GOLDHANGER PARISH MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2017 122 Years of Goldhanger Parish Magazine There has been a Parish Magazine since 1895 when the Revd. Frederick Gardner started it shortly after being appointed Rector at Goldhanger. In 122 years there have only been a few breaks in publication, most notably during both World Wars.
Magazine Editors: Stephen & Chris 788369 [email protected] Magazine & Website Morag Wood 788495 Advertising : [email protected] NB - All editorial copy to be submitted by midnight on the 15th of the month. All advertising (including For Sale and Wanted) to be submitted by midnight on the 13th of the month please. Adverts and donations are to be delivered to Morag Wood, Advertising Coordinator, at Elms Bakery, Church Street (next door but one to the Cricketers). Web Advertising: If you would like your advert included on the Goldhanger website, please contact Morag. It’s pretty cheap for a year and your ad will go on one of the top viewed pages. To advertise For Sale or Wanted items in the magazine the minimum donation is £1 per advert. If you would like to donate more it would always be welcome. * Please note: We cannot guarantee the delivery date of your magazine. Please bear this in mind when advertising functions at the beginning of the month. This magazine is run entirely by volunteers and relies on donations and advertising to fund it. It costs approximately £1 per issue to produce. We print about 340 copies each month. Please bear this in mind when submitting your personal interest articles. Donations can be made at any time by dropping them in to Morag (details above) - cheques made payable to Goldhanger Parish Magazine - or you can go to the Goldhanger website and click the PayPal button (you don’t have to have a PayPal account - you can use a debit or credit card). Goldhanger is also on the internet at: www.goldhanger.org.uk Current and previous issues of the magazine are available in glorious technicolour from the Goldhanger website.
Goldhanger Correspondent If you have any news articles about the village for inclusion in the Maldon & Burnham Standard and the Essex Chronicle. Contact: Kaye Shrubb 01621 788639 07891 677157 [email protected]
Page 2 of 48 An extract from the History Archives… Goldhanger Gas Lamps
Today there are three very similar Victorian gas lamps in the village, but as there has never been a mains gas supply, what is their history?
Our paper archive has a copy of a plan from the early 1900s to bring mains gas to Goldhanger along the Maldon Road. At that time the distribution of gas reached the Mill Beach caravan sites, however further installation was probably suspended due to WW-1. The Goldhanger Road, from Heybridge to the caravan sites, enjoyed gas street lighting for the next 50 years, and presumably domestic gas has been available along that road ever since. Strangely, electric street lighting still reaches the Osea Road caravan site.
Just before the Queen was due to visit Maldon in 1971, Maldon Council decided that the gas lights had to go to make the town appear more “modern”, and all the gas lights were quickly replaced with new electric street lighting. The old gas lanterns and posts were ignominiously stacked up in huge piles and visible for several years in a Maldon Council yard on the Causeway ….
Yours truly enquired many times if one could be purchased, and was finally invited to bid for one at an auction. The council did not advertise the event and only a handful of bidders turned up, and I and several others were permitted to buy one lamp each for about £5! Presumably two other Goldhanger residents also acquired theirs at that time, as three of these lamp posts made it to Goldhanger where they remain.
Sadly the most ornate ones, which appear in old photos of Maldon High Street were at the bottom of the pile and couldn’t be accessed, so we had no choice but to purchase the accessible plain ones with square copper tops. They even came complete with the clockwork mechanism that turned the light on and off each day using a pilot light.
Of course we still have no gas supply in the village, but bottled gas is readily and competitively available for cooking as The Chequers testifies.
To see this and other 100 items in our Virtual Museum search for: Goldhanger museum
David Newman (www.Churchside1.plus.com/Goldhanger-past)
Page 3 of 48 Goldhanger Church Services
Sunday 1st October Trinity 16 8.30am Holy Communion (BCP) 9.30am Parish Communion (CW)
Monday 2nd October 7.00pm Evening Prayer
Sunday 8th October Harvest Thanksgiving 8.30am Holy Communion (BCP) 10.00am Family Service We would welcome Harvest gifts suitable for Maldon Food Bank.
Sunday 15th October Trinity 18 8.30am Holy Communion (BCP) 9.30am Parish Communion (CW)
Monday 16th October 7.00pm Evening Prayer
Sunday 22nd October Trinity 19 8.30am Holy Communion (BCP) 9.30am Parish Communion (CW)
Wednesday 25th October 12.30pm Picnic Service
Sunday 29th October 8.30am Holy Communion (BCP) 11.00am Benefice Service for All Saints Day at All Saints, Little Totham
**Please note during the pariah vacancy the service times will stay the same but the pattern of services may change depending on the availability of clergy.
* BCP denotes a service from The Book of Common Prayer using traditional language CW denotes a service from Common Worship using contemporary language.
