Page Administrative Information Aims and Purposes Objectives and activities Achievements and Performance, Review of the Period, Rev Tony Cant Churchwardens report EleGtoral Role Deanery Synod Writtle Christian Centre Finan0i81 Review Structure, Governance and Management PCC Report Safeguarding at All Saints Standing Committee Fabric Commitlee 12 12 Christian Centre Management Committee Team reports 12 13 Charity Team Christmas Tree Festival Team Edward Bear Social Committee Healing Ministry Development Team Pastoral Care Home Communion Team Christians Together Meetings Common Prayer Taizé style Prayer Circles and Monday Prayer Group 13 13 14 14 16 17 17 Independent Examiner's Report Electoral Roll Privacy Notice Taizé Reading 18 21
All Saints, Church. Writtle Annual Report 2022 Administrative Infomiation All Saints Church is situated in Church Lane. Wrfttle. It Is part of the Diocese of Chelmsford withln the Church of England. The correspondence address Is The Parish Office, All S8ints Church, Church Lane, Writtle, Essex CM13EN. Email address: writtleallsaints@gmail.com, website: www.8llsaintswrittle.co.uklcontent The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical parish of Writtle is r@gister@d with the Charity Commission, registration number 1130967 with the working title of All Saints Writtle. Aim and purposes All Saints. Parochial Church Council {PCC) has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent, Rev Tony Cant, in promoting in the ecclesiastiGal parish. the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic. social and ecumenical. Objectlves and Actlvltles The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part of our parish community at All Saints. The PCC maintains an overview of worship throughout the parish and makes suggestions on how our services can involve the many groups that live within our parish. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer and scriplure, music and sacrament. When planning our activities for the year. we have considered the Commission's guidan on public benefit and, in particular. tha supplementary guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. In partscular. we try to enable ordinary people to live out their faith as part of our parish community through: Worship and prayer: learning about the Gospel; and developing their knowledge and trust in Jesus. Provision of pastoral care for people living in the parish. Missionary and outreach work. To facilitate this work, it is important that we maintsin the fabric of the Church of All Saints and the Christian Centre. The PCC subcommittee has responsibility for the maintenance of the Christian Centre, Writtle. It is a self-funding entty that is expected to cover all its expenses from feos, fundraising and grdnts. Achievements and Perfonnance Revlew of tha period At Writtle, the pattern of services remained the usual 1° and 3td Sundays being Holy Communion led by the Priest-in-charge. with 2" Sundays Holy Communion service led by Rev John Howden, and the 4th Sundays led by our Authorised Local Preachers, Richard Oscroft and FranS Couch. Our new Curate, Fr. John Bloomer started with us in September and has become a very welcome and popular addition to the ministry team. The energy and skill of our congregation members who give of their time to doing so much in and for the community is aslounding. and l thank them all very much indeed.
Worship and prayer We continued with the paltern of worship services held at 10am on Thursday mornings, and 8am on Sunday mornings of 2022 online on our YouTube channel called Writtle wilh Highwood and Roxwell churches, while Home Communion has been taken to those requesting it. Joint Services for all 3 churches {Writtle, Highwood, and Roxwell) were held on Trinity Sunday, Christ the King, and Candlemas. The Mission and Ministry Partnership (made up of St. Andrew's, Ascension with All Saints, Writtle with Highwood, and Roxwell churches) has formed, and is learning how to work together, support each other's parishes and try to be more Go-ordinated in the collective approach to mission and ministry. The current paltern is likely to continue for the foreseeable future and we remain open to seeing what God may have in store in the ftjture. Rev Tony Cant Priest-in-charge. Churchwardens Report As we look baGk over the past twelve months we have commemorated many milestone events in our country including the Platinum Jubilee and sadly followed by mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth and the more rent coronation of King Charles 111. All Saints has been at the Gentre of these events in our village. The Bishop of Bradwell and Rev Tony also led a service to celebrate the Centenary for the 2MT Marconi whiGh was an important event for Writlle. For individuals the church plays an important role as they come to mark family occasions such as funerals, weddings and baptisms. We are blessed to have Rev Tony leading us and we thank him for his continuing guidance, support and love. We have welcomed Rev John Bloomer and Mary to our GhurGh fafflily as he supports Tony within the parish as curate as part of his role he is also Chaplain at Writtle University College and we look fonmard lo celebrating his ordination as a priest later in the year. All Saints has been able to celebrate and hold all the major feslivals during the year without any restrictions and it has been a joy to see the church full on Mothering Sunday 8nd see the uniformed organisations taking part. The church is also busy during the week with Edward Bear and the Tuesday Coffee Morning becoming very popular. The MMP conlinues to grow and it was decided to hold an event which took place in November whereby all the church officers got together to meet and have a chance to learn from one another and share thoughts and ideas. The event was very successful. Bishop Gull also visited us as part of her Lenten Pilgrimage across the Diocese Ihis year and she had lunch with the Link Club before setting off. The church continues lo receive many visitors from Chelmsford and beyond and we have many kind and appreciative comments in our visilors book saying how much they value the opportunity to Gome inside as so many churches are not always open. We are very grateful for those who are on the rota opening the church each day.
