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December 2013

R e m e m b r a n c e D a y a n d

V i l l a g e H a l l p l a

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The Parish Pump was started in 1979 toprovide a free community magazine in theparish. It began as, and still is, a joint venture,

combining the church magazine and village magazine.The Parish Pump is sponsored by the Parochial Church Council and DebdenParish Council. Both bodies contribute financially to the cost of running themagazine by means of a donation, received annually. It is intended that themagazine reflects all aspects of village life within the parish and provides anopportunity for community matters to be raised. In addition to the informationrecorded in the magazine, our sister publication, the Debden Directory provides ahost of useful contact numbers for services ranging from bus times, local plumbers,doctors and restaurants. If you do not have a copy, please contact a member of thecommittee.The magazine has editors but no official reporters. Consequently, an interestingmagazine depends on articles, news, etc. coming from people in the village. Theclosing date for submitting material is: the 12 th of each month .The editors job is to edit. This means fitting the material into the space availableand trying to ensure there is a reasonable balance of views on controversialsubjects etc. Consequently, it is not always possible to publish everythingsubmitted and sometimes changes have to be made to the length of a contribution.Non topical articles cannot always be published in the next issue but will appearlater unless you are told otherwise. Contributions of up to 400 words have a betterchance of being published in full than longer ones.Please note that the present and past editions of the Parish Pump are nowavailable on line on the new website www.debden.org and that any material

submitted will be automatically featured on the website. If you wish to have yourname and/or contact details (which must normally accompany any contributions)withheld from the printed edition and/or not to appear on the website, this must bestated at the time of submission. Copy for inclusion in the next edition should beemailed by the 12th of the month to;

[email protected] is also a folder in the shop for submission of written or typed copy.The current editors of the Parish Pump, who have the sole prerogative of theeditorial policy (so dont blame anyone else) are;Mike Fairchild [email protected] Lyons [email protected]

Advertising rates per issue are; full page 10.00; half page 8.00; quarter page or

less 6.00. Full payment in advance and an electronic copy of the ad should besent to the Editors or Treasurer by email. Cheques should be made payable toThe Parish Pump

The other Committee members includeChairman: Judith Forster [email protected]: Alastair Donald [email protected]: Marion Bamfield [email protected]: Caroline Burchall [email protected]

A B O U T T H E P U M P


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E D I TO R I A L

Re-dedication

I observed the two minutes silence at a Canadian military cemetery inNorthern France. I associate Remembrance Sunday with crispsunshine and a biting wind, the ground covered with autumn leaves.

And so it was in France as in Debden. The leaves were from mapletrees that now overshadow the unmistakable form of the trenches thatwind their way through former battlegrounds. But gone are the mud,the wire and the terror. Nature has reclaimed the trenches andcovered them softly with grass. The only noise was the wind in thetrees and the chatter of schoolchildren eager to see something of thewar their grandfathers never spoke about.

That same week-end children placed crosses beneath Debdensmemorial plaque inscribed with the names of servicemen, many intheir teens and early twenties, who are buried in the cemeteries Ivisited or remembered on the Menin Gate, a monument to 54,000officers and men who have no known grave. When I visited the MeninGate I happened to notice at the very top of one of its massive walls aplaque to an officer and four privates of Lord Strathconas Horse. This

was a private regiment formed by Donald Alexander Smith, 1st

BaronStrathcona and Mount Royal, a Scottish-born Canadian builder andphilanthropist who co-founded the Canadian Pacific Railway. Hecame to live in Debden and created Debden Manor. His daughter,Lady Strathcona, bequeathed to the village the land on which Debdenvillage hall now stands as a memorial to her son, the Hon RobertHenry Palmer Howard, killed in action in Flanders in 1915, aged 21.His name is one of 26 inscribed on Debdens memorial plaque.

Talking to others from the village who visited WW1 battlefields thisyear, I confessed to a feeling not so much of sorrow, more of anger atsuch a squandering of life. Next year is the centenary of the war to

end all wars and, if things go according to plan, an opportunity tore-dedicate Debdens new village hall to our own local heroes whodied for us one hundred years ago.

Mike Fairchild

The Editors and Committee of the Parish Pump wish all ourreaders a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year


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NEWS

Village Hall takes shapeSeventy residents attended the launch of the plans for our newvillage hall on November 5. An artist s impression (above) anddetailed plans received overwhelming backing (below).

A Q&A session was led by Stewart Luck, New Village Hall Group (NVHG)chairman (extreme right) and David Jones of local architects Alun Design.Suggestions from the meeting, including having a larger kitchen, were

incorporated prior to submission for planning permission. Days later a grantapplication was made to waste management company Viridor for 262,500which, if successful, will pay for the main structure. At the end of the meetingMichael Barton proposed a vote of thanks to the team behind the new plans- NVHG, village hall trustees and the parish council - and what they hadachieved in such a short time. More details and plans, p 6&7


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Debden remembers The Sunday Remembrance Service in Debden parishchurch was well attended and the congregation swelledby the presence of a large contingent from the recentlyformed 821 EOD & Search Squadron RLC. They alsotook part in the march through the village in theafternoon (below), which was led by the band of 56(Woolwich) Squadron Air Training Corps (lower picture)before everyone headed to the village hall for tea.

