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with Bramford, Offton, Somersham & Willisham Volume 8 • Issue No. 3 • JANUARY 2018
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BRAMFORD & DISTRICT SOCIAL CLUB (Formerly known as Bramford RBL Club)
Entertainment for January 71-73 The Street, Bramford IP8 4DX. Tel: 01473 745198
Thurs 4
QUIZ
Sat 6
NEW to thE club – COAST 60’s/70’s BAND
Sat 13
MR TOUCAN
Thurs 18 QUIZ Sat 20
JIMBOB
Wed 24
KARAOKE
Thurs 25 BINGO Sat 27
THE CURVES
Every Sunday night Bingo at 8pm
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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR When I was much younger, New Year’s resolutions seemed to be quite important. I remember feeling I had to come up with some genuine pledges to do one thing or another, or to not do one thing or another. Of course, they all fell by the wayside, but I thought it would be fun to share a few I have failed to keep over the years. 1: I will stop biting my nails (every year since I was five) 2: I will run 5K (last year) 3: I will learn a new language (every year since I married into a family where everyone else does) 4: I will not watch daytime TV (rarely happens, but does feel like a treat when I get 10 minutes – got to love those housewives!) 5: I will eat less sugar (a daily failure) 6: I will not buy any new shoes or clothes for an entire year (I tried this and it made me completely miserable. A girl needs an occasional treat, or at least the possibility of one!) 7: I’m going to do face yoga every morning (recommended by a friend in 2014 – we don’t see much of each other anymore) 8: I’m going to drink six glasses of water every day (oh the guilt!) 9: I’m going to listen to less Leonard Cohen and be more positive about everything (can’t do it – Leonard truly holds the keys to my miserable heart) 10: I’m going to make time for a weekly date night with my husband (turns out he would have to make the same resolution and get home from work before 9pm) So I’m going to skip the resolutions this year and just get on with living, always trying to do better, to be healthier, more appreciative, more thoughtful… all of which would be easier if I got more sleep. I’ve just talked myself into a resolution, haven’t I? Failed again!
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NEWS CHERNOBYL CHILDREN’S LIFE LINE & CHARITY SHOP On December 3 we collected our Christmas group from Gatwick airport. The children who had never been to the UK before all said “England is lovely” as soon as they got off the plane! This is going to be a very exciting month for the children who have not only never been away from home, but have never experienced Christmas before either. After the children return home at the end of the month I will be leaving for Belarus for our Father Frost Program. As previous Christmas parcels have been returned or just haven’t arrived at all, a friend and I decided this year to go to Belarus to deliver them personally as the Belarusian equivalent to December 25 is January 7. Having intended to just take presents in our personal luggage we asked if anyone else would be interested in sending a present to a child who would receive nothing for Christmas and we were amazed and touched by the response. We are now taking 150 presents to needy children and will deliver to 39 families in three days, as well as holding a party for the children who we will be unable to reach during that time. We will bring back photos and updates after the trip to share with everyone who has so kindly contributed to this program. A very big thanks must also go to those people who have sponsored part of the trip allowing us to be able to take this many presents to the children and also to leave gifts for those in the local hospital. We are now looking towards the summer group visit and would ask anyone interested in hosting who we have not yet spoken to, to get in touch now as we have to start processing the invitation to the authorities in Belarus by January 2018. The children will be with us for four weeks from July 1-29. All that is needed is a minimum of a mattress to sleep on and a loving home with people who care, financial circumstances are immaterial. Age is not a barrier – single parents considered, families may or may not still have their own children at home. Hosts are able to follow their own occupation and interests as the children meet at least four days a week Monday-Friday from 8.30am to 4.30pm and helpers are on hand to collect or look after children at other times if needed. We are very aware that there are now more charitable causes than ever all needing support. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who supports us; you may think you only do a little but without you we could not survive. May 2018 bring you everything you wish for. Link Chair Elizabeth Parker 01449 760343 / enquiries@ccllmidsuffolk.org.uk www.ccllmidsuffolk.org.uk
SUFFOLK DEMENTIA HELPLINE Call 01473 353350 Here to help 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The helpline can provide a listening ear as well as information and signposting to services that can help.
