In Touch News with Bramford_AUGUST 2018

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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR The game has just ended! I’m utterly devastated but have spent the last hour trying (unconvincingly) to persuade my eight-year-old son it’s not the end of the world. It’s all falling on deaf ears just now, but hopefully not for long. We will pick ourselves up and we will come back, and next time we will have experience on our side.

NEWS MACMILLAN FUNDRAISING: LONDON TO PARIS IN MEMORY OF EDDIE ROGERS On July 25, my dad and I will be embarking an on a crazy adventure, riding from London to Paris on our push bikes in loving memory of my late Uncle Eddie. That’s 310 miles in four days!

Well done boys. Football might not be coming home today, but you will be given a heroes’ welcome when you do. As a Galway girl I have experienced a similar degree of disappointment more times than I wish to acknowledge. So much of the summer (every summer) in Ireland revolves around GAA fixtures and it’s impossible not to get caught up in the excitement. We grow up playing hurling and camogie and the rivalry is intense, especially at club level. Every game is analysed and every move dissected ad infinitum until the next game. Then it starts all over again.

Eddie (pictured) sadly passed away just before the New Year after a long two-year battle with cancer. He will be greatly missed by his wife Doreen, three children, Jason, Dean and Kerry, and their families. Although this brought sadness upon our family, I’ve found inspiration from the kindness of the Macmillan Nurses and carers to do what I can to help them to continue doing their amazing job.

Sport can be cruel, but when it’s joyful, there really is nothing quite like it. When you support a team, you become a member of an extensive community. Even though I’m 500 miles from home I feel proud when I fly the Galway flag. That sense of heritage, that wonderful belonging, will stay with me forever. I shall forever be a Galway girl.

Uncle Eddie was a true legend, he had numerous friends and everyone loved his cheeky grin and helpful nature. Eddie and his wife Doreen had been residents of Sproughton for over 50 years and Eddie was a well-known member of the local community.

Of course I’m now also a Suffolk girl and I’ve been as caught up in the excitement of the World Cup as everyone else. Even if you’re not a footy fan, I hope you have engaged with the World Cup in some small way and that the feel-good factor stays with you for a long time. I also hope it inspires you to appreciate the value of shared experience and to seek out opportunities to spend time with others without the expense of a longhaul flight.

Eddie loved a beer or two and could often be seen at the Wild Man, British Legion and Bramford Bowls Club. Indeed, in the last few years Eddie became more and more involved in the bowls club and took particular delight in seeing his grandson Callum develop into a very promising bowler.

Whether you choose a sporting activity (either as participant or spectator), a coffee morning, a walk or a talk, there are opportunities aplenty in your local community and I hope In Touch motivates you reach out and grab the ball with both hands.

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So, in my own way cycling to Paris was the least I could do to play my tribute not only to this lovely, wonderful man, but also as a way of saying thank you to those wonderful staff at Macmillan who gave Eddie and the family such tremendous support during this sad time If you feel you would like to make a contribution to help us raise as much as possible then please go to my justgiving page via this link: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/missionforeddie Ronnie Bradford

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NEWS BRAMFORD COMMUNITY TRANSPORT Bramford Parish Council wishes to advise residents of a service available to those who find it difficult to use public transport. BSEVC, our Connecting Communities local area operator, is a registered charity that offers a variety of transport solutions including door to door services for health and other appointments. For further information please call 01449 614271 or visit: www.bsevc.co.uk

MID SUFFOLK LITTER AWARENESS WINNER ANNOUNCED

RESULT OF BRAMFORD DUCK RACE At Bramford Fun Day on July 7, 707 ‘Ducks’ were launched into the River Gipping to compete in this year’s Duck Race over a short course. Finally, after what seemed a long time as there was no flow, the first three ducks crossed the finishing line. The winner was #585 belonging to Rachel Horner, second was Julie Last with #837 and Sam Sparrow came in third with #636. The race was a fun event and a great success, raising £487 for the Bramford Guide & Scout Refurbishment Appeal. Thanks to everyone who supported us by buying tickets and to those who sorted ducks or cajoled the ducks down the river and collected them all again after.

For the second year running Somersham Primary School has won Mid Suffolk District Council’s annual Litter Awareness Poster competition. Isobel Judge, aged seven, produced the winning design and was presented her first prize certificate by Councillor David Burn, Mid Suffolk District Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment, on Wednesday, June 27. The school also received the prize of a ‘Froggy’ litter bin which will complement the ‘Monkey’ bin they received last year. Four other pupils from the school each received a highly commended certificate for their designs. Isobel’s winning design will be displayed on the side of one of the council’s litter collection vehicles, where it will encourage residents to bin their rubbish for the next year. Pupils were asked to think about the impact that littering has on the environment and the knock-on effects for both people and animals. It is hoped that by engaging with children of this age group they will not become litter droppers of the future. Councillor Burn said: “The quality of entries in our annual competition was very high, and made choosing a winner extremely difficult. The message of Isobel’s design stood out to make it the winning entry this year. “This competition continues to be part of the much wider push to reduce littering in our district and the enthusiasm and creativity the children always bring to the task makes me confident that we as a community can really hit back against littering throughout Mid Suffolk.”

SUFFOLK DAY IN BRAMFORD On June 21, Bramford celebrated its first Suffolk day on the green in front of the village sign with the help of Bramford WI, Co-op, Dairy Farm Garden Centre and Bramford Methodist Church.

SCOUT GROUP LEADER CELEBRATES 50 YEARS Don Golding, currently Assistant Group Scout Leader at Bramford Scout Group, has been awarded his 50 Years of service to Scouting with 44 years’ service at Bramford Scout Group. At our recent Bramford family camp attended by 37 families, we presented Don with a brick to be added to our lasting legacy wall in aid of Bramford Guide and Scout Headquarters and a cake to celebrate and congratulate him on his amazing service of volunteering in scouting.

