15 Bow Brickhill Parish Council Parish Clerk: Rebecca Gurnett 07904 339391 Email: [email protected]Councillors: Chair Becky O’Rourke 07802 253458 Deputy Chair: Robert Jones 01908 275079 RFO/Cllr Ann Sidgwick 01908 368685 Cllr: Sally Milford [email protected]Cllr: Julian Price 01908 375224 Pavilion Bookings: Rebecca Gurnett 07904 339391 Email: [email protected]Pavilion Caretaker: Andy Wright 01908 370323 Pavilion Cleaner: Gerald Crosby 07708 727419 Contacts: A.S.T.R.A.: Alan Preen 01908 647003 A.S. Lunch Club: Kay & Stuart Leeming 01908 372032 Book Club: Celia Sherratt 01908 641868 Bow Brickhill Pre-School 07887 918834 Brownies: Sally Pepper 01908 375365 Buccaneers: Derek Giles 01908 374494 Church Wardens: John Wales 01908 373907 Stuart Leeming 01908 372032 Line Dancing: Jan Cade 07721 420176 Women's Institute: Stephanie Warren 01908 671394 Woburn & Wavendon Robert Hill 07777 677234 Football Club [email protected] http://ww-fc.co.uk Website & E-Group [email protected]History Society [email protected]Preserve Bow Brickhill [email protected]Neighbourhood Watch [email protected]Youth Club: Gemma Howarth 07976 374288 Danesborough Ward Borough Councillor for Bow Brickhill: David Hopkins [email protected]Thames Valley Police Non Emergency: (101) [email protected]Anglian Water 08457 145145 Environmental Services 01908 252570 e-mail: [email protected]Network Rail Emergency 24 Hour Helpline 03457114141 The Village News is hand delivered to all the homes in Bow Brickhill and a few beyond Joint Editors: Chris French & Ann Sidgwick Published by: Ann Sidgwick & Associates : 23rd February 2018 Printed by: The Print Cellar Woburn Sands Funded by BBPC, Donations & Advertisers Bow Brickhill Village News March 2018 Issue 59/2018/428 Members of Bow Brickhill W.I. present the newly craſted club banner which they have jointly created over many months. Each and every part has been made from materials cut, shaped and sewn to create the pictures that you see. With thanks also to Mike Duff who made the stand and pole.
The Village News is hand delivered to all the homes in Bow Brickhill and a few beyond
Joint Editors: Chris French & Ann Sidgwick Published by: Ann Sidgwick & Associates : 23rd February 2018
Printed by: The Print Cellar Woburn Sands Funded by BBPC, Donations & Advertisers
Bow Brickhill Village News
March 2018
Issue 59/2018/428
Members of Bow Brickhill W.I. present the newly crafted club banner which they have jointly created over many months. Each and every part has been made from materials cut, shaped and sewn to create the pictures that you see.
With thanks also to Mike Duff who made the stand and pole.
Contents 1 The Wheatsheaf - Forthcoming Events 2 Guess Where?? 2 Thought for the Month 3 Church Hall Drop-in 3 All Saints Lunch Club 3 Easter Week - Church Services 3 Annual Parochial Church Meeting 4 Three Parishes Outing 4 Bow Brickhill Youth Club 5 ASTRA 500 Club Draw Results - January 5 Bow Brickhill W.I. 5 Hire of the Pavilion 6 Woburn Sands Band 6 Bow Brickhill History Society 6 Dates for your Diary - March 7 St Patrick’s Night at the O’Ferguson’s Bar 8 Be Alert 8 Bow Brickhill History Society 9 Church Chuckles 9 Rural Crime Update 10 Bah Humbug News 11 Local PC - Contact Details 11 Pan Disability Football Sessions 12 Church Chuckles 12 Church Flowers & Cleaning Rota 13 Deadline for Next Issue - 22nd March 13 Contact Details for the Rector & Church Wardens 13 Prayers for Healing 13 Services in the Benefice - March 14 BBPC & Contacts 15
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SERVICES IN THE BENEFICE
Bow Brickhill : All SaintsBow Brickhill : All Saints
MarMarMar
4th 11.00 a.m. Matins Jeremy Hopkinson
11th 11.00 a.m. Mothering Sunday Family Service Revd John Waller
18th 10 - 11 a.m. Church Open
25th 9.00 a.m. Palm Sunday Holy Communion Rev John Waller