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NEWS SnOasis PARISH ALLIANCE (SPA) SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM Dear Readers, I never cease to be amazed at the danger that some drivers put themselves in each winter. I often see people driving with windscreens totally frozen or misted over, often so badly they can’t see through. Rather than spending a few extra minutes clearing their windscreen before they set of, they would rather put themselves and others in danger by driving with their head out of the driver’s window or squinting to see through a small patch in the windscreen. A safe journey starts in the preparation the night before. Check the weather forecast; if it’s going to be frosty, put a protective sheet over the windscreen (available online or from most good vehicle accessory shops). Alternatively, get up 15 minutes earlier to allow enough time to fully defrost your car before you set off. Please don’t pour hot water on your windscreen; although the windscreen companies will love all the extra business from the shattered / cracked windscreen, I’m sure you can think of better ways of spending your time and hard earned money. Think carefully if your journey is really necessary. If it is, please allow a greater stopping distance between you and the car in front, especially on apparently wet (potentially black ice) or icy roads. Hopefully, you find these tips useful and will help you have a safe and enjoyable start to the New Year. If you would like any detailed advice on road safety or crime prevention, please contact your local Safer Neighbourhood Team on either our new telephone number of 101 or email us at: Hadleigh.snt@suffolk.pnn.police.uk EMERGENCY: CALL 999 NON-EMERGENCY: CALL 101 FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @HadleighPolice POLICE CONNECT: suffolk.police.uk/policeconnect Until next time,
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. 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 and ecological mitigation. 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 it’s 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. Yet again I have to report that there is no date for Reserved Matters to be considered by BMSDC due to the ongoing failure by the developer to produce the information that Planning and the SPA have asked for. The SPA is very concerned, as I’m sure many of you are, by the fact that these crucial pieces of information are still outstanding, well over a year after the initial deadline for Reserved Matters to be considered by BMSDC. We believe that this suggests unwillingness on the part of the developer to engage with the concerns and opinions of local residents and we feel that this is attitude is extremely concerning. However, at this stage, there is nothing the SPA can do but wait and monitor the situation and continue to work with BMSDC Planning to ensure that the views of local residents are kept at the forefront of any consideration of Reserved Matters. We are hoping to arrange a series of meetings with Planning on specific issues, such as traffic and roads to make sure crucial areas are regularly reviewed. For further information, please email SPA clerk Janet Gobey: snoasispa@icloud.com SnOasis Parish Alliance Chairman Steve Plume
BRAMFORD COFFEE MORNING
Best wishes for prosperous New Year PC 1220 Garrod, Hadleigh Police Station, Magdalen Road, Hadleigh, Ipswich IP7 5AD
The next coffee morning will take place in Bramford Methodist Church from 10-11am on Saturday, January 20. Tea, coffee and cakes are on sale, together with pickles and preserves being sold for charity. It is a good chance to come and chat with fellow villagers and get to know people. We hope to see you there.
IPSWICH MOBILE LIBRARY ROUTE 5 Route 5
Town/village
Location
Time
MIP/5A
Sproughton
Church Lane
9.10-9.25am
MIP/5B
Sproughton
Wild Man
9.30-9.45am
MIP/5C
Bramford
St Mary’s Close
9.50-10.05am
MIP/5D
Bramford
Paper Mill Lane
10.10-10.25am
MIP/5E
Great Blakenham, Chequers
MIP/5F
Great Blakenham, Blue Leighs Mobile Home Park
11-11.15am
MIP/5G
Baylham
Post Box
11.25-11.45am
MIP/5H
Claydon
Crown
11.55am-1pm
MIP/5I
Claydon
Edinburgh Gardens 2.05-2.20pm
MIP/5J
Barham
Bacon Road
2.25-3.50pm
MIP/5K
Bramford
Packard Place
4-4.30pm
10.35-1055am
DATES: January 16 Please note that Mobile Library Route 13 stops off at the Sorrel Horse in Barham from 11-11.10am on the following dates: January 26
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THANK YOU Ken and Barbara would like to thank all those friends who donated fruit and vegetables to their stall in Duckamere. Also a big thanks to their many customers. This year they have raised £373. Sadly, they will not be continuing with their stall due to a change in circumstances, but are pleased to say they have raised a total of £2,505 over the past six years for the children’s hospice
BRAMFORD & DISTRICT SOCIAL CLUB Treasurer required from January 1 Four-six hours a week to include Friday mornings. Paid position; rate of pay to be discussed at interview In house training can be giving Please contact club secretary: 01473 745198
