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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR Mother Nature is having quite an impact on my life right now, mostly positive, but not entirely! I’m looking after grandma’s chickens for a few days while she’s away. It’s not difficult: put them in, let them out, give them some grain… job done. Except not this time! Last night one of them went missing and I found myself clucking around the garden for about an hour in torrential rain trying to find her. I can only imagine how ridiculous I looked but I most certainly wasn’t laughing. Of course I didn’t find her so spent a restless night wondering how to tell grandma that Blossom was done for. When I went to let the others out this morning, there she was waiting for me in all her glory, perfectly dry, well-rested and seemingly happy. A bit too happy for my liking! Meanwhile, back at home a mummy blackbird (I’ve called her Marilyn because she’s very beautiful) has taken up residence under the roof of our little outdoor lean-to, a place I like to sit with a book when the weather allows. She’s busily feeding four babies, constantly flying back and forth all day long. I must say I admire/envy her energy and it is a rather beautiful thing to see, but she’s making my garden a no-go area as every time I open the door she abandons her chicks and sits on the wall until I leave. I imagine she’s sitting there muttering “here she comes again… what is it this time… can’t she see I’m busy… what is she wearing?”. I end up feeling guilty for invading ‘her’ space so I retreat indoors and leave her to it. I haven’t even put the bins out this week because I’m afraid to scare her away. How would I cope with four baby blackbirds? Not very well I suspect. I don’t suppose she and her babies will be there for very long and despite the inconvenience (and the mess, but let’s not go there right now) I’m glad we have given them a safe place to hatch. I do love living in the countryside. Even those of us who live in Suffolk towns and villages are never far from a wide open space and a big sky view. We really are incredibly lucky and when better weather lands, as surely it must, I hope you have the opportunity and the means to get about to explore or simply admire our surroundings. You may not have to go very far, unless your garden is out of bounds too!
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Where can you find out of this world adventures, dinosaurs, robots and Stone Age adventures this summer? It’s all waiting for you in your local museum. Fun and games await you and your family this summer in Suffolk museums. Throughout the summer holidays museums across the county will offer an exciting line-up of fun events, activities, workshops and trails for the whole family to enjoy together. There’s something for everyone in your local museum. The ever-popular Mud, Bugs and Baking sessions return to the picturesque Museum of East Anglian Life, where you can also become an archaeologist for the day or try their new Winnie the Pooh trail at the museum’s Heritage Farm. The museum will also host a Golden Ticket Day where you can have a go at archery, discover more about local clubs and groups and get hands on during a fun, family day out. Ipswich Museums hosts a Science of Summer this year and offers a chance to discover the solar system in an inflatable star dome. You can also meet robots, learn about medieval medicine, or help put together the final part of the Marvelous Machines exhibition – a giant automata made from all sorts of weird and wonderful parts! Visit Lowestoft Museum’s Stone Age Sundays for prehistoric storytelling, sewing – Stone Age style – and an afternoon with John Lord, flint knapper extraordinaire! Or, if seaside crafts are more your thing, head to Lowestoft Maritime Museum to create your own seaside souvenir to take home. On the seaside theme, Dunwich Museum is hosting a summer of Divers, Shipwrecks and Merfolk, so why not visit Suffolk’s very own lost city to create a treasure chest and take part in some fun, drama workshops. Arts and crafts can be found at Gainsborough’s House on Tom’s Tuesdays, where visitors can create arty summer sketchbooks. Or for the outdoor lovers, why not visit Palace House in Newmarket for a summer of horsing around or take a trip back in time and meet real life Vikings as they descend once more on West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village. Most museums and activities are either low-cost or absolutely free. Many sites offer free parking and refreshments or a chance to unwind with a family picnic in the sun. Take a look at what’s on near you with our handy calendar at: www.suffolkmuseums.org Or, stay in touch for all the latest information and family-friendly event news on Twitter: @Suffolk_Museums
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NEWS NEW TECHNOLOGY TO RECORD END OF LIFE CHOICES If you have an incurable illness or care for someone who has an incurable illness or is suffering from fragility or dementia, then this article will be of interest to you. Have you heard of the My Care Choices Register, or MCCR for short? Developed and introduced by St Helena, the charity which helps local people face incurable illness and bereavement, the MCCR was first launched in September 2013. Research had showed that people don’t want to spend their last year or their last days in hospital, but this was often the case due to poor co-ordination of care or crisis driven care. The introduction of the MCCR has alleviated some of these issues. The patient is empowered to record their end of life choices. Questions such as: Who do you want to care for you when you are too poorly to manage it all yourself? Where would you like to be? What information do you want those caring for you to know? These are often subjects that are never discussed – they are the elephant in the room. Did you know that if you want to die at home, you must have a DNACPR (do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation) form in place? This information can be listed on the My Care Choices Register and all local health care professionals can view it. To find out more, visit www.mycarechoices.online or chat to your healthcare professional. The My Care Choices Register is specific to North East Essex, but anyone can download the booklet and start the conversation.
