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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR So football season has ended! I’m not exactly a fanatic, but since Jack started playing our weekends are planned around his fixtures (insofar as we ever have a plan). I have spent many, many, many cold and blustery mornings on the sidelines since last September and now it’s getting a little warmer, it all stops and cricket takes over! I propose a swap; winter cricket and summer football. Perhaps I’ll start a petition. Camogie (women’s version of hurling) was always my game, but it’s interesting being the parent rather than the player. Mostly I just want Jack to be safe, but a win always makes for a better weekend. When we lose, the post-match analysis goes on and on and on... Every move, every injury, every tiny transgression is discussed adinfinitum and then re-enacted just to prove the point. I feign interest, but usually I’m more focused on defrosting my fingers and toes. All that aside I will miss my Saturday mornings with the mums and dads who turn up whatever the weather. We’ve become quite good friends, as have the boys, and it’s fun to spend time with people who share a common interest, some more vocally than others! I suppose that’s why I get so many submissions from groups and clubs eager to welcome visitors or participants, and I hope those of you looking to connect with others find what you need within these pages. For some the opportunity to enjoy a cup of tea and a chat may suffice, while others might want to find a new hobby or try a new activity. Getting fit might be your priority or you may want to expand your knowledge of a particular subject by attending talks and demonstrations. Finding people with a similar mind-set, who share your interest and welcome you with open arms is, and I mean this sincerely, life-changing. I’ve seen it happen with my mum. She started playing bridge about five years ago and has made so many new friends as a result. In the last two years she lost one of her best friends to cancer and another moved away to live near her family. Without her bridge ‘gang’ mum would be lost and just as they have supported her through difficult times, she has supported them. If you’re feeling a bit isolated or lonely, I hope you find someone or something in the following pages which encourages you to reach out. And if you know someone who would enjoy or benefit from an opportunity to get out and about, perhaps you could be the one who makes it happen. As I could now that my Saturday mornings are mine again for a little while.
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CAPEL WI TEA PARTY Capel St Mary WI will be holding an NHS Big Tea Party in the Methodist Church on Friday 5 July from 2-4pm to raise money for The Blossom Appeal. The Blossom Appeal has been set up by Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals to help raise £2.5 million to build a new Breast Care Centre at Ipswich Hospital. As previously reported in Capel Capers, the new centre will bring together all elements of breast care at Ipswich Hospital under one roof for the first time. The intention is to provide an environment where patients can be imaged, biopsied if necessary and also see their clinician in one appointment, without the need to dress and undress before trekking around the hospital to separate departments for disconnected appointments. As 2019 is also the centenary of Capel St Mary WI we are combining the tea party with an event to showcase the work of Capel WI; the diverse activities enjoyed by members and the various charities supported in recent years. We hope to welcome many people for tea and cake to share in our centenary celebrations and to raise funds for this very important project.
A CHANCE FOR YOUR PHOTOGRAPH TO APPEAR IN CAPEL TIMES A final issue of Capel Times will be published for distribution before Remembrance Sunday this year. It will be a pictorial issue, a record in photographs of the progress in creating the War Memorial and of the Dedication of the Memorial on 11 November 2018.
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE THE LOCAL RECORDER FOR CAPEL ST MARY? Suffolk Local History Council runs a Recorders Scheme throughout Suffolk. We administer a network of volunteers to ensure that the ‘present’ is adequately recorded at local level for the ‘future’.
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A recorder will note significant happenings in their parish and collect their local parish magazines, leaflets, election pamphlets and newspaper cuttings. At the end of each year, they are asked to submit a short report summarising the activities of their parish. The reports are deposited at the Suffolk Record Office and available to future researchers together with the collected items.
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If you are interested, please look at the Recorders Pack by visiting www.slhc.org.uk to acquaint yourself with the guidelines of the scheme. You don’t need to be a historian; you don’t need any qualifications other than an interest in your parish. In return you will receive a copy of the SLHC newsletter and be invited to the annual conference specifically for Local Recorders.
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NEWS CAPEL PLAYSCHEME
REPORT FROM DISTRICT COUNCILLOR
This year’s Playscheme at Capel St Mary Primary School will run from Monday 29 July till Friday 2 August. Booking forms are now available from Capel Primary School via Laura Rowe (who has Darcey in Otters, Amelie in Squirrels and Hermione in Butterflies 1) or via Becky Gordon Cocker (who has Issac in Rabbits, Ethan in Hedghogs and Alex in Stoats).
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Lots of fun activities have already been booked including slime making, an owl visit, dance classes, drama, woodwork, police and fire brigade visits, karate, sports, cooking and crafting, plus the end of week fun disco. It’s a jam-packed week for your kids to enjoy, book your places now.
CONSTABLE COUNTRY MEDICAL PRACTICE Appointment System and Patient Contact Review The practice will be implementing a new appointment system in July/ August. The current system works well, but we have been reviewing systems used at other practices and we feel we can improve it further. However, the appointment system is just one facet of the practice and we want to take the opportunity to review all patient contact with the aim of making it simpler for you to contact us and for us to address your needs in a clear and straightforward manner. We will also review how we contact patients when we need to, for example to inform them of test results or to book annual checks. Over the next couple of months we will be consulting with patients to understand how we can improve the service we offer to ensure it is efficient, easy to use and provides the level of service you expect from your GP practice. This includes the use of text message, email, our website, online consultations, as well as your contact with the practice over the phone and face to face. In short, we want to offer an excellent patient experience which meets the individual needs of patients. We will be holding open days at East Bergholt and Capel in June (dates TBC) and will provide more details as we firm up how we intend to change our systems.
Local Election outcome at Babergh The new ward boundaries have reduced the number of district councillors from 43 to 32, with every ward being changed. We now have a political map comprising 15 Conservatives, 8 Independents, 4 Greens, 3 Liberal Democrats and 2 Labour. Eleven of the 32 are new councillors. There are many on-going discussions about how the new council might align itself as there is now no one party with a majority. Hopefully there will be an agreement as to how the governance will proceed before the AGM on May 22. I am very pleased to have been elected, with a large majority, to represent Capel St Mary as your sole councillor. Thank you for your support, it is much appreciated. I also thank my helpers who ensured the distribution of my election communications. I do have a ‘Cllr Sue Carpendale’ Facebook page on which I can post updates in between the monthly reports, and you can also message me, as well as making contact through the usual channels. With respect to the election itself, the turnout of some 37 per cent was lower than usual for this village. There were also dozens of blank or spoiled ballot papers, many indicating dissatisfaction with the national scene, and very probably with politics at all levels. This trend was noticeable throughout the district. It has been duly noted. As always for a new council there are major induction events at Endeavour House, covering initial survival matters for newly elected members on finance, health and safety, IT provision and use, the Code of Conduct, GDPR, the law and governance, and an outline of all the major departments. There is a six-week programme of training and development for all members, with more to follow. Committees such as planning and licensing cannot operate until members have received sufficient and appropriate training. sue.carpendale@babergh.gov.uk
In the meantime, we would like to hear your thoughts on what works well (we don’t want to change what already works well) and what can be improved. Areas to consider are how you prefer to interact with the practice (e.g. phone, email, text), areas need to focus on because needs are not always met first time (e.g. medication) and indeed any other aspect of providing healthcare which you feel we can improve upon (e.g. continuity of care). Any thoughts would be appreciated and you can send me a short letter, share your thoughts with a member of staff, phone the practice and ask to speak to me or send a suggestion via the contact page at: www.constablecountrymedicalpractice.co.uk Training Days Please note that the practice will be closed from 1pm on Thursdays 20 June and 18 July for staff training. On these afternoons the Capel St Mary building will be open to enable access to the pharmacy, but reception will be closed. East Bergholt reception will be open. Please note that there will be no clinicians at either building after 1pm as they will be attending training off-site. Our phone lines will be closed for the afternoon. If you need medical assistance please contact 111. If your need is urgent then please dial 999 or attend your local A&E. Practice Manager Pete Keeble
Graham Moore Graham Moore was born and lived in Capel all his life and passed away on 21 April; his funeral will be on 6 June at Capel Community Church at 11.30am and the wake to be held at Capel Community Church Hall following the burial at St Mary’s Church.
