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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR One recent Sunday morning, Jack and I got up early to bake cakes for one of our little charity stalls at the front gate, this time in aid the Cyclone Idai appeal. We’d watched the news reports about the cyclone which has left around three million people in need of help and Jack’s immediate response: let’s bake! And so we did. We cut out letters to make a Cyclone Idai Appeal banner and set up the table with cupcakes at 50p each.
EAST BERGHOLT PRAM RACE, MONDAY, MAY 27
It was a lovely morning and the lane was busy with dog walkers and cyclists so trade was brisk. The little money pot was filling up nicely, but when we realised we’d forgotten to tell grandma what we were doing, and knowing how much she loves cake, we ran next door to tell her we were almost sold out. When we returned our little money pot had disappeared!
The annual charity pram race in East Bergholt takes place again on May 27. Following the success of last year’s event, the village is hoping for a bigger and better turnout of prams this year! The pram race always has a fancy dress theme, and this year’s theme is West End Musicals. This will give un-ending possibilities for outrageous costumes and prams!
At first I thought it had just blown off the table, but there was no sign of it anywhere. It was well and truly gone. Jack’s little face was a picture, and not a pretty one. I still can’t quite believe it happened. I just don’t understand how anyone could be so heartless, or even have the nerve to do it! But the story doesn’t end there.
This year the judging of the fancy dress will be immediately before the race at 11am at The Royal Oak, better known as The Dickie, at East End. The tradition is that the ‘baby’ in the pram must drink a half-pint of beer at each of the licensed premises within the village. This year the running order will be:
Feeling the need to vent, I posted a message on the local Facebook page and was humbled by what happened next. The first person who posted a reply also made a £25 donation to the appeal. Then a man I don’t know turned up at the door with a £5 donation. He wanted to meet Jack and to tell him not to be disheartened by what had happened. There were a few angry comments on Facebook, but most people wanted to express sympathy and to ask when we were having our next cake sale. Many others donated to the appeal and in addition to the £10 we received from a lady who dropped by the house later in the day, and our own contribution to cover sales, the total donated on the day was £160. Clearly there is an odd bad egg in the world, but so many, many, many more good eggs who can achieve great things when they come together. Of course, I’m not telling you anything you don’t already know. In every area where we publish there are multiple fundraising events happening all the time, but isn’t it lovely when a negative becomes a positive and doubts are overcome. And on that basis we shall be running another cake stall very soon!
The Dickie The Sports Pavilion on Gandish Road Oranges and Lemons at Burnt Oak The Red Lion in the Street The Carriers at Gaston End, finishing at the Hare and Hounds on Heath Road To take part, all competitors have to do is register their participation at one of the village pubs before the event. There will be a family activity day on Gandish Field, which will start after the end of the race at around noon. Here there will be live music, burgers, a bar, other refreshments and demonstrations in a family friendly atmosphere. The pubs will have live music at different times of the day with other attractions. Pram Race Day is a great day out in East Bergholt!
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VILLAGE LINK Our next meeting is on May 8 at 10am in Tattingstone Village Hall when the talk will be Life of a Thames Waterman/Lighterman by Brian Cornell. The club aims to bring communities together and over the years we have attracted members from many villages, men and women of various ages. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month from 10am to noon. I would like to welcome back any former members and to see new members from all local villages at our meetings, either as visitors or members. Chairman Linda Evans: 01473 311262
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NEWS CONSTABLE COUNTRY MEDICAL PRACTICE Tips to help the practice operate efficiently In order to ensure we help you in the most efficient way, please help us by following the guidelines below: Tell the receptionist the nature of your problem. They can ensure you see the right clinician (GP, Nurse Practitioner, Practice Nurse, HCA) and you may not need to come into the practice if it can be dealt with over the telephone. It may also be appropriate for you to seek advice from a pharmacy. If you need to see a doctor, they will be aware of your problem before you see them which helps them prepare for your consultation. Of course, if your problem is personal and you would rather not disclose it, then that is fine. When you see a doctor, provide as much information you can about the problem. Details which may not seem important may be relevant and assist the doctor in diagnosing and treating your problem. If you have more than one problem to discuss, please ask for a double appointment so the doctor has sufficient time and other patients are not delayed. If you need to see a phlebotomist or a nurse for wound care or an injection, please ensure you wear suitable clothing and remove outer clothing prior to entering the clinic room. This will help our staff to keep to time. GP+ Service
Suffolk GP Federation provides out-of-hours services on behalf of the majority of practices in Suffolk. It operates from a number of sites, the nearest to the practice being Stowmarket (Stow Health), Ipswich (Riverside) and Felixstowe (Felixstowe General Hospital). Typically, services are offered from 6.30-9pm during the week and through the
day on Saturday and Sunday. Fifteen minute GP and Nurse Practitioner appointments are available, but can only be booked by the practice or other healthcare organisations. At the time of booking, patients will need to provide their consent to share their medical notes with the clinician they see. This service is proving to be very popular as it relieves pressure on the practice on busy days and also provides patients with alternative options for addressing a medical problem. You may be offered an appointment with GP+ or you can ask the receptionist for current availability. Some of our own doctors also work for GP+ at the weekends. It is also possible to book an appointment with a practice nurse at GP+ at the Riverside Clinic in Ipswich. Appointments suitable for booking include injections (Depo, B12, Clexane. Note that the patient must bring the injection with them), dressings (the patient must bring the dressings with them), hypertension reviews, suture removal and pill checks (not first issue). Training Days Please note that the practice will be closed from 1pm on the following dates for staff training: Wednesday, May 22, Thursday, June 20 and Thursday, July 18. On these afternoons the Capel St Mary building will be open to enable access to the pharmacy but the practice 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
Q&A WITH IPSWICH CANINE CRECHE – LUXURY DOG DAY CARE You have been open over one year already. I bet that’s gone quick? It sure has! We opened on Farthing Road Industrial Estate in Sproughton in February 2018 and we are amazed how well we have done. Our luxury fivestar rated dog crèche has proved very popular and we are still growing. We have a large custom designed 4,500-square-foot unit where dogs run freely as one happy pack. We have toys, stimulation games, climbing frames and even comfy sofas! Sounds great, how do you keep the dogs safe? Safety is paramount. All dogs have to be registered and pass a temperament test, and not every dog is right, or would be happy to attend. This ensures every dog is suitable and maintains the high standards of safety and wellbeing. Wow, what’s a typical day look like? No two days are the same, however we do follow a routine. On arrival we get the pooches arranged into the correct groups for age, energy and size. We then progress to free play, with mental and physical games, enrichment toys and activities. We have a break at lunch and a power nap. Afternoons are more varied, followed by storytime. Yes, we read to them! Then home, tired and content to their family who have had a guilt free day, knowing their pups have had the best day.