THE ORCHARD PLAYERS PRESENT AN AMERICAN IN SUFFOLK It’s 1942 and in a small Suffolk village, Lady Emily’s committee are eagerly planning to welcome the US Servicemen to the newly built airbase on the outskirts of the village. Local girls and best friends Jane and Charlotte quickly catch the eye of two American pilots and love begins to blossom. Little did they know that the events of the Second World War would soon change the lives of both the villagers and the pilots forever. Fast forward 10 years and across the Atlantic to New York City, Charlotte and Frank are worlds away from the tiny village where they first met. For Jane, painful memories mean she’s been stuck in the past, unable to move on. That is until a chance meeting in a New York bar turns Jane’s world upside down once again. Set to the big band sounds and swing classics of the 1940s and 1950s, An American in Suffolk follows friendships, romances and relationships from sleepy Suffolk to the bright lights of NYC. An American in Suffolk runs at Capel St Mary Community Centre from July 4-6 at 7.30pm. Call the box office for tickets: 07793 820215 Panto 2020: Red Riding Hood (9-11 January) We’re always looking to welcome new members to get involved – either on or backstage. To find out more, come along to our read-through and audition nights: Read-through: Thursday 18 July, 7.30pm Audition Prep Night: Thursday 25 July, 7:30pm Auditions: Sunday 28 July, 2pm
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CONSTABLE COUNTRY MEDICAL PRACTICE CQC Inspection The practice was inspected by the CQC on 24 April. The inspection team were at the practice for the whole day and interviewed staff and patients. They inspected both Capel and East Bergholt sites and rated the practice as ‘Good’ overall. We were rated ‘Requires Improvement’ for responsiveness, though this was partly based on patient satisfaction figures from over a year ago, and ‘Good’ for safe, effective, caring, and well-led areas. This is an improvement on last year’s rating and the CQC acknowledged the hard work by staff to improve the service we offer. We are delighted with our rating and hope our plans for further improving the service over the coming year will result in an even higher rating when we are next inspected. Appointment System Update Further to last month’s announcement, I can confirm that the practice will be implementing a new appointment system on 2 September. The new system will be a call back system which has been successfully implemented at many practices across Suffolk. Our medical receptionists will continue to take details from patients and will determine how they can best help them. This may include booking an appointment with a practice nurse or HCA, directing to a pharmacist, booking a minor illness appointment with a nurse practitioner, or liaising with a doctor on the patient’s behalf. Where a patient needs to talk to a doctor, they will be placed on the list of the doctor of their choice who will call them back within an agreed time slot. They will discuss the patient’s problem with them and if necessary arrange for them to see them or another clinician the same day. The system is an on-the-day only system. There will be no pre-bookable appointments. These will not be needed as patients will be able to speak to a doctor and see them the same day if necessary. The only exceptions to prebooking will be patients with medial conditions which require arrangements to be made for them to attend the practice. We will be holding open days at East Bergholt and Capel on the afternoon of 18 July (venues TBC) where we will be able to explain the new system and answer any questions on either the appointment system or any other aspect of the practice. In the meantime, information leaflets will be available in waiting rooms and on our website which explain the new system. We want to ensure the new system will improve access when we introduce it and value your feedback to enable us to finalise the details. Practice Manager Pete Keeble
BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCILLOR JOHN HINTON, EAST BERGHOLT WARD I write this on the 75th anniversary of D Day, June 6. Let us remember the sacrifices made 75 years ago and the courage, ingenuity and professionalism of all the forces involved. As we bicker over Brexit and local issues, let’s keep our perspective. Respect for others’ views and consideration for all our residents’ needs and wishes should guide our actions. The new council is slowly getting to grips with the problems facing us all, from employment to housing and infrastructure. Central government still appears paralysed, but that can be an advantage as it reduces interference in local matters. Liaison between layers of local government must improve, with less politics and more concern for what is right for our communities. There are major challenges ahead that will need concerted action by all with a mandate from the people. Next month I hope to be able to report on how the council is going to proceed. In the meantime, congratulations to the existing and new councillors at parish level. Your contributions are always appreciated. Councillor John Hinton