29th 7.00 p.m. Maundy Thursday Holy Communion (said) at Great Brickhill Revd John Waller
30th 9.30 a.m. Good Friday Hymns & Redings Revd John Waller
Stoke Hammond : St Luke Mar
4th 11.00 a.m. Family Service at Methodist Church Methodist Preacher
29th 7.00 p.m. Maundy Thursday Holy Communion (said) at Gt Brickhill Revd John Waller
30th 12.00 - 3.00 p.m. Good Friday Church open for Prayers
Great Brickhill : St Mary the Virgin
Mar
4th 11.00 a.m. Holy Communion BCP Revd John Waller
11th 9.30 a.m. Mothering Sunday Holy Communion Revd John Waller
18th 9.30 a.m. Café Church Jeremy Hopkinson
25th 11.00 a.m. Palm Sunday Family Service Revd John Waller
29th 7.00 p.m. Maundy Thursday Holy Communion (said) Benefice Service Revd John Waller
30th 2.00 p.m. Good Friday Hour of Devotion Revd John Waller
Little Brickhill : St Mary Magdalene
Mar
4th 9.30 a.m. Holy Communion Revd John Waller
11th No Service
18th 11.00 a.m. Family Service With Baptism Revd John Waller 25th No Service 29th 7.00 p.m. Maundy Thursday Holy Communion (said) at Great Brickhill Revd John Waller
30th 9.00 - 11.00 a.m. Good Friday Church open for Prayers
Seafood Supperclub - a delicious three course seafood feast, with wine pairings included for each course, £35pp
Mothering Sunday 11th March - a carefully crafted, lovingly made menu for that very special figure in your life - whether it be a mother, grandmother or anyone else who deserves a treat! £24 for two courses, £30 for three, kids menu available for under 12s
Special Occasion or Important Event? Please pop in and ask us abut our private hire options!
Senior Citizens of the village, don't forget that on Thursdays we have our very special 25% discount on offer! [T&Cs apply]
https://www.facebook.com/WheatsheafPubAndGrill
GUESS WHERE:
A beautiful and fairly local Church with an impressive and significant history. Certainly worth a visit - can anyone guess where it is???
No prizes for guessing but a great deal of self-satisfaction if you know!!
Photo kindly supplied by Cllr Colin Wright : Chairman of East Northants District Council & Rushden Town Councillor
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CHURCH HALL DROP-IN AFTERNOON MARCH 14th
Do you enjoy meeting up with others for a chat over a cup of tea or coffee?
If so drop in to the church hall on Wednesday March 14th anytime between 2.30pm and 4.30pm.
Song of Solomon Chapter 2 verses 11-12
For behold, the winter is past; the rain is over and gone. The flowers appear on the earth, the time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land.
ALL SAINTS LUNCH CLUB : MARCH 18th
The March meeting of the lunch club will take place on Sunday 18thth in the church hall as usual at 12.30pm.
All are welcome, particularly anyone who is on their own, and transport is available.
To book in or for more information please contact: Kay or Stuart on 372032.
EASTER WEEK CHURCH SERVICES
Good Friday Service - 30th March at 9.30am
On Good Friday, at 9.30am in our church, there will be a service of hymns, bible readings and choir an-them telling the story of Jesus’s trial, crucifixion and burial.
Easter Day Holy Communion - April 1st at 9.00am
On Easter Sunday our service of Holy Communion will be at 9.00am and led by Rev John Waller. Do come along to join in worship in celebration of the resurrection of Jesus.
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PAN DISABILITY FOOTBALL SESSIONS Flexible, inclusive & accessible playing opportunities for all
Woburn & Wavendon Football Club have recently intro-duced the areas’ first grassroots Pan Disability Football Sessions. “Goalability” is aimed at boys and girls of all ages, and is designed to be flexible, inclusive and acces-sible. “We’ll be providing an opportunity for all the children to achieve their very own footballing goals” commented WWFC Vice Chairman, Gary Towers.