STOUR CHORAL SOCIETY A new chapter for Stour Choral Society was marked on Saturday, March 30 with their performance of Dvorak’s Stabat Mater. Susie Hyman, now the third permanent conductor of the choir formed in 1971, rehearsed and directed a memorable performance in Mistley Parish Church to a large, receptive audience. The four soloists – Beverly Lockyer, soprano, a previous student at Colchester Institute; Barbara Windsor contralto, who has performed with SCS a number of times; Mitesh Khatri, tenor, from Birmingham; Gary Griffiths, bass, well in demand in Essex and Suffolk – all blended well and inspired the audience with their interpretation of this dramatic work.
So how can I arrange to bring my dog? We are open from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday and offer both full and half days. We take dog of all ages, from puppies to golden oldies.
The music demands much intimate expression and the fifty strong choir achieved this from the pianissimo to the grand double fortes, ably accompanied by Stephen Smith using his adapted Yamaha concert organ. The blending of choir, soloists and accompaniment captured the pathos created by this moving work so ably directed by Susie Hyman.
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The society’s next concert will be Captain Noah and his Floating Zoo in East Bergholt Old Hall with local schoolchildren on Saturday, June 29 at 6.15pm.
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OUT & ABOUT NOTES FROM THE CASE Suffolk’s first Co-operative Pub! It certainly has been a busy few months at The Case and after all our building work, anniversary celebrations and Easter events we have now settled down and are looking forward to a peaceful, sunny, relaxed summer! Why not chill out and join us? The garden is looking really good and we are looking forward to spending some time out there soaking up the warm weather. Jane’s weekday lunchtime summer menu is now up and running so come along and enjoy a sandwich, Ploughman’s or delicious Panini and, if the weather is good, eat outside. Of course we still have all our usual monthly events and our next Open Mic Night will be on Tuesday, May 7. As always PA is provided. The music starts around 7.30pm. Also Esther, our brilliant Sunday chef, has another fantastic themed dining evening for Saturday, May 11, this time taking her inspiration from France. Look on the website for the menu or on our Facebook page. Sunday lunch is served between noon and 2.30pm; it’s always best to ring to make a reservation. This month’s Quiz Night will be on Saturday, May 25 and, as usual, a curry supper will be available from 6-8pm. Booking for the curry is essential, so please ring for details. Quizzes start at 8.30pm.
EAST BERGHOLT CINEMA Friday, May 3: Peterloo (12A) (151 minutes) Mike Leigh’s dramatisation of the massacre of peaceful protestors in St Peter’s Field, Manchester in 1819 will fascinate anyone interested in our social history. It was a dark moment in that history, but this is a beautifully made powerful film with great performances. The film has been criticised for being overlong but please don’t let that put you off – remember there will be an interval. Friday, June 7: The Favourite (15) (117 minutes) Come and see Olivia Colman excel as Queen Anne. However, this is not your average period drama – be prepared for the unexpected as the film tells the tale of the servant and courtier vying for the attention of the fragile Queen. Also starring Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz. Find out more at: www.eastbergholtcinema.co.uk All films start at 8pm with a bar, hot drinks and ice creams available. Buy tickets in advance at the Fountain House Tearoom, East Bergholt or reserve tickets until 7.45pm on the night by calling Noelleen on 01206 299774. Tickets on the door are £4 or £2 for under-18s.
As the warmer weather approaches we will be having some more family fun with games in the garden for the late Spring Bank Holiday on Monday, May 27. This year it will be accompanied by a BBQ. For more details on these and other coming events please keep an eye on the ‘What’s On’ page on The Case website and our Facebook page, plus the posters inside and outside the pub. Mozambique Charity Coffee Morning On Saturday, April 6, The Case hosted a coffee morning in aid of the Central Hospital Beira in Mozambique. In March, you may have seen in the news that Mozambique along with other south eastern countries in Africa was devastated by Cyclone Idai. Some years ago while working at Ipswich Hospital, two of our long standing volunteers had been involved with the founding of the Clinical Medical School at Beira and they felt, along with other volunteers, they would like to raise funds to help restore the clinical capacity at the hospital after such a disaster. The rain and cold weather did not dampen Bentley community spirit as the morning was a great success. Generous donations were made for teas and coffees as well as the delicious homemade cakes and savouries. There was also a raffle. During the previous Open Mic Night, £78 had been raised by the pub’s regulars, including sales of our doggy ‘Bark Snacks’. At the time of writing the total raised is now £1,500, an incredible amount! A huge thank you goes out to all those who came along and especially to those who organised the event. Well done! 01473 805575 / www.thecasepubbentley.co.uk www.facebook.com/TheCaseBentley
WEDNESDAY BRIDGE GROUP If you know the basics of Bridge and would like to play regularly in a social environment, why not join our Wednesday evening Bridge group? We meet at Lambe School in East Bergholt at 7.30pm each 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 please contact Nigel Clover on 01206 323422
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CAR BOOT SALE East Bergholt High School Sunday, May 19, 9.30am-noon Admission 50p, refreshments available, free car park. If booked in advance, cars £5, with trailers £7, domestic vans £10. £1 extra on the day. No traders. Gates open at 8.30am for sellers. Contact: 07776 291445
BRANTHAM AMATEUR THEATRICAL SOCIETY BATS are proud to present their latest production, Out of Order by Ray Cooney, from Thursday 4 to Saturday, July 6 at 7.30pm in Brantham Village Hall. This famous ‘Whitehall’ Farce was first produced in 1990 and remains a favourite to this day. Some things have changed very little; when Richard Willey, a government minister, plans to spend the evening with Jane Worthington, one of the opposition’s secretaries, things go disastrously wrong! You will meet many colourful characters who will add to the mayhem and it is ‘gleefully’ funny (Guardian). This is an adult play and therefore unsuitable for children. Tickets (£8) will be on sale from June 1 from Bakes & Blossoms, Acacia Court, 07891 974844, 01206 396674 and online at: www.ticketsource.co.uk
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OUT & ABOUT CAPEL LIBRARY As ever the summer holidays and the Summer Reading Challenge will be upon us before we know it. 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. GROUPS MEETING THIS MONTH BabyBounce: Tuesdays, May 7, 14 and 21. We take a break for the school half term holiday in the final week of the month. The free sessions for under fives start at 2pm. Do come along and join in with singing, shaking instruments and finger rhyme fun. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Capel Creators: Saturday, May 25, 10.30am-12.30pm for children of any age. Come along and see what fantastic models you can build! The £1 charge includes a drink and a biscuit. Children under eight must be accompanied by an adult. Minecraft: Sundays, May 5 and 19, 10.30am-12.30pm. Children of all ages welcome and those under eight must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring along 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: This group takes place on the third Friday of each month in the library from 2pm. All are welcome to join in and share thoughts about the latest choice of fiction. We have a great selection of donated books and old stock library books for sale which are perfect for holiday reads. Don’t forget we also sell book tokens and books of first and second class 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-3pm
