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October 2014 COLNE ENGAINE PARISH MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2014

EDITORIAL THE PARISHES Editor: Michael Estcourt , and Colne 2 Brickhouse Road, CO6 2HL Engaine parishes are under the care of Tel/Fax: 01787 220049 our Team Vicar and arrangements for [email protected] Baptisms / Weddings / Funerals and All copy should be sent to Michael. other services or use of the Church Advertising: Terry Hawthorn should be made with; 6 High Croft, CO6 2HE. T: 01787 223140 Team Vicar: The Reverend Peter Allen [email protected] St Andrew’s Rectory, 5 Shut Lane, All advertising should be sent to Terry. Earls Colne Design: Juliet Townsend T: 01787 220347 14 Oddcroft, CO6 2ET. T: 01787 222459. [email protected] [email protected] Church Warden: Mr Desmond Shine 4 Brickhouse Road CO6 2HL PARISH COUNCIL T: 01787 223378 [email protected] Parish Clerk: Terry Rootsey Buntings Green Cottage, Road, PCC Secretary: Mrs Laura La Roche Colne Engaine CO6 2JG. Croft Cottage, The Green, Colne Engaine T: 01787 220200 T: 01787 223391 [email protected]

ADVERTISING Our monthly magazine (double issues 1/4 Page 62 x 88mm £10 / £50 pa in July/August and December/January) 1/2 Page 128 x 88mm £17 / £75 pa is delivered free of charge to all 400 Full Page 128 x 180mm £20 or £100 pa households in Colne Engaine Cheques payable to Colne Engaine PCC. and .

TO OUR READERS Please remember to mention this magazine if you answer any of the advertisements. We welcome advertising in our magazine, the income from which helps to cover production costs. This does not imply any endorsement or approval of the products and services mentioned in the advertising.

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WELCOME FROM THE EDITOR During the last few months I have received many expressions of support, both verbally and in writing, concerning the quality of the Magazine and its impact in the village. Although flattered to receive these comments I should emphasise that I am only one cog in the wheel of its production. We are one of few villages where distribution of a monthly magazine of some 60 pages is delivered free to all houses in the village. Delivery is made to about 450 houses to a population of about 1500. The costs are borne by the advertisers without whom we would not have a magazine at all. So please use our local advertisers where you can and if using their services tell them you saw their advert in this magazine. So, how is the magazine produced and by whom? It starts with you, surprisingly! Without your interesting articles the magazine would be a poor read. So please keep sending them in and for those of you who would like to contribute and tell us what you have been doing or what you think would be interesting keep them coming. Everyone involved in its production does it voluntarily. You know the Editor, that’s me. Juliet Townsend does a huge amount of work in her spare time to design the magazine and make it look beautiful. Terry Hawthorn looks after all the advertising, an essential job. John Cameron proof reads the magazine. The Magazine is sponsored by the Church in the village. Printing is carried out by the Diocesan printers in Chelmsford. Someone (currently Juliet or Terry) from the village picks up all the magazines and delivers them to Geoff Marcoolyn who, in turn, divides them up into bundles and delivers them to twenty households for delivery to individual houses. The unsung twenty heroes of the whole distribution network are: Julia King, Tracy Johns, Joan Britland, Chris Murray, Mandy Seaforth, Louise Dutton, Mary Ashby, Janice Roper, Sally Scot, Millie Higgins, Michael Green, Margaret Dowdell, Cate Gunn, Alison Griffiths, Jeff McDonald, Margaret Sibson, Nick Chapman, Carol Law, Isobel Worsley and Carol Sibley. We are also most grateful for Richard and Wendy Jones from the village shop, Darran Lingley and his team from the Five Bells and the church who take copies for delivery to interested visitors. We are most grateful to them for keeping the wheels of production through to distribution well oiled. Finally, on another subject, please note the change of date of the Harvest Lunch in the Village Hall to which you are all invited is now 19th October. See page 12 for details. Will anyone interested in flowers and able to help decorate the church with produce, fresh or dried, please contact Janie Estcourt on 01787 220049. Harvested wheat ears, gourds, dried maize (corn cob) crab apples, autumnal colours are best and always good to decorate the window sills. Large potatoes, dried hydrangeas, anything you consider to be autumnal. Bring your own baskets/containers. Janie has her left arm in plaster till the end of October, so would like help to decorate the church on Saturday 11th October. She will be in the church with her good arm from 10 o'clock - 1pm. Thank you. It’s been a good summer, hasn’t it.

Michael Estcourt, Editor Tel/fax: 01787 220049 Email: [email protected] 4 www.colne-engaine.org.uk

LETTER FROM THE REVEREND PETER ALLEN

I find the gospel account of the giving widow a very big challenge; “Sitting across from the offering box, Jesus was observing how the crowd tossed money in for the collection. Many of the rich were making large contributions. One poor widow came up and put in two small coins—a small amount by comparison, two pence. Jesus called his disciples over and said, “The truth is that this poor widow gave more to the collection than all the others put together. All the others gave what they’ll never miss; she gave extravagantly what she couldn’t afford—she gave her all.” Mark 12:41-44 (The Message) This little cameo demonstrates that it’s not so much what we give that gives measure to our giving or impresses God. Rather, it is how much we hold back that reflects better how sacrificial is our giving and commended in the sight of God. How Christians view and handle their money is an issue that isn’t always easily approached by ministers or always well received by congregations. My own opinion of this is that a number of factors contribute towards our sometime resistance to discussing money in the church, and perhaps particularly within the Church of .

 There can be a belief that the church is wealthy and has no need for money and when it begins to discuss money it is just trying to grab more.  The Church of England has provided ministers, services, buildings, and a ministry to communities and the nation for so long that its continuation of this provision is taken for granted.  There can be a lack of communication about the costs of running a local church and its wider responsibilities to the national church purse to support poorer areas of the church family.  We have inherited many ancient and listed buildings which the upkeep of and costs to make them versatile places of worship and gathering is a constant drain on financial resources.  There may be something in the British way of thinking that sees discussing one’s money as something one just doesn’t do neither is it acceptable to have someone else challenge us to think about.  There is dearth of good theology about money and how God views it and consequently how we as Christians should view our use of it.  It is hard to talk about giving without making us feel condemned, got at, or failures in this area of our lives, especially when things are tight and we are struggling to make ends meet.

