STAMBOURNE NEWSLETTER
AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2019
Published and distributed by Stambourne Parish Council No: 252
STAMBOURNE PARISH COUNCIL
The latest meeting of the Parish Council took place on Thursday 19 July 2019 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall, Stambourne.
Pavilion – Work on the new kitchen is now complete and feedback from people who have used it is very positive. This work would not have been possible without grant funding from the Community Initiative Fund of Essex County Council. Community Speedwatch – A member of the village has suggested that a Community Speedwatch scheme be put forward for the village. If you would like to volunteer to help with this please contact me (see my email or telephone number below) and I will put you in touch with the co-ordinator, Mr Richard Bambridge.
The next meeting will take place on Thursday 19 September 2019 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall.
Full minutes and agenda are available on the village website at www.stambourne.com
Debbie Hilliard Parish Clerk Email: debbiehilliard614@gmail.com Tel: 01440 785629
GREAT BARDFIELD BRIDGE CLOSURE
With effect from the 29th July, Great Bardfield Bridge will be completely closed for a period of 5 weeks and some of our bus services will be affected, and operating a revised route and shuttle service.
There are changes to the service 16, with a change of route operating due to the bridge closure. The bus will now be running between Finchingfield and Bardfield via Wethersfield. This will enable passengers using the service 16 to travel beyond Great Bardfield to
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Braintree and Chelmsford. Passengers will also be able to connect with a short wait for the 9B shuttle service between Bardfield and Blake End. A shuttle bus service (9B) will be provided between Great Bardfield and Shalford, with occasional journeys to and from Blake End. This shuttle bus will be operated by Roman Coaches and will enable passengers who use the 9/9a wishing to travel to and from Great Bardfield to complete their journey. Passengers will be required to change buses in Shalford to access the main service.
There is a revised timetable for 16 route, and the 9/9a and shuttle bus. The shuttle timetable is available to all passengers from drivers on the service 16/9/9a/9b and on https://www.essexhighways.org/highway-schemes-and-developments/highway- schemes/great-bardfield-bridge-b1057-bridge-street-great-bardfield.aspx along with further information.
EXTENDED GP SURGERY HOURS
People who live in mid Essex now have access to extra evening and weekend NHS GP-led appointments at one of six Extended Access Hubs.
Our Extended Access Hubs are staffed by experienced GPs, Nurses and other healthcare professionals who offer most of the routine services you might expect at your own GP surgery, such as stop-smoking support and smear tests.
How do I book an appointment?
You can book by contacting your own GP surgery’s reception team and asking for an Extended Access appointment. Outside your Surgery’s opening hours you can book by calling NHS111.
EXTENDED GP SURGERY HOURS
If you need to cancel your appointment speak to your own surgery or call 07384 579479 out of hours.
“These new extended access appointments have been extremely helpful. I work in London and it is
very inconvenient having to come down to my surgery in Chelmsford at 8am. I have an ongoing problem and was just able to book an appointment for a Saturday morning which is ideal. Thanks! Alex from Chelmsford
Where are the Extended
Hubs located?
Chelmsford
North Chelmsford Health Centre, CM2 5EF
Halstead
Elizabeth Courtauld Surgery, CO9 1EX
A131
HALSTEAD
A120
WITHAM MALDON
Maldon
Blackwater Medical Centre, CM9 5GP
South Woodham Ferrers Greenwood Surgery, CM3 5XD (Saturdays only)
BRAINTREE
Witham
CHELMSFORD
Douglas Grove Surgery, CM8 1TE (Saturdays only)
Braintree
Mount Chambers Surgery, CM7 9BY (Sundays only)
SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS
If you need medical help quickly – but it’s not a 999 emergency – call NHS111 for more information on which health professional you should see.
You can now get an appointment with a GP, nurse or other healthcare professional in the evening and on Saturday and Sunday
To make an appointment, you can call your own GP Surgery during normal business hours or NHS111 out of hours
We want everyone in mid Essex to Live Well
What are the
opening times?
A131
HALSTEAD
WITHAM
MALDON
SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS
GP ACCESS HUB
Monday to Fridays:
6.30pmtBoRA8IpNmTREE (Maldon 9pm)
Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays: 8am to 2pm
A120
Some hours will vary slightly between the hubs, so please
CHELMSFORD
check when booking.
