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Gala Day AT Claydon & Barham Community Centre Saturday, July 21
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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR You know what it’s like when you have a few precious minutes to catch up on a million tasks. It’s usually a mad dash involving at least one bruise, multiple encounters with people you’d love to chat to at any other time (just not right now) and, almost always, a whole lot of frustration. Well, last Saturday I left home with a mile-long list and 30 minutes to complete them. Parking took at least 10 minutes so the pressure was on from the get-go. First, the library where I grabbed the first Jo Nesbo book I saw (turns out I’d read it before but I’m enjoying it nonetheless). Then I lost precious minutes standing in a queue at the pharmacy. Next the pet shop and then back to the car with a bale of hay. Round two took me first to the gift shop for a baby gift and card, then to the homeware shop for window cleaner and a new squeegee (still unused by the way) and finally to the hairdressers to make an appointment (which I’ll probably have to cancel). I’m exhausted just writing about it, but as I raced from shop to shop and criss-crossed the market square at least four times, I noticed a father and son sitting on a bench under a shady tree. Each time I raced by I was struck by how still they were, dad with his arm draped over his son’s shoulders as they sat close together in silence watching the world go by. I stopped at one point to watch them from behind and in that moment I felt like a complete lunatic.
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER PLAY INTERNATIONAL CARPET BOWLS An international carpet bowls world competition between New Zealand, Norway and the United Kingdom was held on May 15-16 at Potters Resort Arena in Norfolk. Two members of the UK team play carpet bowls at Claydon and Barham Community Centre, Sally Goodrich and daughter Ally Hobbs. The match was played over 12 games. New Zealand won the competition with 14 points. The UK came a respectable second place with 10 points and Norway scoring no points. Greg Harlow presented the trophies to Neil Jolly (England Captain), Michael Haydon (Sunderland), Paul Daniels (Suffolk), Martin Campbell (Sunderland), Sally Goodrich (Barham), Sue Gilder (Suffolk), Ally Hobbs (Barham) and Jane Debattista (Norfolk).
I tried to remember the last time I’d simply sat with my son, doing nothing, just being together, and it had been a while. With one last admiring glance at the relaxed pair on the bench, I headed to the car and home to Jack. After a quick kick around (always his first choice) we snuggled up on the sofa to watch a movie. Of course, I do wonder what the wife/mother was doing while the dad and son relaxed! Perhaps she was tearing about like me, but I hope not. That list of things to do will always be there, but I’m determined to find that happy balance and to spend more time with my nearest and dearest. Now who’s going to clean those windows?
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NEWS STOWMARKET FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL
CLAYDON & WHITTON PARISH COUNCIL
Have you heard the news? An exciting new food and drink festival is being held in Stowmarket on Sunday, July 1. Stowmarket Food & Drink Festival will feature more than 40 food and drink stalls from across the region including a Prosecco bar, vegan food, world foods, wild game meat, gluten free, a hog roast and a chocolate fountain. In the John Peel Centre, a kitchen theatre will be showcasing live cookery demonstrations by leading local chefs including Mark David from the Cooking Experience, Chris Hall from the Bildeston Crown and Lee Cooper from the ICE Cook School. To entertain the little ones, there will be free activities including biscuit and cake decorating, build your own wrap and lemonade making with Kiddy Cook. There will also be a treasure hunt, giant family games and Anglian Water’s Million Duck Drop. Be a part of it! We’re in the heart of Suffolk and whether you are a confirmed foodie, or simply looking for a great day out, there will be plenty to enjoy. The fun starts at 10am in the Market Place and Wilkes Way. Free admission and free car parking. Tell your friends and find out more at: www.stowmarket.org
STOWMARKET SALVATION ARMY CHARITY MOTORBIKE RIDE More than 30 riders turned out on Saturday, May 26 to support the Stowmarket Salvation Army’s sixth charity motorbike ride. The ride was approximately 50 miles, taking the riders through picturesque villages like Old Newton, Finningham, Thurston and Rougham and back through Felsham and Rattlesden. The weather held out for us and a great day was had by all. The riders were welcomed back safely with a BBQ and hot drink. It was great to see so many people turn up to support this event. We welcomed some old friends back and some new ones too. The total raised of £350 will go towards supporting the Salvation Army’s Youth Ministry and The Stowmarket Town Pastors.
DAY OUT AT THE HUT ON FELIXSTOWE SEAFRONT Wednesday, July 4
Retirement of Parish Clerk Our parish clerk, Suzanne Eagle, retired at the end of June, after more than 37 years’ service. Suzanne has been an exemplary clerk and will be very much missed by councillors, colleagues from other local authorities and agencies. She was also as a familiar point of contact for many members of the community who she has helped with local issues over the years. Suzanne’s job as parish clerk has meant that she has been required to act as an advisor on statutory responsibilities, arrange, attend and minute meetings of the full council and its committees (a conservative estimate would be at least 600) and act as the first point of contact for all matters relating to the work of the parish council. Although much of her work has been done behind the scenes, it is no exaggeration to say that the parish council could not have functioned without her and many of the problems highlighted by members of the community would not have been resolved without her tenacity and extensive contacts. During her time as clerk, Suzanne has had to cope with many changes. Parish councillors have come and gone and the work and responsibilities of parish councils have changed and become more onerous, particularly because of reduced services from district and county councils, and also in recent months with the number of major planning applications for housing developments in the area. Therefore the parish council would like to sincerely thank Suzanne for her many years of devoted service and wish her a long happy and healthy retirement. We have been very pleased to appoint Charmaine Greenan as our new parish clerk. We wish Charmaine every success for the future in her new job. From July 1, she can be contacted at: Mrs C Greenan, 21 Poplar Hill, Stowmarket IP14 2AX / claywhit@btinternet.com Please note that a new telephone number was unavailable at the time of going to press but will be published on our website on or before July 1. The next parish council meeting will be held in Claydon & Barham Village Hall on Monday, July 9 at 7.30pm. The next meeting of the Parish Council Finance Committee will take place on Monday, July 23 at 7.30pm, also in the village hall. Members of the community are very welcome to attend and opportunity will be given at the beginning of each 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 meetings from our parish clerk (as above). For the very latest news and information about village life, planning applications and other items of interest, please visit: www.claydonandbarham.onesuffolk.net / Twitter @claywhitpc
Alasdair Place Retirement Complex on Drury Road have hired The Hut on Felixstowe seafront for the day on Wednesday, July 4 and invite retired residents of Claydon & Barham to join them. The Hut is a well furnished and equipment facility right of the seafront walk at Felixstowe. It has a lovely courtyard to sit out in if the weather is good, but also a sun lounge and large room that can hold 40. It is an excellent base to walk along the promenade, explore the town or just sit and people watch. If there are places you are welcome to catch the minibus, which has a disabled lift, leaving Alasdair Place at 9.30am, or meet us at The Hut at 10.30am, leaving The Hut to return home for 4.30pm. Transport will cost £10 per person. Tea/coffee and biscuits will be served, followed by a ploughman’s lunch including a jacket potato and a dessert. During the afternoon there will be tea and cake, all for a cost of £5. Booking is essential so if you are interested ring Scheme Manager Gail Cornish on 01473 830140 or 07785 720293 to check if any places are still available and arrange to drop payment of either £15 for transport and food or £5 for food.
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Cup Cake Café is joining the established Meet Up Mondays in Claydon and Barham Community Centre, Church Lane, Claydon IP60EG. www.facebook.com/MeetUpMondays / Twitter @MeetUpMondaysSu If you are lonely and want to meet local people, pop into the Cup Cake Café and have a free cup of tea or coffee and relax with the opportunity to meet, talk or even play a board game.
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NEWS BARHAM PARISH COUNCIL
HENLEY PARISH COUNCIL
At Barham’s Annual Council Meeting on Monday, May 14 the parish council duly elected Stephen Carr as chairman and Gordon Musson as vice-chairman for 2018/2019.
It won’t have escaped your notice that the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect on May 25. You probably received a huge number of emails from companies and other organisations, asking (even begging!) that you stay on their mailing list. You might even have taken the opportunity to delete yourself from a lot of lists you barely even knew you were on in the first place.