FRIENDS OF CAPEL LIBRARY Wow, I can’t believe how fast this year is going. We’re already planning for a very busy June. Talking of which, I am pleased to announce that we will again be supporting the Alzheimer’s Society Cupcake Day. If you are a baker or even if you’re not and would like to donate some cakes, please let Jackie know at the library. I will provide more details next month, but if possible we want to beat the great effort from last year and hopefully raise even more money. Please help us to support this very worthwhile cause, which unfortunately touches on so many of our lives. Talking of the wow factor, Bohemian Rhapsody lived up to all the hype and brought back some great memories of the time and music. We had a near sell-out audience and quite a few of those attending had already seen the film two or three times. The musical theme continues with our next presentation, A Star is Born, showing on Tuesday, May 21. Doors open at 7pm and the film starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are now available from the library. The film stars four-time Oscar nominee Bradley Cooper (American Sniper, American Hustle and Silver Linings Playbook) and multiple award-winning Oscar nominated music superstar Lady Gaga in her first leading role in a major motion picture. We are expecting this to be another sell-out evening so please get your tickets early to avoid disappointment. As mentioned earlier, June is a busy month for us with Capel Funday and our first Beetle Drive. Don’t forget to read next month’s article for more details.
DEDHAM WEA Dedham WEA is running a day school entitled Zero Night at the Assembly Rooms, High Street, Dedham on Wednesday, June 12 from 10am to 3pm. The tutor for the day is noted historian and author Mark Felton, who will be telling the story of the first great escape of the Second World War when 40 British and Commonwealth officers hatched the most original and daring plan to escape from Oflag V-B deep inside Nazi Germany. It’s a story so fresh that Hollywood is making a movie out of Mark’s book that has the same title as this course. If you would like to attend call 01206 322565 for further details; alternatively you can book a place by telephoning the WEA on 0300 303 3464, quoting course reference number C2226447. The cost for the day is £12.50. There are 50 places available for what promises to be a fascinating day.
STOUR VALLEY LADIES PROBUS CLUB Stour Valley Ladies Probus Club meets at The Haywain, Bentley Road, Little Bromley at 10am on the first and third Thursday in each month. The first meeting in the month includes lunch and the second is a coffee morning. At each meeting there is a general interest speaker. The aim of our club is to encourage interest and fellowship among our members, all of whom are retired and have a lively and informed outlook on life. New members are welcome and anyone interested in attending a coffee morning should contact our president, Jill Nicholls: 01206 393680
STOUR VALLEY U3A Our speaker on May 8 is Dr Helen Geake, National Finds Adviser at the Portable Antiquities Scheme. She will talk about local finds recorded by PAS, archaeology found by the public and explain what to do if you find an historic artefact while gardening, beachcombing or walking the dog. This talk look at how archaeologists reconstruct items and will include details of local finds. Dr Stephen Ashworth, Senior Lecturer at UEA, will present a talk entitled Lies, Damned Lies & Statistics on June 12. 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, which is hoped, will encourage critical consideration of the statistics with which we are bombarded every day. 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, May 24. 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. For further information please visit www.stourvalleyu3a.org.uk where membership secretary Gillian Gibbs may be contacted.
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OUT & ABOUT ROTARY CLUB HELPS VICTIMS OF CYLCLONE IDAI
ST MICHAEL’S MONTHLY MARKET The next market at St Michael’s, The Church on the Park, Woolverstone is on Saturday, May 11, 9am-12.30pm. Visit all your favourite market stalls selling 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
EAST BERGHOLT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY We are holding a speakers evening on Friday, May 10 when our guest speaker, Jim Buttress, will present a talk entitled 65 Years in Horticulture. Jim started his career in gardening at an early age and began his training at RHA Wisley. He then moved on to Croydon Parks, Greater London Council, eventually becoming in charge of the Royal Parks. His ‘clients’ have included Her Majesty the Queen Mother and Her Majesty the Queen. In addition to his gardening talents, Jim is a RHS judge, often seen in his trademark bowler hat. He has been a very popular judge on The Big Allotment Challenge and judging Britain in Bloom. Not to be seen idle, he has written books too and has won eight gold medals at Chelsea. In recognition of his contribution to horticulture, in 2006 he was awarded the high accolade in the gardening world, the Victoria Medal of Honour. This event will be very popular and will be a ticket only event. We meet at the Constable Hall in East Bergholt and tickets (members £7 / non-members £9) are available from the Fountain House Tea Room. Contact: ebhs@btinternet.com
STOUR VALLEY MEN’S PROBUS CLUB At our recent AGM Dave Carman was voted in as president and speaker secretary, Graeme Forsyth as secretary and Val Pretty as treasurer. On April 3 Chris Parfitt introduced us to Bhutan, Land of The Thunder Dragon and David Ablewhite returned on April 17 to present The Horrible Hanoverians. Francis Boardman will present Son Of A Gun – Woman in Nelson’s Navy on Wednesday, May 1 and on May 15 Bill Roberts will recall Memoirs of An Armed Protection Officer. On June 5 Norman Jacobs will bring back memories of Light Entertainment from the 1920s to the 1950s and two weeks later on June 19 Cathy Shelbourne will present In the Wake of the Mayflower. Our club endeavours to be simple in structure, free of the constraints and We meet on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at St John Ambulance HQ, Manningtree CO11 1EB at 10.30am. New members are welcomed. For further details please contact Dave Carman: 01255 880202
Aren’t we fortunate in this country that we only have weather? Rain, cold, grey skies, sunshine, occasional snow and ice – nothing life threatening. But imagine living in areas of the world that experience earthquakes, tsunami, hurricanes and cyclones that blow or wash away your home and your future, events over which you have no choice and no control. In January, the people in South East Africa suffered severe flooding from Cyclone Idai. People lost their homes and had no food, water or shelter. This is where ShelterBox comes in. They deliver the essentials that families need to rebuild their lives, from tents and tools to water filters and solar lights. Manningtree Stour Valley Rotary Club supports ShelterBox and we have sent a box to Malawi. They cost £590 and include everything that will sustain a family for a considerable time. We’d like to send more and with your help we can. Help us to send ShelterBoxes to people who are victims of natural disasters. And if you can join us in our fundraising activities, or you’d like to donate money, just get in touch. Even better, join our club and be part of an organisation that helps those in need and does so within a friendly, social network that meets weekly over a meal at The Crown, Manningtree. For more information call 01206 396686 or email: paddychandler@aol.com Come and be part of the solution.
