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The Flyer 01284 774 778 Bury St Edmunds town centre Visitors enjoying town centre The town centre of Bury St Edmunds is bucking the national trend with the number of visitors increasing and new jobs created. The arc shopping development opened in March 2009, bringing a new Debenhams and range of shops to town which complement the many independent and High Street traders, plus the twice-weekly market, in the historic centre. The multi-million shopping and residential investment in the arc by developers Centros includes an ÂŁ18.5 million cultural investment by St Edmundsbury Borough Council - The Apex and substantial surface and underground car parking. Originally the developers planned to widen Market Thoroughfare to create an obvious link between the old and new parts of town, but borough councillors have reluctantly accepted that current economic realities make the scheme too expensive. The council tried to help the process along by getting a compulsory purchase order on property in the area but this has now stopped.
national award-winning Abbey Gardens and Moyse's Hall Museum. For more information on these and other attractions contact the Tourist information Centre on 01284 764667.
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Suffolk Trading Standards have recently intercepted a number of electrical items which pose serious risk to members of the public. The goods were being imported to the UK via the Port of Felixstowe and were picked up by officers during import surveillance monitoring. The goods which have been identified are:
Girls Night Out 2010 Shocked market traders in Bury St Edmunds were given an unexpected treat by the sight of pyjama-clad women walking through the centre of the town. The eye-catching appearance of women in dressing gowns and night-wear on market day was part of the launch of this year's Girls Night Out walk on 18 September. Last year's inaugural walk saw more than 300 women, dressed in their PJs, descend onto the night-time streets of Bury St Edmunds. The event raised an amazing ÂŁ60,000 - making it the most successful Hospice fundraiser of all time. Now on the back of such success, this year's 11.2-mile walk promises to be even bigger and better. Jenny Baskett, Challenges and Events Fundraiser, said: "We have already been inundated by girls who did the walk last year and others who want to join the fun, on their own or as a group.
"As well as raising great sums of money for the Hospice, the The town centre has a huge range of places to eat and drink aim is to have fun - any women, of any age or ability, can as well as shop, plus many other attractions such as the take part."
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Laptop chargers A wireless microphone system Manicure lamp
Carol Garrett, Principal Trading Standards Officer, said: "Although these particular products were intercepted at the Port of Felixstowe, we know that some are already available in the UK. Many of these items appear to already be on internet sites and we would advise anyone who has purchased one if these products to stop using it immediately and report it to us so we know where they are. Consumers should always be extra vigilant when shopping online and if you're in any doubt about the product you're purchasing, contact Suffolk Trading Standards on 01473 264859." The laptop chargers identified in this search were: z z z
Universal laptop charger, model number SCAC2004 (brand unknown) Surelaptop AC/DC charger, model number SX-19Z3421, serial number ST0160 used with laptops/ notepads Hipro Electronics (Dongguuan) Co Ltd AC/DC charge, model PPP009H, serial number F3-W9820910 for use with Compaz, HP laptops/ notepads
These chargers had inadequate levels of insulation and neither the plugs nor the fuses complied with relevant safety standards. The plugs fitted to these products were also considered to pose a risk of electric shock if used. The other items identified were: z z
J-Mark Wireless Microphone System, model JM-306 Chery UV Lamp, manicure gel curing, (no model details)
The microphone system is considered dangerous as this also has inadequate insulation and there is a risk of shock of the product is used. The system also has a plug fitted which does not comply with UK standards. The manicure lamp was found not to have adequate instructions on how to operate the product and again the plug did not comply with UK standards. If anyone has purchased any of these products, Suffolk Trading Standards advice that they stop using the product immediately, let the team at Trading Standards know, and dispose of it safely through a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
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The present figures for healthcare funding speak for themselves: in 2009/10 Suffolk Primary Care Trust's share of funding under the current formula was £853.97 million but it received £33.96 million less than that. Next year Suffolk PCT will receive £35.96 million less than it should do under the formula. It is time for Suffolk to receive its fair share of healthcare funding.