The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal collection in

Debden raised 1,516, 17 per cent up on last year.Debden residents dipped deep into their pockets, saidStewart Luck, appeal organiser. Thank you to everyonewho contributed and to the volunteers who undertookhouse to house collections.

Also th is month

Village Hall plans6 & 7

Church ChristmasFair 8

Shop 9

Parish Church 12

School news 18

FODS Chri stmasFayre 20

History Group 21

RemembranceDay pictures 22

Sixti es Night 23

Debden ChristmasParty 26

TTTA - BishnugiriPart 2 27

Letters 29

PentecostalChurch 30

Cllr Tina Knight 36

British Legion 44

Mums and Tots 44

Football 45

Events 46

Information 47

Church services48

More pictures pages 19 &22.


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A village hall fit for today - and future generationsDebdens new village hall will be 60 per cent larger than the existing building.It will back on to the recreation ground and face towards the existing hall,which will continue to function during construction and then be demolished. Anew car park will have marked out spaces and dedicated areas for disabledvehicles and up to 20 bicycles. The village shop will be incorporated into theright hand corner of the new building, with a large frontage and generousspace for merchandise, storage and the Post Office.

Inside, the main hall will cover an area of approximately 160 sqm, roughlytwice the size of the present hall, with a lofted ceiling to make it suitable forsport and with enough room to seat up to 200 people theatre-style. There willbe a large kitchen and, importantly, a separate meeting room with its ownaccess, enabling two functions to take place simultaneously. There will beplenty of storage space.

Some of the detail in these drawings may change but the overall conceptreceived a resounding yes at the launch meeting. Analysis ofquestionnaires completed by most people showed strong support for newactivities such as drama and film shows and interest in carpet bowls and clubsfor gardening enthusiasts and senior citizens.

Facing page:Top - Hall has atraditional lookwith brick cladwalls, tiled roofand lots ofnatural light.The shop wil loccupy the right hand corner, with its ownfrontage. The pavilion (to the right of thefrontage) will remain, with vehicularaccess to the meadow. Centre - Theinside layout features a large hall (up to200 seated t heatre-style), separatemeeting room, large kitchen, store room and modern t oilet facilities.Lower pictu re - The overall si te with new hall shown shaded. Parkingwill replace the existing buil ding (outlined).This page: The rear of the building (top pictur e) will open on to themeadow, making it attractive for a wider range of events. Lower pictur eshows south s ide elevation.Cost of the first phase (architect and planning) has already beencovered by grants from Searle Trust, UDC and Tom Amos charity.Building should st art in the spring w ith the opening in early 2015.


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Copies of theseplans will be onshow at the ParishCouncil meeting on4th December at

8pm and displayedon the noticeboardin the village hallfoyer.


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Debden Church

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By the time you read this, Christmas will be fast approaching andyour Christmas shopping will be well under way. This year the ShopChristmas Corner is in a new position and is well stocked with small gifts,wrapping, tags and cards. Please take time to browse the rest of the Shop aswell, as there are several food items for Christmas at competitive prices.

We will be stocking some extra items from Priors Hall for Christmas.However, if anyone would like to place a special order with them through theShop, it needs to be done by 17 th December to guarantee delivery in time forChristmas.

The Village Christmas Party will be on 14 th December in the Village Hall (seep26) at which they are running a bottle Tombola. If you would like tocontribute to this, there is a labelled box in the Shop. The Shop will also berunning its own Christmas raffle. Tickets will be on sale from December 1 st at1.00 per strip of 5 tickets. The draw will take place on Friday 20 th Decemberat 2.00 pm.

The Post Office is now selling Health Lottery tickets at 1.00 each. Pleaseremember you can also withdraw cash whenever the Post Office is open.

At the time of writing, installation of the staff toilet is well under way, and we

thank customers and staff for putting up with disruption, both inside and out!Nina Manser

******* WE WISH YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS *******

Normal Shop Opening Times

Monday to Friday ** 08.30 13.30 14.00 16.30

Saturday 09.30 14.00 Closed

Sunday 09.30 12.00 Closed

** The Post Office opens from 09.00 13.00 Mondays &Thursdays

Days over Christmas when the Shop and Post Office will be closed

Christmas Day Boxing Day New Year's Day

News from the Shop


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N E W S F R O M T HE P AR I S H C H U R C H O F S T M A RY

Dear Friends,

I am probably not alone in feeling a rising sense of urgency as wehurtle at an ever-increasing rate towards Christmas. The shops arenow full of Christmas decorations, exotic ideas for presents andinteresting new Christmas puddings. It is very easy to becomepre-occupied with the sheer enormity of worldly business in pursuit ofChristmas perfection!

