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Make it a De Rougemont Manor

Rev. Paul Carr

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John Baron Conservative Parliamentary MP

This raises the unwelcome prospect of our Brexit timetable being delayed, as Parliamentarians seek to amend the legislation. For my sake, I am determined that the will of the British people, clearly expressed in the referendum result, is fully respected, Iwill man the barricades if necessary.

It was made abundantly clear by the Government before the vote that the referendum Having long campaigned for an result would be implemented in/out EU referendum,1and having by the Page political establishment, Lord of London.qxp_Layout 31/10/2016 10:21 1 strongly supported ‘leave’ in the with both David Cameron and referendum, I was disappointed Jeremy Corbynstating they would with the High Court ruling last invoke Article 50 the day after For Basildon and Billericay

a Brexit result. The pro-EU leaflet the Government sent to every household again stated this, and people voted in the referendum on this basis. The Government is appealing against the ruling in the Supreme Court, but if the previous ruling is upheld MPs must not hinder the Government’s invocation of Article 50. The electorate will rightly punish their elected representatives if they block the decision made by over 17 million people on 23rd June, and the House of Lords would be playing with fire if they decide on delaying tactics. Finally, as this is my final column of 2016, may I wish all my constituents a merry and peaceful Christmas, and a prosperous New Year.

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The familiar words of John Lennon seem to be everywhere this time of year: “So this is Christmas and what have you done?” I’d like to change this slightly: “So this is Christmas and what will you do?” Will you celebrate that Jesus was born to be our Saviour? It is, after all, what makes Christmas worth celebrating and, just like those amazing events in the summer, it can be life changing to all of you – but only if you make the time to enjoy the celebration. ‘Churches Together in Billericay’ extend an invitation to worship with them this Christmas season. Why not put a date in your diary and be sure not to miss out on the greatest Christmas gift of all – Jesus?

A Poem For Christmas

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(Team Rector: the Billericay & Little Burstead Team Ministry)

Giving singing carols,Services eating over and the drinking as much Here arepresents, some of the local Church Christmas period.as we can! It’s one of the few times of the year we give thought to our fellow man. A time of ‘glad tidings’ and ‘peace on earth’ is the Angel’s call, This Christmas celebration isn’t so bad after all!

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Put the Sunday advent23rd calendar up-to-date, Santa at Claus is coming soon - not long to wait. December - ‘Family Nativity’ 10.30am And we say Saint Nicholas is heaven sent, Christmas Eve - ‘Christingle Service’ at 4.00pm Till we realise the debt we’re in and count the money we’ve spent. ‘Communion by Candlelight’ at 11.15pm Themake first Communion Christmas. And does it really us feel anyofbetter, to send a Christmas card or a letter? Does the Christmas excitement moreCommunion’ than a day two? Well some say it doesn’t last Daystay - ‘Family ator 10.00am Sometimes this Christmas cheer seems a thing of the past! And through it all there seems no danger, Of us even thinking back to that child in a manger. We’ve heard the story, countless many times before - but let’s take a moment to remember The real reason why we celebrate the 25th December: Born the Saviour of the world, the gift of love from God. But when you consider the dirty stable don’t you find it rather odd, That the King of Kings and Lord of Lords should be born as poor as this? But the real story behind the birth of Jesus is not that difficult to miss. He taught about another kingdom and how life would never be the same, But he died a criminals death on Calvary’s tree - because they said he was to blame. He rose again to conquer death to have victory over the grave, To prove to us, why He was born - the world to save. So, how do you respond this Christmas time, to the gift of God’s only Son! Will you wrap him up in the festivities and ignore the work’s He’s done? Let’s put Christ back into Christmas, it’s not that hard to do. And if you do, then Christmas, won’t be quite the same for you! May I invite you, and your family, to celebrate the real meaning of Christmas this year? As you do, I pray that the Joy of the Angels, the Eagerness of the Shepherds, the Perseverance of the Wise Men, the Obedience of Joseph and Mary, the Peace of Jesus and God’s richest blessing will fill your hearts and lives this Christmas season and in the year to come. revpacman.wordpress.com paul@billericaychurches.org @revPACman

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We are delighted to welcome Emily back for an evening of acoustic music. Tickets £10 I Cons £5 & Fees I Door £12/6 are available from www.wegottickets.com/event/365580 or from paul@billericaychurches.org or see our website. This event is raising funds for Emmanuel.