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NEWS COUNTY & DISTRICT COUNCILLOR’S REPORT JOHN FIELD’S REPORT TO GIPPING VALLEY: DECEMBER 2017 Highways At a councillors’ visit to the Highways Depot we met the staff and discussed the plans to deliver work councillors and local people want. The Network Assurance and the Flooding teams were particularly interesting. Network Assurance, which must authorise work to the highway, has 10 people dealing with 190 issues per day. It has a heavy work load negotiating with utilities and other contractors to agree realistic and safe plans, then monitoring progress. They do, they say, fine companies who don’t get work done on time, but there is a risk that just leads to the overestimation we have suffered. Hackneys Corner We have had a surfeit of works in Gipping Valley where the safety criteria appear over restrictive, diversions are long and progress appears glacial. The recent work at Hackneys Corner did not appear to be staffed continuously although there was no apparent shortage of expensive equipment on site. The signed closure of Bramford Road would have been highly inconvenient, diverting heavy traffic through Claydon or along Chapel Lane. The parish gained a plan which appeared to show Stowmarket Road closed at Hackneys Corner, a disaster. After calls and emails to the cabinet member, the assistant director and the person controlling the signing, I established that was not the case. In fact, the task was completed without closure. Good work, but this process must improve. Flooding The Flooding team was fully aware of the issues on Station Road, Chapel Lane and Addison Way and are seeking solutions. However, the need to agree work with others, such as Highways England, is causing delays. There is a long backlog but priority tasks, such as those involving flooding of houses, are being delivered. County Budget Proposals 2018/19 Government grants to the county are reducing by £22.08M and costs will rise in Social Care by £8.9m and inflation of £7.53m. This year’s £8.5m use of reserves will reduce to £3m. Income increases from business rates, a 1.99% rise in Council Tax, a 3% increase in the Social Care Precept, and the Government’s Better Care Fund up by £5.22m will partially compensate, but leave £23.9m savings to be found, particularly from social care. Increases in social care are necessary to ensure services, particularly to elderly and vulnerable people, are sufficient to prevent a severe knock-on effect in the health service. At £8.9m they are much less than the 19.78m required. I am concerned that there is a £1m cut to the sheltered housing budget, that
Trading Standards, a service that prosecutes rogue traders who prey on the elderly and vulnerable, is to suffer a £170k cut and Citizens Advice, a charity who give low cost high value advice, will lose £20k. School Transport Policy The administration’s vision is to establish a set of legally required school and post-16 travel policies which are complemented with buy-in from local parents, carers, schools, colleges, communities, and parish councils. Examples from a menu of local solutions for partners to fit to their local area and school or college are: • Moving students on taxis to larger vehicles • Increasing acceptable journey times • Hub collection points in villages • Drop off points further away from schools • Parents to ‘opt-in to’ the travel offer • Increase ‘loading of transport by 20% • Plan additional level of capacity for non-eligible pupils • Parental payments – for eligible children. Local solutions would be brokered through the new Suffolk Travel Choices Service on a local basis. Opt-in would remove the automatic provision of travel places for all children eligible whether their parents want it or not. That is what causes the empty spaces we see on school transport. They would then be available for others to purchase. Why don’t we do that now? Mid-Suffolk There is a trend for more controversial issues to be classified as ‘commercially confidential’ where to reveal intentions or figures would damage taxpayer’s interests. This makes it difficult to give full reports. For the current year we appear to be heading for an under-spend of £932k. There are too many reasons to list here, but some items were entered twice. For next year, changes to new homes bonus is a significant area where government intentions are not yet clear. The grant period has reduced from six to four years and now bonus is only received for growth above a 0.4% threshold. This will reduce the sum received from £2.03m to £1.38m next year and £0.89m by 2020/21. The council would have to reduce transfers to its Transformation Fund. If you have any queries, please phone me on 01473 831306 (you will need to say your name and press #) or 07545423808 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 BRAMFORD COMPUTER CLUB The Monday group (7.30-9.30pm) will meet on January 8 and 22, while the Wednesday group (10am-noon) will meet every week from Wednesday 10. School year membership is £1, and £3 per session. We don’t have a set programme; we are here to help you to get the most out of your computer. Why not give us a try? All meeting are in the upstairs room of Bramford Methodist Church.
SUFFOLK ENERGY-FROM-WASTE FACILITY Want more Suffolk energy-from-waste facility news? You can now sign up for our twice-yearly e-newsletter. The e-newsletter is packed full of news, from how much waste we have processed to visitors we have welcomed on site. If you would like to receive these then sign up at: www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/suffolkefwnewsletter Paper copies of the newsletter are available on request by calling: 01473 839149 If you would like to keep in touch more regularly, Suffolk energy-from-waste is now tweeting site updates and tips on how to reduce, reuse and recycle your waste. Follow us on Twitter: @suffolkefw Come and have a look around
ST MICHAEL’S MONTHLY MARKET The next monthly market at St Michael’s, The Church on the Park, Woolverstone is on Saturday, January 18, 9am-12.30pm. Fruit, vegetables, cakes, bread, meat and an interesting range of handcrafted items which helps present buying. New Year Sales! 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
