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The
Broomstick
September/October 2011
Official Journal of Canewdon
Community Association & Village Hall
President of CCA
Andy Collinge
Chairman of CCA
Jo Barwick
Vice-Chair of CCA
Marion Buffett
Treasurer of CCA
Martin Sanderson
Useful contact information
Broomstick Editors
Lynne Kaye
Kate Broad
[email protected]
Parish Council Clerk
258492 Kelly Holland
07596747873
258724 [email protected]
Broomstick Advertising & Distribution
Joyce Smith
258435
Parish Footpath Rep
Debbie Godward
[email protected]
Canewdon Endowed Primary School
Police
and Nursery
258238 Report Incidents 0300333444 ex 494106
Neighbourhood police team
Chairman of CCA
Steve Thomas
07801461653
Jo Barwick
258579 Bernard Iley
07801461653
Congregational Church
Rev Andrew Leach
St Nicholas’ Church
546576 Father Tim Clay
549318
County Councillor
Tracey Chapman
Toddler Group
542452 Samantha Foley
257359
Cricket Club
Dean Wilkinson
Trust/Canewdon Charities
258460 Alan Lane
07706877437
District Councillors
Tracy Capon
Terence Cutmore
Village Hall Bookings
258792 Tamsin Collinge
544511
Evergreen Club
Rosemarie Barker
Village Hall Caretaker
258895 Marion Buffett
257217
258784
First Responders (enquiries only)
Wednesday Workshop and Christian
Jeff Sharp
258867 Youth Group
FOCS (PTA)
Nick Jones
Andrea Bedford
258955 Cathy Markwood
258843
257155
Horticultural Society
Barbara Butler
Whist
258402 Ian Hawkridge
258004
Chairman of Parish Council
WI
Nigel Wallace
01702 258412 Joan Winsor
Registered charity No. 1076685
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258019
Jo’s Jottings
Hello everyone. We desperately need more
helpers for our village fete on September 10th so if you can just
spare us an hour, please get in touch. Also any donations for the
tombola, boozy tombola or raffle, please. If you can’t spare the
time to help out then please support us by coming along and enjoying the fun.
We are sending our very best wishes to Maurice Rushbrook, who
due to ill health has had to reduce his involvement in village
activities. We would like to thank him for all the incredible work
he has done for the village over the years.
Thank you, Mourice.
Dear All
We have officially entered the 21st Century and the Broomstick is now
available to view online on the Parish Council’s website at
www.essexinfo.net/canewdon-parish-council.
We have already received several photos to be considered for next year’s
Canewdon Calendar. Can we have all photos submitted to us by 15th
September please? You can either email them to the Broomstick address
on page 2 or print them off and post in an envelope with your name,
address and phone number to Charnwood, Anchor Lane. This also
includes any suitable photos for the Village Christmas Card.
Kate and Lynne (editors)
The next issue of the Broomstick will be for November/December. Items to be
submitted by October 8th at the latest please.
The Broomstick is printed on paper from sustainable forests by The Rochford
Printing Co. and published by the Canewdon Community Association & Village
Hall. View the Broomstick online at www.essexinfo.net/canewdon-parish-council.
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ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH, CANEWDON
Services for September/October 2011:
4 September
11.15
Family Service
18.00
Sunday @ 6
11 September
11.15
Holy Communion
18 September
18.30
Evensong
25 September
11.15
Holy Communion
2 October
11.15
Family Service + Harvest Festival
18.00
Sunday @ 6
9 October
11.15
Holy Communion
16 October
18.30
Evensong
23 October
11.15
Holy Communion
30 October
10.00
United Service at All Saints, South Fambridge
(No Service at Canewdon)
There is a Holy Communion Service every Wednesday morning at 9.30am at St
Andrews, Ashingdon, and a Midday Prayer service at 12.30pm every Saturday at St Andrews, Ashingdon. All Welcome.
Social Calendar:
Sat 10 Sept
10am – 4pm
Autumn Fayre/Ride & Stride,
St Andrew’s Church
Sat 17 Sept
12noon
Tower Open Day/Parachuting Teddies,
St Nicholas’ Church
Sat 24 Sept
7.30pm
Harvest Supper & Barn Dance,
Village Hall, Canewdon
Sat 8 Oct
7.30pm
Harvest Hoe Down & Supper,
Ashingdon Church Hall
Tue 18 Oct
7.30pm
Curry Night (All you can eat buffet!),
Regency Spice, Back Lane, Rochford
From the Registers:
Weddings:
18th June Michael Peter James to Sabrina Rebecca Medynski
25th June Daniel Charles Cook to Tracey Lynnette Banfield
1st July
Steven Charles Baldwin to Charlotte Anne Fairbrass
2nd July
Mathew Paul Bellman to Caroline Mary Bellman
30th July David Paul Robinson to Rebecca Nicole Lunn
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The view from the Rectory
I suppose that there will be some who wonder why nowadays we bother at all with
Harvest Festivals. So few of us live in truly rural communities and so little food is out of
season that the type of church service that marks those passing seasons of the
agricultural year like harvest or rogation can seem terribly anachronistic, but harvest is
about saying thank you and that’s hopefully something that won’t ever feel out of
place.