The services at St Peter's church are for everyone. We are pleased to have children at all of the services. There is a family service once a month. We are also pleased to have people of other denominations worshipping.
Page 4 of 48 ST. PETER'S GOLDHANGER Rector of Goldhanger Vacancy Little Totham & Great Totham
Assistant Curate Reverend Sue Godsmark 01621 891513 [email protected] Church Wardens: Mr George Bunting 788234 Mrs Betty Abrey 01206 384894 Flowers for Church: Mrs Elaine Clark 788686 [email protected] St. Peter’s Goldhanger website: www.essexinfo.net/st-peter-s-church-goldhanger
Please get in touch with the churchwardens if you are considering baptism for yourself or your children, for weddings, Holy Communion at home or if you would just like a visit.
Parish Prayers If you would like someone, an event or concern included in church prayers please write your request in the book in the Lady Chapel. Votive candles are lit at Sunday Services. Make sure you collect your copy of The Monthly News Article Diary to find out what is happening in the Diocese of Essex. Available free in church each month.
Flags for October
Page 5 of 48 Goldhanger Village Hall A great venue for birthday parties, discos, children’s parties, quiz nights & theme nights. Comfortably seats 80 people using our chairs and tables, although you are welcome to bring your own enabling you to seat more.
Regular events in the Village Hall: Goldhanger Women’s Institute 1st Wednesday of each month 7.30pm. New members welcomed. http://goldhangerwi.co.uk Goldhanger Parish Council 2nd Tuesday of each month 7.30pm. essexinfo.net/goldhanger-parish-council Goldhanger Art Society Every second Thursday of the month 2pm to 4.30pm. £5 non members. Numbers are limited so please ring. Look forward to seeing you. For details ring Jane 01621 892565. Goldhanger Kazen Kai Karate Club Weekly on Thursday evenings. For children and adults. Indoor Carpet Bowls New season starts Friday 6th October 2017, fortnightly from 2pm to 4pm, throughout the winter months. For more information call Barry on 788467.
Bookings taken by Steve Clarke telephone 788246 or email: [email protected]. www.goldhangervillagehall.co.uk Facebook: Goldhanger Village Hall Twitter: @Goldhanger_VH Reduced rates for local residents.
Goldhanger Resident Rate General Rate (per hour) (per hour)
Monday-Friday 9.00 -18.00 £8 £10
18.00 - 23.00 £12 £15
Saturday-Sunday 9.00 - 18.00 £12 £15
18.00 - 23.00 £18 £20
Page 6 of 48 Community Page
Goldhanger Sailing Club www.goldhangersailingclub.org.uk All types of sailing, including sailboarding and canoeing, with racing organised on Sundays during the season, there is something for everyone who loves the water.
Stamps for the Guide Dogs Ivy Sharman collects your used stamps. Drop them in at 16 Head street. Tel: 788268.
Donate to the Parish Magazine www.goldhanger.org.uk Donations can be made in person (see page 2) or via the Goldhanger website. You can pay using a Paypal account or a credit/debit card.
Maldon District Council Monthly Surgeries 1st Saturday of the month at the Queens Head Tolleshunt D’Arcy. from 12 noon to 1pm. Meet Tolleshunt D’arcy and Tollesbury Ward Councillors and/or raise issues or problems relating to local council matters.
Bellringing www.bellringing.org/learntoring/ Every Wednesday 7pm - 9pm and for services on Sundays. Newcomers welcome. Contact Andrew Kelso 788284 or email [email protected].
Mother's Union 4th Friday of each month at 1.45pm at Honeywood Hall, Hall Road, Great Totham.
Coffee mornings Community Room at St. Peter’s Church on Tuesdays between 11am and 12noon. Everyone is welcome. Pop along, bring your friends, and have a chat over coffee.
Wednesday lunchtime Picnic Service For Parents and toddlers. Last Wednesday of the month in term time. St. Peter’s Church.
Page 7 of 48 GOLDHANGER NOTICEBOARD
What’s on in October? Goldhanger Jubilee Choir rehearsals - P10 W.I. Annual dinner - P12 Halloween - 31st October - Do something scary! Harvest Supper - P16 Goldhanger Film Club - Lion. P17 The Great Goldhanger Quiz - P18 Saltmarsh 75 Ultra Marathon - P19
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Page 8 of 48 ST. PETER'S CHURCH
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Page 9 of 48 Another big thank you to Goldhanger Over the gala weekend I had a sale in my front garden in memory of my dear husband Andrew. I set about to sell classic car bits and pieces amongst many other things to raise money for Arthritis Research UK. Total raised £473.03 Thank you to everyone who came along and especially to Ken and Keith who helped with sorting and pricing. I hadn't got a clue. Also big thanks to Ivy and Maureen who helped me all day on the Saturday plus Geoff who helped with setting up. Also grateful thanks to Vicki and Goldhanger Classic Car Club for spreading the news and being so kind in dedicating a memorial trophy in Andrew’s memory. This is really special to myself and my children. Jackie
ST. PETER'S COFFEE MORNINGS ST PETER'S SUNDAY TEAS The Tuesday coffee mornings at the The Sunday afternoon teas at the church between January and July church this summer raised £739. Many raised £331. Many thanks to Pam, thanks to Kim and Betty, their helpers her helpers and all who gave their makers and all those who and cake support. The coffee mornings have gave their support. now restarted after the summer break.
