The NativeNovember 2019

The Parish Magazine for Brightlingsea

BRIGHTLINGSEA TRIFLESMore ‘Tails’ from Toffee the Vicar’s Cat.Guess what! I’ve found another hair snipping shop, across the road from the church clock, on the corner, very nice man in there and it’s nice and cosy with quite a good view of the church front door, so I can nip over to see if the Vicar is about for some nibbles.

I keep hearing folk when they pass by talking about something called ‘Brexit’ what on earth is it? Some say they hate it, some are fed up with it; others say they should all be shot.

Perhaps it’s some kind of tasty food, biscuits or meat, I hope it is, perhaps I can have a nibble of it. It seems to be getting cold nowadays. I reckon that white flying stuff will soon be with us. Brrr-Keep warm, Toffee

An unexpected but welcome visitor

A few days ago Cath and I had an unexpected visitor, a cheery chap named Gordon. As a young lad in 1939 when WW2 was declared, he lived in our house, 18 Well Street, with his grandparents.

Sadly, his parents were killed in a car crash just a few weeks before, a rare occurrence in those days, so he spent some of the War years in our little town. His son brought him from his home in Sevenoaks in Kent on a memory- lane trip. We invited him in and he told us what he could remember as a young lad.

He heard Neville Chamberlain announce we were at War with Germany; he remembered the German Dornier Bomber crashing on the West Marsh and his Grandad, who was a Home Guard took him to see the wreckage. He remembered Grandad regularly acquiring a ham hock from near the rail station on a regular basis – ‘Private Walker’ Dad’s Army style!

Gordon also remembers the bakery (now ‘Mac’s Plaice’) at the end of the road and a butcher’s in town, and also machine gun fire in the lower reaches of Town. I have promised to compile some information of those days while he was here and send them to him. It was a pleasure to meet him.

Our home has quite a historical past. In the late 1800’s it was part of the Royal Navy Barracks and in WW1 it was part of the Australian Army Anzacs’ Kitchen. Also about ten years ago on Brightlingsea Open Garden weekend, an elderly lady showed us the exact spot where at 9 months pregnant, she fell through the bedroom floor and landed on the then kitchen floor - thankfully the baby survived.

We await the next storyteller from the past; perhaps we have buried treasure under the floor!! Exciting eh!

Great Grandma Prior’s Recipe Milk Jelly½ pint of milk ¼ oz of gelatine 1 oz sugar grated rind ½ lemon

Slowly heat mixture gently until gelatine has melted.

Do not boil as it will curdle.

[Ed. A low-fat version of modern day Panna Cotta – better for the waistline too. Flavourings may be added.]

The Brightlingsea

Bakery

4 High Street

Brightlingsea

Essex

CO7 0AE

Tel 01206 302488

St James’THE CHURCH AT THE ‘HEART’ OF THE HIGH STREET

We aim to be an inclusive, warm, welcoming and accepting Christian community, seeking to share the love of God through worship, witness and service to our community and the wider world. St James’ is open for private prayer Mon-Fri 8am-2.00pmSpecial services are detailed on our website:www.allsaintswithstjames.co.ukWeekly Calendar at St James’–––– Sundays ––––8.00am Holy Communion (said)10.00am Parish EucharistThese services @ All Saints’ on 3rd Sunday of each month–––– Tuesdays ––––9.00am Parish Prayers – Being Quiet with God for half an hour–––– Wednesdays ––––10.00am Holy Communion, followed by coffee–––– Thursdays ––––8.15am CTB Prayer Meeting–––– Fridays ––––10.30am Prayers for the Sick–––– Saturdays ––––10.00am Weekly Parish Coffee Morning9.00am Breakfast Club (third Saturday of the month only)

NOTABLE DATES 1 Nov All Saints’ Day 2 Nov All Souls’ Day11 Nov St Martin30 Nov St Andrew, apostle

• Homemade Sausages and Burgers • Home Cooked Pies • Specialist Products

• Years of Experience • Excellent Friendly Service • Locally Sourced Meats

Suppliers of finest quality meats

Tel: 01206 302939

14 High Street Brightlingsea

Essex CO7 0AE

SOCIAL CIRCLEBREAKFAST CLUB: 16 Nov from 9.00 am in St James’. Please note there is no December breakfast.

