Incorporating Outreach - panfieldvillage.uk

RAP 68 Feb/Mar 2020

Panfield Community Association

Incorporating

Outreach

&

Neighbourhood Watch

To Inform & Promote The Panfield Community

Twinned with Auneau-Bleury-Saint-Symphorien

Round About Panfield

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Community Centre Panfield Village Hall is available for hire at the following rates:

Clubs £15 per session

Private £15 per hour

A refundable deposit of £50 is required against any damage/loss. Hall rental is inclusive of all

equipment and furniture therein.

Various items of equipment/furniture are also available for hire at reasonable rates. E.g. Chairs

50p; Tables £1; Crockery sets £5 per dozen; Glasses 50p each; Tablecloths 50p; Baby Belling

cooker/use of fridge/freezer £10; Marquee £20.

Contact the Booking Secretary, Julia Wilson telephone 07711 079122 or email

[email protected] for further information and availability.

RAP is published bimonthly; February, April, June, August, October and December.

Contributions from clubs and organizations for insertion in RAP should be with the editor by

the Copy Closing Date published on the back page of every edition.

You can advertise in this magazine at the following prepaid rates:

Single Issue 3 Issues

(half year)

6 Issues

(1 year)

Third page £8 £22 £45

Half page £10 £28 £55

Full page £20 £56 £110

Cheques should be made payable to: The Panfield Community Association.

Contact Dave Ockelford (RAP Editor) Panfield Village Hall, Kynaston Road, Panfield,

Braintree, Essex CM7 5AQ.

Telephone 07463 770311

Email: [email protected]

Contents

Community Association ............................................................................................................ 3

VE Day Poem ........................................................................................................................... 4

Pananza Winners ...................................................................................................................... 5

Dates For Your Diary ................................................................................................................ 5

Parish Council .......................................................................................................................... 6

Neighbourhood Watch ............................................................................................................. 7

Outreach ................................................................................................................................... 8

Local Help Lines ....................................................................................................................... 9


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Panfield Garden – Pocket Park

We have applied for a grant to create “Panfield Garden Pocket Park”. The proposed site is on the

green in the middle of the village. During the fete last year we did show our plans to create a

memorial garden on the green but the possibility of this grant means that we could be a bit more

ambitious. The purpose would be to create a focal point in the village.

We do need to raise funds to achieve the matched funding element of this grant so if you have a

business or know someone who would like to support please point them in my direction; this could

be supported through either direct contribution or raw materials. All contributions large or small

are most welcome.

We are also hoping that some local builders and gardeners would be willing to give their

professional advice and time to support in its development.

If our grant application is unsuccessful we still intend to proceed with the memorial garden. One of

the reasons that we are determined to complete the memorial garden this year is recognising the

75th Anniversary of VE Day on Friday 8 May 2020

I’m sure you are all aware that May bank holiday has moved from a Monday to Friday 8 May. We’re

in the early planning stage but we’re working with The Bell to organise an event that day. This

could include an afternoon tea party with music and dress from the War period and finish at

3.00pm when the nation is asked to “Raise a Glass”. We are looking for any info, stories, photos or

people during this period or just after from the village or the neighbouring areas, my contact details

are below. Keep this date reserved in your diary and keep following us on facebook as we will share

more information closer to the time.

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The end of last year was a very busy month for the PCA. At the end of November we held our

AGM. I was re-elected Chair and would like to thank the committee and all the villagers for their

support over the last year.

We are always looking for volunteers but that doesn’t mean you have to attend every meeting or

support every event. Our next meeting is on Monday 17 February 8.00 pm (Panfield Village Hall)

we are a friendly group (really, we are and we have a lot of fun) and you will be made very welcome.

We had our Vintage Villagers Lunch in December which again was fully booked with 43 residents

and was enjoyed by all on the day. This led into our traditional Santa Claus deliveries on Christmas

Eve which just seems to be going from strength to strength with our best year yet, over 160

presents delivered throughout the village.

We watched “Yesterday” as our last “Panfield Presents” film of the year we had a good turnout even

if we were competing with the Strictly Dancing Final. It’s been a great new addition to the village,

and we are really pleased with how the village has responded so I hope to see you all there during

the coming year.

Community Association


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Unmentioned in Despatches

Some of them never come home to fanfares,

they dump their kit-bags down at the door,

kiss their wives and let their children

wrestle them down to the kitchen floor,

switch the telly on, pour out a whiskey,

search for the local football score.

Some of them skip the quayside welcome,

dodge the bunting and cannonade,

make their landfall in silent harbours,

nod to the coastguard, but evade

the searchlight of public scrutiny

like those engaged in the smuggling trade.