For more information speak to your own GP’s reception team or visit midessexccg.nhs.uk
A131
HALSTEAD
A120
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BRAINTREE
A1017
A1017
A1017
A12
A12
A12
A120
A120
A120
A12
A12
A131
A131
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ST. PETER & ST. THOMAS BECKET PARISH CHURCH
RECTOR’S RAMBLNGS
I am writing this on Bridget’s day – she was the head of a nunnery in the 14th Century and this nunnery became famous for living very simply and frugally, but unusually for the time, the nuns were allowed to have as many books as they liked! The 14th Century equivalent of social media! She was also very famous for her acts of kindness which benefitted everyone around the places she visited on her many pilgrimages to Rome and Avignon. So let me encourage all you kind people to be even kinder this summer, look out for those who are wilting in the heat, share the abundance of your gardens and pass on a little kindness.
Heaven knows we don’t get good role models from our politicians and media who are intent on bringing each other down day after day. So let’s be radical - be kind, give praise, smile at people - do lots of happy faces on social media. Almost every piece of news could be challenged by asking ‘where is the generosity in that’? Do whatever you can think of to be radically counter to the negativity we hear in our political arena.
In a nutshell, to think about our generosity; to challenge ourselves on our
own giving is something I believe we should do more of. Even if we don’t consider our possessions, there is also the question of our generosity of spirit. How willing are we to give of our time, our love and ourselves?
So – as we enter those lazy, hazy days of summer, how about we each think about how we just might take a lesson from Bridget and give more of ourselves to others, by leaving our phones alone, spending more time and energy and love on each other and engaging with charitable causes that can truly help those in need or distress. Spread Joy.
Enjoy the summer, and for all around these villages I offer you my love and prayers and a warm welcome in all our churches.
With every blessing Rev Liz
Tel: 01787 277270 Email: revlizpaxton@gmail.com
On 9th June we welcomed Dorothy Onslow & her family and friends
to her Baptism. It was nice to see so many people come along to be
with Dorothy on her special day.
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SERVICES AT STAMBOURNE FOR THE NEXT TWO MONTHS:
| Date | Time | Service |
| 4 | th August9:30 am | Morning Prayer | Dave Brown |
| 11 | th August9:30 am | Holy Communion | Rev. Liz Paxton |
| 18 | th AugustNo service at Stambourne - please see notice board for other services in the Benefice | 25 | th August9:30 am | Morning Prayer | ||
| Dave Brown | |||
| 1 | st September9:30 am | Morning Prayer | Dave Brown |
| 8 | th September9:30 am | Holy Communion | Rev. Liz Paxton |
| 15 | th SeptemberNo service at Stambourne - please see notice board for other services in the Benefice | 22 | nd September11:00 am | Benefice Service at Sible Hedingham Church | 29 | th September9:30 am | HARVEST FESTIVAL | |||
| Rev. Liz Paxton |
Val Kerrison Churchwarden Email: valeriekerrison@outlook.com Tel: 01440 785752 or 07879 816362
| A Date for your Diary |
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STAMBOURNE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
FROM THE CHAPEL
There is an advert going the rounds at the moment talking about the uncertainty of 2019 and talks of vote upon vote upon vote. And asks the question "are they listening?" I wonder! Maybe you will be one of those who will benefit from the higher tax threshold tax break. Maybe not. Is it this that swayed the vote in our new Prime Minister's favour? If so what does it say about society generally?
So many times we trust in people, but find that people are not able to deliver. And often we ask the question "is this all there is to life?" We enjoy ourselves, we seek pleasure and happiness, we seek to help others, we seek ... In the Bible Jesus is teaching about what we should seek first. He talks about all the things we need, food, clothing, a home, health etc., but says: Matthew 6:33 “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things (the list above) will be added to you.” (my added words).
FUTURE EVENTS
Later Matthew reports Jesus as saying: Matthew 7:7-8 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.” He goes on to say compare God with a father - which father would give a stone when a child had asked for bread? Which would give him a snake when asked for fish? But it does require us to seek, and to ask.
Did you ask for the recent heat wave? Did you ask for the coolness of the weather that followed? Oh, that's just the weather you might say, but God has intervened in the weather in greater ways than those simple things! Like calming a storm!!
Do you get the impression that with God anything is possible? That's the awesomeness of God!
Enjoy your summer, and don't forget to ask!
