Old Heath Parish and Community Magazine February 2021 50p
THE IRIS A FLOWER OF JOY AND HOPE FOR FEBRUARY
My dear Friends,
We continue to soldier on and make the best of things in these difficult times. I will not dwell on the current situation because we all know all there is to know and we are all living in genuine hope of a light at the end of the tunnel. Some of you are now getting the ‘jab’ thank God and hopefully all of us over 70s will have it soon. Last month I said I couldn’t let you know how Christmas went because we hadn’t got there but I can now say that we had a joyful Christmas Day mass at full capacity (with restrictions) so Christmas was celebrated. Baby Jesus arrived later than usual because I cancelled the midnight mass because of lack of numbers. First time I have missed Midnight Mass for about 50+ years. I now know how awful the TV is on Christmas eve ha ha. I wasn’t able to see my Sister and Brother in law because they live in London so I cooked my own dinner and snoozed for the rest of the day. I hope that most of you were lucky enough to have some company. Happy New Year to you all.
February is usually a quiet month with only Candlemass, Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday to look forward to, I live in hope that we
Page | 2 will be able to celebrate those events but time will tell. Candlemass brings us to the end of Christmas when the Crib will close and our home Nativity Scenes will be packed away for another year. Ash Wednesday, of course, brings us to the next stage of our Christian journey as we enter Lent. Plenty of time to pray for deliverance from the pandemic and to journey with the Lord towards the Cross.
I, and my brother priests in other parishes, have done our best to continue to minister to our people and to keep the churches going and our congregations have really worked hard to bring in the money to keep things going. Like businesses, we still have to pay all the bills so a big THANK YOU to all who continue to send in their collection money. Our church continues to be beautified and prepared for the various seasons and festivals and the prayer life and Eucharist continue. As many will know, I continue to offer a ministry to the bereaved and to visit those who need me-even if it is a chat through a window. You will see, at the back of the magazine, some tributes to those who have died and their story is important and valuable. Every one was loved and truly missed by friends and relatives and every funeral was moving and full of love and celebration.
My people have been very kind to me too. Many of you whether church goers or neighbours and friends, have asked after my wellbeing and offered to shop for me and even bring me meals. I am not ill but the kindness and concern for me has been truly and greatly appreciated.
As we move towards Lent I am full of hope. I am, perhaps, a little lonely because I enjoy seeing people socially but my spirits are uplifted by our services and by chatting to those I may meet in the street. Though it seems we have lost a year of our lives in fact we have achieved so much in the past year and if we keep at it I am sure we will overcome our emotional stress and we will overcome the virus. I trust in God and I trust in the men and women who are doing all they can to protect and save us. My thanks goes not just to the Health Workers but also to all
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I wish you all a very Happy New Year and look forward to the days ahead when we can resume our wonderful community and social life.
Your Priest and VIcar Father Richard
FATHER RICHARD in the Christmas spirit on Christmas Day
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Holy Days in February Candlemass Tuesday 2nd February This feast is also known as “The Presentation of Christ in the Temple.” Forty days after his birth, the Lord was taken by Mary and Joseph to the temple. It was also the time for the Purification of Mary after childbirth; this is the basis for our tradition of the Churching of Women. (Book of Common Prayer) At the “Presentation,” Simeon looked at the child and proclaimed, “Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace……” These are the words of the Nunc Dimittis, part of the daily evening office of the Church. On this day, the candles to be used in our worship during the next year will be blessed.
The Presentation of Christ in the Temple.
40 days after his birth Jesus is taken to the Temple to be received and blessed, you have already read what Simeon said on seeing the baby. Jesus was the light to the world and not just for the Jews. On Candlemas we bless all the candles which will be used during the course of the year. These candles symbolise Christ, the Light of the World and the Great Paschal Candle is especially blessed on Easter Day and burns on all very special ‘Holy’ occasions. There is still a service in the Church of England to this day called ‘The Churching of Women’. This is also supposed to take place 40 days after childbirth as a thanksgiving. I think I have only conducted such a service 3 times at St Barnabas but it is a wonderful thing when a Mother comes forward for such a blessing.