The Goldhanger Jubilee Choir Christmas Concert 2017 The date of the concert this year is 7.30 Friday 15th December If anyone who would like to take part this year who has not done so before please remember that absolutely no previous ability or even inclination to join a singing group is necessary. I am sure if you ask the many villagers who have taken part in the previous concerts they will indicate what a lot of fun we have had over recent years. Those who have taken part before know what they should expect! Please contact Steve Clarke [email protected] if you have any questions or would like additional information. Rehearsal dates are as follows and start at 7.30 PM in the church. Tuesday 17th Oct Monday 20th Nov Monday 23rd Oct Tuesday28th Nov Tuesday 31st Oct Monday 4th Dec Monday 6th Nov Tuesday 12th Dec Tuesday 14th Nov
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Page 11 of 48 GOLDHANGER, LITTLE TOTHAM and TOLLESHUNT MAJOR W.I.
Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday October 4th at 7.30.p.m. in the Village Hall. The speaker will be Maz Keenan and she will be telling us all about the work of FARLEIGH HOSPICE. Please bring a single stem flower from your garden if you want to take part in the ‘flower of the month’ competition.
“HEAD”…..< “TAIL”……< “LEG”……. “FEELER”…..< “EYE!” The Village Hall was the venue for our annual beetle drive in September and , judging by the shouting, we might all have been competing for the Town Hall Clock! The hall was full of members and guests shaking dice at an alarming rate to complete their beetles. Then the fish and chip suppers arrived and we all relaxed for a while . Felice was obviously the fastest ‘mover and shaker’ and well-deserved her prize at the end of the evening. Our thanks to Pam who always organises the event so calmly and efficiently. Special thanks to all the members who provided lovely home-made cakes for our TEA ROOM at the Gala weekend. Our teams worked hard to make the two days most successful and customers enjoyed their refreshments as they watched the various entertainments going on around the marquees. Many thanks to all involved. September was particularly busy as we also went by coach on our theatre outing to see JOSEPH and his AMAZING TECHNICOLOUR DREAMCOAT at the Cliffs Pavilion in Southend. The production was enjoyed by all and the innovative interpretations were, indeed, amazing. I, for one, did not expect to see Elvis as Pharoah, nor ‘Jeremy Corbyn’ as Jacob. What larks! October 12th is the date for our ANNUAL DINNER AT THE CHEQUERS. Please make sure you have your name on the board if you wish to attend. The cost is £13.50 per head. For further information about meetings or activities please go to our website: http://goldhangerwi.co.uk
Page 12 of 48 Telephone: Maldon 01621 788203 * Excellent Home Cooked Menu * * Superb Choice of Quality Real Ales * * Bar Billiards and Darts * * Tea, Coffee and Homemade cakes * served Monday to Friday 11 am to noon * Quiz Night every Thursday at 8:30pm - Cash Prizes * * Great Hospitality *
Philip and Dominic look forward to welcoming you to the Chequers Inn soon.
Page 13 of 48 Colin Lloyd-Tucker kindly sent this photo taken from the top of the water tower on (HMS) Osea in 1917, looking out over the Manor House towards Stangate. It relates to the article in the August issue.
Page 14 of 48 GOODBYE TO SUMMER
The flowers have lost their first youthful blush, Blackberries adorn the bramble bush Along the country lane Whilst migrating birds prepare To fly south again. Time to kiss the summer goodbye.
The orchards are laden with apples, pears and plums; Grain is safely stored in barns before the winter comes. And a young lad gathers conkers And challenges his chums. Time to kiss the summer goodbye.
The branches have lost Their tenacious grip upon the leaves, As, silently, they flutter to the ground. And every bush with flaming hues of red and gold abound: Time to kiss the summer goodbye.
A ghostly mist comes creeping with the dawn; The pearls of dew lay longer on the lawn. And increasingly earlier, evening's cloak is drawn. Time to kiss the summer goodbye.
The beach and park are empty now, The children once more return to school. Desolation settles on the faded deckchairs, The deserted ice-cream stall. Time to kiss the summer goodbye.
The season's drawing to an end Like the turning of a page. We cannot detain her, no matter how we try. Autumn's waiting in the wings to take centre stage. Time to kiss the summer goodbye.
