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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR I have always loved New Year’s Day, even as a child when I’d watch The New Year's Concert by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra on TV. Granted I was probably doing other things at the same time, but it would be on in the background and I loved the drama of it all. It felt like a fitting way to welcome in a new year and was also quite a private moment. My brothers were probably still in bed so it was usually me, my diary – and the vacuum cleaner! In those days in rural Ireland the male and female roles were clearly defined – the boys helped on the farm, I did the cleaning and the baking, but that’s a subject for another day!

Cleaning is still part of my new year ritual and I can’t wait to get stuck in. Yes, I admit it, I like cleaning! I love that sense of satisfaction I get when I sit down to admire my handiwork, that oh so precious five minutes before it all falls apart again. I do become a bit of a tyrant when I go into cleaning mode so it’s best to stay out of my way (Daniel consider this your advance warning and if you don’t believe me, just ask mum!), but when it’s done I’m sweetness and light, as per usual!

This year I have an extra incentive as I will be looking for something rather special. Last summer Jack found an old key when we were planting seeds with grandma. It is his most precious possession and he presents it to visitors and friends as such. We have mislaid it! I know it’s in the house somewhere but in none of the obvious places and I have (stupidly!) promised to find it. If I do turn out every toy box and every cupboard, as I plan to, surely it will reappear. If not I’m going to have a very sad little boy – and I’ll be a very guilty mummy. Wish me luck.

I hope your new year begins with hope for the year ahead and that you too find joy in the small things.

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DISCOVER THE HISTORY OF THE RIVER STOUR Volunteers from The River Stour Trust (Lower River Group) invite you to an open evening at the Assembly Rooms in Dedham on Thursday, February 18.

Come and discover the history and future of Dedham’s own waterway, The River Stour. Have your questions answered by members of the trust on the bygone days of the working navigation. Hear about its links with the Constable family and it’s natural history.

Learn about the ethos of the River Stour Trust. Find out how you can become a member and perhaps volunteer to help with the work the trust does to restore and conserve the navigation, maintain the beauty of the waterway, protect its wildlife and operate it’s electric boats.

Doors open at 7 for 7.30pm. Entrance free. Refreshments and bar.

JAMES BOND TO THE RESCUE

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Sony Pictures and The Regal Theatre in Stowmarket have come together to offer a charity screening of the new James Bond film, Spectre, for a charitable cause. The film is classified as a 12A and the screening will take place on Sunday, January 24, at 7.45pm.

All proceeds from the screening will go towards exercise equipment for disabled people on a referral scheme operated

by East Bergholt’s High School Sports Centre. People are referred

by Ipswich Hospital and local NHS physiotherapists for sessions with the Referral Consultant Mrs Zoe Connelly. The scheme does not receive NHS funding but is so well attended that the existing equipment available is not sufficient for the demand and the piece being purchased will enable the frailest clients the opportunity to maintain or increase their fitness.

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NEWS CRIME REDUCTION ADVICE FROM SUFFOLK CONSTABULARY Start the new year by keeping yourself and your family safe.

With the new year under way, we are constantly reminded of new and good intentions! So this month we ask you to think about making sure your financial and personal information is safe and healthy.

Crime is not always committed by someone you can see in the street. It can come via a telephone call, an email, a text or through your letter box! Are you aware of scams and fraud? Pass on the information to your elderly relatives or neighbours.

Follow these quick steps to help protect you and your family from becoming a victim of crime.

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Do not give any personal information (name, address, bank details, email or phone number) to organisations or people before verifying their credentials. Remember organisations such as the police or financial institutions WILL NEVER ask for account details over the phone.

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Don’t respond to unsolicited post, phone calls or emails offering business deals or asking for information. If an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is.

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Always ask for and check identification of anyone you do business with and never let anyone you don’t know into your home. Do not use door step sellers or tradespeople.

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Always take time and seek independent advice when paying for goods or services. If you are put under pressure to make a decision just say no.

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Never pay money before you receive goods or services unless you are certain that the supplier is legitimate.

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When paying online only use a secure site and avoid using your debit card. Unlike credit cards, debit cards don’t always offer payment protection, and if compromised put your main account at risk.

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Protect computers, tablets and smart phones; always update your firewall, anti-virus and anti-spyware software. Only buy them from a reputable supplier.

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Make your pass words strong; use three random words and change it regularly.

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Is your Wi-Fi secure? Only complete financial transactions on a secure Wi-Fi connection.

10. Read the small print before signing up to free or low cost trial goods.

11. Shred all documents containing personal data (including name and address details). Keep personal and financial information secure.

12. Be suspicious of emails that look like they come from the online auction or payment site you’re registered with. Check the web address in the browser. A tactic often used by fraudsters is to change the address very slightly (if they’re spoofing an eBay site, for instance, they may have an address such as ‘@ebayz.com’ whereas the real site is ‘@ebay.com’) 13. Beware of bogus scam calls. Fraudsters can telephone victims, informing them that their accounts have been fraudulently accessed or that the bank has increased security. They instruct you to contact a false helpline or to redial another number, but your current line is still open. We advise you to wait five minutes before calling any numbers back, never give out personal bank details or withdraw requested cash to give to a courier.

