CHRISTMAS BUS SERVICES
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Saturday, 23 Dec |
Normal Saturday service |
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Sunday, 24 Dec |
Normal Sunday service |
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Monday, 25 Dec |
No service |
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Tuesday, 26 Dec |
No service |
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Wednesday, 27 Dec |
Normal weekday service on ECC contracts, Saturday service on commercial routes |
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Thursday, 28 Dec |
As 27th |
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Friday, 29 Dec |
As 27th |
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Saturday, 30 Dec |
Normal Saturday service |
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Sunday, 31 Dec |
Normal Sunday service |
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Monday, 1 Jan |
No service |
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Tuesday, 2 Jan |
Normal weekday service resumes |
SPARKLERS JEWELLERS, 104, HIGH STREET
Following the publication of the discount list in the October issue of the newsletter Sparklers advise me that their discount is now 5% on all goods over £50.00 whether payment is made by credit card, cheque or cash.
MORE POLICE SUPPORT FOR BILLERICAY
In the past it has been normal practice for a police car to be sent from Basildon in answer to a request for police help in Billericay. Now a response car is permanently located at Billericay Police Station and consequently the time taken to respond to a local call will be decreased. Which is not a bad thing when an armed robbery is attempted on the High Street in broad daylight. The police, much to their credit, responded quickly and the attempt was foiled.
FUN NIGHT
Fun Night, organised by the Rotary Club of Billericay Mayflower, will be on Wednesday 13 December when the High Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from 4.30pm. The evening promises to be very entertaining and will also provide an opportunity to purchase your Christmas presents. As always the decorative lights will be provided by the Billericay District Residents' Association, with the financial support of traders and businesses in the town.
PRIMARY CARE TRUSTS (PCT)
At a meeting of Billericay & Wickford Primary Care Group (PCG) Board held on 15 November the progress towards the formation of a PCT in April 2001 was discussed. The response from the consultation process showed that a majority of those people responding were in favour of a PCT formed by the merger of Billericay & Wickford PCG and the Brentwood PCG. Accordingly the Board has recommended that the merger should take place.
A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR MEMBERS AND TO THOSE OF YOU WHO HELP TO DELIVER THE NEWSLETTER A SPECIAL THANK YOU FOR YOUR EFFORTS DURING THE YEAR
CHRISTMAS CHURCH SERVICES IN BILLERICAY
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Most Holy Redeemer Church, Laindon Road |
Christ Church, Perry Street |
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Methodist Church, Western Road |
St. John the Divine |
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Billericay Baptist Church - Perry Street |
St. Mary Magdalene, Great Burstead |
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South Green Baptists, Hickstars Lane
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Queens Park, (Hannakins Farm) |
All Saints, Crays Hill |
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United Reformed Church
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St. Mary’s Church, Little Burstead
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Emmanuel Church, Laindon Road |
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The Christmas Concert at St Mary Magdalene Church, Great Burstead is on Friday 8 December at 7.45pm and will include Messiah (part) and carols sung by the Billericay Choral Society and the Great Burstead Church Choir.
PRIVATE TUITION
Pamela Francis (BSc Hons in Applied Biology) is now offering private biology tuition, in Billericay, to all ages - £15/hour for GCSE, £18/hour for A level. Also offered, HNC/D tuition intensive revision courses during school/college holidays and discounts for 2 or more pupils together. For more information please ring 01277 655917.
FITNESS AT THE FOLD
Gentle exercise to music for the 50+ commencing January 2001, every Tuesday at The Fold, 72 Laindon Road, Billericay. For further details please ring Maria Thompson, registered K.F.A. teacher, on 01277 622428.
NORSEY WOOD SOCIETY - OPEN MEETING on MONDAY 19 January 2001 at 7.45pm in THE DAY CENTRE, CHANTRY WAY. Danny Kaufman-Wright will give an illustrated talk entitled "Ponds and Pondlife" which will be preceded by a short AGM. All welcome. For further details please ring 01277 653852.
CARDS FOR GOOD CAUSES.
Billericay's multi-charity Christmas Card shop opened at the Billericay Library on Wednesday 1 November and will continue trading until Monday 18 December. The shop is open from 10.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Saturday with the exception of Thursday when the hours of opening are 9.30am to 12.30pm. On Friday evenings the shop will close at 7.00pm.
In 1999 Billericay was one of almost 200 shops operated throughout the United Kingdom by Cards for Good Causes Limited, which is wholly owned by the 1959 Group of Charities (registered Charity No 249039), a non-profit, multi-charity organisation run by charities to benefit charities. The group achieved a record turnover of £5.6 million last year from which at least 81p in every £1 was returned to the participating charities, who had to meet the cost of producing and distributing their cards.
BILLERICAY ARTS ASSOCIATION - THE FOLD, 72 LAINDON ROAD, BILLERICAY. Tel: 01277 659286
SATURDAY 9 DECEMBER - CHILDREN'S
EVENT at 2.00pm and 4.00pm - "THE MAGIC HAT"
As a change from the traditional
Christmas pantomime Fat Cat Theatre Company present "The Magic Hat"
The play provides something for
everyone aged 5 years to 11 years and even accompanied adults. Music,
a gripping story, captivating puppets and lots of laughter. Tickets
for both performances £4.50 adults, £4.00 children.