Jean-Anne Parker-Larkin Head Street Goldhanger
Page 15 of 48 GOLDHANGER PARISH COUNCIL Report on the Ordinary Meeting held on 12.9.2017 Planning It was noted that Maldon District Council has refused the following application: 27 Maldon Road – Two storey side/rear extension to replace existing similar two storey extension. Single storey lobby extension to replace existing lobby structure. Councillors were dismayed at this result. The following new application was supported: The Stumble 4A Church Street Goldhanger – erect two storey rear extension to detached dwelling to provide enlarged dining room/kitchen and fourth bedroom with en-suite facilities. Councillors noted with concern Maldon District Council’s new initiative to allow more planning applications to be dealt with by officers rather than by referring to the North West planning committee where Parish had the opposite opinion. Maura Benham Close - The Parish Council is continuing to pursue the replacement and management of the hedge at the road boundaries of the site. Highways Councillors were very concerned to hear that Highways considers the damaged village gateway sign (Maldon end) is not in need of repair, despite hanging on one leg only and being in danger of falling off and perhaps hitting a passing vehicle. The issue has also been reported to Councillor Mark Durham (Essex County Council member for Maldon) and his comments are awaited. A Community Park Watch officer patrolled the village over the recent Bank Holiday but did not issue any parking tickets as everyone was parked correctly. Further patrols will take place in the future. Footpath diversion - the public footpath which runs through Joyces Farm and Lauriston Farm. The Council has sent in its response to the above and will now wait for the formal consultation to take place. Playing field – Two benches in the playing field/play area are to be replaced, and quotes will be obtained for this work. Village Hall A sub-committee of the Council considered a request from the Village Hall Management Committee for a donation towards the Village Hall improvement scheme, and reported its findings to the full Council. The Parish Council is mindful to make a grant as part of the precept, and invites residents to express their views either by contacting the Council or coming to its October meeting when a decision will be formally made.
The next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Tuesday 17th October 2017. Please note that this is a week later than the usual date. All are welcome to attend, and the agenda will be published on the Council’s website and on the notice board in the Square.
Page 16 of 48 Harvest Supper
Goldhanger Village Hall Saturday 14th 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) Apple Pie or Cheesecake Te a a n d C o ffe e (Bring your own Drinks and Nibbles) Tickets = £10 per person Children under 12 =£5 Available from Carol 788260 and Kim 788698 Book early to avoid disappointment
Page 17 of 48 Goldhanger Village Hall
Wednesday 18th October Doors open 7pm for 7:30pm start Enjoy a big screen experience pop corn, ice cream & wine available Book NOW to reserve your place
Barbara 01621 788327 Tickets £5 Debbie 01621 788709 Jill 01621 788738 not including
refreshments [email protected] tickets from: tickets
Bring your friends and family, plenty of parking behind the hall Lifts available from the village - contact Debbie 788709 or Catherine 788488
fund raising event for Next Village Hall Improvement Project WED 15TH NOVEMBER - THEIR FINEST Head Street CM9 8AY
Page 18 of 48 Goldhanger Village Hall Committee invites you to THE GREAT GOLDHANGER QUIZ 2017 Saturday 21st October 7pm for 7:30pm Raffle Prizes
Put on your thinking caps and join us for an evening of fun and varied quiz rounds
Teams of up to 8 don’t worry if you don’t have a team yet just get booked in - tickets go quickly and teams can be arranged
Winners Prizes Bring your own drinks & nibbles Interval at 8:30pm
Tickets £5 per person
Contact: Jill 788738 ([email protected]) Barbara 788327 or Debbie 788709
please support your village hall, we are working hard to raise funds for the Improvement Project !
Page 19 of 48 Goldhanger Sailing Club News
Paper Boat Race (See centre pages for photos) We have had two major social events since our last news, firstly the paper boat race which was held on August 20th. What an amazing turnout in the sunshine. Boats of all shapes and sizes took to the creek to the delight of the huge watching crowd. Our winner, Charlie Willis, had made his craft from an Alpen cereal box. I have to say Charlie, it didn't appear to have had the love and attention spent on it that some of the other boats had. The only youngster’s boat to make it all the way across the creek was Finty Willis. Congratulations to them both. All competitors received a certificate to mark their participation. Charlie was presented with the winner’s cup and a bottle of wine and Finty with a model boat ornament. We finished the afternoon with a barbecue, tea and cakes. The profits of £60 will be sent to the Essex Air Ambulance. Thank you to everyone who supported this event and enabled us to make our contribution. We hope to see more of you next year.
Picnic & Prosecco Evening Our second event was a Picnic and Prosecco evening. The food was plentiful, as is usual at our events. We all braved a chilly, dry evening to eat our picnics on blankets, but retired to the club to continue our evening with wine and good company in the cosy warmth of the clubhouse.
