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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR Every parent strives to raise optimistic, happy children and we do all sorts to give them the best start in life and to be there to support them when they need us, and possibly when they don’t. Of course they don’t always appreciate our efforts, but I like to remind Jack quite frequently (i.e. every morning as we walk to school) how fortunate he is and I’m slowly teaching him the value of money and the practice of saving for the things he wants (as opposed to getting everything immediately). In doing so I’ve come to realise how little self-restraint I have myself and admit it’s quite a few years since I’ve actually ‘saved’ to buy something I’ve spotted in a shop window. Nowadays I’m more likely to ‘stick’ it on a card, but the purchase is then laden with guilt and often hidden at the back the cupboard until I can pull it out and say “this old thing; I’ve had it for ages”! I miss the ‘old’ days when finally getting your hands on the thing you desired was enormously satisfying, but it may be difficult to convince an eight-year-old growing up in today’s throwaway society. I’m also keen to impress on him how important it is to support local shops and local tradespeople. Local businesses, local retail outlets and local employers are the lifeblood of community. They rely on our support and it’s in our best interests to provide it. A vibrant local economy ensures we can buy the things we want when we want them, find people to provide services when we need them, find work experience and Saturday jobs for our teenagers, sponsors for local events and jobs closer to home, but also generates a sense of hopefulness, confidence and pride which benefits us all and stimulates further investment and growth. I often write about how fortunate we are to live in this little corner of the world and have encouraged you to support local events, but as we gear up for winter and start to think about Christmas, take a look around your local ‘business’ community and I’m confident you won’t need to go very far to find everything you need. Every penny you spend with a local supplier or in a local shop is an investment in the future of your local economy and consequently in ‘community’ itself.
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VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES IN CLAYDON Age UK Suffolk is a local, independent charity providing vital services and support to older people across the county. Many enquiries start at our countywide information and advice line which is based at our head office in Hill View Business Park, Claydon. It can be daunting not knowing where to turn for help and at Age UK Suffolk our friendly and knowledgeable staff can offer a wide range of information and support. And of course, if we can’t help, we often know of someone who can. We also offer a free benefits advice service and, in some cases, our advisor can visit the older person in their home to help support with more complex applications and advice. The information and advice line is open Monday-Friday between 9am and 1pm; out of these hours, calls are diverted to a national helpline. The number to call is 01473 351234. Volunteers are a vital part of the charity, with administrative volunteers helping in both the info hub at Claydon and also at our drop-in information desk in our charity shop in Upper Brook Street, Ipswich. The support our volunteers offer is so important, and we’re currently looking for volunteers to help with administration in our Information and advice hub in Claydon. Volunteering is a great opportunity for someone who may be looking to return to work, wanting to gain admin experience, build skills for a CV, or someone who has got a few hours of spare time and would like to work with a local charity. If you have a few hours to spare each week and would like to help, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact us at: volunteer@ageuksuffolk.org / 01473 298684 / Age UK Suffolk, 14 Hill View Business Park, Old Ipswich Road, Claydon IP6 0AJ
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NEWS
CLAYDON & BARHAM ANNUAL QUIZ NIGHT
CLAYDON & WHITTON PARISH COUNCIL Recreation Ground Car Park We are pleased to report that after the publication of the September edition of In Touch, agreement was reached between the parish council, the Recreation Ground Management Committee and Suffolk County Council for the right to use the car park as a drop-off facility for pupils attending Claydon Primary School. This includes SCC carrying out works to resurface and mark out the existing car park and widen the entrance to the recreation ground to improve access for all users. It is the intention of SCC to allow access to the recreation ground whenever possible while construction work is taking place. Also the parish council would like to emphasise again that the agreement allows for members of the community to have unrestricted access to the recreation ground, including the use of the car park, at any time. Claydon Play Area A number of enquiries have been received from members of the community regarding the updating of the Claydon play area situated on the recreation ground. The Recreation Ground Management Committee seeks to update equipment when funds allow, but unfortunately new equipment is very expensive. However, at the last parish council meeting it was agreed to ask the RGMC to put together a proposal of the equipment they would like to buy as it is possible this could be funded from grants, sponsorship from local businesses, or contributions from the locality budgets of county and/or district councillors. Meetings in October The next finance committee meeting will be held on Monday, October 15 at 7.30pm in Claydon & Barham Village Hall. Members of the community are very welcome to attend and opportunity will be given at the beginning of the meeting for them to speak on items included on the agenda or other issues about which they have concerns. Agendas will be available prior to the meeting from our parish clerk, Mrs C Greenan: 129 Poplar Hill, Stowmarket IP14 2AX / claywhit@btinternet.com / 07887 459989 www.claydonandbarham.onesuffolk.net / Twitter @claywhitpc
COFFEE MORNING AT ST PETER’S COURT, CLAYDON First Tuesday of every month There are table top sales and raffles and all the money raised goes to the Air Ambulance.
BUS SERVICES 113/114 THROUGH CLAYDON AND BARHAM As indicated in the April edition of In Touch, Suffolk County Council has decided not to alter the timetable of the 113 and 114 services through Claydon and Barham. However, passengers may have noticed that buses going towards Diss are showing ‘Eye’ on the destination screen. The buses still travel through to Diss with passengers remaining on the bus so that the timetable remains the same. The explanation for the slight change lies in the fact that the Ipswich–Diss route is over 50 kilometres (31 miles) long which results in having to apply international driving rules for drivers’ hours of duty. These are more onerous in such matters as rest period requirements than UK domestic local bus drivers’ rules. By technically splitting the route at Eye both sections fall within domestic local bus drivers’ rules which lowers the cost of running the service which still requires a substantial SCC subsidy Barry Moore, Claydon and Whitton PC Transport Representative
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This year’s annual Community Quiz for the John West Memorial Trophy takes place on Friday, October 5 at Claydon & Barham Community Centre and will start at 7.30pm. Please contact Jean Ballard on 01473 515677 before Tuesday, October 2 to enter your team. It costs just £6 per team to enter, which is payable on the night. There will be a raffle on the night in aid of charity and the bar will also be open. The top three teams will receive prize money and the winners also receive the trophy.
THE COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES GROUP The Knitting Group If you enjoy knitting or would like to learn how to, the Knitting Group meets in the lounge at Alasdair Place on the first Thursday of each month from 10.30am-noon. Please feel free to go along. The Book Club The group meets on the last Thursday of each month at The Crown (Hungry Horse) in Claydon at 10.30am. There are still a few places available for new members. Do come along and join us for a light-hearted discussion on the book we have chosen to read. 4Ever Young Men's Club The group still continues to meet at The Crown in Claydon at 10.30am on the third Wednesday of each month. We are looking for new members to join the club and also to lend a hand in running the group and arranging activities, speakers and events in order to make the club what you want it to be. Come along and meet for a chat, make new friends and stay on for lunch. Bring your partner. Meet 'n' Eat Lunch Club This club is going well and meets at The Parish Room, Gt Blakenham at noon on the first Friday of each month. Several new people have joined and there is room for more. Lunch is provided at £4 per person with an optional £1 for raffle tickets - one of the prizes is always a free meal for the next month. This is an ideal opportunity to go out for lunch and meet new people. Do come along next month. Gipping Valley Art Society This group meets every Tuesday afternoon from 1-4pm at The Parish Room in Gt Blakenham. Members are local people who enjoy art. We paint in all media and each artist’s paintings are unique to them. We have recently received a cheque from Claydon and Barham Community Centre for our attendance at the Gala Day, for which we are extremely grateful. We are looking forward to our visit to The Munnings Museum at Dedham later this month. We have also been doing some outdoor sketching. Please see page 10 for details of our annual exhibition and sale. If you are interested in adding your name to the waiting list to join the club (membership presently full) please contact Ann (01473 831031) or Margaret (01473 830135). Walk 'n' Talk Group At present we have no update on this group. If you are interested please phone The Rev Carl Melville on 01473 833542. There are many bridleways and footpaths in the local area, beautiful scenery and you can enjoy a cuppa and maybe lunch afterwards. It’s an ideal opportunity to walk your dog and meet new friends. Photographic Group Again, no update here. Interest has been shown in creating a photographic group but we need someone to volunteer to run it. Anyone interested should phone The Rev Carl Melville on 01473 833542.
