Editor: Sue Kenneally 3. Welcome The Old Cottage, Brickhouse Road, CO6 2HJ 5-6. St. Andrew’s - Rev’d. Mark Payne T: 01787 220402 7. Church Notices; Contacts E: [email protected] 9. Community Response All copy should be sent to Sue. 10-11. Our Primary School Design: Jonathan White 13-14. Parish Council E: [email protected] 15. Consider Donating 17. Harvest Lunch Advertising: Terry Hawthorn 19. Pilgrims and Strangers 6 High Croft, CO6 2HE. T: 01787 223140 22-24. Gardening E: [email protected] 27. Churches Open Again All advertising should be sent to Terry. 29. Quiz Night Fundraiser 30-31. Village Hall 33. Every Picture Tells A Story... Our monthly magazine (double issues 35. Earls Colne Heritage Museum in July/Aug and Dec/Jan) is delivered free 37. Correspondence of charge to all 400 households in Colne 39. Sunflowers and Snakes Engaine and Countess Cross. 41. Youth Club; Senior Citizens Lunch 1/4 Page 62 x 88mm £10 / £55 pa 42. Whist Drives 1/2 Page 128 x 88mm £17 / £80 pa 43. Recipe Corner Full Page 128 x 188mm £20 or £110 pa 45. Puzzles Cheques payable to Colne Engaine PCC. 47. Earls Colne Library Readers, please remember to mention 51. Braintree Area Foodbank this magazine if you answer any of the 53. The Four Colne Magazine 1920 advertisements. 54. Useful Numbers; We welcome advertising in our magazine, Advertisers Index the income from which helps to cover 55. On the Buses production costs. This does not imply any 56. Defibrillator Operators endorsement or approval of the products 57. Village Diary - July and services mentioned in the advertising. 58. Thank our from Children’s Ward This magazine is produced for the villagers 59. Village Diary - August of Colne Engaine by St Andrew's Parish Church.
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2 / www.colne-engaine.org.uk Somehow we are now in the English Summertime. Not sure where Spring went, or where half of this year has gone to be fair. I thought being stuck at home, I would have had a massive spring clean, have emptied the wardrobes, thinned down the weeds in the garden and have a fresh sparkly home. Alas it was not meant to be. We have done some gardening, so some of the garden looks decent. The boys wardrobe content has increased as they have grown so much, but I haven’t sorted out the old clothes. I know many of you have taken the opportunity of being forced to stay at home to do all of the old chores that have been hanging over you for ages, and I salute you, you are amazing, and for those of you like me who have struggled, please don’t feel bad, as long as you and yours are still alive, still fed, still have a roof over your heads, you are winning too! So now we are allowed to go out, to have a bit more fun, and to meet up with people, it has been lovely seeing more people in the park, walking around the village. Life is slowly struggling back to normal, lots of us are on tenterhooks to see if we are able to go on holiday this summer, so we can get away from our own four walls. We have found some brilliant activities we can do whilst social distancing. Gosfield Lake is open for swimming, you have to book ahead, but it is so refreshing to blow the cobwebs away with a swim in the outdoors, there is also a company offering paddle boarding in Henny on the River Stour, which a few of my friends have done, and they have loved every minute. The toilets are back open at Frinton and Walton Beaches, so you can visit the seaside without having to go into the sea! The golf courses and fishing lakes are also open for business again. After all our events during the summer were cancelled, it is lovely to see such optimism in the magazine – the Harvest Lunch in October (pg. 17) the Whist Drive restarting in the Village Hall in September (pg. 42) and a quiz night organised for 3rd Oct (pg. 29). See also page 27 for an update on the Church open hours. Our wonderful Community Response Team have wound their services down now that the immediate crisis is over, see page 9 for a full article on their short tenure. We also have a lovely article from Cate Gunn (pg. 19), a recipe on page 43 from the school, for those of you missing school dinners and a few puzzles on page 45. Have a fabulous summer, wherever it may take you. Sue Editor Worship Through Your Phone Available 24 hours a day BCP Holy Communion with Revd Rose: 01376 317669 (less than 1p per minute). Also
4 / www.colne-engaine.org.uk “By the rivers of Babylon Where he sat down And there he wept When he remembered Zion”
Yes, I have to confess that I am a Boney M fan, have been ever since I listened to my mum’s album as a child. These lyrics of course are taken from Psalm 137, and as the opening line of this song from 1978 tells us, the people of God were far away from their home having been captured and taken away to strange Babylon (in modern day Iraq). They were no longer in the city of Zion, Jerusalem, but are remembering those times as they sit ‘by the rivers of Babylon.’ Some days I can relate to that just a little; our beautiful church buildings are closed, the land certainly does feel strange with phrases like ‘social distancing’ and ‘shielding’ becoming part of popular parlance. Just as the Babylonian’s scattered the Jewish people, COVID-19 has scattered our congregations, at least physically, to each of our homes. Oh, how I miss some of those things that I took for granted: hugs, dinner with friends, parties, going to the dentist even!, services in church, hearing the choir sing and the bells ring, the list goes on. As the Jewish people were taken away from all that was familiar to them, in many ways life in the pandemic feels a bit like that and I can find myself longing to return. Of course, the Jewish people did return from 536BCE and the Second Temple was completed in 515BCE – have a read of the wonderful books of Esther, Ezra and Nehemiah. Although I can see similarities between the situation we find ourselves in now and the Exile, the other Biblical event that has parallels is the Exodus; that journey from Egypt, through the wilderness for forty years, to a new land. This speaks more to me in our world today. As I pray and reflect on how Church is and should be as we journey forward, I’m convinced that to return ‘to Zion’, to return to how things were is both impossible and a mistake. I’m hopeful that we won’t be forty years in the wilderness but I think we are on a journey to a new way of being Church to a new post-pandemic world. There will certainly however be some time in the wilderness; we are in it now and as we think about how life in general, including our ways of being Church, will have to adapt, there may be similarities between us and the sojourning Israelites. Perhaps we will long to go back, perhaps we will get frustrated with the journey and its uncertainness, perhaps we will get grumpy with national and Church leaders, perhaps we will make for ourselves false idols and turn away from the one true God? What is clear though as we read the story of the Exodus in the books of Exodus, Numbers and the beginnings of Joshua is that God remained steadfast and continued to lead the people to a new land. The journey ahead of us, just as that which we have travelled so far in these strange times, won’t be easy. We don’t know the destination, but we do know that God is with us. My prayer for us as Church is that we will take the time to pray, to listen to God, one another and the communities in which we live and work, to discover where God is leading us as Disciples and as the Body of Christ, and to ensure that we care for one another and the world around us as we walk.