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NEWS NOTES FROM THE CASE Suffolk’s first Co-operative Pub! This month we are again holding our Grand Village Garden Party. It will be held on Sunday 14 July, starting at 2.30pm. As before, we will be having live jazz music in the garden and this year we have also invited the East Suffolk Morris Men dancers to entertain you with some traditional Morris dancing and music. As always, we are grateful for offers of home-made cakes to sell, so if you have a ‘special’, will you make one for us? Please email gill.redcotts@icloud.com to be added to our list of appreciated bakers. To enable us to cater for the correct numbers there are free tickets for the garden party in the pub and at Bentley Stores. Also later this summer we are hoping to hold a Bentley Cake Bake Off so the garden party could be your chance to get in some practise and test your audience! More news about this will follow soon. Our next Open Mic Night is on Tuesday 2 July. As always, the PA is provided. Come and join in or just listen. The music starts around 7.30pm. For more details contact Dave: 07885 963882 This month’s quiz will be on Saturday 27 July. Teams can be up to six, and winning teams receive drinks vouchers. Entrance is £2 per person. Quizzes start at 8.30pm. The money raised at our quiz nights will be donated to our charity of the year, FIND. Too hot to cook on a Sunday! Then why not book for Sunday lunch at The Case? Esther is ready to take the strain out of Sunday lunch with a wide range of dishes including a veggie option and children’s meals. Lunch is served between noon and 2.30pm. As it can now get very busy, it’s always advisable to call or check at the bar to make a reservation. Lunch time snacks of sandwiches, ploughman’s and paninis are available on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays between noon and 2pm. They are great value for money with sandwiches (including salad and crisps) from only £4.50 and ploughman’s at £6. If you are planning to eat and are a group of six or more, please book in advance. 01473 805575 / www.thecasepubbentley.co.uk www.facebook.com/TheCaseBentley
ESSEX AND SUFFOLK QUILTERS QUILT SHOW Quilters’ passion is to buy large pieces of beautiful fabric – to collect a stash. Next they cut them up into small pieces of various shapes and sew them back together again. That’s the patchwork! Finally, they layer up the new piece of fabric in a sandwich with a backing and a wadding and stitch through in a decorative way – the quilting! Of course, traditionally, quilters would recycle pre-used fabrics and some still work that way – recycling! Quilting and patchwork is very popular and there is much interest locally. This was evident in May when approximately 1,500 people visited the Big Quilt Show at Blackthorpe Barn. We’re not expecting such numbers at our quilt show on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October at Ardleigh Village Hall, but our last one was very popular. We are Essex and Suffolk Quilters and we meet monthly to listen to talks from experts and to organise workshops to extend our skills. Our members are already working on pieces that will showcase their individual styles and talents, from traditional to modern quilts and smaller items, such as wall hangings and cushions. We will be raffling an award-winning quilt made by ESQ members. There are two other quilts – one made by a group member and one donated by The Fully Loaded Bobbin Group – and other prizes. All raffle proceeds will go to St Helena Hospice. There will be some trade stalls, a craft stall, a bag tombola and, of course, tea and lots of delicious home-made cakes! Not to be missed. For further information contact Jean: 01206 385330
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FALLS – THE IMPACT ON OLDER PEOPLE Having had two nasty falls myself in the last year, it has made me very aware of the impact falls can have on elderly people. Falls are the largest cause of emergency hospital admissions for elderly people. Around a third of people aged 65+ and about half of people aged 80+ fall at least once a year. Falling can cause injury, distress, pain, loss of confidence or independence and occasionally death. There are also considerable financial costs associated with falls in terms of local health and care services, as a result of multiple A&E, inpatient stays and an increase in social care services provided. You may be at risk of falling if you: • Get dizzy or light headed when you stand or turn • Have difficulty walking or rising form a low chair or bed • Have poor balance • Have fallen before • Take six or more medicines • Have a fear of falling • Suffer from depression or memory problems • Have poor eyesight or hearing • Have a cluttered or poorly lit home • Are not fit and well What can you do about it? • Talk to your GP if you have had unexplained falls, feel dizzy or lightheaded, and feel at high risk of falling as many falls can be prevented However there are things you can do yourself to reduce the risk: • Keep active – walking, swimming, dancing, Pilates, and strength and balance exercises • Eat well and drink plenty of fluids – preferably water • Have your eyes tested annually and see your GP if you have hearing difficulties • Ask your GP or pharmacist for a medicines review if you are taking six or more medicines • Wear sensible shoes and keep yo ur feet healthy • Check your home for hazards – clutter, loose wires or rugs, spillages, pets If you would like further advice and support please contact us. Margaret (Parish Occupational Therapist) Caroline: 07588 706869 / Caroline@CapelParishNurses.org.uk Margaret: 07588 698284 / Margaret@CapelParishNurses.org.uk Rozy: Rozy@CapelParishNurses.org.uk www.CapelParishNurses.org.uk
CONSTABLE SINGERS We will be singing at Great Bromley Cross Inn Community Pub on Thursday 18 July at 7pm and everyone is welcome. We meet at The Lamb School in East Bergholt at 7pm on Thursdays, apart from the second Thursday when we meet at East Bergholt Congregational Church. We would like to have some new members. If you like singing there’s no audition and no need to read music as we sing along to backing tracks once we’ve mastered the tune. The first session is free and the words are provided. For further information please contact Yvonne (01206 298428), Mel (01206 298628) or Paula (07799 248747). If you would like for us to sing to your group, club or society, please contact Paula.