It may seem strange to say this as the country is still in a recession and still coming to
terms with and recovering from the riots and looting in August, but we have a huge
amount to be thankful for. We still live in one of the richest countries in the world.
Most people have some form of employment, we have clean water, electricity and
shops full of food, we are incredibly lucky. And we live in one of the most desirable
parts of the country to live in, we are blessed! We may grumble over the lack of choice
of balsamic vinegars in the supermarket, but at least we have a choice. And it is for all
these and all the many other blessings that we have in our lives that we ought to give
most hearty thanks!
Because saying thank you is important, and it’s important because it reminds us of our
dependence on one another. To say thank you is a recognition that we needed the
other person, we needed what they could do for us and we’re grateful for that. We
might even show our gratitude by trying to do something for them, and by this a sense
of community is built.
In earlier times this was perhaps easier to see and the need of the whole community to
pull together at harvest time emphasised the way in which the whole community
needed each other, especially if the harvest was to be safely gathered in so that
everyone might survive the winter! So harvest became the ideal time to express our
feelings of gratitude to each other and also to God who is Lord of the Harvest and who
ultimately gives us all the wonderful things we enjoy.
So let us remember all that we have, all that we enjoy, and “let us, with a gladsome
mind, praise the Lord, for he is kind”! Thank you for reading.
Yours in Christ
Tim
Contact Details:
Fr Tim Clay, Rector
The Rectory, Church Road, Ashingdon
Tel: 01702 549318. E-mail: [email protected]
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Tower Floodlights
Grateful thanks go to those Parishioners who are contributing each month towards the
cost of the Tower floodlights, to enable the Church to be lit up at night. Without their
generous donations, we would be unable to keep the floodlights on. If anyone would
like to contribute towards this cost, please contact the Church Treasurer, David King, on
01702 258511.
Youth Group
The Church Youth Group is for young people of secondary school age. The Group
meets once a month, usually at the School House, for Christian based activities.
Wednesday Workshop
This is the mid-week Sunday School club held at Canewdon School from 3pm – 4.15pm
term time only. Each week we have a Bible story followed by a craft activity, and then
end the session with either games or songs.
Bell ringing
More ringers needed. Contact Peter Hawes (258753) or Brian Meldon (258401) for
further information
Calling all Cyclists—Ride and Stride 2011
Would you be willing to be sponsored to raise funds for Friends of Essex Churches? You
can cycle or walk between churches in the district, preferably on 10th September.
Please contact Joyce Smith, 258435, for full details and sponsor forms.
Churchwardens:
Martin Adcock
Tel: 01702 258715
Andrea Bedford
Tel: 01702 258843
PCC Secretary:
Joyce Smith
Tel: 01702 258435
PCC Treasurer:
David King
Tel: 01702 258511
Youth Group:
Cathy Markwood
Tel: 01702 257155
Wednesday Workshop:
Andrea Bedford
Tel: 01702 258843
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WOODFORD MEATS FARM SHOP
Home-grown, outdoor reared beef & rare breed pork.
Plus an extensive selection of free-range, locally reared
meats, eggs, game and other produce. GM-free
Open on:
2nd & 3rd, 16th & 17th September
7th & 8th, 21st & 22nd October
Bolt Hall Farm, Canewdon 01702 258233
- Hog Roast Hire -
Canewdon Congregational Church
Services are held in Canewdon every 1st and 3rd Sunday at 3pm and at
Paglesham Congregational Church at 3pm every 2nd and 4th Sunday.
The sister church in North Street Rochford has a full programme of
activities including Sunday services at 11am and 6.30pm, an Alpha
Course, Bible Study and various children’s activities.
For further information please contact Rev. Andrew Leach, tel:
01702 546576
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Parish Council News
Canewdon receives a Merit Award in Essex’s Best Kept Village
competition
In 2010, the Parish Council entered the village into the Best Kept Village
competition run by the Rural Community Council of Essex (RCCE). The
competition is split into categories depending on the size of the village and
there is a winner and runner up for each category. We were not placed and
received feedback from the judges on areas for improvement.