The following parish council representatives were also agreed upon: Suffolk Association of Locals Councils (SALC): Andrew Deveney Recreation Ground Committee: Stephen Carr and Wayne Allan Claydon & Barham Village Hall Committee: Gordon Musson Claydon & Barham Community Trust: Wayne Allan Parish Liaison/MSDC Meetings: Stephen Carr and Gordon Musson Barham Green Resident’s Group: Andrew Deveney Babergh East, Police and Parish Forum: Jeremy Lea Planning Sub Committee: Stephen Carr, Gordon Musson, Neil Cooper and reserve Darren Milward Finance Committee: Stephen Carr, Jeremy Lea, Darren Milward and Andrew Deveney Many residents have been asking about the missing brown bin collection and a reimbursement of money for this. Barham Parish Council spoke with our local district councillors regarding this. The following feedback was given: “When it became clear that the bad weather was preventing brown bin collections, the council offered, via its website, the opportunity for brown bin customers to receive free-of-charge additional waste bags for the storage of any excess garden waste. These bags are normally available but at a charge. I’m advised that a number of residents did take up this offer. The brown bin contents together with additional waste bags were then collected when the weather finally permitted.” Our thoughts are that this pragmatic, cost-effective and sensible solution was better chosen by the council rather than any piecemeal and administratively intensive small rebates being offered. Individual residents must determine for themselves the value for money offered by the brown bin collection service throughout the year based on the possibility of some very occasional weather enforced delayed collection. From its ever-increasing take up, this does seem to be a very popular service offered by the council. EXERCISE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS The Annual Governance & Accountability Return for 2017/2018 has been submitted residents are able to inspect the council’s accounts between June 11 and 20 by appointment. Please contact the parish clerk using the details below.
In reality, even though it seems to have created a lot of short-term administrative hassle, GDPR is a good thing. Its basic principle is that individuals have the right to control information about themselves and only allow that information to be used for specific purposes and for a specific period of time. Companies can no longer just accumulate email addresses and other information, share them with other organisations and bombard you with messages. I went on a couple of GDPR training courses and was horrified to learn just how much detailed information is available on the internet about each and every one of us. Some of it has been collected legitimately (more or less) and of course some of it has been stolen. But if you know what you are doing, it is possible to buy a package of information about just about anyone, which would enable a criminal to create fake identities and commit all manner of cyber fraud in your name. So, GDPR imposes massive penalties on companies which misuse information or fail to protect personal details from theft or even accidental misappropriation. That’s why we have asked everyone on our Henley mailing list to sign a specific consent form; we need to be able to demonstrate that the details we hold were given to us deliberately, for a specific purpose and that everyone has the right to be taken off the mailing list at any time and their data deleted. If you are on our mailing list and haven’t filled out a consent form, please let me know and I will send you one. In the end, it is in your own interests to make sure your data is being properly used and looked after. 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. Henley Parish Council Clerk Rod Caird: 07785 331217 www.henley.onesuffolk.net
Future meetings 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 contact the parish clerk Jo Culley between 9.30 and 11am. Calling all residents of Barham, the parish council currently has two vacancies. If you have the time and commitment to become a councillor for your parish, please contact the parish clerk as below. The latest news and information relating to the villages can be viewed at: www.claydonandbarham.onesuffolk.net Barham Parish Council Parish Clerk Jo Culley 07958 402335 / barhampc@outlook.com
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NEWS SnOasis PARISH ALLIANCE (SPA) In the autumn of 2016, Onslow Suffolk Ltd put in an application to Mid Suffolk District Council for SnOasis Reserved Matters to be considered – Planning Application no. 4494/16. Full details can be found at: www.midsuffolk.gov.uk/planning-and-building/planning It is important to be aware that this is not a renewal of the original planning approval for SnOasis, which remains in place. Reserved Matters cover the detail of such topics as design, appearance, transport, drainage and ecological mitigation. Our questions and comments about Reserved Matters were summarised in a document which was submitted to MSDC in the summer as the comments from the SPA and all its member parishes, giving the comments extra weight because they come from a significant number of local communities, representing over 11,000 registered voters. The SPA member parishes are Baylham, Barham, Bramford, Claydon and Whitton, Great Blakenham, Little Blakenham, Needham Market, Nettlestead and Somersham. As I have recently reported, SPA recently held a meeting with representatives from SnOasis and their planning consultants to discuss our concerns and queries about Reserved Matters. We have received their response but note that many critical areas still remain unclear and have sought clarification on these. We have also contacted BMDSC to raise our continuing concerns and also to attempt to establish what the timescale is for progressing Reserved Matters. For your information, I attach the content of the email: “As you know, the SPA have opened dialogue with the SnOasis team and received a response from the SnOasis team to the comments and questions on our spreadsheet. Members agree that these do not answer all our questions. We remain concerned about a number of issues, such as transport, traffic, emergency access, drainage and run off. “However, our greatest concern is the ongoing failure of the developer to provide the necessary information. “In the light of this, the SPA would like to know what the current status of the application is. Is there any date (or even a proposed timescale) yet for it to go to committee? What will the process be? We are all aware, of course, that there is still outstanding documentation and information required to fully assess the application. Will this be arriving before the committee meets and sent out to consultees for comments so that the committee members will be aware of the latest SPA comments, as well as the initial comments on the SPA spreadsheet? “Members felt that they had not been able to comment as thoroughly as they would have wished because of missing and outdated information and queried how, if they felt this way, how could Planning feel confident that there was enough information for committee to make their decision? What steps are being taken to get the information and what is the timescale for this? “Members expressed their dismay at the length of time this process has taken with no end in sight. They queried how long it would be before the developer was given a final deadline that would be enforced and would be interested to have your thoughts on this. “Members agreed that the SPA would consider the possibility of seeking a judicial review over the handling of this application and the lack of crucial information on which to proceed. “The SPA looks forward to your comments.” We await responses from both the developer and Planning. For further information, please email SPA clerk Janet Gobey: snoasispa@icloud.com SnOasis Parish Alliance Chairman Steve Plume
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COUNTY & DISTRICT COUNCILLOR’S REPORT JOHN FIELD’S REPORT TO GIPPING VALLEY: JUNE 2018 Suffolk County Council’s School Transport Plans Of the 3,600 responses to Suffolk County Council’s Home-to-School Transport Consultation, 85 per cent ‘strongly oppose’ the proposals. Clearly parents, teachers and communities have very serious concerns. My group has opposed the changes since they were first announced. We are concerned that, as demonstrated in Essex, savings produced will be way short of expectations and not warrant the damage caused to families and schools. New Council Leader Elected At the Annual Council Meeting, Councillor Matthew Hicks was elected Leader of Suffolk County Council. His deputy will be Councillor Mary Evans, the former chair of Scrutiny who will be replaced in that role by Councillor Mark Bee. Councillor Hicks emphasised that he has strong Conservative beliefs, but has promised a ‘new era’ of politics at the council with a focus on mutual respect, collaboration and co-operation. Ofsted inspections long overdue at ‘Outstanding’ schools In Suffolk, 23 schools – almost half of those rated ‘outstanding’ – have not been inspected for at least six years. For six of these schools, their last inspection was over a decade ago. There is no certainty that standards will have been maintained over such a period. Councillor Penny Otton raised her concerns with the Cabinet Member for Children’s Services and Education, Gordon Jones, who assured her that he shared her views and would raise it with the head of Ofsted. Road Issues: 30mph Roundels in Barham The current delay to the roundel project is, I am afraid, down to me. I failed to notice a request for authorisation in November last year at the time when I was pushing the Bells Cross Junction signage improvements. The task is now underway again, but there will be a delay while the work is ordered.
Diversion Routes I assume many of you will have suffered when the A14 has been closed. I spent two hours getting home from a council meeting recently so I experienced the issues at first hand. There are of course no real alternatives to routing traffic through Claydon and Great Blakenham under such circumstances. However, clearer information on just what is closed and where there is congestion, would allow us to decide if an alternative route would be beneficial. Pothole Repairs It was recently reported that Suffolk County Council had repaired 6,500 potholes since the start of the year. However, there are still issues with the way Highways carry out their repairs, and this headline figure does not paint an accurate picture. The Highways team are currently struggling to keep up and are resorting to temporary repairs which are quicker to complete. They have recently introduced a more expensive temporary repair material that lasts longer. However, it damages the surrounding road material and will need to be replaced within about 18 months. Planning The Planning Referrals Committee decided it was ‘minded to refuse’ the application for 300 houses on Barham Church Lane. The developers have proposed changes they think will address the concerns, including a reduction in the number of houses, reduced impact on the church and on wildlife. Certainty about the spine road has been given and the possibility that the layout will be substantially as the outline. We must judge these changes when the application returns. 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
THE COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES GROUP In order to make the running of the Four Communities Action Group simpler, the committee decided to put forward a motion to dissolve the group in its current form and place the five activities under the umbrella of the PCCs of Claydon & Barham and Great Blakenham churches under the new name The Community Activities Group. The aim remains the same – to work together to develop new activities and support networks and provide spiritual support and encouragement with a view to enhancing the lives of all members of the community.
in Art and we wish her the very best for the future and thank her very much for starting the society, which has brought so much enjoyment to the members. Mike Wootton was elected as our new president; he has been a member for around three years, has a wealth of experience and has always been very helpful and encouraging to us all. We continue to meet weekly at Great Blakenham Parish Room and though we are currently at full capacity we do have a waiting list for anyone interested in joining. Contact Ann on 01473 831031 or Margaret on 01473 830135.