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Don't Let Your Summer Go Up In Flames The county has recently been basking in beautiful sunshine, but Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service want to remind people of the dangers of healthland and forest fires during the hot summer months. Assistant Chief Fire Officer Gary Phillips said; "We have been lucky enough to enjoy some incredibly warm days recently. However, like many changes in weather, it can bring risks along with it. If you are intending to head out and enjoy the Suffolk countryside this summer, you should go armed with some safety advice beforehand." In the UK, 79,000 fires are started on grass and healthland every year - which is an average of 216 every day. To ensure the health and safety of ourselves and the protection of our countryside, there are a few simple rules which must be followed: z Never throw cigarette ends out of car windows - they could start a fire and ruin surrounding countryside z Do not leave bottles or glass in woodlands. Sunlight shining through glass can start a fire - take them home or put them in a waste or recycling bin z When camping outdoors, never cook or smoke near the tent - a fire can destroy a tent in less than 60 seconds and spread very quickly
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I and my Suffolk MP colleagues want to change this situation. David Ruffley MP The new Coalition Government has promised not only to protect NHS funding but to increase it in real terms. So we have written a joint letter to the new Secretary of State for Health, Andrew Lansley, drawing his attention to the need for Suffolk's healthcare funding to be increased.
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Our hardworking doctors, nurses and support staff do an excellent job but if we can achieve our goal of getting a fair share of healthcare funding for Suffolk that will allow our local NHS to improve even more. Any increase in funding must reach the frontline and not be swallowed up by bureaucracy. I and my parliamentary colleagues will continue to fight for a fair deal for our Suffolk constituents.
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Primary healthcare in Suffolk has for over decade been underfunded compared with urban areas of the country. This is an issue on which I lobbied the last government on numerous occasions since 1997 only to be told that Suffolk was an affluent county and did not need more funding! The funding allocation seemed to take no account of the additional costs borne by rural areas with an ageing population.
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The Bury Flyer 01284 774 778 New Service To Reduce Drug Related Crime In Suffolk A new service to reduce drug related crime by ensuring offenders get access to effective treatment and support is being launched in Suffolk from July 2010. The Suffolk Drug & Alcohol Action Team (DAAT) has commissioned charity WDP (Westminster Drug Project) to deliver the Drug Interventions Programme (DIP). The service will deliver targeted and quality interventions to drug related offenders, with services and interventions becoming available across the entire criminal justice system.
Clive Emmett, Criminal Justice Interventions Service Manager, WDP said; "DIP will be more successful for the offender and the community because all partners in Suffolk including police, probation and drug treatment teams, will be working together to ensure each person with a drug problem is supported with the right intervention at the right time to break the cycle of drug dependency and crime. "DIP allows us to grip or contain disruptive behaviour, to manage each case more robustly, and to share information with partners in real-time to pre-empt relapse."
Steve Mattin, Acting Chief Superintendent, Suffolk Police said; "Suffolk Police are very pleased to support the new service. We are keen that the service will proactively engage with those drug-related offenders in our community. Working DIP plays a key role in tackling drugs and reducing crime and across the criminal justice system will offer better engageaims to get adult drug-misusing offenders who misuse Class A ment and ensure less drug-using offenders fall through the drugs (heroin and cocaine/ crack cocaine) out of crime and gaps." into treatment and other support. Louise Arnold, Criminal Justice Manager, Suffolk Drug & Alcohol Action Team said; "This new service will redirect the lives of the most problematic drug users in Suffolk and improve the lives of their families and carers and the wider community, by reducing crime, re-offending and increasing reintegration back into the community. "It brings a new continuity to breaking the cycle of crime and reducing victims by targeting drug-related offenders and tackling the causes of their offending."
The service will be supported by a 24 hour a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year single point of contact number that will offer information and advice to drug-using offenders and all professionals within the criminal justice system. Suffolk's local authorities and police are committed to improving everyone's quality of life. Suffolk is a safe place to live and visit but we know that more can be done. Working together with the public we can take pride in keeping Suffolk safe.
Hospice News 40 local companies have been given their crisp ÂŁ50 note (kindly donated by Towergate) and now have three months to find interesting and innovative ways of gaining as much profit as possible, all of which will be donated to the Hospice.