Don as a young scout in 1963

I’d just like to say thank you very much to all entrants and visitors to the Flower Show on Saturday, July 7. The judges were very impressed with the entries; we have some very talented people entering the show. Congratulations to all the winners. Thank you very much to Brenda Ransome for all her help, Nick Moss and June for doing the coconut shy and my family for helping to clear the hall at the end. Hope to see you all again next year. Maureen Renton

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NEWS COUNTY & DISTRICT COUNCILLOR’S REPORT JOHN FIELD’S REPORT TO GIPPING VALLEY: JULY 2018 Suffolk County Council’s School Transport Plans In June, Suffolk County Council’s Cabinet voted to change the Home to School Transport policy so that only children travelling to their nearest school would receive free transport. The changes are due to be phased in from September 2019 so existing students will see no change unless their families move. Post 16 transport (to One) will stay as it is and Rising Fives will be included. We believe that the impact on families who do not drive their children to school will be high. There has also been very vocal opposition from schools, parents and carers across Suffolk. Schools are concerned that there will be large changes to the number of pupils they attract, and hence their viability, based on cost of transport, not quality and breadth of education.

Roadworks At long last, Hackney’s Corner is beginning to look as though it is nearing completion. However, the downside is that the replacement of the gas main on Bramford Road has started. The road will be closed for about six weeks with signed diversions along the B1113 through Needham Market to Stowmarket, but many will rat run through Claydon or Blakenham Fields. I have raised the congestion issues created with the County Network Assurance team and the cabinet member, but have been told there is no alternative. Work, I am told, will be organised to minimise inconvenience and duration.

Following the Cabinet meeting, opposition councillors from all parties united to call-in the decision to Scrutiny. On July 9 the Conservative members of the Scrutiny Committee were not convinced the clear overestimate of future cost increases represented a failure to present to Cabinet an accurate view of the issue that required another look. They rejected the call in and the phased introduction of the change will go ahead.

District Council Issues District Scrutiny has looked at the organisation that provides a repair and improvement service for council housing. The business case appeared totally unrealistic and Cabinet had clearly failed to check it thoroughly. Although money has not been ‘lost’, the organisation failed to deliver the work anticipated despite spending to budget.

Scrutiny After the changes in the Conservative administration, Mark Bee is now chair and I remain as vice-chair.

The scheme to invest £25million in commercial property, for a rental return some four per cent ahead of borrowing costs, is ahead of schedule and yielding slightly less than target. The risk from the current high street problems has not had an effect so far. The management organisation we judged to be up to scratch.

This month we reviewed the council’s response to our 2016 recommendations on the county council’s role in working with partners to tackle domestic abuse in Suffolk. Progress had been made with the county and police present clearly focused on improving our response to this critical issue. There are more refuges available and groups set up to work with perpetrators, but we have had to ask for evidence of successful outcomes. Major review of Suffolk Highways The new Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Highways, Councillor Mary Evans, has launched a major review of the way highways in Suffolk are maintained including: • Suffolk Highway Maintenance Operational Plan which determines how resources are deployed • How the location of potholes is considered with their width and the impact they can have on cyclists • How utility companies coordinate roadworks and are held to account for their actions • How residents, councillors and businesses are informed about road repairs • Financial control and contract management • How town and parish councils can work closer with Suffolk Highways to make the best use of their local knowledge, skills, money and time

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Planning The development near Ely Road was referred to the full Planning Committee to be heard at the same time as the revised Barham Church Lane application. The potential highways congestion issues that worry so many residents are receiving serious attention by your parish councils and by the district council. However, they only prevent development if their effect is ‘serious’; a high threshold. Mid Suffolk has calculated that they now have a five-year land supply. There are now enough approved development proposals that will be delivered to meet the estimated need for houses over the next five years. This should bring all Mid Suffolk’s housing policies back into play and reduce the pressure to approve anything ‘sustainable’. If you have any queries, please phone me on 01473 831306 (you will need to say your name and press #) or 07545 423808 or email me at: john.field@suffolk.gov.uk I do have Twitter (@JohnFieldjd) and Facebook (fieldjd) accounts and my website is at: www.johnfield.suffolk.libdems.org

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NEWS SnOasis PARISH ALLIANCE (SPA) In the autumn of 2016, Onslow Suffolk Ltd put in an application to Mid Suffolk District Council for SnOasis Reserved Matters to be considered – Planning Application no. 4494/16.

CHERNOBYL CHILDREN’S LIFELINE AND CHARITY SHOP We left home at 8am on July 1 to take the two children who had been with us for the last fortnight back to the airport and to collect the new group of 15 arriving on the flight they would go home on.

Full details can be found at: www.midsuffolk.gov.uk/planning-and-building/planning It is 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, ecological mitigation, etc. Our questions and comments about Reserved Matters were summarised in a document which was submitted to MSDC in the summer 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. As I reported to you in July, the SPA held a meeting with representatives from SnOasis and their planning consultants to discuss our concerns and queries about Reserved Matters. We received their response, but noted that many critical areas still remain unclear. The SPA sought clarification on this from the developers at the end of May. As I write this, there has still been no response whatsoever from the developers. I am sure you all share my concern about this lack of response to the genuine concerns of the local community. We also contacted BMDSC Planning to raise our continuing concerns and also to attempt to establish what the timescale is for progressing Reserved Matters. The response we have had from Planning indicates that they share our frustration with the lack of progress on resolving the outstanding matters for this development which has such big implications for so many local residents. The SPA fully supports Planning in their efforts to progress this application and I hope to be able to pass on some more positive information in the near future. For further information, please email SPA clerk Janet Gobey: snoasispa@icloud.com SnOasis Parish Alliance Chairman Steve Plume

BRAMFORD ART GROUP Bramford Art Group held their art show on July 7 along with Bramford Fete. We had many visitors to the exhibition, with many comments about the standard and quality of art on display. Thank you to all who came. Ann Woolnough

