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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR When I roll out of bed in the morning I immediately head to the kitchen, put the kettle on and switch on the TV news. I like to know what’s happening in the world before my day begins, but it’s often quite depressing and sometimes makes me quite grumpy. By the time I get into the car to drive to work I need an antidote, which I usually find in music. However, earlier this week I switched on just in time to catch a programme on Radio 4 called The Pleasures of Brecht, a celebration of the simple joys in life and the story of Brecht’s much-loved poem that described them. Brecht’s poem, Vergnügungen, is a list of pleasures, moving from “the first look out of the window in the morning” via showering, swimming, the dog and “comfortable shoes” to “being friendly”. As I listened I began to consider the simple pleasures in my own day to day existence and my mood soon lifted. Predictably that first cup of tea topped the list, closely followed by my son’s face when I catch him watching something funny on TV. I also include a perfectly boiled egg, a free checkout at the supermarket, the smell of dinner cooking when I get in from work (rarely happens), discovering someone has emptied the dishwasher (never happens but I’m hoping my husband reads this), a perfectly chilled glass of white wine at the end of a productive day, chatting with friends, finding £5 I didn’t know I had, dark chocolate, an unexpected smile from anyone, running into a friend I haven’t seen for a while, finding the perfect pair of jeans, meeting someone who inspires me, hitting a deadline, new socks, clean windows, feeling included, cake… I could go on and on, but every day since I’ve identified new pleasures (and been forced to accept that I am a chocoholic) which I would probably have ignored if this hadn’t been on my mind. And that’s the point. We rarely take the time to appreciate the simple things in life but when we do we are likely to find much to be thankful for. I’m still going to watch the news, I want to be socially and politically aware, but I’m determined to acknowledge and appreciate the simple pleasures because it makes me happier. I hope you can make a list and that it gives you lots to be thankful for, especially when the news gets you down.
EAST BERGHOLT NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN In April we told you the East Bergholt Neighbourhood Plan Committee had been reformed to update our plan. We also informed you that Babergh District Council was working with Mid-Suffolk District Council to produce a new Joint Local Plan. In planning terms, the most up-to-date plan is given greater weight, making it important that Babergh’s plan reflects your views as expressed in our Neighbourhood Plan. It is now time to make your views known to Babergh. The draft Joint Local Plan has now been published for consultation. Comments must be submitted before the end of September. See: https://tinyurl.com/y5k355f4 The Neighbourhood Plan Committee will be reviewing this document and feeding back their comments. Help would be most welcome. Use the contact link on the left hand side of the page at: www.eastbergholt.org/clubs/parishcouncil/NeighbourhoodPlan Since April, the Neighbourhood Plan Committee has been busy re-visiting the housing needs, design criteria and seeking grants to cover the cost of specialist services. The Neighbourhood Plan remains an important document, enabling East Bergholt residents to influence future village developments. We would really like you to become involved. Come along to one of the monthly meetings and have your say. You will be made most welcome. The dates are published on the East Bergholt website and posted on the parish council noticeboards. Don’t forget to submit your comments on Babergh’s draft Joint Local Plan. East Bergholt Neighbourhood Plan Committee
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In Touch Titles • Stowmarket & Stowupland • Kesgrave & Rushmere St Andrew • Melton & Woodbridge • Manningtree, Brantham, Lawford & Mistley • Hadleigh, Chattisham, Hintlesham, Holton St Mary, Layham & Raydon • Ipswich East, Ravenswood, Broke Hall & Warren Heath • Elmswell, Beyton, Drinkstone, Haughley, Hessett, Norton, Tostock, Wetherden & Woolpit • Needham Market & The Creetings • Shotley, Chelmondiston, Erwarton, Harkstead, Holbrook, Pin Mill, Stutton & Woolverstone • Martlesham • Claydon, Barham, Henley & Whitton • East Bergholt, Dedham, Flatford & Stratford St Mary • Bramford, Offton, Somersham & Willisham • Capel St Mary (Capel Capers) • Copdock, Belstead, Bentley, Tattingstone & Washbrook • Gt & Lt Blakenham, Baylham & Nettlestead • Westerfield, Ashbocking, Tuddenham St Martin & Witnesham • Sproughton & Burstall We also publish Spotlight on Felixstowe
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Community First Responders (CFRs) Many East Bergholt villagers will have noticed the arrival of the defibrillator in the telephone kiosk near the front of the Red Lion Pub. It is now operational and all villagers are encouraged to take a look. Now more than ever, the general public are being asked to learn when and how to use defibrillators, both in and out of the work environment. East Bergholt Heartwatch is 18 years old and was one of the first CFR teams set up in the South Suffolk region. Several of the team members have been in service all this time and we now have seven CFR team members providing, very nearly, 24 hr/7 days a week cover. Our area covers East Bergholt, East End, Holton St Mary, Brantham and Bentley and we need CFRs from any/all of these villages. Roughly, we serve a total population of 5,500 of which 2,500 are over 50 years of age. If we are to maintain and improve our Heartwatch service to the community, we urgently need more CFR team members. Becoming a CFR is not difficult. • You would be trained over a period of three weekends (we would pay out of pocket expenses) • You would be partnered with more experienced CFRs until you feel confident to go solo. • You will be an integral part of a huge team which includes paramedics and the East Anglian Operations desk medical team. • You will be supported by others in the local team who co-ordinate the monthly schedules, arrange training, service defibrillators and provide day to day help. • You can decide how you wish to allocate your time throughout the month and it can be from a couple of hours to however long you wish. If this sounds interesting and worthwhile, please contact Carol Moss: 01206 298483 / carol-moss@uwclub.net The more CFRs we have the easier it becomes. We hope to hear from you soon! Ken Breton
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NEWS CHELMSFORD’S FAMILY FUN RUN AND MARATHON conditions and their families across Essex, providing specialist care in the comfort of their own homes and in the community. It only costs £5 per person to take part and children under five can join in for free. It’s a great, fun way to get the whole family exercising together while raising money for a local hospice charity. To find out more and signup online, go to: www.havenshospices.org.uk/chelmsfordfunrun
On Sunday 20 October, The J’s Hospice is holding its first Chelmsford 3K Fun Run. This family-friendly event is suitable for all ages and abilities – you can walk, jog or run the 3K course and prams and well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.
