Issue 40
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Bricklesea Bygones By Roy Birnie
Ferry Men, Bluefin Tunny, Steam Day Trips Time moves on, local industry changes, new trades and manufacturing arrive and the cycle of working life trundles on, but throughout these endless years there has always been rest time, leisure time, holidays. The way these times have been spent locally are plentiful here are a few that are now history. In the late 1800’s and through to WW2 many families owned or had the use of clinker built rowing or sailing dinghies and on many weekends in the late spring and summer, family picnics at various locations from the creek and Colne were well visited, some just a short row or sail away, Underwood’s Hard, St Osyth Creek and Tide Mill, The Stone, and more adventurous, Second Beach, Mersea Stone, Pyefleet and Alresford Creek and Tide Mill. During Victorian and Edwardian times, the usual attire for these picnics was Sunday best, ladies and girls in long flowing dresses and bonnets and the men and boys in suits shirts and hats or caps or if mariners they would don their best uniform and caps. This attire gradually became more casual and sensible during the years leading up to WW2. After 1945 with the build-up of the disused craft and debris scattered about St-Osyth Creek and the South Channel Picnic favourite became “The Stone” fed with picnickers by the Ferrymen from the causeway in their custom built clinker ferryboats with all round seating, This continued through the 50’s 60’s and 70’s this gradually faded to the last true Ferryman’s Dick King’s retirement, just a few years ago.
In the 1940’s 50’s a few large private Yachts owned by gentry and crewed by local men ventured on a new activity for paying guests, they sailed for several days from B’sea up the North Sea to the Yorkshire waters, 65 miles out from Whitby to Scarborough to catch the giant “Bluefin Tunny Fish” (known now as Tuna) These giant fish as big as 820lb feasted on shoals of Herring and Mackerel. The method of catching tunny was to bait an area around the vessel with chopped mackerel and when the tunny appeared strong lines with wire traces and hooked herring were offered on rod and line by the guests from the yachts tender, when hooked they sometimes fought for up to two hours before being hauled aboard. The yacht Vita captained by G Chamberlain was one of the few vessels to undertake this sport of the wealthy, which died out in the 50’s when the Tunny suddenly never came back to those waters. Now the Bluefin is still an official world endangered species, but in recent years the Bluefin has fought back from near extinction. In the mid fifties a new summer mid week getaway attraction was available, not from our little port, but just around the corner at Clacton Pier. Eagle Steamers offered day trips to Calais or Boulogne on the Luxury MV “Queen of the Channel” for the princely sum of 40/- for adults and 20/- for children and no passports required. Bookings could be made through Maskell’s newsagents (now Ladbrook’s) in Victoria place and “Suttons Coaches” of Clacton provided a return service for group parties at the Eastern National Garage (next to
Dave’s Barbers shop) pick up point. During all these times from 1866 to 1964 we had the Railway Station, this was our gateway to the world, one change at Wivenhoe, over the bridge, to the waiting train and the three north Essex major seaside resorts were just twenty minutes away, alternately travel on to Colchester North Station
and the major seaway ports and the rest of the United Kingdom were just hours away. Have we progressed since then? Answer that question next time you are stuck in a traffic jam en route to your holiday. Roy Birnie
Town Council Update The council’s environmental policy formulated by the planning committee was brought to full council on 17th October. The inaugural Cllr Graham meeting of The Brightlingsea Steady Nature Network was held at the parish hall with 55 local residents in attendance positive initiatives to be launched, prior to this The Town Mayor Graham Steady, Cllr Macgregor and Susie Jenkins who is leading the Brightlingsea Nature Network attended a Beavers meeting to highlight the nature network and
for joint activity to be planned. Other youth groups will be contacted to organise similar activities. Two locally grown ash trees and a sweet chestnut were planted in The Lozenge Nature Area to mark biology week which is an annual event organised by the Royal Society of Biology, on the 2nd of November it is planned to sow meadow flowers by the Lozenge and have a clean up all welcome to help. A CHAPS day, covering men’s health screening was held at the YMCA with 250 local men attending. The hard regeneration project, mentioned in last months issue was formally launched and presented at the harbour commissioners meetings covering commercial and leisure users, positive comments made.