While on the road we received a message to tell us that the flight leaving Belarus had been delayed by at least an hour so would be an hour plus arriving at Gatwick. I am sure you will recall it was a blisteringly hot day so not the best time to then get stuck in a massive traffic jam on the M25! The two girls were safely checked in for departure and assigned to a returning adult to look after them on the way home. It was then over to arrivals to wait for our group. Eventually they arrived, very tired and weary after having been up since 3am and of course Belarus is two hours ahead of UK time, making it seem even longer for them. With even heavier traffic on the way home it was almost 6.30pm before we arrived back in Stowmarket where the host families were waiting, very excited to meet the children who would be their house guests for the next month. After introductions and some necessary translations, the families left and the children were introduced to their temporary homes. On Monday 2, myself and our interpreters visited each child and found all of them to be already ‘at home’ but amazed at things we take for granted such as having a whole bedroom to themselves, gardens, outside toys, showers on demand and a plentiful supply of fresh fruit! Tuesday saw the start of our program with the children meeting daily at our new centre within Stowmarket Football Club. The children love to be there with all the facilities we have been given and it is a great place to base our days at. On Wednesday it was the dreaded dentist day and I have to admit how (pleasantly) surprised I was. As usual Jill Geaney and her team of dentists worked flat out from 8.30am but, for the first time in 11 years, everyone had been seen and treated by 11am! This was absolutely amazing as previous years had been long, long days, sometimes not finishing until 6pm. Again we were really fortunate to have been given the use of the adjacent Church Hall which made everything so much easier as the children could stay there until called for their turn. All-in-all, it was a record year with only 21 fillings and 15 extractions being carried out. And so our program will continue until the end of the month with many exciting ‘first time’ activities to be experienced by the children, the majority of which are provided by our supporters and helpers who we rely on so much. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Elizabeth Parker 07771 550868 / 01449 760343

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SUFFOLK ENERGY-FROM-WASTE FACILITY

Hello, I’m Pc 1397 Dave Wright and I am your new Community Engagement Officer (CEO). I’ve been a police officer with Suffolk Constabulary for 12 years, having spent all that time on a response team based in Ipswich, and I am very much looking forward to this new and challenging role and I look forward to meeting you while I’m out and about. Just to explain a bit about my new role within the community, on June 18 Suffolk Constabulary introduced nine new Community Engagement Officers to cover Suffolk. As a CEO, I will work alongside your existing Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) in tackling locality based crime, antisocial behaviour and problem solving key local issues. I will be visible and accessible with the aim of strengthening engagement within communities and will work with partners and the voluntary sector, highlight and promote public events, develop and support volunteering opportunities, support crime prevention initiatives and ensure timely information is provided to the public using various forms of digital media such as Twitter and Facebook. I will be using the Hadleigh SNT Twitter account to post updates, but I also have my own Facebook page which can be accessed from the main Suffolk Constabulary Facebook page by typing ‘Ipswich West & Hadleigh Police’ in the search box. I can also be contacted at: CEOipwesthadleigh@suffolk.pnn.police.uk July saw the start of Operation Parkland, the Constabulary’s initiative in South Suffolk to tackle anti-social behaviour and associated criminality in the summer months. Officers from your local Hadleigh SNT, along with those from the Ipswich West, East and Central SNTs are all working together to target the hot spot areas that were identified last month with these hot spot areas being patrolled regularly by officers on both foot and in vehicles. If you want to keep up-to-date with the latest policing news in your area, why not subscribe to Police Connect? Police Connect is a messaging service connecting you to the very latest policing news for your area via email, text or phone and there is no charge for this service – all messages you receive are free. You can register to receive information about the issues that most matter to you and be among the first to be alerted by police in the case of an emergency affecting your area. You can choose to receive regular updates on crime and public appeals, safety advice and meetings and events. There is the option to receive information about a range of specific interest areas – such as ‘rural’ or ‘rivers and coastal’ – as well as updates for business owners and news from your Police and Crime Commissioner. To find out more and to register for this service visit: https://www.suffolk.police.uk/services/police-connect If you have any quires or questions please contact Hadleigh SNT at Hadleigh Police Station, Magdalen Road, Hadleigh IP7 5AD Hadleigh.snt@suffolk.pnn.police.uk Emergency: Call 999 Non-Emergency: Call 101 Follow us on Twitter@ HadleighPolice Police Connect: Suffolk.police.uk/police connect

BRAMFORD COFFEE MORNING The next coffee morning will take place at Cherryfields, Gippingstone Road, from 10am on Saturday, August 18. This particular event will be organised by the Network group and there will be an additional variety of stalls including tombola and the usual preserves and pickles which are sold for charity. We hope to see you there!

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Litter Pick Earlier this summer, 22 of us from the Suffolk-energy-fromwaste facility and from the wider Suez team took part in a litter pick at Southwold beach. We collected five big bags of rubbish from the coastline. This was part of SUEZ4Ocean, a worldwide campaign aimed at reducing pollution in our oceans. It encourages employees to get involved by organising beach clean-ups in their local areas. The oceans are under threat from pollution, 80 per cent of which comes from the land and human activity. There are 269,000 tonnes of plastic floating on the ocean surface. It is estimated there will be more pieces of plastic in the ocean than fish by 2050. Here at SUEZ we are doing our bit to prevent waste ending up in the ocean. The Suffolk team are planning to do more litter picks in the future. Big Walk This summer SUEZ recycling and recovery UK is challenging all its employees, families and friends to join us in taking a step forward for every person diagnosed with cancer by collectively walking 357,000km, one kilometre for each person diagnosed. Up and down the country SUEZ employees have been collecting the kilometres from miles walked in Cornwall, marathons along the River Themes to meanders along the coast in Northumberland. The team in Suffolk did their big walk on June 14, walking six miles from site and down the Gipping Valley. We were blessed with glorious weather and all 20 employees and five dogs had a wonderful time. We raised £100 on the day, but a World Cup sweepstake will be adding more to the total once the World Cup is finished. Come and have a look around The Suffolk energy-from-waste facility is holding a series of open days over the summer, which will include a tour of the facility and time to explore our visitor centre. Places are currently available on Wednesday, September 5, 10am-noon. There are 20 spaces and you must pre-book. To book your place, please email suffolkefw@suez.com 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. OTHER USEFUL CONTACTS To book a visit: 01473 836821 Environment Agency: 0800 807060 SUEZ Communities Trust: 01454 262910

