NEWS LATEST
Great & Little Tey Church Summer Fete
We hope you can join us at the Church annual summer fete being held on Saturday 14th August, 2010 in the lovely gardens of Little Tey Old Rectory. The fete is being opened at 2.00pm by Mr. and Mrs Roger Browining.
Come and enjoy refreshments, swimming for the children, stalls, games and musical entertainment. Stalls include cakes, plants, books, children’s toys and books, greetings cards, bric-a-brac and jewellery. There will also be bowling, skee ball and lots of games for the children. For more information please contact Mrs Freda King on 01206 211056.
All creatures Great Tey and small
On Sunday 25th July, Great Tey will be having its very own nature day. The objective will be to explore the village to find, identify and compile a list of as many different bugs, birds, insects and mammals as possible.
The itinerary is as follows –
9.00 am Moth trapping (Harold fairs playing field) Come and see what moths have been caught in the light traps left out the night before
10.00 am Village walk (starting at the Harold fairs playing field car park) A short walk along footpaths spotting birds and finding bugs as we go. Suitable for all ages.
11.30 am Bug hunting (Harold fairs playing field)
As well as these organised events we would love to see and hear about the birds and bugs you have in your own garden. You’ll be amazed what you can find!
It’ll be a fun day for all the family – young and old – culminating in a family picnic on the Harold Fairs playing field (by the primary school).
We are still hoping to hear from “experts” who can help us identify bees, worms, snails, beetles, flies, bats etc. – or anyone willing to do some homework in advance so they can help on the day. So if you think you can help please get in touch with either Sam Collins (211248) or Neil Spicer (214512).
Local Radio for East Braintree
Leisure fm 107.4fm
will be test transmitting from mid June with our launch date
scheduled for 10th July at 4pm.
We would like to remind parishioners that the bus service should be used wherever practical, because if we do not use the service we will lose it.
We also have a stock of bus pass applications, so please contact the clerk on 01787 224895 if you would like an application form.
I would like to thank all the wonderful people in Great Tey who have sponsored so generously my recent London Marathon run which was done in aid of Lupus UK a charity very close to our hearts. Special thanks is given to Great Tey Women’s Institute for their knitathon, and also to the Great Tey Drop In Centre for their raffle and contribution. The total amount raised including Gift Aid is £ 843.90.
I finished the marathon and have a medal and tee shirt to prove it, but not again!
David Williams
Last month I put out a request for relief paper round boys/girls. Unfortunately I only had one reply, so I thought I would try again and hope there will be a bit more interest this time. The rounds are not too big, for example, there are 22 houses on the biggest round (the estate), for which the pay is £18.00 week-days and £10.00 at the weekend. The other rounds are smaller and therefore less pay, but all the rounds can easily be completed before you have to catch the school bus. At the moment I only need to know if someone is willing to stand-in for holidays, but there is a chance that a permanent round could come up. Don’t forget that having a paper round on your job C.V. means that you are enterprising (earning money) and reliable (can get up in the morning) and is noted by potential employers. If anyone is interested please ring 01206 210417 or drop their name and address through my letter box at The Old Vicarage, Chappel Road (next door to the Village Hall)
Norma Tregoning
Village cricket matches
This years village cricket matches will be taking place on Sunday 11th July and Sunday 5th September.
Matches will be played at the Harold Fairs playing field (by the primary school) starting promptly at 2.00 pm. Everyone aged 13 and over is welcome to come and play. All under 16’s will need parental permission to be given to the organisers before or on the day.
This is an enjoyable and fun event played in a friendly atmosphere. All equipment will be provided.
You can turn up and play on the day but prior notice given to either Sam Collins (211248) or Neil Spicer (214512) would be appreciated.
Village Cricket Tea.
At this years village cricket match on Sunday, 11 the July we will be selling traditional cream teas and refreshments between innings.
This is to raise funds for our daughter Beth Nugent who is travelling to Namibia next year on a trip to help renovate a school there.
