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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR So football season has ended! I’m not exactly a fanatic, but since Jack started playing our weekends are planned around his fixtures (insofar as we ever have a plan). I have spent many, many, many cold and blustery mornings on the sidelines since last September and now it’s getting a little warmer, it all stops and cricket takes over! I propose a swap; winter cricket and summer football. Perhaps I’ll start a petition. Camogie (women’s version of hurling) was always my game, but it’s interesting being the parent rather than the player. Mostly I just want Jack to be safe, but a win always makes for a better weekend. When we lose, the post-match analysis goes on and on and on... Every move, every injury, every tiny transgression is discussed adinfinitum and then re-enacted just to prove the point. I feign interest, but usually I’m more focused on defrosting my fingers and toes. All that aside I will miss my Saturday mornings with the mums and dads who turn up whatever the weather. We’ve become quite good friends, as have the boys, and it’s fun to spend time with people who share a common interest, some more vocally than others! I suppose that’s why I get so many submissions from groups and clubs eager to welcome visitors or participants, and I hope those of you looking to connect with others find what you need within these pages. For some the opportunity to enjoy a cup of tea and a chat may suffice, while others might want to find a new hobby or try a new activity. Getting fit might be your priority or you may want to expand your knowledge of a particular subject by attending talks and demonstrations. Finding people with a similar mind-set, who share your interest and welcome you with open arms is, and I mean this sincerely, life-changing. I’ve seen it happen with my mum. She started playing bridge about five years ago and has made so many new friends as a result. In the last two years she lost one of her best friends to cancer and another moved away to live near her family. Without her bridge ‘gang’ mum would be lost and just as they have supported her through difficult times, she has supported them. If you’re feeling a bit isolated or lonely, I hope you find someone or something in the following pages which encourages you to reach out. And if you know someone who would enjoy or benefit from an opportunity to get out and about, perhaps you could be the one who makes it happen. As I could now that my Saturday mornings are mine again for a little while.
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COPDOCK AND WASHBROOK OPEN GARDENS 2019 1-6pm on Sunday 9 June Come to enjoy 14 beautiful, productive and imaginative gardens, large and small, in the centre of the village, with easy walking and parking. Delicious Cream Teas served from 2pm, £5 or £2.50 Garden Tickets £5 fom the Church Room in the middle of the village or from any open garden
THE FUN AND FASCINATION OF CHURCHES BY ROY TRICKER Friday 21 June, 7.30pm at Belstead Village Hall If you haven’t heard one of Roy’s talks you’re in for a treat. He’s a very entertaining speaker and has kindly agreed to support our fundraising for some modern facilities for St Mary’s (a much needed toilet and hospitality area). Tickets are £5 to include a glass of wine. For more information contact Valerie (730268) or Zandra (730371).
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TEST YOUR MUSIC KNOWLEDGE AT CHARITY POP QUIZ Jack Reddington from Washbrook has volunteered to dance in the Inspire Suffolk annual Strictly Charity Event in July. To help him reach his fundraising target he has organised a pop quiz which will be hosted by pop quizmaster Warren Page (questions will cover music from the 1970s onwards). The quiz is being held on Friday 14 June at Inspire Suffolk, Lindbergh Road, Ipswich IP3 9QX, 7 for 7.30pm. Tickets are only £10 and can be reserved by emailing: rachelr@inspiresuffolk.org.uk Teams are for four to six people and food platters are included in the price. There will also be the opportunity to purchase drinks at the event. Inspire Suffolk works with young people who experience severe disadvantage and social instability and who need a helping hand to take a positive step forward. The young people they engage with often suffer from mental health problems, anxiety, depression, body image issues, poor education standards and lack of aspiration. Inspire Suffolk provide a range of programmes and projects to help them make the best of their lives. That might be by just building confidence and self-worth, it could be finding what it is about them, individually that could be the hook to see them fly. To find out more about Inspire Suffolk please visit: www.inspiresuffolk.org.uk
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NEWS COPDOCK & WASHBROOK NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN May/June 2019 Update We began the process of creating a Neighbourhood Plan early this year. As part of this we produced and hand-delivered 465 questionnaires over that glorious Easter weekend. We are grateful for your excellent responses as it gives us a good view of how you see the village developing over the coming years. We owe a debt of gratitude to The Brook Inn for acting as the Neighbourhood Plan’s post-box; well over 100 questionnaires were collected on our behalf. Special thanks to Gladwell’s Pet and Country Store for sponsoring the printing of the questionnaires. Both are valuable village assets, and we are fortunate to have their support. Technical consultants are providing expert advice and have visited the village and surrounding area, on each occasion with two committee members. Living in any area for a long time inevitably shapes one’s views on development and to bring in outside expertise with a fresh eye introduces new and interesting ideas for consideration. With your input, these consultants will produce a draft Neighbourhood Plan for all of us to consider and comment upon. A public exhibition of that draft Neighbourhood Plan will take place on Saturday 29 June between 11am and 3pm in Copdock Primary School. We’re trying to make it an enjoyable event too with refreshments being provided throughout the day. Please put 29 June into your diaries and attend!
CONSTABLE COUNTRY PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP The Patient Participation Group (PPG) will have been in existence for four years in July. There are currently 10 PPG members and we usually meet monthly. Our contact details and photographs are on the noticeboards in both waiting rooms and minutes of our meetings are posted on the practice website: www.constablecountrymedicalpractice.co.uk Patient Comments and Complaints Patients can post any comments or complaints in our comment boxes in either surgery or email us at: constablecountryppg@gmail.com We discuss these with the practice manager and GPs at our monthly meetings. Patients often think that if they make a complaint to the practice they will be struck off the practice list. This is not the case. In fact if you have a serious complaint it is vital that you let the practice know. Alternatively, you can complain direct to NHS England. Feedback can also be left on the Healthwatch Suffolk website.
NOTES FROM THE CASE Suffolk’s first Co-operative Pub! The days are now growing longer and we at The Case are looking forward to hotter days and warmer, lighter evenings so we can have a drink or two in our lovely garden with friends and family. Hopefully you’ll be able to join us for your favourite tipple served at The Case! Our quiz nights continue right through the summer months and this month’s will be on Saturday 29 June. Teams can be up to six and winners receive drinks vouchers. Entrance £2 per person. Quizzes start at 8.30pm. Esther, our popular Sunday chef, is all geared up for the summer months. Of course Sunday 16 June is Father’s Day and this would be the perfect date to take dad for Sunday lunch. Lunch is served between noon and 2.30pm; it’s always best to ring or check at the bar to make a reservation. Jane’s delicious weekday light summer lunches of sandwiches, ploughman’s or panini are becoming increasingly popular. If you are a group of six or more it would be very much appreciated if you could book in advance as all meals are freshly prepared and this prevents long waiting times. Food is served on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between noon and 2pm. Our next Open Mic Night will be on Tuesday 4 June. As always PA is provided. Come and watch the local musicians at their best. The music starts around 7.30pm. FIND As from our 5th anniversary date, Wednesday 17 April, we began our first year of supporting a local charity. We will be fundraising for FIND, Families In Need. FIND is a registered charity based in Ipswich. For further details about FIND please look on our website and on the noticeboard at the pub. 01473 805575 / www.thecasepubbentley.co.uk www.facebook.com/TheCaseBentley
Doctors at the Practice There are currently four GP partners at the practice: Drs Victoria, Tetteh, Vincent and Parikh. Dr Nasta works part time and Dr Johal has recently joined the practice, working one day a week. Nursing staff, receptionists and other members of the team are all listed on the website. Review of Appointment System We know that availability of appointments and continuity of care are concerns for patients. An online consultation service called e-consult is now available. Receptionists can also offer GP Plus appointments in the evenings and at weekends. These are provided by doctors in the Suffolk GP Federation and are generally in Ipswich. The partners in the practice are revising the way appointments are made and we will be helping them to talk to patients about this over the next two months. The new system will be implemented later in July. Further details will be available on the practice website and at open days at both surgeries. We will continue to work with the practice to improve services to patients.
