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Volume 6 • Issue No. 11 • OCTOBER 2016
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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR Jack wanted to hold a roadside cake sale to raise money for charity, but couldn’t decide who to donate the money to. Old people were his first choice so I suggested Age UK Suffolk. Then he decided it should go to people who don’t have a place to live so we decided on Shelter. Next it was to help people with cancer so we added Cancer Research UK to the list. We sat there for an hour or so with our little picnic table, offering free squash with every purchase and the option to buy a copy of Jack’s Little Blue Book of Bits and Bones, drawings of some of the many odd bits Jack has picked up on scavenger hunts in the woods and compiled into a book with grandpa’s help. My son definitely has a generous soul, but in this instance I think book sales was his main objective. He did sell three copies and we raised £4 for each of our chosen charities, so not a bad result overall. The best part was meeting people. Most of our customers were walking past but one lovely couple stopped in their car to see what we were up to and purchased four buns and a copy of the book. Turns out they have just moved into the house three doors up and this was their first opportunity, and ours, to meet. I dread to think how long it would have taken otherwise. Everyone seems so busy these days, racing from one appointment to another. I feel like I’m juggling all the time and rarely feel satisfied that I’ve done any one thing as well as I’d have liked. Time with extended family and neighbours, to get involved in community events or to volunteer in any capacity, seems impossible, but thank goodness so many people manage to conquer this balancing act. Those who do are the ones who collect for charity, who volunteer at schools and libraries, who organise fundraising events, who take part in all sorts of fundraising activities, who share themselves with others who may not be able to get out and about so easily. Where would we be without these angels? My paltry £12 split three ways is no more than a token effort which I’m unlikely to repeat in a hurry, but in the coming months we will have several opportunities to support the efforts of others dedicated to raising money for one cause or another. So don’t drive by. Stick your hand in your pocket and throw a few coins in the pot, and if you’re not in a hurry take a moment to chat.
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NEWS OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD 2016: SAMARITAN’S PURSE We would appreciate your help in sending filled shoeboxes to children abroad who will have very little at Christmas. There are leaflets telling you about this in various churches including Tattingstone, Bentley CoE and Holbrook Methodist Chapel. You can make up boxes yourself or give us items so we can make them up at workshops at the end of October in Tattingstone and Holbrook. Empty wrapped shoeboxes with separate lids are needed. (Shoeboxes from Hotter’s Shoe Shop in Ipswich are just the right size: 12” long x 6” wide x 4” deep). Monetary donations are welcome towards the cost of transporting the boxes. You are welcome to join us in making up the boxes in half term week on Wednesday, October 26 at Holbrook Methodist Chapel and on Saturday, October 29 at Tattingstone Church between 10am and noon. For more details contact Kath Chalkley (328118), Angela Neale (327080) or Gerald Laws (Holbrook / 328507).
ANNUAL QUIZ NIGHT SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 Bentley Village Hall, starting promptly at 7.30pm. Teams of up to six people. Tickets £6 if bought in advance or £7 on the night, including a ploughman’s supper with dessert, are available from Ray (01473 311122 / sav07@aol.com) or Sandra (01473 310383) Draw and bar. Proceeds to Bentley Church Funds.
FIDGET QUILTS AND MUFFS As some of you will have read last month, we are looking for people to help make fidget quilts and muffs to be taken to Ipswich hospital and Suffolk Family Carers. I am working with Holbrook and Shotley Surgeries which are collecting points. We have a had a very good response, but on delivering some to the hospital recently have been told they are now using them in A&E which means that we need more than ever. These quilts and muffs can be made out of material or knitted or crocheted with items put on for people to feel. If you feel that you could have a go or if you have any spare wool or items in your work box that you could donate, I would be pleased to hear from you. Thank you to the lady in Tattingstone for getting your mother’s knitting group to make some, they are beautiful. Shirley Bruce 01473 780084 / shirleybruce912@gmail.com
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NEWS NOTES FROM THE CASE Suffolk’s first Co-operative Pub
Bentley’s Celebration of Beer Our first ‘mini beer festival’ was a great success. Many thanks to all who worked so hard to make it happen, and everyone who turned up to sample the many fine ales on offer. Watch this space for next year. St Edmund’s Night Celebration Following last year’s successful event, we will again be remembering Suffolk’s very own St Edmund, the once and true patron saint of England, by holding a mediaeval theme night on Saturday, November 19. Our normal menu will be replaced by a mediaeval banquet – see the website for details. Enter into the spirit by dressing up. Booking for the banquet is essential on 01473 805575. Christmas 2016 It feels early to be thinking about Christmas, but Jay, our chef, has already designed a superb menu which is available from December 7. See below or visit the website for details. Book early to avoid disappointment. Quiz Night Saturdays, September 24 and October 29 at 9pm with food served from 6-8pm. Teams of six, £2 per contestant. Our team of volunteers do a fantastic job, but we still need you. In the garden, behind the bar, with a paintbrush, at front of house or behind the scenes, please consider joining one of the teams who make the Case such a success. Pick up an information leaflet in the pub or talk to Yolande or someone who already volunteers. Don’t worry if you’ve got no experience – there’s lots of support available. For more information on these events or volunteering at The Case please visit: www.thecasepubbentley.co.uk / www.facebook.com/SaveTheCaseBentley Contact: 01473 805575 / savethecase.bentley@gmail.com
TRANSPORT TO THE DOCTOR’S SURGERY These last two months have been among the busiest for the scheme so far. We have had up to five journeys to cover each week, many of them over to East Bergholt. We could therefore still use more volunteers. If you felt able once a fortnight or less to take someone from their home to the surgery and back, more sets of hands will reduce the frequency of call out. Equally if you felt you could handle ringing the surgery once a week and then allocating journeys out to the volunteers, that is an equally important role. We now have our first volunteer from Washbrook, but we need a few from Bentley. Come on, as a certain well known cookery lady said… LBHY! To discuss contact Chris Yule: 310992
COPDOCK WITH WASHBROOK MORNING MARKET 10-11am on the first Saturday of each month in the Church Room on The Street. Bric-a-brac and freshly made cakes and sausage rolls.
ST ELIZABETH HOSPICE There are many events organised by the hospice taking place during the next few months, including an assault course called The Whole Hog at Wantisden Valley on October 16, a Christmas Fayre at Stoke by Nayland Golf Hotel on November 17 and a Christmas Dip at Felixstowe on Christmas morning. For more information on these activities call 01473 723600 or visit: www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk/events I continue to collect mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (which will be data cleansed) as well as used stamps, old British and foreign currency and inkjet cartridges. Please take your items to 86 The Street or leave in the recycling bin in Capel Surgery foyer. I can also provide small collection boxes for loose change if you would like one. Thank you for your support. Linda Morrison, Capel village representative for St Elizabeth Hospice
STROKE ASSOCIATION COFFEE MORNING AT THE BROOK The 10am coffee morning at The Brook Inn on Wednesday, October 26 will be in aid of Stroke Association, the UK’s leading stroke charity. We hope to see you there. Bring extra pennies (or pounds) for the draw.
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NEWS THE COPWASH EYE RECTOR’S TEA PARTY In August The Rev Annette Shannon and her husband hosted a delightful tea-party in the rectory garden for the ‘silent’ willing helpers in all her churches – the church and brass cleaners, the churchyard grass cutters, the tea ladies, the cake makers… all those who contribute towards the smooth running of the Benefice and without whose help her work would be much more toilsome. The sun shone and it was a happy occasion.
