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ABOUT THE PARISH
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The Parish Pump was started in 1978 to provide a free Community Magazine
in the Parish. It is intended that the magazine should reflect all aspects of life
within the Parish and provide an opportunity for 'community' matters to be
raised.
The magazine has Editors but no official 'reporters'. Consequently
an
interesting magazine depends on articles, news etc. coming from people in the
village. A folder is kept in the Village Shop where contributions can be left or
they can be sent to either Editor at any time.
The Editor's job is to edit. This means fitting the material into the space
available, and trying to ensure there is a reasonable balance of views on
controversial subjects etc. etc. Consequently it is not always possible to
publish everything submitted and sometimes changes have to be made to the
length of a contribution. 'Non topical' articles cannot always be published in
the next issue but will appear later unless you are told otherwise.
Contributions of up to 400 words have a better chance of being published in
full than longer
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The name of the person submitting material must accompany the contribution.
If you do not want your name published make that clear. However, articles
without the author's name are only likely to be published if they are, in the
Editor's opinion, non-controversial.
The current Editors of the Parish Pump, who, once appointed, have the sole
prerogative of the Editorial Policy (so don't blame anyone elsel) are as
follows:Elise Collins, Granlund, Deynes Road, Debden (SW 5403
David Perrett, 32 Highfields, Debden (SW 541424)
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Reflecting the life and people in Debden
PARISH PUMP:
August 1995
Number 5
Volume 17
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DOOM AND GLOOM
?
First of all, I'd like to dispel it! Both the idea that life in Debden
is all D and G, but also the phrase itself. If you work with the
English language every day like I do, you are always looking for
improved ways of articulating what you mean. Should I talk
about miseries, dissatisfaction, grumbles- or can you find more
exciting or depressing phrases for the main impression I was left
with after reading last month's Pump? The truth is, any outsider
reading last month's issue would assume we had failed as a
village as it read to a great degree like D and G. Just to mention
one item; surely the Neighbourhood Watch scheme cannot be
accused of failure because of a burglary which only a constant
watch by the police could have prevented? Admittedly, the
scheme is still in its infancy, but grve it a chance!
Anyone within earshot of the Pump helpers'party in June
would be convinced that this village had a lot going for it, at least
as far as loud cackles of mirth are concerned (the host who shall
be nameless and the editor were heard far down and up the
road!) Then there is the Fair, the Best Kept Village competition,
the Pump (with all its helpers-thank youl)- and more. For
instance, all I had to do last week when this edition looked
exceedingly'thin'was to exert very light pressure on one or two
people with the end result a far more varied magazine.
In other words, let's strike a balance!
Please note : Deadline for contributions to the Pump is the 8th
each month. If you miss it, negotiate with the editor.
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If you know of anyone who does not receive the Pump (free to
all households in Debden and Debden Green), please let Philip
Rous know on 540634.
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BEST KEPT VILLAGE COMPETITION
It was with great pleasure that I attended the
Annual General Meeting of the Rural Community
Council of Essex at the Essex County Showground
on Thursday July 6th 1995.
It is at this meeting that the Best Kept
Village, Churchyard and Youth Group Awards are
presented.
I was there to receive a Merit Award on behalf
of the people of Debden.
These awards are presented annually and the
Judges look for Community Spirit and Projects
being undertaken as well as the general
appearance of the Village. We in Debden are very
tucky that we benefit from having that Community
Spirit.
The shop is run by volunteers, the grass cutting
is done by Ian Carter and Colin Howland. The
fenceposts erected by Toots Gilder, Fred Powter
and Stuart Luck. The pond proiect was initiated
by Richard Martln and assisted by many others.
We have Trevor Fry to look after our footpaths
and Geoff Haagman our trees. Ted Heath looks
after the plants in the Playground Area. Jim and
Steph l{atson have cut the Playground area to
save costs. Edward and Robert Tetlow have
maintained the Car Park and following three
public meetings volunteers have come forward to
organise Neighbourhood Watch (Joe Manders and
others) Village Fair (Colin Howland and others)
and Youth Club (Mike Earp and others). This is
to name but a few. Many others help in a variety
of different waYs.