Weekly SATURDAY COFFEE 10.00 am – noon in St James’, with Pam’s Cards & Crafts stall and Jennifer’s Books. Meet up with friends old and new.

Pam has had a busy summer increasing her stock of cards ready for the regular Christmas demand. She welcomes the clear cellophane wraps from shop-bought cards, as well as your used cards for all occasions, for re-modelling.

OPEN HOUSE: 12 Nov Janet Russell extends a warm welcome at 38 High Street for a good chat and prayer over tea/coffee from 10.30 am.

ST JAMES’ CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Ho-ho-ho! Santa and his Elf will be ready to welcome you to this year’s Bazaar from 10 am – 12.30 pm.

Offers of items will be gratefully received: new items for Gift stall and Raffle items, bottles for Tombola stall, and cakes, bakes & preserves.

Please leave in the boxes in church. Volunteers to help with the stalls and activities especially welcome. contact Linda Salmon: 306365

BRIGHTLINGSEA CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL: Dec 14 and 15

There is still plenty of time to plan your entry for the Tree Festival. Entries now being accpeted, closing date 9 December. Watch their website for updates.

FIREWORKS & BONFIRE 9 Nov: at The Hard, organized by Colne Yacht Club. Burgers, hot-dogs and beverages available to purchase. Bonfire lighting 6.30 pm – Fireworks 7 pm.

BRIGHTLINGSEA LATE NIGHT SHOPPING Fri 6 Dec: 5.30 – 8.30 pm with the Craft Fayre at YMCA from 4.00-9.00 pm, and Light Up a Life service in St James’ at 7 pm.

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY: 7 Dec. A nationwide effort to encourage people to make a special effort to Shop Locally and support the local businesses that help to keep the high streets and towns thriving.

Please make an effort to give our local businesses your custom and keep our trading centre vibrant.

OPEN TUESDAY TO SATURDAY

The glorious British tradition of ‘Afternoon Tea’ was celebrated in St James’ Church on Saturday 5 October presented beautifully by Brightlingsea Church Lads and Church Girls Brigade (CLCGB).

The otherwise long hours between lunch and dinner were filled with a sumptuous array of delights giving those who attended the opportunity to relax, enjoy each other’s company and be waited upon by Dexter Rusbridge, Ella Wong and Lilly Greensmith.

Thank goodness for the Duchess of Bedford who is of course credited with first making a formal social occasion of Afternoon Tea. All those who supported this event enjoyed going home full to the brim of scones, sausage rolls, classical sandwiches (such as cucumber, cheese and pickle, egg mayonnaise and ham) as well as delicious cakes and pastries.

Not to mention limitless tea and coffee!

If you are prone to be being peckish in the gap between lunch and dinner, do look out for our next Afternoon Tea event. Invite your friends along to enjoy this most leisurely of meals and support your Church Lads and Church Girls Brigade.

Brightlingsea Brigade CLCGB would like to specifically thank MOP CAP Preserves for their donation of Homemade Jam for this event which

was absolutely delicious; and The Cherry Tree for their raffle prize donation of an afternoon tea-for-two voucher.

Taking tea with the Brigade

Brightlingsea’s Boutique Florist

30 High StreetBrightlingsea

ColchesterEssex CO7 0AG

Tel: 07534 601 272

jennyelizabethflowers@hotmail.comwww.jennyelizabethflowers.co.uk

Flowers for all Budgets & Occasions

j Weddingsj Giftsj Nationwide Delivery

j Funeralsj Candles

BRIGHTLINGSEA RESIDENT HONOUREDA volunteer has been honoured for her commitment to supporting the seafaring community through fundraising.Caroline Spencer received an award from national maritime charity, the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society. Caroline has been an honorary agent for the charity since 2003. All Saints’ with St James’ Church has supported the Charity for many years.The charity gives financial help to merchant seafarers, fishermen and their dependants who are in need. Caroline would like to know of anyone who would benefit from a small grant. In the first instance please phone The Society’s Head Office on 01243 789329.To celebrate her award, Caroline decided to refurbish the Charity’s collection mine, at the top of The Hard, and she received help from the following local people (L to R): Nigel Taylor (metalwork for new sign on top), Dennis Munson (paintbrushes), Gary Humm (paint), Richard Morrall (graphics), Colin White (paintwork) and Ryan Meredith (graphics).

