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SPECIAL WEB EDITION
OctoberOctober
20142014
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where Church and Community meetwhere Church and Community meet
The Parish Magazine for Felsted,The Parish Magazine for Felsted,
Flitch Green and Little DunmowFlitch Green and Little Dunmow 505050ppp
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Church Directory www.felstedchurch.org.uk
Parochial Church Council Officers:
FELSTED LITTLE DUNMOW Churchwardens
Eddie Kelly 01371 820018 Joyce Stone 01371 820564
Jamie MacKay 01371 820483 David Stone as above
Secretary
Sue Kelly 01371 823100 Sonia Merritt 01371 823046
Treasurer
Ian Butler 01371 821175 Ian Shaw 01371 820372
Both P.C.C.s bank with CAFBANK. Cheques should be made payable to:
Felsted P.C.C. Little Dunmow P.C.C.
Sort code: 40:52:40 acct no: 00006007 Sort code: 40:52:40 acct no: 00010225
Magazine Team:
Editor Robert Stone 01371 821477 [email protected]
Sub Editor David Learmonth 01371 820398
Trade Directory Editor 01371 821477
Distribution David Woods 01371 821665
Other Useful Contact Details:
Organist Crèche
Andrew Beaton 01371 821243 Lesley Taylor 01371 820242
Choir Junior Church
Bryony Rees 01371 821990 Amanda Little 01371 822669
Fabric Officer Rock Solid
Felsted— vacancy Sylvia Taylor 01371 820242
Lt Dunmow—Ted Bryant 01371 820995 YPC Ed and Helen Fenning
Bell Ringing Tower Captain
David Learmonth 01371 820398
Verger Gift Aid Secretary
Eddie Kelly 01371 820018 Ian Shaw 01371 820372
Licensed Ministers:
Vicar Reverend Colin Taylor 01371 820242 [email protected]
Readers Sonia Merritt 01371 823046 Robert Stone 01371 821477
Jo Pratt 01371 821620 Colin Priestman 01371 820197
Cover Photograph: Country Style at Molehill Green by Ed Itor
The Editor
Introduces
It seems I announced
my resignation as editor
a little too soon.
It seems finding a
successor is proving a little more difficult than
I had hoped, so I’m still in the chair but David
Learmonth has been a great help in doing the
type setting and helping with the layout for
this edition. Thank you David. However I fear
we won’t be able to keep going indefinitely,
which does place a question mark over the
future of Interface.
But for now this edition still has that superb
mix of news, articles and events for you to
enjoy.
I really enjoyed selecting the photographs to
go with our Wizz Kids report on pages 8 and
9. What can be better than lots of smiling
faces. More smiling faces at the friendship
club as they ventured to Bury St. Edmunds.
Keep those pictures coming, and make use of
Interface to share your news at least for the
next few months.
Robert Stone
Editor
IN THIS EDITION
Church Services This Month ......... 4
Sunday for Younger People .......... 4
Weekday Worship ........................ 4
From the desk of the Vicar ............ 5
Our Charity for this month ............. 6
New Community Hall .................... 7
Wizz Kids .............................. 8 - 9
Felsted Friendship Club ................ 10
Felsted Memorial Hall ................... 11
Opening of the Memorial Hall ....... 11
Felsted Garden Club .................... 12
Events Pages ....................... 13 - 20
Minecraft the Musical ................... 21
Autumn Recipe ............................ 21
We Will Remember Them ............ 22
Royal British Legion ..................... 23
Abbeyfield Thanks You ................ 23
New Medical Equipment .............. 23
Flowers & Cleaning Rotas ............ 24
Parish Registers ........................... 24
And Finally .................................... 25
Local Services Directory ............... 26
Trade Directory …………...... 27 - 28
DEADLINE FOR NEXT EDITION
Noon on Sunday 5th October 2014
email: [email protected]
See a previous edition of Interface in
full colour at www.felstedchurch.org.uk
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Felsted Little Dunmow
Holy Cross Church The Priory Church
11:00 am Holy Communion CW
6:00 pm Evening Prayer BCP
Sun 5th Oct
16th Sunday
after Trinity
9:00 am Morning Prayer BCP
(note change of service)
9:00 am Holy Communion BCP
11:00 am Morning Prayer
Sun 12th Oct
17th Sunday
after Trinity
N.B. no service ;
please note change at Felsted
9:00 am Holy Communion BCP
11:00 am Morning Prayer
Sun 19th Oct
18th Sunday
after Trinity
10:30 am Morning Prayer BCP
9:00 am Holy Communion CW
11:00 am All Age Service
Sun 26th Oct
19th Sunday
after Trinity
4:00 pm Priory Prayers
S E R V I C E S I N O C T O B E R From the desk of the Vicar
SUNDAY FOR YOUNGER PEOPLE:
“Little Doves” Crèche for children 0-5 years available from 10:45 am.
Junior Church welcomes all children aged 5-11, and meets each week, except on the
fourth Sunday of each month. Junior Church takes place during the 11:00 am Service at
Felsted. For details contact Amanda Little. 01371 822669, [email protected]
Rock Solid is a group for young people aged 11-14, meeting weekly from 10:30 am at the
Vicarage. Contact Sylvia Taylor for further details 01371 820242.
YPC is a group for teenagers aged 14-18. Contact Ed and Helen Fenning for details.
