April 2013 Issue - Billericay Town Council

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Cater Museum 74 High Street, Billericay For further details telephone: 01277 622023 Gustave Doré taken from Wikipedia Forthcoming event: 18th May – a rare opportunity to meet a Saxon! The past comes to life at the Cater Museum as we welcome migration period Anglo-Saxons for the day. Hear stories, watch crafts! Every Object Tells a Story The Doré Bible One of the historical books at the Cater Museum is an English Bible, larger than most and illustrated with the most stunning engravings by Gustave Doré. Paul Gustave Doré was born on 6th January, 1832 in Strasbourg, France. A true prodigy, he began carving in cement at the age of 12. At 15 his first illustrated story was published. As a young man he won commissions to depict scenes from books by Milton, Balzac, Dante and Rabelais. In 1853 he was asked to illustrate the works of Lord Byron. This was followed by additional works by English publishers, including a new English Bible. This is now universally called “The Doré Bible” for its illustrator. In 1867 Doré had a major exhibition of his work in London. This led to the foundation of the Doré Gallery in Bond Street in 1869. Doré’s illustrations in an 1860 French version of Don Quixote became so well known that they have influenced the image of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza for readers, stage producers and film directors ever since! Doré died in 1883 after a short illness, but you can see his work at the Cater Museum. Billericay Community Archive is in the process of applying for Lottery Funding to transfer films of the town to DVDs. If you have any 8mm film that you would allow us to transfer please contact billericayarchive@gmail.com, so we can quantify the demand for our lottery bid. Friends of Lake Meadows The Friends of Lake Meadows was established six months ago by enthusiastic residents who care about our wonderful park. Working in close partnership with both the Town Council and Basildon Borough Council, who own the park, a programme of regular working parties and events has been established for the coming months which include: Members of the Friends of Lake Meadows clean up one of the signs during the March Working Party ‘Spring Clean’ of the park Working parties – Every month (except August) April 24th 7.45pm – Pavilion in the Park – History of Lake Meadows evening – Come and share your memories, knowledge and photos of the park. Everyone welcome! June 30th – Fun in the Park – In partnership with Churches Together in Billericay (further details below) Other events – Dates to follow Jazz up the Park – Bring a picnic and listen to local jazz bands Boat Regatta – With boats of all types including canoes, rowing boats September – Bark in the Park dog event September FoLM AGM – With speaker Boxing Day – Great Lake Race Anyone who is interested in joining the Friends of Lake Meadows will be made very welcome; membership costs just £5 per household and forms are available on line at www.lakemeadows.org.uk ‘Fun in the Park’ Following on from a successful event last year, Churches Together in Billericay are planning another afternoon of fun in Lake Meadows on Sunday 30th June. The event will be hosted by members of all the churches in Billericay together with the newly formed Friends of Lake Meadows. Entry will be free, but it will be possible to make donations. ‘Fun in the Park’ will run from 12.30pm until 5pm, commencing with a bring-your-own picnic, and then there will be music, several giant inflatables, a climbing wall, crafts and games for children and adults, plus other activities suitable for all ages including cream teas. A special feature will be entertainment from a professional illusionist. The afternoon will culminate in a short time of worship. We are sure that this event will appeal to all adults and children as it did last year. Page 4 Billericay Town Crier April 2013
Billericay Art Trail 11th to 21st July 2013 Following on from the successful Art Trail last year, Billericay’s shops will again be hosting an array of artists and craftspeople from around the town and beyond. Once more as part of the annual Essex Summer of Arts, illustrated trail guides will be published to encourage all of us to discover new artworks displayed in our shops. We look forward to some warm weather for our enjoyment of events like the New Orleans Day at St Mary Magdalen or The Big Draw in Norsey Wood, which aim to give a new ‘festival feel’ to the week. Already we have painters, potters, graphic artists and a mosaic designer preparing for this year’s event, with ages ranging from 17 to 70+yrs old. Additionally there will be several ‘have a go’ opportunities for you, as well as other exhibitions, events and a return of the ‘art people’ along the High Street. So look out for our brochure or you may just want to keep in touch on Facebook: page ‘Billericay Art Trail 2013’ or via our website on www.billericayarttrail.co.uk. Through encouraging more people to visit the town, and by giving local people the opportunity to get involved in the arts, the 2013 Trail offers a fantastic way to celebrate Billericay’s cultural heritage whilst at the same time essentially backing local commerce. The Big Lunch enters its fifth year and is to be held on Sunday 2nd June 2013 and is a one day get-together for neighbours – an idea from the Eden Project, made possible by the Big Lottery Fund, encouraging people across the UK to come together for a few hours of food, friendship and fun. The aim is to create stronger, friendlier communities in which we share more, from small things like a chat and a smile to bigger things such as skills and resources. Big lunches can be any size and take place anywhere – in a garden, street, park or community venue. For further information: call 08458508181; Email: info@thebiglunch.com or Visit: www.thebiglunch.com. Why don’t you get involved this year and if you do, don’t forget to tell us about it. Worker’s Educational Association (WEA) Billericay Branch – “Ten of the Best” A painting, its artist and its historical, cultural and social contexts. The tutor of this eight week course, which commences on 1st May, will be John Parker and the weekly meetings are held at the Billericay Reading Rooms between 7.30-9.30pm. The first session is a free “taster”. The course fee is £48. For further details contact Geoff Taylor, 01277 625351 or email: geoff33@tiscali.co.uk. Details on other branch courses can be found at: www.wea-eastern.org.uk Billericay’s Church in the High Street Sylvia Kent has produced a book entitled ‘St Mary Magdalen – Billericay’s Church in the High Street’ and this can be purchased online for £1.80. All money raised is being given to the church. BILLERICAY LIONS HELP OUT Billericay Lions Club was delighted to make a donation of £2,500 to local charity Brighter Opportunities through Supported Play (B.O.S.P.) on 8th February when the club’s President, Ray Deane handed over a cheque to its chairman Sheridan Leigh. B.O.S.P is an independent charity that provides play and recreational activities for children and young people with learning disabilities, helping to improve their quality of life as well as providing respite opportunities for their parents. Lions’ members were impressed with the commitment and enthusiasm of the B.O.S.P. team and are pleased to be able to help at a time when the charity is coping with budget cuts from other sources. The money was raised from Lions’ various fundraising events including most recently the Christmas Sleigh collection which received generous public support. ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON MUMMERS’ PLAY The Mayflower Morris Men of Billericay, Essex will be performing the traditional Mummers’ Play of St. George and the Dragon on Saturday 20th April, in the High Street (on the corner with St. Edith’s Lane), Billericay, Essex. Mummers’ Plays are the original street theatre of England – a highly dramatic mixture of comedy, tragedy and romance – and have been performed in the same way for centuries. Performances will occur at 11.00 and 11.45 a.m. and will last 20 minutes. Further information from Geoff Douglas 01245 345922. AN EVENING WITH ST. GEORGE AND FRIENDS Mayflower Morris Men are holding an evening of English song, dance, poetry, prose, music, and drama on the nearest Saturday to St. George’s Day (20th April) from 8-10.30 p.m. at St. Mary Magdalen in Billericay High Street. The intention is to celebrate England and Englishness. Tickets are £7 (includes light refreshments) and are available from Geoff Douglas on 01245 345922 (answerphone if out) or e-mail bagman@mayflowermorris.com April 2013 Billericay Town Crier Page 5
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