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NEWS NOTES FROM THE CASE Suffolk’s first Co-operative Pub! The days are now growing longer and we at The Case are looking forward to hotter days and warmer, lighter evenings so we can have a drink or two in our lovely garden with friends and family. Hopefully you’ll be able to join us for your favourite tipple served at The Case! Our quiz nights continue right through the summer months and this month’s will be on Saturday 29 June. Teams can be up to six and winners receive drinks vouchers. Entrance £2 per person. Quizzes start at 8.30pm. Esther, our popular Sunday chef, is all geared up for the summer months. Of course Sunday 16 June is Father’s Day and this would be the perfect date to take dad for Sunday lunch. Lunch is served between noon and 2.30pm; it’s always best to ring or check at the bar to make a reservation. Jane’s delicious weekday light summer lunches of sandwiches, ploughman’s or panini are becoming increasingly popular. If you are a group of six or more it would be very much appreciated if you could book in advance as all meals are freshly prepared and this prevents long waiting times. Food is served on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between noon and 2pm. Our next Open Mic Night will be on Tuesday 4 June. As always PA is provided. Come and watch the local musicians at their best. The music starts around 7.30pm.
DAPHNE’S CAFÉ Daphne’s Café for those living with dementia started seven months ago and we have been meeting on the second and fourth Friday of the month since October. Each session includes time to chat and make friends with others living with dementia, a cup of tea or coffee and usually a piece of home-made cake! We have enjoyed many activities including making table decorations for Christmas and decorating heart biscuits for Valentine’s Day and cup-cakes at Easter. We have planted seeds, had a sing-a-long, enjoyed parachute games and quizzes. Most weeks we have a short time of chair based exercises. Activities can help you stay independent and provide a great sense of enjoyment. They can also keep you in touch with other people and improve your quality of life. One of the most important ways of keeping involved and active is simply talking to others, not allowing yourself to become isolated. Keeping in touch with other people can make you feel better now, and when you need more help in the future. If you or a friend or family member is living with dementia, why not come along to Daphne’s Cafe and have a cup of tea with someone who understands? Daphne’s Café aims to provide a safe and supportive place for you to: • Discuss your own dementia diagnosis, or someone else’s, and think about what it means for the future • Get answers from health professionals and meet and learn from other people in similar situations • Keep active, make new friends and feel more confident The café is open at Capel St Mary Library on the second and fourth Friday of each month from 10am to noon. Please note that from September we will no longer be meeting on Friday mornings. However, we will continue to meet in the library on the second and fourth Monday from 2-4pm from September 9.
FIND As from our 5th anniversary date, Wednesday 17 April, we began our first year of supporting a local charity. We will be fundraising for FIND, Families In Need. FIND is a registered charity based in Ipswich. For further details about FIND please look on our website and on the noticeboard at the pub.
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CONSTABLE COUNTRY PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP The Patient Participation Group (PPG) will have been in existence for four years in July. There are currently 10 PPG members and we usually meet monthly. Our contact details and photographs are on the noticeboards in both waiting rooms and minutes of our meetings are posted on the practice website: www.constablecountrymedicalpractice.co.uk Patient Comments and Complaints Patients can post any comments or complaints in our comment boxes in either surgery or email us at: constablecountryppg@gmail.com We discuss these with the practice manager and GPs at our monthly meetings. Patients often think that if they make a complaint to the practice they will be struck off the practice list. This is not the case. In fact if you have a serious complaint it is vital that you let the practice know. Alternatively, you can complain direct to NHS England. Feedback can also be left on the Healthwatch Suffolk website. Doctors at the Practice There are currently four GP partners at the practice: Drs Victoria, Tetteh,
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news / OUT & ABOUT CAPEL ST MARY PARISH COUNCIL Report from the meeting held on Monday 13 May. Present were Councillors Bishop, Cowgill, Dimond, Fenn, Handel, Harris, Hole, Matthews, Rogers, Thomas, D. Thompson, P. Thompson, Weaver, County Councillor Jones, Julie Lawes (Clerk) and four members of the public. The meeting began with the appointment of Brian Rogers as chairman and Stuart Harris as vice-chairman. Committees and Working Groups were allocated and Councillor Matthews was thanked for her hard work and leadership over her time as chair. The Neighbourhood Plan is progressing well and will soon be available for public consultation. Julie Lawes The next meeting of Capel St Mary Parish Council will be on Monday, June 10 in the library. There is an open session at each meeting when members of the public may speak. 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 on Tuesdays from 10am-noon and between 1 and 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 every day. Alternatively contact can be made by email to: capel.parishclerk@btinternet.com www.capelstmary.onesuffolk.net
DEVELOPMENT IN CAPEL ST MARY Persimmon Homes have completed work on the layout for the 100 houses off Longfield Road, and were expected to submit an application soon after 12 May for full planning permission. The application was delayed due to further discussions with the landowner and his agent, and the site will now be smaller than on the Outline Application. The original application for this site was for 150 houses, therefore it is reasonable that a smaller site would be used for 100 houses. Outline Permission for 100 houses on this site was approved by the Planning Committee in June 2018, which included means of access. A meeting will be arranged to discuss this application, but it may not be advertised in Capel Capers depending on the date for our response, so please watch our noticeboards, website and Facebook page. Scott Properties delayed their application for 521 houses near Red Lane to wait for the results of the consultation on the New Draft Local Plan, and continue to work on their application. Parish Council Chair Chris Matthews
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Where were you born? Norwich How long have you lived in the village? Since 1983 How long have you been a parish councillor? Since 1993 I believe What made you want to become a parish councillor? Interest in village affairs What do you like most about Capel St Mary? It’s a safe place to bring up children What changes, if any, would you like to see within the village? A bit more community involvement from the younger members of the population (under 50) would ensure that there can be continuity. What is / was your job? I am a retired company director. What are your interests or hobbies? I have a home engineering workshop and I love to fix things at home and around the village.