If you’re looking for a greater sporting challenge, The J’s Hospice Chelmsford Marathon is also on Sunday 20 October. The 26.2 mile course is on road and tarmac paths that take you through the city and out into the nearby countryside before returning to Central Park to finish. Online registration is open now at: www.havenshospices.org.uk/chelmsfordmarathon
The route starts and finishes in Central Park, taking in some of the city’s beautiful parks, and everyone who takes part will be given a medal when they cross the finish line.
The J’s Hospice is looking for volunteers to help make both events a big success. If you can help with the pre-event organisation or you can volunteer on 20 October (e.g. at a water station, as a marshal or helping with baggage, t-shirts and at the finish funnel) please contact Lucy: lucy.burgess@thejshospice.org.uk / 01245 475474
The 3K Family Fun Run is raising money for The J’s Hospice which is part of Havens Hospices. The J’s supports young adults with life-limiting
Thank you to the Chelmsford office of Aon, the professional services firm, which is kindly sponsoring both events.
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The summer months are always busy for Ardleigh Surgery with people going away on holiday needing to have extra medication, or returning home from university. We have a request from the dispensary team and our local pharmacies to remind patients to allow two or three working days to allow time to dispense your medication.
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Patient Participation Group (PPG) The role of the PPG includes: • being a critical friend to the practice • advising the practice on the patient perspective and providing insight into the responsiveness and quality of services • encouraging patients to take greater responsibility for their own and their family’s health • carrying out research into the views of those who use the practice • organising health promotion events and improving health literacy • regular communication with the patient population If you would like to be part of the PPG please contact reception. Staff Changes We are pleased to have some additions to the reception team. Lucy, Paul and Sandra are undergoing their induction at the moment. Dr Radrie Cole will be the senior partner due to the retirement of Dr Vernon Bettle, and the partners welcome our Advanced Nurse Practitioner Joy Harrison as a new partner. Our waiting room is undergoing a revamp and we are also awaiting the launch of a new Ardleigh Surgery website. Watch this space. Online Access You will notice if you have online access that there is an increased amount of appointments. If you are not already registered pick up a form from reception and bring photo ID when completed to start booking appointments, viewing test results or ordering medication. Training Days You will notice that we are now closed one afternoon a month for staff training. If you telephone the surgery you will be asked to call 111 for medical assistance if your problem can not wait until the following day at 8.30am when we will reopen.
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This month we are holding the first ever Bentley Bake Off competition at The Case! It will be held on Bank Holiday Monday, 26 August. There will be three entry categories; • Luscious Lemon Drizzle • Under 16s The Lemon Drizzle can be a ‘tray bake’ or traditional cake. The Bentley Bake and Under 16s can be any choice of home baked cake. Entry is free and forms will be available from the pub or shop from the beginning of August. In addition, on the day we will be having our traditional Bank Holiday Monday BBQ. We are also hoping to provide live music in the garden. Please check our website and posters for more details and timings closer to the date. Money raised from the sale of the cakes will go to support FIND, our charity of the year. As usual, Open Mic night is on the first Tuesday of the month, August 7. Come and join in or just listen. The music starts around 7.30pm. For more details contact Dave: 07885 963882 This month, due to holiday commitments, Esther, our hard working Sunday chef, will be taking a well-deserved break, therefore Sunday lunches will be unavailable on Sundays 11 and 18 August. She will be back for the bank holiday weekend, Sunday 25 August, when she will be serving her usual wide range of dishes including a veggie option and children’s meals. Lunch is served between noon and 2.30pm. As always, it is advisable to call or check at the bar to make a reservation. Our monthly quiz will be at the very end of the month, Saturday 31 August. As always, teams can be up to six and winning teams receive drink vouchers. Entrance is £2 per person. Quizzes start at 8.30pm. To help raise even more money for FIND, we are now holding a raffle each month during our quiz nights. Profits from this and the quiz will be donated to FIND. Jane’s weekday lunchtime snacks will continue throughout the holiday period from Wednesday to Friday, between noon and 2pm. We have introduced a range of delicious cakes and flapjacks, so if you just fancy coffee and cake (or tea) this too is now available at The Case. As all meals are freshly prepared it is advisable to book in advance if you are a group of six or more. Jane’s menu can be viewed on our website. 01473 805575 / www.thecasepubbentley.co.uk www.facebook.com/TheCaseBentley
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NEWS BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCILLOR JOHN HINTON EAST BERGHOLT WARD Babergh is starting to settle down into its new structure with the reduced numbers of councillors. Some free swimming for children is being launched so check the website. There are several bid items already in the system and possibly the most important is the New Draft Joint Local Plan which is again out for consultation. It’s over 800 pages so any insomniacs will welcome it as a good read. Having submitted several pages of comments on the previous version (part of the 13,000+ responses), I will again be looking very hard at its implications for rural communities in particular. There still appears to be an emphasis on the A14 and A12 corridors with no allowance for the current traffic chaos or shortage of other infrastructure. Add in the cuts to bus subsidies that will affect two routes into East Bergholt alone, and the cancelling of free school buses for East End High School residents and you can see that building houses appears to be all that matters and the rest can sort itself out! Further complications will arise from the consultation on the Northern Relief Road for Ipswich and its possible routes. No allowance is made for growth in freight from Felixstowe or Harwich despite the outcome of BREXIT being due, but surprise, surprise, it will require up to 15,000 extra new homes to justify the costs! By the time you read this the outcome of the legal battle to limit housing development in East Bergholt will be known. I am keeping my fingers crossed as I look at a new appointments system for the doctors, the aforementioned school bus changes and the increasingly hazardous Four Sisters junction 31 onto the A12. There are bound to be other issues and I am here to help. Before anyone mentions it, Planning Enforcement is a top priority! Councillor John Hinton: 01206 298309
SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM Hello from Pc 710 Mike Small, Hadleigh and Babergh area Community Engagement Officer Suffolk Police. As summer is now well and truly on us, may I please remind all residents to be extra vigilant with their home security. We are still getting incidents of rural break-ins. However a number of the offences that have taken place were to premises and outhouses that were insecure. Please remember to lock all of your garages and sheds before leaving your property. Garden equipment such as ride-on lawnmowers are the type of objects being stolen. If you are going away over the summer, please take all precautions to secure your homes and make local residents aware so that they can watch out for your property in your absence. We have stepped up our rural patrols in the rural areas as this is one of our current policing priorities. If you need to contact us or report a crime, ant-social behaviour or have some information connected to your area, you can report to us directly using our Suffolk Police website. Go to our website and click on the ‘REPORT SOMETHING’ tab. This can then be actioned and sent to the relevant officer for your area and avoids busy times when using 101. We are increasing our number of community engagement officers and in the next few weeks, Pc Sarah George and Pc Di Porter will become engagement officers for the Hadleigh Sector. We will provide more information of this when the change takes place. This will increase the service that you receive as I currently cover the west of Ipswich in addition to Babergh. They will become designated Hadleigh Community Engagement Officers. Police Constable 710 Michael Small If you have any quires or questions please contact Hadleigh SNT at Hadleigh Police Station, Magdalen Road, Hadleigh IP7 5AD Hadleigh.snt@suffolk.pnn.police.uk Emergency: Call 999 / Non-Emergency: Call 101 Follow us on Twitter@ HadleighPolice Police Connect: Suffolk.police.uk/police connect
