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CAPEL CAPERS Volume 7 • Issue No. 9 • AUGUST 2017

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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR It hardly seems appropriate to write about anything other than the tragedy at Grenfell Tower which continues to dominate our news with new horrors exposed almost daily. It’s a shocking sight in print and on TV, but a friend who passed close to the blackened tower last week tells me the pictures don’t come close to capturing the awfulness of it. She found herself staring at it in disbelief as people walked by, heads bowed.

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The outcome of the official investigation won’t be known for at least a year, but thankfully action is being taken to prevent similar disasters elsewhere. We can only hope this work is completed before more lives are lost and send our condolences to those who lost family members, friends and neighbours at Grenfell Tower, and indeed all those who lost everything except the clothes they were wearing.

When horrors such as this occur we tend to hold our loved ones a little closer and appreciate what we have a little more. Often our own problems seem a little less all-consuming, at least for a little while. It’s also a reminder to check that our own homes and those of vulnerable neighbours or elderly relatives have adequate fire protection and working smoke alarms.

Did you know you’re four times more likely to die in a fire if you don’t have a smoke alarm that works? Around half of home fires are caused by cooking accidents while two fires a day are started by candles and faulty electrics (appliances, wiring and overloaded sockets) cause around 6,000 fires in the home across the country every year.

Take a moment today to inspect your home and then take any necessary action to protect it and those who live in it. You’ll find lots of information online and you may even be eligible for a Home Fire Risk Assessment or Home Fire Safety Check which you can book with your local fire and rescue service. You can also make enquiries on behalf of another person: Suffolk: 01473 260588 / Essex: 01376 576000

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A replica First World War trench with recorded artillery and machine gun fire was a feature in a 1914 First World War garden party exhibition, concert and art show organised by Capel St Mary War Memorial Trust on Sunday, June 25. The trench was originally in an army regimental museum. It was found in bits in a field and has been re-assembled. It will be used later in schools and for other projects.

Three hundred people, many in a variety of uniforms and wartime civilian clothes, visited the trench, listened and applauded as The Orchard Players sang, in two sessions, songs from the First and Second World Wars. Capel’s Art for Fun club had a fine display of war-themed paintings.

Money from paintings sold was donated to the War Memorial campaign.

The exhibition included information about the brave Capel men, former pupils at the village school, who gave their lives in the First and Second World Wars. There was a display of First World War weapons and patriotic posters calling for recruits for the war and home fronts.

The exhibition was an awareness project in support of the campaign to raise money to build the village’s first-ever War Memorial Monument.

The monument will be dedicated on November 11, 2018, the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. The trust has distributed an eight-page newspaper, Capel Times, throughout the village which reports on the build up to, and start of the First World War. There will be three more issues of the newspaper, with the second being published in the autumn.

On behalf of Capel St Mary War Memorial Trust can I thank everyone who worked so hard to make our recent garden party such a big success?

In particular, David and Penny Thompson for the use of their gardens, The Orchard Players who entertained the guests so well, the cake bakers, Capel St Mary Allotment Association for the loan of their trestle tables, Fordham History Society and David Empson for the loan of their memorabilia, St Mary’s Church for the loan of their crockery, The White Horse for supplying the ice, our RAF re-enactment Squadron Leader and NCO for looking the part with style, Jon Bunkell for the trench sound effects, Jo Bunkell, Aimee Cousins and Tina Fletcher who served over 200 teas and cakes.

Finally, a thank you to the committee members of Capel St Mary War Memorial Trust; it is a real privilege to work with such committed and energetic people.

Yours sincerely Gary Bunkell, Chairman Capel St Mary War Memorial Trust

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NEWS CAPEL ST MARY ALLOTMENTS ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES 40 YEARS: 1977-2017

This year Capel Allotments Association celebrates 40 years at Pound Lane, the original 5.8 acre site having been purchased by the parish council in March 1976. Chairman Charles Heath has assembled a comprehensive history of the site which you can access online at: www.capelallotments.co.uk The following is taken from the ‘About Us’ pages of Charles’ document and is a fascinating read in itself. Thanks for providing it Graham.

The picture (top right) of the association’s stand at this year’s Funday was taken by Becky Stewart.

ABOUT US The statutory allotment site is owned by Capel St Mary Parish Council and over the years a good working relationship has developed between the parish council and the allotments association. The Allotment Management Committee undertakes the management of the allotment and is the interface between the parish council and the association. The management committee consists of five members of the parish council and four members of the association, the chairperson being elected from the parish council.

The treasurer of the allotments association is appointed treasurer of the management committee and liaises with the parish clerk regarding the management of the accounts. The association collects the plot rentals.

The management committee usually meet twice a year (April and October). The April meeting is preceded by an inspection of the site.

Maintenance of the site is carried out by the association. The site manager organises maintenance and improvements on site and is helped by two work-ins held spring and autumn attended by volunteer plot holders.

The site is 5.8 acres and has 80 plot holders renting a mix of half and full plots all accessible by tractor paths and with easy access to water. A poly tunnel provides space for 24 poly tunnel plot holders. The site has an electricity supply to the trading hut, a BBQ area and a toilet.

A trading hut is run by the store manager and stocks a range of 230 products all at trade prices plus a nominal mark up. The seed scheme manager organises the NSALG/Kings discounted seed scheme.

The show secretary organises the Annual Flower and Produce Show held over the first full weekend in September. Entries normally reach over 600 exhibits over 120 different classes. This has become one of the highlights of the association year and is seen as a major village event for Capel and one of the major shows in the area. An annual BBQ held in July is normally attended by 100 members and friends.

Membership of the association is £5 and is open to anyone whether they have a plot or not. Membership usually stands at around 350 members.

The association is affiliated to the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and in the past exhibited at the 1999 Chelsea Flower Show and a year later at Hampton Court Flower Show where it was awarded a bronze medal. The general secretary represents Capel Allotments at the Suffolk Society of Allotments and Leisure Gardens (SSALG). The SSALG is the Suffolk County organisation of the National Society of Allotments (NAS). All members are affiliated to the NAS, taking £3 from our annual subscription of £5.

One of our plot holders was placed second in the Gardening News National Allotment competition in 2006. Also, in 2006 the association was awarded a Webmasters Certificate from One Suffolk for the website.

Over the years the association has helped finance horticultural machinery for use on site from profits from the trading hut. A rotovator and cultivator are available for hire. Small petrol mowers are available for cutting grass paths between plots. Strimmers and a ride on mower are used by suitably trained volunteers to maintain the tractor paths and grassed areas.

Current (2017) plot rental is £26 for a full 10 rod plot. If a plot holder attends a work-in, a £6 rebate is given. Work-ins, held in the spring and autumn, are when volunteer plot holders carry out site maintenance jobs under the guidance of the site manager.

In 2009 the association commenced the development of a nature area.

This has now developed into a delightful area with a pond and many shrubs, plants and bulbs. Information boards around the site give information on pond life, insects and butterflies. Many local organisations have visited the wildlife area, including many youngsters as well as art groups.

The general committee meets six times a year while the executive committee meets five times a year. A whole range of topics are discussed about the running of the allotment site including administration and legal responsibilities of the committee. The AGM is held at noon in the poly tunnel in April after a morning’s work-in.

Quote from Colin Hurcombe, Parish Council Chairman 1986 to 1990*: “Perhaps the most lasting and pleasurable moment for me as chairman was the annual tour of the village allotment area. One would arrive on a very pleasant summer evening to be met by members of the Allotments Committee, who with intense pride, would proudly boast of their work and conduct the tour of what could only be described as their immaculate allotments created with hard work, loving care and total commitment.” * Source: The Book of Capel – Centenary of Capel St Mary Parish Council 1894-1994

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NEWS THE FRIENDS OF ST MARY’S SCARECROW TRAIL Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 June 2017 We hope you all enjoyed the trail and appreciated the efforts of those who had made the scarecrows.

Below are the correct answers.

Thank you to everyone who made a scarecrow and also all who took part in the trail. Last year we said if only we could have a nice sunny weekend instead of the heavy rain we experienced. We need to be careful what we wish for as we had the sun, but excessively high temperatures. Only one couple got all 51 answers correct and they were Gill and John Williams. Congratulations! Again there was a lot of divided opinions regarding the favorite scarecrow, but the winner by one vote was Hedge Sheeran made by Jane Vince at Pine View, Mill Hill. Again congratulations!

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12 Friars: You’ve got a friend in me

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3 Long Perry: The New Droid on the Block

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Aysgarth, London Road: General Election

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Anvil Cottage, London Road: Last Farewell

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1 London Road: Ariel of the Deep

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6 The Parkins: Time for a break!