MANNINGTREE POETRY GROUP The next meeting of Poetry Plus will take place at 7.30pm on Tuesday, May 14 at the Red Lion, South Street, Manningtree. All those interested in poetry are invited to attend either to listen to the spoken word or to read poetry themselves. Some people will be reading their own poetry and some will choose to read the work of other poets. There is no admission charge. To keep up-to-date please visit: www.poetryplus.org.uk
MANNINGTREE & DISTRICT PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY On March 14 we were entertained with a talk by Anne Miles who showed us some interesting ways to be creative with a camera and software, from simple camera techniques to more complicated image processing and applying interesting textures and backgrounds to images. The interclub competition on March 21 between Arlesford, Harwich and ourselves was a very enjoyable evening kindly hosted by Arlesford Camera Club, in which Harwich were the overall winners with Arlesford second and Manningtree a very close third. We were second in the print section! The competition is on for next year! The subject for the April club competition was People at Work which produced some very inspiring images, including Molly and the Mechanic by Mark Rivers shown here. May sees the last of our meetings of the current season with a talk on Wild Britain by Colin Westgate on May 9 and the AGM on May 23. Various summer events are planned and the first of these, following on from last year’s successful event, is the photography marathon on June 15. Meetings are held twice monthly on Thursday evenings between September and May at the St Johns Ambulance Centre, Station Road, Manningtree CO11 1EB. New members are welcome to join us or may attend initially as a visitor. Please contact our secretary for details: 01206 393751 / madps@post.com www.manningtreeanddistrictphotographicsociety.co.uk
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The pathway to selling your home with us at Grier and Partners, East Bergholt The process set out below is taken from our wealth of experience in selling homes in the local area for over 25 years. Our experienced, dedicated staff and family members, are poised and ready to help you make a move. We cover property across price ranges from flats to large country houses and everything in between with attention to detail and a very personal approach.
VALUATION
This initial stage we visit your property and give you our informed opinion of value along with some guidance where needed as to any changes to the property that could be made the boost your property value. We can value your home at any stage should you be looking forward to a move in the long term or next week!
DETAILS & LAUNCH
Following the valuation we come back and take measurements, pictures and floor plans of your home along with a detailed, attractive description ready for marketing. We then bring the above together to make a great set of details for your home. Launching onto the open market we use our mailing list, Facebook & Instagram, Papers, Glossy Magazines, Rightmove and On The Market to reach the broadest possible range of buyers for your home countrywide!
VIEWINGS & OFFERS
Once buyers get in contact with us from the marketing, we use our knowledge of the area and your home to push all the positives and ensure they book in to view. Accompanied viewings are key as we get a good feel for the potential buyer on the day and we always chase up feedback quickly. Once offers are made we closely check the buyers finances and chain to advise you of their ability to purchase and agree the negotiated sale on your behalf.
TERMS OF SALE & CONVEYANCING
Once the sale is confirmed, we draw up heads of terms to be sent out to all parties, we can advise you of great local solicitors who we recommend and have had success working with. During the Conveyance, we regularly chase up the buyers solicitors and your own to keep things moving and have strong experience in overcoming any hiccups with innovative solutions to keep the sale together for you.
COMPLETION
The last step to your move, following exchange of contracts, completion occurs and we hand over the keys of your house once you have moved out, to the new owners, welcoming them warmly to the area. Contact us at Grier and Partners for all your property needs. From a friendly conversation about how best to extend your home through valuation of building land, rental property, land sales, probate sales to residential sales and searching for a new home. Based in East Bergholt we are, your local agent with a National outlook, we look forward to hearing from you. Call us now on 01206 299222 or come and see us in our village centre office 12
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SCHOOLS ROBIN’S NEWS Baby Bears The Baby Bears have been enjoying the warmer weather, spending lots of time out in the garden learning through using our senses. We have been following the Baby Bears interests by planning activities in the garden where we explore sights, sounds and touch. Some of the activities we have enjoyed are feeding the birds, blowing bubbles, playing in and exploring sand, mud and leaves. These activities provide lots of opportunities for learning and furthering development with links to the EYFS including their physical development, understanding of the world, listening, attention and communication. Toddling Tigers The Tigers have taken part in a variety of messy crafts. They have printed on tin foil and large scale paper using toothbrushes, building bricks, animals and their hands. They have noticed the different patterns and like to feel the different textures. Chalk drawings, colouring with pencils and bubble popping have been keeping their little fingers busy. The Tigers have loved getting messy, concentrating on their pattern making and challenging their fine motor skills. Dressing up is always popular in our room as the Tigers explore our dressing up area. Recreating yourself or your friend is a great way to bond and find confidence. Gruffalos
As well as enjoying the Easter break, the Gruffalos have squeezed lots into April. We have loved having tadpoles to look after and have been learning about the Christian celebration of Easter and exploring new life by planting seeds. There has been lots of discussion about the flowers that died and how they won’t come back to life like Jesus did.