So CONGRATULATIONS to everyone who has helped
Debden to win this award. WELL DONE TO YOU ALL.
Janet A Pearson
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CATHERINE WENDY SINANIAN
The family of Catherine Wendy Sinanian would
like to take this opportunity to inform her old
friends in Debden of her death in Selsey on 23rd
June 1995 aged 80 years.
Sinanian lived for many happy
years at lfestview Cottage in the village,
leaving in the early 1970s, when they moved
Norman and Wendy
away.
She is sadly missed by her family.
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL LIBRARIES
5th July 1gg5, the new time
for the Mobile Library, which stops opposite
Debdenfs telephone kiosk, will be 12.25 L2.45.
This is a wonderful service for adults, children
and toddlers alike.
From lfednesday
DEBDEN CRICKET CLUB FIXTURES
Sat. 5th August
Sat. 12th August
Sun. 20th August
Sat. 26ttr August
Ashdon
Molehill
Newport
Sampfords
Away
Green
Brush-off
IN A Knightsbridge store's house.
hold department. a t\.r'eedy old dear
took ages to select a broom for her
porch. Finally, she did it. Assistant:
''Shall I wrap that for you, madam?
0r will you be fl5 ing it home?"
Home
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ST JOHN CHARITY SHOP
Park Street, Thaxted
Opening Times
From AugUst 1994
l0 am to 4 pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Frlday
l0 am to I pm - Wednesday and Saturday
Come and
see...
The House ol St John Clothes Collectlonl
Ptck up potentlal llntlques Eoadshow Bargrlnsl
Clothes, 0blet d'Art, Books,
Brtc-a-Brac
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.. dlfferent each and overy week.
Volunteers are stlll needed to Joln tXe rota of
helpers - phone llr M. A" Weller - Thaxted 8:10780
please support a good causo by brlnglng ln to the shop
any sparo clothes, knlck-knacks etc:
1trank you.
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Familv Down Under ?
Many years ago, an Aunt of mine, on attaining the
magic age of 21 emigrated to New Zealand. Over
the next four decades she collected stamps from
her friends and workmates and sent them back to
her younger brother for his collection. After my
father's death she continued to send them to me but
as she has now also died my source of stamps has
dried up. I would very much like to continue the
project and am looking for some kind neighbour
who has family or friends in New Zealand who could
step into the breach. Can anyone help ?
Deryck Johnson (527723)
FAR.EI'ET-I-.
Two years
ago. in June 1993, Roger Reed IefE u-s for his neu parish in Hanpshire
and our InLerregnm began- The last. rnEerregnurn had been fifEeen years ago rrhen
Percy Pearse reEired and the responsibirlty for organizing services and for
generally keeping tshe church ln good order fell bo the churchpardens of Ehe
day, stephen GoId ad Fred Bmting. so when Tony vernon-Harcourc and r started
out ue took the advice of our predecessors and in colaboration slth our opposlt,e
numbers in tJinbish. got on uith Ehe work in handBy great good fortune se had Eric Goddard. our Lay Reader sho had porked
sith Roger in taking services, and very soon bhe Diocese appoinbed eanon trllchael
Buckley to be our Priest-in-ch€rrge. So tJe lrere very. very fortunaEe: everyone
enjoyed the alternacing ser-vices - Eric one r.reek and l.llchael Buckley the next
and Ehe Euo years passed HiEh barely a hitch.
So wiEh Ehe long-aHaitsed appoinEnent of Mdrer.r cair as our nei, Rector, iE
was bime Eo say a big Thank-you tso both Eric and ltichael for looking afL.er
us with such care and consideralion durlng thj.s period, uhtle at Che sane
lime hoping bhat neither reould disappear enEirely fron Deoden church life.
As uiEh all villaqe occasions, saying Ehank-you involved a glass of Lrine
and a presentation.
Smday Jme 25 was the chosen date, md lt uas obvlouly heaven-blessed because
i.t uas oire of those perfecE Enqlish days - the sun shone, the roses uere out,
and forty-or-so menbers of hhe conqregaEion pere therl Eo do Ehe honours.