Dear Friends
About lying
In a recent
conversation with
someone buying a
house they mentioned the disappointment
of finding out that others involved in the
transaction had lied to during the
negotiating process. Apparently this is not
uncommon.
Now I must admit in hearing this I was
silently ‘tut tutting’ to myself thinking ‘of
course I would never do that, I don’t lie…
not really’
The ninth commandment says, ‘you shall
not bear false witness against your
neighbour’ – don’t lie.
Of course that includes not saying things
that are untrue when you are selling your
house but it also means…
I twist no one’s words.
I do not gossip or slander.
I do not join in condemning anyone without
a hearing or without a just cause. Rather,
in court and everywhere else, I should
avoid lying and deceit of every kind.
I should love the truth.
I should speak the truth candidly.
I should openly acknowledge the truth.
I should do what I can to guard and
advance my neighbour’s good name.
Mmm....
Do you ever reinterpret a story to benefit
yourself or purposefully reconstruct the
facts to make a point?
How easy it is to assume the worst about
those I don’t like or don’t know, especially
people who seem bigger than me
(athletes, politicians, celebrities), unlike me
(different faith, different colour, different
politics), or far from me (in physical or
relational distance).
How challenging it can be in pressure-
packed moments to speak the truth
candidly and openly acknowledge it. How
unpopular and difficult it is to guard and
advance my neighbour’s good name.
In our digital age where everybody is an
expert, analysis is instant and perpetual
outrage is a virtue, surely the breach of the
ninth commandment is one we all need to
pay special attention to.
Best Regards,
WEEKDAY WORSHIP Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart,
as working for the Lord, not for human masters Colossians 3 v 23
Wednesdays at 9:30 am. Holy Communion Service in Holy Cross Church, Felsted.
Fridays at 9:15 am in the Priory Church, Little Dunmow. Prayers for the community.
Home Groups. There are home groups meeting throughout the week.
Details are available from Rev. Colin Taylor.
Holy Communion at Home. Please contact Rev. Colin Taylor if you know anyone who
would like to receive Holy Communion.
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Bible Society was established in 1804 by a
group of people including William
Wilberforce and Thomas Charles to
encourage the 'wider circulation and use'
of the Scriptures.
They are still working on this mission
today.
They believe that the Bible is an
extraordinary collection of books, worth
reading and part of the solution to today's
big issues.
They make Scriptures available where
there are none, help the churches use and
teach them, and promoting the Bible
through the arts, education, media and
politics.
Bible Society is working to circulate the
Scriptures across the world, in the church
and through the culture just like air
conditioning circulates air through a
building.
The strategy of Bible Society centres on
Bible availability, accessibility and
credibility.
It’s what they call the ‘lifecycle’ of the
Bible.
Ten percent of the church income is
given to a range of charities.
Each is featured here monthly
and on a board at the church.
This month it is the turn of :-
HOLY CROSS CHURCH
NEW COMMUNITY HALL
It has been a long summer waiting for
the final approvals to start work on
building our new hall, but by the time
that you read this, these should have
been received and the builders will be
on site.
The first step will be to erect a
perimeter fence (marked red on the
plan), to contain the building work
within the permitted area, secure the
site and materials overnight and at
weekends and prevent people straying
into the middle of the building work.
The perimeter fence will also help
protect any nearby gravestones, with
any excavation work taking place a
minimum of one metre inside the
fencing. Any particularly
vulnerable graves will be
individually protected.
On the section of fencing
to the left of the main
door of the church we
will be erecting the 8
metre long mural that
Felsted School Art
Department kindly
painted earlier this year
to depict the School’s
450 year association
with the Church and the
Community.
Then will start the all
important job of
excavating the
foundations. Soil investigations
indicate that should be a relatively
straight forward operation and, whilst
any digging will be closely monitored
by our archaeological and
arboricultural advisers, investigations
earlier this year fortunately showed
this area to be free of both
archaeological items of importance
and significant tree roots.
It is our intention to take regular
photographs as the building work
progresses and we will be posting
these on the Church’s website under
the News section at http://
www.felstedchurch.org.uk/#/
news/2014-building-project.
Jon Tredwell
Project Co-ordinator
01371 821372
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Jesus is the only
way of salvation!
Wizz Kids was held from Tuesday 12th to
Friday 15th August in the Memorial Hall,
Felsted for Primary school age children.
We used the TNT Ministries package –
God’s Zoo.
The children learnt about how Adam & Eve
had turned their back on God and why the
only way we can be rescued is through
God's plan of salvation. They learnt about
how Noah listened to God and trusted Him
and how God rescued him. The children
learnt about their need for a Saviour and
were introduced to Jesus as the only way
of salvation.
The children enjoyed
singing action songs and
watching the puppets,
Rosie, Wizzy and Bird.
The crafts and
worksheets echoed the
theme of the day. There
were also crafts as well
as games, snacks,
memory verses and
wake up activities.
On Sunday 17th August
there was a Wizz Kids
service at 11am in the
Memorial Hall where the
Wizz Kids were able to
share what they had learnt
with their families. The
children received their
certificates and everyone
sang action songs. The
service was followed by a
picnic lunch for everyone.
Thank you to all our
amazing helpers who make
Wizz Kids so much fun for
all the lovely children who
attend.
The next Wizz Kids event is
currently being organised and will be
advertised on the church website.
