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Do you know what a non-Newtonian fluid is? My eight-year-old son has just explained it to me, and even demonstrated it using cornflour and water. In case you are interested, a non-Newtonian fluid is one which changes under stress. It may become thicker and act like a solid (as Jack’s cornflour concoction did) or get more liquid (as ketchup does when you shake the bottle). Remove the stress and they will return to their earlier state. I think most of us are non-Newtonian beings. Most of the time we’re relatively reasonable! We deal with life’s typical trials and tribulations without too much fuss. We know how to manage our moods, we recognise our triggers and we manage them. We may even have a release value we engage when it all becomes too much. I rely on Leonard Cohen and chocolate, perhaps it’s jogging or maybe baking. Leonard had to work overtime yesterday! I take a cross country route to and from work and we all know how bendy our Suffolk roads are. As I approached a side road, I was overtaken by a car which came within a hair’s breadth of hitting an oncoming van head-on. I was forced to break hard to make space for the driver to pull back in (I’m still trying to find half the contents of my handbag). Thankfully the driver behind me had enough space to do the same. Two miles further along, the same car overtook two others in a 30mhp zone and again just missed an oncoming vehicle. Despite the driver’s haste I caught up with him again a few miles on and this time he pulled out at a junction and forced yet another shaken driver to slam on their brakes. The driver was on my mind all evening. I hope he made it home safely, but if he carries on driving like this I dread to think what might happen. Now the weather has improved there are more cyclists, runners and even horses on the roads, and more children playing outdoors. Please, please bear this in mind when you drive on our twisty roads and take extra care around blind bends. As yesterday’s example shows, the time savings for speeding are pretty minimal. The risks don’t bear thinking about.
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JOULES SECONDS AND SAMPLE SALE Bramford Primary Home School Association is proud to present Bramford’s very first Joules Seconds and Sample Sale! This unmissable shopping event will be held in Lorraine Victory Hall, Ship Lane, Bramford IP8 4AL on Friday, June 29, 6-8pm. There will be a selection of Joules adults’ and children’s clothing, accessories and footwear; something for everyone. A rare opportunity to purchase factory seconds, returns, samples and surplus stock at greatly reduced prices, safe in the knowledge that all items uphold the style and quality that Joules are well known and loved for. Advanced tickets are available for just £4; this will allow you general admission from 6.30pm. There will be a limited number of £7 VIP tickets available; these will allow you early entry from 6pm. There may also be some tickets available on the door (£5) depending on advanced ticket sales. The only way to guarantee entry is to purchase an advanced entry or a VIP ticket. We recommend that you bring cash as this will be the fastest way for you to get through the checkout, although there will be card machines available. Unfortunately, the Joules Seconds and Samples team offer no refunds or exchanges on purchases. We are expecting this to be a busy and popular shopping event so be prepared to get stuck in; those bargains will be worth queuing for I’m sure! All proceeds from the sale of the tickets go to supporting projects at Bramford Primary School. If you would like more information about the event or for ticket enquiries, please email: mariehaigh@btinternet.com
BRAMFORD FLOWER SHOW Don’t forget the flower show in the Victory Hall on Ship Lane on the same day as Bramford Fun Day, Saturday, July 7. Doors open at 3pm. Schedules are still available to get your entries in.
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NEWS REWARDING VOLUNTEERING WITH HOME-START Volunteering can be an extremely rewarding role when you make a real difference to someone’s life. Home-Start in Suffolk is a local charity supporting families in Suffolk. We are recruiting individuals, especially in West and Mid Suffolk to join our team of volunteers supporting our Home Visiting Service projects. Home Visiting Service Our volunteers are trained to support families for whom the pressures of family life become too much to cope with alone. This can be for various reasons: isolation, illness, bereavement, or post natal illness. Volunteers visit a family in their own home once a week for three-four hours. How they help is really down to the family itself. Some need someone to talk to, others need more practical support with meal planning and cooking, reading to the children, going to the local park, or finding out about local services. Volunteers don’t need qualifications; friendliness and a caring attitude are essential as well as an understanding of the pressures of parenting. We value people who don’t judge others and who will respect the fact they have been invited into a family’s home. All volunteers undertake a minimum 30hours CERTA accredited preparation course before they are matched to a family who would benefit from their skills and experience. All volunteers are subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks. Volunteers can get a lot out of volunteering with Home-Start, a boost to self-esteem and confidence; even a foot on the job ladder as well as regular ongoing training and support sessions. We also hold social events and opportunities for our volunteers to get together.
EXHIBITION FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED IN STOWMARKET The East Suffolk Association for the Blind has organised an exhibition of equipment suppliers and service providers for anyone with a visual impairment in Stowmarket from 10am until 3pm on Friday, June 8 for which entry is entirely free. The exhibition will be held at the United Reformed Church Hall in Ipswich Street, Stowmarket IP14 1AD. Light refreshments will be available throughout. Representatives from a number of service bodies will be on-hand to inform about their services and answer your questions. In addition there will be some suppliers who can demonstrate and sell a range of daily living aids. The following organisations will be attending: Optelec, Dolphin, Calibre, Blind Veterans UK, Cobolt, Sensing Change, RNIB, British Wireless for the Blind (BWFB), Newstalk (Stowmarket Local Talking Newspapers), West Suffolk Sight and East Suffolk Association for the Blind. This is a fabulous opportunity to see and learn so much under one roof in Stowmarket so please do not miss the chance to visit it. For further information, please call: 01473 611011
WADE WINDOWS CELEBRATING 30 YEARS IN BUSINESS Wade Windows Ltd are one of the longest family-run double glazing companies in the local area and are proud to be celebrating their 30th year in business.
