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CAPEL CAPERS
Volume 7 • Issue No. 12 • NOVEMBER 2017
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Being a parent is challenging enough but having a full-time job 40 minutes from home requires some manic juggling at times. I’m fortunate to work in a company which accommodates my occasionally frantic schedule with mid-afternoon parent consultations and Friday morning Harvest Festivals, not to mention the celebration assemblies and share sessions. Not everyone is so lucky, but like my lovely employers I believe in a give and take approach to most things and it appears to work. I’m happy to work in the evenings and at weekends in return for some flexibility on schooldays.
CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING AT ST MARY’S
Strangely this seems to have backfired in one unexpected way. My son has concluded that his dad’s job is far more important than mine! Apparently I “just do words” while daddy “does important things like bringing us electricity” (he doesn’t!). So all my running and racing from one thing to another so my lovely son has a parent at all of his many, many school events means my job is less important in his eyes. I was livid. Jack quickly realised he’d upset me but struggled to understand why, which made me even angrier.
We have crafts, cakes, preserves and plants/Christmas wreaths together with all your garden needs from the allotment association. We will also have handbags, hats and scarves and jewellery; go home with a new look!
After I’d calmed down we talked about my job for some time and I believe he now appreciates the extra effort required in order to be there when daddy can’t be. But daddy didn’t get off lightly either and though his job doesn’t facilitate the same degree of flexibility as mine he has now promised to attend at least one school event each term.
You are sure of a warm welcome at Capel St Mary Parish Church and Hall on Saturday, December 2 for delicious refreshments (hall), including bacon butties, and many Christmas stalls (church).
If that doesn’t tempt you then there is stationery, books and white elephant together with games, the superb hamper raffle, and much more. Do come and join us from 10am to noon – we’d love to see you. If you want more details ring Jean on 01473 310992.
THIS COULD BE THE LAST TIME (AGAIN) Replay’s 22nd Christmas Dance/Party
However, this ‘incident’ forced me to consider how my behaviour may have contributed to Jack’s assumption. Perhaps trying to do it all is the wrong approach. After all if daddy is too exhausted after a day of doing important things to do the many, many invisible tasks which seem to have become my responsibility, maybe I should be too! Maybe doing less is the answer. Maybe I won’t put the bins out this week! Maybe I won’t do all the Christmas shopping this year! Maybe I’ll introduce a cleaning rota!
No! 2016 was not the last time for Replay’s annual Christmas Dance/ Party. They had such a great time with their friends, that they are back again in Capel St Mary Village Hall on Saturday, December 16 and tickets will be available shortly. The band, which is based in Capel St Mary, has been together now for 22 years playing your favourite hits from the sixties, seventies and beyond, and is probably the best covers band in the county.
I’ll let you know how it works out!
They are aiming once again to make the evening an extra-special one to remember as drummer Greg and his wife Linda will be relocating to Cyprus in 2018, where they will enjoy their retirement in the sun.
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This is the ideal opportunity for residents of Capel St Mary and beyond to get into the Christmas spirit while at the same time supporting community use of the village hall. You can dance the night away with your friends and have a drink and a good time without the need to pay for a taxi home. Of course there will also be the cabaret spot and Replay will be providing their usual excellent standard of entertainment for you. As the evening, which will start at 7.30pm and end at 11.30pm, is a very popular event in the village, admission is by ticket only. Tickets cost £9 per person. To reserve your tickets and a table, contact Chris Hall (311485) or Greg Garrad (01206 756184). Please book early to avoid disappointment. Replay’s (last?) Christmas Dance/Party – the perfect start to the festive season!
ST MARY’S CHURCH APPEAL FOR VOLUNTEERS As I have said in a previous article, one of my duties as churchwarden is to keep the church and churchyard as safe as possible. On a recent inspection of the churchyard, several headstones were found to be loose and without action will become dangerous. I am writing to seek volunteers to assist with the repair of this work. The church will provide the materials and so we are looking for volunteers with strong arms to undertake this work. Please contact me on 01473 310967 should you wish to help with this task. Mel Sutcliffe
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NEWS NEW GIANT TIPI AT THE STRANGERS HOME
CONSTABLE COUNTRY MEDICAL PRACTICE – OCTOBER 2017
The Strangers Home in Bradfield is proud to welcome their new Giant Hat tipi, a perfect venue for parties and wedding receptions. Solid wooden poles and a light tan-coloured canvas produce a natural ambience that’s really like nothing else. Dress it up, or keep it simple, either way you can be sure to create an exciting alternative to a typical white box marquee.
Annual Flu Clinics NHS England has warned of a severe winter flu outbreak in the UK this year after Australia has experienced its worst outbreak ever. This year we are administering a quadrivalent influenza vaccine to all eligible patients over 18. This is the most effective flu vaccine available.
One event you can look forward to enjoying in this wonderful space is a New Year’s Eve party with Coolsounds professional DJ and buffet. Tickets are £10 and available now.
We aim to vaccinate as many patients as soon as possible. We have already held flu clinics on September 26 and October 5 and are holding two addition clinics as follows: East Bergholt Medical Centre: Thursday, October 26, 3-6pm Capel St Mary Surgery: Tuesday, October 31, 3-6pm These clinics will run on the same basis as previously: all eligible patients will have received a letter inviting them to attend. Patients may attend any clinic, irrespective of where they live and no appointment is needed. Please make every effort to attend to ensure you are protected against flu. Patient Satisfaction Unfortunately patient satisfaction with the practice, as measured by the national patient survey, is poor compared to many other practices in Suffolk. I have discussed this with the doctors and staff working at the practice and we believe the practice offers a much better service than is currently being acknowledged. Indeed, many patients thank clinicians and admin staff for the service they receive. We need to understand problems experienced by patients, but we also need to know what is working well. If you have a good experience when needing help from the practice then please leave a comment on one of the Friends and Family Test cards in the reception area, fill in a Patient Participation Group (PPG) comment card, or post a comment on NHS Choices. If you experience a problem then we also need to know. Problems often result from genuine misunderstandings and on many occasions are due to issues beyond the control of the practice. Training Days A reminder that the practice will be closed from 1pm on the following dates for staff training: Thursday, November 16 and Wednesday, December 13. On these afternoons the doors will be closed so please ensure any prescriptions are picked up well beforehand. 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
Fundraising for:
Saturday 9th December: 4.30pm - 8pm Sunday 10th December: 4.30pm - 8pm
Santa’s Float is Touring Capel! Look out for him between 4.30pm and 8pm on the 9th & 10th of December!
Date undetermined, Look out on both nights!
Capel Community Trust www.capelcommunitytrust.org
Volunteers Needed! Please contact Sandra: � admin@capelcommunitytrust.org � 01473 312114
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NEWS ST ELIZABETH HOSPICE Thank you to all who attended the garage sale held at my house which raised £31.36 in aid of the hospice. Also many thanks to the 25 individual supporters of the hospice in the village who collect loose change in boxes or money pigs at home; it is surprising how quickly they fill up. Please call in at 86 The Street or phone me on 01473 311651 if you would like one. Wanted for recycling and boosting hospice funds are stamps, mobile phones, ink jet cartridges, old foreign and old British currency, plus any loose change that you bring back from holiday. Please take items to 86 The Street or leave at bin in the foyer at the doctors’ surgery. As a family we have been raising and donating money for hospice care in memory of my father Patrick Read since 1998. To date we have with your help raised almost £20,000 and we are hoping to reach £21,000 by January 13, 2018 which will be 21 years since his passing. Linda Morrison, Hospice Rep for Capel St Mary
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CAPEL ST MARY PARISH COUNCIL Report from the meeting held on Monday, October 9 attended by Councillors Bishop, Bryant (chairman), Fenn, Harris, Hole, Kilby, Powell, Streatfield, Thomas, Thompson, Weaver, White, District Councillors Carpendale and Swan, Julie Lawes (clerk) and five members of the public. Capel St Mary Parish Council recommended approval to Babergh District Council for the following Planning Applications: 13 White Horse Road – to widen the vehicular crossover; 12 Little Tufts – change of use of Physiotherapy Clinic Use Class D1 to residential use Class C3. The Babergh and Mid Suffolk Joint Local Plan Consultation remains open until Friday, November 10. Details are available to view at www. babergh.gov.uk/jointlocalplan and residents are encouraged to provide feedback. The consultation includes details on Capel St Mary including a map of potential future development. Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils have advised they are looking at a potential merger. Simultaneous meetings of Babergh and Mid Suffolk cabinets will consider the future of the two districts including a consideration to dissolving both current councils and replacing them with a new single council.
