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July 2019 50p Our Services July 2019

7th July 2019 3rd Sunday after Trinity 9.30 am St. Francis Holy Communion 11.00 am St Mary’s All Age Worship

th Churchyard Service 7 July 3 pm at St Mary’s Church Rivenhall Service of Remembrance For our Loved ones With Silver Band

14th July 2019 4th Sunday after Trinity 9.30 am St. Francis Morning Prayer 11.00 am St Mary’s Holy Communion

21st July 2019 5th Sunday after Trinity 9.30 am St Francis Holy Communion 11.00 am St Mary’s Matins

28th July 2019 6th Sunday after Trinity 9.30 am St Francis Morning Prayer 11.00 am St Mary’s Holy Communion Church Contacts Priest-in-Charge Rev. Paul Watkin 01376 583930 [email protected] Churchwarden Ann Clarke 01376 514825 Churchwarden Peter Hope 01376 502605 Rivenhall Contact Carole McCarthy 01376 512781 Silver End Contact Ruth Aitken 01376 583846

Rivenhall Website www.stmarysrivenhall.co.uk St Francis Silver End Website www.st-francis.org.uk/ Find More information on our activities by visiting our Facebook page search:- or follow the link on our Website (you will need a Facebook account to view this page) Monthly musings from your Team Vicar. I wonder if you've ever had the feeling as though you've been at a loss about something or a particular situation? Or have you ever found yourself actually being lost in a strange place? Visiting new towns, cities, or even walks in the country can be an exciting adventure, but enjoyment can quickly turn to worry if you suddenly find yourself unsure of which way to go. Or if you turn around, and the person who was with you is suddenly nowhere to be seen; especially if in a foreign country where everything is different and communication is possibly a challenge. When you feel unsure of the way to go in a practical sense, one of the things that you can do is to turn to a map of the area which you wish to navigate. Now maps can be a fantastic tool, and with the correct one, there will be situations when they're invaluable to have. Sometimes they can be a little confusing, and signposts or the actual layout of the road ahead may not look quite how you'd expect it to, sometimes causing you to still end up going in the wrong direction. So in more recent years many people have also started using Satellite Navigation systems (AKA: Sat Nav or GPS) to guide them in the correct direction. Indeed, even more recently this technology has found it's way on to many people's phones, and so is used also as such, when walking around a new town or city too. As long as these systems are up to date and working as they should, you can simply enter the postcode or destination address, and then receive directions as your journey unfolds which should (hopefully!) then lead you to the right place. For all of us there will probably be times when life generally can feel a little like this in one way or another. Life, and in particular our faith are sometimes seen as a journey which we're on – though in one sense it's also an exciting adventure. But the world can sometimes be confusing as we try to make sense of our relationship with God, and we can sometimes feel a little lost on the way. To counter this difficulty there are all sorts of 'maps' which we could consult to help us find our way. But when it comes to matters of faith there are a huge variety of views and opinions from the very conservative to very liberal – even within the Christian faith itself. And a little like on a street map, the messages (or directions) which we receive can sometimes be confusing, leaving us a little unsure on the direction to take to move our journey forward. So what might we do? As we might listen to the directions given on a Sat Nav to help us along the road, we can listen to another sort of voice in matters of

1 faith too. Whenever we're wrestling with questions of faith or direction, we will often do well to stop and pause and listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit which is there within each of us. It might seem obvious to stop, pray, and talk to God, but there will be times when almost everyone who holds faith will need to remember to do this, and we'll often find a sense of inner peace and clarity when we do. When we do try to use maps to find our way on the road, sometimes we'll find one that really works for us. One which we can understand more easily than others, and which even compliments using a Sat Nav. Likewise it can be very helpful to have the right person or people to accompany us along our journey of faith as well, alongside listening to God's voice. With this is in mind, some people find it helpful to have a special fellow Christian in their life who they can talk to when the need arises or with whom they have periodic meetings to chat about how their faith is going. Someone with whom one might have this special and completely confidential relationship is often known as a Spiritual Director or 'soul friend'. This person could simply be another Christian whom one feels they can particularly relate to in matters of faith. Or it might be someone who follows the religious life e.g.: a friar or nun, or a priest. But this isn't something which is only available to clergy, but for everyone who feels they would like it. So if this is interesting to you, do get in touch and I'd be happy to suggest a possible way forward. But finally, if you're going away or out and about this summer, whether just out for the day or for a longer time away. I hope you find your way to and from your destinations safely and easily; whatever way you use to navigate. I also pray that everyone in our parish will be able to take some time out with God as well, and that his gentle voice will continue to guide and lead you on your journey of faith too.

