Stambourne

In this issue:

• STAMBOURNE BONFIRE NIGHT & FIREWORKS 2022
• STAMBOURNE PARISH COUNCIL
• ST. PETER & ST. THOMAS BECKET PARISH CHURCH
• SERVICES AT STAMBOURNE FOR THE NEXT TWO MONTHS
• STAMBOURNE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
• WHAT’S ON AT THE CHAPEL
• STAMBOURNE LADIES GROUP
• STAMBOURNE ACTIVITIES
• ESSEX LIBRARY

Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Thank you to everyone who signed the Book of Condolence which was available in the Church during the period of mourning. The Moment of Reflection on Sunday, 18th September at the Church was also well supported and thank you also to Rev. Liz Paxton who was able to conduct a blessing.

Highways

If you come across any issues with our footpaths or highways these can be reported to Essex County Council on essex.gov.uk/highways or you can let me know – photographs are always really helpful.

Pavilion

The Pavilion has been well used throughout the summer and there have been many positive comments about the refurbishment and how clean and fresh it looks.

The Pavilion will be closed up for winter after Bonfire Night and re-open in the spring. If you would like to book it please contact me.

Parish Council Meeting Dates 2022
• 23rd November 2022 (Wednesday)

All are Thursdays at 7.30pm in the Village Hall unless shown otherwise.

More details may be found here »

Full minutes are available on the village website: stambourne.com/parish-council.

Debbie Hilliard, Parish Clerk

debbiehilliard614@gmail.com, 01440 785 629

A big thank you to those who attended the Harvest Festival service on Sunday, 2nd October 2022 and in particular to all those who kindly donated tins, packets, etc which have been delivered to Reach Community Projects, Haverhill for their food bank.

The staff were very grateful for our items.

As you may have noticed scaffold is going up on the outside of the Church for repair work and from Monday, 3rd October more scaffold will be going up inside the Church.

The work will take several weeks to complete and it may mean we have to cancel services depending how accessible the pews are! Please check the notice board for service updates, etc.

It will soon be Carol Service time and the Church repairs will be complete by that time.

However, we do need volunteers to help with this year’s service both before and after the service; to prepare the Church by setting out the candles, helping to serve and clear up the refreshments, reading a lesson, decorating the Church, putting out the lanterns to light up the path and making mince pies!

It is one of the events of the year that we do have a big congregation and the whole family do attend and from past experience do have a good time!

If you can get involved in any way contact me (details below) or any member of the Church Council.

So our good news is we have planning permission — and the next good news? We have to raise the money to build it!

This is perhaps then the opportunity to state that our hope is in the provision we have from God. That doesn’t mean the money flows from heaven, but that we trust that any money raising efforts, and any charitable giving any grants we apply for, will cover the cost of whatever we are going to build.

And that, as Christians, it is how we should live our lives. I know sometimes it doesn’t feel like that, and amid the fuel and cost of living crisis it may seem a little glib to say we will be OK because God will provide — and yes it is.

We are expected to use the wonderful mind that God gave us and to try to make the best of the resources we have and to not expect everything to be handed to us on a plate! So our trust in God comes with responsibilities!

Stambourne Chapel Care (see below) is to here to try and help anyone struggling. We don’t have funds to give out, but we do have people who will help in any way they can if life gets difficult, sometimes by just helping to make the tough decisions needed to stay afloat. Do call us if you need a hand.

Every blessing,

Adrian Burr, Minister

Oktoberfest 2022 »

• 12th October 2022 at the Stambourne Village Hall
• 7pm for 7.30pm
• Open to all. FREE for members; £3 for non-members

Buffet provided courtesy of SLG.

November meet-up »

• 9th November 2022 at the Stambourne Village Hall
• 7pm for 7.30pm
• Open to all. FREE for members; £3 for non-members

Buffet provided courtesy of SLG.

Christmas meal »

Join the Stambourne Ladies Group for our annual Christmas meal and celebrate the upcoming holiday season with us!

• 15th December 2022 at The White Horse, Mill Road, Ridgewell CO9 4SG
• 7pm for 7.30pm
• Contact Vicky on 07908 099 904 or Lorna on 07980 922 636 for more details

Knit & Natter Club »

• Every other Thursday at The Green Man, 3 Church Lane, Toppesfield CO9 4DR
• 5pm – 7pm
• Get crafty with knitting, crochet, sewing, embroidery, quilting and more!
• Bring along your projects, share ideas and tips, get inspired or just come for a chat. Everyone welcome!
• Contact Anna on 07944 696 527 for more details

And if you can’t knit/won’t knit? That’s fine! Just come for a natter and to meet friends (or make new ones). Whatever your levels of craftiness, join in!
More info »

Village Hall available for hire »

Hiring Fees, including heating and electricity:

• For residents: £8 per hour
• For non-residents: £10 per hour

To hire the Stambourne Village Hall, contact Rosemary Horton on 01440 785 339. More info »

Don’t forget you can use the Village Hall for your celebrations or clubs. If it’s not used there is a risk of this great amenity being lost.

Women’s workout »

Women only fitness class focusing on improving general fitness, strength, balance and core in a fun and supportive environment.

• Every Tuesday at the Stambourne Village Hall
• From 6pm
• £6 per session(please book in advance)
• For more information, contact Lara on 07471 105 210

Stambourne Autumn Craft Market »

We have a Craft Market at the Stambourne Village Hall. Please come along and bring your monies.

• Saturday, 15th October 2022 at the Stambourne Village Hall
• 10am – 2pm

Decorative stained glass class »

Stained glass class: a fantastic workshop to create your very own Christmas inspired glass masterpiece!

• Saturday, 26th November 2022 at the Stambourne Village Hall
• 10am – 3pm: 5 hours of tuition
• All materials and designs provided
• Refreshments and a light lunch included
• £50 per person
• BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Contact Jeanette on 07707 507 880 to book

Quiz night at the Village Hall »

Chicken curry, jacket potatoes and a vegetarian option will accompany the evening. Bring your own drink and have a good time!

• Saturday, 10th December 2022 at the Stambourne Village Hall
• From 7pm

If you can’t get to the library owing to age, disability or caring responsibilities, you can still use Essex Library Service. Home Library Service volunteers are your link to the library, bringing books and any other library items you’d like. To join the Home Library Service, all you need to do is phone 0345 603 7628 or ask a friend, relative or care home staff to contact us on your behalf.

Alternatively, you can fill in the feedback form and an employee of the Library Service will then get in touch with you to arrange a home visit.