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CONSTABLE COUNTRY PRACTICE Extended Hours I’m pleased to announce that from 1 July the practice will be extending its opening hours. Our Capel St Mary site will now be open every Tuesday from 7-8am and 6.30-7.30pm for patients with pre-booked appointments. We will be holding two phlebotomy clinics between 7am and 8am and a dressing clinic between 6.30am and 7.30pm. These appointments are pre-bookable via our reception team. We will also be holding GP surgeries between 7am and 8am and 6.30am and 7.30pm, bookable by the doctors. So if you need a GP appointment outside normal working hours, please let the doctor know when you speak to them. Please note that no other service will be available during these times, e.g. appointment booking or general queries. Training days Please note that the practice will be closed for staff training from 1pm on Wednesday 11 September. 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
DOCTOR’S SURGERY ROTA The scheme to provide transport for patients unable to get to the surgery has now been running successfully for several years. By arrangement with the receptionists, when a patient requests assistance, a volunteer driver from our rota is allocated. Many patients have benefited from the scheme which is administered by St Mary’s Church Parochial Council. We now need to increase our panel of volunteer drivers. Volunteers are called in rotation and generally may be called out once every four weeks or so, though when there is heavy demand this may increase slightly. Transport is from Capel, Copdock and Wenham to Capel or East Bergholt Surgeries. Under the safeguarding provisions the scheme will carry out the usual checks, and most of our volunteers have found that their insurance company covers them for this role at no extra charge. If you have a spare hour or so a week and would be prepared to help others in this way, please contact Chris Yule (310992) or Malcolm Fenn (310901) who can provide you with more information.
STOUR VALLEY MEN’S PROBUS CLUB In July, Peter Jones presented The Martello Towers of Essex and Liz Barringer spoke about the work of The Leonard Cheshire Homes. We don’t hold meetings in August but our speaker on 4 September is Mervyn Linford introducing us to the river from Cattawade Bridge to Ha’Penny Pier. Ted Wheatley will return on 18 September with a talk entitled Speakers’ Corner. On 2 October David Prynn will talk of China, Past and Present and two weeks later on 16 October Cherry Mullins will present Confessions of a Tour Manger. 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
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NEWS / OUT & ABOUT DEMOCRACY ONLINE Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are to make their council meetings, which include major decisions such as budgets and major planning applications, accessible to everyone as online livestreaming begins. Following an upgrade of the King Edmund Chamber at the councils’ joint headquarters in Endeavour House, Ipswich, all meetings held in the Chamber will be livestreamed for public viewing, allowing residents to watch their councillors debate and vote upon major issues, including upcoming debates on the councils’ Joint Local Plan, from their own devices.
CHEST PAIN AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT I was discussing chest pain with someone a couple of months ago and was asked to write an article about it so here it is! Chest pain is one of those things that people are often unsure whether they need to seek medical attention or not and if they do then how urgently. Statistically, heartburn (indigestion) or a panic attack are more common than heart attacks – but how do you tell the difference? Heartburn or indigestion (same thing) is chest pain that starts after eating. Sometimes people get a bitter or acidic taste in their mouth and/or bring up bits of food. You might notice there is a pattern to it when you eat certain foods. While not a medical emergency it is not very pleasant and your GP can help with some prescription medication if the over the counter ones are not working. Panic attacks are usually triggered by something stressful and can make your heart race, make you sweaty and can lead to feeling dizzy. It is not always easy to identify between a panic attack and a heart attack – if in any doubt then you should get it checked out, particularly if it is the first time it has happened. You can get chest pain from having a chest infection – this one is usually easier to identify as it is associated with a cough and often bringing up green or yellow phlegm and sometimes a temperature. It is often more painful when you breathe in and out. Seeing a nurse practitioner for review is a good idea. If you have sudden onset chest pain which radiates to your back, jaw, arms or neck, if it makes your chest feel tight or heavy – people often describe it as having an elephant sitting on their chest – you need to ring 999 as these are all signs of a heart attack. It can sometimes start with feeling short of breath, dizzy or feeling sick (sometimes being sick). I recently had crushing central chest pain which radiated to my back and felt like someone was sitting on my chest and vomited from the pain. The paramedics were brilliant – they hooked me up to the heart monitor and took my blood pressure, oxygen levels and treated the pain. They took me to hospital where I had further tests and I am pleased to report it was not my heart. If in doubt and you are concerned about the pain or your symptoms then either ring 111 and they will decide whether an ambulance is needed, or ring 999 if you fit the symptoms for a heart attack. Chances are it is not but never take the chance – it is better to be safe than sorry. Ways to reduce your risk of a heart attack – healthy diet, regular exercise, limit your alcohol intake and stop smoking. As always, any questions then get in touch. Blessings, Capel Parish Nurses Team Caroline: 07588 706869 / Caroline@CapelParishNurses.org.uk Margaret: 07588 698284 / Margaret@CapelParishNurses.org.uk Rozy: Rozy@CapelParishNurses.org.uk www.CapelParishNurses.org.uk
The new platform will allow members of the public to view presentations given to councillors at these meetings and will display the name of each member of the councils when they speak, helping residents follow each meeting in full. Meetings held in the King Edmund Chamber include Full Council meetings and most Cabinet and Planning Committee meetings, as well as several other committee and subcommittee meetings of both councils. The videos will be available online for public viewing at: www.youtube.com/channel/UCSWf_0D13zmegAf5Qv_aZSg Once meetings have finished, the videos will be saved on the channel for public viewing at any time. Several previous meetings are already available online, following testing of the new set-up. Members of the public will continue to be welcome to attend these meetings in person via the public gallery if desired. Mid Suffolk District Council’s Cabinet Member for Customers, Digital Transformation & Improvement, Councillor Suzie Morley, said: “We’re committed to being more open, more transparent and more accountable than ever, and I’m delighted that we’re now able to put our meetings on the screens of every computer, phone or tablet that wants to see them. Open, public meetings have always been a key part of local democracy, and this new facility moves that into the 21st century.”