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 2.45 pm British Legion Parade to the War Memorial3.00 pm Laying of Wreaths3.20 pm Service of Remembrance in St James’

MORE DATES FOR YOUR DIARYSat 9 Nov Autumn Bazaar 10-12 United Church, Chapel Road Fri 6 Dec Late Night Shopping & Light Up a Light Service @ 7 pmTue 10 Dec United Town Carol Service @ United Church 2.30 pmMon 16 Dec Outdoor Carol Singing @ The Swan 7 pmSun 8 Dec Wild Advent (outdoor activities) @ All Saints’ 3 pm

Christingle service @ All Saints’ - 5 pm

THE UNITED CHURCH, Chapel Road offer a warm invitation to: Sun 8 Dec 10.30: Toy Service, Rev Crawford LoganTue 10 Dec 2.30: United Town Carol Service, Rev Crawford Logan

NEWS FROM THE HOLY MOWERSThe churchyard is looking rather beautiful, dressed in its autumn colours, with lots of cyclamen around the base of trees. The war graves will soon be adorned with poppies and this seems a good time to review the churchyard regulations. These are set by Chelmsford Diocese and not individual churches or vicars. Our churchyard is a ‘green’ churchyard which means we only allow natural flowers or plants and stone or wooden grave markers.

• Dogs are very welcome, on a lead. Do not allow your dog to foul the churchyard.

• We encourage planting of natural flowers, snowdrops, daffodil, primroses, autumn cyclamen especially around the headstone where they will not get damaged by the mowers.

• Please do not place any object on the grave, jars, photos ornaments etc. these may become dislodged and are hazardous [to wildlife and personnel] when broken or caught by the mowers. Any such objects should be removed and kept at home

• Remove plastic wrapping from flowers laid on the graves. Put plastic in the bin, or take it home. Water is available from the water butts by the sheds, please return watering can.

• Do not place artificial flowers on the graves, with the exception of poppies, Christmas wreaths or on an anniversary. They must be secured to prevent them blowing around, and must be removed after 1month.

• Recent graves will settle after 6-9 months. The soil will then be flattened and seeded with grass seed, to allow for mowing. To avoid distress, any plants in this area should be removed prior to flattening.

There are many meaningful ways to remember a loved one at home, either indoors or a special area in your garden. To ensure we abide by the regulations, please remove any objects on the graves and take them home. The Holy Mowers lovingly care for the churchyard so all visitors can appreciate its beauty and find comfort and peace.

Sheila

CONCERT DATES in St James’Sun 1 Dec 3 pm: Winter Warmer concert with Clacton Concert

Orchestra and St James’ Singers.Sat 7 Dec Bright Voices Concert

CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL CONCERTS: Fri 13 Dec Oh-La-La (£7.50) Sat 14 Dec A Medieval Concert with Hexachordia (£12.50). Tickets on sale from mid-October from committee members and Spirals. More details on the Christmas Tree Festival website.

SILENT AUCTIONThe Auction originally planned as part of the 50th Anniversary Picnic celebration is being launched as part of the Parish Gift Day on 2 Nov, where you will be able to see the full range of items up for grabs.Sealed bids for the lots available will be collected at the Church Office or at the Christmas Tree Festival (at the Friends’ Tree) from 4 Nov.There will be a preview at the Parish Gift Day on 2 Nov so that you can see exactly what is going to be sold.

FROM THE VICAR: October: the month gigantic spiders take up residence in the house (poor things, it’s wet and chilly out) and the thick jumpers come out of storage; the days darken and, as if in compensation, trees blaze gloriously.