Paul Watkin.

2 The 50/50 Club May 2019 winners 1st Mr J Prime, 2nd Mr T Chapman, 3rd Mrs L Jarvis.

The 50/50 Club June 2019 winners 1st Mrs Tracy Scott 2nd Mrs Rowe 3rd Oliver Clarke

************************************** From the Registers May / June 2019 Funerals 24th June 2019 Evelyn Parker (Lyn) Disposal of Ashes 10 June 2019 Eileen Beryl Grace McKelvie Baptisms - None ***************************************

Collects and Readings June 2019

7th July 3rd Sunday after Trinity All Age Worship (Holy Communion St Francis) Readings Isaiah 66:10-14 Galatians 6:(1-6)7-16 Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 Collect God our saviour, look on this wounded world in pity and in power; hold us fast to your promises of peace won for us by your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ.

14th July 4th Sunday after Trinity Holy Communion (Morning Prayer St Francis) Readings Deuteronomy 30:9-14 Colossians 1:1-14 3 Luke 10:25-37 Collect Gracious Father, by the obedience of Jesus you brought salvation to our wayward world: draw us into harmony with your will, that we may find all things restored in him, our Saviour Jesus Christ.

21st July 5th Sunday after Trinity Matins (HC St Francis) Readings Genesis 18:1-10a Colossians 1:15-28 Luke 10:38-42 Collect Almighty God, send down upon your Church the riches of your Spirit, and kindle in all who minister the gospel your countless gifts of grace; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

28th July 6th Sunday after Trinity Holy Communion (MP St Francis) Readings Genesis 18:20-32 Psalm 138 Luke 11:1-13 Collect Creator God, you made us all in your image: may we discern you in all that we see, and serve you in all that we do; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Jesus Christ our Lord.

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4 RIVENHALL PARISH COUNCIL NOTES OF MEETING HELD 4th JUNE 2019 AT HENRY DIXON HALL, RIVENHALL END. Present: Cllrs. Abbott (Chairman), Wright (Vice-Chairman), A’Lee, Cairns, Prime and Turner. Also present: Parish Clerk and 1 member of the public. Public Forum for 10 minutes The following matters were brought to members’ attention: • A resident advocated development within Rivenhall End with a varied mixture of housing types. • A resident was concerned about the ‘blight’ situation within Rivenhall End resulting from the A12 improvement delay. • A report was made of the uneven surface of the footway along Beech Road due to loose paving slabs. • It would appear that the Rickstones Road Speedwatch has lapsed into abeyance. • The flower tubs require watering – maintenance contractor to be informed. There is a dead tree on the Village Green – BDC to be informed re removal and replacement. • Continued parking on the Village Greens – some action is being taken by Greenfields and BDC. Matters for discussion Co-option consideration s21 of the Representation of the People Act 1985 provides that where an insufficient number of candidates have been nominated to fill the vacancies on the council, the council may co-opt to fill the vacancy without having to give public notice of the vacancy so long as it is within a defined period since the most recent full election. It was unanimously agreed that given that these requirements had been met and that the council had one vacancy to fill following the May elections, co-option should be dealt with at the current meeting. Interest in being co-opted as a councillor had been received from Roslyn Elliott and John McCrea who both live in Rivenhall End. After some discussion the voting was tied with the Chairman giving a casting vote in favour of Ros Elliott. At this point Cllr. Turner left the