A general meeting will take place at The Rectory, Back Lane, Claydon on Thursday, July 12 at 11am. All members of the groups are warmly invited to attend.
4 Ever Young Men’s Club: Meets at The Crown on the third Wednesday of each month. We are looking for new members to both join the club and lend a hand in helping to run the group, arrange and organise activities, speakers and events and make the club what you want it to be. Pop in and meet us for a chat, the chance to make new friends and maybe a pie and a pint at lunchtime!
The Knitting Group: Meets in the lounge at Alasdair Place on the first Thursday in the month from 10.30-noon. The Book Club: Meets on the last Thursday in the month at The Crown at 10.30am. Come along and join us for a light-hearted discussion on the book we’ve chosen to read. The Gipping Valley Art Society: In February 2018 our president, Jennifer Sendall, resigned from the committee. Jennifer now has her Master’s Degree
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Meet ‘n’ Eat Lunch Club: Meets on the first Friday of every month. We are actively looking for volunteers to take on some of the responsibility of running the event every month, covering the administration, food safety training, preparation and service, and the inevitable washing up! For more information, contact Rev Carl or anyone at The Community Activities Group.
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News / OUT & ABOUT SUFFOLK ENERGY-FROM-WASTE FACILITY CLAYDON PRIMARY SCHOOL SUMMER FETE Friday, July 13, 3.20-5.30pm Come and join the fun at this year’s summer fete!
Ducklings on site On site we are very pleased to welcome six new resident ducklings to the pond. This is the third year that ducklings have made the pond their home. Suffolk Show – Making waves to reduce plastic A wonderful few days were spent at the Suffolk Show at the end of May. The theme of the Suffolk Waste Partnership tent was plastic and 20 schools, one library and three Brownie and Guide groups made fish, turtles and other sea creatures from waste plastic for the display. Plasticpus the octopus, made entirely of plastic waste, was also on display. In keeping with the theme, SUEZ had a virtual reality experience to meet a whale that was seen by over 400 people. Come and have a look around. The Suffolk energy-from-waste facility is holding a series of open days over the summer, which will include a tour of the facility and time to explore our visitor centre. Places are currently available on Tuesday, August 21, 6-8pm, and Wednesday, September 5, 10am-noon. There are 20 spaces on each day and you must pre-book. To book your place, please email suffolkefw@suez. com with your preferred dates and we will confirm your place by email. If you would like to come but cannot make these dates, you can email us to register your interest and we will let you know when the next open days are planned. OTHER USEFUL CONTACTS To book a visit: 01473 836821 Environment Agency: 0800 807060 SUEZ Communities Trust: 01454 262910
DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH, SOMERSHAM Since our last feature, the Duke of Marlborough has welcomed visitors from the local area and further afield. The pub made full use of the past couple of warm and sunny bank holidays by hosting very successful barbecues, as we will do again in summer, so keep an eye out! Wednesday evening events are proving very popular. Recently, the pub hosted a Tudor Entertainment evening, an Open Mic Night and a fantastic beer tasting event with Beer Writer of the Year Adrian Tierney-Jones. The highlight for many continues to be the Duke of Marlborough Quiz Night on the first Wednesday of every month. Make sure you reserve a table in plenty of time as they sell out fast! The pub is available for everyone to enjoy. If you would like to host your own event on a Wednesday evening, whether it be for a group activity, a charity or as part of a corporation, then please get in touch with Kevin who will be delighted to discuss your idea and help with your evening. Café at The Duke on Fridays gives the chance to grab a coffee and slice of cake. Whether you need a break from the office (we have free Wi-Fi and plug sockets) or a catch up with friends, come along and join us. Richard and Tom in the kitchen are continuing to receive rave reviews regarding their food. A more extensive chef’s menu is now being offered on Friday and Saturday evenings, supplemented with daily specials, involving locally sourced and market produce to the delight of the diners. Sunday lunch is also very popular, so book in advance via phone or email to secure your table. Keep up to date with events, news and offers at: www.thedukeofmarlborough.com / Facebook @marlboroughsomersham / Twitter @DukeofMarl
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We have a bouncy castle and assault course, Teddy tombola, cake stall, class hampers, sweet tombola and face painting to name a few. Grand draw with cash prizes. See you there!
CHERNOBYL CHILDREN’S LIFELINE & CHARITY SHOP As the date of the group arrival approaches we would like to say a very big thank you to all of our supporters who have helped to make this years visit possible. Fifteen children arrive on July 1 and four of them will have their birthdays while they are here, the first being on the day of arrival! Many people have dropped donations into our charity shop but not left their details so I have been unable to write personally to thank you. If you prefer to remain anonymous then of course we respect this, but I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge how grateful we are for your contributions. The charity chop provides a great focal point for us and helps to raise awareness for our work. Although we have Links across the country we are not a national chain of shops and all staff are unpaid volunteers. We really do need people who are able to offer a few hours a week to help out covering for holidays and sickness. Each session is only three hours so if you think you could be available to help with ‘spot cover’ we would love to hear from you; no experience is necessary and you’re never on your own. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming, drop in and have chat when you are passing. We give as much support as possible to the children, their families at home and also the host families who take the children into their homes for the whole month. The donations and support we receive from our local community form a great part of this support. Yes, the main purpose of the children’s visit is for health recuperation, but how brilliant is it that we can also give them memories to take home that will last them a lifetime! We are always happy to receive donations of clothing for the children throughout the year, any age is appreciated as we provide clothing to the children when they come here and also to their siblings at home plus other children who, for various reasons, are unable to be included in the program who we will visit in Belarus later this year. On August 26 I will travel with 18 people, 13 of whom are from Mid Suffolk, on a goodwill mission to Belarus. This will be their first time visiting Belarus and will give them the opportunity to visit the children they have hosted over the past few years. The trip will include a visit to the Children’s Cancer Hospital in Minsk, several social shelters (a cross between an orphanage and a foster home) and we will also visit a local school and take part in the ‘First Bell’ ceremony which celebrates the beginning of the new school year. I am sure there will be much to report on our return! Many thanks to everyone for their continued support. Link Chair Elizabeth Parker 01449 760343 / 07771 550868 www.ccllmidsuffok.org.uk
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BARCLAY MUSIC MAKERS
DATES FOR JULY Sunday 1 Monday 2 Wednesday 4 Thursday 5 Friday 6 Monday 9 Tuesday 10 Wednesday 11 Thursday 12 Friday 13 Thursday 19 Monday 23 Thursday 26
– YOUR CHANCE TO SHINE! If you are interested in being part of Bar-Clay Music Makers’ next production, Rapunzel, please make a note of two important diary dates. The read-through will take place on Wednesday, July 4 at 7.30pm in Claydon and Barham Village Hall and auditions will be held in the village hall a week later (July 11) in two sessions: junior chorus at 6.30pm and adults at 7.30pm.
Private Hire Barham PC BMM Read-through Young Families Silver Surfers Slimming World Stowe School of Dance Sound Bath Session Craft Addicts Claydon PC Meeting Women’s Institute BMM Auditions Silver Surfers Slimming World Stowe School of Dance Young Families Silver Surfers Slimming World Craft Addicts Sunshine Service Silver Surfers Slimming World
9am-1pm 7-10pm 7.30-10pm 9.30-11.30am 11.30-2pm 5.30 & 7.30pm 4-5.30pm 6-10pm 1-4pm 7.30-9.30pm 7.15-10pm 6.30-10pm 11.30-2pm 5.30 & 7.30pm 4-5.30pm 9.30-11.30am 11.30-2pm 5.30 & 7.30pm 1-4pm 10-noon 11.30-2pm 5.30 & 7.30pm
Because of work on the Claydon and Barham website, the online booking process has changed a little. Please follow the notes on the bookings page. If you have a problem please email cbvillagehall@btinternet.com or phone Geoff on 01473 836972.
