. The Vicar is available if you would like to make an appointment for Prayer/ Pastoral visit (01227 206272) Thank you so much for your patience and understanding. 11 Sundav Services in the Bridae Group Parish from Sundav13"' September Instructions for congregations We are delighted to announce that we will be returning to gathered worship, starting with a 10am Communion Service at St Peter’s Bridge on Sunday 13"‘ September and Sundays following, excluding the first Sunday of the month. From October we hope to be able to resume the popular ‘Songs of Praise’ Service (without the singing until this is permitted) at St Peter’s Bekesbourne at 10am and hold an 8am BCP Communion service elsewhere in the Parish on the first Sunday of the month. If you would like to attend a Sunday Service please note: I Numbers are limited so if you plan to come you must let us know by the pre- ceding Friday (i.e. for Sunday 13”‘ September please let us know by Friday 11"‘). You can let us know by email to estellalast@gmail.com or by telephone 01227 206272. Please tell us your name and how many people will be in your group. We can sit couples or small family bubbles together. I Communion will be in one kind — bread only and only the minister will handle this. The minister will sanitise their hands thoroughly before the distribution, which will take place at the front of the Nave not at the High Altar. I Please wear a mask — this is now mandatory. I If you have it, please bring your own hand sanitiser so that you can sanitise your hands before receiving communion. There will be sanitiser available on the way into church. I There will be a ‘one-way’ system for moving around the church, please follow the instructions given to you, sit only where you are asked to sit and move only when you are asked to move. At the end of the service please follow the one- way system out of the building. The toilet will not be available, and we are not able to offer refreshments after the service. I Congregational singing is not currently permitted but there will be music during the service. I There will be a collection plate by the door if you wish to bring an offering to the service, however where possible please make your donation to the church di- rect via Standing Order or using our online giving facility. 12 Service details and readings for Services in October 2020 Please see the advice note about attending services in church. If you plan to attend a sen/ice you must let us know either via email to este//a/ast(c'Dqmai/. com or by phone 01227 206272 Date Known as Readings Church Service 4"‘ 17"‘ Sunday Isaiah 5:1-7 8am BCP October after Trinity Psalm 80:7-15 Communion St (Harvest Philippians 3:4b-14 Mary’s, Nackington Festival) Matthew 21:33-46 Or readings 10am St Peter’s appropriate for Bekesbourne Harvest tbc Online option 11"‘ 18"‘ Sunday Isaiah 25.1-9; 10am St Peter’s October after Trinity Psalm 23; Bridge Philippians 4.1-9; Matthew 22.1-14 Online option 18”‘ 19"‘ Sunday Isaiah 45.1-7; 10am St Peter’s October after Trinity/ Psalm 96.1-9,(10- Bridge St Luke the 13); 1 Thessalonians Online option Evangelist 1.1-10; Matthew 22.15 -22 For St Luke: Isiah 35:3-6; Acts 16:6 -12a; Luke 10:1-9 25"‘ 20‘” Sunday Leviticus 19.1-2, 15- 10am St Peter’s October after Trinity 18; Bridge Psalm 1; 1 Thessalonians 2.1-8 Online option Matthew 22.34-46; 15‘ 215‘ Sunday Micah 3.5-12; 8am BCP November after Trinity Psalm 43; Communion St 1 Thessalonians 2.9- Mary’s, Nackington 13; Matthew 23.1-12 10am St Peter’s Bekesbourne Online option 13 Bridge with Patrixbourne Womens Institute The highlight ofthe month was celebrating the birthday of our oldest member, Doro- thy King, who was 100 on the 10”‘ September. We gathered in Dorothy’s front garden, (keeping to the stipulated numbers and spac- ing), I gave a short address, pointing out the highlights during Dorothy’s long life. Then glasses were raised, and ‘happy birthday’ was sung. I presented Dorothy with a ‘flower cake’ made entirely of flowers, including gold and cream roses, with pearl decorations and a silver ‘100’ on the top. An ‘edible’ cake was given by W.I. mem- bers, which had a picture of Dorothy on the top. The cake was cut, and a slice was handed round and enjoyed by everyone. Dorothy managed to speak to all members and friends individually, through the win- dow of her bungalow, where she was sitting. She later said that she had so many lovely memories of the day, which would last for ever! We have also taken advantage ofthe fine weather, and managed to have a tea and lunch in the garden ofthe Red Lion, giving members the chance to meet and chat, which was very enjoyable. Take care, everyone, and I hope to see you soon. Avril Austin, President A message from Dorothv King. who celebrated her 100"‘ birthday on 10 Sep- tember Dorothy would like to thank everyone who sent her cards, flowers, chocolates and gifts on her birthday, and was also delighted to receive a card from the Queen. She was overwhelmed with all the flowers, and said her room resembled a florists. Dorothy had a full, and very happy day — seeing friends and neighbours, and enjoying a party in 3. *. ‘ her garden in the afternoon, given by the Wom- F en’s Institute. She was also pleased to see I friends from the Church, the Parish Council and other groups she had been connected with over many years. Dorothy wants you to know how much she en- joyed ‘her day’, and thanks everyone for making her birthday so memorable. RIDE AND STRIDE A big THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to raising over £400 for St Mary’s Patrixbourne and the Friends of Kent Churches in the Ride and Stride event on 12th 14 Diamond Wedding Anniversaries A message from John and Joan Hill... We celebrated our 60”‘ Diamond Anniversary on the 17”‘ September, but were unable to have any form of major celebration. village, which we have very much enjoyed. We are longstanding members ofthe Church and have participated in village tennis and badminton and are still members ofthe Horticultural and His- tory Societies. Joan is an active member of the W.