DEMENTIA Together Call Free 08081 688 000 email: SRYC. DementiaTogether@nhs.net visit: www.dementia-together.com
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NEWS CONSTABLE COUNTRY MEDICAL PRACTICE Appointment System and Patient Contact Review The practice will be implementing a new appointment system in July/ August. The current system works well, but we have been reviewing systems used at other practices and we feel we can improve it further. However, the appointment system is just one facet of the practice and we want to take the opportunity to review all patient contact with the aim of making it simpler for you to contact us and for us to address your needs in a clear and straightforward manner. We will also review how we contact patients when we need to, for example to inform them of test results or to book annual checks.
Daphne’s Café for those living with dementia started seven months ago and we have been meeting on the second and fourth Friday of the month since October. Each session includes time to chat and make friends with others living with dementia, a cup of tea or coffee and usually a piece of home-made cake!
Over the next couple of months we will be consulting with patients to understand how we can improve the service we offer to ensure it is efficient, easy to use and provides the level of service you expect from your GP practice. This includes the use of text message, email, our website, online consultations, as well as your contact with the practice over the phone and face to face. In short, we want to offer an excellent patient experience which meets the individual needs of patients. We will be holding open days at East Bergholt and Capel in June (dates TBC) and will provide more details as we firm up how we intend to change our systems.
We have enjoyed many activities including making table decorations for Christmas and decorating heart biscuits for Valentine’s Day and cup-cakes at Easter. We have planted seeds, had a sing-a-long, enjoyed parachute games and quizzes. Most weeks we have a short time of chair based exercises.
In the meantime, we would like to hear your thoughts on what works well (we don’t want to change what already works well) and what can be improved. Areas to consider are how you prefer to interact with the practice (e.g. phone, email, text), areas need to focus on because needs are not always met first time (e.g. medication) and indeed any other aspect of providing healthcare which you feel we can improve upon (e.g. continuity of care).
If you or a friend or family member is living with dementia, why not come along to Daphne’s Cafe and have a cup of tea with someone who understands? Daphne’s Café aims to provide a safe and supportive place for you to:
Any thoughts would be appreciated and you can send me a short letter, share your thoughts with a member of staff, phone the practice and ask to speak to me or send a suggestion via the contact page at: www.constablecountrymedicalpractice.co.uk Training Days Please note that the practice will be closed from 1pm on Thursdays 20 June and 18 July for staff training. On these afternoons the Capel St Mary building will be open to enable access to the pharmacy, but reception will be closed. East Bergholt reception will be open. Please note that there will be no clinicians at either building after 1pm as they will be attending training off-site. Our phone lines will be closed for the afternoon. If you need medical assistance please contact 111. If your need is urgent then please dial 999 or attend your local A&E. Practice Manager Pete Keeble
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Activities can help you stay independent and provide a great sense of enjoyment. They can also keep you in touch with other people and improve your quality of life. One of the most important ways of keeping involved and active is simply talking to others, not allowing yourself to become isolated. Keeping in touch with other people can make you feel better now, and when you need more help in the future.
• Discuss your own dementia diagnosis, or someone else’s, and think about what it means for the future • Get answers from health professionals and meet and learn from other people in similar situations • Keep active, make new friends and feel more confident The café is open at Capel St Mary Library on the second and fourth Friday of each month from 10am to noon. Please note that from September we will no longer be meeting on Friday mornings. However, we will continue to meet in the library on the second and fourth Monday from 2-4pm from September 9. We look forward to seeing you there. Blessings, Margaret Caroline: 07588 706869 / Caroline@CapelParishNurses.org.uk Margaret: 07588 698284 / Margaret@CapelParishNurses.org.uk Rozy: Rozy@CapelParishNurses.org.uk www.CapelParishNurses.org.uk
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Out & about BENTLEY COMMUNITY SHOP: Best Possible Service Last month’s alphabetically listed range of products aroused interest and in response we plan to have a gluten free shelf to bring together all those items that we already sell and a few more as our buyers find them. It’s not always obvious if a product is or is not gluten free. For example, many of our crisps have ‘gluten free’ in very small print on the back of the packet! We sell an ever-changing range from suppliers like Tyrells, Fairfield Farm and Kettle Crisps in different flavours and most have ‘gluten free’ on the reverse. We always recommend reading the labels if you have any concerns about gluten or any other preferences or allergies. When it comes to biscuits and snacks you will find the LazyDay range including Millionaires Shortbread and Tiffin Belgian Choc, All Butter Cookies, Sesame Snaps, Crimbles Choc Macaroons and Jam Coconut Rings.
BURSTALL SHOW MOTO GP AUCTION PRIZE 2019 We have been given the very generous prize of two Paddock Passes for the British Round of the FIM Moto GP taking place at Silverstone Circuit on Sunday 25 August. The passes have been very kindly donated by Vislink Technologies, the official RF Systems supplier (radio frequency and camera) to MOTO GP. Passes are valid for all four days of the event and allow the lucky winners to enter the circuit anytime from 11am on Thursday 22 August all the way through to Sunday 25. Thet include entry to the circuit and unlimited access to the paddock area where the teams can be seen getting prepared. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to bump into some famous names such as Valentino Rossi or World Champion Marc Marquez! The guests will be able to watch practice, qualifying and of course all three main races. There are three classes MOTO GP, MOTO 2 and MOTO3. All of which offer extremely exciting racing The lucky winners will also have the chance to see behind the scenes of the TV production and in particular have the opportunity to learn about the technology behind the fantastic live On Board coverage. A car park pass will also be provided giving convenient close access to the circuit. The passes do not include seating but there are several grandstands that are free to access on a first come first served basis and there are numerous vantage points around the circuit. Sealed Bids are invited from anybody over 18 years of age who is interested in this amazing prize. Please mark your envelope Private and Confidential MOTO GP and send your sealed bid and contact details to: Keith Raby, c/o Burstall Village Hall Committee, 1 Church Hill, Burstall IP8 3DU. The closing date is Thursday 1 August 1.The bids will be opened on show day and the auction will continue among those present. All proceeds will go to Burstall Village Hall funds. Winning tickets to be collected from a member of Burstall Show Committee.
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As summer weather comes there are also gluten free choices in ice-creams from our range of Magnum ice-creams and Solero and Calippo. Generally our team of local buyers are always finding new products to sell and always at competitive prices, so have a look around every time you visit the shop to see what’s new! Remember we are open seven days a week and only close on Easter Sunday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Not bad for a volunteer run community shop! Our normal hours are 9am to 5pm on weekdays and 9am to noon at weekends and bank holidays. If you have any questions on our product range of more than 1,500 items, just call into the shop or contact us at: 01473 30182 / Info@bentleystores.co.uk
BRANTHAM AMATEUR THEATRICAL SOCIETY Pop along to Brantham Village Hall to see our latest production, Out of Order by Ray Cooney, which runs from Thursday 4 to Saturday 6 July at 7.30pn. This bedroom comedy sees a philandering politician, Richard Willey, trying to bumble his way out of a series of potentially embarrassing situations. After planning to spend the evening with Jane Worthington, one of the opposition’s secretaries, the evening descends into one unplanned disaster after another. A farce full of mayhem, comical misunderstandings and many unwitting characters who become more and more embroiled in the increasingly tangled tale of events. Tickets (£8) are on sale from 1 June from Bakes and Blossoms, Acacia Court, Brantham and online at: www.ticketsource.co.uk All other enquiries to: 07891 974844 / 01206 396674 Please note this production is unsuitable for young children.