BRAMFORD PRIMARY SCHOOL

LUNCHTIME SUPERVISORS NEEDED

• We are looking for positive, reliable and energetic applicants to join the School in the role of Midday Supervisor. • Duties include supervising pupils while they have lunch (assisting in the clearing / tidying of the lunch area) and whilst they are on the school grounds (or in classrooms if bad weather). • Supervisors have responsibility for securing the safety, welfare and good behaviour of the pupils during the midday break and must be aware of the confidentiality issues when working within a school. Hours of work are term time, generally 12.05 – 1.15, with days to be mutually agreed. Rate of pay is £8.49 (basic) per hour. • This post is subject to a check being carried out at an Enhanced level by the Disclosure & Barring service regarding any previous criminal record, as well as a health check and satisfactory references. • If you are interested in joining our friendly school and dedicated Midday Supervisor team, please contact the school office on 01473 741598 or email office@bramfordprimary.net

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OUT & ABOUT FLOWTON FIRST WORLD WAR COMMEMORATION There will be a First World War Commemoration in Flowton Church on Saturday, September 15, particularly featuring the stories of the two Flowton men killed in the war in 1918. There will be an extensive exhibition of military equipment and memorabilia from noon and the event from 6.30pm including a look at Flowton and how people lived in 1918 and the stories of Private Gordon Wyartt and Private George Jackaman. The day is timed to be very close to the centenary of Private Jackaman’s death. The Benefice choir will be singing First World War songs.

St Mary’s, Nettlestead, August 4 and 5, 10am-5pm To celebrate the return of Nettlestead’s 400-year-old bell we are holding a bell-themed flower festival. Do join us for flowers, bell ringing demonstration, organ recital and acapella singing, all topped up with light lunches and refreshments. All proceeds to church repair fund. For more information contact Jeanna: 07808 161758

ST MICHAEL’S MONTHLY MARKET The next market at St Michael’s, The Church on the Park, Woolverstone is on Saturday, August 11, 9am-12.30pm. We are having another Pet Market this month so please bring your dogs, donkeys, etc. Of course we will also have all your favourite market stalls; fruit, vegetables, cakes, bread, meat and an interesting range of handcrafted items. 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. Come along to mingle with your friends, have a cup of coffee and a bacon buttie and enjoy the lovely venue. New stalls welcome. Contact Jane Gould: 01473 780777

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BRAMFORD TREFOIL GUILD

Our August meeting is going to be a nice casual one with a picnic on Bramford Picnic Meadow if the weather is nice; if not we will use the Guide and Scout Headquarters. We are meeting at the HQ at 2.30pm then going down to the meadow. We welcome new members; you don’t have to have been a Guide or leader to join. For more information please contact Linda: 01473 462317

BRAMFORD WI Our next meeting will be on Monday, August 13 at the Loraine Victory Hall. It will start at 7.30pm and will have a musical theme because it’s Name That Tune by Linda Scoles. The competition is A Favourite Childhood Song and Why.

BRAMFORD CRAFT & CHATTER GROUP Due to popular demand we will be meeting all through the summer without a break this year. Our dates in August are Tuesdays 14 and 28. We’ll be in the Parish Room from 9.30am-noon as usual. Anyone interested in crafty things or playing Scrabble will be welcome. We just ask for £2 to help cover the hire of the hall, but that includes a free cup of tea and a biscuit.

SPROUGHTON SENIOR CITIZENS’ CLUB

Time 9.10-9.25am 9.30-9.45am 9.50-10.05am 10.10-10.25am 10.35-1055am 11-11.15am

Last month I did say we had planned to visit Laurel Farm on June 27 and I would comment on it this month. Fourteen club members attended and, in spite of it being one of the hottest days of the year, they enjoyed the visit. We were accommodated in a large marquee and welcomed a cold drink, followed by a variety of sandwiches and some excellent homemade scones. I must confess that most of us did not venture outside in the sun to see the plants for sale, although a few items were purchased in the shop. Overall it was a very enjoyable visit and we left around 4.30pm.

11.25-11.45am 11.55am-1pm 2.05-2.20pm 2.25-3.50pm 4-4.30pm

This month (July as I write) we shall be having Fiona Ginn to talk about the work of St Elizabeth’s Hospice and on August 29 we look forward to a fish and chip lunch at the club (an event that proved popular last year). Looking further ahead, our secretary has suggested a meal out in September, the date and venue to be decided.

2018 DATES: August 28, September 25, October 23, November 20, December 18 Please note that Mobile Library Route 13 stops off at the Sorrel Horse in Barham from 11-11.10am on the following dates: August 10, September 7, October 5, November 2 & 30, December 28

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The club is closed for the summer holidays in August, but the new year starts for the Monday group (7.30-9.30pm) on September 10 and on September 12 for the Wednesday group (10am-noon). Membership for the year is £1 plus £3 for each two-hour session. Broadband and refreshments available. We are here to help you to get the most out of your computer, so why not give us a try?

Our July meeting was a walk around Needham Lake on a very hot morning, but quite a few of our members made it around and enjoyed it. We then met with the non-walkers at The Swan in Needham Market for a nice meal to finish off our meeting.

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I know many of you are hoping for some cooler weather – I agree it would be nice to have some rain, preferably at night. Our gardens need it and so do the farmers; however, as I write these notes, the children have not broken up for their school holidays! John Bates In Touch online:


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SPROUGHTON SENIOR CITIZENS’ CLUB Wednesdays in Sproughton Church Hall, 2-4pm

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OUT & ABOUT / SPORT SOMERSHAM WI

IPSWICH AND DISTRICT PROBUS CLUB

Summer seems to have started early this year, but as we swelter through this heat we are looking forward to our plans for September already. We have a break in August, so our next meeting is on Monday, September 17, when we will welcome Sean Hedges-Quinn as our speaker. Sean started off his career making film props for the Harry Potter movies and Bond’s Skyfall among others. If that wasn’t impressive enough, he moved into sculpture and is the creator of the Sir Bobby Robson and Sir Alf Ramsay statues at Portman Road, and Captain Mainwaring in Thetford.