FA qualified WWFC coaches will guide and control all sessions with full Safeguarding & DBS certification in place, ensuring the care and protection of children comes first.
The sessions will offer a tailored, fun-filled progression for youngsters to enjoy friendship and progression in football-related skills and co-ordination. Held in The Sports Hall at Fulbrook Middle School, Weathercock Lane, Wo-burn Sands, MK17 8NP, they are from 10.00-11.00am every Sunday during term time (commencing 25th February 2018).
The sessions are free with voluntary contributions welcomed.
Spaces are limited, so please contact Gary Towers to secure your place. Mob:- 07765 893388. Email:- [email protected]
WWFC look forward to welcoming you and your child into a safe & fun envi-ronment where friendships are made and all levels of footballing potential developed. Please bring shin pads, suitable trainers and loads of enthusi-asm ! Robert - Woburn & Wavendon FC
Church Chuckles ……... The Rector will preach his farewell message after which the choir will sing ‘Break forth into Joy’. Potluck supper Sunday at 5pm – prayer and medication to follow. Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet on Thursday at 7pm. Please use the back door. Weight Watchers will meet at 7pm at the First Presbyterian Church. Please use the large double doors at the side. The Pastor would appreciate it if the ladies would kindly lend him their electric girdles for the pancake breakfast next Sunday.
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Local Policeman - Contact Details
Tony Deeble | PC 218 | Milton Keynes Neighbourhood Policing Team South |NS Danesbrough & Walton
Mobile 07813 897 275 Address: Fire Station, Childs Way, Milton Keynes Village Milton Keynes
Mr Ebenzer Scrooge has presided over the Bah Humbug auctions for several years and has given us plenty of merriment. On the 27th January villagers turned out in good numbers to enjoy another such occasion. This year he introduced a new ap-prentice, young Luke Scratchit - clearly someone we would call these days an 'unpaid intern' - who had to operate in the dim lighting provided by two candles in an almost unheated hall where a single smouldering log added to the evening’s entertainment. A cool and smokey prospect, but everyone there huddled round the candles enjoyed the night.
You never know what will come up at Bah Humbug. Boxes of chocolates, a Republi-can Party mug of Donald Trump, vases and knick-knacks, a sat-nav system (thank goodness young Scratchit was able to explain that one to Mr Scrooge) and collec-tor’s items such as a book of stunning photos of Formula 1 star Max Verstappen, donated by Red Bull Racing. All that was missing was a spare Christmas Pudding to auction off, maybe there will be one next year.
All proceeds went to ASTRA for the Church Hall re-build project. A fantastic sum of £360 was raised on the night and in following days this increased to a total of £678 through donations by people who were unable to attend the event itself and from other generous contributions.
The ASTRA Team
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ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING March 15March 15March 15ththth at 7.45pm at 7.45pm at 7.45pm
All Saints Church Annual Meeting will be held in the church hall on Thursday March 15th at 7.45pm and everyone from the parish is wel-come to come along and hear about the work of the church council over the last year.
If you are on the electoral roll you are eligible to stand as a member of the Parochial Church Council. Any parishioner who would like to be added to the church electoral roll please contact John Wales on 01908 373907.
At the meeting elections for the forthcoming year will take place for: Churchwardens Parochial Church Council (6 members)
The annual accounts and a report on the last year’s activities will be distributed and any issues affecting the church and hall will be discussed so please do come along.
Three Parishes Outing 21st March 2018
The first Three Parishes Outing of 2018 will take place on Wednesday 21st March 2018 and will be to Market Harborough.
Over the past years we have only had five regular par-takers of this facility; which is sponsored; for our part, by our Parish Council. To obtain tickets you have to be 60 or over and be resident in Bow Brickhill. These outings take place usually on the third Wednesday of each month up to October.
To obtain tickets please contact Sylvia or Ron Fox on 01908 378289
1st prize: Sally Robinson ticket number 12 £23.50 2nd prize: Louise Tomlin ticket number 39 £16.45 3rd prize: Sue Malleson ticket number 28 £ 7.05
Andrea Spurdle : 500 Club Manager
The draw is held in The Wheatsheaf on the last Thursday of every month - do come along and support Andrea
Are you aged 9 - 14? Then why not join the ……….