|. and John enjoyed being on the Parish Council. He was Chairman, intermittently, for nearly 40 years, and was re- sponsible for making the Village Sign (which at the moment is being repaired). We would like to thank everyone for their friendship, which we have greatly valued. John and Joan Congratulations also go to Barry and Hilary Whiting... Barry and Hilary Whiting were married on August 6th, 1960 in Hexham Abbey, by the Vicar of St. Cuthbert’s, Allendale, Northumberland, their local church. They have considered what, in their case , has added to the longevity oftheir mar- riage, particularly when the statistics show many couples jack it in after but few years. The solemn promises exchanged at the altar cannot foresee the challenges that may come out of the blue. It is important to have shared interests, as well as developing one’s own hobbies or activity groups, and having support forthose, from the partner. When problems arise, a supportive partner is crucial, and problems have to be sorted jointly. It is the caring support - element of the whole family that makes the cement of a marriage and adapting togetherto crises is important. After thirty years of mortgage commitments, the thrift demanded to stay solvent is replaced by widening one’s horizons. Staying content with what you have achieved in the working years and enjoying retirement activities, which local friends add to the mix, all constitute factors in the equation. Don’t do everything to excess, and finally, try not to bore everyone with your thoughts... Barry and Hilary. 15 CHRISTIAN AID HARVEST APPEAL I When crisis arrived on our doorsteps this year, neighbourly love helped us through. Communities living in poverty face crisis every day, but neighbourly love is powerful and vulnerable communities across the world are joining forc- es with their neighbours to overcome this crisis together. Just like Ange|a’s farming community in Nicaragua whose coffee farms are threatened by climate change. They are now having to face the pandemic as well. United, this community can make the urgent changes needed to help their fami- Iy farms last for generations so their children like Ariana (above) can thrive. During this pandemic ordinary neighbours like us have come together to do ex- traordinary things forthe most vulnerable in society. In this uncertain and fragile world, |et’s keep looking out for our neighbours near and far. Could you and your neighbours help more communities still facing crisis around the world? To donate please go to https://\Nvvw.christianaid.orq.uk/qive/ways-to-donate If you are not one line and would like to give please leave a cash donation either at the Vicarage or 1 Riverside Mews and these will be sent to Christian Aid. Thank you for your support. Submissions criteria for On the Nail o All submissions for On the Nail should be received by the 15”‘ ofthe Month at the latest to bridgeoffice23@gmai|.com c Any posters should be A5 in size with a portrait and landscape version pro- vided. c Any written content should be in Arial size 10. o Attachments should be clearly labelled as to content. c Files should be summitted in .doc, .pdf, .pub or .jpg format 16 Nailbourne Scout Group news It has certainly been an interesting Scouting year for Nailbourne, as it has for all of us! By the time you read this, and bar any last-minute changes from the govern- ment, Scouts will have restarted face-to-face meetings, with Cubs due to follow suit. Of course, it can’t be quite the same as before just yet. Following guidance from the Scout Association. Scouts will be meeting in smaller groups, alternating weeks, and sessions will be taking place outside, with a handy parachute shelter set up for rainy weather. Sessions planned forthis term include obstacle courses, shelter building (could come in handy!) and making fires. We are currently establishing a new lead- ership team for Beavers, and sessions are likely to initially take place online to fit with the current guidance. Of course, everything is subject to change in the current climate, so please keep an eye on our Facebook page for up-to-date news. Although our young people had a break overthe summer, leaders and the commit- tee kept working behind the scenes to ensure that everything would be ready and COVID-compliant for September. We recently held our AGM, and our Group Scout Leader’s review of the year can be seen in full on our Facebook page. This includes our online sessions, ‘at home’ sleep-outs for Porchlight and a record number of badges being given out, all during lockdown, while we shouldn’t forget that we were also busy with the leaders’ Nuts Challenge, the Scouts’ expedition camp and the Cubs’ and Beavers’ Christmas sleepover — among many other activities — before COVID changed things. We also raised a magnificent total of £3,133 for Porchlight across the year! We are hoping for an even bigger and better year for 2020/21, so keep an eye out for our next newsletterto find out what we manage to achieve in September! *Please note that the sessions detailed below are not currently accurate — email Nick Gore for more information* Nailbourne Scout Group welcomes both boys AND girls and, once life is back to normal, meets every Wednesday during term time, usually at Barham Vil- lage 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 Nick Gore at skipnai|bourne@gmai|.com or visit our Facebook page (wvvw.facebook.com/ Nailbourne-Scout-Group-public-108853207216429). 