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.

We are welcoming guests from our Millbrook group of local WIs to this meeting and have decided to extend the invitation to any other guests who wish to attend a Women’s Institute meeting and hear Sean speak. We only charge £4 for guests, and this includes refreshments and homemade cake! We start at 7.30pm in Somersham Village Hall.

If membership appeals to you, please contact our secretary, Ken Stanley, for further details: 01473 274898 / probus174@gmail.com

Looking back, we have taken part in some great activities in recent months, from beaded bracelet making to flower arranging in a teacup. We enjoyed welcoming lots of guests to our June meeting – we hope to see you at a meeting again soon. As usual, all information is on our Facebook page or speak with any of the WI committee: Hilary Bridger, Jenny King, Terrie Goad, Sarah Judge or Niki Clarke. www.facebook.com/SomershamWI

GREAT BLAKENHAM CRAFT CLUB

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.

BRAMFORD TENNIS CLUB At the time of writing, Wimbledon was in full flow with the winner yet to be decided. I was fortunate enough to be there on Centre Court on the middle Saturday and got to witness Kyle Edmund lose a close match to Novak Djokovic. Wimbledon is a wonderful experience and you may not realise it, but if you become a member of a registered club such as Bramford you can opt-in to the club ballot and increase your chances of having an option on tickets for next year’s championship. So why not join today?

Open to anyone living in Great Blakenham and the surrounding areas, the club meets every Monday other than bank holidays in Great Blakenham Parish Room (opposite the Chequers PH) from 2-4pm. The building is fully accessible. Members pay £2 per meeting to cover hall hire, refreshments, the monthly workshop goody bag and weekly raffle prizes. If you prefer to bring your own project the charge is £1.50. Our remaining programme for 2018 August 6: It’s a Jungle out There September 3: No Tune on this Accordion October 1: Christmas Stockings November 5: Christmas Card Making December 3: AGM and Christmas Party If you think this all sounds interesting there is currently room for new members so please get in touch if you would like to join us. Although the club is all ladies at present, gentlemen who would like to learn crafts are welcome. Unfortunately I can’t accommodate children. Jackie Durrant: 01449 672690

ST MARY’S CHURCH GATHERING Every third Tuesday in the month, 2.30-4pm, in the Church Room. Do come and join us; we will be very pleased to see you. If transport is required please contact Janet: 741331

SOMERSHAM AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB This month’s meeting will be held on Monday, August 13, at 7.30pm in Offton and Willisham Village Hall. Anne Tweddle will be speaking about hands-on cutting and propagation.

CARDIO TENNIS We are planning to run a trial cardio tennis class on a Thursday evenings from September onwards. Cardio Tennis is a fun, sociable group fitness class set on a tennis court and open to people of all ages and abilities. Supported by music and qualified instructors, you’ll get to hit lots of tennis balls during your class and have a great cardio workout at the same time. No prior experience is necessary, and all equipment is provided, so sign up now and get fit on a tennis court! ADULT FUN TENNIS 3’s COMPETITION We are keen to get more adults playing tennis too so on a number of Sundays throughout the summer we will be running fun Tennis 3’s competitions for adults and older juniors. Tennis 3’s is fast paced and there’s no complicated serving or scoring. You play as part of a team and the game is suitable for anyone, from beginner level to experienced club player. Existing members can join in for free, non-members can try their first session for free, after which they can either become a member or pay and play. Why not come along and join us and see just how much fun you can have on a tennis court. The next events are planned for Sunday, August 5 and Sunday, September 2, starting at 10.30am on both days. To find out more about any of the items mentioned above please contact our coach, Carl Douglas, on 07553 966380 or visit:

If you need further information please ring 01473 254941 or 830600.

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BRAMFORD BOWLS CLUB At the time of writing we are half way through the league season and it’s hot, hot, hot and even hotter. Phew! The second round of the Bert Edwards Cup was played on June 23 against Margaret Catchpole at the Borough of Eye BC. This resulted in a good win by seven shots for the lads, 63 shots for 56 against. The scores on the rinks were as follows: L Smith/P Dodds/A Davey/D Thompson 35 v J Anderson 17 C Barber/N Page/R Page/R Prentice 19 v P Wright 13 A Tredray/B Keegan/M Woollard/J Parker 9 v L Shaw 26 The ladies played the second round of the BE Top Team on June 27, having been given the first game by default as our opponents had played two un-registered players. This second game was played at Margaret Catchpole against a combined team from Margaret Catchpole and Holywells BC. The first rink to finish was the 2-wood singles played by Jean Taylor which we unfortunately lost. However Stella Utteridge came up trumps in the 4-wood singles winning comfortably. The pairs rink of Ruby Rudge and Mary Saunders were always in control and also came out comfortable winners. The stars of the day were the fours set of Linda Fairs, Joyce Thompson, Diana Wolton and Jean Hughes who played against a very strong set, but were in control throughout and finished up with a wonderful win. Well done to them. We therefore won the game three sets to two. Our next game is against the Borough of Eye. In the first round of the Hadleigh Cup played on July 4 we again played the combined team of Margaret Catchpole and Holywells BC who were out for revenge. However, the rink of Sally Fisher, Jean Hughes, Sue Keeble and Rachelle Barber finished with a great score of 27-13. The rink of Jean Taylor, Ann Thaine, Ruby Rudge and Mary Saunders also finished up comfortably 2510. The rink of Linda Fairs, Diana Wolton, Lucy Ratcliffe and Stella Utteridge were having a close encounter with the strong set from Holywells and were two down going into the last end, but managed to get a three on the last end, winning by just one shot. Very well done to them. In the BE county competitions, Stella Utteridge and Rachelle Barber won through to the final of the pairs, and Jean Taylor, Mary Saunders, Rachelle Barber and Stella Utteridge won through to the fours final. They will represent Suffolk in the national finals at Leamington in August. Fingers crossed. Jason Smith has won through to the final of the BE 2-wood singles winning a close game by just one shot 15-14. Very well done to him. In the Ladies Federation County Competitions the following people made it through to the county finals: In the 2-wood triples Jean Taylor, Rachelle Barber and Stella Utteridge retained their title from last year, winning a close game by just one shot and will now go forward to represent Suffolk in the national finals at Skegness. Very well done. Unfortunately the 3-wood rink of Lucy Ratcliffe, Ruby Rudge and Mary Saunders progressed to the final, but could not repeat their form in the semifinal and were well beaten by a strong set from Thorndon. Lucy Ratcliffe and Stella Utteridge lost in the senior pairs final and Lucy Ratcliffe and Mary Saunders lost in the semi-final of the pairs. In the leagues, the ‘A’ and ‘C’ teams are top of their respective leagues in the Federation 2-wood triples. Mary Saunders