Christingle Service at 4.00 pm

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Family Communion

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A relaxed and fun Christmas celebration for family members of all ages.

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A relaxed and fun event for the whole family, with a ‘Bring and Share’ lunch to include an ‘Act of Worship’ as we celebrate all that a New Year will bring.  

Offerings from our Christmas services will be shared between the following organisations, all of whom are working with vulnerable children:

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The middle of October saw teams of disabled swimmers from Billericay, Germany and Belgium come together to compete in our 13th international swimming gala at Basildon Sporting Village. The 36 competitors, aged between 7 and 45, enjoyed a wonderful competition and a great weekend that included pottery making at Barleylands, a dinner/disco on the Saturday evening and a trip to Colchester Zoo on the Sunday. Our fundraising quiz on 19th November is a sell-out with nearly 100 tickets sold and we are looking forward to a fun evening seeing what people know (or have forgotten) about 2016. The Fireworks run by Billericay Round Table is the biggest display in Essex and has grown to such an extent that various other local clubs help out with some manpower – from the Lions, 10 of us were pleased to support Round Table on the night by manning one of the gates, despite the cold!

As always we will be joining in the Remembrance Day commemorations by laying wreaths at the services in Billericay and Stock. On the social side we visited Billericay Brewing company in Chapel Street for a talk on beer making and sampling some very tasty ales and have a trip planned to the Last Night of the Autumn Proms at the Cliffs in Southend. And then it’s all out for the Christmas sleigh. Where has the year gone? For details of Lions events or if you are interested in joining, please have a look at our website www.billericaylions.com

October has been an incredibly busy month for Billericay Round Table. One of our main projects this year was to enable more than a hundred friends and families from BOSP to have a ‘Big day out’ for some fun and rest bite. Two coaches were loaded up, including six of our own members, and headed off to Chessington World of Adventures for a fantastic day in the autumn sun. Everyone received a specially printed, bright yellow t-shirt to wear which really added to the community feel of the occasion and made for easy recognition around the park. We felt very privileged to spend time with such an inspiring bunch of people and look forward to doing it again. Of course, these are the fruits of our fundraising efforts but there is a tremendous amount of work behind the scenes in the run up to our main event – November 5th, Lake Meadows Fireworks Display! By the time you read this, our members and helpers will either be toiling at full steam in the midst of over 19,000 visitors or recharging their batteries in the wind down, hopefully in the knowledge that we have another bumper amount of donationcash in the piggy bank! If you have not already bought your tickets (and there is still time), then please see our webpage at www.billericayfireworks.co.ukwhich also includes details our inaugural VIP marquee experience. As ever, we are more than happy to welcome guys aged 18-45 who want to ‘DO MORE’; check us out at www.facebook.com/ billericayroundtable and www.billericayroundtable.co.uk or contact us directly on bepartofit@billericayroundtable.co.uk Lastly, we invite members of our community to make a donation request for a special person or special group within the Billericay area via www.billericayroundtable.co.uk/funding

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Unpleasant IssUes the 3 “D’s The three Ds – death, divorce and dementia – are things none of us want to think about. Yet if you’re reading this you’re likely old enough to know life isn’t always happy and hassle free. So, cheery chap that I am, I want to encourage you to sit down and have the ‘unpleasant issues chat’ whether with your parents or children. Ignoring this costs. Not just financially, but in hassle and emotion too, for you and your family. So, I plan to be candid and unemotional. Unpleasant issues happen and you need to plan. Here are four of the big ones; 1. Free wills - you’re going to die, ensure you minimise the impact on your loved ones Die will-less and your affairs can be in limbo for years. So, whatever your age, if you’ve assets (e.g., house, savings, a business), and people you’d like to look after, consider making a will. This is even more important if you live with your partner but aren’t married or in a civil partnership. Your partner has no status under law. If you die, they may not get the house or even the kids – even if you’ve been together 37 years and have 6 children.