IPSWICH HOSPITAL WARD SIGNS Following the item in the August edition, Ipswich Hospital sent Copdock and Washbrook another picture taken by its own photographer showing all the village signs. The corridors will certainly be enlivened by their appearance. Washbrook Ward is not yet ready to receive further local embellishment. WORLD WAR ONE FALLEN This month we commemorate the centenary of the death of Corporal 43145 Charles Creasy 7th Battalion Suffolk Regiment (formerly 845 Suffolk Cyclist Regiment) killed in the Flanders area on October 12, 1916. He has no known gave and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial. He was born in Kettleburgh in 1890 but at the time of his death his parents Mr and Mrs A Creasy were living in Belstead. Also this month, Gunner 59672 Joseph Lloyd, born 1893, of 112th Siege Battalion Royal Artillery, died on October 22 and was buried in Burstall churchyard, where very sadly he was joined by his brother Frank in 1918. They were the sons of Edgar and Eliza Lloyd of Burstall. His relatives very kindly allowed his ‘Dead Man’s Penny’ and a photograph of the two brothers to be copied for the archive. Research Jean Austin, photographs Jennifer Jones and a War Graves Photographic Project volunteer. WILLIAM HENRY HEWITT VC Plans are advancing for the celebration of the Centenary of the action in September 1917 by L/Cpl Hewitt during the third Battle of Ypres known as Passchendaele for which he won the VC and in memory of which Copdock, his birthplace, will be receiving the Commemorative Paving Stone donated by the government. His will be the last of the seven stones to be laid in Suffolk. So far five stones – Drummer Bent’s (1914) in the Market Place in Stowmarket; Lt. Col. Doughty-Wylie’s, at the foot of the War Memorial in Theberton; Sergt. Arthur Frederick Saunders’ and Pte Samuel Harvey’s at the entrance gates to Christchurch Mansion in Ipswich (all 1915); Sergt. Claude Charles Castleton’s (1916) in front of the War Memorial in Lowestoft – have been laid with due pomp and ceremony. The parish council’s small sub-committee hopes to achieve the same for Copdock’s hero. The stone of the seventh Suffolk hero, Skipper Thomas Crisp, will be laid in Lowestoft in August 2017. HOTEL’S NEW NAME The less observant of us, including the village recorder, may not have realised that the Cameo Hotel has changed hands and since early September has new signage. Those who have lived long (50 years or more) in the village have got used to these changes of name. First it was just Copdock House owned by an individual family, then bought by the Lucas brothers it became the Copdock House Hotel, then it up-marketed itself to The Copdock International Hotel, for a time it was a Moat House, then The County Hotel, then The Elizabeth, followed by The Cameo and now the Ipswich Hotel, but to many of us, especially the youngsters who first earned some pocket money washing up there, it will always be THE COPDOCK! PETER JENSEN Peter Jensen reached the grand old age of 101 in September. Although increasingly frail he is still mobile and takes an active interest in all around him. Friends and relatives celebrated with him on the day.
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NEWS NEWS FROM HOLBROOK AND SHOTLEY SURGERY Website Our website has been moved to a new platform in order to cope with upcoming technology and functionality. This has meant that it may have been unavailable intermittently, which we were unaware of. Apologies for any problems you may have had. TV screens Following daily phone calls to the provider, these are now finally working at both ends and we hope will provide a good mixture of local advertising, information from your surgery and national healthy living advice. Training days Our next training afternoons will be on Wednesday, October 12 and Thursday, November 17 when we will be shut from 1pm. Please ring 111 for advice if your query cannot wait until the following day. In an emergency dial 999. Parking at the practices Please be respectful when parking at the practices. You should not park within 10m of the junction or park on, or near, driveways. We appreciate that many patients need to drive and have limited mobility, but this is starting to cause an issue. We will soon have a bike rack installed at Shotley so please enjoy the fresh air if you can. Flu clinics Our flu clinics this year will run from 2-6.30pm on: Holbrook: Wednesday, September 28 and Tuesday, October 11 Shotley: Thursdays, October 6 and 20
If you are over 65, please accept this as your invitation to attend. Those under 65 with an eligible condition will be sent a letter. Please note that we are unable to vaccinate you unless you are eligible and you should attend a pharmacy for this if required. Summer appointments We have had a number of comments about appointments over the summer, both positive and negative, and will be reviewing these for our future planning. As we knew we would be short of doctors we decided to offer on-the-day appointments only and this was widely advertised in advance. However, some commented that they would like to have been able to pre-book so we will ensure that this is taken into account if we have to take this action again. Donations We have had a number of generous donations over the last few months and would like to pass our thanks again to those who have kindly contributed. These donations are enhanced by our book sales, which have totalled £1,000 this year. Thanks also to those who donated and purchased books. We have spent some of the money on an ECG machine, blood pressure monitors to loan to patients, books on respiratory disorders to highlight care to patients, some chairs for the nurses’ rooms, music in the waiting rooms and a bike rack at Shotley. We will also be buying a new defibrillator for each site. Practice Manager Julia Smith
REPORT TO PARISHES: DODNASH WARD DISTRICT COUNCILLOR JOHN HINTON The ‘silly season’ in politics appears to be nearly over, but don’t expect much real work to be done until the conference season is completed. The search goes on for a new Babergh Chief Executive, well we must assume it is as communication from officers to councillors and visa versa is to say the least sparse. I nearly left the same comments on planning from last month as little has changed. Big applications still hang like swords of Damocles over villages, while they continue to build in small lots exceeding their targets in the core strategy. Well they will if they continue, but the act of trying to force through big unwanted applications will potentially create a backlash against all development. If the ‘Good Bad and Ugly’ tour for councillors of successes and failures in planning is reintroduced, I am sure the recent approval of five ‘eco lodges’ in Flatford Lane will feature under ‘mis-labelled’ as they look like ‘public toilets’. (Dedham Vale comments, not mine although it’s an apt description) The devolution consultation is complete and the 110 pages of verbage are available to anyone with insomnia. According to The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy it’s not the answer that’s important, it’s the question. Well if you ask the same question in different ways to different people you can get the answer you want. It worked for the EU when the referendums on the Lisbon Treaty were held, so why not here? Common sense says that with four councils in Norfolk already out of the picture, the whole thing should
be dropped before any more money is spent on it. Oh I know it’s only officer time that has been expended, but if that is spare time why don’t we reduce the head count? Next year Babergh is reported to have a £1million shortfall in its budget. As one per cent on council tax raises about £60,000 we will have to see some big savings to balance the books. This month sees a decision (apparently all is in place) on the moving of the council offices to Endeavour House in Ipswich. Customer access and even consultation does not appear to have happened unless the council meeting in September is purely to agree on a direction subject to consultation! See what I mean about a lack of communication? With councils selling off or closing care and sheltered accommodation and McCarthy and Stone, the biggest provider, reporting a fall in sales/lettings, plans to convert to sheltered/care accommodation seems a little flawed. It could be an interesting meeting provided councillors look at the papers and form an opinion. Time to contact your local member and let your feelings on the subject be known. Keep smiling, at least at time of writing it is still quite mild, and if you have any concerns do not hesitate to contact me. Councillor John Hinton John.hinton@babergh.gov.uk
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NEWS CONSTABLE COUNTRY MEDICAL PRACTICE Helping the practice to help you Pressures on the NHS are reported on daily in the media; overspend, hospital closures, A&E waiting times. Your GP practice is a critical component of the NHS and increasing demand and pressure on funding affects us as well. We have finite resources so therefore need to work as efficiently as possible. As we head into autumn we know that demand will increase. We continually work to improve the efficiency of the practice and you can help us by bearing in mind following guidelines: •
If you require repeat medication, let us know well in advance and allow three working days before collection.
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Nominate a pharmacy so that from November your prescriptions can be sent quickly and electronically to a pharmacy of your choice.
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Use your pharmacist. They can offer excellent advice and provide over-the-counter medication which your GP cannot prescribe. If your pharmacist believes you need to see a GP they will tell you.
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Use NHS Choices. The website contains extensive help on a wide range of medical conditions and offers advice on what you can do to help yourself and when you need to seek help from a GP.
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Tell our receptionist the nature of you problem. They may be able to resolve it without you having to come to the practice (e.g. medication issues) and they can advise on the most appropriate clinician to see (GP, nurse practitioner, nurse, pharmacist). Remember that we will never turn a patient away who needs to speak to a doctor. If our on-the-day appointments are fully booked, one of our doctors will phone you back to discuss your problem and see you in person if necessary.
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Annual flu clinics Our annual flu clinics will be on the following dates: East Bergholt Medical Centre: Tuesday, October 11, 2-7pm Capel St Mary Surgery: Thursday, October 20, 2-7pm All eligible patients will receive a letter by the end of September inviting them to attend on one of the above days. Patients may attend either clinic, irrespective of where they live, and no appointment is needed. Training days A reminder that the practice will be closed from 1pm on the following dates for staff training: Wednesday, October 12; Thursday, November 17; Wednesday, December 14. On these afternoons the doors will be closed so please ensure any prescriptions are picked up well beforehand. If you phone the practice the recorded message will ask you to ring 111 for medical assistance if your problem cannot wait until the next day. Practice Manager Pete Keeble
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CONSTABLE COUNTRY PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP Dicky Ticker? Talk on October 5 at 7.30pm Following the very successful talk on diabetes we have arranged a second talk by cardiologist Dr Nick Robinson. This topic was suggested in feedback from the first event. The talk will be on October 5 in the Methodist Church in The Street, Capel St Mary (near the shopping precinct). Refreshments will be served from 7pm with the talk at 7.30pm. All welcome. We will also give you a brief report on our first 15 months in operation as a PPG. More volunteer drivers please Thanks to all those who have volunteered to drive patients from Capel, Wenham, Bentley and Copdock and Washbrook to the surgeries at Capel and East Bergholt. We don’t currently have any drivers from Bentley and just one from Copdock and Washbrook. It would be very helpful if we had some drivers based in those villages. If you can help please email us at constablecountryppg@gmail.com or phone Dr Frank Wells on 01473 730101 or Chris Yule on 01473 310992. A reminder also that there is a well-established volunteer driver scheme for people who live in East Bergholt or Brantham. If you need transport to the surgery just let the receptionist know. Complaints, comments and compliments Please do make use of the comments cards in both surgeries. We will do our best to get a resolution to any problems. We also pass on any compliments. Or you can email us at constablecountryppg@gmail.com or phone me on 01473 311384 Kathy Pollard
BENTLEY PARISH COUNCIL Nine council members attended the parish council meeting at Bentley Village Hall on Thursday, September 1, following a meeting of the Playing Field Society. This is a brief summary. Verbal reports were provided by County Councillor Gordon Jones and District Councillor John Hinton. Two planning applications for new dwellings and one for an extension to an existing dwelling were discussed – all three applications were supported. Members also discussed a planning application for a change of use of agricultural buildings at Bentley Plants Ltd, to include retail sales and associated storage of shooting and fishing equipment, workshop and training facility with car park. This proposal was strongly opposed and it was decided that a member of the parish council would attend the planning committee meeting on September 7. (The application was vigorously opposed by District Councillor John Hinton, the parish councillor and a resident at the Babergh Planning Committee meeting, but the development was granted permission by a vote of nine to five.) Concerns were raised and discussed over proposals to expand the boundary of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB to include more of Bentley. The logic of some of the proposed boundaries was called into question. There were further discussions regarding traffic calming measures through the village. These included mobile and permanent electronic speed warning signs and white picket fence gateways at the village boundaries. Progress regarding affordable housing needs in the village and potential housing association partners Hastoe Housing Association Ltd were discussed. The next parish council meeting is scheduled for 7.30pm on Thursday, October 6.
