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Volume 8 • Issue No. 1 • NOVEMBER 2017
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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR 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. 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.
FUN QUIZ NIGHT IN AID OF SPROUGHTON MILLENNIUM GREEN It’s time to brush up on your general knowledge or to buy an encyclopaedia or two: we’re holding another Fun Quiz Night on Saturday, November 18 at 7pm in the Church Hall, Sproughton. Last year’s event sold out and was a lot of fun. Tickets in advance cost £4 for adults and £2.50 for children; on the door on the night they’ll be £5 and £3.50 respectively. Teams of up to six, or make up a scratch team on the night. Light refreshments, tea, etc. included in your ticket fee. Bring your own bottle and glasses if you’re likely to need fortification or solace! Prizes for the winners and a raffle. All funds raised will be for our Millennium Green which needs a lot of work done to it this autumn.
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.
Tickets available from Sproughton Community Shop or from Ken (01473 741410), John (01473 742778), Emma (01473 461912), Vic (01473 742304) or David (01473 740692).
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!
Ken Seager
I’ll let you know how it works out!
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CHRISTINGLE AND FIND All Saints’ Sproughton is holding a Christingle Service on Sunday, November 26 at 5pm. There has long been a tradition at this point in the year of collecting toys and other suitable gifts for disadvantaged families, and this year we are again doing this at the Christingle Service in response to FIND’s Christmas Appeal at this Christingle Service. FIND – Families In Need, to give it its full, original name – is a local charity set up in 1990 by Maureen Reynel to provide emergency help to families or individuals affected by poverty or dispossession and thus deprived of a minimum standard of living. Thus for example, a family may find itself suddenly placed in unfurnished accommodation, with little food and no means of cooking it. Over 2,000 people are helped every year. Within a 25 to 30-mile radius of Ipswich, people are referred to FIND by local statutory agencies, not by themselves. The charity is a first port of call for many of those agencies, and demand on it is continuous and heavy. It is run entirely by volunteers, and depends on donations and grants for its funding. As a measure of the respect it has earned, FIND received The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service in 2005. The Christmas Appeal aims to provide food hampers and gifts for families and individuals in need – of whom there are many more than you might imagine. FIND offers a list of suggested gifts; we plan to put a copy of this list in key places around the village (when we’ve asked them!), or you can ring Tony and Rosie Wilcox on 01473 461561, or visit: www.findipswich.org.uk
CHURCH HALL EXTENSION By the time you read this, the new toilets will be in service, thus allowing the old toilet block to be stripped out internally. The space created will be available for storage and the far end section will be converted into a Benefice ‘office’ complete with photocopier.
DECEMBER DEADLINE
Meanwhile, the new extension is awash with carpenters, plasterers, electricians, plumbers, floor layers and painters! They will soon be making way for the outside team to complete the paths, landings, steps and hand railing.
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Once this project is finished, an official opening will be organised, probably early in December to celebrate completion of the redevelopment of our church hall.
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NEWS FREE FIREWOOD FOR SPROUGHTON RESIDENTS Following some extensive tree surgery on the Millennium Green last month, there is currently a considerable quantity of cut willow wood on the green. The wood is suitable for use on open fires and in wood burners after a period of seasoning. The tree surgeons have cut the trunks and large branches into manageable pieces. Any Sproughton resident who would like to have some of the wood for their own use is welcome to help themselves. The wood is in a large pile in the far left-hand corner of the green when viewed from the millstone. IMPORTANT NOTE: Sproughton Millennium Green Limited will not be held liable for any damage to property or personal injury caused by persons lifting, moving or cutting wood on the Millennium Green. If you take or cut any wood, it is entirely at your own risk. Please take great care and wear appropriate clothing and footwear. The wood is free and for Sproughton residents only, but if you’d like to make a donation to our funds to help offset the cost (£2,400) of the recent tree surgery, please call me on 07578 552324 and I’ll tell you how you can make a donation. Chairman Ken Seager
CHRISTMAS CRAFT AND GIFT FAIR In aid of St Elizabeth Hospice and Sproughton Community Shop Saturday, November 4, 10am-4pm, Tithe Barn Sproughton IP8 3AA With just a few days to go until the fair, we are hoping to receive some yummy homemade cakes or savouries to sell. The event can involve the whole community if you wish to participate. Please come along and show your support. Refreshments and food will be available on the day. Free entry, all welcome. Sue Robinson: 01473 462341 / Zoe Robinson: 07969 525859
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Saturday, November 25, 10am-noon Burstall Village Hall Hand crafted Christmas gifts, cards and decorations Homemade Christmas cakes and more Cakes, tombola, bric-a-brac, raffle Coffee and mince pies In aid of church funds
SPROUGHTON MILLENNIUM GREEN NEEDS A NEW TREASURER You may recall an item in a recent In Touch in which I advised you that our long-standing treasurer, John Webb, will be stepping down at the next AGM in March 2018. To date, I am only aware of a couple of tentative enquiries about the role, which is essential if the trustee company (Sproughton Millennium Green Limited) is to continue as a legal body. If you are still deliberating whether or not to put yourself forward, can you please give me a call for an informal no obligation chat about what is required? At our last directors’ meeting John kindly offered to continue to administer the 100+ Club, which removes a fair amount of work from the role of the new treasurer. We are hoping to have a treasurer elect working alongside John in an extended handover as he prepares this year’s end-of-year accounts, which are due in November, and the 100+ Club renewals, due in December. Please call me on 01473 741410 or 07578 552324. I promise that just calling will not, of itself, lumber anyone with a job they’d rather not take on! Ken Seager Dear Editor, Further to my note re. Frederick Beeston and his part in the First World War (published last month) I have had a visit from the grandson of Stephen Hamer (known as Joe) who was also in the First World War. Joe was shot through the shoulder on October 4 during the Battle of Broodseinde (Belgium), part of the larger battle of Passchendaele. He was returned to England where he recovered and continued to serve with the Royal Army Service Corps as a lorry driver. He originally joined the Norfolk Regiment in 1916 and then served with the Royal Warwickshire Regiment in 1917. Joe was living in Ipswich at this time but moved to High Street, Sproughton with his wife Elsie in the 1930s (mother and father of Carol Scrivener, a Sproughton girl all her life). Joe also served in the Second World War with the local Ipswich 67th Medium Regiment of the Royal Artillery. He was captured in Tobruk (North Africa) in 1942 by the Italians and was a POW in Italy until 1943 when he escaped. He continued in the army as a cook until after the war. Joe worked tirelessly for the Royal British Legion in Sproughton and was awarded a gold badge. June Webb, 01473 742778
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NEWS SPROUGHTON PARISH COUNCIL BABERGH AND MID SUFFOLK JOINT LOCAL PLAN UPDATE Sproughton Parish Council is holding a second Public Meeting in the Tithe Barn, Lower Street, on Wednesday, November 1, at 7.30pm. All Sproughton residents are invited. The parish council delivered fliers to Sproughton households in mid-September advising of the current Joint Local Plan consultation which started in August and ends on November 10. The plan will set policy for development in the area: its location, type and size. Currently, an alarming amount of development could come our way – 2,320 new houses (Sproughton has circa 560 now). The parish council held a public meeting on October 4 to explain the process of the consultation, the contents of the draft plan and the potential impacts on Sproughton. Around 120 residents attended. A good number of volunteers came forward to form a working party to scrutinise the many documents that form the draft plan, and to consider what issues and impacts the various proposals would have on the community, the countryside, the local roads and infrastructure and the environment and to consider answers to the 79 questions that we are asked to answer. The findings of the working party will be presented to the Public Meeting on November 1 for discussion. Responding to Babergh on this consultation is potentially a daunting task for any individual. The meeting will give you advice on the issues to be considered and offer you support in responding. To view the Joint Local Plan and to submit your comments and suggestions by 5pm on November 10 go to: www.babergh.gov.uk/jointlocalplan
A14 Maintenance, Claydon Intechange Maintenance work we will soon be started on the A14 Junction 52 on behalf of Highways England. This is the Claydon Interchange. The scheme forms part of a wider package of works to deliver essential maintenance and improvements on the A12, A11, A14 and A120 in Essex and Suffolk. This work involves widening of the west bound on slip and replacement of the waterproofing, surfacing and movement joints on the interchange bridges which support the A14. The work will start on October 30 and is planned to be finished on November 26. The contractor will be working weekends – 8pm on Friday to 6am on Monday – and overnight between Monday and Friday from 8pm-6am. There will be a need for traffic restrictions in order to complete the work safely and minimise disruption to the travelling public. There will be overnight closures in place on both the west bound on slip and east bound A14. Additionally, there will be full closures of the A14 westbound over three weekends. The schedule of closures is as follows. DATE/TIME
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Overnight: Mon, Oct 30 to Tue, Nov 7, Mon-Fri, 8pm-6am
Junction 52 North Bound Slip Road Closure
A clearly signed diversion will be in place to divert traffic onto the A14 to the next junction and back to Junction 52.
