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CAPEL CAPERS

Volume 7 • Issue No. 3 • FEBRUARY 2017

A Sunny Winter Morning

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The oldest member of my family died just before Christmas. Kathleen, my great-aunt and surrogate ‘godfather’ since the death of her husband Jimmy when I was 15, died at the remarkable age of 97. She died peacefully at home, surrounded by her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews (including my dad). Despite her age, Kathleen maintained an aura of quiet authority which I’ve always admired. She wasn’t scary or aloof, as often those we defer to can be, but somehow demanded respect from all who knew her. She always had time to chat, putting the kettle on before you’d even sat down. The fact that she was tall and had a very distinctive voice made her standout from the other women I knew as a child. I was never afraid of her, but I would never have wanted to be in her bad books either. Kathleen’s death has inspired me to do a little research into my family tree. I don’t plan to take it too seriously just yet, but just want to get the last couple of generations in place so I know who’s who. It has been fascinating. My dad helped with his side of the family and we did quite well, though he knows very little of his American cousins and nothing of all about their families. Most of my mum’s family still live in Ireland so that side of the tree is a bit more complete. They had big families back then. My dad had 15 aunts and uncles! One child, as I have, would have been a complete anomaly. And the same names came up again and again. I know my parents had intended to call me Elizabeth after my grandmother, but my dad decided he didn’t want my life to be as difficult as hers so broke with tradition and found a name which made its first appearance in the Burke family tree (to some astonishment) in 1969. Elizabeth is my second name. I now wish I knew more about the people who are my family, however distant, and also wonder how I will be perceived when my name is added to a family tree in years to come, perhaps by my great-grandniece. Mostly I wish I could spend time with my long-lost grandparents to talk about their lives. I have so many question. If you can do so, make the most of every opportunity to know those who can still share their lives with you. I also hope I’ll be doing The Times crossword every day when I’m 97, just as Kathleen did.

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The Annual General Meeting of Capel Community Trust will be held on Monday, February 27 at 8pm in the Library. If you wish to continue using the village hall, play areas and playing field please come along as the trust cannot continue to operate without new trustees. If you would like more information please contact Mandy on 312026 or email Sandra at: capelcommunitytrust@gmail.com A number of positions are available in Capel St Mary. We require applicants with a broad range of experience including marketing, task and event management with excellent people and innovation skills. You will work alongside committed individuals who are very village focused and who are willing to put the needs of others alongside their own. While these are voluntary positions the work is rewarding and will provide a stimulating and interesting opportunity in Capel Community Trust. We look forward to seeing you are at the AGM on February 27 (see above). For more information phone Mandy on 312026 or email Sandra at: capelcommunitytrust@gmail.com

LEAVING COLLECTION FOR SAT AT VILLAPHARM Many of you were surprised and very disappointed when our wellrespected pharmacist Satinder left the Villapharm practice at Capel St Mary surgery just before Christmas. He has moved to a GP practice in Wembley and is hopeful that his commute will take less time. The Patient Participation Group would like to give everyone the opportunity to contribute to a leaving present for Sat. Mallwood Insurance at 27A The Street have very kindly agreed to be the collection point. Please put any cash in a sealed envelope in the box provided. I’m sure Sat would also welcome cards. We will report back on the amount collected in a future edition of Capel Capers. We will be contacting Sat to see what he would like us to get for him. Kathy Pollard Chair, Constable Country Patient Participation Group

BRIAN THOMAS Brian sadly died on December 10, 2016 from mesothelioma, a lung cancer directly attributed to asbestos. We would like to convey our thanks and appreciation to friends, neighbours and colleagues in Capel for their warm wishes and support during Brian’s severe illness. Our thanks also go to the wonderful St Elizabeth Hospice who looked after Brian with such care and kindness. Sue Thomas and daughters Becky and Katie

NEWS REPORT TO PARISHES, MID-SAMFORD WARD: JANUARY 2017 BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCILLOR SUE CARPENDALE

BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCILLOR FENELLA SWAN

Change of governance – adopting a cabinet-leader model At a meeting of the council on December 20, a majority of councillors voted to change from a committee system to an ‘executive’ model of governance. While opposition members have concerns about this change, the administration believes that it will mean greater levels of openness, transparency and collaboration. On the one hand, there should be increased accountability to our residents and possibly a stronger scrutiny function; it could also mean we will have a more efficient and agile decision making process, making it easier for both councillors and officers to deliver the best outcomes for the people of Babergh. On the other hand, fewer councillors will be involved in decision making or be able to influence decisions.

The new joint chief executive for Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils, Arthur Charvonia, started at the beginning of January.

The detail as to how the new model will actually function is still to be worked out. For example: how much decision-making and spending authority should be delegated to individual members of the cabinet? Where the boundaries between the decisions councillors or officers will take? What constitutes a ‘significant’ or key decision? What will be the residual role and powers of council as opposed to the cabinet? How much work and what kind of work will scrutiny undertake? Constitutionally, each council must have its own cabinet, but possibly the two cabinets for Babergh and Mid Suffolk might meet simultaneously, in the same room, even if they vote separately. There could be a number of joint committees. The new model will come into effect from May 2017 and cannot be changed for at least five years. All of this is taking place, at speed, in the context of the Electoral Review being carried out by the Boundary Commission. This review will dictate the future size of the council (numbers of councillors) and how the wards are made up and distributed. Changes are inevitable as there are already population imbalances in some areas and more growth is planned. There must be electoral equality across the district and enough councillors to fulfil council’s responsibilities. There is also the representational role of councillors in a predominantly rural area. How will they engage with residents, conduct case work and represent the council on local partner organisations? Babergh must submit its recommendation on final councillor numbers, backed with evidence, by mid-March.

Sheltered Housing Schemes Proposals for changes to the services provided for residents in sheltered housing schemes across Babergh and Mid Suffolk have been approved by councillors and tenants. The reshaping of the service took into account the changing needs and aspirations of sheltered tenants and, as a result of a consultation carried out during the review process, Babergh and Mid Suffolk have ensured that the services most important to residents in these schemes will be protected. As a result of the changes, the schemes listed below will be de-sheltered. No tenants are required to move if they do not wish to do so and support and/or an emergency alarm will continue to be provided for any resident who needs them. The purpose of the review into the services provided for residents in sheltered housing schemes across both councils was to look at the best use of each council’s housing assets and ensure the service is efficient, cost-effective and meets the needs of current and future tenants of sheltered housing. You’ll find more information about the Sheltered Housing Review on the MSDC website and the BDC website news archives. Building control Babergh and Mid Suffolk Building Control Department recently hosted a professional event at the Ipswich Hotel, Copdock, to showcase and promote Local Authority Building Control across the whole of Suffolk. The event was attended by approximately 90 guests from the local construction industry, including architects, agents and builders, and covered various topics on sustainability. There were representatives from each building control service across Suffolk so that they could network and answer any questions from the construction industry attendees. There were also various trade stands from local and national companies within the construction industry and 14 technical presentations were held to cover various aspects of sustainability

Village development There is a temporary pause in the progress of the two major applications in Capel St Mary. We are waiting for the written judgement to be published from the recent Judicial Review won by the parish of East Bergholt. It is not yet clear how this might impact on development proposals, or on the interpretation of ‘local need’.

Move to Endeavour House Staff and councillors from Babergh and Mid Suffolk have been given guided tours of Endeavour House in Ipswich to take a look around what will be the new HQ base later this year. Overall, feedback has been positive as well as some issues being raised with regard to staff parking, hot-desking and flexible working.