Talented Performers Wanted For Suffolk Youth Theatre Summer School The search is on for 50 of the most talented young people across the county to join the Suffolk Youth Theatre Summer School this August.
and even go on to pursue these interests at Degree level. Several past members are now working professionally in theatre and film and can be seen in the West End, National Theatre and on BBC1. Each day begins at 9.30 am and finishes at 4.30 pm with the exception of Friday 6th when the final performance takes place at 7.00 pm. The charge for the whole week is just ÂŁ50 per person.
Application forms can be obtained from Northgate Arts In just one week of intense workshops and rehearsals, Centre 01473 281866 or by contacting: budding actors will devise and perform an original piece of clare.shemming@suffolk.gov.uk theatre, fusing drama, music and dance. The summer school will be held at Northgate Arts Centre in Ipswich from 2nd August - 6th August 2010 and is open to anyone aged 13 and over.
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Jos Leeder, Adviser for Drama and Dance for the Inclusive School Improvement Service, said; "The summer school is designed to enable young people who like acting, singing and dancing to take part in an exciting five day workshop which focuses all their attention and talent on staging a one-off high energy performance." Many of the young people involved in the summer school study Drama and Performing Arts at both GCSE and A level
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Companies have been told that anything is allowed as long as it's legal but most importantly fun for them and their colleagues to do. The event is a great way to test an organisation's teamwork, ingenuity and entrepreneurship. The challenge kicked off with a reception and will now run until the end of September, when the winner for the most money raised and other prizes, including most innovative idea, will be announced at a presentation ceremony.
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St Edmunds Awards 2010
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St Edmunds Day Awards 2010
The Town Council is proud of the efforts of many of its allotment holders and regards the competition as giving them an opportunity to have their work viewed by members The Town Council is pleased to have reinstated these awards of a judging panel with a vast range of experience and which will be made for Citizen of the Year 2010 and Young interest: Citizen of the Year 2010. If you know someone who has z Cllr Stefan Oliver (Town Councillor who undertakes the made a significant voluntary contribution to the life of the Council role as Allotments Champion) town and deserves some recognition, do consider nominatz John Bell (Retired Marlows Garden Centre ing them for an award. The Young Citizen of the Year will be Horticulturist- Marlows have kindly donated vouchers awarded to an under 18 year old who is an outstanding indifor each of the winners of the Competition) vidual or has overcome a serious disability or is a long term z Caroline Holmes (garden historian - lecturer, author, carer or provider or has performed an outstanding service for broadcaster and designer) the benefit of the community. In both cases the nominated z Doreen Young (the teacher in the award-winning person has to reside in the town. CBBC television programme Evacuation to the Manor House) Nomination forms can be downloaded or are available from z Graham Turner (Deputy Editor of the Bury Free Press the Town Council offices and must all be returned by Tuesday and an enthusiastic amateur gardener) 7th September 2010. Awards will be presented later in the year. Winners, those shortlisted and a guest per person will be invited to a presentation event. Contact us if you need any further information. Allotments Competition
More Adopters Needed Now Following a successful event last year the Town Council will be holding a competition for tenants of its allotments again for 2010. During July judges will be visiting all plots to determine Suffolk County Council's Adoption Agency is launching a The Best Allotment Plot - applications for this category are not recruitment campaign this month to raise awareness about adoption in Suffolk and to highlight the urgent need for more required. people to come forward and adopt a Suffolk child. The judges will also determine The Most Environmentally Friendly Allotment Plot. To be considered in this category you In Suffolk today, there are currently 23 children waiting to be adopted, this includes sibling groups, babies and children must either apply or be nominated. with additional needs. Some of these children may have been waiting a long time to find a family of their own. Suffolk's Adoption Agency is hoping this campaign will give them some much needed help in finding a family. As part of the campaign, there will be information stands at Tesco's in Haverhill on Friday 9 July, Waitrose in Newmarket on Monday 12 July and Waitrose in Bury St. Edmunds on Tuesday 13 July, where staff will be on hand between 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. to talk to people about adoption in Suffolk. Sally Stoker, Head of Adoption at Suffolk County Council, said, "We would encourage anyone who has ever thought about adopting to come along to one of these information stands and find out more. We know many people wrongly believe they cannot adopt because they do not meet the criteria for reasons such as age, disability, sexual orientation, being single, or their financial circumstances. We hope these information stands will give us an opportunity to dispel a few myths about adoption and better inform people, while also raising awareness we need more adopters to come forward."