I suspect life was pretty busy too in Israel 2000 years ago. For onething there was the biggest census the country had ever seen everyone had to go to the town from which their family came. Foranother, there was plenty of ducking and diving to avoid confrontationwith the occupying Roman army. In the middle of all this, quietly andalmost unnoticed, God entered history as a human baby and sent outinvitations to a few select folk to come and see. Of course he invitedMary and Joseph. Then he invited some shepherds good honestdown to earth men, salt of the earth, the last people you would expectto see angels. Next he invited along some wise men from distantlands what a journey they must have had, and what dangers they

must have evaded. Finally he opens up the invitation to all and sundry that means you and me - and all because he loves us. Each yearwe are invited to come to the stable, to gaze in wonder at the Christchild, to give thanks and to let him into our lives. If we can do that, hewill love us and change us and through us he will change the world.The invitation is always open so come along and see!

Wishing you a very happy and peaceful Christmas and very manyblessings in the New Year.

God bless you all, Hilary

Members of Debden Church and thePentecostal Church will be carol singing

around the village on

Wednesday 18th December .

Please come and join us. We will meetoutside the Yuva at 6 pm


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From the RegistersWe welcome into the Church Family George Sidney Michael Francisbaptised on 3 rd November.

Our congratulations and warmest good wishes toNathan & Kayleigh-Ann Patterson, married on 1 st November.

I am always happy to visit, whether at home or in hospital. If you, or someoneyou know, would appreciate a visit please dont hesitate to ring me on

01799 522616

Debden Church Youth Group

will next meet on Wednesday December 11thare going to the Panto on Saturday January 11 th

All of secondary school age, are very welcome

Please contact Hilary on 01799 522616 if you would like to come

and for more details

The Church Mice . are going to a stableon Monday 2nd December at 10.30am

meeting some wise men onMonday 13th January

Come and join them in Debden Church New Room For children 0 4 years old with a parent

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F RO M TH E S C H O O L

Dear Pump Reader, The whole school raised money for Children in Need in a variety of wayson Friday 15th November. Each class collected as many 5ps as they couldin their special Children in Need Jar. Children came to school insomething spotty on Children in Need Day and donated 1. Many pupilsorganised their own fundraising events either in school or at homeincluding a sponsored 10K bike ride which raised over 500, sponsoredsilences which raised in excess of 173, a cake sale and a RocketLauncher which one pupil made at home and charged 20p to have a go.Some very innovative ideas! The class that collected the most 5ps wasClass 4 who raise 67.10. We will let you know the final total raised inthe next edition.

Children from Class 5 Showing theirSpots and one with his RocketLauncher

The whole of KS2; seventy sixchildren all made a Children inNeed spotty pizza using avariety of fresh ingredients andtook it home to eat. The pizzasall looked very appetizing.

Class 5 with their FinishedPizzas (above) and a group ofClass 4 Making their Pizzas(left)


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We were very pleased to be asked to take part in the Village Act ofRemembrance on Monday 11th November at 11am. Thirty eight year 5 and6 children took part. The ceremony began opposite Debden School withthe children standing in four lines with their crosses with members ofthe community to one side (below). The children said part of theExhortation, At the going down of the sun and in the morning we willremember them. After the two minutes silence the children andmembers of the community walked down to the war memorial where theceremony continued . Each child said the name of the person they wereremembering and placed their cross underneath the war memorial. Theceremony concluded with the Rouse being sounded. The children alsoenjoyed learning a little about all the individuals who had lost their livesin the wars through the potted histories that had been made available tothe school by the Royal British Legion. It is always a privilege to beasked to take part in the Village Act of Remembrance. All the childrencarried out their part in a very mature and sensible way. Contd. P 24.

Placing theNamedCrossesunder theWarMemorialwithStandardBearer JimWatson


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D E B D E N L O C A L H I S TO RY R E C O R D E R S G R O U P - In October Jeremy Collingwood gave a fascinating talk on a scholar,statesman and son of Saffron Walden Sir Thomas Smith- andconvinced us that he was worthy of a blue plaque to commemoratehis connection with the town.

Thomas Smith was born in Saffron Walden on 23 rd December 1513and educated at the Grammar School until he entered QueensCollege Cambridge where he became Vice Chancellor and, by thetime of Henry VIIIs death, Regis Professor of Civil Law. Hisacademic connections gave Thomas an introduction to court circles,was knighted in 1548 and was instrumental in obtaining a new charterfor Saffron Walden. He eventually became Secretary of State to KingEdward VI whom he persuaded to re-found the Almshouses in thetown. During Queen Marys reign he needed to keep a low profile butwith Elizabeth Is accession, Thomas became Secretary of State forthe second time.