6 / www.colne-engaine.org.uk Online Services remain the same at the time of writing: Monday to Saturday at 9am - Morning Prayer Sunday at 10am - Sunday Service These are live on our Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/3Colnes.HalsteadAreaTeam/? tsid=0.8129781668982495&source=result and later uploaded onto YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC3tGvTuAyyWN-M-i7bncElg Rev. Mark
Contact Us Rev. Mark Payne has been licensed to the Colnes in a service that took place at Earls Colne on the evening of 5th November 2019. For Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals: Please contact The Reverend Mark Payne on 01787 220347 or [email protected] 20 Swallowfield, Earls Colne, CO6 2SW. For all other matters: Please contact the Church Wardens of the Church in question: Colne Engaine Mr. Terry Hawthorn - 01787 223140 6 High Croft, CO6 2HE [email protected] Mr. Desmond Shine - 01787 223378 4 Brickhouse Road, CO6 2HL [email protected] Earls Colne Mr. Ray Wood - 01787 224140 Ms. Helen Sherfield - 01787 222526 White Colne Mr. Christopher Chamberlain - 01787 222200 PCC Secretary: Mrs Suzanne Beckett - 01787 221630 [email protected] 8 / www.colne-engaine.org.uk Villagers receive well deserved recognition The Colne Engaine Community Response Team, led by Spike Townsend, have received well deserved recognition from the High Sherriff of Essex Mrs Julie Fosh. On the 3rd June, the team received a certificate, citing ‘In recognition of great and valuable service to the community during the COVID-19 Pandemic’ in commemoration of this moment in our village’s history, it will be hung in the 5 Bell’s pub, over the area where the HQ operated during this time. Pictured are three of the team – James Hutchings, Brian Flemming and Spike Townsend with the well-deserved certificate outside of the Community Response HQ. The service which has been running since 25th March 2020 closed its doors on the 30th June, during its time, the team provided support to villagers who were identified as vulnerable or who were isolating due to Covid-19 symptoms. From getting shopping, collecting prescriptions to being the focal collection point for the food bank and women’s refuge. For those that are still medically shielding, they have been partnered up with someone within the local network so that they are not isolated and still able to get shopping and medical supplies. Even though the team have shut their doors, there is still support out there if you are caught out by the virus. Contact a member of the Parish Council or Church, for those of you on Facebook, the team will still be checking messages on there, and the website is still up and running with information about local service providers. All in all the 83 members of the Community Response Team have responded to 150 call outs, managed the collection of over 120kg of food for the Braintree food bank (please can any new donations be taken to the Church Porch as prior to the pandemic), forwarded over 2kg of clothing and toiletries for the women’s refuge, collected prescriptions from the doctors surgery and chemist and provided a point of contact for concerned villagers. “It is so wonderful,” said Spike Townsend, instigator extraordinaire “how this community got together, it epitomises why our community spirit is so wonderful and why we are the #centreoftheuniverse.” Sue Kenneally Summer sunshine and glimmers of change ahead This half-term, after much careful planning, we have opened our doors to even more children and we are so proud of how they are all coping with the new routines and way the school day works, which is so different to the norm. The ever-changing guidance is keeping us all on our toes and we continue to be incredibly grateful and proud of all the families for their ongoing support. Glorious weather has continued to help lift spirts during the lockdown and it has been so lovely to see families from our school and community enjoying long walks, bike rides and all that the outdoors has to offer. Teachers have been planning learning around using the outdoor spaces as much as possible and we have seen children investigating the history of Colne Engaine Village, exploring the area they live and delving into eco- systems and plant life too. At Colne Engaine school we have an additional member of our team called BEN. BEN represents our learning to learn skills; skills that we feel are incredibly important for all children to develop. We are so pleased to have seen these in abundance while they are sharing their home learning with us. BEN is an acronym for ‘Becoming Experts Now’ and he owns a toolbox full of learning tools that you can draw upon when things get tricky. They all help us become resilient learners too. Trying new things has definitely been one tool we have seen lots of our children doing during these unusual times at home. Working hard, concentrating, pushing yourselves even when it is hard, imagining and being inventive, improving our work and not giving up, are all the tools BEN encourages us to use and I know as a mum teaching at home too, I am often drawing on them myself.
********************************** Working at a small school, in a beautiful village, is something that all the staff are always incredibly grateful for on a daily basis, but this week we are even more thankful. Arriving at school on Monday, wonderful members of Colne Engaine Community have kindly formed an outdoor working party to help tidy up the school grounds. The front of the school is looking wonderful after many ‘green fingers’ pruned, weeded, planted,
10 / www.colne-engaine.org.uk tidied and worked wonders. It made such a difference and we are so thankful for the kindness and help from all the organisers and volunteers, not only for sharing their gardening knowledge but their time too. I know they have plans to continue this each week and we look forward to sharing this with all our children when we finally all return. Finally, someone recently said to me that these past few weeks have made them grateful for little things in life that normally pass them by. Pondering on this a little, I took time to enjoy the 5 am sunrises and evening sunsets that have filled the skies with colours that almost don’t belong, the birdsong and arrival of summer. Most of all, I look forward to, and remember the days when, we can once again be surrounded by friends and families and our school is full to the brim with children again. These will be the ones I treasure the most. We wish you all well until next time Sam Dunne Head of School
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12 / www.colne-engaine.org.uk Just like every person and organisation the Parish Council has had to adapt to these difficult times. The monthly Parish Council meeting are still taking place but remotely. the May meeting took place on Zoom as will future meetings until further notice. As always meetings are open to members of the public, again via Zoom. I include below an outline of some of the matters decided at the May meeting. Public Participation Session - Gordon Townsend who is a resident of the village has made enquiries as to whether a community special constable could be employed to serve both Colne Engaine and Earls Colne. He was told that the scheme was currently on hold due to a shortage of candidates. He was advised that if both Parish Councils would agree in principle to fund a special constable it would be taken to the assistant chief constable to ascertain whether a special case could be made. A “ballpark” figure of £500 per annum for each Council would cover a total of 16 hours work between the two Councils. Earls Colne were to discuss this at their meeting next week. Discuss the feasibility of funding a special constable for the village - Cllr Messenger commented that this matter was discussed some time ago when it was decided that the cost was not justifiable although he felt that it was now more meaningful and useful. There was general agreement that a special