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THE ORCHARD PLAYERS It’s 1942 and in a small Suffolk village, Lady Emily’s committee are eagerly planning to welcome the US Servicemen to the newly built airbase on the outskirts of the village. Local girls and best friends Jane and Charlotte quickly catch the eye of two American pilots and love begins to blossom. Little did they know that the events of World War 2 would soon change the lives of both the villagers and the pilots forever. Fast forward 10 years and across the Atlantic to New York City, Charlotte and Frank are worlds away from the tiny village where they first met. For Jane, painful memories mean she’s been stuck in the past, unable to move on. That is until a chance meeting in a New York bar turns Jane’s world upside down once again. Set to the big band sounds and swing classics of the 1940s and 1950s, An American in Suffolk follows friendships, romances and relationships from sleepy Suffolk to the bright lights of NYC. This Orchard Players production runs from Thursday 4 to Saturday 6 July with performances at 7.30pm at Capel St Mary Community Centre. Call the box office for tickets now on 07793 820215.
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. Saturday, June 16: Capel Cheetahs 5 Mile Run. Contact Sandra: 07557 237501 Thursday 20 to Sunday 23 June: Village Scarecrow Trail. Contact Jim Hill: 01473 311294 July 4-6: The Orchard Players present An American in Suffolk Friday, July 5, 2-4pm: NHS Big Tea Party, Capel Methodist Church. Contact Irene Carder: 01473 311414 Saturday, July 27: Capel Allotments Association Summer BBQ Monday, July 29 – Friday, August 2: Playscheme at Capel St Mary Primary School. More details to follow soon. Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 September: Capel Allotments Association Annual Flower & Produce Show Saturday, September 21: Capel Health Fair at Capel Methodist Church, 10amnoon Contact Jill Sharp: 01473 311546 Saturday, October 5: Nearly New Sale at Copdock Village Hall. Contact Lisa: 07745 520564 Saturday, October 12: Scout Jumble Sale, 2-3.30pm. Contact Sandra: 07557 237501 Saturday, October 12: The Orchard Players Quiz Night Sunday, October 13: Capel Allotments Association Autumn Work-In, 9am1pm Saturday, October 27: Capel Allotments Association – The Hut closes today for the winter Saturday, November 2: Capel Bonfire Night & Free Family Disco – Gates open at 6.45pm Saturday, November 30, 10am-1pm: Christmas Fayre at Wenham View, Dove Close, Capel St Mary IP9 2AW. Contact Stella Hyland: 01473 312162 Saturday, December 7: St Mary’s Church Christmas Coffee Morning
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OUT & ABOUT CAPEL LIBRARY As many of you are now aware, Jackie has stepped down as manager of Capel Library after nearly 11 years. Jackie will still be working at the library on Tuesdays and Fridays and remain involved with The Friends of Capel Library. A big welcome to Katharine Liu as the new manager; Katharine will be a great asset and we wish her well in her new role. Volunteers Needed If you could spare a few hours to help hear the children talk, very excitedly, about their books then please pop in to the library and speak with a member of staff DATES FOR YOUR DIARY BabyBounce: Tuesdays, June 4, 11, 18 and 25. Free sessions for under-fives starting at 2pm. Do come along and join in with singing, shaking of instruments and finger rhyme fun. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
CRAFTERS UNLIMITED A craft club which meets on the first Monday of the month (except for bank holidays when it’s the following Monday). Saturday workshops (10am-4pm) and Monday meetings (7.30-10pm) are held in Wherstead Village Hall Meeting Rooms. Samples of each project are displayed the month before and other projects are available. Monday, June 3: Fabric Hanging Bag / Other Crafts with Jill and Janet Contacts: Ann 01473 780298 / Jill 01473 713534
Capel Creators: Saturday, June 22, 10-30am-12-30pm for children of any age. Come along and see what fantastic models you can build with Lego! £1 charge includes a drink and a biscuit. Children under eight must be accompanied by an adult. Minecraft: Sundays, June 2, 16 and 30, 10-30am-12.30pm. Children of all ages welcome and those under eight must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring with you your tablet or phone equipped with Minecraft Pocket Edition or Minecraft Windows 10 Edition. Try to remember to charge your device beforehand! Capel Library Book Group: Friday, June 21. This adult group meets on the third Friday of each month in the library from 2pm. Come along, pick up the book they are currently reading and join in. We have a great selection of books for sale which are perfect for holiday reads. Don’t forget we also sell book tokens and books of stamps. 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-30pm
WEDNESDAY BRIDGE GROUP Time to start a new hobby? If you know the basics of bridge and would like to play regularly in a social environment, come along to the Lambe School Wednesday Bridge Group. We meet up in Lambe School, East Bergholt at 7.30pm every Wednesday. A regular partner is not essential as we ensure everyone who turns up gets a partner for the evening. If you would like to know more phone Nigel Clover on 01206 323422.
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What a lovely way to spend a warm spring afternoon! Seven members of Capel Ladies Club visited The Place for Plants at East Bergholt on April 18. The group wasn’t large enough for the intended guided tour, but were free to roam by ourselves. Most of the daffodils, magnolias and camellias were just finishing flowering, but some of the rhododendrons were just starting. There was also a beautiful area of flowering fritillaries. It was very quiet and peaceful, but with a lot of birdsong, and we did catch the rat-a-tat-tat of a woodpecker, though we never saw where he was. There were lots of healthy plants to see in the garden centre, and a well-stocked gift shop. Naturally, we could not end our afternoon without the obligatory tea and cake!
As mentioned in my last article, June is going to be a very busy month for us and I hope you will come along to support and meet us at our various events.
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Finally, on Saturday, June 29 we have our first Beetle Drive. Doors open at 7pm and tickets are now available from the library at a cost of £3 for members and £4 for non-members. Please come along and join us.
