A note from the Editor…
Hello and a warm welcome to the newly relaunched Burnham Focus!
For 16 years, this magazine served as a much-loved part of Burnham’s local life bringing news, events, and community stories directly to your doorstep. When the previous publishers stepped away last February, Focus took a brief pause. But we're proud to say the pages are turning once again, under new direction and with a fresh energy but always with the community at its heart.
We’ve brought Focus back to do what it does best: celebrate the people, places, and passions that make Burnham so special. Whether you’re a long-time reader or picking this up for the first time, we hope you’ll enjoy discovering what’s happening right here on your doorstep.
In this issue, we’re excited to feature two brilliant stories that showcase the strength of our local sports scene. The Burnham Ramblers Football Club is marking an incredible milestone
125 years at the heart of the community with a look back through its proud history. And Burnham Rugby Club is building for the future, quite literally, with a new clubhouse taking shape thanks to dedicated fundraising and local support. Both clubs are celebrated in full with double-page spreads that are well worth a read. As we look ahead, our goal is to grow Burnham Focus into something even more valuable a platform that reflects the full richness of local life. To do that, we need you. We're actively looking for new advertisers who want to promote their services to thousands of local households, and for contributors with stories to tell. Whether you're running a local event, running a business, or just passionate about your patch, we want to hear from you. With warm wishes,
Artwork Deadline for the May Issue is Monday 21st April. Please ensure any artwork or editorial pieces are with me by that date if possible to daniel@pointgraphics.co.uk Dan
Laura Basham Laura is an integral part of the team dealing with editorial content and fronting our accounts dept.
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Lynda Basham Director and Sales Executive with over 25 year experience in sales and customer care.
Stuart Basham Managing Director with over 35 years in advertising, design, print and marketing offering his extensive knowledge.
Burnham-on-Crouch WI Celebrates 98 Years!
Burnham-on-Crouch Women's Institute recently celebrated a very special milestone: its 98th birthday! Members gathered at the King's Hall in March to mark this joyous occasion, enjoying a delightful party filled with camaraderie and celebration. It was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the WI's rich history and its continued presence within our community.
For those interested in joining this vibrant group, Burnham-on-Crouch WI meets on the third Thursday of each month at 2:00 PM in the King's Hall. (Turn into Chapel Road, then turn right into the Car Park Behind the Con Club).
The meetings feature a variety of engaging speakers, followed by friendly chats and refreshments. In addition to the monthly gatherings, the WI offers a diverse range of activities throughout the year, providing ample opportunities to meet new friends and expand your horizons.
We would like to thank everyone who participated in the birthday celebration, and we look forward to many more years of fellowship and community involvement. Stay tuned for further reports and photos of the event, and other WI activities, in upcoming editions of Focus magazine."
Contact pattrudgettt@hotmail.com or 01621 785890
Burnham-on-Crouch WI
Coach outing to Colchester
Tuesday 3rd June | Burnham Clocktower 8.45 am
Pick ups in Burnham and Southminster. Drop off near Colchester Castle. Leave Colchester at 4pm.
Cost £20 includes drivers tip.
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Burnham Walk celebrates 1st year anniversary
Walkers in Burnham have been celebrating a year of weekly walking. The Wednesday Walk for Wellbeing was set up in January 2024 by Maldon & District CVS in partnership with Moat Foundation as an opportunity to encourage physical activity and tackle social isolation. These gentle walks are just 1 - 2 miles in length and cover the country park, quay and high street areas of Burnham before heading back for refreshments courtesy of Moat Foundation. They are accessible to all and everyone is welcome. The walkers meet on Wednesdays outside Burnham Library at 10.30am and head off from there. "It’s been wonderful to see the sense of connection and support growing within our community over the past year," said Ryan Pegrum, Operations Manager at Maldon & District CVS. "The Wednesday Walk for Wellbeing has become more than just a chance to get active; it’s a way for people to come together, share experiences, and build friendships.
We’re so grateful to the Moat Foundation and MDCVS staff and volunteers for helping make this possible, and we look forward to seeing even more faces join us in the future as we continue to strengthen our community through these walks." If you'd like further information on the walks please call 01621 851891 or email justine@maldoncvs.org.uk
How to Rewire Pain Responses
Understanding
Hurting
Pain is something we all experience, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood aspects of human health. We often think of pain as a direct result of injury or damage—if something hurts, something must be broken, right? However, modern pain science, led by experts like Lorimer Moseley, David Butler, and Peter O’Sullivan, has given us a much deeper understanding of how pain actually works. And the good news? This understanding can help people manage pain more effectively and regain control of their lives.