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1a The Street: Lady Capel

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5 White Horse Road: Hyacinth Bucket

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8 Bushey Close: Why do you always look down on me, when I look up to you

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5 Smithers Close: Cooee! I’m in the Apple Tree

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7 Chapel Close: Time and Tide Wait for no Man

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ADDRESS : THE SCARECROW YOU SAW HERE 2 Snowcroft: Good Night

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6 Tollgate: Dukes of Hazard

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22 Snowcroft (1st Capel Cubs): Leader of the Pack

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Methodist Church: Grateful 1

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3 Crotchets Close: From the Land Called Honah Lee

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65a The Street: Moving

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4 Penny Meadow: Stop – Thief

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The School, The Street: Billy Bug

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3 Peters Grove: Little Miss Scarecrow

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108 The Street: But stop! My Favourite Colour’s Red

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18 Winding Piece: I am the Chosen One

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87 The Street: Andy’s Friend

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19 Winding Piece: Tin Man

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Skene House, Cedars Lane: Just One Cornetto

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Thorney Road: Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary

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120 The Street: Guilty M’Lud

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29 Farthings Went: Back to Capel

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Ashpound Cottage, Pound Lane: Woolly Happenings

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6 Glebe End: Trust me, I was a Doctor

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Meadow View, Mill Hill: With great power comes great responsibility Sid Maniper

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8 Broom Way: This is a story about Happiness

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Pine View, Mill Hill: Hedge Sheeran

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3 Two Acres: Rowling Around

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Cedars House, Mill Hill: Log on for IT Support

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9 Two Acres: Everything is Awesome

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Wenham View, Dove Close: Eddie the Eagle

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12 Two Acres: Emperor’s New Clothes

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1 Days Green: There is a snake in my boots

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1 Ash Grove: I’ve started, so I’ll finish

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4 Days Green: Life is like a box of Chocolates

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23 Thorney Road: 42

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Church: Our Name Sake

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17 Thorney Road: Neverland

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Church: The Saint

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11 Thorney Road: Snow Queen

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Church (Robin’s Childcare): Policeman

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1 Thorney Road: The Bookworm

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Church (2nd Capel St Mary Brownies): Girls in the Lead

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21 Friars: Boo

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NEWS CAPEL ST MARY PARISH COUNCIL Report from meeting held on Monday, July 10. Present were Councillors Bishop, Bryant, Fenn, Harris, Hole, Kilby, Matthews (chair), Powell, Thomas, Thompson, Weaver, District Councillor Swan, County Councillor Jones, Julie Lawes (clerk) and four members of the public.

The following planning application was recommended for approval to Babergh District Council: Greenvale, Days Road – Construction of pitched roof over existing garage and insertion of rear window.

Accounts were approved and presented for signing.

Clerk Julie Lawes The next meeting of Capel St Mary Parish Council will be on Monday, September 11 in the library. We do not meet in August.

There is an open session at each meeting when members of the public can air any problems.

The Transport Minister is to attend a meeting to look at the junctions on the A12 from the Seven Sisters at East Bergholt up to the Copdock Interchange and assess the safety.

The actual minutes of meetings are available for viewing at the parish council office at 27a The Street, Capel St Mary, which is open from 10amnoon on Tuesdays and from 1-3pm on Fridays.

The War Memorial Garden Party was a great success raising in excess of £1,200.

The parish clerk can be contacted on 01473 314103 during these times. An answer phone operates outside these hours and messages are picked up every day. Alternatively contact can be made by email: capel.parishclerk@btinternet.com

Funday was again a wonderful day with funds raised of £2,480 plus £1,700 from the bar. Thanks are given to those who volunteer their time to help hold this event for our community.

DEVELOPMENT IN CAPEL ST MARY Many residents will already be aware that on July 5 BDC Planning Committee refused permission for 100 Hopkins Homes and 150 Persimmon Homes.

HOPKINS – REFUSED: Eight For & Five Against Reasons for refusal: • No local housing need demonstrated for the quantity requested • Sustainability, health provision, education, traffic concerns, residential amenity, impact on future and existing residents • Current provisions within the village not sustainable for large development • All new development proposals will be required to be of appropriate scale, form, detailed design and construction materials for the location • If planning permission is granted for development in the countryside, a high standard of landscaping will be required.

• Proposals for all types of new development will be required to provide parking in accordance with parking standards adopted as Supplementary Planning Guidance.

• Loss of agricultural land

www.capelstmary.onesuffolk.net • Mushroom Farm: The Environmental Health Officer expressed concern at the adequacy of the applicant’s assessment and that the mushroom farm may revert back to creating their own compost.

PERSIMMON – REFUSED: 13 Against (Unanimous) Reasons as above except for the Mushroom Farm Although access is not directly stated it is included in the second bullet point – residential amenity, impact on future and existing residents The future...

Let’s remember that Hopkins Homes also put in a duplicate application.

This could have slight amendments and be decided by the committee.

Major amendments and it would have to go through the consultation process again, or it could remain as it is. The NPCU continue to monitor this application.

We are informed that Hopkins Homes will appeal the decision to refuse the application. They have to appeal within six months, and a decision can take up to 19 weeks.

Persimmon – we have no information as to whether they will appeal.

Also in August we should have the New Draft Local Plan for consultation.

So we’ve won the battle but not the war! Yet...

Chris Matthews, Chair Capel St Mary Parish Council

CAPEL PARISH NURSES: Serving the Community of Capel St Mary World Breastfeeding Week We have probably all heard the term ‘breast is best’ and there are good reasons for that being advertised. Health benefits for mother include reduced chance of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, obesity, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. Benefits to the baby include reducing the chances of infection in the baby as they get antibodies in the milk, reduced chance of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), less diarrhoea and vomiting, obesity and type 2 diabetes. What they don’t tell you though is that breastfeeding is not always as easy as you expect it to be.

I remember being told during my NCT classes that breastfeeding would not hurt and if it did then I wasn’t doing it properly.

From a personal stand point I’m not sure I believe in that! Babies gums are very hard and nipples are not used to being chomped on. I cannot imagine how the combination of the two would not be painful to start with! However, after riding the storm of the first two weeks, it was the most amazing experience. It helped me bond with my girls and gave us special quiet time together every day. If you are pregnant and would like help with breastfeeding over the early days, or are having issues then please do contact me. I am not a trained breastfeeding advisor, but I am happy to help with the knowledge that I have gained from feeding my children and helping others through the process.

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Equally, if you were not able to breastfeed, please do not beat yourself up. It’s not as easy as some people think. Occasionally, people don’t produce enough milk or struggle with the physical or emotional aspect of it. Although ‘breast is best’ and I am an advocate of that, as long as you feed your baby then your baby is being loved and nurtured – whether it is from a breast or a bottle, they are being loved. No more mum guilt!

Great East Swim Training I completed the challenge! I managed to swim a mile in Alton Water in 54 minutes and 42 seconds. That’s better than I managed in the swimming pool when not wearing a wetsuit. I was definitely shaky when I made it out of the water. I have now signed on for the one mile Loch Lomond swim in August and the 3km swim in Fritton Lake in September – time to get swimming! Would anyone like to join me?

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NEWS CONSTABLE COUNTRY MEDICAL PRACTICE: JULY 2017 Patient Confidentiality The practice takes patient confidentiality very seriously, but our staff are often faced with situations where they are asked to compromise this confidentiality. I thought it would be useful remind patients of a few guidelines.

Unless it is clearly in the patient’s best interest to do otherwise, we can only discuss patient information with someone other than the patient themselves if we have written consent from the patient. Even the fact that a patient has an appointment at the practice is confidential as they may not wish family or friends to know. We therefore cannot confirm that a patient has an appointment, discuss their medication or any other aspect of their care without their permission. It is acceptable for a patient to give verbal consent on the phone, and then pass the phone to a friend or relative to discuss their problem. It is also acceptable for someone to book an appointment for a patient, or cancel it, as this does not require us to divulge any information.

Two specific problem situations are often encountered. First, elderly or disabled patients may have difficulty in communicating or lack mobility and need someone to act on their behalf. A letter of consent enabling practice staff to discuss issues on their behalf really helps. The letter could specify, for example, that just appointments and medication should be discussed, rather than specific details about conditions.

The other situation is parents discussing their children’s records. This is not a straightforward area. When parents are separated or divorced they may still have parental responsibility and so be entitled to fully discuss their child’s health. For children under 16, parents do not have an automatic right to access their child’s record and discuss their medical issues. Here “Gillick competency” applies.

In his judgment of the Gillick case in the House of Lords (Gillick v West Norfolk, 1985), Lord Scarman commented generally on parents’ versus children’s rights as follows: “parental right yields to the child’s right to make his own decisions when he reaches a sufficient understanding and intelligence to be capable of making up his own mind on the matter requiring decision.”

