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By my very rough calculations we will be enjoying about an hour per day more sun- ight by the beginning of February than we are right now. have even seen some very wary snowdrops beginning to poke up in the Vicarage iarden, peeking out of the soil. It is a comfort to me, and perhaps to you, to know hat the seasons roll on and that this season of physical darkness is waning. 3ut the things that have comforted me most in recent weeks have been the kind- iesses of other people, in which I see the love of God breaking out, sometimes vhere I would hope to see it, sometimes in very unexpected places. An unexpected lunch of flowers. A phone call from an old friend. An email from a colleague. Those vho provided food to some individuals and families in need over Christmas. The nany donations to the FoodBank and Salvation Army. Ever since the start ofthe Jandemic back in March, in our villages, we have always had more help on offer han we’ve had requests support. lesus talks a lot about little things making a big difference. He talks about the wid- :w’s mite- a tiny financial contribution given with a big heart. He talks about a tiny bit )f yeast raising a whole basin full of flour. He talks about a mustard seed of faith irowing into a great tree. He talks about someone who offers a little one a cup of vater being rewarded in heaven. -ocked down as we are, we may feel helpless or useless, but we can all be bringers )f light, encouragement and comfort to others. When you have to go out to buy ne- zessities, make a point of thanking the person who serves you at the till. If you live in your own, perhaps you could call a friend and heartheir news. If you live with someone else, perhaps you could be the one to put the bins out. lfyou have a neigh- >our who is home schooling their children, could you offerto pick up something for hem at the shops so that they don’t have to drag the whole family around Sains- )ury’s? (ou yourself, I am sure, will have memories of small acts of kindness which have nade a big difference to you. It’s not rocket science, but kindness really works. It really transforms peopIe’s lives. 10 As we move on through the church year and in the weeks to come enterthe season of Lent, I am sad that we are not yet able to return to in person worship in our church- es. I am so grateful to all our volunteers who still somehow make time for the essen- tial work of looking after our buildings, and opening them at least for one day a week so that anyone who needs to can visit for prayer. I look forward very much to the time when we can open our buildings and gather for worship again. I pray for each and every one of you, the blessing ofgiving and receiving unexpected small kindnesses in the coming weeks. Yours in Christ [5/oLlaLM>" Rev. Estella Last, Priest in Charge The Bridge Group Parish Churches open for private Prayer from 1st January 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 11 Readinqs for Church Services in February 2021 At present due to the National Lockdown we are not able to hold any in-person ser- vices in our Churches. If the situation changes before the end of February we will notify any Services we can plan through email, social media and posters at the rele- vant church. Our worship continues online. If you would like to receive a link to our online services please contact us via email to estellalast@,qmail. com In Advent we held a weekly discussion and reflection group via Zoom. The inten- tion is to do the same during Lent. If you would like to join a Zoom Lent Group Date Known as Readings 315‘ The Presentation of Christ Deuteronomy 18.15—20; January in the Temple (Cand|emas) Psalm 111; 1 Corinthians 8.1-13; Mark 1.21-28 7"‘ 2"“ before Lent Proverbs 8.1, 22-31, February Psalm 104.26-35, Colossians 1.15-20, John 1.1-14 14"‘ Next before Lent 2 Kings 2.1—12; February Psalm 50.1-6; 2 Corinthians 4.3-6; Mark 9.2-9 17"‘ Ash Wednesday Isaiah 58: 1-18; February 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10; Matthew 6:1-6,16-21 215‘ 15‘ of Lent Genesis 9.8-17; February Psalm 25.1-10; 1 Peter 3.18-22; Mark 1.9-15 28"‘ 2”“ of Lent Genesis 17.1-7,15-16; February Psalm 22.23-31; Romans 4.13-25; Mark 8.31-38 7"‘ March 3“ of Lent Exodus 20: 1-17; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 1:18-25; John 2: 13-22 Lent Groups Online please let Estella know by emailing her at este||a|ast@gmai|.com. 12 News From Canterburv Medical Practice COVID-19 Vaccinations We are providing COVID-19 vaccinations at Bridge Health Centre and the pro- gramme started on Monday 215‘ December. Please note you do not need to contact the surgery until you receive a letter, text message or a phone call inviting you to make an appointment. Please be patient and wait to be contacted about when the vaccine is available for you. This is because our phone lines are exceptionally busy and we appreciate your help in keeping the lines open for people needing to make appointments for other health matters. There will also be home visits for our patients who are housebound. In the meantime, it is as important as ever to maintain social distancing, handwash- ing and wearing face coverings in public spaces. Ethelbert Road — new premises update We are very excited to inform you that our new surgery at Ethelbert Road is on tar- get to be ready in early February 2021. For more information please visit our web- site. https://www.canterburymedica|practice.nhs.uk/news/new-surgery-opening-soon Staff Update We would like to introduce some new members of staff who have joined us recently: Clinicians - Dr Oluwamayowa Adewole, Dr Jim Cole, Dr Adrian North & Dr Tony Onuchukwu. Receptionists - Tim and Rose. For more surgery news please visit our website: httpszll www.canterburymedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ 13 Nailbourne Horticultural Society The Nailbourne Horticultural Society is certainly not going to let this pandemic spoil every event in 2021 and, as last year, we plan to hold virtual Spring and Summer Shows. Members should be carefully nurturing their Chairman’s Chal- lenge daffodil bulbs ready to bejudged on Saturday 27 March and we hope to add a limited number of additional classes for people to enter. Likewise, we in- tend to do something similar for the Summer Show because, at the time of writ- ing, it seems unlikely we will be able to arrange our usual Summer Show at the end ofJu|y. Please watch out for more information, including details ofthe virtual classes and how to enter, in the March edition of “On the Nail”. Submissions criteria for On the Nail o All submissions for On the Nail should be received by the 15"‘ of the Month at the latest to bridgeoffice23@gmai|.com o Any posters should be A5 in size with a portrait and landscape ver- sion provided. o Any written content should be in Arial size 10. o Attachments should be clearly labelled as to content. o Files should be summitted in .doc, .pdf, .pub or .jpg format BEKESBOURNE 100 CLUB The winners in December were: Nicky Fry £50; Mike Baldwin £25; Honor Pollard £15. The special Christmas prize of £250 goes to Hugh Pearson Thank you to all who continue to support the 100 Club which provides much valued funds forthe Friends of Bekesbourne Church forthe ongoing maintenance ofthe church and its lovely churchyard. New members are always welcome: contact Stephen Thomas , steve|thomas@gmai|.com, 01227 832573 14 ‘Advent Window Trail’ Thank you to all ofthose who made displays forthe Advent Window Trail around Bridge. Here are a few of the wonderful disp|ays.... I would just like to thank all those involved in putting up the Christmas Trees in Bridge as they do every yearto herald Christmas - this year more than any other they lifted our spirits when we needed it most as well as looking wonderfully fes- tive. Thank you too forthe 24 Tableaus around the village, what a marvellous idea, I do so hope that this will now become an annual event along with the Christmas Trees giving us all so much joy. Penny Spence ‘I5 1"('|')C1"1""(1L5|'l'l:"|'!1'l'l((fJ'_'.".f\L '|'|l\')€f_fI'I (Q(5§§(hfWQ)fN :S('DI{(5:!'_ Rememberinq Jill Thomas, Bekesbourne (1954 -2020) )n Wednesday 20”‘ January we said goodbye to Jill Thomas in a small funeral service It Bekesbourne Church. Hearing the sad news of her death just two days before Ehristmas was a shock to so many in the community. Jill was such a big hearted per- .on who had time and for everyone and huge energy for her local community. She was part ofthe On the Nail team as our Advertising coordinator and often came up with ideas for editorial input to benefit our subscribers and we are truly grateful for her :ontribution and input. Here are a few tributes from some ofthe many local community lroups that Jill was a part of and by whom she will be very much missed. Sekesbourne and Patrixbourne Parish Council |i|| became Parish Clerk in 1998 and conducted the business of clerk of Bekesbourne with Patrixbourne Parish Council with great efficiency. Jill remained Parish Clerk until 2006 and in 2019 returned to the Parish Council as a councillor serving the ’atrixbourne Ward. |i|| was very much involved with village life even when not a member of the Parish Douncil. Her help was invaluable especially when the Nailbourne was in flood; main- aining contact with all in need and with the various agencies dealing with the emer- lency. Since its inception in 2000 Jill was Secretary ofthe Nailbourne and Little Stour River Management Group, using her knowledge and lobbying skills to help get im- arovements to how the Nailbourne and Little Stour rivers are managed, and striving or mitigation measures to reduce the effects of flooding. Bringing the community together was something Jill was passionate about. Jill as Sec- etary of the Recreation Ground management Committee helped organise a Golden |ubi|ee party on the recreation ground for local residents, and summer afternoons alaying croquet or boules. Jill also encouraged local mothers and carers to set up year round meetings (BREW- Bekesbourne Rec Every Week) on a weekday afternoon in he Recreation Ground pavilion for parents and pre-school children, and others from he villages were welcome to drop in fortea and a chat. Many ofthe knitted poppies used to commemorate the 100"‘ Centenary ofthe end ofthe first world war were creat- ed at these lovely social afternoons. Monthly Wednesday morning coffee mornings at he Village Hall were another opportunity to meet friends and neighbours. Jill will leave a very big hole in the heart of all her friends in the local community, but uer involvement with other charitable and campaigning activities spread far beyond iur villages. Ourtribute to her must be that all the things she started up and was in- rolved in should continue forthe benefit of everyone in our villages here. Roll on the and of the current pandemic so we can all get together and be a lively vibrant commu- uity again! 16 Bekesbourne Church Jill will always be remembered fondly in Bekesbourne Church. She loved the church. She found peace there and was fascinated by the stories it contained. Her extensive research into those buried in the churchyard led to the creation of the churchyard trail. Her kindness and generosity were demonstrated in the way she was always eagerto get involved and help in practical ways. She was a great communicator and support when you were down. She encouraged us when we started our lay-led Songs of Praise service. As a great believer in serv- ing the needs ofthe community, she inspired others to do the same. The Friends of Bekesbourne Church Committee. "We know this will be only one ofthe numerous tributes to such a lovely and self- less lady - Jill Thomas. Words cannot truly express our gratitude, respect and admiration for her help and enthusiasm in helping us, and the entire Village to create a community spirit. It will be with sadness and regret that we will feel the loss of her unbounding enthusiasm, and smile. Bless you Jill. Matthew Jones, Chair of Governors, Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School Jill Thomas was an integral part of our school community at Bridge and Patrixbourne CEP School and we are incredibly sad to have lost her. She had been a Foundation Governor at the school long before ljoined the governing body and was a fount of knowledge and experience on whom we could all rely for good sense and, because it was Jill’s forte, absolutely forensic research! There were countless times, as an incoming Chair, I would turn to Jill for advice. Jill was always willing to step fon/vard and take on another role or task, she was Vice-Chair, lead governor for safeguarding and data protection and sat on both of our governors’ sub-committees. In every instance she was extraordinarily dili- gent, engaged and caring. In one or other ofthese many roles, Jill regularly visit- ed classrooms meeting with children and teachers and I often remember Jill’s huge smile coming away from these meetings. It was clear that Jill found great joy in these visits and I hope it came close to matching the huge amount that she contributed to our school community. As a governing body we will all miss her greatly and ourthoughts are with her family. 17 nmes Tibbles, Headteacher, Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England 'imary School I Thomas firstjoined the school community as a governor 10 years ago due to her Immitment to the village of Bekesbourne and especially to St. Peter’s Church, akesbourne. From her appointment she brought with her a sound knowledge and ear passion of local history which she loved to share with both staff and pupils, in irticular the story of Ada Lovelace. swell as a source of great support to the school, she was also a champion of ading. Her latest donation to the school library ‘The Boy, The Mole and The arse’ to “to share with as many in the community as possible” contains many aautiful quotes and these sum up JiII’s way of caring and spreading a message a ape for the wider community. irough speaking to staff and parents, the phrase I heard the most was that she Id a ‘heart ofgold’. She lived a life of service — to the school and to her community Id this is the legacy that she leaves behind. She was an example to us all. zephen Thomas, Jill’s husband 1998 we made a big decision in our lives — to leave Epsom, and all of our very aarfriends, to live in Bekesbourne. It was difficult to leave our established comfort ane, but it was a move we felt that we had to make. And overthe next 22 years Jill II in love with Bekesbourne, and Bekesbourne fell in love with Jill. We have been awled over by the messages of condolence we have received since JiII’s totally Iexpected passing on the 23“ December. The messages all acknowledge the vil- ge’s debt to her. nily Young on behalf of BREW I Thomas was the first person I remember meeting in Bekesbourne when we oved here just under 5 years ago. She’d opened up the pavilion for anyone who anted to come down and enjoy the facilities and get a free cuppa. No-one else as there and she was inside, quietly getting on with cleaning the kitchen and serv- 3 drinks. This sums up Jill; kind, proactive, serving. She did so many things for hers, probably many of which we’II never even know about. When a couple of us ;ked if we could start a coffee and chat group (BREW, Bekesbourne Rec Every ’eek) she positively encouraged us at every turn. Jill not only helped us with com- unity projects, she would take an interest in the personal lives of all those who [me along from the elderly to the teens. She found a way to communicate with reryone. I have the honour to say that Jill became a very dear friend and those 10 knew her, will miss her terribly. But more than that. How will we repay all the wdness she showed us? How will we fill her shoes? Jill was an inspiration to us. ur debt to her is overwhelming and now that we cannot repay it we should en- eavourto pay it forward to our community, just as I know she would want us to. 18 In remembrance .... .. Our prayers and love go to Stephen and the family, we are deeply indebted to Jill for all that she was and all that she did for our community. May she rest in peace and rise in glory. 19 Kate’s Puddinds — What’s Cookind? 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Estella Last, Priest in Charge The Bridge Group Parish 10 Churches open for private Prayer Unless circumstances change, the churches of the Bridge Group Parish remain open for Personal prayerl Quiet time as follows: St Peter’s Bridge Wednesday 10-4pm St Peter’s Bekesbourne Sunday 10am -12pm St Mary’s Patrixbourne Tuesday 2-4pm & Saturday 10am-1pm St Mary’s Nackington Sunday & Wednesday 10-4pm St Mary’s Lower Hardres Monday & Thursday 10-4pm A word about Finance, and the future of the Church of England During the early weeks of February there was a further spate of articles in the news media about the future of the Church of England and lots of acrimony flying around about where the money goes. The Archbishops responded by writing in The Specta- tor (13“‘ February) about the ‘rascally voices who want to undermine the Church’ and sought to reassure the nation that the church is here, still a valuable part of every community. Meanwhile, those of us on the ground just keep doing what we do, being the church of God, and seeking to make Christ present in every situation and for eve- ry person we find ourselves with. Since we first learned the word Coronavirus, our church has continued to be a presence in each of our communities. Opening when able and safe to do so, closing when advised to but remaining visible online, through emails, telephone calls and mailings. Funerals and other pastoral ministry have con- tinued (baptisms and weddings too when allowed!) and we even managed to hold a carol service in each of our 5 churches at Christmas! If you do give money to the Bridge Group Parish, this is where it goes, towards ensuring a local ministry that is present and available for everyone who lives here regardless of whether they attend church. And of course, even when we can’t use them, our buildings still have to be maintained and insured. We are deeply sad not to have been able to offerthe open door welcome we always have done especially at times of festival, Easter and Christ- mas but we are committed to ensuring that we will be able to as soon as it is safe to do so and for many more years to come. Our thanks to all who give support to the churches in community whether in terms of time and energy or in monetary gifts. Whatever goes on elsewhere it is you who make the difference and enable us to serve our communities in the way we do. For more information about ways ofgiving please contact bridgeoffice23@gmail.com. Planning for the future At the time of writing, we don’t know what level of restriction we will be under during March. Although in theory we are allowed to hold gathered worship, it has not yet seemed wise to do so. lfwe do make the decision to reopen for services in person, we will publicise these through emails, social media and notices on Church notice- boards. It would be a joy to be able to open our Churches on Easter Sunday so watch this space as they say and thank you for your patience. The Bridge Group Parish 2021 11 Readings for Church Services in March 2021 At present due to the National Lockdown we are not able to hold any in-person ser- vices in our Churches. If the situation changes before the end of February we will notify any Services we can plan through email, social media and posters at the rel- evant church. Our worship continues online. If you would like to receive a link to our online services please contact us via email to estellalast(d),qmail. com Date Known as Readings 28"‘ 2”“ of Lent Genesis 17.1-7,15-16; February Psalm 22.23-31; Romans 4.13-25; Mark 8.31-38 7”‘ March 3'“ of Lent Exodus 20: 1-17; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 1:18-25; John 2: 13-22 14”‘ March 4"‘ of Lentl Lent 4: Numbers 21: 4-9; Psalm 107; February Mothering Ephesians 2:1-10; John 3:14-21; Sunday Mothering Sunday: Exodus 2:1-10; 2 Corinthians 1:3-7; Luke 2:33-35 215‘ March 5‘” of Lent Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 51 :1-13; Hebrews 5:5-10; John 12: 20-33 28"‘ March Palm Sunday Mark 11:1-11; Isaiah: 50:4-9a; Psalm 31 Mark 14:1 to end 15. Thursday 15‘ Maundy Exodus 12:1-14; April Thursday 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13: 1017,31b-35 Friday 2"“ Good Friday John 18:1 to end of ch. 19 April Sunday 4‘” Easter Sunday Acts 10:34-43; April Mark 16:1-8 12 Lent Groups Online These will run from Sunday 215‘ February. There will be two options to join a group: Sunday morning 10.30-11.30am (followed by half an hour of our usual Sunday morning ‘coffee and chat’) Wednesday afternoon 4pm (starting on Wednesday 24”‘ February) As with Advent if you aren’t able to attend every week this doesn’t matter. If you would like to join a group please email estellalast@qmail.com to receive the link. Bridge with Patrixbourne Womens Institute I and the Committee are so pleased to hearthat most of, or all our members, have now been vaccinated. This gives us all hope for a brighter future. The Committee have continued to keep in touch with our members, either by phone or speaking through an open door or window. lt’s been harder for some who have been ill or had accidents, but hopefully are now on the mend, having had treatment, or moved to a care home like Kathleen, to Saxon Lodge. We send you our best wishes for a full recovery and a massive thanks to the NHS and Care Services. We hope you are noting down your ‘best/amusing experience’ during Lockdown — to share with members when we‘re-open’. We also hope you will take part in our Easter Competition — decorating a hen’s egg in a cup. Please take a photo, and send to either ~Sheila or Jill by 16”‘ March. Do join in, and make it a fun event! Lets hope we can soon meet up to have a coffee or afternoon tea, as we did last year Stay safe and well. Avril Austin, President 13 FAIRTRADE FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT 22”“ FEBRUARY -7“ MARCH ‘or two weeks each year at the end of February and start of March, thousands of ndividuals, companies and groups across the UK come together to share the sto- *ies ofthe people who grow our food and drinks, mine our gold and grow the cotton n our clothes - people who are often exploited and underpaid. n 2021, Fairtrade Fortnight will feel very different. Usually the churches in our Par- sh have a range of Fairtrade chocolate, cocoa and chocolate biscuits for sale after services during the Fortnight and this has been very popular. Bridge Group Parish 10W has ‘Eco Church’ status which includes a commitment to buying Fairtrade pro- Jluce, so it has been our way maintaining that commitment. We know that by help- ng the farmers who grow our cocoa to get a fair price, they can earn an extra pre- nium to improve the life of their, often poor, communities and achieve sustainabil- ty. ‘or obvious reasons it won't be possible this year to sell in church. However, the SOVID-19 pandemic has shown us more than ever how interconnected we are Jlobally, so perhaps we could all still help by buying some ofthese items elsewhere - to enjoy now or put aside for Easter. ’-\II the supermarkets now stock Fairtrade chocolate, so why not pick up some goodies next time you shop or when you fill in your on-line shopping list? There are many other sites where Fairtrade chocolate is available too, maybe something ‘or a special occasion? Try www.traidcraftshop.co.uk, www.yumbles.com, Nww.oneworldshop.co.uk or www.notonthehiqhstreet.com ‘or more information about Fairtrade visit www.fairtrade.orq.uk 14 Nailbourne Horticultural Society We are pleased to report that the Nailbourne Horticultural Society is very much alive and has even got one ortwo things in the pipeline for you. Some 20 members were able to attend our AGM on Zoom at the end of Janu- ary, including our President John Hill. Julia Cooper was elected as our new Chairman, while the other officers and the committee remained the same, ie Rajini Dasan, Secretary, Ann Edmonds, Treasurer and Kathy Walder, Show Secretary. It was agreed not to charge a membership subscription forthis cur- rent year. Following a request from some of our members and to see how successful it might be, we have arranged for Kevin Tooherto give a talk entitled “Clematis for the year round garden” on Zoom on Tuesday 2 March at 6.45 pm. Kevin has many strings to his bow including lecturing at Hadlow College, a trustee at Brog- dale and a trial judge at Wisley. Joining details forthe meeting will be sent out nearerthe time. If anyone reading this is interested in joining in and, indeed, in becoming a member ofthe Society, (remember, no subscription payable this year,) please send your email details to our Secretary, Rajini (|oxatpa|lum@qmai|.com). Although we have regretfully decided not to organise our usual Spring and Summer Shows again this year we will, as we did last year, hold a Virtual Spring Show on Saturday 27 March and a Virtual Summer Show on Saturday 24 July. Members already have their daffodil bulbs forthe Spring Show's Chair- man’s Challenge. The plant to grow on forthe Summer Show, Salvia Red De- sert, should be available at the end of March. For further information about the Shows and the various classes, including how to enter, please contact the Show Secretary, Kathy Walder on tel: 830057/07791 656539 or email: kath@askwalder.com. The results, with photographs, will be published on Bridge Village websites as soon as possible after the events. We do hope that members consider entering at least one ofthe classes. If you would like information about the Society in general, please contact our Secretary, Rajini on 01227 830313 or using the email address given above. 