We continue to provide this service for those who are unable to get to the surgery for appointments. There is a steady demand and if you need to use the service do ask the receptionist when making your appointment.
Residents are to be called upon to see if volunteers would step forward to assist in the creation of a Neighbourhood Plan to help shape the future of our village.
We also welcome new volunteers to the scheme to join a team of about 20, but it goes without saying that more volunteers means less frequent call outs! Contact Chris for details: 01473 310992
The next meeting of Capel St Mary Parish Council will be in the library on Monday, November 13.
Clerk Julie Lawes
The actual minutes of meetings are available for viewing at the parish council office at 27a The Street, Capel St Mary, which is open from 10amnoon on Tuesdays and from 1-3pm on Fridays. The parish clerk can be contacted on 01473 314103 during these times. An answer phone operates outside these hours and messages are picked up every day. Alternatively contact can be made by email: capel. parishclerk@btinternet.com www.capelstmary.onesuffolk.net DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATION HOPKINS HOMES – Days Road At a meeting of Babergh District Council Planning Committee the application for 97 dwellings was approved by council with a vote of eight for and five against. Following previous communications with the Department for Communities and Local Government where we requested the National Planning Casework Unit ‘call in’ the application if approved they have now written to us advising the Secretary of State has decided that the application should be determined at local level and will be taking no action. As objectors we are not in a position to appeal this decision we could only go for a Judicial Review which addresses the legal process by which we may challenge the lawfulness of the decision by the public authority (Babergh). Our planning consultant has advised against this action. In addition to this, the Appeal Notice has now been issued by Hopkins for the original application for 100 homes with an appeal start date of September 19, 2017. The appeal will be determined on the basis of an inquiry. All comments and resident objections have been forwarded by Babergh for consideration. Appeals take on average 19 weeks.
CAPEL ST Gates MARY PLAYING FIELD open at 5.45pm
BBQ, Tea, Coffee & Hot Chocolate from 5.45pm Bonfire lit at 6pm
Fireworks at 6.40pm
Admission: £3.50 Adults & £2.50 Chilldren FREE Family Disco in the Village Hall from 7pm
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PERSIMMON HOMES – Land off Little Tufts No further communication received. They have until January 2018 to appeal the refusal. SCOTT PROPERTIES – Land off Red Lane / Capel Grove No further communication received. The last information received was that they intend to submit a planning application to Babergh by the end of the year.
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REPORT TO PARISHES, MID-SAMFORD WARD: OCTOber 2017 BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCILLOR SUE CARPENDALE Relocation to Endeavour House (EH) Moving all staff out of the two HQ buildings in Hadleigh and Needham Market has stalled. The proposed terms and conditions were rejected by a substantial majority. Therefore redundancy notices were issued along with alternative, identical employment offers at Endeavour House. Many officers have signed up to the new contracts, but those who have not must do so by early December or will be deemed to have resigned, with no severance payment. The alternative job offer is considered to be ‘reasonable’. All future council and committee meetings will be held at Endeavour House. There has been extensive refurbishment of the EH first floor and other costs, but in future it should be cheaper than running two HQs. A marketing consultancy has been hired, with a budget of £550,000 (£50,000 of which is grant funded) to help generate the best value and use for the two empty sites. Merger In 2011, Babergh rejected the prospect of a ‘merger’ with Mid Suffolk by a 60/40 referendum vote. While the vote was not binding, both councils agreed that unless residents in both districts voted yes, a merger would not be pursued. The councils did vote to integrate both sets of staff into one officer team, serving two sovereign councils. The new joint CEO has been directed by the two leaders to re-open this proposal. Circumstances have changed since 2011. An updated argument favours dissolving the existing councils and forming a completely new one. Events
are likely to move fast. Whatever the pros and cons, should such a significant move be resolved by a democratic vote? Development There is still no clarity about how many homes the A12 villages will have to accept in the next 20 years. The Ipswich Housing Market Area extends to Norwich, Stansted, Colchester, Cambridge and beyond, all of which are said to be commutable. This part of Suffolk is apparently one of the most sustainable areas for significant development, in part because other areas are not. The application for 97 homes on land off Days Road in Capel St Mary was given planning approval by eight votes to six on September 27. Concerns remain about the location, especially the inadequacy of Days Road itself and the traffic impact on the rest of the village. It is vital that improvements are made to Days Road and its footpaths, to ensure the safety of all road users and pedestrians. Boundary Review www.lgbce.org.uk/current-reviews/eastern/suffolk/babergh A draft report is now out for consultation. The LGBCE recommends a reduction from 43 to 32 councillors. Capel St Mary and East Bergholt would each be single member wards. Stratford St Mary and Holton St Mary would join with Higham, Raydon, Layham, Shelley and Polstead – one councillor. Great and Little Wenham would join with Copdock and Washbrook, Chattisham, Hintlesham and Burstall – one councillor. sue.carpendale@babergh.gov.uk
BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCILLOR FENELLA SWAN The two new sites for members of the public to walk-in and access district council services are now open and running. They are at 54 Ipswich Street, Stowmarket IP14 1AD and Town Hall, Old Market Place Sudbury CO10 1TL. Cabinet to discuss possible merger between Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils Having until now always been told that merger is not up for discussion, it is now to be debated at a cabinet meeting on October 13. Arguments in favour of the two councils merging are based on the long term financial stability of the councils and their ability to continue to provide the same level of service across the districts within budget. Also as a single district council for both areas, it would become one of the largest district councils by population in England and remain on a par with the other four Suffolk councils going through this process. It would therefore ensure parity of influence for the area within Suffolk and greater influence nationally and regionally. If the cabinet vote to endorse the recommendation to consider dissolving both current councils and replacing them with a new single council, comprehensive public engagement will take place during the autumn to test this opinion and understand the views of residents, stakeholders, partners and staff. Once this is completed the results of this public engagement and a detailed business case will need to be further considered by both Babergh and Mid Suffolk.
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Scrutiny Committee At the Babergh Scrutiny Committee meeting in September the committee received a report on void times in council properties. The time a property is vacant between tenants has a direct impact on council resources within the Housing Revenue Account. Average rent equates to £80 per week and with approximately 200 vacancies a year, a reduction of seven days in the void time would achieve a saving of around £16,000 in rent loss and £3,500 in council tax. The work required from the time a tenant gives notice to the start of a new tenancy is carried out by the Housing Options Team and Babergh and Mid Suffolk Building Services (BMBS). The Housing Options Team visit the out-going tenant, advertises vacancies on Gateway to Homechoice, carries out viewings for potential new tenants and completes administrative tasks. BMBS carries out or arranges repairs and safety checks to bring properties up to the council’s lettable standard. A number of factors affect the time taken to bring properties up to the lettable standard. Prior to any work being taken in a property an asbestos inspection has to take place and any components containing asbestos, such as floor tiles or bath panels, removed. This work has to take place once the property is empty as this is an invasive survey. The Void Improvement Project plans to reduce the overall average re-let time to 21 days by 2019/20. fenella.swan@babergh.gov.uk
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NEWS SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM Welcome to this month’s SNT article. The Babergh area has recently seen an increase in theft of lead from rooftops – although this is commonly associated with church roofs it has also been reported on residential properties. Installing lead flashing is a standard step for most homeowners, especially when expanding your house with a conservatory or an extension. Flashing covers gaps in roof material and forms an impervious barrier to prevent intrusion from rain and weather. While there are many materials produced for flashing use, lead offers the most durability and lasts for many years. Unfortunately, lead flashing is prone to being stolen due to the high value of scrap metal, which makes it appealing to thieves. Many homeowners don’t even realise their flashing has been stolen until a rainy day comes and water enters their home – potentially causing hundreds of pounds worth of damage. TIPS FOR SECURING YOUR PROPERTY Remove all means of access to your roof Criminals often get onto your roof via a wheelie bin, gate or ladder that is near your garage. Secure ladders out of view and try to store your bins in a garage or storage area. If you must leave them out, locate them a short distance from your walls – meaning you may hear the bin being dragged towards your roof. Prevent unwanted vehicle access Metal thieves often rely on a vehicle to remove the metal from the scene. These generally take the form of trucks and vans, so try to limit access your driveway – either with a gate or possibly a bollard Install CCTV and lighting Although this tip is more applicable to commercial premises such as schools and churches, you can get a relatively cheap home CCTV system installed, considering a spotlight or anti-theft light will help deter attempts. Paint your flashing with anti-climb paint Homeowners can purchase anti-climb paint from almost any DIY store and paint it on your flashing to deter theft. However, you must ensure the paint is only on objects at least two metres from the ground and you legally have to install a sign warning that your property has anti-climb paint. Consider replacing lead flashing with non-leaded material While lead is the superior material in terms of longevity, it may be worth replacing your flashing with non-leaded materials. There are brands available that are lighter than lead, safer to handle and also have little to no scrap value. These lead-free solutions may not be as durable, but can be more than suitable for most uses around chimneys, roof lights and solar panels. DNA-identification While this may not apply to smaller homes, if you own a larger house and the value of your lead justifies it, perhaps consider painting your flashing with a microdot, chemical or DNA marking system. These methods help police identify the culprits of theft and help secure convictions.