This means that we may decline to share children’s medical information with their parents if it is judged by a practice healthcare professional that it is not in their best interest to do so.

Training Days A reminder that the practice will be closed from 1pm on the following dates for staff training: Thursday, September 7 and Wednesday, October 4. On these afternoons the doors will be closed so please ensure any prescriptions are picked up well beforehand. If you phone the practice the recorded message will ask you to ring 111 for medical assistance if your problem cannot wait until the next day.

Practice Manager Pete Keeble

ST ELIZABETH HOSPICE Just a short note this month to say thank you to everyone who supported the soft toy tombola stall at Funday in June. The total raised came to £134.50 which was passed on to the hospice.

This year the hospice will care for around 2,000 people either in their homes or at the hospice with the demand constantly growing and they rely on the generosity of local people like you to maintain providing care free of charge.

Linda Morrison, Capel St Mary Hospice Rep

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REPORT TO PARISHES, MID-SAMFORD WARD: JULY 2017 BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCILLOR FENELLA SWAN Fire Safety Following the dreadful fire in Grenfell Tower, Babergh is responding to a national audit of high rise accommodation and properties with panelling. In our districts, the councils have no accommodation more than three stories, and no accommodation that has panels such as those found on Grenfell Tower. However, the Property Services team began the task of updating the following information: •

Details of any communal blocks of flats within both districts (basic descriptors such as location, number of flats, basic construction)

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Date of last Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) for each block

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Details of any outstanding actions identified within the most recent FRA

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Any plans for fire safety improvements as a result of the FRA

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Details of any priority being apportioned to any actions such as the likelihood of risk, severity of risk, etc.

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Evidence of any planned inspection regime of communal areas, and reassurance that any management issues identified are acted upon such as tenant storing goods or belongings in the stairwell, etc.

Boundary Review The Boundary Commission is currently consulting on plans to reduce the number of councillors representing our two districts by nearly a quarter. Residents and groups have until August 14 to submit their views. Babergh would be reduced from 43 councillors to 31 in the proposals being drawn up by the Local Government Boundary Commission which is asking local residents for their views on ward boundaries.

In drawing up new boundaries, the commission aims to deliver electoral equality for voters in district council elections so that each councillor represents roughly the same number of voters. The review also aims to ensure that the new council wards reflect, as far as possible, the interests and identities of communities across the districts.

Further information on the review and interactive maps of the existing wards can be found at: https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk and www.lgbce.org.uk LED Light Fittings Across Babergh and Mid Suffolk During this summer work will be carried out to change all the current light fittings across both our districts to low energy cost effective LED lights. The majority of these are ‘streetlights’ with some bollards and some wall mounted. They are not generally on the highway, but are in pay and display car parks, footpaths, and council garage areas. Although some of these are already low energy, most of them are not.

Replacing these will significantly reduce the running costs from £11,500 a year to £2,100. In addition to this, the LED lights will require a lot less maintenance. The current lamps last on average five years as opposed to the LED lamps which generally last up to 25 years. The ‘heritage’ style lights will still look the same, just the internal workings will be altered and the new lamps will provide a much clearer white light. fenella.swan@babergh.gov.uk

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NEWS NOTES FROM THE CASE

SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM

Suffolk’s first Co-operative Pub Bentley Beer Festival Top of the attractions at The Case in August is our beer festival, running from Thursday 24 to Monday 28. As well as the chance to sample at least eight new beers, there’s a whole programme of added inducements, including a special chilli meal on Friday 25, a Beer and Pie Night on Saturday 26 and live music on Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from some of our talented local musicians. See the website for more details.

Hello Readers, I expect like us here at the station you have experienced the very hot and sticky weather over the last few weeks and are constantly trying to get fresh cool air into your homes. Please can I remind you to make sure that that all doors and windows are securely locked when you leave your house and don’t offer any temptation to opportunist burglars? Over recent weeks several areas have been targeted by thieves who have broken into properties via patio doors, only for the owners of the houses to come back to find untidy searches have been made and personal valuable items have been stolen. Do not make life easy for the burglars.

Quiz Night Because quiz night falls during the beer festival, it has been postponed for a week and will now be on Saturday, September 2. At the end of September it will revert to its usual slot on the last Saturday of the month.

Calling all Amateur Musicians We already know there is a rich seam of talent within our community and we are inviting anyone who would like to participate to an open mike session on Tuesday, August 1. No need to bring any sound equipment – microphone and amplifier will be provided. And no need to book – just turn up. See the website for details.

Finally a plea…

We love our pub, which is the result of many people’s hard work and commitment over the last four years. One of the things our customers like best is that it is largely staffed by volunteers – people from their own community who are recognised and trusted. But – a big but – we need more volunteers to serve behind the bar and wait at table, and we would love you to come forward to help if you can. Nothing to be afraid of – we were all new once – and you will be supported while you learn the ropes. If you’d like to know more, pop into the pub and pick up a volunteer leaflet.

01473 805575 / www.thecasepubbentley.co.uk

With recent terrorist attacks around the country, Suffolk Police would ask you to be vigilant. If you have any suspicions or see or hear anything, please call us and report it. High profile events, festivals and concerts are being particularly heavily presenced by uniformed and armed police officers and dogs. The safety of the public is paramount and Suffolk Police, together with other forces want to make these events enjoyable for all.

As we enter the six week school holidays, Hadleigh SNT would like to ask all parents to make sure they know where their children are, what they are doing, who they are out with and also please remind them to respect our open parks and play areas. Pick up rubbish and bottles and be wary of the fact that little children also want to enjoy the play areas in our towns and villages and do not want to hear loud swearing and abusive comments. Everyone should be able to enjoy the summer days.

A quick safety warning – the temptation to cool ourselves down in water throughout these long hot summer days is of course on everyone’s mind. Please take care. Our rivers, streams, mill pools and reservoirs might look very welcoming, but also carry hidden harm. Often dangers such as rubbish, metal and natural weeds are hidden under the surface, and tides can be dangerous. We would strongly urge you to think before you dive in.

Hadleigh SNT will be out and about throughout the summer at various events including school and village fetes, as well as community engagements in some of our villages. Please take this opportunity to come and meet the team. We will advertise these events as much as possible so please follow us on Twitter (details below). Also if you have any other questions, issues or concerns for the team, please do not hesitate to contact us on any of the following ways.

Until next time, please have a safe and enjoyable summer from us all at Hadleigh Police Station.

Twitter: @HadleighPolice Email: hadleigh.snt@suffolk.pnn.police.uk Emergency: 999 Non-emergency: 101 PCSO 3173 Julia Bignell, Hadleigh SNT, Hadleigh Police Station, Magdalen Road, Hadleigh IP7 5AD

DOCTORS SURGERY TRANSPORT ROTA Winter bedding plants; Pansies & Violas, etc Biennials; Sweet Williams, Stocks Perennials; Polyanthus, etc Bulbs, fruit canes, etc In aid of NewDawn India and the street children of Madurai

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We welcomed one new volunteer this month, and lost one, with our thanks to Rosi Withers who needs more time with her growing family.

Demand is pretty constant. We do pick up several people on a regular basis from Bentley, yet no-one has yet come forward from the village as a volunteer driver. With the current rota of volunteers the burden is not very great. If you are able to help give me a ring on 01473 310992, or contact me at: chris.yule2@tiscali.co.uk Now a correction. Someone wrongly reported that the East Bergholt scheme had been suspended. I am pleased to report that this is not so. I have spoken at length with Greta Abbs who organises the East Bergholt scheme who tells me that it is fully operational and covers the villages of East Bergholt and Holton St Mary. Both schemes rely on a healthy number of volunteer drivers, so if you want to help the Bergholt scheme the surgery will put you in touch with Greta.

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OUT & ABOUT CLASH AVOIDER

FRIENDS OF CAPEL LIBRARY

This diary has been introduced to help avoid date clashes in the village.

Every effort will made to keep this list up-to-date, but please be aware that sometimes dates may be cancelled, postponed or re-arranged at short notice. This diary is not intended to be an all-inclusive what’s on and will only highlight significant dates.

The Community Cinema continues to thrive with sell outs for Lion and hopefully a good audience for Hacksaw Ridge in July. We have had to import some fans to keep the temperature down on these rather warm evenings.

If you want to add an event please submit in the following format (date, event, venue and contact) to sharon@intouchnews.co.uk with Capel Event Diary in the subject line.

Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 September: Annual Flower & Produce Show Saturday, September 9, 10am-4pm: Capel Garage Sale. Contact Lisa: 01473 312248 Saturday, September 23: Cake & Plant Sale and Coffee Morning at Capel Methodist Church, 10am-noon. Contact Sally: 07875 366120 Sunday, October 8: Capel Allotments Association Autumn Work-in, 9am-noon October 21: Nearly New Sale at Days Road Church, Capel Saturday, December 2: Christmas Coffee Morning at St Mary’s

This month’s 100 Club draw was of course the special one with two extra prizes of £20. The winners for the monthly draw: £20 – Kevin Austrim; £10 – Terry Knowler; £8 – Ann Powell; £5 – J W Row. For the July special prizes: £20 each to D Farrow and Steve Lodge.

We realise that it is not quite Euro millions, but you stand a much better chance of winning, so why not join? It’s only £12 a year.

August will see the Summer Reading Challenge again, so do encourage your youngsters to take part, especially as completion of the challenge counts for something in the school year.

CAPEL IRISH SET DANCE GROUP

Saturday & Sunday, January 13 & 14 2018: Festival of Trees & Lights, St Mary’s Church. Contact Chris Terry: 01473 311102

Capel Irish Set Dance Group meets at St Mary’s Church Hall on the third Sunday of every month (except August and the second Sunday in December) from 2-5.30pm.

Saturday & Sunday, June 23 & 24 2018: Village Scarecrow Trail. Contact Chris Terry: 01473 311102

We are a friendly group and it’s not necessary to have a partner. In fact you’re welcome to come along just to enjoy the music.

CAPEL LIBRARY

The remaining dates for 2017 are: September 17, October 15, November 19 and December 10

Our Summer Reading Scheme is well under way for this year’s summer break. It’s not too late for you to join up and read six books throughout the holidays. We encourage you all to complete the scheme this year as there is an added bonus in the shape of a free ticket to see Olly the magician on October 1 at 2.30pm. This event is only open to those children registered and completing the scheme at Capel Library. This event has been kindly sponsored by the Friends of Capel Library.

Hille and Trevor Peartree, 01473 310146 Chris and Marjorie Haste, 01473 311615

Summer Reading Volunteer Hours Please come between these times and be patient if there is a queue.

Tuesday: 10am-noon and 2-4pm Wednesday: 10am-noon Thursday: 10am-noon Friday: 2-4pm and 5.30-6.30pm Saturday: 10am-noon and 1.30-2.30pm Sunday: 10.30am-12.30pm and 1-2.30pm Due to the summer holidays Baby Bounce and Capel Library Book Group are taking a break for August and will return again in September.

Minecraft: 10.30am-12.30pm on Sundays, August 13 and 27 Capel Creators: 10.30am-12.30pm on Saturday, August 19. Cost 50p per child which includes a drink and a biscuit. Do come along and let your imagination run riot, open to all children; under eights must be accompanied by an adult who needs to stay for the duration.

Friends of Capel Library Community Cinema: Tuesday, August 15 Going in Style – doors open at 7pm, film commences at 7.30pm. You may also purchase refreshments from the bar prior to the film. Tickets in advance are £4 for members and £4.50 for non-members.

OPENING TIMES Monday: closed Tuesday: 9.30am-12.30pm & 2-5.30pm Wednesday: 9.30am-12.30pm Thursday: 9.30am-12.30pm Friday: 2-5pm & 5.30-7.30pm Saturday: 9am-3pm Sunday: 10am-3pm Contact: 01473 311699

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CAPEL ST MARY & LITTLE WENHAM COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

IN THE VILLAGE HALL COMPLEX

BT SPORT Available on the Big Screen in the Vine Lounge!

“MOTHER AND BABY EVENT” SATURDAY 19th August 1.30pm - 5.00pm In the Village Hall An afternoon of ideas and advice plus gifts and pampering for mum!

FREE Admission “BINGO” THURSDAY 24th August DOORS OPEN AT 7.30pm In the Vine Lounge Books £1 Or 6 Books £5 EYES DOWN 8.30pm

FREE WI-FI In both Bars!

CARD PAYMENT SERVICE now available!

FREE TABLE TENNIS Subject to Hall availability!

The Member’s Draw takes place every Friday night in the Vine Lounge.

BIG CASH PRIZES The winning member must be present in the Village Hall Complex to win or have had a go on the FRIDAY NIGHT DRAW!

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“BAR OLYMPICS” SUNDAY 27th AUGUST - FROM 5pm In the Family Bar Over 35’s V Under 35’s Pool, Darts, Table Tennis!

“TAKE THAT TRIBUTE - RULE THE WORLD” SATURDAY 9th September DOORS OPEN - 7.30pm In the Village Hall Wonderland Live 2017 Tour Tickets - Members: £12.50 Non-Members: £15.00 “KARAOKE” SATURDAY 16th September DOORS OPEN AT 7.30pm In the Vine Lounge FREE ENTRY!

To buy Tickets or book Quiz Teams, call in the Village Bar or ring Ruth - 07548130293 Tracy - 07917440459 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE EVENTS MENTIONED ON THIS PAGE VISIT CAPEL VILLAGE BAR FACEBOOK PAGE OR THE WEBSITE

2017 Association Membership Membership renewal is due in January each year. The costs for 2017 are: Junior 16-17 £2.50, Single including Over 65’s £6, Family £10

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OUT & ABOUT VILLAGE HALL DIARY, AUGUST 2017 Tuesday 1

Bingo, 7.30-10.30pm, Vine Lounge

Beacon Coffee Shop, 9am-12.30pm, Vine Lounge

Friday 25

Carpet Bowls, 1.30-5.30pm, hall

Strength and Balance Class, 10.30-11.30am, library

Wednesday 2

Saturday 26

Carpet Bowls, 6.30-10.30pm, hall

Dog Training, 9.30-11.30am, hall

Thursday 3

Sunday 27

Coffee Shop, 10am-noon, hall

Bar Olympics, noon-10.30pm, family bar

Orchard Players, 6.30-10.30pm, hall Friday 9 Strength and Balance Class, 10.30-11.30am, library

Monday 28 Blood Donating, 8.30am-5pm, hall Tuesday 29

Tuesday 8

Beacon Coffee Shop, 9am-12.30pm, Vine Lounge

Beacon Coffee Shop, 9am-12.30pm, Vine Lounge

Carpet Bowls, 1.30-5pm, hall

Carpet Bowls, 1.30-5pm, hall Wednesday 9 Carpet Bowls, 6.30-10.30pm, hall

Wednesday 30 Carpet Bowls, 6.30-10.30pm, hall Thursday 31

Thursday 10

Coffee Shop, 10am-noon, hall

Coffee Shop, 10am-noon, hall

Orchard Players, 6.30-10.30pm, hall

Orchard Players, 6.30-10.30pm, hall Friday 11 Strength and Balance Class, 10.30-11.30am, library Saturday 12 Dog Training, 9.30-11.30am, hall Tuesday 15 Beacon Coffee Shop, 9am-12.30pm, Vine Lounge Carpet Bowls, 1.30-5pm, hall Community Cinema, 7-10.30pm, library Wednesday 16 Carpet Bowls, 6.30-10.30pm, hall Thursday 17 Coffee Shop, 10am-noon, hall Orchard Players, 6.30-10.30pm, hall

A CELEBRATION OF LIFE If you would like to celebrate the life of someone you loved who has passed away, you can hire the Vine Lounge in the village hall complex most weekdays for just £75. All enquires to Mandy.

FUNCTION ROOMS FOR HIRE If you are organising a party, social event or business meeting, or just want a get together with family and friends, why not book the village hall, Vine Lounge, library or stage? We can cater for parties between 20 and 200 people at very competitive rates. Rooms are available during the daytime or evenings. Facilities include a fully licensed bar and a kitchen preparation area with prices starting from as little as £10 per hour for the library, £15 per hour for the hall and the Vine Lounge is £88 for an evening. All enquires to Mandy.

CONTACTS Village Bar: 01473 311766 Mandy Marshall (events and hiring): 01473 312026 / bookings@capel-trust.freeserve.co.uk

Friday 18 Strength and Balance Class, 10.30-11.30am, library Saturday 19 Dog Training, 9.30-11.30am, hall Mom and Baby Event, 1.30-5pm, hall Tuesday 22 Beacon Coffee Shop, 9am-12.30pm, Vine Lounge Carpet Bowls, 1.30-5pm, hall Wednesday 23 Carpet Bowls, 6.30-10.30pm, hall Thursday 29

ST MARY FUNCTION ROOMS SPECIAL OFFER FOR A TRIAL PERIOD Do you have a celebration coming up? If you are a member of the community association you may be eligible for free room hire on an adult party in the hall or Vine Lounge.