There are a number of different opinions about what percentage Christians ought to aim to contribute towards the Christian mission of the church and para-church organisations. The Old Colne Engaine Parish Magazine October 2014 / 5

Testament gives a figure of 10 per cent as a start which some people find to big challenge and others find helpful. My view is that the New Testament teaches that there is an expectation that giving financially is all part of what it means to be a follower of Christ but that it is less prescriptive in giving a figure to it. Rather it talks about conscience and being cheerful givers rather than those who give begrudgingly and that perhaps it is better not to give if we don’t give with good heart and conscience. In a letter like this I can only scratch the surface of such a subject but it is a subject that does need scratching from time to time if we are to ensure we maintain the mission of the church and prepare our buildings to be around and versatile enough for future generations. Bless you, Peter

PRAYERS FOR THE PARISHES IN OCTOBER 2014 Weekly on Thursdays at 9-9.30am. 2nd St Andrew’s, Colne Engaine 9th St Andrew’s, Earls Colne 16th St Andrew’s, Colne Engaine 25rd St Andrew’s, Earls Colne 30th St Andrew’s, Colne Engaine All Welcome

FELLOWSHIP MEETING WITH BIBLE STUDY Monthly on Thursdays at 10am. Thursday 16th Oct at 19 Church Street, Colne Engaine. Thursday 20th Nov at 5 Swallowfield Earls Colne. We would be delighted to welcome new faces. Do give this friendly discussion group a try! Discussion is often triggered by the readings from our Bible Reading Notes but it is not necessary to read these to join in and enjoy the discussions. We find these meetings help us to clarify what we believe (or don’t!), to discover that others have the same doubts, problems etc. as we do and to grow in our faith, as we see what the Bible has to say on a wide variety of subjects and how that affects our daily lives. Finally, don’t be intimidated at the thought of ‘discussion’ – no one has to say anything if they would prefer just to listen! 6 www.colne-engaine.org.uk Colne Engaine Parish Magazine October 2014 / 7

SERVICES & READINGS IN OCTOBER 2014

Sunday 5th October Colne Engaine 8am Holy Communion BCP 10am Morning Worship Earls Colne 10am Morning Worship 5.00pm Evening Prayers White Colne 10.30am Holy Communion CW Readings Isaiah 5:1-7 Matt 21:33-46 Sunday 12th October Earls Colne 8am Holy Communion CW Earls Colne 10am Family Worship including Baptism Colne Engaine 10am Morning Worship Readings Isaiah 25:1-9 Matt 22:1-14 Sunday 19th October Earls Colne 10am Holy Communion Colne Engaine 8am Holy Communion BCP 11am Harvest Service White Colne 10.30am Morning Worship Readings Isaiah 45:1-7 Matt 22:15-22 Sunday 26th October Earls Colne 8am Holy Communion CW 10am Morning Worship Colne Engaine 10am Holy Communion CW Readings Col 3:12-17 Matt 24:30-35

PASTORAL CARE Would you, or would someone you know, like a visit from a member of our pastoral care team? Mrs. Ann Norris 01787 222015 Mr. Terry Hawthorn 01787 223140 Mrs. Beryl Amy 01787 223486 8 www.colne-engaine.org.uk

FROM THE REGISTERS

Baptisms 10th August 2014 at Earls Colne Sofia- Rose Mileham 24th August at Colne Engaine William and Farley Courage Weddings 16th August Jamie Nunn and Zoey Spurgeon Earls Colne Funerals 12th August Ann Dickson at Three Counties Crematorium Colne Engaine Parish Magazine October 2014 / 9

JUNIOR CHURCH

September Junior Church saw us welcome lots of new children from the village school, with the hymn "One More Step Along The World I go" suiting the occasion perfectly. They all had a lovely time and were especially pleased with their goody bag they went home with. After the service a lovely picnic was had in the park and Rev Pete arrived to take some penalties - the penalty he took was saved! October see's Junior Church moving to 11am Sunday 19th October so all the children can help with Harvest Sunday. We will be creating a very special window display so we need some older ones to help - we will be meeting on Saturday 18th October at 10am in the church to get everything ready - please come along any help from anyone is very much appreciated.

Ginny Jeggo T: 01787 220358

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COLNE ENGAINE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL IS example around the Annual Meeting LOOKING FOR A VOLUNTEER time, a little more so. The “job” is SECRETARY! enjoyable and rewarding, working Our “PCC” in Colne Engaine is a group alongside a really nice mix of people – of people who meet every two months so are you the person we are looking or so to decide how best to assist the for? Rev. Pete (who is the PCC Chairman) in Please telephone Laura La Roche, the his work as our Vicar and to help in the present Secretary, for more running of our lovely Church. The information, on 01 787 223391 for Secretary provides administrative anything you would like to know! support, drafts Agendas, takes Minutes of the meetings, and looks after most correspondence, which is minimal. The time requirement is relatively small, an average of just a few hours a month – some months with very little involvement, other months, for MARQUIS ESTATES Property Sales and Lettings in Halstead and surrounding villages. All types of property continually sought for buyers and tenants. Competitive rates. A personal, professional, reliable service. Established 1990. Contact Jonathan White on 01787 476888 St Andrews Cottage, rear of 21, Head Street, Halstead CO9 2AU 12 www.colne-engaine.org.uk

HARVEST FESTIVAL

19th October – Harvest Festival Celebration Harvest Festival, Church, 11.00 o’clock,

Harvest Festival Lunch – 12.00 noon, Village Hall 19th October - CHANGE OF DATE! An enjoyable landmark in the Church calendar is our Harvest Festival, this year again followed by a two course lunch, (Cottage Pie, choice of Puds – vegetarian option – please specify in advance) prepared by Jane Lambert and her Band of Helpers. The Lunch including tea or coffee remains at £5 a grown up person, smaller folk, who are warmly welcome, at just £3! Guests are asked to bring their own drinks and glasses for wine/soft drinks etc. and perhaps some nibbles to enjoy before the Lunch.

The Harvest Festival Service itself begins at 11.00 (one hour later than usual), and the service as always is a joyful, informal “thank you” for all we are able to enjoy living in our communities. All “gifts” will be going to carefully chosen charities.

Whether you wish to come along to the church service or not, you are still invited to come along to the Lunch, and - it’s not too late to book, so ring Jane on 224220.

MARTIN NEARY OPENING RECITAL ON RESTORED ORGAN AT ST. ANDREW’S, EARLS COLNE On Saturday 17 May, during St Andrew’s Flower Festival with the theme of commemoration of the Great War, an audience of nearly 100 came on a beautiful early summer’s evening to hear one of Britain’s most eminent organists. Dr Martin Neary, successively organist of Winchester Cathedral and Westminster Abbey, played a varied programme which included music by the French baroque composer Nicolas de Grigny, a short Air and Gavotte by the English composer Samuel Wesley and the magisterial Prelude and Fugue in G by J.S. Bach. During the recital there were also poetry and prose readings taken from some of the Great War Poets including R.S. Thomas and Wilfred Owen, including the celebrated Anthem for Doomed Youth. The mood was lightened by a reading from Cider with Rosie by Laurie Lee, the centenary of whose birth falls in 2014. After playing the deeply mysterious organ prelude Le Jardin Suspendu by the French composer Jehan Alain (killed in action aged 29 within days of the Fall of France in 1940), which required a series of carefully executed changes in registration, Dr Neary concluded with another French work, the Carillon de Longpont by the blind French organist of Notre Dame de Paris, Louis Vierne (1870-1937). The instrument is now greatly improved following a thorough clean in 2013 and a new celeste (string) stop has been added. Dr Neary carefully ensured that the full tonal colours of the organ were demonstrated in his choice of music and stop combinations. A thoroughly enjoyable evening ended with refreshments and the Flower Festival itself concluded on the following day with choral evensong sung by St Andrew’s Choir. Bret Johnson Organist and Choirmaster, Earls Colne Colne Engaine Parish Magazine October 2014 / 13