If you would like any further details
please contact:
Sue Kelly, Tel: 01371 820018
E-mail: [email protected]
or see the website:
www.felstedchurch.org.uk
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Opening of The Memorial Hall by Robert Stone
Dicky Howett recently emailed me copies of some postcards that had been given to the
Memorial Hall committee and
wondered if I knew what the
event was and when it took
place.
I was pleased to be able to say
that the picture was of the
official opening of the Hall
which the Essex Chronicle of
29th February 1924 reported
took place the previous Sunday
afternoon (24th February 1924)
and that the Hall was opened
by the High Sheriff of Essex,
Major Guy Gilbey Gold.
The Hall was then handed over
to a management committee in
March 1924. I guess that
makes this year its 90th
Anniversary.
Keep up the good work folks.
Felsted Memorial Hall by Hazel Fox
Hello everyone,
I do hope you've all had a good summer.
It hasn't been bad for weather has it? Let’
s hope it continues into the Autumn.
The Memorial Hall is now resuming
business as usual. FKS is back for the
Autumn term as are the Brownies and our
regular hirers.
The Farmers Market has returned too.
Have you been to one? There is some
delicious produce. I totally recommend it.
They will have come back to a freshly
painted hall with nice clean (and fire
proofed!) curtains.
I think I mentioned last time that the lights
are being done at half term. It's like
painting the Forth Bridge isn't it!
You'll be pleased to hear that rehearsals
for the Panto will be starting later in
September. If you are a regular at our
shows you will see some new faces. (What
have they let themselves in for!) We are
still in need of a musical director, so if you
play the keyboard and have experience in
that area, we would love to hear from you.
Just give me a ring on 01371 820108.
Speak to you all in a month, 'til then..
‘Shrine of the king,
cradle of the law’
On 14th August the Felsted Friendship
Club members enjoyed a day out at Bury
St Edmunds – where the barons gathered
to persuade King John to sign the Magna
Carta in 1215.
We approached the town passing the
Sugar Beet Factory and Greene King
Brewery as the rain cleared. Members
visited the colourful abbey gardens
complete with ruins of the 11th century
Benedictine Abbey, specially designed
sensory and herb gardens, aviary and
tame squirrels. Those who visited St
Edmundsbury Cathedral with its stunning
millennium tower received a warm
welcome and explanatory leaflet to this
magnificent building.
After a delicious lunch in the Cathedral
Refectory we exited to a short sharp
shower complete with thunder and
lightning! The pedestrianised shopping
areas and narrow lanes with their
interesting mix of shops were tempting for
those wanting a spot of retail therapy. The
coach journey back took a route through
the country lanes providing a restful end to
a busy day.
The following day a group of our
housebound members who are unable to
join our coach trips were treated to an
afternoon cream tea at The Swan in
Felsted – an amazing spread of goodies
and pleasant conversation was enjoyed by
all.
The Felsted Friendship Club annual Bring
& Buy Christmas Coffee Morning is
scheduled for the morning of Saturday 1st
November in Felsted Memorial Hall – a
date not to be missed. We hope to meet
many of our members, supporters and
people of Felsted on this occasion.
Donations are always most welcome.
The Felsted Friendship Club meets at the
Memorial Hall on the 3rd Friday of each
month, 2.15 – 4.15, if you would like to join
us as a guest or potential member we’d
love to see you.
More details can be obtained from
Veronica Chopping 01371 820965.
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Events Pages
at Holy Cross
Church
Held on the first
Saturday
of every month
between
10 a.m. and 12 noon
The next date is
4th October
Everyone very
welcome
at Bings Hall
On the 2nd Thursday
of each month
at 10.30am-11.30am.
The next date is
9th October
All welcome for a
chat, beverages and
homemade cake.
Any queries, then call
Maggie on 820544
at Abbeyfield
House
On the last
Wednesday of
each month
The next date is
29th October
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Everyone welcome
Coffee Mornings
Felsted Toddler Group
Open: Thursday and Friday,
from 9:30am until 11:00am
Location: URC Hall,
Stebbing Road, Felsted
Cost: £2.00 per family
Come along for a chat with other
grown ups while your little ones
have a play. Tea, coffee, squash
and biscuits provided.
We also organise events from time
to time throughout the year.
More details on our website
www.felstedtoddlergroup.co.uk
This month we have our
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING,
at the United Reformed Church Hall
Thursday 16th October –
starting at 8pm.
The committee would be delighted I’m
sure to see some fresh folk who might help
running our club. This is a good
opportunity to contribute views and ideas
to maintain or improve your Garden Club.
Refreshments and social gathering to
follow
We’ve had some good long days getting
the garden into reasonable shape through
the late summer. Over the bank holiday
weekend, an area where our decking used
to be, has been entirely cleared and a
friend and ‘Adam’ set about digging it over
one morning. Four hours later, we
completed the task – I say we; he finished
the job, at about three and a half hours in,
it had me beat. I’ll say this for gardeners –
no need to go to the gym! Later in the
week, trimming the back hedge, another
late summer chore, got done. And you
just ‘feel’ a bit better for having done it.
In the kitchen garden our spuds have
taken blight this year. We grow a selection
of mainly early varieties which have done
well. The general perception is that this
has been a ‘good’ summer – yet we have
had a little less rain than two summers
ago. M most would agree 2012 was a wet
and pretty awful summer. Just shows
perhaps how misleading statistics can be.