Terms and conditions apply. For further details, please contact Mandy: 01473 312026

Coffee Shop, 10am-noon, hall Orchard Players, 6.30-10.30pm, hall

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OUT & ABOUT WOOF, WOOF – WOOLVERSTONE MONTHLY MORNING MARKET St Michael’s Monthly Morning Market in August is going to be a special one with our four legged friends being made especially welcome. The market is in Woolverstone Church, just off the main road through the village; opening hours are 9am-noon and the August market is on Saturday, August 12.

As well as the regular stalls with local fruit and veg from Tattingstone, cakes, pastries, Anchor Bread, meat from East End Butchers, trees plants and shrubs, local crafts, cards, quilting, coffee and tea, bacon and Woolverstone banger butties, we will have a chance for dog owners to show us their dog’s party tricks, everyone will be a winner with a prize of a doggie treat if they are allowed one!

For more information or to book a stall please email Jane Gould: jane.gould@btinternet.com / 01473 780777 And if that isn’t enough for your pets there is a Pet Service the next day at 11am for them to “Woof” an alleluia or two!

EAST BERGHOLT HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CAR BOOT SALE East Bergholt High School September 17, 9.30am-noon Admission 50p Refreshments available Free car park Pitches In advance: Cars £5, with trailers £7, domestic vans £10 On the day: £1 extra No traders Gates open 8.30am for sellers ( 07776 291445

TEA & COMPANY Monday, August 21 at Wenham View, Dove Close All welcome to come along from 2.30pm £1.50 for tea/coffee and homemade cakes Raffle Supported by The Capel Ladies

DOVE CLOSE SOCIAL EVENING From 7pm on Friday, August 25, Colin Ball, a retired police dog handler and trainer will give a talk and demonstration with Rebus. Refreshments will be available.

FUN DOG SHOW Saturday 5th August (12pm – 4pm), Capel St. Mary playing field, IP9 2XS. Free entry, all in aid of Last Hope Dog Rescue!

• Dog competitions: - best pup - best 6 legs - best rescue and many more!

• Food stalls • Face painting • Raffle • Craft stalls

For more info contact Sally or Lizzie on 07508 254478 / 07973 720715, or email sallyssuffolkdogs@gmail.com See you there!

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OUT & ABOUT TEA AND CHAT You are warmly invited for tea/coffee and cake at St Mary’s Hall (behind the church, opposite Pound Lane). We meet bi-monthly on the third Monday of the month. We are a friendly group and it’s a good chance to sit and relax and perhaps meet new friends.

Refreshments just £1.50.

CAPEL GARAGE SALE

We hope to see you on the following d ates: September 18 and November 20.

For further details please contact Jean Yule: 310992

MANNINGTREE METHODIST CHURCH BOOK SALE

Saturday, September 9 In support of The Capel St Mary War Memorial Trust On Saturday, September 9, there will be a village garage sale from 10am-4pm.

If you would like to participate and have your location marked on our map, we are asking for a minimum £5 donation.

This money will go straight to The Capel St Mary War Memorial Trust.

This is the last sale we are holding this year with more than 2,000 titles for your perusal.

You will receive a poster to display at your property on the day of the sale to show your support for this cause and your location will be marked on our map.

So pop along on September 30 and buy quality books at bargain prices, then stay a while and enjoy a bowl of homemade soup, a slice of cake or just a hot drink.

If you would like more information, or to book your spot on the map, please contact Lisa Blumsum (01473 312248 / 07745 520564) or Jo Green (07484 256903) by August 5.

Saturday, September 30, 10am-3pm

MANNINGTREE POETRY GROUP The next meeting of Poetry Plus will take place at 7.30pm on Tuesday, August 8 at the Red Lion, South Street, Manningtree.

All those interested in poetry are invited to attend to listen to the spoken word or to read poetry themselves. Some people will read their own poetry and some will choose to read the work of other poets. There is no charge for admission.

To keep up-to-date with this group, please visit: www.poetryplus.org.uk

MANNINGTREE CHESS CLUB Manningtree Chess Club has in recent years grown significantly in terms of both members and playing strength. As a result the club enjoyed a highly successful season in the Suffolk League. The first team managed the double, winning both the Division 1 title and the Suffolk Cup, while the second team won the third division title without losing a single match.

The second team also won the Suffolk Plate and the Under 145 Cup. There were also some notable individual successes with Phil Hutchings winning the Division 1 Player of the Year trophy and John McAllister scoring the highest number of points in the Suffolk League.

The new chess season starts in September and for the first time ever Manningtree will be fielding a team in each of the three divisions of the Suffolk League.

The club meets at the Methodist Church Hall on South Street at 7.30pm on Wednesday evenings from the beginning of September to the end of April. New players are always welcome.

For further information please visit the club website or contact Carl (01206 391051), John (01206 391628) or Jim (01473 310561). www.manningtreechess.info

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Please note, after this date, no further address will be added to the list to allow time to print and distribute the maps.

NEARLY NEW SALE Capel St Mary CEVC Primary School Saturday, October 21, 1.30-3pm Capel Community Church, Days Road, Capel St Mary GOOD QUALITY ITEMS ONLY Maternity clothes, baby equipment, clothes (aged 0-11 years), toys, books and games 50p Entrance fee (children free) For more details or to order a seller’s pack, please contact either: Lisa 01473 312248 or Jo 07709 724133

SUFFOLK BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Recently bereaved or suffering a delayed reaction to loss?

Are you in need of help and support?

Why not join a small focused group of five-10 sharing bereavement issues?

Groups are led by an experienced facilitator creating a warm, safe environment in which to explore the many aspects of loss. Groups are free and open to Suffolk residents able to attend the Hadleigh (afternoon) or Capel St Mary (evening) venues New members welcome.

For more details or to reserve a place contact Patrick or Margaret: sbsg246@gmail.com / 01206 299832 www.suffolkbereavement.org.uk

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OUT & ABOUT CAPEL LADIES CLUB

Evening Mystery Tour The evening of June 15 was warm and balmy – a perfect summer evening, in fact, when around 20 adventure-seeking ladies boarded the coach for our mystery tour. At least the name of the coach company inspired confidence – Boomerang Tours – so we knew we would eventually arrive back where we started.

Anyway, both David, our driver, and Alex, our guide, seemed to know exactly where we were going so that was OK! We were on a wildlife and history coach tour and Alex called out questions along the way to see if we could guess the names of villages,plants, birds or animals that we might encounter en-route.

We were on a tour of the Deben villages and the countryside seen from the coach was a picture in greens and golds, splashed here and there with scarlet from wayside poppies!

Our first stop was picturesque Ramsholt Church with its round tower overlooking a peaceful bend on the River Deben. The churchyard was full of wild flowers and the church was cool and quiet inside. After looking round and drinking in the beautiful views under a bright blue summer sky we reluctantly moved on a short distance in the coach and came to The Ramsholt Arms. This pub has an idyllic location below the church on the sandy shores of the river, and on summer evenings there’s nowhere better to sit with a glass of something gazing at the sparkles on the water, or peering up and down the river to catch glimpses of herons or cormorants, or perhaps a barn owl swooping

STOUR VALLEY MEN’S PROBUS CLUB On July 5 Lewis Tyler presented Daddy, What is TV? and on Wednesday, July 19 we held our summer lunch to which we invited our spouses and Probus widows. This year we moved to The Haywain and the occasion was enjoyed by all.

We don’t hold a meeting in August and return after our break on Wednesday, September 6 when Tom Williams presents Everyone Has a Book in Them, followed on Wednesday, September 20 by Philip Roberts with a talk entitled The Mary Rose. On Wednesday, October 4 Roy Wood will tell us how to enjoy a healthy retirement and David Ablewhite returns with a talk about the royal family on Wednesday, October 18.

Our club endeavours to be simple in structure, free of the constraints and obligations of service clubs and involve members at minimal cost. The club is directed primarily to providing fellowship between members who are compatible with each other and the opportunity for development of acquaintances. New members are welcomed.

We meet on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at St John Ambulance HQ, Manningtree CO11 1EB at 10.30am. For further details please contact speaker secretary Dave Carman: 01255 880202

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over fields on the opposite bank.

We stopped here for a drink and to sample the two home-made cakes baked the previous night by our guide Alex, and I can vouch for the fact that they were both delicious!

Back in the coach and down a few more narrow lanes to Bawdsey, at the mouth of the river, opposite Felixstowe Ferry, where the ferryman in his rowing boat plies his trade. We were too late to see it in operation, but just in time to see the beginnings of a glorious sunset! After a short wander we boarded the coach again for a leisurely ride home.

En route we listened to more interesting facts from Alex about what we were passing – from details of the wildlife, trees and plants to historical facts and information about people and places connected with the area, from Saxon ship burials to alien encounters! We rolled into Capel just as it was getting dark at about 10.15pm after a delightful evening.