constable would be very useful. It was resolved that the Parish Council would apply for a special constable subject to the cost involved. Discuss the situation with regard to the work of the village maintenance man during the lockdown period - The matter was discussed and it was resolved that Cllr Warwick is to complete a draft written risk assessment with a view to Mr Raczi returning to work in a safe manner to be considered by Members and when agreed the Clerk will discuss and agree with Mr Raczi. Discuss progress of unsung hero award - The nominations were discussed, and it was resolved that the award should be given to Nisha and Bharat Patel who run the village shop for their hard work in keeping the shop going with a smile during the Covid-19 crisis. Consider response to Stansted airport request for views on their future airspace programme - it was discussed and resolved that the Parish Council should decline to comment and the leave it to each Councillor to comment as an individual if they wish. Consider requesting local housing needs survey - Matter discussed and it was resolved that subject to the questionnaires being distributed with the Parish Magazine and the cost being in the region of £250 a survey should be requested. Regards to all Terry (Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer to Colne Engaine Parish Council) MEMBERS OF THE PARISH COUNCIL, THEIR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Members of the Parish Council work hard to make sure that Colne Engaine remains a beautiful and tranquil place to live. So if you have any comments or suggestions please feel free to contact them. CLLR ALAN BARNARD—01787 224709 CLLR TRACEY JOHNS—01787 223372 [email protected] [email protected] ALLOTMENTS; TOWNLANDS TRUST; FUNDING FOR VILLAGE PROJECTS; FINANCIAL CONTROL; AND ALSO A FESTIVAL COMMITTEE LIAISON; SEXTON’S FIELD TRUSTEE VILLAGE SCHOOL COUNCIL LIAISON; RECREATION GROUND; CLLR TIM EVERITT—01787 223612 [email protected] CLLR NIGEL WARWICK—01753 494000 ALLOTMENTS; TREE WARDEN & FOOTPATHS; [email protected] TOWNLANDS TRUST; ALSO A PLANNING LIAISON; RECREATION GROUND SEXTON’S FIELD TRUSTEE CLLR IAN MESSENGER—07799 212266 CLLR LUCY ORROW—01787 224786 [email protected] [email protected] FINANCIAL CONTROL; FUNDING FOR PLANNING LIAISON; YOUTH CLUB VILLAGE PROJECTS; WEBSITE, I.T., AND VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEE LIAISON; ARCHIVE LIAISON
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14 / www.colne-engaine.org.uk The Parish Churches of Earls Colne, Colne Engaine and White Colne are raising £2,500 to maintain our buildings & ministry, in a time when our churches are closed and fundraising events have had to stop. Help us to bridge the gap. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have had to close our churches. This means that the funds normally donated by regular attenders and visitors, and those generated through community events, towards the costs of maintaining our buildings and providing ministry, has reduced dramatically. Please consider donating towards these costs to help us to bridge the gap. All donations will be shared proportionally between the three Churches unless you specify which Parish it is for. https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/the-three-colnes-churches Many thanks and God Bless Mark Revd Mark Payne
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18 / www.colne-engaine.org.uk As the lockdown restrictions are eased, I find myself like a tortoise coming out of hibernation: stretching its neck out to look at the world around, blinking slowly in the sunshine and maybe retreating back into its shell! Tim and I are now going on longer walks that allow for a picnic (one day we’ll be back to walking to a pub!). They are wanderings, peregrinations, not going to a specific destination but circular, returning to where we started. The purpose is the walking itself. The word ‘peregrination’ comes from the same Latin stem as peregrine and pilgrim: a peregrinus is a foreigner or stranger, someone who lives or travels in foreign lands. The idea of pilgrimage was not, in its earliest form, that of shrine-seeking: going to a holy place in the hope of a cure, to give thanks or as a penance (sometimes imposed by church authorities so the more arduous the journey the better!). But, rather, to be a pilgrim was to be like ‘foreigners and strangers on earth’, as St Paul writes of those people who ‘were still living by faith when they died’ [Hebrews 11.13, ‘peregrini et hospites sunt super terram’ in the Latin Vulgate]. Going on a pilgrimage can be mindful walking – walking through somewhere you may know well as though you are a stranger and are seeing it for the first time. The lockdown has caused many hardships and sorrows, but it has given some people the time and opportunity to pay attention to the world around them, and we must hope that that attentiveness is not lost when all the rush and bustle of the old world returns. Escaping from the rush and noise of the world is what anchorites sought to do and, curiously, they also embraced the idea of pilgrimage as being ‘strangers on earth’. In the anchorhold they sought to recreate the experience of early desert anchorites who left the civilisation of cities to live as strangers, in effect as outcasts, in the deserts of Egypt. They were removing themselves from the normality of everyday life. We have all learnt how scary and challenging that can be, but also how much comfort there is in the small things close to us: the beauty of leaves and flowers, the delight of birdsong in a quiet landscape, a (distanced!) chat with a friend, the smile on the face of a stranger as they stand out of your way so you can pass safely. As we pay greater attention to the world close to home, do what we can to help neighbours, support the NHS and key workers, and fund-raise for local charities, let’s also remember that elsewhere in the world the pandemic, awful as it has been for us, has the potential to cause much greater suffering. Christian Aid Week was in May. I used to be one of those who delivered and collected envelopes to every house in the village to raise money. We haven’t done that for a few years now and it would have been impossible to do such a collection safely this year anyway. But the need is still there. The Christian Aid Week appeal says: As this virus spreads across the world, love rises up in response. You’ve already shown incredible kindness to your neighbours. Now is the time to reach out to your neighbours both near and far. https://www.christianaid.org.uk/appeals/key-appeals/christian-aid-week Strangers or neighbours? Sometimes they’re the same people! Cate Gunn 20 / www.colne-engaine.org.uk
‘TO PLANT A GARDEN IS TO BELIEVE IN TOMORROW’ (AUDREY HEPBURN). In these uncertain times finding positivity where we can is so important, caring for the plants and wildlife in our gardens not only benefits us now, but ensures a healthy environment for future generations of plants and natural critters. One unselfish act of planting a tree can provide a complete micro environment for a host of animals, birds, bugs and fungi, not to mention the benefits of purifying the air, conserving moisture and the pleasure of watching it grow and change with seasons, why is it unselfish? Because most, if not all trees, will not reach maturity until long after we are gone, but our children and grandchildren can still enjoy the benefits of our labour throughout their lifetimes. In the short term, every time we add a new plant to our garden or prune out unwanted shoots or branches from our shrubs, when we plant bulbs and corms long before we will see the blooms, take cuttings and sow seed, we are taking positive steps and committing to the belief that there will be a tomorrow and we want to be part of it. I often find myself saying ‘its not as bad as it looks’. (although it’s not looking good if I’m talking to myself). So let’s get positive, starting with a list of jobs