Council supports villages setting up community cafes
to let you know. Contact him on 01284 757069 or email steve.bones@stedsbc.gov.uk. The tree warden will make the application on your behalf. The deadline for applications is normally around Christmas. Hundon is the first village to be given funding and advice The actual grant allocated will depend upon the number of from St Edmundsbury to set up a community café as part of applications received and the beneficial effects of the our Rural Action Plan. The volunteers who have now launched planned planting for biodiversity. the weekly café were given a range of help, including useful pointers from the leaflet produced by the council in conjunction with the Local Strategic Partnership. Hundon’s community café, Speeding through villages and on rural roads is a big concern pictured below, opened in for people and was one of the issues high-lighted in the conMay in the village hall and sultation we carried out before we published our Rural Action welcomes people every Plan. Speeding is anti-social and leads to accidents, but Thursday afternoon between effective speed management can help to reduce anxiety for 2-4pm. They serve hot and people. Speed management guide-lines have been pubcold drinks, cakes, scones lished in a new document which details a wide range of and biscuits. People coming measures for tackling speed and speed-related collisions in together for a cuppa can also make use of the internet con- Suffolk. nection at the village hall which was installed after Hundon The document, produced by the Suffolk Roadsafe Partnership, was given a grant under St Edmundsbury’s Connected was launched at a Suffolk Association of Local Councils' Villages scheme which has paid for a laptop and internet meeting in April. Guidelines for Speed Management in Suffolk access for 10 villages in the borough. provides a set of guidelines for the public as well as councilSt Edmundsbury is keen to encourage villages to set up com- lors. It sets out who is involved in keeping our roads safe; the munity cafes and offers advice and practical help - including processes involved in deciding when speed management small grants - to get projects off the ground. measures should be used and what action can be taken; Potential cafes must have the support of the parish council or and what might happen in the future. You can find the documeeting or the village hall management committee, or other ment on the www.suffolkroadsafe.net website by clicking appropriate village body. The St Edmundsbury grant can be "speed management” from the homepage. There is advice used towards set-up costs, such as buying crockery, cutlery about what to do if you have a problem with speeding in your and tables. For more details call our Rural Services team on village on the St Edmundsbury website: 01284 757109 or email rural@stedsbc.gov.uk www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/sebc/live/speedmgt.cfm
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Grants for tree & hedge planting As part of St Edmundsbury Borough Council's Rural Action Plan, there is a grant fund available to community groups in rural areas. Any groups that would like to add some tree/hedge planting to an area in their village can apply, provided advice over the suitability of the planting has been sought from the Community Wildlife Advisor at Suffolk Wildlife Trust (who can be contacted on 01473 890089. Their website is www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org). Groups which apply need to discuss their request with their local parish tree warden. If you are unsure who this is, St Edmundsbury's Assistant Tree Officer Steve Bones will be able
If you would like to find out more about adopting a Suffolk child, please contact Suffolk Adoption Agency on 0800 389 9471 or visit www.suffolkadoption.com.
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the local community. However, their remit does not include the wider issues on the estate such as planning, infrastructure, schooling, public transport, parking and so on.
