GOLDHANGER PARISH MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2015
Hall Farm, Church Street, 1919 120 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. There have been some breaks in publication, most notably during both World Wars, and in 2015 it is 120 years old.
Magazine Editors: Stephen & Chris 788369 [email protected]
Magazine Advertising: Morag Wood 788495 [email protected] NB - All copy to be submitted by midnight on the 15th of the month and advertising (including For Sale and Wanted) by midnight on the 13th of the month please. 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. Adverts and donations are to be delivered to Morag Wood, Advertising Coordinator, at Elms Bakery, Church Street (next door but one to the Cricketers).
This magazine is run entirely by volunteers and relies on donations and advertising to fund it. Please bear this in mind when submitting advertising and personal interest articles. Your donations will be gratefully received.
Goldhanger is also on the internet at: www.goldhanger.org.uk
What’s on in Goldhanger in September
WI Meeting Village Hall Wednesday 2nd 7:30pm P. 16
Wildlife Watching Meet at Church Thursday 10th 2:00pm P. 13
Parish Council Village Hall Tuesday 8th 7:30pm P. 8 Meeting Art Exhibition Village Hall Gala Weekend 10-5 Sat P. 13 12th & 13th 11-4 Sun Art Society Village Hall Thursday 13th 1:30pm P. 18
Page 2 of 44 An extract from the History Archives... The founder of TESCO at Goldhanger
In the early 1940s Jack Cohen, founder of the TESCO supermarket chain, purchased Little London Farm as a second home and to acquired the fruit tree orchard then part of the farm. Little London Farm is said to be named after a John de London in 1400s, and was, and still is in Goldhanger Parish. Because of difficulties importing fruit at that time Cohen knew that locally grown fruit was scarce and in great demand. In the following years he purchased several other local farms that had established orchards. One of those was Hill Farm in the centre of Tolleshunt Major. He developed the farmyard into the company’s, and the UK’s first “own label” canning factory. He chose to call the factory “Goldhanger Fruit Farms”. The early history of TESCO and Jack Cohen’s (later Sir Jack Cohen) major involvement has been well documented, including his authorised biography “Pile it High, Sell it Cheap”. The biography has a complete chapter entitled “Goldhanger” and records the purchases of the farms and the development of the factory. The biography tells us the person who introduced him to Little London Farm was a local man by the name of “Major Frost”. One can only speculate who that might have been.Throughout the chapter the word “Goldhanger” is used to refer to his home, farms, orchards and the factory, which was clearly the name he preferred to use when in London and on business. The family kept a pony and trap at the farm which they used to travel to Maldon and to collect guests from local rail stations. These photos are from the 1950s. TESCO sold the factory in the 1960s, it changed ownership several times, but the name remaining until the 1970s. Those living here then will remember the many lorries that cruised around our village looking for the factory. Fortunately it was later named Beckingham Business Park.
For more about past plans, Google: goldhanger past cohen David Newman (www.Churchside1.plus.com/Goldhanger-past)
Page 3 of 44 Page 4 of 44 Incredible String Band Man Returns to Goldhanger Robin & Bina Williamson – Goldhanger Village Hall 7.30pm, Friday, October 9
ROBIN WILLIAMSON is a Scottish multi-instrumentalist musician, singer, songwriter and storyteller, who first made his name as a founding member of The Incredible String Band. Between 1966 and 1974 the Incredible String Band, based around the duo of Williamson and Mike Heron, released some 13 albums, becoming one of the best-loved and influential groups of the era. Paul McCartney declared their Grammy award winning ‘The Hangman’s Beautiful Daughter’ to be his favorite album of 1967 (the year of Sgt.Pepper) and their concert appearances were attended by such diverse supporters as Mick Jagger, Billy Connolly, Robert Plant, John Lennon and Rowan Williams the future Archbishop of Canterbury! The Incredible String Band also appeared at the legendary Woodstock Festival in 1969. The 1980’s saw Robin constantly touring the world as a solo artist, his recordings highly praised and his songs covered by many other artists including Van Morrison. He has also been a key figure at the forefront of the storytelling revival in Europe and America since the 80's. He has authored a number of books including The Craneskin Bag (re-telling and re-versifications of Celtic lore) and Celtic Bards, Celtic Druids (co-authored with R.J. Stewart). Robin is Honorary Chief Bard of The Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids. He met Bina in the 1980’s and by the end of that decade they were married with old friend Donovan performing at their wedding. East-African born British Asian BINA WILLIAMSON has been performing and recording for a number of years, touring with Robin not only as a duo, but also with the Just Like Ivy Band. Bina has a voice of resonance, innocence and warmth, drawing on a variety of Indian styles as well as the Celtic heritage and British folk traditions. In 1997 The Incredible String Band reformed and Bina was recruited into the group for a series of triumphant concerts captured in the BBC documentary ‘Re-tying The Knot’. Inevitably perhaps Robin soon left the Incredibles for a second time and continued to work both as a solo artist and increasingly with Bina. Their performance in June 2005 at the Royal Festival Hall London Meltdown US-UK Connections was described in the Guardian as “a highlight of the Festival”.