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HALLOWEEN At this time of year many families choose to celebrate/participate in Halloween activities, while others do not. It’s not anyone’s place to judge who does and who does not. However, it is important that everyone respects each other’s viewpoints. So may we request that those of you who will be, or who have family members who will be, participating in activities such as trick or treat, to please do so in a manner that you would, or they would, like their family members to be treated?
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Would you or your family like to have eggs and flour thrown at your windows or houses? Would you like your elderly grandparents, many of whom live alone, to have people repeatedly knocking at their door after dark? Or running across their gardens, jumping out and scaring them, banging on their windows and being a general nuisance? If the answer is No, then don’t do it to other people’s houses. Likewise, don’t go to houses that are not showing that they are participating in the festival. Only go to houses that are your family or friends, where people have decorated their houses for Halloween, or those who you know wish to participate. Above all though, have a safe and enjoyable time however you decide to spend it. PROTECTING YOURSELF AGAINST VEHICLE CRIME The majority of vehicle crime is the result of criminals seeing opportunities and taking advantage of temptation. You can take simple steps to secure your vehicle and make it less attractive to the criminal element. Keep your keys on you at all times, even when leaving the car as it only takes a few seconds for someone to jump into and drive off with your vehicle. Never leave your personal belongings on display, i.e. on seats or foot wells. This includes handbags and coats.
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ST MICHAEL’S MONTHLY MARKET The next monthly market at St Michael’s, The Church on the Park, Woolverstone is on Saturday, October 8, 9am-12.30pm. A chance to buy a whole range of products from local people including fruit, vegetables, cakes, bread, meat and an interesting range of handcrafted items. East End Butchers are pleased to be the market’s resident meat supplier. If you would like to place on order with them it can be collected at the market each month. Their number for orders is 01206 392190. Come along to mingle with your friends, have a cup of coffee, and a bacon buttie and enjoy the lovely venue. New stalls welcome. Contact Jane Gould: 01473 780777
Lock the doors and close the windows of your vehicle whenever you leave it, especially when paying for fuel at a petrol station as it only takes a few seconds for someone to reach in and grab your valuables or drive off with your car. Park your car in a well-lit area, ideally which can be seen by many people from various buildings and windows. If you are unfortunate enough to become a victim of crime, there are ways of increasing your chances of getting your property. Please log on and create an account at www.immobilise.com which is a free property registration service and a very powerful tool in the fight against crime. We would encourage you to register your valuable and identifiable possessions on this website. Please remember to include make, model and serial numbers where possible as without these it will be next to impossible to identify your cordless drill, ipod or laptop from another. Until next month, PCSO 3173 Julia Bignell, Hadleigh SNT, Magdalen Road, Hadleigh IP7 5AD For emergency calls 999 / non-emergency calls 101
CONNECTING COMMUNITIES Hadleigh Community Transport operates a transport service within the Babergh area. When you need to make a journey and there’s no public transport, we could collect you and connect you to an appropriate bus route for onward travel. For journeys where connecting to other services is inappropriate, end to end journeys may be possible Give us a call on 01473 826242 between 9am and 3pm Monday to Friday for further details and to book your journey.
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OUT & ABOUT FRIENDS OF CAPEL LIBRARY
NEWS FROM CAPEL LIBRARY
We have just had a very successful time at Bentley Fun Day, breaking records for the sale of our good used books. Thanks to all those who weighed in and helped raise the gazebo, then collapse it again at the end of the afternoon.
I was reminded of a joke the other day when one of the children came into the library to share his story for the reading game. He shared lots of jokes from a book and was laughing out loud. I shared this one with him
Next up is our astronomical evening at St Mary’s Church Hall. We’re hoping for a clear night so that we can see the stars and receive some instruction from the experts.
What is the highest building in Capel? Why the library, of course, because it has lots of storeys (stories)! Courtesy of the late Martin Wilson who was a great anecdoter
The winners of the 100 Club this month are Lillian Calvert (£15), Kevin Austrin (£5), and Graham Philips (£5).
October sees the days draw in a little quicker and become cooler. It is time therefore to cuddle up with a good book, novel, joke or otherwise, or to watch a DVD from the comfort of the settee. Generally a lot of new releases happen this month to corner the Christmas market so there is a lot to look out for including the biopic film of Eddie the Eagle. Remember him from the Winter Olympics?
NOVEMBER JUMBLE SALE
Maybe you wish to challenge yourself to settle and do a jigsaw. We have some new ones to tempt you. Do ask the staff for further details.
Clear The Clutter – Bag A Bargain!
We can order anything from the current Suffolk Library website for free delivered to the library of your choice.
Saturday, November 26 from 2pm at Bentley Village Hall If you have anything you wish to donate to our fundraising sale, please bring it along to the hall from 9am on the day or contact Pam (01473 310283) or Aimée (01473 311311) to arrange collection.
Clubs to look out for this month
The hall will be open from 2pm. Tea and coffee will be available.
Minecraft: Sundays 9 and 23, 10.30am-noon
We look forward to seeing you and thank you for your support.
Looking for a stocking filler present? We sell book tokens in any denomination. We also sell books of postage stamps, both first and second class.
CAPEL SINGERS Rehearsals begin in October for our annual Christmas Concert of carols and readings which will take place in the church on December 13 at 7.30pm. We would love to welcome some new voices, particularly basses and sopranos. If you are a reasonable sight reader and enjoy singing some fun and challenging carols, please contact Chris for details: 310992
BRANTHAM AMATEUR THEATRICAL SOCIETY Would you like to be involved in the next BATS production, the brilliant, catchy, moving tale of man versus plant that is Little Shop of Horrors? Are you a singer, dancer, actor? Fancy yourself on the technical side of things? If so, we would love to hear from you. The show will run from Tuesday 14 to Saturday, February 18, 2017. Rehearsals start in October. If you want to know more please contact our musical director John: 07739 899414 / john@tarnwhitehorseroad.co.uk
Baby Bounce: every Tuesday at 2pm, except October 25 as it’s half term Library Book Group: Friday 21 at 2.30pm
We are currently accepting good quality used books for our sale trolley, so if you are having a clear out ready for new books for Christmas then think of donating them to us to sell. Opening times Tuesday:
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CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP Saturday, November 26 in Burstall Village Hall, 2-4.30pm The cost is £15 a person which includes tuition, the wreath base, floristry wires and ribbons and delicious refreshments. Everyone can do this and you will go home with a beautiful stylish wreath to be proud of. The wreath will last well into the New Year and is a great present. You will need to bring a large carrier bag full of foliage, a sharp knife, garden scissors and any decorations of your choice.
BUMPER BOOK SALE
Numbers will be limited so booking is essential. Please contact Ann Burchnall: 01473 652262 / ann.burchnall@gmail.com
Saturday, November 12 at Manningtree Methodist Church, South Street, 10am-2pm
All profits will go to Marie Curie Cancer Care.
A wide and varied selection of good quality books which are keenly priced will be available on the day so why not pop along and pick up some pre Christmas bargains?
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OUT & ABOUT PENINSULAR PIX RAISES ANOTHER £250 EAT PUDDING FOR A GOOD CAUSE FOR DIABETES CENTRE AT FOOD FUNDRAISER The annual Peter Ward Memorial Movie was held on September 1, with Dad’s Army being shown to a packed house. All of the lovely people who attended put donations into a bucket during the interval, while drinking wine I might add, and raised £238. Peninsular Pix topped this magnificent sum up to £250 which will be passed on to Ipswich Diabetes Centre.
