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More than 20 firefighters tackling a barn fire in Essex have been forced to carry out a controlled burning.

The building at Stow Maries near South Woodham Ferrers contained hay and 30 tonnes of ammonium nitrate fertiliser, which have been lost.

Six pumps attended the incident early on Saturday 19th July with crews also using a nearby open water source.

The barn has been severely damaged and was 80% alight when firefighters arrived, a fire service spokesman said.

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The River Crouch will become a stage this weekend.

In the absence of RIVERfest, the RiverRats are taking to the water to celebrate music in Burnham on Saturday July 5. They will be sailing aboard Maverick, a fishing and work boat owned and piloted by Crouch waterman Harry Lymer.

Pete Crisp (lead guitar), Warren Hallam (vocals) and Paul Lester (drums) make up the band who are so named because of the rat-infested raft they used when they first performed live rock music from the River Crouch in 2000.

Supported by Saint FM, they will be performing pop and rock classics as the Maverick navigates up and down the Burnham waterfront, playing to both local residents and tourists.

Weather permitting they will set sail at around 1pm and play until just after high tide at 3pm.

Source: Maldon and Burnham Standard | Written by Lauren Hockney

Social & Events »

12 Jul 2008 

St. Marys Church Burnham on Crouch will be holding their Open Garden Afternoon on Saturday 12th July from 2pm-6pm. Programs will be available from the Church Car Park or any participating garden on the day, priced at £3, accompanied children free. There will be refreshments, plants for sale & stalls with books, handmade greetings cards & Home made Preserves. Sorry No dogs.

When
14:00 - 18:00
One day only

Where
Start at St Marys Church
St Marys Church, Church Road, Burnham-on-Crouch 
Burnham on Crouch
CM0 8DA

Event contact details
Telephone: 01621 783114
Email: lindatamarisk@aol.com

Price
£3 inclusive for all gardens, children free

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Burnham Sailing Club held the annual pursuit race on Wednesday evening in three sections, the cruisers, the sports boats and the juniors.

The idea is that the boats are sent off in order of their handicap and the one that is in the lead at the finish time (8.15pm) will be the winner.

The first boat away was Zipper at 6.20, although she was overtaken by some of the Hunter 707 fleets (part of the sports boat section) she was still in the lead at the allotted finishing time and thus won the race.

John Lewis in Baby Beluga had a very fast race and was ahead by a wide margin as the finish signal was sounded.

The top mark was Canewdon, with a circle around the buoys near Bridgemarsh Island, back to Fairway no. 7 and then up to no. 13, and then ever decreasing circles which meant that the finish was in sight of the race box.

The breeze was gusty and several boats were broaching - one hunter 707 did a complete 180 degree turn as a large gust hit with the spinnaker flying.

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Burnham Town Council agreed to pay for one session a week from the Essex County Council Youth Bus.

The £480 at £80 a session will mean youngsters can enjoy the cafe, internet, music and other entertainment provided by the bus each Friday during the summer holidays.

Source: Maldon and Burnham Standard | Written by Adam Cornell