CLAYDON AND BARHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE Church Lane, Claydon IP60 EG / info@candbcc.co.uk / 01473 831805 Monday: Short Mat Carpet Bowls / Bar Open Tuesday: Karate (all ages 4-7pm), Carpet Bowls, Ladies Darts / Bar Open
If you’re not sure about being part of the show (on stage, behind the scenes or front of house), then do come along to the read-through and find out more. Rehearsals start on September 5 for the panto at the end of January 2019 and everyone is welcome. It’s a great opportunity to meet new people and be part of a lively and creative group. If you can’t make the read-through but would like more information or to register an interest (no commitment), please contact Vera: 01473 836972 / vera.rogers1@btinternet.com
IPSWICH MOBILE LIBRARY ROUTE 5 Route 5 MIP/5A MIP/5B MIP/5C MIP/5D MIP/5E MIP/5F MIP/5G MIP/5H MIP/5I MIP/5J MIP/5K
Town/village Location Time Sproughton Church Lane 9.10-9.25am Sproughton Wild Man 9.30-9.45am Bramford St Mary’s Close 9.50-10.05am Bramford Paper Mill Lane 10.10-10.25am Great Blakenham Chequers 10.35-1055am Great Blakenham Blue Leighs Mobile Home Park 11-11.15am Baylham Post Box 11.25-11.45am Claydon Crown 11.55am-1pm Claydon Edinburgh Gardens 2.05-2.20pm Barham Bacon Road 2.25-3.50pm Bramford Packard Place 4-4.30pm
2018 DATES: July 3 & 31, August 28, September 25, October 23, November 20, December 18
Please note that Mobile Library Route 13 stops off at the Sorrel Horse in Barham from 11-11.10am on the following dates: May 18, June 15, July 13, August 10, September 7, October 5, November 2 & 30, December 28
Wednesday: Bingo / Bar Open Thursday: Street Dance for young people, 6.30-8pm Friday • Karate (all ages 4-7pm) / Bar Open • 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 was won on the last Friday of May, so we start again and the potential prize grows each week if not won. The hall is available on Friday evenings for your suggestions.
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. All welcome.
Saturday: Bar open noon-3pm and from 7pm Sunday: Bar open noon-6pm, Christmas Saving Club and a traditional meat draw Saturday, July 21: Gala Day, fun for all the family in the community centre and the school field 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. Cup Cake Café The café is open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am2pm. The team are managed by a new member of staff with volunteers from local organisations, who are learning new skills. We appreciate the support from the community with this charitable new venture.
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OUT & ABOUT 1st CLAYDON SCOUT GROUP CLAYDON & BARHAM WI On the evening of June 12 we welcomed Lyne Turner from Cake and Catwalk. We had a wonderful evening attended by a large audience. Lyne’s shop is in St Peter’s Street, Ipswich. She went through many types of employment before she settled on her shop. As well as a rail of clothes to look through and try on, there were scarves and necklaces too. Lyne was particularly good at arranging the scarves to great effect with different outfits. 1st Claydon Scout Group, who run Beavers, Cubs and Scouts for young people across Claydon, Barham and Great and Little Blakenham, have now launched a new website where the latest news, programmes and a photo gallery can be found: www.1stclaydonscoutg.onesuffolk.net This year the group celebrates 70 years since its inception. To celebrate the group is running a family camp at Hallowtree Campsite with more than 80 people attending in July. The group also has a new badge and T-shirts specially made. This term the group has run activities including crate staking, indoor pioneering, nature detectives, athletics badge, health & fitness badge and camp craft badge. Nationally, the Scout Association has seen increases in both youth membership (now 465,000) and adult support for the last 13 years and last year alone adult support rose by more than 9,300 additional new volunteers. We are also seeking leaders who can be of any age over 18; more details can be found on our website. With the growth of our three villages over the last 10 years, and further housing plans for the area it would be disappointing if children did not have access to facilities such as Scouting in the local area because of lack of volunteer leaders. Please drop us a line to sign up and become a leader in the movement. Recently the Scout Association announced its new five year plan which I very much hope 1st Claydon will be playing an important part in through the Skills for Life Programme. The vision for the association is: “By 2023 we will have prepared more young people with skills for life, supported by amazing leaders delivering an inspiring programme. We will be growing, more inclusive, shaped by young people and making a bigger impact in our communities.” The new programme is currently being rolled out.
A delicious buffet was provided by the committee and a superb evening enjoyed by all. This month we meet on July 10 when a member of the East Anglian Air Ambulance will speak to us Friday, July 13: Book Club at 10.30am in the community centre Tuesday, August 14: Visit to Buckingham Palace; members £42, non-members £44 Should anyone wish to get in touch please ring Linda: 01473 839948
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. Layers for the Lads was the title of our workshop in May and members were given a selection of card and paper to make men’s cards using different shapes and layers. For our June workshop, Bag Ladies, we set about making little drawstring bags and shopping bags from the large quantity of material we received recently.
It’s worth remembering what scouting brings to young people: • 17% more likely to demonstrate leadership skills and be able to work well in teams • 33% more likely to help out in their local area, feel greater responsibility to their local community and volunteer to help others • 19% more likely to show emotional intelligence If you’re interested in your son or daughter joining the group please contact Mark Pearson: 07802 249686
Our remaining programme for 2018 July 2: Felting August 6: It’s a Jungle out There September 3: No Tune on this Accordion October 1: Christmas Stockings November 5: Christmas Card Making December 3: AGM and Christmas Party 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. Jackie Durrant: 01449 672690
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2018 Gala Day Guide Saturday, July 21, noon - 4pm
Claydon & Barham Community Centre, High School Playing Field and Sports Hall This Community Gala Day is the bi-annual event for the residents of Claydon and Barham to raise money for local organisations. There will be lots of attractions, displays, stalls and plenty of food and drink. Put the date in your diary and come along to show your support and have lots of fun. This is an event for the community and all profits will be distributed to local organisations and charities. The festivities will be spread across the high school playing
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field, sports hall and the community centre. Stands will include side shows, donkey rides, a bouncy castle, slide, laser fun tag, tombolas, local crafts and plenty of activities to try out your skills. Gala Day will open from noon including the community centre bar which will remain open all day through into the evening. The following pages, produced in association with In Touch, provide more details of the day so read on and get inspired to join in the fun.
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Gala Day Guide Saturday, July 21, noon – 4pm Community Centre Main Hall In here we have a wonderful varied craft and gifts fair. Both commercial sellers and local crafts will be having stalls with items to purchase. There will also be a display by Gipping Valley Art Society and a sales table run by Alasdair Place Knitting Group. So don’t forget to visit the main hall.
Inside the Sports Hall (top end of field) Try your hand at a new skill Carpet Bowls Club will demonstrate their skills and give an opportunity for you to try your hand competing with other novices. Zumba Yabumba with Sarah Ann will also demonstrate their skill and entice you to join in.
Main Lounge Bar The bar is open all day from noon serving a full selection of soft drinks and alcohol including guest beers and ciders. Drinks purchased can only be consumed in the Community Centre and its grounds and not on the High School Field.
Display Vehicles on Playground by the Field Vehicles on display include a police car available to sit in, and if you are good you may even be allowed to activate the sirens. Also for your youngsters, a fire engine to climb inside and investigate. This is subject to operational availability and therefore cannot be guaranteed.
Compton Lounge A wonderful café is again being run by the lovely ladies of Claydon and Barham WI. They will be serving teas, coffees and homemade cakes. We ask you to enter the Compton Lounge via the community centre and leave via the back door to minimise congestion. Grounds of Community Centre There is a BBQ serving hot dogs and delicious burgers to fuel you for more activities. Tables and chairs are available to sit and watch activities on the field and enjoy your drinks.
High School Playing Field Timed activities in or around the main ring will be displayed and announced on the day. They include performances from Ipswich Majorettes, and of course a tug-of-war competition; you can join in this challenge so start building up those muscles. Teams can register in advance by telephoning 01473 831805 or on the day at the community centre membership stall. More events will happen on the day so look at the noticeboards and listen for announcements so you don’t miss out. Other activities/stalls on High School Field There are many stalls, activities and attractions on the main field;
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these include a Bouncy Castle, Donkey Rides, Carousel, Ice Cream, Crepes (highly recommended), Smoothie Bicycle, Tombolas and Crockery Smashing. On other side shows you can hook yourself a duck or burst a balloon as you can see you eat, drink and enjoy. The following organisations have already signed up. Claydon Scout Group With their highly recommended crepes cooked to perfection. So after your drink and your burger, why not head to this stall for dessert? Claydon and Barham Church The church members challenge you to try your skills at Bowling through the Arches and 10 Pin Bowling. Prizes for the highest score will be announced 3.30pm before the main gala draw. Claydon & Barham Community Club Membership Stall Come and talk to the directors about the club, what activities you would like to see and purchase more draw tickets. Claydon High School They are running numerous stalls including Crockery Smashing, a favourite to get rid of any frustrations, also a Smoothie Bicycle, Tombola and Hook a Duck.
stall. I think both of these need investigating on the day. Gipping Valley Bowls There to show you their skills and let you have a go and test your skills. Age UK Giant Jenga and Giant Connect Four so find a partner and have a competition. That definitely appeals to our competitive natures. Ipswich Silver Spinner Majorettes Toy Tombola COMMUNITY CENTRE BAR Don’t forget you can stay into the evening as the community centre bar will remain open, with darts, pool and back ground music of your choice. Also guest beers and ciders available plus a full bar service. PARKING DURING GALA DAY Parking at the school is limited during the day to stallholders and Blue Badge Holders who must register their vehicle registration number in advance by telephoning 01473 831805. If you are visiting by car please use the Recreation Ground Car Park off Thornhill Road.