Moreton Hall public meeting Last month I wrote to the Secretary of There is scope for a parallel organisation and I have contactState for Communities and Local ed over 120 residents I have on email with a view to starting Government asking him to intervene a resident's association. I have had enough response to try to protect the east of Bury from the to move this forward and I will soon be meeting with those misguided ambitions of those who who responded. If we can establish the foundations, we will think we exist purely to accommodate call a Moreton Hall public meeting to seek local support, to housing growth. The department are recruit more volunteers and to decide on priorities. I don't like unsurprisingly snowed under with plan- meetings for their own sake but public meetings called in the ning issues but Mr Pickles' PA says I'll past have been very well attended. The drawback with have an answer soon. reacting to events as they occur is the lack of time to get properly organised. A resident's association will ensure everyResident's association thing is in place for big issues and will also be able to continCllr Trevor It's perceived that relatively new uously lobby on any local concerns. There is welcome supdevelopment has everything it needs, Beckwith port available form the borough council. is built to the latest standards and so has no real problems. Unfortunately, because developers are Our neighbours in the Eastgate ward have a resident's associallowed to get away with maximum densities and minimum ation that is particularly active and does get results. infrastructure, problems are built-in from day one. I spend a huge amount of time trying to get it resolved but the system Community Governance Review is built on apathy. There is real pent-up frustration within the Taking this a step further, the borough council is carrying out community and I have decided to channel it to where it a Community Governance Review. A proposal has been needs to be directed by means of a resident's association. submitted that wards in Bury should be divided into local Moreton Hall has a long-established Community Association and they do a really good job of running the community centre. I attend their meetings and am impressed by their determination to keep improving facilities at the centre for
parishes, with Moreton Hall a parish on its own. Before anyone groans and says not another tier of government, please consider this. If Moreton Hall was to become a parish, it would be instead of and not additional to the Bury Town Council. As it wouldn't need its own premises or more than one p/t staff, it would be cheaper than the £13.50 a year (band-D) per household council tax currently paid to the town council. Most importantly, it should comprise local people, hopefully free of party politicians, to deal with our issues. I'm sure that there are many obstacles to be overcome and I have no idea if it will happen or when. However, a residents association can be achieved very quickly. If you would like to be involved in having a say for Moreton Hall, please let me know asap. Cllr Trevor Beckwith Bury St Edmunds
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Each period will be brought to life by the interpreters through demonstrations, talks, tours, and stories. Visitors will encounter a skin-clad Stone Age flint knapper, a Celtic household preserving food and telling stories, a Roman cavalryman exercising his horse, a Roman mosaicist creating a beautiful mosaic, and West Stow's very own Anglo-Saxon family engaged in wide range of crafts such as basket weaving, pole lathing, leatherworking, blacksmithing, bone and antler working, as well as period cookery and herb lore. West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village is open every day from 10am to 5pm with last admission at 4pm. Admission prices for "5000 Years of West Stow" are £6 adults, £4 children/ concessions, £18 Family Heritage ticket.
For more information on this and other events at West Stow Baby switch gives Mum & Dad the opportunity to take please telephone 01284 728718 turns riding attractions that are not suitable for little ones - without queuing twice!
Carriage wheels will be rolling over Bury St Edmunds' cobbled streets again with the introduction of horse drawn carriage tours of the town. From 14 July, the open carriage, drawn by two proud horses, will offer rides every half hour on Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 10am to 4pm.
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Duncan Drye, who is organising the tours said, "The carriage is a carefully restored waggonette. It is 60 years old and pulled by two experienced Comtois horses, which look like smaller Suffolk Punches. We love making a special occasion of our rides and the driver and groom will be able to tell our passengers stories about the route and about working with horses. We are looking forward to being in Bury."
Don’t miss the Once Upon a Dream Parade with all your favourite Disney characters, or the big thrill of Space Mountain, mission 2 - the space-ride that blasts you off to the edge of the universe. For the little ones, Dumbo the flying elephant ride is a must, along with playhouse Disney on stage and Stitch Live! (The chance to laugh and joke live with Stitch). From this summer you can shrink to the size of a toy in the Toy Storey Playland and finally gather in front of Sleeping Beauty West Stow's 5000 year past can be enjoyed in a sweeping Castle for a true Disney show stopper finale – an multi-period event at the Anglo-Saxon Village on Saturday 17 all-singing, all-dancing, all-together perfect end to the and Sunday 18 July, when visitors can meet costumed perfect day! re-enactors of the Anglo-Saxon, Roman, Celtic, and Stone Age people whose traces are found on the site. My top 5 tips to get the most out of your
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12 or £20 for a family ticket of up to two adults and three children are available from Bury St Edmunds Tourist Information Centre on 01284 764667, tic@stedsbc.gov.uk Sharon Fairweather, Tourism Officer for Bury St Edmunds said "I am delighted that visitors will have a chance to experience our lovely historic town at the same pace as the Georgians who built so much of it. I am sure they will prove very popular".
