GOLDHANGER PARISH MAGAZINE MAY 2017 122 Years of Goldhanger Parish Magazine There has been a Parish Magazine since 1895 when the Revd. Frederick Gardner started it shortly after being appointed Rector at Goldhanger. In 122 years there have only been a few breaks in publication, most notably during both World Wars.
Magazine Editors: Stephen & Chris 788369 [email protected] Magazine & Website Morag Wood 788495 Advertising : [email protected] NB - All editorial copy to be submitted by midnight on the 15th of the month. All advertising (including For Sale and Wanted) to be submitted by midnight on the 13th of the month please. Adverts and donations are to be delivered to Morag Wood, Advertising Coordinator, at Elms Bakery, Church Street (next door but one to the Cricketers). Web Advertising: If you would like your advert included on the Goldhanger website, please contact Morag. It’s pretty cheap for a year and your ad will go on one of the top viewed pages. To advertise For Sale or Wanted items in the magazine the minimum donation is £1 per advert. If you would like to donate more it would always be welcome. * Please note: We cannot guarantee the delivery date of your magazine. Please bear this in mind when advertising functions at the beginning of the month. This magazine is run entirely by volunteers and relies on donations and advertising to fund it. It costs approximately £1 per issue to produce. We print about 340 copies each month. Please bear this in mind when submitting your personal interest articles. Donations can be made at any time by dropping them in to Morag (details above) or you can go to the Goldhanger website and click the PayPal button (you don’t have to have a PayPal account - you can use a debit or credit card). Goldhanger is also on the internet at: www.goldhanger.org.uk The magazine is available in glorious technicolour from the Goldhanger website.
Goldhanger Correspondent If you have any news articles about the village for inclusion in the Maldon & Burnham Standard and the Essex Chronicle. Contact: Kaye Shrubb 01621 788639 07891 677157 [email protected]
Page 2 of 44 An extract from the History Archives… Mr Ponder’s Beehive in the 1851 Great Exhibition Mr William Ponder of Fish St. Goldhanger exhibited a beehive in the 1851 Great Exhibition in London. It was made of glass and wood "with eight windows and outside shutters", and it was reported in the Illustrated London News of the day...
No picture of his exhibit has been found, however a postcard of Ralph Page’s Apiary shown on the front cover and located either at the Old Rectory Farm or Highams Farm, shows an unusual "Pagoda" style of beehive in the foreground. So perhaps this could be an example of Mr Ponder's hive...
We know the Ponder family lived at the Bird-in-Hand in Fish St. Here is an advert for the property in 1789 when a Mr James Ponder rented it. The Will of a William Ponder Goldhanger, Maltster and Shopkeeper, dated 1834 is held in the Essex Records Office (ref: D/ ABW 130/2/49)
The indications are that the Ponder family lived in Fish Street for many years and there was probably more than one William Ponder. However having an exhibit in the Great Exhibition was certainly no mean feat.
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Page 3 of 44 Goldhanger Church Services
Sunday 7th May Third Sunday after Easter Vocations Sunday 8.30am Holy Communion (BCP) 9.30am Parish Communion (CW)
Monday 8th May 7.00pm Evening prayer
Sunday 14th May Fourth Sunday after Easter 8.30am Holy Communion (BCP) 10.00am Family Service
Sunday 21st May Rogation Sunday 8.30am Holy Communion (BCP) 9.30am Morning Prayer (CW)
Monday 22nd March 7.00pm Evening prayer
Wednesday 24th March 12.30pm Picnic Service
Thursday 25th May Ascension Day 7.30pm Holy Communion At St Peter’s, Great Totham
Sunday 28th May Sunday after Ascension 8.30am Holy Communion (BCP) 9.30am Parish Communion (CW)
Weekday Services Holy Communion (BCP) every Tuesday at 10.00am
* BCP denotes a service from The Book of Common Prayer using traditional language CW denotes a service from Common Worship using contemporary language.