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Daily Prayers and Eucharistic Intentions
February 2021
Monday 1st Those seeking work Tuesday 2nd That we may be lights in the world Wednesday 3rd The Hospital Chaplaincy team Thursday 4th Religious communities Friday 5th The hungry and homeless Saturday 6th Soldiers and families of Colchester Garrison Sunday 7th The parish/ Peace in our hearts Monday 8th The Emergency services Tuesday All entrusted with authority Wednesday 10th Residents of Warwick Court Thursday 11th Those suffering for their faith Friday 12th Those seeking the Lord Saturday 13th Peace in the world Sunday 14th The parish/stronger faith Monday 15th Grace to resist temptation Tuesday 16th Families and family life Wednesday 17th The sick and those who care for them Thu rsday 18th Healing in our lives Friday 19th Residents of Waterville Mews Saturday 20th Vocations to the sacred ministry Sunday 21st The parish/ generous hearts Monday 22nd The worldwide Scout movement Tuesday 23rd Bishop Norman and the Richborough parishes Wednesday 24th Residents of Westminster Court Thursday 25th Lapsed Christians Friday 26th Outreach to young families Saturday 27th Reconciliation among us Sunday 28th The parish/ Our town and community
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Sweetie quiz
It was extremely pleasing to receive so many responses to the Quiz in the December Magazine. Thank you to everyone who participated for returning the quiz answers. All the correct answers were put in a hat and the lucky winner was Kirsty Cox- well done and congratulations!! With kind regards Jane Collen
Answers can be found further in the magazine!
Baptism If any of you wish to be baptised (or have your children baptized) and Christened, please get in touch with Father Richard. Those of you who may be asked to be God Parents also need to be Christened, so if you are not Christened and wish to undertake the honour of being a God Parent then please call Father Richard well before the time when you are likely to be invited to be a God parent.
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Where is It? Where was this photo taken? Who’s walk goes past this scene?
Charities We have resumed our charity collections!
September MacMillian Cancer Support £341 October Children’s Air Ambulance £50 November Royal British Legion £90 December Children’s Society £70 January Ghana February Leonard Cheshire March Sue Ryder
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Books and DVDs If you are short of something to read or watch; there is a wide selection of books and DVDs available on the shelves in the Church Hall entrance. Books are only 25p each. Also available: OLD HEATH MEMORIES £6 HISTORY OF ST. BARNABAS CHURCH £2 Book donations welcome - especially general fiction and non-fiction.
Weddings If you are thinking of getting married and would like to be married in our beautiful Church, please get in touch with Fr Richard. The total cost of a church wedding at St. Barnabas (which is a legal wedding as well as a church wedding) would be £475 if you both live in the parish, which includes the price of the organist. If you live in a different parish there would be an additional £27 for Banns to be called in the parish.
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Sweetie Quiz Answers
1 Wobbly Infant – Jelly Babies or Jelly Tots 2 Wise Guys – Smarties 3 Group of Stars – Galaxy or Milky Way 4 Place for the upper class – Quality Street 5 Edible Fasteners – Chocolate Buttons 6 100% Precious Metal – All Gold 7 Speak Quietly – Wispa 8 Fallen Fruit – Pear Drops 9 Sport of Princes – Polo 10 Carrier of Dairy Produce – Dairy Box or Milk Bottles 11 Mothers’ Local – Mars Bar 12 Endurance Test – Marathon 13 Big Bus – Double Decker 14 Between the Two – Twix 15 Favourite Scrooge Impression – Humbugs 16 Public Conveyance – Taxi 17 Ready to Roll – Wagon Wheels 18 Antarctic Bird - Penguin 19 Pub with a roar – Lion Bar 20 Angler’s Pal – Fishermans Friend 21 Melodies – Tunes 22 Subject for discussion – Topic 23 African Witch doctor – Black Magic 24 Put a sock in it – Gob Stoppers 25 Outdoor Feast – Picnic 26 Pirates’ Loot – Bounty 27 Happiness in Instanbul – Turkish Delight 28 Lovely Bubbly – Aero 29 9, 10, 11 12 – After Eights 30 Bovine Peepers – Bulls Eyes 31 Christmas, Easter, Birthdays – Celebrations 32 Oarsmen down deep – Rolo 33 Muscians – Minstrels