Pain is More Than Just Tissue Damage
Traditionally, we believed that pain was like an alarm system triggered by injury—if you twist your ankle, nerve signals rush to the brain to tell you it’s hurt. But Moseley and Butler’s research shows that pain is not just about physical damage. Instead, pain is a complex experience created by the brain in response to perceived danger.
Think about this: Have you ever had a small cut that didn’t hurt until you saw it? Or the opposite—have you ever found a bruise and had no idea how it got there? That’s because pain isn’t a perfect reflection of injury. The brain evaluates a huge range of factors— including emotions, past experiences, and even your environment— before deciding whether to produce pain.
Why Chronic Pain is Different
For some people, pain persists long after an injury has healed. This is what happens in conditions like chronic back pain, fibromyalgia, and persistent neck pain. Peter O’Sullivan’s work in physiotherapy and pain management highlights that chronic pain isn’t necessarily a sign of ongoing damage but rather a sign that the body’s alarm system has become overprotective.
Imagine a fire alarm that goes off every time you burn toast—it’s reacting as if there’s danger when there isn’t. The same thing happens in chronic pain: the brain continues to send pain signals even when the tissues are fine. This can be influenced by stress, fear of movement, beliefs about pain, and even societal messages (like the idea that back pain means you should always rest).
The exciting thing about modern pain science is that it offers hope. If pain is created by the brain, then we can train the brain to interpret signals differently. Here are some key strategies supported by Moseley, Butler, and O’Sullivan’s work:
1. Education – Understanding that pain does not always mean harm can reduce fear and change how the brain processes pain signals. Books like Explain Pain (by Moseley & Butler) help people make sense of their pain, which can actually reduce it.
2. Movement and Activity – Instead of avoiding movement, gradually and safely engaging in activity helps “retrain” the nervous system and reduces over-sensitivity. O’Sullivan emphasizes the importance of moving in ways that feel natural rather than stiff or guarded.
3. Changing Beliefs – If you believe your back is fragile, you may unconsciously brace and move in ways that increase pain. Learning that the body is strong and adaptable helps break the cycle of fear and pain.
4. Calming the Nervous System – Since stress and emotions play a role in pain, techniques like breathing exercises, mindfulness, and relaxation can help dial down the pain response.
5. Social and Psychological Support – Pain is not just a physical experience; it’s deeply connected to emotions, relationships, and mental health. Having supportive conversations with health professionals, family, and friends can make a big difference.
A New Perspective on Pain
Pain is real. It’s not “in your head,” but it is influenced by the brain. The work of Lorimer Moseley, David Butler, and Peter O’Sullivan has helped reshape our understanding of pain, showing that recovery is possible even for people with long-standing pain.
By changing how we think, move, and approach pain, we can start to take back control. Whether you’re dealing with pain yourself or supporting someone who is, the most important message is this: your body is strong, pain is changeable, and you are not broken.
Pain: What Science Says About
BURNHAM ON CROUCH COASTAL ROWING CLUB
Burnham on Crouch Art Trail – a look back at 21 years!
The Burnham Art Trail is an annual event in Burnham-onCrouch celebrating local artists. Established in 2005, the trail showcases a diverse range of art and creativity, that includes painting, ceramics, textiles, photography and sculpture.
Each summer, for nine days over the last week in June, artists display their work in shops, cafés, businesses, studios and public spaces across the town, effectively transforming Burnham into an open-air gallery. The event is facilitated each year by an evolving group of participating artists and supported by volunteers, as well as local businesses who provide the ‘gallery space’.
Over the 21 years, the trail has grown in size and popularity from 19 artists and just 16 venues to around 40 artists and venues, attracting visitors from across Essex and beyond. It provides a unique opportunity to appreciate original artwork and meet the artists, all whilst exploring the town and enjoying the hospitality that Burnham-onCrouch has to offer.
The initial inspiration for the Art Trail goes back to when Burnham used to have its very own “International Music Festival” – Riverfest. This was an open-air music festival held in the June sunshine in Riverside Park that brought some great music to be enjoyed by everyone. Seeing people of all ages enjoying the music sowed the seed for a visual art event, one that encouraged people to walk around, to enjoy what the town had to offer, that was free and accessible to all. This coincided with an article in the Maldon & Burnham Standard highlighting the need for a public relations person to help rejuvenate the high street and bring more people into Burnham. So, why not have an art event during the week leading up to Riverfest?
At that time, the Leigh Art Trail had already been going for a number of years, so a visit to Leigh-on-Sea and discussions with the founder of their art trail provided some valuable ideas and guidance.