14. For further information visit: www.getsafeonline.org 15. Remember to lock down all of your personal information on social media sites: don’t give out home addresses, telephone numbers or email addresses to people you don’t know.

16. Finally, don’t forget to security mark your property (phones/laptops/tablets) with an ultra violet pen, recording your post code and house number, keep details of your phone IEMI and serial numbers. Register your property with www.immobilse.com, a free national property register monitored by the police.

To report fraud please contact Action Fraud, the UK’s national fraud reporting centre where you can directly report fraud if you have been scammed or defrauded. It provides a central point of contact for information about fraud and financially motivated internet crime.

Telephone 0300 123 2040, textphone 0300 123 2050, or visit: www.actionfraud.police.uk/about-us/who-we-are To report suspicious vehicles or people please contact Suffolk Police on 101. If a crime is in progress dial 999.

Be the eyes and ears for your community. Start up or join your local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme.

Call 101 and ask to speak to your local Community Watch Liaison Officer about NHW schemes.

For security and safety advice speak to your local Crime Reduction Officer.

Jackie Norton, Crime Reduction Officer/Architectural Liaison Officer

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NEWS / OUT & ABOUT CHERNOBYL CHILDREN’S LIFE LINE As I write this both myself and the host families involved are excitedly looking forward to the group of children arriving on December 4.

We have a great program of events planned for them and once again have been overwhelmed by the kindness of people who are prepared to help. Jill Geaney from Wedgewood Dental Practice will be providing dental treatment for the second time in one year and for the first time Browns Opticians of Stowmarket have very kindly offered to give all of the children eye tests.

Remember, in our charity shop in Coddenham Road we take or can collect clean old clothing, curtains and sheets as well as non-saleable books and shoes that are still wearable as we can raise funds through recycling.

Good saleable books are of course sold in our shop as are children’s toys and an excellent range of clothing and other items.

We recently made a request for people to send a shoe box of gifts to each of the children who came in the summer 2015 visit and I am pleased to report that all of the children will be receiving a surprise parcel for Christmas. Some people who sent parcels last year have continued their support and sent further presents this year. I regularly hear back from Belarus via our interpreter and she assures me all of the families are extremely grateful and are always expressing their surprise that people in a different country who they will probably never meet can show their children such kindness.

Next year will be 30 years since the Chernobyl Disaster and yet people still continue to suffer despite the passage of time. In our charity shop we have a 2016 Commemorative Calendar on sale for only £3.99. The calendar features pictures of the children who have enjoyed a respite break here in Mid Suffolk and would make a really nice gift.

Following the success of our Pig Racing event in October we are pleased to announce another evening of Pig Racing to be held at Bloomfields Football Ground in Needham Market on Saturday, February 13. This promises to be another exciting night with the tote and pig races being provided as always by Stowmarket Lions. Supper will be Pigs in Pyjamas

together with a dessert and is included in the ticket price. Tickets can be purchased at our charity shop or from Stowmarket Tourist Office. We hope to see you there!

We are very aware that there are now more charitable causes than ever needing support. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who supports us, you may think you only do a little but without you we could not survive.

May 2016 bring you everything you wish for.

Link Chair Elizabeth Parker 01449 760343 / enquiries@ccllmidsuffolk.org.uk www.ccllmidsuffolk.org.uk

Come & join us for Pig Racing!

Saturday, February 13 Bloomfields Football Club,

Quinton Road, Needham Market

Supper of “Pigs in Pyjamas” & dessert included

Tote & Pig Racing hosted by Stowmarket Lions Doors open 7pmTickets – first race £87.30pm prompt

Available from

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Tourist CCLL CharityONE ShopFREE BINGO CARD WITH EACHStowmarket £7.00 TICKET TICKETS ON SALE AT: NEEDHAM MARKET POST OFFICE Office PURCHASED Needham Market NEEDHAM MARKET COMMUNITY CENTRE

Or call 01449 760343/ 07974 424374/ 07770 478933 A CHARITY EVENT FOR CHERNOBYL CHILDRENS LIFELINE REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1014274

STOUR VALLEY ARTS AND MUSIC David Owen Norris will be playing his 1828 Broadwood piano with Camilla Scarlett on the violin and Jonathan Byers on the cello. David has his own inimitable way of presenting information to the audience. They will perform Beethoven’s Archduke Piano Trio in B flat op 97 and Schubert’s Trio no 1 in B flat major, both pieces completed in the last year of the composers’ lives.

Sunday, January 10, 4pm Antara Duo – Rachel Wick (harp) and Tom Hanco (flute) – at Constable Hall, Gandish Road, East Bergholt. Generously supported by the Countess of Munster Musical Trust.