in the garden that start you off feeling positive and end up feeling knackered. First off, deadheading, deadhead, deadhead, deadhead, the more spent flowers you remove the more that will come, I’m talking bedding, baskets, planters and Roses in particular, Roses benefit now from pruning the flowered stem back by a third, just above a leaf, this produces more compact, stronger stems for the next flush of flowers, also remove all leaves suffering from blackspot and discard in the green bin (NOT ON THE COMPOST HEAP). Watering, keep it going, pots, baskets and planters daily, even if it rains, and beds and borders two good soakings a week in dry spells, concentrate on the plants you know suffer the most in the heat, don’t forget washing up water is perfectly ok for watering with, so don’t waste it, also I rinse out cups, plastic containers etc. into a bowl, not down the sink and then use that water too (just saying). Fortnightly feeding really boosts the flowers now, tomato feed is as good as any for flowers, and pelleted chicken manure in beds and borders. Clear out any abundance of oxygenating plants in the pond, aim to leave a third of the surface covered by plants, remove algae and slime weed. Also as the season goes on, try to keep old plant material and dead leaves to a minimum, to avoid decaying vegetation creating a build-up of poisonous gases in the water. Deadhead Rhododendrons, nipping the flowers off just above the leaves, if shaping or reducing in size is needed it can be done now, don’t go too hard as it will take some time to recover, feed every two weeks with Ericaceous plant food until the end of August, it is now that next seasons flower buds are developing. Weigela (named after the German scientist Christian Ehrenfried Weigel, good old Google) tends to send out lanky shoots and may need shaping; this can be done now as the flowers fade, by cutting the longest of the flowered stems down to the base. If you’re in the mood for pruning the next two months will keep you busy, fruit trees all benefit from summer pruning, also ornamental cherries and plums, Pyracantha (pyracanthus) can be pruned the same way, it is actually a relative of the apple (check out the resemblance in the flowers and fruit). We need to be looking at what I call the water shoots, these are the new growth that has been put on this season after the point where the blossom/fruit is produced, these shoots can be cut back to two buds from their base, that’s two buds above the fruit. This will encourage short woody
22 / www.colne-engaine.org.uk spurs that should produce blossom and fruit next season. The next in line for pruning is the lovely spring flowering Wisteria. The first thing I do here is take off any wayward stems encroaching onto roofs, guttering, windows, neighbours satellite dish, then I decide if I want to train any of the longer stems left, along a support and tie those in. After that, all remaining new leggy growth can be cut back to five buds from the main stem, later on in the winter when all growth is dormant; those same shoots can be cut back to two buds, again leaving short stubby spurs that should produce next season’s flowers. Things to plant now would be Colchicum (coming from the ancient Greek name for Colchis, the region now known as Georgia) which is a perennial grown from corms and produces pink flowers in autumn just before, or at the same time as, deep green strappy leaves, they will grow happily in any well drained moist soil, preferably with good light in all but north facing aspects. Another interesting one to try is the Saffron Crocus, (Crocus sativa) grown successfully through the 16th and 17th century at Saffron Walden (giving the village its name) it produces the most expensive spice by weight, Saffron, which is collected from the stigma and styles of the flower called ‘threads’, they are dried before use as seasoning or colouring. They thrive in gritty well drained soil in full sun and flower in October and November; the bulbs are only available for a short period in July so they often have to be ordered in advance. It is not too early to plant daffs (Narcissus) and other spring flowering bulbs now if you can get them, general rule of thumb for planting depths for most types is two to three times the depth of the bulb. As the end of August looms rambling roses can be pruned, stems that have borne flowers which are now faded can be removed back to the main framework. Lavender (Lavandula angustfolia) can also be trimmed back now, I like to take a pair of good sharp shears and cut the flower stems back just clipping into the fresh silvery green leaves at the base, I spread the flowers around under my shrubs as it makes a nice fragrant mulch with the added benefit of a possible seedling popping up here and there in the following Spring. Well, I caught up with Spud up the plot, he hasn’t been well again,(Aaaaaaah) this time, he said that he had been bitten by a huge beetle that made a noise like evil cackling laughter, he ended up at the doctors who remarked that Spud was the third gardener he had seen that week with the same complaint, apparently there is a nasty bug going round. He was cracking on with it all the same, he had taken a load of leaves off of his tomato plants to allow the sun to get to the toms to ripen them, he is constantly harvesting anything that is ready, even if he has to give it away, because, he says ‘it encourages more to come’, things like runner beans (Phaseolus coccineous), courgettes (Zuchini), tomatoes (Solanum). He has sown some beetroot (Beta vulgaris) for a late autumn crop, he has put a few rows in as he says they will store well. His sweetcorn (Zea mays) wasn’t quite ready when I saw him, he says he waits until they are full to bursting but still soft when he squeezes them, he says he likes to eat them the same day he picks them or cook them for freezing, as they don’t keep well. I noticed that as he picked his blackcurrants (Ribes nigrum) he cut the fruited canes down to the ground, when I asked him why he said that they wouldn’t produce fruit again, so they have to come off and are replaced with new shoots that have been growing up this season, He told me I should do the same with my summer fruiting raspberries (Rubus idaeus), so I will. Plant of the month for me is the (Dahlia) I love the bright colours and the fact that they will just keep on flowering right through until the frosts cut them down, and if its anything like last year mine were still flowering mid-December. Growing from tubers planted mid-May they soon put on rapid growth once they survive the early stages and don’t succumb to slugs and snails, I believe that if they come back the second season after planting then they always will. The best spot is sheltered and sunny with some varieties needing support, whilst they appreciate a good drink, the soil must not get too wet for long periods in the winter as this can cause the tubers to rot in the ground. The cold isn’t necessarily a problem as long as they are dry. Earwigs can be a problem because they like to feed on the flower buds, incidentally, did you know male Earwigs have curved pincers whilst the females are straight, surely that fact will come in useful one day! Do you remember as a kid, seeing upturned flower pots stuffed with straw and impaled on bamboo canes stuck in the ground amongst (Dahlias), well they are very effective Earwig traps, I believe gardeners at that time would set light to the straw and get rid of the pests that way, but they were missing a trick because Earwigs are lazy, although they can fly they prefer to walk around searching for food, and when they find it they stay put till it’s all gone. So how does that benefit us? I hear you ask, (go on then ask me) Well I’ll tell you, c’mere, not only do they eat flower buds but they also enjoy a feast of aphids, so if you deposit them on any aphid infestations you have, especially on fruit trees, you will be able to give yourself a big green pat on the back.