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34 Dating Agency – Matchmakers 35 Garden Flowers – Roses 36 Inhabitants of a Mediterranean Island -Maltesers 37 Valentine symbol – Love Hearts 38 All sorts of girls – Dolly Mixtures 39 Gambling card game – Black Jacks 40 UFO’s – Flying Saucers
World War Booklets
These two booklets ,which contain information on all the people whose names appear on our War Memorials, can be obtained from Father Richard (email [email protected] 01206 797481) or from the church when it is open. We are asking for £6 for both booklets -£3 each
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St Valentine
Well, perhaps in these dismal days, St Valentine can cheer you up? His Feast Day is, as everyone knows, 14th February. I doubt that many loving couples will be able to go out for a Romantic meal this year but love does not require a restaurant! There are a number of St Valentines and their collective stories have ‘morphed’ in to one. St Valentine of Rome is rumoured to have been imprisoned for performing weddings for Roman soldiers who were forbidden to marry and for ministering to Christians who were persecuted under Roman rule. He is reputed to have healed the daughter of his Gaoler and wrote a letter to her the day of his executions which was signed ‘Your Valentine’. Al manner of myths and traditions grew. In Chaucer’s day, romantic love flourished and couples began to exchange presents, give flowers and send cards expressing hitherto unheard of words of love and affection. Valentine wore a purple amethyst ring and so the Amethyst is the colour of February and love and a Bishop often wears an amethyst ring to symbolise Christ’s love. ENJOY YOUR VALENTINE’s DAY.
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JESUS ARRIVED SAFELY ON CHRISTMAS MORNING
DID YOU KNOW? SOAP OPERAS
I have often wondered how we came to name TV & Radio shows ‘Soap Operas’.
Was it because they washed all the dirty linen in public? All sorts of explanations come to mind. It could be a mispronunciation of the French for ‘a little’. Well, actually it is more simple. When the first serials were broadcast on the Radio (Wireless) in the 1930s they were sponsored by Proctor and Gamble who manufactured and sold soap and other hygiene and cosmetic commodities. The sponsorship was accompanied by a ‘jingle’ and so the serials became “Soap Operas’.
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To make you smile Shortly after tying the knot, a young married couple started arguing over who should make the coffee. Being a good Christian woman, the wife went to the scriptures for her answer. She said that the Bible specifically stated that men should be the ones to make the coffee. Puzzled, the husband asked her where in the Bible it said that. Very confidently, the wife opened up her Bible and said: “It’s right here—HEBREWS.”
Visiting friends on Mersea Island ,1910 The road needs improving
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BISHOP MATTHIAS OF HO, GHANA ON A VISIT TO ST.BARNABAS
GHANA
You may wonder what the Charity for Ghana is all about. Well, my friends, Bishop Matthias of Ho in Ghana lives amongst some of the poorest people in that Country and he and his priests work tirelessly to serve the people. His Diocese provides schooling, clothing and meals for hundreds of the poorest people. Every penny we collect goes directly to him and, therefore, directly to the people who need our help. There is no CEO or administrative hierarchy syphoning off their cut-it all goes to the church and people. Bishop Matthias (prior to Covid) was a frequent visitor to England and would come to us at St Barnabas when he was in the country. We look forward to the time when he can return to us. Please give as generously as you are able. You may place gifts in the Charity Box in Church on Sundays or put a donation through the Vicarage letterbox.