Some of them land at lonely airfields

far removed from the celebration,

hang their flying gear in a locker,

cadge a lift to the railway station,

make for home and take for granted

the short-lived thanks of a grateful nation.

Some of them miss the royal salute,

the victory parade along the Mall,

the fly-past, the ships in formation passing

the cheering crowds on the harbour wall.

Remembered only by friends and relatives,

some of them never come home at all.

Poet: Peter Wyton

VE Day Poem


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Dates For Your Diary

February

Saturday 8 February Panfield Presents “Downton Abbey”

March

Saturday 7 March Panfield Presents “Judy”

Saturday 21 March Quiz Night

April

Saturday 4 April Panfield Presents

May

Saturday 2 May Panfield Presents

Friday 8 May 75th

Anniversary of VE Day

June

Saturday 6 June Panfield Presents

Saturday 20 June Panfield Fete

Lastly don't forget the Panfield Plodders, follow them on Facebook for their next

walk which will start again in the next few months, depending on the conditions.

Don’t forget to send details of your event to the Editor!

Pananza Winners

November 2019

£50 J Moirey

£20 Mrs Reed

£10 Val Walker

£10 Kenwood Runi

£5 Mrs C Philips

£5 Bave/Rachel

£5 Martlew

£5 Darch

£5 R Dawson

December 2019

£50 T Banks

£20 Halls

£10 Drury

£10 Coburn

£5 Michelle

£5 Jim/Margaret

£5 Doreen

£5 Drurt

£5 Gray


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Our Community Website

As previously mentioned, the Panfield community website is moving as our current host is closing

down at the end of March 2020.

The new website address will be www.panfieldvillage.uk

The new site will keep its community feel and all Parish Council information will also continue to be

available using the ‘panfieldvillage.uk’ address.

The new site will be live from 31 March.

New telegraph poles in Shalford Road

The erection of new telegraph poles along Shalford road was brought to the council’s attention by

residents recently; no prior notice of the work was given; the poles just stated appearing.

The Councils investigations resulted in the following information:

“County Broadband are installing telegraph poles to accommodate a connection to ‘superfast broadband’.

Statutory undertakers are able to install telecommunications equipment such as new or replacement telegraph poles

and wires without a need for planning permission, using Class A, Part 16, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country

Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended). It is rare that the Local

Planning Authority will be notified of the installation of new telegraph poles, and when we are, it is for

information only. It would be my advice that you liaise directly with County Broadband. I can confirm that

neither BDC nor ECC are funding any work with County Broadband.”

The Election

Following the recent election, I thought it would be timely to confirm the councillors that support our

village:

Something not widely known, is that Peter, Vanessa, and Graham are regular visitors to Parish Council

meetings, are very helpful with many issues, and are always ‘to hand’ to advise. James Cleverly is, quite

understandably, less ‘visible’ though he has been in attendance at our annual fete and represents our

interests in Parliament. It is nice to know, that the people that are voted in to office genuinely care and

help.

If you would like more details or like to comment on these, or any other matters please come along to a

Council meeting or contact the Parish Clerk (details below).

William Saward – Chairman, Panfield Parish Council

Parish Council


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Members of the Council can be contacted via the Parish Clerk: Ms Kerry Macken

Phone: 07791 163231

Email: [email protected]

Post: The Village Hall, Kynaston Road, Panfield, Essex CM7 5AQ

Details can also be found on the Parish Website page at www.panfieldvillage.uk

No new incidents have been reported to us since the last issue of RAP. The police reports to continue

to report the usual group of burglaries and theft of vehicles in our area but Panfield is thankfully a

quiet and peaceful village.

However, none of us is immune from the scams which reach us via the internet. The use of a good

anti-virus program on your computer and mobile phone together with a password manager should be

enough for most people.

Peter and Claire Kenward (01376-322414)

How Secure Is Your Home?

We are still experience around the county a number of burglaries that have occurred where either doors

are not being locked or not locked correctly. You can reduce the risk of being a victim of burglary by

simply taking the time to ensure you understand how your door locks and keeping your property

secure.

It may sound obvious, but do you know how your doors lock? There are so many types of doors

and perhaps your door may have been changed or you may have moved to a new house. Many types

of doors can be fitted with a multi-point locking system that as the name suggests has several

locking points compared to the older traditional night latch (Yale lock) and mortice lock that each

lock in one point.