‘Laters Taters’ Keep calm and carry on weeding. Gary Hoskin - www.justsowgardens.co.uk
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26 / www.colne-engaine.org.uk Dear readers, As the nation, indeed the world, continues to change in these unprecedented times, with lockdown being increasingly eased, I thought it would be helpful to recall where we are a local and national Church, particularly “as the Church of England has been accused of vacating the public square or of being absent.” To further quote Bishop Stephen, Archbishop of York designate and of course our previous Bishop of Chelmsford, “It was even implied that the decision to close churches for public worship was made by the Church, not the Government. Of course it wasn’t. The Church is following HM Government guidance. Since we are in the middle of the biggest public health crisis in a century it is incumbent on all of us to do the same. With regard to the main charge – the Church’s absence – I simply do not recognise it. The Church of England has been astonishingly present, albeit in many new and remarkable ways.” Whilst our buildings have been closed the Church has continued to be very much open and alive. This cartoon from Dave Walker gives a flavour of just some of what the Church has been up to: We have all missed our churches being open, me included and I am delighted to say that St Andrew’s, Earls Colne, Colne Engaine and White Colne, in line with HM Government and national Church of England guidance are now able to open for private prayer. This is a great moment, and it is important to stress that it is just the first step. Public worship may not resume for some time to come, but it has been wonderful to welcome so many joining us on-line for daily prayer. For more information on our online services visit The Three Colnes website: www.colnechurches.com and our Facebook Page: The Three Colnes. Timetable of when our churches our open: Monday 9.15am – 12.15pm White Colne Tuesday 1.15pm – 4.15pm Colne Engaine Wednesday 1.15pm – 4.15pm Earls Colne Thursday 1.15pm – 4.15pm White Colne Saturday 9.15am – 12.15pm Colne Engaine Sunday 9.15am – 12.15pm Earls Colne God bless, Mark 28 / www.colne-engaine.org.uk A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY (Covid allowing)
Quiz Night in aid of
St Andrews Church Renovation Fund
Saturday 3rd October 2020
7.00pm for 7.30pm at Courtauld Memorial Hall Tickets £7 per person, teams of 6 or we can make a team up for you, places limited so please book early, we will need payment to secure your reservation.
Bring your own food & drink
There will be a raffle & a game!
Please come along and support your church. For reservations or further information please contact:
Rita Prior on 01787 223867 Village Hall Update Regrettably, we have been unable to have an open session for you to visit our new premises at the back of the stage. .At the time of writing we are expecting new flooring to be laid and then the internal renovation will have been completed. As previously mentioned the new premises incorporate the existing meeting room (green room), a further comfortable room with a kitchenette and access to the conservatory and a new independent toilet room. We had hoped to have created a patio area outside the conservatory but this is on hold till we know the full financial consequences of the lockdown.
The disabled ramp is now finished so the new front door and entrance is independent of the main hall. It replaces the old Annexe but will be warmer and cleaner. The annexe has to be demolished by the end of
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30 / www.colne-engaine.org.uk 2021 so if anybody would like a free outbuilding for storage or workshop please get in touch with us.
So now we are in a position to say please use it for coffee mornings, afternoon teas, small hobby groups or language classes etc. Maximum 10-12 people but more if the garden and patio are to be used. Terms and conditions and prices will be available from next month and will be posted on the village hall website. We are ready to use the new premises as soon as the Coronavirus and the Government allow us. Geoff Marcoolyn
PS So our wonderful villagers, as you have read we have now completed the new meeting room and facilities, we are now on the lookout for a smallish square or round dining type table (and chairs if possible) for the room. If it was a folding table, that might be preferable. If you have one that you might like to donate, or any ideas, please could you contact me (Geoff) on 01787 222334. Thank you so much.
PPS Still working from home, but had enough of working on the kitchen table? Would you like to hire a space at the Village Hall with good broadband connection as short-term solution? If you would like to explore the idea of working locally but not at home, please contact Geoff to discuss how this might work.
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This is the Mothers’ Union banner in Ashwell Church, Herts. It was created by Percy Sheldrick, a long time resident there. He was visited by Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother in his cottage, in old age and surrounded by his work - she loved his work. But, with his sight failing, latterly he was unable to do his spectacular embroidery. I used to take meals on wheels to him regularly which was a treat. Susan Pelly 34 / www.colne-engaine.org.uk “Idle Songs by an Old Bird” In the June edition of the Parish Magazine we heard about the exploits of Major John Carwardine of Colne Priory who fought in the American Civil War. Major John’s uncle, from whom he inherited the Earls Colne estate, also deserves a short biography of his own. Henry Holgate Carwardine, became Lord of the Manor in 1825 and set about rebuilding the house known as Colne Priory in its present form. Henry was a qualified surgeon and took the responsibility for managing his property very seriously but he also wrote poetry. Among his wide circle of friends was the poet, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, with whom he exchanged drafts of new writing for comment. On one occasion he suggested some “improvements” to Coleridge’s poem “Youth and Age”. Coleridge chose not to include Henry’s suggestions in the published version, but the two of them obviously valued each other’s opinions. Some of Henry’s verses are based on Welsh myths in which the narrator is a wise old owl; hence the title chosen for the collection after his death, “Idle Songs by an Old Bird”. On a lighter note, he composed a warning to a young curate under the title “Matrimonial Arithmetic”: In ciphering there is a rule Which boys are never taught at school But when they marry find it’s true That one and one make more than two. Let curates then have some misgiving And if they’d wed, first find a ‘Living’.