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SHROVE TUESDAY- MARDI GRAS
The British Way - Choir at Wells Cathedral Toss the Pancakes
Shrove Tuesday is well known in England as the one day in the year we eat Pancakes. It is not clear why we, generally, only eat them on Shrove Tuesday when many countries in the world eat them as a regular desert. I know that some restaurant chains try to promote pancakes but it has never really taken on. Certainly, I can’t think that I have ever had a pancake except on Shrove Tuesday. Shrove Tuesday is the day immediately before Ash Wednesday and there, I suppose, is the clue to our tradition. Though not an overly religious country, we do like our traditions to be kept and kept on the right day. (The Jiffy Lemon company would not have survived without Shrove Tuesday!) Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent and our time of fasting and abstinence. Again, though most people don’t actually fast or abstain, it is amazing how many people still say ’’Oh no, I’ve given it up for lent’. Shrove Tuesday was and is the day when Christians make their confession to God and ask for forgiveness before Lent begins. Shrove comes from Shriven- to be forgiven. We eat pancakes because Lent is a period of fasting and so we consume all the things we should not eat in Lent. Basically we have a feast before the fast. We use up all the fat, eggs, flour and sugar and make a big ‘Pan Cake’. It is quite amusing that in modern times, far from using up things, we have to go out to buy them. In more exotic and warmer countries this day is called Mardi Gras.; which means ‘Fat Tuesday’ Our celebrations are usually limited to a couple of pancakes whereas people in Spain, West Indies, South America etc will have a great street party, parades and music.
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Well, whatever your reason for eating Pancakes, enjoy but remember that the original reason-like most things –is religious.
The Caribbean Way- the streets are filled with party celebrations
DID YOU KNOW THIS ABOUT ENGLAND? Population of England in 2001 was 49,138,831 but in 2020 it had risen to 67,886,011. Population of Scotland is only 5,500,00 The area of England is 50,363 Square miles The Highest Mountain is Scafell Pike 3,210 feet high The lowest land is Holme Fen, Cambridgeshire 9 feet below sea level Our English Coast is 2,000 miles Our largest Lake is Windemere 6 square miles The centre of England is Fenny Drayton in Leicestershire Our main crops are wheat, barley, potatoes, sugar beet and oilseed rape Our main natural resources are Coal, petroleum, natural gas, tin, limestone, iron ore, salt, clay, chalk, gypsum, lead and silica Our National Motto is ‘Dieu et mon droit’ ‘God and my right’. The English coat of arms consists of three Lions. The name ‘England’ comes from ‘The Land of the Angels’ Albion is another name for England which comes from the Latin ‘Albus’ meaning white (as in White Cliffs of Dover, not our skin colour) Old soldiers call England ‘Blighty’ which comes from the days of Empire when Indians called England ‘bilayati’ which is Urdu for ‘Foreign Land’.
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To make you smile. Let us hope our children aren’t quite this old by the time school resumes!
PUZZLE
Think of a three letter word which will fit between the two words on each line. So that it would complete the first word and begin the second. (a different word for each line) When complete the first letter of each word will read as the name of a bird.
EG…. BROAD.. BEAN… STALK.. but in this puzzle only 3 letter words.
SAUCE _ _ _ CAKE WEEK _ _ _ OWED KID _ _ _ KIN BUD _ _ _ AWAY AM _ _ _ LESS NOT _ _ _ CAP FISH _ _ _ BALL
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LENT
After Ash Wednesday the church goes into a period of preparation for Easter. It lasts for 40 days because this is the length of time which Jesus spent in the wilderness before going up to Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. During this time the colour in church changes to purple and the priest wears purple vestments. This symbolizes penance. During this time we are expected to be a little more prayerful and to fast at least once a week (Usually Friday). Fasting helps us to remember that we are journeying with Christ. Sometimes we give things up for Lent and sometimes we find ourselves eating the thing we had given up or doing the thing we said we would give up. Don’t worry, the moment we go slightly astray, we remember that we had promised to give up that thing and we are brought back to remembering the Lord. There are 5 Sundays in Lent and the 4th Sunday is Mothering Sunday when we give thanks for Mary the Mother of God, Mother Church and our own dear Mothers. The Priest changes to Rose Vestments to signify an easing of Lent restrictions on that day. (More about this next month) If our prayers are answered, Lent may bring us through the darkness of this Pandemic to the brightness of the glorious Easter Celebrations. KEEP A GOOD LENT & PRAY HARD.