NOTES FROM THE CASE Suffolk’s first co-operative pub Open Mic Night Firstly, many thanks to all who turned up to sing on October 3 and made the evening go with a swing. The next event will be on Tuesday, November 7. Come and join in, whether as a spectator or performer. PA system provided. Next Pub Quizzes Our next quiz nights are October 28 and November 25 (the latter will be a Christmas quiz, just right to count you down to the special day). Remember on quiz nights food is served until 8pm. We’ll soon be sorting out our calendar of quizzes for 2018, so if you’d like to host one, just let a member of the committee know. Once again, and only too soon, we’re coming up to the Christmas season. Here are some early warning arrangements. Christmas Meals We will be serving Christmas dinners on Sunday lunchtimes in December. Because we want our customers to have the best possible experience, we will be unable to cater for large groups. If you would like to book a Sunday lunch in December, please say if it’s for a Christmas meal, and we will make sure you get the full festive treatment. During this period our normal menu will be available as usual – why not have a change from turkey and mince pies? Carol Singing To be held in the pub on Sunday, December 17 from 4pm. Mulled wine will be for sale to lubricate your singing voices. A reminder that our menus change regularly. We can’t put each day’s menu on the website, but you can find typical menus there. Booking is advised to ensure you get a table at peak times, and if you are a party of eight or more, we will ask you to pre-order so you get exactly what you want. 01473 805575 / www.thecasepubbentley.co.uk
SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE Caroline and I have been working in the village for Capel Parish Nurses for just over 12 months now, having started the service in September 2016. Parish Nursing has around 100 parish nurses in more than 90 churches across the UK, in nearly every Christian denomination. Each service is different depending on the area it serves. As Christians we believe that God cares for everyone, whether or not they come to church, in a way that includes physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing. Our role in Capel is to help people to take care of their own health and participate in community health improvement initiatives. As part of Parish Nursing UK we have to meet certain standards before we become an Accredited Parish Nursing Service. Last week we were seen by our regional co-ordinator and were successful in our accreditation. We will be celebrating this at a special service at Capel Methodist Church on Sunday, November 26 at 10.30am and would be delighted if you could join us on that day. Our regional co-ordinator will be presenting our certificate and there will be opportunities to hear more about Capel Parish Nurses. Look out for our article next month when we will tell you what we have been up to in the past year.
Finally if you see anything suspicious or want to report anything to police they can be contacted as follows:
Blessings, Margaret, Parish Occupational Therapist
Phone: 101 (to report any non-urgent incident) Email: hadleigh.snt@suffolk.pnn.police.uk (non-urgent, should you wish to contact local officers) In an emergency always phone: 999
Caroline: 07588 706869 / Caroline@CapelParishNurses.org.uk Wednesday and Friday, 9.30am-2.30pm Margaret: 07588 698284 / Margaret@CapelParishNurses.org.uk Monday and Wednesday, 9am-4pm www.CapelParishNurses.org.uk
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OUT & ABOUT EAST BERGHOLT DRAMATIC SOCIETY East Bergholt Dramatic Society presents Full Circle by Janet Shaw at the Constable Hall, East Bergholt from November 23-25 at 7.30pm. Full Circle is a comedy drama that revolves around the stresses involved in organising a wedding and explores a family’s current relationship problems that have all resulted from a single decision taken 44 years earlier. If only feelings had been explored and if only questions had been asked then, would today’s circumstances have been different? More importantly would broken hearts have been mended sooner? With warring grandmothers, a mum and dad with very different expectations for her wedding, an unusual neighbour, family secrets from the past and a deluge of rain, will Nicola’s wedding be the day of her dreams? Skeletons will tumble out of cupboards at an alarming rate in this wonderful comedy presented by the award winning East Bergholt Dramatic Society. Tickets (£6 in advance / £7 on the door if available) are available from 01473 311553, 07803 475750 or from The Fountain House Tearoom in East Bergholt.
CLASH AVOIDER This diary has been introduced to help avoid date clashes in the village. Every effort will made to keep this list up-to-date, but please be aware that sometimes dates may be cancelled, postponed or re-arranged at short notice. This diary is not intended to be an all-inclusive what’s on and will only highlight significant dates. If you want to add an event please submit in the following format (date, event, venue and contact) to sharon@intouchnews.co.uk with Capel Event Diary in the subject line. Saturday, November 25: Dove Close Christmas Fayre, 10am-1pm Saturday, December 2: Christmas Coffee Morning at St Mary’s January 11-13 2018: The Orchard Players Pantomime, Aladdin, at Capel Village Hall Box Office: 07933 292175 Saturday & Sunday, January 13 & 14 2018: Festival of Trees & Lights, St Mary’s Church. Contact Chris Terry 01473 311102 Saturday & Sunday, June 23 & 24 2018: Village Scarecrow Trail. Contact Chris Terry: 01473 311102
FRIENDS OF CAPEL LIBRARY September is always a very busy month for us, beginning with Bentley Fun Day and then moving on to the presentation of awards for those who completed the Summer Reading Challenge. Thanks to Sarah who stepped in to make the presentations when our county councillor was unavoidably unable to come. This presentation was followed a week or so later by a magic show for those who took part, and a good time was had by children and parents. Membership of the Friends of Capel Library continues to go from strength to strength. Buoyed by the success of the Community Cinema Club we have seen membership increase by 77 in the last few months alone. At the current time membership is run on a rolling basis, but with the increase in members the associated administration has also increased significantly. In addition we have also noticed that our members are finding it difficult to remember when their renewals are due. We have therefore decided to simplify our membership process and administration by moving to an annual basis (Jan-Dec). Costs will remain the same at £1 per year. There’s no need for you to do anything at present and we will be in touch, in due course, when renewals are due. If you have paid three years in advance, again we will remind you when your membership ends and then switch you to the annual renewal. We hope that this change will simplify things for both you and us, but if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us. Talking of the Community Cinema, this month we are showing a romantic comedy, The Time of Their Lives, which promises to be very popular so early booking is advised. Those who come regularly will know that we offer the audience a choice of film for the programme ahead, and for the December showing there will be Christmassy options, as well as a possible children’s showing during the afternoon of December 22. We hope that our quiz night on October 21 is a success and thank all the following for donating prizes: Cafe Rouge, Bury St Edmunds (meal for two to the value of £60), Hadleigh Leisure Centre (two family swim tickets), Colchester Zoo (two children’s tickets) MSC Shipping (a bottle of champagne), Co-op (£10 gift voucher), Sew Soft Furnishing (make a pair of curtains or four cushion covers), East Bergholt Sports Centre (one-hour PT session), Bypass Nurseries Garden Centre and also many personal donations of wine, biscuits, sweets and lots of others bits. We have already had 15 tables booked for our first foray into this arena, so expect more in the future. We know there will be a trustee vacancy to be filled at our AGM at 4pm on January 27, so if you are enjoying the events and activities we organise and would like to bring your ideas to the table, we would love to welcome you. The exciting news though, is that through your generosity, and with the help of County Councillor Gordon Jones, we have now raised sufficient funds to begin work on modernising the reception area in the library. This will be happening during January.
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When you see this familiar tag line, you will know that you are in for a musical treat.
You are warmly invited for tea/coffee and cake at St Mary’s Hall (behind the church, opposite Pound Lane). We meet bi-monthly on the third Monday of the month.
Capel Singers have been providing their annual mixture of carols and readings since the 1980s. This year’s concert will take place at St Mary’s Church at 7.30pm on December 12. The programme will feature many old favourites and the readings will be chosen to complement the carols, some of them humorous, some searching. The evening is rounded off with seasonal refreshment of the mulled variety, and the inevitable mince pie or three while we take the opportunity to chat with friends old and new.