Venues were then canvassed to establish how they would feel about giving up their window space for one week to show the work of a local artist. Their positive responses, together with that of the Burnham Museum as a focus point, very much supported the idea and a plan was formulated.
With the help of some funding from Maldon District Council and Burnham Town Council, promotional literature and advertisements were prepared, announcing that the first Burnham Art Trail would start on the 25th June, 2005, lasting
for one week, culminating with Riverfest International Music Festival on the final weekend.
Between 2011 and 2017 the Art Trail also collaborated with Essex County Council and 15 other art trails in Essex to form ‘Essex Summer of Art’, a pan-Essex programme of arts events from June to October, which brought an even wider audience to Burnham.
The Art Trail also works with local organisations to include a community project which, over the years, have included local children designing the banners for the lamp posts to celebrate the 2012 Olympic Games and, in 2014, they turned their skills to artwork for the boarded-up windows of the station house. In 2016, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the RNLI in Burnham, individually designed bunting was made by schoolchildren, community groups and public workshops to adorn the quay and stretched all the way from the original RNLI launch station to its present home in the marina.
Artist’s workshops, pleinair demonstrations on the quay, sometimes accompanied by live music and other performing arts, and opportunities for visitor involvement have also been features of the art trails. The Burnham Art Trail continues to thrive and grow as an important cultural event, fostering creativity and community spirit in this charming riverside town.
And, finally, of the 19 artists who exhibited in that first Art Trail in 2005, Sue Spiers, Tors Duce, Mike Barton and Tracy Saunders are still exhibiting today.
Burnham On Crouch RUFC is a community club located in the centre of the Town with easy access for its members, players, volunteers and supporters.
Established in 1966 it had various homes including the local secondary school till it moved to its current Millfield site in 1972 . From its humble beginnings it has grown to be a significant part of the Burnham landscape and has in recent years enjoyed growing success due in part to its player retention, Youth and Colt programmes and close liaison with local schools. Our current first and second squads have a large proportion of home-grown ex youth players which not only provides an ongoing source of new talent but cements this club’s social credibility with players being close both on
and off the field. The club has been promoted for the last 3 years and is currently playing in Essex 1 with our second team in the Essex Merit table for this season.
THE BUILD.
number of England Internationals through our ranks and currently enjoy being coached by an Ex England Red Rose.
Our Ladies have a vibrant squad playing in a number of variations and have 3 players in the Essex Veterans squad.
The Youth Section has representation at most age groups from 3 yrs old to Colts with a significant number of colts moving on to the adults section this season and into next season. Which is exciting for the future .
Exceptionally we have Nancy who plays for Essex and is photographed here with England Red Rose Marley Packer at a training event.
FUND RAISING
A large part of our time is taken up with fund raising for the new Build and we have
come up with a few innovative ways to do this. One of the most popular is “Donate a Brick” campaign .
You can for a small donation get your Family name etched onto the interior doors and glass in the new building. For more details see our flyers or contact our committee at donations@burnhamrugby.com.
SOCIAL EVENTS
Our Bar has been very successful during the November Internationals and more recently during the Six Nations Men’s and Women’s fixtures .
Look om our social media posts for the next social function over the Spring end of season gatherings.
We are currently investing in new facilities including new changing rooms , Toilets and social space refurbishment to ensure the club meets all our playing, community and social future needs as the club continues to grow. We thank the local community for its patience and support while the building work proceeds over the next few months.
PLAYING MATTERS.
Burnham run a variety of Teams for Mini, Youth, Colts, Ladies and Men. With O2 summer league Touch and with some players representing England in their age groups. Walking rugby enters its third season with a growing band of older players coming back to the game. and club which further supports our ongoing need for more volunteers. We have provided players through the Saracens academy and a
TRAINING TIMES AND EVENTS
Youth and Mini’s – Training Sundays from 10.00 Hrs and Wednesdays or Thursdays depending on age group. ( For More details se our Website)
WALKING RUGBY (MEN & WOMEN) : THURS 7PM
Adults and Colts – Tuesday and Thursdays from 7PM
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Friday 2nd May 2024 Peggy Griffin The First Essex Witch Trials
2.30pm at the Village Hall, Arcadia Road CM0 8EF followed by refreshments
All welcome
Burnham u3a also has around 30 interest groups, including Archaeology, Art-Architecture-Design, Craft, Badminton, Birds & Wildlife, Line Dancing, Photography, Recorder Players, Table Tennis, Walking, and many more.