We hope the weather will be kind ! Bring chairs and a picnic rug and enjoy the afternoon.
Any queries – please contact Sarah Nugent on 213693.
Colchester & District Metal Detecting & Artifact club
meets on the first Friday of each month at The Arena, sports & social club, circular road, Colchester. We meet in the bar at 7.30 and then move into our allocated room for the meeting. We have a speaker or a quiz and a finds table where detectorists display anything they have found, and a raffle table which is usualy loaded with prizes. The finds liason officer from Colchester Museums is usually at the meeting to identify items found. It is a very social evening and anyone can come along as guest. If you are interested in the history of our area then this would be a good evening for you. If you are interested in taking up the hobby then please come along. You will be made welcome. Also , if anyone has lost a metal item and would like us to search for it, we will come along and do this as a free service. It doesn’t have to be of any value, it could be anything as long as it is metal.
Any farmers or landowners who would like the club to come along and search their land,we would be happy to do this. Any questions, please telephone Penny on 17906302381.
Joint CBC and Police anti-social behaviour hotline
Colchester Borough Council and Essex Police have joined forces to provide you with a direct line to report anti-social behaviour. You can now speak to a team of dedicated specialists who can talk through your problems and deal with your call more efficiently by assigning it to the correct agency.
The ASB hotline number is 282731, it will operate between 8.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Callers outside these times should leave a message, but urgent calls (i.e. threats to life) should ring 999.
Request for Coat Hangers
Should anyone have any coat hangers they no longer require, I would be most grateful for them for my ironing business. Please call me on 01206 211941 or 07932 866273 if you are able to help and I will collect them from you. Also should anyone need help with their ironing I am still taking on new customers.
Melissa Wickes, 7 Chrismund Way.
Colchester Borough Council
advise us that they are promoting a heat seekers initiative which will advise householders how much heat is being lost from their homes. Details will be advised by the Borough Council.
The telephone number of 0808 2201111 has been advised for residents of properties owned by Colchester Borough Homes who
wish to contact them.
First Responders Group
Russell Cottis is very keen to hear from anyone wishing to find
out more about the FIRST RESPONDERS group in
Great Tey as more people are URGENTLY required.
Please email him on russell.cottis@btinternet.com or
by telephone 01787 223573
Local Neighbourhood Action Panel meeting
AIMS To identify local community priorities which require a multi-agency partnership approach to achieve sustainable long term solutions to the identified local community needs, problems and priorities. The group has been endorsed by the Colchester Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership, which includes the police, and will be supported by the CCDRP Core Management Group. Neighbourhood Action Panels are non political and are not to be used for individual gain, self promotion or personal disputes.
Dates of NAP meetings 2nd March, 4th May, 6th July, 2nd November
Each meeting will now be The Parish Council Offices, Marks Tey Village Hall, Old London Road, Marks Tey and are on a Tuesday evening and run from 6-8pm
IMPORTANT BUS INFORMATION
Residents requiring travel information for Bus Routes 83 and 88b ( First Buses) can ring the ’ First ’ Information Service on 08456 020121.
For travel information on Route X 16 ( the Wednesday Service ) – Great Tey to Bury St Edmunds please contact Hedingham Buses on 01787 460621.
John Bland
Parish Council Transport Representative
NEW CLUBS?
Anyone interested in forming or being a player in a :- Chess club? Card Club? Playing Badminton in the evening? or any other activity or club – if yes then please contact Graham (evenings) Home 01206 213648 Mobile 07986796584
WANTED
Girls
aged 7 — 11 years
To join Great Tey Brownies
Due to lack of numbers the 35+yr old
pack may have to close.
We meet Mondays at the village hall at 6pm
Please don’t let this happen. join now!
If you are nearly 7, call too!