ST. ANDREW’S CHOIR KEEPS CHELMSFORD CATHEDRAL SINGING On Sunday 10 August, St Andrew’s Choir successfully navigated their third Cathedral visit in less than 12 months. On Sept 1 last year they were invited to sing Choral Evensong at Chelmsford Cathedral, on 18 January this was followed up with a Saturday Choral Evensong at St Edmundsbury Cathedral and most recently they returned to Chelmsford Cathedral and took responsibility for a whole day’s services during the Cathedral Choir’s holidays. 15 singers assembled at 9.30 am in the Song School and ran through the music for the 11.15 am Choral Eucharist, featuring the strongly French influenced Mass for Saint’s Day by Sir Nicholas Jackson (b 1934), a former Master of Music at St David’s Cathedral, the setting of the Creed by John Merbecke (a contemporary of Thomas Tallis and one of the first composers to set the 1549 Book of Common Prayer to music) and during the Communion the motet Almighty and Everlasting God by Orlando Gibbons. The music went very well, very capably supported on the organ by Chris Benham (making his second appearance with us), and especially so as we were only allowed 20 minutes rehearsal in the Cathedral itself before the start of the Eucharist. Buoyed up by the completion of the first service of the day a number of us repaired to a local fish restaurant and enjoyed a splendid lunch together before reassembling shortly after 3.00 pm to begin practice for 6.00 pm Choral Evensong. We had more time in the Cathedral for this service and we enjoyed singing the introit View Me, Lord by Richard Lloyd (b 1933 . . . another retired cathedral organist), the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in A by Herbert Sumsion, and the exultant anthem Hymn for St Cecilia by Herbert Howells, written for the Worshipful Company of Musicians to words by Ursula Vaughan Williams. The Cathedral staff were very attentive and helpful to us and served us tea before Evensong, and ensured we had everything we needed. Several regular friends and members of St Andrew’s congregation joined us in the Nave for the evening service, including Team Vicar Rev Capt Peter Allen and his wife Sharon. A rewarding but tiring day ended soon after 7.00 pm with many asking me “where next?” I take that as a most positive sign that we are now relishing the challenge of performing music in beautiful settings to the highest standards we can attain. Everyone gave of their best and demonstrated their commitment by attending the rehearsals and undertaking “homework” on the music wherever possible, and for that a huge thank you not only to our regular members but also to our guest singers who contribute so much to making the day work so well. Next project? Well, we’ll get our breath back first and at time of writing we already have another choral evensong at St Andrews looming on 7 September. But we’ll certainly look at another cathedral day, probably at some time next year. Bret Johnson Organist and Choirmaster, Earls Colne 14 www.colne-engaine.org.uk Colne Engaine Parish Magazine October 2014 / 15

HEDGEROW HARVEST As I write this the hedgerows of the village are covered in fruits of all descriptions – but is anyone taking advantage? Obviously I wouldn’t advocate stripping the branches and leaving nothing for the birds but whilst foraging last year on a sunny Saturday afternoon I was surprised not to see a single other person filling an ice cream tub. In 2013 I embarked on a (slightly crazy) project to make all of my Christmas presents. A key component of this was going to be food based, so I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to reduce my bill a bit with a little food for free. From the village we picked damsons, blackberries, a few apples and sloes. I also managed to find some lovely fat sweet chestnuts at work! These became jams, jellies, sloe and damson gin and blackberry and apple vodka which all were well received. I know other people must have picked some sloes – I saw the entries in the homemade alcohol section of Country Flair at the Festival! Sloes are found on the Blackthorn, a thick bush with small oval leaves and impressive thorns that in spring has a beautiful froth of white flowers. The berries themselves are bluish purple, about a centimetre long and have green flesh. Recently there has been more of a “fashion” for foraging with it popping up in newspapers and magazines, but is it still a dying pastime? From conversations with visitors at work it seems that, blackberries aside, people just don’t feel confident enough at identifying berries. If that sounds like you there are several things you can do to make sure what you are picking is what you think it is – learn to identify leaves as well as fruit, and then you have a double check in place. Good basic leaf ID sheets can be found for free on the Woodland Trust’s website naturedetectives.org.uk and I also recommend the excellent book “Food for Free” by Richard Mabey which covers far more than just berries and also offers you recipes. You could also try going for a walk with a knowledgeable friend, or an older family member – or stop and ask if you see me with my tub! I think the other thing could be the time involved. It is my idea of leisure to spend a couple of hours on a walk picking a little from lots of different plants, but sometimes the processing can be a little onerous, especially peeling the chestnuts… It is time consuming to make your own jellies, or wait 3 months to sample your sloe gin but the satisfaction is really something. If that does sound like too much to cram into your busy life a simple but delicious blackberry and apple pie can be a rewarding first step in foraging – just remember to leave a few for the birds. Hannah has been watching wildlife her whole life, and works for Wildlife Trust. 16 www.colne-engaine.org.uk

OUR PARISH COUNCILLORS Members of the Council work hard to make sure that Colne Engaine remains a beautiful and tranquil place to live. So if you have any comments or suggestions please feel free to contact them. Members of the Council Chairman: Cllr. Darran Lingley 01787 224166 [email protected] Vice-Chair: Cllr. Patricia Taylor 01787 224876 [email protected] Members: Cllr. Alan Barnard 01787 224709 [email protected] Cllr. Richard Jones 01787 220163 [email protected] Cllr. Stuart Rust 01787 224434 [email protected] Cllr. Tim Everitt 01787 223612 [email protected] Cllr. Lucy Orrow 01787 224786 lucy@@colne-engaine.org.uk Roles & Responsibilities for the Members & Clerk ALLOTMENTS CLLRs BARNARD & EVERITT ESSEX ASSOC OF LOCAL COUNCILS CLLR TAYLOR & THE CLERK Clerk: Terry Rootsey FESTIVAL COMMITTEE LIAISON CLLR BARNARD FINANCIAL CONTROL CLLRs BARNARD & EVERITT T: 01787 220200 FOOTBALL CLUB LIAISON CLLRs LINGLEY & RUST FOOTPATHS & TREE WARDEN CLLRs TAYLOR & LINGLEY [email protected] FUNDING FOR VILLAGE PROJECTS CLLR LINGLEY & THE CLERK PLANNING LIAISON CLLRs TAYLOR & RUST Buntings Green Cottage, RECREATION GROUND CLLR LINGLEY Halstead Road, Colne TOWNLAND TRUST CLLRs LINGLEY & EVERITT Engaine CO6 2JG VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEE LIAISON CLLR JONES VILLAGE SCHOOL COUNCIL LIAISON CLLRs LINGLEY & JONES WEBSITE CLLRs JONES & ORROW YOUTH CLUB CLLR JONES

Colne Engaine Parish Council meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month, except August, in the Jubilee Annexe of the Village Hall. Public and press are welcome to attend and at the beginning of each meeting a 15 minute Public Session is held for non-members to address Council on items specified on the agenda. Please feel free to e-mail, telephone or post a note through the Parish Office postbox about any items you would like added to the Agenda and/or noticeboard, or anything you would like to report to the Parish Council. Colne Engaine Parish Magazine October 2014 / 17

COLNE ENGAINE FIREWORKS

Colne Engaine Fireworks Saturday 1st November Gates open 6pm, Bonfire lit 6.30pm, Fireworks 7pm Mulled Wine, Hot Food, Entertainment Tickets in advance from Colne Engaine Village Shop Family £16 (2 adults plus children) Singles £6 Tickets on the gate - £7 single, under 5’s free (no family ticket at gate)