OPEN GARDENS IN THE TRIMLEYS Once again featuring the ‘Little Gardens’ of Trimley, this year’s community event in aid of St Martin’s Church and Basic Life Charity promises interest and inspiration for all who love gardens and gardening. Visitors will be able to view gardens of widely varying styles and stages of development, talk to other gardeners, have the opportunity to buy plants and enjoy local craft displays. And budding young naturalists are invited to search out some creative garden ‘wildlife’ to win a prize in the ‘Hug A Bug’ competition. When hunger strikes, a choice of tasty barbecue fare, a scrumptious cream tea or a village pub ‘Special Open Gardens’ lunch will be on offer. And if feeling a little weary, a rickshaw ride to the next destination could be just the ticket! Trimley Open Gardens takes place on Saturday 15 June from 10am-5pm and on Sunday 16 June from noon-5pm. Admission is £5 for the whole weekend, children go free. We look forward to seeing you!
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OUT & ABOUT CAPEL LIBRARY As many of you are now aware, Jackie has stepped down as manager of Capel Library after nearly 11 years. Jackie will still be working at the library on Tuesdays and Fridays and remain involved with The Friends of Capel Library. A big welcome to Katharine Liu as the new manager; Katharine will be a great asset and we wish her well in her new role. Volunteers Needed If you could spare a few hours to help hear the children talk, very excitedly, about their books then please pop in to the library and speak with a member of staff DATES FOR YOUR DIARY BabyBounce: Tuesdays, June 4, 11, 18 and 25. Free sessions for underfives starting at 2pm. Do come along and join in with singing, shaking of instruments and finger rhyme fun. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Capel Creators: Saturday, June 22, 10-30am-12-30pm for children of any age. Come along and see what fantastic models you can build with Lego! £1 charge includes a drink and a biscuit. Children under eight must be accompanied by an adult. Minecraft: Sundays, June 2, 16 and 30, 10-30am12.30pm. Children of all ages welcome and those under eight must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring with you your tablet or phone equipped with Minecraft Pocket Edition or Minecraft Windows 10 Edition. Try to remember to charge your device beforehand! Capel Library Book Group: Friday, June 21. This adult group meets on the third Friday of each month in the library from 2pm. Come along, pick up the book they are currently reading and join in.
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BELSTEAD VILLAGE MONTHLY MARKETS A market takes place in Belstead Village Hall from 10am-1pm on the first Saturday of every month to raise vital funds to support refurbishment of the kitchen and ladies toilet. With an extensive range of tables, a raffle and refreshments, the market is the perfect place to meet with friends for a chat over a cuppa and a piece of cake while supporting this essential local amenity. You can also support our chosen charity at a table laden with homemade goodies for sale. If you can sew, make or create and would like to hire a table (£10) please contact: 07981 335859 / market@belsteadvillage.co.uk
We have a great selection of books for sale which are perfect for holiday reads. Don’t forget we also sell book tokens and books of stamps. OPENING TIMES Monday: Closed Tuesday: 9.30am-12.30pm & 2-5.30pm Wednesday: 9.30am-12.30pm Thursday: 9.30am-12.30pm Friday: 2-5pm & 5.30-7.30pm Saturday: 9am-3pm Sunday: 10am-30pm
THE ORCHARD PLAYERS It’s 1942 and in a small Suffolk village, Lady Emily’s committee are eagerly planning to welcome the US Servicemen to the newly built airbase on the outskirts of the village. Local girls and best friends Jane and Charlotte quickly catch the eye of two American pilots and love begins to blossom. Little did they know that the events of World War 2 would soon change the lives of both the villagers and the pilots forever. Fast forward 10 years and across the Atlantic to New York City, Charlotte and Frank are worlds away from the tiny village where they first met. For Jane, painful memories mean she’s been stuck in the past, unable to move on. That is until a chance meeting in a New York bar turns Jane’s world upside down once again. Set to the big band sounds and swing classics of the 1940s and 1950s, An American in Suffolk follows friendships, romances and relationships from sleepy Suffolk to the bright lights of NYC. This Orchard Players production runs from Thursday 4 to Saturday 6 July with performances at 7.30pm at Capel St Mary Community Centre. Call the box office for tickets now on 07793 820215.
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FRIENDS OF CAPEL LIBRARY As mentioned in my last article, June is going to be a very busy month for us and I hope you will come along to support and meet us at our various events. On Saturday, June 8 we will have a stall at the Capel Funday, where you will be able to purchase a range of books, ready for your holidays, at very reasonable prices. Please drop by and see us and ask about what we are doing to support the library, or how you could get involved as part of our team.
A fundraising concert in aid of Ipswich Hospital Critical Care Outreach Service Due to personal experience of the Critical Care Outreach Service, Teresa Booth decided to organise a concert in aid of the Colchester and Ipswich Hospital Charity. The service provides support during the transition from critical care where the patient is used to one-to-one nursing, to being one of a number of patients sharing a medical team on a ward. The concert will take place at 3pm on Sunday, June 30 at Henley Community Centre and all proceeds from ticket sales will be given to the charity. There will be performances from Gippeswyk Singers, Suffolk Soul Singers and Shingle Street Folk Band. There will also be instrumental and vocal solos performed by other local musicians. The concert will showcase a wide variety of musical styles including classical, folk, soul and gospel music. Tickets cost £10 and are available (preferably in advance) from choir members, by emailing teresa.booth7@btinternet.com or on the door. Refreshments will be available.
IPSWICH & DISTRICT HISTORICAL TRANSPORT SOCIETY Ipswich & District Historical Transport Society (IDHTS) is seeking to appoint a replacement chairperson. The current chairman, Martyn Hunt, is retiring after holding this position since September 1996. The volunteer position is open to anyone, preferably with a transport interest. You will head up a buoyant and very successful local society with an extremely supportive committee. Recently the society appealed successfully for a replacement secretary and subsequently appointed David Kerridge. Interested parties should contact Martyn Hunt (01473 422145) or David Kerridge (01473 424904).
KNIT ‘N’ STITCH / crafting afternoon Ladies from the Belstead Knit and Stitch group spread their wings recently and had a go at string pull art. Diane amazingly led the ladies by giving step-by-step guidance so everyone produced a piece of art to be proud of.
We are supporting the Alzheimer’s Society again this year and will be selling tea and cakes on Saturday, June 15 from 10am to noon at the library. This is a great cause and is something that unfortunately impacts on many of our lives. So please be generous and come along for a cuppa, a cake and a natter. As last year we are looking for any bakers out there who would be willing to make and donate cupcakes, or if you can’t bake then please buy and donate them. If you can help please let Jackie know at the library. Our next community cinema presentation on Tuesday, June 18 is The Favourite starring Olivia Coleman, Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone. Doors open at 7pm and the movie will start at 7.30pm. Tickets are now available from the library. Finally, on Saturday, June 29 we have our first Beetle Drive. Doors open at 7pm and tickets are now available from the library at a cost of £3 for members and £4 for non-members. It sounds like we’re in for a fun evening, so please come along and join us. Trevor Stevenson friendsofcapellibrary@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY BRIDGE GROUP Time to start a new hobby? If you know the basics of bridge and would like to play regularly in a social environment, come along to the Lambe School Wednesday Bridge Group. We meet up in Lambe School, East Bergholt at 7.30pm every Wednesday. A regular partner is not essential as we ensure everyone who turns up gets a partner for the evening. If you would like to know more phone Nigel Clover on 01206 323422.