Henry’s godfather was the celebrated artist George Romney who painted this charming portrait of Henry’s mother, Anne, with one of her children. The painting was sold at auction in 2003 to an American collector for £300,000. Sadly, that was rather more than the Earls Colne Heritage Museum could afford! Perhaps we should allow the “old bird” to close this tale with another of his poems, written at the age of 83 when a friend of his, Lady Monson, presented him with the gift of a walking stick: Your friendly hand, dear lady, hath supplied A staff to age – to failing sight a guide. Fain would I thank thee as in days gone by With some light tribute of gay minstrelsy, But Fancy fades and every line’s a fault, My very muse grows old and blind and halt. Lo! the sad proof, dear lady, you may see, This poor attempt of four score years and three. David Brown 36 / www.colne-engaine.org.uk It is said that everyone has a spiritual side but that not everyone wants to admit it, let alone express it publicly. The move to on-line worship during the pandemic has allowed people to follow worship in the privacy of their own homes and given rise to the phenomenon of spiritual migration. The United Reformed Church in Witham, according to one of my customers, has seen its congregation increase several fold on-line to numbers that would be impossible to accommodate when worship returns once more to church buildings. Is this increase in attendance explained by people suddenly engaging with their spiritual selves, by boredom with isolation or curiosity about how the other half lives? People can move with ease between denominations and styles of worship at the click of a button and can explore without appearing disloyal. A virtual experience is certainly less daunting than making one’s way to a new place of worship, being welcomed by strangers, however warmly, and invited to engage with elements of the mystical, the musical, the practical and the social. A minder might be helpful, in such a context, just as reception class children at primary school might have a ‘buddy’. With all this in mind I can now admit that after the service at St. Leonard’s-without-the- chancel I migrate to a ZOOM meeting of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. This organisation has always had a human face and I can count, amongst their membership, a number of my customers. I have never felt that they make it easy for themselves. Answering the door to two smartly dressed people when one has guests arriving at any moment, is not the moment to be discussing the finer points of scripture. Yet the approach worked with me. I ended up enjoying many a glass of wine in our garden in Halstead with two of their members, following their meeting in the local Kingdom Hall and my morning service in Colne Engaine. I was always interested in their take on the readings I had just heard in church. I came to admire their knowledge of the scriptures and their commitment to sharing it. Major doctrinal differences exist with the established churches and the JWs headline on issues such as blood transfusion but nothing takes away from their success as a worldwide community. Reading materials are translated into most languages. Even my newsagent receives a copy of the Watchtower translated into her native Gujarati. The meetings I have attended on my laptop are ideally suited to ZOOM. One can see and hear all the participants. I joined the meeting last Sunday half way through the opening talk on ‘how to cultivate peace in an angry world’. This was followed by the Watchtower Study based on 1 Peter 1:22 [see link below] which I could follow on my phone screen. This was interactive and ‘chaired’ by a senior brother. There were 19 sections based on real life experiences drawn from a worldwide congregation. They addressed issues relating to racial prejudice and situations such as being ignored and losing control. Some of the best contributions and insights came from the younger members. Any organisation that can engage teenagers in this material has to be doing something right. Here were lessons not just for church but for life. Short references to scripture could be brought up by tapping on my phone screen to support the discussion. What we were seeing were the issues of today set against the wisdom of all time and a firm conviction, shared surely by all Christians, that Jehovah would soon usher in ‘the wonderful new world that is still to come’. Robin Greatorex. BETTER CALL BRITTEN Bicycle Repairs and Servicing
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38 / www.colne-engaine.org.uk How are your sunflowers growing? Have they got a lovely big blossom yet? Sadly, ours didn’t grow (lack of water I do believe), but I have seen many around, which tells me others have had better luck. Don’t forget to send in your pictures showing us how well you have done (along with your sunflowers’ height measurements). So now onto the snakes… if any of you are up for a walk over to Halstead, along the Bluebridge Estate Riverwalk, you may see a strange creature winding its way along the path. The Halstead Rocks group of Facebook that initially provide a centre point for people who decorate rocks and hide them for people to find, have started a rock snake for people to add to. After a few false starts (someone kept taking the head) the snake is now over the 500 rocks long! There are also similar snakes in Sible Hedingham, Glemsford and on the Bloor Homes Estate in Halstead. Don’t forget to paint and hide rocks in and around Colne Engaine, it is always a pleasure to discover them and re-hide. Or, we could even start our own caterpillar if anyone wants to pave the way! We have some beautiful rock examples in the memorial shelter in the village play- ground. Sue Editor 40 / www.colne-engaine.org.uk Youth Club is held monthly at the village Ladies from Crossways Christian hall and any children from the village and/ Fellowship cook a two course lunch for or local school can become members. Our up to forty people at Earls Colne Village age range is from Year 6 and up. Hall at 12.30 on alternate Tuesdays. Membership is for an annual £5 fee.
All members are required to have an adult volunteer to help run at least one session a year. Other children can be signed in by any member as a guest. Each session fee is £2 (plus some extra money for tuck or ice cream in the summer).