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CAPEL ST MARY PARISH COUNCIL Report from meeting held on Monday, January 9 Present were Councillors Bishop, Bryant, Fenn, Harris, Hole, Kilby, Matthews (chair), Powell, Streatfield, Thompson, Weaver, White, County Councillor Carpendale, District Councillor Swan, Julie Lawes (clerk) and one member of the public. No planning applications were submitted. Updates were provided on the current development proposals (see below). A Traffic Management Working Group has been created to look at the current and future issues within the village. The Capel St Mary annual parish meeting is due to be held on Wednesday, March 22 in the library at 7.30pm. Guest speaker to be confirmed. Reports will be heard from the parish council chair, district councillors and county councillor. Refreshments and nibbles will be available with the opportunity to speak with your local representatives in an informal setting. Councillors agreed, subject to funding, for a new street light to be added to Mill Hill. The Capel St Mary Parish Council Precept has been set for 2017/2018. This will be an increase of our proportion of the Council Tax bill by 1.48%, equating to an additional £1.08p per household for the year. These funds are used to facilitate the running and maintenance of the village and supporting local groups and clubs. Accounts were approved and presented for signing. Julie Lawes, clerk The next meeting of Capel St Mary Parish Council will be on Monday, February 13 in the library. There is an open session at each meeting when members of the public can air any problems. The actual minutes of the meeting are available for viewing at the parish council office at 27a The Street, Capel St Mary, which is open from 10am-noon on Tuesdays and from 1-3pm on Fridays. The parish clerk can be contacted on 01473 314103 during these times. An answer phone operates outside these hours and messages are picked up everyday. Alternatively contact can be made by email: capel.parishclerk@btinternet.com DEVELOPMENT IN CAPEL ST MARY As reported in the press, East Bergholt Parish Council challenged a decision by Babergh District Council to approve an application for 10 houses in East Bergholt. The judge ruled in favour of East Bergholt. Both the application by Hopkins Homes for 100 houses on land off Days Road and Persimmon for 150 houses off Longfield Road have been ‘put on hold’ by BDC until they receive the written report from the Judicial Review and assess their interpretation of Policy CS11. The very earliest that these applications will be considered by the planning committee will be the end of February, beginning of March. The parish council recommended refusal for both applications. This year will be a very interesting one! Chris Matthews, chair

CONSTABLE COUNTRY MEDICAL PRACTICE Managing demand over the winter period Demand on the NHS as a whole is at its highest during the winter months. This puts pressure on all our staff so it’s even more important at this time of the year that we deal with patient problems as efficiently as possible. Please help us by following the guidelines below: Tell the receptionist the nature of your problem. They can ensure you see the right clinician (GP, nurse practitioner, practice nurse) and you may not need to come into the practice if it can be dealt with over the telephone. If you need to see a GP, they will be aware of your problem before you see them which helps them prepare for you consultation. Of course, if your problem is personal and you would rather not disclose it, then that’s fine. If you need a home visit, please let us know as soon as possible. The doctor will phone you before leaving the practice to ensure they need to see you and they can help with the problem. Home visits can take up to an hour in total so if you can attend to practice please do so. Order repeat medication well in advance and nominate a pharmacy. Many prescriptions can be sent electronically to a pharmacy of your choice. However, it can take up to three days for the practice to process you prescription as the doctor will need check that it is safe to issue it. The clinicians at the practice are not equipped to deal with every problem. If you have a serious acute problem you should attend A&E or dial 999 for emergency assistance as contacting the surgery may delay treatment being provided to you. Serious problems include broken bones, severe allergic reactions, breathing difficulties, severe chest pain, severe burns, seizures, very ill children, severe bleeding, poisoning, foreign body in your eye or ear. This list is not exhaustive and the practice may advise you to attend A&E if it is in your best interest to do so. Training days A reminder that in 2017 the practice will be closed from 1pm on the following dates for staff training: Thursday, February 9; Wednesday, March 8; Wednesday, April 19 On these afternoons the doors will be closed so please ensure any prescriptions are picked up well beforehand. If you phone the practice the recorded message will ask you to ring 111 for medical assistance if your problem cannot wait until the next day. Practice Manager Pete Keeble

SUFFOLK BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Recently bereaved or suffering a delayed reaction to loss? Are you in need of help and support? Why not join a small focused group of five-10 sharing bereavement issues? Groups are led by an experienced facilitator creating a warm, safe environment in which to explore the many aspects of loss. A new evening group is planned for early February at a venue in Capel St Mary. For more details or to reserve a place contact Patrick or Margaret: sbsg246@gmail.com / 01206 299832 www.sbsg.eu

IN MEMORY OF RONALD BEAU JACKAMAN A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Ron Jackaman will be held at 11am on Friday, February 10 in St Mary’s Church, Stoke by Nayland. Everyone is welcome to attend the service and meet the family afterwards at Assington Village Hall, The Street, Assington CO10 5LW.

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Having just entered a New Year, people often pause and make New Year’s resolutions. It’s a great opportunity to examine our lifestyles and think about how we could become healthier. Resolutions often involve eating more healthily, losing weight, exercising more, drinking less, stopping smoking – these are all positive lifestyle changes and things that we can help you with. We will shortly be updating our website to include health promotion information and links to different organisations and websites. It’s also an opportunity for us to all think about whether our health screening tests are up to date. In particular this month, I am going to look at cervical screening. Smear tests prevent 75% of cervical cancers from developing and yet one in four women doesn’t attend cervical screening when invited. In fact, smear tests save the lives of 5,000 women every year in the UK alone. In my role as a practice nurse, I am one of the nurses who perform smear tests. I remember when I was first being trained, being told that the test was developed by George Papanicolaou and that he took samples from his wife every day for more than a decade. That puts our one test every three to five years (depending on age) into perspective. If you are anxious about having the test taken and would like to speak to someone about it then give me a call (Caroline) or visit www.nhs.uk/conditions/Cervical-screening-test/Pages/Introduction. aspx or Jo’s cervical cancer trust at www.jostrust.org.uk for further information. It really could save your life. Also, if you have had your test done and the result has come back with abnormal cells and you would like someone to talk it through with please give me a call. Caroline: 07588 706869 / Caroline@CapelParishNurses.org.uk Wednesday and Friday, 9.30am-2.30pm Margaret: 07588 698284 / Margaret@CapelParishNurses.org.uk Monday and Wednesday, 9am-4pm

Consider the benefits: not only can you say you part-own your local pub and have a voice in the way it’s run, but there are very tangible financial benefits too. Your investment attracts 30% tax relief, so if you’re a taxpayer and invest £250, the taxman will refund £75. And from 2018, we hope to be able to pay interest of up to 3% above base rate. Where else would you get this? You’ll also receive information and updates which aren’t available to non-members. The minimum investment is £250, maximum £20,000. The Case already has more than 200 members. Why not join us and help us reach our target of £72,000 worth of new shares sold by the offer closing date of March 25? For full details and an application form visit: www.thecasepubbentley.co.uk Why is it so important to attract more investment? We have identified a number of repairs and improvements to the building, the most urgent being the replacement of the bay windows at the front of the pub which you may have noticed are looking distinctly ropey. We all know the difference the pub has made to our community (without it we wouldn’t have a shop either), so please show your commitment by becoming an investor. If you’re already an investor, why not increase your stake? Want to know more? David Westley and Peter Cross will be available to answer questions and deal with any share applications at two informal sessions in the pub on Wednesdays, February 8 and 22 from 8pm. Just turn up. And that’s not all – once you become a member by buying shares in The Case, you are eligible to stand for the management committee which is responsible for running the pub. Now the pub has been running for three years (hard to believe) some of the committee members are standing down, and we will be seeking new members for election in March.

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DOCTORS SURGERY ROTA Thanks to all our willing volunteers who provided transport last year. We are still welcoming new volunteers and would welcome someone from Bentley where we make regular pick ups for both Eat Bergholt and Capel Surgeries. Remember, if you cannot get to either of our surgeries for your appointment do tell the receptionist and they will make arrangements for you to make use of this scheme.

Happy New Year to all our members, volunteers and customers. This year brings with it some exciting opportunities to get more involved with your community pub. We are re-launching the share offer so if you’re not already a member, this is your chance to become a part-owner of this successful pub by buying shares in The Case.

Pub quizzes Our popular quizzes will recommence on the last Saturday in January. Join us for a fun evening and give your brain cells a work-out, starting at 9pm. Entry £2 per person, maximum six in a team. And finally: New Year, new challenges! Why not learn new skills or polish up old ones and make new friends by joining our team of volunteers? Speak to any committee member (there’s a list on the website) or a volunteer, or pop into the pub and pick up a leaflet to find out more.