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FLU VACCINATIONS 2018 Important Notice for Patients Registered at Needham Market Country Practice If you are over 65, or have any of the following: heart condition, asthma, COPD, kidney disease, diabetes, are pregnant, have a lowered immunity, have had a stroke or are a carer for someone else – you are entitled to a free flu vaccination. We are not writing invitation letters but if you are in one of the groups above, you are free to turn up on the day to be vaccinated. The clinic for Ashbocking, Barham, Baylham, Claydon, Coddenham, Crowfield, Earl Stonham, Forward Green, Gosbeck, Great Blakenham, Hemingstone, Henley, Little Stonham, Pettaugh, Stonham Aspal, Stonham Parva & Wattisham will be held on
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NEWS BARHAM PARISH COUNCIL The parish council is receiving complaints about residents fly tipping their garden waste beside the footpath that leads from the Coopers Estate to Station Road, Claydon, as well as the footpath that leads from Thornhill Road to the Slade. The council would like to remind residents that brown bins are to be used or failing that a trip to your local waste site. Following the parish council’s letter to the CEO of MSDC regarding disruptions to the brown bin collection, we have had agreement from Oliver Faiers, Corporate Manager of Waste Services, to attend the parish council meeting on Monday, October 1 at 7.30pm to answer any questions you may have. So if you are a resident who has been affected and have questions, please do take the time to attend the meeting. At the time of submitting this report the current status for the two big proposed developments in Barham (Church Lane Development – 1856/17 and Ely Road – DC/18/00861) are still both awaiting committee dates with the Referrals Committee of Mid Suffolk District Council. We have been informed that they would look to discuss them both at one committee date. A reminder that Barham Parish Council commissioned an assessment of the Transport Survey which was provided by the developers for the proposed development of Barham Church Lane. This can be viewed on the website or you can contact the clerk for a copy. Barham Parish Council also commissioned the same company to consider the affect that the proposed
development off Ely Road would have if both developments were granted by Mid Suffolk District Council. This report can also be viewed via the website or again you can contact the clerk for a copy. Barham Parish Council will keep you posted via their noticeboards and website of a Referrals Committee date as soon as they are given this information by Mid Suffolk District Council. Please note due to a change in circumstances our parish clerk will be changing her working schedule with immediate effect. The parish clerk will be working on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between the hours of 9.30am and 2pm. Any queries or concerns you may have at other times please feel free to email or leave an answerphone message using the details below and the clerk will respond as soon as she can. A further reminder that the start time of future parish council meetings has changed. The new start time will be 7.30pm from the previous 7pm. Future meeting dates and agendas are available via the website or can be viewed on the village noticeboards, which are located near the entrance of the Co-op and at Barham Green. If you would like a specific topic discussed as an agenda item then please email the parish clerk. For the latest news and information relating to the villages visit: www.claydonandbarham.onesuffolk.net Parish Clerk Jo Culley: 07958 402335 / barhampc@outlook.com
CHERNOBYL CHILDREN’S LIFELINE Eighteen people from Mid Suffolk have just returned from Belarus where we spent a week delivering aid to various locations. Everyone agreed without doubt that “no words, photographs or videos can truly give you the real picture”. All who took part enjoyed the trip, although at times it was emotionally hard but still very rewarding. The group took part in a work experience activity where they joined a family in a remote village and worked alongside them for the day. In Minsk we visited the Children’s Cancer Hospital to deliver gifts to children and young adults, some of whom have returned for the second or third time. We presented the hospital with some much needed items such as wheelchairs, blood pressure monitors and oxygenating humidifiers so children who need extra oxygen following operations can remain with their parents rather than having to be moved to HDU units. Amongst the toys we gave out where many of the Mcdonald’s Happy Meal toys that we had received. These were an amazing success and we welcome these now on an ongoing basis.
and redecorated before reopening and our group helped the teachers and staff to carry out the various works needed as there would be an official inspection the following day. We also provided bright posters for the walls, a new wall mounted TV, helped with wallpapering, ironing, electrical works and sweeping the grounds. Sweeping the grounds is a thankless tasks done with very inadequate broomsticks, but must be done daily so none of the berries that fall from the trees are walked into the school. A great success wherever we went was the provision of reading glasses, just standard £1.99 ones but at one point there was almost a stampede to get them. Several individual families in very poor circumstances were visited with extra aid and in one instance with the help of a sponsor. The charity is helping to provide running water into an isolated home where a young mother lives on her own with four children as her husband is seriously ill in hospital and it is very likely he will not be returning home. We also had the privilege of being invited to attend the opening ceremony which takes place at the beginning of each new school year. This known as First Bell and is a very old tradition in Belarus where the pupils in their final year welcome the newcomers to the school. We donated stationary to the school and this was met with tremendous gratitude. When we also added an A3 laminator there were shouts of joy from some of the teachers!
Moving on to Stolin, we had a clothing party and BBQ for the families and children who the group would visit for their work experience. This not only helped the families with clothing but allowed them to get to know the people who would be with them the following day. We also visited another general hospital in the area of David Goradok. As there is no GP service in Belarus, children with illnesses we would usually treat at home are hospitalised in this type of facility Another day the group went to a boarding school for hearing impaired children. The school was closed for the summer break but was due to open. All the schools must be painted
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Over the last two days of the trip everyone was able to visit with families of children who had been to the UK. Each small group visited at least four children and were met by the welcoming generosity of the Belarussian people. No one wanted dinner in the evening! Four children will travel to the UK for a group visit in December. The girls will be aged between nine and 12 years so we are very keen to receive donations of clothing to provide for them while they are here and to take home with them. Not only will the break be invaluable to their health, getting them away from the severe winter, but they will also get to experience Christmas in the UK. With grateful thanks to all who support us. Elizabeth Parker: 01449 760343
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NEWS COUNTY & DISTRICT COUNCILLOR’S REPORT JOHN FIELD’S REPORT TO GIPPING VALLEY: September 2018 Road Works The road at Hackneys Corner is usable, but not to a good standard. The footways have still to be finished. SCC is fully aware of the issues and doing what it can to move the work by the developers forward. Last month saw a great deal of poor communication and confusion and for some reason Anglian Water were allowed to re-start work in Claydon before the Bramford Road work was complete. Utilities and developers must do better and so must the county.
• The Children and Young People department is cutting budgets that have historically underspent • The Passenger Transport team is optimising routes and renegotiating transport contracts which transport hundreds of children to school • Corporate Services are reviewing budgets line-by-line • Suffolk’s ten Transformation Programmes are continuing to develop savings through reducing demand and changing the way we work
Mary Evans, Cabinet Member for Highways, will be visiting Great Blakenham Parish Council to be informed of their and your views directly.
• Suffolk Fire and Rescue has begun a project to improve levels of staff absence
On a more positive note, the persistent flooding on the Claydon side of the A14 bridge will be fixed this month by a new pipe and soakaways. The work is planned to start on September 10 and continue for three weeks. SCC believes the flooding was due to damage done when the A14 was constructed. I have been trying to get it solved for some years, so it is good to have Highways finally realise they need to finance a solution.