17 News from Bekesbourne For the past few weeks we have enjoyed hearing the bells rung, albeit with only 4 ringers, to welcome people to church for private prayer. We said farewell to Stuart and Maggie Field last month. They have contributed so much to our church and community over the years and we will miss them greatly. Estella led prayers fortheir future happiness as we wished them well in their new home in Cambridge. Great news! A Harvest Songs of Praise is to take place in Bekesbourne Church on 4"‘ October at 10.00am. ‘Thank you to Our Farmers’. It will not be quite the same as usual. There will be no singing, you will be required to wear masks and social distancing rules will apply. Numbers therefore will be limited and we are asking you to let us know if you intend to come so that this can be facilitated. Howeverthe church will be decorated for Harvest and a lovely service of music, readings and prayers is planned. You are invited to bring gifts, which will be do- nated to the Women’s Refuge after the service. They have asked for: tinned and packet food, basics including tea and coffee, items of single bedding, tow- els, tea towels, fresh fruit and vegetables. BUT no clothes please! Nicky Fry 01227 830319 Dr Stuart Field & Mrs Margaret 8 Field 4 Thomas Christian Way Bottisham Cambridge CB25 9DX e-mail: sandmsfield@gmail.com Telephone: 01223 604019 15th September 2020 For ‘On the Nail’ We would like to thank everyone for all their good wishes and friendship on our move to Bottisham. In particular we would like to thank those who attended a fare- well socially distanced gathering at St Peter’s Bekesbourne on the Sunday priorto our move and to Estella and Phil for attending this event. The move didn’t go quite as smoothly as we had hoped, finally receiving the keys at 5pm, having waited since mid-day. Our daughters and their husbands have been really helpful, both with specific jobs, feeding us and making sure we do something otherthan unpacking! The weather has been amazing which has made a huge difference and we are off to the Cambridge Botanic Gardens this morning. Our email hasn’t changed so do keep in touch. Many thanks again for all your good wishes and support. With our love and prayers Stuart & Maggie 18 Bridge Church, 4-5pm ‘5\$\. Saturday 4th October —Harvest Saturday 31st October—Light in the Darkness o 6-8 families max, socially distanced from one another in the Church in an allo- cated space for each family (usual guidance re social distancing, hygiene, masks etc applies) o Craft activities/games in family groups followed by story, prayer and blessing song o Resources for older children especially those who have just moved up to Sec- ondary school a BYO snack and drink if wanted Places will be allocated on a ‘first come first served basis‘ so please do get in touch to book yourfami|y's place. When booking please give us yourfull contact details and the number of people and ages ofthe children in your group. Call or email Estella on 01227 206272] este||a|ast@gmai|.com BEKESBOURNE 100 CLUB The winners in September were: Jan Kent £50; Gill Moon £25; Jane Mason £25. Nick Jaggers drew the numbers Thank you to all who continue to support the 100 Club which provides much valued funds for the Friends of Bekesbourne Church for the ongoing maintenance of the church and its lovely churchyard. New members are always welcome: contact Stephen Thomas , steve|thomas@gmail.com, 01227 832573 19 Plans for the extension of Patrixbourne Church St Mary’s Church Patrixbourne, may have been closed for services and visitors for the past few months, but work to move fon/vard the ideas about extending the church has continued. The extension will provide a kitchen, disabled friendly toilet and a shower in a small area on the North side of the church. The new facilities will be wel- comed by the congregation at services, weddings and other such occasions, but will also enable us to better look after visitors and the increasing number of pilgrims stopping at the church. 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Please tell us your name and how many people will be in your group. We can sit couples or small family bubbles together. I Communion will be in one kind — bread only and only the minister will handle this. The minister will sanitise their hands thoroughly before the distribution, which will take place at the front of the Nave not at the High Altar. I Please wear a mask —this is now mandatory. If you have it, please bring your own hand sanitiser so that you can sanitise your hands before receiving com- munion. There will be sanitiser available on the way into church. I There will be a ‘one-way’ system for moving around the church, please follow the instructions given to you, sit only where you are asked to sit and move only when you are asked to move. At the end of the service please follow the one- way system out of the building. The toilet will not be available, and we are not able to offer refreshments