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“BINGO” THURSDAY 16th February DOORS OPEN AT 7.30pm In the Vine Lounge Books £1 Or 6 Books £5 EYES DOWN 8.30pm “THE ULTIMATE MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE ACT” SATURDAY 25th FEBRUARY 2017 DOORS OPEN 7.30pm In the Village Hall Featuring “Ben” - Simply Stunning Tickets - Members: £12.50 Non-Members: £15.00

“BINGO” THURSDAY 23rd March DOORS OPEN AT 7.30pm In the Vine Lounge Books £1 Or 6 Books £5 EYES DOWN 8.30pm “CAPEL BEER FESTIVAL” THURSDAY 13th April - MONDAY 17th April In the Village Bar Come and try a special selection of Real Ales! Special drink deals available at this event! “CHILDRENS EASTER PARTY” SATURDAY 26th March - 2pm-4pm In the Village Hall Arts & Crafts/Disco & Games/ Egg Hunt Tickets £5.00 per Child To buy Tickets or book Quiz Teams, call in the Village Bar or ring Ruth - 07548130293 Tracy - 07917440459 In Touch online: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE EVENTS MENTIONED ON THIS PAGE VISIT CAPEL VILLAGE BAR FACEBOOK PAGE OR THE WEBSITE

NEWS SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM Firstly, welcome from all the Hadleigh Safer Neighbourhood Team. Just to confirm that, although the police station is not open to the public, the SNT is still based at Hadleigh Police Station, Magdalen Road, Hadleigh IP7 5AD. Just a reminder when to call the police: Emergency: please dial 999 Non-emergency: please call 101. Road accidents: need to be reported to the police if unable to exchange details at the time of the incident within 24 hours. Burglary in progress: please phone 999 Theft or burglary has occurred: call Suffolk police on 101 Incident at school: please ask the school to deal with this Fly tipping, abandoned vehicles, noise nuisance and stray dogs: report to the local council Witness drug use and have information about drugs: telephone Suffolk police on 101 or crime stoppers on 0800 555111 Lost mobile phone: report to the phone company and IMMOBILISE website: www.immobilise.com Lost credit cards: report to the bank or company Fraud: contact Action Fraud on 03001 232040 You, the public, are our eyes and ears when we are not around, so please report anything suspicious. If you have ever been a victim of crime you will understand the importance of witnesses. Please phone 999 if you witness anything suspicious. If you are organising an event or work in the community and would like the police or PCSOs to attend, please contact us in plenty of time so we can arrange to attend: hadleigh.snt@suffolk.pnn.police.uk Finally, an update about recent anti-social behaviour committed in the Hadleigh area by local youths. All youths have been interviewed at the police station under caution and as a result all youths have been placed on diversion courses and also assisting with community work as punishment for their behaviour. Thank you for working together with the police to make our area a safer and nicer place to live. Keep safe, PC 167 Diane PORTER Hadleigh SNT, Hadleigh Police Station, Magdalen Road, Hadleigh IP7 5AD

ST ELIZABETH HOSPICE Many thanks to everyone who supported the raffle in aid of the hospice which I held at the Replay Dance at the village hall on December 17. The total raised was £171 which has been passed on to the hospice. I will be running a soft toy tombola stall at Fun Day on June 10 at the Playing Field. Donations for this will be appreciated any time up until then and toys can be left at 86 The Street. Thank you for your support. Linda Morrison, Hospice Village Rep for Capel St Mary

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OUT & ABOUT VILLAGE HALL DIARY FEBRUARY 2017 Wednesday 1 Carpet Bowls, 6.30-10.30pm, hall

Courses/private lessons ballroom and Latin, 7-8pm, hall Ballroom and Latin dance (adults), 8-9pm, hall

Thursday 2 Coffee Shop, 10am-noon, hall Orchard Players, 6.30-10.30pm, hall Capel Ladies, 7.30-10.30pm, library

Wednesday 22 Carpet Bowls, 6.30-10.30pm, hall

Friday 3 Leap Frog, 9am-1pm, hall

Thursday 23 Coffee Shop, 10am-noon, hall Orchard Players, 6.30-10.30pm, hall Gardening Club, 7-10.30pm, library

Saturday 4 Dog Training, 9.30-11.15am, hall

Friday 24 Leap Frog, 9am-1pm, hall

Sunday 5 Trampoline Club, 9.30am-noon, hall

Saturday 25 Dog Training, 9.30-11.30am, hall Michael Jackson Tribute, 7.30-11.30pm, hall

Tuesday 7 Beacon Coffee Shop, 9am-12.30pm, Vine Lounge Carpet Bowls, 1.30-5.30pm, hall Under 16s ballroom and Latin, 6-7pm, hall Courses/private lessons ballroom and Latin, 7-8pm, hall Ballroom and Latin dance (adults), 8-9pm, hall Wednesday 8 Carpet Bowls, 6.30-10.30pm, hall Thursday 9 Coffee Shop, 10am-noon, hall Orchard Players, 6.30-10.30pm, hall Women’s Institute, 7.30-10.30pm, library Friday 10 Leap Frog, 9am-1pm, hall Saturday 11 Dog Training, 9.30-11.15am, hall Sunday 12 Trampoline Club, 9.30am-noon, hall Monday 13 Parish Council Meeting, 7.30-10.30pm, library Tuesday 14 Beacon Coffee Shop, 9am-12.30pm, Vine Lounge Carpet Bowls, 1.30-5pm, hall Under 16s ballroom and Latin, 6-7pm, hall Courses/private lessons ballroom and Latin, 7-8pm, hall Ballroom and Latin dance (adults), 8-9pm, hall Wednesday 15 Carpet Bowls, 6.30-10.30pm, hall Thursday 16 Coffee Shop, 10am-noon, hall Orchard Players, 6.30-10.30pm, hall Bingo, 7.30-10.30pm, Vine Lounge Saturday 18 Dog Training, 9.30-11.30am, hall Sunday 19 Trampoline Club, 9.30am-noon, hall Monday 20 Community Association Meeting, 8-10.30pm, library Tuesday 21 Beacon Coffee Shop, 9am-12.30pm, Vine Lounge Carpet Bowls, 1.30-5pm, hall Under 16s ballroom and Latin, 6-7pm, hall

Sunday 26 Trampoline Club, 9.30am-noon, hall Monday 27 Community Trust Meeting, 8-10.30pm, library Tuesday 28 Beacon Coffee Shop, 9am-12.30pm, Vine Lounge Carpet Bowls, 1.30-5pm, hall Under 16s ballroom and Latin, 6-7pm, hall Courses/private lessons ballroom and Latin, 7-8pm, hall Ballroom and Latin dance (adults), 8-9pm, hall FUNCTION ROOMS FOR HIRE Are you organising a birthday, anniversary, wedding, engagement, christening, children’s party, celebration, social event, business meeting or just want a get together with family and friends? Why not book the village hall, Vine Lounge, library or stage? We can cater for parties between 20 and 200 people at very competitive rates. Rooms are available during the daytime or evenings. Facilities include a fully licensed bar and a kitchen preparation area with prices starting from as little as £10 per hour for the library, £15 per hour for the hall and the Vine Lounge is £88 for an evening. All enquires to Mandy. A CELEBRATION OF LIFE If you would like to celebrate the life of someone you loved who has passed away, you can hire the Vine Lounge in the village hall complex most weekdays for just £75. All enquires to Mandy. CONTACT NUMBERS Village Bar: 01473 311766 Mandy Marshall (events and hiring): 01473 312026 / bookings@capel-trust.freeserve.co.uk

CAPEL ST MARY FUNCTION ROOMS SPECIAL OFFER FOR A TRIAL PERIOD Do you have a celebration coming up? If you are a member of the community association you may be eligible for free room hire an adult party in the hall or Vine Lounge. For further details, please contact Mandy: 01473 312026 Terms and conditions apply.

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OUT & ABOUT CAPEL LIBRARY February sees the days beginning to draw out which means that spring is just around the corner when we see crocus and snowdrops peeping through the soil. The new colour emerging gives us all a boost from the dreary days of winter, so start planning those projects with the help of a good library book. Do browse the catalogue as a helpful aide-memoir and see what you can find. Possibly you will find an author that you haven’t read and give them a go. When you visit the library we politely ask that you have your library card with you to be able to take out books. Thank you. This month sees the start of a new Friends of Capel Library Community Cinema showing Bridget Jones’s Baby on February 21 at 7.30pm. Come along if you can and have a good laugh if you missed it when it was released at the cinema. See the poster below for further details. Other clubs meeting this month Baby Bounce: February 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 2pm. Come along and enjoy playing with the instruments and singing nursery rhymes and doing action rhymes. This lively group is open to all children (from birth) and their carers. Book Group: meets on Friday 17 at 2.30pm. This group is open to all and new members are very welcome. A wide variety of books are chosen by the group, some they have enjoyed reading, others not so much. Don’t forget that we offer an IT training session with Trevor, which is prebookable on Tuesday mornings. If you need any assistance then please book a one-hour slot. We also sell books of postage stamps and book tokens.