1 Claydon Brownies The Brownies will encourage you to try your hand at cake decorating and find the treasure on their grid map. No spade required so I understand!
ENJOY THE AFTERNOON WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY. HELP RAISE MONEY FOR YOUR LOCAL ORGANISATIONS
Claydon Pre School Encourage you to pop a balloon and win a prize and a Jolly Jars
All the information correct at the time of going to press, our apologies if some activities vary on the day.
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Grand Raffle Raffle Tickets (£1 per ticket or £5 per book) have already come through your door please support, but if you need further tickets they will be on sale from the membership stall and the draw will take place at approximately 3.30pm.
FIRST PRIZE: £250 cash SECOND PRIZE: 10” 16 Gigabytes Tablet (kindly donated by Hamilton Smith) THIRD PRIZE: 5 Piece Set of Garden Furniture (kindly donated by Decco) Plus lots more exciting prizes. Lucky winners must provide their ticket stub or proof of identity at the given address to claim their prize. Proceeds will go to local organisations and charities.
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OUT & ABOUT GREAT BLAKENHAM OVER 50s CLUB
ORWELL PROBUS 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 cost per meeting is £1.50 which includes whatever activity is programmed for the afternoon, refreshments and raffle. On afternoons when we may play a couple of games of bingo the tickets are £1 each. The building is fully accessible.
We meet on the second Thursday of each month at Greshams on Tuddenham Road (opposite the Millennium Cemetery) for lunch and usually a speaker entertains us afterwards
At our first meeting in May we were pleased to welcome Andrew Bingham from Andrew Bingham Funeral Services in Stowmarket who gave us an insight into his life and how he came to be in Stowmarket and the many facets of the work of a funeral director. One particular aspect (one which tends to be put off) highlighted is making sure our families know what we would like in regard to a funeral service and he has produced a very handy brochure in which things like favourite music and hymns can be noted to help families prepare. Our second meeting of the month was a social afternoon led by Brenda which everyone enjoyed. FORTHCOMING PROGRAMME July 11: Social Afternoon with Sandra July 25: Summer Party before our summer break 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
BRAMFORD TREFOIL GUILD We met at the Guide and Scout HQ in Bramford on June 4 when we had a very interesting and emotional talk from the Shelley Centre Riding for the Disabled. The centre aims is to provide riding or carriage driving to benefit the health and wellbeing of adults and children with disabilities. The transmission of the horse’s movement to the rider emulates the walking movement of the human pelvis. Three minutes of riding produces over a thousand random movements in the disabled rider, which tone and strengthen their muscles. Sensory, social and communication skills are also developed. Independence and decision making are encouraged; frequently self-discipline and self-image are improved and confidence enhanced. It is a presentation very much worth hearing and a charity worth helping. Our next meeting is a walk and lunch on July 2 and we are meeting at 10.30am at Needham Lake and going for a meal later. If you feel you would like to come and see what we do or would like to join our Guild, we meet on the first Monday of each month from 2-4pm.
ORWELL DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY The title of our lecture by Dr Matt Lodder on June 6 was The Untold History of Tattooing, a subject that is perhaps not usually associated with a fine arts society. Nevertheless, Dr Lodder gave us an insight into a fascinating and unusual area of art about which most of us know very little. More questions were asked at the end of this lecture than at any other we can remember, testament we feel, to Dr Lodder’s lecturing skills.
What is Probus? Probus clubs provide an opportunity for active retired, or semi-retired, gentlemen to attend regular meetings and enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded people who appreciate similar interests. We have social events, outings, and holidays which, of course, include spouses, partners and friends. If you think Orwell Probus Club could be for you, please contact our secretary, Chris Flint, for further details: 01473 226996 / mailto@1878.me.uk
HENLEY WI In May each year WIs from all over the country are asked to debate on resolutions, the result of which will be conferred upon the area delegate to bring forward to the national AGM. Only one has been selected to go forward to the final vote, which will be held in Cardiff on June 6 – Mental Health Matters. After much discussion the members decided unanimously to vote for this and on the conclusion of other business matters, we were presented with a real treat courtesy of the president, Sue Herbert, and deputy, Kay Briggs. Sue began by regaling us with stories relating to her student days at Croydon College of Design where she studied and created costumes for the cast of the play She Stoops to Conquer. We were most impressed by her designs, coupled with her knowledge on the subject which assisted in securing her a position with the English National Opera. Her speciality was dyeing and designing hand printed fabrics which would be later made up and worn by the stage characters. In addition, she showed us one of her innovations which was a beautiful period dress which she designed, complete with a large ‘bum bag’ which created the ‘bustle’ effect at the back of the dress. Kay then went on to showcase her stage costumes from various productions she had been involved in during her days in amateur dramatics. Strutting her enviable slim figure as well as her new outfit which she donned for her recent wedding to hubby Mike in April, we were truly entertained as well as delighted when Henley had its own alternative royal wedding! Congratulations to the honeymoon couple. We are very pleased to welcome two new members who have recently joined us. Ladies, young and old, please come and give us a try on the third Thursday of the month. For information please contact our secretary, Alice Robertson: 01473 831281 Joyce Hornsby
We are now taking our usual summer break, but why not join us when our new season starts on Wednesday, September 5, when Rosalind Whyte will be giving a talk entitled 250 Years of the Royal Academy. 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 contact Wendy Robbins in advance on 01394 823807 to check if there is available space. For the latest events and news please visit: www.orwelldfas.org.uk
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STOWMARKET & DISTRICT FLOWER CLUB The July meeting will be held on Wednesday 25 with a demonstration by Julie Woods of Cambridge entitled A Tantalising Cocktail. The meeting will be held at Woolpit Village Hall at 7.30pm. New members welcome.
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SUFFOLK RESIDENTS URGED TO BE SCAM AWARE As part of Scams Awareness Month, Suffolk Trading Standards is urging Suffolk residents to not miss a trick and be scam aware. Last year, Citizens Advice found that almost three quarters of people surveyed had been targeted by a scam in the previous two years (2015-17). It’s estimated that only 5-15% of scams are reported, and some people don’t even know they have been scammed. Scammers target people by post, phone calls, text messages, emails, and they even visit homes without any warning. Scams come in a variety of forms, from lottery scams to fake ticketing and emails, but ultimately a scam is any attempt to fraudulently obtain money or something else of value. While new scams crop up all the time, the tactics of scammers remain the same. They will often: • Contact you out of the blue • Ask for personal or financial details • Put you under pressure to respond quickly • Ask you to keep their offer secret • Make promises or offers that sound too good to be true Suffolk Trading Standards is advising residents to: • Verify the identity of strangers • Look out for grammatical or spelling mistakes in letters or flyers • Never give out bank details • Never send money to strangers • Say no to persuasive sales talk Suffolk Trading Standards has the ability to prosecute those who undertake these misleading actions and provides support and advice to victims of scams. As part of the fight against scammers, Suffolk Trading Standards implements ‘No Cold Calling Zones’, just one way that doorstep scams can be stopped. More information is available at: www.suffolk.gov.uk/nocoldcallingzone They also manage a Consumer Champion Network, where residents receive the latest information on scams which they pass on to their local communities. Anyone can become a Consumer Champion by visiting: www.suffolk.gov.uk/JoinTheFight Throughout June, the Consumer Champions are working with Suffolk Trading Standards to raise awareness of scams and ‘Meet up Monday’ organisers will be talking to residents at events. More information about Meet up Mondays is available at: www.meetupmondays.org.uk Councillor Richard Rout, Suffolk County Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment and Public Protection, said: “Scammers often target the county’s most vulnerable residents, but this is not always the case, therefore all Suffolk residents must be vigilant. I urge anyone who is concerned that they or a friend or family member might have been scammed to call the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on: 03454 040506 or Action Fraud, the UK national fraud office on: 0300 1232040.”