The Suffolk energy-from-waste facility is holding a series of open days in January and February which will include a tour of the facility and time to explore our visitor centre. Places are currently available on the following days: Thursday, January 18, 2-4pm Tuesday, January 23, 6-8pm Tuesday, February 6, 10am-noon Thursday, February 15, 2-4pm There are 20 spaces on each day and you must pre-book. To book your place, please email suffolkefw@sita.co.uk with your preferred dates 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. 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 energyfrom-waste facility and applications can be made online. If you know a project that could be deserving of the funding do look on the website: www.suezcommunitiestrust.org.uk
Bar-Clay Music Makers present
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 836 821 Environment Agency: 0800 807 060 SUEZ Communities Trust: 01454 262 910
Adult £7
A new pantomime by Linzi Hall
Child £3
Claydon Village Hall Friday 19 Jan at 7.30pm Saturday 20 Jan at 2.30 & 7.30pm Friday 26 Jan at 7.30pm Saturday 27 Jan at 2.30 & 7.30pm
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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. 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. If membership appeals to you, please contact our secretary, Ken Stanley, for further details: 01473 274898 / probus174@gmail.com
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Fri 5th - Thurs 11th Jan
JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE (12A)
Fri 5th & Sat 6th: 2.30 & 7.45, Sun 7th: 2.30 Mon 8th - Wed 10th: 5.15, Thurs 11th: 7.45
BATTLE OF THE SEXES (12A)
Fri 22nd - Thurs 28th Dec
STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI
(12A)
Fri 22nd & Sat 23rd: 2.00, 5.15 & 8.30 Sun 24th: 2.00, Tue 26th: 2.00 & 5.15 Wed 27th & Thurs 28th: 2.00, 5.15 & 8.30
PADDINGTON 2 (PG)
Fri 5th & Sat 6th: 5.00, Sun 7th: 7.45 Mon 8th - Thurs 11th: 2.30
THE DISASTER ARTIST (15)
Sun 7th: 5.15, Mon 8th - Wed 10th: 7.45 Thurs 11th: 12.00 & 5.00
Fri 22nd - Thurs 28th: 11.30am*
FERDINAND (U)
Fri 29th Dec - Thurs 4th Jan
PADDINGTON 2 (PG)
*No Showing on Christmas Day
THE JUSTICE LEAGUE (12A) Fri 29th & Sat 30th: 7.45 Tue 2nd - Thurs 4th: 7.45
Sat 6th & Sun 7th: 10.00am Sat 6th & Sun 7th: 12.15
OKLAHOMA! (1955) (U) Wed 10th: 11.30am
PADDINGTON 2 (PG)
Fri 12th - Thurs 18th Jan
DADDY’S HOME 2 (12A)
Fri 12th - Wed 17th: 2.15 & 7.45 Thurs 18th: 11.30am, 2.15 & 7.45
Fri 29th - Sun 31st: 5.00
Sun 31st: 7.15, Mon 1st - Thurs 4th: 5.00
FERDINAND
(U)
Fri 29th - Thurs 4th: 12.15 & 2.30
Thurs 22nd February at 7pm - Tickets £12.50 National Theatre presents a recorded LIVE screening of
CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF
LIVE ON STAGE Monday 22nd January at 7.30pm - Tickets £17.50
BOB BROLLY
THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (PG) PITCH PERFECT 3 (12A)
Fri 12th: 11.30am & 5.15 Sat 13th - Thurs 18th: 5.15
JUMANJI (12A)
Sat 13th & Sun 14th: 12.15
FERDINAND
(U)
Sat 13th & Sun 14th: 10.00am
POCKET MONEY MOVIES
Monday 29th January at 7.30pm - Tickets £17.50
GREAT FAMILY FILMS, KIDS £2.50, ADULTS FREE!*
Monday 5th February at 7.30pm - Tickets £17.50
Fri 22nd - Sun 24th: 9.30am, Wed 27th: 9.30am
UNION GAP
RAYMOND FROGGATT
www.regalstowmarket.co.uk / 01449 612825 Ipswich Street, Stowmarket, IP14 1AY
CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS (U)
THE LEGO NINJAGO MOVIE (U) Fri 29th - Sun 31st: 9.30am
*1x free adult per paying child. Under 10’s must be accompanied.
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OUT & ABOUT SOMERSHAM AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB We had a very successful and enjoyable year in 2017. We had speakers giving talks on a variety of subjects which included Suffolk butterflies, orchids and hyacinths. There were also two garden visits, one of which included a strawberry cream tea. The programme for 2018 is looking just as good, starting with a visit from Debra Hart who will be demonstrating the art of willow making. The meeting will be on Monday, January 8 at 7.30pm in Offton and Willisham Village Hall. Please come and give us a look, you will be made most welcome. For further information please contact: 01473 254941/830600
SOMERSHAM WOMEN’S INSTITUTE As 2018 gets underway we welcome our new president, Hilary Bridger, who has taken on the mantle from Fay Smart, our inaugural president. Fay was a driving force in setting up the Women’s Institute in Somersham and we all thank her for her hard work and enthusiasm over the past 18 months. The committee has scheduled a packed line-up of speakers for 2018 and we kick off in January with a talk and demo from Alison Mayston, a local fused glass artist. Alison will be showing us how glass fusion and painting can be made into jewellery and will have some of her creations for sale. It sounds like a fascinating evening.
BRAMFORD LOCAL HISTORY GROUP
Remember we have moved to the third Monday of the month, so this meeting will take place on January 15 at the usual time of 7.30pm in Somersham Village Hall.
Did you know that Bramford has a connection with Buffalo Bill? If not, you’d better come to our meeting on Thursday, January 18 when the speaker, Geoffrey Robinson, will be telling us about the time that Buffalo Bill came to East Anglia. The talk will be in the Church Room, starting at 7.30pm as usual.
On February 19 we will enjoy a tour of India and a T’ai Chi evening on March 19. For further information visit: www.facebook.com/SomershamWI We have a lot of interest from potential members wishing to join us in January. The WI costs £41 for a whole year, and this includes all your meetings (11 per year), a bi-monthly magazine and a whole lot more! If you want to try before you buy, visitors are always welcome at our meetings for only £4, and may attend up to three meetings before joining. Pro-rata membership rates are available during the year. Happy New Year!
BRAMFORD WI Happy New Year! I hope that you all enjoyed the Christmas Party.
jumble sale 24th Ipswich Scouts are holding their monthly Jumble Sale on Saturday, January 20, from 1-3pm at 24th Scout HQ, 330a Bramford Road, Ipswich (beside the Railway Bridge).