If you are interested in volunteering with Home-Start please contact HomeStart to have a chat: headoffice@homestartinsuffolk.org / 01473 621104
Established in 1988 by Maurice and Sue Wade, the business has grown to be more and more successful over the years. Maurice and Sue have retired themselves over the past few years, but Wade Windows continues to thrive and grow, being run on a daily basis by director Nathan Wade. Determined to keep up with the growing trends, Wade Windows can offer the following: conservatories, garden rooms, orangeries, warm roof, windows, doors, roofline… the list goes on! And all these in UPVC, aluminium and wood with a choice of many different colour options. Most of all, Wade Windows pride themselves on being a friendly family-run firm with good customer service. With two fitting teams with many years’ experience between them, they thrive on customer satisfaction. By having two fitting teams Wade Windows are able to keep up with customer demand while keeping a personal touch, something which separates them from their rivals. Wade Windows have a newly refurbished showroom at The Barn, Lower Farm Park, Norwich Road, Barham IP6 0NU and welcome anyone who would like to pop down for look around. The showroom is open Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm and weekend appointments are available by arrangement. If you would like a free, no obligation quotation with no hard sale then Nathan will be more than happy to help. Contact: 01473 832835 / sales@wadewindows.co.uk www.wadewindows.co.uk
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CALLING GIRLS AGED FIVE TO SEVEN Bramford Rainbows currently have spaces for girls aged five to seven years. We meet on Mondays from 5.30-6.30pm in the Guide and Scout HQ, Bramford. Please contact Helen Ward (077330 70012) if interested and visit the ‘join us’ page at: www.girlguiding.org.uk We look forward to hearing from you!
LASTING LEGACY BRICK WALL AT BRAMFORD GUIDE & SCOUT HQ Help us raise money and put your name on a brick As you are probably aware we are creating a Lasting Legacy Brick Wall in order to raise funds for some much-needed refurbishment work at the Bramford Guide & Scout HQ, including updating the toilets and kitchen. Past and present Guide and Scout members and their families and friends can buy an inscribed brick to go on a wall in the entrance hall. Small bricks will be available for £30 each or larger bricks for £60. Great for your family name, in memory of a loved one or for local businesses to advertise their services. If you would like to purchase a brick, please fill in this form and send the details to any of the following by July 7. G&SHQ: bramfordgandshq@gmail.com Sarah Peck: Sarah@kbbeastanglia.co.uk / 07790 506265 Claire Bickers: clairebickers28@googlemail.com / 07576 350296 Payment can be made by cheque made payable to Bramford Guide and Scout HQ or by BACS transfer (please ask for details if you want to pay this way). Also, in June we will be selling tickets at £1 each for the Duck Race to be held on July 7 at Bramford Village Fun Day, proceeds will go to the HQ Refurbishment project I AM INTERESTED IN BUYING A BRICK Name: ………………………………………………………………………
BRAMFORD CRAFT & CHATTER GROUP This month we will meet on Tuesdays, June 12 and 26. We’ll be in the Parish Room from 9.30am to noon as usual. Anyone interested in crafts or Scrabble is welcome, £2.
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ST ELIZABETH HOSPICE LAUNCHES £3M COMMUNITY APPEAL TO HELP PEOPLE DIE AT HOME In Ipswich and East Suffolk only one per cent of people would like to die in hospital, but locally, our CCG reports a rate greater than 40 per cent. This stark statistic is behind St Elizabeth Hospice’s latest campaign, ‘No Place Like Home’, which is aimed at helping people who are at the end of life, out of hospital to their preferred place of death be that a care home, hospice or even their own home surrounded by loved ones. St Elizabeth Hospice is working with the East Suffolk End of Life Programme Board to transform the way in which end of life care is delivered in the area. As well as offering increased levels of care from its own team the hospice will act as a care co-ordinating hub bringing together organisations caring for those at the end of life to make sure patients are cared for by exactly the right person at the right time. The hospice already acts as a central point of access to information, care and round the clock support and advice for many people and care organisations, but this project provides the opportunity for that to be expanded to encompass all who need it. Mark Millar, St Elizabeth Hospice’s CEO, told us: “Too many people who don’t want to or need to die in hospital in Suffolk currently do. We are determined to help improve this situation. The hospice has already strengthened our community team and through this appeal we will continue to do so. “We have received an initial grant of £400k from the Programme Board to kick start the ‘No Place Like Home’ initiative, but this is a small fraction of what it is going to cost to deliver the full project. We estimate to deliver patients choice, in addition to statutory funding, St Elizabeth Hospice will need to raise an additional £3m over the next three years to be able to sustain the project. The initial aim, working with the hospital, is to identify the people who are at end of life who don’t want to be there and quickly get them to where they want to be. ” Sarah Godfrey, head of St Elizabeth Hospice’s Community Team said: “Not many people realise that around 70 per cent of the care the hospice provides is in the community. Our team of clinical nurse specialists, community healthcare assistants and volunteers work in people’s homes to manage the symptoms of our patient’s illnesses and look after their wider care needs. They are our own hospice staff, employed by St Elizabeth Hospice, and are not Macmillan Nurses, as some people may think. Macmillan does not provide a community nursing service in our area as the hospice were asked to take over that responsibility from them some years ago. Supporting the ‘No Place like Home’ appeal will enable us to help more people access the care and support they need and deserve in the place that they want it.” Anna Howe, the granddaughter of hospice patient Walter Frost, recalled how St Elizabeth Hospice helped her grandfather: “When grandad was dying, he had one last wish. To be in the place he loved most – his home. Grandad faced the prospect of being in hospital at the end of his life. Everyone in the family knew this wasn’t his wish. We wanted to care for him at home and called the St Elizabeth Hospice Community Team, who quickly arranged for a hospital bed and medication to be delivered. Over the next two days, the hospice’s nurses visited to check grandad’s medication, wash him and make him more comfortable. On the night of his death, the hospice arranged for a healthcare assistant to stay over to support us. Grandad slipped away peacefully in the early hours. We can’t thank St Elizabeth Hospice enough for the amazing care they gave my grandad at home during his final days.” To support to the ‘No Place Like Home’ appeal visit: www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk/noplacelikehome17
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of tradespeople perhaps don’t focus on customer care as much as they should do, we make sure we turn up when we say we will, do the job the customer requires and leave their house as clean as a whistle. Locally Cloudy2Clear service the Ipswich, Woodbridge, Manningtree, Hadleigh, Stowmarket & surrounding areas and manager Andy Kerridge agrees that this approach is a major factor in his success. ‘The truth is that it’s not just the personal satisfaction that I get from doing
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NEWS COUNTY & DISTRICT COUNCILLOR’S REPORT JOHN FIELD’S REPORT TO GIPPING VALLEY: APRIL 2018 Accountability and transparency of Suffolk Public Sector Leaders Board The Suffolk Public Sector Leaders Board is made up of council leaders and chief executives from across Suffolk, the PCC, chief fire officer and representatives from Suffolk’s Clinical Commissioning Groups. They control £7.447m from the Suffolk business rates and £3.23m of central government funding.