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WATERLOO & THE SOUTH BANK LION
The Lion Brewery Lion
I seem to have struck a chord with my various articles about life in and around London. I have had more comments and compliments about them and the obituaries than any other articles printed. So, this month I want to tell you a little about the ‘so called’ South Bank Lion. To me, of course, it is not the South Bank Lion because I remember it in a different situation and a different significance. The great Lion which now bestrides the plinth on Westminster Bridge was, throughout my youth, the British Railways Lion. It stood on a plinth in front of Waterloo Station and was painted red to signify British Railways whose logo then was a Lion. (See The British Railways Lion picture) Prior to being the BR Lion it was the symbol of the Lion Brewery which stood on the South Bank of the Thames where County Hall now stands. (See brewery picture) The Lion is cast metal and was made in 1837 of white coade stone where it stood on the top of the Brewery. In 1948 it moved to Waterloo Station having been rescued from the demolished brewery and it remained at Waterloo Station until 1966 when British Railways changed its image and logos. It was seen as an iconic statue and so was saved for The South Bank Lion the City by being placed on the empty plinth on the South side of the bridge Page | 28 where it compliments the statue of Boadicea which stands on the plinth at the north side.
WATERLOO STATION
The LION takes me to memories of Waterloo Station. As you will have gathered from previous articles, my family lived in the shadow of Waterloo Station practically. The lines running from the station passed close by our house on viaducts taking passengers and freight to the south west and west of the country. The market where we bought our goods was called ‘The Cut’ but was actually ‘Lower Marsh’ and it was (and maybe still is) a thriving market where you could buy everything you needed. The market (Lower Marsh) ran parallel to the railway beneath the Station. Older readers may remember the film ‘Passport to Pimlico’. It was not filed in Pimlico but just around the corner from where we lived on a bombsite beneath the railway bridge from Waterloo Station. The train which passes the ‘Independent State of Burgundy’ and from which the people throw food for the people in the new independent state is actually the viaduct crossing Lambeth Road (still there today) and the site of the film led to Lambeth Walk. Anyway, Waterloo Station was actually so named because it was adjacent to Waterloo Bridge which was, in turn, named after the famous victory at Waterloo (Duke of Wellington etc) the bridge being built in1817, two years after the battle. Who says we like to rub foreigners’ noses in our famous victories ha ha.?
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Waterloo Station was opened in 1848 by the London South Western Railway. Its’ original terminal was at Nine Elms (which became the Locomotive depot and repair works for the LSWR) but the railway wanted to get nearer to the City. The station was originally intended to be a through station with a terminal across the river but that project was abandoned even though 700 houses were demolished to make way for the extension. The station gradually expanded and was at one time the biggest in the world with 24 platforms. It is still the biggest in Britain and carries The station in the 1930s with the more passengers than any new Electric units and the old style other terminal station. platform numbers and kiosks In 1922 the station was enlarged and reordered again and the Grand Entrance was built commemorating the First World War. The names of members of the Railway staff who lost their lives are recorded in the entrance. In 1923 The LSWR was turned over to the Southern Railway in the days of the ‘Big Four’ (Great Western, Southern, London North Western and Eastern Railways). In 1948 it was handed to the Nationalised British Railways, then British Rail and finally to Network Rail in 2002. In 1994 it was further extended to incorporate Eurostar but in 2007 that part was closed as Eurostar moved to St Pancras. Waterloo was the last London Terminal to use steam traction on its long haul routes to the South West (Exeter and Plymouth) and the last steam train pulled out of Waterloo in 1967. The area all around the station is known as Waterloo but is, in fact, Lambeth. Since the picture of Waterloo in 1948 the station has become almost a shopping and dining centre as well as a station and is very clean attractive. Several railways meet at waterloo passing through
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Waterloo Junction from Charing Cross, the Underground Railway and the Waterloo and City line which first connected Waterloo to the centre of the City of London. Our Telephone number began WAT erloo in the days when we dialled the first three letters of our exchange followed by 4 numbers. Happy days. Waterloo and the south bank are well worth a visit when the pandemic is defeated.
Smile
A daughter is your daughter until the day she gets married. A son is a son until the day he crashes your car!