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Community Cinema Tuesday 21st February at Capel Library Doors Open: 7pm Film Starts: 7.30pm

BRIDGET JONES’S BABY Tickets In advance: £4 members £4.50 non-members On the Door: £5.00

OPENING TIMES Monday: Closed Tuesday: 9.30am-12.30pm & 2-5.30pm Wednesday: 9.30am-12.30pm Thursday: 9.30am-12.30pm Friday: 2-5pm & 5.30-7.30pm Saturday: 9am-3pm Sunday: 10am-3pm Contact: 01473 311699

FRIENDS OF CAPEL LIBRARY By the time you read this we shall have had our annual general meeting on January 28 and re-elected the trustees for 2017. As I pointed out in December, the library service is coming under increasing financial pressure caused by cuts in funding. We as friends are committed to maintaining and improving the service that is provided here at Capel. One new innovation is the Community Cinema, and you can support our work and see a good film by coming along. You will find details of our first film, Bridget Jones’ Baby, elsewhere in this magazine. Watch out too for events being planned for March and April. If you are not a member of the friends yet, don’t delay as there are benefits on events and it only costs £1 a year, less that the price of cup of coffee. Even better join the 100 Club for £12 a year and have the chance of winning one of three monthly money prizes.

BUMPER BOOK SALE Attention all you book lovers. Another bumper book sale is planned for Easter Monday, April 17 at Manningtree Methodist Church in South Street from 10am-4pm. This will be run alongside our highly successful four day art show.

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OUT & ABOUT STOUR VALLEY ARTS AND MUSIC Friday, February 10 at 8pm: Love and Loss – The Story of Orpheus and Eurydice in Art and Music, illustrated lecture by Dr Lois Oliver at Constable Hall, East Bergholt Telling how the legendary singer lost his lover through a single glance. This tragic story has inspired much great music including the first masterpiece of opera, Monteverdi’s Orfeo. Tickets £10, students £5. Sunday, February 26 at 4pm: Vanbrugh String Quartet at St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt / sponsored by Birkett Long Solicitors The legendary Vanbrugh Quartet was a regular fixture for SVAM during the 1990s and there is great excitement that they have agreed to find time to come back to play a wonderful programme including Beethoven’s String Quartet no 11 in F minor op 95. Tickets £14, students £7, 16 and under free with paying adult.

ST MICHAEL’S MONTHLY MARKET The next monthly market at St Michael’s, The Church on the Park, Woolverstone is on Saturday, February 11, 9am-12.30pm, just in time to get that vital St Valentine’s gift to show your partner you care. Fruit, vegetables, cakes, bread, meat and an interesting range of handcrafted items which helps present buying. East End Butchers are pleased to be the market’s resident meat supplier. If you would like to place on order with them it can be collected at the market each month. Their number for orders is 01206 392190. Come along to mingle with your friends, have a cup of coffee and a bacon buttie and enjoy the lovely venue. New stalls welcome. Contact Jane Gould: 01473 780777

Sunday, March 5: Young Musician’s Concert, Constable Hall, East Bergholt Sunday, March 19 at 4pm: Kammerphilharmonie Europa at St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt Box office and information: www.svam.org.uk / 01206 298426 / svamtickets@btinternet.

CLASH AVOIDER This diary has been introduced to help avoid date clashes in the village. Every effort will made to keep this list up-to-date, but please be aware that sometimes dates may be cancelled, postponed or re-arranged at short notice. This diary is not intended to be an all-inclusive what’s on and will only highlight significant dates. If you want to add an event please submit in the following format (date, event, venue and contact) to sharon@intouchnews.co.uk with Capel Event Diary in the subject line. March 18: Nearly New Sale at Days Road Church, Capel Sunday, April 23: Capel Allotments Association Spring Work-in, 8am-noon / followed by the AGM at noon Saturday, May 6: Cake and Plant Sale and Coffee Morning at Capel Methodist Church, 10am-noon Contact Sally: 07875 366120

BRANTHAM AMATEUR THEATRICAL SOCIETY It’s your last chance to buy tickets for Little Shop of Horrors, BATS’ next production in Brantham Village Hall running from February 14-19 at 7.30pm with a 2.30pm matinee on Saturday 19. We all enjoy a good musical and this spoof science fiction about a nerdy florist shop worker who raises a vicious, raunchy plant is one of exceptional quality by composer Alan Menken and writer Howard Ashman. With catchy songs, music provided by a live band, romance and an introduction to life on Skid Row, BATS as usual, present a colourful, dazzling show, with dancing and puppetry to bring the story to life. This scintillating show, directed by John Hoskyns and Pippa Revell, is suitable for most ages. Tickets (£8 / children £6) can be bought online from www.ticketsource.co.uk or from Bakes and Blossoms, Acacia Court, Brantham (9.30am-2.30pm). Enquiries to 07891 974844 (text or voicemail).

Saturday, June 10: Capel Fun Day Contact Sandra Bumphrey: 312114 / capelcommunitytrust@gmail.com Saturday, June 10: Capel Allotments Association’s We’ve Been Growing for 40 Years exhibition at Capel Fun Day Saturday & Sunday, June 17 & 18 2017: Scarecrow Trail Weekend Contact Chris Terry: 01473 311102 Thursday, Friday, Saturday, July 6, 7 & 8: Summer Musical Show, Capel Village Hall at 7.30pm. Contact Ticketline: 07754 175399 Saturday, July 29: Capel Allotments Association Summer BBQ Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 September: Annual Flower & Produce Show Sunday, October 8: Capel Allotments Association Autumn Work-in, 9am-noon October 21: Nearly New Sale at Days Road Church, Capel Saturday, December 2: Christmas Coffee Morning at St Mary’s

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OUT & ABOUT CAPEL IRISH SET DANCE GROUP

TEA & COMPANY Monday, February 20 at Wenham View, Dove Close All welcome to come along from 2.30pm £1.50 for tea/coffee and homemade cakes Raffle Supported by The Capel Ladies

Capel Irish Set Dance Group meets at St Mary’s Church Hall on the third Sunday of every month (except August and the second Sunday in December) from 2-5.30pm. We are a friendly group and it’s not necessary to have a partner. In fact you’re welcome to come along just to enjoy the music. The remaining dates for 2107 are as follows: February 19, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 10 Hope to see you, Hille and Trevor Peartree, 01473 310146 Chris and Marjorie Haste, 01473 311615

VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR ACORN VILLAGE CHARITY FOR ADULTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES Would you like to join our friendly teams in our charity shops or help out with sorting the donations? We’re looking for volunteers for our shops in Brightlingsea, Manningtree and onsite at Acorn Village, whether it’s for one afternoon a week or providing cover for holidays or sickness. Alternatively if you are green fingered and would like to work in the gardens, artistic and would like to join the creative craft centre or help at our events, we would love to hear from you. Contact us for an application form: info@acornvillages.com / 01206 394124 Learn more about what Acorn Village does for adults with learning disabilities by coming and visiting the coffee shop, charity and furniture shop and the creative craft centre Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm, or by requesting a talk for your group on the email address above.

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Tea & Company with Capel Singers On Monday, December 12 we had a very enjoyable afternoon at Dove Close. We were joined by Capel Singers who led a Sing-along a Christmas and provided us with delicious mulled wine. We all joined in the fun. It was a perfect start to the festive season and we raised £125 from our tea, coffee, homemade cakes and raffle which we donated to The Ipswich Christmas Homeless Centre, a very worthwhile cause. Many thanks to all who took part. SET UP AS POSTER OR IN A PANEL IN See you on Monday, February 20.