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on the grapevine QUESTIONS ON CASH With Independent Financial Adviser Nick Plumb Charles from Manningtree asks: “In order to reduce the value of our estate for Inheritance Tax purposes, my wife and I intend to gift our house to our two sons. We will live in the house for the remainder of our days under a ‘peppercorn’ rental agreement with our sons. After we have both died, they would be able to sell the house. However, a friend tells us that they don’t think this would save Inheritance Tax. Why is this?” Many people who have substantial property assets believe that to reduce the potential Inheritance Tax liability on their estate, they can gift their house to their children during their lifetimes and carry on living there. There is a common misconception that after seven years have elapsed, the house would then no longer form part of their estate for Inheritance Tax purposes. A ‘peppercorn’ rent is one that is well below the true market rental value of the property. While peppercorn rental agreements may have stood up to the scrutiny of the Inland Revenue many years ago, such schemes will not pass muster now. In reality, if you gifted your main residence to your sons and you continued to live in the house rent free, or by paying a so-called ‘peppercorn’ rent, the Capital Taxes Office of HMRC would almost certainly deem the transfer to be a Gift With Reservation (of Benefit). In effect, this means that although you made a gift of the house to your sons, you continued to enjoy the benefit of living there for less than the proper market rate of rent. On this basis the gift would not be recognised and in the event of your deaths, the full value of the house at the date of death would be included in your estate for Inheritance Tax purposes. Your sons would be the legal owners of the house (assuming you transferred the property title to them by a deed of gift) and they would not need grant of probate to sell it, which means they could raise the money to pay the tax bill with, but the Inheritance Tax bill would still be there. You would be far better to meet with a good independent financial adviser to review your position and to explore your estate planning options. That meeting might open up some other options for your financial planning that would help to reduce or mitigate the Inheritance Tax that might be due on your estate. Nick Plumb is an Independent Financial Adviser. Send your questions to Nick at Plumb Financial Services, Baylham Business Centre, Lower Street, Baylham, Suffolk IP6 8JP, email them to nick@plumbfs.co.uk, or telephone Nick on 01473 830301. Nick’s answers to reader questions in this column are provided only as a general guide and do not constitute personal financial advice. Any readers who require specific financial advice should contact Nick to arrange a complimentary initial meeting to discuss their own position. Plumb Financial Services are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
A BIG THANK YOU Wednesday, March 8 was designated as World Kidney Day and to raise awareness of this various activities took place in The Renal Unit at Ipswich Hospital. The driving force behind it all was Tonya Overett, a health care assistant in the unit. By providing a cake stall and running a series of pub cards, Tonya raised the magnificent sum of £662 over two days.
A NEW BREAST CANCER UNIT AT IPSWICH HOSPITAL Towards the end of last year, Ipswich Hospital launched a new fundraising campaign, The Blossom Appeal, to build a new Breast Cancer Unit at Heath Road. In support of the campaign there will be a charity dance on Saturday, July 28 at Kesgrave Social Club, Edmonton Road, Kesgrave IP5 1EE. Doors will be open from 7pm. Three bands have kindly agreed to perform through the evening from 7.30-11.30pm. Tyler-Kemp (Jane & Roger), a very professional duo, will start the evening off and their repertoire covers music from the 1940s (the war years) to the present time. Next will be Rave-On (Tony, John, Curtis and Keith) playing music from the late fifties through to the seventies, with their blend of vocal harmonies. The final band will be Rich Clifford & The Young Once, a five-piece band who will be producing authentic sounds of Cliff & The Shadows. There will also be a raffle during the evening. For those who have not attended before, the club has a well-stocked bar with hot food available to purchase if required. The stage is set at one end of the dance hall with the large dance floor ideally situated with tables and seats set around it. So come along and have a great night out while supporting a really good cause. The club always welcomes new members. Tickets cost £10 and can be obtained, in advance, by contacting Keith on 01473 624538.
MP DAN POULTER REPORTS BACK The Suffolk Show never fails to deliver and this year was another incredible bumper year for the county’s flagship event at Trinity Park. Kicking off a busy schedule, I was pleased to meet with senior representatives from the NFU to talk about the organisations aims and ambitions for British agriculture post-Brexit. Key issues which featured highly on the agenda were trade deals and tariffs, allowing British agriculture to compete effectively with its overseas counterparts, but access to a competent and reliable workforce was highlighted as a key concern with further clarity required around seasonal workforces from the EU and beyond. I regularly meet with our farmers and food producers here in Central Suffolk and North Ipswich and I am looking forward to welcoming a delegation to Westminster later in the autumn of this year. It was a real pleasure to visit the team at Easton and Otley College, who invited me along to talk about their plans and exciting developments at the Otley Campus. The team were bursting with pride and enthusiasm and I am very much looking forward to visiting the Campus again soon to learn more. So much great work goes on at the Suffolk Show to educate our children and young people on the importance of not only eating a healthy and balanced diet, but also eating locally and seasonally. The Farm to Fork initiative helps to raise awareness of how our food is produced and ultimately reaches our homes; this is so important in not only reducing the number of miles our food travels before it reaches our plates, but also in helping the environment and reducing carbon emissions. The Suffolk Show is the perfect showcase for all that this great county has to offer and it certainly served as a timely reminder of all we have to celebrate ahead of this year’s Suffolk Day. I was delighted to join my fellow Suffolk MPs in championing Suffolk Day once more on June 21 at an event be hosted in Westminster.
Of the four charities being supported by World Kidney Day, Tonya chose to donate the money raised to Kidney Research as it was felt this would provide long term benefit for more people in the future.
Driven by BBC Radio Suffolk and the East Anglian Daily Times, the inaugural Suffolk Day in 2017 certainly did everything it set out to do, and more, shouting about all that is great about Suffolk. Somehow I feel that this year’s event was even bigger and better than before.
On behalf of the charity, the committee of Ipswich and District Kidney Association would like to say a very big thank you to Tonya for all her efforts and also to all the patients and staff who got involved to support her in this worthwhile cause.
Every day I represent the people of Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, I am incredibly proud of everything we have to offer here in this great part of Suffolk. I couldn’t think of a better place to live and work and I am certainly very honoured to serve this very special part of the county. For more information, please visit: www.drdanielpoulter.com
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on the grapevine / Schools BRESSINGHAM GARDENS ART EXHIBITION AND COMPETITION Bressingham Gardens have long been inspirational to gardeners, from novice to expert, opening up the world of plants and design, illustrating the excitement and passion of gardening. Now the Bloom family are pleased to invite artists to share in that beauty by creating a piece of work based on their interpretation of the internationally renowned gardens, as Shirley Hayes has done in this painting of Bressingham Hall. Open to all artists’ styles and mediums, the exhibition and competition is a wonderful opportunity to exhibit their piece of original artwork in Bressingham High Barn during the Bressingham Garden Inspiration Weekend September 8-9 and win a free three night stay in Bressingham Hall, a lovely Grade II listed mansion house set amongst the 12 acres of gardens, sleeping up to 18 guests in seven bedrooms. For more information and to enter please go to: www.thebressinghamgardens.com/art-competition-and-exhibition
STONHAM ASPAL PRIMARY SCHOOL Welcome back after half-term. I hope everyone has enjoyed a happy and healthy break. On Friday, May 11 our PTA hosted a school disco. This was very well attended and enjoyed by all. Thank you very much to all our helpers who gave their time and support to enable this event to go ahead. The week beginning Monday, May 14 saw the start of SATS week for Class 6. All the children made us very, very proud with how diligently they worked through every paper, constantly checking and never giving up. Thank you to Vertas and our kitchen staff who provided a very special lunch for our Year 6 children on the Wednesday of that week; they definitely enjoyed it and it helped them to keep going. Thank you also to all the parents and carers for providing the motivating cakes and treats through the week. The children may have exceeded their sugar intake each day, but I think they deserved it. The results come into school mid-July. On Friday, May 18, Classes 1, 2 and 3 had the opportunity to have a cricket taster session run by Suffolk Cricket. A great time was had by all. Classes 1 and 2 have been extremely busy finding out about healthy eating and just recently have been chopping and creating a range of healthy salads and fruit treats. They are really developing their knowledge of how to eat healthily. Finally, on Tuesday, May 22, Class R held their sharing assembly for parents and carers. This was their chance to share their learning with their grown-ups. The children all had an opportunity to use the microphone and talk about a range of activities that they had completed. It was a lovely assembly, a special moment. Thank you very much to all the parents and carers who were able to attend. I am very pleased to be able to share with you that, from September, Mrs Rebecca Edwards will be joining our school in the role of Key Stage 2 Coordinator and SENCO. Mrs Edwards will also be teaching Class 6 from Monday to Thursday and on Fridays the class will have Mrs Barricella, who they know well and who knows them very well. We are looking forward to welcoming Mrs Edwards to our staff team. She is an experienced primary practitioner who has taught across the primary age range. She has led a range of subjects and initiatives in her teaching career.
HENLEY PRE-SCHOOL We were lucky to have a farmer visit us with his tractor which the children enjoyed sitting in and listening to him telling us about farm life. We had a sponsored toddle waddle around the school field in fancy dress where all children took part to raise funds for new equipment. So far we have purchased a ride on fire engine, a police car and a children’s picnic bench. Suffolk Orchestra practise in the community centre every Tuesday and they kindly invited us to listen to their music and practise with instruments. We are enjoying fresh fruit and veg from our pre-school garden that we have been growing with the help of Bob, our volunteer. The older children are being prepared for their transition to school with regular visits from their new teachers and trips to the new school. We had a leavers photography shoot to remind them of their time at Henley Pre-School. Open to everyone, our family fun morning will be held on Saturday, July 14 from 10am-12.30pm in the Boughton Room at Henley Community Centre. There will be lots of games and stalls and fun for all the family. Please come and support us. Session places are currently available for September 2018. We accept eligible 30-hour funded children plus two and three year old funded. For further information please call 01473 833848 during session time (9am-3pm) or alternatively email Bridget Wyatt at: enquiries@henleypreschool.co.uk Bridget and the team
Summer Fete Henley Pre-school
Saturday 14th July, 10am – 12.30pm Lots of fun for everyone including Teddy Tombola, Books, Toys, Clothing Stalls, Bob’s Handmade Bird boxes, Hook a Duck and more…
FREE ENTRY All welcome. Please invite family and friends Refreshments and cakes aplenty! Henley Community Centre, Church Meadows, Henley IP6 0QX All proceeds going to Henley Pre-School.