Visiting friends on Mersea Island 2020. We need to find the road!
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A LETTER FROM Mr William Jolliffe
I would like to thank Fr Richard and all at St Barnabas for the very informative magazine. I write because over the last few months; many have been concerned about what is going on at Middlewick. Gas pipes laid, surveying going on, entrances being closed off etc. Well, have hope folks. I am not the only one in Old Heath that truly believes our Glorious Wick will stay as God intended, green and natural. The Gas Workers said that their work was nothing to do with any development. I called the Gas HQ and was told the pipes were being laid to stop Abbot’s Road being trenched. I then spoke to a Government Surveyor at the junction of Abbot’s Road and Old Heath Road and he said ‘My God this is a terrible junction’. He witnessed how busy the roads are especially when the schools come out. I asked him how anyone could contemplate building a thousand houses amidst this chaos. He admitted he agreed, ‘It is awful’, he said.
The MOD will not leave the Wick before 2022. They have not sold the land yet. It could be anything between 2023 and 2033 before anything happens.
Please folks, I am very optimistic that the Wick won’t be developed. During this lockdown the Wick has been used by so many people taking advantage of the wonderful green and pleasant space. Even if I can’t save the Wick with so many loyal supporters, I am sure God will keep a watchful eye and protect it.
I wish you all a peaceful 2021 and many more delightful times. Have faith.
William Jolliffe, Old Heath.
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Funerals Olive DOE RIP 27th October Aged 101 Funeral 29th December Gary SATCHELL RIP 15th December Aged 57 Funeral 6th January Colin FOSTER. RIP 1st January Aged 70 Funeral 19th January
Obituaries
Heather COLLINS Heather was born, the only child of Charles and Gerda Collins in 1935. She was born in Hornchurch and before long war was raging in Europe and London was being bombed. Heather was evacuated to Haleworth during the blitz. She always wanted to be a Doctor. She went to the Radcliff in Oxford and then finished her Doctrate in Newcastle. This is where she met David who was also a Doctor. They fell in love and were married in 1962. She went to work in Dominica as a Medical Officer. They were blessed by the birth of Dominic and Luke. They returned to the UK in 1968 and served the people of the Pit Villages in the North East of England. Without warning she had a stroke in 1976 but she pulled through and return to Medical Practice eventually moving to Colchester in 1980. The family moved to Straight Road. She soon became very active in Colchester, serving St Helena Hospice, helping its appeals and working in the Hospice Shop, which she loved doing. David had died in 1977 but she later met Ronald and they had many happy times together until he sadly passed away in 2008. Heather was a very enthusiastic Grandmother who loved having her family around her and was always active in family events. She also had a considerable affection for her cats Henry and Bartholomew. Heather was kind and generous, always interested in people and always ready to lend a hand. She also loved to sing and we hope she will enjoy our choice of hymns. RIP
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Mildred THOMPSON Mildred was born in 1923 at Canterbury Road, the daughter of Alice and Francis Harding and sister to May and Irene. She attended Canterbury Road School and on leaving school worked for a while at the Albion Laundry at Old Heath Distillery Lane. She later moved to work for Paxmans. She met Albert when she was 18 at a dance and they were married at St Mary’s at the Wall. Albert was in the RAF so they went to Honington where he was serving. They moved from house to house - Wellesley Road, Rayner Road and they settled until moving finally to Norman Way. They were blessed by the arrival of Carol and Jane and later by Grandchildren Julie, Alison, Andrew, Daniel and Lisa and then Great Grandchildren Isabella ,Rthan, Harry, Lily-Rose, Alexander, Freya, Molly and Nathan. What a wonderful extended family it became. She was devoted to caring for the home and family. She was, I guess, firm and strict in bringing the children up – I think she was still telling you off in her old age! Nevertheless, she loved you all and gave you a happy childhood and the Grandchildren a happy and caring devotion, teaching them so much on the journey of life. She enjoyed knitting and was for many years a member of the St Helena Guild which met at the Camp Church. Albert died when he was only 68 which was a terrible blow to her and she had to learn a whole new way of life without him taking charge of the domestic affairs and finances. Nevertheless, she soldiered on and did her best. She enjoyed very good health, never having to go to hospital until she was nearing the end of her life. In later days she developed dementia and moved to Loganberry Lodge where she was well looked after- and I suspect, took no nonsense there either. She was called to her reward on 21st November. Dorothy Maud BECKETT Maud was born in Hoxton, East London, the daughter of Maud & George Temple and sister to George. She left school at the age of 14