All proceeds in aid of St Andrews Church Colne Engaine

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COLNE ENGAINE DRAMATIC SOCIETY PROUDLY PRESENTS... NOBODY’S PERFECT A comedy by Simon Williams 8pm on October 9th, 10th & 11th at Colne Engaine Village Hall Tickets: Thursday £6, Friday & Saturday £8 Available from Box Office 01787 222360 and the Village Shop. In this fast moving and witty comedy shy, staid Leonard working from home is suffering from his teenage daughter Dee Dee and his rascally father Gus's constant jibes. After numerous efforts to break into print and being constantly rejected by publishers Leonard finally submits a novel under a pseudonym Myrtle Banbury. Feminist publisher Harriet takes notice and offers a deal but how can Leonard keep up the pretence when Harriet insists on meeting Myrtle? Will the wicked daughter Dee Dee and rascally Father Gus cover for Leonard? Will shy, statistician Leonard find love and courage? All is revealed in the final, truly funny sequence!! 22 www.colne-engaine.org.uk

OH WOW! What can you get nowadays for £12.50 that includes live entertainment, a 2 course meal with coffee, a familiar venue with excellent service, good food, a choice of dishes , (vegetarian option), good company, new friends, and a chance to exchange views on Christianity or on gardening about Alan Titchmarsh (or Monty Don!!!) and an evening of friendship. So come along to our next event - a dinner with a speaker at the Five Bells, Colne Engaine on Thursday 2nd October, at 7.30 pm. Please arrive by or before 7.15 in order to get seated with a glass of wine. The speaker is Joslyn Hoyte-Smith, the Olympian runner. Joslyn Hoyte-Smith (born 16 December 1954 in Barbados) is a former British 400m athlete. She competed in the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, where, as part of the women's 4 x 400m relay team, she won a bronze medal. She also ran in the 4 x 400m relay team at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. She was the winner of the 400m at the UK Championships in 1979, 1981 and 1983. She also won the 400m title at the AAA Championships in 1981. She is currently Athlete Support Manager for Yorkshire. Please purchase your tickets in advance from: Janie Estcourt 01787 220049, Sharon Allen 01787220347, Terry Streamer 01787 473038 or Kathie Burbridge 01787 223687. We look forward to seeing our WOW followers and maybe some new ladies as well. For more information call Janie.

PATS BIG QUIZ NIGHT With the enthusiastic help of ‘Quiz Master Extraordinaire’, Terry Beart, my daughter Sally and I have been organizing ‘Pats Big Quiz Night’ a bumper quiz to be held at 7.15 pm. Friday 17th October, 2014 at the Colne Valley Golf Club. This is to raise funds in aid of CORE my late wife Pats’ preferred charity for research into pancreatic cancer. Terry will be MC along with his wife Paddy and his trusty team of assistants for the occasion. If you are interested in forming a team of six please call me on 01787 220387 to be sure of a getting one of last the remaining tables. It is looking like it will be a bumper evening with numerous prizes and a closing auction of amazing ‘items and experiences’ to be bid for. Finally, a big ‘thank you’ to those of you who have arranged teams for the evening, so far. Rod King Colne Engaine Parish Magazine October 2014 / 23

ROUNDERS REVIEW – by Sports Correspondent Scoop McPencil Saturday 30th saw the first Colne Engaine Charity Rounders Tournament attracting competitors from as far as Earls Colne and South Woodham Ferrers. Eight gladiatorial teams entered the field and fought to a bitter final between ‘It’s a bat and I’m Pleased to See You’ and ‘The Hit Squad’. It was a hard fought contest and no one predicted the surprising outcome until finally a draw between the two teams was declared. Some players retired hurt with bruises, strains and in one instance ‘a really nasty lump’. Many others feigned injury because they were a bit puffed out. At the end of the afternoon, all that was left was the smoke of the charred BBQ, the echo of the clack of the coconut shy and the rattle of tea cups… oh and over £1000 raised for Cancer Research UK. Thanks to everyone who helped organise the day including our generous sponsors: AK HAIRCUTTERS/HADLEY’S ICECREAM/RIVERSIDE SPICE/OLIVERS PLANTS/THE FIVE BELLS/COLNE VALLEY BUTCHERS/THE CASTLE/BOULEVARD BRIDAL BOUTIQUE/SIMON KLEIN OPTICIANS/FORK ‘ANDLES/MRS DAPHNE DYER/ GODFREY MODELS/ MB CONTRACTS/MITCH FOR THE FRUIT & VEG STALL HALSTEAD FOR ALL THE COCONUTS FOR THE SHY. 24 www.colne-engaine.org.uk Colne Engaine Parish Magazine October 2014 / 25

EARLS COLNE LIBRARY Opening Times: Tuesday: 1.00 pm - 5.00 pm Friday: 1.00 pm - 5.00 pm Thursday: 9.00 am - 1.00 pm Saturday: 9.00 am - 1.00 pm Earls Colne Library, 38 High Street, Earls Colne. Tel: 01787 223565 26 www.colne-engaine.org.uk

FROM THE FESTIVAL COMMITTEE The Festival Committee’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 30th October at 7pm in the Village Hall. During this meeting we elect the officers for the coming year, also the Chairman and Treasurer give their reports and there is a session where questions are taken from the floor. Everyone is welcome to attend so please do come along.

FERRIERS BARN

Ferriers barn are most grateful to our village for the support we give them, through the Village Festival and the Church. They are having an Open Fun Day on Saturday 4th October from 12 – 5 and will be delighted to see you. There will be fun activities and refreshments. Maureen, who runs Ferriers Barn, is looking for a volunteer on Wednesdays to help with pottery. There is no need to be a “potter” – just a willing helper -! Give her a call on 227 515 Bures CO8 5DL

COLNES FOOTPATH ASSOCIATION October Walk: Annual Memorial Walk Date/Time: Sunday 5th October 2014 at 2.00 pm Meet at: Lowefields, off Tey Road, Earls Colne Details from: Richard - Tel: 01787 221462 MOBILE LIBRARY The Mobile Library will be in the Village on October 9, 10, 23 and 24 TIMES: The Green 11.40am - 12.10pm Brook Street 12.15pm - 12.30pm October 9 & 23 11.00am – 11.30am Don’t be caught without a good book! Colne Engaine Parish Magazine October 2014 / 27

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COURTAULD MEMORIAL HALL & JUBILEE ANNEXE

Welcome back to our regular users and we hope the weather remains fine for a bit longer to enable us to complete the fencing and then the refurbishments. Just to remind you all the calendar showing availability of the hall and the prices can be found at http://courtauldmemorialhall.co.uk/online-calender/

TRUSTEES: Chairman: Stuart Rust 224434 [email protected] Treasurer: Ron Steele 223852 [email protected] Lindsay Lane 223073 [email protected] Geoff Marcoolyn 222334 [email protected] Alistair McMillan 07720 847883 Secretary: Valerie Trew 222956 [email protected] Caretakers: Rachel Owen 07969 354393 [email protected] Colne Engaine Parish Magazine October 2014 / 29

ZUMBATHON

Sophie Halfpenny and Sam Dyer are pleased to announce that the 'Zumbathon' held on Sunday 28th August raised £1,400 for Cancer Research UK. Thank you to everyone who came along and joined in and we hope you enjoyed yourself.