• The council’s major projects programme is being reviewed
I have written to Highways asking for information on the issues on Chapel Lane and should get an update on the bus gate proposals which I can pass to you next month. I have a letter from SCC to MSDC pointing out reservations about the cumulative effect of development in the area and proposing a meeting involving the county council, the applicants and Mid Suffolk to discuss options. I have been asking for months for a professional attempt to propose actions that would address the problems we all believe the developments will cause. I hope we are getting somewhere at last. Suffolk County Council’s budget challenge Last week, the council released its view of the scale of the financial challenge it is facing this year. They are projecting an overspend of £8.6 million this year. Based on the first quarter results, that’s 1.7 per cent of its £501 million budget. Children and Young People’s Services, account for £5 million of the total. This includes services for looked-after children, specialist social care for children and home-to-school transport. Work is in progress to reduce spending and find new sources of income, including: • Adult and Community Services is strengthening its contract management
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• The council continues to lobby Central Government for more funding as part of its Fairer Funding Review. These are actions long necessary and reflect issues we have examined in Scrutiny and recommended for action. As always, the crucial issue will be to produce real increases in efficiency, not just service cuts to the most vulnerable, particularly where cuts produce increases in the budgets of other public bodies, such as the health service. Staying Close Scheme Launched The Department of Education is funding a three-year pilot ‘Staying Close’ scheme to support young people leaving care in Suffolk. The aim is to help young people at 15 to start planning for independent living with the assistance and support of residential care workers. This planning too often occurs close to the time a young person is due to move to independent living, causing unnecessary anxiety and distress. Young people will also continue to receive emotional and practical support from their children’s home and residential workers after they have moved out. District Council Issues This month we looked at the programme to reduce the delay between a council house becoming vacant, or ‘void’, and the time it has been refurbished and is again occupied. The delay, which has been up to 71 days, costs the council rent and people a home. It is now down to about 20 days and should improve further. If you have any queries, please phone me on 01473 831306 (you will need to say your name and press #) or 07545 423808 or email me at: john.field@suffolk.gov.uk I do have Twitter (@JohnFieldjd) and Facebook (fieldjd) accounts and my website is at: www.johnfield.suffolk.libdems.org
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NEWS / OUT & ABOUT HENLEY PARISH COUNCIL The September parish council meeting heard an important presentation by John Lefever, the Land and New Business Manager for Hastoe Group. The parish council has been talking to Hastoe Housing Association since the Housing Needs Survey identified the need for about 15 new, affordable homes in the village so that the next, local generation can set roots in the village and also so that residents are able to move to suit their changing needs. Hastoe has a track record in developing rural housing projects with those important principles in mind, and a number of meetings have taken place between the parish council, Mid Suffolk District Council and Community Action Suffolk (which conducted the Henley Housing Needs Survey). Hastoe’s scheme for Henley would envisage 15 affordable homes which would be a mixture of some for rent and some for shared ownership with Hastoe. The rents would be at less than the open market rate, and the shared ownership scheme would enable first-time buyers to get on to the housing ownership ladder without having to find, in particular, the full deposit which would be required for a wholly-owned property. Hastoe does not make its rental homes available for right-to-buy and all 15 homes would be committed to local people. In previous schemes of this kind, Hastoe has been able to deliver on this commitment. Overall, the project would be financed by the provision of an additional 15 homes which would be offered to the open market for sale at the full, soleownership price. So the end result would be about 30 new homes for Henley, half of which would be defined as affordable and fully committed to local residents. This would meet the need indicated by the housing needs survey, and also by opinion expressed at a well-attended public meeting in Henley some time ago. So how far has this progressed? Hastoe is at the moment in talks with a local landowner about a site for the project. Until these talks have arrived at an agreement in principle, nothing further can be made public about the location. But once that has happened, a consultation process will begin between Hastoe, the landowner, the parish council and the village more generally, in order to make sure the project really does meet local needs and has the support it requires. The Mid Suffolk planning team will obviously be closely involved as well. These things take time and two years or more will probably go by before new houses are actually available. The parish council will of course keep residents up-to-date with information as and when it is available. You can find our privacy notice on the Henley website and if you have any questions about this or anything else to do with the parish council, don’t hesitate to get in touch. If you are not on our village email list and would like to be, just send a simple request to henleyparishcouncil@gmail.com or rodcaird@yahoo.co.uk and we will sort it out. And don’t forget to keep an eye from time to time on our own website where we publish all sorts of useful (we hope!) information and contacts: www.henley.onesuffolk.net
HENLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE CHARITY 2018 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Henley Community Centre Charity will be holding their Annual General Meeting in the Boughton Room at Henley Community Centre on Thursday, October 4, starting at 8pm. During the meeting, there will be an opportunity to elect up to five trustee positions. The residents of Henley have the opportunity of nominating candidates for these positions and should it be necessary, there will be an election. If you are interested in becoming a trustee, or helping the charity out in any other way, please contact Steve Brock: 01473 831111 / HCCCTrustees@btinternet.com AGENDA Welcome Apologies Approval of Minutes Matters Arising Annual Report & Approval of Accounts Election of Trustees Any Other Business
GIPPING VALLEY ART SOCIETY ANNUAL EXHIBITION & SALE Saturday, October 27, 10am-4pm The Parish Room, Gt Blakenham Local artists will be exhibiting their paintings and most will be for sale at affordable prices. There will also be craft and jewellery stalls. Refreshments available. Free admission. Car Park at rear of Parish Room. All paintings are unique and would make lovely presents. Please call in and support us.
Henley Parish Council Clerk Rod Caird: 07785 331217
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OUT & ABOUT
DANCE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR PAPWORTH HEART HOSPITAL
The annual dance in aid of Papworth Heart Hospital is on Saturday, October 13 at Claydon & Barham Community Centre with the very popular live band Tricks of the Trade.
Tickets are £6 and available from Colin Dedman (01473 830776) or direct from the community centre.
All donations of raffle prizes are very gratefully received.
Please support this very worthy cause as none of us know when we will need their services.
CLAYDON AND BARHAM VILLAGE HALL Dates for October Monday 1
Barham PC Meeting
7-10pm
Wednesday 3
Bar-Clay Music Makers
6.30-10pm
Thursday 4
Young Families Silver Surfers Slimming World
9.30-11.30am 11.30am-2pm 5.30 & 7.30pm
Friday 5
Moo Music Stowe School of Dance Sound Bath Session
10.15-11am 4-5.30pm 6-10pm
Tuesday 9
Women’s Institute
7.15-10pm
Wednesday 10
Bar-Clay Music Makers
6.30-10pm
Thursday 11
Silver Surfers Slimming World
11.30am-2pm 5.30 & 7.30pm
Friday 12
Moo Music Stowe School of Dance
10.15-11am 4-5.30pm
Saturday 13
Private Hire
9am-5.30pm
Monday 15
Claydon PC Meeting
7.30-9pm
Wednesday 17
Bar-Clay Music Makers
6.30-10pm
Thursday 18
Young Families Silver Surfers Slimming World
9.30-11.30am 11.30am-2pm 5.30 & 7.30pm
Friday 19
Moo Music Stowe School of Dance
10.15-11am 4-5.30pm
Saturday 20
Private Hire
1-5.30pm
Sunday 21
Bar-Clay Music Makers
1.30-5.30pm
Wednesday 24
Bar-Clay Music Makers
6.30-10pm
Thursday 25
Sunshine Service Silver Surfers Slimming World
10am-noon 11.30am-2pm 5.30 & 7.30pm
Monday 29
Claydon PC Meeting
7.30-9.30pm
Wednesday 31
Bar-Clay Music Makers
6.30-10pm
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OUT & ABOUT CLAYDON AND BARHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE Cup Cake Café The café is now open Monday to Friday, 8.30am4pm. The team are all volunteers and some are from Ipswich-based Papworth Charity. We appreciate the support from the community with this charitable new venture. Meet-Up Monday A Mid Suffolk County Council initiative. Come down to the café for free tea or coffee and meet your neighbours while enjoying a biscuit. The ladies darts team are seeking new players for the local league. If you’re interested, contact the centre and ask for Anne: claydonandbcc@gmail.com / 01473 831805
HENLEY WI’S AUTUMN TREAT The ladies of Henley WI invite you to a ploughman’s lunch at Henley Community Centre from noon on Thursday, October 11 Tickets (£5) must be pre-booked. All welcome! All profits going to The Blossom Appeal & Prostate Cancer For tickets text or call 07980 893277 or speak to any of the Henley WI ladies
REGULAR EVENTS Monday: Short Mat Carpet Bowls / Bar Open Tuesday: Karate (all ages 4-7pm), Carpet Bowls, Ladies Darts / Bar Open Wednesday: Bingo / Bar Open Thursday: Street Dance for young people, 6.30-8pm Friday • Karate (all ages 4-7pm) / Bar Open from 7pm • Weight Watchers in the Compton Lounge, 5.30-6.30pm; entry via the rear gate on the school side of the community centre. Money Box is drawn on Friday evenings at approximately 10pm. The prize increases until the key turns the lock. Come and try your luck! Saturday: Bar Open 7pm-midnight Sunday: Bar open from noon-6pm, Christmas Saving Club and a traditional meat draw The bar is fully stocked with popular lagers, real beers and spirits. The hall and Compton Lounge are available for hire, and don’t forget the pool table, where it’s only three games for £1. Friday, October 5: John West Memorial Village Quiz. See page 4. Saturday, October 13: Charity dance in aid of Papworth Hospital Trust, with music from the sensational Tricks of the Trade. Tickets £10, over-18s only, doors open at 7.30pm. Saturday, October 27: Halloween Party organised by Claydon and Barham Pre-School group, 7pm New Year’s Eve: We will have Rachel and the Reverbs; come and enjoy – open till late.
