Stambourne

In this issue:

• STAMBOURNE PARISH COUNCIL
• STAMBOURNE BONFIRE NIGHT & FIREWORKS 2024
• ST. PETER & ST. THOMAS BECKET PARISH CHURCH
• SERVICES AT STAMBOURNE FOR THE NEXT THREE MONTHS
• STAMBOURNE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
• STAMBOURNE LADIES GROUP
• STAMBOURNE ACTIVITIES
• OTHER ACTIVITIES

Pavilion

A new fire alert alarm will be installed in the Pavilion as part of the fire safety review.

The Pavilion will be closed for the winter after Bonfire Night 2024 on 9th November

Playing Field

It has been agreed that the wooden climbing frame will be removed completely and replaced with a new piece of equipment, subject to funding. This climbing frame has reached the end of its useful life.

Members of the public attended the meeting to ask for dogs to be allowed on the Playing Field. The Parish Council have always maintained that no dogs should be on the Playing Field as it is a children’s play area.

However, following a discussion, the Parish Council would be interested to hear from you with any opinions on this proposal. No decision has been made at this stage and the area will continue to be dog free.

Highways

As ever there are a number of potholes in the area and further afield. These can be reported to ECC Highways at essex.gov.uk/highways and follow the links. Work has been taking place on the Yeldham Road in recent days.

Footpaths

We have been informed about a broken footbridge on footpath Stambourne 1. This has been reported into Essex County Council but please take care if you are using this path. There has also been an application to divert footpath Stambourne 24 which the Parish Council has no objection to.

Parish Council Meeting Dates 2024
• 21st November 2024

All are Thursdays at 7.30pm in the Village Hall unless shown otherwise.

More details may be found here »

Full minutes and agendas are available here: stambourne.com/parish-council.

Debbie Hilliard, Parish Clerk

debbiehilliard614@gmail.com, 01440 785 629

Further to the suggestion in the last magazine relating to the daffodil bulbs, I can report that a few donations have been received and the first planting of the bulbs took place on Saturday, 28th September 2024.

Volunteers for a further planting session would be gratefully welcomed.

It has been some time since the Congregational Church has contributed to the newsletter.

We now have a new leadership team and the Church is set for an exciting new era.

We have begun by clearing out years of accumulated and unwanted items. Things like rusty old chairs and out of date paperwork. We have appointed a contractor to re-build our kitchen and this should be complete by the end of October. This will enable us to once again offer meals to those in need.

We intend to bring back many of the events that we have been unable to do for a few years like film or games nights.

Our first new event is “Craft and Chatter“. We will revive coffee mornings on Tuesdays 10am – 12pm and include “Craft and Chatter” on the first Tuesday of each month starting in November. If you are interested in card making or other crafts feel free to join us on these days.

You would also be most welcome to join us any Tuesday 10am – 12pm for a relaxing time of friendly chatter and a hot drink.

Our Sunday services take place every Sunday at 10.45am. We have a mix of old and new songs and often have visiting speakers and musicians.

If you think that Church is dull and old fashioned why not give us a try? We might just change your mind.

If you would like to know more feel free to contact our secretary on 01376 345 337.

God bless,

Brian Mead

Octoberfest 2024 »

Join the Stambourne Ladies Group for our very own Oktoberfest: a hot supper with dessert to follow, lovingly prepared and seasoned with fun, chats and laughter. Guests are welcome.

• Wednesday, 9th October 2024
• 7pm for 7.30pm
• Free for members; £5 for guests
• Stambourne Village Hall, Church Road, Stambourne CO9 4NP

Contact Lorna on 07980 922 636 or Zoe on 07740 723 057 for more details.

Talk: Christmas decorations »

Join the Stambourne Ladies Group for an engaging demonstration of how to make a beautiful door wreath for the upcoming holiday season. Guests are welcome.

• Wednesday, 13th November 2024
• 7pm for 7.30pm
• FREE for members; £5 for guests
• Stambourne Village Hall, Church Road, Stambourne CO9 4NP

Contact Lorna on 07980 922 636 or Zoe on 07740 723 057 for more details.

Christmas Meal 2024 »

Join the Stambourne Ladies Group for our annual Christmas meal and celebrate the upcoming holiday season with us! BOOKING ESSENTIAL

• Wednesday, 9th October 2024
• 7pm for 7.30pm
• Cost: please contact us
• Stambourne Village Hall, Church Road, Stambourne CO9 4NP

Contact Lorna on 07980 922 636 or Zoe on 07740 723 057 for more details.

Village Hall available for hire »

Hiring Fees, including heating and electricity:

• For residents: £8 per hour
• For non-residents: £10 per hour

This includes heating and a kitchen.

There is also a table tennis table and carpet bowls is available.

To hire the Stambourne Village Hall:

Contact Rosemary Horton on 01440 785 339 or by email at: rosihorton1@gmail.com for more details.

Neapolitan Pizza in Stambourne »

• Fortnightly on Fridays
• 4pm – 8pm
• Stambourne Village Hall, Church Road, Stambourne CO9 4NP

Contact Pizzeria Gusto on 07380 736 226 BEFORE 3pm to order your pizza in advance and avoid disappointment!

Autumn Craft Market in Stambourne »

• Saturday, 26th October 2024
• 10.30am – 1.30pm
• Stambourne Village Hall, Church Road, Stambourne CO9 4NP
• FREE ADMISSION!

Contact Coral Fordham on 07876 553 332 for more details.

Halloween Quiz Night »

• Saturday, 26th October 2024
• 7pm for 7.30pm
• Stambourne Village Hall, Church Road, Stambourne CO9 4NP
• £10 per person

Join us at the Stambourne Village Hall for a pumpkin carving competition in the afternoon, followed by a fun Halloween quiz night and a Grand Halloween Raffle!

Knit & Natter Club »

• Every Thursday
• 5pm – 7pm
• The Green Man, 3 Church Lane, Toppesfield CO9 4DR
• THE Stambourne Knitting group: get crafty with knitting, crochet, sewing, embroidery, quilting and more!
• Bring along your projects, share ideas and tips, get inspired or just come for a chat. Everyone welcome!

Contact Anna on 07944 696 527 for more details.

And if you can’t knit/won’t knit? That’s fine! Just come for a natter and to meet friends (or make new ones). Whatever your levels of craftiness, join in!
More info »

Community Transport – Help needed!

Do you have a few hours to spare? Do you have a willingness to help and would like to put something back into your community?

Braintree Community Transport are looking for volunteers either in your own car or in one of our 12 seater minibuses, no commitment – hours to suit yourself. Out of pocket expenses are reimbursed and pensions/benefits are not affected.

Contact 01376 557 883 or email community.transport@braintree.gov.uk for more details.