……… BOW BRICKHILL YOUTH CLUB
1st & 3rd Thursdays of each month
6.30 p.m. at the Pavilion : Cost £2 per child
Bow Brickhill W.I.
Here are a few photos of the WI “Show the Love Climate Change Coalition campaign” that was carried out around the village by members to celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14th.
W.I. received a lot of likes from villagers on social media and one lady tweeted a photo that the Coalition then re-tweeted to their 23,000+ follow-ers. I think this could have put B.B. W.I. on the global map!
The March meeting is on 22nd March and is “Keep Fit” with Paula - fitness at all levels, including seated. Everyone is very welcome to attend and join in the evening’s activities in the pavilion in Rushmere Close at 7.30 p.m.. For more information just email Julia Paine: <[email protected]>
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Rural crime update Rural crime update from Assistant Chief Constable Nikki Ross
Reports of rural crime in the Thames Valley have increased by five percent be-tween October 2016 and September 2017.
I would like to reassure members of our rural communities of my commitment to investigating reports of rural crime. We rely on information from our local commu-nities and take such reports very seriously. Incidents are robustly investigated by our local policing teams who have dedicated Rural Crime and Wildlife Officers based across the Thames Valley.
Rural crime can take many different forms including burglary, robbery, theft, crimi-nal damage, fly tipping, poaching and hare coursing. We are continuing to work with local residents, businesses and partners to raise awareness of crime preven-tion techniques while developing problem solving solutions to tackle rural crime. There are often fewer witnesses to rural crimes and greater opportunities for crimi-nals to target isolated properties and businesses. The impact of these crimes can also be greater, with people feeling more vulnerable due to their remote location.
You can reduce the risk of becoming a victim of rural crime by taking a few simple steps including:
Keeping the boundaries of your land and property well-maintained and secure
Fitting strong locks to sheds, garages and outbuildings Checking security equipment regularly to ensure it is working properly Locking equipment away in a secure building when it’s not in use Security marking your tools and equipment
For more crime prevention advice, and to see details of your local Rural Crime
Officers, visit the Rural Crime page on the Thames Valley Police website at:
https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/advice/
protecting-your-business/rural-crime/
If you become a victim of rural crime or suspect that a crime has taken place, you should always report it to police by calling the non-emergency number, 101. If an incident is in progress, or there is an immediate threat to life, you should call 999.
You can receive the latest rural crime news from Thames Valley Police and their partners directly to your phone or inbox by signing up to CountryWatch at: http://www.thamesvalleycountrywatch.co.uk/
20 people braved a wintry night to hear an absolutely fascinating talk on Medieval Dunstable on February 7th by the very enthusiastic and accom-plished speaker Jean Yates. Most of us showed up thinking what has this got to do with Bow Brickhill? Well actually, far more that you can possibly imagine. The links to and the control Dunstable Priory had on, not just, Bow Brickhill, but also Great Brickhill and Shenley are incredible.
The history group are planning a site visit to what is left of the priory later this year guided by the same speaker. Please contact BBHS if you would like to join us. and Snippets from the Petty Sessions Registers:
2 Jul 1891 Informant/ Complainant George Knight; defendants John Byrne, Walter Marsh, Harry Gilbey, John McGuirk, Dominick Owen;
nature of offence: vagrancy: lodging in a shed without any visible means of subsistence, Bow Brickhill 1 Jul 1891;
fine Byrne, Marsh,Gilbey & McGuirk committed for 14 days HL [hard labour] to HC [House of Correction] and Dominick Owen for 1 day to Police Station
23 March 1893 Informant/ Complainant George Cox; defendants William and Ernest Shepherd;
nature of offence: wilful damage, Bow Brickhill, 31 Jan. 1893;
fine 10s 0d, in default to be committed for 7 days each.
Copyright by kind permission of the EurekA Partnership
Mary Preen
Church Chuckles ….. Bertha Belch, a missionary from Africa, will speak tonight at Calvary Methodist. Come and hear Bertha Belch all the way from Africa. Miss Charlene Mason sang ‘I will not pass this way again’, giving obvious pleasure to the congregation. Do not let worry kill you off — let the church help. ‘Ladies, don’t forget the rummage sale tomorrow. It’s a chance to get rid of all those things not worth keeping around the house. Don’t forget your husbands.’