HENLEY SENIOR CITIZENS Following on from last month's report, on our last meeting before the summer break, 18 members went to Pakenham Water Mill, the oldest working mill in Suffolk. The actual wheel is 15ft high and is fed by water from the Pakenham Fenns. They grind two or three different flours twice a week. The kitchen was, until the last couple years, the original one lived in by a lady and was more-or-less how she left it. We had two guides taking two separate groups and were both very interesting and supplied us with a lot of knowledge. There was a shop and tearoom where some bought various flours. We all enjoyed a cuppa and cake before leaving and having an enjoyable afternoon. A big thank you is extended to Charles Barnard who kindly came to our help and provided another car for transport. Unfortunately there are always venues which are unsuitable for some members, so 12 people enjoyed each other’s company over a buffet afternoon tea at Laurel Farm. It was reported that they too had enjoyed themselves. Our first meeting this month is on Wednesday, October 3 and fortnightly afterwards in the Lounge Bar. Anyone who would like to join us would be most welcome. You don’t have to live in Henley; we have members from Ipswich, Claydon and Gosbeck. If you come and feel it’s not for you, no problem – you can still enjoy a cuppa with us.
GREAT BLAKENHAM CRAFT CLUB Open to anyone living in Great Blakenham and the surrounding areas, the club meets every Monday other than bank holidays in Great Blakenham Parish Room (opposite the Chequers PH) from 2-4pm. The building is fully accessible. Members pay £2 per meeting to cover hall hire, refreshments, the monthly workshop goody bag and weekly raffle prizes. If you prefer to bring your own project the charge is £1.50. Our September workshop was entitled No tune on This Accordion and we made accordion files, ideal for all those odd bits and bobs which need a safe place till they are thrown out! Our remaining programme for 2018 We started life over 20 years ago as BikeAbility Ipswich providing cycling for adults with a wide range of disabilities and come rain or shine we still do! We believe we are the only Special Needs cycling project in this country that rides on-road every Friday, enjoying the superb countryside around Alton Water and the surrounding villages.
October 1: Christmas Stockings November 5: Christmas Card Making December 3: AGM and Christmas Party
If you would be interested to lean about our organisation or about volunteering with us please visit our website or email us at: bikeactive.org@gmail.com
If you think this all sounds interesting there is currently room for new members so please get in touch if you would like to join us. Although the club is all ladies at present, gentlemen who would like to learn crafts are welcome. Unfortunately I can’t accommodate children.
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Jackie Durrant: 01449 672690
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OUT & ABOUT IPSWICH AND DISTRICT PROBUS CLUB Probus clubs are for retired or semi-retired business gentlemen. The primary objective is to provide fellowship between members and to share similar interests in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. We meet monthly at the Masonic Hall in Soane Street, Ipswich on the last Wednesday of each month for lunch, followed by talks and lectures on a variety of subjects. In addition we hold social events including outside visits when we invite our spouses, partners and friends to join us. If membership appeals to you, please contact our secretary, Ken Stanley, for further details: 01473 274898 / probus174@gmail.com
BRAMFORD TREFOIL GUILD We last met on September 3 when Ted Wheatley was our speaker. His talk was entitled Overland to India which had him travelling the whole way on a Vespa Scooter in the 1960s. That was just a small part of his talk and he told us of his 52 years of speaking in Speakers’ Corner, Hyde Park, London and its many highs and lows. Our next meeting is on October 1 at the Guide and Scout Headquarters in Bramford at 2pm and our speaker is talking about military medals. If you are interested and would like to come along, please telephone Linda on 01473 462317. Bring along medals if you wish.
IPSWICH & DISTRICT HISTORICAL TRANSPORT SOCIETY Wednesday, October 24: Ensignbus Heritage Vehicles, an illustrated talk by Steve Newman Wednesday, November 28: Richard Garrett, Past, Present & Future, an illustrated talk by Stuart Hines We meet at7.30pm at the Salvation Army Citadel, 558 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich; entrance via the rear car park, visitors £3.50, members £1.50 including refreshments. 01473 422145 / www.idhts.co.uk
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ORWELL DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY Our meeting on Wednesday, October 3 promises to be a fascinating one when we delve into the mysteries of Japanese costume and textiles. Suzanne Perrin B.A. M.A. is a visiting lecturer at the University of Brighton Art and Design School and the University of Cape Town, South Africa. She teaches on the Asian Art course at the British Museum and the V&A. Suzanne founded Interlink in 1995 to promote the understanding of Japan in educational and cultural circles. She studied Nihonga (traditional Japanese painting) at Nagoya University of Arts, Japan, in 1986-87. She has also conducted guided tours of Japan for students and adult groups and has given lecture tours on Japanese Art and Culture in Australia in 1987 and 2000 for ADFAS. We meet at Tower Hall, Broadlands Way, Rushmere St Andrew on the first Wednesday of most months. Talks last about an hour, commencing at 2.15pm, with tea and coffee served from 1.30-2pm. Guests and non-members are welcome provided we have enough space. Exceptionally popular lectures will have a visitor limit of 20 spaces. Please check availability with Wendy Robbins: 01394 823807 For the latest events and news please visit: www.orwelldfas.org.uk
GREAT BLAKENHAM OVER 50s CLUB Open to anyone over-50 living in Great Blakenham and the surrounding area. We meet from 2-4pm in Great Blakenham Parish Room (opposite the Chequers PH) on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. The building is fully accessible. The cost per meeting is £2 which includes whatever activity is programmed for the afternoon, refreshments and the raffle. On afternoons when we may play a couple of games of bingo the tickets are £1 each. At the time of writing we had not reconvened after our summer break so more on our September activities next month.
If you are a member of or a volunteer for the National Trust, we invite you to get more out of your membership by joining our association where a warm welcome awaits. We meet at 7.15pm at Ropes Hall War Memorial Community Centre, Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave IP5 1JF.
FORTHCOMING PROGRAMME
Our next meeting is on October 16 when Ben Cowell, Director General of the Historic Houses Association, will be giving us a talk on the country houses of Essex. The county has a rich variety of country seats and Ben will be explaining why Essex established itself as a popular place for establishing these houses. In an illustrated talk he will explore their history and how their varying fortunes have fared over the years.