The services at St Peter's church are for everyone. We are pleased to have children at all of the services. There is a family service once a month. We are also pleased to have people of other denominations worshipping.
Page 4 of 44 ST. PETER'S GOLDHANGER Rector of Goldhanger Reverend Jonathan 01621 893150 Little Totham & Great Pearce [email protected] Totham The Rectory 1 Hall Road Great Totham CM9 8NN Assistant Curate Reverend Sue Godsmark 01621 891513 [email protected] Church Wardens: Mr George Bunting 788234 Mrs Betty Abrey 01206 384894 Flowers for Church: Mrs Elaine Clark 788686 [email protected] St. Peter’s Goldhanger website: www.essexinfo.net/st-peter-s-church-goldhanger
Please get in touch with the churchwardens if you are considering baptism for yourself or your children, for weddings, Holy Communion at home or if you would just like a visit.
Parish Prayers If you would like someone, an event or concern included in church prayers please write your request in the book in the Lady Chapel. Votive candles are lit at Sunday Services. Make sure you collect your copy of The Monthly News Article Diary to find out what is happening in the Diocese of Essex. Available free in church each month.
Flags for May
Thursday 25th May ! Ascension Day
Page 5 of 44 Community Pages
Goldhanger Village Hall Available for clubs, societies, private functions etc., Bookings taken by Andrew Christy telephone 788432 www.goldhangervillagehall.co.uk Facebook: Goldhanger Village Hall Twitter: @Goldhanger_VH
Goldhanger Women’s Institute 1st Wednesday of each month 7.30pm Goldhanger Village Hall. New members welcomed. http://goldhangerwi.co.uk
Goldhanger Parish Council 2nd Tuesday of each month 7.30pm in Goldhanger Village Hall. essexinfo.net/goldhanger-parish-council
Goldhanger Art Society Meets in the Village Hall every second Thursday of the month 2pm to 4.30pm. £5 non members - numbers are limited so please ring. Look forward to seeing you. For details ring Jane 01621 892565
Goldhanger Kazen Kai Karate Club Weekly on Thursday evenings in the Village Hall. For children and adults.
Wheelchair available A manual wheelchair is available which can be borrowed by anyone in the village. Please contact Andrew Christy on 01621 788432 for details.
Wildwatching Group Second Thursday. Meet at Goldhanger church at 2.00pm. All welcome.
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Stamps for the Guide Dogs Ivy Sharman collects your used stamps. Drop them in at 16 Head street. Tel: 788268.
Donate to the Parish Magazine Donations can be made in person (see page 2) or via the Goldhanger website. You can pay using a Paypal account or a credit/debit card. www.goldhanger.org.uk
Maldon District Council Monthly Surgeries 1st Saturday of the month At the Queens Head Tolleshunt D’Arcy. from 12 noon to 2pm. Meet Tolleshunt D’arcy and Tollesbury Ward Councillors and/or raise issues or problems relating to local council matters.
Bellringing Every Wednesday 7pm - 9pm and for services on Sundays. Newcomers welcome. Contact Andrew Kelso 788284 or email [email protected]. www.bellringing.org/learntoring/
Mother's Union 4th Friday of each month at 1.45pm at Honeywood Hall, Hall Road, Great Totham.
Coffee mornings Community Room at St. Peter’s Church on Tuesdays between 11am and 12noon. Everyone is welcome. Pop along, bring your friends, and have a chat over coffee.
Wednesday lunchtime Picnic Service For Parents and toddlers. Last Wednesday of the month in term time. St. Peter’s Church.
Page 7 of 44 Film night Village Hall “La La Land” Wed 17th May 7pm - P.23
Bedding plant sale & Coffee P.14- Village Hall - Sat 20th May 10am -
VACANCY ON THE PARISH COUNCIL
There is currently a vacancy on the Council. If you would like to find about what is involved in being a Councillor or would like to put your name forward to fill the vacancy, please contact either: Councillor Julia Bourn (Chair) on 01621 788298 or Vysian Banyard (Parish Clerk) on 01621 860265
Thanks to Patsy for updating us �on the Hedingham phone number.