His second wife was Phillipa, the widow of John Hampden ofTheydon Mount, who brought the site of Hill Hall to the marriage. Illhealth dogged his final years and on 12th August 1577, he diedleaving no legitimate heir but instructions and money for an elaboratetomb in the nearby Parish Church. Jeremys talk ended withquestions followed by light refreshments and a chance to talkinformally. The evening was such a great success that theCommittee are thinking of organising an outing to Hill Hall in earlysummer if there is enough interest from members and their friends.Watch this space.

Future events

Exhibition At the Christmas Fair on December 7 th we will hold anexhibition of documents, photographs and other interesting itemsrecently loaned/donated to the History Group. We will also display ourown interpretation of a Nativity Scene. Come and see us!Social Evening The Groups Social Evening will take place onSaturday 18 th January at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. Free admissionfor all Members. Non members can reserve admission vouchers inadvance (3 per person) by contacting Elisabeth Blackie on 01799540528 or Margaret Andrews on 01799 540078 or by [email protected] . During the evening there will be a display ofphotographs and a showing of a video of the events that took place inthe village to celebrate the New Millennium.


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A day to Remember: Top: WW11 veterans joined parishioners gatheredoutside The Plough for the march past on Remembrance Sunday. Theveterans included Tom Bland, who served in North Africa and Italy, and BobTaylor RNAS, who was shot down in a Swordfish by the Japanese butrescued by the Allies. The band gave the veterans a General Salute. Thefollowing day, Armistice Day, parishioners and school pupils gathered at thevillage sign for the two minutes silence and Exhortation before the childrenlaid crosses at the village war memorial (see page 19). Uva restaurant servedcoffee afterwards. Above left:a pupil from Newport Grammar School playedLast Post and Rouse on Armistice Day, his first public performance, picturedwith Vic Gunn who played Fall In and Reveille. Vic also played at the Remem-brance Sunday service alongside Thomas Peirson McGeorge, also from New-port Grammar. Above right: At the Remembrance Service. Colonel (Retd)Roger Burgess OBE, Debden RBL chairman (right); Lieutenant ColWill MacDonald RE, newly-arrived Officer Commanding Wimbish StationSupport Unit (centre) who laid a wreath on behalf of the two Royal EngineerRegiments at Carver Barracks; and Major Tony Kriehn, of 101 EngineerRegiment. Flt Lt Barry Nesbitt (ATC) laid a wreath on behalf of the RAF.


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Customers of The Plough, most of themold enough to know better, let their hairdown (even if it was someone elses) at therecent Sixties Night. A great evening washad listening, once again, to the music andsongs of John Hare (keyboard) and NickBennett (vocals), better known as Just theTwo of Us. The pictures say it all.

Flower Power at The Plough

Now shes smiling! How TTTA helpedBishnugiri from Nepalto walk again.Chapter two of thisstory is on page 27


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Laying the new surface-- and trying it out!

School News continued from page 18

We were very pleased to receive partial funding from the Searle TrustCharity towards our project to put a rubber bonded surface under ourplay equipment in the main playground. The work to install the newsurface was completed in October. This new permanent surface willenable the children to use this area all year round whilst providing asafer surface under the play equipment.

A reminder for those of you who have children who are due to start inReception Class next September 2014. Applications to Essex CountyCouncil for a place can be made either by paper application or online at:http://www.essex.gov.uk/EducationSchools/Schools/Admissions/Pages/Applications.aspx

Reception admissions open on the 11th November and close on 15th January 2014. We are always happy to show new families around theschool or to answer any questions you may have. Please make anappointment through the school office.More news from the children and school in the next issue.

With all good wishesJulie Gibbons (Headteacher)

Your chance to edit the Pump! We are looking for someone to take over fr omUrsula whose three year sti nt as joint editor of thePump ends in Apr il next year. If you t hink you have what it t akes toundertake this important and worthwhi le job, speak to Ursul a or ourother joint editor Mike or any of the committee members who wou ld behappy to tell you more.


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Debden Christmas PartyCurry Night

Saturday 14th December 2013 Village Hall

7.30 pm (dinner served 7.45 - 8.00 pm ish)

Yuva Curry followed by DJ disco and dancingBring your own wine glasses

12.50 Yuva Curry plus disco6.00 disco only (from 9.00 pm)

The Village Shop will be running a Raffle

Tickets on sale 1st December from Shop

Sue Wolff (543679) or Trudie Tagert (541669)

**CURRY TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASEDBY MONDAY 9TH DECEMBER!!!**

PLEASE STATE IF VEGGIE

To reserve a table please contact Sue([email protected])

This is not a fund raiser but any proceeds will go to the Village Shop


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TANG TING TWINNING

THE STORY OF BISHNUGIRI Part 2 - A new life

You may remember Stuart McArthur telling me about Bishnugiri, the young Nepalese girl who had come to the health centre set up byTTTA in Tangting, with her feet terribly burnt from falling into ahouse fire when she was a baby. Clearly, she needed surgery andsome kind of prosthetic to enable her to walk. But bringing her to

Britain for surgery was out of the question - too expensive, too

complicated to arrange, and probably too disturbing for the girlherself. Was there nothing that could be done for her in Nepal? Stuarttakes up the story again.