Page 5 of 44 Back in 2013, at the invitation of local musician Colin Lloyd Tucker, Robin and Bina performed at the village hall and gave an intimate, entertaining and at times, moving performance fondly remembered by those who were present (a full house) and they are back this year. On the evening of October 9th ROBIN and BINA WILLIAMSON will present ‘an evening of songs, stories and music’ at THE GOLDHANGER VILLAGE HALL. Tickets are £15 and can be obtained by calling Colin, Yvonne or Maya; 01621 788254 Or email; [email protected] Please bring any refreshments you like, glasses, cork-screws etc will be provided.
"Miss them at your peril!" Glastonbury 2007
"If I go back to the start, I'd have to say again that it was simply a discovery of poetry; and as such--risking the embarrassment that so regularly goes with my particular vocation I'd also have to say that it was the discovery of the holy; not the solemn, not the saintly, but the holy, which makes you silent and sometimes makes you laugh and which above all makes the landscape different once and for all. …Superb" Rowan Williams
" pure beauty through simplicity" Robert Plant “I have to say for me the highlight of the whole weekend was watching Robin and Bina Williamson on the Saturday afternoon .They were simply marvelous! “ National Acoustic Festival 2012
Prostate Cancer UK and North East Essex Urology Cancer Support Group Afternoon Tea Friday 18th September 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Come and enjoy tea or coffee and homemade cakes at Goldhanger Church All proceeds to these two good causes
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Page 7 of 44 Goldhanger Church Services
Sunday 6th September Trinity 14 8.30am Holy Communion (BCP) 9.30am Parish Communion by extension(CW)
Monday 7th September 7.00pm Evening Prayer
Sunday 13th September Trinity 15 8.30am Holy Communion by extension (BCP) 10.00am Family Service (CW)
Sunday 20th September Trinity 16 Battle of Britain Sunday 8.30am Holy Communion (BCP) 9.30am Morning Prayer
Monday 21st September 7.00pm Evening Prayer
Sunday 27th September Trinity 17 8.30am Holy Communion by extension (BCP) 9.30am Parish Communion (CW)
Wednesday 30th September 12.30 Picnic Service
* 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.
Mother's Union meets on the fourth Friday of each month 1.45pm at Honeywood Hall, Hall Road, Great Totham.
Come along to our coffee morning in the new Community Room on Tuesdays between 11am and 12noon. Everyone is welcome. Pop along, bring your friends, and have a chat over coffee.
Page 8 of 44 From the Parish Registers
Holy Matrimony 30th July Andrew Robert Bull and Anna Louise Butcher
Funeral and Interment 8th August Kenneth Hutcheson Perry aged 85 years
ST. PETER'S GOLDHANGER
Rector of Goldhanger Reverend Jonathan Pearce 01621 893150 Little Totham & Great The Rectory [email protected] Totham 1 Hall Road Great Totham CM9 8NN Church Wardens: Mr George Bunting 788234 Mrs Betty Abrey 01206 384894 Flowers for Church: Mrs Elaine Clark 788686 [email protected] Benefice website: www.totham-goldhanger-churches.org.uk
The Wednesday lunchtime Picnic Service for Parents and toddlers. Last Wednesday of the month in term time. 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 September 2015
There are no flags for September
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Page 11 of 44 The Chequers Inn
Gala Weekend Beer Festival
Friday 11th September 2015 to Sunday 13th September 2015 15 Cask Ales, Ciders & Perries
Phil’s Famous Saturday BBQ Goldhanger Classic Car Club Meeting
Live Music Events Bootleg Blondie - Sunday 4pm others to be confirmed - check at The Chequers!
Lots More Goldhanger Gala Weekend Events
Page 12 of 44 Classic Car Display Saturday 12th September from 10am – 4pm As part of Goldhanger Gala Weekend As usual there will be a £5 nominal charge per car to cover event insurance with any profits going to charity For more details call Ken on 788495
GOLDHANGER ART EXHIBITION 12th and 13th SEPTEMBER 2015
Goldhanger Art Exhibition taking place in the village hall from 10am to 5pm on Saturday 12th and 11am to 4pm on Sunday 13th. As always there will be refreshments and lovely homemade cakes served by the WI. Plenty of parking at the rear of the hall. The exhibition as well as paintings from local artists, there will also be portfolios, sculptures, glass work, jewellery, cards and many other craft works. We are always happy to welcome new members to our group. We meet once a month at the village hall on the second thursday of the month from 2pm to 4.30pm. Please come and see us. Please call Jane 01621 892565 for any further information.