Antara is a flute and harp duo based in London and serving the south east of England. Formed in 2007, both Thomas and Rachel were instrumental and academic scholars at the University of Oxford, before graduating with double-firsts. Beyond their recital work, they work for Live Music Now, a charity that brings live music to those who would otherwise rarely, if ever, experience it, and also give educational performances for CAVATINA Chamber Music Trust and the Wigmore Hall. The programme will include Histoire de Tango by Ástor Piazzolla, Debussy’s Syrinx and Fantaisie brillante sûr Carmen by François Borne.

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The season continues with: Saturday, February 20, 7.30pm: Extra event Jazz concert: Beauty of the Bossa Nova with singer Georgia Mancio performing Brazilian jazz at Constable Hall, Gandish Road, East Bergholt

Sunday, January 31, 4pm

Sunday, March 13, 4pm Family Concert with Red Priest, Pirates of the Baroque, at St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt

David Owen Norris playing Concert in Piano Trio at St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt Distinguished pianist, broadcaster and musicologist,

Tickets: weatheralld@btinternet.com / 01206 298426 / www.svam.org.uk

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BRANTHAM AMATEUR THEATRICAL SOCIETY BATS next big production is Hot Mikado; a wonderful jazzy updating of the classic Gilbert & Sullivan show, with great catchy songs in swing, jazz, big-band and gospel styles. We have a fabulous band to back us, exciting costumes and lively dancers. Highly recommended as a family show, just the treat for half-term.

In case you don’t know the storyline, Nankie-Poo is the son of the Mikado. Travelling incognito as a wandering minstrel he meets and falls in love with Yum-Yum, who is just about to marry Ko-Ko. Nankie-Poo also cannot marry Yum-Yum as he is engaged to be married to Katisha. An unusual law threatens Nankie-Poo with execution. Will he escape it? Will he marry Yum-Yum? Hot Mikado will be performed at Brantham Village Hall from Wednesday, February 17 to Saturday 20 at 7.30pm, with a 2.30pm matinee on Saturday 20. Tickets (adults £8 / children £6) are available from Bakes & Blossoms Café, Acacia Court, Brantham, or from: www.ticketsource.co.uk All other enquiries to 01206 396674.

THE ORCHARD PLAYERS PRESENT PETER PAN Panto time and this year we travel to Neverland!

With pirates on board the Jolly Roger and the nasty Captain Hook, will Peter Pan and Tinker Bell take back the island?

Meet the Lost Boys, Tootles, Wendy, Michael, John, and not forgetting Nana the dog! Join us on a magical journey from London through the clouds to Neverland in a panto full of music and dancing. Come and fly with Peter Pan! We look forward to entertaining you all at Capel Village Hall from Thursday, January 14 to Saturday 16 with performances at 7.30pm and a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm.

Tickets (£5 children, £6 concessions, £8 adults) are available now from: 07754 175399

EAST SUFFOLK NATIONAL TRUST ASSOCIATION If you are a member of, or a volunteer for, the National Trust, then we invite you to get more out of your membership by joining our association where a warm welcome awaits you.

We meet at Ropes Hall, Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre, Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave, Ipswich IP5 1JF. Our next meeting on January 19 sees the return of the popular Mark Mitchels. His talk will be on the Duke of Wellington, ‘the man who saved the world’. On February 16 David Brown will be talking about China – The Land of the Dragon. This illustrated talk will focus on a number of famous and less famous attractions, both ancient and modern, as well as aspects of Chinese history and culture.

Visitors (even if not National Trust members) are welcome; entrance fee £2 each. National Trust members/volunteers can join us for £8 a year (£12 a couple at same address). We publish three newsletters a year for members and enjoy interesting day outings and other events.

Become a member in January and gain the full year’s benefit of membership. You will receive the January newsletter giving full details of the year’s excursions and future talks.

For more information contact our membership secretary: membershipesnta@gmail.com / 01473 723761. www.membershipesnta. btck.co.uk

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OUT & ABOUT / SCHOOLS SOUTH SUFFOLK DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY South Suffolk DFAS was founded in 1986 and has been a dynamic, welcoming society ever since. Each year we offer a diverse lecture programme covering all aspects of the arts to members and their guests and always a warm welcome. Our members come from all over South Suffolk. We currently meet at The Quay Theatre in Sudbury on the third Tuesday afternoon from September to June. The one exception to this being December when we usually hold a festive lunch.

Visit www.southsuffolkdfas.org.uk to see if there is a lecture coming up that appeals to you. We usually ask for a donation of £5 for guests, but if you bring the voucher below with you, you will be offered free entry to a lecture. You are even welcome to bring a friend too! (Two for the price of one!)

We look forward to seeing you very soon.

To give you a flavour of our programme recent past lectures have included Prague, City of the Winter Queen and Wassily Kandinsky and Laura Ashley’s Influence In The 1970s. Our lectures for 2016 include Suffolk Churches & St Edmund, Temples, Tombs & Treasures; In Search of the Queen of Sheba; and The Day Parliament Burned Down.