5 meeting in high dudgeon and did not return. The Clerk will arrange for the necessary documents to be completed by Cllr. Elliott in time for the July council meeting. Possible additional CCTV cameras to monitor areas prone to fly- tipping Currently BDC has a limited number of CCTV cameras in operation across the district used to gather evidence on fly-tipping incidents. These have proved successful in relation to a number of prosecutions. Following a discussion it was unanimously agreed that the Clerk approach BDC with an offer to purchase two additional CCTV cameras which BDC would operate within Rivenhall Parish at known fly-tipping locations. Kings Dene – Land at North Kelvedon A preliminary meeting with potential developers of this large land proposal that has been made to the BDC Local Plan process, was held on 24th May at Henry Dixon Hall. The Chairman, Vice- Chairman, Cllr. Prime and the Clerk attended. No firm proposals were advocated at this stage although potential drawbacks to this large speculative proposal were outlined by councillors present. Possible land for social housing at Stoverns Hall Farm, Rickstones Road Fenn Wright, the agents for the owner of Stoverns Hall Farm, have indicated their client’s wish to discuss a limited land allocation with the parish council. It was unanimously agreed that the Clerk arrange a meeting with Fenn Wright to discuss this matter. Special needs school, Rickstones Road Due to the limited time period for representations on the pre- application plans, a response which had been circulated to all councillors for comment, had been sent to ECC between meetings. ECC Salt Bag Scheme 2019/20 It was unanimously agreed that due to the remaining stock of salt it was not necessary to register for this 2019/20 scheme. Highways & PRoW matters ECC is going to repair the dangerous pothole at the Rickstones Road/Church Road junction but there is no firm date yet. The footway damage that has taken place yet again on St Mary’s Road next to the Village Green has been marked up for another 6 repair. It is thought that large vehicles are causing this damage by driving over the footway. The overhanging hedge along Oak Road is the responsibility of the property owner. County Council has been asked to contact them to have the hedge cut back so that the footway is clear for pedestrians. There is continual vehicle speeding along Rickstones Road between Rivenhall and and police monitoring is required. ECC is asking all ECC councillors to compile a list of footways most in need of work in their divisions. The Chairman in his ECC role invited suggestions. It was agreed that for now the main area within Rivenhall parish requiring major work are the footways along Rickstones Road. Public footpath 59 – the poor condition of the diverted route has been reported to ECC and is being inspected. General Maintenance The maintenance contractor will be requested to cut back the overgrowth obscuring the weight limit and height warning signs at The Oak junction. Planning Applications 19/00844/PDEM: 1&2 Durwood Cottages, Road – Demolition. Because of the limited time period for representations, a suggested response had been circulated to all councillors for comment and this had then been sent to BDC between meetings. Members raised no objections but asked if surveys for bats had been undertaken. 19/00886/FUL: Colemans Farm, Little Braxted Lane – Installation of ground mounted solar PV scheme for the quarry operation electricity needs. Members raised no objection to this scheme but questioned the siting relative to the likely re-routing of the A12; and further requested BDC imposes a condition that no access be allowed to the south of the Quarry access off Little Braxted Lane. 18/02316/REM: A meeting has been arranged with Bellway to discuss the outstanding matters that BDC has not responded to relating to this application for housing development south of Rickstones Road.

7 Ongoing Issues Local Highways Panel (BDLHP) Next Panel meeting 20th June at the BDC offices. Correspondence Highways has given notice that they will be carrying out works along the A12 between junctions 20b and 22 during mid-July 2019, working hours overnight between 9pm and 5am. Reports from PC Representatives Cllr. Cairns reported that the RPFA fete is to be held at the end of July. Questions were asked at the RPFA meeting relating to car parking and general insurance issues. Information exchange and items for the July agenda Replacement of posts on the Village Green – next agenda. Dates of future meetings Tuesdays 2nd July and 6th August both at Rivenhall Village Hall, starting at 8pm ******************************* Sky Notes July 2019 The total eclipse of the Sun this month will not be seen in the UK and will be a challenge to observe for those travelling to see it on the 2nd July. Most of the central total eclipse track is out over the southern Pacific ocean with a short section over South America. However there is bound to be some TV coverage of what is always a spectacular event as the Moon cuts out the light from the Sun for a few minutes. We are better placed on the 16th July for a partial eclipse of the Moon. From about 9pm onwards the rising Full Moon will enter the shadow of the Earth. At the peak of the eclipse just over half of the Moon will be in the Earth’s central shadow. This will occur from about 10pm to 10.30pm. The Moon will then emerge from the Earth’s shadow until last contact at about midnight. Throughout the eclipse the Moon will be low down in the South East, so a good clear aspect in that direction will be needed to see it. On the 4th July the Earth reaches the point in its slightly elliptical orbit when it is furthest from the Sun. The different to when we are at our closest, in early January, is about 3 million miles. Summer twilight continues for much of July and so far this year it is proving to be a bumper year for Noctilucent Clouds (NLC). Typically,