COPDOCK & WASHBROOK WI April saw us welcome Richard Moore to talk about Suffolk Sandlings. Not many of us knew that Sandlings refers to large swathes of land near the Suffolk coast from Kessingland to Felixstowe, taking in Woodbridge and Saxmundham. In the 19th century, the area was dominated by heathland developed on glacial sandy soils. We heard tales from villages within the Sandlings area that really resonated with those of us brought up in small villages. The talk was engaging and enhanced with wonderful paintings done by Richard, using a little bit of artistic license. We are looking forward to welcoming Kitty and Em for a fashion show in May with some of our members preparing to be supermodels for the evening. Then, on a more serious note we will be learning about wills and power of attorney at our June meeting.
If you can sew, knit or crochet, or like to make or create in any other medium and fancy working alongside others with a creative streak, come along to our new club. Bring your own project or get inspiration to start a new one.
There are many good reasons to join the WI in Copdock and Washbrook. We enjoy a wide variety of interests and enjoy some wonderful outings. There are opportunities to get involved with all aspects of what we do or just come for companionship and to listen to some interesting speakers. All visitors and new members will be warmly welcomed. If you want to join us you can come to three meetings as a visitor to see what we get up to before deciding if you would like to become a member.
We meet at Belstead Village Hall every Tuesday afternoon from 1.30-3.30pm. Refreshments available. For more information contact Diane: 07981 335859
We meet at Copdock Village Hall on the third Tuesday of each month (excluding August). Please arrive around 7.15 for a 7.30pm start.
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STOUR VALLEY U3A On Wednesday 12 June Dr Stephen Ashworth, Senior Lecturer at UEA, will present Lies, Damned Lies & Statistics. How good are we at intuitively judging probabilities? Should everyone be able to earn more than the average wage? Is it a scandal that doctors, dentists and academics are below the national average? An excursion into statistics and probabilities will encourage critical consideration of the statistics with which we are bombarded every day. On Wednesday 10 July Paul Stancliffe, Media Manager of The British Trust for Ornithology, will talk to us on bird migration. He will explain what we know and what we don’t know and how the BTO is using the very latest technology to uncover the mysteries of bird migration. We will follow cuckoos, nightingales and swifts as they undertake amazing journeys to and from their wintering grounds. Our meeting on August 14 is a member’s only event and will be held at the Venture Centre, Lawford CO11 2JE at the normal time. Further information will be given at the June and July meetings. Each month The Coffee Grinders meet at The Lambe School, Gaston Street, East Bergholt CO7 6SD from 10am to noon. This meeting especially welcomes new members and gives all members the opportunity to meet the activity group leaders and the committee while enjoying a cup of coffee. The next meeting is on Friday 28 June. We meet at Constable Hall, Gandish Road, East Bergholt CO7 6TP at 2.15pm. Annual membership is £12 which entitles members to attend meetings on the second Wednesday of each month.
ICUSTEPS SUPPORT GROUP For critical care patients on the road to recovery
We meet at Bluebird Lodge Community Hospital, 100 Mansbrook Boulevard, Ipswich IP3 9GJ from 6-8pm on: July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2, November 6 and December 4. For more information email outreach.event@ipswichhospital.nhs.uk or visit: www.icusteps.org
STOUR VALLEY MEN’S PROBUS CLUB On Wednesday 5 June, Norman Jacobs will bring back memories of Light Entertainment from the 1920s to the 1950s. Two weeks later on 19 June, Cathy Shelbourne will present a talk entitled In the Wake of the Mayflower. Peter Jones will talk about The Martello Towers of Essex on 3 July, and on 17 July Liz Barringer will talk about the work of The Leonard Cheshire Homes. Our club endeavours to be simple in structure, free of the constraints and obligations of service clubs and involve members at minimal cost. The club is directed primarily to providing fellowship between members who are compatible with each other and the opportunity for development of acquaintances. New members are welcomed. We meet on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at St John Ambulance HQ, Manningtree CO11 1EB at 10.30am. For further details please contact speaker secretary Dave Carman: 01255 880202
ALTON BELLES WI At our April meeting, we all had great fun creating new jewellery from old. Sandy Taylor showed us some amazing pieces which she had fashioned from other jewellery. She also showed us an innovative method of using used coffee pods to make unusual and lightweight beads which could be used in a range of ways to make earrings, necklaces and bracelets. Once flattened, these pods had amazing colours and textures and you would never guess their source.
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Our meeting on Thursday, May 16 was when we once again took on the campaigning for which our organisation is rightly famous. We discussed the two resolutions which are being taken forward to the AGM of the National Federation of WIs. One concerned the reluctance of women to have a smear test and the other was about the need for a better rural bus service.
Monday, June 3: Fabric Hanging Bag / Other Crafts with Jill and Janet
On June 20, we will welcome Jane Sago who will show us all how to make the perfect cream tea. I’m certainly looking forward to that. As you can see, Alton Belles WI has a varied and interesting programme. Why not come along and see for yourself? For further details please contact either Tamzin (07526 740442) or Jane (07798 752147). We look forward to welcoming you.
A craft club which meets on the first Monday of the month (except for bank holidays when it’s the following Monday). Saturday workshops (10am-4pm) and Monday meetings (7.30-10pm) are held in Wherstead Village Hall Meeting Rooms. Samples of each project are displayed the month before and other projects are available.
Contacts: Ann 01473 780298 / Jill 01473 713534
BELSTEAD GARDEN CLUB June 19 at 7.30pm in the village hall. Everything stops for tea! Eve Regelous is the speaker. On July 17 it’s our outing to Beth Chatto’s Garden in Essex. All welcome.
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JAZZ AT THE RED LION On Saturday 8 June, The Old Jelly Rollers will be appearing upstairs at The Red Lion in Manningtree.
New RSPCA event at Earl Stonham Join the RSPCA Suffolk East & Ipswich Branch at a lively new event to raise money for the animals in our care. Taking place at Earl Stonham Village Hall (Forward Green, IP14 5HJ) on Sunday, June 16, our One Big Fun Day includes a fun dog show, refreshments, raffle, tombola, bric-abrac and various other stalls. Part of a series of RSPCA events happening nationwide on the same day, you can find out about the animal welfare and rehoming work we do and enjoy yourself at the same time!
The Old Jelly Rollers are an enthusiastic and highly talented young band, a musical collective who encompass the raucous, joyful spirit of the birthplace of jazz, New Orleans. They are bound to get your feet shuffling with their seven-piece line-up of some of London’s finest musicians. The band is led by up-and-coming songstress Louise Balkwill, named by multi-award-winning singer Liane Carroll as a singer to listen out for.
Entrance is free, and the event opens at 11.30am. Dog show registration starts at noon and judging from 1pm.
Come and move to the beat of the streets of New Orleans! The band is rapidly gaining wider recognition, having recently played at world famous Ronnie Scott’s. The line-up usually features vocals, trumpet, clarinet, trombone, sousaphone/tuba, banjo and drums.