Time After Time Our first July meeting was a visit to the Orchard Players’ show Time After Time at Capel Village Hall. The show featured songs from the 70s and 80s, accompanied by an excellent live band, and featured a good mix of favourite songs. The dancing in particular was excellent, and there were some terrific performances from the younger members of the cast. A feel-good fun night out!

Why not join us for more fun nights? To find out more, please ring Di Barker on 311870 or visit: www.capelladies.com

VILLAGE LINK CLUB At our June meeting a representative of the Hearing Care Centre gave an informative talk about how the ear works to allow us to hear sounds, why hearing loss occurs as we get older and why nothing can be done surgically to improve matters. Our speaker then went on to explain how hearing aids work and the different types available. Costs vary from a few hundred pounds for a basic hearing aid which amplifies all sound to the latest digital ones costing several thousand which can individually adjust the level of narrow frequency bands. Some can even be controlled by the wearer via an app on their mobile phone.

Janet Dann will present a talk entitled Suffolk Chapter & Verse at our meeting on August 9. This will be followed by a fish and chip lunch for club members.

Future talks this year will be: Elderly Drivers, Jewel of the Canaries, A year as Mayor of Ipswich, Christmas Special Message and Carols, First Aid & AED with a demonstration, Dad’s Army, The History of Scarecrows, Pray Silence for ? and The History of Butley Priory.

Meetings are held at 10am on the second Wednesday of every month in Tattingstone Village Hall. Following the speaker we have refreshments (when there is time for a chat with other members) and a raffle. New members and visitors are welcome to join us. We normally hold a members’ lunch after the August and February meetings.

Roger Felgate, 01473 311684

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OUT & ABOUT STOUR VALLEY U3A WEA CAPEL ST MARY BRANCH This could be the last time you read a report on our branch’s courses over the last year because we may have to end our classes in Capel. This will be because we do not get enough people coming to them. We are an educational charity and as such are not allowed to offer one-off talks or demonstrations such as those given at the WI, Capel Ladies, Garden Club, etcetera. We can offer a day school and have done this once or twice, but it is difficult to find somewhere with a cheap enough rent. Our evening classes are held at Capel Primary School at an educational rate rent.

What were our two courses this last year? In autumn 2016 we had our very popular tutor Ian McLachlan with his course Flappers ’n’ Fliers. It covered the early days of aviation via the ‘human interest’ approach, where a knowledge of the early planes was combined with the serious and light-hearted aspects of the pioneers’ life in the twenties. In spring 2017 David Read led a course on Films and Literature. We looked at well-known plays and novels and where their techniques and plots were similar to those of films, and where a story was ‘changed’ to suit a film. David was very good at encouraging us to air our own views, and never criticised or dismissed our opinions.

Both these courses were well received by our members, but we did not have enough people attending to cover our costs. We have also had to stop our summer outing because we did not get enough people to fill the coach and pay the expenses.

Our classes provide an opportunity for people to socialise and learn at the same time – to meet new people and ‘get out of the house’. Quite a few of those attending come regardless of the subject of the course, and afterwards say that they are glad they did so and that they found the subject more engrossing than they expected.

However, we do not seem to get younger folk i.e. school parents, those about to retire, or those who are unemployed (and could qualify for a remission of fees). So, we have noone who will keep the branch going when we retire. I hope I am proved wrong and that my article will awaken new interest in our branch.

Please contact V Bramer (310685) or P Thomas (310512) for further information.

On Wednesday, July 12 Dr Stephen Ashworth, senior lecturer at UEA, talked on kitchen chemistry. Stephen presented an interesting science show using readily available materials to illustrate some of the principles of chemistry.

Acids, bases, catalysts and indicators are all part of this exploration of some of the chemicals that are all around us.

We don’t have a speaker meeting in August, but our popular summer dinner takes place once again at the Constable Hall on August 4.

Our speaker on September 13 is David Whittle, vice-chairman of the Harwich Society, whose presentation is entitled I Do Like To Be Beside the Seaside.

Being a Woman Racing Driver & Racing at Le Mans is the subject of our talk

by Celia Stevens on October 11. Celia will talk of her experience of racing historic cars three times at Le Mans Classic, once at Nuremburg and all over the UK. And she’s still racing!

Our main purpose is to encourage lifelong learning for those who are no longer in full time employment and emphasis is always placed on making learning active and fun as well as helping in developing friendships. We have a wide range of groups including language study, country walking and computer studies and groups that visit gardens, churches and historic buildings. In the main, membership is drawn from communities in the lower Stour Valley and adjacent areas including Brantham, Capel St Mary, Dedham, East Bergholt, Holbrook, Lawford, Manningtree, Raydon and Stratford St Mary. We are affiliated to the ThirdAge Trust, have over 260 members and 21 groups. For further information please visit www.stourvalleyu3a.org.uk where membership secretary Gillian Gibbs may be contacted.

We meet at Constable Hall, Gandish Road, East Bergholt CO7 6TP at 2.15pm. Annual membership is £12 which entitles members to attend meetings on the second Wednesday of each month, except August and December.

It’s never too late to learn! Join the 361,477 members across 969 U3As throughout the UK today.

CRAFTERS UNLIMITED A craft club for people who like to try different crafts in a light hearted atmosphere, meeting on the first Monday of the month (except for bank holidays when it’s the following Monday).

Monday, August 7: Bath Salts (Debbie) Monday, September 4: No Sewing Cushion Cover (Debbie) Samples of each project are displayed the month before and other projects are available.

Saturday workshops (10am-4pm) and Monday meetings (7.30-10pm) are held in Wherstead Village Hall Meeting Rooms.

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OUT & ABOUT CAPEL ST MARY GARDEN CLUB It was a warm, cloudy but blustery evening for the 17 of us from the club and the allotments association who visited Kings Seeds in Kelvedon on July 20, a trip organised by our vice-chairman Wendy Russell. We were welcomed to a colourful site as we approached the premises with fields of sweet peas and their accompanied scent we were to shortly experience.

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Peter Miller, who has been working for Kings for more than 50 years, welcomed us all. He certainly knew his history and gave us more than two hours of his time to share and show us this expert information.

We started outside with the sweet peas which have been a major part of the business for the last 129 years. We were given lists of the 71 varieties for the 2017 sweet pea productions, including the trials, to make notes.

A tour of the premises followed which included the production line, manufacturing, the laboratory and the warehouse. With the length of time Kings has been in business there was lots of equipment and machinery, past and present to show us. It was fascinating to learn how our predecessors collected, processed and handled the seeds and measured them into packets for sale. We loved the measuring spoons! It was also important to see the new technology take its place to keep up to date with speed and modern technology in processing. It was definitely a worthwhile visit.

We now have our summer break and resume meetings on September 28 with a talk on spring bulbs by Matt Long from Riverside Bulbs. We are always happy to welcome new members for just £8 a year or £2.50 if you want to just come to a particular meeting as a visitor. Any queries, please let me know.

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Hello to all my Capel Capers friends, I really enjoyed meeting you again at the Copdock School Summer Fete last month. The children must have been tired after a fun filled, but very hot afternoon. Prior to that event, the temperature also soared for the Washbrook Open Gardens. My friend Betty lost count of the visitors who called in to admire her estate and accept a welcome glass of water.

As our Open Day is on July 30 I’ll have to tell you about it next month, meanwhile we will be at two venues in August. Firstly there is Barbara’s Bonanza Sale at the Parish Rooms in Stratford St Mary on August 19.

Plenty of bargains to be had between 10am-2pm. A few days later you can see us at the Beth Chatto Wildlife Fair, Elmstead Market, CO7 7DB. Open 10-4pm on August 22 and 23, it promises to be a fun filled summer day out for nature lovers of all ages.

Must sign off now as I’m in danger of missing this month’s deadline.

I hope Sharon will not be too angry with me, Kenny (the Boss) Chihuahua!

I said I’d be including pictures of The Shelley Show this month, and here they are. You have no idea how hard the human team works to make everything perfect for our riders on the day, and how much primping and perming goes on in the yard.

I saw Alfie having no fewer than three shampoos before the show; he looked immaculate on the day. All the live horses worked hard and did their best. Babs and I helped the riders get changed into their smart clothes and newly cleaned boots in our quiet room.

First look at Cindy. She had her long forelock plaited so we could all see her face. Her rider is about to get into the saddle. Then there is Max on Bob waiting to do The Countryside Challenge class. Bradley, Margaret and Parys come next, warming up in our collecting ring, with matching outfits. Max and Bradley both won their classes, congratulations to them.