Afber a brief but sincere sord of thanks, wtiabel Lindsell had lhe bask of
presenting the fraglle (but we hope long-lasting) present from us all - a set
of glasses engrraved with a vies of the rdest front of Ehe chu.rch, r.rithin addition
in llichael Buckley's case. a rong-uanEed large-fornat copy of Ehe AsB service
Book plus small cheque: ehile for Eric alonq with brandy glasses, came a larger
eheque - very shortly after yards converted into CDs of bhe conplete'Ring'
cycle by llagner and 'Les Troyens' by Berlloz.
It uas an occasion not r.rotbbout.its sadness. but sith sords-of uisdon from
boCh the recipientss, everyone feID it narked Ehe end of one very successfuLly
accomplished era and the suart of a ner, and exciEing period in church life.
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I don'b tshink E,haE anyone present aE Bpm on Thursday Juty 13 is likely to forget
!he' greats occasion in Debden Church. He sire takind'part in the Col.lalion and
InducEion of the Reverend Andres Kennon Gair as RecEor of Debden and vrcar
of cimbis|, siEh Thunderley and ib sas a menorable evenlng. The Blshop of chelmsiord 'collated' (see belog) and b.he Archdeacon carried ouE !h€ rnduction.
When several months ago te sbarted planning bhis event uith the Rural Oean,
se realized that Debden Church has certsain shortconings uhen it cotres Eo org:rn'Lz'ingj'a iomplex cerenony and the large
nunber of people sho uere expected .
to attend. In the first place the cburcb itseli is fairly saall and lies dorm
a narroe lane uhich does not allos for Luo-say trafflc. Then there ls the
problem of limited parking, and the even nore linited space ln the veslry for
quite a fornidable nurnber of Clergy to nrobe', uhich nreans Eo don their
cass6cks, surplices and the likeAII these problens had to be bhought, aboub. and as nernbers of the snall organizing corilrittee, rJe Bere aLl given areas for nhich rrc uere responsible- The
arrangemenEs inside tbe church uere Eaken on by llichael HeIIer and lttichael
Clark: they seated aII the Clersy behind tshe altar, in what ls techically the
chiswelr chapel, The school having generoirsly asked Lo be included in the proceedinq;, they provlded space for tbe Clerqy to robe ln confort, and also gave
thern refreshnenEs and soneching Eo eat. Then red by peter payne searing a red
c.==o"i, they aII SeE off dosn lhe lane t'o the church.
Then proceeded by the Churchpardens of both Debden and lllsrblsh, they flled
inEo church folloyed by Andreu and Ehe Bishop, uearlng a nost handsone cope
and nitre of pale gold silk, yiEh the Archdeacon in scarlet and Ebe Rural Dean
ln saffron yell,oH- So iE all looked very grand and colotrrful,
As for bhe congregation, se rnust have nunbered sone tuo hundred or so. Aparb
fron a large nunber of people fron bbtsh tfinbish and Debden, there rras a large
conEingent of well-wishers fron Andresrs former parlsh of Clare Eogether uith
both his and Lisa's imediate fanily and friends, so it lras practically a
capacity audience and everyone- felt very involved ln the ehole occasion. The
ceremony is ancienE and very impressive. The reading nas given. by Jeff Banks
Churchsarden from l,limbish, and Ehe Bishop having introduced Andrey to Ehe
congregalion, then delivered his sennon, He rras lisEened to intenEly - you
heard not a single cough or ruslle - and his disti.nguished demeanour ard los,
but perfectly audible voice even at Ehe furthesE end of the chnrch, nade one
think inevitably of the phrase 'a Prince of Ehe Church'. Then Andrew having
sworn to carry out his duties, and having been reminded of his nany and varied
-f
responsibili-ties, is "licensed" and then "instarled", whereupon the
Bishop
turns to the people and says "Here is your new priest - greet
hin uarniy*, "
whereupon we alI clapped Ioudty and enthuqiastically
Thenafter prayers and the Last of a splendid succession of
hymns (led by
the choir under hic Goddard's direction), clergry and congrregation
filed
of the west door into the chr:rchyard, lrhere Nina lrtianser, Vicky Rearnant out
and
christine Payne toqether pith radies too nurerous to nention had organized
chilled wine and del.icious eats'to celebrate the occasion_
So we aII stood abou. in the twilight- enjoying a rovery sarm
evening and
admiring the close-norrn perfection of the churchyard, the resurt
of infite
sork by moHers, cutters, strimners and c_Lippers.