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The biggest single issue facing the world – and what are Essex County Council doing about it! Excuse the pun – but what a hot topic! Over the last few years I have attended literally hundreds of meetings, where County Councilor as your County Alan Goggin Councillor I have been involved in issues and decisions affecting all residents. At almost every decision stage, the subject of “climate change” or “green” issues has always been mentioned, and often taken into account. Tackling climate change is not just the role of one person, or one administration, or even one country. We are all responsible custodians for our world. But by working with staff, partners, businesses, residents and communities, Essex County Council we will attempt to lead on reducing emissions, energy usage and waste across our County, while at the same time attempting to increase the amount of green infrastructure we have. Climate Change is the biggest single issue facing not just Essex, but the entire world. At Essex County Council we have always taken the threat of Climate Change very seriously, and we prioritise action over words. Its not a new phenomenon and over previous years we have already undertaken a raft of work in this area. Here are just a few examples:• replacing streetlights with LEDs • supporting residents to purchase solar panels, saving 300 tonnes of carbon in year one alone • installing solar power on our buildings and Essex Housing developments, saving 258 tonnes of CO2 • removing single use plastics from across the properties we run • nearly 50% of our workforce is now using reusable coffee cups • converting 60 buses to be to Euro VI • encouraging residents to use public transport by improving the park and ride • installing electric vehicle charging and encouraging cycling • developing a Green Infrastructure Strategy
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• we have created 63km of wild roadside verges • protecting 1000 properties from flooding, often using innovative low carbon techniques such as Leaky Dams • 90% of materials linked to our highways’ works are being recycled • We are using sustainable materials on highways, like the innovative, award-winning use of bamboo to protect structures. • Our ambition is for entire communities of the future built to be as energy efficient as possible This is just a short list from the many actions already taken, and we recognise that even this is still not enough! More needs to be done to make a difference. ECC are committed to a Climate Action Plan. In May ECC passed a motion to set up a cross party group to investigate what further actions we could undertake to reduce carbon emissions and promote Green Infrastructure. We have gone one step further, and made sure that it also includes, not only members, but also experts in the field as well. The leader of the council recently announced a budget of an initial quarter of a million pounds, which will be assigned to the group to help fund initiatives. Some of the work the Council has planned for the future include:• exploring changing the procurement rules requiring suppliers to adopt more stringent sustainable practices. • changing how residents considers traveling, ensuring they prioritise and enable walking, cycling and public transport first • they will be aligning with Defra’s Recycling & Waste strategy, ensuring we have Zero Avoidable Waste by 2050, • the Commission could also explore how to achieve the government target on net zero carbon sooner than 2050 • they will be supporting the Greening of Town Centres by setting up a Green Essex Network • This Commission will also support significantly reducing our carbon footprint • they will buy green energy and generate more of our own renewable energy.
• they will take advantage of new innovations. An example of this: Essex Highways are exploring warm tarmac, - if rolled out across the country it would save at least 61,000 tonnes of CO2 - the equivalent of almost 300 million car journeys. • the council is already trialling carbon neutral school buildings at four school expansion projects across Essex, with projects completing as early as next year! At the last full council meeting Essex announced that they are embarking on a million pound tree project. Known as the ‘Essex Forest Initiative,’ this will include planting 375,000 trees across the County over the next 5 years, equivalent to the size of 210 football pitches. This is expected to capture 60,000 tonnes of carbon. Another 300 million car journeys.
There’s an old adage about being able to take a horse to water, but not being able to make it drink. The County Council has to work in conjunction with central government and all classes of local government to encourage everybody to try and do their “bit”. Nothing is too small to consider. Nothing is too large to consider! The views in this column are my own personal opinions. They are not necessarily the same views as those the full County Council, or indeed any other Councillor. I always welcome feedback in both positive and negative areas equally. Please feel free to express your views direct to the editor of the magazine or direct to me at cllr.alan.goggin@essex.gov.uk or egog@btinternet.com
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3D technology helping to record Colchester’s Roman Wall Cutting-edge technology is being used to help photograph and record the borough’s Roman Wall for the first time, as part of Colchester Borough Council’s Better Colchester campaign. Colchester’s Roman Wall is the oldest and longest-surviving town wall in Britain. Using state-of-the-art 3D imaging the first ever accurate, high resolution, digital record of the wall is being produced. This technology provides a fast, compact and highly accurate method to survey, scan and record almost any asset or object large or small. Leading specialist Professor Dominic Powlesland, who recently received the British Academy Landscape Archaeology Medal, is working with the council on the project together with photography students from Colchester Institute. Work to record the Balkerne Gate, the largest surviving gateway in Britain, took place on Monday 4 November. Once complete, the record will contribute to the long-term management, analysis, interpretation and presentation of the wall.