15 ailbourne Scout Group news adly, nothing has changed with regard to lockdown since our last newsletter, and aavers, Cubs and Scouts have continued to meet via Zoom. As planned, we had irtraditional whole-group Christmas service remotely, and we also made Christ- as decorations to hang outside and cheer up residents at Bridge Haven, with hom we developed links through our ‘Never Say Never’ Scout camp. Although we ere unable to offer our usual Scout Post, members of Bridge village took up the antle for us this year — many thanks! ur new term started in January and we’ve been doing lots of activities towards adges, including designing monsters, learning nautical skills and lots of cooking. ne thing that couldn’t take place as usual was Wintercamp, where Scouts camp at ilwell Park and take part in various activities. However, a virtual Wintercamp was ganised, which we all took part in. While Skip and his family braved the elements id camped in their garden, most opted fortents and dens inside. The Wintercamp ebsite also offered lots of activities to try. was fun sleeping downstairs and not in our beds. We loved the activities and l amt how to do crotchet with my mum. We had no technology after the zoom fin- hed which I didnt like at first but then it was good fun.’ (Emily, Scout, and Theo, ub) here were so many different activities to choose from that could be part of work- Q towards my badges. It was hard to decide. I made fudge, an orange cake and endship bracelets. I also planned what I would do for my Chef Badge. We started ith a Troop Zoom and it was great to see what everyone else was thinking of do- g and all the different places we had chosen to camp for the night. In the morning, e were all quite tired!’ (Bea, Scout) ’lease note that the sessions detailed below are not currently accurate - email ick Gore for more information* ailbourne Scout Group welcomes both boys AND girls and meets every 'ednesday during term time, usually at Barham Village Hall (although they ‘e often out and about, especially in the warmer weather!). Times are as fol- ws: eavers (6-8 years) — 5.30—6.30pm ubs (8-10 years) — 6.30—7.30pm :outs (10-14 years) — 7.45—9.15pm or more information on joining or volunteering, please email Nick Gore at (ipnailbourne(c'r),qmail.com or visit our Facebook page (www.facebook.coml ailbourne-Scout-Group-public-108853207216429). 16 John Stainer ~ THE CRUCIFIXION Readers may be interested to know that St Martins Voices and the London Mozart Players are combining to produce a recording of this well-known work using a new arrangement by Iain Farrington. This performance for chamber ensemble and choir will be made strictly in accordance with government Covid pandemic precautions. Access to the recording costs £10 and can be obtained in advance via the St Mar- tin in the Fields website https://www.stmartin-in-the-fields.orq/whats-on/ Their re- cording will be available to view from 7.30pm on Maundy Thursday and for the whole of April 2021. St Martin’s Voices is a professional ensemble of 10 singers who have been making recordings available for use in online church services. Rev Estella Last has regular- ly used them in our online services. John Stainer was organist at St Paul’s Cathedral from 1872 to 1888 and during his appointment he was successful in raising performance standards, greatly expand- ing the cathedral’s musical repertoire. His composition The Crucifixion used a text compiled by Rev W Sparrow Simpson, the sub-precentor, and was dedicated to the sub-organist, William Hodge and the choir of St Marylebone Parish Church. It was intended to be within the capability of any average church choir and it was first per- formed in Marylebone Church during Lent 1878. Foodshare Bridge Staple food supplies for anyone needing free, healthy food. St Peter’s Church, Bridge 7 and 8pm on Wednesday evenings from Wednesday 17"‘ February. Enquiries: 01227 206272 17 A#H” - I--_ Quiet View t’s been delightful to discover from a safe distance, people wandering in the gar- jen, or walking the labyrinth! Each day when John prayerfully opens the gate and :he yurt, he lights a candle for someone who walks in darkness. lt’s a gesture that Ne hope, in some mysterious way, will send out a message of Divine hospitality to :he community. We welcome all who come even if we never see you! Thank you for :oming — we are open from 9.30 am approx till dusk. 3onscious ofthe difficulties so many people are still facing, we have been making videos to offer hope or comfort — if you're interested, you’ll find them on our YouTube quiet view channel. We’re currently in the process of creating a virtual ritu- alto remember anyone who has died overthe last year or so. We’ll read out the wames, light a candle and place a red rose ’or each person on the altar. lt’s called TO HEAL, WE MUST REMEMEBER — Nords of Joe Biden on his inauguration. If you would like to remember someone, Jlease let us know the names before Friday 5"‘ March and the video will be availa- ale on Saturday 13"‘ March. F small groups are allowed to meet in the open air on 20”‘ March, we shall be host- ng for the Spring Equinox, a ritual in the Shelter and candlelit labyrinth walk from 5.30pm till 7pm — please check with our website and Facebook page. Dlease note our change of address- same place different Post Code! Ne hope to see you soon Lizzie and John Hopthrow Quiet View /I/estwood Road GT4 6FG Kingston 31227 830070 Iizziehopthrow(cD,omail.com wvvw. quiefvie w. co. uk '1t1‘p.'//wvvvv. facebook. com/quietview You Tube quiet view 18 Farminq Parson. Farminq Son Robert Thomas, Bob to his work colleagues, has written and published his life sto- ry. He was brought up in rural Worcestershire, where his father was a parish priest and part time small farmer. His academic skills were disappointing and he left school at sixteen. He learnt his growing skills with JF Bomford Ltd. in the Vale of Evesham; then in his late twenties he moved to Nackington Farms a fruit, hops, sheep, and mixed arable farm in East Kent. Together with Howard Carr and Lord Northbourne, he set up Kent Salads to develop iceberg lettuce production in the UK, followed by washed and prepared salads forthe supermarkets. Moving on, he set up lntercrop Ltd. producing some thirty plus crops, and two years later lntercrop lberica, a simi- lar growing operation in South East Spain. Robert’s job intertwined with the highs and lows of family life, the people he met and the discovery of a grandmother from a workhouse in Leeds makes a fascinat- ing and moving story. Farming Parson, Farming Son, can be purchased from YPDBooks.com £14.50 All proceeds from the book will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Society. Fish Scheme Fish is still here to help when we possibly can. Telephone 07935 966 080 and we will respond. Submissions criteria for On the Nail . 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I wrote last month about finding ways in which to turn towards the love of Bod even while we are still in that space where nothing is ‘normal’. Nothing has been ruly normal for over a year now, there is palpable anxiety about the next steps. The discipIe’s lives would have been full of uncertainty during that first East- ar. They had gone from the high of Palm Sunday, with many people lining the streets and shouting Hosanna, through the surprise of Maundy Thursday when Jesus again urned their expectations on their head by washing their feet. That’s before we men- ion the bread and wine which he took, thanked God for, and gave to his startled dis- :ipIes saying "This is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of ne.’ And he did the same with the cup after supper saying, ‘this cup that is poured )Ut for you is the new covenant of my blood” (Matthew 22:20-21) The disciples then lived through the horror of Good Friday. ‘at about noon, larkness came over the whole land, the curtain of the temple was torn in two, Jesus :ried out ‘Father into my hands I commend my spirit.’ Having said this, he breathed IIS last.’ (Matthew 24). The one whom they had followed for three years was gone — vhat could possibly happen next? What would make this situation any better? Had it all been for nothing? Questions many are asking about the pandemic. These events may be familiar to us, through years of attending church and Sunday school, but forthe disciples they would have been profoundly unsettling, it is IO wonder that even 2 days later, on the Sunday morning, they were gathered to- lether in fear in the upper room. The fear maybe mirrored by our own experiences hrough the last year, not sure what will happen next. Not sure what to make of the events that have happened over the last weeks and months — do they make sense? Nhat do we, like the disciples, make of our experiences of Jesus during this time... lave we known him as the Messiah or has his presence been absent for us as we laven’t been able to gather for worship in our church buildings? In spite of all the uncertainty and the ups and downs of the past year, Sun- lay 4"‘ April is once again Easter Sunday, the day of Resurrection. All our churches vill be decorated and open all day and we will celebrate with worship online for any- me and everyone to join in with. Whether in church or at home I invite you to hear again the words of hope that the angel gave to the women who had gone to the tomb Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not lere; for he has been raised...go quickly and tell his disciples, He has been raised rom the dead. (Matthew 28: 5-7) 10 The hope of the Resurrection is ours, today, tomorrow, and forever. Wheth- er we are currently feeling lost, or if we are full of hope for the future God’s mes- sage is the same to us as it was to the first disciples ‘He is risen.’ I pray that each of us will be able to hold on to the hope we have in the Resurrection of Jesus, the uncertainty of Holy Saturday will pass, the joy of the res- urrection will return, life will get back to a sense of normality, not quickly, but we will work through it together. One day, hopefully in the not-too-distant future we will gather in person to say together ‘Alleluia. Christ is risen. He is risen indeed. Allelu- Ia’ We are keen as we plan to reopen our churches to find ways to reach out further into our community. If you have been given cause to think a bit more deeply about your own faith or spirituality in these past months and want to find out more do please get in touch. We would love to help you explore the possibility of faith for yourself. Yours in Christ fjiouovtwr Rev. Estella Last, Priest in Charge The Bridge Group Parish Churches open for Prayer Usually, the churches ofthe Bridge Group Parish remain open for Prayerl Quiet time as outlined below. Occasionally it is necessary to change the regular day to accommodate other activities (e.g. Funerals). Thank you for your understanding: St Peter’s Bridge Wednesday 10-4pm St Peter’s Bekesbourne Sunday 10am -12pm St Mary’s Patrixbourne Tuesday 2-4pm & Saturday 10am-1pm St Mary’s Nackington Sunday & Wednesday 10-4pm St Mary’s Lower Hardres Monday & Thursday 10-4pm Opening times for Holy Week and Easter St Peter’s Bridge St Mary’s Lower Hardres Palm Sunday 10-4 Palm Sunday 10-4 Good Friday 10-4 Maundy Thursday (1 5‘ Apr) 10-4 with guided prayer stations Easter Sunday 10-4 Easter Sunday 10-4 St Mary’s Patrixbourne St Mary’s Nackington Tuesday 30”‘ March 2-4 Palm Sunday 10-4 Easter Sunday 10-4 Good Friday 10-4 Easter Sunday 10-4 St Peter’s Bekesbourne Palm Sunday 10-12 Easter Sunday 10-12 11 Service details and readinas for Services in April 2021 Please see the advice note about attending services in church. If you plan to attend a service you must let us know either via email to estellalast(d),qmail.com or by phone 01227 206272 Date Known as Readings Church Service 15‘ Maundy Exodus 12:1-4, [5-10] Online — contact April Thursday 11-14 P5a'm 115 este||a|ast@qmai|.com for 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 details John 13:1-17, 31b-35 2”“ Good Friday Isaiah 52:13-end 53 St Peter’s Bridge and St April Psalm 22 Mary’s Nackington are Hebrews 10:16-25 open 10-4 John 18:1 -end of 19 Guided prayer walk with prayer stations available in Bridge Church. 4"‘ Easter Sun- Acts 10:34-43 Online — contact April day Psalm 118 All Churches 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 eSte”a|aSt@qma"_C0m for open for John 20:1 -1 8 details prayer to- day‘ All Churches open for prayer today. 11”‘ 2”” Sunday of Acts 4:32-35 Online — contact April Easter Psalm 133 John 20'19'e“d este||a|ast@,qmai|.com for details 18‘” 3'” Sunday of Acts 3:12-19 10am St Peter’s Bridge April Easter Psalm 4 (Please book este||a- Luke 24:36b-48 |ast@gmai|.com Online option 25”‘ 4”‘ Sunday of Acts 4:5-12 10am St Peter’s Bridge April Easter Psalm 23 Online option John 10-11-18 2"“ 5"‘ Sunday of Acts 8:26-end 8am BCP Communion St May Easter Psalm 22: 25-end Mary’s, Nackington John 15:1-8 10am St Peter’s Bekesbourne Online option If you wish to attend a service, as we have to limit numbers according to Gov- ernment Rules, you MUST contact us to let us know that you are coming. 12 Easter Lillies In the present situation with covid restrictions there are no services at St. Peter's Bridge, but the church will be open for private prayer. There will be a limited flower display, but the tradition of Easter lilies will continue, as well as a bright, cheerful wel- come at the door. Anyone wishing to buy a Lilly in memory of a loved one please contact either a churchwarden or Viv Brasier. Thank you. A word about Finance, and the future of the Church of Enqland During the early weeks of February there was a further spate of articles in the news media about the future of the Church of England and lots of acrimony flying around about where the money goes. The Archbishops responded by writing in The Specta- tor (13"‘ February) about the ‘rascally voices who want to undermine the Church’ and sought to reassure the nation that the church is here, still a valuable part of every community. Meanwhile, those of us on the ground just keep doing what we do, being the church of God, and seeking to make Christ present in every situation and for eve- ry person we find ourselves with. Since we first learned the word Coronavirus, our church has continued to be a presence in each of our communities. Opening when able and safe to do so, closing when advised to but remaining visible online, through emails, telephone calls and mailings. Funerals and other pastoral ministry have con- tinued (baptisms and weddings too when allowed!) and we even managed to hold a carol service in each of our 5 churches at Christmas! If you do give money to the Bridge Group Parish, this is where it goes, towards ensuring a local ministry that is present and available for everyone who lives here regardless of whether they attend church. And of course, even when we can’t use them, our buildings still have to be maintained and insured. We are deeply sad not to have been able to offerthe open door welcome we always have done especially at times of festival, Easter and Christ- mas but we are committed to ensuring that we will be able to as soon as it is safe to do so and for many more years to come. Our thanks to all who give support to the churches in community whether in terms of time and energy or in monetary gifts. Whatever goes on elsewhere it is you who make the difference and enable us to serve our communities in the way we do. For more information about ways ofgiving please contact bridgeoffice23@gmail.com. Planning for the future At the time of writing, we don’t know what level of restriction we will be under during March. Although in theory we are allowed to hold gathered worship, it has not yet seemed wise to do so. lfwe do make the decision to reopen for services in person, we will publicise these through emails, social media and notices on Church notice- boards. It would be a joy to be able to open our Churches on Easter Sunday so watch this space as they say and thank you for your patience. The Bridge Group Parish 2021 13 FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT 22”“ FEBRUARY -7” MARCH For two weeks each year at the end of February and start of March, thousands of individuals, companies and groups across the UK come together to share the sto- ries ofthe people who grow our food and drinks, mine our gold and grow the cotton in our clothes - people who are often exploited and underpaid. In 2021, Fairtrade Fortnight will feel very different. Usually the churches in our Parish have a range of Fairtrade chocolate, cocoa and chocolate biscuits for sale after services during the Fortnight and this has been very popular. Bridge Group Parish now has ‘Eco Church’ status which includes a commitment to buying Fairtrade produce, so it has been our way maintaining that commitment. We know that by helping the farmers who grow our cocoa to get a fair price, they can earn an extra premium to improve the life of their, often poor, communities and achieve sustainability. For obvious reasons it won’t be possible this year to sell in church. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has shown us more than ever how interconnected we are globally, so perhaps we could all still help by buying some of these items elsewhere - to enjoy now or put aside for Easter. All the supermarkets now stock Fairtrade chocolate, so why not pick up some goodies next time you shop or when you fill in your on-line shopping list? There are many other sites where Fairtrade chocolate is available too, maybe something for a special occasion? Try www.traidcraftshop.co.uk, www.yumbles.com, www.oneworldshop.co.uk or www.notonthehidhstreetcom For more information about Fairtrade visit www.fairtrade.orq.uk CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 9-16 MAY 2021 This is Florence Muthiani. She lives in Kyeng’e village, in a dry part of Kitui county in Kenya. For much of her life she has had to walk 6 hours a day to collect a limited amount of water - almost unim- aginable to us in the UK where water is on tap whenever we need it. Christian Aid partnered with ADSE (Anglican Development Services Eastern) to help her community build an earth dam near her village. This is what she says, ‘‘I have been sus- tained by the dam. My life has changed. It has helped me to start beekeeping, plant a garden and keep chickens because water is nearby”. Recently I was privileged to hear Florence speak- ing direct through a live link-up organised by Chris- tian Aid. Kenya is suffering from the Covid pan- demic as we are and her sons who help support her have been laid off work. In spite of this she sounded remarkably cheerful and resilient. She was so grateful to Christian Aid for changing her life so significantly. ‘I4 Last year, due to the pandemic, Christian Aid Week had to be cancelled. Chris- tian Aid feared the worst but amazingly £3 million was raised through donations, sponsored events and all sorts of other enterprises. This year Christian Aid Week is going ahead and it is hoped that the result will be more like the average £7 million that is usually raised in the UK. Christian Aid has made a wide range of resources available so that money can be raised in all sorts of different ways, notjust house-to-house collections. In the next ‘On the Nail’ there will information about how we are going to try and fund- raise in our villages. However it happens the aim will be to raise the sum achieved in previous years through the generosity of our residents (nearly £3,000 in 2019). Your support will be greatly appreciated. The annual Canterbury Christian Aid Service is due to take place on Sunday 9 May at 6.30pm in the Cathedral. If ongoing Covid restrictions prevent this hap- pening there are plans for a virtual service. Past Archbishop Rowan Williams, Chair of Christian Aid, is to be the guest speaker. More news on this next month. For more information go to www.christianaid.orq.uk/christian-aid-week Jean Barber Bridqe & District History Society At long last we are able to give you some dates for your diary forthe new sea- son that, all being well, begins in September. As our programme was cut short last year, there will be no membership fee for the year 2021-2022. In the meantime, we hope that subscribers enjoyed Imogen Corrigan’s talk in March via Zoom on the burial mound at Sutton Hoo. Another free to all Zoom talk is planned for June, so please look out nearerthe time for details on posters around the village, the Bridge Village website, Bridge Bulletin and in “On the Nail". Subscribers for whom we hold contact details will be emailed and our website www.bridqehistory.orq.uk will be regularly updated. Thursday 16”‘ September brings the first of our meetings at 7.30 in Bridge Vil- lage Hall when following a short AGM Hilary Tolput returns to tell us about “Frontline Folkestone, World War I”. Our next talk, which we know will be very popular, is on Thursday October 18”‘ and given by Alan Walton whose subject is “The Pubs of Bridge”. November 18”‘ brings Martin Crowtherto help us relive our childhoods as he tells us about “Rupert Bear and Friends” and in December we shall have our usual Christmas meal. We very much look fonrvard to meeting again with those who have subscribed to the Society in the past and of course extend a very warm welcome to others who would like to join us. 15 TI va of Ne Stu IUD EKESBOURNE 100 CLUB ie winners for February were :£50 ike Barker; £25 Joy Smith; 5 David Woodcock tank you to all who continue to support the 100 Club which provides much llued funds for the Friends of Bekesbourne Church for the ongoing maintenance the church and its lovely churchyard. aw members are always welcome: contact Stephen Thomas , evelthomas@gmail.com, 01227 832573 Foodshare Bridge Staple food supplies for anyone needing free, healthy food. St Peter's Church, Bridge and 8pm on Wednesday evenings from Wednesday 17"‘ February. Enquiries: 01227 206272 ubmissions criteria for On the Nail All submissions for On the Nail should be received by the 15”‘ ofthe Month at the latest to bridgeoffice23@gmail.com Any posters should be A5 in size with a portrait and landscape version provid- ed. 