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FIRST WORLD WAR FLOWER FESTIVAL AND REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY Excitement is mounting as plans are being finalised for the Flower Festival at St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt to celebrate the First World War Armistice Centenary, November 3-10.

The church will be transformed with its own Avenue of Remembrance remembering those from the village who died in the war; the font is morphing into the Cenotaph and there will be some wonderful flower displays and poppies decorating the window sills, pillars and pews. Come and be ready to be overwhelmed by what you will see. The festival is free to view during daylight hours; any donations received will be shared with Help for Heroes.

However, on Saturday, November 3 there will be an All Souls’ service meaning the church will be closed to visitors from 3pm.

The church is delighted to also be able to display several soldier silhouettes; one of which has been funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, and is a moving tribute to those who lost their lives in war. We are also keen to involve current members of the Armed Forces and ask local serving servicemen or women to get in touch (contact details below).

The church’s toddler group and the family@church families are also getting involved in making pin cushions and poppies for display.

An Evening to Remember & Remembrance Day Street Party There are two related events taking place during the festival.

On Friday, November 9 (7 for 7.30pm) there will be a concert in church, a mixed programme of music, drama and poetry, blending poignancy with inspiration. Entitled An Evening to Remember, there will be moments of poignancy – a short drama about an Australian soldier buried after the Battle of Fromelles and letters written between Vera Brittain and her fiancée read by local teenagers – and uplifting moments of communal singing patriotic songs including Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag and Jerusalem.

There will also be some poetry and choral singing.

A number of local groups are involved with performing in the concert: Constable Singers, East Bergholt Dramatic Society, St Mary’s Church Choir, young people from m:Youth in Brantham and the U3A choir.

There is also going to be a Street Party lunch in church at noon on Sunday, November 11. Tickets for the concert are £10 or £12 if also attending the Street Party. These are available from Liz Digby (01473 312281) or Fiona Trott (01206 298205).

STOUR VALLEY ARTS & MUSIC Our 68th season continues with The Merlin Ensemble at St Mary’s Church, Dedham on Sunday, November 11 at 4pm.

Violin and Artistic Director: Martin Walch Horn: Hubert Renner / Piano: Till Alexander Körber The Merlin Ensemble Vienna was formed in 1991 by 10 principal players of the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, with the aim of performing chamber music at the highest level. Flexible in size depending on the music selected, they have appeared at many leading musical festivals including Salzburg, Lucerne and Bonn as well as in other prestigious venues in Europe and in North America. This concert has been generously supported by Jane Jewell.

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NEWS KEEPING IT IN THE FAMILY at hall farm SHOP & REsTAuRANT If you haven’t visited Hall Farm Shop & Restaurant in Stratford Saint Mary already you simply must.

Hall Farm is conveniently nestled just off the A12 in the heart of Constable Country with panoramic views across the Dedham Vale! A one stop shop that prides itself in its family orientation as well as the locality of its produce, from Dedham Vale honey in the shop, with hives on the farm, to Hall Farm lamb served in the restaurant! No other restaurant in the area can boast such a uniquely local product.

We are still operating as a working farm. However, we began to diversify in the early 2000s as times were beginning to get tougher for a farm our size. Like many farms before us, a decision was made by the family to try something new. Initially we cleared one end of an old block of stables and sold fruit and veg as well as a few other bits and pieces. Within 10 years we had knocked through the entirety of the stables and also renovated an old cattle byre to become something that resembles us today!

With a shop, delicatessen, butchery, café restaurant and a free farm trail, there is something for the whole family with things to see all year round, from the lambs in the late winter/spring to the highland calves, as well as a whole host of farm animals. Watch vintage machinery working on the fields to harvest the fodder for our cattle in August. Wherever possible at Hall Farm we use local ingredients/produce. Even the straw and hay for the animals is solely taken from neighbouring farms. If you step into the café all of the cakes and scones are homemade every day.

Run by the Barrie family, we are a third generation business and have every intention of keeping the business in the family. John and Myra Barrie are making way for the next generation to continue Hall Farm’s exciting and unique journey and with recent extensions to both the kitchen and the restaurant we are continuing our forward momentum. William, Edward and Matthew (pictured), John’s three sons, are all very much involved, as well as Liam, their stepbrother, in the butchery. It’s very much a family affair down on the farm.

Find out more at: www.hallfarmshop.com You’ll find Hall Farm on Church Road, Stratford Saint Mary, Colchester CO7 6LS. St Mary’s Church, Stratford St Mary is our neighbour, so keep your eyes peeled for it and you’ll know you’re close!

With Christmas just around the corner there’s no better time to visit Hall Farm. We have everything you’ll need for the perfect day! Have a chat with Ron, Liam or Alex, our resident butchers, about your individual requirements, whether it’s a particular size roasting joint or to order your locally raised turkey (sourced from Colchester).

We also take orders for deli meats, some of which are cooked in-house, and you’ll find an array of local cheeses as well as your favourite European classics, at our extensive cheese counter. We have homemade mince pies as well as Christmas puddings, not to mention the stunning Christmas menu on offer in the restaurant! Please look online for more details on all of the above.

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DISTRICT COUNCILLOR JOHN HINTON REPORT TO PARISHES: DODNASH WARD On September 29 John Ward, Leader of Babergh District Council, and his deputy Jan Osborne had an open question and answer session at East Bergholt High School as part of a series of such events across the district to ‘keep in touch and find out what the public think of Babergh’.

Nearly 200 people attended and, as expected, planning featured high on the list of questions, particularly as the impending Judicial Review applications were out of bounds, and concentrated on infrastructure problems and the apparent lack of interest in such matters at Babergh. I am afraid the responses were predictable in that they blamed everybody except the local stray dog, assuming we have one! The fact that the council now shares a building with one of the main contributors to ‘infrastructure’ problems, i.e. Suffolk County Council, does not apparently make decision making any more logical or practical. The need for housing was stressed as a major cause for swamping the villages, but nowhere was there any suggestion that the ‘need’ was exaggerated as is indicated by frequent recent reports from the Office of National Statistics or financial reports from developers. “It is a legal obligation laid down from Central Government,” appears to be the, as mentioned by a member of the public, Nuremburg answer.

One subject not examined was the council’s current spending spree despite being strapped for cash! Donations of buildings in Sudbury, spending on a new swimming pool in Hadleigh, improvements to sports facilities at Sudbury Pool and investment in dubious development in Sudbury are all approved, but the report that our housing and general fund will both be in deficit by April 2019 is deemed ‘noted’ by the now all-powerful cabinet structure.

Unfortunately, it is the council taxpayer who will ultimately pick up the bill, whether as Babergh DC or Suffolk CC. Customer contact was mentioned, well rather the lack of contact! One resident reported on being turned away from Endeavour House when trying to present documents for a rent issue and the pop-up facilities now operating in Shotley Library and proposed in Hadleigh will not help local residents when there is no bus to either destination! The originally proposed Hub and Spoke system of customer access points has morphed into a single ‘leg’ to Sudbury.

The administration did admit that it was the ‘council’ who served the ‘public’ and not the other way round, but there is little sign of it becoming fact. The quality of communication with councillors and the public is one of my concerns and I am awaiting a meeting with the chief executive to discuss remedies.

Transparency and open-ness is supposed to be the mantra of modern local government, but it appears not to apply at Babergh. Mushrooms and Sheep seem to be the two criteria when it comes to information dissemination.

May I thank all the members of the public who attended the Saturday session.

Your input was invaluable and I can only apologise if some of the responses were less that decisive or fully answered your questions. In Planning it has long been a case of ‘jam today’ for the developer and gruel for the users of the infrastructure. Playing catch up is a national pastime, but we are also in the hands of Whitehall with its rather eclectic view of the real world!

Councillor John Hinton john.hinton@babergh.gov.uk / 01206 298309

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NEWS REPORT TO PARISHES, MID-SAMFORD WARD: OCTOBER 2018 BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCILLOR SUE CARPENDALE Update on more borrowing for investment Last month I reported that Cabinet recommended further £3m borrowing to set up a Strategic Property and Land Investment Fund. A number of us challenged this, not so much because the idea lacked any merit, but because there was no thought given to the ramifications of yet more debt – debt which might not have any cash benefit or payback. Debt has to be paid for, with interest. This could only come from a budget for which there is already a dire forecast of a significant funding gap. My challenge initially fell on deaf ears, but I am relieved to report that the item was withdrawn from September’s Full Council for further consideration.

Babergh has a number of schemes still under wraps, and others such as the proposal to regenerate the Hamilton Road quarter in Sudbury. This has been on the agenda for as long as I can remember, but just maybe this time it will get somewhere.