It sas nice to talk to visitors fron other parishes, and to meet Andrew
Lisa's family-_ Altogether it was a very happy occasion, as wel.I as treing ancl
a
very moving and at times solemn one. The Bishop havinq led the
service with
disnitv and grace, we felt that And.ree cair had been trury installed
- and
we looked forsard to ihe future.
| "Collation" 1s Che bestoreing of
the Benefice in a parish in which the Bishop
is Patron of the IivingBobby Chapnan
DEBDEN WOMEN'S WEDNESDAY CLUB
21st 18 members and 2 guests enjoyed the
meeting hetd at Dene-Syde by kind invitation of
Mrs SeII. It was a warm sunny afternoon, so we
were able to sit in the garden, where we had the
pleasure of seeing a rare sight of beeorchids
growing on the lawn. We played several guessing
games and had a raffle with numerous prizes in
aid of club funds. I{e were sorry our secretary
Mrs Joyce Camp was unable to be with us owing to
a back injury caused by a fall. We sent her a
card expressing our good wishes for speedy
On June
recovery. When it was time for tea, we were
invited indoors where Mrs SeIl had prepared for
us a super spread of homemade goodies, rolls and
sandwiches. Afterwards Mrs Gladys Clark gave a
vote of thanks on behalf of all members for a
lovely afternoon.
GLADYS BARKER
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A TRTP TO MECCA
Being something of a tennis player ( the emphasis is on
'something') I have always wanted to visit Wimbledon to see it
done properly, so to speak, and this year I got my chance. I won't
go to lengths to describe how I got the ticket. Let's just say that a
little wheeler dealing, conniving and skulduggery was involved and
I am not a bit ashamed of itll
The first impression of the All England Club where the event takes
place is that it is so small. On T.V one gets the impression that
there are huge expanses oftennis court and that you would need a
private plane to travel from one to the other. In fact the outer
courts are very near to the main buildings and so close together
that there is barely space for two people to pass between them side
by side. You can stand between two courts and watch play on both.
I went in the first week all sorts of high ranking players
were still on the outer courts so it was exciting to see the likes of
Ivanisovic and Egberg at close quarters. I was en route to hire a
Because
cushion to make my Centre Court ( pause for effect) seat more
comfortable when I literally bumped in to Goran ( as he is known to
those close to him) . I was not supposed to walk in the path cleared
for the players but when you are up from the country and gazing
about like someone in a trance you don't notice these things. We
met, collided and moved on. Me, in search of a cushion and he for a
much need shower. Boy, was he big and sweaty. Anyone would
think he had been working hard.
Passing the tee shirt stand and the Pimms and strawberries was
difficult because I just wanted to do everything. But my friend, an
old hand at Wimbledon, moved me on in the direction of the Centre
Court to see some tennis. I thinh left to my own devices, I would
have stood with the teeny boppers( would they have noticed a
cuckoo in the nest) who seem to spend all their time waiting outside
the players entrance for a glimpse of their heroes. Or I could have
spent f40 for a sweat shirt with a ball on the front or f8 for a
plastic cup with a ball on the front. The sale of ex match balls,
however, is a figment of someone's imagination as there was not a
ball to be seen in the whole club outside the courts, of course.
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Offto
Centre Court, then. Ladies singles, men's singles and men's
doubles. I will not bore you with the details of overhead cross
court back hand volleys or ground shots scraping the net and
spinning down the trams at the speed of light. I was more taken
with the hard working ball boys who looked more exhausted at the
end of the game than the players. Certainly more exhausted than
Mary Pierce who lost her game more because she was concerned
with getting her hair messed up than for any lack of ability to
match her opponent.