AUGUST 3rd Coffee Morning for the Multiple Sclerosis Trust 10-12 in the Chapel SEPTEMBER 14th HERITAGE OPEN DAY - 10am to 4pm. When we explore family history based
on Chapel records and computer searches. Refreshments provided. 29th HARVEST CELEBRATION - 4pm Service (no morning service) – Speaker; Rev Dr Janet Wootton, CF President "A Harvest in India". Followed by a Harvest Meal OCTOBER 19th CF Eastern Area Assembly - 10am - 4pm at Guilden Morden CC - Practical
Prayer
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REGULAR EVENTS
Sundays 10:45am Tuesdays 10am - 12
Service every week; 1st Sunday Communion; 4th Sunday followed by a meal
Open Church Coffee Morning I-Tea Help with Computer Issues - bring along a laptop, tablet or phone and we
will try and help with any issues Slipper exchange if you have slippers that are likely to cause you to trip or fall
you can receive free exchange slippers that meet NHS standards.
Next coffee with Cops will be on 3rd December Wednesdays
2 - 3pm Otago Standing or seated exercise to help maintain core strength and to prevent falls. Come and have a go. RESTARTS ON SEPTEMBER 11th. Cost per session £4.50
7pm Prayer and Bible Study
If you would like home communion, a visit or prayer please call 01440 730211 or 07983 656166
STAMBOURNE OPEN GARDENS
The Open Garden Days on the 8th and 9th June were a great success, despite the poor weather on the 8th, and the competition from other villages on both days. We made a profit of over £800, which will go towards the provision of toilet facilities in the Church, disabled access in the Chapel, and benefit The Little Princess Trust charity.
The organisers’ thanks go to the householders who opened their gardens, to those who provided the barbecue and the teas, and especially to the local
businesses who advertised in the brochure and contributed significantly to the financial success of the event.
Villagers who opened their gardens would also like to thank all the organisers of the Stambourne Open Garden weekend. Despite the unpredictable weather they had a steady flow of people who were very complimentary about their beautiful gardens. They are looking forward to a repeat
performance in future years and hope that more villagers will join in and open their gardens too.
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STAMBOURNE VILLAGE HALL
REGULAR ACTIVITIES
| Activity |
| Frequency |
| Time | |
| Silver Link | Fortnightly |
| Tuesday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | |||
| An afternoon of fun activities with a friendly group. Includes tea and cake. Outings during summer months. Contact Vanessa 01440 785122 | “Let’s Get Started” - Fitness Class | ||
| Weekly |
| Tuesday 6:00 pm | |||
| For more details contact Lara 07471 105210 | Stambourne K9 Training | ||
| Weekly |
| Tuesday 7:00 pm | |||
| For further information contact Peter 07889 121148 | Stambourne Ladies’ Group | ||
| Monthly |
| Wednesday 7:30 pm | ||
| Call Vicky 01440 785528 or Lorna 01440 785573 |
VILLAGE HALL HIRE
Non-residents Remember
Please contact Rosi Horton 01440 785339 for all booking enquiries.
STAMBOURNE CHAT WHATSAPP GROUP
If you'd like to join this new WhatsApp group then message Erika on 07944 916644. It's already proved a success in finding help clearing weeds from a
brook, advertising school fetes, finding a puppy trainer, messaging the success of our jumble sale in May, finding a milkman who delivers to your door and a local lawn mower repairer. It's our new Notice Board but without the drawing pins!
The Village Hall is available for hire both by the residents of Stambourne and those who live outside the village. HIRE FEES Stambourne Residents
£20 for 4 hours, then £5 per hour £30 for 4 hours, then £5 per hour There is also a Table Tennis table for use in the hall
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STAMBOURNE LADIES GROUP
In June we visited RHS Wisley in Surrey. The weather was beautiful and the venue was spectacular. We ended a perfect day with dinner at Loch Fyne, Cobham.
Molten Wonky was a huge success in July and we all received our works of art from Katie after she'd taken them away for firing. The delicious buffet was supplied by Carolyn, Fiona and Liz K and we managed to eat whilst creating our masterpieces with Katie
serving refreshments to us in between teaching us all.
In August it's our bookswap on 7th at Newlands, Chapel End Way. On 14th August we have our picnic at the pavilion with caricaturist Steven Garner attending to give us lessons in how to capture a likeness on paper. A two course buffet is being laid on by the members. Why not come and join us?
In September we have our regular bookswap on 4th. On 11th Amanda Sutherland returns (amandasutherland.co.uk). Amanda has gone from being a costumier to running a successful accessories empire.
Don't feel shy about coming along. Please call Vicky 07778 410376 or Lorna 01440 785573.
STAMBOURNE NEWSLETTER
The next newsletter will be October / November. More content is always welcome so please send any contributions or thoughts on possible items to Karen Crago at kcrago@btinternet.com or drop them in the post box at Tagely Farm, Finchingfield Road by Wednesday 25th September. Thank you.
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