TEA & COMPANY Mondays, November 20 & December 11 at Wenham View, Dove Close All welcome to come along from 2.30pm £1.50 for tea/coffee and homemade cakes
We are a friendly group and it’s a good chance to sit and relax and perhaps meet new friends. Refreshments just £1.50. We hope to see you on November 20. For further details please contact Jean Yule: 01473 310992
CAPEL METHODIST CHURCH HARVEST For our Harvest Festival Service this year we gave God thanks for His bountiful provision by bringing carrier bags full, mainly of tins of food to church. A list was attached to each bag so we could fill them with the essential items that were needed. This food was then taken to FIND (Families in Need), the Ipswich charity who provide food boxes for those who are in desperate need of their help. Carole Almond
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OUT & ABOUT FOLK COMES TO BOXTED FUNDRAISING JUMBLE SALE Saturday, November 11 from 2pm at Bentley Village Hall If you have anything you wish to donate, 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.
ZUMBA/ZUMBA GOLD FITNESS CLASSES
Music duo Silbury Hill are bringing their lively, East Anglian inspired folk rock sound to North Essex for an evening concert at the Community Hub, Cage Lane, Boxted on Saturday, November 25.
Weekly Zumba fitness classes are now running on Tuesday mornings in Capel Village Hall at 9.30am and a Zumba Gold class at 10.45am. Zumba is a Latin inspired dance workout that is lively, energetic and great fun! Drop the children off at school and come and start your day in the best way.
Silbury Hill – Scott Dolling (flute, guitar, vocals) and David Stainer (guitar, mandolin, vocals) – play a lively mix of their own original material interspersed with songs by well-known artistes. The duo have produced three CDs of their own material to date, much of it inspired by their Essex/ Suffolk roots, from the tranquil Dedham Vale to the tragic story of a young local lad who fought in the Great War.
Zumba Gold still has the lively Zumba music and moves but at a modified pace with no impact. It’s great for the older active adult or people new or returning to exercise. It helps improve muscle strength, balance, range of motion and co-ordination.
The Boxted concert starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are £5 and are available from the Boxted Community Hub or from www.silburyhill.net with more information available from 07904 887000. There will be a licensed bar and food will be available on the night.
My classes are only £5 and are friendly, welcoming and fun. Wear cool comfortable clothing and trainers – and don’t forget to bring some water!
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A very large well done and thank you to Katharine Liu, a member of our staff, who completed the Great East Run on September 24. Katharine has raised £400 for The Friends of Capel Library. Thank you to all who sponsored her. Community Cinema: The Time of Their Lives, Tuesday, November 21, doors open at 7pm A former Hollywood star (Joan Collins) leaves her London retirement home with a friend to go to her ex-husband’s funeral in France. On the way, the two women get romantically involved with a Frenchman. CLUBS THIS COMING MONTH Babybounce: Tuesdays, November 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 2pm. Come and join in our little group of instrument shakers and movers. All are welcome, open to all children under the age of five accompanied by an adult carer. Minecraft: Sundays 5 and 19 from 10.30am-12.30pm. Children under eight must be accompanied by an adult. Capel Creators: Saturday 25from 10.30am-12.30pm. Open to all children at a cost of 50p per child. This includes a drink and a biscuit. Under eights must be accompanied by an adult. Capel Library Book Group: Friday 17, starting at 2.30pm. Come and join in our little group and suggest a title to read and share at the next meeting. Don’t forget that we sell stamps and book tokens of any denomination, have a battery recycling box on site and books for sale. OPENING TIMES Monday: closed Tuesday: 9.30am-12.30pm & 2-5.30pm Wednesday: 9.30am-12.30pm Thursday: 9.30am-12.30pm Friday: 2-5pm & 5.30-7.30pm Saturday: 9am-3pm Sunday: 10am-3pm Contact: 01473 311699
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CAPEL ST MARY & LITTLE WENHAM COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
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“BONFIRE NIGHT” SATURDAY 4th November– GATES OPEN 5.45pm At the Playing Field Bonfire lit 6pm Fireworks 6.40pm Adults £3.50 Children £2.50
BT SPORT Available on the Big Screen in the Vine Lounge!
“BINGO” THURSDAY 24th November DOORS OPEN AT 7.30pm In the Vine Lounge Books £1 Or 6 Books £5 EYES DOWN 8.30pm “CHRISTMAS FAIR” SATURDAY 11th November 10am-2pm In the Village Hall Lots of stalls selling Christmas gifts! FREE ENTRY!
FREE WI-FI In both Bars!
CARD PAYMENT SERVICE now available!
“ CHRISTMAS BINGO” THURSDAY 14th December - DOORS OPEN AT 7.30pm In the Vine Lounge Includes a raffle & “Stand Up Bingo Books £1 Or 6 Books £5 EYES DOWN 8.30pm “KARAOKE” SATURDAY 16th December - DOORS OPEN AT 7.30pm In the Vine Lounge FREE ENTRY!
FREE TABLE TENNIS Subject to Hall availability! The Member’s Draw takes place every Friday night in the Vine Lounge. BIG CASH PRIZES The winning member must be present in the Village Hall Complex to win or have had a go on the FRIDAY NIGHT DRAW!
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“CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS PARTY” SUNDAY 17th December 3pm-5pm In the Village Hall Tickets £5.oo
To buy Tickets or book Quiz Teams, call in the Village Bar or ring Ruth - 07548130293 Tracy - 07917440459 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE EVENTS MENTIONED ON THIS PAGE VISIT CAPEL VILLAGE BAR FACEBOOK PAGE OR THE WEBSITE
2017 Association Membership Membership renewal is due in January each year. The costs for 2017 are: Junior 16-17 £2.50, Single including Over 65’s £6, Family £10
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OUT & ABOUT VILLAGE HALL DIARY, NOVEMBER 2017 Wednesday 1 Carpet Bowls, 6.30-10.30pm, hall Thursday 2 Coffee Shop, 10am-noon, hall Orchard Players, 6.30-10.30pm, hall Capel Ladies, 7-10.30pm, library Friday 3 Strength and Balance Class, 10.30-11.30am, library Saturday 4 Dog Training, 9.30-11.30am, hall Bonfire Night, Playing Field Sunday 5 Trampoline Club, 9.30am-noon, hall Monday 6 Allotment Association, 7.30-10pm, library Tuesday 7 Beacon Coffee Shop, 9am-12.30pm, Vine Lounge Zumba, 9.30-10.30am, hall Zumba Gold, 10.45-11.30am, hall Carpet Bowls, 1.30-5pm, hall Under 16s ballroom and Latin, 6-7pm, hall Courses/private lessons ballroom and Latin, 7-8pm, hall Ballroom and Latin dance for adults, 8-9pm, hall Wednesday 8 Carpet Bowls, 6.30-10.30pm, hall Flower Arranging, 6.30-10.30pm, library Thursday 9 Coffee Shop, 10-12am, hall Orchard Players, 6.30-10.30pm, hall Women’s Institute, 7-10.30pm, library Friday 10 Strength and Balance Class, 10.30-11.30am, library Saturday 11 Christmas Fair (see opposite) Sunday 12 Trampoline Club, 9.30am-noon, hall Monday 13 Parish Council Meeting, 7.30-10.30pm, library Tuesday 14 Beacon Coffee Shop, 9am-12.30pm, Vine Lounge Zumba, 9.30-10.30am, hall Zumba Gold, 10.45-11.30am, hall Carpet Bowls, 1.30-5pm, hall Under 16s ballroom and Latin, 6-7pm, hall Courses/private lessons ballroom and Latin, 7-8pm, hall Ballroom and Latin dance for adults, 8-9pm, hall Bereavement Counselling, 6-8pm, library Wednesday 15 Carpet Bowls, 6.30-10.30pm, hall Thursday 16 Coffee Shop, 10am-noon, hall Orchard Players, 6.30-10.30pm, hall Friday 17 Strength and Balance Class, 10.30-11.30am, library Saturday 18 Dog Training, 9.30-11.30am, hall Sunday 19 Trampoline Club, 9.30am-noon, hall Orchard Players, 3-7pm, hall Monday 20 Association Meeting, 8-10.30pm, library
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Tuesday 21 Beacon Coffee Shop, 9am-12.30pm, Vine Lounge Zumba, 9.30-10.30am, hall Zumba Gold, 10.45-11.30am, hall Carpet Bowls, 1.30-5pm, hall Under 16s ballroom and Latin, 6-7pm, hall Courses/private lessons ballroom and Latin, 7-8pm, hall Ballroom and Latin dance for adults, 8-9pm, hall Community Cinema, 7.30-10.30pm, library Wednesday 22 Carpet Bowls, 6.30-10.30pm, hall Thursday 23 Coffee Shop, 10am-noon, hall Orchard Players, 6.30-10.30pm, hall Gardening Club, 7-10.30pm, library Bingo, 7.30-11pm, Vine Lounge Friday 24 Strength and Balance Class, 10.30-11.30am, library Saturday 25 Dog Training, 9.30-11.30am, hall Sunday 26 Trampoline Club, 9.30am-noon, hall Monday 27 Blood Donating, all day, hall Community Trust Meeting, 8-10.30pm, library Tuesday28 Beacon Coffee Shop, 9am-12.30pm, Vine Lounge Zumba, 9.30-10.30am, hall Zumba Gold, 10.45-11.30am, hall Carpet Bowls, 1.30-5pm, hall Under 16s ballroom and Latin, 6-7pm, hall Courses/private lessons ballroom and Latin, 7-8pm, hall Ballroom and Latin dance for adults, 8-9pm, hall Bereavement Counselling, 6-8pm, library Wednesday 29 Carpet Bowls, 6.30-10.30pm, hall Thursday 30 Coffee Shop, 10am-noon, hall Orchard Players, 6.30-10.30pm, hall A CELEBRATION OF LIFE If you would like to celebrate the life of someone you loved who has passed away, you can hire the Vine Lounge in the village hall complex most weekdays for just £75. All enquires to Mandy. FUNCTION ROOMS FOR HIRE If you are organising a party, social event or business meeting, or just want a get together with family and friends, why not book the village hall, Vine Lounge, library or stage? We can cater for parties between 20 and 200 people at very competitive rates. Rooms are available during the daytime or evenings. Facilities include a fully licensed bar and a kitchen preparation area with prices starting from as little as £10 an hour for the library, £15 an hour for the hall and the Vine Lounge is £88 for an evening. All enquires to Mandy. CONTACTS Village Bar: 01473 311766 Mandy Marshall (events and hiring): 01473 312026 / bookings@capelcommunitytrust.org ST MARY FUNCTION ROOMS: FREE ROOM HIRE SPECIAL OFFER FOR A TRIAL PERIOD Do you have a celebration coming up? If you are a member of the community association you may be eligible for free room hire on an adult party in the hall or Vine Lounge. For further details, contact Mandy on 01473 312026. Terms and Conditions apply.