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Do you want to hold a party at the Pavilion?
The Pavilion is available to hire for residents (and non-residents) at very competitive rates should you wish to get available dates or hire rates:
Please Contact: Rebecca Gurnett on 07904 339391
Do you, or does somebody you know, play a brass instrument? Even a little?
Did you play in the past but your instrument is gathering dust in the loft?
The Woburn Sands Band is looking for brass players with some experience to join its ranks.
We have places within our differ-ent Band groups for players of ALL abilities, so YES, you ARE good enough!
Being a member of The Woburn Sands Band is entirely FREE. All we ask in return is for your commitment to rehearsals and a number of concerts and Band events throughout the year.
One or other of our groups rehearses at our purpose-built bandroom in Woburn Sands on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday evenings. Why not come along for a listen? Or you could come to one of our concerts.
Please get in touch if you are interested. There is no obligation.
The Woburn Sands Band does not charge for lessons, loan of instrument, nor uniform, nor does it charge subscriptions. We give lessons and loan
instruments free of charge to anyone aged 7 (or even much older).
Our contact number is 07790 454149.
Come along and meet us, you might like us!
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Thursday 1st
Youth Club
Pavilion
6.30 p.m.
Monday 5th
Line Dance
Pavilion
7.00 p.m.
Wednesday 7th
Brownies
Church Hall
6.00 p.m.
Thursday 8th
Parish Council Meeting
Pavilion
7.30 p.m.
Monday 12th
Line Dance
Pavilion
7.00 p.m.
Wednesday 14th
Drop-In Acoustic Guitar Club
Church Hall Church Hall
2.30-4.30 p.m. 8.00 p.m.
Thursday 15th
Youth Club Annual Parochial Church Meeting
Pavilion Church Hall
6.30 p.m. 7.45 p.m.
Sunday 18th
All Saints Lunch Club
Church Hall
12.30 p.m.
Monday 19th
Line Dance
Pavilion
7.00 p.m.
Wednesday 21st
Brownies (Last One) Buccaneers Club
Church Hall Pavilion
6.00 p.m. 8.00 p.m.
Thursday 22nd
W I - Gentle Keepfit
Pavilion
7.30 p.m.
Monday 26th
Line Dance
Pavilion
7.00 p.m.
Wednesday 28th
Acoustic Guitar Club
Church Hall
8.00 p.m.
Friday 30th
Good Friday Church Service
Church
9.30 a.m.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY : MARCH 2018
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St. Patrick’s Night at O’Ferguson’s Bar
Ever eaten a potato? Ever drank a pint of Guinness? If so, consider yourself Irish for at least one night only and come join the craic
at O’Ferguson’s Pub this St. Patrick’s Night - Saturday, 17 March.
The venue is the Church Hall and your hosts will be Alan and Joanne O’Ferguson plus their family, travelling from as far afield as Belfast and Northampton.
Come hungry, come thirsty, come with your pockets full of gold!
You will be served the finest Irish Beef Stew (vegetarian option available - just let me know) and this will be washed down with Guinness and wine from our licensed bar.
We will be running our world famous quiz once again. You can have teams of up to 6 people and can arrange this in advance or just sort it out on the even-ing.
So if you fancy joining the ‘craic’, just drop your host Alan O’Ferguson an email to confirm your place - [email protected].
Tickets are £15 per person for this event. This includes a welcome drink, two-course dinner and entry into the quiz. And remember - ALL profits go to AS-TRA Community Projects project to build the new Community Hall.
Dress code: wear something green
Hi All - over the weekend I came across a crime story where people give their address away at the Pharmacy and other locations. The thieves would stand around the counter at the Pharmacy. Before the medication is handed over, the address is normally asked for. The thief would then contact an accomplice to give them the address details. It is very probable that the address would be empty if someone is collecting medication. It is not certain how many people were robbed in this way. The elderly were the main targets.
To prevent this happening to you, when asked for your ad-dress, please just state the road and never give your house