Community Infrastructure The first pay-outs to parishes from the overall CIL monies will be made before the end of October. This will be 15 per cent of levies collected from development within the parishes – for example, in the region of £30K for Capel St Mary. There are guidelines for how this money can be spent, including provision, improvement, replacement, operation or maintenance of infrastructure, or anything else which addresses the demands that development places on an area. Providing the

expenditure meets the requirements, CIL monies may be used to seed or match fund other sources; it could be used collaboratively with other parishes, community interest companies or other providers to benefit the community. Many parish councils are preparing Parish Infrastructure Investment Plans to inform their spending decisions. The PIIPs will enable communities to identify evidence of needs and priorities, and encourage the engagement of people who will use the facilities and services being delivered.

The next round of bidding for centrally retained funds opened on October 1 and closes on October 30. Parishes like Cockfield were very quick off the mark and have secured substantial sums from the first round of bidding. The bids can come from parish councils or other community groups, and there is a great deal of help and advice available for putting a bid together. Bids will be validated and screened during November and December, with decisions going to Cabinet in the New Year. Further payouts will be made in spring and bidding round three opens on May 1.

Parish councils attending the liaison meetings this October will be able to see a demonstration of how the new CIL/S106 website will work. Once trials are completed and glitches ironed out, this website will be open to public view. We shall then all be able to see where the money is going and how much is collected. sue.carpendale@babergh.gov.uk

BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCILLOR FENELLA SWAN Customer Access Points The Customer Services Pop-Up in Shotley has been very successful and plans are now well underway to bring the service to Hadleigh later this year. The pop-up will provide access to all council services and a faceto-face format for residents to talk to the customer services team in Hadleigh. Details will be shared as soon as they are confirmed.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met twice in September. Agenda items included reviews of the Shared Legal Service; the implementation of charging for pre-application planning advice and the Western Suffolk Community Safety Partnership (WSCSP). The WSCSP is made up of statutory representatives from several bodies including from Babergh and Mid Suffolk. The aims of the Partnership are: • To work collaboratively to prevent and reduce crime, disorder and the fear of crime, following an evidence-based approach, to promote the sharing of good practice and divert people away from crime and anti-social behaviour.

• To promote a wider understanding of the contributions and responsibilities of individual agencies and develop a shared commitment of partnership working.

• To encourage and support collaborative partnerships between local communities, statutory and non-statutory organisations.

• To support non-statutory, voluntary and community groups in accessing funding to deliver community safety projects that address

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the strategic priorities across the Western Suffolk CSP area.

One of the priorities for the coming year is for WSCSP to tackle ‘County Lines’. A County Line describes a situation where an individual or group establishes and operates a telephone number in an area outside of their normal locality in order to sell drugs directly to users at street level. This generally involves a group from an urban area expanding their operations by crossing one or more police force boundaries to more rural areas.

Councillor Achievement Awards Councillor Glen Horn, Mid Suffolk District Councillor for Wetheringsett, and Councillor Peter Patrick, Babergh District Councillor for Berners, have made the shortlist of the Finance and Transformation Award in the Councillor Achievement Awards 2018. The awards receive over 200 entries.

Councillors Horn Patrick were jointly nominated for their work as Cabinet Members for Organisational Delivery for Mid Suffolk District Council and Babergh District Council respectively.

Their work on the All Together project, a joint Babergh and Mid Suffolk project which saw huge improvement in digital and telephone access to council services and a relocation of council staff to up-to-date facilities in Endeavour House, has resulted in estimated savings of £5.8m over the next decade, allowing that money to be reinvested in council services.

The winners will be announced at an awards event on November 6. fenella.swan@babergh.gov.uk

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Phlebotomist/Health Care Assistant All blood tests are carried out in the morning with the first appointment at 8.40am and finishing at 11am. Between 11.20am and 12.40pm the heath care assistant offers additional appointments such as smoking cessation, hypertension clinics, diabetic foot checks and NHS health checks.

Flu Clinics We held clinics throughout the latter part of September and October as previously advertised. For any patients who still haven’t had their flu vaccination, we are incorporating a walk-in system whereby the vaccination can just be given – with no appointment necessary – between 12.30 and 2pm in November and December. Please phone the surgery to book an appointment and we will try to accommodate your needs. Please support your local GP Surgery for your flu vaccinations.

Dispensary Our dispensary dispenses for patients who live over a mile away from a pharmacy. If not applicable to this category, prescriptions can be sent electronically to the pharmacy of your choice. In the dispensary we have a pharmacy technician who runs medication usage clinics, so if you have any queries regarding your medication an appointment can be made to discuss.

The clinic is on Tuesday afternoons from 2-4pm; please call the surgery to make an appointment.

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NEWS NOTES FROM THE CASE Suffolk’s first Co-operative Pub www.thecasepubbentley.co.uk/whats-on / 01473 805575 First a huge thank you to all those who baked cakes and savouries for our first Macmillan Coffee Morning in September, and everyone who came along to enjoy them. Thanks too to the organisers and participants of the garage sale who joined in with such enthusiasm. We raised a fantastic £1,125 – a great total for a first attempt. Well done everyone.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Tuesday, November 6: Open Mic Night. Come along to perform or just to enjoy and watch some really talented local acts.

Saturday, November 17: Italian Night, 7.30pm. The food is by our visiting chef, Esther, to a menu created for the Case; £25 for three courses.

Saturday, November 14: Quiz Night. £2 per person, max six per team. Drinks tokens for the winning team; wooden spoon for the losers. Supper menu available, served from 6-7.45pm.

Esther’s Evening Christmas Menu: This year we have selected a few evenings when we will be a serving a Christmas menu. The available dates are: Saturday, December 1 and Wednesday, December 12. Dinner will be available from 6.30pm; three courses £25.

To see any of the menus please go to our website or Facebook page. Booking for food events is essential.

If you only want a snack, don’t forget we serve light lunches from noon-2pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. We believe our ploughman’s are unrivalled anywhere, and if you want something hot, soup is back on the menu with other daily specials.

Finally, our garden has been a real asset over the summer, but like all gardens it needs some TLC before the winter. We are having a ‘Borders and Butties’ morning on Saturday, November 3, so if you’ve enjoyed the garden over the year, please come along and lend a hand between 10am and noon. To show our appreciation there will be hot bacon butties to keep you going! If the weather is inclement this event will not go ahead. Please email the chairman so we can cater for the correct numbers: savethecase.bentley@gmail.com

MANNINGTREE ROTARY CLUB CHARITABLE BRA COLLECTION Manningtree Rotary Club is still collecting bras on behalf of the charity Against Breast Cancer.

If you have any bras that you no longer need, please drop them off at Manningtree Co-op where you will find a collection box in the main entrance lobby. Thank you for your continuing support.

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CONSTABLE COUNTRY MEDICAL PRACTICE Flu Clinics Our flu clinics are now well under way. The vaccination programme is complex this year as there are three different vaccines aimed as specific age groups, and the practice will take delivery of these vaccines through September and October.

If you are normally entitled to a free flu vaccination you will relieve a personal invite letter giving the dates you can attend our clinics. Please wait until the end of October before contacting us if you have not received a letter This year we are collecting donations for the British Heart Foundation at our flu clinics.

Capel Alterations Alterations to the Capel surgery waiting area and receptionist room started on September 24. The main changes are now complete though there is still decorating to complete. Thank you to all patients for your understanding over this period. The refurbishment of the clinical rooms and the alterations to the reception and waiting area represent a considerable investment by the GP partners, who are committed to ensuring the Capel premises provides a welcoming, safe and clean environment for patients and staff.

Patient Feedback Thank you to all patients who have provided feedback to the practice. The doctors and I met in September to review patient feedback. It is encouraging to hear that the new phone system with queue progress information is well received and that our clinicians are highly regarded. It is also really encouraging that 95 per cent of responses in September said that patients were likely or very likely to recommend the practice to friends and family.

However, one area patients would like improved is continuity with our doctors. We have therefore decided to increase the number of pre-bookable appointments available both online and to book via our reception team. This has been made possible because our revised appointment system enables patients to have access to a GP, if needed, irrespective of the time of day they contact the practice (except in rare situations when demand is exceptional).

This has reduced on-the-day demand which means we can make more appointments available for pre-booking.

Training Days A reminder that the practice will be closed from 1pm on the following dates for staff training: Thursday, November 15 and Wednesday, December 12. On these afternoons the Capel St Mary building will be open to enable access to the pharmacy, but the practice reception will be closed. East Bergholt reception will be open. Please note that there will be no clinicians at either building after 1pm as they will be attending training off-site. If you phone the practice the recorded message will ask you to ring 111 for medical assistance if your problem cannot wait until the next day.