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SCHOOLS CLAYDON HIGH SCHOOL

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As you read this article, we are all busy enjoying the summer holidays. However, the last few weeks of the term, were filled with activities and events with many taking advantage of the lovely weather.

Well hasn’t this school year gone fast! It’s hard to believe that the summer holidays are already here. This summer term was very busy for both staff and children. The children have enjoyed lots of fun activities including their trip to the Oasis Camel Park, sports day and their summer party. A big thank you to everyone who came to our summer fete to help support the pre-school; we raised a huge £483. The children have also been growing lots of vegetables in our nature garden, which flourished due to the lovely sunny weather, as well as taking full advantage of the shade while it was so hot outside. We all enjoyed eating the crops for snack! We have said goodbye to some of our children who are moving on to reception and nursery and wish them well as they move on with their education – we will miss them! We managed to take some lovely graduation photos for their families as a keepsake of their time at the pre-school. As we are now open all year (except bank holidays and the Christmas period), we can take children up to five years old for additional sessions during the school holiday weeks, subject to availability. If you would like to book any days during the holidays, please contact the administration assistant for more details.

On June 27 and 28 we held our eagerly awaited production of the musical Madagascar. I would like to say a big congratulations and thank you to not only our very talented students, but also to all those people who gave up valuable time to support with backstage, refreshments, front of house, costumes, hair and make-up, props and scenery. It was great to see all your hard work and weeks of rehearsals culminating in stunning performances across two nights. The singing, dancing, acting and comedy moments were superb! Sincere thanks also to families for their support and to those who came to watch the show, we hope you enjoyed it. On July 5, 64 Year 9 and 10 students took part in a residential, three day Battlefield Tour of Ypres and The Somme to commemorate the Great War Centenary. Students visited the key battlefield sites and museums and took part in the Last Post Ceremony held at the Menin Gate, where two students laid a wreath on behalf of Claydon High School at this famous memorial for the soldiers who have no known grave. On July 18, the PE department hosted its annual Sports Award Evening. Celebrations got off to a brilliant start with certificates awarded to students in Years 7-10 for Endeavour, Excellence and Team Sports with the awards culminating in a trophy for Claydon High School’s Sports Personality of the Year. The winner of this special award was nominated and voted for by students in a secret ballot. It was a lovely evening celebrating so many individual and team sporting achievements across the year. The afternoon of July 23 saw the school’s annual Headteacher’s Celebration, which is held in order to celebrate those students who have been awarded four or more Headteacher Awards on their school reports and those who have 100 per cent attendance throughout the year. I am delighted that more than 250 students were eligible for invitations. In other areas of the school: we have held a GCSE Art Exhibition; Year 9 Design and Technology students visited Cadbury World to look at the design, manufacture and marketing of chocolate products and also took part in a skills day in school with a visiting woodturner; Art and Textiles students visited the Cambridge Botanical Gardens to get inspiration from the wonderful flora and fauna on display; Year 10 students took part in an enterprise language day; a taster day at Suffolk One Sixth Form College; Food Technology students visited London for a walking food tour; they then finished the term experiencing the exciting world of work on their Work Experience placement. Finally, the PE department held a very successful Sports Day, with four school records broken!

We can take children who are entitled to 30 hours funding. Simply register at Childcare Choices to see if you are eligible. If you would like an application form or any further information please contact Lisa Read: Claydon Pre-school, Old Scout Hut, Thornhill Road, Claydon IP6 0DZ / admin@claydonpreschool.co.uk /01473 831648

HENLEY PRE-SCHOOL We have had a very busy half term. We visited the church to see our displays for the village flower festival and would like to thank Michael and his staff at Five Ways Garage, Henley for allowing us to visit and see the mechanics at work; the children thoroughly enjoyed this. The last week of term was celebrated with fun themed sessions such as water fun and a teddy bears picnic. We say goodbye to the school leavers and wish them well in their reception class and we look forward to the new starters in September. We are a small, rural and friendly setting based at Henley Community Centre. We pride ourselves on high levels of staff to children ratios and therefore providing the maximum care and learning for the children. All staff are highly trained and continue with regular training to build their knowledge further. We provide an extensive range of resources and activities to suit all ages and abilities, ensuring all levels of development and play within the EYFS are explored. Parents play the most important role in children’s lives so we work closely together to ensure we work in partnership. Session places are currently available for September 2018. We accept eligible 30-hour funded children plus two and three-year-old funded. For further information please call 01473 833848 during session time (9am-3pm) or email Bridget Wyatt, our manager, at: enquiries@henleypreschool.com

I would like take this opportunity to thank colleagues who will be leaving Claydon High School for pastures new come September and welcome new teachers who will be joining us for what I hope is another very successful year. If you would like to visit the school and see us in action, please telephone my PA, Ms J Saunders on 01473 836110 to book a place on one of our open mornings in the autumn term. Headteacher Ms M Taylor