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 ‘I6 A new hospital in Canterbum? At the moment, if one mentions ‘hospital’ one thinks of the heroic efforts of all those working in the NHS to combat the pandemic and save lives. However, now that there is a glimmer of light at the end ofthe COVID tunnel, it is time to turn our attention to the decisions which will have to be made about the hospital service in this part of the world. There has been talk over many years of the need to establish a major new specialist hospital for the whole of East Kent. At present there are three(at Ashford, Canter- bury, and Margate), each of them struggling to attract highly-qualified staff, and strug- gling to cope with the budgets they are given. Clinicians say there should be one Centre of Excellence, which would have all acute specialist services for East Kent under one roof, and which would be able to attract top-class senior staff to work here in East Kent. Four years ago the local NHS partnership worked out a plan to build this Centre of Excellence, and they identified two possible locations: Ashford(Option1) and Canter- bury(right next to the existing Kent and Canterbury buildings—Option 2). Some of us who campaigned fifteen years ago to save the Kent and Canterbury from being made into a small cottage hospital decided to set up a group to promote the Canterbury option. We think it makes absolute sense to put that major hospital in the centre of east Kent, not at the edge. It is possible that the decision to go out to public consultation on the two options will be made this year or early next year. The decision-makers in Government will take notice ofthe volume of people who respond to that consultation. We believe that those of us who want the Kent and Canterbury to become that major acute specialist hospital must have our arguments ready, and to persuade as many of ourfellow local residents as possible to respond. We have set up a website (option2group.org) which sets out our arguments for choosing Canterbury, and a Facebook page. To ask to be invited to join that page please email optiontwo4u@qmail.com We know that there are many questions about the location ofthe possible Option 2, access to it, and the role ofa developer in offering to provide a new hospital building . We hope to be able to assist in answering those questions. MARTIN VYE Chair, Option2 Group 17 Who are we? We are Bridge FISH seherne, Bridge, Patriz-ch-eurne Eeliaesh-eurne a..nd Eishe-]_:usl:I-eurne. The eeneept -ef a FISH eeheme eriginated in flaferd when Dr. El-enald Riehards earne up with a sehen1e te help these whe are le-nely, ill er simply help frern a neighbeur. He tee}: the -Christian Fish as a syrnb-el and in Bridge we have used that same sy1:I1l:I-el and alse the a-:21‘-enyni Friendship, Independen-::.e_, Supp-ert and Help ....I-TIE-H. In Bridge we have in the past primarily effered e-ur help be the elderly but we are there fer anyene in need. What do we (in? Every -day we efi’er transperl: te anyene whe needs it te get te a le-eal hespital, GP, e-1::utiei.ans er -clental appeinttnent. We have a. ded ieated telephene nu rnher itrr this eerviee. -El-ne ef eur velunteers will take yeur details and then match ye-ti. up with a ve-lunteer driver [1 er‘ when-1 have been DB5 eheehed] whe will drive yen te yeur defiinatien. We ask. fer a srna.ll -clenatien te ee-ver the -n:lriver’s rnileage dependent en the travelled and need at least a few days netiee te ee- erdinate the driver with the jeu Last year we made 153 jeu rneys, that's a jeurney aln:1e-st every ether day. We -currently have 4!: drivers -en eur list. 18 Every tne-nth we held a eeffee merning, eften referred te as the *-Ceffee pep-in " in Bridge village hall between :I.I:IaI:n and 113earn. This is always en the seeend Wednesday ef the menth and is a great place te meet up with friends fer a eeffee and a aiat. Everyene is weleeme te eerne aleng and there is a lending library ef te berrew and a supply ei-' l-:n itting materials tee. Every year, usually in the S-pring,e"Sun1I:ner we have an -I::!-l_.lt_'in_g with luneh semewhere in the le-cal area and in the depths ef the 1-vinter we held a ‘Winter warmer’ lu neh in Bridge village Hall. We are a -char se te raise funds we held an annual fundraiser merning usually in the early 5l.ll;'I1I:I'lE.![' with eeffee and maybe a raffle and a bring and buy. Leel-T. eut fer leeal advertising er en seeial media te up with these events. Could we help you? If yeu think any ef the abeve services -n:eul-:l help yeu, er serneene yeu knew, please get in teueh using the eentaet number at the bettem ef this leaflet. Could you help us? We are se grateful fer all these velu nteers whe have given their tirne ever the years but as always we weleerne new peeple. If yeu have a few spare heu rs a rrlenth te be a velunteer driver, te help at mernings, te deliver leaflets er help us in any way we weuld really leve te hear frem yeu. 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II’) 0 H7717 (1.:*)8l*) O Izcu-(.Ic;m.I\cnlw‘nuiIk,..., 23 High Street ./“X Bridge 8 ‘f-,;;= Tel: 01227 206272 <%a;:"G;o,,§° E-mail: estellalast@g\fln1E1a{il.2c0o2n11 Dear Friends expect most of you have forgotten about Easter now — and the chocolate is well and ruly gone (tip: Easter Egg chocolate doesn’t keep well, so you may as well just eat it ip). Sometimes Christians describe ourselves as ‘Easter people’ — meaning that, alt- rough we might forget the festival most ofthe year, we live our lives knowing that resurrection changes everything. Whatever we individually believe about what actu- ally happened that day when Jesus came back from the dead, it should make a dif- erence every day to us. This is how it works for me at least. Knowing Jesus rose from the dead means that leath is not the final answer, whatever happens beyond death, for me it is not to be eared. Because ofthe resurrection there is hope for all sorts of situations to be sort- ed out ultimately. Because ofthe resurrection I live in real hope every day. \s I am writing this, we are tentatively beginning to plan for how we might be able to ;afely reopen our churches for services and what we might or might not be able to lo by way of other events in the coming months. Once again there is a feeling that ye are on the road to recovery following the disruption the pandemic has caused for nore than a year but there is still caution too. Much as we might want everything to ust go back to normal, we know that not all of our ‘normal’ will be possible for a while ret. Sometimes though, when there has been a disaster (and the Pandemic really has >een a disaster on a global scale), we have to rebuild in another way, do things in a lifferent manner, to rethink and rejig. But the promise of resurrection — of new life out )f something that seems too terrible is available for so many situations, and for each me of us. -ife brings some really tough stuff to us all — and we can’t see through to the other ;ide of what seems to be the worst of life. God knows, through Jesus’ humanity what hat feels like and walks with us through it. And God waits with us in the dark nights ifdespair and sorrow. And God is there too in the dawn, when it is still dark, alt- rough not as dark as things were, and the shape of a resurrected man can only be aintly seen in the gloom. And the hope of new life is always there — and God waits vith us for it to arrive. wonder if you want to be part ofthe new story we are creating in our churches, part ifthe recovery, rebuilding and renewal that we need to bring about in orderto see hem thrive once again? (ours in Christ Bxamlad‘ Rev. Estella Last, Priest in Charge, The Bridge Group Parish ‘I0 The hope of the Resurrection is ours, today, tomorrow, and forever. Wheth- er we are currently feeling lost, or if we are full of hope for the future God’s mes- sage is the same to us as it was to the first disciples ‘He is risen.’ Churches open for Prayer Usually, the churches ofthe Bridge Group Parish remain open for Prayer/ Quiet time as outlined below. Occasionally it is necessary to change the regular day to accommodate other activities (e.g. Funerals). Thank you for your understanding: St Peter’s Bridge Wednesday 10-4pm St Peter’s Bekesbourne Sunday 10am -12pm St Mary’s Patrixbourne Tuesday 2-4pm & Saturday 10am-1pm St Mary’s Nackington Sunday & Wednesday 10-4pm St Mary’s Lower HardresMonday & Thursday 10-4pm Key Dates for your Diary 9"‘ May 10am Service to install Rev’d Estella Last as Incumbent St Peter’s Bridge and to commission the Single Parish 13"‘ — 23”‘ May Thy Kingdom come Global Prayer initiative (including Novena prayers for the 9 days between Ascension and Pentecost) 26"‘ May 7pm The Bridge Group Parish Annual Parochial Church Meeting _ (with meeting to elect Churchwardens) St Peter’s Bridge Messages of Thanks A huge thank you to those involved in decorating our Churches for Easter and en- suring they were all open on Easter Sunday for people to visit for quiet time and prayer. Those who visited were treated to beautiful floral displays in celebration of Easter in all our Churches. I shall be pleased if you will include an appreciation ofthe Good Friday Guided Prayer Walk in St Peter’s, Bridge. Much thought and effort had gone into preparation of materials and setting out the presentation of prayers, and prompts for personal involvement, as one was led through the process of concentrating on the meaning of Jesus’s trial and death sentence. It held much more meaning than the usual custom ofthe shortened Communion service. Hilary Whiting. 11 Service details and readings for Services in May 2021 Please see the advice note about attending services in church. If you plan to attend a service you must let us know either via email to estellalast@omail. com or by phone 01227 206272 Date Known as Readings Church Service 2”” May 5"‘ Sunday of Acts 8:26-end 8am BCP Communion Easter Psalm 22: 25-end St Mary’s, Nackington John 15:1-8 10am St Peter’s Bekesbourne Online option 9"‘ May Service to install Estella as Incumbent and to Commission the Single Parish with Bishop Rose presiding 10am St Peter’s Bridge 6”‘ Sunday of Easter Acts 10:44-end & John 15: 9-17 Booking essential 13‘” May Ascension Day Acts 1:1-11 To be advised Luke 24:44 -end 16“ May 7‘" Sunday of Acts1: 15-17, 21-end 10am St Peter’s Easterl Sunday John 17:6-19 Bridge after Ascension Online option 23'” May Pentecost / Whit Acts 2:1-21 10am St Peter’s Sunday John 15:26-27; 16:4b- Bridge 15 Online option 30"‘ May Trinity Sunday Isaiah 6:1-8 10am St Peter’s Romans 8:12-17 Bridge John3: 1-17 Online option 6”‘ June 15‘ Sunday after 1 Samuel 8:4-11 [12- 8am BCP Communion Trinity 15] 16-20 [11:14-end] St Mary’s, Nackington or Genesis 3:8-15 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 Mark 3:20-end 10am St Peter’s Bekesbourne Online option f you wish to attend a service, as we have to limit numbers according to Gov- ernment Rules, you MUST contact us to let us know that you are coming. 3lease reserve your place by emailing estellalast@qmail.com or calling 01227 206272 12 The Bridge Group Parish Annual Parochial Church Meeting St Peter's Bridge 7.00pm Wednesday 26th May Please let Rev Estella know if you wish to attend. este|la|ast@gmai|.com or 01227 206272 \\‘"“‘ at ._:_,_ 2:}. Face masks and social distancing rules will apply. The Bridge Group Parish Baby Group A socially distanced indoor group for parents and carers with babies born during Lockdown (Em?) Thursdays during term ti \ starting 29th April 10am-11a in Bridge Sports Pavilion, Bridge Recr ». Ground. Please feel free to bring your own refre i '-‘= Due to covid restrictions on numbers booking is essential. To book email estellalast@gmail.com or call 01227 20627 CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 9-16 MAY 2021 i‘ f BRIDGE WATER CHALLENGE How often do you use water every day? We probably all turn on the tap, have a shower, flush the loo without giving a second thought. Suppose you had to walk for 6 hours every day to bring home 2 jerry cans of water to last you for everything — washing, cleaning, drinking, cooking, watering your seeds - until the next day when you have to do it all over again? That’s life for many people across the world. This year Christian Aid Week will encourage people in this country to give what they can to help fund water saving projects in Kenya and other places where they are suffering from drought caused by climate change. This is the Water Challenge we are setting ourselves in Bridge and the local villag- es this year. Here’s how to take part: Choose a day during Christian Aid Week 9"‘-16”‘ May Choose an amount of money — 5p, 10p, 50p or more Make a note every time you or people in your house use water in any way At the end ofthe day count these up Count your chosen amount for each time — e.g. 30 times x 10p = £3.00 Give your money to Christian Aid Week Here’s how: Leave a cheque or cash donation at The Vicarage or 1 Riverside Mews This will be fonrvarded to Christian Aid Donate directly to the Canterbury Christian Aid Group’s Just Giving page at https://www.iustqivinq.com/fundraising/canterburychristianaidfundraisinq We do hope you will join the Challenge and help people in poor countries to access water more easily. Our Christian Aid team will also be delivering envelopes in local roads as in previ- ous years, but in line with Covid guidance these will not be collected. Please return them to the local address written on the envelope orto the addresses above. Due to Covid restrictions the annual Canterbury Christian Aid Service on Sunday 9 May at 6.30pm will not take place in the Cathedral as planned. However, former Archbishop Rowan Williams, Chair of Christian Aid, will still be the guest speaker at a shorter Zoom service at the same time that day. In Bridge we will be celebrating Revd Este||a’s Induction and Installation as Vicar at St Peter’s in the morning and then have the opportunity to hear Lord Williams in the evening. A grand start to Christian Aid Week! If you would like to join the service please book your place by emailing brian@mchenry.co.uk 14 Nailbourne Horticultural Society The Society is happy to report that in March our members enjoyed both an inter- esting and colourful ‘Zoom’ talk on Clematis by Kevin Tooher. This was followed by our very successful virtual Spring Show which attracted an astonishing 69 entries from 24 exhibitors. The winning entries can be seen on both Bridge Vil- lage websites. Forthcoming Events: Tuesday 8"‘ Jun: Visit to Dyas Asparagus Farm at Sevenscore near Ramsgate. More details about the visit will be announced in due course. Saturday 24"‘ July: Virtual Summer Show. Show schedules have been sent out and Chairman’s Challenge Salvia plants have been distributed for members to grow on. Once again members are en- couraged to start to think about their entries so that we can produce a Summer Show that will be another resounding success! Tuesday 12th October: ‘Gardening in the Shade’, a talk by Janine Doulton We are hoping that the pandemic situation will continue to improve and that this talk can go ahead as planned in Bridge Village Hall. So please keep those green fingers crossed! Again, more details will be announced nearerthe time. If you would like to become a member and participate in the activities of the So- ciety, please contact our Secretary Rajini Dasan, Tel: 01227 830313 or email: |oxatpa||um@,qmai|.com Bridge with Patrixbourne Womens Institute I hope you are well and beginning to enjoy the extra freedom that we have got so far. We have had a committee meeting in the garden, in orderto plan the way ahead and we have some exciting summer arrangements to look fon/vard to. We have organised a birthday afternoon tea on Friday, 25”‘ June in the gar- dens of The Red Lion; an outing in July and a P|oughman's Lunch in August (dates and venues will be circulated later to members). In September we hope to gather in the Village Hall for our first ‘post-Covid’ meeting. This will be a social event, with the chance to talk and catch up, sing and enjoy being together again, as well as raising a glass of fizz forthe future. From then on, we shall have a full and exciting programme to look fonrvard to. Remember, from Octoberto March the meetings will be held on the third Friday of the month in the afternoon; whilst from April to September, meetings will be on the regular Tuesday evenings. If anyone is interested in becoming a member ofthe WI and joining us for any of these events, please contact me on 01227 470457. Continue to take care, stay well, and I look fon/vard to seeing you all soon. Avril Austin, President 15 Th ue ch Ne Stf IUD EKESBOURNE 100 CLUB arch; £50 - Mandy Williams, :5 - Mary Butlin £15 — Carmen Pearson >ril; £50 — Cassia Pollard, £25 — Barry Sharp 5 — Zan Clifford rank you to all who continue to support the 100 Club which provides much val- =d funds forthe Friends of Bekesbourne Church for the ongoing maintenance ofthe urch and its lovely churchyard. aw members are always welcome: contact Stephen Thomas , 3velthomas@gmail.com, 01227 832573 Foodshare Bridge Staple food supplies for anyone needing free, healthy food. St Peter's Church, Bridge and 8pm on Wednesday evenings from Wednesday 17"‘ February. Enquiries: 01227 206272 If you would like to volunteer for Foodshare Bridge please get in touch 01227 206272 ubmissions criteria for On the Nail All submissions for On the Nail should be received by the 15”‘ ofthe Month at the latest to bridgeoffice23@gmail.com Any posters should be A5 in size with a portrait and landscape version provid- ed. 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 ‘I6 Nailbourne Scout Group news Beavers, Cubs and Scouts have continued to meet via Zoom over the last couple of months. Beavers have taken part in lots of exciting activities such as making sock bunnies and armpit fudge! They have also recently invested lots of new members via Zoom, which is really encouraging! Cubs have been working on their skills chal- lenge badge, learning lots of life skills such as how to iron, sew, wash up, clean windows and even make shoe polish! Cub parents have particularly enjoyed this badge. In conjunction with practising their cooking skills, Scouts have been working towards leadership awards, taking it in turns to plan sessions and teach the rest of the troop new recipes online. The really big news is that after the Easter holidays Scouts and Cubs will be return- ing to face-to-face sessions, with Beavers hopefully following soon aftenrvards. As we had been doing at the end of last year before the restrictions, sessions will be taking part outdoors at our wonderful site in Wooton. We will still be social distanc- ing and following lots of Covid-safe procedures to ensure safety, but it will be a great chance to get back to the heart of Scouting and start having outdoor adven- tures again! To celebrate the end (hopefully!) of Nailbourne Zoom, the last session of the term was a celebratory one. Scouts took part in a special ‘Taskmaster’- themed evening! ‘The Taskmaster activities were extremely creative and great fun to do! For exam- ple, turning your knee into a celebrity using things you could find around the house, or making a sandwich one-handed!’ (Dylan, Scout) *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 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 fol- lows: 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 skipnailbourne@qmail.com or visit our Facebook page (wvvw.facebook.coml Nailbourne-Scout-Group-public-108853207216429). 17 News from Bekesbourne |’m writing this as we move into the next stage of recovery and some restrictions are being lifted. What joy to visit the hairdressers tomorrow and go shopping! At Bekesbourne church we have been opening every Sunday 10-12 to welcome anyone who wants to come in and have a quiet time of reflection. The bells have not been able to ring. Although they were rung for Easter Sunday and tolled in re- membrance ofthe Duke of Edinburgh last Saturday. The church was decorated for Easter with a wonderful altar display of Spring blos- som and jugs full of daffodils on the window ledges. Easter hymns were played and you could help yourself to chocolate eggs. We are resuming our Songs of Praise service in May. Mask wearing and social distancing rules will apply and there will be no congregational singing inside. The theme is a celebration of Spring. So we are hoping the weather and the service will lift our spirits. Please let me know if you wish to attend the May or June service as numbers will be restricted. Nicky tel 01227 830319 email nicolafry@cscope.co.uk gnday 2"“ May. “I Ill} ‘. I ‘.-., '-- ‘_ LI VA ‘iii. ’ we 61 '6 ove to welcome you back.! ‘ "MP ’ . “* 3 A \- Please let Nicky know if you wish to g d. sco e.co.uk or 01227 83 1Q- ‘, ace masks and social distancing rules will ap No congregational singing. 