Most multi-point locking systems have a latch enabling the door to be held closed on the latch upon

closing the door and several bolts or hooks that are engaged when you lift the handle. The Latch –

depending on the type of lock the latch may operate with both the indoor and outdoor handles or just

the indoor handle, try your door and see which you have. The bolts or hooks - these provide the

security for your door but only if you lock them in place with the key. The method – upon closing

the door lift the handle putting all the bolts or hooks in place, on going out lock these all in place with

the key, upon locking up indoors use the key as before or the thumb turn if applicable. Until locked in

place the hooks or bolts can be released by someone using the outside door handle. If you use a key to

operate the lock indoors ensure that you store the key close to the door in case of emergency, but make

sure that any keys are out of view from windows and doors.

The Back door - also, we have had some burglaries where the occupants of the house are in their

lounge watching TV and in slips the burglar via the insecure rear door, takes what is in that room, the

car keys and the car from the drive. Firstly, think about your rear boundaries, invest in good fencing

and gate(s) 1.8m (6 feet) high, some spiky bushes or climbing plants and fit and use locks to secure the

gate. If you need to come and go through the gate use a key operated lock to secure the gate. Secondly

if you are not in the room, or using the rear door, keep it locked, you can also get fairly inexpensive

battery operated PIR alarms to alert you if the beam across the door is broken.

For suitable security products see www.securedbydesign.com/member-companies/accredited-product-

search or www.soldsecure.com/search/ , for a Trading Standards approved trader use

www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk/ or ring 0345 6037626. For further crime prevention advice -

www.essex.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention

Stephen Armson-Smith

Neighbourhood Watch

http://www.panfieldvillage.uk/


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Outreach From Panfield Church

Priest-in-Charge: Rev’d Rod Reid The Deanery, Deanery Hill, Braintree CM7 5SR

Tel: 01376 324887 email: [email protected]

Secretary Bridget Smith 4 Church End, Panfield Tel: 328907

Church Hall Booking Bridget & David Smith 4 Church End, Panfield Tel: 328907

Dear Friends,

We are well over a month into 2020 now, and the last year is fast becoming a memory! No doubt

2020 will be another year of significant events, not least on May 8 when as a nation, and village, we

will mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day, of which more information will follow in due course.

However, in amongst those special events will be the annual ones we all mark from birthdays to

anniversaries, and our shops are often telling us exactly what is to come, at least 6 weeks in advance.

For some it will be Valentine’s Day that is the next to be marked. The chocolates, flowers and gifts

though are a far cry from the original story inspired by the Saint, or should I say Saints involved. As

it is believed that St Valentine is actually two different Valentines whose stories have been put

together. There was Valentine, a 3rd century Bishop and then the Valentine, (also around the same

time) who was martyred. He famously wrote letters to his love and reputedly signed them ‘from

your valentine’. However, compared to the Bishop, this Valentine was a nobody and it is thought

their stories then merged. The story became one of commitment, and sacrifice, and I think they are

the true characteristics we celebrate today.

We often refer to friends or family members as being a saint. I am sure you can think of some from

your own lives. What is (or was) the hallmark of their life? I imagine both commitment and

sacrifice are a big part of that. How wonderful then, if inspired by both Valentines, instead of only

acknowledging our partner, or significant other, that we also recognise and thanked all the saints in

our lives.

We all know how appreciative we are when someone says, ‘thank you’, so I for one will certainly

trying to thank the saints in my life in the weeks to come. Mothering Sunday later in March is

another chance to do just that, to say thank you to those who support, care for and guide us. For

many that is, or was, their Mum, but lives are often more complicated than that, so Mothering

Sunday is increasingly becoming a day to remember all those we wish to thank.

Here at Panfield Church we will be marking Mothering Sunday with a special Messy Church session

on March 22 which will be begin at 10.30am with craft making and biscuit decorating, then a

short service from 11.15am to give thanks. Everyone is very welcome.

As we think about the saints in our lives, there will also be those saints who are now no longer with

us, and that can be hard to bear at times. I know personally that Mothering Sunday can be very hard

for people too. But those all-important saints left a mark that ran much deeper, shared a loved that

ran much deeper, and nothing can or will break that, even if we can no longer see them, we can

certainly still give thanks.

So let us take with us a spirit of thankfulness, remembering not just the saints around us, but the

people for whom we might very well be the saint!

With every blessing,

Rod


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***CHURCH SPIRE FUND UPDATE***

A huge thank you for the additional contributions in the run up to and over the Christmas period.

Those in addition to some generous donations have taken the total over £7,000! All those involved

are thrilled and so a heartfelt thank you! The fundraising goes on, and so keep an eye out for more

opportunities through 2020.