Weekend 1: Fri-Mon (24hrs): 8pm Nov 10 – 6am Nov 13
A14 Westbound Closure at Junction 52
A clearly signed diversion will be in place to divert traffic around the closure via the slip roads.
Overnight: Mon 13 and Tue 14 Nov, 8pm-6am
A14 Eastbound Closure at Junction 52
A clearly signed diversion will be in place to divert traffic off and onto the A14 via the slip roads.
Overnight: Nov 15 & 16, 8pm-6am
Lane restrictions A14 Eastbound and Westbound
Weekend 2: Fri-Mon (24hrs): 8pm Nov 17 – 6am Nov 20
A14 Westbound Closure at Junction 52
Overnight: Nov 22 & 23, 8pm-6am
Lane restrictions A14 Eastbound and Westbound
Weekend 3: Fri-Mon (24hrs): 8pm Nov 24 – 6am Nov 27
A14 Westbound Closure at Junction 52.
A clearly signed diversion will be in place to divert traffic off and onto the A14 via the slip roads.
A clearly signed diversion will be in place to divert traffic off and onto the A14 via the slip roads.
The programme of works is weather dependant and subject to change. For the latest information please sign up to our weekly information bulletin by emailing Area6Comms@osborne.co.uk with ‘subscribe’ in the subject field. If you have any enquiries please contact the Highways England Customer Contact Centre: info@highwaysengland.co.uk / 0300 123 5000
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Suffolk Highways Update Suffolk Highways Transformation Phase 2 of the Suffolk Highways organisational change process has now been completed and the new structure was launched on Monday, September 4. All Suffolk Highways staff are now located in one of three service delivery centres at Phoenix House in Ipswich, Rougham Depot and Halesworth Depot. Teams worked hard to ensure that the buildings and ICT were ready in time to accommodate staff, with significant changes in layout, improvements to facilities and upgrades in ICT taking place in all three locations. The new structure brings together Kier and SCC staff into integrated teams under the Suffolk Highways banner, working as ‘one team’ to deliver the priorities and objectives of the service. The new structure and processes are in the early days and it is hoped that these will bed in quickly and enable the service to move forward in driving efficiencies and improvements in service delivery. A further phase of recruitment to fill the remaining vacancies is underway and a number of interim arrangements are in place to help manage workloads while this takes place. ICT teams in both SCC and Kier have been working together to find solutions to make joint working simpler and easier for councillors and all staff, including moving to a single email domain for all staff; ability to share outlook calendars across the two organisations and opening up IT systems for use by all staff. In order to support and oversee the on-going transformation and improvement works, the senior leadership team at Suffolk Highways are now meeting regularly with the cabinet member and members with special responsibility for highways. The joint meetings focus on issues, risks, and opportunities affecting all areas of the service. Suffolk County Council Guidance on Neighbourhood Planning In recent months, there has been a significant uptake in local communities beginning work on neighbourhood plans across Suffolk. Their principal engagement is with district councils. However, many of the issues raised in these plans relate to county council services from education through to the rights of way network. Therefore a document has been prepared giving guidance on the impact that neighbourhood plans may have on matters that are this council’s responsibilities. For each topic there are sections on: • What does the national policy say? • What can a neighbourhood plan do and how we can help? • What have others done? It is intended that this will prove useful for those groups developing neighbourhood plans and provide a more focussed discussion with county council officers. Regards and best wishes, Christopher Hudson
Oak House Farm is a family run mixed livestock and arable farm in Sproughton. We rear Gloucestershire Old Spot pigs and Red Poll cattle. Red Polls are Suffolk’s native breed of cattle. My husband’s family have owned the farm for over 30 years, having swapped a life selling ladies clothes for a life on the farm. Originally the farm was purely arable farm with no livestock, but over the years more and more stock has arrived. As well as the pigs and cows, we now have a small flock of Hampshire Down sheep, two donkeys, a flock of egg laying chickens and a variety of bantams and ducks. We also rear chickens at various times through the year for meat. The cattle are put out to grass for a large part of the year usually from early April to November. Half of the herd live in meadows at home and the other half graze in Burstall. Many of you may see them while walking in Burstall and we receive numerous comments about how pretty they look grazing the fields. They spend the winter in large airy sheds and the breeding cows continue to go outside until early January. The breeding pigs spend the much of the year in outdoor paddocks, but are brought in for the worst of the winter, living in a shed with access to an outside yard. The cattle and pigs are fed a home mixed ration using the wheat and barley that we grow on the farm. We also feed the cattle straw and silage which we make during the summer months. We believe that animals should be given medicine if they need it but do not routinely use antibiotics on any of the animals. Gloucestershire Old Spots is a traditional English breed which has a delicious flavour. Being a traditional breed means they are fattened for longer and have a moderate layer of fat which adds to the flavour of the meat. The cows are either bred with a Red Poll bull or a Shorthorn bull. Both are traditional English breeds of cattle and the meat produced is marbled with fat giving it a delicious flavour. The beef is dry hung for a minimum of three weeks to ensure the best possible taste. Our beef, pork, bacon and eggs are available to purchase from the farm. If you are interested in buying or looking for some more information then please get in touch – 07747 694466 / Georgina@oakhousefarm.co.uk – or visit our Facebook page @oakhousefarm which is regularly updated with information and offers. We are currently taking orders for Christmas. Our special offer of the moment is half price mince (500g tubes) with any other purchase. We also offer free local delivery. Why not get in touch today and try our delicious range of meats? Georgina Wolf
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SPROUGHTON COMMUNITY SHOP: Something for everyone Although I hate to say it, we are in autumn and I warn you this report is going to include references to Christmas. You will have noticed we have been having a monthly ‘special offer’ – none of that put the price up and then BOGOF, but proper great deals. In September it was a free packet of cream crackers when you bought cheese. In October it was local, traditional apples. For November buy one of the pre-prepared stew packs and get a free packet of suet or dumplings to help you create wonderful warming stews. On the subject of meat, we are taking Christmas meat orders (turkey, geese, hams, joints, etc.) Also available to order and to help you with early planning are hampers, homemade Christmas cakes and other goodies.