Our planting led us to adding fresh herbs to the playdough and using real tools and equipment the children have explored the playdough with all their senses. They have used herb leaves to create patterns in the dough and have discussed which smells they like and which they don’t. They have used knives, scissors, mallets, mashers and other items that you would find in the kitchen, making sense of what they see adults doing and having a go themselves. We allow the child the space and freedom to explore this activity by making it accessible for the whole week. This means they can go back to it and consolidate their learning, sharing what they have learnt with their peers. We step back, supporting them if they need us but allowing them to explore and learn so much. We would never achieve this with a table full of plastic cutters. If you are interested in Robin’s Childcare’s Nursery, Pre-School or Out of School Clubs please contact Emma Deakin on 01473 310767 and don’t forget to follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
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BENTLEY & COPDOCK PRIMARY SCHOOLS For most of April we have been enjoying our Easter holidays! Prior to that we sent 40 children to join over 900 others from across the county at the Royal Hospital School for an afternoon of cross-country running. The pupils did us all proud in both their behaviour and their performances. At Copdock, the Foxes class performed in an assembly for their parents to demonstrate what they had been learning in music last term – they performed an ABBA number which had many of the audience joining in! While at Bentley, pupils have taken part in Space Days and the Journey to Holy Communion at the church. We saw some fabulous creations in our Easter headwear parades which followed Easter Egg Hunts. There are photos on our website if you’d like to see some of them. Over the Easter holidays, Copdock were invited to be the ITFC School of the Day for the match against Birmingham City. Many of the pupils from both schools took advantage of the tickets and took a parent along with them to watch the game, helping to build an exciting atmosphere for another important match for the Tractor Boys. Upon returning to school, we were quickly into the annual Farm & Country Fair at Trinity Park where pupils in Year 3 and 4 learnt lots of new things about farming and the countryside. It’s a great opportunity for the children to observe equipment used on farms and to meet some of the animals, including the baby chicks which are always a winner.
This term our Year 5 children will be taking part in Bikeability. This is where the children learn how to safely use their bikes on the roads. Copdock will have completed this two-day course by the time this magazine drops on your doormat. Bentley pupils have it to look forward to next month. As you are reading this, our Year 6 children will be preparing for their SATS – they will all have a hearty breakfast with their friends before sitting down to turn the page. We wish them all the best of luck. For more news and up-to-date information about our schools, please visit: www.bentleycopdock.co.uk
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ON THE GRAPEVINE EBONY’S BLOG: Life at The Shelley Centre Babs and I have had a quiet three-week break listening to our live herd being groomed and exercised by the helpers who keep the centre going during the school holidays, not to mention the maintenance team that works at keeping the grass mown and the buildings in good repair. We hear them chatting to each other while they have a coffee break outside our door. Since they are all volunteers and can’t be here every week, they are always hoping to expand the pool of people who see to maintenance of the centre. Our chaps who come to mow the grass, do repairs and keep the place looking good are a very special bunch of volunteers, not usually connected with horses at all. So I should love to greet any person out there who could lend a hand on the land. I’m a really handsome, unusual and interesting horse to meet, not in the same league as a live pony of course, but a real feat of computer science and engineering.
Talking of volunteers, it’s the turn of three of them to add to my list of 30 good reasons for coming here: 4) Elspeth: the lovely atmosphere and friendliness up here. 5) Jan, one of our coaches: the determination the riders show to achieve the best they can, which brings out their glorious smiles, and makes Shelley a happy place for all. 6) Cherry: being part of a really good team. And Jan’s cake! Our volunteers have been receiving training as part of our ongoing search for excellence. My photo shows two of the groups watching Lyn demonstrate correct handling of the ponies to encourage good behaviour and forward movement. You won’t catch me needing to be led correctly, my buttons let me change pace quickly and willingly to give my riders the best physiotherapy I can. The month of May means it’s Hadleigh Show! Don’t miss the best agricultural show in Suffolk on Saturday, May 19 and please come to The Shelley Centre’s huge marquee where we shall be selling plants and masses and masses of home-made cakes. Rock on all ye cooks, keep baking! www.shelleyrda.com / 01473 824172
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MY HEALTH, OUR FUTURE Children across Suffolk will potentially benefit from changes in how their mental health and emotional wellbeing is supported after taking part in a county-wide report focusing on the challenges young people face in and out of school. Healthwatch Suffolk’s My Health, Our Future project, which Suffolk ONE was part of, highlights troubling statistics surrounding body image, selfharm, exam stress, cyberbullying, and social media use, including the shocking revelation that a quarter of female students aged 16 say they have self-harmed. Released this month, the full report – which over two years has gathered almost 14,000 responses from people aged 11 to 19 – can be downloaded directly from www.healthwatchsuffolk.co.uk With every participating school having received a tailored report detailing their student’s responses, it is hoped that the findings will continue to drive vital changes in curriculum and policy. If your child or family feel that they need support, you can get in touch with the Children and Young People’s Emotional Wellbeing Hub on 0345 600 2090, or find further contact details for information and advice for young people in Suffolk by visiting The Source at: www.thesource.me.uk
HOW MANY BISCUITS DO IPSWICH’S MIDNIGHT WALKERS NEED? Last year more than 2,473 walkers joined the St Elizabeth Hospice Midnight Walk, walking more than 20,000 miles in total, raising more than £230,000, eating more than 7,000 biscuits and consuming more than 5,000 drinks! This annual St Elizabeth Hospice event takes more than nine months of planning and needs 150 volunteers to make it possible. The Midnight Walk is now in its 13th year, which means more than 20,000 local people have walked for St Elizabeth Hospice since 2006, raising almost two million in total for St Elizabeth Hospice so far! Watch these statistics come to life in our latest video: https://youtu.be/BGFCvW0FTe8 Joanne Rodgers, Events Manager at St Elizabeth Hospice, said: “On Saturday, May 11 we need the people of Ipswich to join us and walk for their local hospice to help us continue helping local families. The Midnight Walk can raise enough money to run the hospice for a week, so it’s a really vital fundraising event for us and we need people to keep supporting us each year.