A CREATIVE WRITING REVOLUTION A quiet revolution is happening in North East Essex, one which involves the scratching of pens on paper. In living rooms across the county, in church halls and in the back of pubs, more and more people are meeting to write stories, memoirs and poems. We asked Petra McQueen, owner of The Writers’ Company, why she thought creative writing groups were becoming so popular. “Our students come to us for all sorts of different reasons,” she said. “Some want simply to express themselves, others want to be best-selling authors. Whatever the reason, all of our writers really enjoy being in a class with others. It’s not just about honing skills and learning new techniques, although that’s important – coming to our courses also allows writers to meet likeminded people. Writing can be a lonely business, but it needn’t be.” One of Petra’s students, Clare Kemsley, is pictured reading from the anthology Paths are Made by Walking which The Writers’ Company wrote, edited and published to raise funds for Inside Out Community, an arts and mental health charity. We asked her how people could join a writers’ group or course. “Just keep your eyes open! Almost every town and village in Essex has a writers’ group. There’s a monthly Writenight group in Colchester, which I know is very good. If anyone wanted more of a taught class, I’d be delighted if they’d look us up. We teach in Wivenhoe and Manningtree and both me and my colleague, Kate Worsley, are long time teachers and have been published.” So maybe it’s time you joined the quiet revolution? It might lead to a book contract, or it might simply be a way of expressing yourself with like-minded people. Whatever it is, it will surely be fun. Find out more at: www.thewriterscompany.co.uk
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out & about HIGHFIELDS PRIMARY/ STOUR CHORAL CONCERT On Saturday, July 6, to a packed hall in the chapel at Old Hall East Bergholt, the combined singers of Highfields Primary School and Stour Choral Society gave a performance of Captain Noah and his Floating Zoo. The picture shows the final Rainbow chorus, plus a representation of God, by the combined singers. The programme included songs by Highfields Primary School Choir, Summer by Jonathan Dove, Highfields Girls Vocal Group, The Circle of Life and Pie Jesu, Stour Choral Society, Hey Ho the Wind and the Rain and Down by the Riverside, and solos from the up and coming Cameron Collins concluding with If I Loved You from Carousel. This was preceded by a musical extravaganza of the Carousel Waltz on the concert organ by Stephen Smith who accompanied the whole performance. The combined choir, with Richard Willan as God, sang enthusiastically the Flanders and Horowitz Cantata of Captain Noah. This was conducted very efficiently by Susie Hyman, ably accompanied by Stephen Smith. Stour Choral Society starts its new season in Manningtree Methodist Church Hall on Monday, September 9 at 7.30pm. The choir is in desperate need of male voices. There will be a warm welcome to inexperienced singers or able musicians, please come and join us.
STOUR VALLEY U3A On Wednesday 10 July, Paul Stancliffe, Media Manager of The British Trust for Ornithology, talked to us on bird migration, explaining how the BTO is using the very latest technology to uncover the mysteries of bird migration. Our meeting on August 14 is a members’ only event and will be held at the Venture Centre, Lawford CO11 2JE at the normal time. The theme of our meeting on September 11 is Great Composers of Film Music. Steve Johnson, a film enthusiast, will recall the history of music in film from the beginnings of sound, with emphasis on specific composers who have made significant contributions to music in film. Jenny Gibbs will talk to us on An Englishwoman’s Life in Rural Turkey on Wednesday 9 October. Her stories capture a simple, serene, pastoral way of life in a Turkish mountain village unchanged for centuries, from the day she first arrived there 25 years ago to today. 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 30 August. 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.
VILLAGE LINK Our next meeting is on August 14 at 10am in Tattingstone Village Hall when the talk will be Suffolk Sandlings by Richard Moore.
CAR BOOT SALE AT EAST BERGHOLT HIGH SCHOOL Sunday 15 September, 9.30am-noon Admission is 50p, refreshments available, free car park. Pitches In advance: cars £5, with trailers £7, domestic vans £10 On the day: £1 extra No traders. Gates open 8.30am for sellers. 07776 291445
Our aim is 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
MANNINGTREE POETRY GROUP The next meeting of Poetry Plus will take place at 7.30pm on Tuesday, August 13 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
ROTARY CLUB OF MANNINGTREE STOUR VALLEY The club welcomed its new president, Rotarian Sue Clark (pictured), at the annual handover night, this year held at Boxted Vineyard. The evening included the appointment or reappointment of officers, a tour of the vineyard and a meal. Originally from Watford, Sue has been an active Rotarian for many years and held the position of president in her previous club. Professionally she has held high positions in the retail trade. The club looks forward to a successful year serving the community.
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MANNINGTREE ROTARY CLUB Mavis Nye and her husband Ray are our guest speakers on Thursday 8 August, 8.15pm in the Function Room, Crown Hotel, High Street, Manningtree. Mavis is unusual in that she is a 10-year survivor of a dreadful disease that normally kills people within a year. This is mesothelioma, or asbestos cancer. Mavis is devoting her life to helping others fighting this disease. She has established the Mavis Nye Foundation, a charity formed to fund research into treatment, and is extremely active in supporting others on social media. Come to Manningtree Rotary to hear Mavis’s amazing story. Free admission by ticket only by contacting Sue Clark: petersueclark@btinternet.com / 01473 327664 Donations to the Mavis Nye Foundation are welcome.