Unfortunately, the speaker for meeting on May 2 called off unexpectedly, but all was not lost! Rose, our resourceful chairlady, rose to the occasion and entertained us with some very amusing anecdotes about her recent holiday in India. Following this, one or two other members regaled us with interesting or comic accounts of their doings, and we even had a book review thrown into the mix. Then Sue Maynard asked for some volunteers – a few to be guinea pigs while others copied her in giving them an Indian Head Massage. This proved very successful and a second set of participants did the same again. It was evidently a very relaxing experience. Refreshments were then served and we had our usual social time chatting. What could have been a disastrous evening proved to be a very enjoyable one after all. Coming up we have a guided walk round Manningtree, an afternoon visit to Lavenham and our summer social to look forward to. Perhaps we’ll see you there? www.capelladies.com
CAPEL IRISH SET DANCE GROUP 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. Remaining Dates for 2019: June 16, July 21, September 15, October 20, November 17 and our Christmas Dance on December 8. Hille and Trevor Peartree, 01473 310146 Chris and Marjorie Haste, 01473 311615
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On Saturday, June 8 we will have a stall at the Capel Funday, where you will be able to purchase a range of books, ready for your holidays, at very reasonable prices. Please drop by and see us and ask about what we are doing to support the library, or how you could get involved as part of our team. We are supporting the Alzheimer’s Society again this year and will be selling tea and cakes on Saturday, June 15 from 10am to noon at the library. This is a great cause and is something that unfortunately impacts on many of our lives. So please be generous and come along for a cuppa, a cake and a natter. As last year we are looking for any bakers out there who would be willing to make and donate cupcakes, or if you can’t bake then please buy and donate them. If you can help please let Jackie know at the library. Our next community cinema presentation on Tuesday, June 18 is The Favourite starring Olivia Coleman, Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone. Doors open at 7pm and the movie will start at 7.30pm. Tickets are now available from the library.
Trevor Stevenson: friendsofcapellibrary@gmail.com
TEA & COMPANY AT DOVE CLOSE We hope to see you on Monday, June 17 for coffee, cake and chat. All welcome to come along from 2.30pm. £1.50 for tea/coffee and homemade cakes / Raffle
MANNINGTREE POETRY GROUP The next meeting of Poetry Plus will take place at 7.30pm on Tuesday, June 11 at the Red Lion, South Street, Manningtree. All those interested in poetry are invited to attend either to listen to the spoken word or to read poetry themselves. Some people will be reading their own poetry and some will choose to read the work of other poets. There is no admission charge. To keep up-to-date please visit: www.poetryplus.org.uk
DOVE CLOSE SOCIAL EVENING Friday 28 June, 7-9pm Chocolatier Sarah Knights presents a talk about chocolate with a demonstration and samples for tasting. Refreshments and Raffle.
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OUT & ABOUT STOUR VALLEY MEN’S PROBUS CLUB On Wednesday 5 June, Norman Jacobs will bring back memories of Light Entertainment from the 1920s to the 1950s. Two weeks later on 19 June, Cathy Shelbourne will present a talk entitled In the Wake of the Mayflower. Peter Jones will talk about The Martello Towers of Essex on 3 July, and on 17 July Liz Barringer will talk about the work of The Leonard Cheshire Homes. 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. We meet on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at St John Ambulance HQ, Manningtree CO11 1EB at 10.30am. For further details please contact speaker secretary Dave Carman: 01255 880202
MANNINGTREE & DISTRICT PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Many of us were mystified by the subject title of our April talk by Don Thompson. A Hole in my Bag turned out to be an account of an unusual and inventive method of photography requiring a shopping bag with holes cut into the sides, a camera with wide angle lens, a remote trigger, the necessary skill and courage as well as a certain amount of luck! This enabled images to be taken from unusually low angles and was well illustrated with a myriad of amazing prints. Our last competition of the year involved showing three images of the same subject which was an interesting and challenging departure from the normal format (images can be viewed on our website). Future Meetings
There is no formal programme between June and September, but various summer events are planned and the first is the photography marathon on June 15. Our new season commences on September 10 with an open competition of images taken within a 10 mile radius of Manningtree to be judged by club members.
STOUR VALLEY U3A On Wednesday 12 June Dr Stephen Ashworth, Senior Lecturer at UEA, will present Lies, Damned Lies & Statistics. How good are we at intuitively judging probabilities? Should everyone be able to earn more than the average wage? Is it a scandal that doctors, dentists and academics are below the national average? An excursion into statistics and probabilities will encourage critical consideration of the statistics with which we are bombarded every day. On Wednesday 10 July Paul Stancliffe, Media Manager of The British Trust for Ornithology, will talk to us on bird migration. He will explain what we know and what we don’t know and how the BTO is using the very latest technology to uncover the mysteries of bird migration. We will follow cuckoos, nightingales and swifts as they undertake amazing journeys to and from their wintering grounds.
Meetings are held twice monthly at 7.30pm on Thursday evenings between September and May at the St Johns Ambulance Centre, Station Road, Manningtree CO11 1EB. New members are welcome to join or may attend initially as a visitor. Please contact our secretary for details: 01206 393751 / madps@post.com www.manningtreeanddistrictphotographicsociety.co.uk The winning image from a recent Facebook challenge, Multicoloured, was Richard Woollven with Under Southwold Pier.
Our meeting on August 14 is a member’s only event and will be held at the Venture Centre, Lawford CO11 2JE at the normal time. Further information will be given at the June and July meetings. Each month The Coffee Grinders meet at The Lambe School, Gaston Street, East Bergholt CO7 6SD from 10am to noon. This meeting especially welcomes new members and gives all members the opportunity to meet the activity group leaders and the committee while enjoying a cup of coffee. The next meeting is on Friday 28 June. 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.
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OUT & ABOUT VILLAGE HALL DIARY, JUNE 2019 Saturday 1 Dog Training, 9.30-11.30am, Hall Sunday 2 Trampoline Club, 9.30am-noon, Hall Orchard Players, 2-6pm, Hall Tuesday 4 Beacon Coffee Shop, 9am-12.30pm, Vine Lounge Carpet Bowls, 1.30-5pm, Hall Ballroom (all levels), 8.15-9.15pm, Hall Orchard Players, 6-10pm, Library Wednesday 5 Carpet Bowls, 6.30-10.30pm, Hall Thursday 6 Coffee Shop, 10am-noon, Hall Orchard Players, 6.30-10.30pm, Hall Capel Ladies Club, 7-10.30pm, Vine Lounge Friday 7 Strength & Balance Class, 10.30-11.30am, Hall Saturday 8 Capel Funday, all afternoon on the playing field
Thursday 20 Coffee Shop, 10am-noon, Hall Orchard Players, 6.30-10.30pm, Hall Bingo, 7.30-10.30pm, Vine Lounge Friday 21 Strength& Balance Class, 10.30-11.30am, Hall Saturday 22 Dog Training, 9.30-11.30am, Hall 90s Association Event, 7.30pm-midnight, Hall Sunday 23 Trampoline Club, 9.30am-noon, Hall Orchard Players, 2-6pm, Hall Monday 24 Trust Meeting, 7.30-10.30pm, Library Tuesday 25 Beacon Coffee Shop, 9am-12.30pm, Vine Lounge Carpet Bowls, 1.30-5pm, Hall Ballroom, 8.15-9.15pm, Hall Bereavement Counselling, 6-8pm, Library
Sunday 9 Trampoline Club, 9.30am-noon, Hall
Wednesday 26 Carpet Bowls, 6.30-10.30pm, Hall
Monday 10 Parish Council Meeting, 7.30-10pm, Library
Thursday 27 Coffee shop, 10am-noon, Hall Orchard Players, 6.30-10.30pm, Hall
Tuesday 11 Beacon Coffee Shop, 9am-12.30pm, Vine Lounge Carpet Bowls, 1.30-5pm, Hall Ballroom (all levels), 8.15-9.15pm, Hall Bereavement Counselling, 6-8 pm, Library Wednesday 12 Carpet Bowls, 6.30-10.30pm, Hall Flower Arranging, 6.30-10.30pm, Library Thursday 13 Coffee Shop, 10am-noon, Hall Orchard Players, 6.30-10.30pm, Hall Women’s Institute, 7-10pm, Library Friday 14 Strength & Balance Class, 10.30-11.30am, Hall Dementia Café, 10am-noon, Library Saturday 15 Dog Training, 9.30-11.30am, Hall Monday 17 Blood Donating, all day, Hall Association Meeting, 8-10.30pm, Library Tuesday 18 Beacon Coffee Shop, 9am-12.30pm, Vine Lounge Carpet Bowls, 1.30-5pm, Hall Ballroom, 8.15-9.15pm, Hall Community Cinema, 7.30-10.30pm, Library Wednesday 19 Carpet Bowls, 6.30-10.30pm, Hall
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Friday 28 Strength & Balance class, 10.30-11.30am, Hall Dementia Café, 10am-noon, Library Saturday 29 Dog Training, 9.30-11.30am, Hall Sunday 30 Orchard Players, all day, Hall CONTACT NUMBERS Village Bar: 01473 311766 Events and Hiring: Mandy Marshall 01473 312026 / bookings@capelcommunitytrust.org 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 community centre, Vine Lounge, Library or stage where we can offer rooms for 20 people up to 200 at very competitive rates. Rooms are available during the daytime or evenings. Facilities include a fully licensed bar, kitchen, tables and chairs, with prices starting from as little as £12 per hour for the Library and £17 per hour for the Hall. The Vine Lounge is £90 for an evening. For all enquires to Mandy. A CELEBRATION OF LIFE Do you want to celebrate the life of someone you loved who has passed away? You can hire the Vine Lounge in the community centre most days of the week for just £75. For more information please contact Mandy.