Wednesday, October 19 at The Swan in Westerfield A scrumptious dessert is a perfect way to end a meal – so why not make that the main attraction? Round up some friends, be a bit naughty and treat yourselves to a night of indulgence in aid of a great cause. Local award winning hearing care specialists, The Hearing Care Centre invites you to attend their very popular event which gives the opportunity for dessert lovers to spend an evening in pudding paradise at The Swan, Westerfield. You will not only be allowed but positively encouraged to sample every dessert on the menu, and at the same time raise money for the fantastic charity, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. Peter with his beloved tractor
Peter was a diabetic for nearly 50 years when he died in 2012, and throughout those 50 years raised thusands of pounds, which the centre relies upon for research into this condition. Peter’s wife Janet and daughter Lucy attended with a whole bunch of friends and family. Janet thanked Pen Pix for running this annual event in memory of Peter. Thank you everybody who attended and donated so freely. October’s film is Florence Foster Jenkins starring Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant. Set in the 40s and based on a true story, Florence (Meryl Streep) is a New York socialite and heiress with ambitions of becoming an opera star. The only trouble is... she can’t sing. Director Stephen Frears persuaded Hugh Grant to come out of semi-retirement to play her doting second husband St Clair Bayfield, and both stars light up the screen in this uplifting tale which is full of humour and pathos. A couple of reviews are: “Meryl Streep is sublime” Alan Jones, Radio Times “A magnificent performance, Streep is extraordinary” The Independent Reviewer Peninsular Pix presents Florence Foster Jenkins on October 6 in Tattingstone Village Hall, doors open at 7.30pm. Tickets can be purchased from the usual outlets – The White Horse, The Wheatsheaf, Stutton Community Shop – and now also from the new Bentley Community Shop and The Case is Altered. Tickets from these outlets are £4, or you can call Lloyd on 326882 or Rosie on 328315. You can also use our Text for Tickets service on 07732 709656: simply text your name and how many tickets you require and pick them up at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the door for £4.50, but if we are full you may not get in, so buy in advance if possible. Come along, see a film, have a glass of complementary wine and a social chat, all from as little as £4. Ben Connor
VILLAGE LINK CLUB Philip Lyons will present a talk with music entitled A Naval Sailor’s Life is a Merry Life in the 18th and 19th Centuries on October 12. Future talks this year: Creative Story Writing; Pavements We Walk On; Nothing Like a Dame; Dedham, Lavenham and the Cloth Trade; Chaplin of the Methodist Homes; Wolves, Dogs and Us; Easter Parade; The Building of Bury Tower. Meetings are held in Tattingstone Village Hall on the second Wednesday of every month at 10am. Following the speaker we have refreshments (when there is time for a chat with other members) and a raffle. New members and visitors are welcome to join us.
The charity, close to the hearts of The Hearing Care Centre, delivers specialist training for hearing dogs which provides invaluable emotional support and gives many deaf people confidence, independence and constant companionship, which totally transforms lives. The Swan at Westerfield is the ideal location to enjoy a great range of wines, ales and delicious food amongst a great atmosphere. During the evening guests can enjoy a delightful mini main course and all you can eat mouth-watering desserts from a huge selection supplied by Deben Inns. Foodie competitions and a big prize draw will give those in attendance time to digest between tasters to ensure maximum samples are enjoyed by all. The Hearing Care Centre Charity Pudding Club Evening is at 7.30pm on Wednesday, October 19. Tickets are excellent value, priced at just £17.50. Tables are limited, so book as soon as you can at: 01473 230330 / www.hearingcarecentre.co.uk/puddings
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Nearly New Sale Saturday 15th October 1:30 – 3:00pm Capel Community Church
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OUT & ABOUT STOUR VALLEY ARTS AND MUSIC Sunday, October 9 at 4pm: Calder String Quartet at St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt Benjamin Jacobson (violin), Andrew Bulbrook (violin), Jonathan Moerschel (viola) and Eric Byers (cello) will perform Debussy’s String Quartet in G minor op 10, Hillborg’s Kongsgaard Variations and Beethoven’s String Quartet no 8 in E minor op 59 no 2. Sunday, November 20 at 4pm: Alison Rose (soprano) and James Cheung (piano) at St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt. This concert is supported by the Countess of Munster Musical Trust. Programme: Strauss, Mädchenblumen op 22 Grieg, Sechs Lieder op 48 Rossini, La Regata Veneziana Britten, On this Island Op 11 De Falla, Popular Spanish Song An outstanding young soprano at the start of her career, Alison won the 2015 Maggie Teyt Recital Prize. She has just completed a year at the prestigious National Opera Studio at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. She is a National Opera Studio Young Artist for the 2015/2016 season where she is sponsored by the Glyndebourne New Generation Programme. She is a member of The Countess of Munster Musical Trust Recital Scheme and is an Oxford Lieder Young Artist. James Cheung, recently featured as a ‘new face’ in The Telegraph, has worked with some of the most exciting artists today. He is a chamber musician and accompanist, specialising in working with singers. Past performances include festivals in Aldeburgh, the City of London, the Endellion, Chichester and Aix en Provence. He has also performed across Europe and Asia. The season continues with: Sunday, January 22 at 4pm: Clare Hammond (piano) at Constable Hall, East Bergholt Friday, February 10 at 8pm: Lecture by Dr Lois Oliver: Love and Loss: The Story of Orpheus and Eurydice in Art and Music, at Constable Hall, East Bergholt Sunday, February 26 at 4pm: Vanbrugh String Quartet at St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt Sunday, March 19 at 4pm: Kammerphilharmonie Europa at St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt Box office and information: www.svam.org.uk / 01206 298426
VACANCIES AT SPROUGHTON QUILTERS AND CRAFT GROUP Come and join us at Sproughton Sit and Sew group that meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Sproughton Church Hall. This active group has been meeting at the hall for more than 15 years and now has vacancies for its Wednesday morning session. If you would like to join us or require some more information, please contact Julie Hodges: 226004
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ACCLAIMED PIANIST TO PLAY CHARITY CONCERT World renowned pianist Christian Blackshaw will perform his one and only concert at Snape Maltings in 2016 on Friday, October 14, entirely and exclusively to raise money for Ormiston Families, the East of England’s leading family charity. A deeply passionate and sensitive performer, Christian Blackshaw is celebrated for his incomparable performances. His playing combines tremendous emotional depth with great understanding and, in the words of one London critic, “sheer musicality and humanity”. Pianist magazine, reviewing his performance of Schubert’s great B Flat Sonata D.960 at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, wrote that the work “has become the calling card of many a pianist wishing to declare themselves a musician’s musician and Blackshaw most certainly belongs to this category”. Recent notable appearances include South Bank International Piano Series, Berliner Philharmoniker, Tokyo, Montreal, Aldeburgh Festival, Bamberg Symphony, RAI National Symphony and Mariinsky Orchestra with Valery Gergiev. At Snape Maltings Christian Blackshaw will perform Mozart’s Piano Sonata in A minor K. 310 together with piano works by Schubert, Liszt and Chopin. Proceeds from the recital will be used to support Ormiston Families’ work providing services to support children, young people and their families, helping to improve their life chances. Ormiston Families’ work includes support for those affected by abuse and those struggling with mental health issues, providing children’s visits across the region’s prisons, operating children’s centres and support for parents through a range of parenting courses. Identifying and responding to the needs of children, whatever challenges they face, the charity’s vision is of a world in which every child will be loved, nurtured and valued. Christian has very kindly donated the recital to Ormiston Families so the full cost of each ticket goes to the charity. To book tickets please visit: www.tickets.aldeburgh.co.uk/Online/2016-autumn-christian-blackshaw
TEA & COMPANY Monday, October 17 at Wenham View, Dove Close. All welcome to come along from 2.30pm. £1.50 for tea/coffee and homemade cakes Raffle Supported by The Capel Ladies
CAPEL IRISH SET DANCE GROUP Capel Irish Set Dance Group meets at St Mary’s Church Hall on the third Sunday of every month (except August and the second Sunday in December) from 2-5.30pm. We are a friendly group and it’s not necessary to have a partner. In fact you’re welcome to come along just to enjoy the music. 2016 Dates: October 16, November 20, December 11 2017 Dates: January 15, February 19, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 10 Hope to see you, Hille and Trevor Peartree, 01473 310146 Chris and Marjorie Haste, 01473 311615
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STOUR VALLEY MEN’S PROBUS CLUB
Meeting on the first Monday in Wherstead Village Hall, 7.30-10pm. Monday, October 3: Diamante Bracelet with Janet If you haven’t booked a kit please contact Janet before the end of September for availability: 01473 689681
Tom Hodgson presented a talk entitled What the Papers Say on Wednesday, September 7 and Francis Boardman returned on September 21 to present The Battle of Waterloo. Both events proved popular with our members
Monday, November 7: Felt Tree and Decorations
October speakers
Monday, December 5: Party and Gift Boxes
Wednesday 5: Natural History of Bats by Anne and Dennis Kell
Next year’s projects were discussed at the AGM and a list should be available in the next few weeks. The committee also discussed Saturday workshops and will have a list available by the end of the year.