November 14: A visit from Wiltshire Farm Foods
On November 27 Hugh Belsey, a former curator of Gainsborough’s House, will be describing his work in making a catalogue of the great artist’s works. Visitors (even if not National Trust members) are welcome, entrance fee £3 each. National Trust members/volunteers can join us for £8 a year (£12 a couple at same address). We publish three newsletters a year for members and enjoy interesting day outings and other events. For more information contact our membership secretary – membershipesnta@gmail.com / 01473 723761 – or visit: www.membershipesnta.btck.co.uk
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October 10: Social Afternoon October 24: A visit from the Rural Coffee Caravan
November 28: Call my Bluff with Sandra December 12: Our Christmas Meal, this year at the Best Western Hotel in Claydon New members are always welcome; if you would like to come along to see what goes on we will be pleased to see you. Jackie Durrant, 01449 672690
SOMERSHAM AND DISTRICT gARDENING CLUB We next meet on Monday, October 8 when Tony Callum will be coming to give a talk on Sutton Hoo. This will take place in Offton and Willisham Village Hall at 7.30pm. We have had some really interesting speakers so far this year, so why not give us a look. For any further information please ring: 01473 2544941/830600
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OUT & ABOUT / SCHOOLS STOWMARKET AND DISTRICT FLOWER CLUB The October meeting will be on Wednesday 24 and will be our AGM and annual competition, the title for which is Christmas is Coming. We look forward to seeing you there.
CLAYDON PRE-SCHOOL 100 CLUB August Prize-winners 1: Marie Hughes (21) 2: Nadine Harrison (18) 3: Cara Lee (58) Thank you to all who have played. All funds raised go to continue improving the pre-school garden. It’s just £1 a month to play and entry is open to the whole community. Entry forms are available from the school office who can be contacted at: 01473 831648 / admin@claydonpreschool.co.uk
CLAYDON HIGH SCHOOL Another excellent year of GCSE results Students of the class of 2018 have been awarded an excellent set of GCSE results, rewarding their hard work over the last two years. Of the 148 students in Year 11, 73 per cent achieved Grade 4 or above in English and Maths; 54 per cent of them achieved Grade 5 or higher. Pass rates in both of these two subjects at Grade 4 and above, needed for future employment, education or training, were over 80 per cent. Congratulations to all of our students, some of whom overcame some personal challenges to achieve some excellent GCSE grades. We ask students at Claydon High School to ‘be the best they can be’ in all aspects of their lives and these results reflect their commitment to achieving that and are a fitting recognition for a year group who also impressed us with sporting, musical, performance and debating skills over their five years with us. There were successes in many areas across the school including pass rates at Grade 5 and above in the following subjects: Biology at 77 per cent, Chemistry and Physics at 72.4 pre cent, Food Technology at 83 per cent, Music at 67 per cent, PE at 67 per cent and Business Studies at 85 per cent. Pass rates at the highest grades of A-A* or Grade 7 and above were achieved in the Sciences, History, Spanish, Business Studies, PE, Food Technology and Further Maths. Over 20 per cent of all grades were awarded at this high standard. A huge thank you to all the teaching and support staff who have worked alongside our young people to achieve these outcomes, our governors and the South Suffolk Learning Trust for supporting our work, and to the families and parents/carers who have been part of the journey. As our students move onto further education or employment with training, we wish them all the very best of luck. I would like to extend a very warm welcome to our new staff and Year 7 students and their parents/carers. We have had a very busy start to the autumn term and I am delighted at how well our new students have settled in. Starting high school is an exciting time and it is pleasing to see how brilliantly they have adapted to the big changes in their school day and environment. If you would like to know more about our school and were unable to attend the recent open evening, please telephone Ms J Saunders on 01473 836110 to book a place on one of our open mornings in the autumn term. The next two are on Monday, October 1 and Wednesday, October 10. Headteacher Ms M Taylor
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CLAYDON PRE-SCHOOL We have welcomed many new children and their families who are all settling in well. This term we have got lots of exciting things coming up including stay and play sessions, Halloween, Bonfire Night and Christmas activities and crafts. Also, our Christmas Nativity will be held at Barham Church in December. The children will be learning lots of songs and performing them to their family and friends. UPCOMING EVENTS – OPEN TO EVERYONE Photographer Our photographer is coming on Saturday, October 20, 9am-1pm. If you would like a slot for your family, even if they don’t attend the pre-school, please contact Lisa on the details below. Sitting fees are £2.50 per slot payable at time of booking. Halloween Family Fancy Dress Disco Saturday, October 27 in Claydon Community Centre from 6.30-10.30pm and is open to everyone. There will be a disco, BBQ, games and fancy dress competition. Tickets are £5 per adult and £2.50 per child, with a party bag for under-12s. Please contact the pre-school to purchase your tickets. Christmas Fayre Saturday, November24, 10.30am-1.30pm in Claydon Community Centre. Entry is free and there will be lots of stalls, as well as Father Christmas, wrap a gift and a prize draw. Refreshments will be available. Everyone is welcome. As we are now open all year (except bank holidays and the Christmas period), we can take children up to five years old for additional sessions during the school holiday weeks, subject to availability. If you would like to book any days during the holidays, please contact the administration assistant for more details. We can take children who are entitled to 30 hours funding. Simply register at Childcare Choices to see if you are eligible. If you would like an application form or any further information please contact Administration Assistant Lisa Read at Claydon Pre-school, Old Scout Hut, Thornhill Road, Claydon IP6 0DZ: admin@claydonpreschool.co.uk / 01473 831648
CLAYDON AND BARHAM YOUNG FAMILIES Claydon and Barham Young Families is a Mothers’ Union project which has been run by Mothers’ Union members and supporters for 27 years. We welcome mums, dads, carers and grandparents from Claydon, Barham, Great Blakenham and the surrounding villages with babies or children under five; entry is just £1.50 per family. This month we meet from 9.30-11.30am on October 4 and 18 in Claydon and Barham Village Hall. At our regular sessions families can enjoy a themed craft activity where children can be creative and try out different materials to produce an individual masterpiece. Playdough and all sorts of toys that encourage children’s imaginative play and physical and social development are available. For parents and carers it is a good opportunity to meet others with pre-school children or babies. There is also a prize draw for the children. This month we would like to wish a happy birthday to Sofia, Ethan, Alex and Dougie who all celebrate in October. Why not come along and join in the fun, you can make friends and enjoy some valuable play? Hope to see you there. For more information contact me on 01473 833788 or check our listing on Netmums.com. Michelle
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September saw us warmly welcoming new children to Nursery and Reception, some new pupils in other year groups who have moved into the area and our existing pupils; all resplendent in their new uniforms and shiny shoes! Currently our school is full in all year groups, but pleasingly, all those who live in our catchment and applied for Reception places, by the deadline, were successful. This term we have also welcomed the diggers onto the high school field! This is an exciting time for the school as the construction of a new building will provide much-needed places for children at our school in the future. It is fitting that this coincides with the discovery that our present school building is 50 years old. Perhaps you were one of the pupils who came here on the day the school opened. Having recently discovered that this is our 50th birthday, our school council is currently busily gathering ideas as to how we will celebrate this. We are very proud to tell you that all our pupils worked really hard during the last academic year. We are especially proud of our children who were in Year 1 (six-year-olds) who worked really hard with their phonics in order to achieve the standard required when they were assessed. The number of children who achieved this was above the national figure. At the end of Key Stage One, our seven-yearolds are assessed and they too rose to the challenge and our results were above the national this year in all subjects – reading, writing and maths. At the end of Key Stage Two, our 11-year-olds are also assessed in reading, writing, maths and science and they take the national tests, known as SATS. Expectations have been changed in recent years and are now much higher – many adults would struggle with some of the test questions! We were proud with how hard the pupils worked to tackle the tests and especially proud of our results which are all above the national figures. Congratulations to our pupils, staff and parents/ carers – our best set of results ever! Looking back, last term was a time of sadness for us as we learnt of the sudden death of one of our teachers, Mr Doody. Mr Doody, was a highly respected teacher who had made a difference to many families during his time with us. As a community we have worked together to support the children and staff and would like to thank everyone for their support. We also send his family our sincere condolences. The summer term also saw an exciting change for the school as we joined Claydon High School in becoming an academy and a member of the South Suffolk Learning Trust. We look forward to the opportunities that this will provide the children in our school. Many of you will have been taught by Mrs Rayner. In the summer she retired after working here for many years. We thank her for her commitment to the school and wish her every happiness in her retirement. At the end of last year, we were delighted to be awarded the Gold Mark by School Games for the second year running. This recognises our dedication to encouraging children to participate in sport, including many different extra-curricular clubs throughout the year and teams competing in intra- and inter-school competitions. We will aim to maintain it again this year! Although I am writing at the start of the school year, for many parents it’s the time to start thinking about application for school places. Watch out for more information in coming months when we will be holding open sessions for prospective parent/carers to visit us in action. Headteacher M Ashcroft
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Our A Team won Division D of the Ipswich & District 2-Wood League this year. Pictured left to right; (front row) Mick Cox, Mick Roberts, Keith Page; (middle row) Rita Adams, Edith Roberts, Coleen Harris, Linda Tricker; (back row) Pat Ward, Terry Griffin, John Alderton, Chris Driver, Tony Adams, Jim Porter, John Hooper, Norman Bright.