People blaze gloriously too, helping others and the environment with passion and energy, imagination and creativity.

In London, Extinction Rebellion protests raise awareness of climate change as the crisis of this generation.

In Brightlingsea, I help Roger Tabor, members of our Council and other volunteers to plant trees at the Lozenge: lovely, healthy specimens I look forward to watching grow tall and strong.

At the Primary school, parents, children, Governors and other helpers are turning tangled wasteland into a garden to be enjoyed.

It is said that the best time to plant a tree is 30 years ago; the second-best time is now.

Yes, it would be good to have known sooner more about the state of our world, done more for longer, but now is all we have with any certainty: a gift God has given us.

We can dedicate it to destructiveness and selfishness and laziness or we can be part of a movement for change and

Growing strong for the future

transformation, caring for this planet that is our home.

Let’s make our now count, blazing as brilliantly as the Autumn leaves as we move into the dark of November.

After all, we have a future, as precarious as it sometimes seems.

Each generation faces its crisis and as we move toward Remembrance we are reminded of how an earlier generation faced the crisis of wartime and prevailed, at great cost.

We do not know what the cost of changing the world to give our

children and grandchildren a brighter future might be, and we may need all our discipline and courage to meet it, but we live in the second-best time to begin planting what we wish to see - now.

Every blessing, Caroline

• All types of chimney swept • Certificates issued • Blockages/nests removed • Cowls and guards fitting • Weddings attended Call Ian on:

01206 621367 07722 557479

Post Office Phone: 01206 307928

MOTHERS’ UNIONThe October Meeting was well attended. The members were joined by four visitors to hear our Speaker, Roy Birnie who told us about his ancestors in Brightlingsea that were connected to the boats in our harbours. We had a good chat and asked several questions. Our next meeting is the 6 Nov at 2pm in St James’, led by our Deanery Chairman, Mrs Jo Jellis. All welcome. There will be tea and a raffle. Kathryn

MOTHERS’ UNION GENERAL MEETING in Portsmouth I attended this on 17-18 Sept. It was a lovely occasion, during which the new Worldwide President, Sheran Harper read the Lesson. She is from Guyana, and is the first Worldwide President from outside the British Isles. The morning session beginning with opening worship, followed by various talks, including a very inspirational message from Sheran and closing with midday prayers. MU’s CEO, spoke to us in the afternoon, followed by the new MU Central Chaplain, Rt Revd Dr Emma Ineson. Then Revd Barry Hill spoke about working alongside the Clergy and our call to Discipleship. Next year’s Meeting will be held in Belfast. Vivien Chapman

BRIGHTLINGSEA BEARS20 November 2.15pm

in St James’ Relaxed Time with God for pre-school children, babies and their carers.Refreshments provided.

Newcomers always welcome.

Contact Ruby on 01206 304481

SPARKLERS Children’s group

in St James’

17 November at 10am

with activities, songs, stories and prayers.

Newcomers welcome.

ST JAMES SINGERSRehearsals continue on Thursday evenings @ 7.30 pm in St James’ for several events over autumn and winter. New voices always welcome. All you need is a love of singing.

TOY LIBRARY A meeting place for parents/carers and pre-school children

Brightlingsea Toy Library is for 0 to 5 year olds and it meets every Monday morning during school term time from 9.00 to 10.45am.

There is a charge of £1 per child and Toy Library is based at 4 Youth centre at the bottom of Tower Street. Parents and carers can meet for a chat and a cup of tea or coffee with a biscuit, for which there is a small charge. They have the opportunity to join in and play with the children, and toys are available to be borrowed for a week at a time.

FROM OUR REGISTERSFUNERALS1 Oct Brian Rudrum

CRADLE ROLLHappy birthday this month to children up to 5 years old who were baptised in our churches.

Henry Jack Holland, George Hunter, Alayna Lily-May Stollery, Zachary Colin Alexander Weatherley, Emily Louise Herbert.