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Nearly New Sale

Saturday, March 18, 1.30-3pm Capel Community Church Days Road, Capel St Mary GOOD QUALITY ITEMS ONLY

East Bergholt High School Sunday, February 26, 10am-noon Admission 50p, refreshments available, free car park Tables £5 in advance, £7.50 on the day Doors open 9am to set up ( 01206 298122

Maternity clothes, baby equipment, clothes (0-11 years), toys, books and games 50p entrance fee (children free) For more details or to order a seller’s pack, please contact: Lisa 01473 312248 / Jo 07709 724133

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OUT & ABOUT SING FOR FUN At our first meeting in January we sadly bade farewell to our pianist Val Fieldsend. Val has helped us tremendously, not just with playing for our singing, but with a store of music built up over the years. Fortunately that will still be available. We are now looking for someone who would be prepared to play either on a monthly basis or on a sharing basis every second Monday of the month. We sing a wide variety of songs, with 20 to 30 people regularly attending. If you would like to join us, or especially if you could play for us, please contact Chris Yule: 01473 310992

CAPEL LADIES GROUP Around 30 members enjoyed a delicious Christmas meal at The George in Hintlesham on December 15. There was a convivial atmosphere and the restaurant was nicely decorated with Christmas trimmings. The occasion rounded off a busy year for Capel Ladies Club and now we can look forward to another set of interesting and enjoyable activities in 2017. Please feel free to come and join us. Lindsey Imlach presents a Body Shop talk and demonstration on Thursday, February 2. Look out for our posters around the village or visit: www.capelladies.com

VILLAGE LINK CLUB For our December meeting we were entertained by Harry and Sue Parsons with a number of short sketches from pantomimes they have performed in over a number of years.

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Alicea Holmes will present ta talk entitled The Chaplain of the Methodist Homes when we meet on February 8. Future talks will be: Wolves, Dogs and Us, Easter Parade and The Building of Bury Tower. Meetings are held at 10am on the second Wednesday of every month in Tattingstone Village Hall. Following the speaker we have refreshments (when there is time for a chat with other members) and a raffle. New members and visitors are welcome to join us. After the August and February meetings, we normally hold a members’ lunch – funds permitting. Roger Felgate, 01473 311684

WEDDING OPEN DAY SUNDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2017 10:00 – 15:00

(Entrance opposite St Mary’s Church)

Complementary Refreshments Wine sampling courtesy of Adnams Canapes supplied by Angel Delights Free draw for a Bottle of Champagne

CONSTABLE SINGERS Our next concert will be at East Bergholt Congregational Church on Saturday, April 22 at 7pm. Further details from posters and magazines nearer the time. Constable Singers meet every Thursday at Lambe School, apart from the second Thursday when we meet at East Bergholt Congregational Church at 7pm. We sing music from the musicals and pop songs. Words provided, no audition.

www.hadleightownhall.co.uk 01473 822544 info@hadleightownhall.co.uk

Further details from Mel (01206 298628) or Yvonne (01206 298428).

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OUT & ABOUT CRAFTERS UNLIMITED Monday, February 6: Air Dry Clay Monday, March 6: Flower Brooch (Debbie) Samples of each project are displayed the month before and other projects are available. Saturday workshops and Monday meetings are held in Wherstead Village Hall Meeting Rooms. Contacts: Ann 01473 780298 / Jill 01473 713534

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MANNINGTREE ROTARY SANTA RAISES £4,765 Manningtree Rotary had a very successful 2016 season with Santa. A total of £4,765 was raised in the run up to Christmas, £127 up on 2015. Santa toured the streets of Manningtree, Mistley and Lawford for 10 nights with his elves collecting house to house. There were also collections in the town and Rotary ran a sell-out mulled wine stall at the Christmas Fayre. All the proceeds will go to charities and local good causes. Rotarian organiser Rob Sharratt said: “We have had a great response again this year. The children love to see Santa touring the streets and people have been most generous with their donations. We are very grateful for everyone’s support.” The Rotary Club of Manningtree Stour Valley is a friendly club of men and women who meet every Thursday night at The Crown Hotel, Manningtree. If you wish to know more about the club please contact David Willis: 01473 310076

On Thursday, January 5, the WI walkers group met outside Capel St Mary Co-op to complete their traditional New Year walk alongside Felixstowe beach. This year the walk was from the Old Town Hall to the Spa Pavilion for coffee and then on to the Ferry Café for lunch before returning to our cars. With the temperatures forecast at close to freezing everyone dressed up warm, wearing several layers. In fact the weather was beautiful and our walk was completed in full sunshine with no breeze. Consequently several of us felt over dressed.

STOUR VALLEY MEN’S PROBUS CLUB Our only January meeting was on Wednesday 18 when Tom Tyler talked about When Motoring Was Fun. This sentimental journey reminded us all of many happy memories. On Wednesday, February 1 Peter Gant will talk on 100 Years of Postcards and on February 15 Dudley Chignell will present The Four Seasons in East Anglia. On Wednesday, March 1 Joyce Kimber speaks on Ciphers & Enigma and the Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 15.

If any ladies are interested in joining the WI please contact Sue Dale for further details: 07773 042910

Our club endeavours to be simple in structure, free of the constraints and obligations of service clubs and involve members at minimal cost. The club is directed primarily to providing fellowship between members who are compatible with each other and the opportunity for development of acquaintances. New members are welcomed.

You don’t have to live in Capel St Mary to join the group and there is no age restriction. We meet on the second Thursday evening of each month in the library at 7.30pm. Membership of the walkers group is optional.

We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month at St John’s Ambulance HQ, Manningtree CO11 1EB at 10.30am. For further details please contact Brian Rolfe: 01206 393665

The walkers group meet at 9.30am on the first Thursday of the month at the Co-op. Each month a different group member choses the destination.

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Every child is good at something and at Littlegarth we strive to ensure that each child is given every chance to succeed in school. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum and this, combined with a high level of specialist teaching, ensures that we can spot potential from a very early age and nurture the skills of each individual. We believe strongly that each child must be given a solid grounding in the basic skills of a wide range of activities and this firm foundation provides a springboard to a range of achievements at home and at school. Subject specialist staff work closely together to ensure a high level of academic rigour while the children are also provided with numerous opportunities

This year the children of Littlegarth will also benefit from considerable improvements to the fabric of the school as a new building development will provide specialist facilities for art, drama and music, just ten years after the school built an excellent sports hall. Littlegarth is also investing in a large library incorporating a class computing suite and new Year 5 and 6 classrooms will ensure that our senior children will be situated adjacent to the library to allow immediate access to an exceptional learning and research facility. A tried and tested curriculum delivered by outstanding subject specialists in outstanding purpose built facilities will provide Littlegarth children with even more opportunities to succeed in 2017. A successful child is a confident child and a confident child is a happy child. A very happy and successful New Year to you all.

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OUT & ABOUT STOUR VALLEY U3A On Wednesday, January 11, Dr Geoffrey Kay, former lecturer at Norwich School of Art and Anglia Ruskin University, spoke on Drugs, Sex & Death – The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. In the mid-19th century a group of young artists began to sign their work with the initials PRB. For a short time gallery visitors were baffled. Dr Kay informed us what united these artists and how and why they were determined to alter the course of British art for the next 50 years. On Wednesday, February 8, Prof John Midwinter FRAE, FRS, formerly at BT and UCL, will speak on The Truth About Climate Change. His lecture will explore evidence that we are changing the climate of our planet, probably irreversibly, and this will be linked to a discussion of what this probably portends and why we should be very concerned.

So Much More Than a Dance Class Any Age & Ability Very Welcome No Partners Required

Shimmy, Shake, Wiggle & Giggle to Dance Fitness Fun

"Strictly" style Dance-a-cise

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The Street Capel St Mary every Thursday 10am & 7pm spaces are limited to reserve yours

Call Janet on 07506 350 455

classes also in: - Brantham - East Bergholt - Hadleigh - Nayland, & - Stratford St Mary

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On Wednesday, March 8, Mark Mitchels will speak on The Sutton Hoo Ship Burial. This will be an illustrated lecture that attempts to recreate the moment. It will tell the story of the excavation and when a remarkable people sent their leader on his final voyage. This was one of the greatest treasures ever found on English soil. Our main purpose is to encourage lifelong learning for those who are no longer in full time employment and emphasis is always placed on making learning active and fun as well as helping in developing friendships. We have a wide range of groups including language study, country walking and computer studies and groups that visit gardens, churches and historic buildings. In the main, membership is drawn from communities in the lower Stour Valley and adjacent areas including Brantham, Capel St Mary, Dedham, East Bergholt, Holbrook, Lawford, Manningtree, Raydon and Stratford St Mary. We are affiliated to the ThirdAge Trust, have over 260 members and 21 groups. For further information please visit www.stourvalleyu3a.org.uk where membership secretary Gillian Gibbs may be contacted. We meet at Constable Hall, Gandish Road, East Bergholt CO7 6TP at 2.15pm. Annual membership is £12 which entitles members to attend meetings on the second Wednesday of each month, except August and December. It’s never too late to learn! Join the 361,477 members across 969 U3As throughout the UK today.