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OUT & ABOUT CAPEL ST MARY GARDEN CLUB Nothing Awkward about Orchids Janet Parsons, a member of Suffolk Orchid Society, gave a talk about orchids, followed by a workshop, at Capel St Mary Garden Club on Thursday, April 25. Fifteen members, some of whom brought their orchids for Janet to assess, attended. Janet brought a variety of orchids to illustrate her talk and give further advice. Abroad, orchids in their natural habit mainly grow sideways on trees with their roots running along channels made by the trees’ bark. Our native orchids grow in fields. The Dutch invented growing orchids in clear pots which allows the roots to be checked before buying and later maintained. Roots need to be green to be healthy. Many orchids die from over-watering. They should be allowed to dry out before watering. It’s best to water in the morning and to use rain water which, unlike tap water, does not contain chemicals. Janet advised dunking the orchid pot in water for half-an-hour and then leaving it to drain. This is especially important if the plant has been repotted. Avoid using spray on orchids. Janet examined orchids which members had brought in and discovered that the worst one had produced several very healthy and rewarding roots which were given to members. We were told not to worry if leaves fall off and to start watering only when flower buds begin to form in early spring. Look out for slugs, bugs, red spider mites and woolly aphids which like orchids. The evening flew by with Janet imparting her knowledge to all, holding the attention of every member and giving us all time to speak about our orchids and seek individual advice. Programme Secretary Penny Thompson All members should have had details of our lunch on July 11 at Hintlesham Golf Club. Non-members are welcome – please contact me for further information. We now have our summer break and will resume on September 26 with a talk by Melanie Collins of Mickfield Hostas entitled Don’t Blame the Slugs and on October 24 Julian Ives will present a talk on natural pest control. We are always happy to welcome new members (£8 a year or £2.50 if you want to come to a particular meeting as a visitor). Any queries, please let me know. Chairman Edwina Cox: 01473 311121
CAPEL ALLOTMENTS ASSOCIATION’S
GUIDE TO GARDENING IN JUNE Hoe weekly or apply a weed killer. Kill weeds on paths and drives. Top-dress containers and feed weekly. The Veg Plot Plant brassicas, sweetcorn, leeks and celery. Sow or plant runner beans in two rows 2.5 to 3 feet apart, cross canes as low as 3 feet from the ground to allow the maximum number of beans to hang outwards and grow straight for easy picking and for the show bench. Tie in other canes at 45o and through the crossover point to strengthen the structure. Sow salad crops; French beans, carrots and swede. Plant marrows, courgettes and tomatoes. Earth up potatoes. Harvest asparagus, new potatoes, carrots, peas and broad beans and Japanese onions. Thin seeds sown in May. Fruit Spray fruit trees and soft fruit and protect against raspberry beetle and red spider mites. Protect fruit and plants from bird attacks with netting. Greenhouse Ventilate, provide shade and maintain humidity. Water daily. Take softwood and semi-ripe cuttings. Sow hardy perennials. Plant tomato, cucumber, pepper and aubergines. Feed weekly when fruits begin to swell with tomato feed (£2.50 per ltr). Pinch out melon plants at four leaf stage and hand pollinate. Flowers Plant half-hardy annuals. Tie in sweet peas. Cut back flowered heathers. Plant containers with summer bedding. Stake tall herbaceous plants. Mulch borders. Lawns Mow weekly. Apply weed, feed and moss killer. ALLOTMENT NEWS Summer Barbecue Members and their guests can join us from 5.30pm on the allotment site on Saturday, July 27. Join in the games, quiz and treasure hunt or sit back and relax. A three course meal plus cheese board will be served from around 7.30pm. Tickets are £9.50 each. Use the bar at The Scarecrow Tavern. Draft beer at £1.50 a pint, wine £1 a glass or bring your own drinks. Free tea and coffee are available all night from our ‘pop-up kitchen’. The Photography Trophy Subjects for 2019: A Suffolk Sky, A Single Flower, Colourful Vegetables, A Suffolk Beach and A Picture of Your Choice. Join ’n’ Save Membership is just £5 a year and anyone can join. Fun Day, Saturday, June 8 Visit our stall and play on ‘the biggest bagatelle in the world’. The bonfire will be closed from Monday, June 17 and reopen on Friday, August 2. Please keep materials on your plot. For a more extensive version of this report visit: www.capelallotments.co.uk Selection of veg and flower plants and bunches of flowers at the hut as and when available.