30 TRAILMAKERS FOR 30 YEARS In just three months’ time, 55 beautifully painted, unique sculptures will be brightening up the parks and open spaces of Ipswich town centre and waterfront as part of Elmer’s Big Parade Suffolk, St Elizabeth Hospice’s latest art trail, organised in partnership with Wild in Art and Andersen Press. And don’t forget the Learning Herd of 85 young Elmer sculptures, currently being decorated by schools and youth groups across the area, who will also be displayed in all their glory in herds across the town! Since November 2016, the Elmer team have been hard at work preparing the trail, but with the launch date drawing ever nearer, the time has now come to look for some additional help. This week they are launching a recruitment drive to find 30 Elmer Trailmakers, representing the 30 years being celebrated this year by both Elmer and the hospice. Campaign Manager Norman Lloyd said: “With our previous Pigs Gone Wild trail, it quickly became apparent that having good trailmakers is absolutely essential for the smooth running of the trail and the wider campaign. It was such an exciting, busy time when the sculptures were all installed in their locations around Ipswich and we really relied on having that additional support from our team of wonderful volunteers. We are looking forward to creating a new team of Elmer Trailmakers, or Elmer Guardians, as they have also been called!” The Elmer Trailmakers will be the public face of the parade. They will be out and about on the trail, ready to welcome, inform and assist any visitors they may meet. In addition, they are the eyes and ears of the team back at Elmer HQ, looking after the sculptures and working as part of a team to ensure the smooth and successful running of this high profile campaign. This is a unique opportunity for sociable, enthusiastic volunteers to use their passion for Ipswich, St Elizabeth Hospice and Elmer’s Big Parade Suffolk to inform and inspire the community. Patrick Eade, a former Pigs Gone Wild trailmaker, said: “If Elmer is anything like the Pigs we can look forward to an influx of visitors and a huge feelgood factor this summer. It was great being a trailmaker and meeting so many people – Suffolk folk are a hospitable lot with a keen sense of fun so Elmer is bound to be a success. Science has proven that elephants have great memories, I’m sure seeing 140 Elmers in Ipswich this summer is going to be something we will never forget!” If you are aged 18 or over, enjoy meeting and talking to new people and are looking for something fun to do in summer, this could be just the role for you. To register your interest or have an informal chat about the role please contact Sue Joy: 01473 707016 / volunteer@stelizabethhospice.org.uk
“This year’s event will be a throwback to 1989 (the year the hospice was established) to mark our 30th anniversary, so we’re asking everyone to get their leg warmers on and support our annual charity walk 80s-style! “There is a six and 10 mile route to choose from which take our wonderful walkers around the outskirts of Ipswich but importantly both routes stop at the hospice. Tickets cost £15 and walkers can also choose to fundraise in memory of a loved one. Or, if you don’t fancy completing the walk this year but still want to be involved, we still need volunteers to help make the event possible.” Sign up to the Midnight Walk today at: www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk/midnightwalk To volunteer, email: midnightwalk@stelizabethhospice.org.uk
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SPORT / CHURCH NEWS EAST BERGHOLT UNITED FC CAPEL CHEETAHS FIVE-MILE RACE & FUN RUN Sunday, June 16 Capel St Mary Playing Field 9.45am Fun Run / 10.30am Capel 5 Last entry for the Fun Run is 9.20am For more information and to enter visit: www.capelcheetahs.co.uk / www.runbritain.com
The season is drawing to a close. It has been a good campaign on the whole for the club with a lot of players progressing well. The club is also the leading Senior Club in the Sportsmanship table, mirroring the success of last season, which is very satisfying. The 1st Team had a good March with two draws, but also two victories, one a 5-2 success against league title favourites Achilles. They still sit in the middle of the table, but go into the final three games of the season looking to cement a top half position. The Reserves continued their very up and down season with two defeats, but also two wins in which they scored 14 goals. They have scored 83 goals already this season but are destined for a mid-table finish. Two wins and one defeat through March have left the A Team needing to win their last league game of the season, and hope that their narrow goal difference advantage doesn’t get overturned in order to gain promotion. The club held its inaugural FIFA tournament in the Gandish Road Pavilion. This was a very successful event attended by 32 people who took part in a World Cup style group and knockout tournament. Winner Andrew King went home £120 the richer. The runner-up was Jamie McGrath, who benefitted to the tune of £50. We will be looking for new kits for all three teams 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 the secretary in the first instance. The club would like to place on record their appreciation of Paul Willis at Armour Engineering for resolving problems with the rope wheel.
CAPEL PLOUGH FOOTBALL CLUB The 1st Team finished their season in a mid-table position after having been top of the league during October and November. The early season winning run was ended after we were beaten by near neighbours East Bergholt during November and they completed the double over us winning 3-1 at the Playing Field at the beginning of April with Daniel Page getting our goal.
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Other end of season results saw the team beat Wenhaston United 3-1 and draw 1-1 away to Leiston St Margarets before losing 2-0 away to Crane Sports. Leading goal scorers were Shaun Webb and Danny Garrard.
Pastor: Mrs Maralyn Bambridge maralyn.bambridge@yahoo.com
Our young Reserve side also finished mid-table after losing 3-2 to Benhall St Mary before beating Stonham Aspal 3-0. Goalie Christian Foxhall has put in some good performances, Oliver Miller and William Butcher have done well in midfield and Charlie Read has been getting most of the goals up front.
Communion: Taken at the end of the service, usually on the second Sunday of each month
Services: Sunday Morning at 10.30am, all welcome
Coffee Mornings: Second and fourth Thursday of each month, 9.30-11.30am
The Sunday side beat Shotley 3-0 with Adam Moore scoring a brace while our Veteran team lost 2-1 to Whitton United in the County Cup semi-final with Patrick Tynan scoring.
Space for Hire: If you need room for a meeting or a fundraising activity call 298737. For wedding, funeral or christening enquiries please telephone our pastor.
Finally, having written in this magazine on behalf of the village football club for almost 20 years, these will be my last notes as I have decided to have a break from writing them. Enjoy your football.