GREAT BLAKENHAM OVER 50s CLUB Open to anyone of that age living not just in Great Blakenham but anywhere in the surrounding area. We meet from 2-4pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month in Great Blakenham Parish Room. The cost per meeting is £1.50 which includes whatever activity is programmed for the afternoon, refreshments and raffle. On afternoons when we may play a couple of games of bingo the tickets are £1 each. Members take it in turns to make the tea. The Parish Room is fully accessible for anyone in a wheelchair and has disabled facilities within. Our second meeting in November was a visit from the Rural Coffee Caravan. Gary came along with a big selection of leaflets providing all sorts of information about services and advice available to help older people. He was assisted by a representative from Sue Ryder Staff who gave an insight into the work they do to help those living with dementia, including those caring for someone. It was a most useful and informative afternoon.
Our first meeting for 2018 will be on Monday, January 8 in the Loraine Victory Hall at 7.30pm. It will be a Scottish evening, so if you wish to get into the swing you can come Scottish attired. We will be serving soup with a roll that you can earn by kurling. It’s an indoor game similar to carpet bowls, not too strenuous and really good fun. Sorry to remind you, but subs for 2018 will be due. Visitors are welcome at £3.50. The competition is a poem about ageing (20 lines max).
BRAMFORD CRAFT AND CHATTER GROUP Happy New Year to all the crafty, chatty people of Bramford. We are back to two mornings this month on Tuesdays, January 9 and 23 in the Parish Room from 9.30am-noon. Hope to see you then.
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
BRAMFORD TREFOIL GUILD Our December meeting was a lovely Christmas meal, and I hope that everyone had a truly wonderful Christmas.
The club continues to prosper and our programme for 2018 will follow in due course. New members are always welcome, but if you would just like to come along in the New Year and see what goes on we will be pleased to see you.
Our January meeting is our Annual General Meeting followed by a quiz and board games. Once again, a really happy and healthy 2018 to everyone.
Jackie Durrant, 01449 672690
Anyone interested in joining us is welcome to come to the Scout and Guide HQ in Ship Lane, Bramford on the first Monday in each month at 2pm.
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NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR SUFFOLK’S YOUTH PARLIAMENT Nominations are now open for Suffolk’s Youth Parliament and young people in Suffolk have until January 7 to submit their nominations. The UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) is the largest elected body of young people in the UK who influence policy. Made up of elected Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs) and deputies, they meet locally and nationally to give young people a voice. There are currently two MYPs in Suffolk and up to 15 MYPs and deputies will be appointed when elections are held in February. MYPs assist in running Make Your Mark, the UK›s largest youth consultation. The results of the consultation are used to develop services locally and nationally. There are also opportunities to attend British Youth Council conventions and attend the Make Your Mark debate in the House of Commons. Above all, young people are given the opportunity to meet new people, make lasting friends and make a difference. Results of the recent Make your Mark consultation can be viewed at: https://tinyurl.com/ya9jhx5b Councillor Gordon Jones, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, Education and Skills, said: “I would always encourage young people to get involved in politics and UK Youth Parliament is a great opportunity for young people to be a part of important decisions made both locally and nationally. “Being a Member of Youth Parliament gives young people a powerful voice to present views, opinions and issues of Suffolk’s residents to local decision makers. Elected MYPs will demonstrate a passion and energy to drive real change for the better.” Current Member of Suffolk’s Youth Parliament, Meg Day, said: “Youth Parliament has given me so many opportunities and experiences that wouldn’t have been offered to me otherwise. I’ve met likeminded people from up and down the country and made some of the best friendships I’ve ever had. UKYP holds the largest youth consultation in the world and you really do feel like you’re making a positive difference for young people.” The UK Youth Parliament holds elections for UKYP members to be elected in Suffolk in February to start their term in March. To apply, you must: • Be aged 11-18 • Live, work or study in the area you are standing for • Be able to commit seven hours a month (or one-two hours a week) to Suffolk UKYP To run for election, young people will need produce a short video or a written manifesto, addressing three areas they are passionate about and would like to change in their local area – one of these must be taken from the top 5 a Make Your Mark results.
TREATING HEARING LOSS CAN HELP KEEP YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS By Karen Finch Every New Year brings with it a sense of renewal. For many, this renewal may include New Year’s resolutions pledging that the next year will prove better than the last. The challenge is not making these resolutions, but making sure they do not melt away with the snow as winter turns to spring. Some common resolutions might include reducing stress levels, staying in touch more regularly with family and friends, and being more socially involved. For those who struggle with hearing loss, keeping these and other perennial resolutions may prove challenging. Here are a few examples of how treating your hearing loss in the New Year can help you achieve your resolutions and improve your life. Reducing stress Staying stress free in the New Year may seem like an insurmountable task, but we can all do a few things to make sure stress doesn’t dominate our lives. Hearing-related stress can present itself in everyday situations with the potential to significantly increase your overall stress level. If you have become nervous to speak up when clarifying what was said in a conversation, or avoid loud places for fear of being cut from the conversation, it may be time to address your hearing issues. Finding a solution could help you reduce some of your daily stress. Staying in touch with family and friends Staying connected with family and friends is difficult whether loved ones are spread across the country or live just around the corner. If keeping in touch with the important people in your life tops your list of resolutions, addressing your hearing concerns may be a step in the right direction. Being able to communicate with family and friends without worrying about what was said by a loved one over the phone, on Skype, or face-to-face is of the utmost importance. Not only does it put your mind at ease, it makes conversations with loved ones that much easier. Branching out Hearing loss may hinder you from branching out and meeting new people. If you are nervous to extend your social circle because of your hearing loss, addressing the issue in the New Year could be the push you need to make new friends and experience new adventures in the coming year. Have you always wanted to volunteer with an organisation or join a club but have been too self-conscious about your hearing loss? Don’t let apprehension and worry keep you from meeting new people and enjoying all the sights and sounds that the world has to offer. Starting a new hobby Starting a new hobby, whether by yourself or in a group setting, can be both challenging and entertaining. If you would like to learn how to play a new instrument and want to better hear the notes, or if you are taking a class at your local college and want to be able to contribute to the discussion without feeling nervous, having the confidence to address your hearing issues can lead to new talents and friends. Taking action If any of the above scenarios resonate with you, your hearing loss could be a barrier to accomplishing your resolutions. It may be time to add another resolution to the list: book a hearing assessment. Seeking help, advice and ultimately treating your hearing loss will benefit not only your physical health but your mental and social health as well. Placing priority on your hearing health will not only help you to achieve your New Year’s resolutions, but will give you a renewed confidence in your hearing and social life. Invest in your hearing. Invest in yourself.