Saltmarsh 75 Ultra Marathon Our next event to look out for will be the Saltmarsh 75 over the 7th - 8th October. This event is a two day Ultra Marathon, where competitors tackle 75 miles of some of England’s most unique coastline, the Saltmarsh Coast of the Maldon District. Starting at South Woodham Ferrers, competitors will follow the banks of the river Crouch until it meets the North Sea, before turning North through the remote Dengie marshes. The competitors stay overnight at Steeple and continue the run on Sunday 8th October. They stop at Goldhanger Sailing Club as a checkpoint from 10am onwards on the way to the finish at Salcott. You can cheer them on and have tea and cake at the club. Why not come and watch mad people who think a good weekend is running 75 miles along the seawall to raise money for charity. They are inspiring and would be grateful of your support. For more details of the club and our events, contact Jenny 01621 788145 or Kay 01621 892612.
Page 20 of 48 ‘AL FRESCO’ BELLRINGING FOR VILLAGE BBQ
(See centre pages for photos) In order to show what happens when the bells are being rung by the bellringers every Wednesday and Sunday, Caron arranged that we could borrow a mini bellringing tower to provide demonstrations for the village BBQ. (Kindly loaned to us by the tower ringers at All Saints Church, Hollesley, Suffolk). It was like a team building exercise following the instructions to erect it for a trial run in the village hall! Several of the ringing band on hand to complete the build. Then, we needed to learn how to ring on such small bells - which was a challenge! Much less effort and a slightly different technique was needed to ring them. On the day of the BBQ, the whole mini tower rig was dismantled and rebuilt in the village hall field, taking pride of place in the centre of things. Many of the ringers were on hand to put on a couple of basic demonstrations to show what happens when the bells in the church tower are rung. Being able to see the bells as well as hear them is great for explaining what change bell ringing is. In between demonstrations, anyone was welcome to have a go at learning to ring the bells to see for themselves it isn’t as easy as it looks! Also, the opportunity for people to meet some of the ringers and see what an eclectic bunch we are. It was wonderful to see so many people having a go, both children and adults. There was also the chance for people to have a go at ringing hand bells, which was a real hit with some of the younger members of the village. Throughout the day, several renditions of ‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Star’, and ‘Old MacDonald Had a Farm’ were rung on the hand bells. Overall, it was a great moment to join in with all the other clubs and societies within the village on the BBQ day, welcoming new members to see what goes on in Goldhanger. Sarah
Page 21 of 48 Goldhanger Classic Car Club – Gala Weekend.
(See centre pages for photos)
Our yearly static car show , which is an integral part of the village Gala weekend proved to be a success again this year! Yet again the weather held off for us, prompting members from near & far to bring their prized cars to show. I know we had visitors from both Dymchurch & Ipswich, that came to join in the fun and see the cars on display - and with over 45 cars they weren't disappointed. Keith (The Car Carer) Flynn very kindly produced & donated 4 trophies for us this year. One of which was the special Andrew Christy cup - an award given to the most original car still in everyday / frequent use - in memory of long time Car Club member Andrew. Andrew’s wife Jackie, and son Eddie, presented the award to winning recipient Keith Wilkins (above) in his 1960 TR3A. The other main award for best in show went to a visiting Trabant (1986) car belonging to Mick Elsey that was in astounding condition. Runners up were Mike & Patricia Batt in their 1936 Austin Heavy taxi, and Les & Ros Peeks in their 1955 Oldsmobile. It’s all done for fun, and to put smiles on the faces of the winners. We also succeeded in topping up our charity pot for the club’s donations at the end of the year. Thank you to all those who came along - both exhibitors & spectators. We are also grateful to Lizzie Lawrence for allowing us to park on her front drive & to The Chequers for allowing us to use their car park.
Vicki On behalf of Goldhanger Classic Car Club
Page 22 of 48 Goldhanger Paper Boat Race Winner (left) and participants with their entries (below)
Bellringing Demonstrations at Goldhanger BBQ day. Do they look as if they know what they’re doing (right)?
Page 23 of 48 Delicious cake entries in the competition. Some wonderful art from our own talented artists. Marzipan modelling. And some very friendly, welcoming faces from the W.I. on the day.
Page 24 of 48 Our young karate experts giving a demonstration of skill. You wouldn’t want to cross them! Jackie and Eddie Christy presenting Keith with the Andrew Christy memorial prize. And a fine turnout from the Goldhanger Classic Car Club, among them a 1955 Oldsmobile (bottom) among them a mascot with a hat on! and other pride and joys.