18 Computer Club A twice monthly Computer Club will be held on the 15‘ and 3rd Saturdays in the month at 10.30am till 12 md (alternating with the Farmers’ Market) at the Red Lion, Bridge, by kind support from Rene and Harry. People can bring along their phones, tablets and laptops and connect to the Red Lion’s Wifi to receive any help required from our ‘experts’. Please send an e mail to book your place to: computer- club@bridqevillaqe.uk For those without internet access wishing to attend, please leave a note at 83 High Street, Bridge, (opposite the church), giving your contact details. The club will commence at the end of Lockdown in June when we can once again meet indoors. For administration purposes it will be helpful to know people’s level of expertise ie, none, beginner, some knowledge, good knowledge ofthe inter- net. More ‘Helpers’ to assist with the club especially welcome! This will be subject to easing of coronavirus restrictions in June, please watch this space for an exact start date. 19 Kate’s Puddings - what’s Cooking? Visitors to my blog will know that my name is “Queen of Puddings”. I chose it be- cause Queen of Puddings is a delightfully old-fashioned hot pudding and a long- standing family favourite. In the absence ofa “Duke of Edinburgh Pudding”, I felt this was a suitable recipe to post this month. There are several variations on the recipe, and the old ones are tooth-achingly sweet. In this recipe, I use the traditional ratio of1 egg white to 2oz/50g of sugar, as it makes a much fuller meringue which keeps its shape. To balance this, I don’t put any sugar in the base section. You are supposed to use fresh crumbs, but I used up a day-old baguette which worked just as well. Queen of Puddings 4 egg yolks 1 pint/560ml milk grated zest of 1 lemon 4oz/100g breadcrumbs (preferably fresh) 4 tbsps red jam (raspberry or strawberry) 3 egg whites 6oz/150g caster sugar Preheat the oven to 170 deg C. Butter an ovenproofdish of approx 1 Iitre/ 2 pint quantity. Beat togetherthe egg yolks, add the milk and lemon zest and bread- crumbs, and pour it all into the dish. Leave to stand for 15 minutes to swell the crumbs. Bake for 20 minutes until it is set. Remove from the oven and spoon the jam over. Whisk the egg whites until stiff, then fold in the caster sugar. Spread the lovely meringue overthe jam, making sure that the meringue completely covers the edg- es of the dish so that any steam is sealed in. Turn the oven down to 150 deg C and bake for about 10-15 minutes until the meringue is lightly browned. It should be still soft and mousse-like inside. 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Dbviously with Covid Restrictions beginning to lift, we are exploring what worship- >ing and fellowship opportunities this offers us and are really pleased with our new 3aby Group for those with babies born during the last year or so and with the joy of >eing able to sing hymns together outside (whilst congregational singing is at the ime of writing, still not possible inside our churches). New for June in our pattern of Services is a reintroduction of a Service of Choral Evensong which will take place at St Mary’s Lower Hardres at 6pm (during the Summer) and will be sung by mem- >ers of the Choir who usually sing at Bridge but who are becoming a little ‘peripatetic’ 0 enable us to have sung worship more widely in the Parish. If you enjoy Evensong, ve do hope you will join us on Sunday 6”‘ June for our first one! During May we also engaged in ‘Thy Kingdom Come’, the global wave of prayer vhich took place on the days between Ascension and Pentecost — here we were en- zouraged by our Archbishops to engage in daily prayer for one another and for our :ommunities — praying for fresh encounter with Jesus and for renewal of faith hroughout our Society. One of the thigs that I have relearned in this time, is that ‘aim isn’tjust something you either have or don’t have, it is a choice and it is a rela- ionship. And, like all relationships it takes effort and care to nurture and develop in all of our lives. It is not something that is easy, and it’s two way. God can pour out all he love He has for you but you do have to put in time and effort to draw close to him and allow that love to soak into you. Faith is not about whether you think you are C of E (or what you think of this institution), Faith is about you and God — and the role of ninistry here in this Parish is always to open up opportunities for this relationship to we experienced and explored. All are welcome to join us in this, whether you have lever been to church, used to go as a child and lapsed, would love to go but can’t do 1 Sunday morning .... ..there are always other options (online, outdoors etc!) just get n touch to find out more. Jly prayer in this season of ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ is that we will see renewal in our :ommunities, and transformation as Society, through the power of the Holy Spirit. (ours in Christ f5;¢ua~La/at Rev. Estella Last, Priest in Charge, The Bridge Group Parish 10 Churches open for Praver Usually, the churches ofthe Bridge Group Parish remain open for Prayerl Quiet time as outlined below. Occasionally it is necessary to change the regular day to accommodate other activities (e.g. Funerals). Thank you for your understanding: St Peter’s Bridge Wednesday 10-4pm St Peter’s Bekesbourne Sunday 10am -12pm St Mary’s Patrixbourne Tuesday 2-4pm & Saturday 10am-1pm St Mary’s Nackington Sunday & Wednesday 10-4pm St Mary’s Lower HardresMonday & Thursday 10-4pm A ointment Miriam Westendar La Cha lain Volunteer to the Brid e Group Parish Many of you will know Miriam Westendarp, who joined the church in Bridge in 2018 and with her deep faith and learning has been supporting minis- try here in various ways ever since. Notably her in- volvement in the planning and delivery of our home- grown Lent courses in 2019 and 2020, her prayerful ' 4 support to Margaret and Estella, her participation in the Novena last year and most recently her creation ofthe prayer walk staged in Bridge Church for Good Friday. Together with the PCC and Archdeacon we have discerned a calling to the ministry of (volunteer) Lay Chaplain to the Parish and are delighted to be recognising this appointment in our service today. Miriam will be supporting us all in a number of ways, notably through prayer ad bible study, small group work, some preaching and prayerful support for the Ministry Team and PCC. Please welcome Miriam as she steps into this new role with us. Announcement a new Curate for the Bridqe Group Parish We are delighted to announce that the Bishop of Dover has invited Miriam Bier Hinksman to serve her Title Post as halftime Curate in the Parish of The Bridge Group forthree years from September 2021. Miriam is to be ordained Deacon in Canterbury Cathedral on 3"‘ July. This will be Miriam’s first post as an ordained minister, and the ‘Title Post‘ enables her to continue hertraining and development as an ordained minister, while taking on some real responsibility for church leader- ship with the supervision and support ofthe Incumbent, PCC and Ministry Team. Miriam is married to James and they have a daughter who attends Bridge and Patrixbourne Primary School. Miriam and her family will continue to live in their family home in South Canterbury and Miriam will be in the Parish with us fortwo days per week plus Sundays from September. Originally from New Zealand, Miriam came to the UK in 2012 to teach Old Testa- ment at the London School of Theology, and biblical teaching and preaching con- tinue to be at the core of her ministry and vocation. Please keep Miriam and her family in your prayers as they prepare forthis next step on her vocational journey. 11 Service details and readings for Services in June 2021 If you plan to attend a service BOOKING IS STILL ESSENTIAL email to esteIla- Iast@gmaiI. com or by phone 01227 206272 Date Known as Readings Church Service 6"‘ June 15‘ Sunday Genesis 3.8-15; Psalm 8am BCP Communion after Trinity 130; 2 Corinthians St Mary’s, Nackington 4.13-5.1; (Environment Mark 3.20-35 10am St Peter’s Sunday) Bekesbourne Online option NEW 15‘ Sunday Psalm 37:1-11[12-17] 6pm Parish Evensong SERVICE! after Trinity Jeremiah 6:16-21 St Mary’s Lower 6”‘ June Romans 9:1-13 Hardres 13“ June 2"" Sunday Ezekiel 17.22-24; 10am Parish Commun- after Trinity Psalm 92.1-4,12-15; 2 ion Corinthians 5.6-10(11- St Peter’s Bridge 13)14-17; Mark 4.26-34 Online option 20‘” June 3"‘ Sunday Job 38.1-11; Psalm 10am Parish Commun- after Trinity 107.1-3,23-32; 2 Co- ion rinthians 6.1-13; Mark St Peter’s Bridge 4.35-41 Online option 27‘” June 4”‘ Sunday Lamentations 3.22-33; 10am Parish Commun- after Trinity Psalm 30; 2 Corinthi- ion ans 8.7-15; Mark 5.21 St Peter’s Bridge -43 Online option 4”‘ July 5"‘ Sunday Ezekiel 2.1-5; Psalm 8am BCP Communion after Trinity 123; 2 Corinthians St Mary’s, Nackington 12.2-10; Mark 6.1-13 10am St Peter’s Bekesbourne Online option NEW 5"‘ Sunday Psalm 64 6pm Parish Evensong SERVICE! after Trinity Jeremiah 20:1-11a St Mary’s Lower 4‘“ July Romans 14:1-17 Hardres If you wish to attend a service, as we may still have to limit numbers accord- ing to Government Rules, you MUST contact us to let us know that you are :oming. Please reserve your place by emailing estellalast@gmail.com or call- ing 01227 206272 12 The Bridge Group Parish Baby Group A socially distanced indoor group for parents and carers with babies born during Lockdown (pirntls) : . Thursdays during term ti ' starting 29th April 10am-11a V: in Bridge Sports Pavilion, Bridge Recr . Ground. Please feel free to bring your own refre Due to covid restrictions on numbers booking is essential. To book email estellalast@gmail.com or call 01227 206272 13 Nailbourne Horticultural Society Outing on Tuesday 8"‘ June: We are very pleased to announce that the visit to Dyas Asparagus Farm at Sev- enscore near Ramsgate has been finalised. The guided tour will start at 4 pm. There will be no charge for the visit but the Farm is unable to provide refreshments due to Covid. Members are requested to make their own arrangements to travel there and back. Those interested are requested to contact the Secretary, Rajini Da- san, Tel 01227 830313 or by email: |oxatpa||um@qmai|.com Further details and directions will be emailed to members nearer the time. Summer Show As you know we have opted to hold a virtual Summer Show again on Saturday 24"‘ July and details have already been sent out ofthe classes and how to submit en- tries. If anyone requires more information please contact the Show Secretary, Kathy Walder (kath@askwalder.com ortel: 830057/07791 656539). Members should have received their Chairman's Challenge Salvia to grow on for the Show and we have ideas of how we mayjudge them “in the flesh”. We will let you know as soon as we have made a decision. After a lapse of a year, we are delighted to be organising the three garden classes again this year: “Prettiest Small Garden” “Best Kept Vegetable Garden” (garden and/or allotment) “Most Picturesque Garden”. Entries forthese classes should be notified to the Show Secretary, (contact details above), by Wednesday 16 June at the latest. They will be judged around the first week ofJu|y, with handsome trophies awarded to the winners and, because we did not hold the competition last year, it is open to all members to enter this time (normally the previous years winners cannot enter). We very much hope the entries will top the numbers received forthe Spring Show, thereby adding to our Society’s successes so far this year! Computer Club First meeting Saturday 3rd July 2021 10.30am Red Lion, Bridge. Forthose who have got mobile phones, tablets, laptops please bring them along. For those without, come and get advice what equipment to get. For further details please send an e mail to: 1)ComputerC|ub@BridgeVil|age.uk 2)Put a note through the door of 83 High Street, Bridge (house opposite the church). Giving name, address and phone number for a reply. 3)Sent me a personal message through ‘Messenger’ Peggy PRYER Organiser Bridge Computer Club 14 Bridde & District Historv Societv - Archive During the lockdown, members have been busy scanning docu- ments from the History Archive so that they will be available for viewing online. Good progress has been made and the interesting H“Z5“.".‘*} results, including a collection of Parish Magazines, can be seen in the Archive section. For more details see in_- * fo@bridqehistory.orq.uk Also earlier parish magazines most wel- ~ come. It This miniature of the front cover of the magazine dated April 1957 is the earliest in the collection. It is assumed that there were previ- ous editions. The back cover lists the vicar Rev Geoffrey A Church MA (1952-58), the lay-reader and churchwardens with 2 for Patrixbourne and 2 for Bridge. The 4 inside pages listed the services for April in both churches, generally with 2 at each (Matins or Communion and Evensong). St George’s Day was celebrated in Bridge with a service on Saturday. A PCC meeting was listed, also records of bap- tisms, weddings and funerals, the flower rota, along with the Vicar’s letter and notes about Junior Church. The May edition had similar contents, likewise for June. As the latter was exactly 64 years ago, it seems appropriate to include more details forthis edition of ‘On the Nail’. Items of particular interest are: (1) This extract from the Vicar’s Letter “Dear People, many of you will have heard that the Archbishop has appointed me to be the Rector of Harbledown . .. single parish... large Rectory... I did not seek to move... but I was chosen by Archbishop... great sadness to my wife and me to be leaving... we have been completely happy for 4% years. . .we feel so much at home with you all.” (2) Special thanks given to the Mothers’ Union, magazine visitors and for £37 Easter Offering forthe vicar: (3) A Garden Fete at ‘Dearnley’, Patrixbourne, on 1 June: (4) Junior Church: the annual concert last month in the Reading Room (now the Village Hall) was a great success: (5) Anti-litter League was ashamed to see the litter around in Bridge: (6) Mothers’ Union prayers in Bridge Church on 4 June and talk in Methodist Chapel about Dr Schweitzer on 17 June. (7) Patronal Festival for St Peter at Bridge on Saturday 29 June with Holy Communion at 7.15am and Choral Evensong with Address at 8pm. A further instalment follows in July. Alan Barber fin lllii'i'lH.l““l9 =*?<—~=% SaI|.1l'dl1:|-' 5th June, ‘|i.‘+'i1I.ian1 SI1alt.espea:re’s “RDEIEQ 3: .]'L'L]I.T“ Tpm DPEN .-‘LII-.". TI-[EA'IE_'E. Presented by ‘Th re-e Inch Fouls’ Expect fast-paced dra.tna_. plent'_i,' ofmusical instruments and main.‘ a quicl-: costume change i.11 this re-n1a.i1tic epic.‘ it fiiiiz “The ultimate British theatrical e:t;pe1'ience""- Hastings Independent Press it kkfifiéfine ufthe hesf. Shal-zespeare plays I'll ever c.'atcl1“ - The Eristi:-1 Post Gardens up en 5.3 lllp-n1. Bring friends and picnics Tickers.‘ £15 adult. £lI'J i.1nder-13: Free under-lfl £43 fE|.t]1ll}' "'-2:: ‘ti:-:rw.eharltun—parl:.urg 0122'.’ E31355 infu-E eh.arltun—nar]-i:.nrg (‘T4 5.1.-‘l. 15 an a—k a—k :—k 1-; J 1 a—k a—k 1 1-. —u 1-: L In L -I—¢-a‘n—I-J HYMN STORIES SEVENTEEN — ‘A Parish Celebration Service’ The Bridge Group Parish - was formed to unite the churches at Nackington, Low- 3r Hardres, Bridge, Patrixbourne and Bekesbourne. It officially took place on 1st January 2020, but due to the Coronavirus pandemic the transitioning stage was extended. The Commissioning of the new Parochial Church Council (PCC) and the nstallation of Revd Estella Last as Vicar were both postponed. This Parish Cele- Jration Service led by Bishop Rose and Archdeacon Jo took place on Sunday 9th Vlay 2021 and was still very restricted due to the current Covid regulations. The zongregation at a full strength of 50! All of whom had applied for places in advance. They were masked and safely distanced, and the hymns will be sung by a quartet :hoir. Estel|a’s selected hymns and their brief stories are given below: the Lord of Sea and Sky - with words and music by Dan Schutte was commis- sioned for the ordination of a Roman Catholic priest in 1979. Published two years ater, it quickly became very popular, its 3 verses reminding us about the gifts from 3od intended for all people and posing the question - Whom shall I sent? The cho- ‘us - Here I am Lord, compiled from texts in Isaiah and Samuel provides us with Jur challenging Christian response. 3 Jesus I have promised - this hymn was written by Rev John Ernest Bode, Rec- :or of All Saints, Castle Camps, Cambridgeshire, for the confirmation of his daugh- :er and two sons in 1866. It began 0 Jesus w_e have promised, and had 6 verses NhlCh he said “include all the important truths I want you to remember. ” The hymn Nas published in the revised edition of Hymns Ancient and Modern in 1875. It be- zame very popular and was included in the main hymnbooks of most denomina- zions. This hymn about Christian commitment has been paired with a variety of :unes, with later editions of Ancient and Modern using Wolvercote. This stirring zune was written for the boys at Lancing College by their organist W H Ferguson and published in 1919. The key change mid-way in each verse gives an emphasis :o the words at that point. The Liturgy of Installation - includes the ancient Latin plainchant Come Holy Ghost or the modern alternative Spirit of the living God. We sing the latter with Nords and music written by Daniel lverson in 1926 for a mission around Orlando. Today it is described as “one of the most long-lasting and widely used choruses in Christian worship; it embodies a simple sincerity.” 3eauty from Brokenness - has words and music written by Graham Kendrick in 1993 for the 25th Anniversary of the charity Tearfund. He drew inspiration from a visit to India the previous year where he experienced first-hand the contrast be- zween poverty and affluence. Musically it has a powerful melody, which acts as a rvake-up call to all in our self-centred world to show Christian compassion to all 3001‘ and suffering peoples. Today Kendrick lives in Tunbridge Wells and is well- ‘I’ :5"C5OC'3:'|_'|'| :'U?SS¢—:5'SQ.|_=".-F:'§—| 0'J='QJ7 QJOSU'§CD2.£DU3'=S|_ ="—U'H§1J2:Il\DIb Ifew words about Liffev Shirlev. written on the last dav of his life. 12 June 020. at his home for a decade. Little Bridae Place. "' L 5 _ " is a cool, damp day. Liffey’s grave in the garden is al- _ aady dug for him by Nick, my younger son. Liffey is lying 1' sleep in one of his favourite places- under the kitchen able on the old brown rug there. He is breathing deepIy- ’ eing now a little deaf, he hasn’t risen to follow me into 1e sitting room. iffey came to Bridge via the Dogs Trust, Canterbury. He ras brought here by the then tenant ofthe top flat. Gyp _iffey’s predecessor] had died suddenly in the garden ome months after Laurie, so I agreed to try this new dog. The only thing known bout him was that he came from Ireland. So, I gave him the name Liffey, afterthe ver that runs through Dublin. He is still just as handsome — a black and white, good ized, border collie. Ourtenant must have thought well of him — she offered him to me )efore anyone else snapped him up’. So, I took him on and never regretted it. He has een a great friend and companion since my husband, Laurence died. A big garden rith many trees and a stream at its lowest point, surrounded by meadows where ows are given pasture in the warmer months has been a special environment for us II. low it is the afternoon after Liffey’s death and burial. He lies there at peace. Nick, nd grandsons Ben and Scott dug his grave and buried him after Kelly the vet had ijected him and put him to sleep forever. Ben and Scott came and knocked on the itting-room window to cheer me up — ‘Lockdown’ means they shouIdn’t be near me. 'wo days later Nick and my daughter-in law Tracy have just gone home with little -una’ their dog. They wheeled me out to Liffey’s grave at the back gate. Nick has leas ofa plaque — ‘Liffey — from Ireland to Little Bridge Place’. My tenant for more Ian twenty years, David Oakden, has given me a special card to commemorate dear iffey. He came in for a coffee and said how Liffey was well known in Bridge and (like aughter- in-law Emily) insisted I must write about him. He remembered the many talks with Liffey to the higher hills when a younger dog. Since my inability to walk im, kind volunteers from the Cinnamon Trust (Cornwall) have been doing so. Trevor ames has driven weekly on a Tuesday from Elham, others, like Debbie took him, rhile Kelly and her mother Vanessa have come from Bekesbourne every weekend then Kelly is not working. All who have walked him have remarked how he proceeds traight ahead (on the lead), not bothering with other dogs, many owners remember- lg his name. ‘or about a year, owing to my disability with the legs — I've had a ‘carer’, Rosemary eaney from a local family. Liffey has become quite attached to this new feature of life I the evenings and shows his pleasure by barking and jumping about when Rose- 1ary turns the television on and uses the pointer to find the best programmes. A lot of arking goes on. Dear Liffey. Sometimes during quiet episodes he will just lie quietly n the carpet in front ofthe box until having to have time in the garden before disap- earing to lie down on the brown mat underthe kitchen table in the darkness. There e will snooze after a walk by Rosemary. Ie will sleep the night away. Now to wake no more. .nn Shirley — Little Bridge Place 22 Bridge Parish Council A postal service has returned to Bridge! Starting July 8th, an outreach service will operate out of the 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 bottles..... This photo is ofthe 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. l- A 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 ifthere is more than half milk to 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 assemblyjob.... 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), pour the hot milk/ 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 of a 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 doesnt mattertoo much. Let the custard cool before pouring it overthe 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 dont want a hugely thick layer, dollop spoonfuls on the top instead. 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We also Offer all general carpentry services. Contact Mark or Helen for your FREE quote. 