Manifestos must be submitted by January 7, 2018. Full details of how to apply can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/y9x2a828
Karen Finch is the Managing Director and lead audiologist at The Hearing Care Centre in Ipswich. The multi-award winning, family-run company has 25 centres across Suffolk and Norfolk.
For more information about the UK Youth Parliament, visit: www.ukyouthparliament.org.uk
Karen is offering free hearing assessments at her Ipswich practice between January 24 and 26 (normally £20). Appointments are essential. For more information 01473 230330 or visit: www.hearingcarecentre.co.uk
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SCHOOLS CLAYDON HIGH SCHOOL As we look forward to starting the spring term, which brings with it lighter evenings and warmer weather, I am delighted to share with you the events, activities and news in school during the very busy and festive month of December.
and the way they conducted themselves throughout the day. Many employers commented that they would have no hesitation in considering some of our students for future employment and also noted how smartly dressed they were.
On Tuesday, December 12, our talented musicians and poets gave stunning performances to a packed audience at the Church of St Mary and St Peter, Barham, where we held The Sounds of Christmas concert. It was a very festive evening, interspersed with traditional carols and an opportunity to warm up with some hot winter punch and mince pies. The dedication, commitment and hard work from students during rehearsals was certainly rewarded with some notable performances as well as some joyful vocal pieces from the school choir.
Our ex-Year 11 students who left us in the summer returned to Claydon High School on the last week of term to join us for a presentation evening where they were presented with their GCSE certificates and special subject achievement awards, recognising individual commitment and progress. It was really lovely to spend the evening with them and to hear about how they are getting on in this next phase of their lives. We are all extremely proud of all aspects of their success and achievement and wish them all the very best for whatever the future brings.
Students surpassed expectations for the seventh year running and created an amazing range of Christmas hampers which were donated to a local charity The Chapman Centre, part of IHAG (Ipswich Housing Action Group) who provide relief for people in the community suffering from extreme financial poverty or homelessness. It seems that students consider it a challenge to come up with even more creative and individual designs than the previous year and they certainly didn’t disappoint! It makes me very proud to see them making an extra special effort for people less fortunate than themselves and I would like to thank parents and carers for their help and contributions from home.
I would like to take this opportunity to announce and congratulate our newly appointed Head Boy and Head Girl, Daniel Hibbins and Josefina Santa de Lapaz. Both students were interviewed for the posts and delivered very well prepared presentations as part of the process. Congratulations also go to our two deputies, Jack Johnstone-Moffat and Phoebe Hill. These students will lead our team of Year 9, 10 and 11 prefects. This is an exciting opportunity for students to make a real positive contribution to the school and the faculty areas they have an interest in and will develop their leadership and communication skills. We appreciate that the roads around school seem to be busier than ever especially at the start and end of the school day when school buses and lots of parents/carers are trying to get in. We do not open our car park until 2.45pm for the safety of our students on the school site and ask parents/ carers not to arrive earlier than this. We also regularly talk about road safety with our students. We appreciate support from everyone who lives locally in driving carefully in the area especially in the dark weather. As I write this article I am looking ahead at all the exciting activities planned for this term, including a readathon, maths challenge, battlefields trip, Paris trip, Year 11 bootcamp, music day and much more! Please watch this space for details in due course.