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MANNINGTREE & DISTRICT PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY With the summer break now well under way the society has several social events planned. The first – a photography marathon – took place on 15 June, which fortunately was a dry and reasonably sunny day. This year we extended an invitation to Harwich and Dovercourt Camera Club and were joined by several of their members. A total of 22 people took part in a competition that involved taking unedited images to fit 10 categories such as Curves, Big, Read Me and A Bit on the Side to name a few. This proved to be very challenging and at the finish we had to submit a memory card with only one image for each category. This year participants were able to go to locations of their choice within the five-hour limit of the competition so we look forward to seeing some very interesting and inspirational images. Judging has still to be completed so results should be available next month. There is no formal programme between June and September, but various summer events are planned, including our summer barbecue
PIZZA AND PUDDINGS CHARITY EXTRAVAGANZA The Hearing Care Centre invite you to join them for a night of pudding paradise as their very popular Pudding Club evening returns for a one-off special at newly opened Fynn Valley Café Terrace. The event which is being held on Thursday 22 August from 7pm will not only allow guests, but positively encourage them to sample every dessert on the menu, while at the same time helping to raise money for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is a charity which delivers specialist training for dogs to provide invaluable emotional support and give many deaf people confidence, independence and constant companionship, totally transforming their lives. On the night guests will enjoy a selection of stonebaked pizzas freshly cooked in the restaurant’s new outdoor pizza oven, followed by an array of homemade desserts, topped with lashings of cream. Entertainment will also be provided in the form of foodie competitions and a big prize draw, giving those in attendance time to digest between tasters and ensure maximum samples are enjoyed by all.
in July. The Facebook challenge continues with a new subject set by Rachel every two weeks, designed to stretch our photography skills and imagination. The new season commences on 10 September with an open competition of images taken within a 10-mile radius of Manningtree to be judged by club members. Meetings are held at 7.30pm at St John Ambulance Centre, Station Road, Manningtree CO11 1EB on the second and fourth Thursday evenings between September and May. New members are welcome to join or may attend initially as visitors. Please contact our secretary for details: 01206 393751 / madps@post.com www.manningtreeanddistrictphotographicsociety.co.uk These images, entitled Making a Splash, by Jill Sullivan were highly commended in a recent club competition to show three photos of the same subject.
MANNINGTREE CHESS CLUB The new chess season starts in September and with one team in each division, Manningtree will again be fielding three teams in the Suffolk League. The A team just failed to retain the title of Suffolk Champions, but went on to win the Suffolk Cup competition. Surprisingly the C team finished ahead of the B team to win the third division title. A special mention for Adam Taylor who regularly played for the Manningtree club up until last season. This summer he was awarded the title of International Chess Master and we all wish him well as he pursues a career as professional. Manningtree Chess Club meets at the Methodist Church Hall (South Street) at 7.30pm on Wednesday evenings from the beginning of September to the end of April. Events, contact details and meeting times are all available at: www.manningtreechess.info New players are always welcome to contact either John on 01206 391628 or Jim on 01473 310561.
Tickets are excellent value, priced at just £22 and spaces are very limited. To book call 01473 230330 or visit: www.hearingcarecentre.co.uk/puddings
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ON THE GRAPEVINE BLUE CROSS HOME DIRECT Finding loving homes for loved pets Giving up a pet is a tough decision for any owner, but peoples’ circumstances can change so quickly and for a variety of reasons. Blue Cross knows that leaving a family home and coming to a rehoming centre can be a difficult time for owners and their pets, but there’s another way that the charity can help people to find loving new homes for their pet, and that’s with their Home Direct service. Home Direct gives owners who need to find a new home for their pet the opportunity to keep them until Blue Cross can find a new owner, instead of bringing them into one of the charity’s rehoming centres. This saves the pet the stress of staying in kennels as they’ll go straight from one loving home to another. It also frees up more space at Blue Cross’s rehoming centres and with the charity’s pet fosterers, allowing them to take in more pets that have no other home to go to, for example stray, abandoned or neglected pets. The team at Blue Cross carries out a full assessment of the pet, as they do with all pets they rehome, before creating a rehoming profile for the pet. The pet and their profile is then promoted alongside all our other pets on the rehoming section of the Blue Cross website.
WHERE ON EARTH ARE YOU? Suffolk Libraries are asking this question for their space-themed Summer Reading Challenge, which started on July 20. The campaign, using the hashtag #SLWhereOnEarth, encourages social media users to post selfies of themselves reading books over the summer, no matter where they are in the world. Leon Paternoster, Head of Digital & Marketing for Suffolk Libraries, said: “You can read anything, anywhere for the Summer Reading Challenge, including eBooks and eAudio, no matter where you are in Suffolk, or the world! For parents and carers, #SLWhereOnEarth gives children something fun to do over the long break, while keeping up their reading levels. They can also pick up or download a book themselves from the library or our website.” This social media campaign is inspired by Suffolk Libraries’ annual Summer Reading Challenge, in which the theme this year is Space Chase, inspired by the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. For more information about the Summer Reading Challenge, visit: www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/src
When a potential new owner applies for the pet, and the team at Blue Cross thinks they will be a good match, they arrange for them to visit the pet at their home or for the pet to come to one of the charity’s rehoming centres for an introduction. The team will ensure everything goes smoothly and if the match goes well, the pet will be rehomed to their new home. Blue Cross, which has rehoming centres and animal hospitals across the country, rehomes dogs, cats, small animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs and horses through its Home Direct scheme. Clare Williamson, centre manager at Blue Cross Suffolk in Wherstead, said: “Blue Cross is about helping pets and their owners throughout their life in whatever ways we can. We know how much pets can change a person’s life – we get lovely updates every day from people who have taken on pets from us – and it’s great for us to think we have helped to change theirs and the pet’s life. “Sadly we know that life changes can mean a person can sadly no longer look after their pet. We’re here to help and support people who have had to make the difficult decision to rehome their pet and have done the best thing for them by coming to us for help to find a loving new home. We help people to rehome their pets for all sorts of different reasons. For example people’s financial situation may have changed and they can no longer afford to keep their pet or they are moving into accommodation where they can’t take their pet with them such as a care home.” For more details on the Blue Cross Home Direct scheme or to find out more about the charity or the pets currently looking for homes visit: www.bluecross.org.uk