07977 304 968 hOneyOakcarpentry@gmail.corn C arp entry wwW.hOneyOal~*"‘ . . ~ 5:: ' Bridge %’_:E::Li :-5:? Tel: 01227 205272 °°’9~=—-<3'r°°‘9 E-mail: esteIIaIast@gmaiI.com August 2021 Dear Friends -low are you all? Tired? Energised? Confused? Looking forward to a break overthe ;ummer? Dverthe past 6 months we have been engaged in a piece of work through our Dean- ery and Diocesan Synods around what a ‘Flourishing and Sustainable future’ might ook like forthe Church of England in our part of the country. This has caused us to >ause and think carefully about what we have learnt from being a church in the pan- lemic; what church might look like in a post—lockdown era and asking questions about what we can do together. In the same way I think that we all have, we’ve been hinking about what we have missed and what we are looking forward to. Dhurch is first and foremost a place of community and fellowship and many of us lave missed this overthe past 18 months. It is the only place that says come as you are, whoever you are, bring your sadness, yourjoys, yourtiredness, your energy, rour confusion, share it, offer it to God, meet others and then in a spirit oftogether- iess reach out to the world around you with the news that the love of God is for eve- yone. But very often this isn’t how church is perceived, and for many there are barri- ars which prevent us from crossing overthat threshold, or from picking up the phone vhen we are in need. If we don’t think we are ‘religious’ enough then we might feel he church can't possibly be for us. If a church offers the wrong worship style, sings he wrong hymns or doesn’t have ‘people like us’ in it then we think it's not for us. But he church can only be a place that works for ‘people like us’ if ‘people like us’ get nvolved, cross the threshold, pick up the phone. The late Rich Mullins, an American contemporary Christian Singer and Songwriter vrote “I never understood why going to church made you a hypocrite, because no- >ody goes to church because they're perfect. lf you’ve got it all together, you don’t feed to go. You can go jogging with all the other perfect people on Sunday morning nstead. Every time you go to church, you're confessing again to yourself, to your amily, to the people you pass on the way there, to the people who will greet you here, that you don't have it all together. And that you need their support. You need heir direction. You need some accountability, you need some help." Church is the >Iace we are reminded as the Psalmist writes “I lift up my eyes to the hills—— where Ioes my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and aarth.” (Psalm 121) and this Lord, is the God who longs to meet with us and to walk vith us every step of the way. \s we revaluate our lifestyles in (we hope) this ‘post—lockdown era’ I pray that in this evaluation we will rediscover something ofthe awesomeness of God ’s love for us and the role our church can play in being a place of community, fellowship and above all love. Yours in Christ 5/¢uaLa/ac Rev. Estella Last, Priest in Charge The Bridge Group Parish 10 Service details and readings for Services in August Back to Church — Come and join us! 2021 All our churches will have a 10am Communion Service on one Sunday during August. You are warmly invited to join us as we look forward to welcoming you back to all our churches. No booking required is required but depending on our local circumstances, mask wearing and social distancing may still be required in the building. Date Known as Readings Church Service 15‘ 9”‘ Sunday Exodus 16.2-4,9-15; 10am Summer August after Trinity Psalm 78.23-29; Communion Service Ephesians 4.1-16; (Songs of Praise style) John 6.24-35 St Peter’s Bekesbourne 8”‘ 10"‘ Sunday 1 Kings 19.4-8; Psalm 10am Summer August after Trinity 34.1-8; Ephesians Communion Service 4.25-5.2; (Traditional Sung) John 6.35.45-51 St Mary’s Nackington 15"‘ The Blessed Isaiah 61 :10-end; 10am Summer August Virgin Mary Psalm 45:10-end Communion Service (11 “ Sunday Galatians 4:4-7; (Traditional Sung) after Trinity) Luke 1:46-55 St Mary’s Patrixbourne 22"“ 12"‘ Sunday Joshua 24.1-2a,14-18; 10am Summer August after Trinity Psalm 34.15-22; Communion Service Ephesians 6.10-20; St Mary’s Lower John 6.56-69 Hardres 29"‘ 13"‘ Sunday Deuteronomy 4.1-2,6- 10am Summer August after Trinity 9; Psalm 15; James Communion Service 1.17-27; St Peter’s Bridge Mark 7.1-8,14-15,21- 23 11 :"<'_D‘S‘QFn"'C5$-I Service details and readings for September 2021 These are the main services which will be taking place during September in our churches. We hope to be able to bring back Messy Church and perhaps some other opportunities for being together as time moves on and we will publicise these once we have been able to make some plans. No need to book, but mask wearing and social distancing may still be neces- sary depending on local circumstances Date Known as Readings Church Service 5"‘ 14”‘ Sunday (AM) Isaiah 35.4-7a; 8am BCP Communion Septem- after Trinity Psalm 146; James St Mary’s, Nackington ber 2.1-10 (11-13) 14- 17; Mark 7.24-37 10am Songs of Praise St Peter’s Bekesbourne (PM) Psalm 119:41- 6pm Choral Evensong 56; Exodus 14:5- St Mary’s Lower end; Hardres Matthew 6:1-18 12"‘ 15”‘ Sunday Isaiah 50.4-9a; 10am Parish Commun- Septem- after Trinity Psalm 116.1-9; ion ber (Education James 3.1-12; St Peter’s Bridge Sunday) Mark 8.27-38 19"‘ 16”‘ Sunday Jeremiah 11.18-20; 10am Traditional Sung September after Trinity Psalm 54; James Holy Communion at St 3.13-4.3,?-8a; Mary’s Patrixbourne Mark 9.30-37 26”‘ 17‘” Sunday Jeremiah 11.18-20; 10am Parish Commun- September after Trinity Psalm 54; James ion 3.13-4.3,?-8a; Mark 9.30-37 St Peter’s Bridge ihurchvard working party at St Mary’s Patrixbourne he churchyard path at Patrixbourne has become very overgrown with weeds in the [st year. We are trying to avoid spraying with chemicals as we aim to adhere to the rinciples of being an eco-church, but the path now needs some attention. Volun- aers are needed for a working party at the church from 10-12 on Saturday 7th Au- ust(14th August if wet that day) to tidy up the path and other parts ofthe church- ard needing attention. Please come armed with hoes, secateurs and any other quipment you have for gardening. Contact Andrea or Pauline if you can help. Re- eshments provided. 12 Church Life - Moving fonivard together from 19"‘ July 2021 From 19”‘ July the government plan to make all restrictions that have been in place during the pandemic optional and a matter of personal choice. We know that many of the restrictions we undertake are not for our own benefit but for the benefit of others, so the PCC has thought hard about the best way to move for- ward together, prioritising those things that make the greatest difference to our worship. I We strongly advise that people wear a face mask during the service. I Hand sanitizer will continue to be available at the beginning of services. I Those who use the track & trace app will be encouraged to continue to check in but we will no longer require everyone to sign in. I We will retain socially distanced seating I We will resume the singing of hymns whilst asking people to remain seated, masked and facing the front. Maximum of2 hymns to be sung inside the building. I We will request that people remain in their seats during the peace — the continued use of smiles, small bows and sign language for sharing the peace will be encouraged. I We will continue the practice of receiving communion on the way out of the building and singing the final hymn outside unmasked while the weather permits. I We will retain reception in one kind only until there is clear guidance on how we can return to the common cup safely. I Churches may resume the serving of refreshments after the service, how- ever it is expected that this will take place outside as much as possible, with one way systems or tray service in place to limit close social contact. These decisions will be reviewed in mid-September. For weddings and funerals, the recommendations will stay the same as above, but we will offer flexibility with regard capacity, whilst ensuring that vergers, clergy and organists are able to maintain social distancing. 13 Yoga at Barham I am hopeful that Yoga can return to Barham Village Hall in September. This will be the usual Friday morning class, from 9.30 to 11. Beginners are welcome - you will not be tied in knots! ''I'm not bendy" is something we Yoga teachers often hear; but that's the point - Yoga helps you maintain or in- crease flexibility and balance. There's always an alternative if a certain pose or move- ment doesn't suit you. We begin with warm—ups specific to the ensuing practice, and we always finish with relaxation. I would also like to start up a Chair Yoga class, for those who feel unable to get down to, and up from, the floor. This would incorporate some standing, but with a chairto hold on to if necessary. This would be on Wednesday mornings, in the Grabham Room. Classes would last 45 - 60 minutes. As this is a new venture, I'd like to find out how many people would be interested. ‘Release And Relax‘ is a popular ‘does-what-it-says-on-the-tin' practice, online via Zoom, on Wednesdays at 6.30 - 7p.m. This is a series of gentle movements and stretches that help to release stress and tension from the mind and body. Everything is done sitting on a chair, you need no equipment, or experience of Yoga. Cost £5. This class will continue throughout August. Please e-mail me if you are interested in either class: suehvoqa@qmail.com ‘I4 Bekesbourne Coffee Morning The monthly Bekesbourne village coffee mornings will resume from Wednesday 1 1“‘Aug ust. As the village hall is under refurbishment the coffee mornings will be held in the sports club pavilion on Bekesbourne recreation ground 10am -12noon. All welcome. Come and enjoy coffee, cake and a friendly chat. A small donation to cover the costs would be appreciated. Gill Moon 832134 Pet Service at Bekesbourne In our July Songs of Praise we gave thanks for our pets. It was a lovely service enjoyed by all. Zan led the service, very ably assisted by Peter. We were able to seat more than 30 people with their animals in church. Joy gave a very interesting talk about how valuable animals are to us. Especially during the pandemic our pets have helped peo- ple overcome the stress of loneliness and isolation. Just stroking an animal can lower anxiety levels and improve mental health. In her prayers Jill thanked God forthe ani- mals and the joy they give us. Although we were still not able to sing the hymns in the church we enjoyed hearing Andrew play them. At the end ofthe service as everyone filed out, Estella blessed each one of the pets, even the toy ones, and they all received a rosette. The sun shone. We sang the final hymn outside in the churchyard with guitar accompaniment. Then the dogs were all given a bag of treats. Tea, coffee and biscuits were served from the door. We all chatted happily as life begins to feel more ‘normal’. _itt|e Lambs Return _ittle Lambs Toddler group has been on pause due to the Covid—19 Jandemic and will be returning to Bridge Recreation Ground Pavilion an Thursday 2nd September. Suitable for children from birth to school age. Refreshments available. For more information Contact Rev Es- :ella estellalast@gmail.oom or 01227 206272. % r--i—_'_‘_ _' 1%? ’?£79e-_G_’ro0? Little Lambs Toddler Group Every Thursday 9am-1 1 am (during term time) at Bridge sports pavilion. Suggested donation £1.50 per child. For more information call Estella on 01227 206272 We are no longer offering a collection service from St Peter's Bridge but if you need a bag of groceries, give us a call and we will get them to you 16 The Fish Pop-in is back! Thursday 9th September 10.15-11.30 Bridge Village Hall -!,——' """" 5 F ‘\ It will-be a great reunion, everyone welcome! Save The Date 11th September Patrixbourne & Bridge Parish Church Magazine - Aug 1957 As there’s an August edition of ‘On the Nail’ heres a sum- mary of the above, accessed, with thanks, from the Bridge & District History Society’s archives. The regular listing for Sunday morning and evening services and the flower arrangers continued at both churches during " 51' August, but the Sunday school was on holiday. rwrnnigflounwe In his letter the vicar (Rev Geoffrey Church) wrote about the 5,:;RP,I,5,12,:;R bicentenary of the birth of William Blake ‘poet, painter and prophet’ author of ‘Jerusalem’ (And did those feet...). The vicar asked ‘What has Blake to teach us today’, and his an- swer was - ‘To know that God is ever present with us. So let us have done with excuses and half—measures and let us launch into the deep Love of God.’ AB THE KINGSTON BROOCH This brightly coloured emblem can be seen on the village signpost at the Kingston turning from the road between Bridge and Barham. We are grateful for the information received from the Rev Simon Spikin that the 5th of August marks the 250th anniversary of the discovery of this historic brooch in 1771. Simon is a resident of Kingston and reports that “this is the largest and the most well-preserved brooch found in this country. It is Anglo-Saxon and about 1400 years old. It was discovered by Rev Bryan Faussett* Curate of Kingston, in a grave along with many other artefacts on the Barham Downs. This brooch is currently on display at the World Museum in Liverpool.” Note: - Bryan Faussett* was born in 1720 at ‘Heppinton’ (off the road now called Faussett Hill) and was baptised in Nacking- ton Church. He became its perpetual curate in 1767 and died there on 10th January 1776. He was interred in the chancel and later commemorated by a monument. AB 18 The Cancer Research UK North Downs Walk I Sunday 8 August 2021 Harrietsham Church, ME17 LAX Rotary Club of the Weald of Kent Choice of 1, 3, 6 or 9 miles Start between 9:00 and 2LL3flam You can donate 50% of your sponsorship money to a cause of your choice To register, visit wlNw.wealdofkentrotary.org.u|t. or Call {F933 16549? 5P|1"='D'|=d|=|r . .-.'*' ' emcee J RESEARCH "II-lI'I'—'Id .1--\.I---'.-5|-.I-l' .- -.1-!1.:-:-\J.'..! .‘ I''-'-''-' I I - FUHEIE‘.-5-.F£ilNf3~ I3.f';'J..’;"‘.‘=S‘r ‘.'.';’:‘.'t..‘“:.""‘ _ I=|'Ei‘.i|...l.Ilu.1"|5I|'|l -4 . ---u mm. .---+-.» an . - u.- -«-.:=:- Togetherwe 'I'Il|.I heat can-|:e-r 19 GUIDED WALK THROUGH BLEAN WOODS FOR CHRISTIAN AID SATURDAY 14"‘ AUGUST 2.30 P.M. To enjoy nature without getting lost in it, and to raise money for Christian Aid, we have organised a guided Saturday afternoon walk through Blean Woods. The walk should last approximately one and a half to two hours depending on energy levels. The meeting point will be the Blean Woods Nature Reserve car park, off Rough Com- mon Road, at 2.30. Forthose coming by public transport, the Triangle and Number 4 buses stop by the Rough Common roundabout on the A 290, from which a short stroll takes you to the car park. There is no need to book in advance, but please consider making a donation to Christian Aid (£5 minimum) in cash on completion ofthe walk, or online at https:// www.iustqivinq.com/fundraisinq/canterburvchristianaidfundraisinq Andrew Goatly (Christian Aid rep, Blean Parish Church) Bridge and District Histom Society We hope very much that with restrictions being lifted soon we shall be able to go ahead with our planned programme for 2021-2022. The first meeting of the new season will be on Thursday September 16th at 7.30pm in Bridge Village Hall. There will be a short AGM followed by a talk by Hilary Tolput on “Frontline Folkestone”, the name given to Folkestone in WW1. The talk will illus- trate the reasons why Folkestone got this name, including the welcoming of Belgian refugees, the importance of the harbour, the requisitioning of houses for Rest Camps, the Canadians at Shorncliffe and the Gotha Raid of 1917. Open to all, £4.00 including refreshments. More infor- mation: www.bridgehistorv.org.uk 20 .lRIDI+$-rRialE: 2021 Satu rday 11th September Each ofthe churches in our parish will be participating in this event. It is important because in the recent past (and hopefully in the future) made dona- tions to our church buildings. All monies raised on the day are split equally between Friends of Kent Churches and your local (or your choice) church. Riders/Striders plan their own route around the churches locally/Canterbury/County wide. Each of our churches are looking for:- I Riders/Striders to take part. I Volunteers to provide a welcome/refreshments at our churches. I Sponsors forthe riders/Striders and the volunteers at church. If you feel you could participate/sponsor/greet please contact our church co- ordinators:- Bridge David Edmonds 830795 Patrixbourne Pauline Pritchard 830685 Bekesbourne Nicky Fry 830319 Nackington Scila Wright 463265 Lower Hardres Ann Nicholls/Margaret Clarke 700533/463265 BREW 2 Bekesbourne Recreation Ground’s Weekly Coffee after- noon will be moving to a Monday 1pm-3pm from Sep- BEKESBOURNE REC EVERY WEEK tember. For more information please visit the Bekesbourne village face book page. 21 of —-nn % I1- \lailbourne Scout Group news \lailbourne Scouts have enjoyed a fantastic end to the Scouting year, with indoor activities including embossing, chromatography and climbing, and outdoor activities ncluding archery and rifle shooting. Cubs and Scouts even managed a session with Whitstable Sea Scouts, having a go at paddle boarding and sailing! Ne have now broken up forthe summer and will restart meetings in September. I'll eave you with the words ofthe Scouts, Cubs and Beavers themselves! ‘I have enjoyed meeting face to face and my favourite activity has been ar- :hery.’(Ethan, Beaver) ‘I really enjoyed visiting Ross Woods doing an assault course. ’ (Evie, Beaver) ‘Sea Cadets was actually the best day ever! I loved being so far out to sea!’ (Theo, Dub) ‘I loved learning to use the air rifle and archery.’ (Alfie, Cub) ‘I loved rifle shooting, archery, climbing and sea scouts even if I fell in a lot. ’ (Will, sub) 1 really enjoyed sea scouts, it was one of the best things, lloved going on the boat and paddle boarding.’ (Meg, Scout) 1 was very nervous about going to Sea Scouts but soooo glad I did it!’ (Emily, Scout) *Please note that the sessions detailed below are current as of 15 July — please email Nick Gore for up-to-date information* \lailbourne Scout Group welcomes both boys AND girls and meets during :erm time as follows: 3eavers (6-8 years) — Wednesdays, 5.15—6.15pm Subs (8-10 years) — Wednesdays, 7.00—8.00pm Scouts (10-14 years) — Fridays, 6.30—8.00pm Vleetings are in Barham Village Hall or outside, locations varied. Times are subject to change. =or more information on joining or volunteering, please email Nick Gore at skipnailbourne@umail.com or visit our Facebook page (www.facebook.coml \lailbourne-Scout-Group-public-108853207216429). 22 nicolafry@cs . T 7 830319. C -19restilIa \ % " V f“. . 1 M ‘ StPter’s‘ = I . , . ‘.. r ‘ ‘ - . . V r _ I " '. V. _._ ,. ,. 3 . - _;_- t“ V . » ,' I I ' ’ I ‘u | -‘ I I /. ' 1 I“ . ' > ‘ ~—I | l"' I I . P : I. I, ' r , I it ’ I _ I‘ I , .1 1 5 ‘ ' I , .1 * ' , f .. . 'r= "' , I , ~ _ u'\\-' . ‘ ‘, J‘ I I Q ‘ 1 ‘J n ’ _ V . , _ . I’ I I I I ! I! . 71 V -, .% ,l'M_’-/fly’ ,/ /ff»? 1 P i . 23 Kate’s Puddings- What’s Cooking? Here is another old favourite — Chocolate Pecan Pie. It must be one of the nicest American imports! A sweet, nutty pie with a hint of muscovado and golden syrup, in fact, if you look carefully, its mostly sugar. It works best if you bake the tart case first, but if you don’t have time to do that, just put the tart into the oven on a pre- heated baking sheet. This avoids a soggy bottom, and the pastry is then not over- cooked. Pecan Pie Pastry made with 8oz/220g flour, 4oz/110g butter, 1 egg, small amount of water 3oz/75g pale muscovado sugar 6floz/175g maple syrup 5floz/150g golden syrup 3oz/75g plain chocolate 3oz/75g butter 3 eggs, beaten 1tbsp whisky or bourbon 5oz/150g pecans Make the pastry in a food processor or by hand (mix the flour with a pinch of salt, add the butter in small pieces, rubbing it in until it looks like breadcrumbs, then add the egg and water to mix). Chill the pastry for 15 minutes, then roll it out and fill a 9”/23cm loose base flan tin, prick the base with a fork and put the tin in the fridge while you assemble the other ingredients (it is best if you leave it in the fridge for at least 20 minutes, but sometimes life’s too short!). Preheat the oven to 180 deg C, and put a baking sheet in to heat. In a medium size pan, put in the sugar, chocolate, syrups and butter and stir over a gentle heat until everything melts. Whisk the eggs in a bowl, then gradually add some of the sugar/syrup mixture, whisking as you go. Continue adding the sugar/ syrup mix, then finally add the whisky/bourbon. Tip most of the nuts into the pastry case, keeping a good handful of the more per- fect ones. Put the case onto the pre-heated baking sheet and pourthe mixture in before arranging the last pecans on the top. Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes until the mixture is still a bit wobbly in the middle, but has browned nicely. It will puff up when it is cooking, and sink down later. 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The first few weeks of September have been full of activity with the return of Little Lambs, Messy Church, the FlSH scheme coffee pop in, and church services in ali five of our churches and so much more! As October begins, we are looking forward to celebrating Harvest in every church and will gladly receive your donations for locai charities including the Foodbank. Harvest is something we toys to celebrate in church, perhaps you have fond memo- ries of singing ‘Cauliflowers fluffy...’ when you were a child! We have vivid reminders in our communities here of alt that the harvest entails as we live and work among those who farm the land locally and see the farm machinery and workers being so busy at this time of year. There is something very grounding about being reminded every year as Autumn begins, exactly where our food comes from, and to give thanks for the land and especiaily for those who work on it for whom we know this has been a particuiariy difficult year. As we join together to sing Harvest favourites (We plough the fietds and scatter, Come ye faithful people come... etc) our prayers are for all who farm and provide for us at! as we thank God for the gift that they are to us. This month we are also resuming some of our other activities and we have not one but two quiz nights on offer. The first on 15"‘ October at Lower Hardres Viiiage Hall is in aid of New Life Nyarnbene a charity which rescues and supports Kenyan street children and is close to our hearts, as it was co-founded by our Lay Chaplain Miriam Westendarp. Then on 30"‘ October the Friends of Bekesbourne Church are hosting a quiz night at Littlebourne Village Halt. Lastly for your information, on Sunday 7"‘ November we will be commemorating All Souls (which actually fails on 2"” November) in our Spin Evensorig Service at St Marys Lower Hardres. If you have iost a loved one during the past year and would like their name to be read out during the service please let us know. There will be an opportunity to light candles in memory of departed loved ones during the service. As October brings shorter days, Autumn walks, and paints our iandscape with beau~ tiful colours, we pray that we might be able to continue to open up, join together as a community and look forward to the future with hope and optimism. Yours in Christ gmise Rev. Estelia Last, Priest in Charge The Bridge Group Parish 10 Service details and readings for October 2021 No need to book, but mask wearing and social distancing may still be neces- sary depending on local circumstances Date Known as Readings Church Service 3'“ Harvest Joel 2:21-27 Sam BOP Communion October Psalm 126 St EiiEary’s, Nackington 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Matthew 6:25-33 ‘mars Songs of Praise St Peters (18"‘ Sunday (Genesis 2:18-24; fieizesboume after Trinity) Psalm 8; Hebrews 1:1-4-2:5-12; Mark fipm Qhoral Evsnsong 10:2-16) St l’\liary’s Lower Hardres 10'" Harvest Micah 4:1-5 warn Parish Common- October Romans 8:18-25 ion John 4:31-38 St Peteris Bridge (19*“ Sunday (Amos 5:5—7,1o—15; after Trinity) Hebrews 4:12-end; Mark 10:17-31) 17‘" Harvest Isaiah 53:4—end; Warn Traditional Sung 20"‘ Sunday Hebrews 5:1 -10; i-ioiy Communion at St October after Trinity Mark 10:35-45 ila1ary"s Patrixbourne 24"‘ Last Sunday Jeremiah 31 :7-9 Want Parish Commun- October after Trinity Hebrews 7:23-end ion Mark 10:46—end St Peters Bridge (Bible Sun- (Isaiah 55) day) 315‘ All Saints Wisdom 3:1-9 ‘mam Sung Eucharist October Day Psalm 24:1-6 St i“fiary’s Nackington Revelation 21: 1-6a John 11:32-44 7"‘ All Souls Spm Choral Evensong November Commemo— St Marys Lower ration of the Hardres Faithful De- parted (8am 8: 10am as usual} 11 Church Life - Autumn 2021 As life continues to open up the PCC and churchwardens have revisited their Covid Safe Guidance practice for worship in church. Still in keeping with the principle that often any restrictions we undertake are not for our own benefit but for the benefit and protection of others and especially those who are potentially vulnerable. We are aware that we are now learning to live with Covid, not living as if Covid has disap- peared. I Mask wearing is advised but not compulsory. If you would prefer not to wear a mask please be sensitive to those around you and allow some distance, espe- cially from those who do continue to wear one. I Hand sanitizer will continue to be available at the beginning of services. I We will retain some socially distanced seating for anyone who would like it. I We will request that people remain in their seats during the peace — the con- tinued use of smiles, small bows and sign language for sharing the peace will be encouraged. I We will operate a one way system in the church building for the distribution of communion or the presiding minister will bring communion to you in your pew. I We will offer the option of receiving a communion wafer that has been dipped in the wine by the presiding minister at the point of distribution for anyone who wishes to receive this. I Refreshments may be served after services but participants are encouraged not to gather closely together and to space themselves out in the building. For weddings, baptisms and funerals, the recommendations will stay the same as above, but we will offer flexibility with regard capacity, whilst ensuring that vergers, clergy and organists are able to maintain social distancing. Nationat Veqetable Society —~ Kent Branch The Society will be hosting a taik in Bridge Vitiage Hat? on Wednesday 13 October, 7.30 for 8.00 pm start. At the time of going to Press, the speaker had yet to be an- nounced. So, watch out for further details which witi be posted on the Village Hall noticeboard. Non-members are always very weicome. FISH NEWS The October Coffee Pop-in will be on Thursday 14th from 10.15 to 11.30 in Bridge village hall. If you would like to meet some fellow villagers do come along. You are very welcome and there are books to borrow. it was great to see each other again after an eighteen month break last month. Thanks to all who came and all who helped. ‘I2 Diar_'y Dates Mon 4"‘ — 1pm-3pm BREW, Bekesbourne Recreation Ground - 2.30pm Caring and Sharing Thurs 6”‘ — 9-1 1am Little Lambs Toddler Group, Bridge Pavilion Fri 7”‘ — 8.45am Parent’s Prayer Group, Bridge Church Sat 9"‘ — 4 -5.30pm Messy Church, Bridge and Patrixbourne School Mon 11"‘ - 1pm-3pm BREW, Bekesbourne Recreation Ground Wed 13”‘ — Bekesbourne village coffee morning, Bekesbourne Recreation Ground Thurs 14”‘ — 9-1 1am Little Lambs Toddler Group, Bridge Pavilion 10.15 -11.30 Fish Scheme Coffee Pop—in in Bridge village hall Fri 15”‘ —-8.45am Parent’s Prayer Group, Bridge Church 7pm New Life Nyambene Quiz, Lower Hardres Village Hall Mon 18”‘ - 1pm-3pm BREW Bekesbourne Recreation Ground - 2.30pm Caring and Sharing Thurs 215‘ — 9-1 1am Little Lambs Toddler Group Bridge Pavilion Fri 22"“ - 8.45am Parent's Prayer Group, Bridge Church Mon 25"‘ - 1pm-3pm BREW Bekesbourne Recreation Ground Sat 30"‘ - Wine and Wisdom Littlebourne Village hall organised by Friends’ of Bekesbourne church Bekesbourne 106 Club The iatest prize winners for Bekesboume 100 Club are; May —— £50 Mike Fagg £25 Hugh Pearson £15 David Giimour June ~ £50 Edward Cole £25 David Dureii £15 Oskar Holmquist Juiy- £50 Pauiine Fagg £25 Rosie Mount £15 Jonathan Dutfield Ai.igust- £50 Owen Watts £25 Hugh Pearson £15 Win Thomas For more information or to join the 190 club contact stevelthomas9'l@gmaii.com 13 Patrixbourne & Bridqe Parish Magazine - Septl0ct 1957 This series of articles continues with extracts from the Parish Maga- zines above and accessed, with thanks, from the Bridge & District History Society’s Archive Collection (via %nto@briddehéstorv.orq.uk) Morning and Evening services were held at both churches each Sun- day, and also a Family Service in Bridge at 11am twice a month, and Saints Days were celebrated when they occurred. The Mothers’ Un- ion held their Monthly lntercessions on Tuesday afternoons in Bridge. The Sergeant Blee Memorial Clock was installed outside the Reading Room, (now the Village Hall) and unveiled at 3pm on Sunday 1st September. In June the vicar Rev Geoffrey Church MA, announced “the Archbishop has appoint- ed me to be the Rector of Harbledown... a single parish... I did not seek to move... but I was chosen by the Archbishop... great sadness to my wife and me to be leav- ing”, (Diocesan Bishops made appointments directly). A Farewell Party was held in the Reading Room on Friday 27th September for the departing vicar and his family. He reported that he had “arranged for the services to be taken and the sick to be visited” by 2 priests after he had left the parish and “he feared the interregnum may be several months long. You will realise that the next vicar will have a heavy task in ministering to 3 churches [with Bekesbourne added] and he will need all your help and will long to see you in church. We parsons cannot always be asking people to come, and we know we are not calling you to the Church, but to Jesus Christ in the Church. We know it is Jesus whom the world needs. I long to hear of growing congregations at our churches and for increasing support for Mis- sions and all things which show that religion is vital to you. Amen”. In October Mr J D Smith, the Lay Reader, wrote in the October Parish Letter, and reflected that during the vicar’s 5 years ministry “the ‘Family Spirit’ has spread in our churches, and so instead of remaining a community of isolated individuals and fami- lies we were gradually and steadily drawn into the membership of one big family. It grew and strengthened and enriched both the church and other local organisations”. AB NAILBOURNE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY We are delighted to announce that the Society’s next meeting will be held at Bridge Village Hall on Tuesday, 12"‘ October at 7.30 p.m. ‘Gardening in the Shade’ will be the subject of our speaker, Janine Doulton. It should be of interest to most as shade can be a tricky area in many gardens. We will also have Chairman's Challenge bulbs for members to pick up. Instructions on growing will be available on the evening. This will be the Society’s first meeting at the Village Hall since the Covid restrictions have been relaxed. We do recommend that a face mask is worn as a precautionary measure unless exempted. There will be a small entry fee but regret that we are un- able to provide any refreshments. Members and non members are most welcome. 14 Little Lambs Return Suitable for children from birth to school age. Refreshments avaiiable. For more information Contact Rev Estella estelIa|ast@gmail.com or 01227 206272. I (it: turn kw. Crofts, sfory} and worshuip for "all the family! -.-.-.-.-. ‘am. For more information Contact est.e13_a|ast@gmai|.com 16 FA|R'iRA£iE The five churches of Bridge Group Parish - Bekesbourne, Patrixbourne, Bridge, Lower Hardres and Nackington — were all awarded a Silver Certificate in A Rocha UK’s Eco Church Award scheme in 2019. in order to keep this up»-to-date we are making every effort to protect our environment through recycling schemes, improv- ing our churchyards and other actions. We are also committed to promoting ethicai enterprises in our churches, such as Falrtrade. This means that when we serve refreshments after services and at church events we use onty Falrtrade tea and coffee, and sugar and biscuits when we can get them. We strongly believe that by doing so we are supporting farmers and produc- ers in poorer parts of the world to provide for their families. Falrtrade gives these producers an extra premium to invest in community projects such as health and education and so improve their lives. The way Falrtrade works is that the producer organisation (such as a coffee or co- coa co—operative) receives the guaranteed Fairtrade price when they sell to the next person in the supply chain (usually an exporter or importer). This ensures that farmers can cover their costs, no matter how low the world price for their commodi- ty fails. It heips them to predict their income and budget for the future. It's great that all the UK supermarkets now sell Fairtrade tea and coffee. Some, such as Waitrose and Lidl also use 100% Falrtrade cocoa in their own—brand prod- ucts. It is always nice to receive a donation of tea and coffee at our churches and thank you to those who do this from time to time. By making sure your donations are Fairtrade you will be helping us to maintain our commitment, as well as giving sup- port to those who produce what we enjoy. For more information go the Falrtrade Foundation website www.fairtrede.co.uk The Eco Church Team. Recycling News Gatling all Recyclers! Bridge going Green in partnership with the Bridge Group Parish are working on a project to provide facilities for recyciing some items not collected in our household collections. More details to follow soon, look out for posters and social media posts to find out more. Contact Neil Kirk if you would like to be involved i 17 Brush up Your Brains! On 15"‘ October, Lower Hadres Village Hall will host a Quiz on behalf of New Life Nyambene, with Paul Kelly-More reprising his role as creative, funny, and highly pop- ular quizmaster for the evening. If it weren’t glorious enough to be able finally to meet face to face for an evening of community fun, you can expect to win prizes ranging from a small piece of chocolate all the way to tickets for a concert, a delicious meal out for two, or beautiful bespoke china, with plenty of others in between. New Life Nyambene rescues and provides a home for the wor|d’s most voiceless and destitute people: street children. Our area of operation is Maua, Kenya, where we provide rescued children with a loving family and every opportunity to heal and flounsh. Initially traumatised, malnourished and terrified, our children grow into independent, educated adults, ready to join the workplace and live fulfilled, productive lives. Our youngest child, Blessy (7) has been with us only a few months, and hasjoined the Nursery Class of a good local school — she is so proud of her new uniform! At the other end of our age range, Patrick has been in our care from 2000 is just qualify- ing from Medical School, and will begin practice as a Clinical Officer from next year. The Bridge Group Parish bought him his first laptop just before the pandemic, so that he could study online. What timely provision! Neither of these young people could have expected to survive to adulthood without New Life Nyambene. Come prepared for fun, goodies and giving at 7.00 for a 7.30 start, bringing your own food and drink. You can come as a table of 6 or 8, or come alone and join in with others. Either way, you will thoroughly enjoy your evening, knowing that you are con- tributing to the safety and future of a desperately needy child. Ticket price £5. To book, contact the Church Office by email: bridaeoffice23{iIr}gmai§.com or speak to one of the Church Wardens. Bridge & Distict History Society The next meeting of the Society will be on Thursday 21st October at 7.30 pm in Bridge Village Hall. Wel|—known Bridge resident Alan Walton will take us on a "pub crawl" through the histories of the pubs in Bridge. This is sure to be a lively and interesting evening and all are welcome. No membership fee, £4.00 per person at the door. Caring and Sharing Caring and Sharing will meet on the first and third Mondays in the month at 2.30 pm . Ring 07860 591887 for details of venues 19 Ride & Stride— Report On 11 September I took part in the Friends of Kent Churches Ride & Stride. Ride 8. Stride for churches is a sponsored bike ride or walk between churches, ex— ploring and enjoying the countryside, villages, towns and cities across the country. You go at your own pace and plan your own route. The money raised helps to repair churches, chapels and meeting houses throughout England, that are so important to local communities, not only as places of worship but as historical buildings. I set myself the challenge of visiting all 18 churches in my KCC division of Canterbury South, and completed it with one additional church too! Dusting down my road bike, I started out from Kingston I made my way to the most easterly on my list, Stodmarsh, which was a pleasant warm up before quickly calling in at Wickhambreaux, lckham and Littlebourne where I also visited the art exhibition in Littlebourne Barn and enjoyed some well earned refreshments. Then it was off to Patrixbourne, Bekesbourne and Adisham. Although a few churches were unmanned most had a selection of refreshments and cheery volunteers ready for a chat and often a brief history lesson on their church. Homemade biscuits at Womenswold and then to Barham before quite a long trek over to Upper Hardres, but welcomed with a chocolate bar. By now the hills were getting steeper and longer, but I pushed on to Petham and then the longer steady climb to Waltham which I was informed was one of the highest churches in Kent - my legs certainly agreed with that. Tracing my tracks back to Stone Street I called in at Lower Hardres (flapjacks and apples) and then Nackington before heading towards Thanington church where we were married 27 years ago. I then took a slight detour on the cycle path alongside the Stour and Hambrook Marshes into the city to pop in on the vibrant Canterbury Pride. With just Bridge, Bishopsbourne and Kingston to complete my list, I was passing St Martin & St Paul’s in the city to called in for my “bonus church” and had a very welcome cup of tea be- fore ticking off the final three. In lovely weather I rode 53 miles, burned off 4,000 calories, consumed quite a lot of cakes, confectionery and biscuits, visited 19 fantastic historical churches, raised some money and enjoyed our wonderful countryside. Thank you to everyone who generously sponsored me, the organisers and volun- teers and everyone else who took part. Hopefully next year even more people will join in so that we can all continue to enjoy our local churches. Mike Sole KCC councillor - Canterbury South Ride and Stride— Thank you A huge thank you to everyone who rode, strode, church sat and sponsored the Bridge Group Parish effort in the Ride and Stride this year. Bridge with Patrixbourne Womens Institute During the summer months, WI members enjoyed three outings — the first was in June, when we met at The Red Lion for a birthday tea. In July, on a sunny after» noon, we had a very interesting visit to Walmer Castle and its extensive grounds, including the Queen Mother’s Memorial Garden, and ending with a welcome visit to the Restaurant for tea before returning home. Our last outing was to the Fifth Trust (perhaps better known as the Elham Valley Vineyard), where members enjoyed a p|oughman’s lunch and a walk around the well-stocked Garden Centre. At the time of writing (early September), this report will appear after our first sched- uled meeting in the Village Hall, when a social evening has been planned. This will include music, a quiz and members’ reminiscences, including their best/most am using experiences during Lockdown. All future Winter meetings will take place on the third Friday of the month, at 2pm prompt, but will be in accordance with any Covid restrictions, as necessary. On Friday, 19"‘ November at 2pm we will be holding our Annual General Meet- ing, when we hope as many members as possible will attend. The committee is looking fonrvard to getting back to ‘normal’, and our programme for the Autumn/Winter months is posted on the WI Notice Board outside the Village Hall. Please come along and join us, if you are interested in finding out more about WI activities. You will be most welcome. Joan Hill Oct’21 Due to a technical issue the report included in the last issue was historic. please dis- regard that report Thank you from Mrs Dorothy King Mrs Dorothy King would like to thank everyone who sent cards and gifts to celebrate her 101st birthday last month BREW Bekesbourne Recreation Ground‘s Weekly Coffee afternoon will be moving to a Monday 1pm-3pm from September. For more infor— mation please visit the Bekesbourne village face book page. BREW Team " Bmzssemme Rec Evsrev Wm: 21 Nailbourne Scout Group news Nailbourne Scouts, Cubs and Beavers have all now restarted face-to-face meetings for the autumn term. But it wasn't a complete break for everyone over the summer — the Cubs took part in a woodland camp during the holidays, with a focus on bushcraft skills and campfire cooking. By the time you read this, Scouts will also have been on a camp, with a focus on adventure activities such as climbing, clay pigeon shooting, ori- enteering and caving. Beavers will be enjoying lots of activities this term, including teamwork challenges and first aid. ‘Its great to be back and see friends that are at different schools and l wouldn’t see otherwise. l’m really looking forward to Scout Camp this weekend, especially two nights in a tent and all the activities that we will be doing. ’ (Bea, Scout) Our AGM will be held on 21 October at 7.30 via Zoom. This is open to anyone with an interest in Nailbourne Scout Group - leaders, parents, potential helpers and potential parents! If you are thinking of sending your child(ren) to one of our sections and you would like to find out a bit more, this is your chance. If you have a possible interest in volunteering or becoming a leader, this is your chance. Please note that there is no obligation to sign up for anything if you attend the AGM — you are welcome just to sit there quietly and listen! Please contact Nick Gore or visit our Facebook page (details below) if you would like to attend, and Zoom details will be given out nearer the time. We always welcome volunteers, but we are particularly looking for new Cub leaders to join the team. If you might be interested (or know someone who might), please contact us or come along to our AGM. No experience necessary and training will be given — along with a free necker! Nailbourne Scout Group welcomes both boys AND girls and meets during term time as follows: Beavers (6-8 years) — Wednesdays, 5.30—6.30pm Cubs (8-10 years) - Wednesdays, 6.30——7.30pm Scouts (10-14 years) — Fridays, 6.30—8.00pm Meetings are in Barham Village Hall or outside, locations varied. For more information on joining or volunteering, please email Nick Gore at skip- nailbourne@gmai|.com or visit our Facebook page (www.facebook.comI Nailbourne-Scout-Group-public-108853207216429). 22 ' Lawn uywr. 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We have enjoyed wel- coming people to church during October for Harvest Services, again at the school for Messy Church and are very much looking forward to introducing a new opportunity for families to come to church with our new ‘Family Service‘ at 4pm on 215‘ November cele- brating Christ the King, at which Dan Luck, who used to teach at Bridge school, will be piaying. in November we turn our thoughts to Remembrance once again. Remembrance is one of those words that can send mixed messages. Why are we remembering? To be sad? To be thankful? In hope of a changed future? As a nation we are particularly good at Re- membrance. But how do we use the 2 minutes silence? I am fortunate to have been born well after the second World War but i am aware of the sense of loss experienced throughout our nation every year on Remembrance Day and, as the mother of boys, acutely aware of the suffering war must have caused mothers in particular, who lost their sons or saw them injured. At this time of year, the church also celebrates All Saints Day and the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed on All Souls Day. Both celebrate the rnutuai belonging, which is initiated through our Baptism. All Saints (315‘ October 10am St Marys Nackington) cele- brates peopte, through whose tives, the whole Church has seen the grace of God power- fuliy at work. All Souls (7"‘ November 6pm St Marys Lower t-iardres) gives the local com- munity a chance to remember with thanksgiving before God, those with whom they have shared fellowship and faith, those who gave us life, those with whom we shared our lives or those who instructed us in the faith. Remembrance is of course, most often associated with the commemoration of Armistice Day on 11 th November, or this year 14th November (the nearest Sunday), when there will be a Remembrance Service at 10am at St Peter’s Bridge, foilowed by Acts of Re- membrance and Wreath laying (10.50am) at the War Memorials in Bridge and Bekesbourne. On the 11”‘ itself Year 6 will attend the War Memorial at St Marys Patrixbourne, hoiding a short act of remembrance and laying a wreath there and a wreath. As we gather we will hear again the familiar words: ‘They shalt grow not old as we that are left grow old; age shall not weary them. nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we wilt remember them.’ Words which are familiar but still have immense power. it is right that Remembrance should come with mixed emotions. We look back with sad- ness and tears for those we have loved and lost. We took back with thankfulness for the time we shared with the Saints who have gone before who show us the way. We move forward in hope that the future may be different to the past, and that the world may iive in peace..... Yours in Christ ;Rre(\e/.BlEr§gl(l’aGi_r:sJt£) Egessthin Charge 10 Diarv Dates—November Mon 15‘ — 1pm-3pm BREW, Bekesbourne Recreation Ground Thurs 4”‘ — 9-11am Little Lambs Toddler Group, Bridge Pavilion Fri 5"‘ - 8.45am Parents Prayer Group, Bridge Church Sat 6”‘ — 10.00am Recycle Shed Launch at St Peters Bridge Mon 8”‘ — 1pm—3pm BREW, Bekesbourne Recreation Ground 2.30pm Caring and Sharing Wed 10”‘ ~ Bekesbourne village coffee morning, Bekesbourne Recreation Ground Thurs 11”‘ — 9-1 1am Little Lambs Toddler Group, Bridge Pavilion Fri 12"‘ —8.45am Parent’s Prayer Group, Bridge Church Sat 13”‘ — 4pm-6pm Messy Church at Bridge School Mon 15”‘ - 1pm-3pm BREW Bekesbourne Recreation Ground Thurs 18"‘ —- 9-11am Little Lambs Toddler Group Bridge Pavilion Fri 19”‘ — 8.45am Parent’s Prayer Group, Bridge Church Mon 22"“ — 1pm—3pm BREW Bekesbourne Recreation Ground 2.30pm Caring and Sharing Thurs 25"‘ — 9-11am Little Lambs Toddler Group Bridge Pavilion December Community Event Dates Thursday 2nd December 7-9pm Salvation Army Concert at Bridge and Patrixbourne School (dependent on covid situation at the time) Thursday 9th December 1.30-3pm Pensioners Tea Party at Bridge and Patrixbourne School (dependent on covid situation at the time) Sunday 12"‘ December 2.30pm Community CarolsChalkpit Farm Friday 17"‘ December 6-8pm Communnity Carols Lower Hardres Village Hall Tuesday 215‘ December 5pmCommunity Carols at Bridge Christmas Farmers’ Market, The Red Lion 11 Service details and readings for November 2021 No need to book, but mask wearing and social distancing may still be neces- sary depending on local circumstances Date Known as Readings Church Service 7"‘ 3”‘ Sunday be- Jonah 3:1-5,10 Earn BCP Communion November fore Psalm 62:5—end St iiiiargfs, Nasiiington Advent Hebrews 9:24—end Mark 1:14-20 ‘mam Songs of Praise St Peters Bskesbourns Romans 12:5-16 Spin Chorai Evensorsg All Souls Psalm 27 for Ali S-outs, St (Commemoratio John 5:19-25 iifiarfs Lower t-lardres n of the faithful departed) 13"‘ é-pm Messy Ciziirch at November Bridge and Patrixbourne CE? 14"‘ Remembrance Daniel 12:1-3 10am Parish Csmm:m— November Sunday I 2"“ Psalm 16 ism before Advent Hebrews 10:11-25 St Peters Bridge foi- Mark 13:1-8 iowsd by Act sf Re- membrance 10.59am ’iii,i5 Service sf Re- membrance ai. St iJiary’s Nacitington followed by Wreath Laying at ’i0.50am 10.50am Wreath iaying at the War ifieriisriais in Lower i-iardres and in Bekesbourne 215‘ Christ the King Daniel 7:9— ifiam Tradiiisiiai Sung November 10,13,14 Hely Csmrmznisn at Si Psalm 93 Mary's Patrixbourne Revelation 1:4b-8 John 18:33-37 épm Farniiy Service at Si Peters Bridge 28‘" Advent Sunday Jeremiah 33:14-16 iflam Parish fiemmum November (Year C) Psalm 25: 1-10 ion 1 Thessalonians St Peters Bridge 3:9-13 Luke 21: 25-36 12 Service details and readings for December 2021 As we prepare for December and Christmas, we are trying to ensure that there are opportunities for Christmas services in all our churches. Given the slight rise in Covid cases that we are experiencing locally (at the time of publishing), we have reintroduced Socia||y—distanced Seating and the wearing of masks in church and we expect that some of these measures will still need to be in place at Christmas. If you are coming to church please do wear a mask if you possibly can. Please do not come if you are unwell or if anyone in your household has tested positive for Coro- navirus in the last 7 days. If you are able to, piease take a Lateral flow test before you come. We will not be operating a booking system but please do arrive in good time for the service you wish to attend as seating capacity in our churches will be reduced. Thank you for helping us to continue to worship safely. Date Known as Readings Church Service 5"‘ 2"” Sunday of Malachi 3:1-4 8am BCP Communion St December Advent Philippians 1:3- Mary’s, Nackington 11 Luke 3: 1-6 10am Songs of Praise St Pe- ter’s Bekesbourne 6pm Advent Carol Service St Mary's Lower Hardres 11‘" 4pm Messy Church at Bridge December and Patrixbourne CEP School 12"‘ 3'” Sunday of Zephaniah 10am Parish Communion December Advent 3:14-20 St Peter’s Bridge Philippians 4:4- 7 Luke 3:7-18 19"‘ 4"‘ Sunday of Micah 5:2-5a 10am Traditional Sung Holy December Advent Hebrews 10:5- Communion at St Mary’s 10 Patrixbourne Luke 1:39-55 6pm Carol Service at St Pe- ter’s Bridge 22"“ Wednesday 4pm Family Service with ‘from December before scratch’ Nativity at St Peter’s Christmas Bridge 7pm Carol Service at St Mary’s Patrixbourne 13 24"‘ Christmas 3pm Christingle Service St December Eve Mary’s Lower Hardres 5pm Christingle Service at St Isaiah 52:7-10 Peter’s Bridge Hebrews 1:1-12 John 1:1-14 10pm Early ‘Midnight Eucharist’ at St Mary’s Nackington 2?" Christmas Isaiah 92-? 9.30am Christmas Eucharist at December Day Titus 2:11-14 St Mary’s Patrixbourne Luke 2:1—14 [15- 20] 11am Christmas Carol Service at St Peter's Bekesbourne 26"‘ Feast of 2 Chronicles 24:20 10 am Parish Communion at St December Stephen I -22; Acts 7:51-end Peter’s Bridge 15‘ Sunday Matthew 10:17-22 of Christ- mas (Boxing Day) 2”” Epiphany Isaiah 60:1-6 8am BCP Communion St January Psalm 72: 1-15 Mary’s, Nackington Ephesians 3:1-12 Matthew 221-12 10am Songs of Praise St Pe- ter’s Bekesbourne 6pm Choral Evensong St Mary's Lower Hardres Bekesbourne Songs of Praise Our monthly Songs of Praise service continues to be very popular. It is a short infor- mal |ay—|ed service of hymns and prayers. We have refreshments aftenivards with lots of chatting. A wonderful way of bringing the community together. During the past year we have become much more aware of the need to care for our neighbours. It feels so good to be back meeting together and caring and sharing. In October we celebrated Harvest. Gill and Sid Moon led a most uplifting, joyful ser- vice. Donations for the Foodbank were brought and blessed by Estella. Andrew our organist had written a brilliant harvest song to the Archers theme tune. Stuart Field was visiting and accompanied him on the violin. It was great! At the end Sid delivered a poem in his inimitable country style. It was in praise of the humble broad bean, ‘The unsung hero’. The broad bean survives winter cold, produces nourishing food to eat and then puts goodness back into the soil. It was lesson to us all that you don't have to be the best and the biggest to be valued and loved by God. The theme of our next Songs of Praise is ‘Remembering’. Sunday 7”‘ November at 10.00. We’d love to see you there. N icky 1 4 15 Little Lambs Return Suitable for children from birth to school age. Refreshments available. For more information contact Rev Estella estel|a|ast@gmai|.com or 01227 206272. Cratts, story, w'orshi'p and a hot ‘meal for all the family-! For more information Contact estellalast@gmail.com 16 Bridge Going Green, Eco Church and a new Recycling Station We are pleased to announce that thanks to a joint initiative between Bridge Going Green (Cllr Neil Kirk) and the Eco Church team in the Bridge Group Parish, we are launching a new recycling station in St Peter’s Bridge. The purpose of this is to in- crease the availability of local recycling facilities for some common items not current- ly collected in our regular refuse collections. These include, soft plastics (bread bags etc), crisp packets and batteries and it is hoped that we will be able to add to this in the future. There will be containers in the church porch for these items with designat- ed volunteers emptying the containers and taking the contents to relevant recycling stations. We are hosting a launch event for this work on Saturday 6”‘ November at 10am at St Peters Bridge, do come along for a cup of coffee and meet the team who can tell you a bit more about the work of Bridge Going Green and Eco Church. Patrixbourne update Below in this magazine you will read about an on-line auction to help raise money for the project to add an extension to St Mary’s Patrixbourne. This small building on the north side of the church, will give us the toilet and kitchen we need to be able to provide the facilities both congregations and visitors expect in a church. No more bringing cups and everything else we require to the church to be able to provide for refreshments after a service! The addition of a shower will allow us to offer over- night stays to the increasing number of pilgrims travelling the four walking routes that pass by our door. The quote for the work, which we believe is the best value is one for £117,000 plus VAT. This an awfully large sum which we hope we can raise from grants and from our own fundraising efforts. Please support the on-line auction. It will be the first of many events to help us raise the funds required to enable us to go ahead with the project. Andrea Nicholson, Churchwarden (email: dr.andreanicholson@gmail.com) fiitwléste Silent mistieri lit aid st Extension at fit Wetrixbetiirne We will be running an ‘online silent auction’ to raise money for the planned exten- sion to St Mary’s, the historic grade 1 listed 12”‘ Century church near Canterbury, Kent. We are hoping to raise funds to provide extra facilities, to include a kitchen, toilet and shower to make this historic church more accommodating to its many visitors and pilgrims as well as for its congregation and local community. Help Needed We will be running the auction through the Jumblebee website. We need donations of items or services or a skill to share or an experience that can be put on the web- site. Examples might include jigsaws, pictures, unwanted gifts, bottles, cakes, mar- malade, Chutneys, an hours gardening, make up a hamper. The possibilities are endless! Please offer anything that someone else may like to bid for. The actual auction will run from 9/1/22 to 30/1/22 but offers of donations are needed from NOW! Please easiest Sarah Wethereli on 01227’ 830318 or email $srah.\/l/etherelll@btir:ter:"tet.som 18 Bridge & Distict History Society The next meeting will be on Thursday November 18th at 7.30 in Bridge Village Hall. Alan Walton's talk "The Pubs of Bridge" will tell us about the history of the three pubs and some of the characters who have frequented them. £4.00 per person to include refreshments Caring and Sharing 2nd and 4th Monday in the month. Details of meetings from: Peggy mobile: 07860591887 Margaret Landline: 01227 765598 Singles Lunch, Red Lion Bridge 1st Wednesday in the month at 1pm Bookings to: Peggy: 07860 591887or Red Lion 01227 832213 IT Group Red Lion, Bridge 1st and 3rd Saturdays in the month 1030- 12md No booking required! Help available with phones, tablets and laptops Wi—fi available. From beginners to experts welcome Bridg ‘fxrzntage * iigsar-::a:i? isaczziiégs.’-'31:’ Lmzygggiand £73m; in this 1*maut§?fuiEZ?i§ mm ‘oa’$i.§E::$3.!- '§:sfg; {§iE::~s am"? Kafite flanapbrgzii Elm-serve £13.: .3 Ezikaa “I Misswgs 3-331$; * _;~67§¥:;§§ *- M¢?.¢iinm. * .1..a1r§:e é~}~Ic_3».§::1}:a'£:s.§€: ‘%3é=“§$’%§i£&£E§§3saflE§§§i§iEi§1.£3£k;flk Pramium i‘$*eifam- - '5§’:rI=::!3mium Qnaiity - Envimnmctttaiigr {Eat-Eng Bridqe with Patrixbourne Womens Institute There was a good attendance for our first afternoon meeting in the Village Hall, held in October. This seemed to suit all members, who were pleased to return home before it grew dark. The speaker who had been booked was unfortunately unwell, so one of our own members, Christine Sladden, stepped into the breach and talked about her child- hood and growing up in Wincheap. She described that beyond the railway bridge, it became open countryside — so unlike now, with Wincheap Industrial Estate and the Park and Ride. Her talk gave us a fascinating insight of Wincheap in the 50's, when there were many small shops, catering for every need. She was thanked by Secre- tary, Jill Burden. The meeting was chaired by Sheila Scrivener, as our President was indisposed. Our next meeting, on Friday, 19"‘ November at 2pm, will be our AGM, when it is hoped that as many members as possible will attend. Our Christmas Lunch will be on Friday, 3'“ December — venue to be advised — so put the date in your diaries! If you are interested in finding out more about Wl activities, please come along and join us. You will be most welcome. Joan Hill Oct.21 New Life N mbene Charit uiz Ni ht A huge thanks to everyone who came along to the quiz night held at Lower Hardres Village Hall on 15”‘ October. We had a tremendously enjoyable evening thanks to the entertaining hosting by Paul Kelly-Moore. Congratulations to the winning team which included Rosy and Alan Atkinson, and Anne and Grahame Booth and friends). We are delighted that we raised £900 for this worthwhile work. Thank you! Miriam Westendarp and Rev'd Estella Last 21 Nailbourne Scout Group news We’ve been taking advantage of the lovely autumn weather at Nailbourne, with some outside activities along with our usual indoor meetings. Among other things, Beavers have been learning and practising their Green Cross Code and playing bat and trap, while Cubs practised their fire-making skills at Walderchain Woods with a challenge to see whose fire could burn through a rope the fastest. Indoor activities have included learning about nutrition and making a stir-fry; learning first-aid and life-saving; learning how to make emergency phone calls; making junk model marble runs; and prob|em—so|ving in a ‘secret agent attack’! We have also in- vested some new Beavers and Cubs. Last month, Scouts took part in an activity camp at Lower Grange Farm, where they had a go at climbing, laser clay shooting, orienteering, geocaching and caving (in a bus!)_ ‘The camp was great because we got to do loads of different activities with all our friends. The weather was good and sleeping in a tent was very unusual but fun. My favourite activity was climbing.’ (Dylan, Scout) We always welcome volunteers, but we are particularly looking for new Cub leaders to join the team. If you might be interested (or know someone who might), please contact us or come along to our AGM. No experience necessary and training will be given — along with a free necker! Nailbourne Scout Group welcomes both boys AND girls and meets during term time as follows: Beavers (6-8 years) — Wednesdays, 5.30—6.30pm Cubs (8-10 years) — Wednesdays, 6.30—7.30pm Scouts (10-14 years) — Fridays, 6.30—8.00pm Meetings are in Barham Village Hall or outside, locations varied. For more information on joining or volunteering, please email Nick Gore at skignailbourne@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page (www.facebook.coml NaiIbourne-Scout-Group-pub|ic—108853207216429). 22 Patrixbourne & Bridge Parish Magazine - Nov 1957 __ This series of articles continues with extracts from the Parish Mag- " 7*‘. azine above and accessed, with thanks, from the Bridge & District ~ 3‘ “ History Society's Archive Collection (via info@briddehistorv.ora.ui<) Having said farewell to the Rev Geoffrey Church and family, the _. parish was in lnterregnum. It was supported by 2 priests and the : '’‘’’‘’’§._*3.°"“”’5 _ normal pattern of services was maintained with both Morning and “;,.{;‘,","‘,L,'§‘._"‘ 4 Evening services at each church every Sunday. Members of the ; Junior Church were afflicted by the Fiu epidemic, but the weekly Family Service at 11am in Bridge Church continued. The Mothers Union also continued its usual activities. 1,“ The ‘Pleasant Hour Club’ for the over 60s celebrated its first birth- day on 24th October. it met every Thursday afternoon in the Read- ing Room and reported it was growing fast and had attracted over 60 members. The Drama Group began its winter session in October with weekiy meetings at Mrs Ledg- er's house on Monday evenings. The ‘Bridge District Horticultural Society’ stated its object -“To promote and encourage all types of horticultural activity in Bridge and ad- joining parishes. ” It held Flower Shows in the Reading room in August and Novem- ber, along with regular meetings and quizzes. AB Bridge Viilage Playgroup We have had a fantastic start to the term, with everyone settling in really well. The children have enjoyed activities based on the nursery rhyme ‘Five Currant Buns’. The role play area was turned into a shop and several Playdough activities were ded- icated to baking and bun making. The children were able to decorate their ‘buns’ with currents and pieces of rosemary! During the next week they focused on mark making, using different textures such as baking fiour, cornflour and shaving foam. We have begun our trips to the park, which are always popular with the children. We take hoops and other items with us for games, and everyone enjoys exploring nature. We are iooking forward to the festive season. Watch this space for details of our Grand Christmas Raffle — we have some fantastic prizes! Bridge Viilage Playgroup has some spaces available for children aged from 2 to 4. We are based in the Bridge Village Hall and operate in term-time as foi- lows: Monday and Tuesday: 9am to 3.30pm Wednesday to Friday: 9am to 12 noon We accept Government Early Years Funding from age 2 including 30 hours’ funding. For more information, please contact the Manager, Sarah Pinnington, on 07790 096325 or email bridgeplaygroup@hotmail.com. Keep up to date with us at www.facebook.comlbridgevillageplaygroup. 23 Kate’s Puddinq Cl’ioi:e£ate~tepped flattens Cake Cake: 12 oz/350g plain flour 2 tsp baking powder % tsp bicarbonate of soda 8.502/250g soft butter 8.502/250g white sugar (I used pale brown soft) 3 or 4 overripe medium bananas — total weight with skins ‘llb/450g, peeled and bro- ken into chunks 2tsp vanilla 4 large eggs Icing: 30ml water, 30ml rum (optional but delicious) 2 tbsp golden syrup 2oz/50g dark brown/muscovado sugar 6oz/175g milk chocolate finely chopped (I used dark) Sprinkles (if wished) Preheat the oven to 180 deg C, line a 23cm springform cake tin with parchment, and grease with butter. Mix the flour and raising agents. In another bowl, cream the but- ter and sugar before adding the bananas, then the vanilla. Don't look, it’s not pretty! Add the eggs slowly, beating after each one and alternating with flour so that the mix- ture doesn’t curdle. Pour the batter into the tin and bake for approx 40-50 minutes until it is well risen and golden, or until a warm skewer comes out c|ean(ish). Slow is best, so don't be afraid to cook it longer. if it starts to brown on the top, cover loosely with a sheet of foil. Don't take it out of the tin until it is cool. When the cake is cool, mix the rum, water, syrup and sugar in a small saucepan, stir- ring to dissolve the sugar crystals before putting it onto a low heat. Nigella says not to stir it once it is on the heat, but allow it to boil and take it off again. Now add the chocolate and swirl it around in the liquid so it melts before whisking it to combine. At this point it gets thick and shiny. If you want to keep all of the icing, put the cake on a large serving plate before pour- ing over the icing. 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It barely seems two minutes since I was writing to you for the November magazine and now here I am writing to you for December §_f_"l_g_ January! i’m still at the point where every time someone mentions Christmas I cover my ears — “Not yet!” I cried when the John Lewis advert premiered last month. By the time you read this though I wilt, i am sure, be brimming with festive spirit! At this point in time it is almost impossibie to say what iife will be iike by Christmas and into January although of course we are all hoping that the sort of normality we have begun to enjoy will be abie to hold so that we can enjoy Christmas with our families, in our churches and enjoying alt the festivities as we normaily would. We are going to do our best though, whatever circumstances throw at us. There are so many dates outiined in this magazine for all sorts of different ways for us to enjoy Christmas together and so I am sure I will see many of you in the coming weeks. The Church of England’s Advent and Christmas theme this year is entitled ‘At the heart of Christmas’ and (no spoiiers!) if you come to any of our churches over the Christmas period you will probably hear me or one of my colieagues speak about this. i wonder what lies ‘at the heart of Christmas’ for you? t know you wiil expect me to say that Jesus is at the heart of Christmas and of course from the moment Mary says yes to the Angei Gabriel this is true but if we dig a little deeper and ask what is God about in the moment of sending Godself to earth in the form of the Son then perhaps we find a different answer. At the heart of Christ- mas, E wouid suggest, is every single human born, or more specifically the iove that God has for every single human born. Whatever you have been through in the past 19 months since the start of the Pandemic, this hasn’t changed and every expression of iove we share in the coming weeks from the smallest gesture to the most lavish gift represents the gift of divine love poured out for the world in the person of Jesus Christ. Our beautiful village churches stand as witness to this love expressed through suc- cessive generations and we hope you will be abie to join us in them at some point over the coming weeks. Whoever you are, you are wetcome to join us in church over Christmas and if you find something there you like perhaps you might feel you can join us during the year to come. Whatever you place at the heart of Christmas this year, I pray that you may know the tight of Christ and the love of God expressed through him. Yours in Christ Rev. Estella Last, Priest in Charge The Bridge Group Parish 10 Covid Safe Church at Christmas We love to open our doors for everyone to attend services and sing carols at Christ- mas time. This year we do have to put some precautions in place to help try to keep everyone safe from Covid, especially as our Christmas Services can sometimes be very busy! We are not asking you to book to attend services but please ensure you arrive in good time to be seated safely. We have moved some of our services to different churches in the group to make it easier for us to keep everyone safe (for example the 3pm Christingle will this year be at Lower Hardres Church). If you can’t get to a service in your village please do think about going to one of the other churches. Adults and those over 12 years old please where a Face Covering if you possibly can. This will help keep you safe and will allow others who are perhaps more vulnerable to feel safe. It also helps to reduce the risk for anyone who is una- ble to wear a Face Covering if the rest of us do. Please DO NOT COME if you have any Covid Symptoms or have been in recent contact with someone who has tested positive for Covid 19. The above are of course subject to change in line with any new Government ad- vice or restrictions. Please also note that all Services and Events may be subject to cancellation at the last minute for Covid related reasons. As a church we take seriously our commitment to caring for one another — thank you for helping us in this way. Service details and readings for December 2021 No need to book, but mask wearing and social distancing may still be neces- sary depending on local circumstances Date Known Readings Church Services as 5”‘ 2”“ Sunday Malachi 3:1-4 8am BCP Communion St Mary’s, December of Advent Philippians 1:3 Nackington -11 Luke 3: 1-6 10am Songs of Praise St Peter’s Bekesbourne 6pm Advent Carol Service St Mary’s Lower Hardres 11"‘ 4pm Messy Church at Bridge and December Patrixbourne CEP School 12"‘ 3"’ Sunday Zephaniah 10am Parish Communion December of Advent 3:14-20 St Peter’s Bridge Philippians 4:4 -7 Luke 317-18 11 19"‘ 4”‘ Sunday Micah 5:2—5a 10am Traditional Sung Holy December of Advent Hebrews 1025- Communion at St Mary's 10 Patrixbourne Luke 1:39-55 6pm Carol Service at St Pe- ter's Bridge 213‘ 3pm Children’s Christmas December mini ‘Messy Church’ Lower Hardres 22"“ Wednes— 4pm Family Service with ‘from December day before scratch’ Nativity at St Peter’s Christmas Bridge 7pm Carol Service at St Mary’s Patrixbourne 24”‘ Christmas 3pm Christingle Service St December Eve Mary’s Lower Hardres 5pm Christingle Service at St Peter’s Bridge 10pm Early ‘Midnight Eucha- rist’ at St Mary’s Nackington Isaiah 52:7-10 Hebrews 1:1-12 John 1:1—14 25”‘ Christmas Isaiah 9:2-7 9.30am Christmas Eucharist at December Day Titus 2:11-14 St Mary’s Patrixbourne Luke 221-14 [15 -20] 11am Christmas Carol Service at St Peter’s Bekesbourne 26"‘ Feast of 2 Chronicles 10 am Parish Communion at December Stephen I 24:20-22; Acts St Peter’s Bridge 15‘ Sunday 7:51—end of Christ- Matthew 10:17- mas 22 (Boxing Day) Community Carol Singing Bekesbourne — Sunday 12”‘ December 2.30pm Chalkpit Farm Lower Hardres — Friday 17”‘ December 6-8pm Lower Hardres Village Hal! Bridge — Tuesday 215* December 5pm, Bridge Christmas Farmers Market at The Red Lion 12 Service details and readings for January 2022 No need to book, but mask wearing and social distancing may still be necessary depending on local circumstances Date Known as Readings Church Service 2”“ Epiphany Isaiah 60:1-6; 8am BCP Communion St January Psalm 72 [1—9]10-15 Mary’s, Nackington Ephesians 3:1-12 Matthew 2:1-12 10am Songs of Praise St Peter’s Bekesbourne 6pm Choral Evensong St Psalm 98 (100) Mary’s Lower Hardres Isaiah 60:1-9 John 2:1—11 9"‘ Baptism of Isaiah 4321-7 10am Parish Communion January Christl Acts 8:14-17 St Peter's Bridge Epiphany Luke 3:15-17,21—22 1 16”‘ Epiphany Isaiah 62:1—5 10am Traditional Sung January 2 1 Corinthians 12:1—11 Holy Communion at St John 2:1—11 Mary’s Patrixbourne 23'“ Epiphany Nehemiah 8:1-3,5-6,8- 10am Parish Communion January 3 10 St Peter's Bridge 1 Corinthians 12:12- 31a Luke 4:14-21 30"‘ Presenta— Malachi 3:1-5 10am Communion Service January tion of Hebrews 2:14-end at St Peter’s Bekesbourne Christ in Luke 2:22-40 the Tem- ple (Candlema 5) 6”‘ 4"‘ isaiah 621-8, [9-end] 8am BCP Communion St February Sunday 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Mary’s, Nackington before Luke 5:1-11 Lent 10am Songs of Praise St Peter’s Bekesbourne Psalm (1)2 6pm Choral Evensong St Wisdom 6:1-21 or Ho— Mary’s Lower Hardres sea 1 Colossians 321-22 13 Diag Dates - December Thurs 2”“ -7.00pm Salvation Army Concert at Bridge and Patrixbourne School Fri 3”‘ — 8.45am Parent’s Prayer Group, Bridge Church Sat 4"‘ — 10.15- 11.30 Coffee, Cake & Concert at St Peter’s Bridge Mon 6”‘ - 1pm-3pm BREW, Bekesbourne Recreation Ground Tues 7*“ — Friends of Nackington Carol Singing with the Salvation Army Band 7pm Parsonage Farmhouse Barn (Tickets E5 in advance) Weds 8”‘ -1 0-12 Bekesbourne village coffee morning, Bekesbourne 6pm Nailbourne Scouts Christmas Service at St Peter’s Bridge Thurs 9”‘ — 9-11am Little Lambs Toddler Group, Bridge Pavilion - 10.15-11.30 Fish Scheme Coffee Morning Bridge Village Hall 1.30pm Pensioners Tea Party at Bridge and Patrixbourne School Fri 10th — 8.45am Parent’s Prayer Group, Bridge Church Sat 11”‘ — 4 —5.30pm Messy Church, Bridge and Patrixbourne School Sun 12”‘ — 2.30pm Bekesbourne Community Carols at Chalkpit Farm Mon 13”‘ - 1pm-3pm BREW, Bekesbourne Recreation Ground 2.30pm Caring and Sharing Thurs 16"‘ — 9-1 1 am Little Lambs Toddler Group, Bridge Pavilion Fri 17"‘ — 8.45am Parent’s Prayer Group, Bridge Church 6-8pm Community Carol singing at Lower Hardres Village Hall Mon 20"" - 1pm-3pm BREW Bekesbourne Recreation Ground Tues 215‘ — 3pm—4pm ‘Mini’ Messy Church at St Mary's Lower Hardres 5pm-6pm Carol Singing at Bridge Farmers Market Mon 27"‘ - 1pm-3pm BREW Bekesbourne Recreation Ground Diagg Dates - Januafl Mon 3”’ - 1pm-3pm BREW, Bekesbourne Recreation Ground Thurs 6”‘ - 9-11am Little Lambs Toddler Group, Bridge Pavilion Fri 7”‘ —— 8.45am Parent’s Prayer Group, Bridge Church Sat 8"‘ — 4pm Messy Church, Bridge and Patrixbourne School 14 Sun 9”‘ — Online auction for St Marl,/’s Patrixbourne Begins Mon 10"’ - 1pm-3pm BREW, Bekesbourne Recreation Ground 2.30pm Caring and Sharing Wed 12”‘ — Bekesbourne vitlage coffee morning, Bekesbourne Rec. Thurs 13”‘ —- 9—11am Little Lambs Toddler Group, Bridge Pavilion 10.15-11.30 Fish Scheme Coffee Morning Bridge Village Hall Fri 14"‘ —8.45am Parent’s Prayer Group, Bridge Church Se-1115*" M 11am Eco Church lvleetlng at Oid Palace Mon 17"‘ - 1pm-3pm BREW Bekesbourne Recreation Ground Thurs 20*“ — 9-l 1am Little Lambs Toddler Group Bridge Pavilion Fri 21st — 8.45am Parent’s Prayer Group, Bridge Church Mon 24”‘ — 1pm—3pm BREW Bekesbourne Recreation Ground 2,30pm Caring and Sharing Thurs 27”‘ -- 9-11.