The Fabric Committee continue to work hard ensuring the we can worship in a warm. safe and dry church and meet regularly to Carry out recommendations from the Quinquennial inspection. All Saints has also been challenged like all home owners in the last year with rising fuel costs and the cost of living which means that all finanGial giving is extremely appreciated and enables the work of the church to continue. All Saints has also been very active supporting and fundraising for refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine and the setting up a hub offering practical help to those in need in our region. We have had many SUGGessful and enjoyable fund raising events, ChristTnas Tree Festival, Film evening, Plant Sale to name but a few and we have also raised money for Sanctus through the Lent lunches, Macmillan coffee moming, collections for the Food Bank and Homeless shelter together with the Chrislmas Toy appeal. The churchwardens would like to thank all those who freely give of their time in so many ways so that all the events and services are able to take place and we 8re able to serve and be at the heart of our village. FranS Lloyd and Tony Ripton, Church Wardens Elecloral Roll As at 21-5-2023 there were 112 people on the Electoral Roll, 30 of whom live outside the parish. Since the last APCM:1 person has joined the roll, 5 people have left the roll - 1 died, 4 moved away. Hazel Kempton, Electoral Roll Officer Deanery Synod Three members of the PCC sit on the deanery synod. This provides the PCC with an important link between the parish and the wider structures of the church. The Deanery synod has allowed us to benefit from viewing reports from various aspects of deanery work, and always provides a useful opporturiity to network and share knowledge and ideas with others. Deanery Synod meetings are held approximately every 3 month and in the present form representing combined Chelmsford North and South deaneries are 2 years old. They have been attended by Diana Day, Geoff Clarke, Hazel Kempton along with Rev Tony Cant from All saints. In 2022 we had the 7th meeting on 8.6.22 where the main fealures were to hear how St John's Church Moulsham had responded to the Ukrainian resettlement scheme, plus we heard from Jenny Clayton on Ihe work of the St Vincent de Paul Charity of which there are many branches across the country. Each branch might do different things aGGording to local need such as helping with provision of furniture and various needs to SUPF)Ort ongoing basic daily living. Bishop Gull attended the synod meeting on 6.9.22. After information on the parish share scheme, Bishop Gull joined us, giving an ad hoc talk. as is her approach to Deanery Synods, being guided by the Holy Spirit her aim. It proved to be a very interesting encounter and the minutes from the meeting show that, too lengthy to reprodu here{available on request) She talked of 'scraping the surface of such a richly diverse diocese, at this stage.
The meeling on 1.12.22 the 9th was held a Beaulieu and featured Rev Dan Pier appointed to Sl Francis Church in 2018. His approach had been to respond to residents abilities and inpLJt, being led by their needs rather than conforming to any too rigid laid down structure. Again some interesting minLJtes are available. There was also quite a bit of input on the parish share scheme at this meeting. Geoff C18rke. Writtle Christian Centre 2022 began with the spectre of Covid still evident- hand sanitiser and face Coverings were reGommended although all restrictions were lifted by March. Most hirers returned and adjusted their hours to suit their new needs. Some too have come and gone in the yearl In January, Provide, who deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, started two COPD exerciselrehab classes on Monday and Wednesday mornings with a long-covid COPD class on a Monday afternoon. The long-covid class was later extended to all day Tuesday. One-off hires have also increased with many children's parties and family events. On average wè have 6 one-off hires per month which provides useful income in addition to our regular hirers The major damp works, agreed with the PCC, began in the summer and work (o th8 renew the guttering and downpipes to Church Lane and the front aspect of the older part of the building and removal of the hardstanding at the rear gate and installation of kerbing to divert rainwater run-off from Pump Lane was compSeted. Sadly, later in the year a Sainsbury delivery van hit the new Gast iron guttering in Church Lane causing much damage albeit they accepted liability and essential repairs were completed. At the end of July, work started on the removal of the hardstanding to the right of main entrance, a new retaining wall and handrail were installed, the ground levelled and limestone chippings added to aid drying of the subsoil. However, new iSSLses came to the fore which delayed Ihe workl Torrential rain in August, caused the Archive Room to flood. Fortunately, the ArGhive ladies were in residence and they were able lo raise Ihe alarrn and move all floor based valuables to higher ground. Removal of the flooring uncovering exposed rotten parquet flooring caused by long-term damp although overall the floor was not as bad as everyone expected. Repairs were Garried out under the auspices of Writtle Parish Council with costs being shared. During the year the Management Committee met seven times to discuss many aspects of the running of the Centre and receive reports from the Manager as well as financial reports. Looking ahead to 2023, there will be some major work to renew the guttering over the Main Hall and associated drainage as well as Gonlinuing with internal improvements as funds allow, such as the installation of new blinds, PIR lighting in the toilet areas and an instantaneous boiling hot water tap in the kitchen. The Centre is very well used throughout the week with over 20 regular hirers. New hirers come forward on a regular basis as the Cenlre's reputation in the area grows. Indeed it has been described by one observer as the 'busiest church hall he has ever seen. and he's seen a fewl The Committee comprised.. Rev Tony Cant (Chair) Andrew Brewster {Managerl Heather Coltee (Co-opted Hirers repl Rev Canon John Howden (Co-opted) Michele Moody (Co-opted PCC rep) Janet Paul {Co-opted) Margaret West {Co-opted Hirers rep) from July 2022 Margaret Bruce (Co-opted) Resigned December 2022
Flnancial revlew Overview 2022 seems lo have continued the pattern of the last few years, with the continuing fallout from the COVID outbreak, the war in Eastern Europe and the subsequent energy, food and cost of living crisis compounded by the economic and political changes al the heart of our government. The start of 2023 is continuing this trend with the battle against inflation still being at the forefront of attempts to return the economy to a sustainable stable and hopefully growing position. Despite all the above it is heart-warming that the people who attend and support our great Ghurch of ALL SAINTS have once again showed their great generosity and continued to give whether through standing orders, envelopes, collections, donations, charity appeals and fundraising. TO ALL WE SAY THANK YOU. During the last five years it is pleasing lo note that your charity has grown into a robust and soundly financed entity valued al £173k in 2018 to £273k at the close of 2022. The increasing interest rate environment will also have a positive impact on our investment income in the coming months. As highlighted last year our attention is turning from accumulating wealth to using monies to fund essential fabric works and enhancements to the way we work. A tree review of Ihe church and courtyard has been carried out and contract signed for the required works to be completed {cost £4500), new office computer and software package purchased to update our processes (cost £1400), the first part of the five yearly building review work is being processed (with a value of £4500). Spending money is the easy part, finding fresh funds every day. week, month and year to keep the coffers filled is like the quest for the holy grail. But I know that you all will continue to give in both money and time to continue our great mission at ALL SAINTS. PCC General Fund The standout view is of expenses rising from £86k in 2021 to £101 k in 2022 driven by the rapidly rising inflation and prices. Income grew more modestly to £96k leaving a small deficit to fund from the surplus in our Barclays Bank account. We were helped during the year by successful Open Gardens and Christmas Tree Festival and Craft Fair events which raised £6k and £8k respectively. Energy costs continue to rise although we are hopeful that domestic retail prices will fall in the coming months, as international prices continue to decline. Again we have been helped by grants from the Diocese, individual donations for oil and our energy surcharge policy to mitigate the financial Gosls to some extent. PCC service pricing was reviewed and increased generally in line with inflation, following similar acts'oll by the Church and Diocese, in order to conlinue to grow our income revenues. Going forward into 2023 after many years of debate and pressure from many, the Parish Share calculations and figures have been reviewed and rejigged and for Writtle reduced.