Thanks should also go to everyone who baked cakes which helped in sustaining us during the long hours of physical fitness but everyone survived and appeared to be smiling at the end.

All of this is a boost to our fundraising efforts ahead of the Relay for Life held in on 6/7 September and will help us Beat Cancer!

Lucy Orrow CTA ATT (Fellow)

COURTAULD Barry Thompson MEMORIAL HALL The Garage Door Man from Earls Colne 1 Station Road, Colne Engaine FOR ALL YOUR  Electric conversions SOCIAL NEEDS  New springs, locks and Receptions, Discos & Dances, cables Children’s Parties,  Replacement gear sets Auctions, Exhibitions, Meetings AMPLE CAR PARKING High standards, prompt attention and all work guaranteed For full details telephone 01787 223668 Tel: 01787 223264 Mob: 07973 754935 30 www.colne-engaine.org.uk Colne Engaine Parish Magazine October 2014 / 31

Colne Revue

CALLINGCALLING TALENTEDTALENTED VILLAGERSVILLAGERS

The Colne Revue is a new variety show to show off the talents of our villagers.

We are looking for: singers, dancers, musicians, poets, actors, magicians and more, of all ages, to come together and do a turn.

All local groups are invited to join in and we look forward to getting a great show together. Register your interest by emailing [email protected] The Colne Revue will be held on Saturday 15th November in the Village Hall. 32 www.colne-engaine.org.uk

CEWM: COLNE ENGAINE WAR MEMORIAL: UPDATE

By the time you read this we will be planning next year’s fundraising efforts. We will keep you updated on them here and on our Facebook page as to what we have planned. Many of you will have seen the fantastic WW1 poppy display that is being made at the Tower of London. CEWM have purchased two of the ceramic poppies to be incorporated as a permanent feature within our memorial. These will be sent to us later in the year. Also, and as part of this display, the name of Douglas Hibble, who died in 1916, was read out as part of the daily evening role call on the 7th September at the Tower. We have submitted several other of our WW1 war dead names also to be included in this daily roll call. We are hoping that this year we will be able to install the First World War memorial gate to connect the Rec ground with the lower church yard. We would like this to be made locally and be installed and dedicated in time for Novembers Remembrance Service. There is a little bit of work to be done in tidying up the area around this entrance, so please look out for a “call to arms” working party to help get this done in October. Thank you all for you continued support in our community project. Many thanks Spike Townsend, Chairman CEWM – 07782105287 www.facebook.com/ ColneEngaineWarMemorialProject

Buy A Brick You can make a permanent investment in the new War Memorial. £5 will purchase a brick at The Village Shop, The Five Bells or contact Spike Townsend on 07782 105287 or [email protected] Colne Engaine Parish Magazine October 2014 / 33 34 www.colne-engaine.org.uk

PARISH PEREGRINATIONS II You probably have your favourite path down to the river. I like to walk through what I think of as the ‘new plantation’, opposite the Lodge on Mill Lane; I still consider it ‘new’, since I remember the trees being planted. But they are growing tall now, and the straight rows in which they are planted are becoming less obvious. One of the wonderful things about nature is how she manages to soften the edges of what people do to her. The weir on the river is manmade, but reeds and rushes soften the edges of the river, offering shelter to wildlife but I hope the Himalayan balsam doesn’t take over from the native species. The path should follow the edge of river round the bend where the railway used to cross, but this impassable, and most people cut through the open access land to cross the old railway track and pick up the path running down to the footbridge. The railway line must have had a real impact on the landscape - as well as making a difference to village society as people were able to get to Cambridge and London. But now it is overshadowed by trees and undermined by the badger setts. Across the river is the golf course, another manmade alteration to the landscape, but one that, with trees and ponds, enhances the scene. Crossing the bridge means passing out of the parish; a path runs back to the railway line, but I continued through the open access land alongside the river until the Peb brook stopped further progress: an attractive riverside meadow. Returning to the railway line, I could see Millbrooks farm, renovated and nestling prettily into a dip, across a field. The railway line is not a public footpath but a ‘linear nature reserve’; I continued along it towards White Colne. A footpath crosses the railway line, the right hand side path taking a dogleg round the sewage works; this path has been difficult because of mud in the winter and nettles in the summer, but has now been cleared, drainage has been placed under the path and gravel laid on top in places. Thank you! Is this because it is part of the Colne Valley way? It is also part of one of the White Colne Heritage Walks [see http:// whitecolne.com/page102.html] . I took the other path from the railway line, climbing through a field of white clover (and a few skittish young bullocks) to a stand of trees at the top. The path comes out opposite the entrance to Colne Park. From this vantage point, you can look back to the brick sides of Earls Colne church tower peeking above trees - a lovely view if you ignore the pylons that stride across the high ground. Some buildings add to the landscape; others do not. To the left of the Gate House is a kissing gate (we like kissing gates!); if you take this, the path is not obvious on the ground but there is a post with way-marks ahead. Here a choice can be made: left to cross the drive to Home Farm and enter woodland, from where you can swing round to Countess Cross or take a longer route past Great Catley’s Farm and Baggaretts; or right to cross the drive to Colne Park and head towards White Colne church. The parkland has a timeless beauty but it was probably deliberately landscaped about the time Jane Austen was writing about Pemberley and Mansfield Park; Tim suggested it is a ‘Gainsborough landscape’, and the cows look as though they have been arranged for aesthetic effect. Another example of how we try to make our mark on the natural world, only for nature to reclaim it.

Cate Gunn Colne Engaine Parish Magazine October 2014 / 35 36 www.colne-engaine.org.uk Colne Engaine Parish Magazine October 2014 / 37

AUTUMN WHIST DRIVES In the Village Hall - 6.30 for a 7pm start on October 31st. A light hearted game of whist, coffee interval & raffle. Everyone is welcome - we’re always looking for new faces. Profits to the Village Hall Improvements Fund. DO COME AND JOIN US Ring Frances Simmons on 222872 for more information. Future dates: November 28th, January 30th, February 27th, March 27th & April 24th.