after the service. I Congregational singing is not currently permitted but there will be music during the service. I There will be a collection plate by the door if you wish to bring an offering to the service, however where possible please make your donation to the church di- rect via Standing Order or using our online giving facility. LOOKING AHEAD TO CHRISTMAS We are in the process of planning services for December and planning ways in which we can safely celebrate Christmas in our churches. We do expect to be able to run some special Christmas Services, but we won’t be able to offer all the services we usually would. **BOOK|NG IS ESSENTIAL** For all our services we will have to keep numbers strictly limited so that social dis- tancing can be achieved for all those attending. It will therefore be necessary to take bookings for all our Christmas services. We would hate to have to turn anyone away, but we won’t be able to let anyone in who hasn’t booked in advance. Once we have published the dates and times please do make sure you follow the booking instructions and let us know if you want to book places. If, after you have booked, you are unable to attend for any reason please also let us know so that we can offer your places to someone else. We will also need to take contact details or all those attending forthe purposes of Track and Trace. **DATES AND TIMES FOR EACH CHURCH IN NEXT MONTH’S MAGAZ|NE** Thank you for your patience and understanding. Look out for details in next month’s Magazine! 12 Service details and readings for Services in November 2020 If you plan to attend a sen/ice you must let us know either via email to este//aIast(c'Dc7mai/.com or by phone 01227 206272 Date Known as Readings Church Service 15‘ All Saints’ Day Revelation 7:9-end; 8am BCP Com- November Psalm 42:1-7; munion St Mary’s, 1 John 3:1-3; Nackington Matthew 5:1-12 10am St Peter’s Bekesbourne Online option 15‘ All Souls tbc 4pm Memorial Ser- November vice at St Peter’s Bridge 8‘" Remembrance Ephesians 6: 10-18 10am St Peter’s November Sunday Matthew 5:1-12 Bridge *See separate (Communion Ser- notice about Re- vice) membrance Ser- vices Online option 15"‘ 2”“ Sunday be- Zephaniah 1:7, 12- 10am St Peter’s November fore Advent end; Bridge Psalm 90:1-12 1 Thessalonians 5:1- Online option 11 Matthew 25:14-30 22"” Christ the King Ezekiel 34:11-16;20- 10am St Peter’s November 24; Bridge Psalm 95:1-7 Ephesians 1:15-end; Online option Matthew 25:31-end 29‘” Advent Sunday Isaiah 64:1-9 10am St Peter’s November Psalm 80:108,18-20; Bridge 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 Mark 13:34-36 Online option 6”‘ 2”“ Sunday of Isaiah 40:1-11 8am BCP Com- December Advent Psalm 85: 1-2,8-end munion St Mary’s, 2 Peter 3:8-15a Nackington Mark 1:1-8 10am St Peter’s Bekesbourne Online option 13 Arrangements for Remembrance - Sunday 8"‘ November and Wednesday 11"‘ November As with so many other event this year, all Remembrance events have had to be stripped back to a minimum to reduce large numbers of people gathering. We will be marking Remembrance in each of our churches as follows: Church Date Time Booking details St Mary’s Sunday 8"‘ 10.30am Remem- Please contact Es- Nackington November brance Service in tella Last to book Church followed by your place at the Wreath Laying at the Service in Church. War Memorial St Peter’s Sunday 8”‘ 10am Service in Please contact Es- Bridge November church followed by Act tella Last to book of Remembrance at your place at the the War Memorial at Service in Church. 10.50am. Those attending the The Act of Remem- Act of Remem- brance will be brance must abide livestreamed to the by the ‘Rule of Six’ Parish Facebook and practice Social Page. Distancing. St Mary’s Sunday 8"‘ 10.45am Act of Re- No booking neces- Lower November membrance at the sary. Those attend- Hardres War Memorial in Low- ing the Act of Re- er Hardres membrance must abide by the ‘Rule of Six’ and practice Social Distancing. St Peter’s Wednesday 10.50am Act of Re- No booking neces- Bekesbourne 11”‘ November membrance at the sary. Those attend- War Memorial ing the Act of Re- membrance must abide by the ‘Rule of Six’ and practice Social Distancing St Mary’s Wednesday 10.45am Wreath Lay- Rev’d Estella Last Patrixbourne 11”‘ November ing at the War Memo- and children from rial Bridge and Patrixbourne School 14 St Peter's Church, Bekesbourne ' W e would love to welcome you to this ». £ 3 service. We will be following the guidance “ for attending church. Please let Nicky know if you plan to attend via email nico|afry@cscope.co.uk or by phone 01227 830319 ’ .|. l. ~L= Submissions criteria for On the Nail All submissions for On the Nail should be received by the 15"‘ of the Month at the latest to bridgeoffice23@gmai|.com Any posters should be A5 in size with a portrait and landscape version pro- vided. 