Page | 35 and went to work for the Black Cat Tobacconists Company. She met and married George and they were blessed by the arrival of Ken and Pamela and later with 6 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren. They lived in Islington, Elmore Street and working in a nearby pub, then a Philatelists and then at Sadlers Wells Sadly George died early in life and Maud had to work so hard to provide for her family. It was tough. She eventually married again, to Bill when she was70. She eventually moved to Charles Smith House in 2016. She was a good hardworking mum, kind hearted and generous. She was no pushover! She had firm opinions and didn’t hold back. Nonetheless, she loved and was loved. RIP
Joy HAYNES Joy was born in Colchester the daughter of Frederick and Dorothy and sister to Ena and Ivy and lived in Winnock Road. She attended Wilson Marriage School and on leaving school went to work at Woolworths and later at Sawyers Haberdashers. She met Bernard and they were married at St Mary Magdeline’s Church in 1959. They were blessed by the arrival of Ian, Roy and Mary and later Grandchildren Jack, Zoe, Millie and Sophie. She devoted her life to keeping the home and looking after her children. They lived in Baden Powell Drive. She loved being with Bernard, they were devoted to each other. They enjoyed dancing and holidays in Yorkshire and Scotland especially. They had a zest for life. Her hobbies included knitting, Mother’s Union avidly watching Strictly and Ice Skating and of course, attending Church here and at St Cedds.
Olive DOE Olive was born in Colchester in 1919 the daughter of Mr & Mrs Groom and sister to Roy. The family ran a pub at the Hythe for a while but lived in Charles Street. She left school at the age of 14 and worked for the Albany Laundry in Old Heath. Later on she worked for Danes Cleaners in town and latterly in her working life for Sketchleys. During
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Gary SATCHELL Gary was born in Forest Gate, the son of Sid and Pat, one of two children. When he was at work he was at one time a Security Guard and then a Care worker, a job he enjoyed very much since he was a kind and caring man. Anne and Gary met ‘on the phone’ and then met face to face for a slap up meal at the Wimpy Bar in East Ham! They fell in love and were married at Epsom Registry Office in 1988. They lived for a while at Boxhill in the beautiful countryside and enjoyed walks and the stunning views. They moved to Manor Park (not quite so many stunning views there) and then to Dagenham and finally to Colchester. Gary was a lovely man with a marvelous sense of humour and he and Anne were totally in love. His love never faded and he always liked to buy her things and look after her. His social life involved travelling and membership of the British Legion which is why I have chosen the BL March as we leave. Theirs was a wonderful marriage and Anne is bereft without him.
Cyril PAYNE Cyril was born in Colchester on 18 January 1932 to Lilian and Francis Payne.
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He was the middle child of five with two older sisters (Daphne and Joyce) and two younger brothers (Eric and David) and lived with his family in Lisle Road, Colchester. He spent many an hour playing football on The Rec which was not far from his home. His talent led him to later being offered a trial at Ipswich Town Football Club. In 1943, after passing his 11+ exam, he attended the Royal Grammar School. In 1950 Cyril started his two years National Service with the RAF. He was based in Norfolk. In 1952 he joined Central Electric in Colchester as an Apprentice Electrician. 1953 was a very lucky year for Cyril as he met Shirley at a dance at Paxmans Social Club. They courted for two years and on 20 August 1955 they were married at St. Stevens Church in Colchester. In 1956 Cyril and Shirley moved into their first home, a flat in Lavenham Court, Colchester and were then lucky enough to move into their first house in Hazell Avenue, Colchester in 1960. Where the family grew up and Shirley still resides. On 1 January 1961 Lynn was born to Cyril and Shirley followed by another daughter, Bev, on 19 October 1963 and a son, Vince, on 3 December 1965. Cyril moved from Central Electric to Trebor Sweet Factory in Colchester in 1980 until his retirement in 1997. Cyril was a devoted grandad to four beautiful grandchildren, Imogen, Dallas, Owen and Amy. Cyril and Shirley celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary on 20 August 2020 and received a personal anniversary message from the Queen. Cyril was a devoted and much loved husband, father, father-in-law, brother and grandfather and will be missed by everyone. He was loved by everyone that he met and never had a bad word for anyone. He will be missed so much and forever in the thoughts of all his loved ones.