Page 13 of 44 ST PETERS CHURCH GOLDHANGER CELEBRATE GALA WEEKEND
SAT 12TH AND SUN 13TH SEPTEMBER
Book sale , tombola, bouncy castle, karate demonstration, Zumba, ice creams, brunch, local musicians, pet service, church treasurer in the stocks, teddy bear parachute and much more. Anyone interested in taking part in table top sale or any other form of activity or entertainment please contact kim on 01621 788698 We would really appreciate residents from all around and within the village to take part and make this a fun weekend Sat 12th - book sale, tombola, bouncy castle, karate, ice creams, local musicians, history group, fun activities for children and McMillan stall. Sun 13th - book sale, tombola, bouncy castle, ice creams, local musicians, history group, war memorabillia, fun activities for children, mcmillan stall, zumba, brunch and teddy bears parachute jump Also pet service in church at 10am Still plenty of time to call if you would like to take part Anyone who would like to donate a small gift towards the tombola please call Kim 01621 788698
At the Gala weekend, June and I are having a stall on both days for MacMillan and are asking residents if they have any items they dont want (like unwanted gifts or raffle prizes) if they would care to give them to us for or stall. We are doing a raffle and a tombola.
~ Kaye Shrubb
Page 14 of 44 GOLDHANGER W.I. Our next meeting will be held in Goldhanger Village Hall on September 2nd at 7.30 p.m. and it will be our very popular Beetle Drive. Fish and Chips for members and guests are all ordered and we can all bring along our drinks and glasses, with some cutlery, ready to roll. Be prepared for some tough competition from the chaps! The talk by Jean Smye at our August meeting was very well attended and proved to be absolutely fascinating. She shared her extensive knowledge of bee-keeping with dry humour and prompted lots of questions afterwards. Her description of swarms of drones, lingering on street corners, waiting to pay court to any passing virgin female bees made us laugh. Jean sold a lot of her delicious honey on the evening and was insistent upon foregoing her fee. We have decided, therefore, to donate it to charity. Boards were circulated asking for members to help out with the refreshments at the Art Show during Gala Weekend in September and cake-makers volunteered to bake . Joyce will be contacting us all to confirm our time-slots and cakes required. Due to the generosity of our members, who bake the refreshments and give of their time, we are able to be such a vibrant W.I. with lots of activities going on. We welcomed a new member, Nicole, who learned about us from our web-site. Thanks to Rachel, who manages it so well, it is proving to be a very popular way of checking up on all that is happening in W.I. It is also a delight to see the lovely photos posted there of everyone enjoying themselves. The ‘flower of the month’ was Pat’s campanula with Sandra’s phlox coming second. Congratulations to you both. Photos were taken by Julie and Heather of a large group of us enjoying our Annual Lunch at Forester Park Golf Club on August 10th. Both the weather and the food were lovely and everyone caught up with news from each other over drinks before we sat down for the jacket potatoes with various fillings and salads. Many thanks to Pam and Kate who organised everything so efficiently. Information is up-dated each month on the website. Go to www.goldhangerwi.co.uk. New members are still welcome to join. Ring Carol on 01621788260 or just come along to a meeting.
Page 15 of 44 ! GVH Management Committee invite you to a
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Goldhanger Village Hall Saturday 31st October 7.30 pm Bring your Own Drinks and Nibbles Join in the fun There will be Dancing and Games Fancy Dress Optional £7.50
Tickets from Debbie on 788709 Barbara 788327 – Anton 788538 and Julie 788712 Book early to avoid disappointment
Page 16 of 44 Bellringing activities
Bells will be rung every Wednesday between 7.30 and 9pm, and for service on Sunday. http://www.bellringing.org/learntoring/
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.
If you would like a birthday or congratulations message included in the magazine then please let us know. (See inside front cover) Photos of village events are always very welcome.
Children’s Quiz 1 On a farm a kid is a baby what? 2 Who created the children's book character Tracy Beaker? 3 How many colours are in a rainbow? 4 Which river flows through London? 5 What is the name of the bear in The Jungle Book? 6 Which English king had six wives? 7 What does Fred Flintstone wear around his neck? 8 Which is the largest city in Wales? 9 What is the name of Harry Potter's pet owl? 10 Who is the patron saint of Ireland? Answers on page 39
Page 17 of 44 The village magazine is supported only by our regular advertisers and your donations. That’s it! Any articles about the village or for the benefit of the village will always be included free of charge. Whilst we try to include all other submissions these increase the cost of the magazine, therefore any donation you feel able to make for your personal interest article will be gratefully received.
