Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

Parish Prepares for Diamond Jubilee CelebrationsThe final plans are being made for the local Jubilee celebrations with the main party scheduled to take place on Sharpe’s Green, Toot Hill, on Monday June 4th.

A full programme of events is planned from midday onwards which will include the lighting for the first time of the Parish Beacon and the presentation of the Diamond Jubilee commemoration mugs to the under 16s of the parish.

There will also be a children’s entertainer on the green to keep the younger parishioners busy.
Everyone is asked to bring their own food and drink and, if possible, to don the patriotic red, white and blue colours of the Union Flag.

Beacon Chain
The Parish Beacon is being erected for the first time on the green and it will be part of the nationwide chain of 2012 beacons that are being lit on June 4th to mark the 60 years of Queen Elizabeth’s reign.The beacon was originally purchased for the Millennium celebrations but technical issues around planning meant it was unable to be used at the time.

The Parish Council has utilised temporary planning legislation to ensure it goes ahead this time.
Bunting has been erected in Stanford Rivers and Toot Hill. Council clerk Kay Hayden (01277 364764) has called for anyone with bunting left over from last year’s Royal Wedding celebrations to come forward.

It is noticeable that a number of residents have also taken the initiative to decorate their own properties with bunting and flags.

Commemoration mugs
Meanwhile, there are more than 100 children now scheduled to receive the Jubilee commemoration mugs which will be presented as part of the festivities on June 4th.

Kay said: “It is fantastic that we have had so many people come forward and register for the children to have these specially commissioned keepsakes. But we do not want anyone to be left out so anyone that has not yet contacted me must do so as soon as possible as we do not want anyone disappointed on the day.”

The mugs will also be on open sale to the public during the festivities on Sharpe’s Green.

Fireworks
A special fireworks display is being held at the Woodman Pub later in the evening on June 4th to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

The celebration event, which also features a family barbecue, is scheduled to start at 7.30pm and admission is free.

Future Memories
If you have any photographs of your Jubilee celebrations you would like to share please email them to editor@stanfordriversnews.com.

Beer and Bible

Despite the sometimes heavy - and in its place beneficial - influence the temperance movement has. If you read your bible you will see that Jesus did not frown on alcohol.

Although possibly with a mental subtext of Marcus Tullius Cicero’s “Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.” That - Jesus being a knowledgeable bloke (Luke 2: 29-52), could have heard.

In fact his first recognised miracle gig was at a wedding in Cana , Galilee (John 2:11) where the groom’s parents had obviously underestimated the bar bill and were running low on booze.

John 2: 1-11 (paraphrased)
Mary: (Panicked Hiss) “They’ve run out of booze - and they haven’t invented off licences yet. You’ve got to do something.”.

Jesus: “Oh Muuum!” (Whispered) “Ixnay on that. You know I shouldn’t be doing this stuff yet.”

Mary (to the servants) ”You lot. Just do whatever he tells you - even if it sounds crazy - OK?”

Jesus: (muttered) “Ok Mum I’ll sort it”

And that’s also where the phrase “saving the best till last” comes from too, (John2: 6-10) because it wasn't just your average wine he created.

Jesus didn’t mind being remembered through wine either, or others drinking it (Corinthians 11:25). “This cup of wine stands for a new deal between you and God through my blood. Each time you drink let it remind you of me.”

He probably picked wine for both the symbolism and as something his followers and everyone else might have done regularly.

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Wind forward around 1970 years…

BEER AND BIBLE
at the
GREEN MAN TOOT HILL

7:30 pm every Wednesday May 9 to June 6

Offering you a unique opportunity to refresh your faith.

Jesus said: let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink” (Isiah 55:1 + John 7:3)
Hence the first drink is FREE!

Contact the Rev Andre Petrine email: pater@me.com

Toot Hill Folk Club News

The Toot Hill Folk Club meets on a Friday, monthly at the Green Man, a Real Ale - Fine dining pub at the heart of one of  Essex’s unspoiled rural hamlets just north of Epping.


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It is a very young club, only two years old, having grown from just a few friends from the village meeting to share some tunes together, to one that draws attendance from right across the region.

The club meets on a monthly basis, has no formal membership and is renowned for its friendliness and informality.

All contributions are warmly appreciated and participation is genially encouraged.




Photos from our last session

 

Our next night is scheduled for 13th April with a 7.30pm gather for an 8pm start. See the Blackboard or visit our Face Book page.