Having watched our potato crop succumb
brings me to the complex matter of
modern crop protection and world history.
Why?
Travelling around Galway this July, the
many stories, tributes and memorials
about the Great Famine (An Gorta Mor)
left a deep impression. Many of you will
know or heard about of the Irish potato
famine of the mid eighteenth century.
Some five to six million folk lost their lives
or emigrated to the Americas in a period of
ten years between 1845 and 1855. It’s
true, the farmers and their families relied
totally on potatoes for food and peat to
burn for heat in winter. Such ‘monoculture’
was with hindsight a demonstrably
precarious business. Had these farmers
been able to spray copper sulphate or
‘bordeaux mixture’ to prevent the fungal
blight (causal agent Phytophthora
infestans) this catastrophic famine and its
devastating effects on the Irish people
might have been avoided. Health issues
and environmental concerns aout crop
sprays would appear insignificant in
contrast with the millions, literally, of Irish
folk who suffered starvation.
Working as part of a modern food
production system, the simple perception
is that crop protection technologies, from
the breeding of more robust cultivars to the
development and application of plant
medicines are mankind beneficial. Why
would they not be so?
October should see us finish our potatoes
and then we’ve a few leeks to enjoy later
on. I like to get a good proportion of the
kitchen garden dug over this month
weather permitting.
Hey ho, enjoy your gardens into the
autumn!
Judy and Jamie Mackay 820483
John and Teresa Hunt 821055
Check the meeting dates at
http://www.fg-yc.com/
Felsted Garden Club
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Felsted Women’s Institute
President: Margaret Smith
The W.I. welcomes you to
come and make new friends
and enjoy tea with us.
Programme 2014 Other Meetings
Second Wednesday of the Month
8th Oct. - Coastal Wildlife
Barry K. Wright.
12th. Nov. - It's a Doc’s Life.-
Early General Practice.
Richard Nunn
10th Dec. The Art of Magic.
Paul Clancy.
14th Jan. The Work the R.N.L.I. does
in Saving Lives at Sea.
Tim Sheppard.
FELSTED ROYAL BRITISH
LEGION CLUB New members are always welcome
Club Amenities Include:
Members’ fully -stocked bar,
Air Conditioned Lounge and Main Hall
Fully refurbished Snooker Room
Quiz & Gaming Machines,
Table Tennis and Darts
Regular Bingo Sessions
Dances and Theme Nights,
some include meals
Family Party Nights
NEW Easy Access Toilet with Baby
Changing Facilities
COME AND JOIN US
Telephone 01371 820 847
We are not just about the poppies
Christmas Gift Fair
Wednesday 15th October at
Hylands House, Chelmsford
10am to 3pm
£5 entrance (£2.50 after 1.30pm)
Many fabulous ideas
for Christmas gifts
Registered charity 236033
Felsted United
Reformed Church
Stebbing Road
Felsted
Contact. Diane Denny
Tel: 01376 342210
Worship Services
every Sunday
at 11 a.m.
everyone is welcome.
We also have social
afternoons and evenings,
including the Women's Guild
which will be meeting again
from 15th September 2014
We have a different speaker
every week and we ask a
donation of £1 to help cover
the costs.
The church hall is also
available for hire.
Please come along one
Sunday; we would be very
pleased to see you.
Music by Candlelight
Friday 3rd October 7.30pm - 10.00pm approx
(Licensed bar opens 7:00pm)
at
The Aubrey Art Gallery,
Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1AW
Sit back, relax and enjoy an evening of
beautiful music by candlelight.
Our musicians, Anne-Dore Beaton,
Ian Kelleher, Roger Lawrence and
Harriet Walker will entertain you with
classical guitar, cello, flutes and voice.
A raffle of 20 original pictures (specifically
painted/printed for this charity event by the
galleries artists) will also be drawn during
the evening.
Ticket price: £15
(includes table nibbles).
The proceeds will go to:
Farleigh Hospice, Chelmsford, Essex.
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Family Coffee Mornings For parents, grandparents & carers
& their preschool children.
at Holy Cross Church, Felsted
10 am to 12 noon
Friday 3rd & 17th October
COME ALONG
Adults can relax with coffee
and cake whilst children play.
Story, craft and music time.
Call Carry 01371 822702
or Amanda 01371 822669
for information
Uttlesford Community Forum
Thursday 9 October 2014 at Council Offices, London Road,
Saffron Walden CB11 4ER
or
Tuesday 14 October 2014 at Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form
Centre, Parsonage Downs, Great Dunmow, Essex CM6 2AU
Main theme for the evening – Education
Essex County Councillor Ray Gooding
Cabinet Member for Children’s Services - attending
Graham Ranby, Head of Commissioning Education and Lifelong Learning
(Planning Provision), Essex County Council – invited
Head Teachers from Secondary Schools within Uttlesford – invited
Pupils from the Secondary School’s Councils – invited.
Meeting starts at 7.30 pm.