We also have Traidcraft items such as little gifts, cards and wrapping paper or you can borrow a catalogue and place an order via the shop to save on the postage. And watch out for small pumpkins, pot grown Christmas trees and wreaths. By the time you read this the Halloween Disco and probably the Craft Fayre will be over so I hope you have enjoyed at least one of these. As always a warm welcome awaits you at the shop, whatever guise you come in – shopper, browser, volunteer or even prospective volunteer (always needed). Volunteer and Director Sally Sparrow
COMFORT FOOD FOR A COLD DAY IN SPROUGHTON This is one of my favourite main courses, good comfort food and an easy one to fall back on when unexpected company drops in. For experienced cooks, there are shortcuts that do not diminish the dish at all, and with which you may want to experiment in your own kitchen. Bon appétit! BEEF STROGANOFF 2 medium onions, peeled and sliced 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 50ml oil ¾kg round steak, cut into 1” strips 150g fresh sliced mushrooms (about 3 nice large Portobellos from Sproughton Community Shop) 100ml beef bouillon 3tbsp wine or vinegar ½tsp salt (optional – esp. if bouillon is salty) Black pepper Big pinch crushed rosemary Big pinch thyme Big pinch chopped parsley 1½tbsp flour
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200g yogurt or crème fraîche A pinch of ground nutmeg Lightly brown steak on all sides, then add onions and gently sauté all together, stirring occasionally until tender. Add mushrooms, sauté a little longer, then add bouillon, wine, herbs and seasonings and keep on low, stirring occasionally, until the aromas marry. Meanwhile, mix flour and yogurt together until smooth. Spoon it in, gradually blending together, stirring until thick and hot. If desired, add a pinch of ground nutmeg for a bit of a lift. Serve alone or over hot egg noodles prepared earlier. Enjoy! Remember to shop locally at Sproughton Community Shop for most, if not all ingredients. Mary Bright Basan Questions or comments? Email me: mbb.101@hotmail.com
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NEWS / OUT & ABOUT 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. Finally if you see anything suspicious or want to report anything to police they can be contacted as follows: 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
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SUFFOLK ENERGY-FROM-WASTE SITE New Apprentice
Piers Place has joined us on a mechanical engineering apprenticeship. He will be studying Performing Engineering Operations at Suffolk New College. He finished his A levels at Colchester Sixth Form this summer where he studied maths, business and product design. He particularly enjoyed the hands-on aspect of project design which has brought him to the mechanical engineering position.
Piers has always enjoyed engineering and used to take his calculators apart to find out how they worked as school. We hope during the apprenticeship he’ll be learning how to put things back together now. A very warm welcome Piers, we are sure you’ll enjoy your four years with us. SUEZ Communities Trust
The Suez Communities Trust provides funding to projects that improve community life and the natural environment. It distributes money donated by SUEZ recycling and recover UK, although it is independent and has its own board which decides which projects to support. Funding is available for projects within a three-mile radius of the Suffolk energy-from-waste site and applications can be made online. If you know a project that could be deserving of the funding please visit: www.suezcommunitiestrust.org.uk Come and have a look around The Suffolk energy-form-waste facility is holding a series of open days in November which include a tour of the facility and time to explore our visitor centre. There is space on the following days: Monday, November 27, 6-8pm / Thursday, November 30, 2-4pm There are 20 spaces on each day and you must pre-book. To book please email suffolkefw@sita.com.uk and we will confirm your place by email. If you would like to come but cannot make these dates, you can email us to register your interest and we will let you know when the next open days are planned. Any questions? If you have any queries about our operations, please do not hesitate to contact the facility on 01473 839149. OTHER USEFUL CONTACTS To book a visit: 01473 836821 Environment Agency: 0800 807060 SUEZ Communities Trust: 01454 262910
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.
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OUT & ABOUT FROM THE ARCHIVES
DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH, SOMERSHAM
Lt Robert Phillips According to a parish magazine dated February 1916, Lt Robert Phillips, who was born at the Manor House, Sproughton in 1895, was mentioned in Sir John French’s dispatch and he was awarded the Military Cross. Lt Robert Phillips served in the 1st Battalion of the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry.
Come and raise a glass with us. Whether it’s filled with beer, champagne, wine, spirits or a soft drink, there will be a warm welcome for you at the Duke of Marlborough. Bring your friends or family, invite your neighbours, encourage your workmates or come along alone: we’ll be happy to see you.
The family had left the village at the beginning of the 1900s. They had a property in London and in Yore Vale, Lansdowne Road, Bournemouth. After his father Major Robert Phillips died and was brought back to Sproughton to be buried in October 1909 in the family tomb, according to the 1911 census his mother was a visitor at West Cliff, Walsey Terrace, Felixstowe. Their son Robert was granted a regular commission in the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry on October 1, 1914. He was initially posted to the 3rd (Training and Reserve) Battalion DCLII at Falmouth. Presumably he joined the 1st Battalion in Flanders shortly afterwards. He was promoted Lieutenant on August 13, 1915.
In November, the pub is open and serving food and drinks at the normal times. Keep your eyes peeled for menu information on the chalk board outside the pub, on Facebook or on the website. Contact Kevin to reserve a table: on 01473 831283 / kevin@thedukeofmarlborough.com Christmas bookings have opened! Prices are being confirmed as this goes to print, but the three-course menu is likely to be around £20 a head. It will be available from the evening of Wednesday, November 29 right through until Saturday, December 23:
According to the records (LG dated January 14, 1916, p585) the citation for the Military Cross was for “distinguished services in the field”. On May 13, 1915, he went out with two REs to lay tracing tapes to enable a new section of trench to be dug. It was extremely dark and he missed his way coming back. The sapper NCO was wounded and for some time could not be found. Eventually CSM Phillips discovered them and brought them in.