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OUT & ABOUT CAPEL IRISH SET DANCE GROUP
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Capel Irish Set Dance Group meets at St Mary’s Church Hall on the third Sunday of every month (except August and the second Sunday in December) from 2-5.30pm. We are a friendly group and it’s not necessary to have a partner. In fact you’re welcome to come along just to enjoy the music. The remaining dates for 2017 are November 19 and December 10. Hille and Trevor Peartree, 01473 310146 Chris and Marjorie Haste, 01473 311615
ST MICHAEL’S MONTHLY MARKET
The next monthly market at St Michael’s, The Church on the Park, Woolverstone is on Saturday, November 11, 9am-12.30pm. Fruit, vegetables, cakes, bread, meat and an interesting range of handcrafted items which make ideal presents. Get in some early Christmas shopping.
On September 29, we hosted the annual local WI group social evening. It was a lovely evening with the Capel committee members providing a buffet supper for approximately 60 members. We wore clothes purchased from charity shops for everyone to guess the purchase cost. It’s amazing what you can purchase for under a tenner. There was musical bingo that resulted in most people singing. The highlight though was a 15 minute playlet of Cinderella with a cast of four (Cinderella, Prince Charming, the Ugly Sister and the Fairy Godmother) plus the narrator. The swiftness of each act and rapid imaginary screen changes made the playlet highly amusing and was enjoyed by all.
East End Butchers are pleased to be the market’s resident meat supplier. If you would like to place on order with them it can be collected at the market each month. Their number for orders is 01206 392190.
If you join Capel WI you can enjoy a walk on the first Thursday of the month (we meet at the Capel Co-op at 9.30am), a social meeting in the library on the second Thursday at 7.30pm, a craft morning at Wenham View, Dove Close (please note the change of venue) at 10am on the fourth Thursday and book group in a member’s home on the last Tuesday of the month at 2.30pm.
Come along to mingle with your friends, have a cup of coffee and a bacon buttie and enjoy the lovely venue.
For further information please contact Sue Dale on 07773 042910. We look forward to meeting you.
New stalls welcome. Contact Jane Gould: 01473 780777
VILLAGE LINK CLUB Roger Fern will present a talk entitled A Year as Mayor of Ipswich when we meet on November 8.. Future talks this year will be: Christmas Special Message & Carols; First Aid & AED – Demonstration of First Aid & Techniques; Dad’s Army – Legendary TV Programme; History of Scarecrows; Pray Silence for ?; History of Butley Priory. Meetings are held at 10am on the second Wednesday of every month in Tattingstone Village Hall. Following the speaker we have refreshments (when there is time for a chat with other members) and a raffle. New members and visitors are welcome to join us. Roger Felgate, 01473 311684
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CRAFTERS UNLIMITED A craft club meeting on the first Monday of the month (except for bank holidays when it’s the following Monday). Saturday workshops (10am4pm) and Monday meetings (7.30-10pm) are held in Wherstead Village Hall Meeting Rooms. Monday, November 6: Bottle Top Decorations (Jill) Monday, December 4: Wow – another year gone! Debbie will be away for a few months working abroad and we will do our best to bring more craft projects in 2018 after our Christmas celebration meeting with nibbles and cakes and Jill will show us how to make beaded snowflakes. Samples of each project are displayed the month before and other projects are available. Contacts: Ann 01473 780298 / Jill 01473 713534
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OUT & ABOUT CAPEL LADIES CLUB Visit to the Alfred Munnings Art Museum On a beautiful early autumn afternoon in September a small group of Capel Ladies went to visit the Alfred Munnings Art Museum at Dedham. If you have never visited, it is well worth the short trip. We all enjoyed looking at his paintings, many of horses, which were his first love, but also landscapes, a number of which were local scenes of Dedham Vale and the River Stour. There was also a special exhibition entitled Munnings and the River which included a lovely series of pictures showing ladies boating on the Stour at Flatford. Everything is well explained with clear information to read, and very helpful guides in each room.
DOVE CLOSE CHRISTMAS FAYRE Saturday, November 25, 10am-1pm Gift and cake stalls, tea and cakes Everyone welcome
The house – which was Munnings’ well-loved home – is also very interesting, with much of his original furniture, books, sculptures and china still there, exactly as it was in his lifetime. After a pleasant time in the house we moved on to his studio to see where he painted and the afternoon ended with our group enjoying delicious, very generous pieces of cake in the garden café, watching the horses in the adjoining field, rather apt considering Munnings’ love of horses. Report by Di Barker Craft Evening with Linda Bloomfield There were furrowed brows and serious looks of deep concentration at our October meeting. The person to blame was Linda Bloomfield who, once again, had set us the task of being creative and producing an attractive decorative item for the festive season. As it turned out, it was 100% success rate this year and we all managed to make a rather cute little fir-cone gnome, one which could be hung on a festive tree or stood in pride of place on a mantelpiece amongst the cards. Some skilful members even graduated to bauble-making using string wound round and glued to a sphere and then decorated with sequins, but the majority were more than happy with their fir-cone gnomes. Linda buzzed about with felt and needles, and there was a hum of conversation in the library, punctuated only by mmmm’s as we chomped our way through the homemade chocolate bark slabs which Linda had thoughtfully placed on each table. Naughty, but very nice! Several people purchased Christmas cards, again homemade by Linda, and in so-doing raised £25 for the East Anglian Children’s Hospice. A very enjoyable evening was had by all. Coming up we have a local theatre visit, a talk about the history of war memorials and a shopping trip to Bury St Edmunds. If you think you would enjoy any of these things, why not come along to one of our meetings on the first Thursday of the month? Give Di Barker a ring on 01473 311870 or visit: www.capelladies.com
MANNINGTREE POETRY GROUP The next meeting of Poetry Plus will take place at 7.30pm on Tuesday, November 14 at the Red Lion, South Street, Manningtree. All those interested in poetry are invited to attend either to listen to the spoken word or to read poetry themselves. Some people will read their own poetry and some will choose to read the work of other poets. There is no admission charge. To keep up-to-date with this poetry group, please visit: www.poetryplus.org.uk
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THE ORCHARD PLAYERS Our next production is Aladdin at Capel Village Hall from January 11-13 with performances at 7.30pm each evening and a 2pm matinee on Saturday 13. Box Office: 07933 292175
EAST BERGHOLT HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION POP QUIZ East Bergholt High School. Friday, November 24 Bar opens 7pm. Quiz starts at 7.30pm sharp! Come and 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 6 people Over 18s only unless accompanied by an adult For further information please phone: 01473 730906 Shimmy, Shake, Wiggle & Giggle Dance Fitness
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OUT & ABOUT STOUR VALLEY U3A We held our AGM followed by a most interesting talk entitled Being a Woman Racing Driver & Racing at Le Mans by Celia Stevens on October 11. She talked of her experience of racing historic cars three times at Le Mans Classic, once at Nuremburg and all over the UK. And she is still racing! On Wednesday, November 8, event organiser Eve Regelous, who worked closely with Harrods, will give a glimpse of behind the scenes of day-today life in this world famous company, including its history. We don’t have a speaker meeting in December, but have our popular Christmas lunch at the Constable Hall on Wednesday, December 6. This is always a popular event and so early booking is advised. 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. 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 August and December. It’s never too late to learn! Join the 361,477 members across 969 U3As throughout the UK today.