BRAMFORD TENNIS CLUB Terrifying Tennis: Are you ready for our Monster Smash? By the time you read this, the final Grand Slam of the year, the US Open has concluded. Unfortunately, it wasn’t to be for Andy Murray or Jo Konta, but it’s good to see Murray playing again; with his determination he might be back winning tournaments again soon. We also had our own annual tournament between Sproughton and Bramford for the Maureen Sillett Memorial Trophy. Maureen was a popular and wellknown figure in both villages, being a teacher at Bramford Primary for many years, and regularly playing for Sproughton. There are more opportunities to continue to play tennis over the autumn/winter period so keep reading and feel free to get in touch. Monster Smash Festival Our next tennis festival event is a parent and child Halloweenthemed doubles event using short courts, mini rackets and red balls. The event will take place on Saturday, October 27 at 2pm and the emphasis will be on fun rather than serious competition. The entry fee is just £2.50 per child payable online in advance or in cash on the day (accompanying adults free). Halloween costumes are encouraged, the scarier the better, so come along and play if you dare! Rackets and balls provided, all you need are trainers, comfortable clothing and a willingness to have some fun! For details contact Carl: 07553 966380 Winter Doubles Delight We are delighted that with membership levels on the rise we have been able to enter four men’s and one ladies team for the Ipswich and District Winter League. The winter league is a doubles competition starting in October 2018 with men’s matches played on Sunday mornings and ladies on Saturday mornings. If you are a member of the club interested in playing for one of the teams, or if you are a non-member considering joining the club who would like to play some team tennis, please contact Graham for details: 07981 842517 To find out more at about any of the items mentioned above please visit: • www.clubspark.lta.org.uk/BramfordTennisClub • www.facebook.com/BramfordTennisClub • Monster Smash: www.clubspark.lta.org.uk/CarlDouglasCoaching/Events
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NEEDHAM MARKET BOWLS CLUB We are at the end of the outdoor league season and it has been a mixed bag for our Stowmarket League teams. Congratulations to our Wednesday evening team who won the league for the second year in a row and thus retain the trophy. The Tuesday afternoon teams were also successful with the A team finishing fourth in division one, the B team finishing second in division two and gaining promotion to division one (next season should interesting), and the C team finishing second in division three and being promoted to division two. Congratulations to captains Joyce Walton, David Hindley and John Milliard and all their players. However, the Monday night teams and the Thursday team were not so successful, but I believe all the matches were played in a good spirit and were enjoyed by all the players. The way the green played came in for a lot of praise and the after-match refreshments were enjoyed by both us and our opponents, so thanks to everyone involved. We played two friendlies against our friends from Coney Weston and lost both matches; must do better next year! The club pairs competition was won by George Holmes and Audrey Mayhew who beat Paul Copping and Charlie Lawson in the final. The club triples was won by Mike Suffling, Paul Copping and Charlie Lawson who beat George Holmes, Joyce Walton and Teresa Westwood in the final. Details of the winter socials will be published in the next article.
TALES FROM THE 19th HOLE CONTES DE LA 19E TROU Our 14th Tour of France was a very special one. Of the 17 HOGS who’ve enjoyed the tour over the years, eight of the 2006 players were still playing this year. None of us are getting any younger and playing three games in as many days never gets any easier. I for one can vouch for that. Many years ago Ivan Fisher requested that when he could no longer play, perhaps a spare buggy seat and a 13th restaurant chair could be found allowing him to continue to enjoy the camaraderie. Ivan’s last tour was in 2011 which ended with a ‘monsoon’ hitting us at Wimereux. It was a very soggy trip home! Unfortunately circumstances have dictated that a return has not been possible, until now. Sadly a late cancellation from Alan, one of the 2005 recce party, and an inspired proposal from Pauline and Keith, meant Ivan was not only pleased to fill the space vacated, but he even brought his clubs, successfully playing all three rounds. No mean feat for an 86 year old. His persistence and stamina put many of us to shame, others scoring fewer points than him on each and every day. We would love to see Ivan return next year, playing or not, as he brought great joy to us all. His speech at Chez Jules on our last evening was truly wonderful. However, we are disappointed that he has mastered the boiling of an egg (see article circa 2008), but he now needs to work on the toast. How the smoke alarms didn’t go off and the hotel was evacuated still amazes me.
As I write this article I look forward to our closing drive on September 15 and then we are back indoors at the Meadlands. Anyone wanting information about the indoor bowling should contact David Hindley: 01449 613144 / 07717 940270
This just leaves the results of the golf. Five times champion Tim got off to a strong start, winning Day 1 at Hardelot. He was also part of the day’s winning team, White Mazda, along with Ivan, Keith and Simon. Steve won the first day of the ‘Par 3’ competition’, Shaun won the NP and Brian the Longest Drive.
Meet and Greet days will resume on Saturday mornings in April when hopefully the weather will be kinder than this year.
Brian repeated this feat at Le Touquet with Tim collecting the NP. Both were part of the yellow ball winning team with Ivan and Simon again. Nick was the highest overall scorer of the day and Shaun the winner of the day’s ‘Par 3’.
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The final day at Wimereux saw Tim start the day five points clear of the pack. However, by the end he had been overhauled by last year’s champion, Terry Aldiss (on countback), and on his favourite course, Scott, won the trophy an incredible seven points clear, his second tour win a mere 12 years since his first. Terry won the NP as well as the Day 3 and overall ‘Par 3’ prize ahead of a fiercely competitive field. Nick won the Longest Drive and also the ‘blind team’ prize with Keith and Steve. The overall booby prize went to Shaun who won an inaugural statue of Walt Disney’s Grumpy, kindly donated by Brian. For the record, the overall scores were (Par 3s in brackets): Scott 95 (25), Terry and Tim 88 (30 & 21), Nick 85 (24), Brian 84 (27), Steve 81 (28), Simon 78 (24), Peter and Paul 76 (26 & 27), Keith 75 (24), Ivan 73 (21), Shaun 66 (27). Terry Aldiss, our 2017 champion, is pictured (left) presenting the trophy to new champion, Scott Vincent. Our captain Brian Shaw is in the background.