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In June, 1915 he was working a mortar when it exploded; nobody was hurt but the mortar disappeared! On September 16, 1915, he led an officers’ patrol consisting of Lieut Gent, CSM Clack and a bomber. They went out at 11.45pm, but owing to a heavy ground mist they soon lost all sense of direction. During a reconnaissance of five and a half hours they were fired on several times, by both sides, returning unscathed. This was a period of continual patrolling and he was again involved on the night of September 18/19 when he went out with Sergeant Watson and three bombers. They collected samples of the enemy wire and then threw grenades into his trenches. He was wounded on September 21, 1915 when out on patrol.
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On June 12, 1916 he again went out with Sergeant Watson to look for a German sap which although not visible from the battalion’s trenches could be seen on aerial photographs. The German sentries were alert and they were fired on and forced to retire although valuable intelligence was obtained. He was wounded again at the end of July during the fierce fighting around Delville Wood and Longueval. As far as it was known Lt Robert Phillips survived the war and carried on in the army for some years. Doreen Bradbury
COUNTRY WALKS The number of people on our walks has been somewhat depleted through illness and accident. The few who met for the Sunday afternoon ramble in October enjoyed a walk along the Gipping to Bramford and back. Unfortunately they found that the towpath in places was dangerous as several feet of the path has been worn away into the river. The few who went on the midweek walk to Nacton found the trees very interesting and the views good across the Orwell River. They decided to visit Nacton shores again. The next outings will be on Sunday, November 12, meeting at 2pm at the church, and on Tuesday, November 21 leaving the church at 10am. Destinations at the moment not decided.
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Lunches are from noon to 2pm, dinners are from 6pm, with the latest starting time at 8.30pm.
What about Sundays? Well, we’ll be open for lunch as usual and look forward to seeing you. Check out what’s on offer food-wise as we’re planning an alternative to the traditional festive menu. The buying and re-opening of the Duke of Marlborough has been a monumental community effort. This beautiful 15th century pub has been redecorated, is being run by a professional manager and chef, is serving delicious, fresh food, and is ready to welcome you. Join us in celebrating the achievement. Please help spread the word – particularly if you know companies or organisations who might book their get-togethers in this lovely environment. Most importantly, make sure you’re here to raise a glass to over 500 years of past hospitality and to future years of good food, drink and company. Cheers! Looking for ideas for an unusual Christmas, birthday or anniversary present for someone very special? Did you know you can buy shares in the pub for other people (who are over 18)? It’s a £250 minimum holding per person. If they already own shares, you can add to those at £50 per share. For further information please contact Keith McKeown: 07817 418942 / keithmckeown8@gmail.com
CRAFTY OLD BIRDS CHRISTMAS SALE AND EXHIBITION Friday, November 24, 5-7pm Saturday, November 25, 11am-4pm Sunday, November 26, 11am-4pm Jewellery, felted, woven and knitted items, cakes and savouries to taste and buy and lots more. Poplar Farm House, Poplar Lane IP8 3HL For more details contact Sally: 01473 601211
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OUT & ABOUT SnOasis PARISH ALLIANCE (SPA)
NEW GIANT TIPI AT THE STRANGERS HOME 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. 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.
In the autumn of last year, Onslow Suffolk Ltd put in an application to Mid Suffolk District Council for SnOasis Reserved Matters to be considered – Planning Application no. 4494/16. For full details visit: www.midsuffolk.gov.uk/planning-and-building/planning It’s important to be aware that this is not a renewal of the original planning approval for SnOasis, which remains in place. Reserved Matters cover the detail of such topics as design, appearance, transport, drainage and ecological mitigation. Our questions and comments about Reserved Matters were summarised in a document which was submitted to MSDC as the comments from the SPA and all its member parishes, giving the comments extra weight because they come from a significant number of local communities, representing over 11,000 registered voters. The SPA member parishes are Baylham, Barham, Bramford, Claydon and Whitton, Great Blakenham, Little Blakenham, Needham Market, Nettlestead and Somersham. The document is available to view on the Great Blakenham Parish Council website: www.greatblakenham.onesuffolk.net/snoasis-parish-alliance You may have seen the recent statements in the media made by the developer stating that SnOasis Reserved Matters would be considered by the district council in September. The SPA would like to make it clear that Reserved Matters were not considered in September and, as a significant amount of information is still outstanding, there is no date for the district council meeting to look at this.
IPSWICH MOBILE LIBRARY ROUTE 5 Route 5 Town/village MIP/5A Sproughton MIP/5B Sproughton MIP/5C Bramford MIP/5D Bramford MIP/5E Great Blakenham MIP/5F Great Blakenham MIP/5G Baylham MIP/5H Claydon MIP/5I Claydon MIP/5J Barham MIP/5K Bramford
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Time 9.10-9.25am 9.30-9.45am 9.50-10.05am 10.10-10.25am 10.35-1055am 11-11.15am 11.25-11.45am 11.55am-1pm 2.05-2.20pm 2.25-3.50pm 4-4.30pm
2017 DATES: November 21, December 19
POP CHORUS CONCERT At Somersham Church on Saturday, December 2, 7.30pm. Tickets (£7.50 including light refreshment) are available from Christine (01473 830710) or Heather (01473 830068) with 10 per cent of profits going to St Elizabeth Hospice.
NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH CURT N ROD Curt n Rod will be playing at Claydon Community Centre on New Year’s Eve. “Having played there for their Valentine’s Dance, we can confirm the club has a very warm and friendly atmosphere and non-members are very welcome,” says Keith. “There is a very well stocked bar and a dance floor situated between the band and the seating area. There is parking adjacent to the club.” Apart from munchies, food will not be available on New Year’s Eve, but members and guests can bring their own. Tickets are £12.50 for members and £13.50 for non-members. For tickets and information please contact Keith: 01473 624538
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The SPA remains ready to work with the district council on Reserved Matters. However,, owing to the failure of the developer to provide the requested information, we are unable to make any progress and there is nothing else that I am able to report at the time I write this. For further information, please email SPA clerk, Janet Gobey: snoasispa@icloud.com SnOasis Parish Alliance Chariman Steve Plume
CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL AND FAIR St Mary Magdalene Church, Bildeston (the church at the top of the hill) November 25 and 26, 10.30am-3.30pm Display of Christmas Trees, Refreshments, Floral Art and Wreathes, Tombola, Raffle, Christmas Boxes and Cards, Children’s Craft Corner, Cakes and Preserves, Handicrafts The festival will end with Sung Evensong from the Book of Common Prayer at 4pm on Sunday 26.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR AT LITTLE BLAKENHAM VILLAGE HALL Free entry on Saturday, November 25, 2-4pm
CRIB DISPLAY AT LITTLE BLAKENHAM CHURCH Saturday, November 25 and Sunday, November 26, 11am-4pm On Sunday 26 a Christingle Service will follow at 4.30pm. Entry is free, but all donations will be gratefully accepted in aid of Little Blakenham Church.
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OUT & ABOUT SOMERSHAM CHURCH SOMERSHAM & DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB Emma Kerridge, a wildlife artist from the RSPB, is the guest speaker at our next meeting in Offton and Willisham Village Hall on Monday, November 13 at 7.30pm.
CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL Saturday, November 25, 10am-5pm Sunday, November 26, 11am-5pm Refreshments, free admission/parking, disabled access.