Workers Educational Association Tollesbury Branch
A new 10 week course starting on Tuesday, 29 September 2015
GLORIANA The Age of Elizabeth Tutor - Simon Downey
Outline:- This course provides an interesting insight into the political, religious and cultural issues of the age. Topics are addressed include Catholics and Puritans, the Spanish Armada, Print and Popular Culture and the portraits and progresses of Elizabeth.
Venue - Parish rooms, Tollesbury Start date - 29th September 2015 Time - 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 10 week course fee £48.00
Contact - Ann Jackson (01621) 868167
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
Page 18 of 44 Honouring those killed in the Great War recorded on our memorial. This is being done by raising the Union Flag on the Church on the 100th anniversary of their death and ringing the bells for a short time during that day. This was carried out on 17th August for Harry Johnson. The Parish magazine for October 1915 records: In Memoriam HARRY JAMES JOHNSON The terrible news of the early death of dear Harry was a great shock to us all. It is a noble death for a lad to die - no end can be more glorious than dying for one's country in a righteous cause - but then, he was so young. He died at Alexandria, on August 17th, in hospital, from wounds received on August 9th, and on August 21st fell his birthday, when he would have been19 years of age! Such a child - simple kind hearted, and generous of nature. At his memorial service held in the church on Sunday afternoon 6th of September, fully 60 were present, including the members of his sorrowing family, for whom such deep sympathy is felt, as well as a genuine sorrow for the promising young life thus suddenly cut short. Just before his death he wrote the following letter to the Rector, which in obedience to his wish, is printed below.
21/5 Batt. Essex Reg. 161 Brigade, 54 Division Med. Exp. Force Egypt. Dear Sir Just a line hoping to find you in the best of health, as it leaves me the same at present. Dear Sir, I have to thank you for saving my life, and I suppose it will surprise you when I tell you it was the Bible you gave me that saved my life and I do not hardly know how to thank you and I shall never forget your kindness in giving me such a very valuable present. So must close this time with very best wishes for a happy life. I remain, Your obedient servant Harry Johnson P.S. Dear Sir. You are at liberty to put this in the magazines so as the people of Goldhanger can see it and be very proud of your good deed.
Many of us will pray that his soul may be granted eternal rest and Perfect Peace Rev. F. Gardiner
1829. Private 5th Battalion Essex Regiment. Died 17th August 1915. Aged 18. Son of Samuel James and Ellen Johnson of 2 Church Street, Goldhanger. Unknown grave . Commemorated on the Helles Memorial (on the tip of the Gallipoli peninsular) Article by Barry Unger.
Page 19 of 44 GOLDHANGER PARISH COUNCIL Report on the Meeting held on 11th August 2015
Bree Back has been co-opted onto the Council to bring its full complement up to seven Members. Pole bridge footpath: Despite two reminders there has been no response from Mr Taylor regarding the reinstatement of the footpath. New anti dog fouling notices have been obtained and will be put up in various locations in the village. Councillor Cheeseman reported that all the allotments have now been taken.
Planning There were no new applications, but Councillors noted the following decision by the Planning Inspectorate: FUL/MAL/14/00916 – Land adjacent Longwick Farm Joyces Chase Tolleshunt Major – proposed bag tank/bladder storage with bunding – Appeal for costs dismissed. Naming of the development at the corner of Church Street and Maldon Road. The Parish Council has suggested that this should be called Benham Close, to commemorate the author of the history book ‘Goldhanger: An Estuary Village’. Councillors noted that Maldon District Council is now able to demonstrate a five year land supply for housing. Concern was expressed that this was not done before during the examination of the Local Development Plan which was rejected by the Planning Inspector.
Highways There is still no update from the Highways Panel on the proposed chicanes in Maldon Road, work on the Charity Farm bends and the 20mph speed limit in Fish Street. Councillor Mr Sargeant will continue to pursue this matter. There have recently been incidents of residents being unable to access their properties due to inconsiderate parking in the village. It is suggested that these matters are reported to the local police, Essex County Council Highways and Councillor Rodney Bass (Essex County Council). As the authorities have indicated that they will not provide funding for extending the yellow parking lines in the village, the Local Highways Panel will be asked if this can be added to its schemes for future funding. Essex County Council has provided a brief report on drainage issues in the village and this will be pursued further.
Marigold Wood. The Parish Council will send off an expression of interest in obtaining funding from the Essex County Council Community Initiatives Fund for work to create a woodland path. Further sources of funding will also be explored.
The telephone box in the Square has now been repainted and BT will be asked to repair the glazing which is in poor repair.