STOUR VALLEY MEN’S PROBUS CLUB Our first October meeting was on Wednesday 4 when Andrew Morton talked of the work undertaken by Colchester Food Bank, followed on Wednesday 18 by David Ablewhite who returned to present a talk entitled The Royal Family. On November 1 Ted Wheatley presents Overland to India and on November 15 Dennis and Ann Kell will present Wildlife in the Falklands. On December 6 Paul Oliver presents his popular Christmas quiz and at the final meeting of the year on December 20 Barbara Faulkner will tell us about The Man in Red. Our club endeavours to be simple in structure, free of the constraints and obligations of service clubs and involve members at minimal cost. The club is directed primarily to providing fellowship between members who are compatible with each other and the opportunity for development of acquaintances. New members are welcomed. We meet on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at St John Ambulance HQ, Manningtree CO11 1EB at 10.30am. For further details please contact speaker secretary Dave Carman: 01255 880202
BEREAVEMENT CHARITY NOW ENTERS SECOND YEAR Local couple Margaret and Patrick Palmer are happy to announce that they are now moving into the second year of running the not-forprofit charity Suffolk Bereavement Support and over the next year are looking forward to consolidating the service.
SING FOR FUN For a variety of reasons we have had an extended break after our summer recess. However we shall be meeting again on Monday, November 13 to exercise those vocal chords. For those who haven’t been before we really sing ‘for fun’, with a wide range of songs, traditional, popular and from the shows. The aim is enjoyment, the cost is minimal, and we meet in St Mary’s Church Hall at 2pm. Come along… singing is good for the soul!
The charity is now successfully running two groups for the bereaved, an afternoon group in Hadleigh and an evening group in Capel St Mary. The organisation recently held a pop-up information event at Hadleigh Library and is also reaching further afield to Sudbury, Ipswich, Stowmarket, Shotley Peninsular and Bury St Edmunds to raise awareness of the service. The organisation offers support to the recently bereaved and those coping with a delayed reaction to loss and seeks to ease loss through group support, based on the value of working in groups as an alternative to one-to-one counselling. Groups are run by experienced group leaders and enable group members to safely share experiences of loss. Together with peer support the groups help members understand the many phases of loss and its impacts and to develop individual coping strategies to support the process of adjustment. Group members are put under no pressure at meetings and can simply observe and listen until they feel ready to join in. Encouragingly, group members report the uplifting and comforting effect of sharing their experiences and reactions with others in a similar situation. In doing so they are giving expression to pent-up feelings which might otherwise damage both mental and physical health. It’s free and the groups are open to Suffolk residents. For further information please contact Patrick or Margaret: sbsg246@gmail.com / 01206 299832 www.suffolkbereavement.org.uk
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OUT & ABOUT CAPEL ALLOTMENTS ASSOCIATION’S GUIDE TO GARDENING IN NOVEMBER 1977 to 2017: We’ve been growing for 40 years
ALLOTMENT PLOTS AVAILABLE in CAPEL Half plots are available now at £16 per annum plus membership. So if you live in or near Capel and fancy a go at growing your own please contact Dennis: sitemanager@capelallotments.co.uk VEG PLOT Pick frost tender crops, clear ground and get started on winter digging incorporating well-rotted manure, composted garden waste or mushroom compost. Sow broad beans, lettuce under cloches and peas under fleece. Plant garlic cloves. Apply slug pellets. Cut back yellowing asparagus foliage to 2”. Feed compost heaps with sulphate of ammonia. FRUIT Apply a winter tree wash to fruit trees and bushes to control overwintering insect pests. Remove summer fruited raspberry canes and tie in new shoots. Order and plant trees and bushes with a dusting of bone meal. GREENHOUSE Empty greenhouse and wash down with Jeyes. Line with 1.5m wide bubble plastic. Bring in all frost tender plants. Check for and spray white fly. Apply slug pellets. Wash all pots and trays in Jeyes. Try sowing carrots, spring onions, radish and lettuce in large pots, transplant lettuce when large enough. Polytunnel plot holders clear all summer crops by Christmas. FLOWERS Plant spring flowering bulbs in pots or outside as soon as space is available. Plant wallflowers, sweet Williams, carnations, pinks, pansies, polyanthus and heathers. Sow sweet peas. Mulch borders with chipped bark. Divide perennials.
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LAWNS Re-seed worn areas. Aerate and scarify with a wire rake. Apply an autumn feed. Mow with blades set at medium height. ALLOTMENT NEWS MEMBERSHIP If we haven’t yet we will be round shortly to collect your subs and plot rental. If you would like to join the association please visit our website. Membership is just £5 per annum.
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AUTUMN SEED SCHEME Paper seed orders by November 5 to Phil or online as soon as you are ready after contacting Phil for your personal access discount code. AUTUMN WORK-IN Thanks to everyone who was able to join us for the autumn work-in on October 8. We cleared another batch of jobs to keep the site looking smart and we found time to enjoy a steaming mug of tea or coffee. THE HUT – WINTER CLOSING The Hut will re-open on Saturday, February 3, 2018. Members are welcome to phone Graham for items they require while we are closed. FEED THE BIRDS We supply a choice of feeds to encourage wild birds into your garden. For a more extensive version of this article please visit: www.capelallotments.co.uk
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OUT & ABOUT / SCHOOLS CAPEL COUNTRYSIDE CLUB In October we had a very illuminating talk by David Morton on the wonders of light. Dave began his talk with the sun and its related energy and benefits, then artificial light, scanners, x-rays, etc. He finished with the next generation televisions and the solar powered car that is being trialled in Australia. We were amazed at how many things are powered by light! Our next meeting is on November 14 when Ann Day returns with a talk entitled Ipswich Then and Now. We meet in the lounge of the Methodist Church at 7.30pm. You are welcome to come and join us as a visitor, £2.50 a meeting with refreshments after the talk. Doreen Parker, 01473 311267
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HELP NEEDED AT TATTINGSTONE BABY AND TODDLER GROUP Tattingstone Baby and Toddler Group is a lively and fun group which provides a safe and happy environment for all children aged birth to four to come and play, enjoy a healthy snack and learn to sing songs together. We have a nice mix of mums, dads, grandparents and carers who attend with their children every Wednesday (except the second in the month). We make rainbows and snakes and undertake many other interesting activities! We also have a Facebook page. We meet in Tattingstone Village Hall every Wednesday from 9-11am and enjoy a cuppa and a cake while watching the children enjoy themselves. Currently the regular help that existed has diminished, leaving the organisation of the group to one person and the goodwill of anyone who is around on the day. This leaves the continuation of the group under threat. If you think you would enjoy helping to run the group on a regular basis, or even from time to time, I would love to hear from you. There is no age limit. Please ask friends and family too, and contact me with any interest.