For anyone interested in wildlife, this should be a good evening.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
For more information please call: 01473 830600/254941 Christine Barrell
Somersham Village Hall, Saturday, November 25, 2-4pm. Free parking, free admission and disabled access.
BRAMFORD COMPUTER CLUB The Wednesday group will meet every week in November from 10am-noon while the Monday group will meet on November 13 and 27 only from 7.30-9.30pm. We are here to help you to get the best out of your computer, so why not give us a try? We meet in the upstairs room at the back of the Methodist Church. Membership is £1 for the school year and £3 per session.
IPSWICH AND DISTRICT PROBUS CLUB Probus clubs are for retired or semi-retired business gentlemen. The primary objective is to provide fellowship between members and to share similar interests in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
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 War Memorial Community Centre, Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave IP5 1JF. The start time is 7.15pm. Our next meeting is on November 21 when Captain Peter ChapmanAndrews RN Ret’d. will be sharing his experiences of serving on board two of the most famous RN vessels, Ark Royal and Britannia. Peter, who was a navigation officer, will explain the roles that both ships played in representing the UK to the outside world and the contrasts between the two appointments. There is no meeting in December so the next meeting is on January 16 when Mark Mitchels will be discussing the role Samuel Pepys played in establishing the Royal Navy.
We meet monthly at the Masonic Hall in Soane Street, Ipswich on the last Wednesday of each month for lunch, followed by talks and lectures on a variety of subjects. In addition we hold social events including outside visits when we invite our spouses, partners and friends to join us.
Visitors (even if not National Trust members) are welcome, entrance fee £3 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.
If membership appeals to you, please contact our secretary, Ken Stanley, for further details: 01473 274898 / probus174@gmail.com
For more information, including details of future events and outings, contact our membership secretary – membershipesnta@gmail.com / 01473 723761 – or visit: www.membershipesnta.btck.co.uk
SPROUGHTON SENIOR CITIZENS’ CLUB I can now confirm that the remaining two outings/meals out this year are: • The Chequers Inn at Great Blakenham on October 25 • A fish and chip lunch at Sproughton Church Hall at noon on Wednesday, November 22 The last club meeting of 2017 will be held at the Church Hall on Wednesday, December 20, at 1.30pm. Members are requested to bring one plate of sandwiches or nibbles with them and to wear a Christmas hat. Music and a sherry or fruit juice to toast the occasion will be provided. John Bates
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THE MOUNTAIN BETWEEN US (12A) MY LITTLE PONY: THE MOVIE (U) Fri 27th - Wed 1st: 5.00 Thurs 2nd: 12.00 & 7.45
Sat 18th & Sun 19th: 12.15
THE LEGO NINJAGO MOVIE (PG) Fri 27th - Sun 29th: 12.15 & 2.30
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FESTIVAL OF REMEMBRANCE
THE CAROLE KING & JAMES TAYLOR STORY Monday 20th November at 7.30pm - Tickets £15.00
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A night of country music with
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An afternoon of festive nostalgia
CHRISTMAS MEMORIES Friday 1st December at 7.30pm - Tickets £12
Fat Old Dad present music, festive fun & laughter
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SCHOOLS / ON THE GRAPEVINE CLAYDON HIGH SCHOOL On Wednesday, September 27 we welcomed more than 500 prospective parents/carers and their children to our school for our annual open evening. Following a short presentation, visitors were able to tour the school and experience our fantastic resources and facilities. Staff and students were on hand to showcase their work and visitors took part in various activities including the English department’s Punctuation Face Challenge, combustible Jelly Babies in Science, interactive maths activities, including gas powered rockets, French and Spanish food tasting in Languages and much, much more. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our 200 Claydon High School student helpers who helped to make the evening such a success. Much of the feedback I received from visitors commented on how helpful, friendly and polite our students were. On Friday, October 13, children’s author Stewart Ross visited Claydon High School to talk to Years 7 and 8 about his writing as he launches his latest book, The Salvation Project, the exciting finale to The Soterion Mission. With more than 250 published titles to his credit, Stewart is one of Britain’s most popular and versatile writers. Students were given the opportunity to meet the author in person and purchase a copy of his latest book. As an experienced speaker, Stewart engaged very well with his young audience and it was lovely to see so many enthused and interested faces and lots of questions being asked. Claydon High School regularly invites authors to the school to give presentations and hold workshops for different year groups. These visits prove to be extremely rewarding for all involved and are a great way to enthuse students about reading and writing. Author visits benefit the school by enabling students and teachers to interact with the author of a book that they have read, to learn more about the creative process and to gain insights into the world of writing and publishing. These school visits also provide authors with direct reader contact and a chance to hear questions, to learn what moments in their books resonate with readers, and to even field suggestions for intriguing ideas for sequels and future books.
CLAYDON PRE-SCHOOL Wow, to think the first half term is over and we are now in the second half with Halloween, fireworks and, dare I say it, Christmas! The children have been doing lots of activities around Halloween and fireworks and are now looking forward to Christmas crafts and preparing for their nativity on December 13 at Barham Church. We also had our Halloween dress-up week the first week after half term. There is also a stay and play session for parents and carers coming up at the end of November – giving them the opportunity to see what goes on during the normal sessions. Now we are open all year round we will have some spaces in the school holidays for children aged two to five years old. If you are interested in sending your child please contact the administration assistant, details below, for more info and a booking form. Don’t forget that the government has introduced an additional 15 hours funding for working parents of three and four year olds. This means that parents who both earn the equivalent of 16 hours at National Minimum Wage (£115.20) or more per week and less that £100,000 per year (or just one carer if a single parent) will be eligible to claim up to 30 hours of funding. You can register at Childcare Choices to see if you are eligible and also register for the Government Childcare Vouchers Scheme. If you are using the 30 hours you must provide a code to us with your national insurance number in order to be eligible. If you would like an application form or any further information please contact administration assistant Lisa Read: admin@ claydonpreschool.co.uk / 01473 831648 Claydon Pre-school, Old Scout Hut, Thornhill Road, Claydon IP6 0DZ
In other areas of the school, the PE department has had an eventful start to the term with football and netball fixtures, table tennis, golf and cross country competitions and a swimming gala. Year 10 GCSE PE students also had the opportunity to demonstrate leadership skills when they ran a successful Year 6 Sports Morning for more than 100 students from our feeder primary schools. A range of activities was on offer, including table tennis, badminton, netball and fitness and rowing challenges. Our Year 10 leaders made the sessions really fun and competitive and were a credit to the school.
SUFFOLK CRAFT SOCIETY’S CHRISTMAS SHOW
At the end of October, Year 11 students visited the Suffolk Skills Show at Trinity Park, Ipswich. Students were able to visit stands, gather information and talk to employers and representatives from many different local businesses and industries, ranging from farming and agriculture, engineering and construction to law, finance and HM forces. The Suffolk Skills Show is the largest employer-led skills and careers event in the area and featured more than 100 exhibitors with in excess of 5,000 visitors expected for 2017.