ADMIT ONE PERSON TO SOUTH SUFFOLK DFAS LECTURE

We offer various visits during the year when members are given the opportunity to gain experience of places not always open to the general public. We also hold special interest mornings and days when topics are investigated more deeply with lecturers. Our next is in March – The Constable Lectures. We hope this may have whetted your appetite to come and meet us and learn more about us.

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Christmas Card Competition

Each year we ask pupils to submit an entry for our school

Christmas Card Competition.

The winning entry is used as the design on the cards we send to all stakeholders.

We were delighted with the high number of entries this year which made selecting a winner even more of a challenge!

Congratulations to Year 7 pupil Molly Hook who was the winner this year with her collage of snowmen.

Hadleigh Young Musician of the Year Competition Our school was represented by several young musicians at the Hadleigh Young Musician of the Year competition at the end of November and we are pleased to announce that Lydia Clifford (11T) won by performing Hungarian Dance on her violin and the theme from Titanic on the piano.

Well done Lydia.

Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award – Ex-Year 11 Congratulations to Jonah Beadle, Megan Bennett, Joe Colcomb, William Daley, Ewan Hawthorne, Daniel Holloway, Harry Kemp, Shannon Lefevre, Emma Sargent, Emma Sharpe, Olivia Sherred, Abigail Simpson, Joel Simpson and Seraya Smith who have now completed their Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award and were presented with their certificates at the Year 12 Certificates Evening at the end of November.

Year 7 Languages and Culture Passport The languages teachers have been hugely impressed by the effort some Year 7 students went to with the cooking task and indeed some of us were lucky enough to see a selection of the dishes. All the photos and descriptions suggest it was a hugely successful and tasty task.

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Poppy Wright Tarte Tatin

Kiera Samuel German Star Biscuits

Hollie Warner Profiterole

Our next passport task is music (current or pop music and classical music) and will be covered later on in the year. Students should research their own French and German bands, top ten hits or popular French and German radio stations. After listening to a selection students should record their opinions in the passport and then bring them into school for the task to be signed off by their teacher.

Listening to foreign radio is very easy through the internet or on a radio player app and there are many different bands from both France or Germany (or other French and German speaking countries) to choose from. Here are three ideas for each to get you started: French

German

1: Louane 2: Maître Gims 3: Zazie

1: Wir sind Helden 2: CRO 3: Andreas Bourani

Further details of all the tasks can be found in the Languages and Culture Passport, but please contact kmiller@hadleighhigh.net if you have questions.

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ON THE GRAPEVINE QUESTIONS ON CASH

with Independent Financial Adviser Nick Plumb Sue from Woodbridge asks: “My husband and I have a whole of life insurance policy with Scottish Provident with a sum assured of £80,000 payable if either of us dies. For the last 10 years we have paid a premium of just over £29 a month, but they have just written to us to say that following a 10 year review, this will increase to £66 a month. My husband says there is no point in looking around for a better deal, as we are 10 years older than we were when we took the policy out, so all insurance companies will charge about the same premium for that level of cover. Is that true?”

Not necessarily Sue. If you do some shopping around before you accept the increase, you could save yourselves a lot of money.

A whole of life policy runs until you die or until you cancel the policy. At outset the insurance company calculates how much they need to charge you in order to provide a set level of cover if you die. This calculation is based upon your age, health, lifestyle, and

your job, as all these factors will influence the risk. Unless you have a policy with guaranteed or fixed premiums, most whole of life policies are reviewed after 10 years, and again every five years after that.

Your husband is right to say that the premium will cost you more now because you are 10 years older, but it’s definitely worth shopping around for a better deal. Not all companies apply the same rates for a new policy as they do for an existing policy after it has been in force for a few years.

A few months ago I saw a couple who had a whole of life plan with Aviva with a sum assured of £70,000. At the 10-year review point, Aviva wrote to them to tell them that the premium would increase from £24.31 a month to £114.51 if they wished to maintain the same level of cover. That was an increase of 375%!

I did some shopping around and found them a similar whole of life policy with Canada Life International with the same sum assured. The

MAKE A NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION TO WRITE YOUR WILL IN 2016 Age UK Suffolk is organising a Will Month during February 2016 and have invited solicitors in Suffolk to offer a free will writing service for a donation to the charity. The scheme in association with the East Anglian Daily Times aims to raise awareness of the importance of making a will.

Over two thirds of people in the UK do not have a will! As a new year approaches there has never been a better time to make sure you are prepared for the future.

Nick Plumb is an Independent Financial Adviser and Practice Principal at Plumb Financial Services. Post your questions to Nick at Plumb Financial Services, Baylham Business Centre, Lower Street, Baylham, Suffolk IP6 8JP, email nickplumb@aol. com, or telephone Nick on 01473 830301.