In 2011, once again, the Parish Council entered Canewdon into the Best Kept
Village competition and the village received a Merit Award. When I contacted
the RCCE, I was advised that Merit Awards were given to villages that were only
one or two points short of being the runner up.
Once again, we have been given a feedback sheet and will endeavour to
improve on the areas we fell short on, these being:
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Litter in children’s playground
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Weeds in churchyard flowerbeds
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Seats and benches need maintenance.
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No timetables or info in bus shelter (this has been rectified now)
Who knows, maybe next year we could be the winner of our category!
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Parish Clerk
Mrs Kelly Holland, 33 Rowan Way, Canewdon, SS4 3PD 07596 747873
[email protected]
Email:
Website:
www.essexinfo.net/canewdon-parish-council
To report lights out:
Contact the Clerk, she will need the number and location of the pole.
Freedom of Information Act:
All Parish Council documents can be viewed and copies taken at a
charge, by prior arrangement with the Clerk. Copies of minutes are
available in the two shops once approved by the Parish Council.
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Is there a burning question you would like
answered?
Do you want more facilities in the
parish?
Can we help you with a problem
you have?
If yes, then come along to a
Parish Councillor Surgery!
Members of the Parish Council would like to meet with residents to discuss any
issues or ideas.
Surgeries will be held on the 3rd Wednesday of every other month
commencing October 2011.
Come along to the Trust House (the house located in the school
grounds) to meet you local elected Councillor!
Upcoming surgery dates for your diary:
Wednesday 19th October 2011 at 7.30pm
Wednesday 21st December 2011 at 7.30pm
We look forward to seeing you!
ICS registered chimney sweep
Traditional methods with a modern twist
[email protected]
Mobile: 07706818177
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01702 543499
BRUSH UP
Dave Ellis
Where to Eat
When the Chequers Pub closed, my two friends,
from Leigh and Shoebury, and myself tried most of
the pubs in and around the Canewdon and
Rochford areas as we go out to lunch once a
month.
We then went to the Anchor in Canewdon and have been so far, three
times. Good food, good value, good service but a little short of
customers.
I would recommend you go and see for your selves which is more than I
would do for the others that we have tried. I’m sure you won’t be
disappointed. - Margaret Rolfe
Can You Help?
I’m trying to track down relatives of people whose cremated remains
have been interred in the current Remembrance Garden in the
churchyard. Our church records do not seem to be complete.
Please contact me on 01702 258435 or at 2 Chestnut Path if you can help
me with this information.
Joyce Smith
Trust News 2011/2012
Trustees continue to help children, families and pensioners where they
can even though sometimes their funds won’t stretch as far as they
would wish. Every request for help is discussed and preference is given
where they know that the need is the greatest.
Christmas Bounty money available for distribution is always based on a
percentage of the income the Trust receives from investments after
expenses. Because the Trust’s investments are still fluctuating, they will
not be able to be as generous with the Christmas Bounty this year as in
previous years. Trustees hope that the recipients will understand.
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Professional
MOBILE HAIRDRESSER
Cutting – Styling – Perming
Colouring – Wovens
All in your own home
Karen
01702 531140 or 07900 218162
The Anchor Pub Beer Festival
8 real ales and 4 ciders
Barbeque
including
Stacey’s sausages
both days
Saturday 1st October
The Swamp Cats playing
at 8.45 pm
Sunday 2nd October
The Great Conker Challenge.
Registration at 1.30pm. £1 per conker,
proceeds going to the CCA.
Hogroast.
The Freighthoppers playing at 3pm.
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Snippets from Canewdon History
Religious Conflict in Canewdon
In today’s multi-cultural society it is hard to think of our small
village of Canewdon as a place for religious conflict but just under
200 years ago this was indeed the case.
By 1815 Rev. Mr Austin had collected a small Baptist
congregation in Canewdon and this had started to attract some
local opposition. The protests had started in a small way with mild
comments of disapproval and general taunting of those involved
but this had no effect. So on September 11th one William W. and
thirty others assembled outside the Baptist meeting house in
Canewdon and using ‘horrid noises and more horrid imprecations’
they managed to interrupt the service inside.
On October 30th the same William W., described as the ‘ring
leader’ took things one step further and entered the meeting
house, insulted the minister and assaulted members of the
congregation, this compelled them to discontinue their religious
service. William W. was subsequently arrested, but quickly found
bail and on returning to the village boasting of his actions and the
lack of any punishment. This however was a bit premature as
indictments were soon prepared against him and several witnesses
arranged to attend court to give evidence. Whitwell realising his
position and the penalties that could well be coming his way gave
up his resolve, acknowledged his guilt and supplicated pardon. He
had to pay Rev. Mr. Austin £5 to be distributed to the poor of the
parish and £10 towards expenses incurred; in 1815 this was a
considerable sum of money. In addition he had to sign an apology
that was then inserted in two county wide newspapers, the
intention being ‘the encouragement of other ministers and for the
terror of other offenders.’