8 strong displays of NLC are seen from here in Essex a few times per year in late evening twilight and again pre-dawn. Already at the time of writing there have been 2 NLC displays seen from Rivenhall and reports of sightings have been made by observers unusually far south in Europe and the USA. It is thought that when the Sun is at minimum activity in its 11 years cycle, because the top of the Earth’s atmosphere cools, this gives rise to conditions favouring the NLC ice crystal formations to form at an altitude of about 50 miles – and that certainly seems to be the case this summer as the Sun is in a deep minimum with very few sunspots. Jupiter remains a prominent object in the late evening sky. It remains quite low down so is best seen when due South which for most of July is around 10pm. The bright star Antares will be just to its lower right. The waxing gibbous Moon on the 13th will pass very close to Jupiter, the separation distance at 10pm being less than 2 degrees. Saturn is at its brightest for the year, though like Jupiter is always low down in the sky throughout the summer. Towards the end of the month it will be due South at midnight. The late evening skies in the last week or so of July offer a good opportunity to view the Milky Way – part of our own galaxy. It appears as a hazy band, with slightly brighter and darker patches running along it. It will be high up in the East, reaching down towards the South at about 11pm. Due to light pollution, only about 20% of the UK population can now see the Milky Way from where they live but we still can here in Essex in the more rural areas away from streetlights and other sources of artificial light that obscure the stars. This month marks the 50th anniversary of the first Moon landing. There will be lots of TV coverage and events marking the achievements of NASA and the Apollo 11 mission in successfully landing humans on the Moon and returning them safely to Earth – something that President Kennedy pledged to do in his famous speech made in Texas in September 1962. The North Essex Astronomical Society will be at Cressing Temple on 20th July with displays and activities to mark the first moon landing – more details on their website. The familiar “Man in the Moon” face marked out by features on the surface of the Moon can of course be seen without any optical aid.

9 The Apollo 11 landing site is just at the bottom of the right “eye” of the Man in the Moon face – a smooth dark area known as The Sea of Tranquillity. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/ articles/3gDG023plXCJLVpvHZ8qtBf/find-the-apollo-landing-sites There are many such large smooth dark areas on the side of the Moon facing the Earth. They are lava plains. Early astronomers mistook them for seas and oceans, but the names have remained. The Moon is locked into an orbit around the Earth which means that we cannot see most of the far side. When space probes did image the far side there was a big surprise – hardly any dark smooth “seas” to be seen. It is still uncertain as to why there is such a dramatic difference between the two “faces” of the Moon. Sky Watcher RECIPE FOR JULY  Summer Pudding  400g/14oz fresh raspberries  800g/1¾lb fresh strawberries, hulls removed, cut in half  600g/1lb 5oz fresh blackcurrants or redcurrants  300g/10½oz caster sugar  ½ lemon, juice only  150ml/5fl oz white wine  300ml/10½fl oz water  12 slices thick-cut white bread, or Brioche crusts removed Method 1. Bring half of the fruit and all of the sugar, lemon juice, wine and water to a simmer in a pan. Continue to simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring regularly, until the berries have softened and the sugar has dissolved. 2. Transfer the cooked fruit to a sieve using a slotted spoon and strain any liquid back into the pan. Set the drained fruit aside. 3. Bring the fruit juice mixture to the boil and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the volume of liquid has reduced to a syrup. 4. Strain the syrup mixture into a clean pan, reserving 200ml/7fl oz of the strained syrup in a separate bowl. 5. Return the cooked fruit to the pan containing the fruit syrup. Set aside to cool.

10 6. When the syrup and cooked fruit are completely cool, add the remaining (uncooked) fruit and stir well to combine. 7. Line a 1.8 litre/3 pint pudding basin with 2 large sheets of clingfilm (the edges of the clingfilm should hang over the top of the basin so that they can be used to cover the base of the pudding). 8. Cut 10 of the bread slices into two equal-sized rectangles. Thoroughly paint one side of each bread rectangle with the reserved 200ml/7fl oz of fruit syrup. 9. Using the open end of the pudding basin as a template, cut a disc from one of the remaining whole slices of bread and paint one side of it with the fruit syrup. 10. Using the base of the pudding basin as a template, cut a disc from the remaining whole slice of bread and paint one side of it with the fruit syrup. (Reserve any remaining fruit syrup.) 11. Put the small bread disc, painted-side down, into the base of the pudding basin. Arrange the bread rectangles, painted- sides down, around the insides of the basin, overlapping the slices slightly where they join. 12. Fill the pudding basin with the mixed fruit and top with the remaining large bread disc. 13. Draw the excess cling film layers over the base of the pudding until it is completely sealed. Place a small plate on top of the pudding basin and weigh down with a heavy weight. 14. Chill the summer pudding in the fridge overnight. 15. To serve, unwrap the clingfilm from the base of the summer pudding. Invert the summer pudding onto a serving plate and remove the remaining cling film. Cut the summer pudding into wedges and serve with cream or icecream and any remaining fruit syrup. Ann Clarke *************************************