The Suffolk Craft Society was established in 1970 and has a well-deserved reputation for high quality craft work and exhibitions in Suffolk. With their shared values of supporting local high quality producers the Suffolk Food Hall looks to be a very fitting new venue for the Suffolk Craft Society.
Finally, as I write this article, WOW Week is nearly upon us and I look forward to sharing all of the wonderful activities our students will have experienced in December’s edition. Please watch this space. If you would like to visit the school and see us in action, please come along to one of our open mornings. The next one is on Wednesday, November 29. Please telephone my PA, Mrs J Saunders on 01473 836110 to book a place. Headteacher Maéve Taylor
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You’ll find Suffolk Craft Society in a new venue this Christmas; The Studio Barn at Suffolk Food Hall, with work also on display in the main shopping area from November 16 to December 17.
The Christmas exhibition in the Studio Barn will be manned by society members, so you can enjoy the benefits of buying locally made designer crafts by speaking to the makers about their working processes or perhaps even commission a unique creation. Buyers can choose from an unequalled range of hand crafted and designed items, made by the very best Suffolk based crafts people, with something for every budget. Opening hours will be Monday to Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, and Sunday 10am-4.30pm.
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ON THE GRAPEVINE HEARING CARE CENTRE’S CHARITY CHRISTMAS QUIZ RETURNS
TALITHA KOUM HOPE CENTRE NOW OPEN We are delighted to announce that Talitha Koum Hope Centre in Westerfield is now open and ready to welcome women who have recently been through detox to come to us for recovery and rehabilitation.
Details about one of the most popular trivia events in Ipswich have just been released. The Hearing Care Centre, which offers private hearing care across Suffolk and Norfolk, is again organising one of Ipswich’s biggest quiz events, to help raise money for their chosen charity Hearing Dogs For Deaf People. The event is being held on Sunday, December 3, at 7pm at Gresham’s Sports and Social Club, on Tuddenham Road, Ipswich and your support is needed to make it a fantastic night. This is the fourteenth trivia fundraiser organised by the company, attracting over 200 people each time. Teams for the quiz can include between four and six members. Entry is £5 (mince pies included), and there are great prizes for teams who come in the top five places. Karen Finch, Managing Director of The Hearing Care Centre, said: “Our quizzes are becoming more and more popular every time we have one. Put simply, they are a great night out in the run up to Christmas with friends and family.” The Hearing Care Centre is also looking for local companies to either sponsor individual quiz rounds for a donation of £35 or to donate items for their prize draw, in return for some very good exposure. To purchase tickets call The Hearing Care Centre on 01473 230330 or visit: www.hearingcarecentre.co.uk/quiz
ST ELIZABETH HOSPICE GREAT GARDEN TRAIL 2018 St Elizabeth Hospice is seeking beautiful gardens for its 2018 Great Garden Trail. If you have a garden, no matter what the size, that you’d like to open to the public to support the hospice, please contact fundraising@ stelizabethhospice.org.uk or call 01473 723600. For further information, or to sign up online visit: stelizabethhospice.org.uk/greatgardentrail
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The Hope Centre has therapeutic relational community living at its heart and as a centre of excellence and compassion expects to be CQC registered at any moment. We combine group and one to one therapeutic work with life skills coaching such as computing, animal husbandry, gardening, art and music, budgeting, CV writing and interviewing skills. We follow the 12-step programme as the core of our interventions. We also provide post-treatment care. We continue to retain contact with and support women once they have left the Hope Centre, aiding them with housing, employment and social support. The facilities at the Hope Centre are purpose built and brand new. Set in the heart of the Suffolk countryside it is an ideal place for reflection and self-discovery. This centre is exclusively for women – one of only seven in the country. We have a team of warm and enthusiastic female support staff who offer 24/7 care. It has taken us many years and a lot of hard work to come to this point and we have a lot of people to thank in the local community and further afield. In particular, this month we would like to thank the organisers and participants of the golf day at Rushmere Golf Club that raised more than £5,000. If you or a friend or family member are looking for a safe and welcoming place to recover from addiction please get in touch with our friendly centre manager Jenny on 01473 852050 or visit our website (www. talithakoum.org.uk) and Facebook page for more information.
WOLSEY’S ANGELS ARE IN IPSWICH On loan from the V&A, the bronze angels that Cardinal Wolsey commissioned to adorn his tomb, along with many of Ipswich Museums’ rarely displayed Tudor objects, will be on show in Christchurch Mansion until 11 March 2018 Walking with the Angels To complement the exhibition the Ipswich tourist guides are offering guided walks around the town visiting the sites particularly associated with Ipswich’s most famous forefather. The cost is £4 per person with a minimum charge of £40. Parties are limited to 20 people per guide. To book contact the TIC; 01473 258070 / tourist@ipswich.gov.uk Wolsey and his Angels If walking is a problem you may like a guide to visit your venue to give an illustrated talk about Thomas Wolsey, his birth place and the exhibition. To make a booking contact the TIC as above and the charge will be £50.
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REMEMBERing TOGETHER THIS CHRISTMAS For more than a decade, the East of England Co-op Funeral Services has brought people together at Christmas to celebrate and remember the lives of loved ones sadly no longer with us.
Christmas Concert Free Admission
This year, East of England Co-op Funeral Services in Ipswich will be hosting a Christmas Concert on Wednesday 6th December in the Sir Bobby Robson Suite at Ipswich Town Football Club. Guests are welcome from 6.15pm, the concert led by Celebrant Donna Sparrow featuring singing from Andrew Spall and music from the East of England Co-op band will begin at 7pm. Tanya Carlton-Smith, Funeral Manager at East of England Co-op Funeral Services, explains: “Christmas can be a very difficult time for many people who have lost someone special. This concert will bring the community together at a time when people need support the most, while celebrating the memories of loved ones who are no longer with us.”
Wednesday 6th December 2017 Welcome from 6.15pm Concert begins 7pm
On the night guests will also be able to share memories and messages of loved-ones on special memory pebbles. Donations will be raised through collection boxes at the concert and all funds will be shared equally with the East Anglia Children’s Hospices, St Helena Hospices, St Elizabeth’s Hospices, St Nicholas Hospice, Norfolk Tapping House and Farleigh Hospice.
Ipswich Town Football Club The Sir Bobby Robson Suite, Portman Road, Ipswich
Next year a new memorial of the memory pebbles will be created and a service will be held to celebrate these memories shared of loved ones.
Led by Donna Sparrow Featuring Andrew Spall Join us to remember loved ones this Christmas To book your place call
01473 851948
Tanya adds: “Sharing a treasured memory on a pebble is a small thing that can make a big difference, and is just one of the things we do as part of our ongoing support services for bereaved families in the local community.” The Ipswich Christmas Concert is free but tickets are limited and must be booked in advance. To book tickets call 01473 851948 or visit an East of England Co-op Funeral Services branch where colleagues will be able to assist. For more information visit www.eastofengland.coop/funerals.
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SPORT / ON THE GRAPEVINE SPROUGHTON BOWLS CLUB
CLAYDON FC
Well, that’s it for the 2017 outdoor bowls season at Sproughton, and an extremely successful and thoroughly enjoyable season it was too. Even the weather was fairly kind to us with very few league games being called off due to unplayable greens.