We had a slight delay to the start of the September meeting due to difficulty accessing the library which resulted in a slower than usual start to Matt Long’s talk. Matt, from Riverside Bulbs, did a sterling job of setting up quickly with the help of his daughter and various club members. We soon got under way with the subject title Spring Bulbs. Matt introduced the ‘bulb’ and the variations in how they present themselves in size and shape, what part of the year they appear, how deep you need to plant them and when to plant them. Matt talk about each bulb group in chronological order from A to Z and which month they appear, the height they grow to and the best positions to plant them in as well as the soil type they require. It seems there is a bulb that can flower every month of the year and the names that spilled from Matt! However does he remember them all? Matt offered reference books written by memorable as well as not so famous people. After the talk we were offered a selection of bulbs to purchase and many of us went away with a gardening task to do! We thanked Matt for an interesting and enjoyable talk. Our next and final meeting of 2017 is on Thursday, November 23 when Sonya Burrows will present a talk entitled Do Plants Wear Coats?. We are always happy to welcome new members (£8 a year / £2.50 to attend as a visitor). Please contact me with any queries. Chairman Edwina Cox: 01473 311121
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ROBIN’S NEWS Baby Bears Autumn is here and the bears have been exploring the different smells, textures and sounds. Baby Bears have made some cinnamon and ginger play dough and they loved smelling the different spices. They used different sized conkers and pinecones to push through the play dough helping to develop their fine motor skills. Exploring colours and mixing lots of autumnal shades of paint has been very messy and very creative. Baby Bears have collected lots of leaves on their walks around the local community and brought them back to our garden to look at and compare with our own garden leaves. Toddling Tigers Our Tigers have been exploring the change in season by collecting leaves, sticks and pinecones and we have discussed the colours, textures and shapes of our natural materials. We used the sticks to make our own stickmen, a personal favourite for many as they have the story at home. The Tigers have also been working on their skills when following instructions by taking part in baking biscuits! Gruffalos
Forest School is off to a flying start this term and we are taking our inspiration from Julia Donaldson’s fantastic book Superworm. The Gruffalos have been using palm drills to make holes in conkers before threading them together to make their own conker superworms. The search to find superworms has been successful and many different shades and lengths of worms have been found. Our mini-beast area, made by the Gruffalos to provide a nice winter home for their tiny friends, has been extremely busy and the Gruffalos are thrilled to find many mini-beasts have moved in. The colourful autumn leaves have been used in many ways to benefit the Gruffalos, helping with their coordination and throwing skills, team work collecting and gathering, awareness of others while burying or hiding each other and even more physical activity and spatial awareness when chasing around trying to catch the leaves as they fall. If you would like any information about Robin’s Childcare please contact us on 01473 310767, visit www.robinschildcare.co.uk or follow us on Twitter/Facebook.
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SCHOOLS / SPORT BENTLEY & COPDOCK PRIMARY SCHOOLS
CAPEL PLOUGH FOOTBALL CLUB The First team produced an excellent second half display to beat AFC Sudbury Town Reserves by 3-0 in the Suffolk Senior Cup on September 30 at the very impressive Sudbury Town ground. Goals from Kieran Lawler, Shaun Webb and a Stephen Morrison penalty saw the team go through to the last 16. The first seven league games played by the side saw them pick up just seven points after defeating AFC Hoxne 3-1, but losing games against Wenhaston United (2-1) and Benhall St Mary (1-0) before drawing 2-2 at Leiston St Margarets after conceding an equalising goal in the 94th minute. New signings Dan Page and Scott Cooke have put in some good performances in midfield while Kieran Lawler has done well up front. The Saturday Reserves won their first five league games going top of the Inter C League after some excellent performances. The team has several teenagers playing with Christian Foxhall playing well in goal and Harry Franklin and Dan Alderson scoring plenty of goals. Many of the players came through our youth system which is good to see and they certainly enjoy their football which is what it’s all about.
Back in July Copdock welcomed an Ofsted inspector. Here is an extract from a letter sent to parents in October from headteacher Jo Austin. “I am absolutely delighted to be able to finally share the outcome of our Ofsted inspection. It is fantastic to have our hard work, commitment and expertise acknowledged by Ofsted with another ‘Outstanding’ judgement. “Staff and governors are thrilled with the report and the many areas identified as exceptional in meeting the needs of the children and families we support.
Our Sunday team has been involved in some high scoring games with manager Kevin Morrison pleased with the way the season is going. The side beat Cornard United 11-0 in the Sunday Shield which included hat tricks from Bill Boosey and Adam Moore, then lost 6-3 against Chantry Phoenix before beating Playford 11-1 which included a Stephen Morrison hat trick. Next month a report from our Veteran (Over 35) team and all the latest from the Youth teams. Bob the Ploughman
“I would like to extend my thanks to all parents and children for supporting our continued drive to achieve high standards in both learning and personal development. Without partnership work from families, we could not have achieved such great outcomes.” For further information or to read the report please see our website. We’re already half a term into the new school year and it’s been busy. We’ve had a science day at East Bergholt High School for our Year 6s to enjoy, and get a sneaky peak at life at high school. There’s been a football tournament as well as an after school club focusing on handball. Bentley’s Adders and Copdock’s Foxes have been away on an African Adventure where they have had an exhausting week challenging themselves and building confidence. They’ve learnt to co-operate, work together and push themselves, but all in the guise of having fun. Their experiences will be drawn upon in the classroom to guide their learning over the next few months. For those children looking to start school in September 2018 we will be holding open evenings during November – Bentley’s is on Wednesday, November 8 and Copdock’s is on Thursday, November 9 – both at 6.30pm. Please come along and take a look at our schools if you are interested in joining us.
Capel Plough FC is a friendly, popular and successful football club. We aim to substantially develop ‘grassroots’ football within Capel St Mary and the surrounding area, providing an inclusive football centre and hub for the community and beyond. Capel Plough FC will endeavor to help players to realise and fulfill their potential, developing personal skills and confidence while always providing a safe and positive way of coaching football to players of all abilities. We are currently looking to strengthen our teams in the following age groups:
Our harvest festival this year was in aid of FIND, a charity based in Ipswich helping Families in Need. We are very grateful for all the contributions received.
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We also held coffee and cake events for Macmillan at the end of September, raising £140 at Bentley and £256 at Copdock. Again, many thanks for all the donations, whether cake or cash.
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SPORT EAST BERGHOLT UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB The season got under way in earnest. However, all the club sides have struggled somewhat with their early season form and victories have been hard to come by. UPCOMING FIXTURES & EVENTS 1stTeam Senior Division Sat, Oct 28: Henley Athletic (H) Sat, Nov 4: Coplestonians (A) Sat, Nov 11: Benhall St Mary (H) Sat, Nov 25: Ransomes Sports (A) Sat, Dec 2: Westerfield Utd (H) Reserves League A Sat, Oct 28: Henley Athletic Res (A) Sat, Nov 4: Framlingham Town Res (H) Sat, Nov 18: Coplestonians Res (A) Sat, Nov 25: Old Newton Res (H) Sat, Dec 2: Mendlesham Res (A) A Team League B Sat, Oct 28: Coplestonians A (H) Sat, Nov 4: Stowupland Falcons Res (A) Sat, Nov 11: Stonham Aspal Res (H) Sat, Nov 18: BROB Res Club Colours Cup (A) Fixtures are subject to change. Please refer to the fixtures website to confirm: http://fulltime.thefa.com/Index.do?league=4358069 Race Night: provisionally scheduled for November 25 Steve Butcher: stevebutcher55@btinternet.com
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CHRISTIANS in Capel The members of all the churches foster a closer fellowship and understanding between the respective Christian communities in Capel St Mary. They endeavour to co-ordinate common interests and where practical share common resources to meet specific needs. For times and details of Sunday services, Alpha and Home/Life Groups, please contact one of the following: The Parish Church, St Mary the Virgin The Rev Canon Jim Pendorf The Rectory, Days Road, Capel 01473 312225 / 07973 265037 The Catholic Church Father Christopher Smith, St Mark’s Church 180 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich 01473 684963 Capel Community Church David Owen, 18 Bushey Close, Capel www.capelcommunitychurch.org.uk 01473 310454 / 07752 921135 The Methodist Church The Rev Andrew Sankey 8 Roundridge Road, Capel St Mary www.capelmethodistchurch.org.uk 01473 311178 / 07966 187216 INTER-CHURCH MIDWEEK ACTIVITIES The following church groups welcome new members: TREKKERS For ages 7-11, meets on Thursdays at the Methodist Church from 3.45 to 5.15pm during school term time. Contact Margaret Sankey: 01473 311178 YOUTH GROUP Junction Club: Fridays at the Methodist Church, 7-9pm for School Years 7-9. Contact Caitlan Mower: 07465 414870 Life Group: Wednesdays at the Methodist Church, 7.30-9pm. Contact Caitlan Mower: 07465 414870 PARENTS AND TODDLERS • Tuesday – 9-11.30am, Capel Community Church, Days Road Contact Margaret Beard: 01473 311219 • Wednesday – 9-11.30am, Busy Bees, Methodist Church Contact Maggie Boswell: 01473 310766 • Wednesday – 10am-noon, Twins & Multiples Group at CCC Contact Chris Matthews: 01473 311368 SENIOR CITIZENS’ LUNCH CLUBS • First Monday, Capel Community Church, 01473 311368 • Third Tuesday, St Mary’s Church Hall, 01473 310596 • Last Thursday, Methodist Church, 01473 310635