This is an open meeting everyone welcome
SPECIAL EVENT,
Thursday October 9, British Legion Hall,
10am-12, fee £5
THE HUNT FOR HERMANN & GI BRIDES
Ian Maclachlan
For all enquiries, please contact
Diana Platts (Sec): 01279 871339
Dick Frost (Chair): 01371 820824 07909 526713
Email: [email protected]
We will cover elements of the East Anglian air-
war from both a direct perspective to be revealed
in the Hunt for Hermann – the story of an unwel-
come visitor to the region in 1943 and indirectly
in understanding the influence the American air-
men had on the region’s womenfolk through the
story of the GI Brides.
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PLEASE JOIN US
FOR OUR WW1
THEMED QUIZ NIGHT
IN SUPPORT OF
Friday 24th October 2014
Little Baddow Memorial Hall
7pm for 7.30 start Tickets £12.50 to include Hot Supper
Tables of 8 available
Cash bar serving wine,
beer and soft drinks will be available
Please call 03001233073
Or email
UK Registered Charity No. 1118493
www.wildernessfoundation.org.uk
FELSTED DECORATIVE
& FINE ARTS SOCIETY
Next Meeting
Wednesday
29th October 2014
‘a, little revolution’: Eric Gill
Jacob Epstein and the
revival of the Romanesque
tradition of carving in stone
Madeline Goold
Tea/Coffee available
2.00 pm.
at
Great Saling
Millennium Village Hall
Contact: Sheila Hasler,
Publicity Officer,
01245 440124
or Dick Frost,
Programme Secretary,
01371 820824
Details can be found on
www.felsted-dfas.org.uk
A Member
Society of
COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 1st November 2014
10.30 to 12.00 in the
Felsted Memorial Hall
Cakes
Raffle Nearly New
Preserves Tombola Gifts
Kitchen & Bathroom
CDs & DVDs
50p admission includes Coffee & Biscuits
Charity No 170264
Felsted Toddler Group
Nearly New Sale
Quality clothes 0-8 yrs, books, toys &
nursery equipment.
Sat 1st November 2014 at 10.30–12.00
Foakes Hall, Great Dunmow
For sales pack, please visit: www.felstedtoddlergroup.co.uk
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‘Minecraft the Musical’ Drama Camp
Felsted Preparatory School played host to
a wonderful drama camp this summer led
by Mr Mark Allder, Year 3 Teacher.
Budding young actors were challenged to
rehearse and perform the world premiere
of ‘Minecraft the Musical’; a new and
exciting production based on the popular
computer game.
It was an intense week but everybody had
lots of fun and it culminated in a fantastic
performance for family and friends on the
Friday afternoon. Mr Allder was
immensely proud of the children and is
looking forward to seeing them in the West
End or even Hollywood when they have
become stars of the stage and screen.
Also taking place over the summer were a
Football Camp, Netball, Hockey, Swim and
Multi-Activity Camps.
This Autumn Half-Term will see drama,
netball, swim and rugby camps, further
details of which can be found at
www.felsted.org/courses
Autumn Recipe
Autumn Tomato Chutney. From the BBC Good Food Website
Ingredients
1kg ripe tomatoes, peeled and
chopped
750g cooking apples, peeled, cored
and chopped
375g light muscovado sugar
250g onions, chopped
250g raisins
1 green pepper, deseeded and
chopped
2 tsp salt ½ tsp ground ginger
350ml cider vinegar
Method
Put all the ingredients into a large pan and
bring to the boil over a medium heat. Stir
occasionally until the sugar has dissolved.
Boil the mixture, uncovered, for about 45-
50 mins until the fruit is tender and
thickened. Cool, then transfer the mixture
to a sterilised jar and seal.
Ladies at the
Chequers next meeting
Monday 17th November
at 7.30 pm
Please contact
Gwenyth Kirk Tel: 820802
for further details
RIGHT HONOURABLE
SIR ALAN HASELHURST MP
Local Surgery Dates at
Town Council Offices, Great
Dunmow – 6:30pm - 7:15pm
November 14th 2014
January 9th 2015
March 6th 2015
No appointment is necessary,
please contact
The Constituency Office for further details
– 01799 506349
Sunday 30th November
at 7.30pm in the
Lord Riche Hall
Felsted School by the kind permission of
the Headmaster of Felsted School.
An early warning for next
month, three great works plus
a stupendous performance by
the choral society and
orchestra
Bach – Magnificat
Bach – Brandenburg
Concerto No3
Caldara – Stabat Mater
Conductor Roger Lawrence
The Felsted Orchestra
Further information Tony Baker
01371 871658 or 07799413191
or Libby Hill 01245 360655
Students and children are free
www.felstedchoralsociety.co.uk
Tony Baker Publicity
Registered Charity No 297351
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We Will Remember Them by Robert Stone
When the first World War started local men
and women rushed to enlist and do their
part, and whilst most would need training
before going to the front, there were a few
Felsted men who were already regulars,
and went with the British Expeditionary
Force to France and Belgium.
Amongst them was Walter Smith, who was
Private Solider 7664, with the 1st
Battalion, the Northamptonshire Regiment.
Walter Smith was the second son of
George and Jane Smith. He was born in
1887, and the 1891 census for the family
shows them living next door to the Mill
House at Cock Green:
George Smith, 30, Journeyman Miller,
born Felstead.
Jane Smith, 31, born Gt. Leighs.
Annie Smith, 11, born Gt. Leighs.
Percy J. Smith, 8, born Felstead.
Edith K. Smith, 6, born Felstead.
Walter Smith, 4, born Felsted.
Arthur Smith, 6 months, born Felsted.