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February Calendar Everything is, of course, subject to the effect of Covid and Government restrictions.
1. 2. Feast of Candlemass . 7pm No morning Mass. (This may change to the morning or even to the preceding Sunday depending on circumstances.) 3. 4.Army and Police from 9am. Mass 7pm 5. 6. 7.SUNDAY Mass 10am 8. 9.Mass 10am 10. 11.Army and Police 9am. Mass 7pm 12. 13 14.SUNDAY Mass 10am St Valentine 15. 16.SHROVE TUESDAY Mass 10am 17.ASH WEDNESDAY Mass. And imposition of ashes 7pm.LENT BEGINS 18. 19 20 21.SUNDAY LENT 1. Mass 10am 22.Thinking Day for Girl Guides. 23 Mass 10am 24 25.Army and Police 9am. Mass 7pm 26 27 28 SUNDAY LENT 2. Mass 10am
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Important days in March
MOTHERING SUNDAY 14th March (This is the anniversary of the first closure of churches in 2020) Let us hope we can celebrate this year. PALM SUNDAY 28th March. (Full moon so Easter is on 4th April)
Photo Competition
The photo was taken over Cymbaline meadows on New Year’s Day. It shows the famous outline of Colchester.
This was on a walk route made up for the new year walk of Sir Bob Russell, with the donations going to the Colchester food bank
Word Puzzle Answers
The word is PENGUIN. The 3 letter words are:-
PAN, END, NAP, GET, USE, ICE & NET
Smile Every night when I go to bed I say, ‘Now I lay me down to sleep. I pray you Lord my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, I pray you Lord my soul to take’. I say this every night but here is a new take on that prayer, a direct quote from a child. Fr R
‘Now I lay me down to rest; I hope to pass tomorrow’s test. If I should die before I wake, that’s one less test I’ll have to take’.
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St. Barnabas’ Church, Abbott’s Road YOUR Church of England Parish Church www.stbarnabaschurcholdheath.wordpress.com www.facebook.com/StBarnabasOldHeath SUNDAY SERVICES 10.00 am Parish Eucharist and Baptisms 6.30 pm Evening Services The Vicar: The Rev’d Canon R. E. Tillbrook, SSC [email protected] 01206 797481 Parish Reader and Mrs J. Twinn 01206 381946 Safeguarding Officer Church Wardens: Mrs D. Slater-White 01206 513424 Mrs G. Waters 01206 271739 PCC Secretary: Mrs L. Burch 01206 572595 PCC Treasurer: Mr D. Bacon 01206 511676 Vicar’s Sacristan: Mr T. Hubbard 01206 795925 Magazine Editors: The Vicar Mrs M Saunders Head Teacher: Mrs A. Mitchelson 01206 794334 Zone Wardens: Zoe 07817 297215 Linda 07852 457360 Gary 07507 647373 Melinda 07950 825161 Community Hall Bookings: 01206 870266
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THINKING DAY – FEBRUARY 22nd. If you were a Girl Guide this is an important day when Guides all over the world think of their Founder and of their fellow Guides. It is also, of course, BPs and Lady BPs birthday. On my Honour I promise that I will do my best.
Lord and Lady Baden Powell.
ASH WEDNESDAY
Come and receive the sign of the Cross on Ash Wednesday. The ashes are made by burning the Palm Crosses from last Palm Sunday.
“The Pessimist Sees Difficulty in Every Opportunity. The Optimist Sees Opportunity in Every Difficulty” – Winston Churchill
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