The Wimbledon machine is well oiled and works to perfection. The
stewards control entry to the courts and no one moves ( or talks)
while play is in progress. Just near us a couple had the most up
market picnic I have seen. A Champagne cork 'ssh popped' silently
and they ate vol au vents and canapes. They ate strawberries and
cream ( from their picnic hamper) in glass dishes and finished their
meal with red wine and cheese. Style indeed.
I could go on but I think I have made it clear that Wimbledon is
well worth a visit. If you are lucky enough to get a ticket next year
and you are short of a guide, I will be happy to accompany you and
show you the best bits. I did see some tennis ( I was in my seat
from 2pm to 7 .30pm) but on trying to put what I learned in to
practise I have so far failed miserably. Hey ho.
Steffie Watson
VILLAGE SIGN FOR DEBDEN?
In July's edition of the Parish Pump there was
a suggestion made that Debden should have a
carved sign similar to the one that was recently
ereeted in Thaxted. What a splendid idea; not
only would this look attractive to residents and
visitors alike but would also enhance the centre
of this attractive vilIage.
The funding of this sign could perhaps be, in
part, from the Debden Fair and also voluntary
contributions from residents wishing to be
associated with the Debden sign. Those
interested, please make contact.
Brian Phillips
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Debden's ViIIage Shop
Meat supplied by
Grayson anC Start
We stock Grayson
Pize
&
Start
sausages,
also Chicken, Pork and Lamb chops
Mince<i beef,liver, prime steak
and stewing steak.
Beef and Pork joints.
Special orders taken
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SWATHE REPORTED OVER DEBDEN
What is it? Wherc did it come from? Will it harm us? What can we do about it?
Two noisy low flying arrcraft last month at abut 10.30 at night prompted me again
to complain to the stansted Airport Noise complaint hot-line. Next day a helpflrl
young man rang me to let me know the result of his investigation. The answer was
that the aircraft had done nothing rrong because they were at an acc€ptable height
within "the swatle". In response to my bewilderment about what he meant he sent
me a map of the swathe. If you want a copy just ring the Stansted Noise Complaint
nurnber (01279 662381 or 662468).
The map is entitled "Stansted noise preferential routes as at 13 October 1994 and
proposed high performance routes", and seems to deal only with takeoffs and not
landings. Where aircraft take off to the north one "Noise Preferential Route" runs
approximately half way befween Debden and widdington. However because aircraft
ctrrxotbe as precise as a train on a track there is a swathe, approximately 1.5 km
either si& of the route, within which aircraft rnay fly This swathe just inclu&s
Debden. The other requirement indicateil by the map is that the aircraft will have
reached 3,000 feet by the time it has passed the
Ml I wpst of Newport.
According to one ex?ert (!) village source the swathe was established by reliewing
the performance of aircraft at Stansted. It was found that 98oA of aircraft flew within
the area that is now the swathe so the swathe was set there! one can just imagine
what the roads would be like if the Highway code and laws were based on what 9g%
of drivers did! I seem to recall that at school this was one definition of anarchy.
Aircraft that fly outside the swathe can be fined, although there is no legal basis to
the fine and any fines paid go to charity.
Personally I find this all rather strange. Some time ago we were told that aircraft
yere not to fly over Debden. Now there has been this change without anyone
bothering to tell us, yet alone consult us. Perhaps their ability to defu gravity makes
them think they can def everlthing. Where does the Citizen's Charter feature in
this situation?
I
am sending a copy of this article to the civil Aviation Authority, to stansted
Airport and to our local MP and hope that they will give us their comments, which
can then, subject to the Editors judgement, be printed in Parish Pump.
if you are unhap about aircraft noise report it to the Noise Complaint
number given above. Don't leave it to someone else. The more calls ther are the
more the authorities will realise that we are not hapyl
Remember
Ken Lockwood
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I was accosted in the pub the other night
"Why haven't you written anything tor itre
Pump? Haven't you been on holidiy?', Th;
answer was 'yes' but who wants to hear a
saga of what you did on holiday?