Page 8 of 44 Looking for Julia Webb Does anyone know where Julia Davy née Webb is now? She lived with her family at Goldhanger House and went to school for a year in Switzerland. We are trying to organise a reunion and would love to get hold of her. My email address is [email protected]
Many thanks, Annabelle.
"OPEN GARDENS JUNE 2017"
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Page 10 of 44 GOLDHANGER, LITTLE TOTHAM and TOLLESHUNT MAJOR W.I.
Our next meeting on May 5th will be our AGM and Sheila Gunson, our W.I. advisor, will be joining us for the evening. .There will be pre- ordered pizza slices and chicken goujons at refreshment time @£3.00 p.p. Scott Bannister proved to be a most able speaker at our March meeting. He is the former Chair of the Chelmsford Institute of Advanced Motoring and promotes the skills of pro-active driving. His talk was very engaging and full of humour and was enjoyed by all, even the non-drivers among us. Several ladies were keen to accept the offer of an observed drive with a view to enrolling on the course. Pat Erridge won the ‘flower of the month’ with a gorgeous magnolia and Linda came second with her cherry blossom . Well done, both. We all enjoyed tea, coffee and delicious cakes and had a good chat while boards were circulating for future activities. These include: Croquet and Lunch at Forester Park on May 25th and our annual outing on June 7th. This year we plan a leisurely day out to Burnham –on- Crouch with Morning Coffee at the Marina and a walk along the sea front. We will have free time to enjoy a picnic or have lunch at one of the many restaurants and bistros before leaving for New Hall Vineyard in the afternoon. There, we will be greeted with a glass of bubbly and taken for a short guided tour of the vineyard. Then we will go to the conference room where we will sample the wines, local cheeses and chutneys before leaving for Goldhanger at 5.00 p.m. Local wines will be available to buy if we wish to.(We did try a couple and they are excellent!) No worries about drinking wine! Our coach will convey us all safely back to Goldhanger Square. Members are most welcome to bring guests with them for a good day out.
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Page 11 of 44 Our visit to the Chelmsford Ballet in March was a great success and one that we hope to do again. The Ballet was magical and so professionally staged. A packed theatre was enthralled by White Rabbit and Tweedledum (and Dee) as Alice pirouetted through her adventures. Congratulations to Chelmsford Ballet Company. Please see details on our website www.goldhangerwi.co.uk
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Bedding Plant Sale
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Page 15 of 44 Children’s Pages Children’s Quiz 1 What term in mathematics refers to the number obtained when two or more numbers are multiplied? 2 How many sides does a hexagon have?
3 What has the scientific formula H2O? 4 Which is the only vowel not on the top row of a computer keyboard? 5 The African and Asian are the two main forms of which mammal, with their ear size being an easy way to tell which is which? 6 What is the innermost colour of a rainbow? 7 Which planet is known as “The Red Planet”? 8 Feline means relating to what sort of animal? 9 Comice, Conference and Williams are varieties of which fruit? 10 What are the young of frogs and toads called? Answers on page 38
Perhaps the most recognisable symbol of China and its long and vivid history, the Great DID YOU KNOW? Wall of China actually consists of numerous walls and fortifications, many running parallel to Dreamt is the only word each other. Originally conceived by Emperor that ends in mt. Qin Shi Huang (c. 259-210 B.C.) in the third century B.C. as a means of preventing incursions from barbarian nomads into the Chinese Empire, the wall is one of the most extensive construction projects ever Joke completed. The best-known and best- preserved section of the Great Wall was built in the 14th through 17th centuries A.D., during Q: Which building is the the Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Though the tallest? Great Wall never effectively prevented invaders
from entering China, it came to function more
A: stories. most the as a psychological barrier between Chinese A library - it has has it - library A civilisation and the world.
Page 16 of 44 Children’s Pages (Adults can join in too) Get your colouring pencils out
Page 17 of 44 Flags & Folly......