1.30pm: Young at Heart (dogs 8 years +)
Doors open at 8pm. Tickets (£12) are available at The Red Lion or at: www.redlionmanningtree.co.uk / www.wegottickets.com/event/469201
CLASSES 1pm: Crossbreed with Character 1.15pm: Happiest Hound 1.45pm: Second Chance (rescued dogs) 2pm: Fabulous Female 2.15pm: Marvellous Male 2.30pm: Kids & K9s (young handlers up to 16 years old) 2.45pm: Best in Show All proceeds will go to the RSPCA Suffolk East & Ipswich Branch to help animals in need in the local area. Contact Mary Taylor: mary.taylor@rspca-ipswich.org.uk www.rspca-ipswich.org.uk
2019 NEW ANGLE PRIZE SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED Family, growing up and the impact of change in uniquely East Anglian communities are themes which permeate the six books on the shortlist for the 2019 New Angle Prize for Literature. The competition, organised by the Ipswich Institute, aims to celebrate and encourage excellence in the regional literature of East Anglia. There is an open entry format with no separate categories and the Judges have selected six varied works from an entry of thirty-five entries from which the £2,000 winner and £500 runner-up will be chosen. The competition is kindly sponsored by Gotelee Solicitors and Scrutton Bland accountants. The shortlist consists of three novels; All Among the Barley by Melissa Harrison, Devoured by Anna Mackmin and The Great Level by Stella Tillyard; a volume of poetry with Esther Morgan’s The Wound Register; and two non-fiction works, Low Country, Brexit on the Essex Coast by Tom Bolton and Self & I by Matthew De Abaitu. The ultimate prize-winners will be announced at a presentation dinner to be held at Hintlesham Golf Club on Wednesday 3 July. This event, hosted by Leslie Dolphin from BBC Radio Suffolk, is an opportunity to meet the shortlisted authors and listen to the Judges’ review of all six books. Suffolk Libraries are running a Readers’ Choice competition in conjunction with the New Angle Prize and the winner will also be announced at this event. Tickets are £30, which includes a three-course meal with wine and full details are available from Ipswich Institute. 01473 253992 library@Ipswichinstitute.org.uk Twitter: @PrizeNewAngle www.ipswichinstitute.org.uk/new-angle
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FELIXSTOWE BOOK FESTIVAL Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 June Felixstowe Book Festival is now one of the most important events in Suffolk’s calendar and Jackamans Solicitors is proud to have been a co-sponsor since the beginning. Now in its seventh year it is thriving, and continues to increase in the number and range of its events; broadening its appeal to individuals of virtually any age and reading taste. The festival offers a varied literary programme which includes authors’ events in four Felixstowe venues; a pop up festival on the seafront, at our historic fort and museum, and on the two rivers which border the town. This year there will also be a special package of writing workshops – being promoted to writing groups nationally – to attract aspiring writers to the festival. This will increase the festival’s profile and encourage a range of audiences from a larger geographical area. Last year more than 1,000 tickets were sold and this year the number is likely to increase. There is an exciting range of author events for both adults and children. The speakers include well-known and respected writers covering a wide range of genres and also debut novelists and those from writing groups. To demonstrate the festival’s diversity, authors include former politician Alan Johnson, Alison Weir (author of Anna of Kleve: Queen of Secrets) and Esther Freud (festival patron) and half-sister Annie Freud discussing Annie’s poetry. Children’s events are incredibly diverse and include Hotel Flamingo Drawalong with Alex Milway, Sutton Hoo Roadshow, Operation Buried Treasure with Ally Sherrick and Calling Mission Control. Spoilt for choice, you will have the pick of at least three speaker events each hour from early Saturday morning until Sunday evening. This format creates a warm and vibrant festival atmosphere. If you haven’t attended Felixstowe Book Festival before – or any book festival – do give this one a try! For further information and to book your tickets, please visit: https://felixstowebookfestival.co.uk
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On the Grapevine TENDRING HUNDRED SHOW 2019 QUESTIONS ON CASH With Independent Financial Adviser Nick Plumb Alan from Ipswich asks: “I have been reading an article about Corporate Bond funds. It has been suggested that the banks mis-sold a lot of these instead of equity investments during the bear market, and they were pushed as a low risk investment, when in fact, there are risks with these investments just like stocks and shares. Are Corporate Bonds a good or bad investment?” It depends what you want them to do for you Alan. Although Corporate Bond funds can be a good way of preserving your capital against a falling stock market, their main benefit is for those investors who require an income. One of the easiest ways of investing into a Corporate Bond fund is through a collective investment like an OEIC or Unit Trust. The funds can also be purchased within an ISA wrapper if you have not used your ISA allowance, which is particularly useful if you are looking for income, as a Corporate Bond ISA will produce a more tax efficient income than an Equity Income ISA. From 6 April 1999, the amount of tax that could be reclaimed by ISA fund managers on dividends from equity-based funds was reduced from 20 to 10 per cent. This was reduced to zero from 6 April 2004. However, the tax reclaim on Corporate Bond funds is still 20 per cent, which means your ISA manager can reclaim all of the tax deducted back from the Inland Revenue. That makes them very attractive if you want a tax-efficient income from your money. One of the best Corporate Bond funds available if you need an income is the M&G High Yield Corporate Bond fund. This is a low to medium risk fund, which invests in a broad mix of bonds offering a higher than average yield. The fund has no bid/offer spread, initial charges or plan fees and has a low annual management charge of just 0.65 per cent per annum of the ISA fund value. The current natural income yield from the M&G High Yield Corporate Bond Fund is around 4.1 per cent net of investment charges, which can be paid monthly or quarterly as a tax-free income. Nick Plumb is an Independent Financial Adviser and Practice Principal at Plumb Financial Services. Post your questions to Nick at Plumb Financial Services, Baylham Business Centre, Lower Street, Baylham IP6 8JP, email nickplumb@aol.com, or telephone Nick on 01473 830301. Nick’s comments and answers to reader’s questions in this column are provided only as a general guide and do not constitute personal financial advice. Any readers who require advice on their own situation should contact Nick to arrange a no-obligation complimentary initial consultation to discuss their own position. Plumb Financial Services are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
LAWN BOWLING WORKSHOPS
10am-12.30pm every Saturday in June and July at Mistley & Manningtree Bowls Club, New Road, Mistley CO11 1ER (next to church). A fun sport for all; please bring flat soled shoes or trainers. Free tea, coffee and biscuits. For further information contact: 01206 397129 / 01206 230996 / 07779 259836
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On Saturday 13 July the 104th Tendring Hundred Show, held at Lawford House Park near Manningtree, will take place. Now established as one of the largest one-day events in the region, today’s show is unrecognisable from the event that first took place at Thorpe Hall in 1899 as a cattle show and ploughing match. The show attracts more than 21,000 visitors from across the region every year and is only made possible by the time and commitment of over 200 volunteers. The 2019 show president is local dairy farmer Philip Smith, following in the footsteps of his grandmother who was president back in 1966, and his father, Andrew, who was president in 1992. It is fitting that the show’s main theme will be The Delights of Dairy, focusing on dairy themed hands-on activities, including a live milking parlour. Philip explained: “Dairy farming in the eastern region has a proud history. Visitors to the theme area at this year’s show will have a chance to see first-hand what we do as dairy farmers and the wide variety of dairy products we are responsible for producing and consumers enjoy.” Animals are a highlight for many visitors. There will be an array of showing classes for horses, cattle, sheep and goats, culminating in a grand parade of livestock in the president’s ring, the first time the grand parade has taken place for over 20 years, and a great opportunity for champion livestock exhibitors to show off their winning animals. By contrast, another first for the show will be Jason Smyth’s Adrenaline Tour. Jason is an ex-world championship moto-cross rider and will bring a main ring display crammed with spectacular tricks on his quadbike. There will be more than 250 trade stands and exhibitions to visit this year, and the show organisers are delighted to confirm that trade stand space for the main showground was fully booked by mid-March, which is hugely encouraging and testament to the popularity of the show. So, whatever your interests, the Tendring Show is certainly the worth a visit. For further details about this year’s show and to purchase e-tickets at a reduced rate, as well as claiming a free child’s ticket, visit: www.tendringshow.co.uk
THE VINTAGE & COLLECTABLES MARKET South Street, Manningtree CO11 1DJ This year Manningtree Vintage & Collectables has teamed up with The Manningtree Emporium which was started by Ken Hewitt from Harwich. Ken has supported the market since 2017 as one of the original traders. Ken’s Emporium is just a short walk away from the South Street market and has 40 dealers. Also new to Manningtree is 7 South Street, a new café to add to our other delicious eateries in the town. Manningtree has been on the list as one of the 101 top places to live in and our market was mentioned as a great monthly attraction, with 30 dealers on the street and 40 at the Emporium. If you’re looking for something special you’ll find it in Manningtree, a beautiful little medieval town with a fantastic river walk to Mistley. All are welcome. If you have a dog we have Posie Paws pet photographer, Jemma Collins, who will photograph your pooch for the Star of the Market monthly competition. The market runs on every first Saturday from May to September. The next markets will be Saturdays 2 June and 6 July, 9am-3pm, with a special Regatta Day Market on Sunday 21 July along with some face painting. Stall Holder Bookings: mvcmarket@gmx.com / Richard 079931 921188 General Enquiries: Mel 07952 337389
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schools ROBIN’S NEWS Baby Bears The Baby Bears went on an exciting outing to the garden centre and park which provided an opportunity to explore new environments while furthering learning and development, particularly speech and language as the adults encouraged conversation by pointing out what we could see.