Call: 01206 211350 for details
Parish of Great Tey and Little Tey
Church Summer Fete
We hope that you, your family and friends will be able to join us at the Church Annual Summer Fete being held at Little Tey Old Rectory on Saturday 14th August at 2.00pm by kind invitation of Sir Bay and Lady Laurelie Laurie. There will be teas, refreshments, musical entertainments, swimming for children, stalls and games and lots more at this very special afternoon. If there is anyone able to help on a stall or would be willing to help out on a stall for a short period to give stallholders a break we would love to hear from you. – thank you. For more information please contact Freda on 211056 or Jane on 211481.
Thank you:
Christian Aid
Thank you to everyone who collected envelopes and donated to Christian Aid during Christian Aid week in May. A total of £590.75 has been raised in Great & Little Tey, Jane Richardson.
Coffee Morning
Thank you to Alan and Pauline for hosting a coffee morning at their home on Satuday 5th June. Everyone enjoyed wonderful cakes and coffee in the sunshine and £155.00 was raised for church funds. Thanks to everyone who supported this event.
Summer Walk and Barbecue
We welcome everyone to this year’s summer walk and barbecue on Saturday 10th July. Walkers will meet at 6.00pm at the village hall for an easy stroll around the countryside and those coming along to the barbecue in the garden of the Old Vicarage, Chappel Road to meet between 7.00- 7.15pm please. Thank you to Norma and Treg for kindly allowing us to hold the barbecue in their lovely garden. To help us with planning and catering please can you let Jane, Norma or Freda know if you are able to join us. Tickets for the barbecue will be £5.00 for adults and £2.50 for children. For more details please telephone Jane on 211481.
M.U.
At our next Mothers’ Union meeting to be held on Thursday 15th July we welcome our friends from St. Andrew’s M.U. in Chelmsford to join us for a service of Holy Communion in church and afterwards at the Rectory for afternoon tea. We will have a summer break in August and Mrs Sandie Burnett from Frinton Free Church will be our speaker at our meeting on Thursday 16th September at 2.00pm at the Rectory. All welcome.
Haven in Romania – www.haveninromania.co.uk
Thank you to the very kind people who have been donating toiletries, healthcare items and clothing to the charity Haven in Romania. A team of us have just returned from Piatra Neamt and were there when the lorry arrived. It was so lovely to be able to see the clothes and healthcare items distributed at the ‘Dennis day care Centre’ for the elderly. We set up clothes rails and make a little ‘shop’ – all the ladies and gents love looking through the items and finding things that are just the right size. As the people went home we were able to give a little goodie bag of toiletries and a bag of sweets to each member and this means so much to them. At the ‘Sylvia day centre’ for children with special needs we hosted a meal for the mums and they too had a wonderful time looking through the fashions for the younger ladies. As to the future – we have a really big project coming up at the ‘Sylvia Day Centre’ for children as we hope to build a new teaching block on to the centre and are currently working with the local government in Piatra Neamt to apply for funding for this. At the ‘Dennis Day Centre’ we are hoping to increase the days we are open and also to provide more healthcare for the people who come along. Thank you once again for your kind donations, Jane Richardson
Parish of Great & Little Tey
Social and Fundraising Events Calendar 2010
Annual Summer Fete
Saturday 14th August at Little Tey Old Rectory at 2.00pm
Quiz Evening at Great Tey Village Hall
on Saturday 18th September
Coffee Morning in aid of Little Haven Children’s Hospice
on Saturday 25th September at The Rectory
Traditional Harvest Supper at Great Tey Village Hall
on Saturday 9th October at 7.00pm
Curry Evening on Saturday 20th November
at Great Tey Village Hall
Great Tey Pre School
We’re about to break up for the summer holidays and wish everyone a fun & sunny break. Thanks to everyone who has helped with our fundraising this academic year.
We’ll be at next month’s Church fete, so come along and see us. If anyone can spare half an hour to help, please let us know.