Brian Meldon
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2nd Canewdon
Beavers have recently completed their first term as a group – and earned
several badges too through their balanced, varied program of activities. All beavers
have made their promise and been invested into the group. They have won prizes at
the village Horticultural show and featured in a County media article about the start
of the group. Congratulations to them all and a special thanks to leaders Geraldine
and Pete for their hard work and commitment.
Our recent meeting in July with parents, about the Group Executive Committee needed to oversee the group, was fantastic! Parents eagerly stepped forward
to fill the roles of Group Scout Leader (who manages and helps all the leaders), Secretary, Treasurer and Fundraisers. Willing volunteers for these positions had the
opportunity to talk with other adults already in these roles with other local groups.
Many thanks to all our visitors for giving up their time to chat to our parents. The
2nd Canewdon group only now needs a Chairperson.
The Assistant District Commissioner for Cubs also came along to chat
through ideas for the Cub Pack which we hope will start in February/March next
year. Two additional parents have stepped forward to take on the role of Assistant
Cub Leaders.
Our District Commissioner also came along to this meeting, and I know he
was impressed with the way the group – youngsters, parents and helpers – has
quickly formed and is now running. We would both like to take this opportunity to
also thank The Trust for their support and interest in the group.
I am still available to help and answer any queries when needed, but will be
taking more of a back seat now the beaver leaders are established and have their
warrants. I look forward to seeing the 2nd Canewdon beavers at the forthcoming
District Renewal of Promise in October, and at various District events such as the
annual Handicraft Competition and BEAVERS 25TH Birthday Part at Partyman World
in Basildon! I know the group will continue to grow and strengthen in the future.
Good luck to you all.
Yours in scouting,
Kyla Tosh
Assistant District Commissioner, Beaver Scouts
Crouch Valley District
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general clothes – zips, buttons, hems ,etc – soft furnishings including curtains.
I also repair knitted & crocheted items.
For more information contact Violet on 01702 257233
Scotts Hall Window Cleaners
Traditional Methods only
Sills & frames included
Call Mark on 01702 258986 or 07577 603 374
Dee’s Hair & Beauty
Mobile working 7 miles radius of Ashingdon or visit my studio on
Ashingdon Road.
All aspect of hair and beauty for men and women.
Some price examples:
Contact Dee 07950499555
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Women’s cut £10
Facial £20
Women’s cut and blow dry £20 Pedicure £20
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Hopi Ear treatment £20
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Indian head massage £15
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Thanks everyone for a Wonderful Day
We would like to say thank you to Father Tim Clay for his fantastic
wedding service that he performed on 1st July for our daughter Charlotte
to Steven Baldwin. He made every person feel welcome and at ease.
Charlotte, aged 33, has lived in Canewdon since we moved to Pudsey
Hall Lane in 1978 when she was 8 months old, so Canewdon is her
home. She has owned two of her own houses in the village since we
moved up to Chestnut Path in 1985. She had always wanted to get
married in St Nicholas’ Church as, from starting nursery she had always
attended Easter, Harvest and Christmas Carol Services.
A big thank you to Cora Adcock who played the organ for the service.
Cora taught Charlotte how to tell the time and spent numerous hours
helping her with her reading as a youngster. Having her reception in a
marquee on the field behind the Village Hall, walking there with the whole
wedding party, ticked another box.
She first went to the old Village Hall and got splinters in her knees from
crawling around on the floor with all the other babies her age at the
Mother and Baby group. Then when the new hall was built, it was on to
Tap and Ballet classes, aged two, with the late Liz McGowan. Most of the
girls around Charlotte’s age learnt to dance with her. From the age of
nine to fourteen every Friday night, it was Youth Club and Disco and
during the summer holidays, the Summer Holiday club - many happy
memories.
It made her day to get married to the man who is the love of her life in the
place that she also loves - Canewdon - and she can’t wait to get back
here as soon as possible.
Last but not least we’d like to thank Julie Duffield, our post lady and Anne
and Brian Pearson, previously at the Chequers, their help was much
appreciated. We don’t know how we would have coped without them.
And finally we thank our Lord for the wonderful weather.
Annette and Bill Fairbrass.
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Church Bells
I am happy and think it is wonderful to hear the village church bells ringing and
as a very close resident of Canewdon Church I was one to welcome
this....however....as months have gone past it is with regret that I have to say
that the bell ringing doesnt seem to have improved and has become more and
more frequent.