Practice Manager Pete Keeble

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NEWS / OUT & ABOUT SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM When the longer winter nights arrive, take a fresh look at your home security and remind yourself of how to stay as safe as possible when out and about.

At home • Keep front and back doors locked at all times and keep keys and valuables out of sight and reach from cat flaps, letterboxes, and downstairs doors and windows.

• If you’re out in the evening make sure you leave a light on and draw the curtains. If it’s dark before you get home, use timer switches to turn on energy-saving lights.

• Light up your front door with dusk to dawn lighting – make sure it’s visible from the street.

• Make sure your home is visible from the street by keeping bushes and fences less than one metre high at the front of your property.

• Don’t forget about garages, sheds and outbuildings – make sure they’re locked and secure too.

• Try not to leave your house in silent darkness. Just leaving a radio on could make a potential burglar think twice.

• Never leave a spare key outside your house; burglars know all the usual hiding spots.

• Keep bins away from windows when they’re not being used as they can be used as a climbing aid for burglars.

• Consider joining or setting up a Neighbourhood Watch scheme. Find out more about Neighbourhood Watch in Suffolk at: www.suffolknwa.co.uk Out and about • Plan ahead before you go out. Know where you’re going, how you’ll get there, and how you’ll get back. Let someone know where you’re going, and be prepared for a change of plan.

• Keep your purse or wallet and keys close and secure. Only take out essential items, and if you can leave valuables at home, do.

• When you’re out, always walk with confidence, and stick to well-lit, busy areas, using the route you know best.

• Avoid quiet or badly-let alleyways, subways or isolated car parks. Walk down the middle of the pavement if the street is deserted.

• Remain aware of your surroundings – don’t walk along texting, making a phone call or listening to music. As well as being distracting, this advertises your valuable to criminals.

• Trust your instincts – if you don’t feel safe then change your route, remembering to stay in well-lit and busy areas. Don’t be tempted to take short cuts.

• Be a good friend and stay safe by sticking together. Always avoid walking alone at night.

• If you regularly walk home in the dark, get a personal attack alarm – they are widely available and inexpensive.

• If you regularly jog or cycle, vary your route and times you go out, particularly if you go alone. Try to avoid wooded or remote areas and stick to well-lit roads, or main paths and open spaces. Stay fully alert of your surroundings and don’t use headphones.

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

EAST BERGHOLT HIGH SCHOOL CAROL SERVICE Tuesday, December 11, 6-9pm at St. Mary’s Church The Street, East Bergholt CO7 6TG Entry is free, all welcome.

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JAMES CARTLIDGE MP FOR SOUTH SUFFOLK In September I was honoured to be appointed to a new role, as PPS to the Foreign Secretary, Jeremy Hunt. A PPS (Parliamentary Private Secretary) is the link between the Secretary of State and MPs from all parties. It is a particular privilege to be part of the Foreign Office team given the department’s role of advancing our national interest around the world.

On the majority of foreign policy issues there tends to be a consensus, with little dispute on the way our relations should proceed in most countries, and MPs tend to unite when confronted with terrible humanitarian crises overseas, such as in Syria or Rakhine state, Burma. But of course, there are many more controversial issues, notably Brexit, but also the long-running Palestinian question, and how we respond to President Trump and Russian aggression.

Keeping ministers aware of the direction that opinion is forming on the full gamut of issues is a key responsibility of a PPS. For example, at the time of writing we have encouraging signs in Syria with Turkey and Russia seemingly agreeing a ‘buffer zone’ to protect the remaining rebel enclave of Idlib.

Were this agreement to break down, the international temperature would rise – and so would concern in the House. This would be particularly so if chemical weapons were deployed again. Let us hope such further horror can be avoided.

While all of the issues facing the Foreign and Commonwealth Office ultimately affect the people of South Suffolk, I am confident that my new role will not in any way diminish my ability to campaign on the home front. A particular priority at present is the rural economy, given that the Agriculture Bill comes before the House in October, promising a new era for how we subsidise and support our farmers. My stance has always been that we should maintain an equivalent version of the current system until a better one is in place. Quite simply, whether at home or abroad, food production or foreign affairs, we need to apply good old fashioned common sense and resist the temptation of divisive ideology.

I hold regular advice surgeries offering help and support to local people.

Please see page 20 for my contact details.

GREEN CHRISTMAS WEEKENDS AT THE RSPB FLATFORD WILDLIFE GARDEN Over the weekends of November 24/25 and December ½, and in conjunction with the National Trusts Victorian Christmas program, the RSPB will be running some seasonal family activities and volunteer crafts to bring seasonal cheer and celebrate all things natural this Christmas! Activities such as toasting marshmallows over an open brazier and a volunteer run cake and craft stall including some simple decorations for sale are proposed.

As last year, we will have a Green Mother Christmas to thrill the children who will have an opportunity to make festive bird feeders while you warm yourself with home-made hot chocolate courtesy of our splendid volunteers. New this year will be a Pledge Tree, a festive garden trail for old and young alike to explore, and our small retail shop selling RSPB Christmas themed items. We hope this event will serve as a good introduction to the sort of activities we offer and might inspire you to join as a volunteer.

The garden will be open each day between 10.30am and 3.30pm and entry is free, but there will be a nominal charge of £1 per child to help cover costs and enable us to continue our vital work. Parking is in the National Trust car park at Flatford for £4 a day.

For more information please see www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events and search for Flatford Wildlife Garden, or call 01206 391153 for an update of events and attractions nearer the time.

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Friday, November 2: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri (15) After months have passed without a culprit in her daughter’s murder case, Mildred Hayes makes a bold move, painting three signs leading into her town with a controversial message directed at William Willoughby, the town’s revered chief of police. A compelling Oscar-winning drama.

East Bergholt Dramatic Society presents three deliciously dark tales at Constable Hall, East Bergholt at 7.30pm from Thursday, November 29 to Saturday, December 1.

Friday 7 December: Mama Mia! Here We Go Again (PG) Get ready to sing and dance, laugh and love all over again. Ten years after the original, you are invited to return to the magical Greek island of Kalokairi in an all-new original musical based on the songs of ABBA. Plus the original stellar cast. Five years after the events of Mamma Mia (2008), Sophie prepares for the grand re-opening of the Hotel Bella Donna as she learns more about her mother’s past.

All films start at 8pm. Tickets (£4 / £2 for ages 18 and under) are available at the Fountain House Tearoom in East Bergholt, on the door or phone 01206 299774 to reserve tickets. Bar open with ice creams at the interval.

Fate’s Thread by Stephen Bean When you’re a ghost trapped in a graveyard, how do you discover the truth about your death? Was it an accident or murder? A comedy in which new (ghostly) friends decide to resolve this dilemma!

Thicker Than Water by Ron Nicol Henry Prince dreams of growing up to be a vampire, but everyone around him just thinks he’s weird, apart from his mum! A tale where the comedy gets darker and darker!

The Demon by Martin Downing Six friends are trapped in a high rise apartment, having received a warning that one or more may die that night at the hands of a demon! A scary supernatural thriller.

Tickets are £7 in advance from Fountain House Tearooms, 01473 311553 or 07803 475750.

POP QUIZ AT EAST BERGHOLT HIGH SCHOOL Friday, November 16 Bar opens 7pm Quiz starts at 7.30pm sharp!

Test your knowledge on sounds from the 70s to the latest tunes!

Tickets cost £5 per person which includes nibbles on the table Teams of up to six Over 18s only unless accompanied by an adult To book ( 07776 291445

MANNINGTREE POETRY GROUP The next meeting of Poetry Plus will take place at 7.30pm on Tuesday, November 13 at the Red Lion, South Street, Manningtree.

STOUR CHORAL SOCIETY Stour Choral Society will perform The Manchester Carols, an inspired collaboration between composer Sasha Johnson Manning and Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, at Mistley Parish Church on Saturday December 1 at 2.30pm.

A collection of 12 carols, linked with a gentle, entertaining narration, these carols are for everybody, for the believer and non-believer, for people of various faiths and simply for the curious. The concert will also include a selection of audience participation traditional carols.

Solists: Jemima Whatling (Soprano) and Gary Griffiths (Baritone) Conductor: Duncan Archard (Duncan’s last concert as conductor) Accompanist: Stephen Smith Tickets are £10 and available from SCS members, 01206 392820 or Howell’s Hardware Shop, High 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. For updates please visit: www.poetryplus.org.uk

DEDHAM FOOTPATH GROUP Enjoy walking, meeting new people? Then why not come along to walks organised by Dedham Footpath Group? We walk four-five miles on the first Sunday morning of each month from various locations.

Sunday, November 4 at 10.30am: Meet at Hadleigh town centre (behind Partridges and the Co-op). The walk will be along footpaths and quiet roads to the popular village of Kersey where it is planned to stop for refreshments before returning by the same route. Overall time approximately three-anda-half hours.