THE BARGAIN STORE

ALL UNDER ONE ROOF LOCALLY

Victoria Place, Brightlingsea, Tel: 01206 303868

GIFTS, TOYS, CHILDREN’S BOOKS, DIY ITEMS, PET FOODS,

CHINAWARE, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, GLASSWARE, SLIPPERS

Plus GAMES, NOVELTIES, STATIONERY, CARDS, TOILETRIES, PRETTY POLLY

TIGHTS, BOOTS, TOWELS, FARMHOUSE JAMS, GREENGROCERY, FRUIT and much,

much more

QUIET SPACE

Statement issued by the Bishops of the Church of England calling for respect on all sides amid growing acrimony over the debate on Britain’s withdrawal from the EU.

“We should speak to others with respect. And we should also listen.

“We should do this especially with the poor, the marginalized, and with those whose voices are not often heard in our national conversation.

We should not denigrate, patronise or ignore the honest views of fellow citizens, but seek to respect their opinions and their votes.”

MISSION OF THE MONTH Beacon House, ColchesterAs Christmas time approaches, it is quite natural to be drawn to think about homeless people and the agencies striving to address their problems. Beacon House, Colchester, is one such organization, and has been reaching out to homeless and marginalized people in Colchester for over 20 years. They moved into more accessible premises in Crouch Street eighteen months ago. They are part of the nationwide Beacon House Ministries, a Christian-based charity, established to help homeless people, those in insecure accommodation and those at high risk of homelessness. Beacon House offers a wide range of support services, providing a necessary and vital lifeline to these vulnerable individuals. They offer practical help and medical care, and work with people to help them change behaviours both damaging to themselves and to the wider community. Running as a drop-in day centre, they have facilities for showers, laundry, clothing and toiletries. Their trained staff offer time to listen to individual stories and provide links to specialist agencies.In addition they own or manage a range of shared accommodation which offers short-term ‘move on’ rooms or flats for those who have become homeless, encouraging them into more permanent housing, and to ‘move on’ personally into more sustainable and fulfilling lives.Search for ‘Beacon House – Colchester’ on the internet to learn more.

‘Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love’ Mother Teresa.

Join us for Simple Lunch Next simple lunch: 6 Dec by Anglican Team (no lunch in Jan)12.30 - 1:30 pm at St James’Soup with roll & cheese, tea or coffee minimum donation of £2.50 for Christian Aid or CAFOD. Open to all

CAR SALES At Anglia Car Sales we pride ourselves on offering

Great Value Vehicles at Excellent Prices. We regularly have stock ranging from £1000 to £12000. We offer onsite Finance options, which include 0% Deposit,

PCP, HP. All of our vehicles are sold with a 12 Month MOT and a 3 Month comprehensive RAC Warranty. We

offer Part Exchange on all vehicles. Check out our website for current stock and offers.

CAR BUYING We are always looking to sell, pop along to our showroom on Hurst Green, it’s just in front of Street Cars, we will give a competitive, hassle-

free, no-obligation offer.

01206 308263 www.angliacarsales.co.uk

@Angliacar Salesangliacar Anglia Car Sales Of Brightlingsea

ALL SAINTS’ CHURCHFLOODLIGHTING THE TOWER

AT ALL SAINTS’ CHURCHMarking an occasion - a birthday, a wedding, an anniversary, Christmas, in memory of a loved one, or any other occasion.

NOVEMBER

1 With happy memories of Maureen Barrenger on her birthday

1 In loving memory of our dear granddaughter, a bright star, Liberty Rose Templeman 6.4.1993-1.11.2008. Grandma and Grandpa

14 Celebrating 65 years - Brenda and Tony

21 In loving memory of Verdun French on his birthday - loved and remembered always

22 In memory of Sarah Goodenough on her birthday

24 In loving memory of Janet Finbow on her wedding anniversary. Dear wife, mother, Grandma, Nan

26 Remembering George Petersen on his birthday

27 Remembering dear Karen Birnie who left us one year ago today. Sadly missed and loved by all the family

To make a bookingAll light bookings must be made in writing with the fee - £8.00

Details need to be received by 6th of the previous month for inclusion in the monthly list.