To begin with, we seemed to have Wednesday evenings between 7 and 9 and
the occasional Sunday.
Come 2011 we now have Wednesday evenings, some Fridays, Saturdays and
Sundays....WHY???? I totally understand the need to practice but there seems
little improvement however more frequent. It is really annoying when trying to
enjoy an afternoon or summers evening in your garden when being in
close proximity to the Church.
I love the sound of Country, but please.....is it that we have children ringing the
bells or just little improvement....SORRY !
Julia Baker
A Warning
I thought it would be appropriate to put a warning in the Broomstick to
Canewdon residents to be on their guard against thieves operating in the
village. I have recently suffered a theft from my driveway which is currently the
subject of a police investigation so cannot be reported on in any detail in the
Broomstick. However, the same week as the above theft there was a note in the
village shop reporting on the theft of a bag of compost from Gays Lane.
Late one night recently, just before midnight I got out of bed because I heard
somebody on my driveway sorting through some bits that are stored
there. Before I could open the window and call out the vehicle began to drive
off. The vehicle had a dark coloured transit van type cab with a light coloured
open back body which had some white goods in the back, the type of vehicle
often used by scrap metal dealers. It's a bit worrying that there is somebody
driving round our village under cover of darkness presumably with the intention
of taking anything of value they can find.
Joan Barber 12a Chestnut Path
Editors’ note: We would advise anyone in the village who has had items stolen
to report this to the police, as it helps them build up a picture of what is
happening in our village.
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Glow Worms
I wonder how many of you know that we have a
colony of glow worms right here in our village. If you
go to a certain area in the village in July and early
August, you will be fascinated to see these tiny, bright
green lights shining in the short grass. We have one of
the best colonies of glow worms in Essex. Mike and
Lesley Wright are involved in the National Glow Worm
survey every year and count them at specific times.
This year has been a good year and 8 were counted
on 26th June; 34 on 9th July and 47 on 24th July.
A glow worm isn’t actually a worm but a beetle
Lampyris noctiluca. The bright green lights are the
female glow worm, which is flightless, trying to attract
a male. The males can fly and are on the look out for a nice shiny, green
bottom! Once the female has mated, she turns out her light, lays eggs
and dies. Adult glow worms cannot feed so they only live for up to 14
days. If you want to know more, please phone Mike on 258324 or Julian
on 258492.
Chequers Cricket Club 2011
The Cricket Club is adjusting well to it’s new home: The Anchor. The
move to a new pub has been very smooth and we would like to thank
John and Brenda for their support. However, it has confused a couple of
visiting teams: The Chequers CC meeting in the Anchor!
We have also enjoyed a few new members joining the club and few
returning old boys. At the moment we have had a good squad to select
from. Unfortunately results have not matched our enthusiasm, both on
Sundays and mid-week, with only 3 victories since the last bulletin. For
more details check out our excellent website on:
www.chequerscricketclub.co.uk
Simon Broad
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a million voices for nature
WALLASEA TIDINGS
The Wild and Rubbish day, on Saturday September 3, will run from 10am to
4pm and will also be open to all to come along and join in. The Benfleet Arts
Factory will help RSPB staff, volunteers and anyone who fancies a bit of fun, to
create much needed and very original ‘seating’, to be placed at various points
along the seawalls where visitors may wish to rest and take in the view.
September 17 & 18 – Wild Coast Weekend: A celebration of the rich heritage
of Wallasea Island. You can escape to the edges of the Wild Coast for a breath
of fresh air and a look at a reserve in the making. Then savour the best of local
food and drink, relax to the sounds of some of Essex's finest musicians, and
marvel at the skills of traditional craftsmen of the area. There's room for everyone and something of interest for all the family.
Wild Coast Project finds its wings
The RSPB’s Wallasea Island Wild Coast Project moves up a gear with the
arrival of Crossrail's appointed contractors Bam Nuttall. A works compound will
be set up in Grapnell’s’ Farmyard and earthmoving machinery will be brought in
to prepare the ground for piling equipment, which will be used for the installation
of the temporary jetty. This first phase will be completed by the end of
September 2011, while works on the sensitive ecological areas of the Wallasea
Island foreshore will cease between October 2011 and April 2012 to minimise
any impacts on the wintering wildfowl and wading birds’ natural season.
After the winter break the second phase of the works involves installing the jetty
on the River Crouch, building a conveyor system, footbridge and a radial stacker
(for distributing the material).The jetty pontoons, which have been constructed in
Poland, will soon be arriving on the Essex coast and will be towed to Wallasea
Island in April 2012. This work will take approximately three months to complete
and the facility will be ready to start receiving excavated material, delivered by
ship from the Crossrail tunnels, in June 2012.