What could be better than gathering a group of friends and sitting down together to enjoy an indulgent treat of sandwiches, cakes, scones and lots of lovely tea? Well how about joining in with the NHS Big Tea, a national fundraising initiative raising money for your local hospital charity, Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity. We are urging as many people as possible to dust off their best china, dig out their recipe books and think of somewhere to throw a party. It could be in your kitchen, at the office, in the park or even on the beach. We don’t mind as long as you have fun, oh and make some money for the Blossom Appeal (or a ward, department or appeal of your choice if you prefer). Get your ideas brewing to raise a cuppa at:
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The Blossom Appeal is helping to raise £2.5m to build a new breast care centre at Ipswich Hospital. The new centre will bring all elements of breast care under one roof for the first time. We want every breast care patient to have the best possible experience when they visit the hospital and need your help to make our dream a reality. 0300 330 1369 charity@esneft.nhs.uk www.colchesteripswichcharity.org.uk
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Toddling Tigers We have welcomed some new Tigers this month and through creative activities they have had the opportunity to explore their new nursery. We have created lots of opportunities for social interaction to take place, such as picnic role play in the garden, hide and seek and group times to support the making of new friendships. We have also introduced ‘Tiger Fingers’, a selection of fine motor activities to support the development of early writing skills. The Tigers have also been busy participating in activities involving natural objects and their gross motor skills have been improved via bike riding, jumping on trampolines and doing obstacle courses. Their fine motor skills have improved through playing with hammer and nails/tapart and using scissors to cut playdough. Gruffalos We have welcomed new children and have loved exploring our new garden water wall, music station and climbing corner. We have also enjoyed a trip to the allotments where we planted seeds, had wheelbarrow races, used rhubarb leaves as a shelter, smelt lots of lovely herbs and even made our own delicious herby dips! The older Gruffalos are already starting to talk and prepare for their new school. We are looking forward to helping and supporting them with this transition. Forest School Baby Bears and Tigers have recently started forest sessions. They are all enjoying the new Thursday morning adventures playing under the blossom trees, jumping in muddy puddles, painting with natural items like leaves, catkins and dandelions, searching for mini beasts and watching these marvellous creatures in their natural habitat. A real hands-on learning experience! The Gruffalos continue to explore and test their physical skills in a supportive environment. We have been making our own forest school ladder and the children helped to saw the wood and then learnt how to secure the steps. The ladder has been used to climb trees and to cross the muddy puddle before the crocodile gets us! Climbing is so good for the children; it empowers them to risk assess and proceed at their own pace. The children’s accomplishments are a joy to see; their proud little faces say it all. If you would like any further information about our nursery, preschool, forest school, out of school club or holiday club, please contact Emma Deakin at: 01473 310768 / info@robinschildcare.co.uk
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schools / SPORT COPDOCK & WASHBROOK TENNIS CLUB BENTLEY & COPDOCK PRIMARY SCHOOLS It’s incredible to think we are rapidly approaching the last month or so of this academic year. As ever, the children have been super busy and engaging in interactive and inspiring learning. Schools Farm and Country Fair Our huge thanks go to the Suffolk Show organisers for allowing us to participate again in this wonderful event. The children in Years 3 and 4 had a whale of a time and were completely enamoured with all the animals (especially the baby ones) that were exhibited at the show. As well as fluffy cute creatures to adore, the children came back with a wealth of learning about agriculture and careers within the industry. SATs Congratulations to all our Year 6 pupils who embraced this year’s SATs test with calmness and determination! We had a few joint learning days with Year 6 pupils from both schools coming together to focus on their learning and targets; this was a great experience for the children and they really enjoyed bouncing ideas and sharing their knowledge with their peers. African Drumming Hedgehogs and Woodpeckers have been enthusiastically taking part in a series of percussion lessons this term, learning how to play African drums. The corridors have been filled with a formidable sound and a stirring beat. This has certainly been a very popular course with the children. Pyjamas and Film Chicken Crew at Bentley organised a Pyjama Day this term and raised an impressive £65 towards the upkeep of our feathered friends. We had a super comfy day of wearing our PJs to school, pupils and staff alike. To top the day off, our hard working PTA held a film and Easter egg hunt and with the support of parents and raffle ticket sales raised nearly £300 for equipment and resources in the school. Thank you to everyone who supported these initiatives. School History: Can You Help? Two of the classes in the federation are looking at the history of our lovely schools. If you have any knowledge or photos of either Bentley or Copdock School from the past, we would love to hear from you. As ever we can be contacted by phone or email. Bentley: 01473 310253 / admin@bentley.suffolk.sch.uk Copdock: 01473 730337 / admin@copdock.suffolk.sch.uk
Membership is open to new members. We have two-coloured tarmacadam surface floodlight tennis courts situated at the playing next to our village hall and welcome players of all differing abilities, whether it’s for beginners or established players or for competitive or social tennis. Clubs nights are on Wednesday evenings from 7pm (weather dependant) from April to October. No need to book; just turn up on the night. New players interested in joining the club are welcome to come and meet existing members and give tennis a try. We have access to a visiting coach who can arrange individual or group coaching sessions for adults and juniors where needed. Club subscriptions per year are: adult £55, couple £90, family £102, junior (in full time education) £12. For further details or for any queries relating to the courts and membership please contact one of the following: Chairman Adrian Basham: 01473 405579 Secretary Maureen Southgate: 01473 730409 Treasurer and Welfare officer Mike Watling; 07815 559224
BENTLEY CARPET BOWLS Cynthia and Derek Page Trophy On Tuesday, April 9 we played the home leg of the Cynthia and Derek Page Trophy against Tattingstone. After some very exciting bowling and a lot of encouragement from spectators, Bentley won three games and Tattingstone won one. On Wednesday, April 24 we played the away leg. The games were a lot closer and Bentley won one and drew one game and Tattingstone won two games. After the two matches Bentley regained the trophy by nine points to seven. After the games were finished the evenings concluded with very tasty refreshments and a very generous raffle. A big thank you must go to all who donated prizes, provided the refreshments and supported these evenings by helping and playing. At the end of two very enjoyable evenings, £302 was raised for Papworth Hospital and the Marie Curie Nurses. The trophy was presented to Bentley Carpet Bowls by the family of Cynthia and Derek. It was great to see them. We now look forward to meeting again in 2020. Jill Mills
ANYONE FOR CROQUET? Ipswich Club Open Day, Sunday, June 9 Ipswich Croquet Club has been a part of Ipswich society for over 100 years, and more recently has produced world and national champions. This year two of its juniors have been selected for the World Schools Championships. Once a sport rated second only to cricket in this country it remains an enthralling game combining physical skill with mental agility. Today croquet is played as much for fun as competitively by people of all backgrounds and ages. In 1900 it became the first Olympic sport to include women. To celebrate this great sport the club is holding a free entry open day on its lawns at Fynn Valley from 10.30am to 3.30pm. This will be a great day out and for many a chance to try something a little different. All the equipment will be provided and club members will be on hand if required to show you the ropes. All you need is a pair of flat-soled shoes. Cakes and refreshments will be available at the pavilion, and the fabulous new Café Terrace will be serving food and drink including a great Sunday lunch which is well worth booking (01473 785267). For further information visit: www.ipswichcrochetclub.com
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Sport / CHURCH NEWS EAST BERGHOLT UNITED Football Club With the fixtures now concluded the club can look back on a successful season with a number of players making good progress, which augers well for the future. The club also maintained its position as the leading senior club in the Sportsmanship table.