Just to remind you that we have session places available from September for children aged from two years to school age. We are also currently looking for nominations for our Management Committee for September’s AGM. Please see www.greatteypreschool.co.uk
Great Tey Drop In Centre
Last month’s Drop-In was a bit different to normal as we were all invited to Great Tey School to be entertained by the children, and what a delightful time we had too. We had singing (in French and English), recorder playing and bell ringing and then some of the older children showed us their latest project. The tunes were quite recognisable and brought back memories from when my sons were at school. The work books the children showed us were about rivers and unbelievable neat – not something I remember about my sons when they were at school!! So a thank you to everyone at the school for a lovely afternoon.
Next month’s Drop-In will be back in the Village Hall, usual time (2-4pm) Thursday 8th July, and as it is close to Wimbledon we will be having strawberries, cream and scones. So please mark the date on your calendars as we would love to see as many people as can make it.
Great Tey C of E (Controlled) Primary School
We are now into the second half of our summer term, which as predicted is very busy.
We were delighted that earlier in June, the drop in session was held in our school. The children entertained and spent time talking with the visitors. It was wonderful to see and meet so many visitors from our community. This was a huge success; thank you to all of you who came. We hope that you will join us again for a drop in later in the year.
We will be at the village weekend at the end of June. Our bell ringers and recorder players will be performing and we will be having a stall. We look forward to seeing you there.
Our next community worship will be held on Thursday 8th June at the church at 1.20pm. Everybody welcome.
Deborah Crabb
Headteacher
Village Weekend
Great & Little Tey Village Weekend
25th /26th /27th June 2010Fun for all the family, starting with a pub quiz in The Chequers on Friday at 7.30pm. On Saturday there is a family picnic in the Church grounds at 12.30 and the Village Fair opens at 2.00pm on the Old Playing Field, with a photographic competition, displays, stalls, bell ringing demonstrations, raffle, bouncy castle, tea & cakes tent, tug of war and children’s races. Sunday begins with a fun run round Great Tey at 8.30am, followed by breakfast and a football match at 11.00am. Proceeds to the Great Tey Jubilee Fund.
Village Week End Pub Quiz Night,
The Chequers Friday June 25th 2010 @ 7.30
Once again we will be kicking off our 2010 Village Week-End with our popular Pub Quiz Night at the Chequers, Gt Tey with winning team prizes and wooden spoons for the not so able…We will also be holding a raffle with all monies raised going to the Village Fund.
The Chequers, will as usual be laying on a special evening menu of both finger food and its usual wide range of freshly prepared dishes ordered from the table or bar.
Please do come along and support both the Chequers and the village in what has proved to be an enjoyable and successful night for all ages. Space is limited to around 90 on a first come first served basis so please organise your tables and teams of 6 or under. The cost is £4 per person payable preferably in advance to ensure numbers are accurate and we do not need to turn people away.
Donated raffle prizes most welcome either on the night or in advance ……
Please call Vanessa or Richard Kearton on 01206 212626 with your ticket requests, confirmations or enquiries – once again we look forward to seeing you all on the night!
The photo competition at the last village fete seemed to be very popular so it was felt that it would be fun to repeat it again at this years fete.
This of course means I will need your photos and hope to get as many as last time. They were fantastic and provided a lot of interest so please go out round and about Great Tey, and photograph anything of interest. The photos can be taken of anything and everything, people, places, animals, weather conditions, buildings, gardens, flowers, pets, babies, you name it …if it is in Great Tey, photograph it!
There are two categories: Group 1 – 12years and over and Group 2 all children under 12. A prize for the winner of each group will be awarded as soon as the winner has been chosen. As before, the judges will be you. You will be able to have one vote for the first three photos of your choice in each age group. The winners will be the ones with the most votes at the end of the fete on Saturday June 26th.!
The rules:
All photos must be 6×4 in size but can be black and white or coloured.
All photos must be copies as they will be fixed to the boards with double sided sticky tape and we cannot guarantee against accidental damage, although, as before, we will take great care of your masterpieces and will endeavour to return them to you.