11 Scottish Country Dancing Rivenhall Village Hall Commencing 9th JANUARY , 7.30 -10pm EVERY OTHER MONDAY (EG 9TH/23RD JAN 6TH/20TH FEB 6TH/20TH MARCH 3RD/17TH/31ST APR Great for fitness and a good laugh too! Call Sue on 01206 303338

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Tel 01376 501577 Tel: 01376 500038 Mobile 07973 306693 www.brookendvets.co.uk 20 Southwold by the Editor As we come to the days of summer my thoughts turn to the Suffolk town of Southwold. Clare and I try to visit at least once a year . The town holds many memories for Clare and I and our family. When we were first married we had a little Caravan given to us by Clare’s Father and our first holiday after the birth of Sarah was at Southwold with our friends who had a trailer tent. This was probably 1981 or 82 we both had baby girls about 18 months to 2 years. We often say we should have bought a small cottage there as prices were around £7000 to £8000 today the same property would sell for near £500k what a crazy world. Southwold became a regular trip each year for us all and as our friends also had a boy in 1983 the Children would enjoy fishing for Crabs from the harbour wall. We would get fish and chips in the town or sometimes at the Harbour Inn if finances would allow! One summer Clare’s father George and his old friend Pop rented a beach hut near the pier. It was quite a chilly week so they would make us hot drinks from a primus stove in the beach hut. The Children never seemed to feel the cold though and still had as much fun whatever the weather. Another wonderful part of the visits was to take the ferry rowing boat across to Walberswick. This ferry has been part of the rich tapestry of life in Southwold for decades if not centuries if you want to read more about it go to their website http:// www.walberswickferry.com/ The current ferry(man) person is a lady called Dani and she is the 5th generation of her family to operate the ferry since she took over from her late father in 2001. It is reported the ferry has been in existence since the issue of a charter in 1236 nearly as old as St Mary’s. Danni has written a book about the ferry called “the Story of the Southwold Walberswick Ferry” well worth a read.

21 Some of the other charms of Southwold and its harbour is the availability of freshly caught fish, prawns and shrimps. Which in our caravanning days we would cook on the Caravan stove. Southwold itself also has the wonderful Adnams Brewery which you can visit and sample the latest brews. There is the lighthouse that dominates the cliffs and of course the sandy beaches and Pier shown on the cover of this month magazine. Southwold pier is a real work of art whilst today it has quality eateries and tea rooms it is also famous for its connection with the eccentric inventor Tim Hunkins. His amazing machines delight visitors in the under the pier show. However my favourite is the Southwold Pier water clock. Brussels is famous for the Manneken Pis, but Southwold has raised the stakes! The Pier houses two of his peeing peers – a pair of piddlers who perform punctually* every half hour. The cheeky sculpture was made in 1998 by eccentric talents Tim Hunkin and Will Jackson, in three weeks and to an impossibly tight budget. Designed as a feature about water recycling, water is pumped up to the top of the clock from the well below and goes on to power the half hourly pee-show. Continuing the recycling theme, all the copper on the Water Clock was salvaged from old hot water cylinders. It’s one of our most popular sights and never fails to raise a smile!  That’s it, we’ve run out of ‘p’s. Luckily they never will… So for those of you who haven't visited, Southwold is a delight for young and Old. Peter Hope Editor ************************************** RIVENHALL GARDENING CLUB The monthly meeting on Tuesday 11th June 2019 was a Sale and Social evening. Plants, books, cards and crafts were on sale for Club Funds and homemade cakes and tea were enjoyed. COMPETITION RESULTS Horticultural 1st Maurice Bacon ( one entry only ) Domestic ( Fruit cake ) 1st Karen Dakin 2nd Pauline Marshall 3rd Jenny Claydon 22 Flower of the Month 1st Mick Marshall 2nd Jenny Claydon 3rd Shirley Bacon The July Club meeting is a members only visit to the Gardens of Easton Lodge. SATURDAY 20'" JULY is our SUMMER FLOWER SHOW in Rivenhall village hall opening at 2.15pm. There will be a colourful display of flowers, delicious homemade refreshments and a raffle plus the presentation of Awards at 3.45pm. Entry is free and all are welcome. We look forward to seeing you. Please note, there is no Club meeting during August. Looking ahead, our Annual Summer Show will be on Saturday 7th September, always worth a visit. Further details of this in the August magazine. All enquiries to the Club Secretary on 01376 512781. ******************************* Turning the pages of History Research by Tracy Scott This month we are going to start with July 1939 in Silver End, with the happy event of first twins being born in the village to the wife of Mr. Charles Goodwin, hon. Secretary of the Silver End F.C. In the same week in Silver End the Women’s Institute had guest speaker Miss E. Prance, who has spent many years in South Africa, gave an interesting address on the country and its people with illustrated slides, with Mr. Charles Wood operating the lantern. The question, “Are boys easier to manage than girls?” was debated, the proposer being stated by Mrs. A. Jagger and the opposition being stated by Mrs. H. Brown. The motion was lost by one vote. It was stated that arrangements were being made for a psychologist to visit Silver End to examine children with a view to advising parents as to their occupational suitability. If the scheme proved popular, the Crittall Manufacturing Co. would assist in the experiment by providing work. Thanks was expressed to Mrs Bass for her help with first-aid classes. For next year’s programme it was resolved to arrange a cookery course. A competition, naming the leaves of trees, organised and judged by Mrs. Bradhurst, was won by Mrs. Malcolm Fairbairn. July 1893 in Rivenhall the children of both schools were entertained to a treat by the Rector, the Rev. F. B H. Bridges.