SET SAIL FOR AN ISLAND ADVENTURE Nature lovers young and old can discover more about Suffolk’s only island this summer with the RSPB’s annual Havergate Adventure being held from 10-12 August. Run by the RSPB Woodbridge Local Group, the Havergate Adventure offers an amazing opportunity for people to come and explore Havergate Island, its lagoons and salt marshes and encounter some of the wildlife that calls it home. Now in its 31st year, the adventure starts with an exhilarating 20-minute boat journey from Orford Quay to the island. Once ashore, visitors explore the island alongside an RSPB volunteer guide who will be on hand to help spot them some of the birds, animals and insects living on Havergate, including the avocet – best known as the bird featured in the RSPB logo. To make sure visitors don’t miss any hidden treasures, binoculars are available to hire for free on the day. At the end of the adventure, visitors can buy homemade cakes, snacks and refreshments to enjoy along with a well-earned sit down, before heading back over the water to Orford. This fun and fascinating wildlife event will be taking place on Saturday 10, Sunday 11 and Monday 12 August, with guided tours leaving every half hour from 9.30am until 1.30pm from Orford Quay. Advance bookings only and tickets are £15 for adults and £5 for under-16s. To book your tickets visit: www.rspb.org.uk/havergateisland Picture credit: Chris Gomersall (rspb-images.com)
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EBONY’S BLOG Life at The Shelley Centre This time last year my rider, Evangeline, had her play staged at the Red Rose Theatre in Ipswich. Her next trick was to pass Grade III Horse Care, which she did on the last day of our term. Congratulations Evie. I do like to hear my riders doing brainy things as well as exercising on my back. It makes me even more proud to know them. The person awarding Evie her certificate is Lyn, our stable manager. She herself was nominated for an ‘Over and Above’ award at the aforementioned AGM, a well-deserved acknowledgement of all the many hats she wears and the kindness she bestows on us all. I had my moment of glory too, giving a ride to the deputy mayor of Hadleigh, Carolyn Cammack. We look quite good together, don’t we? The humans at the Shelley Centre decided to have a special party celebrating our 30th birthday year, and so the last bit of news from the end of term is that the trustees arranged a garden party for as many founding members of Hadleigh RDA and subsequent supporters as could be rounded up. Mike and Jane Crowe very kindly lent their beautiful garden for the event. Of course, the herd was not asked. Just imagine what havoc it would have wrought in the flowerbeds if it had been! But a good many much loved helpers came out of retirement for the afternoon, plus some of our adult riders, for whom Rob Southgate and his team built access ramps over the steps. It was a truly amazing effort. I hear the teas were delicious, and that the Pimm’s flowed (whatever that means.) There was music and fine weather to complete the joy. I think everyone is in a state of collapse now and needing the holiday so I haven’t been asking for contributions to my list of 30 good reasons for coming here, we’ll get back to them in September. See you then! www.shelleyrda.com / 01473 824172
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SCHOOLS BENTLEY CEVC AND COPDOCK PRIMARY SCHOOLS stood out the most for me. I remember when we were on our way to Colchester Zoo and George was sick on the bumps just before we arrived. He was sick all over another child (it smelt disgusting). I also remember when we were at the Year 4 sleepover and we were all watching Sing, Ruby and I were next to each other nearly wetting ourselves at this lizard’s eyeball falling out and getting blown away by a fan. I am going to miss all the children, but most of all I am going to miss all the amazing teachers as I have known them since day one and they are the people I have known the longest! I will also miss the chickens as I have known them since they were born so it will seem weird not having them around.” Alena
It seems impossible to believe, but we have finished another school year! This month, we thought we would do something a little different and give our leavers the chance to say how they feel about their time at Bentley and Copdock Primary Schools. We hope you enjoy their reflections; some of them are really quite funny! Adders Class “I have loved being at Bentley ever since I joined back in reception. I have made loads of great friends and memories through the years, but one memory stands out. It was when we were in the hall thinking we were expecting a special guest when a big fat slimy alien came running into the hall chucking slime everywhere at us. Me and my best friend Charlie ran with all our might to the Wendy House and up the little steps because we were traumatised.” George I have most enjoyed the Kingswood and African Adventure trips as it was a chance to go away with my friends without my mum and dad. My favourite thing I have done at Bentley is going to the tournaments as I love sports and like to work as a team with other people. I am going to miss the school, as I have spent seven long years here but at the same time I can’t wait to go to high school.” Josh “At Bentley I have had the best experience of my life and made so many memories with so many amazing people, but there are two which have
“I have been at Bentley since Reception and it will feel really strange not to come to the school gate and see all the children having fun before the day begins. Mrs Robinson and Mrs Lawrance have been the two best teachers I will ever have. I will also really miss the chickens as they are always walking around like pigeons, which always makes me laugh. My favourite memories would probably be when our school was at Kingswood, and the girls were all in our dorm room and everyone was being silly, which led to Alena stubbing her toe and calling out, “My toe has no pulse!” Ruby Foxes Class “I enjoyed taking part in The Big Bang Science Day when we made our own DNA. It was an awesome trip. I loved Science Week and making allterrain vehicles” “I loved going to Kingswood and at night Katie was sleepwalking and fell off the bed! And African Adventure was awesome. School residentials are the best memories” “I remember when we went to lots of sports tournaments, including netball, cricket, tag-rugby, cross country and rounders.” “Working with the same children for seven years, we made really good friends” “Working with the New Wolsey Theatre, learning about their jobs and then watching their play about being at school.”
ROBIN’S NEWS Baby Bears As the weather is getting warmer, we have been spending more time outside in the garden, splashing in water trays and bobbing about in the paddling pools. The Baby Bears really enjoy water experiences and we shall allocate a week to water play, including a ‘car wash’, underwater painting, colouring sheets, ‘baby bath’ and a paddling pool filled with water and an assortment of balls. Toddling Tigers The Tigers have shown their creative sides by making a summer art display. They made flip flops using their footprints, amazing watermelons from paper plates and created ice cream and lollies with a selection of paints and lolly sticks. Many Tigers expressed how much happiness the summer brings them as they love trips to the seaside, playing on the beaches and eating ice creams! Gruffalos We have been celebrating International Mud Day by painting with muddy paint, making mud