Wednesday 19: Wallace & Edward by David Ablewhite
Contacts: Ann, 01473 780298 / Jill, 01473 713534 / Janet, 01473 689681
Wednesday 2: Mid Suffolk Light Railway by John Stark
November speakers Wednesday 16: Senior Fraud with Homestead Senior Care
MANNINGTREE ROTARY CLUB MURDER MYSTERY EVENING Scream, laugh and enjoy an evening of murder mystery like you have never experienced before. Join us for an evening of murder mystery and mayhem as Rotary Radio Broadcasting bring you Fifty Shades of Grain, a cereal killing! Who did it? Can you solve the crime or just die of laughter? All proceeds will go to the Rotary End Polio Campaign with one lucky ticket holder winning a Purple for Polio Teddy Bear. See below for booking details.
Our club endeavours to be simple in structure, free of the constraints and obligations of service clubs and involve members at minimal cost. The club is directed primarily to providing fellowship between members who are compatible with each other and the opportunity for development of acquaintances. New members are welcomed. We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month at St John Ambulance HQ, Manningtree CO11 1EB at 10.30am. For further details please contact Brian Rolfe: 01206 393665
STOUR VALLEY U3A On Wednesday, September 14, historian, writer and lecturer Dr John Ashdown-Hill FSA, FRHistS spoke on The Mythology of Richard III. He explored the traditional mythology and modern myths which have emerged since the discovery of his remains in 2012. Our main purpose is to encourage lifelong learning for those who are no longer in full time employment and emphasis is always placed on making learning active and fun as well as helping in developing friendships. We have a wide range of groups including language study, country walking, computer studies and visits to gardens, churches and historic buildings. In the main, membership is drawn from communities in the lower Stour Valley and adjacent areas including Brantham, Capel St Mary, Dedham, East Bergholt, Holbrook, Lawford, Manningtree, Raydon and Stratford St Mary. We are affiliated to the ThirdAge Trust and have more than 260 members and 21 groups. For further information please visit www.stourvalleyu3a.org.uk where membership secretary Val Pretty may be contacted. After our AGM on Wednesday, October 12, Andrew Phillips OBE (Lord Phillips of Sudbury) will talk on Life in The House of Lords. He will give his views on the House of Lords as an institution and will add some reminiscences from his 17 years there. On Wednesday, November 9, Adrian Wright FRGS will talk on Earth on Fire. Hawaiian larva oozes continuously while Krakatoa and Vesuvius have been dormant for decades, sometimes centuries, between cataclysmic events. This illustrated talk examines volcanic variety, exploring reasons for such diversity. We don’t have a speaker meeting in December, but our popular Christmas Lunch will take place on Wednesday, December 7 in the Constable Hall. We meet at The Constable Hall, Gandish Road, East Bergholt CO7 6TP at 2.15pm. Annual membership is £12 which entitles members to attend meetings on the second Wednesday of each month, except August and December. It’s never too late to learn! Join the 361,477 members across 969 U3As throughout the UK today!
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OUT & ABOUT IPSWICH AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL TRANSPORT SOCIETY Wednesday, October 10, 7 for 7.30pm: Not Only Aces – The Royal Flying Corps and the First World War, an illustrated talk by Mike Meech We meet at the Salvation Army Citadel, 558 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich. Visitors welcome – £3.50 at door including tea/coffee. Details from: 01473 414746/422145
EAST SUFFOLK NATIONAL TRUST ASSOCIATION 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 you. We meet at Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre at 7.15pm. Our next meeting is on Tuesday, October 18 when Dr Simon Bradley, architectural historian and editor of the Pevsner guides, will be exploring the life and works of Sir Nikolaus Pevsner. Between 1951 and 1974 Sir Nikolaus produced a series of guides detailing, by county, the buildings of architectural importance. The guides are lively and informative and Dr Bradley will be certain to feature many of the Suffolk entries. On November 15 Pip Wright will be bringing to life the amazing story of John Heigham Steggall, the Suffolk Gypsy, who was born in Creeting St Mary 200 years ago. Visitors (even if not National Trust members) are welcome; the entrance fee is £2. National Trust members/volunteers can join us at half normal price for the rest of 2016 – £4 per year or £6 per couple at the same address. We publish three newsletters a year for members and enjoy interesting day outings and other events. For more information, including details of future events and outings, contact our membership secretary: membershipesnta@gmail.com / 01473 723761
FRIDAY FUN FOLK Friday Fun Folk are offering a musical daytime session in half term week, Thursday, October 27, 10am-3pm, in St Michael’s Church in Woolverstone. This session will culminate in us showcasing what we have done at about 2.30pm for anyone who would like to listen. Open to all ages. If you would like us to have your children without an adult please make sure you have spoken to us first so that we can get the necessary details from you. So who and what are the Friday Fun Folk? Please read on… Have you got an instrument in the loft that you haven’t played for a few decades? Have you always wanted to play an instrument but never quite got round to it? Have you been playing an instrument quietly at home and would like to meet with a few others to play for fun? Friday Fun Folk may be the place for you. We meet from 10-11am on Friday mornings in St Michael’s Church and play for fun. If you can play about three different notes on your instrument we can find music for you in the vast assortment of resources we have been given. Our only agenda is to have musical fun – there is no secret performance looming that we haven’t disclosed! Because we meet on Friday mornings it excludes those of you at school or working standard hours, so you are very welcome to tap into the half term session offered above. Please contact Jane Gould for more information either about Friday Fun Folk or about the half term session: jane.gould@btinternet.com / 01473 780777
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COPDOCK & WASHBROOK WOMEN’S INSTITUTE We don’t meet in August but instead have an outing. This year we went to Snape where we had a cruise on the River Alde. The weather was lovely and as we cruised beyond Iken we were given information by the captain – including comments about the narrow channels on the river and the exploits of other navigators who had less knowledge of such than our captain. It was an extremely relaxing afternoon followed by a delicious tea at Snape and a good attempt at shopping by all of us. We can highly recommend the whole experience. There are many good reasons to join the WI – we enjoy a wide variety of interests and outings, there are plenty of opportunities to be involved with the campaigns supported by the WI, to learn new skills, to improve your existing skills or to just come along to the meetings for companionship and interesting speakers. You can come to three meetings as a visitor to see what goes on before deciding if you would like to join. All visitors and new members will be warmly welcomed. We meet on the third Tuesday of each month (excluding August) at the village hall. The next meeting will be on October 18 when our speaker will be Mrs A Lawrence talking on A Suffolk Scandal. Please arrive around 7.15pm for a 7.30 start. Sandra Howard
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I hope you have had a lovely summer and enjoyed the beautiful weather. Autumn is around the corner and the gardens are beckoning. So don your wellies and gloves and start all those jobs that need doing. We had a great social evening in August in the village hall. A plant identification quiz and drawing game was fun and informative. The hall was decked with bunting and the tables laid with china. A delicious cream tea finished off a very enjoyable and friendly time. On October 19 we have our AGM, after which Riverside Bulbs from Monks Eleigh will be giving advice and will also have bulbs for sale, both unusual and those that we know and love. We look forward to seeing you there from 7pm for a prompt 7.30 start. Marilyn Wosahlo
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CAPEL COUNTRYSIDE CLUB
With the summer holidays behind us, we are keen to start walking the footpaths around the village (and elsewhere) again. We kick off our winter programme by going through the two tunnels into the Pinewood area, and then walking the little known paths near the Holiday Inn and beyond.
A reminder that the October meeting is a wonderful chance to hear a talk on the Enchanted Galapagos Islands by John Wrigley.
Each of our rambles will be a pleasant circular route of about five miles distance lasting approximately two hours. All you need is sturdy footwear. Our friendly group will be delighted to meet you and everyone is welcome, including children and well-behaved dogs. Please do join us on Sunday, October 9, setting off from the Church Room in The Street, Washbrook at 1.30pm.
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AUTUMN AT RSPB FLATFORD WILDLIFE GARDEN As the days shorten, the temperature drops and the central heating button starts to beckon, it can be easy to forget about what’s happening out in the garden, but life goes on out there as autumn progresses and the wildlife is as busy as ever. The insects will have an easier time of it if we provide some late nectar and pollen sources in the form of late-flowering plants such as sedums, asters and Michaelmas daisies. Many insects overwinter, some going on to provide food for hungry birds in springtime. Our butterfly numbers, of Peacocks and Red Admirals for example, have been very low this year, possibly because of the long and heavy rains during June, so it’s very important that the latest broods that did manage Andy Hay (rspb-images.com) to emerge late in the summer have the chance to feed well before hiding away for the winter in nooks and crannies around the garden or in our sheds. These butterflies will be laying eggs when they appear again with the return of the warm weather, so we need them in good condition to boost numbers again next year.