Page 25 of 48 Prizewinners for best-kept cars and a couple of dubious-looking members from the Classic Car Club. Top - bottom: 1936 Austin Heavy Taxi 1986 Trabant 1960 TR3A
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Page 30 of 48 Children’s Pages
Children’s Quiz 1 What does the abbreviation OAP stand for? 2 What type of animal is an emu? 3 In the nursery rhyme, who 'went up the hill to fetch a pail of water'? And what is a pail? 4 Which ancient language was spoken by the Romans? 5 What sort of boat do fishermen use to catch fish at sea? 6 What type of creature is a kingfisher? 7 What sort of toy is a round plastic disc that you can throw and catch? 8 Starting with the letter 'E', what do we call a river's mouth where it widens into the sea? 9 What is another word for elevator? 10 Starting with the letter 'A' what is one of the highest ranks in the navy? Answers on page 40
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Page 31 of 48 Smart Energy Meters
Electrical supply companies are now advertising and encouraging us to have a “free” Smart Meter installed. So is it a good idea? Here is what Smart Energy GB say on their website: The European Union asked all member governments to look at smart meters as part of measures to upgrade our energy supply and tackle climate change. They’ll give you more control over your energy use, help you understand your bills and allow you to see what the energy you use is costing you. Smart meters have two unique features: They show exactly how much energy you’re using and what it’s costing, in near-real time and they send accurate meter readings to your energy supplier, so no more estimated bills or manual meter readings... It is possible for other wireless devices operating on the same frequency, like some home routers, to interfere with the signal from your smart meter to your in-home display. This is what the Citizens Advice Bureaux say on their website: A smart meter won’t automatically save you money - you’ll have to be proactive to reduce your energy costs. Some suppliers are not ready to install smart meters that comply with government standards (known as ‘SMETS-compliant’), but are offering similar products. If you end up getting one of these you might not get the functionality or services a smart meter has, and you’ll probably have to upgrade to a smart meter later on. You don’t have to accept a smart meter if you don’t want one. In the short term, smart meters could be a barrier to switching suppliers. Energy companies are currently installing first generation smart meters. These are called SMETS1 meters. If your supplier tells you that you must have one installed, contact the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Here is what the Daily Telegraph said on 2nd Aug 2017: Six reasons to say no to a smart meter: 1) Smart meters could make it harder to switch gas and electricity providers. 2) Smart meters don't bring an end to estimated bills or billing errors. 3) Smart meters won't work if you have a poor mobile phone signal. 4) The display units are crude and difficult to understand. 5) There's little evidence so far that smart meters will save energy, or money. 6) Smart meters could be infected with a virus cutting supplies off.
Here is what The Guardian said on 24th & 26th Jun 2017: Is your smart meter spying on you? The French are getting heated up about their meters collecting data on their daily lives. Perhaps the British should be concerned too. Smart meters are presented as an environmental and power-saving initiative, but it’s highly surveillant. It can
Page 32 of 48 tell how many showers you have had, when you are cooking, when you are in and out of the home. A telemarketing company will know if it’s a good moment to call. Energy companies report rising cost of installations due to ‘customer apathy’ which could prompt suppliers to increase tariffs. Householders typically need to take a day off to be at home over a four-hour period for an engineer to swap in the smart gas and electricity meters. ------In fact all a smart meter does is tell you how much the energy is costing you per minute, per hour or per day. The main benefit is to the suppliers, who don’t have to employ meter readers anymore and can collect more data about your use. If you want to know how much electricity each appliance is using then that information is already available on many websites, this one works well: www.switchwise.co.uk/uk-energy/uk-utilities-info/electricity-cost-calculator
Fridge/freezer 24hrs 38p Clothes drier 40 mins 20p Fan oven 250 degrees 40mins 16p Dishwasher 45 degrees 30mins 16p Kettle 2.5Kw 2mins 10/day 13p Washing m/c 40 degrees 50mins 9p Vacuum cleaner 1.5Kw 30mins 6p Filament light 60w 6 hrs 6p Electric shower 7Kw 2min 4p Router 10w 12 hrs 2p LED light 10w 6hrs 1p Toaster 850w 2 mins 0.5p I have also made some measurements using our existing analogue meter and some simple arithmetic. Here are some examples based on EONs cost of 15.74p per Kwh, in order of heaviest use of energy: The figures are approximate and for our devices. If your electricity is 10% cheaper, take 10% off these figures. When the electricity price next goes up, just add that percentage on. Job done - for all time, and there is no need for a computer in the electricity cupboard. David Newman