Our spectators were so pleased to see what was being achieved in the ring. The shelter was only used for one short shower, luckily. Finally look at the prizes waiting to be awarded at the end of each session. It was a wonderful end of year celebration for everyone who comes to us and a huge thank you to the people who made it all happen.

The last weeks of term were spent playing games in the arena and hacking out along the quiet roads: no more practising for once. Now the centre is closed for the school holidays and the herd is resting. Babs and I are switched off and locked up. Have a lovely break everyone and see you in September. We open just in time for our Long Distance Sponsored Ride on September 10.

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SCHOOLS BENTLEY CEVC AND COPDOCK PRIMARY SCHOOLS

Well we made it! The end of the academic year is upon us but the fun doesn’t stop there. Already we have a host of activities planned for September and the new school year. We are looking forward to the residential trip to African Adventure in October where our Year 5 and 6 pupils will take part in a host of adventurous activities, including building and sailing their own designed rafts (we usually end up very soggy) and working together in a team to solve mysteries, Reflecting on the last few weeks of term, we have experienced an emotional rollercoaster as we have watched our Year 6 pupils come to the end of their time with us and blossom into the lovely young people they have become, ready to start their new adventures in high school.

We wish each and every one of them the very best as they move into this new phase of their lives and learning.

Children from Wolves and Squirrels have been completing their topic on castles and topped it off with a castle day with full medieval banquet.

Parents were invited to join us as we dressed up in medieval costume and served food and wine (blackcurrant juice, honest!) to our guests. The children prepared music from the Tudor period to perform and children and parents alike took part in a Tudor dance.

Classes across the federation had some lovely end of year days out; the whole of Bentley Primary spent a fabulous day at Bourne Park with a

picnic and games, not to mention getting rather damp in the paddling pool. Years 5 and 6 from both schools went on the annual outing to Pleasurewood Hills and demonstrated why our pupils are so highly thought of – their representation of our schools was exemplary and everybody thoroughly enjoyed the day.

Children from both schools were extremely fortunate to be invited to take part in a training session with the coaches from the Lashings All-Star cricket team this term. Selected pupils spent the day training with them before seeing the grand opening of the new pavilion at Copdock Cricket Club and watching a match between Copdock and the All-Stars. We were in awe of the level they played at and are very grateful to them for giving us the opportunity to watch and to train with them.

The sport didn’t end there. Following the successful Quad Kids competition earlier this year for the older pupils, the under nines had their own Quad Kids competition this term. Children from Years 3 and 4 from both schools took part in this ‘mini-olympics’, participating in a variety of sporting events and gave it their all.

We are still looking for Midday Supervisors at both schools; if you are interested, please get in touch – Bentley office 01473 310253, Copdock office 01473 730337

ROBIN’S NEWS Baby Bears We give Baby Bears the freedom to explore and experiment with different mediums at play, such as ice, mud, spaghetti, paint, shaving foam and a variety of cooked foods. By allowing the children the freedom to explore these types of play they can take risks and be imaginative while having fun. We spend a lot of time planning for our Bears around their interests and current events such as the Queen’s birthday. In honour of the Queen’s birthday we made some cupcakes which helps with gross motor skills and we have also made our own bunting which is displayed in our room for our Bears and parents to enjoy.

Toddling Tigers The Tigers have celebrated the Queen’s birthday with role playing tea parties in the garden. They have mixed, poured and cooked lots of delicious foods such as cakes, pasta and even beans with bugs in. We’ve been enjoying the wild imagination. The children have also been sharing the love by talking about our dads for Father’s Day and making them wonderful handprint cards. We have also been drawing our family portraits that are on display for all to see.

Tigers have made collages using natural objects which we found around the garden, exploring the colours and textures of leaves, bark, grass and sticks. We have used marbles and paint in trays to make marble artwork, using gross motor skills to move a tray, rolling the marbles through paint on paper. We have used buckets and spades in the sand

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pit to make sandcastles, talking about the buckets being full and empty and describing how the sand feels between our toes as we stood on our castles.

Gruffalos In June the Gruffalos went on some adventures. They visited the allotments in Capel and were very lucky to have Graham and Philippa from the allotment association show them round, allowing the children to taste some of the things growing and have a go at pond dipping.

We would like to say a very big thank you to everyone involved at the allotments for making us so welcome and ensuring our time there was great. We look forward to a return visit in the autumn. The children have also visited different sites in Capel including the nature reserve, which was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.

As you read this we will have said goodbye to our older Gruffalos and wished them well on their exciting journeys ahead as they move on to school. A big thank you to the parents/families and children for allowing us to be a part of the children’s lives and best wishes for future success. Gruffalos return in September for lots more fun, learning and friendships.

Happy summer to everyone.

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SPORT EAST BERGHOLT UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB CAPEL ST MARY BOWLS CLUB Pre-season training commenced on July 3. There really is a very short break these days.

UPCOMING FIXTURES 1st Team Senior Division July 29: Lawford (Friendly) / A Aug 5: Mendlesham (Friendly) / A Aug 15: Bildeston (Friendly) / A Aug 19: League Matches Start

Can it be that the end of our season is approaching? It’s amazing how quickly time has passed since we had our opening drive. On the social front, what a great afternoon we had on Saturday, June 17. Twenty members competed for the Burman Bowl on a hot and sunny day, organised by our President John Wright. In his opening address John passed on best wishes from Brenda Burman, who now lives away, and whose late husband was a valuable club member.

Players competed in drawn pairs with three woods, over three matches of eight ends each.

The eventual winners were Les Rollings and Mark Vertigans and the photo shows our president making the presentation to the winners. The afternoon ended with a lovely tea thanks to our lovely ladies. Proceeds from the day, including a raffle, are to be donated to John’s choice of charity, this year the Alzheimer’s Society.

Reserves League A Aug 26: League Matches Start A Team League B Sept 2: League Matches Start Fixtures subject to change. Please refer to the fixtures website and chose the appropriate competition to confirm: ` http://fulltime.thefa.com/Index.do?league=4358069 We are always looking for people who can help the club as committee members, whether it be on the playing side or just in the background.

If you would like to sponsor the club in some capacity we would also be delighted to hear from you. Club strips, dugouts, banners and boards on match days are all potential exposure for your business while supporting a local organisation.

Secretary Steve Butcher. stevebutcher55@btinternet.com

ARE YOU A GIRL OR BOY AGED FIVE TO NINE WHO WANTS TO PLAY FOOTBALL? Capel Plough Football Club is looking for girls and boys aged five to nine, who want to play football and develop their game in a fun, supportive and safe environment.

As a club, we are aiming to provide football for children of all ages and abilities and so are recruiting players to represent our club at numerous different age levels. Our teams play in one of three local leagues on Saturdays and Sundays and we also provide weekly coaching sessions throughout the season.

If you are interested please contact our Junior Section Manager, Adrian Goodwin: 07775 581837 / at.goodwin@btinternet.com Taster sessions will be held depending on interest. These will be on Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout July and August.

You will require suitable footwear and shin pads to take part. All sessions conducted by qualified coaches who will give you your first experience of football in a fun way.

If you are interested get in touch – we want to hear from you!

Yet another great afternoon’s bowling took place on Sunday, June 25, organised by Pam and Malcolm Peers. The weather was kind as the early threat of a shower did not materialise.

Members played in pairs with three woods, three games of six ends each, and this shorter format left more time to sample all the cakes made once again by our lovely ladies. The overall winners were Marion McCullum and Pat Scott. We were delighted that Ian Pulford and Daniel Jenkins from UpStix were able to join us and stay for tea, and the photo shows Ian presenting the shield to our winners. Club funds also benefitted from entry fees and the raffle so all in all another great day. Thanks everyone!

Turning now to our leagues performances, both squads have played brilliantly in the Samford Leagues and currently top both Divisions B and F. Taken together we have lost just three from 14 played. After seven weeks, the Kites have struggled to find consistency in the Triples league Division A and sit mid-table. On the other hand, Kestrels top Division E having lost just one from six. In the Ipswich & District Two Woods Leagues, Kites have really struggled this season and sit just above bottom spot. Once again Kestrels have had an amazing season and top Division E. So well done Kestrels who top all three of their leagues.

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CHURCH NEWS CAPEL METHODIST CHURCH CAPEL COMMUNITY CHURCH They are only words …

Words and their uses, intrigue me. Having said that, you may think that I have a background in grammar and the use of language, but actually I am more of an engineer at heart, and usually need to refer to a dictionary to have confidence that the words I use have been spelt correctly.

I think that my interest in words is more to do with what someone is or isn’t actually saying. All too often we use our language to create a shield that conveys the image we want to portray, rather than the reality that we are living through. For some, this is an important coping strategy to keep painful emotions under a measure of control, but for others it can create a barrier preventing us from connecting and engaging with others, reinforcing isolation and shallow relationships. If our own lives and conversation is too uncomfortable for us delve into, the world of politics, media and advertising give us many examples of those who are ‘economical with the truth’ and use ‘edited highlights’ to convey a message far removed from reality.