RESERVES POLICY It remains the PCC policy to maintain a balance of three months payments to cover emergency situalions that may arise from time to time. This currently equates to a balance of £25k. The balance was much higher than needed in 2022 bul is gradually being eroded by the small deficits on current spending which have occurred in the last few years. Surplus funds are held first with Barclays Bank plc in a current account and then via a sweep arrangement to a deposit account earning 0.80/0. Further monies are then invesled in CCLA deposit account eaming 2°/0 and investment accounts earning up to 3 %. A review of investing in higher yielding investments has been discussed by PCC standing committee with a further review and discussion planned. PUBLIC BENEFIT The trustees have considered the Charity Commission guidance on Public Benefit in relation to churches as required. The Objectives and Achievements section of the trustees report at the beginning, outline and expand upon Ihe public benefit obtained by the PCC. Being at the centre of our Community in Writtle, Ihe Church, the Christian Centre and Churchyard are by their very nature public spaces, open to the public and accessible to them on a daily basis. We welcome visitors and passers-by to enjoy our 800 year old church and its facilities. New benches have been installed to allow relaxed mediation in the hurchyard, a public water pipe to allow the continued upkeep of graves, headstones and floral displays and if you are lucky perhaps catch our award winning bell ringers performing for a service or just practicing to keep at the top of their game. The ViGarage is just a short walk away with the Rev Tony and wife Zoe (just recovered from a successful hip operalion) often seen in the village using local facilities and chatting to locals. As well as servicing his local churches Writtle, Roxwell and Highwood, his duties extend to the City and West MMU grouping and attending meetings at the Diocese. To provide some support our new Curate John Bloomer has arrived from Pleshey and been installed as Chaplin at Writtle College, he will be ordained in October. One of the missions of the Church is to support the local community through employing local business, local people and craftsmen. Most who give their time and effort whether voluntary or paid, live and work in the local area. Without this local community the Church would simply nol sutyive. In 2022 the Austin 7 car rally started at Ihe Church, the Marconi celebration was held, Ihe Friends of Writtle Operb Gardens was organized and our now locally renowned Chrislmas Tree Festival and Craft Fair took place. All bring business and people to the village and the Church. Major work has been carried out at the Christian Centre and tree work in the churchyard undertaken, all employing local business and hopefully enhancing the facilities in the process. We have continued our engagement with local schools to reconnect the younger generation and encourage participalion in Church affairs. For those with a keen eye the Labyrinth, designed and built by local children is now blooming in the churchyard. Rev Tony's new Christian group of Ihe not too old and not too young is also bringing new life into our ancient Church. Our quesl for a local youth worker Continues.
Volunteers The PCC is very grateful for all the lime and effort given so freely by all who Gontribute in so many different ways to our worship, stewardship of our building and finances, and the flourishing of our spiritual, social and community life. We are here as a sign of God's love for all the people or our village and beyond - this is your parish church, your community of faith. ALL ARE WELCOME. Structure, Governance and Management The PCC is a team of people who, with the parish priest, oversee the life of the church, to ensure we are focused on living out the Gospel. We aim to seek God's will, work well together, reflect our values and take action for the future. The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. At All Saints, the membership of the PCC consists of the incumbent (our Priest-in-charge), churchwardens. members elected by those members of the congregalion who are on the electoral roll of the church. All those who attend our services I members of the congregation are encouraged lo register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC. The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance to the parish including deciding on how the funds of Ihe PCC are lo be spent. The full PCC met four times during the year. All meelings have been quorate. The required Standing items have been on the Agenda at each meeting lo ensure complian with requirements. These include reports on sub-committeelgroup meetings, financial reports and safeguarding. Regular reports are also received from olher groups connected to the church. The Standing Committee mel once on 05.09.22 in bebmeen PCC meetings. PCC Report Members of the PCC are either ex-offiGio or elected by the Annual Parochial Church meeting {APCM) in accordance with the Church Representation Rules. PCC members who have served during 2022 are as follows.. Ex-officio members Incumbent Rev Tony Cant Frances Lloyd Churchwardens From APCM 2022 Tony Ripton From APCM 2022 Elected members Deanery Synod Deanery Synod Deanery Synod Lay members Geoff Clarke Diana Day Hazel Kempton From APCM 2020 From APCM 2020 From APCM 2020 Jerry Allanson Heather Cooley Philip Couch Michele Moody Charlotte Nairac Vanessa Brett From APCM 2020 {Resigned 151111221 From APCM 2022 From APCM 2020 From APCM 2020 From APCM 2021 From APCM 2022 (Treasurer) Co-opted (Co-Treasurer) Appointed (Secretary) Paul Burgess From PCC 121h July 2021 Nicola Shepherd From PCC 12 July 2021