In 1901 Walter was living in Stebbing with
Edward Bentall, and working as a Grocer's
Apprentice. Walter didn’t much like the
Grocer’s life and by 1914 was a regular
soldier with the Northamptonshire
regiment.
Walter married Mabel E. Cotton in the
January of 1914 in the Romford
registration district.
Walter was killed in action on 11th
November 1914 during the first Battle of
Ypres and having no known grave is
commemorated on the Menin Gate
Memorial at Ypres.
After the war his widow Mabel E. Smith
lived at 126 Glenny Road, Barking, Essex.
Walter was the first of the local casualties
of the war. He would not be the last, and
for George and Jane Smith further
sadness would follow. George’s older
brother Percy John Smith who was also a
regular soldier, and died in 1917.
Another brother Ernest, born in 1892, was
also killed in 1916, whilst serving with the
Royal Garrison Artillery in France.
The sadness of the war must have been
hard for George and Jane Smith, as their
other son Arthur was also a soldier. He
was a regular soldier with the Essex
Regiment and was injured whilst the 1st
Battalion were at Gallipoli in 1915. Luckily
he survived the war. Our picture is of
Arthur in his hospital blues.
More details at
www.felstedremembers.uwclub.net
Royal British Legion Alan Hale, Branch President
Once again the time is rapidly approaching
when we appeal for your support for the
annual ‘Poppy Appeal’.
As in previous years our team of voluntary
collectors will be selling poppies from door
to door and our local shops, schools and
restaurants will have a supply if you miss
your collector.
Remembrance Sunday this year is Sunday
9th November and the services will be as
follows:
10.30 am Wreath Laying ceremony at the
War Memorial.
10.50am Service of Remembrance Holy
Cross Church.
4.00pm Come and Sing, United
Reformed Church.
A number of fund raising events have also
been arranged and we invite your support
for this very worthwhile cause. Please see
posters for details:
Quiz Night in aid of the Poppy Appeal
Saturday 25th October 2014
Poppy Whist Drive
7.30pm Wednesday29th October 2014
Poppy Dance
Saturday 22nd November 2014
Poppy Quiz Night
Saturday 7th March 2015
We also invite you to join us at 11.am on
Tuesday 11th November in the centre of
the village for two minutes silence in
memory of those who made the supreme
sacrifice in the two world wars and since.
Please give generously for your poppy in
this anniversary year.
“We Will Remember Them“
Abbeyfield thanks you
A big THANK-YOU from the residents and
staff at Abbeyfield.
Our monthly coffee morning in August
became a Macmillan Coffee morning.
£320 was raised due to the support and
generosity of so many of our friends. It
was good to have so many visitors and
there was a real buzz of happy chatter.
New Medical Equipment
As reported
As reported last month, two new
examination beds have recently been
supplied to Felsted Surgery. The article
should have also included a mention of the
contribution made to this equipment by
Felsted Book Sales, who joined Felsted
Women’s Institute and Felsted United
Charities in providing the much
appreciated funds.
A Defibrillator has also been funded for the
village also by Felsted United Charities.
This is kept in Linsells for any emergency
use.
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Dahlias and Dusting
Week Ending Flower Arranging Rota Cleaning Rota
5th October Susan Vernon Elizabeth & Colin Priestman
12th October Marion Cook Gwenyth Kirk & Jenny Nichols
19th October Marion Cook Alice Maclaren & Hilary Shaw
26th October Kitty Drury Anne-Dore & Andrew Beaton
2nd November Kitty Drury Jackie Butler & Janet Boxall
Parish Registers -
August 2014
Thanksgivings and Baptisms - Felsted
20th August Aaleyah Jane Marie Hills
Weddings & Blessings - Little Dunmow
9th August Emma Kate Mackenzie & James Remus Paul Brett
Funerals &/or Burials - Felsted
4th August Ronald Arthur Harvey
19th August Alice Bunn
And Finally..Lawn Care from D. Gregory
GOD: Francis, you know all about
gardens and nature. What happened to
the dandelions, violets, milkweeds and
stuff I started eons ago? I had a perfect
no-maintenance garden plan. Plants that
grow in any type of soil, withstand drought
and multiply with abandon. The nectar
from the long-lasting blossoms attracts
butterflies, honey bees and flocks of
songbirds. I expected to see a vast
garden of colours by now, but all I see are
these green rectangles.
ST. FRANCIS: It's the tribe called the
Suburbanites. They started calling your
flowers 'weeds' and went to great lengths
to kill them and replace them with grass.
GOD: Grass? But, it's so boring. It
doesn't attract butterflies, birds and bees;
only grubs and worms. It's sensitive to
temperatures. Do these Suburbanites
really want all that grass growing there?
ST. FRANCIS: Apparently so, Lord. They
go to great pains to grow it and keep it
green. Each spring they fertilize the grass
and poison any other plant that comes up
in the lawn.
GOD: The spring rains and warm weather
probably make grass grow really fast.
That must make the Suburbanites happy.
ST. FRANCIS: Apparently not, Lord. As
soon as it grows a little, they cut it.
GOD: They cut it? Do they then bale it?
ST. FRANCIS: Not exactly, Lord. Most of
them rake it up and put it in bags.
GOD: They bag it? Why? Is it a cash
crop? Do they sell it?
ST. FRANCIS: No, Sir, just the opposite.