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Professor Dominic Powlesland, a digital recording specialist, said “Having lived in Colchester as a child, I am delighted to be involved in a project which will document the internationally important surviving Roman walls. “I hope that by using the latest methods to create precise digital 3D models and the collaboration between Colchester institute and the council will lead to new insights and ideas about the cultural role of these magnificent structures. “To many, they must just seem like ‘ruins’, rather than surviving elements of a thriving and magnificent Roman city re-establishing its presence after the Boudiccan revolt, 1959 years or 65 generations ago, had burnt it to the ground.” Surveying was carried out by the Colchester Archaeological Trust (CAT). The Trust’s Philip Crummy added: “Walking around Colchester today you would be hard-pressed to appreciate how interesting and extensive the remains of Roman Colchester actually are under your feet. However, the town wall is one of
those rare pieces of the Roman town still above ground and visible for all to appreciate. “Sadly, the permanent exposure to the British weather takes its inevitable toll on the wall and over the years some people have helped themselves to stone and Roman brick at the expense of the front of the poor old wall.” Cllr Julie Young, Portfolio Holder for Culture and Performance and Deputy Leader of the Council, said: “The wall is a key part of Colchester’s rich heritage, and as part of the council’s Better Colchester campaign it’s important we do everything we can to protect, preserve, enhance and celebrate such a major source of local civic pride. “It’s an honour to work with Professor Dominic Powlesland, the Colchester Archaeological Trust and students from Colchester Institute, on recording and future-proofing such a unique and irreplaceable monument. This, along with other projects, really is making a Better Colchester for residents, visitors and businesses.”
A programme of specialised tree work has also begun on the wall as part of the council’s ongoing maintenance plan for the monument. This work will not only help protect and preserve the wall, it will also better reveal the wall along Balkerne Hill for when it is lit in the evenings. Professor Dominic Powlesland will return to Colchester in January and meet with the Colchester Institute students to talk about the processing of the data and look at the results of the survey. The Colchester Institute students will look to take the techniques they have learnt and continue the project to record more of the wall over the coming months, leading to an exhibition of their recordings next year. The Better Colchester campaign underpins the council’s work to make Colchester an even more attractive place to live, work and visit.
A new Economic Strategy for North Essex prosperity and jobs Ensuring residents across North Essex can enjoy and take advantage of the benefits brought by economic growth brings is at the heart of a new strategy to be discussed by councillors over the next few weeks. The North Essex Economic Strategy, covering Braintree, Colchester, Tendring and Uttlesford, aims to ensure the area can rise to the economic challenges and opportunities we face. Spanning 2020 to 2040, the ambitious strategy produced by the North Essex Economic Board – a partnership of the four councils with Essex County Council – is the first bespoke economic strategy covering North Essex. Stretching from Stansted Airport and the M11 in the west, via Braintree and Colchester to Clacton and Harwich International Port in the east, North Essex is a diverse and outward-facing economy. The plan takes account of the predicted population growth across North Essex and the changes in industries and companies starting
up, growing and relocating across the area. In the 20 years to 2018 the North Essex population grew by almost 20% to 580,000. Between 2018 and 2045 it is estimated this will have increased by around 139,000. With the growing importance and need to build a greener more sustainable economy, the strategy looks to address the change in the skills, infrastructure and technologies needed to support them. The strategy looks to build on North Essex’s location and its connections locally, regionally and internationally, but also the current skill base and community networks across the area. By 2040 the strategy aims to have delivered its vision of “North Essex as a high-value, productive and sustainable economy. People choose to live and work locally, in new established communities that are well connected and inspire innovation and creativity.” Over the next few weeks the strategy will be discussed at cabinet and full
council meetings at the five councils. If agreed, an action plan will be developed to help deliver the vision. The strategy will also be fed into the Local Industrial Strategy being developed by the South East Local Enterprise Partnership. Councillor David King, Colchester Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Business and Resources, said: “Colchester and the rest of North Essex is a key area for economic growth, but to realise the benefits we must all work together to ensure we are fully able to rise to the challenges and opportunities, to bring prosperity and good jobs to our residents. “We all have a shared ambition to promote, plan and deliver sustainable strategic growth at scale over the long-term while providing the housing, jobs and infrastructure needed to ensure the best outcomes for North Essex now and for future generations. “The Board have developed a strong and bold vision for North Essex for the next 20 years and beyond. If agreed, this strategy is designed to
drive innovation and technology adoption, up-skill our local workforce, create a network of distinctive, cohesive communities and make our economy greener and more sustainable.” The North Essex Economic Strategy will be discussed at Colchester Borough Council’s Cabinet meeting on Wednesday 20 November. It will also be discussed at the other councils’ cabinet or Full Council meetings in the coming weeks. A copy of the draft strategy can be found here
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Colchester Castle & Tiptree Tearooms team up over Gems & Gin!