Given its wide responsibilities the PCC has a number of committees each dealing wilh a partlGular aspect of parish life. These committees, which include worship, mission and outreach and fabric and finance, are all responsible lo the PCC and report back to it regularfy with reports of their discussions being received by the full PCC. The PCC is the arena al which different aspects of church life are brought together and discussed and where decisions are made to approve new initialives and move them forward. The meetings are Ghaired by the Priest-in-charge and the membership includes those elected at the APCM to serve on the PCC and Deanery Synod plus the Churchwardens who are ex-officio members. In terms of the Charity Commission guidance, the members of the PCC are the trustees. Elections to specific roles {i.e. vice-Ghair. treasurer, secretary, electoral roll, safeguarding, GDPR officer and membership of committees and of those who have particular roles within the church) take place at the first PCC after the APCM. Each meeting has standard agenda items, and include.. a report from Ihe Treasurer aboul the church finances., a report from the Chairman of the Fabric Committee about maintenance issues,. a report from any sub-committees that have met since the last PCC meeting. and correspondence and notices relating to the church. The PCC makes decisions in all these areas as necessary. It approves the churGh accounts at the meeting prior lo the APCM. In addition, time is set-aside in PCC meetings lo discuss particular matters relating to church life both at All Saints and within the deanery, the diocese and the wider Church of England. For matters which require a full PCC decision, these groups bring a proposed resolution to the meeting. The Minutes of each full meeting are available to those listed on the electoral role by making a request to the secretary. The PCC has responsibility for working with Rev Tony Cant on matters of general concern and importance to Ihe parish, and promoting the whole mission of the Church in the parish. It works for all in the parish not just on running the church building. The PCC listens and debales so that they can hear God's wisdom even in Gomplicated situations. Sometimes there are disagreements or hard decisions need to be made. The PCC keep God right at the centre and trust that he is powerful and good enough to lead- taking time to focus and listen to discern what he is saying and where he is leading us. The PCC takes commitment, time, effort and dedication from those who serve on it. There are many who do the hard work before and after PCC meetings by serving so faithfully on the various church committees. Their contribulion to church life is often hidden. Our thanks are due lo all those who serve in this way. Also, it is right and proper to express Ihe thanks of the Parochial Church Council to all who have helped with the life, work and ministry of All Saints. They are too many to name and to add to the difficulty many offer their help and service anonymously. But whelher known or unknown, upfront or backroom, high profile or anonymous, our deepest gratitude goes to you. Members of the congregation are welcome to bring any matters of concern at any time lo our PCC lay representatives, or to volunteer to be a member of a particular group or committee. 10
Nicola Shepherd, PCC Secretary Safeguarding at All Saints This continues to be a standing item on the PCC agenda. If you have any concerns or queries about a safeguarding matter, please speak to Philip who is in contact with the Diocesan Safeguarding Team. If an emergency arises out of normal working hours please all 999 or contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team on the out of hours number 01245 294444. APCM update -status of safeguarding training Guidanc8 from the diocese with respect to DBS Ghecks and the PCC is.. . AII PCC'S are a Charity. Therefore ALL the PCC members are Trustees of a Charity. If your PCC sponsorslorganiseslapproves activities with children andlor vulnerable adults, then ALL the PCC members are eligible for an Enhanced DBS disclosure (without a check of the childrens or adults barred lists). A PCC member may also be eligible to be checked against one or both of the barred Lists if they hold an additional role that means they will be having Regulated Activity with children andlor vulnerable adults. IF Ihe PSO (Parish Safeguarding Officer) is a PCC member they MUST have an enhanced DBS disclosure. which I have. ALL the Churchwardens MUST have an enhanced DBS disclosure. ALL the PCC members can be lawfully DBS Ghecked. It is not a requirement of Ihe Church of England, but it is recommended by The Charily Commission. P50 OBS Nwne R¢neLYg1 co Renpwal Com c.oro Pondl Com Com ompleied Pendi ¢om leted 2DJ £omplBted Yos P4 Buti 1914 Nl NIA FNn¢5 MIA IA 2Q24 Corn tom Com 2024 Com Com NIA (om IA Hiz41 Pllthele pfflped ed Auto Lyoco Dlldv 2D24 2024 IEied Ited 24 Yos tDm Pendl Pendl io Co Pwdl Ye5 Tllfiy RlpTun Pendlnu aret PÈndif P4ndi Pendin8 Emm .'fromtseofP5 other dut Commlttees and Teams Each Committee and Toam has a defined membership and function
Standing Committee Members.. Chair.. Rev Tony Cant Churchwardens.. Frances Ward, Tony Ripton Secretary." Nicola Shepherd Treasurer.. Heather Cooley PCC members.. Diana Day Hazel Kempton This is the only committee required by law. Responsible for finance, insurance, health and safety, business between PCC meetings and both leading and dealing with the future vision of the church. It has power to transact the business of the Council between its meetings, subject to any directions given by the Council, subject to any directions given by the PGC. It should also work with the PCC to raise funds. Fabrlc Committee Members.. Chair Secretary.. Co-opted.. Tony Ripton (ChurGhward8n) Dianne Collins Rev Tony Cant, Isabél Clarke, Chris Pendnll, Roger Pendrill, Stephen Bright, Kevin Marten The committee has responsibility for day to day maintenance of the church and the churchyard to ensure that they can be safely used by the people of the parish. This includes boiler maintenance, church cleaning and tidying of the GhurGhyard, including pruning of trees and where necessary strimming of overgrown vegetation. Work continues to be planned for the works identified under the new Quinquennial report required under List A, that is the most urgent work. To this end a programme of works is being drawn up so that quotes can be obtained for Ihe PCC to approve so that the works can be started. We will also need to apply for grants. We also have a duty to have a survey conducted on the trees and shrubs in the churchyard every five years lo ensure that they are healthy and not in a state that may compromise the safety of people in Ihe churchyard. In this regard we gol a quote for a full survey and have organised a programme of work to be completed over the next five years. Initial work has been completed. We would like to thank everyone who turns up for DIY days and church cleaning as their help is invaluable in completing the tasks. Christian Centre Management Committee Members.. Chair.. PCC appointed.. Rev Tony Cant Manager.. Andrew Brewster Co-opted Janel Paul Rev Canon John Howd8n Michele Moody Margaret Bruce Heather Cottee Janet Paul Margaret West The committee is an autonomous sub-committee of the PCC which has its own governing document. The Management Committee is responsible for the smooth running of the Christian Centre as All Saints, Church hall. enabling its work, worship and outreach to the 12