Year 11 students took part in their annual Learning about Work Day. Employers from local businesses were invited into school to act as business mentors and to work with small groups of students for the day, teaching them about employer expectations when applying for jobs. In preparation for the day, students were asked to find an apprenticeship, complete an application form and these were forwarded to the employers before the day. Having spent the morning taking part in ice-breaking activities, a workshop related to writing letters of application and a paired task, our guest business mentors then put students through nerve racking job interviews for the posts that they had already applied for. The day concluded with the distribution of certificates for the students who had been selected as successful candidates for the job from each group. Year 11 impressed our visitors with their maturity, participation
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We are hoping to recruit some new members to our local governing body and will be holding an informal drop-in information session on Thursday, January 11, between 4.30pm and 6pm. Please drop in at any point if you would like to find out more about this role over a cup of tea from one of our governing body. We are currently requiring both parent governors and trust appointed governors from the local community. If you would like to visit the school and see us in action, then please come along to one of our open mornings. The date of the next one is Monday, January 22. Please telephone my PA, Mrs J Saunders on 01473 836110 to book a place. Contact Mrs Saunders if you would like to know more about the role of governors. Headteacher Ms Maéve Taylor
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SCHOOLS / SPORT CLAYDON PRE-SCHOOL We hope you all had a Merry Christmas and a lovely New Year. We are all ready for the spring term and the children will be well rested and hopefully looking forward to an exciting term ahead. There will be lots of crafts to look forward to and the staff are already planning and getting extra crafts ready for the children to enjoy. As we are now open throughout each of the school holidays we will have the option to take children up to five years old for additional sessions during these weeks, subject to availability. Please contact the administration assistant for more details. Don’t forget that from September 2017 the government are introducing 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 per week) 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 Childcare Vouchers Scheme. If you are using the 30 hours you must provide the 30-hour code (given once registered) and your National Insurance Number to us. Once we have checked these details you can book sessions (subject to availability) for the following term. 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
BRAMFORD TENNIS CLUB Greetings from Mystic Mick, the oracle for 2018. Here, as usual, a preview of what to expect this year. January: Concern in the USA as an enormous milk bottle is seen under construction in North Korea prompting fears that a new rocket launch may be imminent. February: Fears for Brexit by UK negotiators walking out of meetings 10 minutes early are proved unfounded when it transpires that the team are Ipswich Town season ticket holders doing what comes naturally. March: Joy in Norwich as the Canaries hold an open top bus tour of the city to celebrate scoring more than one goal in a game. April: Theresa May calms fears over the economy with the announcement that the government plan a nationwide planting campaign of a network of money trees. May: Royal Wedding chaos as the groom discovers that his intended is being held by Border Force officers for investigation of marrying a UK National in order to get a visa. June: Local tennis star Nick qualifies for Wimbledon! His joy is tempered when he finds that he has been allocated Trap 1 nearest the hare. He is last seen checking the address he sent his entry form to. July: Iceland win the 2018 World Cup! They close all of their stores for the day to allow the staff to celebrate August: Swingeing defence cuts announced by Whitehall. The government allays the public fears by buying 70 million white flags, one each for every person in the country. September: Excitement among rare coin collectors as Graham buys an after match round of drinks. Some of the coins held in the cash register are believed to have not been seen for over 1,000 years . October: Ipswich Borough Council awarded the Gold Medal for innovation in the field of transport by the British Association of Traffic Light Manufacturers . November: Donald Trump raises fears of his competence as he places Guy Fawkes on the FBI Most Wanted list as a known terrorist who has been linked with conspiracy to cause explosions. December: The Home Secretary denies Santa Claus an entry permit to the UK as he is an economic migrant and not able to work until his status is confirmed by Border Force officials. Back to normal next month when Mick Russ returns with his joke of the month (and I don’t mean his bet on Norwich City to get in the play offs). Mystic Mick
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CHURCH NEWS BRAMFORD METHODIST CHURCH Steward: Ms R Palmer: 01473 831117
THURSDAY United Service at Cherryfields: first Thursday of month (very informal), 3-3.30pm*
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.
SATURDAY Coffee Morning: at the Methodist Church or at Cherryfields (see diary), third Saturday of month, 10-11am
SUNDAY Morning Worship with Holy Communion: every second Sunday, 10.3011.30am*
*Tea and coffee served afterwards
Minister: The Rev Derek Grimshaw 01473 805486 / dkgrimshaw@msn.com
Lighthouse Club: 10.30-11.30am (term time only)
Diary for January 2018 Thursday, 4: United Service at Cherryfields, 3pm
Families @ 4: informal get-together with afternoon tea, 4-6pm (once a month – please check diary). Come and go as you please. This is not a service, but our minister usually joins us.