Nick’s opinions and views in this column are provided only as a general guide and do not constitute personal financial advice. Any readers who require advice should contact Nick to arrange a complimentary initial consultation to discuss their own position and requirements. Plumb Financial Services is regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

Will month

February 2016

Over two thirds of people in the UK do not have a will.

Are you one of them?

If you would like to take up the offer to make a Will for a donation to Age UK Suffolk please contact 01473 359911 to request the details of all participating solicitors, or email: maggie.james@ageuksuffolk.org

Older people are living longer and care needs, lasting power of attorney, second marriages, extended families, civil partnerships, funeral costs, inheritance tax all need to be addressed. Planning for later life is essential and making a will is so important to avoid many complications and extra costs and to ensure your beneficiaries are protected and you will have peace of mind knowing your wishes will be fulfilled.

A basic single or mirror will is being offered for a suggested donation to Age UK Suffolk and the following solicitors are taking part: Goodwin Cowley Solicitors, Fosters Solicitors, Atkins Thomson Solicitors, Gross & Co Solicitors, Jackamans Solicitors, Norton Peskett Solicitors, Petersfields LLP Solicitors, Ellisons Solicitors, Watkins Stewart & Ross Solicitors, Christchurch Solicitors LLP, Michael Smith & Co Solicitors, Bates Wells & Braithwaite Solicitors, Blocks Solicitors, Haywards Solicitors and Fairweather Stephenson & Co Solicitors.

premium for this plan was £32.60 a month, which was again guaranteed for another initial period of 10 years. Obviously, these clients will face another potential premium increase after 10 years have elapsed, but switching the policy means they will have saved over £9,800 in premiums over that 10year period for the same level of cover.

Alternatively, do visit our website: www.ageuksuffolk.org • Choose your solicitor • Make your donation to Age UK Suffolk • Write your Will with your chosen solicitor

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Age UK Suffolk rely on legacies and donations, particularly as they are suffering major cuts in funding from statutory sources and will need to fundraise for almost 75% of the cos ts of its services in the future.

For more information contact Maggie James – 01473 359911 / maggie.james@ageuksuffolk.org – or visit: www.ageuksuffolk.org

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ON THE GRAPEVINE TREATING HEARING LOSS CAN HELP KEEP YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS

By Karen Finch, audiologist and managing director of The Hearing Care Centre

Every New Year brings with it a sense of renewal. For many, this renewal may include New Year’s resolutions pledging that the next year will prove better than the last. The challenge is not making these resolutions, but making sure they don’t melt away with the snow as winter turns to spring.

Some common resolutions might include reducing stress levels, staying in touch more regularly with family and friends, and being more socially involved. For those who struggle with hearing loss, keeping these and other perennial resolutions may prove challenging. Here are a few examples of how treating your hearing loss in the New Year can help you achieve your resolutions and improve your life.

Reducing stress Staying stress free in the New Year may seem like an insurmountable task, but we can all do a few things to make sure stress doesn’t dominate our lives. Hearing-related stress can present itself in everyday situations with the potential to significantly increase your overall stress level. If you have become nervous to speak up when clarifying what was said in a conversation, or avoid loud places for fear of being cut from the conversation, it may be time to address your hearing issues. Finding a solution could help you reduce some of your daily stress.

Staying in touch with family and friends Staying connected with family and friends is difficult whether loved ones are spread across the country or live just around the corner. If keeping in touch with the important people in your life tops your list of resolutions, addressing your hearing concerns may be a step in the right direction.

Being able to communicate with family and friends without worrying about what was said by a loved one over the phone, on Skype, or faceto-face is of the utmost importance. Not only does it put your mind at ease, it makes conversations with loved ones that much easier.

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Branching out Hearing loss may hinder you from branching out and meeting new people. If you are nervous to extend your social circle because of your hearing loss, addressing the issue in the New Year could be the push you need to make new friends and experience new adventures in the coming year. Have you always wanted to volunteer with an organisation or join a club but have been too self-conscious about your hearing loss? Don’t let apprehension and worry keep you from meeting new people and enjoying all the sights and sounds that the world has to offer.

Starting a new hobby Starting a new hobby, whether by yourself or in a group setting, can be both challenging and entertaining. If you would like to learn how to play a new instrument and want to better hear the notes, or if you are taking a class at your local college and want to be able to contribute to the discussion without feeling nervous, having the confidence to address your hearing issues can lead to new talents and friends.

Taking action If any of the above scenarios resonate with you, your hearing loss could be a barrier to accomplishing your resolutions. It may be time to add another resolution to the list: book a hearing assessment. Seeking help, advice and ultimately treating your hearing loss will benefit not only your physical health but your mental and social health as well. Placing priority on your hearing health will not only help you to achieve your New Year’s resolutions, but will give you a renewed confidence in your hearing and social life. Invest in your hearing. Invest in yourself.

Karen Finch is the Managing Director and lead audiologist at The Hearing Care Centre in Ipswich. The multi-award winning, family-run company has 20 centres across Suffolk and Norfolk.