This is by the way of apology. There should have been a Union Flag to commemorate the loss of Pte Ernest Everette, 5th Batt. The Essex Regt, on 26Mar2017. Ernest was killed on active service in what was called Arabia (ie; Lawrence, of) and is now Iran. He is one of the WW1 Casualties, with no known Grave and he is commemorated on the IWGC memorial in Jerusalem. Barry Unger is also writing a briefing for the Parish Mag, giving what information the History Group, have on Ernest.
At the beginning of each calendar year, it is the flagman's responsibility, to check the dates of the various days of flag-raising - as some of these do move (ie; Easter) and also ascertain, any additional days, such as the honouring of the war dead. And this year, despite checking, I managed to get it wrong, for this date. Apologies to all and in particular to Ernest.
However, rather than to put up a flag, halfway through the day, I raised it on the following day. I will also note that there was some discrepancy, as to the actual day of Ernest's death, as local records, of the time became a little disjointed, after the Rectors son was killed in Sept 1916. The IWGC, however, record 26Mar1917, as the correct date.
Three courses of Plain Bob Doubles were rung for service on 26th March 2017, in memory of Ernest
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Page 18 of 44 TOLLESBURY WEA BRANCH DAY COURSES
Wildlife of East Anglia – Saturday 20th May – Tutor: Alex Bass Come and discover the wonderful wildlife of East Anglia: birds, butterflies, mammals and plants. The topics to be covered will include heathland and woodland habitats and, particularly relevant to Tollesbury, estuary wildlife and habitats. Essex salt marsh will be discussed – Mersea Island, the Colne and Blackwater Estuaries and Tollesbury Wick and Old Hall Marshes.
Into Thin Air – Saturday 3rd June – Tutor: Dr Mark Felton Come and discover the weird and mysterious New World historical disappearances that have still not been completely explained. Firstly we tackle the disappearance of the English colony at Roanoke Island in 1587. Secondly the lost Royal Navy Franklin Expedition in the Canadian Arctic 1847-51. Finally the mystery of Colonel Percy Fawcett and the quest for the lost Amazonian city of Z in 1925. What happened? All the thrilling and grisly theories surrounding these disappearances will be fully explained.
Both courses will run from 10.00 am to 3.30 pm (including lunch and tea breaks) at Tollesbury Sailing Club (disabled access) £15.00 per person, including tea and coffee. Attendees may bring their own lunch or eat locally in Tollesbury. Please book in advance – call or text Ms A Mossman on 07973 479636 or email [email protected]
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Page 20 of 44 ST PETERS CHURCH SUNDAY 25TH JUNE 2017
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Page 21 of 44 Page 22 of 44 Goldhanger Village Hall
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Bring your friends and family, plenty of parking behind the hall Lifts will be available from the village, if required - contact Debbie 788709 or Catherine 788488 fund raising event for Next month’s Village Hall Improvement Project Wed 14th June - A Street Cat Named Bob Head Street CM9 8AY
Page 23 of 44 Wildwatching News
The March “Second Thursdays” visit to Abberton indicated the changing seasons, with Cormorants in breeding plumage, showing white thigh-patches. Some of the Black headed Gulls were also in breeding plumage, with others changing.
A Yellow legged Gull had been present, seen from the Layer Breton Causeway, the day before our visit. Yellow legged Gulls, (Pictured) look very similar to Herring Gulls, but instead of having pink legs and feet – guess what? – they have yellow ones. Some years ago, the entire Northern Hemisphere complex of what had previously been lumped together under the heading “Herring Gulls” were examined, and eleven distinct species were recognised altogether, including the Yellow legged Gull. For me, the point was vividly made on cross- channel car ferries from Portsmouth to Bilbao, and Plymouth to Santander: The Herring Gulls at the Spanish ports had yellow legs and feet, and at the British ports, pink ones.