Sunday, 7: Morning Worship, The Rev M Cassidy, 10.30am
MONDAY Bible Study: informal look at issues that those present wish to discuss, every third Monday, 2-3pm
Sunday, 14: Morning Worship with The Rev D Grimshaw, 10.30am – Holy Communion and Annual Covenant Service
TUESDAY Network/MWiB*: our ladies’ meeting, although gentlemen are always welcome, second and fourth Tuesdays of month, 2-3pm
Saturday, 20: Coffee Morning at Cherryfields, 10am
WEDNESDAY Computer Club: 10am-noon (term time only) Prayers and Laying on of Hands for Healing: second Wednesday of month, 7.30-8.30pm
Tuesday 9: Network/MWiB, Mrs Alyson Elliss, 2pm Wednesday, 10: Prayers and Laying on of Hands for Healing, 7.30pm
Monday, 15: Bible Study, 2pm Sunday, 21: Morning Worship with Mr B Nichols, 10.30am Tuesday, 23: Network/MWiB – Bring a small item to be valued by Oliver Miller of Bishops and Miller Auctioneers, 2pm Sunday, 28: Morning Worship, 10.30am (Preacher to be advised) Sunday, 28: Families @ 4 with The Rev D Grimshaw, 4-6pm
SOMERSHAM BAPTIST CHURCH Life Explored @ The Duke In the New Year we have a series on Thursday evenings that, with the help of a superbly shot video, explores what we are really living for. It moves on to discover that, in Jesus, God meets our deepest desire for happiness. There are seven videos in the course. We have booked the room at The Duke of Marlborough for Thursday evenings from January 25. Meeting at 7pm to eat, (chilli is £5) we will run the video from 7.45pm and conclude at 8.45pm. Do come along and try it out. Sunday, January 7, 11.30am-12.30pm: AsiaLink AsiaLink is an organisation supporting Christians in Asia. David Quinn will be bring a presentation of the work they are doing. On January 7 we will meet at 10am for prayer and then worship in song and prayer from 10.45-11.15am. Refreshments are served between the meetings. REGULAR MEETINGS Sunday 10-10.30am: Prayer and Share 10.45-11.15am: Bible Study (Communion second Sunday in January) 11.30am-12.30pm: Worship Service Refreshments are served between meetings, come when you can and leave when you want. WEEKDAYS AT THE CHAPEL Friends and Neighbours: Monday, January 15, 7.45pm Lunch and Listen: Thursday, February 1, noon CONTACTS Mark Newcombe (Pastor): m.newcombe940@btinternet.com 01473 831940 / 07958 830103 Edwin Mayhew: 01473 658100 Baptist Chapel, Chapel Lane, Somersham, IP8 4QE Facebook: Somersham Baptist Church Suffolk
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CHURCH NEWS ST MARY THE VIRGIN BRAMFORD, ST MARY NETTLESTEAD, ST MARY THE VIRGIN LITTLE BLAKENHAM, ST PETER BAYLHAM Priest-in-Charge: The Rev Jenny Seggar The Vicarage, Vicarage Lane, Bramford 01473 748914 / revjseggar@outlook.com www.stmarybramford.co.uk JANUARY 2018 Wednesday 9.30am: Quiet Reflective Communion Service Sunday 7: Epiphany 10am Parish Communion, Bramford Sunday 14: Baptism of Christ 8am Holy Communion, Bramford 10am Parish Communion & Christingle, Nettlestead 5pm 5 o’clock Service, Bramford Tuesday 16 2.30pm The Gathering, Church Room Sunday 21: Epiphany 2 10am Parish Communion, Bramford 6pm Parish Communion, Baylham
community who were lonely at Christmas with a gift from the children of the village. This was surprisingly successful, with presents given to a number of people in all our four communities, and contacts made which we hope will be continued. We also gave gifts to those with no families who are resident at Baylham Care Centre, and the children from the 5 o’clock Service came with us to have tea with them and gave them the gifts just before Christmas. We also managed to give food parcels to families who we would normally have referred to the Foodbank from the donations that you gave to us. Thank you. Blessings, Jenny PARISH REGISTERS Baptisms November 19, 2017: Sam Seager Duffell, Baylham May he grow in grace and the knowledge of God. Funerals November 17, 2017: Graham Wright, Bramford November 29, 2017: Jo Keegan, Bramford We extend to their families our sympathy and prayers.
Sunday 28: Epiphany 3 8am Holy Communion, Bramford 10am Christingle Service, Bramford
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Please check porch notices for any changes.
Floodlighting of the Spire of St Mary’s Church December 6: In memory of Nin, Mary and Roy December 7: In memory of David Noble December 17: In memory of Kathy Sparrow on her birthday December: Remembering Kathy Sparrow on the 20th anniversary January 16: In memory of Bernard Purbrick January 22: In memory of Maria Whight on her birthday
Dear Friends, As you read this, it is the beginning of 2018, a new year, full of potential and hope. As a church we have a number of new things happening as the year starts. In February we are beginning a charity coffee morning once a month. On the first Sunday of each month, after the service we will be extending our usually social coffee time and inviting local and national charities to come and tell us what they do, and how they can serve our community. This is open to everybody, and we hope that as we get going, local charities and good causes will come and tell us what they do and how we as a community can help. We are starting on February 4 at 11.30am and would like to invite you all to join us. We will be hearing from Victim Support, a national charity which helps those who have experienced a crime or traumatic events, helping them understand their rights and supporting them through the process. We are also aiming to start a monthly contemplative prayer group and a monthly bible study and discussion group. If you would be interested in taking part in either of these please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me (contact above). Finally, an update on the Tabitha Project, our new outreach project which we launched at harvest time. The aim was to touch those in the
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If you would like to have the spire floodlit please ring Stewart on 01473 462231. The requested donation is £10 per week. LECTIONARY 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. January 7 Genesis 1: 1-5
Baptism of Christ Acts 9: 1-7
January 14 2nd of Epiphany 1 Samuel 3: 1-10 (11-20) Rev. 5: 1-10
White/Gold Mark1: 4-11 White John 1: 43-51
January 21 Gen. 14: 17-20
3rd of Epiphany Rev. 19: 6-10
White John 2: 1-11
January 28 Deut. 18: 15-20
4th 0f Epiphany Rev. 12: 1-5a
White Mark 1: 21-28
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