Church Services for February

2nd

11.15 am Family Service

9th 11.15 am Holy Communion

16th

6.00 pm Evening Prayer

23rd

11.15 am Holy Communion

26th

7.30 pm Ash Wednesday. Holy Communion

Church Services for March

1st 11.15 am Morning Prayer

8th 11.15 am Holy Communion

15th

6.00 pm Evening Prayer

22nd

10.30 am Messy Church for Mothering Sunday

29th

11.15 am Holy Communion

Mothering Sunday Messy Church - Sunday 22nd March

Activities to start at 10.30 am until 11.00 am followed by a short break for a snack and drink, there

will then be a short Service at 11.15 am

We look forward to welcoming you, everyone is invited.


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BROWNING PROPERTY

MAINTENANCE

For

CARPENTRY, PLASTERING, BRICKLAYING

PAINTING, PLUMBING, LANDSCAPING,

KITCHEN AND BATHROOM FITTING

CONTACT SIMON BROWNING 07736 463 707

[email protected]

Recommended by John & Jackie Moorey who has used him to fit 2 kitchens, bathrooms, fencing and many other jobs.


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Your local, The Bell Inn Panfield

A very warm welcome awaits you from all the staff at The Bell Inn,

Panfield. This is a traditional 15th Century village pub at the heart of the

community. We serve

Greene King guest ales,

premium lagers, spirits and

wines. Our menu includes

traditional home cooked food and

homemade desserts. Join us for

our over 55’s lunch menu

Monday to Friday, which

includes a main, desserts and tea

or coffee. Sunday is roast day and off the main menu. Our roast is beef, half

chicken, lamb or pork. We have used our local butcher for the last 20

years. We cater for all events on site or at an outside venue. We have 1

football team, a mixed dart team on Mondays and a ladies rounders team

on Tuesdays. We have live music once a month. Look out for our up and

coming events!

We look forward to meeting you.

For more information please call 01376 324641

37 Kynaston Road, Panfield

Essex CM7 5AQ


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Clerk to the Parish Council ........................................................................................... 07791 163 231

Panfield Church - Revd. Rod Reid ................................................................................ 01376 324 887

Braintree District Council ............................................................................................. 01376 552 525

Community Agent ([email protected]) ................................................ 07540 720 603

Community Agents’ office ........................................................................................... 08009 775 858

Shalford Primary School ................................................................................................ 01371 850 336

Electricity ..................................................................................................................... 08007 838 838

Gas (Transco) .................................................................................................................. 0800 111 999

Anglian Water .............................................................................................................. 08457 145 145

Neighbourhood Watch Village Co-ordinator ................................................................ 01376 322 414

Panfield Dedicated Police Officer & PCSO .................................................................... 07792 814 495

Crimestoppers (Freephone) .............................................................................................. 0800 555 111

Essex Police Non-Emergency .......................................................................................................... 101

Braintree Station (Greater Anglia) ................................................................................. 0345 600 7245

Traveline (Public Transport information) ...................................................................... 0871 200 2233

Stansted Airport ............................................................................................................ 0844 335 1803

Mid Essex Hospitals ...................................................................................................... 01245 362 000

Childline (Freephone) ........................................................................................................... 0800 1111

Essex Young Peoples Drug & Alcohol Service ............................................................... 01245 493 311

Samaritans ............................................................................................................................... 116 123

Alcoholics Anonymous .................................................................................................. 0800 917 7650

Citizens Advice Bureau ................................................................................................. 0344 411 1444

National Debtline (Freephone) ...................................................................................... 0808 808 4000

Help The Aged (Freephone) .......................................................................................... 0800 678 1602

Relate (Marriage Guidance)........................................................................................... 0300 100 1234

Mobile Library

The Mobile Library visits Meadow Close at 2.05pm to 2.35pm every third Saturday

Next visits: 15 Feb, 7 Mar, 28 Mar, & 18 Apr

Office Hour at Panfield Church

Rev’d Rod Reid is in Panfield on Tuesdays between 5pm and 6pm. This hour will begin with a short service of Evening Prayer followed

by a discussion time for general enquiries, to book weddings or baptisms, discuss churchyard matters or for other pastoral

conversations.

Items for Braintree Foodbank can also be dropped off in church at this time.

Copy Closing Date for next edition of RAP & OUTREACH – 15 April 2020

“Round About Panfield” is produced and distributed by The Panfield Community Association and circulated free to over 400 homes. The PCA greatly appreciate the support of advertisers and subscribers but can accept no responsibility for the accuracy of

any copy nor guarantee or endorse any product or service offered.

Registered Charity Number 270564

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