A couple of months ago, I wrote something about wildlife watching in unlikely circumstances: I had my closest encounter ever with a Hare while running in the Colchester half Marathon, on 2nd Sunday in March. The Hare, with its’ large ears and acute hearing, must have been well aware of nearly 2,700 runners going along the tiny lane to the North of Colchester throughout the morning, and yet it scrambled down the bank into the road, and galloped towards a bunch of runners which included me, and then scrambled up the bank behind us. It’s striking how much bigger than Rabbits they are at close range, and longer in the legs and ears. I guess this was an expression of the “Mad” March Hare activity, which happens during the breeding season.
Also during the half Marathon I heard my first definite Chiffchaff song of the season. It’s possible that I heard a couple of snatches of song in Cornwall during February half term week, but I can’t be sure. Most of these small, brown warblers spend the winter in southern Europe, and return to be the first of the warblers to sing each year. A small number spend the winter in Britain, though. It could be that the one in Cornwall was one of these.
A family visit to Kew Gardens revealed more singing Chiffchaffs – and also a pair of Mandarin ducks, (Pictured) on the lake. We currently have about 7,000 of these spectacular ducks in this country, and the population is growing. They were first introduced from the Far East two centuries or so ago, but it wasn’t until the 1930’s that they really began to establish themselves here. It was feared that the population in China was rapidly declining, until a hitherto unknown population of 60,000 of them was discovered. Until this discovery, it was thought that the feral Mandarins in this country might prove vital to the survival of the species, but this argument no longer exists. Further releases of then in this country are now illegal. The best place to see them in Essex is on Connaught Waters in Epping Forest.
At the time of writing, the second week in April, the first Swallows are starting to appear...
Page 24 of 44 GOLDHANGER PARISH COUNCIL Report on the Ordinary Meeting held on 11.4.2017 and the Annual Assembly on the same date.
Two residents have expressed an interest in becoming Councillors to fill the current vacancy on the Parish Council. A decision as to co-option will be made at the next meeting. The two phone boxes (Maldon Road and the Square) have now been acquired by the Parish Council and will be used to house the defibrillators.
Planning Councillors noted the following decisions by Maldon District Council: • 23 Maldon Road – loft conversion (retrospective) – refused. • Clockmakers 2 Head Street – conversion of a small single storey extension to the rear elevation and the removal of internal partitions to create a family kitchen/utility area within the existing 1974 built extension – Listed Building consent granted. • Goldhanger Village Hall – new frontage extension to enhance and upgrade the facilities for community use – approved.
Councillors considered the following new applications: • Clockmakers – as above, full application – supported. • 9 Church Street – T1 Ash – pollard – supported. • 27 Maldon Road – two storey side extension to replace the existing smaller two storey extension. Single storey lobby extension to replace existing lobby structure – supported. • Cobbs Farm Maldon Road – Retrospective application for an environmental screening bund to screen the washing plant, and continuation of the construction of the agricultural reservoir and removal from the site of sand, gravel and surplus soils until 20th May 2019. The Parish Council did not object to these applications but pointed out that noise levels from the site should be below or at the permitted level, that all stockpiles of washed materials should be removed at the end date, and that vehicles leaving the site under current permissions are unsheeted and with unwashed wheels. Reversing bleepers are also clearly audible.
Local Development Plan consultation. The modifications to the Plan are out for public consultation until 28th April. It was noted that Rural Allocations of housing has now been taken out and any remaining shortfalls will go to villages with Neighbourhood Plans. Goldhanger Parish Council responded to various parts of the Plan but did not receive any reply from the District Council and its comments do not appear in the modifications. Councillors expressed their frustration and disappointment with the current process which has not been clear or given explanations to various points raised. There is a concern that the Plan will not proceed or could be challenged again in the near future.
Highways Parking restrictions in Fish Street will now be implemented in May 2017. It was noted that schemes under the Local Highways Panel ( Fish Street 20mph speed limit and speed roundels in Maldon Road) will be delivered in 2017-2018. It appears that work on Charity Farm bends has been signed off as completed but the Council feels that drainage issues have not been dealt with.