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We1l, here goes! !
We visited two Greek Islands of the Sporades
group in the Aegean, looked forward
t6 it as
we all do for months and it was almost ruined
by the uncaring attitude of the Airlines
which left me with a serious chest infection
and subsequent breathing problems.
Skopelos our first island was magical
arrived by slow, gentle ferry (mich preferred
to the ghastly Hydrofoil) unwound, *atcneO
the islands and seagulls and to our great
detight a school of dolphins herding"i-snoaf
of fish. This was in mid May and no[ too hot
so we walked a 1ot marvelling at the profusi.on
of wild flowers covered in masses of bees and
butterflies. The local honey and yoghurt
delicious. In one shop they rushed off to were
fresh yoghurt for us direct from the fetch
:-omepeople
farm,
the
on Skopelos were delightful.
Visited several monasteries alI with notices
telling visitors to cover up _ no shorts
or
bare chests allowedJ Two ha& very fieice nuns
who only.allowed you about 5 min-utes to look
round before being ushered into the 'shop, .
I brought back 3 aprons covered with
embroidery - useful presents or items for the
Christmas Fair!
Our walks were made more memorable by the sonEs
of nightingales in the lusher val1ey-s.
stood in one for almost half an houi and We
eventually spotted one of these erusive birds.
Ir I valley growing cherries we came upon a
rather
startling sight of 3 life size iigrr.e"
with horrifying faces set up on a ledge,
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ful1y clothed, carrying buckets and bags
these were scarecrows and apparently the
farmer changed their clothes on a regular basis.
Most strange as the birds were singing in the
trees and not too worried by all accounts! !
At the end of this particular walk to a tiny
unmanned monastery on a rock with a causeway
we found, having descended down to the sea,
that we had to climb up almost vertical steps
- luckily there was a handrail and at the top
a fabulous view over to Alonissos with dolphins
below us chasing fish with cormorants joining
in the fun.
Our view ended with two dolphins swimming and
jumping in unison and another half a beat behind.
watking back along the harbour front
surface of the sea, black streaks were issuing
from it and on investigating realised that it
had caught a live squid. Never seen that before!
One evening
we saw a herring guII thrashing something on the
Over the sea to Alonissos (by the dreaded
Hydrofoil ) my condition worsened, so we went
walking in pine forests and searched for herbs
so that I could make infusions to inhale Having followed a path that wound its way
through pine forest5, past abandoned orchards
and vineyards we found another tiny monastery
miles from anywhere, perched on the top of a
cliff and across the sea we could just spot the
monastery on the rock in Skopelos (using
binoculars ) . we found it so strange that these
monasterj-es are in such inaccessible places but
with fantastic views.
Our return journey was almost as bad as our
outgoing one. So the boring saga of our holiday
has ended. Forgot to mention that there may
well be some portraits of our Greek neighbours
in the Saffron Walden Camera Club exhibition in
October at the Corn Exchange.
Bridget V Fry
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The restauratrt ls open for rllnner fitesday to Satuday.
Sunday lunch ls served ln the rostaurant 12.00 - 2.00pm.
Separate menu ln the bar seven days a week wlth anercellent
cholcs of hlgh quallty bar meals, plus roast beef carvod from
trolley at luncht[nes Tuesday to Saturday and on Wodnesday
and Sunday nlghts.
Nr Saffron Walden, Esser CBll4QT
Telephone (01799) 550442
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SUMMER CAMPS
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TEL: 0l 799 540396
Your new hosts,
Terry and Marilyn
are now offering an
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Lunchtimes:
Monday to Sunday
12 noon to 2.00 p.m.
Evenings:
Monday to Saturday
7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.
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NEWS FROM DEBDEN SCHOOL
Schools are always busy places but they are probably at their most
busy during the Summer Term. Consequently you won't be surprised
to know that since half-term, we have had these "happenings".