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volcanoes, jumping and splashing. One Gruffalo even treated herself to a mini mud spa! Mud play encourages creativity in children. It can also be soothing and relaxing, providing an outlet for children to express their feelings through their senses and exploration. Forest School The Gruffalos have been experiencing the awe and wonder of science. We conducted our own experiments to understand cause and effect and ignite curiosity and asked lots of questions to test their thoughts and ideas. By far the favourite was grapes in soda water, watching the bubbles and the grapes dancing. The Gruffalos enjoyed the frozen petals and how cold the water was on a warm day. We made red onion dye and then used different materials to see if the dye changed consistency or colour. Cornflour gloop always amazes these young minds and the volcanos caused a lot of bubbling excitement too. The foundation for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education begins in the early years. By giving children opportunities to explore STEM related concepts, they will hopefully develop a passion for it and pursue it in the future. If you would like any further information about our nursery, pre-school, forest school, out of school or holiday clubs, please contact Emma Deakin: 01473 310768 / info@robinschildcare.co.uk or visit: www.robinschildcare.co.uk
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MISTLEY CRICKET CLUB Men’s & Ladies Cricket At the halfway point in the Two Counties Season, mixed results for all our teams are reflected in mid-table positions across the board, with the exception of the ladies who are in the top two positions in both of their leagues. For upcoming fixtures visit: https://mistleycc.wixsite.com/2017 June 2019 100 Club Winners
2nd XI Paul Garwood, 5-17 v Brockley, 8-45 (incl hat trick) v IES Stuart Barwood, 90 v Stowmarket Jimmy Goff, 4-76 v Stowmarket 3rd XI Simon Everett, 51 v IES Sunday NECL Ali Day, 4-36 v Col & EE Harry Parkes, 56 v Col & EE, 64 v Galleywood Khalipha Cele, 65 v Wivenhoe (T20) Callum O’Connell 50 v Wivenhoe (T20)
1: Robert Macdonald (27) £120 2: Pat & George Bibby (70) £55 3: Gavin Rose (91) £50 PERFORMANCES OF NOTE 1 XI Danny Goff, 56 v Maldon Jack Fifield, 5-75 v Worlington Matt Bibby, 51 v Worlington James Scott, 58 v Wivenhoe Khalipha Cele, 110 not out v Hadleigh Myles Churchill, 59 v Hadleigh Mikey Johnston, 4-47 v Hadleigh st
Sunday TC Harry Parkes, 66 v Frinton Ollie Martin, 4-45 v Harwich & Dovercourt Ladies Poppy Sidhu, 6-2 v Sudbury Sharu Sadarangani 63not out v Saffron Walden Coming Up Cricket Week: Monday 12 to Friday 16 August
For anyone new to the area, you will always be welcome at New Road, either as a player or spectator. For more information please email: mistleycc@btinternet.com
East Bergholt Horticultural Society founded 1895
ANNUAL SHOW Fruit, Vegetables, Flowers, Floral Art, Cookery, Handicraft, Photography and Children's Classes
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EAST BERGHOLT UNITED FC The players returned to pre-season training on July 1 with much optimism for the season ahead. Leighton Chenery has taken over as 1st Team manager and will be working with coach Dale Vince and assistant manager Martin Peck, looking to continue the progress that the team made in the second half of the last campaign. The A team also received a boost as an influx in new teams resulted in a slight re-structuring of the leagues and they will now start the new season back in the Intermediate B division. If you would like to sponsor the club in some capacity we would also be delighted to hear from you. Club strips, dugouts, banners or boards on match days are all potential exposure for your business while supporting a local organisation.
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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.
The Constable Hall Gandish Road, East Bergholt
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.
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The FIFA tournament will be repeated and is open to all-comers so keep an eye out for the next one. It is also anticipated that the darts tournament will become a regular event and will be open to all.
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CHURCH NEWS BENEFICE OF EAST BERGHOLT & BRANTHAM Rector: The Rev Canon Stephne van der Toorn 01206 392646 / revstephvdt@googlemail.com www.constablecountrychurches.co.uk RAMBLING RECTOR News that our ambassador in the USA has resigned has just broken. This move followed the leaking of confidential documents in which he expressed his candid opinion of the American president and his administration. Diplomats are by virtue of their work expected to keep their governments up to date and it is no fault of his that a) the president doesn’t like what he heard, or b) that the documents were leaked. What concerns me is that another country can stipulate who is or who is not our ambassador, but even more worrying is the apparent inability we have to keep confidentiality. When celebrities hit the headlines, there are no end of ‘close friends’ willing to be anonymously quoted in the press. Bletchley Park secrets, I feel, would not have been safe in the current climate. In Morning Prayer this morning the reading was from Romans: “Hate what is evil, cling to what is good.” Rev Steph Parking at St Michael’s Brantham When the church was built all those years ago most people used to walk or cycle and no provision was made for cars. Please be aware that we do not have a carpark yet, which means that Church Lane becomes very congested during services. Do allow extra time to find a safe parking spot and walk calmly into church! Our neighbours would much prefer you not to park on their verges, or block access to their homes, please. The lane between the church and the lower churchyard is the only form of access to the house down the lane, so please be respectful of this. Thank you very much. SERVICES IN AUGUST Friday 2 3pm Wedding of Andrew Dodd and Katie Kirk, East Bergholt Sunday 4: Trinity 7 8am BCP Communion, East Bergholt 10am Benefice Communion, East Bergholt Thursday 8 12.45pm Wedding of Joel Carr & Rachael Darnell, East Bergholt
Sunday 11: Trinity 8 8am BCP Communion, East Bergholt 11am Benefice Communion and Baptism of Noah Balls, Brantham Sunday 18: Trinity 9 8am BCP Communion, East Bergholt 10am Benefice Communion and Baptism of Florence Fisher, East Bergholt 3pm Wedding of Henry Bacon & Kim Smith, Brantham Sunday 25: Trinity 10 8am BCP Communion, East Bergholt 11am Benefice Communion, Brantham Check the website for details. There is a BCP Communion every Sunday in East Bergholt at 8am and Choral Matins on the fourth Sunday, but not in August or December. St Mary’s Bank Holiday Market Monday 26 August, 10am-12.30pm / Lunches until about 2pm Your support is very much appreciated. We set up from 8am and start dismantling outdoor stalls after noon. Donations of bric-a-brac, children’s toys, nearly new gifts, jewellery, etc. may be left in the church porch, or contact Ruben for collection (299303). Broken items, magazines, Readers Digest condensed books, old road maps and much loved textbooks are not required as inexplicably they do not sell. The charity Home for Good will receive 10 per cent of the profits. Home for Good: Suffolk is led by volunteer Melissa Naish, an adopter with experience of fostering. Along with a team of trustees, volunteers and champions, Melissa is passionate about facilitating peer support for families who are caring for vulnerable children through fostering, adoption, special guardianship and kinship care. The local movement is governed by Transforming Futures – Suffolk. They work to raise awareness in churches of the local need for foster carers and adoptive parents, and to encourage Christians to consider fostering or adoption. Champions work to ensure churches are welcoming and supportive for these families. Home for Good: Suffolk connects families in the community who foster or adopt through peer groups that meet regularly and other events across the county.