The group welcomes all walkers and those with well-behaved dogs, kept on leads at all times, are also welcome to join us. For more information email: DedhamFG@outlook.com

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WINTER JUMBLE SALE Clear the Clutter – Bag a Bargain Saturday, November 24 from 2pm at Bentley Village Hall If you have anything you wish to donate to our sale, please bring it along to the hall from 9am on the day or telephone Pam (01473 310283) or Aimée (01473 311311) and we will arrange to collect it from you.

If you would like to come to our sale, the hall will be open from 2pm. Tea and coffee will also be available.

We look forward to seeing you and thank you for your support.

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OUT & ABOUT FRIENDS OF CAPEL LIBRARY

CAPEL LIBRARY

The evenings are getting colder, it’s darker and the shops are full of Christmas goodies. Where has the year gone? It only seems five minutes since the Beast from the East and the summer heatwave!

What a very busy, but enjoyable summer we have had welcoming children to complete the Summer Reading Challenge. We have introduced them to characters, old and new, from the Beano magazine, also giving their mums, dads and grandparents a chance to catch up on the antics of Denis and friends.

Before we finally shut ourselves away for the winter, why don’t you venture out and join us for our annual quiz night? Last year we had 17 teams taking part and this year with your help we can make it bigger and better. Entry forms are now available at the library, with the quiz taking place in Capel Village Hall on Saturday, November 24 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £6.50, which includes a ploughman’s, and teams are a maximum of six people.

Another must is our next Community Cinema presentation Entebee, which will be shown on November 20 at 7.30pm (doors open at 7pm). Tickets are now on sale at the library. The film is another in our long line of true stories and is based “in July 1976, when four terrorists hijack an Air France flight from Tel-Aviv to Paris and force the flight crew to land in Entebbe, Uganda. There, the Jewish passengers are held hostage, with their safety contingent on the release of dozens of terrorists jailed in Israel, Germany and Sweden. After considerable debate, the Israeli government employs the Israeli Defence Forces to execute a daring rescue.”

Ninety children managed to complete out of the 103 who signed up. The summer scheme attracts children from surrounding villages and different primary schools in the South Suffolk area and a number of new children signed up this year. It is good that parents, carers and grandparents encourage these children in keep their reading skills up and keep sharing books with their children and grandchildren. It has been noted by staff at the local primary school that they notice who has kept reading throughout the summer break from school.

Well done to all finishers. Our certificate and medal presentation ceremony took place on Sunday, September 23 with County Councillor Gordon Jones in attendance. If you haven’t collected your certificate and medal, pop into the library to pick them up. Fun was had by all the finishers who attended Olly the Magician on October 14 and we would like to thank The Friends of Capel Library who sponsored the event and all those that helped.

When you visit the library, you may have noticed some new equipment starting to appear. Earlier in the year new noticeboards were installed and some of the children’s play equipment was replaced. We now have a number of new spinning book displays, which have replaced the old rickety ones. We are also shortly hoping to replace the existing soft seating with a couple of new sofas for you to sit on while you browse.

Friends of Capel Library Traditional Quiz Night: Saturday, November 24 at 7pm in Capel Village Hall.

Finally, with the festive season in mind, did you know that you can purchase stamps for your cards at the library? Also if you are looking for stocking fillers why not buy a book token, which can also be purchased at the library.

Baby Bounce: Every Tuesday from 2pm. Come along and join in with nursery rhyme singing, finger rhymes and shaking of musical instruments. Open to all children under-five with their parents/carers. Sessions last about half an hour. No charge.

Trevor Stevenson

Regular groups meeting this month Minecraft: Sundays 4 and 18 from 10.30am-12.30pm. No charge. Children under-eight to be accompanied by an adult.

Capel Creators: Saturday 24 from 10.30am-12.30pm. Come along and make some wonderful Lego creations. A charge of 50p per child to cover refreshments. Under-8s to be accompanied by an adult.

Capel Library Book Group: Friday 19 at 2.30pm. Do come along and join in with this small group, new members are very welcome. They discuss the latest book read and choose the next one.

LIBRARY OPENING TIMES Monday: Closed Tuesday: 9.30am-12.30pm and 2-5.30pm Wednesday: 9.30am-12.30pm Thursday: 9.30am-12.30pm Friday: 2-5pm and 5.30-7.30pm Saturday: 9am-3pm Sunday: 10am-3pm Contact: 01473 311699 Please keep your details up to date, particularly if you have updated your email addresses or have recently moved house.

We sell book tokens and books of both first and second class stamps, and don’t forget to visit our book sale trolleys for a book that you may wish to take on holiday.

Thank You

Thank you from Jenny “What a lovely surprise I had when I walked into work on Friday, August 17. Jackie, along with members of staff and The Friends of Capel Library, had organised a surprise afternoon tea and cakes to celebrate my 20 years of working in Capel Library. Even my husband had kept it quiet from me! Thank you for my gift of an afternoon tea, with Prosecco, at Seckford Hall. I look forward to that very much. I also received some flowers from Suffolk Libraries. The library is a wonderful place to work in, we meet many different people throughout our working day and no two days are the same.”

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OPEN STUDIO SUPPORTING THE CHILDREN’S APPEAL

Once again in the run-up to Christmas, illustrator Emma Graham will be opening her studio to visitors. This is a great opportunity to see behind the scenes and to view current work, sketchbooks and folio.

Work, from greetings cards to original art, limited edition prints and gifts, will be available to purchase, making ideal and unique Christmas gifts. Meet Emma, chat about art, publishing and more. A warm welcome plus tea, coffee and mince pies awaits.

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Emma’s studio at 48 Great Harlings, Shotley Gate, Ipswich IP9 1NY will be open from 11am-4pm on Sundays, November 25 and December 2.

If you can't make those dates but want to visit and look for a unique gift (or place a commission – do ask soon as she is getting booked up) then contact Emma who is happy to open by arrangement.

Ten per cent from open studio sales will go to The Children’s Appeal at Ipswich Hospital for which Emma is the commissioned illustrator.

The Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity launched a fundraising appeal in February 2018 to raise part of the £2.5m needed to build a new-look children’s department to transform the experience of its young patients and their families. They are now appealing for local businesses and individuals to give the appeal their backing by helping raise vital funds towards the total cost of the project, which would take place in phases over the next two to three years.

You could make a difference. Every penny you donate to the appeal will help them develop the children’s department at Ipswich Hospital for their younger patients both now and in the future.

So do go along to Emma’s open studio and help her make a donation to this wonderful charity.

Alternatively you can make a one-off donation, set up a direct debit or send a donation by cheque made payable to The Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity Children’s Appeal at The Colchester & Ipswich Hospital Charity, Post Box No 49, Heath Road, Ipswich IP4 5PD. If you’d prefer to bring in cash raised through your fundraising, contact them at: 0300 7701369 / charity@esneft.nhs.uk www.egrahamillustrations.co.uk

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Richard Heap, Production Director of Stephen Walters & Sons Ltd, talked on silk weaving in Sudbury on Wednesday, October 10.

He covered the history of silk weaving and how it came to Sudbury, how silk yarns are processed, the silk trade, partnerships and relationships between supplier and customer and how the company engages with the local community and the environment.

In a change to out November programme, we will meet at Tattingstone Village Hall at 10am on November 14 when Gary Bunkell will give a brief account of the project to erect Capel St Mary War Memorial, followed by a talk on the history of Butley Priory by Sheila Harrison.

Our meeting on November 14 will feature Davis Simmonds, a National Trust speaker and volunteer, introducing The Coast of East Anglia. The East Anglian coast is full of contrasts and has much beauty, history and wildlife. His presentation will focus on National Trust coastal properties in Essex and Suffolk.

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, November 23.

Our main purpose is to encourage lifelong learning for those who are no longer in full time employment and emphasis is always placed on making learning active and fun as well as helping in developing friendships. We have a wide range of groups including language study, country walking and computer studies and groups that visit gardens, churches and historic buildings. In the main, membership is drawn from communities in the lower Stour Valley and adjacent areas including Brantham, Capel St Mary, Dedham, East Bergholt, Holbrook, Lawford, Manningtree, Raydon and Stratford St Mary. We are affiliated to the ThirdAge Trust, have over 260 members and 21 groups. For further information please visit www.stourvalleyu3a.org.uk where membership secretary Gillian Gibbs may be contacted.

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-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 in readiness for our 25th celebration in 2019.

Chairman Linda Evans: 01473 311262

MANNINGTREE & DISTRICT PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

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, except in December.

Shepherds Delight by Ian Parker

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, except August. The first meeting in the month includes lunch and the second is a coffee morning. At each meeting there is a general interest speaker.