Grace Carey The cost is £3.50. If you would like to (email [email protected]) come contact Helen on 07900 995532. PS, we are still on the look out for a new May no lunch dates presently Chair Person if anyone is interested…
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For both beginners and those 6.30pm for a prompt 7pm start: wishing to progress further. A light hearted game of whist with a
coffee interval. All ages New faces are more than welcome, and instruction provided. Lessons taken in the comfort of All profits to the Courtauld Memorial your own home (if preferred) Hall Centenary Fund. DO COME AND JOIN US ON: Telephone Sally on 07763 837508 25th September For more information, please call Or e-mail on Frances Simmons on 222872 [email protected]
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42 / www.colne-engaine.org.uk Mrs Scillitoe is missing all the children at Colne Engaine Primary school, and I am sure the children are missing both her, and her amazing meals and treats. This month we have managed to secure her Secret Mild Curry recipe which suits both the carnivorous and herbivorous amongst us, depending on the ingredients you want to add! You will need a large deep frying pan, food processor or pestle and mortar, roasting dish and cooking utensils Time 20 mins prep, 30 mins cooking Ingredients: Serves 4 – 5 2 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp coriander powder Method: 1/2 tsp paprika If using, place chicken in the oven in a 4cm piece of fresh ginger peeled roasting tray for 20 minutes at 180°C before 2 cloves garlic starting the paste. If making a vegetarian curry, roast the vegetables now. 2 tsp garam masala powder 2 tsp desiccated coconut Place the ginger and garlic in a food processor or pestle and mortar, mix until 1 dessert spoon tomato puree small pieces, then put all other ingredients in 1 dessert spoon vegetable oil and mix well using a little water to make a water to bind paste. Sliced onion This now can be used to make curry of your Diced Chicken breast or mixed chunky choice. vegetables (or a bit of both if desired) Slice an onion then fry it off gently but not Tin of chopped tomatoes browning it, then add the paste. Optional- Hand full of lentils or a can of Cook for a few minutes, chickpeas stirring continuously, and then at this point 500mls of veg stock you can add the chicken. Add a tin of chopped tomatoes and 500 mls of stock, for the roasted veg curry add your vegetables and put a hand full of red lentils or a can of chick peas in too, bring it to a simmer. Simmer until everything is cooked. Season to taste. Serve with rice or in a baked potato. 44 / www.colne-engaine.org.uk Beach Flipflops Flowers Hat Heat Holiday Insects Relaxation Sunbed Sunshine Walks 46 / www.colne-engaine.org.uk Here are a few more details about what's on offer while the Library is closed: EARLS COLNE LIBRARY Access to Ancestry, Find My Past, Press Reader, Times Digital Archive and British Library 19th Opens Tues & Fri, 1pm- century Newspapers. 5pm. Online Rhymetimes, Storytimes and Craft Times Thurs & Sat, 9am-1pm. have been published on YouTube (All links available on the Library Service website). One Minute Book Reviews have been published on YouTube. Videos on how to take your book group online and how to use e-books and e-audio on YouTube. The Summer Reading Challenge for 2020 will be online more information on this to follow. Free courses. Reference materials. e-magazines, e-comics and newspapers. Kaveri Woodward, Earls Colne Library
The UK's at home, but The Essex Youth Service is Open! youth.essex.gov.uk/young-people/online-activities/
We will be running online activities for you via Zoom. You can access Zoom from the internet or you can download the Zoom app. Read the descriptions of our Zoom ses- sions to find the perfect one for you and then book a session online today. These online activities are for young people aged 13-19 years, or up to 25 with addi- tional needs (some activities for younger people where stated). Each session will last approximately 30 minutes. You can apply for any session, however, for those with a star you will need to email in to enquire about joining this group as there may be criteria for your attendance. We look forward to hearing from you and please tell us what you think about our online activities. Kaveri Woodward, Earls Colne Library.
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48 / www.colne-engaine.org.uk RE- OPENING from Friday 19th June We have made changes to the shop area to allow a safe return Please ring the bell for entry 1 PERSON/FAMILY at a time Please follow the instructions on the door. To begin with our hours will be Mon-Sat 10am - 3pm Thanks for all your support, we look forward to welcoming you back 50 / www.colne-engaine.org.uk
52 / www.colne-engaine.org.uk Earls Colne Presentation. After 38 years faithful service as Head Mistress of the Girls School, Miss Pearson has retired to a well earned rest. She will still reside in the parish and continue her class in the Sunday School where she does such splendid work for the Church. To thank her, a sub- scription list was opened with the result that a gift of £27-4s was hand- ed to her with a letter of appreciation. The Vicar has received a very grateful letter of thanks. Miss Pearson said she cannot adequately ex- press her thanks for this kindness and desire to acknowledge her past services in this way. Home Missions. Meetings have been held in Hay House. Needlework to the value of £7-17-6 and gifts totalling £4-13s were sent by Mrs Ham- mond to Mrs Louisa Strutt who is very grateful as her supply is rather low. She sent sincere thanks to all the workers. Congratulations. We congratulate Mr and Mrs Tawell on having lived long enough to celebrate their Golden Wedding. White Colne Surplice Fund. Mrs C. Nottage has kindly mended some of the boys’ old surplices. The sum of at least £2 is required to replace the men's surplices. The Library. Many fresh books have been purchased. The shelves are quite full enough, so some of the books may be bought for a nominal sum later on, but it takes time to weed out. From the Essex Church News Pleshey. It is much to be feared that the diocese has never realised that a sum of £700 was spent upon the furniture required for fitting up the Retreat House at Pleshey. As the benefit is felt by all parts of Essex it would be a happy thing if something could be sent from every Rural Deanery, if not from every parish, to clear off this very necessary ex- penditure. There is every hope that a Grant from the Board of Finance will cover the cost of maintenance. Neville Bird. Church Artist 18 St Andrews Church, Colne Engaine Bed & Breakfast 11 01787 220347 Bicycle Repairs 38 Councils Builders 28 Colne Engaine Parish Council 07946 096331 Braintree District Council 01376 552525 Carpet Cleaning 42 Colchester Borough Council 01206 282222 Child Minding 11 Doctors Chimney Sweep 52 The Elizabeth Courtauld Surgery, Halstead Coal Merchant 49 01787 475944 The Pump House Surgery, Earls Colne Computer Services 4, 40, 44 01787 222022 Courtauld Hall 30 Schools Double Glazing 20, 48 Colne Engaine C of E (Aided) Primary School Drainage 14 01787 222717 Electrician 33, 46 Honywood Community Science School, Coggeshall 01376 561231 Estate / Letting Agent 6, 38 The Ramsey Academy 01787 472481 Fencing 21, 28 Essex Police Financial Services 16 Braintree Police Station 0300 333 4444 Fireplaces 38 Village Amenities Colne Engaine Village Hall 01787 223668 Funeral Directors 32, 34, 44 Colne Engaine Village Shop 01787 220163 Garden Services 8 Earls Colne Post Office 01787 222258 Interior Design 49, 50 Village Groups Mole Catcher 48 Colne Engaine Village Archive 01787 222080 Musical tuition 42 Youth Groups Colne Engaine Youth Club 07984 794004 Painting and Decorating 26 1st Earls Colne Brownies 01787 224175 Physiotherapy 36 1st Earls Colne Girl Guides 01787 220065 Plumbing 48 1st Earls Colne Rainbows 01787 224913 Plumbing/Heating 12
If you are an officer of a club or group in Pub 25 Colne Engaine and would like to place Roofing 41 information about the group’s activities School Hall 15 and events in the magazine for free, please Security 36 contact the Editor (p.2). Solicitors 12, 20, 32 If you would like to advertise your business in the magazine please see the inside front Sports Massage 8, 52 cover for advertising rates. Stay and Play 15 Tree Surgeon 26 54 / www.colne-engaine.org.uk Village Shop 60 Colne Engaine to Colchester EVERY MONDAY TO BRAINTREE No. 82A and 82B The service stops in the villages and in Monday to Friday. Halstead and as long as it is safe to do so, From The Green 09:08, 11:18, 13:18 the bus will stop along the route within Arrives Osborne Street 09:58, 12:14, 14:11 the village when hailed. Monday to Saturday. For help boarding or leaving the vehicle, From The Green 09:05 or with shopping bags, just speak to the Arrives Osborne Street 09:58 driver. The service is fully accessible, but please would passengers in wheelchairs
phone ahead on 01376 557896.