A Team Manager and Supporters’ Player: Kieron Howard
The 1st Team finished the season well. In fact, from the turn of the year they suffered only three defeats. There were 14 in total over the course of the season. So the results certainly show significant progress and the team will be looking to make further advances next season and to finish well above this season’s ninth place.
Sponsorship We will be looking for new kits for all three teams for next season. This is a great opportunity to support a local organisation and publicise your venture. There are a number of options available and anyone interested is invited to make contact with Steve Butcher in the first instance: stevebutcher55@btinternet.com
The Reserves finished a creditable seventh in Intermediate A scoring 91 goals in the process. The A Team agonisingly just failed to gain promotion, finishing third in Intermediate C. The awards evening has been held. The winners were: 1st Team Players’ Player: Aaron Greenwood 1st Team Manager and Supporters’ Player: Kyle Jay
Young Player of the Year: Elliot Cutting Clubman of the Year: Jamie Greig
Ladies and Juniors The ladies had a very successful season. They won the league and the Knockout Cup in the Suffolk League for the second year running and should be moving up to the Eastern Region league next season. Well done to all the players and to coaches Darren and Dale. We are looking for new teams, boys or girls, of any age group to join us as we look for the club to grow. Also ladies who would like to join are welcome. If you are interested please contact David George: davidgeorge5000@hotmail.com
Reserves Team Players’ Player: Will Harris Reserves Manager and Supporters’ Player: Alex Biondi A Team Players’ Player: Stephen Wardle
HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Ipswich Road, Brantham CO11 1TB Parish Priest: Fr Christopher Smith 180 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich IP2 0QQ / 01473 684963 www.stmarksparish.org.uk SERVICES FOR JUNE 2019 Sunday 2 7th Sunday of Easter 9am Mass Tuesday 4 9.30am 10am
Morning Prayer Mass
Sunday 9 9am
Pentecost Sunday Mass
Tuesday 11 9.20am 10am
Eucharistic Adoration Mass
Sunday 16 9am
11th Week of the Year Mass at Holy Family
Tuesday 18 9.30am 10am
Morning Prayer Mass
Sunday 23 9am
Corpus Christi Mass
Tuesday 25 9.20am 10am
Eucharistic Adoration Mass
The weekly newsletter, with weekly mass times, is always displayed in the cabinet alongside the front door of the church. Catholic Commentary Numbers attending Holy Week Services and on Easter Sunday were high as usual with special thanks to our parish priest Fr Peter Raj who led and encouraged our participation, beginning with Ash Wednesday and through the period of Lent. The extended period of Eastertide leads us through to Pentecost Sunday followed by more significant liturgical celebrations as mentioned above. Sadly the big church celebrations seem little understood by many today, but for those seeking a grounding for life’s ups and downs or answers to moral questions, the church has much
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to offer. Pilgrimages remain popular and people will be going to such places as Lourdes or Rome or Medjugorje, or even to Israel/West Bank (the Holy Land). Medieval Suffolk was a very religious area with more than 500 churches and today those same churches are greatly prized and cared for even if their use has been changed in some instances, such as St Stephens in Ipswich now serving as the tourist information office. Christian theology is full of hope or optimism, especially in the Easter season. There are also rational grounds for hope in spite of the many awful things that happen and are reported. Put simply, most of life goes on normally and is not reported on, but there is always work to be done to bring about a more just and peaceful world. Church members and organisations ever seek to make a contribution alongside others of goodwill. Events & Diary Dates The 100 Club draw took place on Sunday, May 19 at Holy Family when three lucky winners shared a £161 prize pot. The next draw takes place on June 23 at Holy Family, Brantham. New members are always very welcome and the newsletter, which includes an application form, can be found at the rear of the church or online at: www.stmarksparish.org.uk Every last Thursday of the month a Bring & Buy Coffee Morning takes place at Viv & Wyn’s home, Paddock Gate, Whitehorse Road, East Bergholt CO7 6TR from 10.30am to noon. We are raising funds for a new carpet for the parish room and all are very welcome to join us. The next event will be on Thursday, June 27. Supporting our Local Hospice All parishioners are asked to collect used postage stamps, all year, not just at Christmas, and place them in the box at the rear of the church to help support the outstanding work of our local hospice. The Sick & Homebound Fr Jeremiah Matthias is the Ipswich Hospital Chaplain and he can be contacted on 07951 066607. Please let him know as soon as possible if a friend or relative has been admitted. Please let Fr Peter know of anyone who is ill at home or homebound, so that they can receive appropriate pastoral care. All are very welcome to attend Holy Family services; it’s not necessary to be a Catholic and enquiries about the Catholic faith are always welcome. Please contact the presbytery, as above, or a local person whom you know is a Catholic.