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 15 CANTERBURY FOOD BANK PRESS RELEASE Canterbury Food Bank distributed 24,273 meals to people in financial need in the first six months ofthe Coronavirus crisis, it was revealed today 28”‘ September 2020. The charity saw a 58% increase in demand compared to the same period last year and expects that to continue in the coming months. A deep-rooted recession with the looming threat of unemployment, plus in- creased prevalence of the virus over winter indicate that food bank usage will soar. Research by the Heriot-Watt University this week showed that at the start of the pandemic around half of people who used a food bank had never needed one before. CFB today warned that families could soon be plunged into even deeper crisis as thousands struggle to keep their children clothed and well-fed. Chair Martin Ward said: “It is becoming increasingly clear that we are in this crisis for the long haul. But we should stand together in the face of adversity and we will. “We have made strenuous efforts to replenish our stocks and, due to generous public donations, we are in a strong position to face the winter. “We expect high demand to continue and would urge anyone who is struggling financially to use our services. “A child needing new shoes or an unexpected bill for a car in need of repair can be a tipping point for many people. But we are here to help if you cannot afford food.” The 24,373 meals were distributed by Canterbury Food Bank between March 16 and September 16 this year. The charity provides emergency food parcels to in- dividuals and families in financial need across Canterbury, Whitstable, Herne Bay and surrounding villages. It has donation baskets in all leading supermarkets including Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Tesco, Asda and Morrisons, where people can leave dried ortinned food items. Anyone who cannot afford to buy food can make contact via https://canterburvfoodbank.orq or by phoning 01227 936450. For ideas as to what is urgently required please look at the website . The Kinqsbourne Players The Kingsbourne Players Amateur Dramatic Group's AGM was held via Zoom in early October, and the minutes have been circulated to all members. The Chair- man's report reiterated how well the panto 'Camelot' went, and that the children, especially, were brilliant. Sadly, but unsurprisingly, there will be no pantomime this January - we'll miss it as much as our audiences - but we hope the new cast members will be keen to return next time! The Treasurer's report highlighted that we still have certain expenses - insurance, for instance - but no means of generating income at the moment. We are looking into the possibility of an online quiz - watch this space. The group got together - again, via Zoom - during the summer, to read a comedy script, providing a few of their own homespun props, which was good fun. 16 Basically, we are still here (Oh yes we are!) We hope that we will be able to hold a Summer Play in 2021; fingers crossed please, everybody! Stay safe, stay well, and hopefully we can all get together again for some fun next year. The Bridge Group Parish Churches open for private Prayer from Monday 1st September Unless circumstances change, the churches of the Bridge Group Parish will be open for Personal prayerl Quiet time on the days and times listed below Name of Church Open Days I Times St Peter’s Bridge Wednesday 10am-4pm St Peter’s Bekesbourne Sunday 10am—12pm St Mary’s Patrixbourne Tuesday 2-4pm Saturday 10am-1pm St Mary’s Nackington Wednesday 10am-4pm Sunday 10am-4pm St Mary’s Lower Hardres Monday 10am-4pm Thursday 10am-4pm I There may be someone present to welcome you when you visit. I Please observe Social Distancing (2 metres) while inside the church building and follow any instructions given. I You will be asked to leave a name and contact number (fortrack and trace pur- poses) but these details will only be held for 21 days after which they will be destroyed. I You will also be asked to leave a notice on the seat you have used when you leave. I The Vicar is available if you would like to make an appointment for Prayer/ Pastoral visit (01227 206272) Thank you so much for your patience and understanding. 17 Patrixbourne War Memorial On Sunday 17"‘ October 1920, the people of Patrixbourne gathered in St Mary’s Church at 3pm for a memorial service ‘forthe men of Patrixbourne who fell in the Great War 1914-1919’. Led, no doubt, by their Vicar, the Rev Hubert Knight, they sang ‘Through the night of doubt and sorrow’, they listened to the reading ofthe names ofthe fallen and a stirring reading from Revelation chapter 21, they prayed and then, singing ‘The saints of God! their conflict past’ they moved out to the churchyard forthe unveiling and blessing ofthe new memorial cross. We had hoped to commemorate that event this autumn but Covid had other ideas. Instead, l’d like to take a closer look at the names on the memorial and must start by thanking Mark Joplin for all the research that he undertook. The memorial stands not far from the churchyard gate by the east wall of the chan- cel. It is a plain cross on a stepped base which bears six names picked out in black. Six men from such a small village seems like a lot but it rapidly becomes clearthat the villagers were generous in their definition of Patrixbourne. As is fre- quently the case on British war memorials, the names are listed in order of military rank. However, I think we get a better ‘feel’ for the people they were and what hap- pened to them if we look at these men in chronological order of their death. Be- tween them, they encapsulate so many aspects ofthe Great War. Captain James Ronald lived at Bifrons Cottage in The Street, probably moving there when he left the army in 1912. He was a career soldier with the Buffs and fought in the Boer War. He was a specialist Railway Transport Officer, so when the Great War broke out he rejoined his old regiment in that capacity. He was killed in action at St Julien, near Ypres, on 23'“ April 1915 at the age of 39. His name ap- pears on the Menin Gate as he has no known grave. His daughter Patience continued