If you would like to know more our website is a good source of information, or contact the office to arrange a visit. Headteacher Mrs Sharon Waldron www.stonhamaspal.suffolk.sch.uk
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SCHOOLS CLAYDON PRE-SCHOOL
CLAYDON HIGH SCHOOL
We can’t believe this school year is nearly finished, with only a few more weeks to go. There has been lots of work getting the children who are leaving us ready for their new venture to ‘big’ school. We will be sorry to see them go. In the meantime, all the children are enjoying being in the garden and watching all the fruit and vegetables continue to grow, as well as being able to enjoy some of these at snack time.
This year seems to have gone incredibly quickly and I can’t believe that we are in our final few weeks of the academic year. However, there is just time to catch up on what has been happening and what we can look forward to in our very busy last few weeks of term.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Wednesday, July 4: Pre-school Sports Day W/C July 9: Stay & Play Sessions As we are now open throughout each of the school holidays we will have the option to take children up to five years old for additional sessions during these weeks, subject to availability. If you would like to book any days during the summer holidays (Wednesday, July 25 to Tuesday, September 4), please contact the administration assistant for more details. Don’t forget that from September 2017 the government introduced an additional 15 hours funding for working parents of three and four year olds. This means that parents who both earn the equivalent of 16 hours at National Minimum Wage (£115.20 per week) or more per week and less that £100,000 per year (or just one carer if a single parent) will be eligible to claim up to 30 hours of funding. You can register at Childcare Choices to see if you are eligible and also register for the Government Childcare Vouchers Scheme. If you are using the 30 hours you must provide us with the 30-hour code (given once registered) and your National Insurance number before the term you want to use the hours. Once we have checked these details you can book sessions (subject to availability) for the following term.
Year 11 students have now left school and while it is sad to see them go, I am very proud of their successes and achievements, both personal and academic, over the last five years and I wish them all the very best for the future. Students have enjoyed trips to Ipswich Town Football Club and the University of Suffolk for careers and taster days. PE students visited Wentworth Golf Club in Surrey to see the professionals and celebrities teeing off. Food and Business students enjoyed a trip to the Food and Farming Fair at Hollow Trees Farm where, supported by over 50 farming professionals, they had the chance to explore this industry as a career choice. Drama students visited London’s West End to watch The Woman in Black and the very funny The Play That Goes Wrong. Language students visited Cambridge University to experience university-style language teaching in French and Spanish. The Arts Faculty has been particularly busy this term. Staff are preparing for the GCSE Art, Textiles and Design Technology Exhibition on July 10, showcasing some incredible artistic talent. We have a planned trip to the PhotoEast International Photography Festival at the University of Suffolk, practice is underway for field and track events ahead of Sports Day and drama and music rooms are buzzing with the sound of students rehearsing for the upcoming production of Madagascar at the end of June. We look forward to updating you with more news of this in the next edition.
If you would like an application form or any further information please contact administration assistant Lisa Read: Claydon Pre-school, Old Scout Hut, Thornhill Road, Claydon IP6 0DZ / admin@claydonpreschool.co.uk / 01473 831648
On Tuesday, July 3, Year 6 parents/carers are invited to an induction evening to meet staff, hear about how they can be involved with the school and to discuss any concerns. Year 6 students will then attend an induction day on July 4 where they will enjoy lessons, be introduced to some of their teachers and make new friends in their form groups. Year 7 is a special year for the young people who join us and we want to make sure they are happy, confident and prepared for this next exciting stage of their education.
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We still have many events, such as the Community Tea Party, Praise Tea Party, Year 5 Arts Festival and Sports Award Evening to look forward to before we break up. The PTA have also organised a quiz night on July 5, 7-9pm at the school. Please do join us; your support at these events is greatly appreciated.
May prize-winners 1: Phil Harman (15) 2: Karin Nash (28) 3: Susan Farber (3)
If you would like to visit the school and see us in action, please contact my PA, Ms J Saunders on 01473 836110 to book a place on one of our open mornings in the autumn term.
Thank you to all who have played. We have raised £27.50 to continue improving the pre-school garden.
Headteacher Ms M Taylor
It’s just £1 a month to play and entry is open to the whole community. Entry forms available from the Claydon Pre-school office who can be contacted at: 01473 831648 / admin@claydonpreschool.co.uk
CLAYDON & 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 on Thursdays, July 5 and 19 from 9.30-11.30am 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. 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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SPORT CLAYDON FOOTBALL CLUB Claydon Football Club is looking for new managers and players for the 18/19 season. If you are interested in any of the below please contact admin@ claydon-fc.co.uk and we can discuss further with you. Claydon FC is an FA Charter standard club with excellent facilities and a friendly environment for players and coaches to improve their game. We have just become a senior club as our first team won the SIL Division 1 title with a number of prior Claydon Youth players in the squad. Under 7 Manager We are looking for a manager/coach to take on our new induction of Under 7s for the coming season. You will be required to take an FA level one course which the club will pay for as well as undergoing a CRC check. This age group plays festivals at some of the best grounds in Suffolk and you will enjoy the first step on the coaching ladder. Under 7 Players We are recruiting new Under 7s for next season and will accept players from five years old into the squad for training and festivals. It’s a fantastic way to get into football and join an expanding friendly club. Under 8 Players We are looking to expand our current Under 7 squad as they move to Under 8 and need a number of new players to join a friendly and enthusiastic team as they move to five-a-side. Under 11 Manager We are looking for a manager/coach for our Under 11 Dragons squad as we move the Under 10s to nine-a-side. Rather than losing players from both teams we would much prefer to see them continue forward as they have done. A great chance to become a manager and coach a proven squad of players as they move into the next stage of their footballing path. Under 15 Players Our current Under 14s are looking for new players for next season to enhance the squad. They play in the SYL Division 2 on Saturday mornings and train on Tuesday evenings. If any of the above interests you please contact us at admin@claydon-fc.co.uk or visit: www.claydon-fc.co.uk / Facebook
WIMBLEDON IS HERE, TIME TO PLAY TENNIS! By the time you read this the grass court season will be in full swing, culminating in the biggest tennis tournament of the year at Wimbledon 2018. Andy Murray may return from injury and Kyle Edmund and Jo Konta will also fly the flag for the Brits! Don’t just watch the tennis; why not come and have a go? We welcome all ability levels at both adult and junior level and special membership for first time members starts from as little as £25 a year for adults, £10 a year for juniors and just £60 a year for families. As a member of the club you will also have a chance to win options on tickets for Wimbledon in 2019 so why not join today while our special membership offers last? Great British Tennis Weekend, Second Serve Following on from the success of our original free tennis day in May, we are putting on a further free open day on Saturday, July 21 between 2 and 4pm. Why not join us for fun competitions, meet our coach, try some tennis cardio workouts, or even take on our ball machine challenge? We are a small friendly village club and members from the club will be available on the day to provide a warm welcome. Our exclusive special introductory membership offers will also be available on the day.