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Making a will, the right way, can be costly. For full help, see my cheap wills guide at www.mse.me/wills, which runs you through all the options.

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solicitor to set one up. It’ll cost around £700ish. There’s good info on www.alzheimers.org.uk. 3. Are you hurting your spouse by looking after the finances? More than 60% of couples say one person deals with all the home’s money issues. If you’re reading this, my guess is that’s you. Yet if something happened, it could heap financial misery on the grief. That’s because often the other partner is in the dark. Too often people ask me: “My partner just died, I’m in dire straits, I simply don’t know where to start with the finances, what do I do?” Why not create a financial factsheet naming all product providers – from roadside recovery to investments, boiler cover to bank accounts. Then have a kitchen table briefing every few months to update and discuss. 4. Need cash from your house? Don’t leave it late Those in their 60s living in large homes with kids who’ve long since left the nest often plan to downsize “one day” to release money as they’re asset rich, cash poor. But as time ticks on, I often hear “it’s still a few years away” and finally “we’re too old to move”. It’s usually far better just to sell and downsize. If not, the main option is to use an equity release product. This is a way to borrow from your home’s value while you still live there. But

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Christmas Craft Fair at ST MARY MAGDALENE CHURCH on SATURDAY 10TH DECEMBER 2017 between 10am and 4pm. 17 talented Craftsmen and Artists will be displaying and selling their handmade wares. Come along and buy an original work or art/craft directly from the makers. Christmas Day Lunch Do you know of anyone who will be on their own on Christmas Day? This is an invitation to enjoy good food with good company at Queens Park Community Church on Sunday 25th December at 1pm. We need responses by Sunday 18th December so that we can cater appropriately. There is no charge and transport can be provided. For more information please contact either 01277 659530 or 622297. Chelmsford Jazz Club Cramphorn Theatre Chelmsford Doors open: 11.45am Gig starts: 12.15pm Advance booking: 01245 606505 Sunday 4th December 2016 (£13 / £17) ‘Christmas Carol’ with Alan Barnes, Robert Fowler, Karen Sharp, Bruce Adams, Mark Nightingale, Dave Newton, Simon Thorpe and Clark Tracey Sunday 8th January 2017 (£12 / £16) Scott Hamilton (saxophonist from USA) John Pearce (piano), Dave Green (Bass) Steve Brown (Drums) Family Pantomime The Greatest Gift Saturday 10 December 11 am& 2 pm The King and Queen of The Land of Wonder have demanded gifts from all their loyal subjects, but which will be the greatest gift? The biggest? The flashiest? The most expensive? Or will it be something unexpected? Join the inhabitants of The Land of Wonder to find out. Written and performed by members of Billericay Operatic Society

for younger children and adults of any age. Tickets:£5.00 adults £2.50 children Call the Fold on 01277659286 or Billericay Opera Society on 01277650672 Folk at The Fold Folk music session at Billericay Arts Association, 72 Laindon Road, Billericay CM12 9LD. 8.15 on the last Friday of the month (except in December). Admission £2; please bring your own drink. Clive Hammond 01277 622793. Good Friends French Polishing Group We are a friendly group of amateur French Polishers/Furniture Restorers/ Upholsterers who meet every Monday morning at the Scout Hall in Laindon Road, Billericay. We instruct and teach and now have a few vacancies; for further details please contact Bob Woodcock at 01277 659749 or e-mail: bobwoodcock@hotmail.co.uk Greenway Ramblers

8 to 1030pm. Admission £10.00 on door Tel. No. 01277 624016 or 07935 441616 www.jazzatobs.co.uk Rosebay (Billericay) W.I. We meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 1.30pm in the hall behind the Catholic Church in Laindon Road. We also hold a variety of social events between meetings. We offer a warm welcome to all new members and visitors. Wednesday December 14th (change of date and time - 7.30pm) Christmas Party. Further details from Madge 01277 623278 The Fold The Daisy Bowlers at Christmas Saturday 17 December 7.30pm Tickets: £10.00 A chance to relax as you will be ready for Christmas! Join Heather, Debbie and Dave for an evening of music and fun. Café layout - bring your own drinks and nibbles.