The public footpath will remain open whilst these works are going on.
For more information go to www.rspb.org.uk, e-mail [email protected]
or call the project office on 01702 258357.
Hilary Hunter Wallasea Island Public Engagement Manager
Please contact me for information: Tel: 01268 498626/ 07702 779361 e-mail:
[email protected]
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CANEWDON WOMEN'S INSTITUTE
At the beginning of June a team of eight of our members took part in the Area Heat of
this year's Essex WI Quiz. We came first, being fifteen points ahead of the second
team. Unfortunately, in the Final we did not do as well and did not bring the honours
back to Canewdon. Shame!
On the 11th (Village Day) our WI organised the Ploughman's Lunches in the Village
Hall. Our customers were most appreciative of our lunches, which was very satisfying
to all our lovely ladies who helped.
Our speaker in June was Ian Kirby who is based at the Olympic Park He told us about
the origins of the Olympics, the first sports competition event in this country taking
place in Much Wenlock, Shropshire in the 1600s. Using Powerpoint, he traced the
history of the Olympics from then up to the present day and showed photos of the
Olympic Park in Stratford as it is now. Ian Kirby is a Blue Badge guide showing groups
around the site every day and his enthusiasm was infectious. This was an Open
Meeting and we were delighted to receive visitors.
On the 22nd a group of eleven of our members joined Roach WI on a coach trip to
Bury St. Edmunds. This was an enjoyable day (in spite of the rain) and we were able
to meet up with past member, Daphne Wardle, which was great and we were pleased
to see her.
During the first week of July, Sue Woodford, our President, attended the Annual
General Meeting of the National WI. This was held in Liverpool and was attended by
about 4000 members from all over the country. Sue much enjoyed the event.
On 11th July our speaker was Hilary Hunter who is Public Engagement Manager at
Wallasea. She is now living in the village and is one of our members. (Welcome!) She
showed a film about The Wetlands - its history, current situation and the future plans
to extend the facilities including a restaurant. Very interesting.
On 23rd July, with many thanks to Sue Woodford, the WI held a fund-raising Garden
Party at Bolt Hall Farm. We had tea/coffee and cakes, raffle, tombola, greeting cards,
and various competitions including guessing the weight of the cow in the next field!
Our members surpassed themselves with the wonderful selection of beautiful cakes.
Not many villagers came but we sold nearly 100 tickets to many visitors from other
areas.
We meet in the Village Hall at 8.00pm on the second Monday in each month (winter
weather permitting!) and, ladies, you would be very welcome to join us.
Visitor entrance fee: £1.50
Future meetings.
September 12th: Christian Palestinians in Bethlehem - Paul Fox
October 10th: Annual Meeting
Joan Winsor, WI Secretary
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Our Ploughman's Lunch on the 29 June turned out to be a great success. Everyone
tucked into their cheese or ham fayre followed by strawberries and cream and we were
delighted to have as our special guests - now local celebrities! - Joyce and Anne,
beautifully turned out in their Westminster Abbey attire, to show us their Maundy
money and share with us their experiences of a very memorable day.
Another enjoyable occasion for myself and quite a few members was the Young at
Heart Senior Citizens’ lunch on Saturday 16 July. So much hard work is put into this
annual event, the food is always delicious, the service "top-notch", so many thanks to
Jo Barwick and her team for making it such a special afternoon.
Following this our meeting on the 20th was somewhat different...we hired the Wyvern
Community mini-bus to take us on a tour of Southend/Westcliff and Leigh. 16 of us
were able to go and certainly the highlight had to be the stop at Rossi's Ice-cream
Parlour to enjoy their traditional and very delicious ice creams! Thank you to our
longest standing member, Mrs. Brenda Wallaker for her generous contribution towards
their purchase. The outing seemed very popular and it's something that we can perhaps
arrange again in the future.
On a personal note, I thought the Village Open Day was a really well organised and
enjoyable event. I went with a couple of friends and we started off at the Village Hall
with a tasty lunch, which the Women's Institute arranged, a most interesting tour of
the Wetlands at Wallasea, and finally a really yummy cream tea at the Vicarage - no
comments please about my expanding waist line!
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Horticultural Society Report
Our outing to Saville Gardens Windsor Great Park in June was truly delightful.
Although we had a damp start, by mid-morning the rain had ceased and the sun
shone for the rest of the day. The morning was spent exploring the lovely
gardens, and after an enjoyable lunch, we were taken to the river where we
boarded a steam boat which was immaculate, and over 100 years old. We
enjoyed a three hour river trip, which included a cream tea on board.