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Schools BENTLEY & COPDOCK PRIMARY SCHOOLS It’s incredible to think we are rapidly approaching the last month or so of this academic year. As ever, the children have been super busy and engaging in interactive and inspiring learning. Schools Farm and Country Fair Our huge thanks go to the Suffolk Show organisers for allowing us to participate again in this wonderful event. The children in Years 3 and 4 had a whale of a time and were completely enamoured with all the animals (especially the baby ones) that were exhibited at the show. As well as fluffy cute creatures to adore, the children came back with a wealth of learning about agriculture and careers within the industry. SATs Congratulations to all our Year 6 pupils who embraced this year’s SATs test with calmness and determination! We had a few joint learning days with Year 6 pupils from both schools coming together to focus on their learning and targets; this was a great experience for the children and they really enjoyed bouncing ideas and sharing their knowledge with their peers. African Drumming Hedgehogs and Woodpeckers have been enthusiastically taking part in a series of percussion lessons this term, learning how to play African drums. The corridors have been filled with a formidable sound and a stirring beat. This has certainly been a very popular course with the children. Pyjamas and Film Chicken Crew at Bentley organised a Pyjama Day this term and raised an impressive £65 towards the upkeep of our feathered friends. We had a super comfy day of wearing our PJs to school, pupils and staff alike. To top the day off, our hard working PTA held a film and Easter egg hunt and with the support of parents and raffle ticket sales raised nearly £300 for equipment and resources in the school. Thank you to everyone who supported these initiatives. School History: Can You Help? Two of the classes in the federation are looking at the history of our lovely schools. If you have any knowledge or photos of either Bentley or Copdock School from the past, we would love to hear from you. As ever we can be contacted by phone or email. Bentley: 01473 310253 / admin@bentley.suffolk.sch.uk Copdock: 01473 730337 / admin@copdock.suffolk.sch.uk
ROBIN’S NEWS Baby Bears The Baby Bears went on an exciting outing to the garden centre and park which provided an opportunity to explore new environments while furthering learning and development, particularly speech and language as the adults encouraged conversation by pointing out what we could see. Toddling Tigers We have welcomed some new Tigers this month and through creative activities they have had the opportunity to explore their new nursery. We have created lots of opportunities for social interaction to take place, such as picnic role play in the garden, hide and seek and group times to support the making of new friendships. We have also introduced ‘Tiger Fingers’, a selection of fine motor activities to support the development of early writing skills. The Tigers have also been busy participating in activities involving natural objects and their gross motor skills have been improved via bike riding, jumping on trampolines and doing obstacle courses. Their fine motor skills have improved through playing with hammer and nails/tapart and using scissors to cut playdough. Gruffalos We have welcomed new children and have loved exploring our new garden water wall, music station and climbing corner. We have also enjoyed a trip to the allotments where we planted seeds, had wheelbarrow races, used rhubarb leaves as a shelter, smelt lots of lovely herbs and even made our own delicious herby dips! The older Gruffalos are already starting to talk and prepare for their new school. We are looking forward to helping and supporting them with this transition. Forest School Baby Bears and Tigers have recently started forest sessions. They are all enjoying the new Thursday morning adventures playing under the blossom trees, jumping in muddy puddles, painting with natural items like leaves, catkins and dandelions, searching for mini beasts and watching these marvellous creatures in their natural habitat. A real hands-on learning experience! The Gruffalos continue to explore and test their physical skills in a supportive environment. We have been making our own forest school ladder and the children helped to saw the wood and then learnt how to secure the steps. The ladder has been used to climb trees and to cross the muddy puddle before the crocodile gets us! Climbing is so good for the children; it empowers them to risk assess and proceed at their own pace. The children’s accomplishments are a joy to see; their proud little faces say it all. If you would like any further information about our nursery, preschool, forest school, out of school club or holiday club, please contact Emma Deakin at: 01473 310768 / info@robinschildcare.co.uk
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On the Grapevine ONE BIG FUN DAY New RSPCA event at Earl Stonham Join the RSPCA Suffolk East & Ipswich Branch at a lively new event to raise money for the animals in our care. Taking place at Earl Stonham Village Hall (Forward Green, IP14 5HJ) on Sunday, June 16, our One Big Fun Day includes a fun dog show, refreshments, raffle, tombola, bric-abrac and various other stalls. Part of a series of RSPCA events happening nationwide on the same day, you can find out about the animal welfare and rehoming work we do and enjoy yourself at the same time! Entrance is free, and the event opens at 11.30am. Dog show registration starts at noon and judging from 1pm. CLASSES 1pm: Crossbreed with Character 1.15pm: Happiest Hound 1.30pm: Young at Heart (dogs 8 years +) 1.45pm: Second Chance (rescued dogs) 2pm: Fabulous Female 2.15pm: Marvellous Male 2.30pm: Kids & K9s (young handlers up to 16 years old) 2.45pm: Best in Show All proceeds will go to the RSPCA Suffolk East & Ipswich Branch to help animals in need in the local area.
What could be better than gathering a group of friends and sitting down together to enjoy an indulgent treat of sandwiches, cakes, scones and lots of lovely tea? Well how about joining in with the NHS Big Tea, a national fundraising initiative raising money for your local hospital charity, Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity. We are urging as many people as possible to dust off their best china, dig out their recipe books and think of somewhere to throw a party. It could be in your kitchen, at the office, in the park or even on the beach. We don’t mind as long as you have fun, oh and make some money for the Blossom Appeal (or a ward, department or appeal of your choice if you prefer). Get your ideas brewing to raise a cuppa at:
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The Blossom Appeal is helping to raise £2.5m to build a new breast care centre at Ipswich Hospital. The new centre will bring all elements of breast care under one roof for the first time. We want every breast care patient to have the best possible experience when they visit the hospital and need your help to make our dream a reality. 0300 330 1369 charity@esneft.nhs.uk www.colchesteripswichcharity.org.uk
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FELIXSTOWE BOOK FESTIVAL Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 June Felixstowe Book Festival is now one of the most important events in Suffolk’s calendar and Jackamans Solicitors is proud to have been a co-sponsor since the beginning. Now in its seventh year it is thriving, and continues to increase in the number and range of its events; broadening its appeal to individuals of virtually any age and reading taste. The festival offers a varied literary programme which includes authors’ events in four Felixstowe venues; a pop up festival on the seafront, at our historic fort and museum, and on the two rivers which border the town. This year there will also be a special package of writing workshops – being promoted to writing groups nationally – to attract aspiring writers to the festival. This will increase the festival’s profile and encourage a range of audiences from a larger geographical area. Last year more than 1,000 tickets were sold and this year the number is likely to increase. There is an exciting range of author events for both adults and children. The speakers include well-known and respected writers covering a wide range of genres and also debut novelists and those from writing groups. To demonstrate the festival’s diversity, authors include former politician Alan Johnson, Alison Weir (author of Anna of Kleve: Queen of Secrets) and Esther Freud (festival patron) and half-sister Annie Freud discussing Annie’s poetry. Children’s events are incredibly diverse and include Hotel Flamingo Drawalong with Alex Milway, Sutton Hoo Roadshow, Operation Buried Treasure with Ally Sherrick and Calling Mission Control. Spoilt for choice, you will have the pick of at least three speaker events each hour from early Saturday morning until Sunday evening. This format creates a warm and vibrant festival atmosphere. If you haven’t attended Felixstowe Book Festival before – or any book festival – do give this one a try! For further information and to book your tickets, please visit: https://felixstowebookfestival.co.uk
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On the Grapevine / sport EAST BERGHOLT UNITED FC With the fixtures now concluded the club can look back on a successful season with a number of players making good progress, which augers well for the future. The club also maintained its position as the leading senior club in the Sportsmanship table.