… continued
Page 20 of 44 Further information has been obtained about providing a defibrillator for the village. Its purchase will be reconsidered when more details are available about costs, maintenance etc. It was noted that the police have recently been using a speed gun in Maldon Road. The hedges at the top of Church Street near its junction with Maldon Road are overgrown and need cutting back. This will be reported to Highways. Draft minutes of Parish Council meetings will in future be published on the Parish Council web site (essexinfo.net/goldhanger-parish-council). Minutes are approved at the following meeting of the Council.
The next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on 8th September 2015 at 7.30 pm in the Village Hall. Members of the public and press are welcome to attend and the agenda will be published on the Parish Council web site
Vysian Banyard – Parish clerk
Steve and Rachel’s sunflowers on the Goldhanger Road. Brightening up our Village for all who pass through. Well done Steve and Rachel.
Page 21 of 44 New Plaque at Gardeners Farm
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the opening of the WW-1 Flight Station at Gardeners Farm in August 1915, members of the Goldhanger History Group have placed a brass plaque at Gardeners Farm shop.
A presentation entitled: “Zeppelin Busters over the Blackwater” will be given in the Goldhanger Village Hall close to this year’s Remembrance.
Southend Half-marathon 2015. Thanks to all who sponsored my daughter Naomi and I. We both completed the 13 plus miles OK, but I struggled with leg cramps, which I haven’t had before. We raised £310-00 for the Havens Hospices altogether, with the potential for a further £60-00 being claimable by the charity by means of tax relief on our sponsorship. This underlines the importance of ticking the box, if applicable, for tax relief when we make a donation to any charity. Thanks again,
Page 22 of 44 Harvest Supper
Goldhanger Village Hall Saturday 10th October 7.30 pm Quiz and Raffle Raffle Prizes gratefully accepted, Bring on the night or give to Carol or Kim A Real Family Event Beef and Ale Pie Carrots and New Potatoes Option of Vegetarian Pie (Please Pre-order on booking tickets) Choice of Desserts Tea and Coffee (Bring your own Drinks and Nibbles) Tickets = £10 per person Children under 12 =£5 Available from Carol Piercy 788260 and Kim Evans 788698 Book early to avoid disappointment
Page 23 of 44 Goldhanger Sailing Club News On a very sad note, the Goldhanger Sailing Club has to say goodbye to a long standing member of the club. Ron Cook sadly passed away recently. He was a former Commodore. Our condolences to his wife Pam and his family. Ron the sailor and friend will be sadly missed. It has been a very busy time at the club this month. Our annual Sea Sunday service was held on a beautiful morning in the club compound. It was attended by over 50 parishioners from Goldhanger, Little Totham and Great Totham. Our thanks to Ann Jordan who did the flowers for the club and the altar table. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided by the club were as popular as ever. The RNLI manned a stall selling Christmas cards, calendars and souvenirs and were very pleased with the £166.60 made for RNLI funds. The following weekend was an early start for the breakfast race. The sailors have to be keen to be ready for the 6.45am start, but the promise of a full English breakfast afterwards is a good incentive. 24 breakfasts were served and black pudding proved to be very popular! The Family Sail and Sleepover was a first for us and those who attended had fantastic fun. It was unfortunate that many families were away on their summer breaks, so next year we will be sure to have it before the schools break up. It was the most beautiful day for beginners to sail and dinghies, canoes, rowing boats and windsurfers were all towed by the rescue boats round to the spit so the children could safely practise in the lagoon.
Page 24 of 44 Even the adults had a little go (with the wind surfing proving to have most “fall in factor” as you would expect). As the tide fell, everyone had a picnic on the sea wall and the tiny bit of beach left by the very high tide. Everyone was then towed, rowed or sailed back to the club where the afternoon of fun and games, supervised by Kay began (soon to be called “noisy Kay” by the children). The dads cooked the BBQ and after supper things began to quieten down with stories, a camp-fire and songs and then bedtime. A wonderful and very full day. Tents were packed after breakfast and there was a prize giving before home time. Congratulations to Grayson and Beatrice who won special prizes for trying every available craft and showing amazing independence for their ages, 4 and 5 respectively. The weather was again perfect for our sail to Brightlingsea. Leaving Goldhanger on the ebb tide we arrived in time for lunch (at the pub) and ice creams before setting off home and arriving just before high water. Carolyn, Helen, Kevin and Natcho the dog, all enjoyed their first long sail on the Blackwater. Finally the sailing club would like to wish a very Happy 90th Birthday to Gwenda who kindly donated the optimist sailing dingy the children enjoy so much. We hope you had a very special day.