School hall available for evening or weekend lettings If there are any local groups looking for somewhere to meet our school hall is available from 4.30pm to 10pm each evening and also at weekends, term time only. Mon - Fri before 6:00pm £13 per hour (plus 5% if heating required) after 6:00pm £15.50 per hour (plus 5% if heating required) Sat & Sun £15.50 per hour (plus 5% if heating required) For more information please call Marian Ripper on 01787 222717 38 www.colne-engaine.org.uk

REMEMBERING THE ARCTIC CONVOYS

My stepfather Roger Ellison who will celebrate his 88th birthday on 30 October, spent his 18th birthday on 30 October 1944 in Liverpool preparing to sail the following day to Murmansk where he landed in early November as a young merchant seaman aboard a convoy ship carrying Russian citizens back to the Motherland. By the end of the War he had served in a number of convoys including Atlantic ones from Halifax Nova Scotia, around the Mediterranean and also in India and he was awarded a number of campaign and service medals. During World War II some 32,000 merchant seamen were recorded by Trinity House as having been lost to enemy action against the convoys, and of those maybe 2000 - 3000 in the Arctic convoys alone. However due to incompleteness of records in the UK (and also in the USSR) many veterans missed out on their entitlements to two medals: firstly the Arctic Star, awarded to all those who had been north of the Arctic Circle, and secondly the Ushakov Medal, in the exclusive gift of the Soviet (later Russian) government to all those serving in the convoys who had made it to the Soviet mainland. It was only in 2012, and partly thanks to a campaign by surviving veterans (now thought to number less than 300) supported by the journalist Jonathan Brown of “The Independent” newspaper that the UK and Russian governments responded by making the belated awards of the two medals. My stepfather, who now lives in the Isle of Man, will be awarded both medals on 3rd September from the Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man at an investiture ceremony at which I and other family members will be present and it will be a proud day for all of us that he will, after nearly 70 years, receive the recognition that is his due. Bret Johnson—Organist and Choirmaster, Earls Colne

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Call Ginny Jeggo now on 01787 220358 or 07792 424061 www.colnevalleyluxurytoilets.co.uk or [email protected] Colne Engaine Parish Magazine October 2014 / 39

MOTHERS UNION Our October Meeting – Tuesday 14 October at 2pm at Earls Colne Village Hall We have no speaker at this meeting. However, we will share news with each other. MU Wheels Appeal - Coffee and Cake Thank you to Doreen Wood, who hosted our August coffee morning. £110 was raised and has been sent to the Wheels Appeal, providing workers with transport to reach members in hard to reach regions. Overseas Boxes Our own Overseas Fund collections help to give assistance to MU work where it is needed throughout the world. October is when we collect the money you have saved through the year. Please bring your boxes or a donation to the October meeting. Praying Together – Tuesday 21st October, at Earls Colne Church Join us in our prayers at Earls Colne church at 10.30am. Please let us know if you need special prayers said for you or relatives or friends if you cannot attend. We read in our Prayer Diary on 10th October, “Deep within you there is a place where you know God. Spend time there in this sanctuary within your heart, learning to sing the song of our Lord so that its resonance fills your being with praise. Then offer back this song with love and faith to the glory of His name” Lunch and Fellowship – Wednesday 29th October We meet 12.15 for 12.30pm at the Castle, a time to enjoy a meal and share fellowship with friends. It will soon be time for a visit to Tilbury, taking knitted goods for the Seafarers and also toiletries for their Christmas parcels – toothbrushes, soap, flannels, combs, razors are all needed as well as wrapping paper. Can you help? A reminder that MU Diocesan Council is being held in Chelmsford Cathedral on Monday 3rd November, a date for your diary. Beryl Amy

COLNE ENGAINE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Thursday 16th October - a Fun & Quiz Evening. There is no competition for this month. Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 7.30pm in Colne Engaine Village Hall. The WI offers opportunities for all women to enjoy friendship, to learn, to widen their horizons and together influence local, national and international affairs. Visitors welcome. Olive Green 01787 222150 40 www.colne-engaine.org.uk Colne Engaine Parish Magazine October 2014 / 41

NSPPC BOOK FAIR As autumn approaches, make a date in your diary for the NSPPC Book Fair at Holmwood House School on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th October. The Committee have been collecting and sorting books during the year. They have a fine selection. If you have any second hand books in good condition to donate then I am very happy to deliver them. If you have never tried the Book Fair, give it a go this year! Wonderful bargains to suit all ages and tastes – Refreshments served all day. Jane Lambert 224220 POPPY BOOK CLUB The Poppy Book Club has been running for a number of years and meets approximately once every six weeks on a Wednesday evening, generally at the Five Bells. We all bring a choice of a book and vote as to which one we read then review at the next meeting. It is all very informal and we generally have a meal (optional), chat over the book and have a general gossip! If you would like to join us the next meeting will be on Wednesday 15th October at 7pm (for meal) 7.45pm for book review at the Five Bells, Colne Engaine. We look forward to welcoming new members.

For further information please contact Rita on 01787 223867.

CHURCH SIGN The PCC would like to sincerely thank Matthew Adams-Eaton from Valley Graphics for generously donating our lovely new sign.

The old one was looking tired and worn out but Matt came to the rescue and designed and produced this for us.

We are very grateful indeed and I think everyone will agree that it looks fantastic. 42 www.colne-engaine.org.uk

PEARTREE BED & BREAKFAST

Jill & Chris warmly welcome you to their 17th Century cottage in Colne Engaine.

2 double bedrooms plus cosy sitting room and private facilities. Countryside views & walks. English or Continental breakfast.

T: 01787 223348 M: 07919 200646 www.peartreebedandbreakfast.co.uk Colne Engaine Parish Magazine October 2014 / 43

OPEN ALL WEEK 7am-7pm Plus late night opening on Fridays & Saturdays until 10pm

Providing everything you need right here in the village FRESHLY BAKED BREAD EVERY DAY

FRESH FRUIT & VEGETABLES

FRESH MILK, EGGS & DAIRY

FRESH MEATS from The Rare Breed Meat Co.

HOMEMADE CAKES

BEERS, WINES, SPIRITS, INCLUDING LOCAL SPECIALITIES NATIONAL TINNED & FROZEN FOODS LOTTERY TICKETS NEWSPAPERS & MAGAZINES

NOW ON CLEANING PRODUCTS, TOILETRIES, NAPPIES SALE & OTHER HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS

PLUS WE OFFER A DRY CLEANING SERVICE & LOCAL EVENTS & SERVICES NOTICE BOARD

We’re a friendly, family business so just drop in and say hello to Richard and Wendy.

Want to know if we’ve got something? Ring, email or tweet ahead and we’ll let you know... t: 01787 220163 m: 07977 636624 [email protected] www.colneengainevillageshop.co.uk 39 Church Street, Colne Engaine CO6 2EY

Colne Engaine Village Shop @shopkeeperjones 44 www.colne-engaine.org.uk Colne Engaine Parish Magazine October 2014 / 45 46 www.colne-engaine.org.uk

MOTHER, BABY & SENIOR CITIZEN’S LUNCHES WOULD YOU LIKE TO GO TODDLER GROUP OUT TO LUNCH EVERY FORTNIGHT? in the Village Hall every Three ladies from Wednesday morning 10 – 12noon Crossways Church (term time only). £2 per family. Fellowship cook a 2-course meal for up to 40 people at Earls Colne Village Hall every Drinks and biscuits other Tuesday at 12.30pm. Sometimes a for the littlies. professional pianist serenades the diners! Fun, play, art and Cost £3.50. craft projects and Free transport is available. friendly chatter. Next lunches: Tea, coffee, biscuits October 14th and 28th. and the occasional If you’d like an enjoyable meal cake for grown-ups. in friendly company please call Contact: Grace Carey, 6 The Green Margaret Sibson on 222800. Colne Engaine Parish Magazine October 2014 / 47

Reg & Elsie’s Playmates of the Month

Reg & Elsie are a bouncy ginger lurcher and a speedy slate greyhound who look after our designer. Nominate your pet as their playmate by sending a photo and details to [email protected]

Reg & Elsie have got a taste for the local kitties, so they’ve begged to continue with our theme of their dream playmates… OCTOBER: MINNIE Rita’s cat Minnie was so keen to join her owners on holiday that she tried to stow away in their luggage!