Cheques should be made payable to: The Friends of All Saints’ Church, Brightlingsea please and sent to: St James’ Church Office, Victoria Place, Brightlingsea CO7 0AB You can also book by telephone (302378) and confirm by letter with the fee.

OPEN TUESDAY TO

SATURDAY

THE BARGAIN STORE

ALL UNDER ONE ROOF LOCALLY

Victoria Place, Brightlingsea,

Tel: 01206 303868

GIFTS, TOYS, CHILDREN’S BOOKS, DIY ITEMS, PET FOODS,

CHINAWARE, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, GLASSWARE, SLIPPERS

Dave’s

Barber Shop 6 Victoria Place, Brightlingsea

Modern & Traditional

Barbers We have been established in

Brightlingsea Town Centre for over 30 years.

We welcome customers new and old.

No appointment necessary.

Opening Hours:

Monday to Friday 8.00 am - 6.30 pm

Saturday 8.00 am - 5.30 pm

Tel: 01206 304880

Deborah Stephens

Weddings, Occasion Wear & Much More

2 Osborne Court, Victoria Place, Brightlingsea, Essex C07 0EBTelephone: 01206 303106

HARBOUR LITES: News from the HarbourmasterThree ships, two woodchip and one cement; we were expecting a scrap however it was delayed then rescheduled due to bad weather. The weather reverted to its usual October standard.

The Marina development is now very near completion. As we speak, landscaping is being conducted on the townhouses and has been completed in the enclosed areas.

November 9th will once again provide an explosive source of wonderment to the younger members of Brightlingsea along with a big bonfire for Fireworks at Colne Yacht Club.

I’m not referring to the Stakeholders’ meetings which were surprisingly well attended. They included a short explanation of a project by Brightlingsea

Town Council for a Heritage pier to be constructed on the Hard. It would display flat bottom Barges and some veteran powered launches. This comes complete with a Town Square arrangement for pop up shops etc.

The Jetty has once again had another pontoon replaced as it does every year, the old one will now be subjected to welding, repairs and general remediation.

The Yachts are once again coming out for the winter, so they too can be repainted, repaired and tidied up before next season.

We can look forward to dark nights and Christmas and a new season in the very far distance. James Thomas

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PARISH CONTACTSIf you wish to seek confidential advice, request prayer for the sick or infirm, or receive the sacraments, please contact:Revd Caroline Beckett, The Vicarage, Richard Avenue, Brightlingsea CO7 0LPTel: 01206 308726 Email: revcarolinebeckett@gmail.comVicar’s Day Off: Friday (Please respect this – Caroline needs time to re-charge.)Church Office: Victoria Place, Brightlingsea, CO7 0ABTel: 302378 (Out-of-hours answering machine)Email: brightlingseaparish@btconnect.comParish Website: www.allsaintswithstjamesb-sea.co.ukBaptisms: Catherine Graham Mob: 07484 112600Jennifer Gallant Tel: 305060Weddings: Linda Salmon Tel: 306365Funeral Enquiries: The Church OfficeChurchwardens: Sheila Crow Tel: 306574Bob Goodenough Tel: 303749Churchyard Records: Sally Goodenough Tel: 303749Electoral Roll: Annette Whittle Tel: 303177Mothers Union: Kathryn Tidman Tel: 302482Sparklers & Bears: Ruby Summers Tel: 304481Church Lads & Girls Brigade: John Dines Johnnnyboy22@hotmail.co.uk Fb: @brigade.brightlingsea

The NativeFront cover: The river of remembrance poppies on the altar at St James’New issues now available without charge at the start of each month from: St James’ Church; Spar; Spirals; John Lucas; Fowlers Solicitors; Chapman Jewellers and at the Town Council Officers, Victoria Place. You will find a blue box at each of these locations if you wish to make a donation.Please Note: Early deadline for items to be included in the next two issues – please submit these by 10 November & 10 December.Email: brightlingseaparish@btconnect.com

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