23 Every woman in the parish was also invited to a good tea, and the men were supplied with refreshments. The Rivenhall Brass Band played some capital selections. The beautiful grounds of the Rectory were thrown open to the public. The men employed on the Durward’s estate were given a holiday. We started this month with the joy of twins being born…now we finish in 1915 with a death. Horace Arthur Brown aged 40 and a thatcher of Rivenhall died at the house of his brothers, of Rivenhall Fields. The deceased was working at Cressing on the previous Wednesday, when he fell into a ditch containing two feet of water. His clothing became saturated, but he slept in his wet clothes in a field all night during which heavy rain fell. Mr. Brown returned to his brothers home the next day. Horace complained of pains in the body and Dr. Turner of Kelvedon was sent for. Everything was done that could be, but died of effects of cold and exposure. It was explained to the corner, Dr. Harrison that the deceased had a habit of sleeping in the open. Inquest was not necessary. *********************************** Shed and garden crime (spring/summer) As spring disappears into summer and we find ourselves spending more time keeping the garden tidy so we also see an increased number of shed and outbuilding thefts. Working in the garden: It is easy to get engrossed in what you are doing when working in the garden, if the house is empty it is wise to close and lock the door (don’t forget the key though!). Remember when you finish working in the garden or stop for a break put your tools away, “it add insult to injury” if your tools are used to break into your house. New tools and lawn mowers: Be mindful of how you dispose of the packaging to your new purchases; don’t advertise it to the thieves and burglars with your empty boxes on display outside for roadside collection. Fold boxes inside out or break them up and put them in bag for collection. Property marking: It’s a good deterrent if your property is visibly security marked with your house number and post code such as www.creproducts.co.uk or labelled if a forensic (hidden) property marking system is used such as www.smartwater.com or www.selectadna.co.uk. You can also record the serial numbers of any

24 property free of charge at www.immobilise.com . If your property does get stolen with property marking and/or recording on Immobilise there is a greater chance of you getting it back. Shed security: With sheds coach-bolt and plate the padlock hasp sections to the frame and door, use a good quality “Close Shackle” padlock or a key operated mortice lock; don’t forget the hinges ensure they cannot be unscrewed. Protect windows with a wire mesh and fit a curtain or white wash the windows to prevent prying eyes. Consider a shed alarm if you do not have one, there are shed alarms available that contact you on the phone when activated and this is a clever device with many applications www.uwatch.co.uk . Products that are fit for purpose can found by looking for the "Secured by Design" or "Sold Secure" logos, or on their websites www.securedbydesign.com or www.soldsecure.com . New plants: Larger plants etc. can be secured to land or rootball anchors or plant through chicken wire covering the area with soil. Cement or bolt down containers to the ground. Your local garden centre or DIY store should be able to help. Rogue Traders: The rogue trader also takes advantage of the fine weather to con the unsuspecting. Although you may think you would never be taken in by them they can be very convincing especially to the elderly or vulnerable, “I am laying some gravel up the road and see you need some……” “I notice your trees or shrubs need a prune…” so many stories. Look after the elderly or vulnerable near you and step in should you need to with a little advice, also another face sometime puts the rogue trader off. Need a trader and have no personal recommendations, look at www.buywithconfidence for traders checked out by Trading Standards. SJAS050619 ***************************************** End to End Nature Care. It now being the height of summer, nature is at its most varied and active. This month the group will be paying particular attention to finding and identifying invertebrates and making a record of the finds. This biological recording contributes to local monitoring efforts (mapping species distributions and seeing what is expanding and what is decreasing) and ultimately on to countywide and national schemes (e.g. NBN, the national biodiversity network) , even international ones (such as GBIF, the global biodiversity