care. The idea is to reduce the need for and costs of care by providing services that seek to keep children safely with their families. The contract will be funded by a Social Impact Bond: this means that private investors will provide the start-up capital and running costs for a private service provider and will receive a return on investment if the service is successful at keeping children out of care.
We Lib Dems, Independents and Greens are concerned about the accountability and transparency of the board. Meetings are held in private with no minutes and neither residents nor councillors are made aware of the group’s decisions. We raised our concerns with the chief executive at Suffolk County Council and I have been informed that they will be reconsidering governance arrangements.
I am concerned about the use of a payment by results contract where vulnerable children are involved. The authority’s team of social workers will oversee the service but the administrative costs of doing this properly could be substantial.
Next phase of Raising the Bar strategy The Cabinet has approved the Raising the Bar 2018-20 strategy. It will focus on three priorities: 1: Exceptional leadership and governance across the education sector 2: E xcellence in teaching and learning, driven by system led improvement and innovation 3: The best opportunities for every child and young person The strategy includes a very ambitious goal to place the education system in Suffolk among the top 25% nationally. These goals will not be achievable without adequate investment, so I am concerned that no new funding has been allocated. Scrutiny On March 8 we scrutinised Suffolk efforts to improve attainment at Key Stage 2 in Mathematics. There are some interesting figures, including some that showed schools in deprived areas performing well and others in prosperous areas doing badly. Leadership appeared to be the vital factor, and that is reflected in the priorities above but academies where leadership has changed significantly did not necessarily appear to be doing well. Contract to support adolescents on the edge of care Suffolk’s Cabinet has agreed to set up a new “outcomes-based” contract, to provide intensive therapeutic support for adolescents at the edge of
New drone technology for managing blue light service incidents Emergency services across Suffolk now have access to aerial surveillance by two small drones funded by Suffolk Resilience Forum. A multi-agency Air Support Unit will support Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service, Suffolk Constabulary, Suffolk County Council, Suffolk Lowland Search and Rescue and Norfolk & Suffolk 4x4 Response. Barham and Claydon Planning The application for 312 houses at the Whitton end of the Old Ipswich Road was rejected at planning referrals, despite the need to follow planning law and the need for housing. I am sure the application will be back, perhaps modified to address its deficiencies or through the appeals process. One useful step forward was that the county is at last aware of the overall numbers of houses proposed in Gipping Valley, which hosts a large part of the Mid Suffolk Ipswich Fringe. The total so far approaches 2,000 and they will need educational, highway, medical and social infrastructure if they are to be acceptable. 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
SUFFOLK ENERGY-FROM-WASTE FACILITY Bee hives on site On site we are very pleased to welcome 60,000 new resident bees on the meadow. Two bee hives have been supplied by a local bee keeper and are making themselves at home here at the Suffolk energy-from-waste facility. By the end of the summer the colony will have almost tripled to around 150,000 bees. With bee populations reducing rapidly we are very happy to offer these bees a safe home so they can pollinate the local land. SUEZ Communities Trust The Suez Communities Trust provides funding to projects that improve community life and the natural environment. Last year £10,000 was given to local projects. It distributes money donated by SUEZ recycling and recover UK, although it is independent and has its own board, which decides which projects to support. Funding is available for projects within a three-mile radius of the Suffolk energy-from-waste site and applications can be made online.