The aim of our club is to encourage interest and fellowship among our members, all of whom are retired and have a lively and informed outlook on life.

New members are welcome and anyone interested in attending a coffee morning should contact our president, Jill Nicholls: 01206 393680

STOUR VALLEY MEN’S PROBUS CLUB Norman Jacobs talked about Pie ’n’ Mash and Prefabs on Wednesday, October 3 and on October 17 Sally Chicken discussed The Regeneration of Shotley Pier, a plan very much in the news.

On September 27 we were entertained with a talk on the technicalities of macro photography, starting with the history and definition of macro through to techniques and equipment options. Our first ever photography marathon on September 29 was a huge success with a good number of participants enjoying the challenge which involved taking and submitting one photograph from each of eight categories within four hours. It was followed by wellearned coffee and cakes.

Our November meetings are Garden Photography with George Fossey on Thursday 8 and a Photography as Art competition on Thursday 22.

Meetings are held twice monthly on Thursday evenings at 7.30pm at the St Johns Ambulance Centre, Station Road, Manningtree CO11 1EB. A number of informal ‘Rookie Club’ evenings are also arranged where members can refresh their skills and share experiences.

New members are welcome to join for the forthcoming season or may attend initially as a visitor. Please contact our secretary for details: 01206 393751 / madps@post.com www.manningtreeanddistrictphotographicsociety.co.uk

On November 7 Peter James will talk about The Great Essex Earthquake and two weeks later on November 21 Jo Harrison’s talk is entitled Going Underground.

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.

DEMENTIA Together Call Free 08081 688 000

We meet on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at St John Ambulance HQ, Manningtree CO11 1EB at 10.30am.

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For further details please contact speaker secretary Dave Carman: 01255 880202

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Griff Rhys Jones is returning to Suffolk for another performance in aid of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).

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Own a Pony Day for nine of our riders took place on October 6, and guess what? It poured with rain! Such bad luck after all the fun our ‘owners’ usually have on this exciting day, but they did manage to get a ride by the river and do all the indoor jobs at the stables as the photos show. The nine horses and ponies were surprised at being asked to hack out in the wet and made their feelings known. It’s a good job we live in 2018. A hundred years ago every horse and pony was at work, come rain or shine, and no nonsense about it.

Would they have had time to notice that the war had ended, I wonder?

Fresh from his tour of Australia, the comedian is to take the floor at Ipswich Town’s Sir Bobby Robson suite on Sunday, December 16.

His 90-minute set will feature a new mix of tales, stand-up and anecdotes ready for Christmas and the New Year. Topics will include voluntary work, royalty, family Christmases past and present, plus Suffolk and Essex.

ANNUAL RACE NIGHT Just before we all solemnly remember the end of that dreadful conflict, there’s time to have a great laugh at our upcoming race night on November 10. This is a hugely popular evening at Nayland Village Hall. Tickets cost £12.50 and include a fish and chip supper. There is a tote, which makes the ‘horses’ even more hotly followed, and the competitive atmosphere generates a lot of noise and laughter. Bring a gang of friends to test their skills racing wooden models along a taught string. Sounds easy? Ha ha, just you try! For tickets contact Chris Southgate: 58aldham@gmail.com Now to the outside situation: as you all know, my friends the live ponies live out. This means they stay in their fields when they are not being worked.

Trips to the stables are for mealtimes and resting between jobs. So Lyn has to manage the fields very carefully to keep 10 live horses and ponies clean and fit. She would love to have more help with grass management from anyone who fancies supporting us in this way. None of our volunteers has to be here every day of the week, but we do ask for a certain level of commitment on the maintenance team. It won’t all be manual labour, but most of the team do happen to be men!

Griff said: “It’s a time for giving and this will be a wonderful way of helping EACH, right in the heart of Ipswich, on the eve of Christmas.”

Georgia Memory, EACH Suffolk Fundraising Assistant, said: “This promises to be a great evening of festive laughter. I know last year’s show at Ufford Park Hotel went down very well, so we’re really excited Griff’s supporting us once again.”

Griff has previously praised staff of EACH for their “remarkable, inspired and very difficult work” to support children with life-threatening conditions and their families.

The evening at Ipswich Town will begin at 6pm, with welcome drinks and canapés. Griff will start performing at 7pm. There will be theatre-style seating.

Tickets are £29.50 and available online from www.each.org.uk/ comedy until Friday, December 14 or until sold out.

For further information, contact: 01473 917965 / treehouse@each.org.uk

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CANCER CAMPAIGN IN SUFFOLK TURNS 20 Cancer Campaign in Suffolk has just celebrated its 20-year anniversary of helping the residents of Suffolk before, during and after a cancer diagnosis.

The trustees, the team, complementary therapists and counsellors and others joined together at The Crown in Woodbridge to celebrate the milestone and look back on what the charity has accomplished. It was also a special anniversary for Chief Executive Karen Hare who has been working at the charity for 10 years.

therapy and counselling takes place. They have also taken Caring for Me, a community complementary therapy project established by Corrine Peacock, under their wing in order to offer more free complementary therapy and counselling sessions to those with a cancer diagnosis in a community setting.

Pictured (left to right) on the front row: John Button, Patricia Smith, Mary Cronin, Karen Hare, Corrine Peacock, Mark Atkinson and Helen Porter.

Back row: Maggie James, John Matthews, Jonny Ripman, Alice Stebbings, Chris Myhill and Sarah Manton.

Chairman Jonny Ripman spoke about how far the charity has come and thanked everybody who has been involved from the beginning and who is new to the team. He said: “Present highlights are the education project which continues to show the need for prevention work. The pride in reaching so many people, over 30,000 to date from age 4 to 84, is a real achievement.”

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He continued: “The development of the It’s All About You beauty, wig and wellbeing project has been a step in the right direction. The charity has helped some remarkable women through these workshops, and it makes it an honour to be able to give them a little help at a difficult time in their lives.”

Cancer Campaign in Suffolk is a local independent charity with no affiliation to any national charity or organisation. We welcome donations, legacies and fundraising so that together we can make a difference.

All funds raised stay in Suffolk to help the local residents.

Cancer Campaign in Suffolk built the John Le Vay Cancer Information and Support Centre based at Ipswich Hospital, where their complementary

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CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKET Annual Craft Market organised by the Friends of St Lawrence Church Bradfield Saturday, November 24 at Bradfield Community Centre (CO11 2UU) from 10am-4pm Craft and food stalls, refreshments, raffle, tombola, plus Father Christmas (£2 per child) Admission £1 (accompanied children under 16 free) Contact Norma Barrow: 01255 870681

There’s a new race in the Suffolk sporting calendar that organisers hope will rival other national events, while helping fundraise for one of the counties most cherished charities.

Run or Cycle Events has teamed up with AgeUK Suffolk to create an exciting new mass participation running event for competitive and fun runners where solo runners and teams of two-to-eight people are challenged to cover as much distance as possible in 24 hours. A special Business Team Challenge category aims to encourage businesses to support AgeUK Suffolk’s 70th birthday fundraising appeal.

Greg Cooper from Run or Cycle Events says: “ROC24 – Suffolk 2019 is designed to provide a friendly and inclusive running festival environment for participants of all abilities and will take place within the magnificent grounds of Culford School, Bury St Edmunds, from 1-2 June 2019.

“Registration opened on October 1 and an amazing number of individuals and teams from far and wide have entered already. This is great news for us and our charitable partner AgeUK Suffolk. We have all been affected by the challenges faced by friends and family in later life, and so we are very proud to help support the fabulous services provided by this great charity.”

Jo Reeder, Head of Fundraising & Marketing for Age UK Suffolk, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with Run or Cycle Events for their inaugural ROC24 event, which we hope will see people of all ages take part, and help to raise funds for Age UK Suffolk. This event is a great way of getting involved, keeping fit and raising vital funds for a service that is supporting an ageing population. As a charity, we are particularly keen on partnership and team working, and would love to encourage teams of competitors to take part, and choose to support Age UK Suffolk as part of their activity.”

2018 sees the charity celebrate its 70th anniversary and with the launch of a new corporate supporter scheme, Platinum Friends, the charity aims to reach 70 new supporters in the year.

For more information, visit: www.RunOrCycle.co.uk

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BENTLEY & COPDOCK PRIMARY SCHOOLS

CAPEL SINGERS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT Capel Singers will give their Annual Concert of Carols and Readings on Tuesday, December 11 at 7.30pm in St Mary’s Church.

There will be the usual enjoyable mix of readings, poetry and carols, with seasonal refreshments in the church hall after the concert.

There will be a retiring collection.