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ON THE GRAPEVINE ARE YOU THIS YEAR’S WINNER? Building on the success of previous years, Suffolk County Council is once again on the search for Suffolk’s most active community.

Active towns and villages across Suffolk are being urged to come forward and join winners like Kesgrave, Sudbury and Brantham to shout about how they’re championing physical activity as well as sport in their local community. Whatever your community activity the Most Active County team want to hear from you. Whether it’s dog-walking, yoga, football or Zumba, the county council wants to celebrate them as part of Suffolk’s ambition to become England’s most active county.

The application form and a list of frequently asked questions are also available to download at: www.mostactivecounty.com/community_activity

Launched with last year’s winners of the small village category, Middleton cum Fordley, the competition will seek out the most active town, small village and large village in Suffolk in 2015. Then at a special presentation event in March, the winner in each category will receive an engraved plaque as a permanent recognition of their achievements.

The competition is looking for communities that can demonstrate how they are getting people active, whether through new walking or cycling routes, programmes of activities in village halls, improved community facilities or new community events.

For example, Middleton were winners because despite its small population, they have a vast range of activities available to local people such as Tai Chi, table tennis, rambling, tennis, Pilates, golf, Zuma and Rounders.

They also proactively sought funding to install a new cricket pitch and small pavilion.

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Anyone in the community can enter online at: www.surveymonkey. com/r/MACTV2015 or via telephone on 01473 260722 to request a paper application form.

All entry forms will be carefully considered and those that successfully make it through the first round of judging will receive a Most Active Community 2015 Finalist certificate.

A final round will then take place, before the winners and runners-up for each category are announced with a presentation evening in March 2016.

The closing date for applicants is Februray 5, 2016.

Councillor Tony Goldson, Suffolk County Council’s Cabinet Member for Health, said: “The competition will give people the chance to celebrate the work taking place in so many communities. There are a lot of inspired initiatives and groups getting people active in Suffolk. Encouraging and supporting people to live active lifestyles in their community is incredibly important because it keeps them healthy and independent in the short and long term. These awards are about recognising the fantastic work of communities right across Suffolk so I would urge people to send in their applications to the Most Active County team.”

Participation in sport and active recreation in Suffolk has grown by 2.2% (source: Sport England Active People 6 data) since 2012. This has lifted the county from the 25th (out of 27) to the 20th most active county in England.

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We are looking for a candidate who can deal professionally with high level clients. The ideal candidate will have experience of successfully developing large accounts and also experience of new business development. Furthermore, we would expect the candidate to have a desire to be a real leader in driving team success.

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ON THE GRAPEVINE KENNY’S SESAW NEWS Well here am I, at the computer in early December, wondering what to tell you because like many editors, Sharon and her team have an early deadline due to Christmas.

I hope you enjoyed the festive season and perhaps a few leisurely walks with your pooch pals. We’ll be stepping out more briskly this month if the weather predictions are correct, but some are looking forward to a warm up with Burns Night celebrations at the end of January. He must have been a kind man judging by his poem To a Mouse which he wrote after ploughing up the little creature’s nest by mistake. Just the sort of thing mum would do – the sentiment, not the ploughing!

call in during open hours, 10am-1pm Thursday-Sunday.

Some of our volunteers are looking forward to the spring bank holiday, not just for the better weather but because they will be attending Middy in the War Years over two days. SESAW will be selling books in keeping with the event at The Mid Suffolk Light Railway in Wetheringsett. For more information visit: www.mslr.org.uk I had better click send quickly before I press the wrong key and delete my hard work. In fact it’s time I had a little nap by the Rayburn so move over everyone and make space for me, Kenny the Boss, Chihuahua

We don’t have any mice but there are degus, ferrets and dumbo rats for rehoming at the time of writing. By the time you read this we may well have more dogs and cats abandoned over Christmas so please check our website or

Suffolk and Essex Small Animal Welfare, Stoke Road, Leavenheath CO6 4PP / 01787 210888 www.sesaw.co.uk

GIVE YOUR VIEW TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF SUFFOLK FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE The public consultation looking at the future provision for Suffolk’s fire and service is now open. The 14-week consultation seeks the views of members of the public, fire and rescue service staff and all other interested parties regarding proposals for changing the way the fire and rescue service is set-up across the county. The consultation closes on Monday, February 22, 2016.

The proposed changes meet the on-going reductions in funding for the fire service and also reflect the significant reduction in 999 call demand over the last five years in Suffolk. The consultation launch was agreed at Suffolk County Council’s Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, November 10.