In a dim and distant world, the London Stock Exchange traded on the basis of verbal agreements. To conduct business involving large sums of money requires trust in those you are dealing with – which is not always an easy decision. Their motto is ‘Dictum Meum Pactum’, perhaps more familiar is the English version ‘My Word is My Bond’. An expression that conveys absolute trust that someone will do exactly what they say they will do.

In the Gospel of John chapter 6, a conversation is recorded between the disciple Simon Peter and Jesus, which reveals the trust and the truth that he had discovered in his Saviour: “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and to know that you are the Holy One of God.” Even if you feel there is no one else that you can be open and real with about your hopes and fears, dreams or disappointments, know that Jesus Christ is alive today and waiting to hear the prayers of your heart. But also be encouraged that as Christians we believe that prayer changes things and even the most desperate situations can be turned around. Wherever you may be on your personal journey, you are welcome to attend any of the churches in Capel, where you will find support and help as together we seek to follow Jesus and make Him our Lord and Saviour.

Blessings David Owen, Pastor and Senior Leader, Capel Community Church

HOW ARE YOU? OK, THANKS! How often have you been asked “How are you?” and you’ve given the expected reply “OK Thanks”. You may have been feeling absolutely terrible, and for once you gave an honest answer to the question, but as a glazed look comes over the questioner’s face, you realise they weren’t really interested in your well-being, just going through the motions of a polite greeting.

In Zimbabwe, where I worked for 10 years, the vernacular greeting was responded to with “I’m well if you are well”. In other words, I have an interest in your well-being also. If you are not feeling well, then that gives me cause for concern. I guess even this is often used in as superficial a way, as we use the expression.

In the busy-ness of our world that’s often all we have time for, but I hope everyone has some places/people they can be with who do want to hear about the ups and downs in our lives, where we don’t have to pretend but can be ourselves. In services that I conduct I often ask the question about positive things happening in people’s lives and also any concerns or difficulties that people might have that they would like prayer for. Often these might be too personal to be shared publicly, but there is always time afterwards for one to one sharing.

So how are you now? Our nation and the world is in a bit of a mess. Life seems less predictable than it used to be, elections in several countries have produced surprises. Some may see the results as a blessing, others are confused and some distressed or concerned. Many of us will carry on with our lives, living to the best we can, others will be going through great hardship. Paul, the apostle, knew both great hardship (in prison for his faith) and blessing and said “he had learned the secret of being content in any and every situation”. These words have come to have fresh meaning as I have visited and spoken by telephone to a friend in prison for what I believe is a miscarriage of justice. He has been amazingly resilient and upbeat and coping remarkably well in the prison regime. Next time you ask “How are you?”, if you have time ask for an honest reply and listen well.

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CHURCH NEWS THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH For me August is the in-between month. It goes back to my time in East Lancashire serving as the vicar of a small mill town in Colne from 19761980. They observed Wake’s Week when everything closed down, even the schools already back for a fortnight into the autumn term. This was so the big industrial boilers could be serviced for the coming cold and wet weather. Shops also closed, and it seemed almost everyone went off to the bright lights of Blackpool.

It was truly a betwixt and between time when there was a change of pace, with an expectation folk would return to get stuck into work and chores until Christmas. I don’t know if it is still observed, but it certainly worked in those days. Of course here in East Anglia there is the busy and hot holiday season, but the routine of church life with its myriad of feasts and festivals goes on. There are at least three major celebrations to keep in heart and mind this month.

Sunday, August 6, marks the Transfiguration of our Lord when Peter, James, and John saw the true divinity of Jesus. It is an event reported in the New Testament when Jesus was transfigured and became radiant in glory upon a mountain. Three gospels (Matthew 17:1-8, Mark 9:2-8, Luke 9:28-36) describe it, and the Second Epistle of Peter also refers to it (2 Peter 1:16-18). It has also been hypothesised that the first chapter of the Gospel of John alludes to it (John 1:14).

In these accounts, Jesus and three of his main (senior) apostles go to a mountain/high hill (the Mount of Transfiguration) to pray. On the mountain, Jesus begins to shine with bright rays of light possibly reflecting the Old Testament (Exodus 33) describing the (Shekinah) glory of God. Then the prophets Moses and Elijah appear next to him and he speaks with them. Jesus is then called “Son” by a voice in the sky, assumed to be God the Father, as in the Baptism of Jesus.

Many Christian traditions, including the Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Anglican churches, commemorate the event as a major festival. St Mary’s 10.45am Family Service, as well as the 11.45am Shortened Communion, will be dedicated to the Transfiguration, as will the 9.30am 1662 Prayer Book Morning Prayer Service at St John’s, Great Wenham. Visitors are always welcome.

Curiously, in a sad twist of fate the date also denotes the first use in 1945 of an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. Radiation ‘glory’ brought instant death to hundreds of thousands, whereas the true glory in Christ brings life to all. On such a poignant day, we pray for the repose of the souls of all those killed in conflicts then and now, and we petition near and far that such awful destruction will never ever be needed again.

On Tuesday, August 15, in the churches that observe it, the Assumption of Mary is a major feast day, often with elaborate local processions. In many countries, the feast is also marked as a Holy Day of Obligation in the Roman Catholic Church and as a festival (under various names) in the Anglican Communion. It is also known as the Falling Asleep of the Blessed Virgin Mary; according to the beliefs of the Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodoxy, Oriental Orthodoxy, and parts of Anglicanism, this was the bodily taking up of the Virgin Mary into Heaven at the end of her earthly life.

Thursday, July 24, is about Saint Bartholomew. All that is known of him with certainty is he is mentioned in three gospels and acts as one of the 12 apostles. His name, a patronymic, means ‘son of Tolomai’, and scholars believe he is the same as Nathanael mentioned in John, who says he is from Cana and that Jesus called him an “Israelite... incapable of deceit”.

The Roman Martyrology says he preached in India and Greater Armenia, where he was flayed. Tradition has the place as Abanopolis on the west coast of the Caspian Sea and that he also preached in Mesopotamia, Persia and Egypt.

At this in-between time, I wish you and your family every blessing, as ever.

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CHRISTIANS in Capel The members of all the churches foster a closer fellowship and understanding between the respective Christian communities in Capel St Mary. They endeavour to co-ordinate common interests and where practical share common resources to meet specific needs.

For times and details of Sunday services, Alpha and Home/Life Groups, please contact one of the following: The Parish Church, St Mary the Virgin The Rev Canon Jim Pendorf The Rectory, Days Road, Capel 01473 312225 / 07973 265037 The Catholic Church Father Christopher Smith, St Mark’s Church 180 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich 01473 684963 Capel Community Church David Owen, 18 Bushey Close, Capel www.capelcommunitychurch.org.uk 01473 310454 / 07752 921135 The Methodist Church The Rev Andrew Sankey 8 Roundridge Road, Capel St Mary www.capelmethodistchurch.org.uk 01473 311178 / 07966 187216 INTER-CHURCH MIDWEEK ACTIVITIES The following church groups welcome new members: TREKKERS For ages 7-11, meets on Thursdays at the Methodist Church from 3.45 to 5.15pm during school term time. Contact Margaret Sankey: 01473 311178 YOUTH GROUP Junction Club: Fridays at the Methodist Church, 7-9pm for School Years 7-9​. Contact Jill Sharp: 01473 311546 Life Group: Wednesdays at the Methodist Church, 7.30-9pm.

Contact Caitlan Mower: 07465 414870 PARENTS AND TODDLERS • Tuesday – 9-11.30am, Capel Community Church, Days Road Contact Margaret Beard: 01473 311219 • Wednesday – 9-11.30am, Busy Bees, Methodist Church Contact Maggie Boswell: 01473 310766 • Wednesday – 10am-noon, Twins & Multiples Group at CCC Contact Chris Matthews: 01473 311368 SENIOR CITIZENS’ LUNCH CLUBS • First Monday, Capel Community Church, 01473 311368 • Third Tuesday, St Mary’s Church Hall, 01473 310596 • Last Thursday, Methodist Church, 01473 310635 NETWORK FELLOWSHIP Third Tuesday, from 2.30pm, Methodist Church. Anyone welcome to come to the meeting. Contact Judy Steward, 01473 310799 BEACON COFFEE SHOP EVERY TUESDAY 9am-12.30pm, in the Vine Lounge, Capel Village Hall AEROBICS AT CAPEL METHODIST CHURCH Fridays from 10.45-11.45am, Young at Heart (slower paced).

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