CAPEL ST MARY GARDEN CLUB We start our 2017 programme with our February meeting on Thursday 23 when we hold our AGM in the library at 7.30pm, followed by a talk on Hellebores by Barry Gayton. We are always happy to welcome new members (£8 a year or £2 if you want to just come to a particular meeting as a visitor). Any queries, please let me know. Edwina Cox, chairman, 01473 311121

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OUT & ABOUT CAPEL ART FOR FUN ART EXHIBITION AND SALE March 4-12 at the Harvest Moon Café, 9.30am-3.30pm For more information call Pauline: 07923 470404

CAPEL COUNTRYSIDE CLUB Representatives of the Ipswich Traidcraft shop gave a talk on the Fairtrade principle at our December meeting. Traidcraft (est. 1979) is mostly run by volunteers and is “the UK’s leading fair trade organisation with a mission to fight poverty through trade, practising and promoting approaches to trade that help poor people in developing countries transform their lives”. We held our AGM in January and the committee agreed to carry on for another year. We also had a talk by Irene Carder on the Suffolk waste recycling centre at Gt Blakenham. We are hoping to follow this up with a visit to the site in February, which should prove popular. Mike Johansen will present a talk on his Viking ancestry at the next meeting in the lounge of Capel Methodist Church on February 14 at 7.30pm. Visitors are welcome to join us for the talk and refreshments afterwards, when there is time for an informal chat with the speaker and fellow members

CAPEL ALLOTMENTS ASSOCIATION GUIDE TO GARDENING IN FEBRUARY 1977 to 2017: We’ve been growing for 40 years ALLOTMENT PLOTS AVAILABLE AT CAPEL Half plots are available now at £16 per annum plus membership. If you live in or around Capel and fancy a go at growing your own please contact Dennis: 01473 310988 / sitemanager@capelallotments.co.uk

annuals and tomatoes. Water plants sparingly. Sow peas in guttering and slide into shallow trench when plants are 4cm high. Sow broad beans in plugs and stand outside when 1½ inches high for a week then plant out. Sow spring onions and beetroot in 10 plug strips, do not thin out. Plant outside in March 10cm apart. Sow lettuce in 10 plug strips, thin to one plant. Plant outside in March 20cm apart or in growbags under glass.

One enormous advantage of growing your own fruit and veg is that you harvest and eat it when it’s in season, when it is at its very best. Cold frames and greenhouses help to stretch that season and protect crops from freak weather conditions. THE VEG PLOT Clear spent crops, canes and perennial weeds. If dry spray with glyphosate to reduce the chance of a fresh lush jungle to clear the next time you visit. Continue winter digging incorporating mushroom compost at £30 a ‘bucket’ load (01473 310380 to order) or composted garden waste. Sow peas and broad beans, apply bone-meal. Plant rhubarb, cover with strawy manure. Feed with sulphate of ammonia or blended stable manure and cover crowns to encourage early growth. Sprout potato tubers in a frost free area. If soil dries risk a sowing of carrots, spring onion, lettuce, beetroot, peas, turnips and parsnip or sow under cloches. Plant onion sets and shallots. Scatter slug pellets. LAWNS Aerate wet areas and apply sharp sand. Lay turf. Clean equipment. Contact Steve Blake for repairs and service on 07813 814623. Apply lawn sand or sulphate of iron to control moss. FRUIT Apply grease bands now. Plant trees and bushes with a dusting of bone meal. Apply a winter tree wash to control insect pests. Cover strawberries with fleece. Prune apples and pears. Cut autumn raspberries to ground level. Protect peaches, nectarines and apricots against leaf curl with a copper spray. GREENHOUSE Empty and wash with Jeyes. Line with bubble plastic. Spray with Agralan whitefly killer. Sow main crop onions, leeks and sweet peas in pots. Check cuttings for mildew and spray with fungus fighter. Begin sowing

FLOWERS Tidy boarders, feed with Growmore or 6x and mulch. Ventilate chrysanthemum stools. Start sowing annuals. ALLOTMENT NEWS SSALG stand at the Suffolk Show, May 31 and June If you would like to shadow Graham and Dennis during March, April and May 2017 with a view to taking over this job for 2018, please contact us. Site visits If any groups would like to visit the site and wildlife area email Philippa Brandon to discuss what’s available to you. Membership is just £5 a year. For a more extensive version of this article visit: www.capelallotments.co.uk

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Presents

a Klezmer Ceilidh with live music from Tanz

Saturday 11th March 2017 7:30 to 11pm Copdock Village Hall Old London Road, Copdock. IP8 3JN Fancy a Freylechs? Think you can handle a hora? Then take a trip from East Anglia to Eastern Europe at a Klezmer Ceilidh. Learn some classic dances from a rich tradition based on Jewish wedding celebrations. Dances will be taught by Jon Hooton, with music from Tanz, a Norwich-based Klezmer trio with Helen Boreham on accordion and clarinet, Fran Broady on ﬁddles and vocals and Louisa Young on clarinet and vocals.

Bring you own refreshments and enjoy a great evening of dancing with live music. Price £8 per person on the door (£7 if pre-paid) Open to all aged 16 and above Spaces are limited so best advised to book

For Booking & Pre-payment before Friday 3rd Mar 2017 email: janet@fundancing.co.uk call / text: 07506 350 455 FolkEast 2016 - Klezmer Workshop

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SCHOOLS ROBIN’S NEWS Baby Bears The Bears have been exploring new textures of winter, such as the snow, frost and ice, making the most of the fresh mornings and running on the field and in our garden. Recently they have been using and developing their physical skills by climbing and crawling on the slide and their communication and language skills with lots of singing and dancing. Toddling Tigers In the last month we have been exploring the changes in the weather and have enjoyed making footprints in the snow and watching it fall. We have made and hung bird feeders from the trees in our garden and have enjoyed watching the birds. The school field is a great place to look for birds on our bird hunts. Gruffalos The children are embracing the bear hunt topic with much enthusiasm. We have been on many bear hunts and have found bears of all different sizes. The children decided that bears were friendly and that we should bring them inside and look after them, making dinner for them, reading them stories and generally involving the bears in their play. One of the children decided that bears liked honey so we made honey sandwiches. Some of us liked the honey just as much as the bears! This led to a child creating a ‘trap’ using honey as the bait to see if we could catch any more bears. Such great thinking! Many children played detective, looking for clues to see if there have been any bears in our garden. They found scratch marks in logs and bite marks in wood and even some bear poo! Great detective work! If you would like information about Robin’s Childcare please contact Vicki on 01473 310767, visit www.robinschildcare.co.uk or follow us on Twitter/Facebook.

CAPEL ST MARY PRIMARY SCHOOL Happy New Year to you all. We welcomed the children back after the Christmas holiday on a bright, but cold day and they settled straight back in to busy lessons and exciting topics. This term we are trying to recognise little acts of kindness that often go unnoticed and so we are collecting notes where children (or adults) have spotted an act of kindness as our New Year’s resolution. We hope this may mean that the children are even more helpful and lovely than they already are. Maybe they will even help you all a bit more at home. We also celebrated some great achievements at the end of term with Joshua B, Eleanor LM, Zoe B, Harry H, Josh DM and Kayleigh W managing to reach 100 reads – well done to them. In addition we celebrated acorn achievers in church on the last day of term. Well done to Sophie R, Owen S, Caitlin R, Caitlin D, Erin H, Ethan E, Josh DM, Nadia H, Reuben C and Jessica W. I wonder who will reach 100 reads or achieve their acorn next! Unit 3 have started an exciting topic about life in Viking and Anglo Saxon times where even a few mythical dragons may be thrown in. I’m not sure how well our children would cope in Viking times without all their gadgets.