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If you know a project that could be deserving of the funding please visit: www.suezcommunitiestrust.org.uk Come and have a look around. The Suffolk energy-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 the following days: • Thursday, July 26, 2-4pm • Tuesday, August 21, 6-8pm • Wednesday, September 5, 10am-noon 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. OTHER USEFUL CONTACTS To book a visit: 01473 836821 Environment Agency: 0800 807060 SUEZ Communities Trust: 01454 262910
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NEWS CHERNOBYL CHILDREN’S LIFELINE As we prepare for the arrival of the summer group we are also turning our thoughts to our trip to Belarus which will take place not long after the summer group have returned home. The majority of the people joining this trip have never been to Belarus before and by travelling under the protection of the charity they will be able to see the ‘real’ Belarus, not as a tourist would. One of our first stops will be the children’s Cancer Hospital in Minsk and recently we have received a request for two particular items that we hope our supporters may be able to help with. The first is MacDonald’s Happy Meal toys. These small toys are used to give the children as rewards or incentives when they have to have a medical procedure which at times can be very painful. McDonald’s has not long opened in Belarus and so the Happy Meal toys are quite a novelty, but generally, most people cannot afford to eat there so it is usually frequented by richer visitors from Russia and other countries. The second request came in the form of this message from the psychologist we know at the hospital. “I did not know that such a thing as Lego Hospital existed until someone told me recently. This would be a great aid for us to teach the children how to deal with their stay in hospital, but unfortunately it is much too expensive for us to buy, do you think you could help?” So, if you have either of the above you could donate please either drop into the charity shop in Needham Market or give me a call and I will be happy to arrange to collect. CHARITY SHOP We have recently received a donation of a large quantity of pop up bags which are ideal for use to store toys, craft and bric-a-brac or could be used for children’s laundry. They come in four bright colours, fold away when not in use and are only £1 each so drop in and pick up a bargain. As always we have a great selection of top quality clothing for adults and children with changing room facilities, shoes, bags, books, toys and many other items too numerous to mention. We look forward to welcoming all of our supporters and customers in the coming months; let’s hope the good weather continues and you can join us in our little garden. We are now pleased to announce that we can accept payment with all major credit and debit cards. So little can mean so very much; thank you for remembering us. Link Chair Elizabeth Parker 01449 760343 / 07771 550868
IPSWICH MOBILE LIBRARY ROUTE 5 Route 5 Town/village MIP/5A Sproughton MIP/5B Sproughton MIP/5C Bramford MIP/5D Bramford MIP/5E Great Blakenham MIP/5F Great Blakenham MIP/5G Baylham MIP/5H Claydon MIP/5I Claydon MIP/5J Barham MIP/5K Bramford
Location Church Lane Wild Man St Mary’s Close Paper Mill Lane Chequers Blue Leighs Mobile Home Park Post Box Crown Edinburgh Gardens Bacon Road Packard Place
Time 9.10-9.25am 9.30-9.45am 9.50-10.05am 10.10-10.25am 10.35-1055am 11-11.15am 11.25-11.45am 11.55am-1pm 2.05-2.20pm 2.25-3.50pm 4-4.30pm
2018 DATES: June 5, July 3 & 31, 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: May 18, June 15, July 13, August 10, September 7, October 5, November 2 & 30, December 28
BRAMFORD LOCAL HISTORY GROUP Our speaker on Thursday, June 14 is Janette Robinson who will be telling us all about life in the workhouse. We all know about the workhouse in Oliver, but were they all like that – or worse? Now’s your chance to find out. We will meet in the Church Room at 7.30pm. Visitors welcome, £3.
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NEWS / OUT & ABOUT BRAMFORD COFFEE MORNING The Coffee Morning is on Saturday, June 16 at Cherryfields in Gippingstone Road, Bramford, from 10-11am. Tea, coffee and cakes are available to buy, and a wide selection of preserves and pickles is being sold for charity. Usually there are also greetings cards for sale. This is a chance to relax in a friendly atmosphere and chat with fellow villagers. Why not give it a try? We are sure that you will enjoy the experience.
BAR-CLAY MUSIC MAKERS AIM HIGH Following another highly successful panto in January (The Little Mermaid), Bar-Clay Music Makers are looking ahead to our next production. At the recent AGM members agreed that this would be Rapunzel, which the group has never staged before. It will be held on the last two weekends of January 2019, but first you are invited to a read-through on Wednesday, July 4 at 7.30pm, with auditions a week later on July 11 at 6.30pm for youngsters and 7.30pm for adults in Claydon and Barham Village Hall. Director Ben Cook and Assistant Director Linda Pullen look forward to welcoming members old and new (including youngsters who will be in Year 6 in September 2018) to join in the fun on stage, back stage or front of house. And how are we going to meet the challenge of that tower? At this stage that’s a closely guarded secret! For more information about BMM contact Vera Rogers: 01473 836972 / vera.rogers1@btinternet.com
AFTERNOON TEA In aid of Somersham Church Water Fund Sunday, July 29, 2.45-5pm Griffin Cottage, Main Road Somersham IP8 4PH Entrance by ticket only Tickets (£10) are available from: Christine 01473 830710 / Heather 01473 830068 Entertainment by Pop Chorus Raffle / Tombola
SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM With the summer months approaching (thank goodness I hear you say) we unfortunately have an increase of anti-social behaviour. This is usually committed by young people. I don’t want to accuse all youngers of anti-social behaviour as this is not the case, but 90 per cent of anti-social behaviour is committed by youths. This is not just a police matter but a family and community matter. Where are your children right now? Are they stealing from the local shops, smoking drugs, being abusive to staff in shops? Please take responsibility for your children. Hadleigh SNT has been busy searching youths and a large quantity of cannabis and drug accessories have been seized. We have also been busy interviewing youths for threatening behaviour in local shops, theft of alcohol and theft of cycles. These youths will now be on the police system and could end up getting a police record which will stay with them for life. Please try and explain to your children how much having a criminal record affects them later on in life. With a drug conviction a lot of travel becomes unavailable as many countries, including America, will not allow anyone in their country with a drug conviction. Now that the days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer, we have noticed an increase in people/youths using our parks. This is now a good time to remind young people and their parents to be responsible and sensible during the evenings and forthcoming summer holidays. We hold a very strong view on anti-social behaviour (ASB) and we will take action against those who chose to diminish the quality of life of other residents. It also serves as a reminder that anybody over the age of 10 years can be prosecuted, and that we will still engage with a problem individual if they are under-10. We urge you all to contact us if you are a victim of ASB. Your call could be the missing link, or your information may be enough to prevent somebody else from becoming a victim. Last summer our area was subjected to enormous ASB; we regularly had to deal with under age drunken youths who had no respect for their town, the parks, other residents and children using the parks. We will be taking a zero tolerance approach this summer; officers will be wearing body worn video cameras to record anything of any evidential value. Parents, please be mindful of where your children are and what they are getting up to. Our parks and play areas are to be enjoyed by all residents of our villages and should be a safe and fun place for everyone. We have seized a quantity of alcohol from underage drinkers and unfortunately a lot of this alcohol has come from their homes. Are you aware of any alcoholic drinks being taken from your drinks cupboard or are you giving your children alcohol for their weekend sleepovers? Young people can easily suffer alcohol poisoning and this is something we have witnessed in our local area. Until next month, 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
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OUT & ABOUT BRAMFORD TREFOIL GUILD Our next meeting is on Monday, June 4 at Bramford Guide and Scout HQ when we are having a talk from the Riding for the Disabled school team. They do excellent work to help give disabled people great joy and delight. Visitors are always welcome to this meeting and if you feel you would like to join us permanently please contact Linda: 01473 462317
BRAMFORD WI We will be meeting again on Monday, June 11 at the Loraine Victory Hall at 7.30pm when Barbara Faulkner will present a talk entitled Love that Hat. It should be very entertaining. Why not bring along your favourite hat to wear? The competition is ‘a decorated tennis ball’.