Speakers, Services & Events Sunday, May 5: TBC Sunday, May 12: Patrick Baxter – with communion Sunday, May 19: Mike and Pam Dew Sunday, May 26: Derek Lang Sunday, June 2: Derek Slatter
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MISTLEY CRICKET CLUB We have lots of cricket to look forward to and training continues with the men’s team training on Wednesdays from 6pm, the ladies from 6pm on Thursday and the juniors from 6.15pm on Tuesday. For upcoming fixtures visit: https://mistleycc.wixsite.com/ January 2019 100 Club Winners 1: Jimmy Goff (89) £115 2: Peter Pushman (38) £55 3: Simon Everett (21) £50 New players are always welcome. For more information please email: mistleycc@btinternet.com
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Maralyn is away on holiday in May, but services will continue with a programme of visiting speakers (shown above) to lead us. As always we would be very pleased to have your company whatever your background or beliefs. The services are relatively informal, providing an opportunity to discuss religion while respecting the purpose of church services. If you don’t have attachment to a church please come along and meet us – we are a friendly bunch who would give you a warm welcome as well as a free cup of tea or coffee after the service. We are still collecting books for our summer book sale event. If you have any books you would be happy to part with please let us know and we will be pleased to collect them. The Deacons
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CHURCH NEWS EAST BERGHOLT & BRANTHAM BENEFICE
DEDHAM AND ARDLEIGH PARISHES
Rector: The Rev Canon Stephne van der Toorn 01206 392646 / revstephvdt@googlemail.com
Services and Events for May 2019
www.constablecountrychurches.co.uk SERVICES IN MAY Wednesday 1 9.30am
BCP Communion, East Bergholt
Sunday 5 Third Sunday of Easter 8am BCP Communion, East Bergholt 10am Benefice Communion, East Bergholt (Rev Gosney) 4pm Family@Church, East Bergholt Sunday 12 8am 10am 11am
Fourth Sunday of Easter BCP Communion, East Bergholt Communion & baptism of Emily Newman, East Bergholt Family Service, Brantham
Saturday 18 1pm
Wedding: Lauren Sparrow and Mitch Gunfield, Brantham
Sunday 19 8am 10am 11am
Fifth Sunday of Easter BCP Communion, East Bergholt Communion, East Bergholt Informal Service, Brantham
Saturday 25 1pm
Wedding: Michelle Cousins and Alan Backhouse
Sunday 26 8am 10am 11am
Sixth Sunday of Easter BCP Communion, East Bergholt Choral Matins, East Bergholt Communion, Brantham
Thursday 30 9am
Ascension Day BCP Communion, East Bergholt
Saturday, June 1 Wedding: Michelle Wilson and Adam Bessent Sunday 2 8am 11am 4pm
Seventh Sunday of Easter BCP Communion, East Bergholt Benefice Communion, Brantham Family@Church, East Bergholt
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BCP Communion, East Bergholt
There is a BCP Communion every Sunday in East Bergholt at 8am. Choral Matins is on the fourth Sunday in East Bergholt. RAMBLING RECTOR It is quite a story: Jesus, a kind man who did extraordinary things celebrated by his friends and noticed by others. His friends were glad to share a special meal with him after an exciting event when a crowd shouted good things about him. Some people weren’t pleased though and took action. One friend who rather liked money accepted a bribe which meant that he agreed to lead the bully boys to Jesus in a quiet place where they could take him away and beat him up. Popular people always have enemies. It went from bad to worse. There was a kangaroo court in front of leaders who should have known better. Not fair. He was sentenced to death. The other friends ran away. Jesus shouted “Father, forgive them, they don’t know what they are doing!” And then Jesus died.
Sunday, May 5 8am Holy Communion (BCP), Dedham 9.30am Rise ’n’ Shine, Dedham 11am Morning Prayer (CW), Ardleigh 5pm Evensong, Dedham Sunday, May 12 8am Holy Communion (BCP), Ardleigh 9.30am Holy Communion (CW), Dedham Sunday, May 19 8am Holy Communion (BCP), Dedham 9.30am Matins, Dedham 11am Eucharist, Ardleigh 3pm Sunday@3, Ardleigh Sunday, May 26 8am Holy Communion (BCP), Ardleigh 9.30am Morning Praise, Dedham 5pm Revive@5 with speaker from Arocha, Dedham Thursday, May 30: Ascension Day 7.30am Ascension Day Service, Dedham Sunday, June 2 8am Holy Communion (BCP), Dedham 9.30am Rise ’n’ Shine, Dedham 11am Morning Prayer (CW) with Baptism, Ardleigh 5pm Evensong, Dedham BCP – Book of Common Prayer / CW – Common Worship Weekly Midweek Services Tuesday Morning Prayer at Dedham at 10.30am & Thursday Evening Prayer at Ardleigh at 5pm Men’s Breakfast Saturday, May 4, 9am at The Vicarage Dedham Lunch Club Monday, May 6, 12.30pm at Essex Rose Tea Rooms, Dedham
Mission Bake Sale Saturday, May 11, 10am at Dedham Church Ardleigh Friendship Group Tuesdays, May 14 & 28, 10am-noon at Ardleigh Church www.dedham-and-ardleigh-parishes.org.uk
End of story? Not at all! On the third day after Jesus died, his friends began to see him again. He appeared to Peter, to Mary Magdalene, to all the disciples gathered together. It was not a dream or wishful thinking. Jesus had risen from the dead. This means that Jesus is able to be with us today. He helps us leave the bad bits of our lives behind, (those things we are sorry about) and start again. He helps us in our difficulties. He helps us have a relationship with God that lasts for ever. This is what Christians believe and celebrate at Easter. I know the story is true. Jesus Has changed my life totally. He can change yours too. Rev Steph
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CHURCH NEWS BRANTHAM & CAPEL METHODIST CHURCHES Good Intentions How many times have you intended to do something and failed to do it? I expect, if you are like me, it’s many times. It’s easy to make a promise, and much harder to keep it. There could be many reasons for it. We can be busy with other things. We may forget, we may have taken on more than we can manage. We forget we are older and can’t do as much as when we were younger.