BENTLEY CEVC AND COPDOCK PRIMARY SCHOOLS It may be cold outside, but the curriculum in Bentley and Copdock is really heating up. Despite the chilly weather at present, we are looking forward to lots of activities planned for the forthcoming spring. Dennis Kell, our chair of governors, will be launching the Big Birdwatch event in both schools in the next few weeks, kicking off with a special assembly to introduce the children to the event and explain how we can help this big, national project. Miss Cross at Copdock and Miss Wilding at Bentley will be leading a veritable host of Forest Schools activities through the remainder of the school year, meaning that the pupils will be engaged in a much greater depth of learning in the outdoor environment. We are extraordinarily lucky to have such beautiful grounds around our schools, meaning that the Forest Schools scheme of learning can be accessed by all the children in all year groups. In March, we will be giving a lot of thought and attention to Science Week. All the classes across the federation will be taking on significant science projects. In addition to this, each class has started a new class topic for the half term. Wolves and Squirrels are doing a topic called Super Scientists, Woodpeckers are doing Judaism, Adders are doing Marvellous Mayans and Foxes are doing Science and Materials. If you have any expertise or artefacts that you think might be useful in any of these topics, and you are willing to lend them to us, please do get in touch. We would love to hear from you. Diversity within the curriculum and extra curricula activities are being further enhanced by our variety of clubs running this term. Across the two schools, we offer two sports clubs, a singing club, a cooking club, a film club and drum and guitar lessons. In addition to this, Eco Council at both schools are looking at how to improve the grounds and are hoping to set up a gardening club. Finally, we are looking for a midday supervisor at Bentley for either one or two days a week. If you are interested in this post, please call the office on 01473 310253 for more information.

Unit 2 have started their topic with an archaeological dig in their area where Roman artefacts have been found. They are ready to take on the role of archaeologists to find out about life in Roman times. Unit 1 are learning all about the Little Polar Bear and what his environment is like and will then learn all about the world as Lars, the Polar Bear, goes on a journey to other countries to see if he would like to live there. In Early Years the first topic is Once Upon A Time and even the new nursery children who joined us in January will be enjoying finding out about rhymes, stories, castles, princesses and lots more. If you have any questions or queries, or if you would like your child to join us and want to arrange a visit, please contact the school: ad.capelstmary.p@talk21.com / 01473 310386

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SPORT / CHURCH NEWS EAST BERGHOLT UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB CAPEL PLOUGH FOOTBALL CLUB The last month was mixed for the First Team, with them registering one victory, one draw and one defeat, and thereby maintaining a mid-table position. The Reserves continued their impressive form. They had three matches in December with three wins and 15 goals scored. This saw them end 2016 at the top of League A, albeit that the teams immediately below them had games in hand. The A Team’s struggles continued in December. They failed to pick up a point in League B and consequently slipped to 11th place. UPCOMING FIXTURES 1st TEAM Senior Division Sat, Jan 28 Trimley Red Devils Bob Coleman Cup (A) Sat, Feb 4 Henley Athletic (A) Sat, Feb 11 Grundisburgh (H) Sat, Feb 25 Bramford Utd (A) Sat, Mar 4 Ransomes Sports (H) RESERVES League A Sat, Jan 28 Sporting ’87 Res (H) Sat, Feb 4 AFC Hoxne Res (H) Sat, Feb 18 Coplestonians Res (H) Sat, Feb 25 Mendlesham Res (H) Sat, Mar 4 Achilles Res (A) A Team League B Sat, Jan 28 Sat, Feb 4 Sat, Feb 11 Sat, Feb 18 Sat, Feb 25 Sat, Mar 4

Stonham Aspal Res (A) Haughley Utd Res (H) Henley Athletic Res (A) Capel Plough Res (H) Trimley Athletic Res (A) Stowupland Falcons Res (A)

Fixtures are subject to change. To confirm please refer to: http://fulltime.thefa.com/Index.do?league=4358069 We are always looking for people who can help the club as committee members, whether it be on the playing side or just in the background. If you would like to sponsor the club in some capacity we would also be delighted to hear from you. Club strips, dugouts, banners or boards on matchdays are all potential exposure for your business while supporting a local organisation. EBUFC is a community club with very strong village traditions. The majority of the players either live in, or have links to, the village. Please come along and give us a look sometime. Secretary Steve Butcher stevebutcher55@btinternet.com

We are nearing the end of the current season and already starting to think about the next. Capel Plough Football Club runs 10 teams covering ages nine-17, playing in local leagues on Saturday or Sunday mornings with all participants enjoying their football. Training is usually held weekly on different days for different age groups. The purpose of the youth section is to allow the youngsters to develop their game from a young age, helped by team coaches who have all undertaken the correct qualifications. Having more than 100 young people playing youth football for the club is pleasing to see and promising both now and for the future. It is the ambition of the club that these youngsters progress into adult football at Capel Plough. We are also an FA Charter Standard Club. The FA Charter Standard programme recognises and rewards high quality levels of provision in club and league football. The kitemark is awarded to clubs and leagues that are well run, sustainable and which place child protection, quality coaching and safety paramount. The youth setup has developed considerably over the last 10 years and is one of the bigger offerings of youth football in the local area. This season we have started our first all-girls team at the Under-12 age group (pictured above). The girls’ team in particular are looking for additional players next season as they move up to nine-aside football. If you are interested in finding out more please contact manager Tony Eagen: 07772 107838 / rontone01@sky.com The opportunity to sponsor the team’s kit is still available. If you have an interest in running a team or joining a team, be it boys, girls or mixed, or indeed in sponsoring an individual team or the club through banner advertising please contact chairman Gareth Millar: gareth@xsitems.com

CAPEL COMMUNITY CHURCH What sort of society do we want? At church last Sunday, we were reminded as we were looking forward to 2017 that William Temple (1881-1944) was a great example of what the church should stand for and be involved in. He was the 98th Archbishop of Canterbury from 1942-1944, previously being the Bishop of Manchester from 1921-1929 and Archbishop of York from 1929-1942. He was the only Archbishop of Canterbury to die while in service. He was well known for his views on social reform and was outspoken about the values of family life and the need to aim for a more fair and just society after THE Second World War. He was well respected by all politicians and leaders at that time. He was well known also for his many quotations and there are two which I would like to mention. “It is a great mistake to suppose that God is only or even chiefly concerned with religion.” Society should improve because of Christians living and working in it. He was a great believer in ‘the church without walls’. We should be involved in the needs of society and seek to do all we can to change it and influence it with the gospel of Jesus Christ. “The church is the only society that exists for the benefit of those who are not its members.” Again, this showed his strong views that ‘the church’ does not exist as a club for its members but needs to reach out to those who are not part of it. The churches in Capel are involved in many areas of social action and concern for those in our community and beyond. Toddler Groups, Twins’ and multiples group, senior citizens’ lunch clubs, children’s and young people’s groups, parish nurse scheme, support to residents of Dove Close, to name but a few. We also want our churches to be places that you feel at home in and part of. So why not come and try us out? You may be surprised at what you find. Peter Matthews

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CHURCH NEWS CAPEL METHODIST CHURCH How do you feel about yourself? We hope that most of the time we feel reasonably good about ourselves. There will be times when we have made a mistake or done something wrong, on purpose or in error, and we will feel bad about ourselves. If we are someone who is living under constant criticism our self-esteem might be low and depression might weigh us down. I count myself privileged to have grown up in a loving family, to have had the option of a good education, to have had people who have inspired and encouraged me, to have had employment all my working life, to have a wife and growing family (grandchildren), to have friends, to have faith and to be content with life. Last month I wrote under the heading Done and Undone! and invited you to one of our Covenant Services. I am part way through sharing these in my five churches. I found a contemporary version of the Covenant Service on the internet and will happily send a copy to anyone who asks. It includes a prayer which suggests things for which we might want to say sorry. As implied at the beginning of this article, I feel reasonably good about myself and I think most of my friends wouldn’t call me wicked (but they would also certainly agree that I’m not perfect either). As I have led this prayer, I have felt uncomfortable at some of the areas mentioned and have to agree that I am guilty of some of these wrong attitudes, thoughts

and actions. I feel unclean, dirty and ashamed. I could easily end up feeling depressed. But every time the service lifts that guilt, we ask God to create a clean heart, to renew a right spirit within and to give us the joy of his help. There is a freedom and a joy. I am glad I will have prayed this prayer five times in January and experienced the joy and release that come from being in the presence of Jesus who forgives, cleanses and renews. Probably by the time this is published I will have completed the series, but I would always welcome an opportunity to talk and pray with you if you would like to invite me. The Rev Andrew Sankey, Capel Methodist Church 8 Roundridge Road, Capel St Mary IP9 2UG apsankey@gmail.com / 01473 311178 / 07966 187216 SERVICES IN FEBRUARY Sunday 5