CAPEL COMMUNITY CHURCH Scams and Hoaxes Something has happened recently that has taken up a great deal of my time and has been at the forefront of my thoughts. A lovely Chinese student friend of ours has become the victim of a very sophisticated and evil scam. She has completed her Masters in Chinese-English Translation and Interpreting with distinction. She has worked very hard and her command of English would put many of our own English speaking young people to shame. She was so thrilled and looking forward to a career using these skills, she applied through a reputable job-seeking website for a post with a company which had offices in Manchester, had an online interview and was given the post. This company sent her for an ‘all expenses paid’ week of induction training in Beijing, and when she arrived she discovered that there was no training and no job. It was all an elaborate hoax. She was left alone with her money and passport stolen! Now she is back at home. Her dreams are shattered and she is looking for another job to return a family loan which she had to pay to the scammers, and which will take her a whole year! I remember a year or two back that I was the victim of a smaller hoax and lost some money. On another occasion I had an email message purporting to be from a friend who was supposed to have had his wallet stolen in another country. He needed money to get home and was asking me to send money to him by Western Union. I didn’t fall for that one! You may be reading this and thinking ‘yes it happened to me as well’. Deep inside, on behalf of our friend I feel anger towards those who perpetrated this hoax, and I have taken steps where I can to warn other students. One thing that is common to all these scams is that the wicked people involved are very careful to cover their tracks and keep well out of reach, so that with every so-called success they target another unsuspecting person. Well I have news for them! I read the Bible quite a lot and these words appear (and have actually become proverbial in everyday use) in one of the early books: ‘Be sure your sins will find you out’. In my anger, I’m thinking yes! These people will not get away with it forever. Their evil deeds will come to light and they will have to face up to the consequences if not in this world, certainly in ‘the final judgement’ of God. But then, come to think about it, so will we all unless we come back to the God we have scorned and ask for his forgiveness which is ours for the asking. It wasn’t an ‘easy forgiveness’ because it was paid for by Jesus on the cross and there is a verse in the Bible which is among my favourite. This is what it says: ‘If we confess our sin, God is faithful and will forgive us our sin and cleanse us’. If we confess... well I have, and I’m so very thankful that, in spite of all the wrong I have committed in my lifetime, God still loves me. I think that is actually mind-blowing! Peter Beard
NETWORK FELLOWSHIP Third Tuesday, from 2.30pm, Methodist Church. Anyone welcome to come to the meeting. Contact Judy Steward, 01473 310799 BEACON COFFEE SHOP EVERY TUESDAY 9am-12.30pm, in the Vine Lounge, Capel Village Hall AEROBICS AT CAPEL METHODIST CHURCH Fridays from 10.50-11.50am, Young at Heart (slower paced). Contact Jill Sharp, 01473 311546 PILATES • Tuesdays – 7pm and 8.10pm, Capel Methodist Church • Fridays – 8.30am and 9.40am, Capel Methodist Church Contact Jill Sharp, 01473 311546 R.O.M.E.O. Lunch for Men at Wenham View, Dove Close off Days Road: Third Thursday, 12.30pm. Book with Peter Ellis: 01473 310096. Also Coffee Drop-in from 10am on the first Wednesday at Dove Close.
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CHURCH NEWS THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH November comes in two parts. At the beginning we remember in gratitude all those who have gone before us. We conclude by responding and resolving to carry forward the many blessings we have had passed on to us and to offer them afresh throughout the coming new year.
CAPEL ST MARY METHODIST CHURCH
All Saints’ Day falls this year on Wednesday, November 1. This is the day when we give thanks for all the faithful down through the centuries. There will be a service of Holy Communion in St Mary’s Church at 10am to which you are cordially invited and after which there is a freshly brewed coffee available.
At the beginning of my adult life, I read George Orwell’s 1984 which described a world of power and control. I also took Margaret on our first date to the Sci Fi film 2001 Space Odyssey. At the time both seemed so far away and futuristic, but one was only 15 years away, the other 30 years away.
All Souls’ Day follows on Thursday, November 2. Although no special service is planned at either Capel St Mary or Great/Little Wenham, St Mary’s is open as usual from 9am-5pm with a candle rack for public use, and readers would be welcome to light a candle and offer a prayer there.
Now as we look back upon those two stories, the years they seek to describe are 33 years and 16 years ago. The world has moved on, there have been some aspects that have been fulfilled but others have fortunately not. There have also been some different developments which are tragic for human kind.
Remembrance Sunday takes place this year on November 12 with the traditional Act of Remembrance to begin in St Mary’s at 10.45am. It will be a delight to welcome members of Capel Scout Group who will be processing from their Hut on the grounds of our Church of England Primary School. As usual, names of the local fallen will be read out and wreaths will be laid by the church’s memorial plaque. Christ the King will be celebrated on Sunday, November 26 with services of Holy Communion at St John’s, Great Wenham (9.30am) and St Mary’s (10.45am). This is the last festival of the church year before the beginning of the little penitential church season of Advent. Many churches invite congregations to recommit their local support to the Lord for the following 12 months. As always, all the church officers of our two congregations are grateful for the continuing backing received. Thursday, November 30, commemorates St Andrew the Apostle, the patron saint of Scotland, and there is a major emphasis in many churches on mission. Since 1986 the word has been ‘hijacked’ by a gothic rock band, but the Church of England is called, as are all Churches, to carry forward the work that Jesus Christ began in all aspects of the life of people in society. Jesus said to those who followed him: “As the Father has sent me, so do I send you”. The Mission and Public Affairs division (MPA) oversees how that calling is carried out at the national level of the Church of England in evangelism, development of parish congregations, internationally through the work of the world mission agencies. Thinking ahead into early December, St Mary’s will be hosting its popular pre-Christmas Coffee Morning on Saturday, December 2 and January 1214 are the dates set for the inspiring bi-annual Festival of Trees and Lights. As we rapidly approach the end of the calendar year, may the Lord continue to bless and keep you and yours. Every blessing to you and yours through the coming dark days, as ever.
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TIME & TIDE WAIT FOR NO ONE
I realise I have more history behind me than future ahead – another 16 years on and I’ll be in my 80s and another 33 years I’ll be nearing my century – if I make it! Time is running out on me – or is it? We measure time in years, months, days or hours. The Psalmist said for God a thousand years are like a single day, and the apostle Peter reminded us that also for God a day is like a thousand years. God has an overview of the huge expanse of time, but he is also aware of every moment and detail of our lives. He shares with us the agony we may go through and delights with us in the joys we experience. A Psalm tells us that ‘the years of our life are seventy, or even by reason of strength eighty’. Today I think these figures may need to be revised to 90 and 100 years, but even then our days on earth are described as fleeting and very short compared with eternity. One of the gifts of hope of the Christian Faith is that if we trust in Jesus, these years prepare us for an eternity with him. I may think I have more history than future, but I have an eternity still ahead. I don’t know exactly what it will be like, but I know it will be good. If you think I sound arrogant that I know I have this ahead of me, it is not because I am especially good but because God’s word (the Bible) promises it to me, and the apostle John particularly wrote his gospel and letter so that we might know we have eternal life. I’d love to hear from anyone who wants to know this certainty before it’s too late. Rev Andrew Sankey, Minister at Capel Methodist Church 8 Roundridge Road, Capel St Mary IP9 2UG apsankey@gmail.com / 01473 311178 / 07966 187216 NOVEMBER SERVICES Home Groups on various days and times – contact the minister for details Sunday 5
10.30am Worship with Jayne Green 6.30pm Prayer
Sunday 12 10.30am Remembrance Sunday Worship with Mrs Alicia Holmes 6.30pm Worship with Rev Andrew Sankey Sunday 19
10.30am Worship with Mr Andy Jelfs
Sunday 26 10.30am 6.30pm
Commissioning of Parish nurses with Rev Andrew Sankey United Prayer at Community Church, Days Road
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