For further details call: 01473 310992

ACORN VILLAGE CHRISTMAS MARKET Come and help raise vital funds for adults with learning disabilities at your local charity by supporting the Christmas Market and The Magical Grotto on November 17, 10am-4pm.

With more stalls than ever, both inside and out, flower displays by the wonderful NAFAS, the most wonderful Mr and Mrs Christmas giving up their time during this very busy period of toy making to come and meet you all, and lots of other surprises along the way, you are sure to have a fantastic time whatever the weather.

Suitable for all ages and all abilities. We hope you can come and support Acorn Village. www.acornvillages.com

IPSWICH & DISTRICT HISTORICAL TRANSPORT SOCIETY Wednesday, November 28: Richard Garrett, Past, Present & Future, an illustrated talk by Stuart Hines We meet at 7.30pm at the Salvation Army Citadel, 558 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich; entrance via the rear car park, visitors £3.50, members £1.50 including refreshments.

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We are already a sixth of the way through the school year and rapidly approaching Christmas. Preparations are getting underway for the annual plays and the rehearsing of carols is imminent. If you can help with prize donations for our Christmas Fayres please get in touch. We are always grateful for new ideas and any suggestions or offers of help.

Here are a couple of dates for your diaries: Bentley Christmas Fayre, Friday November 30 in the school hall from 3.15pm Copdock Christmas Fayre, Friday, December 7 at the village hall after school So far this term we have had our Macmillan coffee event at both schools raising over £270 as a federation through entrance fees, donations and competitions. At Copdock we have had a non-uniform day in aid of the Brain Tumour Charity. Both schools have participated in a Harvest Festival service at their church. We have had a couple of exciting trips, including a jazz concert and some transition days at high school. Adders and Foxes have had their residential trip to Kingswood where everyone pushed themselves to take part in challenges. They all had a fabulous time. We have some trips coming up to local cinemas alongside all the exciting things we are going in class.

We are already looking ahead to the next academic year. If your child is due to start school in September 2019 we are holding an open morning and an open evening at both schools. At Copdock our open day is Wednesday, November 14 at 9.30am and our open evening is Thursday, November 15 at 6.30pm. At Bentley we are holding our open day on Wednesday, November 14 at 1.30pm and our open evening on the same day at 6.30pm. We would appreciate if you could let us know if you intend to come along so that we have an idea of numbers. If you are unable to make any of these dates, please contact the school office directly to make an appointment to have a look around at another time.

Remembrance Services Both schools will be holding a Remembrance Service on Thursday, November 8 at 10.50am. Pupils will be gathering at the War Memorial in Bentley, or the school hall at Copdock. Pupils will be finding out about the war graves and soldiers from our villages. After the service, head pupils will be making their way to the local churchyard to lay poppy wreaths on the war graves. We would like to welcome anyone wishing to join us at any of the above locations.

For more news and up to date information about the schools, please visit: www.copdock.suffolk.sch.uk

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SCHOOLS / SPORT Robin’s NEWS

LAWFORD FOOTBALL CLUB

Baby Bears The Baby Bears are excited about the autumn season! We are planning to use our senses to explore what autumn has to offer, from cinnamon spices to discovering what’s inside pumpkins. We have woolly hats at the ready for our cold morning garden visits to find different coloured leaves and different sized conkers.

Toddling Tigers The Tigers have also been celebrating autumn. We have been on a leaf walk to collect our favourite leaves which we brought back to use for leaf rubbing. We have been mixing colours on our giant leaves, expressing our own preferences with colour and brushes and sponges. We also used our leaves to decorate our cosy corner. In our sensory tray we added conkers, acorns, twigs and leaves and concentrated on touch and smell.

Gruffalos With the first half of term over we are well and truly into autumn and the season has dominated both outside and inside the Gruffalo room.

During Forest School we have immersed ourselves in all that autumn brings: falling leaves, changing colours and temperatures and, of course, more mud as the ground gets wetter! The daddy long-legs was an interesting minibeast discovery.

We have had autumn vegetables within our role play and the children have explored the different squashes and pumpkins, cooking with them and serving them to each other as dinner. Using real food instead of plastic play food is a multi-sensory experience of smells and texture and has evoked much conversation with new words being learnt. Another favourite activity has been using real hammers to knock tee pegs into the pumpkins. This involves deep concentration (we didn’t want to hit our fingers!) and much interest as the tee pegs go into and split the vegetables. Using the real heavy hammers we are strengthening arms and hand muscles which is important for pre-writing skills.

If you would like further information about Robin’s Childcare please contact us on 01473 310767 and we will be more than happy to help.

Groundsman of the Year

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Congratulation to Lawford FC’s Dave Atton (pictured) who won the 2018 Essex FA Groundsman of the Year award. Dave is a tireless supporter of the club, not only ensuring that our pitches are kept in prime condition, but also helping run the bar and coffee shop as well as being treasurer for the senior section. At the awards ceremony, Leyton Orient manager and former Tottenham Hotspur defender Justin Edinburgh paid tribute to local football volunteers: “At grassroots level there’s that real bond and that real special connection between the fans, the players and everyone connected with the football club. For everyone here tonight who collects an award it’s very well deserved, and I’d like to congratulate them.”

While Lawford pitches remain in first class condition thanks to Dave with help from Steve Rand and Jason Tilstone, other improvements over the summer at School Lane include new goals for main pitch, partly funded through a grant from the Football Foundation. There are also new goals that can be used on either the 5x5 or 7x7 pitches. The U7s, U9s and U10s will all get great use out of these goals throughout the season.

Under-7s Make Lawford History U7 Manager Mark Orrin reports: History was made on September 9 when Lawford FC entered an U7 team in the league for the first time ever.

The squad of nine players trained together last season and were therefore very eager to get to play a match. Their excitement was increased as it was an away fixture and even more exciting was the fact that it was an ‘overseas’ fixture with a visit to Mersea Island playing against Oyster Youth U7s.

The match seemed to pass in a blink, but all the players put a great effort in and all had fun. The result at this age is not important. Every boy played to their best ability and conducted themselves in a way that was an asset to the club. They should be proud; the parents were proud, and it made me proud to be called their manager and coach. The history books will show that for Lawford U7s, and the individuals involved, their first game was good day.

Promotion for Lawford Ladies Congratulations to Lawford Ladies having won promotion to the Eastern Region Women’s Football League. Recent results include success in both the League Cup with a 7-0 win over Bishops Stortford and a 4-1 win against Hoddesdon Town in the League. The club is very proud of what they have achieved so far from such a great bunch of players.

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SPORT EAST BERGHOLT UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB It has been an up and down start to the campaign for the 1st Team with two comfortable victories, three comprehensive defeats and one draw.

Early days still.

The Reserves have recorded one win, one draw and one defeat in the league and exited the FA Senior Reserve Cup at the hands of a strong Long Melford side.

The A Team have a 100 per cent record to date including progressing in the Suffolk Primary Cup. They face a trip to Redgrave Rangers in the next round.

UPCOMING FIXTURES 1st Team: Senior Division Sat, Oct 27: Grundisburgh (A) Sat, Nov 3: Capel Plough (H) Sat, Nov 24: Achilles (A) Reserves: League A Sat, Oct 27: Henley Athletic Res (H) Sat, Nov 10: Wenhaston Res (H) Sat, Nov 17: Coplestonians Res (A) Sat, Nov 24: Achilles Res (H) A Team: League C Sat, Oct 27: Ufford Sports Res (A) Sat, Nov 3: Redgrave Rangers, FA Primary Cup (A) Sat, Nov 10: Grundisburgh Res (A) Sat, Nov 17: Somersham Res (A) Sat, Nov 24: Sporting 87 A (H) Fixtures are subject to change. To confirm please refer to the fixtures website: http://fulltime.thefa.com/Index.do?league=4358069 Ladies and Juniors We are looking for new teams, boys or girls, of any age group to join us as we look for the club to grow. If you are interested please contact David George: davidgeorge5000@hotmail.com Steve Butcher (Secretary): stevebutcher55@btinternet.com

BRANTHAM FOOTBALL CLUB Brantham Athletic is a local football club which runs a senior section, junior section, Sunday and ladies teams. Our home ground is Brantham Leisure Centre, New Village, Brantham.

The 1st team had an excellent run in the FA Cup resulting in them reaching the second qualifying round for the first time in their history. They had a home tie against Eastbourne Borough, a team three steps above them, and Brantham lost an exciting and tense match 1-0. It was truly an old fashioned cup-tie. The actual FA Cup was on display in the clubhouse for the whole of that day which made it a very good event which was well attended. Since then it has been back to the league with two good wins and one defeat.

The Reserves, A team and U18s have been playing with mixed results with the hope things will improve.

Forthcoming home matches will be publicised on the website and on Twitter.