GREAT BLAKENHAM OVER 50S CLUB Open to anyone over-50 living in Great Blakenham and the surrounding area. We meet from 2-4pm in Great Blakenham Parish Room (opposite the Chequers PH) on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. 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. The building is fully accessible. At our first meeting in April we had a visit from Andy Malcolm from the Fishermen’s Mission. Andy told us about the work of this important charity helping seamen and their families. Despite all the health and safety measures that exist today, by the very nature of their work seamen may still be lost at sea. Andy also sang some rousing sea shanties to end the visit. We were pleased to give our contribution to the Mission’s funds. With the arrival of a new baby in time for our second meeting of the month we had a quiz all about the Royal Family and the succession to the throne. Can you name the first 24 in order with their titles? A lot of groaning when the answers were given! We also had a bring-and-buy which helped boost our funds. FORTHCOMING PROGRAMME June 13: A Topical Quiz and Social Afternoon June 27: A visit from Malcolm Crowe, Capricorn Crafts Toymaker July 11: Social Afternoon with Sandra July 25: Summer Party before our summer break New members are always welcome; if you would like to come along to see what goes on we will be pleased to see you. Jackie Durrant, 01449 672690
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The next market at St Michael’s, The Church on the Park, Woolverstone is on Saturday, June 9, 9am-12.30pm. The theme this month is Flowers so come and see our mini-flower festival, as well as 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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OUT & ABOUT BRAMFORD COMPUTER CLUB This month the Monday group (7.30-9.30pm) will meet on June 4 and 18. The Wednesday group (10am-noon) will meet on every Wednesday in the month. Membership for the academic year is £1, and £3 for each two-hour session. The venue is the upstairs room at the rear of the Methodist Church in Bramford. Refreshments and broadband available. We are here to help you to get the most out of your computer; why not give us a try?
GREAT BLAKENHAM CRAFT CLUB 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. For our Take a Piece of Card workshop in April, members set about constructing a 3D card and paper decorated watering can, pictured here as promised. Our remaining programme for 2018 June 4: Bag Ladies July 2: Felting 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
MUSIC AT THE THOMAS WOLSEY As part of the Saints Artisan Summer Market in Saint Peter’s Street, Ipswich, on Sunday, June 17, the Thomas Wolsey Pub will be hosting live music with folk rock duo, Silbury Hill. It is a rare treat to have music at the popular pub and Silbury Hill will be playing from 1-3pm. Entry is free. The Artisan Summer Market in one of Ipswich’s finest streets for independent retailers will be open from 10am-4pm with shops and stalls offering a variety of crafts and gifts.
SOMERSHAM WI Somersham WI welcomed our neighbouring WIs, collectively known as the ‘Millbrook Group’, to a St George’s Day evening at the end of April. There was a sea of red and white as we tucked into traditional English refreshments and listened to Pluck and Squeeze perform traditional English folk songs. We were particularly entertained with many of the songs about women from years ago. We have also had an informative talk from Karen Orchard at Suffolk Lavender Farm at Bucklesham at our normal April meeting. Our meeting on June 18 is all about flower arranging. We will be learning how to make a small summer arrangement in a tea cup or small jug – bring these along with any flowers or foliage from your garden – and of course guests are welcome (it’s only £4). We start at 7.30pm with a short period of WI business before we crack on with our activities. For information visit www.facebook.com/SomershamWI or speak with any of the WI committee: Hilary Bridger, Jenny King, Terrie Goad, Sarah Judge or Niki Clarke.
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Childrens Fair COPDOCK AND WASHBROOK CHARITY CHILDREN’S FAIR The first Copdock and Washbrook Charity Children’s Fair will be hosted at Copdock and Washbrook Village Hall on Sunday, July 8 in aid of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH). The event, which runs from 11am-4pm, is aimed at children of all ages with lots for them to see, do and try and we’d love to see you there! We have bouncy castles, a penalty shoot-out from Goals, a huge Nerf battlefield, craft and science activities, face painting, a balloon modeller, soft play, baby massage, baby signing, messy play, a photographer, music, pampering, karate, theatre and lots more!