Page 25 of 44 Highways Parking restrictions in Fish Street will now be implemented in May 2017. It was noted that schemes under the Local Highways Panel ( Fish Street 20mph speed limit and speed roundels in Maldon Road) will be delivered in 2017-2018. It appears that work on Charity Farm bends has been signed off as completed but the Council feels that drainage issues have not been dealt with.
Marigold Wood Two dog waste bins have now been put in place in the wood.
The next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Tuesday 9th May at 7.30 pm. Members of the public are most welcome to attend and the agenda will be published on the Parish Council’s website and put on the notice board in the Square.
Report on the Annual Parish Assembly
Councillor J Bourn (Chair) gave her report on the Parish Council’s work in the past year.
A short presentation was given on the proposed England Coast Path, with particular reference to the stretch between Maldon and Salcott. Natural England is currently consulting the public and landowners on the proposal, and it is hoped to complete this particular stretch by the summer of 2018. In this case the path will basically follow the present sea wall footpath, with saltmarsh to the seaward side off limits to the public. The hope is that the Coast Path will increase tourism and be of benefit to the local economy. The Parish Council is interested to know what would happen to those areas to be included in the Path which do not currently have a public right of way on the sea wall.
There was a short discussion on the take-up of Community Broadband in the parish.
Tolleshunt D’Arcy St Nicholas C of E (VA) Primary School
The children have been visiting St. Nicholas Church in Tolleshunt D’arcy regularly for church services throughout the year and this will continue as shown below. Parents, carers and the local community are very welcome to attend and it would be lovely to see some of you there.
Friday 21st April 11am Easter and St George’s Day Friday 19th May 11am Christian Aid Week Friday 9th June 11am Pentecost, Trinity Sunday and The Queen’s Official Birthday Friday 14th July 11am Leavers’ Service
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Page 29 of 44 The Vicar/Rector writes: Easter and Worldly Wisdom. I can just imagine the ‘worldly wisdom’ in Nazareth, Jesus’ home town, as news of his crucifixion filtered back to them: “I always knew he’d come to no good. He was a funny one – remember that time when he got himself lost in Jerusalem when he was a boy – led to his parents a right old dance. They found him in the Temple in the end, talking with the holy men and bigwigs. He wasn’t right – a lad of twelve should have been running around with mates of his own age...” “What about his poor, dear mother? No one deserves to see her own son die. If he hadn’t got the sense to look out for himself, he should at least have thought of her.” “He always lived in a world of his own, and look how he ended up…” These thoughts are based on memories of the street in the West Midlands where I was brought up, as well as the end of Matthew chapter 13, where the reaction of the people of Nazareth to Jesus’ ministry is recorded. I can also imagine the ‘worldly wisdom’ of the wider Jewish world, especially perhaps as time elapsed after the first Easter, and relations between the Romans and the Jewish world deteriorated: “That man Jesus did have something, you know. If only he had been more of a diplomat – kept in with the right people, and not upset the priests and Pharisees in Jerusalem.” “He could have sorted the Romans out, if he had chosen to.” “He should have been more open about his miracles, instead of doing them in private. People would have thought more of him.” “He could have lived well, made a name for himself. Married that woman Mary from Magdala. Nice looking woman she was!” “ He had all of that at his fingertips, and threw it all away. He could have done wonders for the Jewish nation, as well as doing well for himself…” What