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ON THE GRAPEVINE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES – HAVE YOUR SAY! People living in east and west Suffolk are being urged to have their say about local mental health services as part of a unique engagement opportunity. The NHS Ipswich & East Suffolk and NHS West Suffolk clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) want to transform the way mental health provision is delivered across the county. In order to do that, they first need to find out how effective the people who deliver and receive the current services think they are. Commissioners want to hear from people who currently use or have previously used mental health services, those who care for them and the staff who deliver those services. All three groups are being asked to input their feedback via three surveys that ‘go live’ from this morning (Monday 2nd July). The surveys are part of a much larger engagement exercise that aims to help create a new model for east and west Suffolk that will bring mental and physical health services much closer together. In a break from usual practice, the CCGs have commissioned four local voluntary sector organisations to engage with local people under the banner “The future of mental health – a very different conversation”. Suffolk Family Carers, Suffolk User Forum and Suffolk Parent Carer Network will co-ordinate a whole host of mental health workshops and events to gather feedback on the current services. Healthwatch Suffolk will then gather and analyse the feedback before preparing a report making a case for change for the CCGs’ governing body meetings in November.

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NEOLITHIC TRACKWAY UNCOVERED BY OFFSHORE WINDFARM WORK A rare Neolithic wooden trackway, dating from 2,300BC has been uncovered at the end of one of Europe’s largest archaeological digs in recent years, forming the centrepiece of a prehistoric monument in Suffolk. The work was commissioned by ScottishPower Renewables as part of a project to install underground cables to connect the company’s East Anglia ONE offshore windfarm to the national grid. Over the last 18 months more than 50 sites along the 37km route have been subject to archaeological exploration, but the final site has proven to hold the most significant discovery. Around 70 archaeologists have been working near Woodbridge since February, carefully unearthing the 30 metre long wooden trackway and platform, along with numerous other features. Natural water springs, which are still evident in the area, have created conditions that led to the excellent preservation of organic materials like bone and wood. Initial theories suggest that the springs could also have been the reason that the area was chosen as a special place over 4,000 years ago. Beside the platform, the skull of an Auroch was also discovered, an extinct species of large wild cattle which has been carbon dated to circa 4,300BC. The skull has been cut in a way that suggests it had potentially been used as a totem, either fixed to a pole or used as some form of headdress. At the time the trackway was built, the skull was already 2,000 years old, suggesting it was a significant item. Substantial numbers of white pebbles not common in the area were also found beside the track. The positions in which these items were found suggests that they were deliberately deposited in a way that had significance to the people at the time. Wardell Armstrong was commissioned to oversee the entire archaeological work programme, working closely with Suffolk County Council. Up to 400 archaeologists have been involved over the last two years, with a peak on-site workforce of around 250 people at any given time. At the Neolithic site near Woodbridge, Wardell Armstrong is supervising teams from Archaeological Solutions (Bury St Edmunds), Archaeology Wales and Cotswold Archaeology.

As a small local charity raising funds to help children in Nepal, we were delighted to receive a most generous donation of £1,600 (Julie & George Johnson) from the sale of a burger van whose owner wanted to support us. Thank you. For more information about Nepal Children’s Trust, please contact Maya Watling on 07508 430671 or visit: http//:nepalchildrenstrust.co.uk

Kate Batt at Suffolk County Council Archaeological Service said: “Because organic finds of this age are so rare and vulnerable when exposed, they needed to be kept wet during excavation. The features containing the organic material have been flooded every night and the archaeologists continually sprayed the wood to keep the trackway preserved as they worked. “The wood and other artefacts have been sent for further analysis, and some of the leading experts on the Neolithic period have already visited to help us build the full picture of activities on the site. Together with some of the other finds over the least two years, we hope that important artefacts can be displayed by local museums following completion of the analysis. The entire archaeological archive will be deposited with Suffolk County Council Archaeological Service, to ensure that the material remains available for future study.” The 102 turbine East Anglia ONE project is the most cost effective offshore windfarm to go into construction in the UK. Once fully operational, East Anglia ONE will provide enough clean energy to power the equivalent of almost 600,000 homes, which is the majority of households in Suffolk and Norfolk. The onshore cable route runs between the landfall site in Bawdsey to a newly constructed substation near Bramford. Offshore construction started earlier this year, with turbine foundations currently being installed. Towers and blades will be installed in 2019, before the project is fully operational during 2020.

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ON THE GRAPEVINE / CHURCH NEWS BRAMFORD METHODIST CHURCH At the Heart of Community Minister: The Rev Derek Grimshaw 01473 805486 / dkgrimshaw@msn.com Steward: Ms R Palmer, 01473 831117 Please feel free to contact either of us with any queries. Baptisms, marriages and funerals by arrangement with the minister, who will also arrange Holy Communion for the housebound.

YOUR SOLAR PANELS COULD COST LESS THAN YOU THINK If you’ve been thinking about installing solar panels for your home, a new scheme will make the process easier for you. Solar Together Suffolk is a scheme backed by councils across Suffolk using the power of bulk-buying – where approved suppliers can offer you a discounted price as they receive a large number of orders. All you need to do is register your details at: www.solartogethersuffolk.co.uk There is no obligation to buy and you will reduce your electricity bills and help Suffolk to become the Greenest County. Don’t delay, you only have until August 21 to register your details.

SOMERSHAM BAPTIST CHURCH Every week the lorry comes round and empties our wheelie bins. Each day we take our rubbish and refill the recycle or the rubbish bin. If not life in the home becomes less bearable, the risk of disease increases and the smell is unpleasant. Waste collection is an essential of everyday life and has been so since the beginning. We need these workers. Life produces waste, but there is other waste that we live better without that Mid Suffolk District Council does not take away. Every day we produce anger and bitterness, we use people and damage each other in the process. It’s rubbish that needs taking away! In the Bible we learn that we need an initial turning to Jesus to take away our rubbish, and to ask him to take over and begin to change us. But there is a continual turning to Jesus too, a daily collection of our rubbish in confession and renewed dependence on Jesus to live a less waste producing life. The guilt of our life waste, that anger, bitterness and abuse can be cleared out, and Jesus leaves strength to deal with the damage we have done, a growing humility and love. Take a look at 1 John chapter 1 and read from verse 5 to verse 2 of chapter 2. You can read it online https://www.biblegateway.com or come and take one of our New Testaments.