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Safe Drive is a local driving school owned by Allan Saunders, Safe drive is committed to helping people learn to drive in a cost effective and safe way. Safety is the most important aspect of Safe Drive and that starts with the car. Allan uses a Toyota Yaris TR which has nine dual airbags.
A Unique Birthday Present Learning to drive is the one thing most teenagers look forward to when they turn 17. Allan can arrange to give someone a lesson on their 17th birthday! Imagine what a great surprise that would be for your son or daughter, to be collected and given a two hour lesson on the day they can legally take to the roads. Allan is a fully qualified Government approved driving instructor with many years experience and many satisfied students. Allan said" I have always been a relaxed and calm person and many of my students have told me that helps them not to get nervous"
Intensive Lessons You can book weekly lessons or if you want to get your license quicker why don't you consider a semi intensive course. This could be a set number of hours during a week to help you pass even quicker. Maybe you have just got a new job and will need to learn quickly? Allan has helped many people pass like this before. Other courses available include Pass Plus which is an established training course aimed at
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new drivers. It was designed by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) with the help of insurers and the driving instruction industry. Statistics show that new drivers are more likely to have an accident in the first two years after passing their test, due to lack of driving experience. Allan can train people the six modules in town in all weathers, on rural roads, at night, on dual carriageways and on motorways.
Great Value for Money Allan's prices are very reasonable and he has a great offer for Flyer readers who book between now and August 31st. The first ten hours for just £99. For more info about Safe Drive you can contact Allan on 01842 752055 or visit his website at: www.safedrivenorfolk.co.uk
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By Matthew Cameron Head of French Legal Services There is a simple answer to the two questions above. If you are currently thinking of buying or selling a house in France, then the only lawyer who has to Matthew Cameron be involved is the French lawyer, the notaire. However his role is different from that of a solicitor: he is not necessarily there to ensure that your interests are protected correctly. An English solicitor, presuming that they have a detailed knowledge of French law, as we do at Ashton Graham, will be able to cover these issues.
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Player Development with Ipswich Town Community Trust Ipswich Town Community Trust work to offer the best possible football opportunities for children, young people and adults throughout Suffolk and are committed to working with individuals to help progress a player's development to the highest possible level. The Community Trust provides a number of different courses across the ability range to fulfil this responsibility. Player Development Centres (PDC) are aimed at six to 14 year olds who show exceptional ability and attitude towards football and was established in order to ensure all players develop in a rounded way and to the best of their ability. The Player Development Centres enjoy a strong relationship with the ITFC Academy and the one-hour player development sessions are delivered by both FA qualified Community Trust and Academy coaches, ensuring players have the opportunity to progress to the highest possible level.
The programme works in a 15 week block and costs £90. There are a total of two blocks per season and continuous assessment by Trust coaches and ITFC scouts. In the eighth Nor is it the notaire's duty to ensure that the potential week of each term, players will have an assessment week to complexities of French inheritance law are considered determine whether they progress to the next term of training. correctly. You may - and should - have written English Wills, to There is movement on and off the programme with players ensure that you estate passes on your death to the correct released and being welcomed back to participate in other people. However it is not always possible to replicate such Community Trust activities and courses and the Trust does wishes in France as you may have had in the UK, and on recognise this may cause a level of disappointment for those occasions where it is possible to choose any beneficiary you released. However this is the fairest way to ensure only the wish, there may nevertheless be substantial inheritance tax highest standard of players represent Ipswich Town Football charges - inheritance tax in France can be applied at 60%. Club against local opposition. Thus it will always be sensible to ensure that these points are clarified. Player Development Centres also offer older players the chance to become a Ball Boy or Girl for weekend First team In fact, it is prudent to address these points even if you have fixtures at home, providing a unique opportunity for additional already bought a property in France - there may yet be steps player development by observing professional players in that you can take to improve your estate planning situation. match situations. Thus, whether you are buying, selling or already own a property in France, we would be delighted to hear from you. If you would like more information about Player Development Centres in Thetford, Bury St Edmunds or Portman Road then For further information call 0800 587 009 please contact the Community Trust on 01473 400749.
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