'One of our supporters in Nepal is a wonderful woman called LaxmiGurung. When she heard about Bishnugiri, she got in contact with ahospital in Pokhara, the biggest town in that part of Nepal. GreenPastures Hospital is run by an international Non-GovernmentOrganisation (NGO) called International Nepal Fellowship. GreenPastures, established in 1957, was originally a leprosy hospital butnow specialises in rehabilitative surgery. It so happened that there

was a doctor there who specialised in designing and fitting prosthesesfor burn victims like Bishnugiri. Paul Roche was his name -Australian, I think. Laxmi sent him photos of her injuries. "Bring heralong," was Dr Roche's reply. So the village headman took Bishnugirito Green Pastures. She spent 52 days there, in which time she wasoperated on, fitted with a prosthesis for her right foot, and started acourse of physiotherapy. The cost of her treatment was surprisinglymodest and we managed because of the money we raise for the TTTAhere in Debden and Wimbish. That was this summer. Now she islearning to walk again. Green Pastures sent us some photos of her(see page 23 ). I didn't recognise her as the girl who hobbled into

Tangting two years ago.'

It's a remarkable story of a remarkable girl and it shows how muchdifference what is to us a rather small amount of money - maybe lessthan you might pay for one of your more special Christmas presentsthis year - can make to the life of a young girl from a small village ina country like Nepal . Alan C McLean


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L E T T E R S

Pond life: On the week before Remembrance Sunday it has beenestablished that contrary to stated practice at least 24 goldfish have beenplaced in the village pond. Fish have a detrimental effect on the insectlife. This last year there has been an increase in the numbers of dragon-flies, demoiselle flies and bats. The principle purpose of leaving the pond tofend for itself is so that this activity can increase. Unfortunately due to theinconsideration and selfishness of an individual this has set back theecological balance. The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 states:-

The Act contains measures for preventing the establishment of non-nativespecies which may be detrimental to native wildlife.

If it is necessary, action will be taken against those perpetrators whocontinue to flaunt the established policy of retaining the natural habitat.

Michael Barton

Table tennis: You are all most welcome to join us for table tennis onThursday evenings in the village hall. We have just about enough room fortwo tables (which will be the case until the new hall is built when we willhave room for a couple more) and we play each week during the wintermonths from 8pm until 9:30pm. You will be asked to pay 2 for the sessionwhich is always lively and provides excellent cardio vascular exercise aswell as a chance to chat when you are sitting out and catching your breath.The table tennis group has been going for some years now and wouldbenefit from an injection of new blood so if you think you might enjoy agame, (ignore the fact that they say being good at table tennis is a sign of amis-spent youth) do come along. Just turn up; no advanced warningrequired and if you have a bat, then fine, if you dont, we have spares..

Jim Watson (540721)

Salt spreaders wanted

The first fall on ice resulting in a broken arm has already happened inthe village, so a timely reminder that free salt is available for use inpublic areas (not private paths or dr ives). Mica Brown stores the 25kgbags and distribution is through Roger Forster (541409). Some areasof the vil lage are covered, others no t. Why not organise a gang inyour area? Pete Woolner has offered to store salt at Deynes Road butwants help from residents to sp read it w hen required. Many a slip


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News from DebdenPentecostal Church

Dear Friends,

All of us at the Pentecostal Church take this opportunity to wishyou a very happy Christmas and Gods blessing throughout thecoming new year.

The amazing miracle that took place 2000 years ago was thatGods own son came to this world as a baby, born in a stable.He grew up to become a man and was subject to all of the trials

and temptations we face but never did anything wrong. Thoughfaultless, he was condemned to die on a cross so that you and Icould be forgiven for all the bad things that we have done. Godraised his son to life and he now invites us all to accept hisforgiveness and a life of joy and fulfilment.

We do welcome everyone to come and join in the singing at ourcarol service which will be followed by the customary festiverefreshments. On Christmas morning we have a short service at10am, please feel welcome to join us to worship the One whowas born in a stable!

Looking ahead to next year we will not be holding eveningservices until the clocks change. Our first evening meeting willbe on 6th April.

God bless and Happy Christmas! Simon Gale

He came down to earth from heaven,Who is God and Lord of all,

And His shel ter was a stable,

And His c radle was a s tal l:With the poor, and mean, and lowly,Lived on earth our Saviour holy.


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Debden Pentecostal ChurchThaxted Road Debden

Weekly ProgrammeSunday 11.00 am Morning Worship

6.30 pm Sunday Evening serviceswill be held on 1st and15th December

Wednesday 10.30 to 12 noon Coffee Morning

Special note Please contact Paul Baker on 01440 710416

if you need information about the church.

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Special Dates in December

Our Carol Service is at 4pm on Sunday, 15th December,followed by mince pies and other refreshments.