to live at Bifrons Cottage with her mother Evelyn until her marriage to Sir Walter Whigham of Highland Court, announced in 1943. After Sir Walter’s death, only five years later, she returned to live out the rest of her long life in the same house. Sapper Frederick Brickenden was from the Gate Inn on the Dover Road, which was in Patrixbourne until the county council reforms of 1889. He was the second of sev- enteen children and was actually born in Elham. By 1911, he was a carpenter liv- ing in Military Road Canterbury with his wife and baby daughter, both called Lillian. Hejoined the Royal Engineers and was sent to Gallipoli. He died on 30”‘ October 1915 at the age of 36 and is buried in Alexandria in Egypt but it is unclear whether he died of wounds or of disease and whether he was already in transit to Egypt when he died. He also appears on the Canterbury war memorial in the Buttermar- ket. Private Albert Stevens was the only one ofthe six to be born in Patrixbourne and to live out his civilian life there. His father was a horseman at Renville (then in Patrixbourne) and Albert followed him in that calling. He died as a prisoner of war at a camp in Prémont, near Le Cateau-Cambrésis, on 30”‘ May 1917. He was sev- enteen years old and was thus technically too young to fight. He had gone to the Somme with a cavalry regiment probably to look afterthe military horses. In 1924, his remains were moved from the civilian cemetery at Prémont to a military ceme- tery eight miles away at St Souplet. 18 Rifleman Charles Stevens was A|bert’s older brother. He too was a horseman at Renville but he was born in Wickhambreaux when his father was a labourer on a farm there. He was killed in action at Brie, on the Somme between Amiens and St Quentin, on 25”‘ September 1918, at the age of 27. Afterthe war, the family moved on to work in Nackington. CSM David Alexander was born in London but married Winifred Drapper from Bish- opsbourne in 1912. (\Ninifred’s only brother Sydney is commemorated on Bishops- bourne war memorial. He died at Loos on 26”‘ September 1915.) The Alexander fam- ily moved to Lower Lodge Patrixbourne about the beginning of the war. Their eldest child Ellen did well but the next two babies both died before they were a year old and are buried in Patrixbourne churchyard. Their youngest child David was born in Janu- ary 1919 and so never knew his father. He has left behind an interesting account of life in the lodge as a child. When we commemorated the end ofthe Great War two years ago, David Jr’s daughter was able tojoin us. David Sr was a career soldier with the Buffs, having joined up in 1908, and he rose through the ranks to become a company sergeant majorjust three weeks before he died. He won the Military Medal for valour. He was killed in action between Arras and Cambrai on 29”‘ September 1918, at the age of 28, having served throughout the war. He has no known grave, so is commemorated on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial. Lieutenant 5”‘ Marquis Conyngham was baptised at Patrixbourne but never lived here. Afterthe death of the 3' Marquis in 1882, the Conyngham family moved back to their family seat, Slane Castle in Ireland, and young Victor George Henry Francis Conyngham was born in their Lon- , . don home in 1883. He became the 5”‘ Marquis at the age of 14. His war service is interesting, as he was appointed aide-de-camp to Sir ‘ John Grenfell Maxwell, the man A charged with ‘mopping up’ afterthe 1916 Easter Rising in Dublin. Sir John was responsible forthe rapid execution of the leaders of the ris- ing and was moved to a command in York in some haste. Marquis Conyngham died at York on 9”‘ No- ” rial in York Minster but is buried at Slane. News from Bekesbourne With great excitement, on Sunday 4"‘ October we celebrated our first ‘Songs of Praise’ since lockdown. It was a very emotional moment. We had worked hard to sweep away the cobwebs, sanitize the sur- faces and polish the brass so that we were ready to welcome everyone into church. As you came through the door you could see and smell the fruits ofthe harvest all creatively displayed. It looked beautiful. People had generously brought gifts which were collected afterthe service and taken to the Women’s Refuge. The harvest service was a ‘thank you’to the farmers. Although we cou|dn’t sing, An- - _ _ _ drew played some lovely medleys of harvest hymns H A ;: . which were very moving. It was such a pleasure to all meet togetherto worship in our very special church. Our next service is on 15‘ November celebrating ‘All Saints’. Please give me a ring on 01227 830319 if you want to reserve your place. We look fon/vard to welcoming you. 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Once a window has been lit on their assigned day of Advent they will be lit each night at the same time until Christmas Eve. How can I take part?- You can join in by registering to create a window display by em ailing bridgeoffice23@gmail.com before 15t:h November, window themes will be assigned on a first come first served basis. Or you can simply follow the trail around the village as each window is lit during the days of Advent. 