Around the Clubs

We have a number of flourishing clubs associated with All Saints and the purpose of this page is to tell you what they are doing and to invite you, should you so wish, to become involved.   You will find details of who to contact on the Parish Contacts page.   Just click on the link above.

Twenty of us gathered in John and Anthea's lovely sitting room to see three short cine films made by Merie and Jim Keeble in the seventies. The first was a fascinating film of the Queen's visit to Maldon. Incredible to see the lack of security at that time and to remember the fashions. Everyone wore hats! The Queen's visit was celebrated in the park with a superb gala, the horses were particularly splendid and the acrobatics were amazing. Maldon certainly knew how to celebrate then.  Everyone seemed to be there enjoying themselves.

The second film was of a visit to a Farm Open day in the seventies. To see the really old fashioned ways of farming and the wonderful tractors, ploughs etc was so very interesting. The Suffolk Punch horses pulling the carts were a magnificent sight.

Then a film about bee-keeping and a glimpse of Merie extracting the honey. Bees are fascinating creatures and it was a film which showed them to perfection.

Jim and Re were a brilliant soundtrack, explaining and talking us through the three films. Merie described how the films were edited at the time, a very time consuming and fiddly business. The thanks we gave them were heartfelt.

Social time, coffee and tea, and then the meeting ended with the Grace. A really brilliant evening was had by all.

If you are interesting in joining us please telephone Merie on 01621 856354. or Elaine Brown on 853238. You will be warmly welcomed at any of our meetings.

COMING SOON!

Valentine Barn Dance

On February 14th 2009, At

West Maldon Community Centre

For those who like to dance and those who like to sit and chat, an occasion for us all to enjoy this non fund raising event and relax in each others company. Tickets will be on sale at £5.50 per head.

There will be refreshments but please bring your own drinks.

Any more information please ring Gwen 842410 or Jackie 858978

We met in the URC hall on October 13th, when Viv welcomed us and a few new faces. We remembered those who could not be with us. It was good to see Barbara after her recent surgery and we thought of Betty and John.

For the December meeting it has been decided to spend our time together remembering Christmases of the past. Do give this some thought.

Our speakers were Ralph and Trish who are members of a charity called Samaritan’s Purse and are involved in collecting and delivering shoeboxes which have been filled with goodies for children aged 2 to14 years, who live in orphanages and other poor circumstances in the poorer countries of the world. It all started in 1990 and has grown enormously in the number of boxes to be distributed. They are collected and stored in large warehouses after being checked and sorted into girls’ or boys’ and then sealed. Trish went to Belarus in 2007 and saw for herself the absolute joy and delightful response from the children. She visited private homes, hospitals, churches and schools whilst she was there and saw how much the children enjoyed the contents of their very own box. They try to visit a different orphanage each year. We were able to witness the excitement of the children when Trish showed us a short video of her visit last year.

After refreshments, Stephanie led the devotion and we said the Grace together after an afternoon that was very thought provoking.

Mr Dominic Atkins is coming to the November meeting and he will be telling us about Radio Essex.

Peta Allsop

RAMBLING GROUP

(Ten to Ten)

The venue for our October Walk was Burnham on Crouch

We set off from the car park over looking the yacht marina and made our way across the green to the river wall. Passing various crafts, house-boats, cafes, a chandlery, local inns and at least three yacht clubs, we soon left the town behind.

The sun shone and the river sparkled. The landscape was so beautiful and peaceful. About 2 miles out we left the wall and followed a rough path, at right angles to the wall, between fields. Then turning back towards the town we joined a track passing a large open shed housing a very smart, small aeroplane and eventually came back to civilization. Walking between houses we arrived on the High Street adjacent to the Clock Tower.

From there we made our way back along the river wall to our cars and ate our picnic lunches sitting out on the green. Such amazing weather for mid-October.

Our next walk will be on 8th November at Tollesbury. We’ll meet as usual outside the Tai-Chi Hall on London Road by 9:50 am. If you like to walk why not join us? You will be very welcome. Bring a picnic or buy something at one of the local Tollesbury pubs.

For further details ring Jenny on 860547

Anita Withrington