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NEWS CAPEL LIBRARY To enable the Orchard Players to use the library for their summer performance, the library will be closed from 5pm on Friday 5 July and will re-open as usual on Saturday morning. Get ready for the Summer Reading Challenge that starts towards the end of July. Come along and register at Capel Library so that you can join in the fun of reading six library books over the school holidays and receive lots of stickers and prizes. Keep an eye out in the library for the start date Volunteers Needed If you could spare a few hours to help hear the children talk, very excitedly, about their books, please pop in to the library and speak with a member of staff. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY BabyBounce: Tuesdays 2, 9, 16 & 23 July at 2pm Free sessions for under-fives. Do come along and join in with singing, shaking instruments and finger rhyme fun. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Capel Creators: Saturday 20 July, 10-30am-12-30pm For children of any age. Come along and see what fantastic models you can build with Lego! £1 charge includes a drink and a biscuit. Children under eight must be accompanied by an adult. Minecraft: Sundays 14 & 28 July, 10-30am-12.30pm Children of all ages welcome; those under eight must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring with you your tablet or phone equipped with Minecraft Pocket Edition or Minecraft Windows 10 Edition. Try to remember to charge your device beforehand! Capel Library Book Group: Friday 19 July from 2.30pm This adult group meets on the third Friday of each month. Come along, pick up the book they are currently reading and join in.
ROTARY CLUB MANNINGTREE STOUR VALLEY In true Rotary fashion we welcome new officers and a new club president each year and our new president is Sue Clark. Sue has had a remarkable working life in the world of retail management. Following our very successful Mayflower Run and Walk from Harwich to Mistley with over 200 participants, our new year events start with an evening in conjunction with Acorn Village. Music for a Summer Evening with local band Six-A-Peel is to take place in the walled garden at Acorn Village, Clacton Road, Mistley on Saturday, July 20 with doors opening at 5.30pm. Bring your own refreshments and enjoy an evening of musical entertainment. Tickets are £10 from Acorn Village or 01206 391255 / 01473 327664.
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
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BRANTHAM AMATEUR THEATRICAL SOCIETY Pop along to Brantham Village Hall to see our latest production of Out of Order by Ray Cooney which is playing from 4-6 July at 7.30pm. This bedroom comedy sees a philandering politician, Richard Willey, trying to bumble his way out of a series of potentially embarrassing situations. After planning to spend the evening with Jane Worthington, one of the opposition’s secretaries, the evening descends into one unplanned disaster after another. A farce full of mayhem, comical misunderstandings and many unwitting characters, who become more and more embroiled in the increasingly tangled tale of events. Tickets (£8) are on sale from Bakes and Blossoms, Acacia Court, Brantham and online at: www.ticketsource.co.uk All other enquiries to: 07891 974844 / 01206 396674 Please note this production is unsuitable for young children.
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OUT & ABOUT STOUR VALLEY U3A On Wednesday 10 July Paul Stancliffe, Media Manager of The British Trust for Ornithology, will talk to us on bird migration. He will explain what we know and what we don’t know and how the BTO is using the very latest technology to uncover the mysteries of bird migration. We will follow cuckoos, nightingales and swifts as they undertake amazing journeys to and from their wintering grounds. Our meeting on August 14 is a member’s only event and will be held at the Venture Centre, Lawford CO11 2JE at the normal time. Further information will be given at the July meeting. 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. 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 26 July. 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.
STOUR VALLEY PROBUS CLUB On Wednesday 5 June, Norman Jacobs brought back memories of Light Entertainment from the 1920s to the 1950s. Two weeks later on 19 June, Cathy Shelbourne presented In the Wake of the Mayflower. Both were much enjoyed by members. On 3 July, Peter Jones will talk about The Martello Towers of Essex and on 17 July Liz Barringer will talk about the work of The Leonard Cheshire Homes. We don’t hold meetings in August and 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. 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
20 YEARS OF FOREST THEATRE MAGIC In July, rehearsals begin for Red Rose Chain’s most ambitious summer season yet as the company celebrate the 20th anniversary of its open-air spectacular, Theatre in the Forest, with their fresh take on Romeo & Juliet. Starting out in 1999 as a one-night event held in the depths of Rendlesham forest, Theatre in the Forest has exploded into the region’s largest outdoor theatre event, beloved by tens of thousands of audience members and regarded by The Stage as ‘Regents Park for the East’. Every summer, families, fans and first-timers all venture together into the event’s woodland home at Jimmy’s Farm to experience Shakespeare as they’ve never seen it before thanks to the vision of Artistic Director Joanna Carrick who specialises in making the magic of Shakespeare accessible and fun for all-ages while staying true to the original text. Joanna plans to make this summer the biggest and best yet, adding: “At a time when our young people are starting to make their voices heard about climate change and injustice, this play – which challenges the wisdom of our elders and promotes peace and tolerance between warring factions is extremely apt and appropriate. Whether you are new to the story or have seen it many times, there are always great truths in this play as well as passion, hilarity tragedy and love. Our extraordinary cast are going to take the show by storm with a back drop of 1960’s mods and rockers rebels. I can’t wait!” On 24 August, the final Saturday of the run, the company are also throwing a big birthday bash before the show begins to celebrate with all the audience members. Free to ticket holders, the party includes birthday cake and lemonade for everybody, plus all the musical hits of the 1960s and the chance to come dressed up as a Mighty Mod (from House Montague) or a Raucous Rocker (from House Capulet). The location of Jimmy’s Farm offers audience members the chance to