Page 33 of 48 From Sue Godsmark, Assistant Curate
What can I do for You? It's what good doctors, plumbers, (politicians? hmmm…) should be saying to all of us. I hope I say it often. I hope the church says it all the time. We are all in service industries. William Temple said "The Church is the only organisation that does not exist for itself, but for those who live outside of it." I think I should have that printed on the front cover of my diary - Just after - "Don't Panic". So what can the church in Goldhanger, Great Totham and Little Totham do for you? Well I'm going to start with three of the more obvious things, Weddings, Funerals and Baptisms and that's just for starters.!!! So the question for October is, “Why get married in church" Today there are many elegant, up market and let's face it expensive ways of getting married without using your local church. I used to be slightly apologetic about the churches' fees for weddings until I found out how much other venues charged. So once again why marry in church? Well yes I know the church door is very pretty and makes an excellent background for the photographs, we're proud of it, but we can do so much more for you. We'll talk with you and help you build up a good workman like understanding of what it might mean to be married. When two very different people come together to commit themselves to each other in marriage, even if they have been living together for some time, there will be things about themselves that are essential elements of their character, that make them who they are and other areas in which the big "C" word will be necessary. (Compromise in case you haven't guessed). Have you ever listened to those TV programmes where couple are helped to buy the house of their dreams. They have a long wish list!!! Will they compromise on anything? No? Well it's a very bad way to buy a house and it's an awful way to start a marriage. We don't have pre-packed answers for you but we're good at asking questions and helping you ask questions of yourselves. Next year we hope to have a Wedding Preparation Day where we can meet, talk, share ideas, meet some couples who are still talking to each other after many years of marriage and all this with lunch thrown in. (The date will be advertised in the parish magazine and we hope you will join us even if you're at the "considering marriage" stage.) Not many venues will take that amount of trouble in helping you to prepare for your wedding. What else can we do? Well we offer an after sales service. We'll always be there for you. If things are not going as well as you're hoped, if you want a
Page 34 of 48 listening ear, we're there. If it's something where our expertise is limited and we can't help personally, then we can help you find the woman/man who can. And then there are the other ups and downs of the rest of your life. Children, how do I help them grow up to have a life that really means something - what do I say to my child when granny dies. Employment and financial stresses and strains - how do we cope with them. Elderly parents, coming to terms with the death of someone you care about, these are all difficult personal issues but they also but pressure upon a marriage. Once again we don't have pre-packed answers but we're good at listening and if we can't help personally, then we can help you find the man/woman who can. There must be a catch! Surely the church won't be interested in me, "I'm not baptised", "I don't go to church" "WRONG" If you want to take your wedding seriously so do we, seriously and joyfully. The church will welcome you with open arms. Give me a ring, my telephone number is in all the Parish magazines/newsletters (01621891513) Sue Godsmark
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Page 36 of 48 Recipe of the moth Nutty Toffee Apples
Makes 6
INGREDIENTS 6 Cox apples 6 small wooden ice lolly sticks 225g granulated sugar 110ml water 30g butter 2 tbsp golden syrup 4 tbsp finely chopped mixed nuts
DIRECTIONS Push the wooden sticks halfway into the apples at the stalk end. Dissolve the sugar and water in a thick-bottomed pan over a gentle heat. Add the butter and syrup to the mixture and bring to the boil. Continue to boil, without stirring, until the toffee reaches 140C/275F (use a sugar thermometer to measure this). Remove the pan from the heat and gently stir in the nuts. Carefully dip each apple into the toffee, making sure each apple is well coated, and set aside to harden on a baking try lined with non-stick parchment.
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Page 42 of 48 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 Julia Bourn 17 Church Street Goldhanger CM9 8AS 01621 788298 [email protected]
Vice Chair: Councillor Hugh Reynolds 21 Fish Street Goldhanger CM9 8AT 01621 788307