You are welcome to join us in the Methodist Church meeting room at 7.30pm.
This month it’s me, Ollie, here to keep you in touch with SESAW, starting with news of our two day sale on October 1 and 2, 10am-1pm. We have hundreds of books on dozens of subjects all sorted and ready for you under marquees in the front garden. There will also be pictures, vinyl records, cameras and computer jumble, just to make it more interesting. Three weeks later we have been invited to meet Gladwell’s customers at Copdock Mill, Old London Road IP8 3LP on Saturday 22. Our volunteers and Washbrook Stitchers and Knitters will be selling lots of handmade craft and jewellery. Visitors will also be able to meet some of our animals that are ready for rehoming. Some of the felines in our care have been waiting a long time and the kittens are rapidly growing into cats. I’ve heard them call Victor (like me, he’s a black cat) the ‘grumpy old guy’, but who can blame him after being here for months? We have lots of dogs and other animals so please visit us if you are looking for a new pet. We are opend from 10am-1pm, Thursday-Sunday. Time for me to patrol the grounds with mother so that’s all from me, Ollie (the Black) Cat Suffolk & Essex Small Animal Welfare, Stoke Road, Leavenheath CO6 4PP / 01787 210888 / www.sesaw.co.uk
STUTTON SEALS PLAYGROUP We provide a friendly, stimulating environment for up to 20 children aged two to four. We run every weekday morning during term time at the Ark, a purpose built centre in the school grounds of Stutton Primary School. You are welcome to make an appointment to look around at any time. We hold open mornings every term, as well as taster sessions. For more information or to make an appointment call Penny Hynes: 01473 328090 The Ark at Stutton Primary School, Holbrook Road, Stutton IP9 2RY
Crab apples, holly berries and rose hips will all be appreciated by birds and small mammals too, and here at Flatford Wildlife Garden we’ll also be leaving plenty of flower and grass seed heads in the borders for their winter supplies. But before the garden is completely given over to them for the colder months, we have the October half-term holidays to enjoy! From Monday, October 24 until Sunday, October 30, we will have family activities with an autumn theme available every day. Sowing tree seeds, investigating life among the leaf litter and nature trails are just some of the activities planned, so do bring your family along to Flatford Wildlife Garden to take part. There’s no need to book and you’ll receive a warm welcome. We also have lots of information to share about how to make gardens more wildlife friendly. Rain or shine, we’ll be there. For full details visit: www.rspb.org.uk/Flatford If you have some spare time available and would be interested in volunteering with us, do get in touch for information about the range of roles available. For more details contact Visitor Experience Officer Sharon Barker: 01206 391153 / sharon.barker@rspb.org.uk
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SCHOOLS TATTINGSTONE CEVC PRIMARY SCHOOL BENTLEY AND COPDOCK WELCOMES NEW PUPILS PRIMARY SCHOOLS Tattingstone Primary School warmly welcomed 13 Rising Fives to Ducklings in its purpose built Reception class, The Cabin, on the first day of the academic year. Along with new arrivals in other classes, our numbers have swelled to 87 children, our largest roll for very many years. Two new experienced teachers also joined the school. Everyone has settled in well and the usual calm, friendly and purposeful atmosphere is evident throughout the school. Everyone is looking forward to an exciting new term, the theme for which is All About Me. During the term children will be looking at local geography and history. This is particularly fitting as this year, in October, marks the 250th anniversary of the opening of The Samford House of Industry, the workhouse for the surrounding area. These buildings are still in the village, now forming the beautiful Chedworth Court. Hopefully the children will be working with our village recorder to find out about the history of these and other buildings in the village. If anyone has any information about the history of Tattingstone, please contact the school. I am looking forward to accompanying different classes on visits. I know one to the Buddhist Centre in Ipswich is planned and others are in the pipeline. The hard playground area is also being extended to provide even more opportunities for children at break and dinner times and to allow PE to take place outside during the winter months. Additionally, a grant has been secured to install a tyre park in the adventure playground to offer more outdoor fun for the children. The school hosts its annual Open Day on November 1 (see below) and all interested parents are welcome to come. The school is open to prospective parents at any time – just phone for an appointment or drop into the office. The school prides itself on the large number of out of catchment parents who choose to send their children to our wonderful village school. We look forward to seeing you. Jane Connell-Smith, foundation governor
Tattingstone Church of England Primary School OPEN DAY Tuesday, November 1 9.30am-4pm All very welcome 01473 328488 admin@tattingstone.suffolk.sch.uk
COPDOCK & WASHBROOK PRE-SCHOOL We have welcomed everyone back from the summer break and our new children are beginning to find their feet, learning our rules and routines as well as making new friends. We started the term by picking the bumper crop of apples from our tree, tasting them at snack time and discovering what is necessary to make them grow to extend the children’s understanding of growth and changes. We are focusing their learning on how they themselves are growing and developing. We have been looking at similarities and differences and thinking about the importance of healthy eating and being active.
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It has been a wonderful start to the year and the children have done us proud with all their hard work in such a short period of time. We have welcomed 20 new children to the federation and hope they get as much as they possibly can from their primary education with us. Thank you to everyone from both the Bentley and Copdock communities who came out to support the joint Passport to The World event at Copdock Village Hall. We gratefully acknowledge the contributions made by Tesco and East of England Co-op who each provided some of the lovely worldwide food that we tasted on the day. I’m sure you will agree that the children did a great job of preparing all the foods. This year’s Eco Council, School Council, Sports Crew and Worship Group have all gone through their democratic processes and their new members voted in. It took a lot of courage for those children to stand up in front of the school and say why they should be voted into the post. Our focus this term has been on confidence and these individuals really demonstrated that. Congratulations to everyone who was elected, we look forward to seeing the fruits of your labours over the next year. Finally, as a federation we have a joint governing body and are looking for new members to help guide, shape, support and develop our wonderful little schools. If you feel you have experience that would contribute to the governing body, particularly if you have knowledge of financial/ property management or education and have some time to spare, please get in touch with the chair of governors, Dennis Kell, either by emailing the.kells@talk21.com or by calling the schools on 01473 310253 or 01473 730337. We look forward to hearing from you.
ROBIN’S NEWS Baby Bears Baby Bears have had a very busy summer where they have been keen to explore their senses. They have particularly enjoyed expressing themselves through both music and art, singing and listening to nursery rhymes, playing with musical instruments and making art with different media such as crayons, paint and even toothpaste! This has meant that our art gallery is growing very quickly. With it coming to the end of summer, we have decided to get the garden ready to enjoy throughout the upcoming seasons. Baby Bears have used physical development, fine and gross motor skills to use the spades to plant and dig and are looking forward to experiencing the change of weather and exploring the different colours, natural resources and textures to continue their sensory development. Toddling Tigers This term we are looking to introduce a yoga relaxation class for the Tigers to enjoy. The Tigers had a ‘roaring’ good time during dinosaur week, making their own dinosaur footprints and masks and creating they’re very own dinosaur stomp dance. This term we are looking forward to celebrating Harvest Festival, international Talk Like a Pirate Day and world Space Week. Gruffalos What a fabulous start to the term we have had, welcoming back our existing Gruffalos and saying a big hello to our new Gruffalos. What better way to get to know each other than our upcoming topic All about Me. This is not only a great way for the Gruffalos to find common interests and form friendships, but it’s a great way for children to get to know themselves, what they look like, where they live and their families, which all benefits their personal social and emotional development. Another future aspect we are looking forward to introducing is our Gruffalo Outdoors programme. Both our Gruffalos, who start school in September 2017, and our younger Gruffalos will be able to experience Gruffalo Outdoors with each group following an appropriate programme for their learning and development. We have a very busy time ahead and we’re looking forward to every minute of it! If you would like information about Robin’s Childcare please contact Vicki on 01473 310767, visit www.robinschildcare.co.uk or follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
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SPORT COPDOCK AND WASHBROOK CARPET BOWLS CLUB Congratulations to Copdock and Washbrook Carpet Bowls Club on winning their summer league group. Fresh from completing a successful summer season, the club is actively seeking new members, so why not come and have a go at your local, friendly club? Practice nights and home games take place on Thursdays, no previous experience necessary. The only thing you require is a sense of fun and enjoyment. If you are interested, call Doug Howes on 01473 730805 for more information.
EAST BERGHOLT UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB The 2016/17 season started slowly for the First Team. They opened with a midweek defeat at Ipswich Exiles and suffered a further reverse at Felixstowe, but they opened their account on the first Saturday in September with a win against Haughley Utd. Also on that day, the Reserves started their campaign with a trip to Framlingham. They were pleased to return with all three points to get their season off to a good start. The A Team started their season on September 10.