Sunday 10.30-11.30am*: Morning Worship with Holy Communion (every second Sunday) 10.30-11.30am: Lighthouse Club for ages 5+ (term time only). Bible stories, painting, card making, biscuit decorating, etc. plus free leaflet to take home. 4-6pm: Families@4, an informal get-together with afternoon tea and a children’s activity; come and go as you please (once a month – please check diary). Not a service but our minister usually joins us. Monday 2-3pm: Bible Study, an informal look at issues that those present wish to discuss (every third Monday) Tuesday 2-3pm*: Network/MWiB, our ladies meeting, but gentlemen are always welcome (second and fourth Tuesdays from October-April and second Tuesday from May-September) Wednesday 10am-noon: Computer Club (term time only) 7.30-8.30pm: Prayers and Laying on of Hands for Healing (second Wednesday) Thursday 3-3.30pm*: United Service (very informal) at Cherryfields (first Thursday) Saturday 10-11am: Coffee Morning at the Methodist Church or at Cherryfields (see below / third Saturday of month *followed by tea/coffee DIARY FOR AUGUST Thursday 2 3pm Sunday 5 10.30am Sunday 12 10.30am Saturday 18 10am Sunday 19 10.30am Sunday 26 10.30am

United Service at Cherryfields Morning Worship, The Rev J Cassidy Morning Worship, Mrs N Glasse Network/MWiB Coffee Morning at Cherryfields Morning Worship & Holy Communion, The Rev M Ayden Morning Worship, The Rev Y Haye

You are welcome to join our regular meetings of worship and fellowship: Sunday Prayer and Share, 10-10.30am Bible Study (Communion first Sunday), 10.45-11.15am Worship Service, 11.30am-12.30pm Refreshments are served between meetings, come when you can and leave when you want. Weekdays at the Chapel Lunch and Listen: Restarts Thursday, October 4, noon Friends and Neighbours: Restarts Monday, September 17, 7.45pm CONTACTS Mark Newcombe (Pastor): m.newcombe940@btinternet.com 01473 831940 / 07958 830103 Edwin Mayhew: 01473 658100 Baptist Chapel, Chapel Lane, Somersham IP8 4QE

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ST MARY THE VIRGIN BRAMFORD, ST MARY NETTLESTEAD, ST MARY THE VIRGIN LITTLE BLAKENHAM, ST PETER BAYLHAM Priest-in-Charge: The Rev Jenny Seggar 01473 748914 / revjseggar@outlook.com

love God. If we follow those basic rules then the petty arguments between denominations over doctrine and tradition are meaningless.

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We are one body, baptised in one spirit whatever our petty differences. Time to put these aside and work together so that we can build that body into a functional community which can really support those in need and reach out into the wider community in times of need.

Quiet Reflective Communion Service: Wednesday, 9.30am Venue may change during August. Thursday, August 2: 3pm United Service at Cherryfields Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 10am-5pm Bell Themed Flower Festival, Nettlestead Sunday, August 5: Trinity 10 10am Holy Communion, Bramford Sunday, August 12: Trinity 11 8am Holy Communion, Bramford 10am Parish Communion, Nettlestead 12.30pm Baptism, Bramford Sunday, August 19: Trinity 12 8am Holy Communion, Bramford 10am Holy Communion, Baylham Tuesday, August 21: 2.30pm The Gathering, Church Room

The Rev Jenny Seggar THANK YOU I would like to thank everybody who helped to set up and to clear away at the fete, all those who prepared and manned events on the day, and not least all those who came along and enjoyed the event. It was a lovely day and the weather was exceptional. Not only was the weather exceptional, but England won their match. Especial thanks must go to Caroline who coordinated the whole event. I thank you all most sincerely for your hard work. Stewart McGinty PARISH REGISTERS Baptisms June 17: Tia Harper Harrison, Bramford May she grow in grace and the knowledge of God.

Sunday, August 26: Trinity 13 10am Parish Communion, Bramford

Funerals June 14: Valerie World, Little Blakenham June 20: Leslie Paul, Bramford We extend to their families our sympathy and prayers.

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I am not one of those who enjoy the hot weather particularly. I must be a Viking by genetics I think, as I am much happier in the cool weather. I am deeply envious of those women who achieve crisp elegance whatever they are doing – I begin to look red and crumpled in June, and only stop in September. I don’t wish to appear churlish, as I know many of you love the heat, but instead of sitting soaking up the sun, you will usually find me somewhere cool with a cup of tea!

Flower Rota: Weddings

One of the things I have been meaning to do is have my genetics tested to see if this is right – I understand that it is amazing, and if the adverts on Ancestry. com are to be believed we learn amazing things about our heritage.

Bible readings for our Sunday Worship are taken from the Revised Common Lectionary. It is good to share the reading of Scripture with Christians, both Catholic and Protestant, across the world.

All I know is that I act like my father and look like my mum’s side of the family, my siblings and I share a very irresponsible sense of humour, and my daughter and I like watching the same kind of television programmes.

August 5 2 Sam. 11:26-12:13a

10th Sunday after Trinity Eph. 4:1-16

Green John 6: 24-35

August 12 2 Sam. 18:5-9, 15:31-33

11th Sunday after Trinity Eph. 4:25-5.2

Green John 6:35, 41-51

August 19 1 Kings 2:10-12,3:3-14

12th Sunday after Trinity Eph. 5:15-10

Green John 6:51-58

August 26 13th Sunday after Trinity 1 Kings 8: (1,6,10-11) 22-30 Eph.6:10-20

Green John 6:56-69

As Christians we believe that we are a family drawn together by faith. We are a fairly dysfunctional family but then all the best ones are. Rather than genetics we share the heritage of our Bible and the promises which Jesus gives us of love, grace and eternal life. All this gets lost in church tradition and human prejudice. Hence, the splits in our dysfunctional family. The basic principles of Christianity are really simple; love those around us and

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