News from the Village Hall A very big thank you to all those who completed and returned the questionnaire published in the Parish Mag. We are now analysing the results and bringing together the many very helpful comments that were made. We intend to publish a summary of the results just as soon as we can. Several people kindly offered assistance but did not put a contact name – we would be very pleased if you would email our secretary, Catherine Brown [email protected] or telephone her on 788488 with your details.
Page 25 of 44 Wildwatching News Noisy Swifts flying around in the evenings, Large White Butterflies gracing Little Totham churchyard at the children’s Holiday Club, Swallows nesting in the top of the porch at Great Totham Church – this is summer! It’s end of July/beginning of August at the time of writing. The Swallows have had two broods to date. Youngsters from the first brood have helped the adults feed the second, which accounts for a lot of birds coming and going all the time. This is normal behaviour for Swallows. July Second Thursdays was spent at the Essex Wildlife Trust Chigborough reserve. There were still Grey Herons and Little Egrets to be seen in and around the Heronry, which is the dense waterside bushes and undergrowth in which they nest. Warblers were heard rather than seen, especially Blackcaps which seem to be very numerous at present. Many small bird species keep a low profile during late summer, while they are still feeding youngsters. The Mallard Drakes at Chigborough were looking very drab, in what is called eclipse plumage – they undergo a post-breeding moult of their flight feathers, and because they can’t fly, they lose their bright colouration, particularly the glossy bottle green head plumage, so as not to be conspicuous to preditors. The drakes look very similar to the ducks in eclipse plumage - only the bright yellow bill remains to distinguish them from the females, which have a dull, brown bill. Many of the duck species go through the eclipse process The gravel pit at Russel Green, the other side of Hatfield Peverel, is on the way to a number of places, and has a convenient roadside pull-in. Three Green Sandpipers, probably juveniles, were present recently, on migration. Their nesting range includes much of Scandinavia and Eastern Europe. The adult females migrate first, followed by the adult males – they raise the young to the stage at which they can live independently, and then leave them to it! We can only stand in awe of the young birds, perhaps three months old, which know to migrate and where to go without the guidance of adults. Also at Russel Green lately was a lone Dunlin, still in almost full breeding plumage. Dunlin are the most common wader on the estuary in winter, where they are often seen in very energetic flight as a “Cloud” of tiny waders. The one at R.G. was large for a Dunlin, long-billed, and had a very smart, attractive appearance. This marked it out as a subspecies Alpina bird, (Pictured) which will have nested in Scandinavia, probably north of the Arctic circle. Juvenile Polecats disperse at this time of year, which makes sightings of them more likely. They are often seen as roadkills, but Nina picked up a live one in car headlights in Wickam Bishops at about 10.30 one evening, and we both saw one near to Bobbets Hole at an earlier time of day, about 6.45pm. The latter was an all-dark animal, and so was presumably a Polecat/Ferret cross.
Second Thursdays – Thursday 10th September, 2.00pm. Meet at Goldhanger Church as usual, and we’ll decide where to go then. All welcome.
Page 26 of 44 Recipe of the moth
Parmesan Biscuits • 3oz Parmesan, finely grated
Heat your grill to high. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and divide the grated Parmesan into six long strips. Grill for one minute until the cheese has melted and is lightly golden. Whilst still warm and a bit flexible, release the biscuits from the paper and cool until firm.
This goes very nicely with the Pea, mint and spring onion soup from last month’s magazine … which of course you still have, don’t you? ;-)
If you have a recipe you would like to share, please send it in to us.