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Firewood and Woodchip Delivered

For free advice and a written

quotation call

01799 520044

Or visit our website

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Sygma Security Systems Ltd

Security Management Specialists

Sygma provide the following services to both Business& Domestic customers:-

CCTV

Access Control

Perimeter Security

Remote Monitoring

Service & Maintenance

Call now for your FREE initial site survey on 0800 043 6728

Or email [email protected]

Unit K Blois Meadow Business CentreSteeple Bumpstead Suffolk CB9 7BN

FLORISTRY, GARDENING AND COOKERY COURSESNew Classes at Cole End Farm

Have a wonderful day learning something new at our beautifultimbered barn it is great fun with a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere

Saturday 7th December - Traditional Christmas Decorations

To reserve a place and for further details see www.coleendfarm.co.uk

or telephone 01 799523411

The Barn, Cole End Farm, Wimbish, Saffron Walden, CB10 2LJ


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From your District Councillor 11 th November

Once again I was moved to tears with the simple but very movingceremony held by the Royal British Legion on 11th November. It is alwayswonderful to see the way the children from the School conduct themselvesand to know that it must bring comfort to the relatives of those whosacrificed their lives for us to live in a better world. Maybe the world is not aswonderful as they would have imagined but, seeing the futuregeneration conducting themselves in such a manner, it certainly gives ushope. It is good to see so many of the residents attending this simpleceremony and a thank you must go to Yuva for the very welcome cup of

coffee afterwards.Debden Green Cross RoadsThere have been a number of serious accidents along this stretch ofThaxted road in this last year, culminating with a car colliding with the Schoolbus and the whole area becoming impassable with the normal bus gettingcaught up in the melee. I appreciate that it is an uphill struggle but I willcontinue to try and get speed restrictions at the crossroads as it isobvious that there is a major problem there, and with the School childrenwaiting at the bus stop it is important that action is taken sooner rather thanlater. If anyone has any further information or wishes to support theattempt at a speed restriction please do not hesitate to contact me.

The Village Hall

As I have learnt, to my cost, that any criticism however constructive it ismeant to be, is considered anti a new hall, and as I was asked not to attendthe meeting by one of the fund raisers (in case I was disruptive!! ) I felt, as akeen supporter of a new village hall for the Community of Debden , I wouldcomply. The feedback I have received from a number of people who didattend did concern me but I will keep my opinions to myself. All I will say isthat I will fight vigorously any attempt to put the cost of this hall on to theprecept. If people are happy for this to happen then all they need to do isset up a Standing Order to the Village hall fund. That way those who wantto can and those who do not wish to or cannot afford to will also beaccommodated. [ A response from New Village Hall Group appears opposite. ]

CHRISTMAS AND THE NEW YEAR.

I will be sending out my Christmas letter to everybody in Wimbish, Debdenand Carver Barracks. Due to my knee injury (sustained in Nepal) it is difficultfor me to walk around but I will endeavour to make sure everybody receivesa copy. Any help in distributing this would be very welcome and shouldanybody not receive their copy by the New Year and wish to, please contactmy office and I will make sure one is sent to you. 01799 540881 [email protected] .I wish everybody a very Merry Chri stmas and a Very Happy, Healthyand Hopeful New Year. Tina Knight


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Massage, Beauty & Holistic Therapies

..beautifully balanced treatments

*** Gift Vouchers available***Ideal Christmas gift for your loved ones

The Gallery Therapy Rooms First Floor, Debden Antique Barn, Elder Street, Debden

01799 543007 www.thegallerytherapyroom.co.uk

New dynamic behind village hall

In line with the Pumps policy of right of reply to try to ensure both sides of adebate can be read in the same issue, we invited Stewart Luck, chairman ofDebden New Village Hall Group, to comment on Tina Knights remarks. I am surprised to hear that Tina received feedback that gave her cause forconcern following our very successful public meeting. If someone suggestedshe should not attend it was not done with our authority. If Tina had attendedthat meeting, the previous one in July, parish council meetings where thevillage hall was discussed or asked to see the presentation that explained ourproposals including our position on the precept she would realise there isno cause for concern. In our most recent grant application for more than260,000 we have stressed it has the backing of a community that has beeninvolved in an intensive consultation process over the last six months. I hopethat Tina wont keep her opinions to herself - even at this late stage. I repeatthe offer made at meetings and in the Pump for anyone to contact me withconcerns or support! Through commitment, enthusiasm, openness and atotally positive attitude, we have created a new dynamic behind the drive fora new village hall. Stewart Luck, (01799) 540866


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The Plough would like to wishall our customers a

Very Happy Christmas Very Happy Christmasand offer you a warm welcome

over the festive season

We are open at normal times up to Christmas:Tuesday - Saturday: 6pm - 11pm

Sunday: open lunchtime; closed evenings

We are open on:Christmas Eve: 6 - 11pmChristmas Day: 12 - 4pmBoxing Day: 12 - 3.30pm