SUNDAY 28 JANUARY 2001 at 7.00pm. Gilt and Gaslight present their fifth original music revue "You've Never Had It So Good". The years 1945 - 1973 will be explored with songs made famous by Vera Lynn and the Beatles interwoven with storytelling and sketches.
SPRING TERM CLASSES - 15 January 2001 to 31 March 2001 - Half Term 19 - 23 February 2001.
ADULT CLASSES
ART (Monday 9.45am to
11.45am & 12.00 noon to 2.00pm Tuesday 9.30am to 11.30am &
1.00pm to 3.00pm, Wednesday 7.30pm to 9.30pm).
NEW VISIONS IN ART (
Wednesday 1.30pm to 3.30pm)
HOW DO I BEGIN ( Friday
1.00pm to 3.00pm)
CERAMIC SCULPTURE ( Monday
7.30pm to 9.30pm, Friday 10.00am to 1.00pm)
BEGINNING WITH CLAY
(Wednesday 10.00am to 12.00 noon)
LIFE DRAWING (Tuesday 7.30pm
to 9.30pm)
PORTRAIT HEADS IN PAINT OR CLAY
( Friday 9.45am to 11.45am)
CALLIGRAPHY (Wednesday
10.00am to 12 noon, 12.30pm to 2.30pm)
CHINA PAINTING (Tuesday
9.30am to 11.30am)
HAND EMBROIDERY (Tuesday
1.00pm to 3.00pm, Thursday 10.00am to 12 noon)
ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND LIFE
(Saturday 9.30am to 11.00am)
WOOD CARVING (Thursday
10.0am to 12 noon, 1.00pm to 3.00pm)
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY:
Cheques for trips organised by the BILLERICAY TWINNING ASSOCIATION should be made payable to BTA and sent to T & M Stansfield at 174 Perry Street, Billericay, CM12 0NX . Tel No 623519.
Cheques for trips organised by the BILLERICAY DISTRICT RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION should be made payable to BDRA and sent to D & B Osborn at 22 Raven Lane, Billericay CM12 0JA. Tel No 626287.
Please ensure when booking your trip you contact the relevant person.
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BILLERICAY TWINNING ASSOCIATION - COACH TRIPS - TO BOOK PLEASE RING 01277 623519
TUESDAY 12 DECEMBER - BLUEWATER CHRISTMAS SHOPPING - Last minute shopping for Xmas presents, Bluewater is the place. A little less tiring than Lakeside with plenty of places to sit and rest. Coach £5.50. Depart GG 9.00am, OA 9.05am, LR 9.10am, SG 9.15am. Back in Billericay about 6.30pm. Some seats still available on second bus.
This is the last trip for this year but we will be organising more in the New Year perhaps including visits to Philharmonia concerts if enough interest is shown - so watch this space. In the meantime we wish you all
A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR
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BILLERICAY DISTRICT RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION - COACH TRIPS - TO BOOK RING 01277 626287.
THURSFORD - CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR - SATURDAY 23 DECEMBER. The ever popular Xmas show for all - need we say more. Inclusive cost £23.00 (Children under 8 years not permitted). Depart GG 9.00am, LR 9.05am, SG 9.10am and finally OA 9.15am. Lunch can be obtained in Swaffham. Back in Billericay about 9.00pm. A FEW SEATS ARE STILL AVAILABLE. PLEASE PAY NOW
TUESDAY 2 JANUARY 2001 - PANTOMIME at CLIFFS PAVILION - PETER PAN. Starring Shane Ritchie, Peter Holmes (Breeze Radio) and Jeremy Sprake (BBC TV's Airport). Great show for all the family Oh no it isn't, Oh yes it is. Front balcony, 2.15pm matinee. Inclusive cost - Adults £18.00, Seniors £15.00, Children £13.00. Depart GG 12.30pm, OA 12.35pm, LR 12.40pm, SG 12.45pm. Back in Billericay about 6.30pm. FULL. PLEASE PAY NOW.
FRIDAY 16 FEBRUARY 2001 - MAMMA
MIA - PRINCE EDWARD THEATRE.
The smash hit musical based on the
songs of ABBA. Brilliant show!
Front Grand Circle seats.
5.00pm show. Inclusive cost - Adults/Seniors £30.00
Depart GG 1.00pm, OA 1.05pm, LR
1.10pm, SG 1.15pm. Back in Billericay about 9.30pm. There will be
time before the show for a bite to eat.
SATURDAY 24 FEBRUARY 2001 -
HOLIDAY ON ICE - XOTICA - LONDON ARENA, DOCKLANDS.
A fantastic feast of colour, exotic
costumes, special effects and magical music.
BEST SEATS. 2.00pm
matinee. Inclusive cost - Adults/Seniors £20.00, Children £10.00.
Please book as soon as possible
to ensure seat allocation.
Depart GG 12.00pm, OA 12.05pm, LR
12.10pm, SG 12.15pm. Back in Billericay about 6.30pm.
FUTURE EVENTS planned but please do not book until advertised:-
Ideal Home Exhibition (March/April)
THE RESIDENT is published by Billericay District Residents'
Association Editor - Trevor Stansfield, 174 Perry Sreet, Billericay,
Essex CM12 0NX. Tel: 623519 E-mail:vice.chairman@bdra.org
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