FARES, payable on the bus Colne Adult £2 (single or return) Engaine 5-16yrs £1 (single or return) Under 5s Free
Concessionary bus passes must be shown to receive free transport. Concessionary bus passes are available from Braintree District Council on 01376 551414. Face coverings need to be worn when using public transport Timetable 11.10 White Colne, Colne Commercials, Colchester to Colne Engaine Colchester Rd No. 82 11.13 White Colne, Village Green 11.14 Earls Colne, Tey Road, Lowefields Monday to Friday. 11.20 Earls Colne, Hillie Bunnies From Osborne Street 10:05, 12:20, 16:15 11.23 Earls Colne, De Vere Road Arrives The Green 10:56, 13:10, 17:07 11.26 Colne Engaine, The Green Monday to Saturday. 11.31 Halstead, Market Hill From Osborne Street 16:15 11.32 Halstead, Bridge Street Arrives The Green 17:07 11.55 Braintree, Sainsburys 14.00 Braintree, Sainsburys Please note that the 83 route is now 14.18 Halstead, Bridge Street solely used on the Bures/Colchester run 14.19 Halstead, Market Hill 14.24 Colne Engaine, The Green and has no direct contact with the parish. 14 27 Earls Colne, De Vere Road Full details of all the above timetables, 14.30 Earls Colne, Hillie Bunnies including all stops, are available from 14.36 Earls Colne, Tey Road, Lowefields www.travelineeastanglia.org.uk 14.37 White Colne, Village Green 14.40 White Colne, Colne Commercials, Check with bus operators for up to date Colchester Rd offerings as they may change with the Does not operate on Bank Holidays. current climate. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SUSPECT A HEART ATTACK
Should you suspect that a person you are with is suffering from a heart attack or they have stopped breathing for whatever reason, Call the Ambulance Service first on 999. When, and only when you have taken this step, you may call any of the trained defibrillator volunteers on this list who will attend with the AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and assist you until the Ambulance Service arrive.
LIST OF DEFIBRILLATOR OPERATIVES Name First phone Second phone Darran Lingley 01787 224166 (5 Bells) 07715 991221 (Mob) Richard Jones 07813 746717 (Mob) 01787 223666 (Home) Brian Fleming 07967 949808 (Mob) 01787 224166 (5 Bells) 01787 222080 (Home) Barbara & Geoffery Marcoolyn 01787 222334 07771 950735 Jo Davidson 01787 223163 07815 140568 Suzie & Adrian Gasser 01787 224983 07714 647696 Ginny Jeggo 07792 424061 01787 220358 Paul Knightly 07583 522908 01787 581701 Lucy Orrow 01787 224786 07711 704770 Mary Ashby 01787 222799 07745 474959 Moira Mizon 07947 499126 01787 220497 Gareth Jones 01787 224318 07771 503306 Jane Roach 01787 221390 07739 118116
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56 / www.colne-engaine.org.uk 1 Wed Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7) 2 Thu Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7) 3 Fri Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7) 4 Sat Church Open 9.15am – 12.15pm (p.27) 5 Sun Online service 10am 6 Mon Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7) 7 Tue Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7); Church Open 1.15pm – 4.15pm (p.27) 8 Wed Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7) 9 Thu Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7) 10 Fri Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7) 11 Sat Church Open 9.15am – 12.15pm (p.27) 12 Sun Online service 10am 13 Mon Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7) 14 Tue Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7); Church Open 1.15pm – 4.15pm (p.27) 15 Wed Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7) 16 Thu Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7) 17 Fri Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7) 18 Sat Church Open 9.15am – 12.15pm (p.27) 19 Sun Online service 10am 20 Mon Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7) 21 Tue Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7); Church Open 1.15pm – 4.15pm (p.27) 22 Wed Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7) 23 Thu Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7) 24 Fri Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7) 25 Sat Church Open 9.15am – 12.15pm (p.27) 26 Sun Online service 10am 27 Mon Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7) 28 Tue Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7); Church Open 1.15pm – 4.15pm (p.27) 29 Wed Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7) 30 Thu Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7) 31 Fri Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7) To the wonderful ladies of Colne Engaine, including special thanks to Maggie McCall and Mia Amerio. Thank you all so much for your kind and thoughtful donation of planters and flowers for our outside staff seating area. The area was in a very sorry state until staff stepped to re-vamp the area, it took a lot of elbow grease and a determination to lift staff spirits! Staff also donated the colour stain for the benches and tables, Wickes helped us with the bark and your amazing team of ladies completed the transformation with the planting, the absolute cherry on the cake! It looks so lovely now compared to how it did. All the staff have commented and send their thanks and appreciation for the support that you gave, we all love it now! We can’t thank you enough. Kind regards and thank you again From everyone in the Children’s Department at Colchester Hospital
58 / www.colne-engaine.org.uk 1 Sat Church Open 9.15am – 12.15pm (p.27) 2 Sun Online service 10am 3 Mon Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7) 4 Tue Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7); Church Open 1.15pm – 4.15pm (p.27) 5 Wed Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7) 6 Thu Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7) 7 Fri Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7) 8 Sat Church Open 9.15am – 12.15pm (p.27) 9 Sun Online service 10am 10 Mon Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7) 11 Tue Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7); Church Open 1.15pm – 4.15pm (p.27) 12 Wed Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7) 13 Thu Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7) 14 Fri Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7) 15 Sat Church Open 9.15am – 12.15pm (p.27) 16 Sun Online service 10am 17 Mon Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7) 18 Tue Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7); Church Open 1.15pm – 4.15pm (p.27) 19 Wed Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7) 20 Thu Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7) 21 Fri Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7) 22 Sat Church Open 9.15am – 12.15pm (p.27) 23 Sun Online service 10am 24 Mon Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7) 25 Tue Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7); Church Open 1.15pm – 4.15pm (p.27) 26 Wed Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7) 27 Thu Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7) 28 Fri Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7) 29 Sat Church Open 9.15am – 12.15pm (p.27) 30 Sun Online service 10am 31 Mon Morning Prayer 9am online service (p.7)