The Annual General Meeting took place on April 18. I thanked the committee who carried on with club affairs in my absence due to hospital treatment. I reminded members I would be 90 in December and considered that a younger chairman would be of benefit to the club, but if necessary, I would carry on until someone agreed to fill the position. The secretary reported that in spite of our members getting older we had a busy year with a speaker on Old Ipswich, a food demonstration, three meals out, a fish & chip meal at the club, our traditional Christmas party at the club, our New Year’s dinner at the Wild Man and our pre-AGM meal at the Chequers, in Gt Blakenham. There were two special 90th birthdays and one 96th to celebrate. Unfortunately, Heather Earey, was ill, but had lodged a copy of her audited balance sheet for the meeting to see. It showed a healthy position and there were no matters arising, There were no members willing to join the committee. Chairman John Bates, Secretary Olive Matthews and Treasurer Heather Earey agreed to stand again as officers and Margaret Ballard, Pat Gilbert, Anne Ward and Christine West agreed to stand again as committee members. All were elected.
Lots of local businesses, groups and organisations will be joining us to showcase what they do and give you an opportunity to try out with some free taster sessions.
There were several ideas and suggestions put forward concerning speakers and outings. These will be discussed at by the committee, and if necessary, voted upon at a meeting.
Come along and bring the family for a day of fun! Entrance is £1 (including a raffle ticket). Find us on Old London Road (the old A12), Copdock IP8 3JN.
I have updated our mini-poster and will be placing copies on local noticeboards and in the local magazine in an effort to encourage more people to join the club. I hope it is successful; we need a few more members, especially those in their sixties.
More information, including timings for the taster sessions, can be found on our Facebook page – Copdock and Washbrook Charity Children’s Fair – or contact Genna (07545 002478) or Jo (07729 863223).
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OUT & ABOUT / SCHOOLS ORWELL PROBUS CLUB We meet on the second Thursday of each month at Greshams on Tuddenham Road (opposite the Millennium Cemetery) for lunch and usually a speaker entertains us afterwards What is Probus? Probus clubs provide an opportunity for active retired, or semi-retired, gentlemen to attend regular meetings and enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded people who appreciate similar interests. We have social events, outings, and holidays which, of course, include spouses, partners and friends. If you think Orwell Probus Club could be for you, please contact our secretary, Chris Flint, for further details: 01473 226996 / mailto@1878.me.uk
SOMERSHAM AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB For our next meeting Cathy Watson will be giving a talk on garden design. This will be held on Monday, June 11 at 7.30pm in Offton and Willisham Village Hall. For any further information please contact: 01473 254941/830600
CLAYDON HIGH SCHOOL As I write this article, the sun is shining and summer feels just around the corner. We had a very busy spring term with lots of trips, activities and good news to share and the summer term is proving to be just as eventful! I would like to take this opportunity to announce that following Mrs Skinner’s appointment as CEO of the South Suffolk Learning Trust, I have now been formally appointed as headteacher of Claydon High School. In May, we were pleased to hear that Claydon High School has recently achieved accreditation for transforming practice in ‘Leadership through moral purpose’ under SSAT’s Framework for Exceptional Education. I am delighted with this recognition of the fantastic work being undertaken at the school by leaders at all levels, including our student leadership team. Our vision is that we should all aim to “be the best we can be” and this award acknowledges how our students are supported in this goal by a team of committed teachers and other staff as well as the wider community. I am immensely proud of everyone who has contributed to this success for the school. We are now in the midst of exam season for our Year 11 students who will finish their exams at the end of this month. Students have made the most of revision days and catch-up clubs and have demonstrated maturity and resilience as they approach their final exams. I wish them the very best of luck for the future and hope that all their hard work will be rewarded with success on results day. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank parents/ carers of Year 11 for their support during the last five years. Students are looking forward to celebrating the end of their exams at the school prom on Friday, June 22. On Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 June, the school hall will be transformed into a jungle as students perform the musical adventure of Madagascar. The cast have been extremely busy rehearsing and are looking forward to showcasing their talents. Tickets are now on sale and can be obtained from the school’s reception desk from 8am-4pm. We hope you will be able to join us for a fantastic evening. If you would like to be involved in sponsoring the show, please contact Nikki McGuinness at nmcguinness@claydonhigh.com. Both performances start at 7pm with refreshments available. Our PTA work hard to support students at the school and welcome you to book a table at their next quiz on Thursday, July 5 at 7pm. You can also help by depositing unwanted clothing, textiles and paper in the two recycling banks located in the school’s coach car park on Church Lane. This also helps to generate funds for the school. If you would like to visit the school and see us in action, please come along to one of our open mornings. The next one is on Wednesday, June 27. To book a place please telephone my PA, Mrs J Saunders: 01473 836110 Headteacher Ms M Taylor
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24TH IPSWICH SCOUTS JUMBLE SALE 24th Ipswich Scouts are holding their monthly Jumble Sale on Saturday, June 16 from 1-3pm at 24th Scout HQ, 330a Bramford Road (next to the railway bridge). Come along and grab a bargain.