explore the wildlife park during the day, and eat in the award-winning restaurant on the evenings pre-theatre dinners are available, or dine al fresco and bring your own picnic (and camping chairs) for that extra festival feel. When they’re not putting their stamp on Shakespeare, Red Rose Chain have an exciting programme of events and community work going on all year round inside their studio theatre venue, The Avenue, located just a few minutes’ walk from Ipswich Train Station. The Avenue is quickly becoming a hot-spot comedy and live music venue for the town, giving Suffolk audiences the chance to see big names like Henning Wehn and Mark Thomas in a much more intimate and cosy space. Whatever your plans this summer, make Theatre in the Forest your mustsee holiday adventure this July/August.There has never been a better time to discover what all the fuss is about! Romeo & Juliet runs at Jimmy’s Farm from 31 July to 25 August. For more details and to book: www.redrosechain.com/theatre-in-the-forest / 01473 603388
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OUT & ABOUT MANNINGTREE & DISTRICT PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Our current season concluded in May with a very well-attended annual general meeting. Chairman Frank Pearson reflected on the progress the society had made over the last eight years and referred to the work undertaken by the officers and committee, thanking them for their contributions in the past year, especially those standing down on this occasion. He extended an invitation to members to take up some of the vacancies that were now arising. By general consensus, Frank and Wendy agreed to continue for another year as chairman and treasurer respectively. Competition results were reviewed and prizes awarded to members achieving the highest cumulative number of points gained over the five competitions held during the year. PRINT WINNERS 1: Mark Rivers & Dave Edwards (joint winners) w– 206 points 2: Ian Parker – 199 points 3: Hasje Mousley – 196 points The overall winner shield, which was new this year and donated by Dave Edwards, was presented to Mark Rivers. PDI WINNERS 1: Ann Laverock – 182 points 2: Mark Rivers – 181 points 3: Ian Parker – 180 points Congratulations to all our winners! There was positive general discussion about next season's programme which has been planned to incorporate more competitions together with a variety of interesting speakers. Future Meetings There is no formal programme between June and September, but various summer events are planned and at the time of writing we are looking forward to the first of these – our photography marathon on 15 June. A summer barbecue is planned for July, and the Facebook challenge continues with a new subject set by Rachel every two weeks which is designed to stretch our photography skills and imagination. The subject for a recent Facebook challenge was Something Old. The winning image (shown above) was Old Knobbly by Sharon Smith. 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. 01206 393751 / madps@post.com www.manningtreeanddistrictphotographicsociety.co.uk
WEDNESDAY BRIDGE GROUP Time to start a new hobby? If you know the basics of bridge and would like to play regularly in a social environment, come along to the Lambe School Wednesday Bridge Group. We meet up in Lambe School, East Bergholt at 7.30pm every Wednesday. A regular partner is not essential as we ensure everyone who turns up gets a partner for the evening. If you would like to know more, phone Nigel Clover on 01206 323422.
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Baby Bears Nursery rhymes are a big part of our day in the baby room. We have group time before lunch and dinner where we take it in turns to choose a spoon with a picture of a nursery rhyme. We join in with singing the rhyme and the actions so it’s a great social opportunity for all involved. This part of our day is enjoyed by all and because of this we planned a whole week of focused activities and crafts relating to nursery rhymes and singing. During the week we sang while dancing with materials and bubbles. We also used paint, crayons and glue to create different pictures relating to the different rhymes. Toddling Tigers During half term week we saw the Gruffalos joining the Toddling Tigers. They were very active, spending time building towers, making obstacle courses and helping the Tigers to experiment with engineering skills. We had a barbecue tea for all the children, which was an amazing adventure for all the children and staff. Gruffalos We are heading into our last few weeks with the Gruffalos before the summer holidays. We have created a school classroom that the children have named ‘Gruffalo School’. In this area the children get to experience some of the things that happen at school, such as taking the register. There is uniform for the children to try on and photo books of different schools to look at. The children have loved role playing ‘school’ and being the teacher is a favourite! If you would like further information about our nursery, preschool, forest school, out of school club or holiday club, please give Emma Deakin a call on 01473 310768 or drop us an email at: info@robinschildcare.co.uk
BENTLEY & COPDOCK PRIMARY SCHOOLS This is always a busy term in schools and 2019 is no exception! As we launch into our last month of this academic year, we welcome next year’s new starters for some induction mornings and in July they get to stay for lunch too. We also prepare to say farewell to our Year 6 pupils who will be making their way to high school from September. Just recently we have enjoyed the QuadKids events held at Northgate and Kwik Cricket at St Josephs College. Our Year 4 pupils have joined together for a sleepover in the school hall, and Bentley Year 5s have completed their Bikeability. We’ve participated in the WCET festival and learnt vital safety skills at Crucial Crew. Coming up we have a visit to Minsmere Nature Reserve, a Big Bang event and many joint events with the high school. As we begin to think about saying goodbye to our Year 6s, they have an induction day at their new high schools and a day out at Pleasurewood Hills to celebrate the time they have spent with us. Both schools are holding Summer Fayres organised by each PTA – at Bentley on 12 July and at Copdock on 19 July. We’d love to see you there. For more news and up to date information about our schools, please visit: www.bentleycopdock.co.uk
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OUT & ABOUT / CHURCH NEWS MANNINGTREE POETRY GROUP
EAST BERGHOLT FOOTBALL CLUB
The next meeting of Poetry Plus will take place at 7.30pm on Tuesday, July 9 at the Red Lion, South Street, Manningtree.