2019 NEW ANGLE PRIZE SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED Family, growing up and the impact of change in uniquely East Anglian communities are themes which permeate the six books on the shortlist for the 2019 New Angle Prize for Literature. The competition, organised by the Ipswich Institute, aims to celebrate and encourage excellence in the regional literature of East Anglia. There is an open entry format with no separate categories and the Judges have selected six varied works from an entry of thirty-five entries from which the £2,000 winner and £500 runner-up will be chosen. The competition is kindly sponsored by Gotelee Solicitors and Scrutton Bland accountants.
The 1st Team finished the season well. In fact, from the turn of the year they suffered only three defeats. There were 14 in total over the course of the season. So the results certainly show significant progress and the team will be looking to make further advances next season and to finish well above this season’s ninth place. The Reserves finished a creditable seventh in Intermediate A scoring 91 goals in the process. The A Team agonisingly just failed to gain promotion, finishing third in Intermediate C. The awards evening has been held. The winners were: 1st Team Players’ Player: Aaron Greenwood 1st Team Manager and Supporters’ Player: Kyle Jay Reserves Team Players’ Player: Will Harris Reserves Manager and Supporters’ Player: Alex Biondi
The shortlist consists of three novels; All Among the Barley by Melissa Harrison, Devoured by Anna Mackmin and The Great Level by Stella Tillyard; a volume of poetry with Esther Morgan’s The Wound Register; and two non-fiction works, Low Country, Brexit on the Essex Coast by Tom Bolton and Self & I by Matthew De Abaitu.
A Team Players’ Player: Stephen Wardle
The ultimate prize-winners will be announced at a presentation dinner to be held at Hintlesham Golf Club on Wednesday 3 July. This event, hosted by Leslie Dolphin from BBC Radio Suffolk, is an opportunity to meet the shortlisted authors and listen to the Judges’ review of all six books. Suffolk Libraries are running a Readers’ Choice competition in conjunction with the New Angle Prize and the winner will also be announced at this event. Tickets are £30, which includes a three-course meal with wine and full details are available from Ipswich Institute.
Sponsorship We will be looking for new kits for all three teams for next season. This is a great opportunity to support a local organisation and publicise your venture. There are a number of options available and anyone interested is invited to make contact with Steve Butcher in the first instance: stevebutcher55@btinternet.com
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CAPEL ST MARY BOWLS CLUB
A Team Manager and Supporters’ Player: Kieron Howard Young Player of the Year: Elliot Cutting Clubman of the Year: Jamie Greig
Ladies and Juniors The ladies had a very successful season. They won the league and the Knockout Cup in the Suffolk League for the second year running and should be moving up to the Eastern Region league next season. Well done to all the players and to coaches Darren and Dale. We are looking for new teams, boys or girls, of any age group to join us as we look for the club to grow. Also ladies who would like to join are welcome. If you are interested please contact David George: davidgeorge5000@hotmail.com
Our social programme is well underway now and full reports of our events, fixtures and results can be found at: www.capelstmarybowls@onesuffolk.net
COPDOCK & WASHBROOK TENNIS CLUB
On Saturday 27 April our annual quiz, prepared and presented by Alastair Montgomerie, was attended by twenty people in five teams. It was a lovely evening, and a close-run affair between two teams saw winning team George and Frances Wiseman with John and Elaine Wright take the honours.
Membership is open to new members. We have two-coloured tarmacadam surface floodlight tennis courts situated at the playing next to our village hall and welcome players of all differing abilities, whether it’s for beginners or established players, or for competitive or social tennis.
Our opening drive was held on 28 April and twenty-four members took part. All were very rusty after a long close season and the afternoon was very cold but enjoyable. Mike Howe won and was presented with an Easter Egg!
Clubs nights are on Wednesday evenings from 7pm (weather dependant) from April to October. No need to book; just turn up on the night. New players interested in joining the club are welcome to come and meet existing members and give tennis a try.
Our season is now underway with the usual cold, wet weather. Progress report and league standings will appear next month. If you’ve never played bowls and want to give it a go, you’d be joining a very successful village club. We always give a warm welcome to new or potential new members. Just call club secretary Les Bryant (311717) to discuss. IMPORTANT DATES June 1: 1st Round, Four Wood Singles June 22: Station Garage Trophy July 7: Presidents Day/Burman Bowl Jack High
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We have access to a visiting coach who can arrange individual or group coaching sessions for adults and juniors where needed. Club subscriptions per year are: adult £55, couple £90, family £102, junior (in full time education) £12. For further details or for any queries relating to the courts and membership please contact one of the following: Chairman Adrian Basham: 01473 405579 Secretary Maureen Southgate: 01473 730409 Treasurer and Welfare officer Mike Watling; 07815 559224
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sport / CHURCH NEWS CAPEL CHEETAHS FIVE-MILE RACE & FUN RUN Sunday, June 16, Capel St Mary Playing Field 9.45am Fun Run / 10.30am Capel 5 Last entry for the Fun Run is 9.20am For more information and to enter visit: www.capelcheetahs.co.uk / www.runbritain.com
CAPEL COMMUNITY CHURCH As I am writing this article, I am looking at the rain pouring down outside my office window. We have three relatives from California staying with us, some who left temperatures of 40 degrees centigrade! Well, the British weather has been a real talking point; since they arrived, we have had rain, hailstones, strong winds, cloud and occasional sunny periods. One of the group has to return this week, as the weather forecast is looking to improve next week, so we are hoping the two remaining for another two weeks will experience some sun filled days in the UK. It is often said that British people often talk about the weather in their exchange of conversation with others. The main reason for this, I think, is because of the unpredictability and variety of weather we experience here in the UK. It’s just as well we can’t control the weather as the farmers and keen gardeners will be very thankful for the rain we had in the first 10 days of May, which has far exceeded the total for the month of April.