Turner masterpiece comes to Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle and Tiptree tearooms are teaming up to host a rather special evening of Georgian Gems and Gin. Taking place on the 16 November from 6.30-9pm, the evening ties into Colchester Castle’s resident exhibition, Adorn: Jewellery, The Human Story, which runs until 16 February 2020.
A landscape painting by one of Britain’s greatest painters, J M W Turner, will go on display at Colchester Castle in September 2020. The masterpiece, entitled Walton Bridges, was painted by Turner in 1806, close to his house on the River Thames.
On the evening, renowned historical jewellery maker and expert Nicky Wade will be on hand to enlighten everyone about Georgian jewellery and the rise of ‘mother’s ruin’! As we know, the Georgian period was a time of great change in Britain’s history and alongside our towns and cities expanding, the idea of consumerism and luxury within certain parts of society was flourishing. The Georgian era saw the most intricate and exquisite jewellery produced, often enhanced with precious gems. Find out more about this time of great change and the impact it had on jewellery, during this remarkable evening. Learn more about the introduction of what we affectionately call ‘mother’s ruin’ and
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sample some of your own, courtesy of Tiptree tearooms (included in the admission cost of £20). Cocktails will also be on offer during the evening, so come along and join us for an evening of jewellery, gin and fun! Councillor Julie Young, Portfolio Holder for Culture and Performance and Deputy Leader of the Council, said: “This is an incredible opportunity to come along to Colchester Castle after hours, view the new Adorn exhibition and find out more about jewellery making during a key historical time for our country. Immerse yourself in the Georgian era with some wonderful modern-day flavoured gins courtesy of our partners for the evening Tiptree Tearooms.” Aimee Smith, Marketing Manager for Tiptree Tearooms, added: “We are thrilled to be supporting Colchester Castle’s Georgian Gems and Gins evening.”Cost £20 per person. Places must be pre-booked by calling 01206 282939. Keep up to date with news and information by following @ ColMuseums on social media.
The painting was in danger of leaving the country, following its sale to a foreign buyer, but a rescue bid involving Norfolk Museums Service and Colchester and Ipswich Museums has led to this nationally-important work being saved for the East of England. The painting is currently on display in Norwich Castle Museum but will move onto Colchester next September. Curators and designers at Colchester and Ipswich Museums are currently working on its display in Colchester. Councillor Julie Young, Portfolio Holder for Culture and Performance and Deputy Leader of the Council, said: “This is a beautiful landscape painting by one of this country’s favourite painters and I am delighted
it will be on show at Colchester Castle next year. This is the first time that a major painting by Turner has gone on display in Colchester and it is wonderful news for the local community.” Philip Wise, Heritage Manager for Colchester Museums and who is leading on bringing the Turner to Colchester, added: “Turner, like his contemporary John Constable, preferred to work outside rather than in a studio. In the case of ‘Walton Bridges’ we have to imagine Turner in a small boat sketching the river scene in front of him. It’s a truly remarkable piece of work and I’m thrilled to be involved in bringing it to Colchester.” The painting was saved thanks to successful applications to the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Art Fund and a private donor following its sale at Sotheby’s for £3.37m in 2018. As the painting was at risk of leaving the country, the Government placed an export bar allowing time for a UK museum to raise the necessary funds.
Quick Crossword Puzzle Essex treasures including rare Viking ring on display at Colchester Castle Treasures from across Essex are the focus of a new temporary display at Colchester Castle. Linked to its current exhibition, Adorn: Jewellery, The Human Story, the display will showcase some of Colchester Museums most recent acquisitions made under the Treasure Act 1996. Items on display include two silver lockets, each heart shaped, which date to the 1600s, and an AngloSaxon silver belt decoration that has an animal’s head design. One of the most striking objects is a medieval gold brooch with OMNIA VINCIT AMOR (Love conquers all) engraved onto it. This would have been given as a gift over 500 years ago – the owner having lost it in a field near Wix, in Essex.
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Also on display is a gold finger ring that dates to the Viking period over 1000 years ago. Found in Weeley, in Essex, this significant find is
extremely exciting as very few Viking objects have been found in this part of the country. The Vikings were only briefly in Essex after being paid to leave the country following the Battle of Maldon in 991 AD. Not only is this ring very rare for the region, it’s also one of only a handful of examples of that style known in Britain. The design of the ring is very similar to one found near Saffron Walden, which is currently on display in the Castle’s Adorn exhibition. It adds to the story of Viking goldsmiths in the region and their ability to create beautiful pieces of jewellery over 1000 years ago. Essex Treasures, which is a single temporary display, is now open and will be at Colchester Castle until March 2020. Adorn: Jewellery, The Human Story is open until 16 February 2020.