10.30am Worship with Mr Guy Fairweather 6.30pm Prayer

Sunday 12

10.30am Worship with Mr Rod Stone 6.30pm Worship with Rev Andrew Sankey

Sunday 19

10.30am Worship with Mr Andy Jelfs

Sunday 26

10.30am Worship with Rev Andrew Sankey 6.30pm United Prayer at St Mary’s

CHRISTIANS in Capel The members of all the churches foster a closer fellowship and understanding between the respective Christian communities in Capel St Mary. They endeavour to co-ordinate common interests and where practical share common resources to meet specific needs. For times and details of Sunday services, Alpha and Home/Life Groups, please contact one of the following: The Parish Church, St Mary the Virgin The Rev Canon Jim Pendorf The Rectory, Days Road, Capel 01473 312225 / 07973 265037 The Catholic Church Father Christopher Smith, St Mark’s Church 180 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich 01473 684963 Capel Community Church David Owen, 18 Bushey Close, Capel www.capelcommunitychurch.org.uk 01473 310454 / 07752 921135 The Methodist Church The Rev Andrew Sankey 8 Roundridge Road, Capel St Mary www.capelmethodistchurch.org.uk 01473 311178 / 07966 187216 INTER-CHURCH MIDWEEK ACTIVITIES The following church groups welcome new members: TREKKERS For ages 7-11, meets on Thursdays at the Methodist Church from 3.45 to 5.15pm during school term time. Contact Margaret Sankey: 01473 311178

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YOUTH GROUP Junction Club: Fridays at the Methodist Church, 7-9pm for School Years 7-9. Contact Jill Sharp: 01473 311546 Life Group: Wednesdays at the Methodist Church, 7.30-9pm. Contact Caitlan Mower: 07465 414870 PARENTS AND TODDLERS • Tuesday – 9-11.30am, Capel Community Church, Days Road Contact Margaret Beard: 01473 311219 • Wednesday – 9-11.30am, Busy Bees, Methodist Church Contact Maggie Boswell: 01473 310766 • Wednesday – 10am-noon, Twins & Multiples Group at CCC Contact Chris Matthews: 01473 311368 SENIOR CITIZENS’ LUNCH CLUBS • First Monday, Capel Community Church, 01473 311368 • Third Tuesday, St Mary’s Church Hall, 01473 310596 • Last Thursday, Methodist Church, 01473 310635 NETWORK FELLOWSHIP Third Tuesday, from 2.30pm, Methodist Church. Anyone welcome to come to the meeting. Contact Judy Steward, 01473 310799 BEACON COFFEE SHOP EVERY TUESDAY 9am-12.30pm, in the Vine Lounge, Capel Village Hall AEROBICS AT CAPEL METHODIST CHURCH Fridays from 10.45-11.45am, Young at Heart (slower paced). Contact Jill Sharp, 01473 311546 PILATES • Tuesdays – 7 and 8.10pm, Capel Methodist Church • Fridays – 9.30am, Capel Methodist Church Contact Jill Sharp, 01473 311546 R.O.M.E.O. Lunch for Men at The Harvest Moon, Capel First Thursday, 12.30pm. Book with Peter Ellis: 01473 310096

CHURCH NEWS ST MARY’S CHURCH As the boys and girls at our local primary school completed a project on some of the church’s saints last term, I am continuing to highlight two significant ones during the second month of the year, as well as two important holy days. Here they are.

of Jesus and his subsequent suicide. His calling as an apostle is unique, in that his appointment was not made personally by Jesus, who had already ascended into heaven, and it was also made before the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the early church.

Thursday, February 2, is known as Candlemas, the Feast of Lights or the Presentation of Christ in the Temple. It takes place some 40 days after Christmas (a long time) and some 40 days before Easter. The faithful are given one last chance to look backward to the wood of the crib cradle before turning toward the wood of the Good Friday cross. Many churches will not only light candles, but will process around their local church or neighbourhood.

Tuesday, February 28, is the last day before the start of Lent, known as Shrove Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, or these days as Pancake Tuesday. In a number of countries, especially those where it is called Mardi Gras or some translation thereof, this is a carnival day, and also the last day of ‘fat eating’ or ‘gorging’ before the fasting period of Lent. During Lent itself the church adopts a more sombre air by using the colour purple with a lack of flowers and a minimum of music including the Gloria not being sung.

Tuesday, February 14, is of course St Valentine’s Day, now more a commercial success than it is an occasion to celebrate the life and death of a faithful third-century Roman Christian. All that is reliably known of the saint commemorated on February 14 is his name and that he was martyred and buried at a cemetery on the Via Flaminia close to the Ponte Milvio to the north of Rome on that day. It is uncertain whether St Valentine is to be identified as one saint or the conflation of two saints of the same name. Friday, February 24, is the Feast Day of St Matthias, one of the early apostles. He was, according to the Acts of the Apostles, the apostle chosen by the believers to replace Judas Iscariot following Judas’ betrayal

Do Christians pray together? Here in Capel the answer is a big yes! There are three long established churches as well as the strong Roman Catholic community. We gather on the fourth Sunday evening of the month for a short time of worship. St Mary’s is the venue on Sunday, February 26 at 6.30pm. Why not think about coming along with family or friends? It will set you up for the following week, promise. As always this letter comes with every good wish and blessings to you and yours as the days begin to lengthen, as ever.

HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Ipswich Road, Brantham CO11 1TB Parish Priest: Fr Christopher Smith, 180 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich IP2 0QQ / 01473 684963 We are part of St Mark’s RC Parish, Ipswich. For all up-to-date information please visit: www.stmarksparish.org.uk The weekly newsletter is displayed in the cabinet alongside the front door. SERVICES FOR FEBRUARY 2017 Sunday 5 FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9am Mass Tuesday 7 9.30am Morning Prayer 10am Mass Sunday 12 SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9am Mass Tuesday 14 9.20am Eucharistic Adoration 10am Mass Sunday 19 SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9am Mass Tuesday 21 9.30am Morning Prayer 10am Mass Sunday 26 EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9am Mass Tuesday 28 9.30am Morning Prayer 10am Mass Catholic Commentary Where do such principles as human dignity and freedom, the common good, solidarity and subsidiarity, from a Christian standpoint, come from? These fundamental ideas are expressed in the teaching of the church and are found in her Encyclicals (Letters to the Church) and other documents including the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The Scriptures, the long history or tradition of the church and human intelligence and reason are all factors that contribute to her teachings. More specifically there is Catholic Social Teaching based on a series of Encyclicals issued by Popes starting with Rerum Novarum (Of New Things) in 1891 through to

Laudato Si (the Care of our Common Home) in 2015. These elaborate a set of moral principles or guidelines for action which are proposed by the church as part of her dialogue with people and the problems of human society. It is worth bearing in mind that if we value variety and diversity in nature then we ought also to value religious freedom and the avoidance of extremes in the conduct of human affairs. Unfortunately there is growing alarm and dismay at the persecution and oppression of minorities (including Christians) in many countries. On Tuesdays at 10.30am during Lent we will be running a study group at Holy Family, Brantham on Catholic Social Teaching to which all are welcome. Events and Diary Dates The Parish Epiphany was much enjoyed by all on Thursday, January 5 at The Ipswich Hotel. This lunch followed 11.30am mass at St Mark’s. The 100 Club Draw took place on Sunday, January 22 when three lucky winners shared £144. The next draw takes place on Sunday, February 26. The club has grown from strength-to-strength since its launch. New members are always very welcome and the newsletter, that includes an application form, can be found at the rear of the church or at: www.stmarksparish.org.uk Every last Thursday of the month a Bring & Buy Coffee Morning takes place at Viv and Wyn’s home, Paddock Gate, Whitehorse Road, East Bergholt CO7 6TR, 10.30am-noon. We are raising funds for the Parish Room refurbishment and all are very welcome to join us. The next event is on Thursday, February 23. Supporting our local hospice All parishioners are asked to collect used postage stamps, all year, not just at Christmas and place them in the box at the rear of the church to help support the outstanding work of our local hospice. Catholic Chaplain at Ipswich Hospital Fr Adrian Gates is the Catholic Chaplain at Ipswich Hospital (01473 726701). Please contact him if you or a Catholic is in or due to go into hospital and requires his services. All are very welcome at Holy Family All are very welcome to attend Holy Family services. It’s not necessary to be a Catholic and enquiries about the Catholic Faith are always welcome. Please contact the presbytery, as above, or a local person whom you know is a Catholic.

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