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***MICROCHIPPING NOW AVAILABLE*** 48 www.colne-engaine.org.uk Colne Engaine Parish Magazine October 2014 / 49 50 www.colne-engaine.org.uk

HERD AT THE BAR

They say you should never drive the car of your childhood dreams as it will never live up to the expectation, but does this rule apply to other things and people? I drove an old Lambo recently and it really didn’t live up to the dream but I’m in a cautious mind about dating childhood sweethearts later on in life, not me but a couple of the OFS (old free and single) in the herd have moved into this area recently. These meetings have come about by word of mouth but I reckon this might be more frequent with one in three couples meeting online. There are more chances on line of bumping into the girl next door from thirty years ago or the geeky boy who used to make a bee-line to sit next to you on the bus. Now I’m not saying love won’t blossom but with a lot of baggage and issues, tact will be needed to handle delicate situations and maybe a lot of years will need to be skipped or omitted for the course of love to run smoothly. My advice would be to meet in dimly lit pubs or restaurants, ban all mentions of exes, sisters, brothers and school friends and try to get your mind set into the age you first met, although that may be a long time ago for some of the OFSs but I reckon diminishing eye sight and their memory loss might be an advantage. Normally on a week day morning I do the school walk with “the mother-in-law”. Most married men would compare this to walking through hell whilst being whipped with barbed wire but I enjoy our stroll, along with the stinky badger-like thing we call Champers (the pub dog) who we constantly fight to stop her rolling in the rotting half eaten remains of some wild creature. Jill has been particularly handy with tits this year, correcting me on names, size and tail length etc. I also enjoy the fact that every time she lugs around the binoculars we see nothing and when she leaves them at home there are more animals than in an episode of Springwatch on a Kenyan Reserve. One new thing has been the playing of bird song on her IPhone app. I feel like a techno twitcher`s Batman. Due to school holidays we have been walking solitary and haven’t really seen as much wildlife. It’s as if they are waiting for school time and an audience to perform to or they’ve are gone on holiday. What I have noticed is the glut of fruits that will be available soon so whose ready for Jamming and Sloe Gin season. There’s a Sloe Gin Kit for the Best Hedgerow drink Idea/recipe, just Like the Five Bells Facebook and message us the idea. Be safe The Landlord Colne Engaine Parish Magazine October 2014 / 51

FACES - Friends at Colne Engaine School

It’s the time of year to tell you how successful the 100 Club has been. This has been a fabulous lottery run by FACES to raise funds for our wonderful local school. In the past some of these funds have been used to purchase so many beneficial additions for the school. These have included: the sensory room, laptops, netball skirts, play equipment, theatre workshops, picnic blankets, school trips and a sizable contribution towards Karen Tillinghast’s memorial mural (visible on the outside of Class 1 across the school field). Those who have joined the 100 Club have helped FACES contribute to new purchases for the school. So thank you very much for all those of you who have contributed. The 100 Club has been drawn once a month. If you’re number is drawn, you win! It costs just £15 per year and pays out 3 prizes every month; the top prize is £50! The odds of winning on the 100 Club are considerably better than the National Lottery. The winners from the summer holiday draws are: July August 1st - Sam Cardwell 1st - G Hockney 2nd - Grace Carey 2nd - Sue & Steve Marshall 3rd - Tricia Gilbey 3rd - Yvette Semple Over the next few months we will decide whether to continue with the 100 Club as it is or start a new way of raising funds. So until the New Year the 100 club will be mothballed until we can announce the next new phase. If you have any ideas please pass them to me. Grace Carey (FACES Secretary) [email protected] 01787 220219 52 www.colne-engaine.org.uk Colne Engaine Parish Magazine October 2014 / 53

FROM THE FOUR COLNES’ MAGAZINE - SEPTEMBER 1914

Earls Colne A black cloud of depression is hanging over our Country, for we are at present engaged in the most terrible war that has taken place for over one hundred years. We can hardly realise that a month ago we were quite light-hearted, without a thought of such a thing, and now we are all suffering from the greatest anxiety. This parish has sent a goodly number to the front and more lately joined and are being trained for service. Since the war began we have a short service in Church every evening at 7.15 when the names of sailors and soldiers who have left are read out. We have a long list now, and if anyone is omitted, friends are asked to write the Full Name and the Force to which he belongs and place it in the Box at the Church door. If we can do nothing, we can pray, pray for our soldiers and sailors, and for our beloved country in her distress. May God in His great mercy give us Victory and Peace.

Colne Engaine During the war there will be a Special Service of Intercession for our sailors and soldiers on Friday evenings each week at 7.15 pm. It will be a comfort to their relations and friends to commend them in God’s care and protection when we meet together before the Throne of Grace.

Prince of Wales’ National Relief Fund The collections in church on Sunday August 16th, for this Fund amounted to £2-2s-2d. This has been sent to Buckingham Palace. Those who are serving in the Naval and Military Forces of the King, and whose names were read out in Church on the 1st Sunday after the Declaration of War, are as follows . . . (13 names and their regiments are included, and five who joined later).

All honour to them. They deserve well of their country, and we feel sure they will do their duty nobly.

Contributed by Neville Bird 54 www.colne-engaine.org.uk Colne Engaine Parish Magazine October 2014 / 55

COLNE ENGAINE VILLAGE SCHOOL

As you may remember, we are looking forward to a visit from Bishop Stephen this month. With that in mind, I thought I would share with you some of contributions from our younger children, when asked, “What do you know about Jesus?” Hope you enjoy their ideas! Julie Sarti 56 www.colne-engaine.org.uk

PUBLIC BUS COLNE VALLEY COMMUNITY BUS Colne Engaine to Colchester No.83 EVERY MONDAY TO BRAINTREE Mon, Weds, Thurs & Sat. The service stops in the villages and in From The Green. Halstead and as long as it is safe to do so, 9.17am arrives at Colchester Bus Station the bus will stop along the route within at 10.10am the village when hailed. 1.22pm arrives at Colchester Bus Station For help boarding or leaving the vehicle, at 2.15pm or with shopping bags, just speak to the Colchester to Colne Engaine No. 83 driver. The service is fully accessible, but Mon, Weds, Thurs & Sat please would passengers in wheelchairs From Town Centre, Head Street phone ahead on 01376 557896. 12.18pm arrives at the Green at 1.20pm FARES, payable on the bus Saturdays Adult £2 (single or return) 4.20pm arrives at the Green at 5.15pm. 5-16yrs £1 (single or return) Under 5s Free Colne Engaine to Halstead No. 329 Concessionary bus passes must be shown Fridays only. From the Green; to receive free transport. Concessionary 11.03am arrives on High St at 11.23am bus passes are available from Braintree and Butler Rd Car Park at 11.25am. District Council on 01376 551414. Halstead to Colne Engaine No. 329 Timetable Fridays only. 11.10 White Colne, Heatin’ & Eatin’, 2pm From Butler Rd Car Park and 2.02pm Colchester Rd High St; Arrives at the Green at 2.22pm. 11.13 White Colne, Village Green 11.14 Earls Colne, Tey Road, Lowefields Colne Engaine to Sudbury No. 323 11.20 Earls Colne, Hillie Bunnies Thursdays only. 11.23 Earls Colne, De Vere Road From Shellcroft or The Green; 11.26 Colne Engaine, The Green 9.35am (Shellcroft) or 9.36am (Green) 11.31 Halstead, Market Hill arrives at Sudbury Bus Station 10.24am 11.32 Halstead, Bridge Street 11.55 Braintree, Sainsburys Sudbury to Colne Engaine No. 323 14.00 Braintree, Sainsburys Thursdays only from Sudbury Bus Station; 14.18 Halstead, Bridge Street 1.30pm arrives at the Green at 2.18pm and 14.19 Halstead, Market Hill Shellcroft at 2.19pm 14.24 Colne Engaine, The Green 14 27 Earls Colne, De Vere Road Full details of all the above timetables, 14.30 Earls Colne, Hillie Bunnies including all stops, are available from 14.36 Earls Colne, Tey Road, Lowefields www.travelineeastanglia.org.uk 14.37 White Colne, Village Green 14.40 White Colne, Heatin’ & Eatin’, Colchester Rd Does not operate on Bank Holidays. Colne Engaine Parish Magazine October 2014 / 57