The group meets at 10am every Tuesday (5-6 miles) and Sunday (longer walks of 10+ miles with a break for lunch) New members are welcome. See our website at www. greenwayramblers.org .uk or phone Joe lawton on 01277 631119.

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Jazz at O Bs’ From January next year JAZZ at O Bs’ [formerly Jazz at the Bardwell] will now be meeting at Old Brentwood’s Club, Ashwells Road, Brentwood CM15 9SE. The last Tuesday of each month. Tuesday, 31st January, 2017 CATHERINE LIMA, vocalist accompanied by Hilary Cameron, keyboard, Ted Simkins, bass and Dave Grant drums.

Saturday 17 December 7.30pm. A chance to relax as you will be ready for Christmas! Join Heather, Debbie and Dave for an evening of music and fun. Café layout - bring your own drinks and nibbles.

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2016 REVIEW My credentials and reputation are not exactly on world level, but read on as I give my thoughts on the 2016 sporting year. How have we done this year as a nation!? Excuse the cheesy barometer! Winning – Not bad – Fail – Epic Fail Rugby – Last year was a year to forget, but my word 2016 has seen England hit an amazing winning streak, putting them at number 2 in the world, soon to be number 1. A fresh mentality from Eddie Jones has seen a new confidence running through the Rugby team this year, making them almost unbeatable before a game has kicked off. Long may it continue! Football – Oh wow! 2015 looked ok for England, they had qualified with ease and actually had some exciting players etc. Then the Euros descended on us, some uninspiring results in the group followed by ICELAND! Oh dear! Formula 1 – Lewis Hamilton just lost out to his team mate and rival Nico Rosberg. It was somewhat of a hollow victory for Nico, as the momentum was with Hamilton for the entire second half of the season and if it wasn’t for some bad luck he would have taken a 4th title. Olympics 2016 - Team GB claimed more medals that they ever have at an Olympic Games and totally smashed the medal haul they took at London 2012. This is some feat considering most experts and former athletes were saying how hard it will be to follow such a home games. From Cycling and Rowing where Britain usually clean up to Hockey where they shocked the world. Rio had us staying up late and tuning in early to catch up.

Cricket – A struggle this year! Alistair Cook has been flying the flag on his own with the help of Joe Root. They drew at home to Pakistan as they looked hopeless against a world class spinner in Yasir Shah and then went to the sub continent to play Bangladesh and India. While Bangladesh are getting better, England will be disappointed to draw the series at 1-1 and then again in India they are 1-0 down in the series. Spin is killing them at this time and it is quite obvious how you hurt England at the moment. I expect the Aussies are trying to get Shane Warne out of retirement.

Boxing – British boxers are continuing to dominate at world level. Anthony Joshua has become the Heavyweight Champion and remains a shining light for British boxing. James Degale still holds a belt, along with Kell Brook, Tony Bellew, Nathan Cleverly and others. Katie Taylor has also started to put women’s boxing on the map this year in this country. She fights again before the year is out and with Nicola Adams threatening to turn professional Boxing is still Britain’s success story. Tennis – Andy Murray has firmly established himself as the best tennis player on the planet right now. He has taken advantage of dips in form from Djokovic and Nadal with both hands. With Roger Federer seemingly at the end of his career, can he dominate, I wouldn’t put it past him! I would love to cover more sports, but 2016 has been yet another positive year for Britain in regards to sporting achievement. Football has really let us down and apparently is the most loved sport in the country, but all we seem to see if negativity relating to the so called “beautiful game”. Perhaps I will leave it out of the list next year.

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