The draft Integrated Risk Management Plan being considered through consultation identifies the following proposal: •

Reduce the number of fire engines in Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds and Lowestoft

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Replace the second fire engine at Sudbury with a rapid response fire fighting vehicle

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Close Wrentham fire station

These are challenging proposals but they will ensure that the service is fit to continue to provide a balance of Prevention, Protection and Emergency Response services to communities across Suffolk: •

Prevention – working with young, elderly and vulnerable people to promote community safety and fire prevention

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Protection – working with business to support them meeting their legal fire safety protection requirements

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Emergency Response – providing 24/7 999 emergency response services across the county and in support of significant emergencies across the country

Suffolk County Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment and Public Protection, Councillor Matthew Hicks said: “Since the initial

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announcement of the proposed changes, many people have already shared their opinions on the proposals and we hope that everyone who shows an interest takes the time to respond to this consultation.

In Suffolk, we are lucky to have such a highly skilled and dynamic fire service that has embedded a programme of protection and prevention work in the last 10 years to make Suffolk safer and reduce the demand for its 999 fire services.

“The council recognise the importance of our fire and rescue service and has, over recent years, done everything possible to protect it against reductions in grant funding from the government. We have progressed with investment in fire stations, training facilities, fire engines, firefighting clothing and equipment; and we have established a fantastic collaborative approach with Suffolk’s blue light emergency partners, with plans for more in the future.

“I am confident that these proposals mean we can continue to deliver an outstanding service to the residents of Suffolk. They have been developed after taking account of: the risk profile across the county; the number, location and type of fire stations and fire engines; the location of on-call and full-time firefighters; and the 999 call demand and casualty history over recent years – the details of which are all set out in the consultation documents. Once the consultation has concluded, the county council cabinet will fully consider the response to the proposals at a future cabinet meeting.

To give your views on the consultation: •

Email: FireServiceRedesign@suffolk.gov.uk

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Call the Service Redesign team between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday: 01473 260457

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Write to: Service Redesign Team Manager, Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service HQ, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich IP1 2BX

Further details on the consultation can be seen at: www.suffolk.gov.uk/fireredesign

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Midweek Groups We have seven small groups, six that meet on a Wednesday evening and one that meets on a Thursday during the day, in the Chapel lounge and in homes around Hadleigh and the surrounding area for Bible study, fellowship and prayer.

CHURCH NEWS

Leadership Pastor Greg Frost and his wife Jenny have been with us since 2001. Our Assistant Pastor Chris Todd and his wife Lorna joined us in 2011. We have one further elder and six deacons. Many members of the Church participate in leading various ministries.

Activities

Christianity Explored If you are not sure what Christianity is all about but would like to find out, we regularly run free, friendly and informal ‘Christianity Explored’ courses. You will not be asked to read or pray aloud but will be given the opportunity to ask your questions. Many people have found this course helpful and if you would like to take part in the next one please call one of our Pastors on 01473 829602 and they will be happy to chat about what is involved.

Christianity Explored If you’re not sure what Christianity is all about but would like to find out, we regularly run This is a special year for our Church as we are celebrating our free, friendly and informal Christianity Explored 200th birthday!

We were formed on we be given the courses. You will not be asked13toDecember read or pray1815 aloudand but will Children and youth groups are holding several special events to mark this special occasion. opportunity to ask your questions. Many people have found this course We currently hold two midweek groups. One is for children in School Years 3-6 called Link (Mondays 6-7.15pm) and the other for young people in School Years 7-9 (Thursdays 7.45-9pm) calledif7-Up! helpful and you would like to take part in the next one please call one of FREE CAP Money Management our pastors on 01473 829602 and they will be happy to chat about what CAP Money is a comprehensive yet surprisingly simple money management course that lasts three COME AND MEET US istoinvolved. next weeks to help you get, and then stay in control of your finances. Proven be effective forOur thousands of course begins on Tuesday, January 19.

We are a family of ordinary people people who love God and trust Jesus Christ Children and youth groups Further Information and where to find us as our Lord and Saviour. We would be delighted to welcome you to our George Street, Hadleigh, Suffolk, IP7 5BE (free parking in nearby public car park on Magdalen Road) We currently hold two midweek groups. One is for children in School 01473 829602 church office in George Street andTel: to any of our services, activities, Website: www.hadleighbaptist.org.uk Years 3-6 called Link (Mondays 6-7.15pm) and the other for young people We are thrilled to be hosting an evening with the international Twitter: @HadleighBaptist courses and events.

Facebook: HadleighBaptistChurch in School singer Jonathan Veira.

He has established a reputation overYears the 7-9 (Thursdays 7.45-9pm) called 7-Up! YouTube: Hadleigh Baptist Church Sunday Serviceslast (live26 streaming) years - entertaining and singing to millions across theMoney UK Management FREE CAP 10.30am: All Age Worship including crèche, teaching and activities for and the rest of the world.

His story telling has people CAProcking Money is a comprehensive yet surprisingly simple money three-13 year olds management course that lasts three weeks to help you get, and then laughter at the strangest things. His easy, natural 6.30pm: Eveningwith Service stay in control conversational style of sharing his faith journey combined with of your finances. Proven to be effective for thousands of Audio recordingssuperb of our services are hilarious available on our website, YouTube people. music and anecdotes is enthralling, engaging and as podcasts from iTunes. and inspiring. It’s a great family evenings entertainment.