CAPEL METHODIST CHURCH AN UNCHANGING HOPE I’ve just watched the final episode of the third series of Victoria featuring the Great Exhibition of 1851, showcasing the technology and industry of the world in the mid-19th century. Prince Albert was the driving force behind this great enterprise. What changes have taken pace in the intervening 168 years, from the great steam engines to the driverless cars of today! There have been six monarchs in the UK and 30 prime ministers (as of May 13). My maternal grandfather was born midway through Victoria’s reign in 1867. For me it is quite close to the numerous changes that have taken place over his and my lifetimes. We have just had a visit from our nephew. He and his wife have bought a property in France which they are renovating. Because they are not yet living there full time, they have bought a robotic lawnmower to keep the grass cut in their absence. I’m feeling my technology is now way behind, not that I need to have the latest gizmo! My current mobile phone is dying and needs replacing and I am bewildered at the choice available. Contrast that with the constancy preaching of my grandfather starting in 1884, and my preaching today. The message is the same: the offer of new life in Christ, the gift of forgiveness of sins, the hope of an eternity in heaven with Christ. All this is made possible by Jesus who died for us upon the cross and rose from the dead. Peter describes it as being given new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. It’s a message that is still relevant. The context may have changed, but the need for forgiveness is as great as ever, the need to have purpose and meaning still powerful, the need to love and be loved, to belong, the need to hope for something not just for this life, but for eternity. I’m still in the process of being transformed. Jesus is still working on me. Will you be open to his work in your life? I am convinced He loves you. The Rev Andrew Sankey, Minister at Capel Methodist Church 8 Roundridge Road, Capel St Mary IP9 2UG apsankey@gmail.com / 01473 311178 / 07966 187216 AT CAPEL ST MARY Home Groups on various days and times – contact the Minister Sunday 2
10.30am Worship with Dr Liz Cope 6.30pm Prayer
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10.30am Pentecost Worship with Mr Mark Firmin
Sunday 16 10.30am Worship with Mrs Gloria Theobald Saturday 22 3.30pm
The weather is one of the uncertainties in life that we accept in this country. However, we can have definite certainty about our present life and the future if we are followers of Jesus Christ. Jesus said; “I have come that they may have life in all its fullness.” John 10 v 10(b). This means full life now and in the life to come (eternal life). Of this we can be certain. God has given us free will and we have choices to make in life. Let’s make the right choices and be certain about our future in this life and beyond. Have a great month. Peter Matthews
The next Messy Church is on Saturday 22 June at the Methodist Church from 3.30-5.30pm. Messy Church is a ‘fresh expression’ of church’ as a way of being church for people who don’t do traditional church. It is a church for all ages particularly suited to families, but welcoming to all. Messy Church is happening all over the country and abroad. To find out more visit: www.messychurch.org.uk What can you expect at Messy Church? • A warm welcome, with tea and coffee available throughout • An hour of hands-on craft activities and games with a Bible theme • A short celebration with a story, songs and prayers, sometimes drama or puppets. • A meal together. Messy Church is on the fourth Saturday of every month. It’s all free but donations are gratefully received. Who can come? All age families. Kids, you must bring at least one adult. If you haven’t been before, why not give us a try? You’ll have lots of fun. No need to book just turn up. For more information please contact: Maggie Boswell: 01473 310766 / Maggie3@btinternet.com Sue France: 01473 310034 / sue.france4@btinternet.com
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Sunday 23 10.30am Worship with Mr Ted Jack 7.30pm United Prayer at Capel Community Church Sunday 30 10.30am Worship and Communion with Mr Chris Jowett
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HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Ipswich Road, Brantham CO11 1TB
Parish Priest: Fr Christopher Smith 180 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich IP2 0QQ / 01473 684963 www.stmarksparish.org.uk SERVICES FOR JUNE 2019 Sunday 2 7th Sunday of Easter 9am Mass Tuesday 4 9.30am 10am
Morning Prayer Mass
Sunday 9 9am
Pentecost Sunday Mass
Tuesday 11 9.20am 10am
Eucharistic Adoration Mass
Sunday 16 9am
11th Week of the Year Mass at Holy Family
Tuesday 18 9.30am 10am
Morning Prayer Mass
Sunday 23 9am
Corpus Christi Mass
Tuesday 25 9.20am 10am
Eucharistic Adoration Mass
The weekly newsletter, with weekly mass times, is always displayed in the cabinet alongside the front door of the church. Catholic Commentary Numbers attending Holy Week Services and on Easter Sunday were high as usual with special thanks to our parish priest Fr Peter Raj who led and encouraged our participation, beginning with Ash Wednesday and through the period of Lent. The extended period of Eastertide leads us through to Pentecost Sunday followed by more significant liturgical celebrations as mentioned above. Sadly the big church celebrations seem little understood by many today, but for those seeking a grounding for life’s ups and downs or answers to moral questions, the church has much to offer. Pilgrimages remain popular and people will
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be going to such places as Lourdes or Rome or Medjugorje, or even to Israel/West Bank (the Holy Land). Medieval Suffolk was a very religious area with more than 500 churches and today those same churches are greatly prized and cared for even if their use has been changed in some instances, such as St Stephens in Ipswich now serving as the tourist information office. Christian theology is full of hope or optimism, especially in the Easter season. There are also rational grounds for hope in spite of the many awful things that happen and are reported. Put simply, most of life goes on normally and is not reported on, but there is always work to be done to bring about a more just and peaceful world. Church members and organisations ever seek to make a contribution alongside others of goodwill. Events & Diary Dates The 100 Club draw took place on Sunday, May 19 at Holy Family when three lucky winners shared a £161 prize pot. The next draw takes place on June 23 at Holy Family, Brantham. New members are always very welcome and the newsletter, which includes an application form, can be found at the rear of the church or online at: www.stmarksparish.org.uk Every last Thursday of the month a Bring & Buy Coffee Morning takes place at Viv & Wyn’s home, Paddock Gate, Whitehorse Road, East Bergholt CO7 6TR from 10.30am to noon. We are raising funds for a new carpet for the parish room and all are very welcome to join us. The next event will be on Thursday, June 27. 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. The Sick & Homebound Fr Jeremiah Matthias is the Ipswich Hospital Chaplain and he can be contacted on 07951 066607. Please let him know as soon as possible if a friend or relative has been admitted. Please let Fr Peter know of anyone who is ill at home or homebound, so that they can receive appropriate pastoral care. 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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CHURCH NEWS 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 Catholic Church Father Peter Raj 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 RECTORY TELEPHONE NUMBER As Father Jim and Sharon have used their personal BT telephone number during their 70 months in the rectory, this will be discontinued from June 12. All telephone enquiries and messages should be made via the churchwarden, Mel Sutcliffe on 01473 310967.
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The Parish Church, St Mary the Virgin The Rev Canon Jim Pendorf: The Rectory, Days Road, Capel 01473 312225 / 07973 265037
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 YOUTH GROUPS AT THE METHODIST CHURCH Life Group: Wednesdays, 7.30-9pm / Year 10+ Junior Life Group: Thursdays 7-8.30pm / Years 7-9 Junction Club: Fridays, 7-9pm for School Years 7-9 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 310583 • Last Thursday, Methodist Church, 01473 310635 NETWORK FELLOWSHIP Third Tuesday, from 2.30pm, Methodist Church. Anyone welcome to attend. Contact Judy Steward: 01473 310799 BEACON COFFEE SHOP EVERY TUESDAY 9am-12.30pm, in the Vine Lounge, Capel Village Hall
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AEROBICS AT CAPEL METHODIST CHURCH Fridays from 10.50-11.50am, Young at Heart (slower paced). Contact Jill Sharp, 01473 311546 PILATES • Tuesdays – 7pm and 8.10pm, Capel Methodist Church • Fridays – 8.30am and 9.40am, Capel Methodist Church
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