Class 2 visit to Brent Pelham
School Summer Fair (f380 raised)
A music recital from the Essex Music Service
Evenings to explain the School Assessment Test procedures
Cycling Proficiency, Yr 6 - everyone passed
Governor Meeting
Sports Day
Visits from Staffof Saffron Walden County High School
and Newport Free Grammar School
Newport Music Festival
District Sports
Uttlesford Summer Fun'95 Presentation - Henry Luck and
Mary Powter represented the school
United Nations 5Oth Anniversary painting competition
Car Boot Sale
Open Evenings
The school was used to provide lacilities for Andrew Gair's
Induction - the Yr6 acted has hosts.
Reports went out to Parents
AgrEvo Open Day - Class 1
Classes 2 and 3 visited East Mersea
The Great Egg Race at Saffron Walden County High School
End of Term Barbecue and Presentation Evening
Leavers assembly in Church.
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And we had time to teach your children!
We say goodbye to the Hadjicostas girls who have moved to
Southend and Annabel Marsden who is going to boarding school.
We welcome Mrs Linda Cooper our new kitchen assistant
and
Joseph Reynolds to Class 2.
We thank Mrs Glenys Walder and Mrs Sue Giles for their hard work
and dedication whilst teaching in Class 1 and 2 during Mrs Bull's
maternity leave.
We say goodbye to Mrs Kimberly McHugh at the end of term. She
has been a teacher assistant at the school for three years. She has
helped many children during her time at the school and we thank her
for all her hard work. We will miss the transport facilities that she
was able to provide!
We wish the leaving Year 6 Good Luck in their new schools.
Ben Griffin, Micaela Jones, Lee Jeffrey and Mary Powter are golng
to Newport Free Grammar School.
Henry Luck, Geoffiey Burnhill and Jonathan Bruce are going to
Saffron Walden County High School
Thomas McDowall is going to Helena Romanes.
Enjoy the Summer Holidays
Frances Johnson
Acting Headteacher
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Hive Products
Honey
Mention bees and this is the first hive product which most people
think of. The foraging worker bees collect nectar from flowers
and bring it back to the hive to be stored in cells in the comb. In
its natural state it is a sugary water but by fanning it with their
wings they can reduce the water content and so turn tt into ripe
honey before putting a wax seal over the end of the cell. By
providing an ever increasing amount of comb the bees continue
foraging whilst flowers are available to store enough feed for the
winter. These combs are removed by the beekeeper and the
honey extracted in a large centrifuge. By noting the crops from
which the bees have been foraging the beekeeper can then blend
the various honeys to maintain a constant flavour. If desired it
can then be creamed to make it easier to spread. For the more
technically minded it is a supersaturated solution consisring
mainly of glucose and fructose. What makes it so spegial is the
3Vo of vitamins, pigments, and enzymes. It is a naturally
antibacterial substance and in times past was used as a universal
medicine. I read recently that some hospitals have now started
using honey agarn as a wound dressing
Since the introduction of oil seed rape many poor bees without a
beekeeper have been doomed to winter starvation. This
particular honey, whilst being a superb base for blending
crystallises very rapidly in the comb and by mid-winter is too
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hard for them to
eat. By removing this in time and feeding them
will stay liquid they can over-winter quite
an alternative which
happily.
Propolis
This is commonly known as'bee glue'. It looks rather like a dark
brown brittle varnish and is obtained from the flower buds. The
bees use it for sticking down anything loose in the hive and
blocking up any small gaps. If an intruder such as a wasp gets
past the entrance guards and is killed once in the hive they might
have problems dragging it out. To mummiff it in order to
prevent any decay infecting the hive interior the bees coat it
entirely in propolis.
Its flavour is in fact slightly antiseptic and it is purported by
some to have medicinal qualities for treating sore throats and
cold sores etc. You can get it neat from a beekeeper or buy it
from health food shops in tablet form.
Roval Jellv
This again is claimed to have all sorts of beneficial properties but
its raw flavour is not very pleasant. When the colony wishes to
swarrn or produce a new queen the workers entice the queen to
lay eggs in specially constructed queen cells where instead of
feeding the larva with normal bee bread' of pollen and nectar
they manufacture royal lelly for the basic diet. Once they have
filled the cell with jelly and before they put a wax seal over the
end the beekeeper can suck out the royal jelly with a miniature
vacuum pump. Under normal circumstances a norrnal colony
would produce none or very little royaljelly so the hive has to be
specially managed. Numerous artificial queen cells are inserted
in the hive and I day old larvae are then grafted into them. The
workers will accept most of them as normal queen cells and
obligingly fill them with royal jelly.