DEDHAM AND ARDLEIGH PARISHES Services and Events for August 2019 Sunday, August 4 8am Holy Communion (BCP), Dedham 9.30am Rise ’n’ Shine, Dedham 11am Morning Prayer (CW), Ardleigh Sunday, August 11 8am Holy Communion (BCP), Ardleigh 9.30am Holy Communion (CW), Dedham Sunday, August 18 8am Holy Communion (BCP), Dedham 9.30am Matins, Dedham 11am Eucharist, Ardleigh 3pm Sunday@3, Ardleigh Sunday, August 25 8am Holy Communion (BCP), Ardleigh 9.30am Morning Praise, Dedham
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Sunday, September 1 8am Holy Communion (BCP), Dedham 9.30am Rise ’n’ Shine, Dedham 11am Morning Prayer (CW), 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, August 4, 9am at The Vicarage Dedham Lunch Club: Monday, August 5, 12.30pm at Essex Rose Tea Rooms Ardleigh Friendship Group: Tuesdays, August 8 & 22 at Ardleigh Church, 10am-noon Mission Bake Sale: Saturday, August 24, 10am at Dedham Church www.dedham-and-ardleigh-parishes.org.uk
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CHURCH NEWS
HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Ipswich Road, Brantham CO11 1TB
SERVICES FOR AUGUST Sunday 4 9am
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass
Tuesday 6 9.30am 10am
The Transfiguration Of The Lord Morning Prayer Mass
Sunday 11 9am
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass
Tuesday 13 9.20am Eucharistic Adoration 10am Mass Sunday 18 9am
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass
Tuesday 20 9.30am Morning Prayer 10am Mass Sunday 25 9am
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass
Tuesday 27 9.20am Eucharistic Adoration 10am Mass The weekly newsletter with all mass times is displayed in the cabinet alongside the front door of the church.
Events & Diary Dates The 100 Club Draw took place on Sunday 28 July at Holy Family when three lucky winners shared a record £165 prize pot. The next draw takes place on Sunday 25 August. The club, set up to support the life and mission of our parish, has grown from strength to strength since its launch. New members are always very welcome and the newsletter, which includes an application form, can be found at the rear of the church or 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 the new carpet in the Parish Room and all are very welcome to join us. The next coffee morning is on Thursday 29 August. 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 can be contacted on 07951 066607. Please let him know as soon as possible if a friend or relative has been admitted, and let Fr Peter know of anyone who is ill at home or homebound so that they can receive appropriate pastoral care.
BRANTHAM METHODIST CHURCH The church has given me a sabbatical, a gift of time to do what I choose. Last year I received an invitation to stay in a friend’s apartment in Nazareth. I began and ended my three-week stay in Nazareth and spent the middle week in a small community in Jerusalem, a minute’s walk away from both the Damascus Gate and the Garden Tomb. I went on my own, but met plenty of people from all over the world and received generous Palestinian hospitality from the parents and extended family of my friend who between them owned the four apartments in the block where I was staying. I went to spend time with my Bible in some of the places that Jesus, his disciples and some Old Testament characters had lived and travelled. Obviously, much has changed over the 2,000 to 3,000 years since it all happened. Churches have been built around and above some of these sites. The site of the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem, destroyed in AD 70 and 700 years later replaced by the Dome on the Rock for the Muslim faith. There has been a huge amount of archaeological exploration, so much of it confirming the stories described in the Bible. Since the fourth century the traditional site for the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus has been the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, an ornate church where eight different Christian denominations have worship areas. However, since the 18th century some have questioned whether it is the actual site of the gospel events. One of the alternative places suggested in 1842 is a craggy cliff, known as Skull Hill, outside the city walls, near the Damascus gate and the adjacent garden which might have been the garden of Joseph of Arimathea, a secret disciple of Jesus. I visited this site, known as the Garden Tomb, most days when in Jerusalem. As well as the craggy cliff, archaeological digs have revealed a
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tomb, a wine press (and hence a vineyard) and a water cistern. This garden is well maintained, it provides a space for worship and quite reflection on the life, death, burial and glorious resurrection of Jesus. Whether it is the actual site of these events or not, the garden fits the details described in the gospel, “at the place where Jesus was crucified, there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb, in which no-one had ever been laid” (John 14:41). One evening during my stay, a choir and ensemble from Tel Aviv performed Handel’s Messiah in Hebrew in the open air. In the very garden where Jesus was raised to life they sang “I Know that my Redeemer lives” and the audience stood as they sang The Hallelujah Chorus. Much of the oratorio is quotations from the Old Testament, originally written in Hebrew, so in the place where it happened, the language in which it was originally written, the scripture was proclaimed in song. I eagerly await the recording of this event on DVD. The gift of time has enriched me and, I hope, my preaching and ministry! Rev Andrew Sankey, Minister at Capel Methodist Church apsankey@gmail.com / 01473 311178 / 07966 187216 AT BRANTHAM METHODIST Rev Ian Gardner, Minister at Brantham Methodist 34 Medway Road, Ipswich IP3 0QH ian.gardner@methodist.org.uk / 01473 411507 Sunday 4
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Sunday 11 11am Worship with Mr Luke Rokobuli Sunday 18 11am Worship with Mrs Ruth Loggie Sunday 25 11am Worship with Mrs Alicia Holmes
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COME & SING YOUR OUT! WITH HOLBROOK CHORAL SOCIETY MUSIC BY JOHN RUTTER (RHS PATRON OF MUSIC)
SUNDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2019 THE ROYAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL MUSIC SCHOOL
2.00PM – 5.00PM ADMISSION FREE (NO NEED TO BOOK - JUST TURN UP!)
DO YOU LOVE SINGING? JOIN MEMBERS OF HOLBROOK CHORAL SOCIETY FOR THIS SUNDAY AFTERNOON WORKSHOP EXPLORING SOME OF THE BEST-LOVED MUSIC BY JOHN RUTTER. GAELIC BLESSING; THE LORD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU; REQUIEM; FEEL THE SPIRIT - A SUPERB CHANCE TO DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL CLASSICS FOR THE FIRST TIME, OR BRUSH UP ON A FAVOURITE GEM IN A FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE.
No previous choral experience required – just a love of singing. All ages & abilities are welcome. Some ability to read music is useful – but not essential. The workshop will be led by David Poulter (previously Director of Music at the Cathedrals of Coventry, Chester & Liverpool; now Organist at the Royal Hospital School): “His energetic style and light-hearted sense of fun puts everyone at ease. “Being part of this is your chance to sing your heart out for an afternoon.” Singing in a choir is more than just a bit of fun. It's been scientifically proven that it is good for your health: from getting more oxygen into the blood, to increasing the flow of feelgood hormones and improving mental health. If you like singing or are thinking of joining a choir, why not join us? Come and discover your untapped talent! The workshop will end with a short, informal performance, at 4.15pm, for friends and family.