AT BRANTHAM METHODIST
There is a story of a father who asked a son to do a job. He flatly refused, to his father’s face, but later on thought better of it and did the job. He asked his second son to do a job, who said ‘sure, glad to’, but he never did. Jesus asked the question, which son did his father’s will, and the reply was the first. The second had good intentions, but failed.
Sunday 19 10.30am Worship with Mrs Vicki Vallow
With luck, our failure to honour our intentions may not matter too much. On the other hand, it may affect relationships, cause financial hardships, cause pain or injury to someone. It may be we get a second chance to do it or it may be that this was the only opportunity we had to do something that might be life-changing for others or ourselves.
Rev Ian Gardner, Minister at Brantham Methodist 34 Medway Road, Ipswich IP3 0QH ian.gardner@methodist.org.uk / 01473 411507 Sunday 5
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AT CAPEL ST MARY METHODIST Home Groups on various days and times – contact the Minister Sunday 5
10.30am Worship with Mrs Carole Almond
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Prayer
Sunday 12 10.30am Worship with Mrs Alyson Ellis
If you have good intentions, or someone asks you to do something and if the job needs doing, don’t put if off. Act now before it’s too late. This may be your only chance. It may even be God calling you to do something significant.
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Worship with Rev Andrew Sankey
Rev Andrew Sankey, Minister at Capel Methodist Church 8 Roundridge Road, Capel St Mary IP9 2UG apsankey@gmail.com / 01473 311178 / 07966 187216
Sunday 26 10.30am Worship with Mr Terry Tennens
Sunday 19 10.30am Worship & Communion with Rev Andrew Sankey Saturday 25 3.30pm Messy Church
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United Prayer at St Mary’s
HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Ipswich Road, Brantham CO11 1TB
Parish Priest: Fr Peter Raj 180 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich IP2 0QQ / 01473 684963 www.stmarksparish.org.uk
It means being ready to leave behind whatever would keep us tied to our little boat and prevent us from making a definitive choice. We are called to be bold and decisive in seeking God’s plan for our lives.”
SERVICES FOR MAY Sunday 5 3rd Sunday of Easter 9am Mass
He continued: “Gazing out at the vast ‘ocean’ of vocation, we cannot remain content to repair our nets on the boat that gives us security, but must trust instead in the Lord’s promise. Every vocation is a summons not to stand on the shore, nets in hand, but to follow Jesus on the path he has marked out for us, for our own happiness and for the good of those around us.”
Tuesday 7 9.30am Morning Prayer 10am Mass Sunday 12 4th Sunday of Easter 9am Mass Tuesday 14 9.20am Eucharistic Adoration 10am Mass Sunday 19 5th Sunday of Easter 9am Mass at Holy Family Tuesday 21 9.30am Morning Prayer 10am Mass Sunday 26 6th Sunday of Easter 9am Mass Tuesday 28 9.20am Eucharistic Adoration 10am Mass Catholic Commentary In his message for the recent World Day of Prayer for Vocations Pope Francis said: “It takes courage and boldness to trust in God’s promises and follow the vocation he has set out for you. Responding to the Lord’s call involves putting ourselves on the line and facing a great challenge.
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The Pope reflected on the passage from the Gospel of Mark when Jesus calls Simon, Andrew, James and John to be his disciples. At the time, the two pairs of brothers were going about their daily work as fishermen, Francis explained, noting that fishing is demanding work, which sometimes produces results and sometimes does not. “Much of life is like that,” he said. Each person, in trying to realise his or her deepest desires, puts out into a “sea of possibilities” and “sometimes we enjoy a good catch, while at others, we need courage to keep our boat from being tossed by the waves, or we are frustrated at seeing our nets come up empty”. Pope Francis also noted the importance of a person’s vocation fnot just in his or her life, but for the community and for the growth of God’s kingdom on earth. Events & Diary Dates The 100 Club draw took place on Sunday, April 28 at Holy Family when three lucky winners shared a £159 prize pot. The next draw takes place on May 19. New members are always very welcome and the newsletter, that 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. The next event will be on Thursday, May 30.
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CHURCH NEWS LINK LINE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES “For the truth of God’s Word, and the Light of Christ’s Gospel” Un-denominational/meeting at Ogilvie Hall, Wignall Street, Lawford CO11 2JE (unless otherwise stated) Our Worship Services are normally held on the second Saturday monthly, but for this month only it’s on the first Saturday. Saturday, May 4 from 9.30am: Cafe/Oasis Coffee Morning & Sales Event 11.15am: Praise & Worship Service & Ministries Up-date Special visit of Army Scripture Reader Steve Curley from Colchester Garrison Transport is available from Colchester & Maningtree District Thursday, May 16: Community Support Great Horkesley Friendship Club
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Friday, May 17: Venture Centre, Lawford 10am: Meeting Point for Worship Prayer & Praise Transport available from Colchester & Maningtree Districts Sunday, May 19: Supportive Outreach 3pm: Songs of Praise at Fingringhoe Methodist Chapel Wednesday, May 29: Minibus Fellowship Programme Norwich City for Shopping & Sightseeing. See our web site for full programme, and details of other ongoing events: www.linklinecmnortheastessex.co.uk Ministries News We thank all those who have supported our witness in recent weeks. Our stand at the Annual Lawford Parish Council meeting at Ogilvie Hall attracted an encouraging measure of interest, also our distribution of Easter themed literature and information in the Manningtree area. We have also maintained our regular programme of hospital and home visits and were pleased to welcome the many visitors who attended our special Good Friday Service of Thanksgiving & Praise. For further information please visit: www.linklinecmnortheastessex.co.uk For pastoral measures including home or hospital visitation, please contact us at: 01206 272064 / linklinecm@hotmail.co.uk
KEY TO LOVE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Where Jesus is Love and Love is Jesus COME AND WORSHIP THE LORD JESUS WITH US ALL ARE WELCOME Hear the teaching of our saviour and King, lively praise and worship every Sunday at 11am at the Ivell Suite at The Venture Centre 2000, Bromley Road, Lawford CO11 1AH. Do you need someone to listen or in need of prayer? Please contact David and Rosie: 01206 615228 / 07787 572977 info@thekeytoloveministries.co.uk www.keytoloveministries.com
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