local community as well as other churches and faiths., extending our hospitality by providing a regular meeting place for other Writtle clubs and organisations., providing a venue for private events, social events and functions., and aiming to be self-sufficient {Ihrough hire fees and grants) so that profits are used to maintain Ihe Centre and if necessary support the church. It reports regularly to Éhe PCC. TEAMS: The membership of each team shall comprise at least one PCC members or Deanery Synod representative who will report back to the PCC on the team's behalf. Worship and Mission Teams Charity Team Members.. PCC Rep.. Co-opted.. Geoff Clarke Chris Pendrill, Michele Moody, Sue Howden The team has been in touch regLJlarly to offer suggestions regarding charities to support and are open to receive suggestions from members of the congregation. E.g. this year we gave a sum from Lent Lunches lo Sanctus. the day time support for homeless or needy. They were very grateful for this and came to Ihe coffee morning on 2.5. to express their thankslinform folk of the work. Cash from the coffee mornings (after expenses) goes to charities also and we have given during the past year £1000.00 for help with the All Saints Ghurch heatinglupkeep. Gift aid turned this into a larger sum. Christmas Tree Festival Team Members.. Alison Woollard Carol Penfold Martin Michele Moody Tony Ripton R8v Canon John Howden Margaret Loster Sue Howden Judy Stafford Brian Gumbleton Vanessa Brett Margaret Bruce Responsible for running the annual Christmas Tree festival at All Saints Church, involving individuals, organisations and businesses around the parish Ihereby generating church funds. We enjoyed a successful festival with increases in the number of trees and visitors. There was real energy and excilement at the prospect of enjoying the festival without the restrictions which the pandemic had placed on us for the previous two years. We had over 2,000 visitors over the two days, raised over £8200, (which included some generous donations) and the 51 trees were as inventive, beautiful and interesling as ever. The winners were Barrow Farm Riding for the Disabled with 'Bootiful', Preston's Garage with the 'Retyred Snowman,, Writtle Infant School's 'A Christmas Dinner, and Writtle Scout Troop with '2MT'. The last prize was chosen by our guest openers at the Friday evening preview who were the chairmen of Roxwell and Highwood parish councils. We had a number of new entries, especially from the different Rotary clubs in Chelmsford. All the new entrants said they had enjoyed the experience and will be back for 2023. Young visitors enjoyed creating their own decorations and hunting for the knitted robins hiding in the churchyard while the 25 stalls in the Craft Fayre offered lots of opportunities for buying interesting Christmas presents. Chelmsford Morris, the Writtle Singers and the Chelmsford Communily Gospel Choir entertained visilors. People serving refreshments 13
all day Saturday in the Christian Centre and in the church on Sunday afternoon were kept very busy. So many church members worked hard - helping to sel up, taking money on the door, (where the card reader proved lo be a great success) counting and banking the money, selling raffle tickets, acting as stewards or serving the food and doing the washing up. The GhurGh was buzzing with life. Carol Penfold Martin has stepped down from organising the entrance door rota and we would like to thank her for all her hard work organising this over the past 11 years. Sally Cansdale will now be organising Ihe rota. Alison Woollard is going to step back from being Chairman of the whole Festival and will concentrate on organising all the trees. Other member5 of the church and some new volunteers have come forward to take on various roles and it is hoped that sharing out the work like this will enable to Festival to continue and flourish well into the future. Alison Woollard, Chair of the Organising Group Edward Bear Members." Michele Moody, Jo and Margaret Llorrison and Jean Rose plus helpers Responsible for preparing for worship and fellowship of the younger members of our congregation. Edward Bear club meets every Monday in GhurGh at 1.45pm in term time, Gonsisting of a short introduction to worship with a story, songs and prayer, followed by a craft activity and refreshments for children and their carers. Toys are available aftetwards for liltle ones to play with, whilst Iheir Garers have an opportunily lo Ghat and meet others. There is a separate area for babies and pre-walkers with appropriate toys, a soft rug for babies to lie on, and cushions for carers who wish to sit on the floor with their babies. We have a summer picnic when we say goodbye lo those who are starting school and 8 Christmas party with games and a visit from Father Christmas. This year we said goodbye to some of our children who slarted school and hello to lots more new ones. Thank you onGe again to those on our rota who make the tealcoffee and chat to those who come along, namely Sue Howden, Carol Gumbleton and Judy Stafford. If anyone else could spare an hour of their time just once a month to help on this rota we would love to hear from you! Last but definitely not least, our grateful thanks to Jean Rose who plays the piano for us every week without fail, adding lo our enjoyment as well as keeping us all in tunel Michele Moody, Jo and Margaret Morrison Social Committee Members." Chair.. Sue Howden PCC Rep.. Margaret Bruce Co-opted.. Carol Brown, Isabel Clarke, Margaret Loster, MiGhele Moody, Janet Paul, Responsible for generating fellowship in the congregation, catering, fundraising for ganeraS church funds. 14