They pay to throw it away.
GOD: Now, let me get this straight. They
fertilize grass so it will grow. And, when it
does grow, they cut it and pay to throw it
away?
ST. FRANCIS: Yes, Sir.
GOD: They must be relieved in the
summer when I cut back on the rain and
turn up the heat. That will slow the growth
and save them a lot of work.
ST. FRANCIS: You aren't going to believe
this, Lord. When the grass stops growing
so fast, they drag out hoses and pay more
money to water it, so they can continue to
mow it and pay to get rid of it.
GOD: What nonsense. At least they kept
some of the trees. That was a sheer
stroke of genius, if I do say so myself. In
the autumn, the leaves fall and form a
natural blanket to keep moisture in the soil
and protect the trees It's a natural cycle.
ST. FRANCIS: You better sit down, Lord.
The Suburbanites have drawn a new
circle. As soon as the leaves fall, they
rake them into great piles and pay to have
them hauled away.
GOD: No!? What do they do to protect the
shrub and tree roots in the winter to keep
the soil moist and loose?
ST. FRANCIS: After throwing away the
leaves, they go out and buy something
which they call mulch. They haul it home
and spread it around in place of the
leaves.
GOD: Enough! I don't want to think about
this anymore. St. Catherine, you're in
charge of the arts. What movie have you
scheduled for us tonight?
ST. CATHERINE: 'Dumb and Dumber',
Lord. It's a story about....
GOD: Never mind, I think I just heard the
whole story from St. Francis…….!
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BUSES
133 Network Colchester 01206 877620
16 Hedingham Omnibuses 01206 769778
314 TGM Stansted 01279 681800
other transport enquiries
Traveline 0871 200 22 33
CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
Braintree 01376 324129
Great Dunmow. 0844 4775986
COUNCILS
Essex County Councillor -
Simon Walsh 01371 810451
Uttlesford District Council 01799 510510
District Councillors -
Stephanie Harris
Marie Felton
Felsted Parish Council
Chairman - Graham Harvey
01245 362521
Clerk - Diane Smith 01245 361813
Parish Office: United Reformed Church
Hall, Stebbing Road, CM6 3JD Office Tel: 01371 823071 Office hours: Mondays 10:00 - 12:30
and Wednesdays 16:00 - 18:30 email: [email protected]
Flitch Green Parish Council
Chair - Mrs Emma Nicholls
Clerk - Helen R Mason 01371 823172
Little Dunmow Parish Council
Chairman - Jeff Thomas 01371 821401
Clerk - Angela Balcombe 01376 528081
Dunmow Town Council 01371 872406
DOCTORS
Dr’s Pitt, Stevens, Tee, Robson, Graves -
The Surgery, Braintree Rd. 01371 820410
Out of hours 01371 872121
ELECTRICITY and network emergencies
0800 7838838
GAS
National Grid & Emergencies
0800 111999
HOSPITALS
Broomfield including Casualty
01245 362000
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
Sir Alan Haselhurst
Local Office 01799 506349
email: [email protected]
MEMORIAL HALL
Lettings - Jayne Bohannan 07926 377343
POLICE for our parishes -
P.C. Tom Monro 01371 871100
P.C.S.O. Rose Clarey
Essex Police Main Telephone Numbers
Emergencies: 999
Non Emergency Tel: 101
POST OFFICE - Felsted 01371 820251
SCHOOLS -
Felsted School - 01371 822600
Felsted Preparatory School -
01371 822610
Felsted Primary School - 01371 820215
FKS Schools - 01371 820638
Flitch Green Academy -
01371 822330
Ford End C of E Primary School -
01245 237209
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.fordendschool.com
Helena Romanes School - 01371 872560
Whipper-snappers Daycare Nursery and
Kid's Club 01371 821131
WATER -
Affinity. Supply problems and emergencies
0845 7823333
LOCAL SERVICES DIRECTORY
ABBEYFIELD HOUSE Felsted.
Sheltered Housing. Companionship with
Independence for the elderly. 820897
ACCOUNTANT
David Dixon ACMA. Small business and
sole trader specialist 01279 654333
ACBEAUTY & Holistic Treatments
The Retreat, Dunmow 01371 878989
www.theretreatdunmow.co.uk
BED & BREAKFAST at Argyll House.
5 star en-suite accommodation
Station Road, Felsted.
Paul & Caroline, 01371 821559.
BINGS HALL RESIDENTIAL HOME
Home for retired gentlefolk also catering for
Dementia. Phone Maggie 01371 820544.
BUILDERS -
FELSTED CONSTRUCTION LTD.
General builders - call Michael for a free
quotation 01371 820136 or 07976 933871
CARPET, RUG & UPHOLSTERY
CLEANING. D K Cleaning.
Fully Trained by Prochem. All Essex areas
covered. Free Quotes www.dkcleaning.biz 01376 528569 or 07956 573105
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT
Tax repayments a speciality.
Ian Shaw, Mandalay, Chelmsford Road,
Felsted 01371 820372
CHIROPODIST
Elizabeth Gibson HCPC Registered.
Clinic Appointments: 01371 875511
Home Visits and enquiries: 01376 339814
Experienced CURTAIN MAKER
All types of curtains, blinds and soft
furnishings made in your fabric or can
supply. 01245 361817 07773 203833
DMC INSTALLATIONS
digital aerials, sky cabling/dishes, plasma/
lcd fitting, telephone points.
www.dmcinstallations.co.uk
01371 821744 or mobile 07900 917111
DOG GROOMING Waggy Tails Grooming.