Our next course begins on Friday, January 15 and will continue on Midweek GroupsTickets are priced at £8 each and include a complimentary Friday 22drink. and Friday 29. Come along at 7.15 for a 7.30pm start.

We have seven small groups, six that meet on Wednesday evenings and The tickets are selling fast so please act quickly by emailing one that meets on Thursday during the day in the Chapel lounge and admin@hadleighbaptist.org.uk or phoning 01473 829602.

Contact details and how to find us in homes around Hadleigh and the surrounding area for Bible study, fellowship and prayer.

Special Events

Jonathan Veira on Saturday 5 December, 7.30pm

George Street, Hadleigh IP7 5BE Tel: 01473 829602 www.hadleighbaptist.org.uk

Winter Wonderland on Saturday December, 11am-3pm Twitter:12 @HadleighBaptist • Facebook: HadleighBaptistChurch

Leadership Pastor Greg Frost and his wife Jenny have been with us since 2001. Our assistant pastor, Chris Todd, and his wife Lorna joined us in 2011. We have one further elder and six deacons. Many members of the church participate in leading various ministries.

ELMSETT METHODIST CHURCH WHAT LIES BENEATH THE SURFACE?

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Our building will be transformed into a glorious winter wonderland. There will be craft activities, Christmas characters in costume, Christmas games and gorgeous refreshments.

This is a free event and it is open to all. gathering of families, with craft activities, games, celebrations and food.

The sinking of the Titanic over 100 years ago reminds us that what you see Recently after one such Messy Church when we had baptised three of an iceberg is only the tip. About 90% of the iceberg is hidden beneath children, the mother wrote: “it was such a joy to be welcomed in and I the water. I think the same is true for people. A large percentage of our really feel we have a place now.” I was thrilled at this response and sense lives is very private and only a few know us intimately. Often people will of belonging. label us with a particular characteristic, a sad person, or a happy person. When we belong, we are comfortable in each other’s company and can Sometimes it could be an activity we are involved in, an outdoor type or be our real selves, not having to live up to other people’s expectations or Come and join us on our 200th birthday! We are so thankful to God for His a TV couch potato. Sometimes the label we put on someone reflects our putting on a mask. Then we can flourish as a person in acceptance and faithfulness to us over the years and we are welcoming Dave Campbell, a regional love. own insecurities or prejudices.

Dave Campbell on Sunday 13 December, 10.30am and 6.30pm

Elim leader and international speaker as our special guest to inspire us to have

As a child, my brother and I would play in the front garden. An old lady More to follow on this next month. vision for the next 200 years! This promises to be a very special occasion and is regularly walked down the pavement and stopped to look over the low The Rev Andrew Sankey open to everyone!

A crèche along with teaching activities for 3-11 year olds will be wall into our garden where we had disappeared into the hydrangea Minister at Elmsett and Capel Methodist Churches available in the Imorning and refreshments will be served following both services. bushes to hide. She called out: “where are the shy boys?”. think for the 8 Roundridge Road, Capel St Mary IP9 2UG most part we remained hidden, but we named her “the shy lady”. We apsankey@gmail.com / 01473 311178 / 07726 299968 reflected back to her the label she had given us, but she was far from shy.

Contact and to find usreflect a part of ELMSETT METHODIST I hate it when people put details a label on mehow because it may me, the 10% bitGeorge that is above water that people see, but Street, Hadleigh, Suffolk, IP7 there 5BE is more 9.45am Worship and Communion with to me than this 10% in the829602 iceberg. I’m a complex being. Probably my Sunday 3 Tel: as 01473

The Rev Andrew Sankey wife and family know me best and they continue to love me.

Then there Website: www.hadleighbaptist.org.uk 6.30pm Worship with William Glasse are those small groups and individuals that I am part of where together Twitter: @HadleighBaptist we share what’s happening in our lives and pray and support each other Sunday 10 9.45am Parade Service at St Peter’s Facebook: HadleighBaptistChurch in good and difficult times. It’s a place where people listen to me and I 6.30pm Worship with Brian Clow YouTube: Hadleigh Baptist listen to them. It’s a place where we can belong.Church Sunday 17 9.45am Worship – Pulpit Exch HCT In the first church we went to after our marriage, in my mind I labelled 6.30pm Worship and Communion with the people who attended as ‘holy people’ and I now realise that we had The Rev Andrew Sankey pretended to be holy too! After a year we started small home groups for Worship with Liz Cope those who wanted and I began to discover real people like myself, people Sunday 24 9.45am who sometimes made mistakes, found it difficult to pray and got angry 4pm United Service in Hadleigh for selfish reasons. In this environment we felt wanted and loved despite Sunday 31 9.45am Worship with Geoff Wilson our imperfections.

6.30pm Worship with The Rev Joe Mairara In four of my churches we run what is called Messy Church, an informal

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