CHATTISHAM MIDSUMMER OPEN GARDENS Sunday, June 17, 11am-5.30pm A great family day out with 12+ gardens open in this friendly village. Enjoy visiting a wide range of types and ages of gardens including formal, natural and aquatic features. Attractions include plant sales, cakes, lunches and cream teas. Family competition. Admission £4, accompanied children under-14 free. Tickets on the day from car park or any open garden. All proceeds to Chattisham Church Restoration Three miles west of Ipswich, one mile south of the A1071 at Hintlesham / Sat Nav ref: IP8 3QE. Further information: 01473 652359 / r.d.chase@uwclub.net www.hintleshamandchattisham.onesuffolk
CLAYDON PRE-SCHOOL Well hasn’t the first half of summer term gone fast; we can’t believe this school year is nearly finished. We have all enjoyed the week-long break, ready to see the last half term before the six-week break. The children who will be leaving us to move on to Reception have been having lots of information and visits to help them with their transitions in September. The children leaving us to go to nursery will also start their transitions this half term. All the children are enjoying being able to play in the garden. They are enjoying seeing how all the fruit and vegetables they helped to plant at the beginning of summer term are growing. They can’t wait to try them. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Saturday, June 23: Summer Fete at the pre-school, noon-3pm Wednesday, July 4: Pre-school Sports Day W/C July 9: Stay & Play Sessions 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. If you would like to book any days during the summer holidays (Wednesday, July 25 to Tuesday, September 4), please contact the administration assistant for more details. Don’t forget that from September 2017 the government introduced an additional 15 hours funding for working parents of three and four year olds. This means that parents who both earn the equivalent of 16 hours at National Minimum Wage (£115.20 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 Government Childcare Vouchers Scheme. If you are using the 30 hours you must provide us with the 30-hour code (given once registered) and your National Insurance number before the term you want to use the hours. 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: Claydon Pre-school, Old Scout Hut, Thornhill Road, Claydon IP6 0DZ 01473 831648 / admin@claydonpreschool.co.uk
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BRAMFORD PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP The school year has flown by and it’s hard to believe that we are now in the last half term. Recently we have looked at healthy living. The children tried some different healthy snacks and drinks, even making their own fruit smoothies. We spoke about how important it is to keep active and the children took part in a sponsored activity week, at the end of which they all received a certificate and a toothbrush. Some of the children and their parents celebrated the royal wedding with a garden party. We had afternoon tea including cakes we had baked. We also made royal crowns to wear. Our annual quiz night is on Saturday, June 9. Tickets are £2.50 each which includes a buffet. If you would like to join us, please contact the pre-school. We are also holding an open afternoon on Saturday, June 30. Cream teas and refreshments will be available. There will be games and the staff will be available for a chat and to answer any questions you may have. We are a small village pre-school that offers Early Years education to two, three and four year olds. We accept universal funding as well as two year old and extended 30 hour funding, if eligible. Our availability for the coming school year is very limited, but we welcome all enquiries, however far in advance. If you are interested in your child joining us or would just like further information, please contact us: bramford.playgroup@btinternet.com / 01473 740782
JOIN US FOR A SUMMER OF TENNIS AT BRAMFORD TENNIS CLUB With summer now just around the corner there’s no better time take up tennis. We welcome people with all levels of experience at both adult and junior level. Our Tennis for Kids courses are proving to be very popular with two full courses already running and more to follow. The club also has special membership offers for first time members that start from as little as £25/year for adults, £10/year for juniors and just £60/year for families. We strongly believe we offer the best membership rates in Suffolk so get in touch to find out how to join us while the offer lasts. LADIES SOCIAL TENNIS The aim of our ladies only sessions on Tuesday evenings at 6.30pm is to encourage more female players to engage with the sport of tennis through a friendly non-competitive and supportive coaching environment. Sessions cost just £4 for members, £5 for non-members and are suitable for all levels of ability. Each week we concentrate on a stroke or tactical aspect of the game using a mixture of shot progressions, drills and fun tennis related games. No need to book in advance, just turn up. Racquets and balls are provided, so all you need are trainers, comfortable clothing and a willingness to take part and have some fun! JOIN US FOR OUR SUMMERTIME SLAM The Summertime Slam takes place between 2 and 4pm on Sunday, June 24 and is one of the family themed tennis festivals we run during the year. On the day we will run a parent and child tennis competition along with a host of fun tennis related games. Prizes will be available to all participants. So, while the professional players take to the grass courts of Wimbledon and other tournaments across the country, why not celebrate the summer of tennis and begin your tennis journey by joining us for our Summertime Slam on Sunday, June 24? To find out more at about any of the items mentioned above please call or text our coach, Carl Douglas on 07553 966380 or visit: https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/BramfordTennisClub
BRAMFORD BOWLS CLUB Brrrrr, it must be the outdoor season again as the weather at the time of writing was cold wet and windy. However the open day was reasonably warm; we must be thankful for small mercies! The first club competition of the season was the Open Day Triples. Our president, Joyce Thompson, cast the first bowl. There were 41 players for the 2-wood Triples, a very good turnout indeed. The afternoon went well and the format was four games of six ends. The two top sets were Peter Dorks, Jason and Lewis Smith and Nigel Page, Mike O’Shea and David Thompson. They will play each other on finals day in September. An enjoyable afternoon was had by all complemented by a barbeque prepared by Joyce. The green looks fantastic and played well in spite of the weather, so many thanks must go to Peter, Jason and their team of helpers for the hard work they have put in over the close season. Many thanks also to Joyce Thompson who worked tirelessly and co-ordinated her small team of helpers in decorating the inside of the portakabin, which is now much brighter and much roomier. Four of our ladies – Linda Fairs, Jayne Ordowski, Diana Wolton and Jo Whiting – were selected to play in the Ellen Matthews team versus the Marie Denny team. Unfortunately, although one rink won, the ladies lost overall on shots. In the first of our friendlies against Colchester a good afternoon was had by all with each club winning on three rinks. The afternoon was finished off with tea and a lovely spread. Mary Saunders
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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 01473 748914 / revjseggar@outlook.com www.stmarybramford.co.uk SERVICES IN JUNE Wednesday: Quiet Reflective Communion Service, 9.30am June 3 10am 6pm
Trinity 1 Holy Communion, Bramford Evening Prayer, Baylham
brothers and sisters of all denominations spread across the world and are part of an ancient church with ‘branches’ potentially in every community in this country. We just need to have the confidence to let people know what we are about and what we do. It is time we stopped being diffident about who we are, yes of course our faith is personal, but if we do not tell others who we are and what we do, it should come as no surprise that our churches are empty. If you are curious, come and see who we are and what we do, we have a variety of services to suit young and old, everybody is welcome. The Rev Jenny Seggar
June 7 3pm
United Service at Cherryfields
PARISH REGISTERS
June 10 8am 10am 5pm
Trinity 2 Holy Communion, Bramford Parish Communion, Nettlestead Five o’clock Service, Bramford
June 12 11am
Communion from Reserved Sacrament, Baylham Care Centre
Baptisms April 8 Bramford Jack Eben Palmer Potter April 15 Bramford William Bowen April 15 Bramford Beverley Reed April 15 Bramford Ricky Bowen April 22 Bramford Megan Haddock May they grow in grace and the knowledge of God.