-am Little Lambs Toddler Group Bridge Paviiion 15 Bridqe with Patrixbourne Womens institute On Friday, 3"’ December we shall be gathering at the Red Lion for our Christmas Lunch, and hope that as many members as possible will be able to come. Our last meeting of the year will take place on Friday, 17"‘ December at 2pm in the Village Hall when our President, Avril Austin, will demonstrate how to make an unu- sual Christmas cake — not with the usual ingredients, but with roses! Each member is asked to bring six roses — either red or white — and a pair of scissors. All other items will be supplied. This should be a really interesting and inspiring afternoon, and it is hoped that as many members. and also guests, will attend. Our meeting in the New Year will take place on Friday, 213‘ January at 2pm. in the Village Hall, the subject being ‘Fascinating Flowers’. The President and Committee wish all members a very happy Christmas, and a New Year full of hope, energy and good health. Joan Hill Nov. 21# Crafts, story, worship and snacks for all the family: For more information contact estellaiast@gmail.com Message from Kat Diss Kat Diss wishes to send her Christmas Greetings and Best Wishes for the New Year to her friends in the village. Happily living in Marlborough now Kath is in good spirits aand wants everyone to knowshe is ‘alive and kicking’ despite her legs being less thsn perfect. Sue Ludlow (01227 832029) has news from her— she will relay messages. 16 ‘I7 D€)NATlON.Ss NEEDE. -~ HELP Charity Online Auction for St Mary’s Patrixbourne We shall be running an online auction in the New Year to raise funds for the extension planned at St Mary’s. The aim is to provide facilities including a kitchen, toilet and shower to make this historic Church more accommodating for its many visitors, including increasing num- bers of pilgrims on the Via Francigena. The auction will be run through the Jumblebee website. We need do- nations of items of merchandise, or a service or skill you can share or an experience you could offer which might attract bids. Such as jigsaws, pictures, unwanted gifts, bottles, cakes, marmalade, chut- neys, an hours gardening, a seasonal hamper, a pedicure, a flight in your private jet... the possibilities are limited only by your imagina- tion. Please offer anything you feel someone else might like. 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Patrixbourne & Bridge Parish Magazine - Nov 1957 This series of articles continues with extracts from the Parish ” ._.\ Magazine above and accessed, with thanks, from the Bridge & ‘‘ District History Society’s Archive see in; " to@brideehistort;.nre.i.ii:) The parish was in lnterregnum and supported by 2 priests and ; lmrnixaounisrs Mr J D Smith (Lay Reader) the usuai service pattern was main- ‘ ' 3'! iiiimz. tained. The latter wrote a Christmas Message on the theme of “Bit” ‘Home’. “It may be anywhere, but to each of us, it means the place where those we love will best be gathered together to meet. This urge affects most people and they go to all sorts of ; trouble to follow it. As Christians it means gathering in our spir— ' ituai home and this is the true meaning of Christmas.” Other ' activities inctuded a Carol Concert at the Primary School and a pupils’ party. Also the Mother’s Union met in the Methodist Chapei. AB hlaiihourne Horticnlturai Soeietv We are pleased to announce that the Society is very much “back in business" with a programme of events organised for next year. thanks to our programmes secretary, Brenda Ween. To round off this year and to get us into the festive mood, we have a Christmas fioww er demonstration with a member of the Canterbury Flower Cine on Tuesday 7 Be cernber and then on 25 January we witi be hotding our AGM, to be totiowed by a talk; on Container Gardening by Susan Scrivens. a speaker who has entertained us be- fore. Fail details of both these events can be "found in the posters in this magazine. Ali our events are open to non-members and we loolt forward to welcoming you at one or ail of our evenings in the coming months. N ailbourne Horticultural Society Christmas Flower Demonstration with a Member of Canterbury Flower Club (NAFAS) Tuesday 7 Dec, 7.00 for 7.30 pm in Bridge Village Hall Admission: suggested minimum donation of £5 (to include a festive drink — please bring your own glass) Raffle ofArrangements All Welcome 22 Nailbourne Horticultural Society Do you dig gardening? Then come along to our AGM followed by a talk on Conta1ner Gardenln g by Susan Scrivens Tuesday 25 January at 7.30 pm Bridge Village Hall Annual Subscriptions Payable New Members Welcome The fiifirige Vii!-age Nailbourne Scout Group news Nailbourne Scout Group have been busy as always this month, including Harry Pot- ter-»themed games and crafts and a visit to Aylesham Fire Station. Cubs have been learning about safety and have been joined by some Scouts, who are helping out as part of their leadership badges. For Remembrance Day, Beavers had a visit from John, a standard bearer for the Royal Artillery, who told the children about the role he plays in Remembrance ceremonies. Beavers made poppy lanterns, had a lantern remembrance parade and played the games that prepared Scouts for helping during the war. As we move towards Christmas, Scouts are busy making Christmas cards, which will be sold to raise money for Porchlight. Beavers and Cubs will be having a Christmas service in Bridge Church, while on Friday 10 December, Scouts will be carol singing in Wooton (followed by some warming chipsl). Good news: we will be back to doing the Scout Christmas Post this year, in both Bridge and Barham! We will deliver all your Christmas cards within the two villages in exchange for a donation to Nailbourne Scout Group funds. (Only within the villages, please, as deliveries are done on foot — many thanks!) Barham delivery will be on Sunday 12 December and Bridge on Sunday 19 December — keep an eye out for our postboxes! We always welcome volunteers, but we are particularly looking for new Cub leaders to join the team. if you might be interested (or know someone who might), please contact us on the email address below. No experience necessary and training will be given — along with a free necker! We are also hoping to get an Explorers group set up in the near future — again, we would be very grateful for any volunteers who might be willing to help with this. Please get in touch! Nailbourne Scout Group welcomes both boys AND girls and meets during term time as follows: Beavers (6-8 years) — Wednesdays, 5.30—6.30pm, Barham Village Hall Cubs (8-10 years) — Wednesdays, 6.30-—7.30pm, Barham Village Hall Scouts (10-14 years) — Fridays, 6.30—8.00pm, Denton Village Hall For more information on joining or volunteering, please email Nick Gore at ski nailbourne mai|.com or visit our Facebook page (wvvw.facebook.comI Nailbourne-Scout-Group-pubiic-108853207216429). Bridge 8. District Histom Society The first meeting of 2022 will be on Thursday January 20th at 7.30 pm in Bridge Vil- lage Hall. Jackie Ea|es' talk is entitled "The Working Lives of Women in Canterbury and Kent 1500-1700". Opportunities for women at this time were limited. However, there were jobs open to them and Jackie will tell us about these and the perils en- countered by women entering the early modern labour market. £4.00 at the door, to include refreshments. 24 So it’s all over! COP26 has finished and, with a sense of relief, a treaty has been signed. There are rays of hope that the whole world is waking up to the serious- ness of climate change and good decisions have been made on ending deforesta- tion, cutting methane emissions and pledging billions in |ife—saving finance to coun- tries on the front tine of the climate crisis. But a huge disappointment is that the pledge to phase out coal production has not been signed by the world’s heaviest us- ers of carbon—emitting coal. So the chances of reaching the target of 1.5 degrees global warming by 2030 are receding, making the future uncertain for poor countries, indigenous and island communities — those who have contributed least to the crisis we are facing. But there is still hope. Organisations like Christian Aid will continue to put pressure on businesses and the government to keep the climate promises they have made. And as people of faith, or of no faith, we can all play our part in adopting a greener iifestyie, whether it be by switching to a green energy supplier, changing what we buy or what we eat, giving thought to what our next car shouid be, or simply what can all do every day ~ Reduce, Re-use, Recycle. The new Recyciing Station in Bridge Church opened on 6”‘ November and attracted a lot of interest. it is an initiative between Bridge Going Green and the Eco Church Team in the Bridge Group Parish. Everyone is welcome to come and bring items for recycling -— the church is open every day tiil about 5pm. There are containers for items that are not currently collected from our home bins, These are: Bread and bakery packaging (not veg or freezer goods bags) Batteries Crisp packets (any brand) Cheese and cheese products packaging Biscuits and snacks wrappers Dental care products (not old toothbrushes or toothpaste tubes) Plastic cleaning products packaging (dishwasher, laundry pods etc.) Let’s all play our part in helping to limit the damaging effects of climate change and preserve our beautiful world! The Eco Church Team Be-kesbcurne 100 Club The latest prize winners for the Bekesbourne 100 Ctub draw were; October £50 Joan Atkins November £50 Jac Watts £25 David Durelt £25 Amanda Barker £15 Joannewatt £‘t.":3 Oscar Hclrnquist New participants for the monthly draw are always welcomed, providing much needed funds for The Friends of Bekesbourne Church. Membership remains at £24 for the year, with monthly prizes of £50, £25 and £15. There are additional micl—surnmer and Christmas prizes of £100 and £250 respectively. If you’d tike tojoin in, please contact Steve Thomas at steveithcrnasgt@gmaii.carn” 25 lt’s easier than you think to have a beautiful garden As a professionai gardener it is going to appear that l’m talking myseit out of a job here, but I want to share with you what I know about the need to leave gardens a bit more wiid and woolly over the winter months. Winter is a time when crops in arable fields are very short, leaving huge areas of relatively exposed ground, which lets face it is extremely poor foraging for hungry vviidlife and no place to try to hibernate. lt’s also a time when hedgerows are being flailed down to a bare minimum and there is a wholesale clearing and binning of talten ieaves by contractors, volunteers and enthusiastic gardeners aiike. i agree that road drains must be kept clear of falien leaves. But perhaps there are good arguments for not clearing the leaves on your own lawn this winter, or if you must then perhaps clearing them awayjust to the edge of a nearby hedge or a qui- et corner of the garden somewhere. When iett alone, fallen ieaves become leaf litter which in turn becomes leaf mould, the majority of which is readily puiled down into the soil by hungry earthworms, who feed on the decaying leaves and in turn improve the soi|’s structure immeasurably. Soil that has its yearly dose of leaf mouid pulted down into it by earthworms has excellent structure and iife-giving properties. Leaf mould helps soil soak up water more easily and retain it more effectiveiy. It iessens the propensity of soil compac- tion. in ecological terms clearing and binning falien leaves and then rushing out in Spring to buy and appiy chemicai ‘weed and feed’ to your iawn makes littte to no sense at all. Tidying up fatten leaves denies the soil of nature’s own soii improver. Natural soii—born life forms have evolved over millions of years to optimise and reap the benefits of earthworm—served leaf mould. But clearing and binning ieaves doesn’tjust deprived the soil of naturai improve- ment, it also arrests the iife cycles of pollinators like butterflies, who overwinter as pupae in curled up ieaves in the surface of your iawn and grassed areas. Just for a moment consider the number of butterfly pupae we are inadvertently putting in green bins each year. iviany people don’t realise that the green waste that councils coilect in our green bins is heated to very high temperatures, effectively killing ail iife within. No life forms survive that treatment, so sadly, by defauit we are destroy- ing millions of butterfly pupae each year by putting tonnes and tonnes of fallen ieaves into green wheelie bins. Sad, but true. Here are two garden facts. Firstiy, an un-cut, un-tidied and undisturbed garden is a winter haven for everything from our garden birds who need to find overwintering insects in foliage and undergrowth, to our garden spiders that overwinter in siiken bails in curled up dead ieaves, to our butterfly and moth pupae that overwinter in leaf litter in the surface of tawns to slow worms and hedgehogs, who hibernate in plies of ieaves in nooks and crannies under shrouds of rambling plants like ivy and clematis. The second garden fact to be guided by, a fact which seems to be the biggest heid secret in the gardening worid, is that there is virtually no need to cut—back any spent garden perenniais until Springtime, with the exception of some ornamental grasses and some fruit trees and roses. Leaving things uncut and undisturbed can make a garden look ethereal and magical when strewn with dewdrop studded spi- ders’ webs or touched by winter frosts, but it also creates overwintering habitats and hideaways for insects, pollinators, iizarcls, amphibians and hedgehogs. 26 These creatures are all struggling to find numerous enough safe places to overwinter in many of our public green spaces, which themselves are under the pressure of building developments. So you see our gardens, our churchyards and margins of school fields can all ptay a huge part in providing safe sanctuary for these important insects and animals, thernseives all part of an interconnected vital food chain. it we vvant to have healthy viable popuiations of animals like Barn Owls, Butterflies, Kes- trels, Dorrnice, i-ledgehogs and Bats and hear Song Thrushes singing on Spring eve- nings, we need to safeguard, protect and make viable populations of their prey ani- mals! like shrevvs, frogs, moths, voles, beetles and earthworms and yes, even slugs and snails, which many a Song Thrush and amphibians survive on. it you have areas where you have planted Spring bulbs and have let those areas be- come a bit vveedintested, then a littie bit of spot-weeding is a good idea before they bloom in early Spring“ But only take out the worst weeds, like Dock, hettles, brarnble etc, and (tent be tempted to dig the soil. There is no ecological benefit to the soil to be dug and turned for the sake of it. This is even more the case in winter months, where needless turning and disturbance of the soil will expose and kill valuable soil- porn iife iorrns, disturb helpful fungat processes and damage the inter-connectivity of your gardens soil, not to mention disturb and damage the pupae of much-needed important poltinators and overwintering newts. Old hands at gardening who haverrt realised the immensely important part they can play in helping wildlife ecology vviil doubtless want to argue points on very specific plants and very particular pruning methodologies. But the reel point here is we hu- mans are potentially the planets biggest problem. Our population increase and life- style development has meant there is almost no plant or animal anywhere on earth that isnt having its existence seriously compromised by us. So its time for us to accept some compromise in our lives and be more ‘Live and Let Live’ with our gardens and outdoor spaces» in return we will find beautiful and mes- merising animals begin to want to live in our gardens. it is easier than you think to have a beautiful garden and garden in a way that is empathetic and encouraging to all kinds of diverse wildlife. its a question of balance. Whether you call it compro- mise, or shifting tong held perceptions, orjust being open to learning new information and making adaptations. We need to bring the balance back towards the natural world. Together we gardeners have the potential to be one of the most profound so- lutions to our planets problems and how do we achieve this? By all of us acting to- gether, embracing being a bit lazier about tidying our gardens, particularly when its getting cold and wintery. its a bit of a no-brainer isnt it? So for the next few months put your rake and shears away, park the wheelie bin out of sight and enjoy your garden for the wildlife haven and overwintering sanctuary it can be. Eleanor Read, witdlite-friendly gardener Beautifully Balanced Gardens 27 Klate’s Puddinqs — What’s Cookinq? Who doesn’t like the smell of baking bread? Combine that with cinnamon, and you have the perfect scent of Christmas! These rolls remind me of choir at Christmas time, rehearsing in cold churches and eating tea and buns to warm up before the concert. These were made in haste for one such rehearsal, and had to be boxed be- fore they had cooled down, hence the less-than-glamorous photo. Cinnamon Rolls 1/3 pint/just over 6 fl oz/180ml milk 2oz/55g butter 14oz/400g strong plain flour (bread flour) plus 1 sachet dried quick yeast (7g/1tsp) 2oz/55g caster sugar and ‘/2 tsp salt 4 tbsps/60ml water at room temperature/slightly warmed 1 egg, beaten 7 % oz/220g muscovado sugar 1 tablespoon cinnamon 4oz/110g softened butter to glaze: 2tbsp milk and water, 3 tbsp caster sugar In a small saucepan, warm the milk until it isjust bubbling slightly, then add the but- ter. Stir and allow it to cool to lukewarm (if necessary, put it outside). Now take a large mixing bowl, put 8 ‘/2 oz (250g) of the flour, adding the yeast, sugar and salt. Mix this together, then add the water, egg and milk mixture. Beat this well, then add the last of the flour, stirring it all together until you have a dough. Finally, turn it out onto a floured surface and knead it for about 5 minutes to make the dough elastic. Put your dough back into the bowl, cover with a cloth and leave it to rest for 10 minutes. In a small bowl, mix the sugar, cinnamon and butter so you have a gritty paste. Turn the dough out again, and alternately roll and pull it into a rectangle at least 12" x 9" (30 x 23cm). Cover it with the sugar/butter mixture, using a round bladed knife to get the paste evenly all over the surface (this is surprisingly time-consuming!) From the long side, roll the dough away from you, tucking the first curl in very tightly. Pinch the edge to seal it (or use a bit of water to moisten the dough) and sit the roll on the edge. Now cut into a minimum of 12 pieces — i went for more so l had flatter rolls, approx. 16 or so. Turn the oven on to 190 deg C To save on the washing up, I put the rolls on baking parchment, not so far apart that they were isolated, nor so close together they fused (about 6 to a baking tray, de—- pending on your trays). Cover with greased cling film and leave to rise in a warm place (over the cooker) until they have doubled in size. in a small pan, mix the milkl water and sugar. Heat gently together and leave this to cool. Bake for about 15-20 minutes until light golden brown and firm to the touch. When you take them out, glaze the buns with the milk and water mix. For best results, do this twice, then leave them to cool.... if you can resist them for that long! Best eaten warm. For more delicious Christmas recipes go to httpsifikatespuddinqs.bicqspetco.uk 28 Nailbou Vetermery Praptéoe Family owned and run Convenient parking Committed to quality care _ Purpose designed modern practice Relaxed atmosphere 24 hour emergency service Consultations by _appointm_ent Modern purpose designed facility Rob and Rachel Mcwleeking Chalkpit Farm, Adisham Road, Bekesbourne, Nr. 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