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Pollen
Pollen provides the vitamin and protein content of the bees diet.
As the bee gathers it from the flowers she sticks it on her back
legs where it slowly becomes a little pellet ready to be taken
back to the hive. It comes in all shapes, sizes and colours and
by
watching the colour on the returning bees the beekeeper gets
a
good indication of which crops the bees are working. -so*.
people maintain that eating small quantities of pollen-daily
can
reduce the allergic reactions ofhay-fever.
Bees Wax
Another very useful hive product with numerous uses. The
worker bees can extrude this from glands on the abdomen
and
then mould it with their mouths to make comb and the sears
they
put over the stored honey.
It can be used to make furniture polish or used in its raw form
as
a lubricant on curtain rails, drawer runners, and wood-working
tools etc.
Probably its least known property is that it can take
2 inches of
your waistline instantly. you know that skirt which you
can no
longer zip up ? Just rub a stick of bees wax up and down
the zrp,
breath out, pull, and hey presto. No promisesbut its
worth a trv
Deryck Johnson
Paraphrase of the 23rd Psalm for Busy (and old) peoole).
The Lord is my pace setter - I rrill not rush,
He makes me stop and rest for guiet intervals.
He provides me nith inages of peace to festory my serenit.y.
He leads me in the paths of efficiency through cilmness oi mind.
tnd His guidance is peace.
Even though I have a great many things to accomplish to-day
I vill not fret for His Presence is here.
His timelessness, His A1l Inportance sha1l keep me in balance.
He prepares reneval and refrestunent in the midst of my activity,
By annointing.my mind with his oils of tranquility,
My cup of joyous energy overfloys.
Surely harmony and effectiveness shall be the fruit of my labours
For lwill vatk in the pace of my Lord
And dwell in His house for ever.
By a Japanese,Woman,
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Once again the Rounders Team are crying
out for some supporters. If you're free for
an hour or so on a Tuesday evening please
come and cheer us along. Listed below
are the fixtures for August. All games
start at approx 7.15 pm:-
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Home
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August Gt Dunmow
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15th August Manuden
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Stansted
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Pastor: Alan Telfer
Sunday 9.30
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10.30 a.m.
Tel:01799 540607
Sunday Club for boys and girls 4 years and upwards
Sunday I 1.00 a.m.
Worship and Breaking of Bread
Sunday 6.30 p.m.
Gospel Service
Tuesday 7.30 p.m.
Prayer and Bible Study
Wednesday 10.30 a.m.
Ladies Fellowship
Wednesday 7.00 p.m.
(first Wednesday of the month)
Youth Fellowship
Pastor's Surgery:
Monday 7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m.
Tuesday 10.30 a.m. - l2 noon
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Debden,
Saffron Walden,
Essex
TelePhone:
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SERVICES AT DEBDEN CHURCTI IIi AUGUST
A11 Sunday services at Debden Church are
now at 9.3Oam
there is no service
Holy Communion
at Debden, there will be aof service
of Holy
Communion at Wimbish at 1lam. A11 Wimbish
When
Church Sunday services wi 11 be at 1lam.
Sunday 6th August
Holy
Sunday 13th August
Family Service
Sunday 2Ost August
Holy
Sunday 27th August
Mattins
Communj_on
Communion
AlI services will normaf Iy be taken by our
new Rector, Andrew Gair, who wilI
to be assisted by Eric Goddard, "onii.,r.r"
our lay
reader.
Andrew Gair can be contated at the Rectory,
telephone Saffron
Wal_den 54o285
Debden Diary
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Youth club , Village Hall 7-10 pm
3l Youth club, ditto
Every Thursday, 10-12 noon. Mothers and Toddlers, \rllage hall
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PAINTING A DECORATING
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Tel: O1799 544390