We don’t start our winter programme until October because of late holidays. If anyone feels like trying the game, come and see us on a Tuesday evening at our club night.
UPCOMING FIXTURES 1st TEAM Senior Division Sat, Sept 24: Grundisburgh (A) Sat, Oct 1: Leiston St Margarets (H) Sat, Oct 8: TBC Sat, Oct 15: TBC Sat, Oct 22: Coplestonians (A) Sat, Oct 29: Achilles (H) Reserves League A Sat, Sept 24: Cornard Utd Res, Suffolk Senior Reserve Cup (A) Sat, Oct 1: Coplestonians Res (A) Sat, Oct 8: Wenhaston Utd Res (A) Sat, Oct 15: Westerfield Utd Res (H) Sat, Oct 22: Grundisburgh Res (H) Sat, Oct 29: Felixstowe Harpers Utd Res (A) A Team League B Sat, Sept 24: Trimley Red Devils Res (H) Sat, Oct 1: Bramford Utd Res (H) Sat, Oct 8: TBC Suffolk Primary Cup Sat, Oct 22: Bacton Utd 89 Res (H) Sat, Oct 29: Capel Plough Res (A)
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BELSTEAD CARPET BOWLS CLUB For the second year running we have finished as runners-up in our summer league section. This year the winners were Copdock and we offer our congratulations. Throughout the season there was never much to separate the leaders, but our last game approached and we needed a 10-0 win to overtake Copdock and take the section by one point. This was not to be as Bentley, our opponents on the night, played very well and we could do no more than a 6-4 win. We lost only one game during the summer, but the results were not good enough over the season.
Autumn coaching for juniors has resumed on Thursdays with ages foureight from 3.45-4.15pm, ages eight-11 from 4.15-5pm and ages 11+ from 5-6pm. Club night for adults is Thursday at 7pm. We are a friendly club with spaces for juniors and adults. If you are interested please contact John Tallent on 01473 402307 or visit: www.sproughtontennis.co.uk
SCHEDULED EVENTS Saturday, October 8: 2016 Quiz Night All are welcome to enter a team; please contact the secretary if you would like to come along. Saturday, November 12: Race Night, provisional date We are always looking for people who can help the club as a committee member, whether it be on the playing side or just in the background. If you would like to sponsor the club in some capacity we would also be delighted to hear from you. Club strips, dugouts, banners or boards on matchdays offer potential exposure for your business while supporting a local organisation. EBUFC is a community club with very strong village traditions. The majority of the players either live in, or have links to, the village. Please come along and give us a look sometime. Steve Butcher, stevebutcher55@btinternet.com
BENTLEY BOWLS CLUB We have now finished our season, all too quickly. After our losing streak in the Triples League we did manage to hold on and finished sixth, just one-and-a-half points behind the two teams ahead of us and 17 points ahead of the team behind us. This should keep us in Division 1. In the Samford League we managed to finish second despite our run of bad form towards the end so will probably go back up to Division 1 next season. Our club competitions have now been completed with Martin Porter winning the men’s two woods with John Boyland runner-up. Martin also won the four woods with a very close game against Mark Boyland. Four of our members volunteered to have target bowls at Bentley Fun Day which was a great success. The green will shortly be scarified and top dressed by members before closing for the winter months. Lillian Calvert, 311756
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CAPEL PLOUGH FOOTBALL CLUB This season our village football club will be running 13 sides, one more then last season. We now have nine youth sides with ages from seven to 17 as well as four adult sides, including an over 35 team who play in the Veteran League. Our Saturday First team started training in early July in preparation for the new season and after scoring 16 goals in four friendly matches started the league season with a 3-1 win against Westerfield United with goals from Chris Wall, Michael Sneddon and Lloyd Dodsworth. It is now 18 years since the team reached the Senior Division where they have played since 1998. They have been given a home draw in the Suffolk Senior Cup and will play Kirkley and Pakefield Reserves on October 15. The Saturday Reserves lost their first league game at home to Benhall St Mary 2-1 after Andy Wilshaw had given us the lead. Club captain Miles Donovan played well in midfield with Aaron Whitman having a good game in defence. Notices advertising our home games are displayed at the clubhouse on the playing field and on the Suffolk and Ipswich website. BOB THE PLOUGHMAN
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SPORT / CHURCH NEWS CLAYDON & DISTRICT BADMINTON CLUB
CELEBRATING HARVEST AT ST PETER’S CHURCH
Did you enjoy watching our men playing badminton in the Rio Olympics, when they won bronze medals? Why not give the game a try at Claydon?
Harvest Supper This year’s Harvest Supper will be held in St Peter’s Church on Friday, October 7, starting at 7pm. Delicious harvest meal and wines, with entertainment to complete the evening. All welcome, please do join us.
Claydon & District Badminton Club is a social badminton club which meets on Monday nights from 7-9pm during school term time in Claydon High School Sports Hall. Although we are a popular club we have some space and you would be very welcome. If you fancy a game you can have a free taster session. Why not give us a look at the Sports Hall any Monday night – our season started in September? For more information contact C&DBC chairman Don Golding: 01473 747596 / don.golding@btinternet.com
Tickets available from Ruth (730430) or Daphne (730659). There is no charge for tickets, but donations will be accepted on the night. Please do obtain a ticket if you would like to come so we know how many to cater for. Harvest Festival Service St Peter’s Church, Copdock with Washbrook, Sunday, October 9, 10am. Donations of tinned and dry packet foods will be collected during the service. These will then be taken to the homeless family unit in Ipswich.
HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Ipswich Road, Brantham CO11 1TB Parish Priest: Fr Christopher Smith, 180 Hawthorn Drive Ipswich IP2 0QQ / 01473 684963 We are part of St Mark’s RC Parish, Ipswich. For up-to-date information please visit: www.stmarksparish.org.uk Services for October 2016 Sunday 2 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9am Mass Tuesday 4 9.30am Morning Prayer 10am Mass Sunday 9 9am
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass
Tuesday 11 9.20am Eucharistic Adoration 10am Mass Sunday 16 9am
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Tuesday 18 9.30am Morning Prayer 10am Mass Sunday 23 9am
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass
Tuesday 25 9.30am Morning Prayer 10am Mass Sunday 30 9am
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Catholic Commentary Following his Laudato Si’ encyclical, Pope Francis declared September 1 as a World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. Orthodox Christians have had such a day for many years. The pope’s initiative has been take up by a number of groups including the Global Catholic Climate Movement. The canonisation mass for Mother Teresa took place in Rome on September 4. St Teresa of Kolkata died on September 5, 1997 and was regarded as a living saint for her work in ministering to the sick and dying in some of the world’s poorest neighbourhoods. She founded the Missionaries of Charity which now numbers 4,500 nuns worldwide. Catholics have always remembered
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and venerated martyrs and exemplary Christians – the saints who have preceded us into Christ’s Kingdom. Their special days of remembrance are listed in the church’s calendar and are associated with the daily office said by priests, religious and laity. Nowadays people can have the daily office on their laptops, smart phones or tablet devices (www.universalis.com) and when a saint is remembered there will be a few short paragraphs on their life providing inspiration for Christian living. Events & Diary Dates We were pleased to play host to those participating in the Suffolk Historic Churches Trust Ride & Stride on Saturday, September 10 and offer them liquid refreshments to help sustain them on their journey. The 100 Club Draw took place on Sunday, September 18 when three lucky winners shared £139. The club has grown from strength to strength since its launch. New members are always very welcome and the summer newsletter, that includes an application form, can be found at the rear of the church or at: www.stmarksparish.org.uk On Tuesday, September 20 a well attended Day of Recollection took place at Holy Family Church led by Fr Tony Rogers. An Ecumenical Harvest Service will be hosted by Holy Family Brantham on Sunday, October 2. All are most welcome to join us and enjoy light refreshments afterwards. Every last Thursday of the month a Bring & Buy Coffee Morning takes place at Viv and Wyn’s home, Paddock Gate, Whitehorse Road, East Bergholt CO7 6TR from 10.30am-noon. We are raising funds for the Parish Room refurbishment and all are very welcome to join us. The next event is on Thursday, October 27. Supporting our local hospice Parishioners are asked to collect used postage stamps and to place them in the box at the rear of the church to help support the outstanding work of our local Hospice. Catholic Chaplain at Ipswich Hospital Fr Adrian Gates is the Catholic Chaplain at Ipswich Hospital (01473 726701). Please contact him if you or a Catholic is in or due to go into hospital and requires his services. All are very welcome at Holy Family, Brantham It’s not necessary to be a Catholic and enquiries about the Catholic Faith are always welcome. Please contact the presbytery, as above, or a local person whom you know is a Catholic.