Caring and professional dog groomer in
Hollow Road, Felsted. Contact Katia on
07738 595466 or 01371 606180
MT ELECTRICAL
NICEIC approved. All aspects of electrical
work. Reliable, Professional.
01245 362176 07790 328226
www.mtelectricalcontractors.co.uk
Smith Brothers ELECTRICAL
CONTRACTORS Domestic electricians,
reasonable rates, friendly service, free
quotations. 01371 810714, 07969 322908
ELECTRICIAN. Beehive Electrical.
All types of electrical work undertaken.
Call Neil on 07989 499983
FELSTED PEST CONTROL
Wasp Nests: Rodents: Insects
Registered & Insured.
Phone John King on 07896 288135
FELSTED PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
Property maintenance and improvements.
Free estimates given. Call Clive Perrins
Tel: 01371 820330 Mob: 07979 054654
w: felstedpropertymaintenance.co.uk
FISH DELIVERY
Paul’s Fresh Fish delivered to your door
every Wednesday and Thursday
01472 874386 or mobile 07808 877426
FAMILY FUNERAL DIRECTORS Daniel
Robinson & Sons Ltd. 24 hr personal
service. Pre-payment funeral plans.
Haslers Lane, Gt. Dunmow. 01371 874518
GARDEN MAINTENANCE &
MAKEOVERS. H'Andy Services.
All garden tasks undertaken.
Call Andy on 07960 362898
Felsted Parochial Church Council is registered under
the Data Protection Act 1998, registration number
25317056. The Data Controller is the Treasurer. The
P.C.C. cannot accept any responsibility for the services
provided by our advertisers; however they will
investigate any written complaints.
TRADE DIRECTORY
TRADE DIRECTORY Continued
GENERAL GEEK – IT Support in Your
Home! Virus removal, laptop and desktop
repairs Tablet and Mobile Phone Repairs,
support and training. Office: 01376 328494
or Engineer: 07701065253 J D WALLIS JOINERY
Bespoke Joinery. Jon Wallis.
t: 01371 821 457 m: 07725 654 121
w: www.jdwallisjoinery.co.uk
JUDGE EXTERIORS. Brickwork
and Hard Landscaping specialist
Tel: 01371 823282 Mob: 07734862839
Website: www.judgeexteriors.co.uk
LAWN MOWER & GARDEN MACHINERY
SALES, SERVICE & PARTS -
B.B. Moore, Priory Lodge, Felsted
01371 820695
LUXURY TOILET HIRE (UK) LTD
we ensure your event runs smoothly
www.luxurytoilethireltd.co.uk
Tel: 01279 504638 Fax: 01279 506433
Cesspit emptying undertaken
PAINTER & DECORATOR
All types of work undertaken R.L. Harvey.
Reasonable rates, free estimates, discounts
for O.A.Ps 01376 327237
WINNIE NUR PHOTOGRAPHY
weddings, studios, all social events,
commercial and advertising,
mob: 07854 915991
web: winnienurphotography.com
APN PLUMBING & HEATING
All aspects of Plumbing, Bathrooms, Wet
Rooms, Heating. Reliable & honest.
Tel: 01371 822943 Mob 07969 992981
BRAINTREE PLUMBING & HEATING
No call out charges, competitive rates.
Burst Pipes, Ball-valves and Bathrooms,
Complete Plumbing Systems
Tel: 01376 341743 or 07711 588731
www.braintreeplumbingandheating.co.uk
PROFESSIONAL LAWN AND GARDEN
SERVICES Lawn Care, Hedge Trimming,
Pruning, Strimming, Path & Patio Care.
Andrew Down 01371 870233
REFLEXOLOGIST Fiona Agar MAR.
Fully qualified, Member of Association of
Reflexologists. Based in the centre of
Felsted village. Tel: 01371 820330
Mob: 07977 546093
R WHEELER ROOFING SERVICES
Slating, Tiling, Flat Roofs, Guttering,
Repairs, Chimney work, Local, Reliable,
Free Estimates.
Tel: 01371 811308 Mobile: 07951 349837
ACER TREE SURGERY
Dunmow company. Fully insured and NPTC
assessed. www.acertreesurgery.com
Tel: 01371 859431 Mob: 07958 184196
Paul Sutton, qualified TREE SURGEON
Available for garden maintenance, and
landscaping. Est. 1995. Fully insured.
Day rate and reasonable hourly rate.
Phone 01440 785837 Mob 07767 380124.
TUTORING IN MATHS & SCIENCE
Most subjects offered to A level by current
examiner. Contact Dick Frost,
01371 820824, 07909 526713,
VILLAGE HALL - Salings Millennium Hall
Modern hall with large car park. Weddings
a speciality. Contact: Mrs Jo Peake
Tel: 01371 850260
www.essexinfo.net/thesalingshall
WEIGHT LOSS, PERSONAL TRAINING
& PILATES Air Conditioned studio in
Dunmow. Fitness classes held locally.
Fully qualified instructor 07882 435750
WINDOW CLEANER with 20 years local
experience. Phone: Eddie Driscoll
07941 776705 or 01245 360540
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