Councillors: Michael Sargeant Wencis 15 Head Street Goldhanger CM9 8AY 01621 788484 [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]
Rachel Smith 46 Maldon Road Goldhanger CM9 8BG 01621 788139 [email protected]
Page 43 of 48 Tide Times for Southend For Maldon add 15mins
Page 44 of 48 Mobile Library dates & times Thursday dates Location Stop name Arrives Leaves
October - 12, 26 Ulting Does Corner 9:40 9:55 November - 9, 23 Ulting Ulting Lane/Water Co. Houses 10:00 10:15
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
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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
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Our neighbourhood officer is PCSO Carol Gladman and when she is on duty a contact number is 0797 084 4179. Black or Blue The neighbourhood constable for our area Non-recyclable is police constable Leah Keene.. for landfill Black
Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 Our collection day is Friday; Contact them anonymously with Landfill and Recycling on alternate weeks. information about crime
Page 45 of 48 BUS TIMETABLE Monday to Friday
95 Tollesbury to Maldon HO HO HO HO HO TOLLESBURY The Square 0735 0930 1130 1430 1605 TOLLESHUNT D'ARCY School 0740 0935 1135 1435 1610 GOLDHANGER Square 0745 0940 1140 1440 1615 HEYBRIDGE Osea Road 0750 0945 1145 1445 1620 HEYBRIDGE Mill Beach Hotel 0752 0947 1147 1447 1622 HEYBRIDGE Square 0755 0950 1150 1450 1625 MALDON Tesco Store 0758 0953 1153 1453 1628 MALDON High Street 0801 0956 1156 1456 1631 MALDON Blackwater Leisure Centre 0805 1000 1200 1500 1635 MALDON Morrisons 0810 1005 1205 1505 1640
95 Maldon to Tollesbury HO HO HO HO HO MALDON Morrisons 0825 1040 1250 1520 1645 MALDON Blackwater Leisure Centre 0830 1045 1255 1525 1650 MALDON High Street 0835 1050 1300 1530 1655 MALDON Tesco Store 0839 1054 1304 1534 1659 HEYBRIDGE Square 0843 1058 1308 1538 1703 HEYBRIDGE Mill Beach Hotel 0845 1100 1310 1540 1705 HEYBRIDGE Osea Road 0847 1102 1312 1542 1707 GOLDHANGER Square 0853 1108 1318 1548 1713 TOLLESHUNT D'ARCY School 0858 1113 1323 1553 1718 TOLLESBURY The Square 0903 1118 1328 1558 1723
HO = Hedingham Omnibus
The final evening service that was run by Stephenson’sany different Buses be hassure ended. to let us If youknow. know 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 46 of 48 BUS TIMETABLE Saturday
95 Tollesbury to Maldon Hedingham Omnibus TOLLESBURY The Square 0900 1100 1300 1440 TOLLESHUNT D'ARCY School 0905 1105 1305 1445 GOLDHANGER Square 0910 1110 1310 1450 HEYBRIDGE Osea Road 0915 1115 1315 1455 HEYBRIDGE Mill Beach Hotel 0917 1117 1317 1457 HEYBRIDGE Square 0920 1120 1320 1500 MALDON Tesco Store 0923 1123 1323 1503 MALDON High Street 0926 1126 1326 1506 MALDON Blackwater Leisure Centre 0930 1130 1330 1510 MALDON Morrisons 0935 1135 1335 1515
95 Maldon to Tollesbury Hedingham Omnibus MALDON Morrisons 955 1155 1355 1625 MALDON Blackwater Leisure Centre 1000 1200 1400 1630 MALDON High Street 1005 1205 1405 1635 MALDON Tesco Store 1010 1210 1410 1640 HEYBRIDGE Square 1015 1215 1415 1645 HEYBRIDGE Mill Beach Hotel 1017 1217 1417 1647 HEYBRIDGE Osea Road 1019 1219 1419 1649 GOLDHANGER Square 1025 1225 1425 1655 TOLLESHUNT D'ARCY School 1030 1230 1430 1700 TOLLESBURY The Square 1035 1235 1435 1705
Hedingham Omnibuses: 01206 769778 Our thanks to Kevin Smith who informed us www.hedingham.co.uk of the changes to our bus service. Stephenson’s Buses: There is no longer a Regal Busways service. 01702 541511 (0900-1730) www.stephensonsofessex.com
Page 47 of 48 HEALTH Blackwater Medical Centre 876760 Longfield Medical Centre 876433 Tollesbury Surgery 869204 St Peter's Hospital NHS (Maldon - no A&E) 725323 Broomfield Hospital NHS (Chelmsford, has A&E) 01245 362000 Colchester General Hospital NHS (has A&E) 01206 747474 NHS Advice (non-emergency) 111 LOCAL PUBLIC SERVICES Maldon District Council 854477 Job Centre Chelmsford 0845 606 0234 Local Police (non-emergency) 101 (puts you through to Essex Police) HELP & ADVICE Maldon Citizens Advice Bureau 841195 Social Services 08457 430 430 Victim Support (charity for victims of crime) 08 08 16 89 111 Women's Aid 01245 493114 Alcoholics Anonymous 01904 644026 Childline 0800 1111 The Samaritans 0345 909090 Salvation Army 853942 Gingerbread (Charity for single parents) 01245 352708 Outhouse East (LGBT Charity) 0345 123 23 88 (7pm-10pm weekdays) ELECTRICITY & WATER UK Power Networks 0800 783 8838 To report a Power Cut, find out who your electricity supplier is, report electricity problems, move your electricity supply or connect a new power supply. Water 0845 782 0999 TRAVEL National Rail Enquiries 0845 748 4950 Hedingham Omnibuses Ltd 01206 769778 or 564581 Regal Busways 01245 249001 First Eastern National Buses 0845 678 2977 Bus Station Chelmsford 01245 263859 Bus Station Colchester 01206 572478 Stansted Airport 0844 335 1803 SPORTS CENTRES Blackwater Leisure Centre 851898 Witham Leisure Centre 0845 260 1535
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