June 13 7.30pm
Healing Service, Methodist Chapel
June 17 10am 6pm
Trinity 3 Holy Communion, Bramford Holy Communion, Baylham
June 19 2pm
The Gathering, Church Room
June 23 10am-noon Coffee Morning, Church Room June 24 Trinity 4 8am Holy Communion, Bramford 10am 4th Sunday Service, Bramford
Funerals April 24 Bramford Terry Rampling May 2 Bramford Peter Jackaman We extend to their families our sympathy and prayers, Cleaning Rota: C Thacker and S McGinty Flower Rota: June 2 and 9 – S Alderton / June 16 and 23 – G Wardley Floodlighting of the spire of St Mary’s Church June 6: In memory of Edna Reeve If you would like to have the spire floodlit please ring Stewart on 01473 462231. The requested donation is £10 per week LECTIONARY
Dear Friends, As from a couple of weeks ago, I have served as priest-in-charge here in these parishes for seven years. Although I was not the first female priest in charge in Nettlestead, Little Blakenham and Baylham, I was in Bramford. The first parish priest recorded on the board of past vicars was a gentleman named Galfdr de Horewode, who was licensed on November 5, 1299. Believe it or not I am number 49 (according to those records)!
Bible readings for our Sunday Worship taken from the Revised Common Lectionary. It is good to share the reading of scripture with Christians – both Catholic and Protestant – across the world.
I am daily reminded of this when I go into the vestry and see pictures of my predecessors – some of whom look quite disapproving! It is a great prompt to remember that we are part of a long and important heritage, a stream of praise and prayer, well over 700 years in that building and at least 900 in the village (we are mentioned in the Domesday Book). The sad thing is that we do not know who built our wonderful building, or exactly what the original Saxon church looked like. We can be certain that we would not have recognised the services they used, or even the English that they spoke, but the basic ideas of the faith were just the same then as they are today. It is very tempting for us to see ourselves and our church in isolation, and forget that we are part of something much bigger and older. We have
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June 3 1 Sam. 3:1-10[11-20]
1st Sunday after Trinity 2 Cor. 4:5-12
Green Mark 2:23-3.6
June 10 1 Sam. 8.4-11[12-15]
2nd Sunday after Trinity 2 Cor. 4.13-5.1
Green Mark 3:20-35
June 17 1 Sam. 15.34-16.13
3rd Sunday after Trinity 2 Cor.5:6-10[11-13]
Green Mark 4:26-34
June 24 Birth of John the Baptist White 1 Sam. 17 [1a,4-11, 19-23]32-49 2 Cor 6:1-13 Mark 4:35-41
VILLAGE FETE I know it’s not until next month, but we still need items for the tombola. We will also need help on the day to set up, to work on stalls and to clear away. If you can help please contact either Caroline (01473 742826) or Stewart (01473 462231).
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CHURCH NEWS BRAMFORD METHODIST CHURCH
SOMERSHAM BAPTIST CHURCH
At the Heart of Community
Rest for Life
Minister: The Rev Derek Grimshaw 01473 805486 / dkgrimshaw@msn.com
I expect this TV age has increased the numbers of ‘armchair’ experts. The TV schedule is full of antiques, art, cooking, restoration projects and sport. But no matter how much you know about the subject, the practice of the specialism is a whole new level.
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. 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.
At a more practical level, knowing how you should best live and putting such a life into practice highlights our lack of skill and leads to frustration. Jesus said: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”1 Jesus is speaking of his teaching: an easy yoke, a light burden. What he means is that as you begin to practise his teaching in your own life, he brings both a simplicity and strength to live life. That is because Jesus joins us as his followers in the Holy Spirit, who works at applying the teaching of Jesus in our lives.
Monday 2-3pm: Bible Study, an informal look at issues that those present wish to discuss (every third Monday)
So move from the ‘armchair’ and accept the invitation of Jesus and in doing so you will find ‘rest for your souls’.
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)
Sunday Prayer and Share, 10-10.30am
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 June Sunday 3: Morning Worship with Professor D Welbourn, 10.30am Thursday 7: United Service at Cherryfields, 3pm Sunday 10: Morning Worship with the Rev D Grimshaw, Holy Communion, 10.30am Tuesday 12: Network/MWiB, Major Smith and Juliette, Words and Songs, 2pm Wednesday 13: Prayers and Laying on of Hands for Healing, 7.30pm Saturday 16: Coffee Morning at Cherryfields, 10am Sunday 17: Morning Worship with Mr B Nichols, 10.30am Monday 18: Bible Study, 2pm Sunday 24: Morning Worship with Mrs M Watsham, 10.30am Sunday 24: Families@4, 4-6pm
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You are welcome to join our regular meetings of worship and fellowship:
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 Thursday, June 7, noon: Lunch and Listen Monday, June 18, 7.45pm: Friends and Neighbours CONTACTS Mark Newcombe (Pastor): 01473 831940 / 07958 830103 m.newcombe940@btinternet.com Edwin Mayhew: 01473 658100 Baptist Chapel, Chapel Lane, Somersham IP8 4QE Find us on Facebook: somershambaptistchurchsuffolk 1 Matthew Chapter 11, v28-30 NIV Bible 2011
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
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