Friday Dec 27: ClosedSaturday Dec 28: 6 - 11pmSunday Dec 29: 12 - 4pmMonday Dec 30: Closed

New Years Eve, Tue Dec 31: See noticeboardNew Years Day, Jan 1: 12 - 2.30pmThese times are subject to change - see noticeboard

Margaret and Stuart would like to thank ourcustomers for the help they have given

Margaret during Stuarts illness

Tel: 01799 541899


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Pond House, Pamphillions Farm, Debden, Saffron Walden. Essex CB11 3JT

YOUR LOCAL STIGA DEALER IS PLEASED TO

ANNOUNCE

THAT WE CAN ALSO OFFER YOU THERANGE OF GARDEN EQUIPMENT

SPECIAL OFFERS ALWAYS AVAILABLE

Contact Toby Abrey or George Chapman for further details

Tel: 01799 543208 e: [email protected] [email protected]

www.abreyagricultural.com


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ComputerCare-SaffronWalden All types of PC support work undertaken

Problem solving

Broadband & Wireless

New system installation

Data recovery

Advice on new PC purchase

Tutoring

Home networking

Repairs & Upgrades

We come to you!Our aim is to have satisfied customers who will recommend us to others

01799 [email protected]


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Hearing Help Uttlesford Problems with you NHS Hearing Aid?

Obtain FREE help and advice at:-

SAFFRON WALDENat the Day Centre in Hill Street

on theLast Saturday of each month from 9.45 til 11.30 am

or at

THAXTEDat The Surgery, Margaret Street

on the

Last Thursday of each month from 10.00 am til NoonFor more information call 01799 599790 (9am 4pm)

Regd. Charity No. 289280

MATHS COACHING

Recently retired Mathsteacher

offering extra tuition for

GCSE and A levels

Contact : Lucy Chap-man

Sharon, Thaxted Road,Debden

Tel:01799 543864


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HOLIDAY COTTAGES TO LET NORTH NORFOLK

2 Adjoining cottages in the village of Burnham Market

one sleeping 6 and the other 4. To let separately or together.

2 miles from Holkham, 11/2 miles from coast, enclosedsouth-facing

garden, off-street parking.

Lovely beaches, golf courses, bird watching etc!

Please ring Christine Rhodes on 07831 627678

[email protected]

ENVIRONKITCHENS AND BATHROOMS

DESIGN, SUPPLY and INSTALLATIONOr INSTALLATION ONLY

ALL ASSOCIATED SERVICES..TILING, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL

FLOORING AND DECORATING

Environ ConstructionSharonThaxted RoadDebden Contact: Ron Chapman 01799 543864Saffron Walden 07957220322


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D E B D E N B R A N C H R OYAL B R I T I S H L E G I O N

Sam Jack, a former combatengineer and advanced searcherwith 33 Engineer Regiment (EOD)based at Carver Barracks, receivedthe first poppy at the EssexCounty Royal British Legion (RBL)Poppy Appeal launch. Sam(centre), now a civilian liv ing inStansted, was severely woundedwhilst on an operational tour in

Afghanistan in 2009. The RoyalBriti sh Legion helped Sam and hisfamily whi le he recovered from his ordeal. Sam is pictur ed flanked bymembers of his r egiment and members of Essex County RBL wit h aMastiff armoured personnel carrier in the background.

Use it or lose it , say Mums and TotsDebden Mums and Tots say that numbers wit hin the group havefallen to an all time low and although effort s are being made toget attendance back up, the group may no longer be viablewithout more support.

Mums and Tots has run for many years and is a vital part of community life.It would be a real shame to see it close, says Erika Harrison, one of the

members. So if you are free on a Thursday and fancy a coffee and a chatand would like to get the kids out of the house, come and join us. You will bemade very welcome.

If numbers cant be brought back up, then unfortunately a possible closuremay be the only option in the new year, says Erika, adding: Use it or lose it,its as simple as that.

The first Debden Branch RBL annual dinner for many years took place inthe Officers Mess, Carver Barracks, when 51 members and their guestsenjoyed a three course candle-lit meal amidst the regimental silver. GuestSpeaker Col Callum Skeat, Royal Engineers Regimental Colonel (aDebden lad!), described the changes occurring in the Army in general andthe Royal Engineers in particular. Among other guests was LieutenantColonel Will MacDonald RE who has recently taken over the Support Unitat Carver Barracks.


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Debden came into their Division 3A clash against Steeple Morden with highhopes as they were looking to continue their 7 game winning streak. Thisincluded their 3-2 win against Championship rivals Thurlow Royal Exchange in the John Ablett Cup. However, Debden found themselves in a deadlockagainst Steeple Morden in the first half with both sides failing to create goalscoring opportunities. In the second half the match livened up with Debden

pressing to find the matchs opening goal but failing to make their chancespay-off. With a quick turn of luck, Jimmy OMalley slipped up at the backgifting a chance to Steeple Morden that they took making it 1-0 to the homeside. Debden struck the woodwork three times in the last ten minutes, withZak Rayners free kick deflected onto the bar and out for a corner. But afterseveral corners and chances Debden didnt clinch it and Steeple Mordenwalked away with the three points.