sort of “Worldly wisdom” did Mary Magdalene take with her to the Lord’s death and Resurrection? She wasn’t wise in a philosophical sense, and would have had little or no education in other than domestic duties. She is recorded as having seven demons cast out of her by Jesus in Luke chapter 8. This suggests that she had had a hard time of it in her past –‘seen life in the raw’ as we would say. She was ‘streetwise’, not easily fooled. She may have been the ‘sinful woman’ mentioned by Luke in the previous chapter. But for all that she wasn’t hard-bitten and cynical- perhaps that was one of the ‘demons’ driven out of her by Jesus. Mary had been with a few other followers, including Jesus’ mother, at the foot of the cross, giving him what support she could from her presence. She was at the empty tomb, according to John chapter 20, with Peter and John. After the two men went back home, she stayed, and we can imagine how the events of the past few days caught up with her: Jesus’ cruel death, his burial, and now his body had disappeared before it had even been properly prepared. She cried. Then she saw the angels in the tomb, and then Jesus himself, but she mistook him for the gardener until he spoke her name. That was the moment when it dawned on her. “Mary.” She turned to look at him properly. “Rabboni!” she replied, meaning ‘Teacher’ in Hebrew. She must have held onto him – I always imagine this to be by his feet, having fallen to the ground. “Don’t hold onto me…” Jesus said. This was no hallucination or fairy tale – but it didn’t make sense to Mary. The dead just don’t come back to life again! Imagine Mary’s awe, her wonder. She was a mature woman who had been through a lot, who trusted her senses. She knew what she was seeing, hearing, touching. She trusted her sixth sense as well, that told her something amazing was happening. What of the others, Peter the fisherman, Matthew the tax collector… They weren’t people who were easily fooled either. What of Mary, Jesus’ mother? She became a member of the early church, the post- resurrection followers of Jesus. As with countless millions of people over the course of the centuries, it hasn’t been our privilege to see, hear and touch the risen Jesus. But we have the testimony of those early disciples and followers, some of who stood by what they knew to be true even to the point of martyrdom.
Page 30 of 44 I don’t believe that today’s worldly wisdom is much different to that of 2000 years ago, when it comes to matters of faith, genuine heartfelt doubts, and cynicism. Even some of those who saw the Risen Jesus doubted, (Matthew 28 v 17) but on the other hand, as soon as ‘doubting’ Thomas met with the Risen Christ, he believed straight away. Perhaps in matters of faith, the last word should go to God himself, in the words of Isaiah 29 v 14 “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise and set aside the understanding of the scholars.”
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Page 35 of 44 Recipe of the moth Crispy new potatoes with oregano and garlic Serves 4. Preparation 10 mins. Cooking time 30 mins
INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 lbs new potatoes 8 cloves garlic, crushed 120ml olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
DIRECTIONS Scrub then boil potatoes for about 10 minutes. Drain and cool. Meanwhile, place garlic and 1/2 the olive oil in a large high-sided frying pan over medium, and cook until garlic begins to sizzle. Remove garlic, reserve and serve it with the potatoes if you like. Remove and reserve about half of this garlic oil. Now add potatoes, in 2 batches, and cook until golden and crispy. Transfer these to a plate, and add remaining potatoes, adding reserved garlic oil as needed. Sprinkle potatoes with ½ teaspoon of the salt. Whisk sherry vinegar, mustard, sugar, pepper, and remaining salt in a small bowl with the rest of the olive oil. Drizzle potatoes with this vinaigrette, and sprinkle with oregano (and that garlic if you want).