21 League of Friends of Kent & Canterbum Hospital ' The Li3;}g1.ie ‘I’ Nailbourne Groug _ ‘7.Przt?mis The League of Friends of the Kent and Canterbury Hospital raises p ma mm a money for the purchase of medical equipment and other items, for the benefit of staff, patients and their visitors — as well as providing volun- teers to maintain services such as shops and tea bars. The current policy is to buy only items that will continue to be used in Canterbury. We have recently purchased items for the Occupational Therapy department, Physiotherapy department and Dolphin ward. The group has organised a letter drop to villagers requesting support forthe Hospi- tal by making a donation and becoming or continuing to be a Friend and we would like to thank everyone who has donated. This will enable us to continue purchasing much needed equipment and other items. We would be very grateful to receive any donations, and cheques made payable to The League of Friends Nailbourne can be sent or delivered to: The Treasurer John Thackray 56 Riverside Close Bridge. Alternatively donations can be left in Bridge at Mervyn Gulvin's office, 90 High Street; with Kate Whitten 28 Bridge Down; or in Bekesbourne with Gill Moon The Haven, Aerodrome Road. To donate online our bank details are: League of Friends Nailbourne Sort code 600427 Account number 98925628. For online donations, it is helpful if you could confirm to LoFnaiI- bourne@yahoo.com including your agreement to collect gift aid, if appropriate. Bridqe Villaqe Christmas Trees—Volunteers Needed This year Christmas trees will be put up on Saturday 5th December and will come down on Saturday 2nd January. Volunteers can contact Mark Esdale (Mark@BridgeVillage.uk) for more information or to register. Villagers should also keep an eye on the Village Facebook page and website. Social distancing measures and Covid secure measures will be in place. 22 News from the Friends’ of Bekesbourne Church Dear Friends and Supporters - I would like to keep you updated on the Friends’ of Bekesbourne Church events. It is with regret that we have to inform you that we are unable to organise any of our usual events forthis year. These are the Christmas Bazaar and the Wine and Wis- dom. Two reasons: Firstly, due to the Government social distancing restrictions, and sec- ondly due to the Village Hall being closed for its planned refurbishment over the next few months. Like us, I know you will be disappointed as these two events are extremely popular with you. Ifthe situation on both, the Government restrictions, and the availability ofthe Village Hall eases, we will be looking at holding a Wine and Wisdom, early in 2021, and a Spring Festival to replace the Christmas Bazaar. I am sure you will understand our situation as these are really unprecedented times. We sincerely hope you are all staying safe and well, and we look forward to being able to give you good news in the not too distant future. With kind regards Christine Dutfield Chair ofthe Friends of Bekesbourne Church 01227 830828 Advertising in On the Nail Please take a fresh look at our Advertising Directory this month. 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We still must limit numbers and abide by Social Distancing. All Services are subject to change in accordance with the Government Guid- ance in place at the time. Christmas Family Activities Advent Trail: Around the village of Lower Hardres from 1-24”‘ Decemberthere will be numbers decorated for you to spot (details can be found elsewhere in this magazine). See if you can spot them all as each day a new number is unveiled! Christingle Services: Sadly due to the oven/vhelming number of people who usu- ally attend, we are not able to hold our usual Christingle services on Christmas Eve at St Peter’s Bridge. However the good news is all the children who attend Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England School will have the opportu- nity to attend a Christingle Service in the Church with their Year Group Bubble during the last week of term. If you would like to make a donation to support the Chi|dren’s Society you can do so at https:// www.childrenssocietv.ord.uk/ Special Services for Christmas Date Description Church Service Sattlurday Christmas Carol Service 3pm St Mary’s Lower 12 with live Choir Hardres December Sunday 13"‘ Christmas Carol Service 6pm St Mary’s December with live Choir Nackington Friday 18”‘ Christmas Carol Service 7.00pm St Mary’s December with live Choir Patrixbourne Satturday Christmas Carol Service 4pm St Peter’s Bek- 19 with live Choir esbourne December Sunday 20"‘ Christmas Carol Service 4pm St Peter’s December with live Choir Bridge 24"‘ Christmas Eve Isaiah 52:7-10 10pm St Mary’s December Psalm 98; Nackington Hebrews 1:1-12; John 1:1-14 25”‘ Christmas Day Isaiah 9.2-7; 9am Family Service December Psalm 96; St Mary’s Lower Titus 2.11-14; Hardres Luke 2.1-20 10.30am Christmas Communion St Peter’s Bridge ***FOR ALL CHRISTMAS SERVlCES** To book your seats at one of our Christmas Services please email BGPChrist- mas2020@gmai|.com (or phone 01227 206272) Please ensure you include the following information: The date and time of the service and the name ofthe church you would like to at- tend How many (up to a max of 6) will be in your family group / bubble A contact telephone number You will receive a confirmation email which you should keep for your ref- erence. Please do let us know if for any reason you are unable to attend as booked so that we can offer your seats to someone else. We will also need to take contact details of all those attending forthe purposes of Track and Trace. 14 The Br'd eV'lla e I 9 I 9 Ir‘ Q o o I 3:: '1’- - ’/ldvem‘ Window Trail %§:§Z=";.