Well, the season has well and truly begun and as the clocks move to changing for winter for another seasonal change, the teams at Claydon will have nearly reached a quarter of the way through the season!
All of the 2017 club competitions have been completed with congratulations going to the following:
The facilities are looking great and the pitches are looking superb at Blue Circle, and not too bad at Claydon recreation ground where our Under 16 Dragons and Under 14s are currently plying their trade.
Ladies 2-wood Singles: Julie Spice Ladies 4-wood Singles: Kath Caley Sheila Herring Trophy Singles: Hilary Crick Senior Citizens: Roy Collett Handicap Singles, BE 4-wood Singles, EBF 4-wood Singles: Adrian Beecroft 2-wood Singles: Geoff Spice Presidents Cup Pairs: Kath Caley and Geoff Spice Club Pairs: Kate Sarginson and Iain Selby Final Day Pairs: Erik Wicko and Albert Southgate Club Blocks: Di Roper, Iain Selby and Tony Caley Club members and their guests are now looking forward to our annual dinner and dance, this year being held at the Best Western Hotel, Copdock. With dancing to live band Talk of the Town a great evening is in prospect. Also coming up between now and Christmas are a couple of indoor friendly matches details of which will appear shortly at: www. sproughtonbowlsclub.com
PLAYERS WANTED at capel plough fc Capel Plough FC is a friendly, popular and successful football club. Our home ground is Friars, Capel St Mary, Ipswich IP9 2XS. 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: U11 Boys: U12 Boys: U13 Girls: U13 Boys: U14 Boys:
Contact Adrian: 07775 581837 School Year 7 – goalie and all players required Contact Vicky: 07739 170483 School Year 8 / Contact Tony: 07772 107838 School Year 8 / Contact Craig: 07595 730446 School Year 9 / Contact Chris: 07767 657504
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A quick edit on my last post in which I thanked those brilliant folk around the village who have contributed to the improvements, and an additional thanks to Keith Flatt for the Claydon Badges on the new dugouts. Keith is a long time barbecue chef at the youth end of season presentation day and a loyal supporter. We are gathering our team photos for the new season and it is with pleasure we have one of the current First team squad who are sponsored by Haxley and Ruffles Roofing Contractors. Apologies as they are not the prettiest, but they seem to be on a winning streak.
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ON THE GRAPEVINE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT COMES TO LAVENHAM EVEN EARLIER THIS YEAR help shape and improve home care services Healthwatch Suffolk is exploring people’s experiences of accessing home care services (domiciliary care). It is an opportunity for you, your friends or family members to influence and improve these services now and for the future.
Christmas will come to Lavenham even earlier this year when a three-day festive extravaganza kicks off on December 1.
The watchdog wants to hear from people that are currently using home care services, have used them in the past or those who may need help at home but have been unable to obtain support in the county.
The picture postcard village will be turned into a winter wonderland when the ever-popular annual Christmas fair takes place across the entire village with a host of entertainment and attractions for all the family. Organisers will be dressed to impress in Dickensian costume and are encouraging visitors to do the same.
Domiciliary care is care provided in a person’s home. Sometimes it is called home care or ‘Support to Live at Home’. Home care can include support with things like helping people to get out of bed, washing, dressing, getting to work, cooking meals, eating, seeing friends, caring for families and being part of the community.
Proceedings will kick off in the Market Place on the evening of Friday, December 1 before stalls, festivities, food and a wide range of children’s entertainment will bring Christmas cheer for all the family.
Healthwatch Suffolk will use your feedback to help it understand the issues that people face when accessing care at home and what needs to be explored in detail as part of its developing project. As the health and care watchdog for Suffolk, it can use the things that people share to shape, influence and improve care to our county’s most vulnerable residents. Sharing your experiences couldn’t be easier If you are currently using a service, Healthwatch Suffolk is asking people to take part in a short survey. You can access it using the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/ homecareinsuffolk If you are not currently accessing support or would prefer not to feedback online, please contact the Healthwatch Suffolk team on 08004 488234 (Freephone) or by email to info@ healthwatchsuffolk.co.uk. Hard copies of the survey and other formats are available on request.
FOLK COMES TO BOXTED 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. 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. 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.
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Lesley Thompson from the organising committee said: “The weekend Christmas fair is a highlight of the village with Lavenham getting into the festive spirit for both villagers and tourists alike. A lot of hard work goes into the three-day event but it is the perfect way to start Christmas even earlier this year.” The Friday night will begin with the lighting of the village Christmas tree in the Market Place and the arrival of Father Christmas who will be visiting Lavenham throughout the whole weekend. Other attractions include more than 50 luxurious gifts, crafts and clothes stalls in marquees and the historic Guildhall – as well as the return of Lavenham Falconry and late-night shopping throughout the village. The Salvation Army Christmas Tree Festival will add to the festive spirit while there will be food and drink to suit all tastebuds and the return of the fairground big wheel which gives a unique aerial view over the picturesque village. A host of musical entertainment is also planned for the weekend including a jazz band, Morris men and the return of the ever-popular D’Ukes. A guided lantern walk around Lavenham will take place on Saturday afternoon as well as a grand raffle – with top prizes including short breaks at two of Lavenham’s renowned holiday cottages. The fair will run between 5.30 and 8.30pm on Friday, December 1, 11am and 5pm on Saturday, December 2 and from 11am to 4pm on Sunday, December 3. For more information go to: www.discoverlavenham.com
CHRISTKINDLMARKT IN PRESTON ST MARY This year celebrating their 20th successful year, the well-known Christkindlmarkt in Preston St Mary near Lavenham is on November 18 from 10am to 4pm. Admission is by lucky numbered programme (£3) which can win £150 cash on the day. Organised by The Friends of Preston St Mary Church, the fair is held in Preston Manor Barn boasting a cornucopia of gift stalls together with exclusive Gisela Graham Christmas decorations at sale prices. Food, drinks, traditional Gluhwein, barbecue, auction and a raffle will complete a great day out with free parking on site. All proceeds go to maintain the church fabric.