The players are taking a well-earned break from football but will be returning to pre-season training on July 1. The secretary was pleased to receive the trophy for the Senior Sportsmanship Award for the second successive season. The club will be looking to add some silverware for playing achievements too next season.
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
MISTLEY CRICKET CLUB Men’s Cricket & Ladies Cricket The 1st XI fortunes have improved with three successive victories with the club coach, Kalipha Cele, playing a significant role. The 2nd XI’s woes continue however, and they are still to record a win while the 3rd XI have won one and lost two. There have been contrasting fortunes for the Sunday sides with the NECL side losing both games to date and the Two Counties team winning all four of their fixtures. The Ladies have continued their form of last season with four wins from four. PERFORMANCES OF NOTE 1st XI Khalipha Cele: 59 v Ipswich, 103 v Lakenheath, 129 not out v Halstead James Scott: 54 v Ipswich Matt Bibby: 112 v Lakenheath Jimmy Goff: 5-35 v Halstead 2 XI Stuart Barwood: 54 v Copdock & OIs George Hutton: 58 v Bury St Edmunds nd
3rd XI Robin Mills: 5-34 v St Margarets Sunday NECL Khalipha Cele: 54 v Galleywood Sunday TC George Hutton: 64 not out v Harwich & Dovercourt, 78 v Frinton, 110 not out v Wivenhoe Callum O’Connell: 58 not out v Frinton Ladies Sharu Sadarangani: 67 not out v Copdock & OIs Candy Cornelius: 73 v Copdock & OIs
Sponsorship We are looking for new kits for all three teams for next season. This is a great opportunity to support a local organisation and publicise your venture. There are a number of options available and anyone interested is invited to make contact with the secretary in the first instance. Ladies and Juniors The ladies had a very successful season. They won the league and the Knockout Cup in the Suffolk League for the second year running and should be moving up to the Eastern Region league next season. Well done to all the players and to coaches Darren and Dale. We are looking for new teams, boys or girls, of any age group to come and 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 at: davidgeorge5000@hotmail.com. Of course, we are always looking for people who can help the club as committee members, whether on the playing side or just in the background. Please contact me if you’d like to know more. Steve Butcher: stevebutcher55@btinternet.com
DEDHAM AND ARDLEIGH PARISHES Services and Events for July 2019 Sunday, July 7 8am Holy Communion (BCP), Dedham 9.30am Rise ’n’ Shine, Dedham 11am Morning Prayer (CW) with Baptism, Ardleigh 5pm Evensong, Dedham Sunday, July 14 8am Holy Communion (BCP), Ardleigh 9.30am Holy Communion (CW), Dedham Sunday, July 21 8am Holy Communion (BCP), Dedham 9.30am Matins, Dedham 11am Eucharist, Ardleigh 3pm Sunday@3, Ardleigh
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
Sunday, July 28 8am Holy Communion (BCP), Ardleigh 9.30am Morning Praise, Dedham 5pm Revive@5, Dedham
For upcoming fixtures visit: https://mistleycc.wixsite.com/2017
BCP – Book of Common Prayer / CW – Common Worship
May 2019 100 Club Winners 1: Judith Mills (13) £115 2: Margaret Mills (14) £55 3: Diane Barlow (48) £50
Weekly Midweek Services Tuesday Morning Prayer at Dedham at 10.30am Thursday Evening Prayer at Ardleigh at 5pm
EAST BERGHOLT TENNIS CLUB
Men’s Breakfast: Saturday, July 6, 9am at The Vicarage
Dedham Lunch Club: Monday, July 1, 12.30pm at Essex Rose Tea Rooms
Now that summer is well underway why not come along to East Bergholt Tennis Club for a game of tennis? We welcome new members of all ages and abilities on our all-weather floodlit courts located behind the playing fields at Gandish Road, East Bergholt.