As soon as fixtures are received they will be published.

There is also a thriving junior section with ages ranging from Under-7 to Under-16. Our Sunday teams play their matches on Sunday mornings at the leisure centre whilst our ladies team play on Sunday afternoons at the centre, The 1st team play their home matches at the leisure centre, kicking-off at 3pm on a Saturday and at 7.45pm on a weekday evening. The A team play at Raydon. The Under-18s play on a weekday evening, 7.45pm kick-off. www.branthamleisurecentre.com / Twitter: @branthamath

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COME AND SING

MARY POPPINS WITH TOM APPLETON, AND THE READE ENSEMBLE

SATURDAY 17 NOVEMBER, 3PM The Come and Sing Company, with their Artistic Director, Tom Appleton, return to RHS in November for what promises to be another Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious day.

Those who were here for Tom’s sessions on Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Oliver! or even Vivaldi’s Gloria in the recent past, will know that his unique presentation style will soon have the participants sounding sweeter than a spoonful of sugar!

All are most welcome and prizes for fancy dress (where’s that flat cap hiding?) are given out!

Fun for all the family, especially Uncle Albert....

Tickets: £5 Available from experiencetickets.co.uk/rhsmusic 01206 573948 BURNS RECITAL HALL, ROYAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL, HOLBROOK, IPSWICH IP9 2RX

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SPORT / CHURCH NEWS MISTLEY CRICKET CLUB Men’s Cricket The season came to an end on a positive note with the First Team ensuring Division One status for 2019 with an emphatic victory in the last game of the season against Wivenhoe. With other results also going their way they finished in eighth position in the league.

The Second Team ended the season with a defeat, but still achieved sixth in Division Three. The Third team finished the season in a very creditable fourth spot, with a number of youngsters making good progress.

The Sunday NECL side finished the season with an emphatic victory to claim the runners-up spot in Division One. Also a number of players (Jimmy Goff, Callum O’Connell, George Hutton and Sizwe Masondo) received recognition in the NECL divisional team of the season. The Sunday Two Counties team acquitted themselves well, again with many youngsters showing encouraging signs for future summers at New Road.

Ladies Cricket The Ladies finished in top spot in the Two Counties Ladies T-20 A Division.

PERFORMANCES OF NOTE 1st XI James Scott, 60 not out v Wivenhoe Callum O’Connell, 59 not out v Wivenhoe Phil Palmer, 4-10 v Wivenhoe Sunday NECL George Hutton 87 not out v Galleywood Callum O’Connell 50 v Galleywood September 100 Club Winners 1: Stuart Barwood (67) £120 2: Matt Bibby (1) £55 3: Ron Parkes (49) £50 New players are always welcome; for more information email: mistleycc@btinternet.com

CAPEL PLOUGH FOOTBALL CLUB The First Team had an excellent September playing four league games and winning all four.

A 4-2 victory against Bramford United with goals from Nick Middlebrook, Danny Garrard (penalty) and a brace from skipper Shaun Webb was followed by a 2-0 win over Trimley Red Devils with Webb having another good game and grabbing both goals. A 1-0 away win against Haughley United, with Middlebrook scoring the only goal of the game, saw the side move up to third in the Senior League table and the team pushed up to second place a week later after beating Leiston St Margarets, also by 1-0 with a well taken goal from Garrard giving us the points. Despite having players unavailable most weeks the side has done well in what is a tough league and have played some good football.

Our young Reserve side have had a mixed start to the season, losing games against Wickham Market by 5-3 and Haughley United by 3-1, but won 3-1 at Stonham before going goal crazy to beat Leiston St Margarets away 13-0 in the County Reserve Cup with Charlie Read getting five goals. Keeper Christian Foxhall has been playing well in goal with Bill Butcher having some decent games in defence and Harry Taylor doing well up front.

Our Sunday morning team lost 1-0 at Elmsett, but beat Shotley Rose 5-2 in the League Cup with Joe Bigmore scoring one and making three goals after having an excellent match. Our Veteran side (over-35s), who play their games on Sunday afternoons, beat Black Boy Pub from Bury St Edmunds 2-1 in the League Cup before beating Old Times 3-1 to move up to second in the table.

Youth games take place at Capel Playing Field on Saturday and Sunday mornings if you want to see the stars of the future in action. Finally, you can check out the team fixtures on the local league websites.

BRANTHAM & CAPEL ST MARY METHODIST CHURCHES Comfort Blankets Many of us had comfort or security blankets when we were children.

The technical term is a transitional object, something that helps with the changing parent-child bond. It may be a blanket or soft toy that would be cuddled and held onto tightly. For many of us these get replaced by adult alternatives. So what are the comfort things in your life? It would be easy just to continue reading, but I’d like you to stop and think about yours before reading on.

One of my comforts is my books; I’ve got more books than I have shelves and I try to do a cull every now and then as I acquire more books. I put the books I’ve taken off the shelves into a banana box ready to be taken to the charity shop when I’m next passing.

The box may be either in the boot of the car or in the garage for a few days. Sometimes the title of a book jumps out at me and I remember something I read in it that was formative in my development and I take the book out of the box and place it back onto my shelves! (I recall the time when I was throwing out some rubbish in the outside bin and my worn out teddy bear looked up at me from within the bin!)

David, a shepherd boy who became king, wrote a beautiful poem (Psalm 23) saying “your rod and your staff they comfort me”. A shepherd would use his rod and staff for protection and guidance of the sheep. As a boy and as a leader David knew God was his protection and would guide him – that gave him comfort. And he writes these words in the midst of good times – “green pastures” – and in the “valley of the shadow of death” when things are not going well. At all times there is the offer of a comfort blanket.

There is one book I value more than any other and that is the Bible.

I have many different editions and versions. I have worn out two editions through much use. It’s not just a comfort in terms of a crutch, but one that instructs me, and challenges me in daily living. In it my relationship with God is strengthened. It’s a transitional object that helps with the changing “Father God – child bond” that prepares me for heaven. If you want a Bible, or some booklets to help you read and understand it please get in touch.

The Rev Andrew Sankey, Minister at Capel Methodist Church 8 Roundridge Road, Capel St Mary IP9 2UG apsankey@gmail.com / 01473 311178 / 07966 187216 AT BRANTHAM METHODIST The Rev Ian Gardner, Minister at Brantham Methodist 34 Medway Road, Ipswich IP3 0QH ig.gardner@ntlworld.com / 01473 411507 Sunday 4

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Communion with Rev Ian Gardner

Sunday 11

11am

Remembrance Service at St Michael’s

Sunday 18

11am

Worship with Mr Chris Finbow

Sunday 25

11am

Worship with Mr Roger Fern

AT CAPEL ST MARY METHODIST Home Groups and prayer meetings on various days and times Sunday 4

10.30am 6.30pm

Worship with Rev Chris Hill Prayer

Sunday 11

10.30am 6.30pm

Dedication of the War Memorial Worship with Rev Andrew Sankey

Sunday 18

10.30am

Worship with Mr Paul Law

Sunday 25

10.30am 6.30pm

Worship and Communion with Rev Sankey United Prayer at the Methodist

BOB THE PLOUGHMAN

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CHURCH NEWS DEDHAM AND ARDLEIGH PARISHES www.dedham-and-ardleigh-parishes.org.uk 01206 322136 / stmaryda@gmail.com SERVICES AND EVENTS FOR NOVEMBER Sunday, November 4 8am Holy Communion (BCP), Dedham 9.30am Rise ‘n’ Shine, Dedham 11am Morning Prayer (CW), Ardleigh 4pm Remembering Your Loved Ones, Ardleigh Sunday, November 11 10.45am Remembrance Service, Dedham 10.45am Remembrance Service, Ardleigh Sunday, November 18 8am Holy Communion (BCP), Dedham 9.30am Matins (BCP), Dedham 11am Parish Eucharist, Ardleigh 3pm Sunday@3, Ardleigh Sunday, November 25 8am Holy Communion (BCP), Ardleigh 9.30am Morning Praise, Dedham 5pm Revive at 5, Dedham Sunday, December 2 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 Midweek Services Tuesday Morning Prayer at Dedham at 10.30am Thursday Evening Prayer at Ardleigh at 5pm SPECIAL EVENTS Monday Lunch Club: Monday, November 5, 12.30pm at Essex Tea Room in Dedham Men’s Breakfast: Saturday, November 10, 9am at The Vicarage, Dedham Friendship Group: Tuesdays, November 13 & 27, 10am at Ardleigh Church Big Breakfast: Saturday, November 17 from 8.30am, Assembly Rooms, Dedham Christmas Tree Festival: Saturday, December 1 to Saturday 8, Dedham Church Dedham Christmas Market: Saturday, December 1, Dedham Church & High Street

KEY TO LOVE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Where Jesus is Love and Love is Jesus COME AND WORSHIP THE LORD JESUS WITH US – ALL ARE WELCOME Hear the teaching of our saviour and King, lively praise and worship every Sunday at 11am at the Ivell Suite at The Venture Centre 2000, Bromley Road, Lawford CO11 1AH. Do you need someone to listen or in need of prayer?