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VILLAGE CONTACTS LIST
Details for organisations and activities in Sproughton Allotments
Sue Frankis (clerk)
01473 463852
Almshouses (Cooper Trust)
Ken Sheppard
01473 743122
Badminton Club
June Jackaman Jean Mardon
01473 745246 01473 461568
Burial Ground
Sue Frankis (clerk)
01473 463852
Bowls Club Chairman
Mike Snell
01473 748848
Brownies
Debra Last
01473 741773
Carpet Bowls Club
Bob Jones
01473 744093
Children’s Play Area
Sue Frankis (clerk)
01473 463852
Church Hall Booking
Jill Quadling
01473 464336
Community Shop
Rosalind Lavington
01473 747768
Craft Group
Julie Hodges
01473 226004
Football Club
Mrs G Studd
01473 747017
Footpath Warden
Sue Frankis (clerk)
01473 463852
Jigsaw Pre-school
Rosemary Laflin
01473 745716
Millennium Green Trust
Ken Seager 01473 741410 07578 552324 / keseager@sky.com
Mother and Toddler
Sam Pateman-Gee
01473 464595
Parish Council
Sue Frankis (clerk)
01473 463852
Parish Council Chairman
Simon Curl
01473 747114
Parochial Church Council
Jan Hart (sec)
01473 740434
Playing Field Management Committee
Damian Lavington
01473 809512
Lunch Club
Sheri Walne
01473 602717
Quilters
Julie Hodges
01473 226004
Ramblers
Doreen Bradbury
01473 210008
Reading Room and Caretaker’s House Charity
Gwen Moore
01473 740629
Senior Citizens Club
John Bates
01473 743476
Sports & Social Club
Mrs G Studd
01473 747017
Sproughton CEVC Primary School Karen Read (head)
01473 742182
Suffolk Guides
June Webb
01473 742778
Tennis Club
John Tallent
01473 402307
Tithe Barn Bookings
Sue Frankis
01473 463852
Tower Captain (church bells)
Ralph Earey
01473 743812
Tree Warden
Sue Frankis (clerk)
01473 463852
Village History Recorder
Doreen Bradbury
01473 210008
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BEREAVEMENT CHARITY NOW ENTERS SECOND YEAR Margaret and Patrick Palmer are happy to announce that they are now moving into the second year of running the not-for-profit charity Suffolk Bereavement Support and over the next year are looking forward to consolidating the service. 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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CHURCH NEWS THE NORTH SAMFORD BENEFICE Sproughton with Burstall, Copdock with Washbrook and Belstead & Bentley with Tattingstone For parish queries please contact: The Rev Annette Shannon The Rectory, Glebe Close, Sproughton IP8 3BQ revannettes@aol.co.uk / 01473 807674 Benefice Administrator Hayley Purnell northsamfordbenefice@gmail.com / 07713863023 “You have been recommended for training for ordained ministry.” These words were relayed to me in May 2016 and after the initial joy had worn off, not surprisingly the doubts and anxieties set in. I had spent two years discerning my calling to be a priest which had culminated in a three day intensive selection panel. And now it appeared that others also felt I was called to be a priest. Random thoughts went through my mind. How would I cope with two years of residential training at theological college in Cambridge and what would preaching a sermon be like? Well, residential training has been an enjoyable and at times, challenging experience, not least because I have had to get used to living in community with others who are also in training. We worship in chapel together, we study together, we eat all our meals together. The hardest thing was getting used to sharing a bathroom with seven other people, especially when I’d been used to having a bathroom to myself at home. I learnt so much during that first year and know that will continue in the second year. And I have had the perfect opportunity to put into practice what I have been learning by being invited to spend my eight week summer placement with North Samford Benefice lead by The Rev Annette Shannon.
FROM THE REGISTERS Weddings Christopher Ralph and Christina Price – Copdock Jamie Davies and Stephanie Ramsey – Copdock Andrew Cooke and Stephanie Potter – Copdock Baptisms Madison Pirie – Belstead Funerals Kevin Swarbrick – Sproughton NOVEMBER 1 Bentley Home Communions, 10am 2 Bentley Coffee and Company, 10am Burstall Community Lunch, 12.30pm 3 Sproughton Fireworks 4 Copdock Morning Market, 10am 5 Bentley Bereavement Service, 3pm 10 Bentley Visit to Thurlston Christmas Spectacular. Contact Sandra: 01473 310383 11 Sproughton Monthly Market, 10am 13 Comfort Corner, Sproughton Church Hall, 1.30pm 15 Copdock Home Communions, 10am 25 Belstead Christmas Sale, Village Hall, 10am Sproughton Beetle Drive, 7.30pm Burstall Christmas Bazaar, 10am
I have been warmly welcomed by the ministry team and the congregations of all six churches in the Benefice, enjoying many opportunities to meet and get to know people living in the different parishes. I’ve had the opportunity to assist at worship services, attend social events and meetings, join Open the Book assemblies in schools and attend Burstall Show amongst other things.
DECEMBER 6 Bentley Home Communions, 10am 7 Ministry Meeting, 7.30pm Bentley Coffee and Company, 10am Burstall Community Lunch, 12.30pm 9 Sproughton Monthly Market, 10am 11 Comfort Corner, Sproughton Church Hall, 1.30pm 14 Bentley Carols in the Village Hall 17 Tattingstone Carols, 6pm Burstall Carols, 4.30pm Belstead Carols, 6pm 20 Copdock Home Communions, 10am
I’ve now preached a few times and it isn’t quite as scary as I initially thought it would be! The time I spent with the Benefice this summer has had a big impact on my calling to priestly ministry. I feel the experiences I’ve had and the affirmation I’ve received have confirmed that calling and given me the confidence to believe that God willing, I will be ordained next summer in the cathedral at Bury St Edmunds. I’m very grateful to all those I’ve met during my placement, for their kind words and generous support as they demonstrate how the church continues to support the needs of those living in the Benefice.
SERVICES IN THE BENEFICE NOVEMBER 5 8am Copdock 9.30am Burstall 10am Bentley 10am Copdock 10am Tattingstone 11am Sproughton 3pm Bentley
Holy Communion Holy Communion Family Service Morning Prayer Holy Communion Holy Communion Bereavement Service
Sarah Jenkins
NOVEMBER 12 9.30am Burstall 10am Copdock 10.15am Sproughton 10.50am Bentley Memorial 10.50am Belstead Memorial 10.50am Tattingstone
Remembrance Service Remembrance and Holy Communion Remembrance Service Act of Remembrance Act of Remembrance Act of Remembrance
NOVEMBER 19 9.30am 10am 10am 11am 6pm
Burstall Copdock Bentley Sproughton Tattingstone
Holy Communion Simply Sunday Family Praise Holy Communion Holy Communion
NOVEMBER 26 8am 9.30am 10am 10am 10am 3.30pm 5pm
Sproughton Burstall Bentley Copdock Belstead Tattingstone Sproughton
Holy Communion Matins Holy Communion Holy Communion Morning Celebration Family at Church Christingle
North Samford Churches Baby and Toddler Group Starting on November 6 and meeting every Monday in term time at Sproughton Church Hall from 9.30-11.30am with toys, an interactive story, songs, drinks and healthy snack. Babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers are welcome with a parent, grandparent or carer. Suggested donation £2 per family. Contact The Rev Annette Shannon: 01473 807674 Sproughton Fireworks Friday, November 3 on the Millennium Green: barbecue from 7pm, bonfire lit at 7.15pm, fireworks at 8pm. For more information call: 01473 857955 Secondary aged young people living in Sproughton If you would like to be involved in any of the Christmas services in All Saint’s, such as the Christingle Service or the Nativity, reading, acting, singing, playing an instrument or helping to lead, please contact The Rev Annette by November 10: revannettes@aol.co.uk / 01473 807674 I would love to have you on board so that we can generate some even more exciting worship this year. Please submit church letters and copy for the December edition of In Touch to Hayley Purnell by November 4: northsamfordbenefice@gmail.com
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