Music Evening with BBQ: Saturday, July 6 in The Vicarage Garden, Dedham from 7pm
Annual membership subscriptions, allowing free use of the courts until 10pm every day, are: adults £50, family £70-100, juniors (under 18) £15, students £25, junior summer special £10.
Big Questions: Sunday, July 28, 11am at Dedham Church. How can a loving God allow Suffering? with Christine Mingay.
Ardleigh Friendship Group: Tuesdays, July 9 (Green Island Gardens, Ardleigh) and 23 (Ardleigh Church), 10am-noon Mission Bake Sale: Saturday, July 27, 10am at Dedham Church
Enquiries should be directed to one of the following:
Sunday Skeptics at The Sun Inn: Sunday, July 28 at 8pm. Come and discuss faith and reason over a drink.
Chairman/Coach Pete Richmond: NEETacademyHQ@gmail.com
Secret Agents Holiday Club: July 29 to August 2 at Dedham Church
Acting Membership Secretary Paul Lake: 55paullake@gmail.com
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CHURCH NEWS BRANTHAM & CAPEL METHODIST CHURCHES OVERFLOWING JOY I’ve just had a weekend with my brother and our wives, going through family photos and letters. We have only just touched the surface of all the material we have between us and our sisters going back to the late 1800s. There were fascinating letters from India from my Aunty Rose to her mother and family in Colchester, and letters from my mother (before she was married) when she first went out to India in 1935. She describes in great detail the journey, the life, the experience, learning Tamil and the language exams. She describes a meal she was invited to by nurses and doctors in the hospital on the mission compound. They came and dressed her in a sari, put a garland of flowers around her neck, escorted her to the room where they shared the meal, laid out on banana leaves and shared in real Indian hospitality and customs. She embraced Indian life to the full, bubbling over with enthusiasm at the wonder of it all. She had a degree in geography and botany and delighted in the creation around her. However, there were also hardships, health problems, abandoned children, a lack of water and coping with the heat, but what comes through the letters is overflowing joy in life. My mum had known grief. On her seventh birthday, her eldest brother was killed in the Battle of the Somme. At university in Reading in 1930 the man she had expected to marry died of galloping tuberculosis. Their dreams of missionary work and having family were dashed. So she accepted that God was calling her as a single missionary to serve in India where her elder sister had already been for many years. Her children would be the Indian children she would teach. One morning she was woken early and asked if she would adopt an abandoned girl. With permissions granted, she and her Indian colleague, Jane Moses, adopted Anbu (Tamil for love). After five years she was due home on furlough, but didn’t feel it was right to bring an Indian girl to Britain in 1940 with the war in Europe starting and so Anbu remained with Jane, with my mother expected to return to India in 12 months. Because of the war, there were no passages for women and it was over five years before she returned, now married to my dad and with a child of
her own, Ruth. But that’s another exciting and emotional story to tell for another occasion. We sometimes talk about people’s view of life – the optimists – a glass half full, the pessimists – a glass half empty. With my mother, despite the grief, the heartaches and the difficulties it was always a glass overflowing with joy. Is your glass overflowing? Let me know! Rev Andrew Sankey AT BRANTHAM METHODIST Rev Ian Gardner, Minister at Brantham Methodist 34 Medway Road, Ipswich IP3 0QH ian.gardner@methodist.org.uk / 01473 411507 Sunday 7
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Worship and Communion with Rev Ian Gardner
Sunday 14
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Worship with Bryan Nichols
Sunday 21
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Worship at East Bergholt Congregational
Sunday 28
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Worship with Mr Colin Westren
AT CAPEL ST MARY METHODIST Rev Andrew Sankey, Minister at Capel Methodist Church 8 Roundridge Road, Capel St Mary IP9 2UG apsankey@gmail.com / 01473 311178 / 07966 187216 Home Groups on various days and times – contact the Minister Sunday 7
10.30am Worship with Rev Chris Hill 6.30pm Prayer
Sunday 14
10.30am Worship with Mr Steve Wyncoll
Saturday 20 3.30pm
Messy Church BBQ
Sunday 21
10.30am Worship with Mr Jim Ross
Sunday 28
10.30am Worship and Communion with Rev Pauline Bailey 6.15pm Music & Song – Christian Country & Gospel at Chelmondiston 7.30pm United Prayer at St Mary’s
BENEFICE OF EAST BERGHOLT AND BRANTHAM Rector: The Rev Canon Stephne van der Toorn 01206 392646 / revstephvdt@googlemail.com www.constablecountrychurches.co.uk RAMBLING RECTOR I was less than pleased when, after I had struggled up a long hill, our guide said: “Why don’t I recognise this place?” We were a day out of Santiago, nearing the end of the Portuguese Camino. The whole point of having a guide is that he knows the way when you don’t! All was well however, and it made me even more thankful to remember that the Holy Spirit who came at Pentecost is always with us and guides us every step of the way.