Fixtures

da te tim e ho me aw ay

30 /11/ 13 2p m Th urlo w Roya l Exch De bde n

14 /12/ 13 2pm Eaton Soc on A De bde n

21/12/ 13 2p m De bde n Co mb erto n Un td R es

04 /01/14 1:4 5 p m Lit tle D ownm Swi fts De bde n

11/01/ 14 2p m Ha rdw ick A De bde n

25/01/ 14 2p m De bde n Th urlo w R oya l Exch

01 /02/ 14 2p m Co mb erto n Ut d Re s De bde n

08 /02/ 14 2pm De bde n Burwe ll Swifts Res

15 /02/ 14 2p m Wilbra ham De bde n

22/02/ 14 2p m Ch erry Hinton Res De bde n

Hat tri ck for Debden- but only against the woodwork

Debden 0-1 Steeple Morden

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E V E N T S D IARY

Thursdays: Mothers and Toddlers 1012 noon Memorial Hall2nd Friday of each month : 2nd Friday Club for newcomers to the village tomeet and greet 8pm onwards at The Plough

If you p lanning to ho ld an event in t he vill age in 2013/2014, pleasecheck against dates above to avoid clashes and give your dates (evenprovisi onal) to the editors who will post on the website calendar.

WednesdayDecember 4

Parish Councilmeeting

Village Hall 8pm

FridayDecember 6

FODS (Friendsof DebdenSchool) Fayre

School Hall4-6 pm

p20

SaturdayDecember 7

Church Fair Debden Church11 am2pm

P8 & 21

SundayDecember 8

RBL C GroupCarol Service

Felsted ParishChurch 3 pm

MilitaryWivesChoir

SaturdayDecember 14

DebdenChristmas Party

Village Hall7.30 pm

p26

SaturdayJanuary 18

History GroupSocial evening

Village Hall7.30 pm

p21

Budgetmeeting

HistoryGroupExhib.

BardfieldBrassBand

Curry &Disco

Note: January ParishCouncil

To be decided -see notice board

Budgetsetting

The Parish Pump is printed by Copycats

" Providing Vocational Opportunities to Adults with Learning Difficulties"

For printing needs call Owen BryantCall 01799 522145 to obtain a quote .

There is no Parish Pump in January. Copy deadline for the February2014 editi on i s January 10.


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I NFORMATION

Essex Police 101 NEWnon emergency (15p per call)Neighbourhood Police 07779 037084Hospitals

Addenbrookes, Cambridge ......01223 245151Princess Alexandra, Harlow ......01279 444455DoctorsNewport.... 01799 540696Thaxted ....01371 830213Saffron Walden:Borough Lane.........01799 524224Gold Street.. ...........01799 525325Rectory Practice .01799 522327TEDS (out of hours)....... 01371877410Dentists (Saffron Walden)Church Street.. ....... 01799 528555High Street.......... 01799 521357Hill Street... ......... 01799 528209London Road... 01799 523194New Road........ 01799 521265NHS Radwinter Road Hospital...0800 7833396 ChurchesSt Mary the Virgin & All SaintsRev Hilary Davey ...........01799 522616Pentecostal ChurchPaul Baker 01440 710416Debden Shop 01799 541348Karen Roper (manager) 01799 541634Footpaths Nicola McCahill 01799 541411Village Hall HireTony Hudson . 01799 541577pref. email;. [email protected] Primary 01799 540302Pre school .. 07845 101809Newport Free Grammar.. 01799 540237SW County High .. 01799 513030

Friends 01799 525351 TransportTrain times .. 08457 484950Ticket booking 0800 566566Stansted Airport01279 680500Noise Complaints.0800 243788Village link buses 5 & 3...08457 000333

Debden ClubsFootball (Eddie Minet). 07766 970296Tennis (Roger Forster) ... 01799 541409Table tennis (Jim Watson) 540721Badminton (Roger Forster) 541409Karen Howarth School of Dancing........................................01279 651535Building ServicesWatson and Woolner ......01799 541846RA Gunn 07708 493432Plumber G MacSwan 07877 193292Plumber C Wolff.............. 01799 543679Chimney Sweep (Jessica Hayes)

01799 540232Neighbour Watch ..01376 556232County CouncillorSimon Walsh email:[email protected] CouncillorTina Knight .. 01799 540881 Parish Council Members

Andrew Tetlow .01799 541502(Chairman)Roger Forster .. 01799 541409(Open Spaces)Stephen Jasper ...01799 543141(Localism Bill)Stephanie Watson 01799 540721Stewart Luck . 01799 540866Richard Simmonds .. 01799 541084

In response to readers requests for more information, hereis a list of telephone numbers that may be useful. Pleaseinform the editors if any are out of date or incorrect.

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