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Page 38 of 44 GOLDHANGER PARISH COUNCIL List of Councillors and Officers Parish Council web site: www.essexinfo.net/goldhanger-parish-council
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Page 41 of 44 BUS TIMETABLE Monday to Friday
95 Tollesbury to Maldon HO HO HO HO HO SE TOLLESBURY The Square 0735 0930 1130 1430 1605 1942 TOLLESHUNT D'ARCY School 0740 0935 1135 1435 1610 1946 GOLDHANGER Square 0745 0940 1140 1440 1615 1951 HEYBRIDGE Osea Road 0750 0945 1145 1445 1620 1955 HEYBRIDGE Mill Beach Hotel 0752 0947 1147 1447 1622 1957 HEYBRIDGE Square 0755 0950 1150 1450 1625 2000
MALDON Tesco Store 0758 0953 1153 1453 1628 -
MALDON High Street 0801 0956 1156 1456 1631 -
MALDON Blackwater Leisure Centre 0805 1000 1200 1500 1635 -
MALDON Morrisons 0810 1005 1205 1505 1640 -
95 Maldon to Tollesbury HO HO HO HO HO SE MALDON Morrisons 0825 1040 1250 1520 1645 - MALDON Blackwater Leisure Centre 0830 1045 1255 1525 1650 1735 MALDON High Street 0835 1050 1300 1530 1655 1742 MALDON Tesco Store 0839 1054 1304 1534 1659 1745 HEYBRIDGE Square 0843 1058 1308 1538 1703 1748 HEYBRIDGE Mill Beach Hotel 0845 1100 1310 1540 1705 1750 HEYBRIDGE Osea Road 0847 1102 1312 1542 1707 1751 GOLDHANGER Square 0853 1108 1318 1548 1713 1757 TOLLESHUNT D'ARCY School 0858 1113 1323 1553 1718 1802 TOLLESBURY The Square 0903 1118 1328 1558 1723 1807
HO = Hedingham Omnibus SE = Stephenson’s
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95 Tollesbury to Maldon Regal Busways TOLLESBURY The Square 0900 1100 1300 1440 TOLLESHUNT D'ARCY School 0905 1105 1305 1445 GOLDHANGER Square 0910 1110 1310 1450 HEYBRIDGE Osea Road 0915 1115 1315 1455 HEYBRIDGE Mill Beach Hotel 0917 1117 1317 1457 HEYBRIDGE Square 0920 1120 1320 1500 MALDON Tesco Store 0923 1123 1323 1503 MALDON High Street 0926 1126 1326 1506 MALDON Blackwater Leisure Centre 0930 1130 1330 1510
95 Maldon to Tollesbury Regal Busways MALDON Blackwater Leisure Centre 1000 1200 1400 1630 MALDON High Street 1005 1205 1405 1635 MALDON Tesco Store 1010 1210 1410 1640 HEYBRIDGE Square 1015 1215 1415 1645 HEYBRIDGE Mill Beach Hotel 1017 1217 1417 1647 HEYBRIDGE Osea Road 1019 1219 1419 1649 GOLDHANGER Square 1025 1225 1425 1655 TOLLESHUNT D'ARCY School 1030 1230 1430 1700 TOLLESBURY The Square 1035 1235 1435 1705
Hedingham Omnibuses: 01206 769778 www.hedingham.co.uk
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Page 43 of 44 HEALTH Blackwater Medical Centre 876760 Longfield Medical Centre 876433 Tollesbury Surgery 869204 St Peter's Hospital NHS (Maldon - no A&E) 725323 Broomfield Hospital NHS (Chelmsford, has A&E) 01245 362000 Colchester General Hospital NHS (has A&E) 01206 747474 NHS Advice (non-emergency) 111 LOCAL PUBLIC SERVICES Maldon District Council 854477 Job Centre Chelmsford 0845 606 0234 Local Police (non-emergency) 101 (puts you through to Essex Police) HELP & ADVICE Maldon Citizens Advice Bureau 841195 Social Services 08457 430 430 Victim Support (charity for victims of crime) 08 08 16 89 111 Women's Aid 01245 493114 Alcoholics Anonymous 01904 644026 Childline 0800 1111 The Samaritans 0345 909090 Salvation Army 853942 Gingerbread (Charity for single parents) 01245 352708 Outhouse East (LGBT Charity) 0345 123 23 88 (7pm-10pm weekdays) ELECTRICITY & WATER UK Power Networks 0800 783 8838 To report a Power Cut, find out who your electricity supplier is, report electricity problems, move your electricity supply or connect a new power supply. Water 0845 782 0999 TRAVEL National Rail Enquiries 0845 748 4950 Hedingham Omnibuses Ltd 01206 769778 or 564581 Regal Busways 01245 249001 First Eastern National Buses 0845 678 2977 Bus Station Chelmsford 01245 263859 Bus Station Colchester 01206 572478 Stansted Airport 0844 335 1803 SPORTS CENTRES Blackwater Leisure Centre 851898 Witham Leisure Centre 0845 260 1535
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