January 2022 saw our regular events, New Years Day with the Auslin 7 Club and their generous donation of £92 and the Beetle Drive, free to participate but the most deliGiOUS cakes donated. John's Film show produced £518 and was well supported. Each year we have one or two naw customers. Lent Lunches were in aid of Ukaine and produced £865. We couldn't manage without the tasty homemade soups provided by the committee. The Plant sale followed on 14th May and then the QUEEN'S PLATINUM TEA PARTY. This was a huge success with entertainment from Geoff and Isabel, singsong run by John and David on the piano. Open gardens saw us providing lunches and teas in the Christian Centre. In July and October we hosted concerts. The Chelmsford Male Voice Choir raised a profit of £1,057-52 They only charge £50. Our second was The Essex Police Band who charge £495. Our profit was £496 -72. Of course we also organise social events such as Harvest lunch, Patronal Breakfast helped by the Link Lunch committee, Pancake Supper, Labyrinth teas, MMP Inauguration refreshments etc. Thank you to the committee and others who provide raffle prizes and the much needed cakes. None of the above could take place without their support. Please do look for our events this year. There is bound to be something for you. I must thank all the committee for their tireless support, enthusiasm and ideas. Watch for more details of events in The Link, on the Facebook page 'Writtle All Saints Church,, the website 'w.alISaIntswriItle.Co.uk, or on the Noticeboard. Sue and Social committee. Pastoral Care Teams Healing Ministry Development Team Members.. PCC Rep." Geoff Clarke Co-opted.. Steve Bright, Tony Bender, Pam Butt, Isabel Clarke, Anne Dunn, Sade Fadipe, Gloria Kelly, Hazel Kempton, Rosemary Macaulay, and Richard Oscrofl. Chris Pendrill is part of the prayer team on Mondays al 12 noon. Former members kept in touch during the past year via notes from meetings included Ken Nunn, and Sue Tilley. (We are sad to report the recent passing of Sue, a faithful and keen member of the healing ministry team over many years) The team have met four times during the past year and notes from these meetings are available. They hopefully represent a steady build in the pursuance of availability of healing ministry both during the 3rd Sunday service and at other times by appointment. We are proposing a short leaflet describing the opportunities for healing ministry which will include the regular and faithful prayers for healing and peace on Mondays at 12.00 noon to which new members are very welcome. A prayer board for requests is available at the back of the church. People need to be encouraged to use it, and also give updates on loved ones. 15
Pastoral Care Authorised Pastoral Assistant & PCC representative.. H Kempton Team Members.. M Bruce, P Butt, I Clarke, D Day, A Dunn, A4 Frost, A Gardner, S Howden, R Macauley, R Oscroft MBE, C Pendrill, J Rose The purpose of this t8am is to provide comfort and support to anyone in our church ommunity or the wider parish who would like to share with someone in confidenGe. Members of the leam and others in our congregation visit those who are housebound, sick, bereaved, or in need of support for various other reasons. In addition to supporting those in our church community who were going through a difficult time, there have also been requests for pastoral support made via email on behalf of others in our par¢sh which we have followed up and responded to. Home Communlon Authorised Pastoral Assistant & PCC Rep.. H Kempton Team Members." V Brett, P Butt, G Clarke, M Moody, R Oscroft MBE, T Ripton On request, the Home Communion Team take the Eucharist to any in our congregation or the wider parish who are housebound, sick, or in a care home. Some are temporarily unable to attend church having undergone operations, and others are housebound long- term or in a care home. Christians Together Meetings Christians Together Contact.. Geoff Clarke Christians Together in Writtle has not met in Writtle over the past year although members have been in touch and kept the ecumenical flag flying by supporting Ihe Christians Together in Chelmsford {CTiCI. This included the Good Friday City Gentre Witness event and also a lively AGM on November 22 at Life Church where many people shared good news stories and updates, including one of us from Writtle. Other events include a Penlocostal worship evening on 28th May, a prayer initiative on the streets where you live, shop, work and visit. It is also important that churches in and around Chelrnsford support this work by a regular donation which could be annually or a regular monthly sum. One of us has already donated £250.00 as a contribulion from All Saints Writtle. This ongoing support will be discussed at a forthcoming PCC meeting. New information regarding prayer content as you travel around Chelmsford is available Contact cticor c 160176.h dns.net. In recent days two other churches apart from the earlier Refuge Church meeting in the former URC building, have sprung up in Writtle so it is important that we think about, at least, some ways in which we can show shared witness in the village. Geoff Clarke. Common Prayer Taize style 16
Contact." Diana Day Our monthly Taizé Service on the first Saturday of the month is at 9.00 am and has been well supported. We average around 20 peop5e. Many who attend help by reading, leading the prayers or bringing bread for our simple breakfast enjoyed by all. The short serwice of song, Silen and prayer lasts approximately 30 minutes and we welcome all, so pleasa feel free lo join us. Prayer Circles and Monday Prayer Group Prayer Circles Contact.. Chris Pendrill The prayer circles are continuing in confidence. If anyone new would like to join then please contact Chris Pendrill. The healing prayer group is now meeting back in church on a Monday at 12.00. Approved and signed on behalf of the PCC by the Rev Tony Cant (PCC Chairman}: 17
ALL SAINTS, CHURCH WRIThLE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL Independent Examinevs Report to the Parochial Church Council (PCC) of All Saints, Church, Writtle I report to the members of the PCC on my examinalion of their accounts for the year ended 31 December 2022, which comprise Receipts and Payments accounts, a Statement of Assets and a Statement of Fund movements. Respective responsibilities and basls of report The members of the PCC who are the tnjstees of the charity are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordanGe with the requirements of the Charities AGt 2011 {the 2011 Act). I report in respect of my examination of the accounts of the PCC carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination, I have followed all Ihe applicable directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5){bl of the 2011 Act. Independent Examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection wilh my examination, giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: accounting records were not kept in acGordanGe with section 130 of the 2011 Act. the accounts do not accord with those records. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in Gonnection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Alan C Radford FCA DChA Needham Cottage Needham Green Hatfield Broad Oak Bishops Stortford Herts. CM22 7JT 18
THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND ELECTORAL ROLL PRIVACY NOTICE Who are we? Writtle All Saints Parochial Church Council is the Data Controller. This means it decides how your personal data is processed and for what purposes. Why do we process your personal dala? We use the personal data you provide on the electoral roll application form to enable us to manage, maintain and publish the elecloral roll in accordan with ChurGh Representation Rules (CRR) to: determine eligibility for attendance and participation at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting and lor eleGlion to the Parochial Church CounGiI, deanery, diocesan and general synods where applicable; calculate the number of representatives who may be elected lo each of these synods in the following year., undertake a review and revision of the electoral roll as necessary- and publish your name and address, by exhibiting the roll in the parish church or the church website. What is the lawful basis for processing your personal data? 1. Processing for (he purpose of determining eligibility, creating the electoral roll and use of the roll to calculate numbers for election to synod is neGgssary for compliance with a legal obligation. The processing is a statutory requirement imposed by the ChurGh Representation Rules, which means that you must give us this information if you want to be included on the electoral roll. 2. Processing for the purpose of determining eligibility and Greating or revising the electoral roll is carried out irj the course of our legitimate activities, as this relates solely to members the ChurGh of England in connection with its purposes. 3. Processing for the purpose of publishing the electoral roll relates to personal data which are manifestly made publiG by the dala subject. When you apply to have your name added to the church electoral roll, the automatic legal consequence as stated in the CRR, (Part l Formation of the Roll 1 (8) and Revision of Roll and Preparation of New Roll 2{1), 2(31 and 2{7)) is that your name and address will be published, and by submitting your application form you are making that data public. Sharing your personal data Your personal data will be shared within the institutional Church of England and with the general public. How long do we keep your personal data? We keep your personal data for 6 years after a complete review of the electoral roll. Your rights and your personal data Unless subject to an exemption you have the following rights with respect to your personal data= The right to request a copy of your personal dala which we hold about you; 19
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Writtle All Saints PCC - 1130967 Receipts and payments Selected period: 01 January 2022 to 31 December 2022
| From | 01 January 2022 | 01 January 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | To | 31 December 2022 | 31 December 2021 | |
| CC-DAMP - CC DAMP FUND (Restricted) Fund | ||||
| Receipts | ||||
| Incoming resources from generated funds | ||||
| Voluntary income | ||||
| Donations - General | 0 | 750 | ||
| Total Voluntary income | 0 | 750 | ||
| Total receipts | 0 | 750 | ||
| Payments | ||||
| Charitable activities | ||||
| Hall Running - Maintenace | 750 | 0 | ||
| Total Charitable activities | 750 | 0 | ||
| Total payments | 750 | 0 | ||
| Excess of Incoming resources over Resources used | (750) | 750 | ||
| Brought forward balance | 750 | 0 | ||
| Total carried forward balance | 0 | 750 | ||
| CC-WIFI - | CC HANNAH WIFI FUND (Restricted) Fund | |||
| Receipts | ||||
| Incoming resources from generated funds | ||||
| Voluntary income | ||||
| Donations - Gift Aid | 0 | 450 | ||
| Tax Reclaimed | 0 | 113 | ||
| Total Voluntary income | 0 | 563 | ||
| Total receipts | 0 | 563 | ||
| Payments | ||||
| Charitable activities | ||||
| Phone and Broadband | 167 | 395 | ||
| Total Charitable activities | 167 | 395 | ||
| Total payments | 167 | 395 | ||
| Excess of Incoming resources over Resources used | (167) | 167 | ||
| Brought forward balance | 167 | 0 | ||
| Total carried forward balance | 0 | 167 |
There may be minor discrepancies in the totals if the pence are not being shown
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From 01 January 2022 01 January 2021 To 31 December 2022 31 December 2021
Note
Woodhouse - Woodhouse (Fabric) Trust (Endowment) Fund
| se - Woodhouse (Fabric) Trust (Endowment) Fund | |
|---|---|
| Adjustments Brought forward balance Total carried forward balance |
(1,702) 1,825 14,523 12,697 |
| 12,821 14,523 |
WCC - CC GENERAL FUND (Designated) Fund
| GENERAL FUND (Designated) Fund | ||
|---|---|---|
| Receipts | ||
| Incoming resources from generated funds | ||
| Voluntary income | ||
| Donations - General | 0 | 60 |
| Donations - Gift Aid | 1,000 | 1,405 |
| Tax Reclaimed | 38 | 562 |
| Grants | 0 | 4,403 |
| Total Voluntary income | 1,038 | 6,430 |
| Incoming resources from charitable activities | ||
| Church Hall Rental income | 47,788 | 23,760 |
| Total Incoming resources from charitable activities | 47,788 | 23,760 |
| Other incoming resources | ||
| Miscellaneous | 0 | 1,003 |
| Total Other incoming resources | 0 | 1,003 |
| Total receipts | 48,826 | 31,194 |
| Payments | ||
| Charitable activities | ||
| Hall Manager | 5,756 | 5,446 |
| General Admin | 116 | 183 |
| Phone and Broadband | 506 | 0 |
| Equipment | 0 | 46 |
| Miscellaneous | 900 | 0 |
| Hall Running - Gas | 4,213 | 3,062 |
| Hall Running - Electricity | 1,393 | 889 |
| Hall Running Insurance | 2,118 | 1,842 |
| Hall Running - Maintenace | 23,654 | 2,195 |
| Hall Running - Equipment maintenance | 1,785 | 918 |
| Hall Running - Cleaning | 9,717 | 5,618 |
| Hall Running - Water | 418 | 382 |
| Governance Costs | 619 | 1,090 |
| Total Charitable activities | 51,202 | 21,676 |
| Total payments | 51,202 | 21,676 |
| Excess of Incoming resources over Resources used | (2,375) | 9,517 |
| Brought forward balance | 19,965 | 10,447 |
| Total carried forward balance | 17,590 | 19,965 |
There may be minor discrepancies in the totals if the pence are not being shown
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From 01 January 2022 01 January 2021 To 31 December 2022 31 December 2021
Note
General - General fund (Unrestricted) Fund
Receipts
| Receipts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Incoming resources from generated funds | ||
| Voluntary income | ||
| Standing Order Giving | 30,076 | 31,389 |
| Giving Envelopes | 7,470 | 8,541 |
| Loose Plate collections | 4,437 | 1,978 |
| Donations - General | 5,129 | 14,418 |
| Donations - Charity Appeals | 1,915 | 0 |
| Tax Reclaimed | 11,387 | 13,408 |
| Total Voluntary income | 60,417 | 69,736 |
| Activities for generating funds | ||
| Fundraising | 16,991 | 13,832 |
| Total Activities for generating funds | 16,991 | 13,832 |
| Investment income | ||
| Interest | 1,892 | 552 |