Please contact David and Rosie: 01206 615228 / 07787 572977 info@thekeytoloveministries.co.uk www.keytoloveministries.com

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CHURCH NEWS HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Parish Priest: Fr Peter Raj 180 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich IP2 0QQ / 01473 684963

Ipswich Road, Brantham CO11 1TB SERVICES FOR NOVEMBER Sunday 4 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time 9am Mass

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Pope Francis spoke about Sunday as “the day of rest”, which he said Christians might think is a simple and straightforward concept but is not. Today society has a distorted view of rest, he said, arguing that people only focus on what will be fun or what will bring them pleasure. “Man has never rested as much as today, yet man has never experienced as much emptiness as today!”

Tuesday 6 9.30am Morning Prayer 10am Mass

“What then is rest according to this commandment?” he asked. “It is the moment of contemplation, it is the moment of praise, not of evasion. It is time to look at reality and say: how beautiful life is!” He quoted the words of Genesis, at the end of the creation, when “God saw what he had done, and behold, it was very good.”

Sunday 11 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 9am Mass Tuesday 13 9.20am Eucharistic Adoration 10am Mass Sunday 18 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 9am Mass Tuesday 20 9.30am Morning Prayer 10am Mass Sunday 25 Our Lord Jesus Christ – King Of The Universe 9am Mass Tuesday 27 9.30am Morning Prayer 10am Mass The weekly newsletter, with weekly mass times, is always displayed in the cabinet by the front door.

Catholic Commentary The commandment to rest on Sundays is an invitation to be centred on Christ and to give praise and thanksgiving for the gift of life, not to waste the day in distraction, said Pope Francis recently. “For us Christians, the centre of the Lord’s Day, Sunday, is the Eucharist, which means ‘thanksgiving.’ It is the day to say to God: thank you, thank you, Lord; thank you for life, for your mercy, for all your gifts”.

Events & Diary Dates The 100 Club Draw took place at Holy Family on Sunday, October 21 when three lucky winners shared a £156 prize pot. The next draw is on October 31. 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 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 coffee morning is on Thursday, November 29.

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 Chaplain at Ipswich Hospital Father Adrian Gates is the Catholic Chaplain at Ipswich Hospital. Please contact him (01473 726701) if you or a Catholic is in or due to go into hospital and requires his services.

LINK LINE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES Un-denominational / All events at the Ogilvie Hall, Wignall Street, Lawford CO11 2JG unless otherwise stated.

Praise & Worship Services: Saturday at 11am Sunday, November 4, 11am: Key to Love Fellowship Service at The Venture Centre (Bromley Road) Saturday, November 10 9.30-10.30am: Our popular monthly Coffee Morning / Cake & Chat Event 11am: Armistice Remembrance Service

Friday, November 23, 10am: Link Line Fellowship Place of Prayer at The Venture Centre Sunday, November 25, 11am: Key to Love Fellowship Service at The Venture Centre Tuesday, November 27: Link Line Mobile Resources Unit at Sawyers Hall Evangelical Church in Brentwood

Sunday, November 11, 11am: Key to Love” Fellowship Service at The Venture Centre

Our Mobile Christian Resources Sales Unit is available to visit your church weekday events in the run-up to Christmas. To book contact: 01206 2720964

Sunday, November 18 11am: Key to Love Fellowship Service at The Venture Centre 3pm: Link Line Outreach Support / Songs of Praise at Fingringhoe Methodist Chapel

Holiday Division Now booking a five-day (half board) Christian coach holiday, Gem of the Southern Shores, staying at the Best Western Lansdowne Hotel, Bournemouth.

Departing on Monday, September 23, 2019.

For holiday details, pastoral visits (home and hospital) and general enquiries please contact: 01206 272064 / linklinecm@hotmail.co.uk

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CHURCH NEWS EAST BERGHOLT & DISTRICT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

BENEFICE OF EAST BERGHOLT AND BRANTHAM

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Rector: The Rev Canon Stephne van der Toorn 01206 392646 / revstephvdt@googlemail.com www.constablecountrychurches.co.uk

Pastor: Mrs Maralyn Bambridge 35 Birch Drive, Brantham, Manningtree CO11 1TG 01206 393022 / maralyn.bambridge@yahoo.com

SERVICES IN NOVEMBER Saturday, November 3: All Souls’ 3.30pm Service of Memories, East Bergholt

Services: Sunday at 10.30am – all welcome Communion taken at the end of the service, usually on the second Sunday of each month.

Coffee Mornings: Second and fourth Thursday of each month, 9.30-11.30am

Sunday, November 4: All Saints’ 8am BCP Communion, East Bergholt 10am Benefice Communion, East Bergholt 4pm Family@Church, East Bergholt Wednesday 7 9.30am BCP Communion, East Bergholt

Space for Hire: If you need room for a meeting, fundraising, etc. call 01206 298737.

For wedding, funeral or christening enquiries please telephone our pastor.

SPEAKERS, SERVICES & EVENTS Sunday, November 4: Pastor Maralyn Wednesday, November 7, 7pm: Engalynx Fashion Show (see below) Sunday, November 11: Remembrance Sunday – Joint Service at St Mary’s Wednesday, November 14: Engalynx Lunch, noon for 12.30pm. Pay on the door (£6) but reservations would be appreciated to help with quantities.

Sunday, November 18: Pastor Maralyn Sunday, November 25: Pastor Maralyn Saturday, December 1: Christmas Tree Festival, 10am-4pm, free admission Sunday, December 2: Christmas Tree Festival, 10am-4pm, free admission Our annual Carol Service will follow at 4pm.

ENGALYNX FASHION SHOW In addition to the popular Engalynx Lunch on Wednesday, November 14, there will be a fashion show on Wednesday 7. Admission is free – doors open at 7pm. Welcome drink on arrival with the show starting at 8pm. It would help if you let us know you will be coming; please phone Maralyn 01206 393022 or Jean/John 01206 298737.

CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL November also includes the run-up to the village Christmas Tree Festival.

This colourful event has been very well supported over the years and has increased in popularity. However, we could not host the festival without the wonderful support of village people and organisations. Details will have been sent to previous entrants by the time this magazine is published so if you would like/are able to enter a tree, but haven’t received a letter from us please contact John (01206 298737). We very much hope we will have your support once again.

Sunday 11 8am BCP Communion, East Bergholt 10am Remembrance, East Bergholt 10.45am Remembrance, Brantham Sunday 18 8am BCP Communion, East Bergholt 10am Communion & Baptism, East Bergholt (Olivia Rothwell) 11am Informal Service, Brantham Sunday 25, Christ The King 8am BCP Communion, East Bergholt 10am Choral Matins, East Bergholt 11am Communion, Brantham Sunday, December 2 8am BCP Communion, East Bergholt 11am Benefice Communion, Brantham 4pm Family@Church, East Bergholt Please check the website for details. There is a BCP Communion every Sunday in East Bergholt at 8am and Choral Matins is on the fourth Sunday in East Bergholt.

BENEFICE ADMINISTRATOR REQUIRED Benefice Administrator required to work 14 hours a week at the Rectory in Brantham, serving the churches of St Mary’s in East Bergholt and St Michael’s in Brantham. The position is for a self-employed person with a sense of humour; the postholder will be paid in line with the living wage. Candidates need to be able to work under pressure, be fully conversant with Microsoft Office and be discreet. As the incumbent is registered blind and has a guide dog, candidates must be comfortable around dogs. For further information and a full job description please contact Liz Digby (01473 312281) or Fiona Trott (01206 298205). Closing date is November 15.

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Flower Festival StMary's Church, East Bergholt

3rd - 10th November 2018 Admission free, donations kindly accepted-church open during daylight hours There will be a service on 3rd November @ 15:30, therefore the church will be closed from 15:00 to visitors on that day

Friday 9th November An Evening to Remember, A mixed programme of poignant and uplifting items of music, poetry and drama of the period Sunday 11th November To advertise in this section, which appears in 18 magazines in areas across Suffolk and Essex, please contact a member of our sales team on 01473 400380

Street Party lunch in church, 11:30 onwards For tickets and further information, please contact Liz Digby 01473 312281 or Fiona Trott 01206 298205 £10 for 9th November £5 for Street Party lunch or £12 for both

10% of proceeds will go to Help for Heroes

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