Be careful when barbecuing of a summer’s evening. Check the wind direction so you don’t annoy the neighbours - or invite them round so they can’t complain! Page 27 of 44 Saturday 19th September 2015 Great fun for all the family – bring your children and grandchildren
Goldhanger Village Hall
Doors Open: 7.00pm Eyes Down: 7.30pm
Finish: 10.00pm
Raffle
Tea/Coffee and Cake available during the interval
Page 28 of 44 FOR SALE AND WANTED / LOST AND FOUND
FOR SALE
Not been used LOOK!! Buy one - “Get One Free” Log basket with 2 handles - £5 A brace of bikes for £20.00 Good runners - perhaps a little Dustbin withdown 2 handles lid - £6 and lock Please call 01621 788743 TLC may be required Mike Webster 788463
FOR SALE
2 x large plastic dog beds without
Approx. 80 cmcushions wide & 55 cm deep
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FOR SALE
Indesit 50:50 fridge freezer, model CAA 55 NS Fridge capacity: 155 litres, Freezer capacity: 105 litres Energy Class A+ HWD: 174cm, 54.5cm, 58cm Good condition, hardly used £50.00 ono Contact Anton or Claire on 788538
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MATTHEW RUFFLE CHIMNEY SWEEP Trained and certified by The National Association Of Chimney Sweeps. Fully Insured. Standard Chimney Sweep £50.00 (Includes full sweep of chimney, smoke evacuation check and NACS insurance certificate. Discount available for multiple chimneys) CCTV Chimney Inspections STAINLESS STEEL COWLS SUPPLIED AND FITTED FROM £80.00 (Subject to cowl selected, pot type and chimney access. Other cowl types available) CALL OR EMAIL TODAY ON 01621810711/07938439253 [email protected] Page 30 of 44 The Vicar/Rector writes:
The following is a 17th century prayer from Gloucestershire. The original recommendation was for it to be said twice a day: “Lord, thou knowest better than myself that I am growing older and I will soon be old. Keep me from the fatal habit of thinking I must say something on every subject on every occasion. Release me from craving to straighten out everybody’s affairs. Make me thoughtful but not moody, helpful but not bossy. With my vast store of wisdom, it seems a pity not to use it all, but thou knowest, Lord, that I want a few friends at the end. Keep my mind free from the recital of endless details, give me wings to get to the point. Seal my lips on my aches and pains, they are of no interest to others and the love of rehearsing them is becoming sweeter as the years go by. I dare not ask for improved memory but for a growing humility and a lessening cocksureness when my memory seems to clash with the memories of others. Teach me the glorious lesson that occasionally I may be mistaken. Keep me reasonably sweet. I don’t want to be a saint, some of them are hard to live with, but a sour old person is one of the crowning works of the devil. Give me the ability to see good things in unexpected places and talents in unexpected people, and give me O Lord the grace to tell them so.” My late Grandma came across this prayer when she was in her 90’s and felt it echoed much of what she needed to say herself. She did an article on it for her own parish magazine, at Midsomer Norton in Somerset. With a few minor amendments, though, it’s surely relevant for people of almost any age. Do you see something of yourself reflected in it? I know I do!! I like the prayer because of its humour, and because it takes a degree of self awareness to say it to God and mean it. As with many prayers and hymns, I don’t agree with all of it. Aches and pains, in fact anything that makes us suffer in body, mind or spirit ought to be of interest to others. There are times when having a good moan to someone who is prepared to listen is good for us, and can in itself lead to prayer being said. I especially like the bit about seeing good things in unexpected places, and talents in unexpected people. One of the great blessings of having been at my previous parishes for l3 ½ years is that some people who clashed with me at first turned out to be real gems as time went by. Prayer isn’t about trying to make God change his mind. It’s more about becoming ever more and more aligned to his will. If the prayer had got it completely wrong, it would perhaps have said “Lord, please make others listen to me because I know I’m right!” Contrast that with the humility of this simple and yet profound prayer as it is. It had a great deal to commend itself to us.
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Page 37 of 44 Tollesbury Surgery visits Goldhanger Village Hall on Tuesdays and Fridays between 13.30 to 14.00.
Requests for prescriptions and/or medication can be left at the Village Hall from 12noon on the day of the Doctor’s visit.
Note from the editors Courtesy When submitting articles for the magazine please include a brief message with it. Blank emails with attachments feel a bit impersonal and don’t really tell us much about what you want us to do with the article. A simple please and thank you goes a long way too.
Thank you.
Donate Now! To advertise For Sale or Wanted items in the magazine, the minimum donation is You can now make donations to the £1 per advert, though if you would like to Parish Magazine donate more that would be very welcome through the Goldhanger and helps the magazine's funds. website. You can pay using a The donation should be given to Morag PayPal account or your Wood, Advertising Co-ordinate when credit card or debit card. dropping in the advert. www.goldhanger.org.uk Her address is Elms Bakery, Church St. (Next door but one to The Cricketers)
DID YOU KNOW? Olympus Mons, on the planet Mars, is the tallest volcano in the Solar System at a height of 14 miles. It is nearly 3 times the height of Mount Everest!
Page 38 of 44 Goldhanger Correspondent For your 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]
AGE UK Advocacy Support For more information about Citizen Advocacy please contact Gary Clinton on 01245 207013 The service is free, confidential and impartial.