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CHURCH NEWS THE NORTH SAMFORD BENEFICE Sproughton with Burstall, Copdock with Washbrook and Belstead & Bentley with Tattingstone For parish queries please contact: The Rev Annette Shannon The Rectory, Glebe Close, Sproughton IP8 3BQ revannettes@aol.co.uk / 01473 807674 Benefice Administrator: Hayley Purnell northsamfordbenefice@gmail.com / 07713 863023 Dear Parishioners I believe that the church can be a source of help in building the kind of society which many people say they want. Christians share responsibility with all citizens to participate in the democratic structures of our nation and to carefully read the signs of the times. The suggestion that religion and politics must be kept separate is wrong. Although Christians do not agree on which political party has the best answers to the current challenges we face in the UK we should be united in seeking politicians who demonstrate evidence of: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Reversing the gathering of power and wealth into fewer hands (state, corporations or individuals) Involving of people at a deeper level in the decisions that affect them most Recognising the distinctive communities which make up the nation and enabling all to thrive and participate together Treating people as having roots, commitments and traditions, concerned with of the common good and not just self-interested consumers Seeing the weak, the dependent, the sick, the aged and the vulnerable as important as everybody else Offering serious debate about Britain’s place in the world and the possibilities and obligations that entails
Then we would have leaders focused on seeking the common good – including encouraging the participation of more people in developing a political vision. Sadly the UK economy has an excessive emphasis on competition. This coupled with individualism separates people from one another. But we are most human when we know ourselves to be dependent on others. We first learn this in families, if we are fortunate enough to experience the blessings of family life. Education can help by preparing young people to be not just economic units but to flourish as individuals and to want to work the wellbeing of others. When we care for one another things do change for the better. Unfortunately there is a growing appetite in our nation, particularly within social media, to exploit grievances, to find scapegoats and to create barriers between people. I pray that people of all faiths and no faith will work together to build bridges between communities. Religious commitment is widespread and people of faith within all the historic traditions have much to offer to a vision of a good society and a peaceful world. May we be committed to play our part to make that vision a reality. Amen. The Rev Annette All services and events are updated at: www.facebook.com/northsamfordbenefice Harvest Services October 7, 6.30-7pm: Harvest Supper St Peter’s, Copdock / Harvest Service in the church on October 9 October 9, 10am: Harvest Service at All Saint’s, Sproughton followed by brunch in the church hall October 9, 11am: Harvest Service St Mary’s, Burstall followed by lunch October 9, 6pm: Harvest Service St Mary’s, Tattingstone followed by Harvest Supper Bentley Church Quiz Saturday, October 1 at Bentley Village Hall starting promptly at 7.30pm. See page 3.
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Burstall Flower Festival October 1 and 2 Sproughton Fireworks November 4 on the Millennium Green: 7pm barbecue, 7.15pm bonfire, 8pm fireworks. Entrance is by donation of £5 for adults and £2 for children. Excellent barbecue selling reasonably priced food. This is a popular family event. Car parking at school and in village. FROM THE REGISTERS Weddings Eddy Bowen and Sharon Harvey, Belstead Burial of ashes Paul Hinchcliff, Belstead Funerals Edwin Freeman, Sproughton Derek Page, Tattingstone DIARY DATES OCTOBER 1 Copdock Morning Market, 10am Bentley Quiz at the village hall, 7.30pm Burstall Flower Festival 2 Burstall Flower Festival 4 Clergy Meeting, 10am 5 Bentley Home Communions, 10am 6 Burstall Community Lunch, 12.30pm Bentley Coffee & Company, 10am Ministry Meeting at The Rectory, 7.30pm 7 Copdock Harvest Supper, 7pm 8 Sproughton Monthly Market, 10am 9 Burstall Harvest Service, 11am, followed by lunch Sproughton Harvest Service, 10am, followed by brunch Tattingstone Harvest Service, 6pm, followed by supper Copdock Harvest Service 11 Copdock PCC meeting Readers Meeting in The Rectory, 10am Planning Meeting at Barn House Cherry Wood, Washbrook, 7.30pm 12 Burstall PCC Meeting 19 Copdock Home Communions, 10am 22 Sproughton Beetle Drive, 7.30pm 30 Sproughton Patronal Service Bereavement Service, Tattingstone, 4pm NOVEMBER 2 Bentley Home Communions, 10am 3 Burstall Community Lunch, 12.30pm Bentley Coffee & Company, 10am 4 Sproughton Bonfire Night 5 Copdock Morning Market, 10am 10 Ministry Meeting at The Rectory, noon 12 Sproughton Monthly Market, 10am 13 Sproughton Remembrance Service, 10.15am, Second World War themed with lunch after 16 Copdock Home Communions, 10am 17 Tattingstone Coffee Morning in the village hall, 10am 19 Sproughton Beetle Drive, 7.30pm Belstead Christmas Market in the village hall, 10am 23 Tattingstone PCC Meeting 26 Burstall Christmas Bazaar Sproughton Christingle Service, 5pm 27
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CHURCH NEWS SERVICES IN THE BENEFICE OCTOBER 2 8am Copdock 10am Burstall 10am Bentley 10am Copdock 10am Tattingstone 11am Sproughton
Holy Communion Holy Communion Family Service Morning Prayer Holy Communion Holy Communion
OCTOBER 9 10am Sproughton 10am Copdock 10am Bentley 11am Burstall 6pm Tattingstone
Harvest Service Harvest Service Holy Communion Harvest Family Service Harvest Service
OCTOBER 16 9.30am Burstall 10am Copdock 10am Bentley 11am Sproughton 6pm Tattingstone
Holy Communion Simply Sunday Family Service Matins Holy Communion
OCTOBER 23 8am Sproughton 9.30am Burstall 10am Bentley
Holy Communion Matins Holy Communion
10am Copdock 10am Belstead 10am Tattingstone 11am Sproughton
Holy Communion Morning Celebration Family Service The Fourth Sunday
OCTOBER 30 11am Sproughton 4pm Tattingstone
Patronal Service Bereavement Service
NOVEMBER 6 8am 9.30am 10am 10am 10am 11am
Holy Communion Holy Communion Family Service Morning Prayer Holy Communion Holy Communion
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NOVEMBER 13 9.30am Burstall Remembrance Service 10am Copdock Remembrance Service and Holy Communion 10.15am Sproughton Remembrance Service 10.50am Act of Remembrance at Bentley War Memorial Act of Remembrance at Belstead War Memorial 10.50am 10.50am Act of Remembrance, Tattingstone Church letters and copy for the November edition of In Touch to Hayley Purnell by October 4 please: northsamfordbenefice@gmail.com
CAPEL and holbrook METHODIST CHURCHes BUSY IS THE NEW HAPPY I heard an expression on the radio yesterday that “Busy is the New Happy!” Googling the phrase, I found an article written two years ago by Aashima Singh with that title arguing for the truth of the phrase. I could see her point, it makes us feel important and necessary and it even makes relaxation time more rewarding. Last month I wrote from a “busy” trip to the street children in Bolivia. It was followed by five days at a retreat centre and five days slowing down on the Leeds to Liverpool canal. But I’m back to the busy again and love it. Rob Bell said: “Busy is a drug that a lot of people are addicted to.” I’ve been trying to meet up for a coffee with a friend for eight months now, but we’ve both been too busy (or crazy busy). For me it’s five churches, activities, Messy Church, Bible Studies, coffee mornings, youth, prayer meetings, parish nursing, outreach, community involvement, Sunday worship, visiting, funerals, baptisms, weddings, several colleagues, hundreds of volunteers and well over 1,000 people with whom we are in direct contact. I love my job but I need to be aware of busy-ness crowding out the important. As we slowed down to 3mph on the canal, there was more time to reflect, the amazing beauty of the countryside, check by jowl with industry, reflecting on where life is going, time for family, time with God. I know I am not a good example of getting my priorities on the use of my time right. A church leader once said the busier I am, the more time I need in prayer. I know that for me it is sometimes the other way around – prayer times can be cut the busier I am. Everyone’s priorities will be different, the work/life balance will be different. I believe one thing we all need is to stop frenetic activity, to be still and know that God is with us. A few moments each day will bring peace into our lives and give direction, fulfilment and happiness in our busy-ness. Rev Andrew Sankey, Minister at Capel and Holbrook Methodist Churches 8 Roundridge Road, Capel St Mary IP9 2UG apsankey@gmail.com / 01473 311178 / 07966 18721
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Sunday 9
10.30am Worship with Mrs Marilyn Watsham 6.30pm Worship with Rev Andrew Sankey
Sunday 16
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Sunday 23 10.30am Worship and Communion Rev Andrew Sankey 7.30pm United Prayer Time at Capel Community Church Sunday 30
10.30am Worship with Mr Rodney Cook
AT HOLBROOK METHODIST What’s on in October (HCT Holbrook Churches Together) Mondays,
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Family Friendly Worship with Mrs Alicia Holmes
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Worship with Mr Mike Stock
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Worship with Mr Martin Ellis
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