SERVICES IN JULY Wednesday 3 9.30am BCP Communion, East Bergholt Sunday 7: Trinity 3 – EB Patronal Festival 8am
BCP Communion, East Bergholt
10am Benefice Communion, East Bergholt 4pm
Family@Church, East Bergholt
Sunday 14: Trinity 4 8am
BCP Communion, East Bergholt
10am Choral Matins, East Bergholt 11am Family Service, Brantham Sunday 21: Trinity 5 8am
BCP Communion, East Bergholt
10am Communion and Baptism of Lucy Spurrell, East Bergholt
The Rev Steph
11am Informal Service, Brantham
Koko and Rev Steph are pictured leaving Valenca do Minho and entering Spain on the first day of the pilgrimage.
Sunday 28: Trinity 6 (holiday rota starts)
Our thanks to everyone who helped and supported the bank holiday market at St Mary’s in East Bergholt. We raised £1,694.50 which we were well pleased with. The charity Stand by Me received a £169.45 donation from this amount. The next market is on 26 August.
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CHURCH NEWS 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 SERVICES FOR JULY Sunday 7 9am
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass
Tuesday 9 9.30am Morning Prayer 10am Mass Sunday 14 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9am Mass Tuesday 16 9.20am Eucharistic Adoration 10am Mass Sunday 21 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9am Mass Tuesday 23 9.30am Morning Prayer 10am Mass Sunday 28 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9am Mass Tuesday 30 9.20am Eucharistic Adoration 10am Mass
people were put at ease by the tenderness of her glance, comforted by her caress, sustained by her hope and nourished by the courage of her faith, which could make even the most forgotten in our midst realise that they are not forgotten by God. History is written by people like this, people unafraid to offer their lives for love: whenever you did this to the least of my brothers and sisters, you did it to me.” Earlier, Pope Francis visited Skopje’s Mother Teresa Memorial House, which is built on the former site of The Sacred Heart Church where St Teresa of Kolkata was baptised. Mother Teresa’s childhood home and Sacred Heart Church were both destroyed in an earthquake in 1963. Events & Diary Dates The 100 Club draw took place on Sunday, June 23 at Holy Family when three lucky winners shared a record £163 prize pot. The next draw takes place on Sunday, July 21 at Holy Family, Brantham. New members are always very welcome and the newsletter, which includes an application form, can be found at the rear of the church or online at: www.stmarksparish.org.uk Every last Thursday of the month a Bring & Buy Coffee Morning takes place at Viv & Wyn’s home, Paddock Gate, Whitehorse Road, East Bergholt CO7 6TR from 10.30am to noon. We are raising funds for a new carpet for the parish room and all are very welcome to join us. The next event will be on Thursday, July 25. 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.
Catholic Commentary In the first-ever Papal visit to North Macedonia, Pope Francis lauded the lasting legacy of Mother Teresa, a saint unafraid to offer her life for love.
The Sick & Homebound Fr Jeremiah Matthias is the Ipswich Hospital Chaplain and he can be contacted on 07951 066607. Please let him know as soon as possible if a friend or relative has been admitted. Please let Fr Peter know of anyone who is ill at home or homebound, so that they can receive appropriate pastoral care.
“This land was able to give to the world and to the Church in Mother Teresa just that kind of concrete sign of how one small person, anointed by the Lord, could permeate everything, once the fragrance of the Beatitudes was spread over the weary feet of our humanity. How many
All are very welcome to attend Holy Family services; it’s not necessary to be a Catholic and enquiries about the Catholic faith are always welcome. Please contact the presbytery, as above, or a local person whom you know is a Catholic.
The weekly newsletter, with weekly mass times, is always displayed in the cabinet alongside the front door of the church.
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
LINK LINE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES Un-denominational / meeting at The Venture Centre, Bromley Road, and The Ogilvie Hall, Wignall Street, Lawford (unless otherwise stated). Tuesday 2 July: Link Line Group Catering providing service at Wivenhoe Saturday 13 July at The Ogilvie Hall Our popular monthly Coffee, Cake & Chat event from 9.30-10.45am. Praise & Worship Service conducted by our pastor and outreach team, 11-11.45am. Friday 19 July at The Venture Centre New meeting point for prayer, fellowship, mission news and praise, 10am-noon. Transport link from Colchester, Ardleigh, Mistley and Manningtree. Sunday 21 July: Fellowship Support Songs of Praise, Fingringhoe Methodist Chapel, 3pm Wednesday 31 July: Minibus Fellowship Outing Visit to the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation For pastoral visits, further information and bookings contact: 01206 272064 / linklinecm@hotmail.co.uk www.linklinecmnortheastessex.co.uk We warmly welcome people of all ages.
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