Our Village Show in July was also a sunny day. Many people entered the
various categories, and the Village Hall looked very colourful. We had the
pleasure of welcoming Dr. Puzey, who presented the winners with their
certificates and trophies, and for this we thank her. We would also thank
everyone who took part and Margaret & Bob Semaine who made the day
possible. (BiS = Best in show)
Mrs Haynes Cup
Haynes Cup
C.H.S. Cup
Francis Cup
Perryman Shield
C.H.S. Cup
Mrs Haynes Cup
C.H.S. Cup
Sunderland Cup
C.H.S. Cup
Meldon Cup
Canewdon Cup
Cacti & Succulents
Flower classes
Flower classes (BiS)
Flower arranging (BiS)
Vegetable classes
Vegetable classes (BiS)
Home Craft classes
Home Craft classes (BiS)
Handicraft classes
Handicraft classes (BiS)
All Classes (W.I. Members)
Photography
Canewdon Master Gardener
Best Photograph
Banksian Medal (donated by the R.H.S.)
Melinda Miller & Ken Ralph
Joan Marshall
Frances Rushbrook
Kay Haliday
Dave Little
Joan Marshall
Joan Marshall
Heidi Wilkinson
Mary Rolt
Brenda Sidnell
Sue Woodford
Chris Argent
Joan Marshall
Joan Marshall
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Junior awards sponsored by the Canewdon Educational Foundation Trust:
Ronnie Bell
8 x 1st; 1 x 2nd
Ben Jones
1 x 1st; 1 x 2nd
Georgina Elkington 2 x 2nd
Ethan Storer
1 x 1st
Eddy Rolfe-Ewins
1 x 1st
Sam Jones
1 x 1st
Albert Haliday
1 x 1st
Alister Longhurst
1x 2nd
Max Baker
1 x 2nd
Rebecca French
1 x 2nd
Louisa Mitchell
1 x 2nd
Thomas Collinge
1 x 2nd
George Mint
1 x 3rd
Nia Jeffrey
1 x 3rd
The Canewdon Educational Foundation Challenge Shield:
Highest Endeavour Award (certificate):
Ronnie Bell
Ben Jones
Our next meeting is on Monday 26th September at the Village Hall 8pm. The
Speaker is Erica White who will be talking about Nutrition.
Barbara Butler - Secretary, Canewdon Horticultural Society
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Canewdon Village Day, 11th June
We would just like to say a big ‘THANK YOU’ to everybody who made the Village day
such a great success. To the Tower Tour folk and bell ringers who worked together like
a well oiled machine and welcomed the chairman of Rochford Council, one of the early
climbers of the tower.
Thank you to the Tudor ladies, who served hundreds of mouth watering cream teas in
the old Vicarage Coach House. To all the stall holders in the church grounds, who
endured a mighty (pre lunch) downpour around midday, but fortunately were able to
raise some funds during the afternoon. ‘Well done’ to those people who made the
church so welcoming, offering refreshments and an opportunity to buy some
interesting items.
We were grateful for the Congregational Church being open for visitors. It held several
displays including one of ‘curiosities’ and a collection of plants growing in the school
hedge in Anchor Lane. Many thanks, too, to the members of the Congregational
Church, who laid on refreshments and a friendly welcome.
Our thanks to ’The Anchor’ for opening the car park for a variety of stalls and to the
school for deciding to hold their fete on the same day, thus adding to the real village
atmosphere - which many people commented on.
At the Village Hall we are indebted to the W.I. ladies for their ploughman’s lunches,
which were being highly recommended to others.
Thank you to the RSPB, who provided the shuttle bus service to the Wetlands Reserve
on Wallasea Island. This made the day all the more special.
We would like to give a well deserved mention for the contribution made by the
Rochford 100 Vintage Tractor Club, whose exhibit was assembled with such precision to
County Show Standard. (If you missed it you missed a treat!)
We thank Essex Boatyards at the Marina and Mr Robinson for allowing cars to be
parked on their premises. By no means last we thank our sponsors and supporters, the
Marina and Welcome Homes, and to the people who so willingly agreed to display an
advertising board on their property. Their encouragement is much appreciated and an
incentive to do better next time, which we hope will be in 2013.
As usual there was very little litter left at the end of the Day, and we thank Jack Tindley
for speedily returning Canewdon to normal. Thanks are also extended to Mark in
Costcutters for his participation in the Day.
Finally we apologise if we have overlooked anybody who helped on the Day and offer
you thanks, and most importantly we hope everybody enjoyed themselves. Well done
to J. Cawte for winning the prize draw for the Woodford’s meat voucher.