| Total Investment income | 1,892 | 552 |
| Incoming resources from charitable activities | ||
| Parochial Fees | 17,130 | 11,634 |
| Total Incoming resources from charitable activities | 17,130 | 11,634 |
| Total receipts | 96,431 | 95,755 |
| Payments | ||
| Charitable activities | ||
| Mission & Charities | 1,975 | 190 |
| Parish Share | 66,866 | 62,513 |
| Incumbent working expenses | 1,477 | 865 |
| Church Insurance | 6,600 | 6,890 |
| Church Repair & Maintenance | 3,766 | 3,489 |
| Upkeep of Services | 5,964 | 3,448 |
| Upkeep of Churchyard | 3,975 | 3,481 |
| General Admin | 1,075 | 1,177 |
| Phone and Broadband | 912 | 831 |
| Church office - Photocopier | 595 | 360 |
| Church running Electricity | 2,744 | 1,278 |
| Church Running Heating Oil | 4,672 | 1,557 |
| Governance Costs | 507 | 564 |
| Total Charitable activities | 101,136 | 86,647 |
| Total payments | 101,136 | 86,647 |
| Excess of Incoming resources over Resources used | (4,704) | 9,108 |
| Adjustments | (383) | 411 |
| Brought forward balance | 55,996 | 46,477 |
| Total carried forward balance | 50,908 | 55,996 |
There may be minor discrepancies in the totals if the pence are not being shown
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From 01 January 2022 01 January 2021 To 31 December 2022 31 December 2021
Note
Fabric - Fabric Fund (Restricted) Fund
Receipts
| Receipts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Incoming resources from generated funds | ||
| Investment income | ||
| Dividends | 0 | 836 |
| Interest | 850 | 0 |
| Total Investment income | 850 | 836 |
| Total receipts | 850 | 836 |
| Excess of Incoming resources over Resources used | 850 | 836 |
| Brought forward balance | 6,310 | 5,474 |
| Total carried forward balance | 7,160 | 6,310 |
| Fabric - Fabric Fund (Endowment) Fund | ||
| Adjustments | (3,774) | 4,049 |
| Brought forward balance | 32,469 | 28,419 |
| Total carried forward balance | 28,694 | 32,469 |
| Friends - Friends of Writtle Church (Restricted) Fund | ||
| Receipts | ||
| Incoming resources from generated funds | ||
| Voluntary income | ||
| Donations - General | 25,660 | 700 |
| Tax Reclaimed | 0 | 159 |
| Total Voluntary income | 25,660 | 859 |
| Activities for generating funds | ||
| Fundraising | 6,447 | 0 |
| Total Activities for generating funds | 6,447 | 0 |
| Investment income | ||
| Interest | 0 | 57 |
| Total Investment income | 0 | 57 |
| Total receipts | 32,107 | 917 |
| Payments | ||
| Cost of generating funds | ||
| Fundraising trading cost of goods sold and other costs | ||
| Fundraising Costs | 310 | 0 |
| Total Fundraising trading cost of goods sold and other costs | 310 | 0 |
| Total payments | 310 | 0 |
| Excess of Incoming resources over Resources used | 31,796 | 917 |
| Brought forward balance | 65,061 | 64,143 |
| Total carried forward balance | 96,857 | 65,061 |
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From 01 January 2022 01 January 2021 To 31 December 2022 31 December 2021
Note
Garden-R - Garden of Rest (Designated) Fund
| Garden-R - Garden of Rest (Designated) Fund | ||
|---|---|---|
| Receipts | ||
| Incoming resources from charitable activities | ||
| Inscription Fees | 2,727 | 3,394 |
| Total Incoming resources from charitable activities | 2,727 | 3,394 |
| Total receipts | 2,727 | 3,394 |
| Payments | ||
| Charitable activities | ||
| Upkeep of Churchyard | 558 | 1,806 |
| Total Charitable activities | 558 | 1,806 |
| Total payments | 558 | 1,806 |
| Excess of Incoming resources over Resources used | 2,169 | 1,587 |
| Brought forward balance | 6,798 | 5,211 |
| Total carried forward balance | 8,967 | 6,798 |
| Special-P - Special Projects (Designated) Fund | ||
| Brought forward balance | 27,920 | 27,920 |
| Total carried forward balance | 27,920 | 27,920 |
| Anelli - Fred Anelli Fund (Restricted) Fund | ||
| Brought forward balance | 12,982 | 12,982 |
| Total carried forward balance | 12,982 | 12,982 |
| Luckin - Non-PCC Luckin-Smith Fund (Restricted) Fund | ||
| Brought forward balance | 4,262 | 4,262 |
| Total carried forward balance | 4,262 | 4,262 |
| Upson - Upson Memorial Fund (Restricted) Fund | ||
| Brought forward balance | 2,757 | 2,757 |
| Total carried forward balance | 2,757 | 2,757 |
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From 01 January 2022 01 January 2021 To 31 December 2022 31 December 2021
Note
Vicar-CW - Non-PCC Vicar & Churchwarden fund (Restricted) Fund
Receipts
| Receipts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Incoming resources from generated funds | ||
| Investment income | ||
| Dividends | 455 | 891 |
| Interest | 459 | 0 |
| Total Investment income | 914 | 891 |
| Total receipts | 914 | 891 |
| Payments | ||
| Charitable activities | ||
| Mission & Charities | 914 | 891 |
| Total Charitable activities | 914 | 891 |
| Total payments | 914 | 891 |
| Vicars-D - Non-PCC Vicar's Discretionery Fund (Restricted) Fund | ||
| Receipts | ||
| Incoming resources from generated funds | ||
| Investment income | ||
| Dividends | 0 | 55 |
| Interest | 64 | 0 |
| Total Investment income | 64 | 55 |
| Total receipts | 64 | 55 |
| Excess of Incoming resources over Resources used | 64 | 55 |
| Brought forward balance | 554 | 499 |
| Total carried forward balance | 619 | 554 |
| Vicars-D - Non-PCC Vicar's Discretionery Fund (Endowment) Fund | ||
| Adjustments | (250) | 268 |
| Brought forward balance | 2,156 | 1,887 |
| Total carried forward balance | 1,905 | 2,156 |
There may be minor discrepancies in the totals if the pence are not being shown
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ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH WRITTLE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
Independent Examiner’s Report to the Parochial Church Council (PCC) of All Saints’ Church, Writtle
I report to the members of the PCC on my examination of their accounts for the year ended 31 December 2022, which comprise Receipts and Payments accounts, a Statement of Assets and a Statement of Fund movements.
Respective responsibilities and basis of report
The members of the PCC who are the trustees of the charity are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).
I report in respect of my examination of the accounts of the PCC carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent Examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with my examination, giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act. the accounts do not accord with those records.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Alan C Radford FCA DChA . Needham Cottage Needham Green Hatfield Broad Oak Bishops Stortford Herts. CM22 7JT
21 May 2023