~=..e<’° 1sf- 24th December 2020 How does it work? — On each day of Advent a different address in the village will light up a window display based on a Christmas Song or Carol. Windows will be lit between 4pm and 6pm for villagers to spot . A full list of addresses will be listed on our Facebook and Web pages. 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Ir.Iul.l Iltallue Ilhlr. |J|II|!lI|l.'I'I1I'HI:'l.I Ilnu nIIH:ll1 mu al : wry Iillerrrpl Dnrlullma. 'I'|'Itll1ll:H.-:lz -nwlda-I5 :|nLil u:-I:-r|u‘;|«nL|II'ggnI'aI::l'l:|.|1.1l-1:. Jmsmiiir Jil|IT|lI!'5 TIl|JlI2II|IE5 IE‘! I! E'IE|'fl'l' ac‘:-'n_g.-:3: W I'll. I.- -f:Il'l+'.;J:::=.:m: n. ."r..l.=i L San Er-:-5.'r'.'_. F:I.'::lri.-'£'nE'55_. 5E‘I'MEE' St Peter's Church, Bekesbourne EPDPMM 10am January 3rd . Join us for a service of read‘ News from Bekesbourne On 15‘ November we celebrated All Saints Songs of Praise. Unfortunately there was no congregational singing and numbers were restricted following the Covid guidance. Howeverthe church was as full as we could manage and everyone en- joyed an inspiring and uplifting service. The music was amazing we had Paul on the cello and Andrew on the organ. Ariadne told us some interesting things about St Thomas Aquinas; his childhood experiences as well as his later achievements. Pat delivered the prayers which focused on the different areas in the church and what they mean to us. It seemed very appropriate after so many months when we were unable to meet in church for worship. Estella did the reading and gave a short, thought provoking talk. We said ‘goodbye’ to Pat and Paul Kusel, who are moving to Hawkinge. It was lovely that they were able to contribute to the service. Nicky thanked them for all they have done for Bekesbourne church. Pat ran the Family Service for 15 years and Paul provided the music on many occasions. Estella gave them a blessing as they go to make a new home and join a new community. Our next 2 Songs of Praise services are on 6”‘ December ‘Advent Carols’ and 3'“ January ‘Epiphany’. Hopefully both services will go ahead as planned. Please book in advance. We look fon/vard to seeing you there. 15 Fish Scheme We will have our delayed Annual General Meeting at 10 am on Wednesday January 13th. Just how we will have it should become clearer nearthe time. If we are allowed to meet we will do so in the Red Lion with thanks to their wonder- ful hospitality. But if restrictions are still in place we would have to meet on Zoom which is allowed for at present. Do rememberthat we are here to help so give us a call on 07935 966 080 Submissions criteria for On the Nail o All submissions for On the Nail should be received by the 15”‘ ofthe Month at the latest to bridgeoffice23@gmai|.com - Any posters should be A5 in size with a portrait and landscape version pro- vided. o Any written content should be in Arial size 10. - Attachments should be clearly labelled as to content. c Files should be summitted in .doc, .pdf, .pub or .jpg format Poppy Appeal 2tl2tI, Bridge and Patrixhourne. As you know the Covid restrictions affected the Fs'.Bl_ F'oppy'Appea| this year. There were no house — house collections or street collections allowed. I am pleased to announce that the Headteacher atthe school was able to have their usual poppy supplies and donation boxes this year. In a.ddition lwas able to have boxes in both Bridge and IF"atrixb-oume churches and Elndgeway Stores. Thanks to generous donations. the staff, parents and pupils, of the school raised a staggering £813. Customers and staff at Bridgeway Stores raised just short of £390. In total [with other donations passed to me I am delighted to report that Et 200 has been raised this year. This is about half of the amount raised in Zlfit 9. Thanks to everyone who donated. We look forward to being able to resume oolllections next year. lLaurenoe Dunderdale {Poppy Appeal C-rganiser.l 16 QEIJB Qllhristmas lfleturatiun uf ifllhurthes Alan Barber writes — Back in the 1860s the publishing of books like ‘Christmas Decorations of Churches’ and ‘The Art of Garnishing Churches at Christmas’ were both popular and influential. Their au- thors explained this custom had ancient roots and both included various quotations. This one by the botanist William Cole from 1657 sets the scene - ‘‘In some Churches the setting up of holly, ivy, rose- mary, yew and bays etc. at Christmas is still in use.” In December 1872 a local press reporter wrote — “This pretty parish church in Bridge is elegantly decorated in commemoration of the Christmas season.” He followed that by these descriptions of each. The window ledges have sentences in wool letters on crimson ground bordered with evergreens. The chancel arch has ‘Behold thy King’ in large bold letters with evergreen borders. The communion table has ‘Emmanuel God with us’ above it set in white letters on red ground. The pulpit has holly, ivy & fern borders and blue velvet with gold crowns on its panels. The book rest at the top has ‘The Lord is our righteousness’ in gold on the blue velvet drop. The nave pillars are girded under the capitals with holly & ivy wreathes giving a very pleasing & light effect. . The Rose window has shields with ‘Unto us a child is born’ on the left & ‘Unto us a son is given’ on the right, all in red & gold lettering on white with evergreen borders. The font has a conical cover decked with ferns & flowers with ‘Suffer little children to come unto me’ above & ‘In the name of the Father, Son & Holy Ghost’ beneath, all in white & green. The organ is not forgotten having ‘Praise the Lord’ in white on red ground, showing both its use and that of all the decorations. 17