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ON THE GRAPEVINE SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM Suffolk Constabulary’s Rural Policing Team will be working on a number of Op Galileo enforcement days in the coming months. Op Galileo is a policing operation which focuses on hare coursers by working with and sharing intelligence with other forces in the eastern region and having dedicated patrols using 4x4s, ATVs and drones to target their activity. Should you see a hare coursing incident in progress, please call 999 and where possible and safe to do so get vehicle and person details along with a description of the dogs being used (i.e. greyhounds or lurchers), but do not challenge the people or put yourself at risk. The Rural Policing Team are still investigating the illegal slaughtering of sheep in the Babergh area and following the arrest of an Ipswich male, enquiries are continuing in relation to a number of items seized during a search of his home address. Should anyone discover any items that may of been hidden in preparation for use in the slaughter of sheep we would advise them to photograph the items, where possible, and report the incident via 101 or 999 if you believe that an offence is happening or is about to happen. Items previously found have been sharp kitchen knives, tea towels, bin bags and small bags or rucksacks. On September 3, Suffolk Police launched a social media campaign encouraging residents to get in the habit of completing a #9PMRoutine. The initiative aims to remind residents to conduct vital checks both in their home and on their vehicles at a certain time in a bid to tackle opportunist thieves. Launched originally in Pasco County, Florida, the concept has already gained positive support in the USA and now Suffolk Police is backing the campaign to further its commitment to tackling burglary and theft. Detective Superintendent Andy Smith, Head of Investigations, said: "Sadly a significant proportion of property based crime is opportunist, with thieves taking advantage of insecure doors, windows and stealing valuables which are left out or in easy view. This is a simple and effective way of carrying out security checks in your home and on your vehicle. All that residents need to do is to set a reminder on their phones for 9pm and when it’s time, they just need to go around and make sure their homes and vehicles are secure.”
IPSWICH MOBILE LIBRARY ROUTE 5 Route 5 Town/village Location 5A Sproughton Church Lane 5B Sproughton Wild Man 5C Bramford St Mary’s Close 5D Bramford Paper Mill Lane 5E Great Blakenham Chequers 5F Great Blakenham Blue Leighs Mobile Home Park 5G Baylham Post Box 5H Claydon Crown 5I Claydon Edinburgh Gardens 5J Barham Bacon Road 5K Bramford Packard Place 2018: October 23, November 20, December 18
Time 9.10-9.25am 9.30-9.45am 9.50-10.05am 10.10-10.25am 10.35-1055am 11-11.15am 11.25-11.45am 11.55am-1pm 2.05-2.20pm 2.25-3.50pm 4-4.30pm
IPSWICH MOBILE LIBRARY ROUTE 13 Route 13 Town/village Location Time 13A Crowfield Lay by 9.25-09.45am 13B Coddenham Haysel House 9.55-10.50am 13C Barham Sorrel Horse 11-11.10am 13D Creeting St Mary, Whissels Farm 11.20-11.30am 13E Creeting St Mary Village Hall 11.35-11.45am 13F Creeting St Peter, The Lane 11.55am-12.10pm 13G Earl Stonham Village Hall 12.20-12.50pm 13H Little Stonham Church 2-2.10pm 13I Little Stonham Magpie Inn 2.15-2.25pm 13J Mickfield Church Debenham Road 2.30-2.45pm 13K Stonham Aspal Walnut Tree Meadow 2.55-3.30pm 13L Pettaugh Old Bull 3.35-3.55pm 13M Henley Garage 4.05-4.30pm 2018: October 5, November 2, November 30, December 28
As part of the #9PMRoutine, residents are asked to check their vehicles, shut their windows, lock their doors and check their outbuildings. To take part in the 9pm routine tweet us @SuffolkPolice and use the hashtag #9PMRoutine. Why not have a look at our A-Z of crime prevention called 1st Principle which can be found at: www.suffolk.police.uk/advice/crime-prevention-z If you have any quires or questions please contact Hadleigh SNT at Hadleigh Police Station, Magdalen Road, Hadleigh IP7 5AD Hadleigh.snt@suffolk.pnn.police.uk Emergency: Call 999 Non-Emergency: Call 101 Follow us on Twitter@ HadleighPolice Police Connect: Suffolk.police.uk/police connect
DEMENTIA Together Call Free 08081 688 000 Information and support for people who are curious, concerned about or living with dementia, their carers, and health and social care professionals in Suffolk, excluding Waveney.
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on the grapevine DR DAN POULTER MP REPORTS BACK Having very much enjoyed spending the summer at home in Suffolk, getting back to the grassroots of being a constituency MP, it’s good to return to the daily business of parliament. While parliament is in recess, it presents an opportunity to consider the achievements of the previous few months. Across many areas of life, we’ve seen significant success. Working with fellow MPs, local councils and others, we’ve seen more money for schools, including capital investment for expansion. We’ve seen the continuing roll-out of superfast broadband. While for many this is still not a reality, and can’t come soon enough, the rollout is proceeding at pace, and due to reach 98 per cent of Suffolk by 2020. Beyond this, we have also secured the investment in highways infrastructure across the county, notably in my constituency, money for the Brome junction on the A140 at Eye Airfield, enabling much-needed road improvement and safety work to be carried out. Looking ahead, there remains much to do and much to campaign for, including greater investment in our roads and railways, not least our longrunning campaign for a four-villages bypass along the A12 north of Ipswich. At the same time, I am continuing my part-time work as a hospital doctor, alongside my parliamentary work and throughout recess periods – something which prevents me from being just a career politician and provides a very different perspective and experience to bring to my work in parliament. But, with September now upon us, the business of parliament has returned and we resumed work in Westminster this week. Rest assured, I will be bringing all that experience and perspective to parliament as we continue our debates and discussions on Brexit. Even as an MP, I am, like you I’m sure, getting fed up of hearing the word ‘Brexit’. It has been a very traumatic process for everybody.Whatever happens next, you may be sure that my top priority in this, and all my work as an MP, is to put the Suffolk people first. The people who live and work in Central Suffolk and North Ipswich remain my principle focus and, on that front, please do get in touch with me if you need my help.
Kiss and Tell: Rodin and Suffolk Sculpture Opening this November at Christchurch Mansion, Kiss and Tell: Rodin and Suffolk Sculpture will bring renowned works by Auguste Rodin to Suffolk, and provide visitors with an opportunity to see the Ipswich sculpture collection for the first time. The centrepiece of the exhibition, Rodin’s iconic life-size marble sculpture The Kiss, is on loan from the Tate. A significant piece in the history of art, the sculpture of entwined lovers is inspired by Dante’s Inferno from The Divine Comedy. Several of Rodin’s other sculptures on loan from the Tate and East Anglian museums will also be on display. Alongside Rodin’s work will be sculptures and drawings from the Ipswich collection exploring depictions of the body. Artists featured include Thomas Woolner, Henry Moore, Ellen Mary Rope, Maggi Hambling and Elisabeth Frink. Artefacts from the World Cultures collection will present a different perspective on the human figure, showing how bodies have been depicted across the world. A highlight of the exhibition is a collection of life drawings by renowned Suffolk painter John Constable, which will be shown together for the first time. Known for his landscape paintings, the display of these works is a unique opportunity to see another side of the famous artists work. A varied events programme will complement the exhibition, with a talk from the curator and a Rodin Study Day featuring knowledgeable speakers. Other events include yoga for families, artist-led workshops, and a Valentine’s event with a chocolate workshop and screening of the classic romantic film Ghost. Kiss and Tell: Rodin and Suffolk Sculpture will be open to the public from November 24 until April 28. Admission is free. For more information on this landmark exhibition visit: www.kissandtellipswich.co.uk
new FUNDING FOR SHOP FRONTS Businesses in Mid Suffolk’s Market Towns are being invited to apply for funding to make improvements to their shop fronts and make their businesses more accessible under two new grant schemes launched in August. Businesses in Stowmarket, Needham Market, Eye and the surrounding villages can apply for grants to both make their buildings more attractive on the high street and help create a better experience for visitors. The improvements can be funded under Shop Front or Accessibility Fund grants, both of which are available to shop owners. The grants are being offered by Mid Suffolk District Council as part of its commitment to the prosperity of its market towns. This commitment has seen £350,000 allocated to fund the two new programmes to assist local businesses create a better experience for visitors. Grant will be awarded for a range of applications including new shop fronts, painting, lighting, cladding, shop front signage and new awnings, and for improvement works that will make buildings more accessible including widening of doorways, removal of steps, power assisted doors and training. Under the Shop Front grant, Mid Suffolk are offering funding to cover up to 75 per cent of the costs of shop front improvements worth £15,000. In additional, the Accessibility Fund grant can provide up to £5,000 to improve access to businesses. These schemes support changes to buildings that will make a significant difference to the local street scene, creating a more welcoming and vibrant atmosphere.