You may enter as many photos as you wish.
All entries must reach me by May 31st in order that they can be sorted and mounted
Please ensure that your name, address and phone number is submitted with your photo and give them to me, (Irene Holliday) at The Hollies, Chappel Road. Great Tey.
If you have any queries regarding the above, please contact me either at home or on 01206 210709
Good luck with the camera….You may already be holding a masterpiece from all this lovely snow that we have been enduring…I mean enjoying.
Great Tey Parish Council
Post Office
The parish council are pleased to announce that the post office outreach service for Great Tey started on Friday 21st May and is now every Friday at the Village Hall, opening from 1.30pm until 4.30pm. On Tuesday 15th June we will start a twice weekly service which will be on Tuesday and Friday afternoons from 1.30pm until 4.30pm. Please use this service if you want to keep a post office service in the village.
Please note that there is now a full size post box outside the Village Hall which replaces the box that was outside the old post office.
The Village Notice Board has now been located on the wall of Bell house Garage
At the top of the Chase opposite the Chequers Pub..
The Chequers Inn
Village Week End Pub Quiz Night,
The Chequers Friday June 25th 2010 @ 7.30
A gentle reminder that the Pub Quiz will be kicking off our village week-end celebrations on Friday 25th June at 7.30 at The Chequers.
If you have not done so already please reserve your tables of a maximum of 6 people. Please do come along and support both the Chequers and the village in what has proved to be an enjoyable and successful night for all ages. Space is limited to around 90 on a first come first served basis. The cost is £4 per person payable preferably in advance to ensure numbers are accurate and we do not need to turn people away.
Donated raffle prizes most welcome either on the night or in advance ……
Please call Vanessa or Richard Kearton on 01206 212626 with your ticket requests, confirmations or enquiries – once again we look forward to seeing you all on the night!
The Summer Has Arrived..!
…Well we think so anyway. The Chequers hopes to see you all during the summer. Especially on those hot days that require a cold beverage to cool you down!!
Whether you’re after a light lunch or something a little more substantial, our new menu will have something for you. Singapore Chicken, Cajun Salmon, Lamp Rump, or something a little more traditional, come down and give it a try. From classic lunches, summer light bites to hearty evening meals…
To help save those pennies we’re still running our Friday Night special. Every Friday from 6.30pm either an 8oz rump steak with chips and peas or scampi chips and peas for just £6!! (Booking advised). As well as our lunch special for £8.50 including a main course, dessert and coffee…
Keep up-to-date with all of our offers at:
www.thechequersgreattey.co.uk
FATHER’S DAY bookings now being taken for Sunday June 20th. Traditional roast dinners and other choices… Book now on 01206 210814.
Don’t forget our takeaway service available during all food service times. Including classic fish and chips, scampi and chips, pie, etc. Just give us a call or pop in!
Quiz night the first Sunday of every month, register your team today!!
Great Tey Youth Activity Club
CAN ANYONE HELP ?
We are very eager to use our dartboard , we have to protect the wall behind the board from being marked thus needing a back board made from wood which we will be able to remove after use and store away. I believe the bowls club would also like to use this facility when completed, if anyone can help we would love to hear from you ,
Sometime this year we are going to have a knit-a-thon , who can knit the longest piece within a certain period of time, if there are some odd balls of wool that you no longer need and would like to donate to YAC we would be extremly grateful , we can pick them up if need be , Thank you,
Carol Hill 01206 212821
Alec Bookes
Laraine Dear
Bev Taylor YAC (Youth Activity Club)
Great Tey Footpath Preservation Society
At our AGM in early April, the existing officers were, once again, elected en bloc: Chairman – Peter Wakeling, Secretary – Rosemary Joseland, Treasurer – Gill Blakes.
A new, fresh programme is nearing completion so please look out for Gill whom will be knocking on doors soon.
If you are interested in joining us, then please call Peter Wakeling (01206 211887) for more details.