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CHURCH NEWS 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 / 07904 972116 Treasures Old and New “Let’s tidy up the summerhouse.” “Yes, good idea! Shouldn’t take long; it’s not big.” I had in mind a couple of hours spent outside on that newly-minted shining summer day. By noon we had covered the back lawn with an amazing collection of treasures old and new that might puzzle our grandchildren: my first computer, vintage 1989 complete with a collection of floppy discs (“What’s a floppy disc, grandad?”) and our old music system that played audio cassettes (“What’s an audio cassette, grandad?”). We also found things still useful that don’t date: a barbecue, camping furniture, a guinea pig cage and an aquarium. By teatime we had sorted it all. Most fitted back neatly ready to be deployed on other sunny summer days, some could be given away, but there was a residue of things filling the car ready to take to the recycling centre, where I spent an interesting 10 minutes dumping these once-valuable bits of equipment in the correct places along with an enormous collection of other people’s discarded things. What a lot we throw away! Having had a happy childhood in a world that lacked so much of the ‘stuff’ we now take for granted, I reflected on how getting and dumping so much might affect our thoughts and feelings. Once-valuable things that haven’t broken down or worn out have to be dumped to make room for the next even better version. How many mobile phones have you had? How many cars? Are we liable to treat once-valuable beliefs and principles the same way, as still working but irrelevant? It’s all very well saying we should pause and think, “What would Jesus do?” but although we find among his recorded sayings many that don’t date, like, “Love thy neighbour as thyself,” (Matthew 22:39) words intended for people living 2,000 ago can’t tell us exactly what to do, for example, about using artificial intelligence or genetic modification. Jesus often left it to his listeners to work out for themselves the meaning of his teachings and how to apply them. He did this by telling stories that he made up, stories like the Good Samaritan that left his hearers to apply his teachings to their own varied situations. We can still apply them today even though the situation is so different. For example, Jesus never answered a telephone, but the Samaritans will respond to those who call them on 116 123. Once, after telling several new stories, Jesus asked his hearers if they understood how the meaning of the stories contributed to what they already knew about living life according to God’s will. They said they understood so Jesus summed up by saying: “Therefore, every teacher of the law who has been instructed about the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.” (Matthew 13:52) In a rapidly changing world let us hold on to what Jesus taught as we use new gems of truth as well as old ones to decide what to do in each fresh situation. Don Mehen Baby and Toddler Group: 9.30-11.30am at Sproughton Church Hall on Mondays in term time. Suggested donation £2 per family. Leaders: The Rev Annette Shannon (01473 807674) / Doreen (01473 311122) Burstall Art & Craft Exhibition: Saturday, June 8, 11am-4.30pm with refreshments and cream teas
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Burstall Garden Party: Thursday, June 13 at Burstall House, 2-4pm with tea and cake Bentley Evening Prayer: 6.30pm on Fridays, June 14 and July 12 FROM THE REGISTERS Weddings Susannah Banks and Chris Sheldrake – Copdock Hannah Robson and Christopher Jones – Copdock Burial of Ashes Peter Hazel – Copdock Joyce Howlett – Sproughton Funerals John Bates – Sproughton Baptisms Katelyn Rodger – Sproughton Hollie Brownwell – Sproughton Evie Blackwell – Copdock JUNE Saturday 1 Wednesday 5 Thursday 6 Saturday 8 Wednesday 12 Thursday 13 Friday 14 Wednesday 19 Thursday 20
Copdock Morning Market, 10am Bentley Home Communions, 10am Bentley Coffee & Company, 10am Burstall Community Lunch, 12.30pm Burstall Arts & Crafts Exhibition / Afternoon Tea Joint PCC Meeting Garden Party at Burstall House Bentley Evening Prayer, 6.30pm Copdock Home Communions Tattingstone PCC Meeting
SERVICES IN THE BENEFICE Sunday, June 2 8am Copdock 9.30am Burstall 10am Bentley 10am Copdock 10am Tattingstone 11am Sproughton
Holy Communion Holy Communion Family Service Morning Prayer Holy Communion Family@Church
Sunday June 9: Pentecost 11am Tattingstone Wheatsheaf, Joint Service Friday, June 14 6.30pm Bentley
Evening Prayer
Sunday, June 16 9.30am Burstall 10am Copdock 10am Bentley 10am Tattingstone 11am Sproughton
Holy Communion Simply Sunday Family Service Pet Service Holy Communion
Sunday, June 23 8am Sproughton 9.30am Burstall 10am Bentley 10am Copdock 10am Belstead 6pm Tattingstone
Holy Communion Matins Holy Communion Holy Communion Morning Celebration Holy Communion
Sunday, June 30 10am Copdock
Benefice Communion
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CHURCH NEWS CAPEL & HOLBROOK METHODIST CHURCHES AN UNCHANGING HOPE I’ve just watched the final episode of the third series of Victoria featuring the Great Exhibition of 1851, showcasing the technology and industry of the world in the mid-19th century. Prince Albert was the driving force behind this great enterprise. What changes have taken pace in the intervening 168 years, from the great steam engines to the driverless cars of today! There have been six monarchs in the UK and 30 prime ministers (as of May 13). My maternal grandfather was born midway through Victoria’s reign in 1867. For me it is quite close to the numerous changes that have taken place over his and my lifetimes.
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We have just had a visit from our nephew. He and his wife have bought a property in France which they are renovating. Because they are not yet living there full time, they have bought a robotic lawnmower to keep the grass cut in their absence. I’m feeling my technology is now way behind, not that I need to have the latest gismo! My current mobile phone is dying and needs replacing and I am bewildered at the choice available. Contrast that with the constancy preaching of my grandfather starting in 1884, and my preaching today. The message is the same: the offer of new life in Christ, the gift of forgiveness of sins, the hope of an eternity in heaven with Christ. All this is made possible by Jesus who died for us upon the cross and rose from the dead. Peter describes it as being given new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. It’s a message that is still relevant. The context may have changed, but the need for forgiveness is as great as ever, the need to have purpose and meaning still powerful, the need to love and be loved, to belong, the need to hope for something not just for this life, but for eternity. I’m still in the process of being transformed. Jesus is still working on me. Will you be open to his work in your life? I am convinced He loves you. The Rev Andrew Sankey, Minister at Capel & Holbrook Methodist Churches 8 Roundridge Road, Capel St Mary IP9 2UG apsankey@gmail.com / 01473 311178 / 07966 187216 AT CAPEL ST MARY Home Groups on various days and times – contact the Minister Sunday 2 10.30am Worship with Dr Liz Cope 6.30pm Prayer Sunday 9 10.30am Pentecost Worship with Mr Mark Firmin Sunday 16 10.30am Worship with Mrs Gloria Theobald Saturday 22 3.30pm Messy Church Sunday 23 10.30am Worship with Mr Ted Jack 7.30pm United Prayer at Capel Community Church Sunday 30 10.30am Worship and Communion with Mr Chris Jowett AT HOLBROOK METHODIST Tea and Chat: Mondays 2.30-4pm (HCT) Home Groups: Second & fourth Tuesdays 7.30pm Saturday 1 10-11.30am Coffee Morning Sunday 2 10am Worship with Mrs Carole Almond Sunday 9 10am Worship and Communion with Rev David Keeble Friday 14 3.30pm Messy Church (HCT) Sunday 16 10am Family Friendly Worship with Mrs Alicia Holmes Sunday 23 10am Worship with Mr Harry Chicken 6.30pm Something Different Sunday 30 10am Chapel Anniversary (190 years) with Rev Crome
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Please see the noticeboard on the front of the chapel for all events in June For more information about Messy Church, Tiddlers and Family Live (HCT) contact Alicia Holmes: ajnholmes@gmail.com / 01473 831120 Holbrook Methodist Church raised over £350 towards the villages contribution to Christian Aid Week with the all-day coffee morning and bric-a-brac sale. Thanks to everyone who worked so hard and everyone who supported the events. The 190-year celebration of the building of the chapel at Holbrook is on the weekend of June 29/30. Watch out for posters, press releases and door leaflets about how you can discover real village history.
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FANTAISIE FRANÇAISE FRENCH CHORAL CLASSICS
SATURDAY 15 JUNE, 7PM HOLBROOK CHORAL SOCIETY ROYAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL CHAPEL CHOIR ROYAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL CHAMBER CHOIR NATIONAL YOUTH CHOIR FELLOWS William Saunders, Conductor Daniel Moult, Organ The 20th century was a truly golden age in French music with a wealth of gloriously sumptuous and seductively perfumed harmony to be discovered. This concert reflects both the spiritual world of Fauré, Duruflé, Dupré and Widor. From the rich, lush harmonies of Fauré’s Requiem to the mighty, impressive mass for two choirs by Widor.
Full: £12 | Conc: £10 | U18: FREE Tickets available from experiencetickets.co.uk/rhsmusic 01206 573948 SCHOOL CHAPEL, ROYAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL, HOLBROOK, IPSWICH IP9 2RX