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See in the New Year Meet the new faces of in style at Colchester’s Adorn: Jewellery, The Human Story historic Town Hall Colchester Castle’s current exhibition Adorn: Jewellery, The Human Story has added six new participants to its ‘Our Stories’ display.
Join Colchester Events Company for their final event of 2019, the “New Year’s Eve Gala Ball”, at Colchester’s historic Town Hall on 31 December 2019. This one-of-a-kind, adults only, Gala Ball celebration will be held in the Moot Hall, one of Colchester’s largest and most opulent spaces. Combining tradition, a truly sumptuous feast and music and entertainment that’s worth getting dressed up for. Enjoy a prosecco cocktail on arrival, live 5-piece party band ‘Not Til’ 4’ to get you and your party on the dance floor, accompanied by a fully stocked bar, a delicious 5 course meal and a sparkling toast at midnight, creating a truly fantastic way to ring in 2020. Councillor Theresa Higgins, Portfolio Holder for Commercial Services, said: “Creating an exciting and memorable experience for guests is the main aim
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Adorn enables visitors to journey through time from Bronze age beginnings to today’s modern makers, by viewing the most incredible items of jewellery and personal adornment. Many items have never been on public display before and the exhibition features loans from many local museums, as well as items from the British Museum, including treasures from Pompeii. of our New Year’s Eve celebrations at the historic and spectacular venue of the Moot Hall. We hope guests will come along and enjoy a fantastic evening of food and entertainment to welcome in 2020.” Tickets are £85pp and are available from https://www.colchester-events. co.uk/nye
The Our Stories display attempts to contextualise the stories that the curators of the exhibition cannot possibly tell about the objects in the rest of the exhibition. With many of the objects, they can only speculate as to why and how people in the past would have owned and made such jewellery. The six new faces all have unique and
individual stories behind how and why personal adornment is of great importance to them. From vegetablepeople tattoos, to hair adornments – come and meet the new participants in the exhibition. Councillor Julie Young, Portfolio Holder for Culture and Performance and Deputy Leader of the Council, said: “I am thrilled that Janita, Jim, Melinda, Alice, Juki and Beverly have chosen to be part of this incredible exhibition. They can help us explain why people continue to adorn themselves today just like they did 3,000 years ago. These new faces will be on display until January, so make sure you head down to find out more about their stories and view the tremendous exhibition for yourselves – before it’s too late!” Entry to Adorn: Jewellery, The Human Story is included in Castle admission. Find out more at https://colchester. cimuseums.org.uk/adorn/
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Festive Family Fun At This Magical Christmas Tree Festival Brightlingsea Christmas Tree Festival, now in its seventeenth year and still going strong. From a humble beging of just fifty-seven trees in the first year to over a hundred trees today the Festival is a real community event with individuals, families, charities, churches, schools, shops, businesses, clubs and societies from Brightlingsea and surrounding villages entering beautiful trees to decorate All Saints Church. Some on a traditional Christmas theme, some funny and some to reflect a business or organisation. There is no fee for entering a tree, but a small entrance charge for coming to look at the display, £3.50 for adults, free entry for children and those in full time education. During the course of the weekend at least 2,000 people come to admire the trees and choose their favourites. As well as providing one of the town’s best loved festive events, Brightlingsea Christmas Tree Festival raises much needed funds to support the upkeep of the town’s two Churches. All Saints Church, which dates back to the 13th Century and St James’ Church in the heart of the town and the community, to date the festival has raised the huge sum of £130,000. This year’s Festival promises to be another great weekend,
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with entries already flooding in, please visit our website at www. brightlingseachristmastreefestival. co.uk for more details on how you, your business or organization can enter your tree. More than 90 local residents are on standby to bake enough cakes, pies, scones, pastries, and tarts to feed the crowds at the refreshment stall. There is a special Christmas Gift Shop which will be selling festive decorations and presents and our famous Festival Pantry will once again be stocking locally produced edible goodies to suit all tastes. Alongside the Festival there is the opportunity to attend two evening concerts held amongst fairy light lite Christmas Trees. On Friday 13th December, you can enjoy the fun, lively music of local duo Oo La La and on Saturday 14th December a more traditional Christmas with medieval trio Hexachordia. Both events will include festive drinks and nibbles, tickets priced at £7.50 for the Friday and £12.50 for the Saturday can be purchased from Spirals, stationary shop, Victoria Place, Brightlingsesa. This year’s Festival will be held on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th December at All Saints Church, Brightlingsea. Doors open at 10.00 am on both days and we look forward to welcoming you and your family to our Festive Wonderland.
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