GOLDHANGER VILLAGE HALL
Available for clubs, societies, private functions etc.,
The Village Hall is also available for BBQs, wedding marquees etc.,
Bookings taken by Mr Andrew Christy telephone 788432
www.goldhangervillagehall.co.uk
10 St. Patrick St. 10
Q. What lies at Hedwig 9
8 Cardiff Cardiff 8
the bottom of tie A 7
6 Henry 8th 8th Henry 6
the BLACKWATER Baloo 5
4 The Thames Thames The 4
and twitches? 7 3
2 Jacqueline Wilson Wilson Jacqueline 2
1 Goat Goat 1
A. A nervous wreck. Quiz: Childrens’ to Answers Page 39 of 44 GOLDHANGER PARISH COUNCIL List of Councillors and Officers Parish Council web site: www.essexinfo.net/goldhanger-parish-council
Parish clerk: Miss V Banyard 21 D’Arcy Way Tolleshunt D’Arcy CM9 8UD 01621 860265 or 07986 611660
Chair: Councillor Michael Sargeant Wencis 15 Head Street Goldhanger CM9 8AY 01621 788484 [email protected]
Vice Chair: Councillor Julia Bourn 17 Church Street Goldhanger CM9 8AS 01621 788298 [email protected]
Councillors: Bree Back Thatch End 36 Fish Street Goldhanger CM9 8AT 01621 788419 [email protected]
Clive Cheeseman 3 Maldon Road Goldhanger CM9 8BG 01621 788433 [email protected]
Stephen Ellis Charity Farm Cottage Maldon Road Goldhanger 01621 788739 [email protected]
Christopher Joslin 15 Fish Street Goldhanger CM9 8AT 01621 788578 [email protected]
Hugh Reynolds 21 Fish Street Goldhanger CM9 8AT 01621 788307
DIGITAL COPIES OF THE MAGAZINE
Village residents are welcome to receive a digital copy of the current magazine in PDF format by emailing the magazine at [email protected].
Alternatively it can be downloaded at the end of each month from www.goldhanger.org.uk and following the link under ‘Community Stuff’.
Page 40 of 44 Mobile Library dates & times Thursday dates Location Stop name Arrives Leaves
Aug: 6, 20 Ulting Does Corner 9:40 9:55 Sep: 3, 17 Oct: 1, 15, 29 Ulting Ulting Lane/Water Co. Houses 10:00 10:15 Nov: 12, 26 Dec: 10 Heybridge Colne House 10:45 11:15 Heybridge Coopers Avenue 11:20 11:50
Heybridge Basin Bus Stop 12:00 12:15
Heybridge Basin Daisy Meadows car park 12:20 12:50
Goldhanger Village Hall 14:00 14:30
Heybridge Plantation Hall 14:45 15:15
Langford Little Hills 15:30 16:00
What goes where? Essex Police Contacts
Call 999 (emergency) if: • A crime is in progress • Someone suspected of a crime nearby • There is a danger to life • Violence is being used or threatened
For any non-emergency contact with the police, call 101 which covers the whole of England and Wales. If you call 101 but are reporting an emergency, you will be directed to the 999 service. Black / Green
Our neighbourhood officer is PCSO Carol Gladman and when she is on duty a contact number is 0797 084 4179. Blue The neighbourhood constable for our area Non-recyclable is police constable Leah Keene.. for landfill
Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 Ivy Sharman collects stamps for the Guide Dogs ~ 16 Head street Contact them anonymously with telephone 788268. information about crime
Page 41 of 44 Tide Times for Goldhanger
Tidal Volume
The amount of air which enters the lungs during normal inhalation at rest. The average tidal volume is 500ml. The same amount leaves the lungs during exhalation.
Whodathoughtit?
Page 42 of 44 95 - BUS TIMETABLE BETWEEN TOLLESBURY & MALDON This is an abridged timetable. Don’t forget - if you don’t use it, we will lose it!
M-F M-F ➨ M-S M-S M-S SCH NSCH M-F Maldon St SAT Goldhanger Square 09:10 11:10 13:10 14:40 14:50 17:57 19:50 Bentalls 09:20 11:20 13:20 14:50 15:00 20:00 20:00 TESCO 09:23 11:23 13:23 14:53 15:03 X Maldon High Street 09:26 11:26 13:26 14:56 15:06 Set down X only Maldon Lesiure 09:30 11:30 13:30 15:00 15:10 X Centre
M-F ➨ M-S M-S M-S M-F M-F Tollesbury St
Maldon Lesiure Centre 08:55 10:00 12:00 14:00 16:30 17:35 Maldon High Street 09:00 10:05 12:05 14:05 16:35 17:40 TESCO 09:05 10:10 12:10 14:10 16:40 17:45 Bentalls 09:10 10:15 12:15 14:15 16:45 17:48 Goldhanger Square 09:20 10:25 12:25 14:25 16:55 17:57
What does it all mean? M-F = Monday to Friday service M-S = Monday to Saturday service M-F SCH = Monday to Friday (School term time) SAT = Saturday service NSCH = Non-School days only St = Stephenson’s Buses
Regal Busways run the Saturday service Stephensons run the weekday 17:35 service from Maldon
More information at www.hedingham.co.uk/timetables/95
The Blackwater Link - 90 Runs from Morrisons in Maldon to Witham Ebenezer Close (passes Witham Station) Take the 95 to Bentalls and pick up the 90 there. For more details contact 01702-541511
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 869214 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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