To date the sum raised for the church is over £1,000
From Ken, Julie, Carole and Mel
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The First Allotment Barbeque
On the 24th July, we held our first allotment
barbeque which we hope to repeat every
year. It was an idea we had when we were
sitting having a chat (and not doing any
work!) Richard Kirton checked with the PC
and the Trust if it would be OK to hold one
and then we picked the date and put some
posters up.
It was a lovely sunny afternoon, 3
barbeques were provided and then
allotmenteers and their families brought
their own food and drink. Our main topic of conversation was the tomato blight
that has struck nearly everybody and ruined our crops. Looking this up
afterwards, I found out the following:
Tomato blight, a fungal infection called Phytophthora infestans, spreads by wind
and water-splash. It also attacks potatoes, and is triggered by warm, wet
conditions, making outdoor tomatoes more susceptible than those in a
greenhouse. The crop is quickly ruined, and even if it's immediately picked you
can't stop the tomatoes rotting. Solutions are to remove blight-infected plants as
soon as they are identified, to prevent spread to other plants. If you use
chemicals, carry out repeated, preventative spraying the moment the first batch
of tomatoes starts to set. Use fungicide containing copper. They don't provide
100 per cent protection, but an attack will be slowed down and you should get
ripe tomatoes.
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G X K C H Y
Useful information
Well Baby Clinic
Congregational Church
High St, Canewdon
Weds 14.00—15.00
Dr Singh
1, Village Green,
Canewdon
258777
Mon 14.15—16.15 Reception only
Fri 13.15—15.15 Doctor and
reception
57, Lascelles Avenue,
Ashiingdon
0844 477 8674
Mon, Tues, Thu, Fri 08.30—19.00
12.00—13.00 closed for lunch
Weds 08.30—12 .00
Repeat prescriptions and test results 13.00—16.00 only
Central Surgery
Southwell House,
Back Lane,
Rochford
Drs Puzey, Kothari and
Nanda
Drs Bajen and Blasco
0845 408 1277
Citizens Advice
Bureau
Back Lane, Rochford
545552
Rochford Day
Centre
Back Lane, Rochford
544288
0845 408 1299
Rochford Library Closed Mon, Wed, Sun Renewals/Enquiries 0845 603 7628
Roche Close
Open Tues, Thurs, Fri,
Sat 09.00 - 17.30
Mobile Library
0845 603 7628
Anchor Car Park,
Canewdon
11.20—12.40
6/9; 20/9; 4/10; 18/10; 1/11
Neighbourhood
Police Officer
Steve Thomas
07801 461 653
Quizzes
The Anchor
Trust
Applications to the clerk Addressed to:
by 20th of the month
Educational Foundation
10b Cedar Walk
can%[email protected]
First Wednesday in month
8.00 p.m.
For your diary:
Canewdon Village Fete
Saturday 10th September 2011
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Hall diary for September/October 2011
Mon Yoga
10.30—11.45
(Kathy 353364)
W.I. 12/9/2011, 10/10/2011
20.00—22.00 (Joan 258019)
Whist 19/9/2011, 17/10/2011
20.00—23.00 (Ian 258004)
Horticultural 26/9/2011, 24/10/’11
20.00—22.00 (Barbara 258402)
Tues
Dodge ‘n’ Punch Exercise Class
19.00—21.00 (Emma 258456)
Wed Toddler Group
9.30—11.30
(Samantha Foley 257359)
Term time only
Evergreens
14.00—16.00 (Rosemarie 258895)
Zumba
18.00—19.00 (Michael 07519629561)
P.C. 7/9/2011, 5/10/2011
19.00—22.00
Thur
Canewdon Beaver Scouts
17.00—18.00 (Geraldine 258020)
Tai Chi
19.00—21.30 (Jan 206634)
Fri
Tiny Toes & Funky Feet Dance
18.00—20.00 (Sarah 07852963606)
Sat
Dog/Puppy training
10.00—11.30
(Chris 07704030203)
Sun
Southend Wheelers Cycling
09.00—13.00
(Graham 334726)
Age Concern’s Toenail cutting service 27th October 14.00—16.00. For
an appointment please phone 01245 423333
Events : Canewdon Conker Challenge - 13.30 October 2nd at The Anchor
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CANEWDON VILLAGE FETE
SATURDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER
CANEWDON VILLAGE HALL
2 TILL 5 PM
WITH BEER, HOG ROAST, BBQ,
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GIANT SLIDE &
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TRAMPOLINES
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Tiny Toes and
Funky Feet dance
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Zumba dancing
Balloon man
Tug of War
STALLS &
GAMES!
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