Following our highly successful Tennis for Kids programmes, we will be running several tennis summer camp activity sessions throughout the holidays. Each session will be themed around a stroke or tactical aspect of the game and will use a mix of simple drills and fun games to help kids improve their tennis. There will also be a range of prizes on offer too! Go to the club website for further information and to book your place. To find out more at about any of the items mentioned above please contact our coach, Carl Douglas, on 07553 966380 or visit: www.clubspark.lta.org.uk/BramfordTennisClub www.facebook.com/BramfordTennisClub
TALES FROM THE 19th HOLE For the second event running the competition rules at Stowmaket Golf Club was rather complex. Having researched the ‘Royal Malta Golf Club Yellow Ball’ rules on the internet, Steve Brock concluded we had been playing this format incorrectly for years. Re-educated, what could go wrong? The course looked immaculate in the bright sunshine and a significant breeze making the mid-20s temperature more comfortable. Tree management was a big factor for several of the players with full leaf cover to most of the well-established species. It is said that 70 per cent of trees are just air; hence a ball would pass through them more often than not. Try telling that to Brian Shaw who thumped into one on the fourth, having just advised Steve the best way to play the hole. Peter would also disagree with this statement as he managed to hit three separate trees on the 17th, and Shaun clattered more trees on the day than an enthusiastic lumberjack. The new fine system which Captain Shaw has implemented this season gains momentum; six players adding to the pot for a variety of indiscretions, the details of which will remain confidential to save any blushes (but may be collated in a future quieter month!). Mike Mann had to make a swift departure at the conclusion of his round; as one of the esteemed ‘Henley Chefs’ he was catering for around 50 diners at a curry evening later that evening (including a few HOGS who would have consumed a delicious plate of fish and chips in the clubhouse
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just a few hours earlier). However, Mike was keen to advise teammates that should his ‘Nearest the Pin’ marker remain unchallenged, his bottle of wine preference would be ‘red’. This proved to be a wise conversation as his was the best shot and the prize, along with several others, was presented to him that evening at Henley Community Centre – as was the less welcomed Golden Boot. Steve won the ‘Longest Drive’ prize with a controlled drive down the 13th and, for the second year running, Paul Gerrard posted the best individual score of the day. And so to the main ‘Yellow Ball’ competition – controversy! The winning team was Alan, Mike, Paul G and Scott with a magnificent 86 points, the same score as Team Brian, Ian, Paul C and Steve. However, under these new complex rules, Steve very honestly announced that an indiscretion had occurred during their round. Much discussion ensued with the majority of those who held an opinion disagreeing, but as competitions’ director and in a minority of one, Steve’s decision was final and he decreed that his team score should be reduced to just 40 points. This was a pleasant surprise for Keith, Peter, Terry L and Shaun who found themselves promoted to the runner-up spot, despite being the only team to lose their yellow ball (Shaun on the seventh). For the record, individual scores were: Paul G 29, Steve and Terry L 27, Ian, Scott and Paul C 26, Keith and Shaun 25, Alan 24, Brian and Peter 22, Mike 20.
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CHURCH NEWS SUMMER HAS ARRIVED When wanting to know the date when summer was to start this year, I discovered that there are two, the meteorological and the astronomical. The meteorological seasons consists of splitting the seasons into four periods made up of three months each. These seasons are split to coincide with our Gregorian calendar, making it easier for meteorological observing and forecasting to compare seasonal and monthly statistics. By the meteorological calendar, summer starts on June 1. This year the astronomical summer begins on June 21 and ends on September 23. The astronomical calendar determines the seasons due to the 23.5° tilt of the Earth’s rotational axis in relation to its orbit around the sun. Both equinoxes and solstices are related to the Earth’s orbit around the sun. Solstices and equinoxes are considered to be the astronomical transition points between the seasons and mark key stages in the astronomical cycle of the earth’. Source: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/learning/seasons So the astronomical summer starts either on June 20 or 21. Having had a good end to May a good start to June maybe this year the meteorological guys have got it right. What we don’t fully know is what kind of summer we will have. The weather forecasters will give us an idea of what to expect with their short and long view forecasts. Will it be wet, dry, warm, cold or sunny or even a combination of two as one year it was both the wettest and warmest? Knowing what the weather is going to be helps in knowing what clothes to pack for a summer holiday and what to take. When we went to Northern Ireland this past half term I hadn’t looked at what the weather was going to be, but presumed that it would be cooler with the likelihood of rain. I certainly wasn’t expecting to have the hot weather we did have. I didn’t pack for glorious sunshine and took an umbrella too. The Bible tells us what will happen in the future and how to live now in preparation for it. To presume what will happen or perhaps not even to think about it will mean not being ready for it. Jesus spoke to His disciples before and after His death, burial and resurrection about the future and gave them the task of telling the world the good news of life now and forever through Him. If you would like to join us for LIFE Explored on Friday mornings at 11am you would be very welcome. If Fridays don’t suit you, get in touch to arrange a time that does. For more information on Life Explored visit: www.ceministries.org/ Groups/274684/Courses/Life_Explored/Life_Explored.aspx 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 HOLIDAY BIBLE CLUB Wednesday, August 29 – Friday, August 31, 10am-noon Primary school age. For more information and to book contact Michael Lawrence. Discover & Do: September 1, 4-5.30pm 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 JULY 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, July 1: Trinity 5 8am Holy Communion 9.30am Holy Communion 10am Holy Communion 11am family@blakenham
Barham Church Henley Church Barham Church Gt Blakenham Church
Sunday, July 8: Trinity 6 8am Holy Communion 9.30am Holy Communion 10am family@henley 11am Holy Communion
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Sunday, July 15: Trinity 7 8am Holy Communion 9.30am Holy Communion 10am family@barham 11am Holy Communion
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Sunday, July 22: Trinity 8 8am Holy Communion 9.30am Holy Communion 10am Holy Communion 11am Elevenses@GB 4pm Pet Service 6.30pm Evensong
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Sunday, July 27: Trinity 9 10am Benefice Holy Communion
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SAINTS: LET US RUN THE RACE God has given us great heroes and Saints of our faith. Gt Blakenham Church, July 3, 11am Henley Church, July 10, 9.30am Barham Church, July 17, 10am Refreshments available at all of our services. NEWS 140 Anniversary Walk: You may not be aware, but many years ago Claydon and Akenham were central to a burial scandal that caught national headlines. We are marking the 140th anniversary over the weekend of August 24-25 with a walk and other events. On Saturday 25 we’ll begin at noon at Claydon Church. We will then walk to Akenham Church (and back), sharing a picnic lunch at Akenham. Please wear suitable boots and bring a picnic and water supply! For more details please visit the website or go to page 19. th
J-Team 2018: Barham Church from August 8-10. For only £10 per child, there is loads of fun to be had – crafts, games, stories, singing! To book please contact Ann Colthorpe on 01473 831079 or visit the church website and click ‘JTEAM’. Sunday’s Cool: Meets on the second and third Sundays of every month in Gt Blakenham Parish Room from 10.30am (July 8 and 15). It’s free – no need to book! Contact Irene for more information: 01449 676567 Pet Service: Sunday, July 22, 4pm at Gt Blakenham Church. Do bring your beloved pets along to what is a fun and light hearted service where the animals receive a blessing. Prizes for the most unusual pets and of course treats for the dogs!
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Vestry Café: Meets on the third Saturday of every month (July 21) at Henley Church. Come along for coffee, cake and a good lunch. Tots Groups: We have tots groups attached to each of our churches. Henley Tots meets in Henley Church on the first and third Fridays. The Claydon group meets on alternate Thursdays in the village hall and the Gt Blakenham group meets on second and fourth Fridays in the Parish Room. See our website for more details. Barham Hall Picnic Concert, July 7: At the time of writing all tickets have sold out! 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. A tasty two-course meal with tea or coffee for £4. All welcome. OTHER SERVICES AND EVENTS IN JULY Tuesday 3 Holy Conversations, The Rectory, 7pm Tuesday 3 Midweek Communion, Barham Church, 10am Friday 6 Henley Tots, Henley Vestry, 9.30-11.30am Friday 6 Meet & Eat, Gt Blakenham Parish Room, noon-2pm Saturday 7 Band Concert – Barham Hall Tuesday 10 Midweek Communion, Barham Church, 10am Friday 13 Blakenham Tots, GB Parish Room, 9.30-11am Sunday 15 Church family BBQ, Barham Church Tuesday 17 Midweek Communion, Barham Church, 10am Wednesday 18 Communion at St Peter’s Court Friday 20 Henley Tots, Henley Vestry, 9.30-11.30am Saturday 21 Vestry Café, Henley Church Saturday 21 Doggy Day, Gt Blakenham Parish Room, 11am-3pm Sunday 22 Pet Service, Gt Blakenham Church, 4pm Friday 27 Blakenham Tots, GB Parish Room, 9.30-11am Further dates can be found at: www.claydonchurches.com CHURCHWARDENS Barham Church: Dorothy Lay and Robert Clarke Henley Church: Richard Self and Marion Self (Honorary) Gt Blakenham Church: Caroline Ray and Wendy Hooper 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 Letter from the Vicar I love this time of year. Summer is packed full of weddings and celebrations. Over the coming few months people will come to our churches to marry and celebrate their relationships. Churches are great places to mark life’s milestones – christening, funerals, blessings and weddings. Throughout the ages, countless people from the community have marked life’s milestones in our church buildings. The Royal Wedding back in May was the perfect way to kick start the wedding season. That wedding was certainly beautiful and exciting, but it wasn’t necessarily unique. Couples throughout England can have the same service as that – the same words, the same vows, great music and so on, albeit without The Queen and the Royals present! We believe a church wedding is the best way to start your married life together – whether or not you’re Christians or church-goers. We are already taking bookings for 2019/20, so if you’re planning a wedding, why not book your ceremony with us? Jesus loves a good wedding – it was at a wedding he performed his first miracle turning water into wine. It was a sign of God’s abundant love for us. Why not mark your special day with us? The Revd Carl Melville
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