For more information, or a copy of our monthly magazine, please telephone or text 07388 153930, or email info.u3a.boc2@gmail.com
Website: www.bocu3a.org
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April. It's a funny month, isn't it? Not quite the fullblown riot of May, mind, but definitely not the hesitant, chilly start of March. It's more of a… well, a gentle surge. A quiet, steady unfolding. And, if I’m honest, I find myself drawn out there more and more. It's like the garden's whispering to me, telling me it's time.
It's not a frantic rush, you understand. I'm not running about like a blue-arsed fly. It's more of a… well, a meditative sort of engagement. A gentle tending. I find myself just observing, really. Noticing the little things. And, of course, getting on with the jobs that need doing.
Planting Out (Carefully): Those tomatoes I’ve been fussing over indoors – the Sungolds, Romas, and those rather demanding Brandywines are finally ready to face the real world, so to speak. It's a delicate operation, this planting out. Choosing the right moment, when the soil's warmed up a bit and there's no threat of a late frost. I take my time. Gently placing each plant, making sure it's got a good start. And the potatoes, of course. Charlottes and Maris Pipers, all tucked in nicely. I'm hoping for a decent crop this year, but I'm not counting my chickens. Weeding: Weeds, well, they're a fact of life, aren't they? I don't go at them with a vengeance, though. More of a gentle persuasion. A light hoeing, a careful hand-weeding. I find a sort of rhythm in it, to be honest. A connection to the soil. And a bit of mulch,
Feeding and Watering: Everything's thirsty now, hungry for a bit of sustenance. I'm feeding the established plants with a bit of a general-purpose feed, not too strong, mind. And watering, carefully. Not a deluge, but a steady, gentle soak. The seedlings, especially, need a delicate touch. A misting, a gentle watering can.
Supporting: Those peas are off, climbing like mad. So, I'm putting up some pea sticks. Not a rigid structure, but a gentle support. And the runner beans, those vigorous growers, need something a bit sturdier. I'm getting those supports ready, nice and strong. Blossom: The fruit trees are a picture, all covered in blossom. A lovely sight, it is. But I'm keeping a close eye on the weather. A late frost can be a real bugger. I'm ready to cover them up if needs be.
The Lawn: The lawn's coming back to life. A bit patchy in places, but it'll come good. I'm giving it a light rake and a bit of feed, and mowing it, but not too short. A gentle trim, that's the ticket.
Tidying: Dead daffodils, bits of debris… I'm tidying up as I go. Not a big, frantic clean, but a gentle removal of what's past its best. Keeping things neat and tidy.
It’s a busy month, I won’t lie, but it’s a good busy. A quiet, satisfying sort of busy. And seeing everything come to life well, it’s a privilege, really. A gentle reminder of the natural rhythm of things.
April in My Garden: A Quiet, Steady Unfolding
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BURNHAM RAMBLERSHISTORY
The first record of football being played in Burnham dates back to 1895, with Burnham Ramblers FC formed in 1900.
For 27 years the club used four different grounds before moving to Wick Road. The ground was gradually improved and extended over the years and following success as a junior club, we gained intermediate status in 1960. The club then progressed further to gain senior status in 1985.
Prior to 1985, Ramblers played in many competitions, taking several honours, including reaching the Essex Junior Cup Final on three occasions and the Essex Intermediate Cup Final in 1981, losing to Leytonstone & Ilford.
The club’s greatest venture was completed when after years of preparation we moved to our current ten-acre complex, comprising three pitches and a training pitch.
In 1988/9 Ramblers enjoyed its greatest success to date, reaching the last sixteen of the FA Vase, only to lose 1-0 to Southern League Bury Town. In 1991/2 we reached the last 32, losing at Newport (l.o.W) 3-1.
In 1997 the club won its first senior trophy, beating Stansted 2-1 in the Harry Fisher Cup Final. Since then we have been runners up in Essex Senior League competitions eight times.
Three players have gone on to play professional football; Fred Wolfe to West Ham in 1911; Gordon Brasted to Arsenal in 1953 and John Warner to Colchester in 1988. More recently, former junior player Tobias Braney has signed his first professional contract with Premier League Luton Town.
The Club was dealt a devastating blow in 2000 with the untimely death of Chairman, Gordon Brasted. With the demise of the Harry Fisher Trophy, we were delighted to replace it with the Gordon Brasted Trophy in the Essex Senior League, a fitting memorial to Gordon.
Sadly in 2022 we lost another Club stalwart, Martin Leno and the Club has since gone through some major reorganisation with a new Committee formed.