25 information network, which has some of our local data amongst the 1½ billion records it holds from all over the world). One of the countywide schemes is the Essex Glowworm Survey in which we will again participate. These are truly amazing insects and if you have never seen one then I genuinely encourage you to come and join us, provided the proliferation of municipal and domestic LED lighting has not seen them off. While LED’s are undoubtedly more efficient than previous lighting technologies, instead of using that as a means of saving money and reducing use of electricity, some people sadly seem to take it as the green light (sorry) for having more and more external lighting and leaving it on for hours and hours. Our data suggests this is proving detrimental to glowworms which, of course, rely on males finding glowing females after dark in order to breed. While glowworms are undoubtedly fascinating, they are but one amongst an enormous range of beetles which can be found locally. Beetles are a hugely diverse group – the evolutionary biologist J.B.S. Haldane is famously attributed as stating “The Creator, if He exists, has an inordinate fondness for beetles” – but even so they themselves are just one group of insects amongst many. There are also, of course, butterflies and moths (the insect Order Lepidoptera); bees, wasps and ants (Hymenoptera), true bugs (Hemiptera); flies (Diptera); grasshoppers and crickets (Orthoptera); and dragonflies and damselflies (Odonata) and that is very far from a comprehensive list. The diversity is amazing and they can be found relatively easily, even by just sitting and observing anywhere there is some plant growth, perhaps with some flowers. They also have the advantage over numerous other invertebrate groups in that many (though not all) species can be readily identified from photographs, so even just a mobile phone can become a useful tool to help record your finds. The vast majority of local finds can also be identified from an excellent book, which I have mentioned before in this column and would highly commend to anybody with even just a fleeting interest in the subject: “A comprehensive guide to Insects of Britain & Ireland” by Paul D. Brock (Pisces Publications). Honest, I am not a shareholder of the publishers, it is just a thoroughly good book. If you are interested in recording your finds then do please let me know via my email [email protected] This month’s activities are listed below, for more information contact me on the email above or by telephone (01621 810141 or

26 07947 388180) or visit www.e2e.silverend.org.

6.45 Chalkney Wood, Earls Colne. Meet at 6:45 at Weds 3rd Ju- for Stovern's Hall Farm to car share or at 7:30 at ly 7.30p the parking area on Tey Road (TL872273). m Rambling at Rivenhall Airfield. Meet at All- Weds 10th 7.30p shots Industrial area (TL830200). Followed by July m glowworm survey at Bulford Mill Lane (TL777202).

7.15 Tiptree Heath. Meet at 7:15 at Stovern's Hall Weds 17th for Farm to car share or at 7:30 at the Heath car July 7.30p park (I will invite Fred Boot and Joan Pinch, m so possible donations required).

Pond dipping in Wilson's Pond, Stovern's Hall Weds 24th 7.30p Farm; a dedicated evening rather than the July m usual "light touch". Followed by optional glow- worm survey at Bulford Mill Lane (TL777202).

7.15 Brockwell Meadow, Kelvedon. Meet at 7:15 at Weds 31st for Stovern's Hall Farm to car share or at 7:30 July 7.30p outside St. Mary's School, Docwra Road, Kel- m vedon CO5 9DS

SUMMER FUN BUYING A HOUSE. A young married couple went to view a house in the country and decided to buy it, they remembered they had not noticed the position of the W.C. so they wrote to the Vicar who had shown them round the house asking where the W.C. was situated.

Not understanding the term W.C. the Vicar thought they meant the Wesleyan Chapel, and so answered as follows:- Dear Sir, I regret the delay in answering your letter. The W.C. in the district is 10 miles away from the house. This is rather unfortunate for you if you ere in the habit of going