LIST OF DEFIBRILLATOR OPERATIVES WHAT TO DO IF YOU SUSPECT A HEART ATTACK Should you suspect that a person you are with is suffering from a heart attack or they have stopped breathing for whatever reason, Call the Ambulance Service first on 999. When, and only when you have taken this step, you may call any of the trained defibrillator volunteers on this list who will attend with the AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and assist you until the Ambulance Service arrive. Name First phone Second phone Darran Lingley 01787 224166 (5 Bells) 07715 991221 (Mob) Richard Jones 07813 746717 (Mob) 01787 220163 (Shop) 01787 223666 (Home) Brian Fleming 07967 949808 (Mob) 01787 224166 (5 Bells) 01787 222080 (Home) Barbara & Geoffery Marcoolyn 01787 222334 (Home) 07771 950735 (Mob) Jo Davidson 01787 223163 (Home) 07815 140568 (Mob) Suzie & Adrian Gasser 01787 224983 (Home) 07714 647696 (Mobile) PLEASE NOTE WE CAN ONLY ATTEND INCIDENTS WITHIN THE PARISH OF COLNE ENGAINE

24 Hour Call Out / All Work Guaranteed / Free Estimates & Advice OFFICE: 01787 462990 The Workshop, Wethersfield Road, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, Essex CO9 3LB 58 www.colne-engaine.org.uk

Friday Night is Club Night in the Village Hall! 7-8pm October 3rd Registration only, bring a parent! 7-9pm October 17th 7-9pm October 24th Games, Membership is 7-9pm November 7th 5 for the year music, £ then 1 per visit 7-9pm November 14th tuck shop, £ You can even 7-9pm November 21st

bring a guest fun, 7-9pm December 5th once a month! friends! 7-9pm December 12th Tuesday December 16th: Rollerworld!

HOW TO JOIN: Membership is open to children (Yr5+) and teens who live in the village or who go/went to Colne Engaine Primary School. You can register for new or renewed membership, with a parent or guardian, on 3rd October. After that contact Juliet on 07984 794004. HELP NEEDED FROM PARENTS / ELDER SIBLINGS / VILLAGERS! We desperately need volunteers to help run the youth club, as supervisors and to help with admin. Please sign up on 3rd October or contact Juliet on 07984 794004. September 2014 59

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS USEFUL NUMBERS Accountancy 26, 30 Bed & Breakfast 42 Church Builder 36 St Andrews Church, Colne Engaine Car Care 9 01787 220347 Carpet & Floor Fitting 5 Councils Carpet Cleaning 28 Colne Engaine Parish Council 01787 220200 Childminder 11 Council 01376 552525 Colchester Borough Council 01206 282222 Chimney Specialist 42 Doctors Computer Services 16, 44, 46 The Elizabeth Courtauld Surgery, Halstead Dance Classes 42 01787 475944 Dog Grooming Services 47 The Pump House Surgery, Earls Colne Double Glazing 44 01787 222022 Electrician 48 Schools Estate Agent 11, 21 Colne Engaine C of E (Aided) Primary School Fencing 40 01787 222717 Financial Services 30 Honywood Community Science School, Fireplaces 49 Coggeshall 01376 561231 Funeral Directors 27, 52, 54 The Ramsey School, Halstead 01787 472481 Garage Door Man 29 Police Halstead Police Station 0300 333 4444 Garden Services 19, 30 Groceries 43 Village Amenities Colne Engaine Village Hall 01787 223668 Insurance 20 Colne Engaine Village Shop 01787 220163 Luxury Toilets 38 Earls Colne Post Office 01787 222258 Osteopathy 51 Village Groups Oven Cleaning 14 Colne Engaine Village Archive 01787 222080 Painting and Decorating 37 Youth Groups Physiotherapy 10, 14 Colne Engaine Youth Club 07984 794004 Plumber 32, 51 1st Earls Colne Brownies 01787 224175 Property Services 57 1st Earls Colne Girl Guides 01787 220065 Pub 24, 33 1st Earls Colne Rainbows 01787 224913 Removals 6 Restaurant 27 If you are an officer of a club or group in Colne Engaine and would like to place School Hall 37 information about the group’s activities Solicitors 8, 19, 23 and events in the magazine for free, please Swimming Pool 8 contact the Editor (p3). Tutor 9 If you would like to advertise your business Village Hall 29 in the magazine please see the inside front cover for advertising rates. COLNE ENGAINE VILLAGE DIARY: OCTOBER 2014 1 Wed Mother, Baby & Toddler Group (p46) 2 Thu Prayers for the Parishes (p5), WOW meeting (p22) 3 Fri Youth Club Registration (p58), Dog in a Side Car at the Five Bells (p33) 4 Sat 5 Sun 8am + 10am 6 Mon Bell Practice 7 Tue Mothers Union Meeting (p39), Calling all Knitters (p42) 8 Wed Mother, Baby & Toddler Group (p46) 9 Thu Prayers for the Parishes (p5), Parish Council Meeting (p16) 10 Fri ‘Nobody’s Perfect’ (p21) 11 Sat PCC Away Day (p4) 12 Sun 10am 13 Mon Bell Practice 14 Tue Earls Colne Senior Citizen’s Lunch (p46) 15 Wed Mother, Baby & Toddler Group (p46), Bible Reading Fellowship (p5), Prayers for the Parishes (p5), 16 Thu Womens Institute Meeting (p39) 17 Fri Youth Club (p58), Pat’s Big Quiz Night (p41) 18 Sat 19 Sun Junior Church (p9), Harvest Festival and Service (p12) 8am + 10am 20 Mon Bell Practice 21 Tue 22 Wed HALF TERM 23 Thu Prayers for the Parishes (p5) Youth Club (p58), 24 Fri The Ben Smith Band at the Five Bells (p33) 25 Sat 26 Sun 10am 27 Mon Bell Practice 28 Tue Earls Colne Senior Citizen’s Lunch (p46) 29 Wed Mother, Baby & Toddler Group (p46) 30 Thu Prayers for the Parishes (p5) 31 Fri Whist Drive (p37) DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 15th November: 'Colne Revue' p28