Looking ahead to the 2024/25 season we have appointed a new First Team Manager, Paul Hayes, who arrives with a wealth of experience in the professional game, as well as the upper end of non-league. We have also secured a new sponsorship deal with
Nationwide Vehicle Assistance (NWVA). Already a major sponsor at West Ham United, Mick Jennings and his company have given the Club their backing so the future is looking bright!
We will once again be looking to grow on our strong foundations, with the largest number of teams we have ever fielded across all age groups and abilities - 26 in total, including our disability team, wildcats, walking football as well as teams from U7 through to the First Team.
HONOURS
Essex Senior League Winners 2012/13
Harry Fisher Cup Winners 1996/7
Gordon Brasted Memorial Trophy Winners 2008/9, 2010/11, 2012/13
Essex Olympian League Winners 1966/67
Mid Essex League Winners 1927/28, 1954/55, 1962/63
Mid Essex Premier Division Cup Winners 1955/56, 1961/62
Tolleshunt D’Arcy Cup Winners 2004/05; 2009/10
Visit to Parliament from St Mary’s Church of England
School
in Burnham on Crouch
I was delighted to welcome the Year 6 pupils of St Mary’s Church of England School, Burnham on Crouch, to Westminster on 10th March.
Having organised for them to tour Parliament, I enjoyed answering their questions in one of the Committee Rooms and was most impressed by the wide array of issues that they raised. These ranged from house-building in Burnham and the state of the roads, through to why I became an MP and what football team I support.
It is always a great pleasure to help arrange for local schools to visit and I would encourage other schools to get in touch should they also like to do so.
Breakfast Meeting with Maldon and Southminster NFU Branch
I recently had a breakfast meeting with members of the Maldon and Southminster NFU Branch at the Purleigh Bell.
The meeting, chaired by Cllr Jane Fleming, was attended by NFU Secretary, John Harvey, and County Adviser, Hamish DebnamSharp as well as farmers from across the Maldon area and the Dengie Peninsula.
The discussion centred on the Government’s proposed imposition of Inheritance Tax on Farms through the removal of Agricultural Property Relief. Other issues which were raised included the new Environmental Land Management Schemes as well as the challenge of rural crime such as hare-coursing and fly-tipping.
Farming is still an incredibly important industry in the Maldon District and makes a vital contribution to our food security. It was very good to hear from a large number of local farmers and I am grateful to the NFU for organising the breakfast. I fully understand the deep concern felt locally about the damage that will be done by the Government’s removal of Agricultural Property Relief –Labour’s Family Farm Tax, which will bring an end to many farms that have been worked for generations. I will continue to press the Government to rethink its plans.
St Peter's Hospital Update
I very much welcome the Report published on 27th March of the Working Group set up to review proposed changes to community hospital services and possible closure of St Peter’s Hospital. The Group has done an extremely thorough job and I am grateful to James Halden, the Chair, and to all the members for the amount of time and hard work that they have spent. In particular, I would like to thank Jo Phillips and members of the Save Maldon Medical Services Group for their invaluable input and who I and Dame Priti Patel MP have worked closely with throughout.
I strongly support the conclusion of the report that the initial proposals of the ICB were flawed and, if implemented, would have significantly reduced the availability and quality of health care for residents of the Maldon District and beyond. I very much welcome the recommendation that instead there should be investment in the existing facilities to allow outpatient services be maintained at St Peter’s for the next 5 years and that during that time capital funding be identified for a new purpose-built facility on part of the existing site.
Since the report was published, I and Dame Priti have met Tom Abell, Chief Executive of the Mid and South Essex ICB to discuss the next steps. This will involve a survey of the existing building to be carried out by Mid and South Essex Hospitals to identify the work needed to maintain the building, which should be concluded in the next few weeks. The recommendations of the report for the long-term provision of services will be considered by the ICB at a Board meeting in June or July.
The Report represents real progress towards establishing the new Health facility in Maldon which has been promised for 20 years and which is so badly needed. There is still a long way to go and obtaining the necessary funding will be a major challenge. However, I and Dame Priti will continue to work with the local community, the District Council and the ICB to make it happen.
Rt Hon Sir John Whittingdale
OBE
Member of Parliament for Maldon
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Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin .........................01621 786066
Roman Catholic Church ....................................782034 or 852259
The United Reformed Church ..................................01621 772178
Buddhist Shrine - ............................................01621 773619
Tillingham Congregational Church .........................01621 782201
St Peter’s Chapel-Bradwell ......................................01621 776846
St Leonards C of E Church, Southminster ...............01621 772300
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