27 regularly, however, it may please you to know that many people take their lunch and make a day of it. By the way it is made to seat 200 people and the committee have decided to fit plush seats to ensure greater comfort and ease. Those who can spare the time, walk, others go by tram and bus and get there just in time. I myself never go at all and my wife went 10 years ago and had to stand all the time. There are plenty of facilities for the young ladies provided by the Minister who gives them all the assistance they require, whilst children sit during the proceedings. Hoping this information will interest you, Yours truly, The Vicar Last month's humorous page The Bible rewritten" caused one reader to offer this selection of quotations taken from various Church bulletins :- 1. Don't let worry kill you - let the church help. 2. Thursday night - potluck supper. Prayer and medication to follow. 3. Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our church and community. 4. For those of you who have children and don't know it, we have a nursery downstairs. 5. The rosebud on the altar this morning is to announce the birth of David Alan Belzer, the sin of the Revd and Mrs. Julius Belzer. 6. This afternoon there will be a meeting in the south and north ends of the church. Children will be baptized at both ends. 7. Tuesday at 4 p.m. there will be an ice-cream social. All ladies giving milk will please come early. 8. Wednesday the ladies liturgy will meet. Mrs. Johnson will sing `Put me in my little bed' accompanied by the Pastor. 9. Thursday at 5 p.m. there will be a meeting of the Little Mothers Club. All ladies wishing to be 'Little Mothers' will meet with the Pastor in his study.

28 10. 10. --This being Easter Sunday, we will have Mrs. Lewis-ta come-forward and lay an egg on the altar. 11. The service will close with `Little Drops of Water'. One of the ladies will start quietly and the rest of the congregation will join in. 12. Next Sunday a special collection will be taken to defray the cost of the new carpet. All those wanting to do something on the new carpet will come forward and do so. 13. The ladies of the church have cast off clothing of every kind. They can be seen in the church basement Saturday. 14. At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be "What is Hell?" Come early and listen to our choir practice.

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Rivenhall Playing Field Associations Annual Fete

will be held on Saturday 27th July in the field behind the Village Hall from 2 pm until 5 pm. All are welcome to our world famous event. Lots of fun for all the family, games for all ages, stalls, food, raffles etc etc.

Come along and support your Village.

29 30 31 Organisations in Rivenhall

Clerk to Parish Council Keith Taylor 516975 Email [email protected] meets every first Tuesday Age Concern (Witham area) Margaret Prime 514255 End to End Nature Care Simon Taylor 01621 810141 Gardening Club Carole McCarthy 512781 Meets on 2nd Tuesday at 7.30pm in Village Hall Carpet Bowls Mick Marshall 512836 Meets every Thursday at 7.30pm in Village Hall Playing Fields Association Mick Marshall 01376 512836 Spread Your Wings Dance Acam Laura Pearson 01376 741317

Facilities Hire of Village Hall Pauline Marshall 01376 512836 Or email [email protected] Hire of Henry Dixon Hall Tracy Scott 571551 Mobile Library Mon July 1st & 22nd Beech Road 9.20 to 9.50. a.m. Oak Store Rivenhall “Open All Hour” Tel AJ 01376 619395 Organisations in Silver End Clerk to Parish Council Mrs B. M. Temple 618464 Email [email protected] Bowls Club Paul Mann 07551 006906 Children’s Centre Faye Savage 587960 Neighbourhood Police Braintree Policing Dial 101 Congregational Church Sharon Gray 583913 Friendship Club Ruth Aitkin 583846 Silver End Gad Abouts Denise Sullens Smith 583055 Gardening Club Liz Woor 585586 Guiding Group Carol Hutchings 07857 663959 Neighbourhood Watch Judy Hill 07896 975839 Scouting Group Denise Sullens Smith 583055 St Mary’s Church (R.C.) Vivian Phillips 583598 Tennis Club Jason Cairns 584581 Workers Educational Assoc. Brian Gillion 583706 Luncheon Club Helen Thomson 583255 Doctors Surgery 583387 Silver End Heritage Society Jackie Nesbitt sec 585702 Silver End United Football Club Mark Edgell 01376 584639 Web Site www.silverendunitedfc.co.uk Women’s Institute Brenda Warnes 07931 548193 Community Warden Jackie Windard 07785 515526 Post Office in Co-op - please note that it closes at Lunchtime 1-2pm Closes 1 pm Wednesday and 12.30 pm Saturday Library: Tues & Thurs - 2pm to 6pm Saturday 9am to 1pm 32 The Memorial in St Mary’sl Church to Raphe Wyseman (more in the Magazine) displays a spectacular phenome- non on the Summer sol- stice ,churches are built with the Altar facing west in the East end of the church. Sunlight en- ters the church and illu- minates the top of the Wyseman Memorial!

Bethany, the daughter of Ka- ren Dakin looking stunning in her prom dress. Martin Andrews lent his ser- vices and one of his cars to transport her and a friend to their prom.