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The scheme is also open to owners of listed buildings, with council officers ready to help applicants with any necessary planning applications and other permissions needed to improve their shop front. This will make sure that important heritage assets can be upgraded in a sympathetic way. Councillor Julie Flatman, Mid Suffolk District Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities, said: “Our communities have really excelled themselves in creating a welcoming atmosphere for everyone, from Needham Market’s Dementia Action Alliance to Stowmarket’s Community Luncheon Club. “These grants will support our businesses in making the bricks and mortar of their shops as accessible and welcoming to shoppers as the people who run them.” Councillor Gerard Brewster, Mid Suffolk District Council’s Cabinet Member for Economy, said: “Our high streets are at the heart of the local economy, not only for residents who use them regularly but for visitors who travel from far and wide to see our historic towns and their attractions. This scheme provides businesses the chance to revitalise their shop fronts, keeping our high streets attractive, interesting and accessible making them good places to visit and enjoy.” For advice and more information regarding the scheme, shop owners can call 0300 1234000 or contact the team via Mid Suffolk Shop Front Grant Scheme, Economic Development Team, Mid Suffolk District Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich IP1 2BX.
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CHURCH NEWS ALL THE LEAVES ARE BROWN
One of the most stunning signs of autumn is the turning of the leaves. The shorter days are a sign to trees to begin to prepare for winter. During winter there is not enough light for photosynthesis to occur, so as the days shorten throughout autumn, the trees begin to close down their food production systems and reduce the amount of chlorophyll in their leaves. Source: www.metoffice.gov.uk/learning/seasons/ autumn/autumn-facts Is it not amazing what effect light has on nature and for people? The less light we have the more difficult it is to do things, for example, jigsaws, reading and walking. A torch enables us to see where we are walking when it is dark, not the whole journey but enough so that we do not stumble, fall or even get lost. The Bible is described as a lamp for our feet and a light for our path to direct us in our work and way. The leaves will change colour as the tree prepare for winter having less light. It will be an amazing sight but then the leaves will fall and the trees will be bare. Just as there is an effect on trees as there is less light so it is with us if we do not have light. Sometimes life can leave us feeling like we are ‘walking in the dark’. Jesus said: “I am the Light of the world. Whoever follows Me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” WEEKLY EVENTS Monday fortnightly: Little Owls Toddler Group, 10am-noon Tuesday: Weekly Prayer Meeting, 7.30-8.30pm Wednesday: Coffee Morning, 10am-noon / all welcome Thursday: Home Group, 10-11.45am Friday: Children’s Club (primary school age), 6.30-7.30pm Sunday Morning Service: 10.45am-noon For more information contact Michael: 01473 839785
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CHURCH NEWS THE CLAYDON GROUP OF CHURCHES The Church of England in Claydon and Barham, Henley and Great Blakenham We offer you a warm welcome to all our events and services.
For enquiries about baptisms, weddings and funerals contact Priest-in-Charge: The Rev Carl Melville 01473 833542 / carlmelville@hotmail.com SERVICES IN OCTOBER Henley Church: every Sunday at 9.30am Barham Church: every Sunday at 10am Gt Blakenham Church: every Sunday at 11am St Peter’s Church, Claydon is usually open during daylight hours. Sunday, October 7: Trinity 19 8am Holy Communion 9.30am Holy Communion 10am Holy Communion 11am family@blakenham
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Sunday, October 14: Trinity 20 8am Holy Communion Barham Church 9.30am family@henley Henley Church 10am Holy Communion Barham Church 11am Holy Communion Gt Blakenham Church Sunday, October 21: Trinity 21 8am Holy Communion Barham Church 9.30am Holy Communion Henley Church 10am family@barham Barham Church 11am Holy Communion Gt Blakenham Church Sunday, October 28: Trinity 22/Bible Sunday 8am Holy Communion Barham Church 9.30am Café Church Henley Church 10am Holy Communion Barham Church 11am Elevenses@GB Gt Blakenham Church 4pm Evensong Henley Church OCTOBER HARVEST No gift too small Harvest is a time for us to reflect on our role and responsibilities within God’s creation. Gt Blakenham Church: Sunday, October 7, 11am Henley Church: Sunday, October 14, 9.30am Barham Church: Sunday, October 21, 10am
(Non) Halloween Party: Wednesday, October 31 from 5pm in Claydon Primary School Hall. Our LIGHT party is for primary school children and is free. There’ll be singing, dancing, crafts, games and lots of sweets and prizes! To book your place contact Irene on 01449 676567 or The Rev Carl on 01473 833542. Tots Groups: Our combined (Henley and Gt Blakenham Churches) tots group now meets every Friday at Gt Blakenham Parish Room from 10-11.15am. See our website for more details. Meet ’N’ Eat: Fancy a good lunch in the company of others? Know someone who is lonely, needs a chat or wants company? Meet ’N’ Eat takes place in Gt Blakenham Parish Room on the first Friday of the month between noon and 2pm. Enjoy a tasty two-course meal with tea or coffee for £4. All welcome. Holy Conversations: On the first Tuesday of the month, 7pm at The Rectory. All welcome. Departed Loved Ones Service: The annual Service of Remembrance for those who have died takes place on Sunday, October 28, 3pm at Barham Church. All are welcome. OTHER SERVICES AND EVENTS Tuesday, October 2: Holy Conversations, The Rectory, 7pm Friday, October 5: Blakenham Tots, GB Parish Room, 10-11.15am Friday, October 5: Meet ‘N’ Eat, Gt Blakenham Parish Room, noon-2pm Friday, October 12: Blakenham Tots, GB Parish Room, 10-11.15am Friday, October 19: Blakenham Tots, GB Parish Room, 10-11.15am Friday, October 26: Blakenham Tots, GB Parish Room, 10-11.15am Wednesday, October 31: LIGHT party, Claydon Primary School, 5pm November 24-26: Crib Festival at Barham Church 10am-4pm daily Further dates can be found at: www.claydonchurches.com LETTER FROM THE VICAR So, autumn is well underway – a change in colour, temperature and mood. Autumn is often a time for us to stop and reflect on the changes taking place in our own lives too. October brings with it All Hallows Eve – otherwise known as Halloween. It is often a celebration of all things evil and dark – dressing up as scary figures and asking for tricks or treats! As Christian we are called to be ‘children of light’ which means turning away from anything dark and even anything that symbolises darkness or evil. Although Halloween may seem harmless, it tends to make light of the evil we see ruining our world – gun, knives, blood, horror, terror. No one wants that! We therefore throw a LIGHT party, which this year will be held at Claydon Primary School from 5pm. We will invite children from our villages to come and celebrate everything that is LIGHT and BRIGHT. And if there is a worry that they won’t get the sweets from trick or treating, we make sure every child gets a bagful!
Refreshments available at all of our Services; all welcome! NEWS Vestry Café: Meets on the third Saturday of every month (October 20) at Henley Church. Come along for coffee, cake and a good lunch. WW1 Remembrance: This year marks 100 years since the end of the First World War. A special street party will be held at Henley Community Centre on November 11 from 5pm, with activities for all ages, lighting of the village beacon and evening entertainment. Entrance is by ticket only, which are free and can be ordered from The Rev Carl, The Rev Cathy on 830100, or Rod Caird: rodcaird@gmail.com
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It is really important that people stay safe on Halloween night and that those who do not wish to be disturbed are not – the elderly, those alone and so on. You may want to display our Halloween posters, which can be found on our website by clicking ‘Halloween Party’ and also on page 21. Revd Carl Facebook & Twitter: The Claydon Group of Churches HALL BOOKINGS Barham Church Hall: Zoe Groom, 831804 Gt Blakenham Parish Room: Reg Barton, 839958 Henley Church Vestry: Margaret Gerrard, 831463
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