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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR The game has just ended! I’m utterly devastated but have spent the last ten minutes trying (unconvincingly) to persuade my eight-year-old son it’s not the end of the world. It’s all falling on deaf ears just now, but hopefully not for long. We will pick ourselves up and we will come back, and next time we will have experience on our side. Well done boys. Football might not be coming home today, but you will be given a heroes’ welcome when you do. As a Galway girl I have experienced a similar degree of disappointment more times that I wish to acknowledge. So much of the summer (every summer) in Ireland revolves around GAA fixtures and it’s impossible not to get caught up in the excitement. We grow up playing hurling and camogie and the rivalry is intense, especially at club level. Every game is analysed and every move dissected ad infinitum until the next game. Then it starts all over again. Sport can be cruel, but when it’s joyful, there really is nothing quite like it. When you support a team, you become a member of an extensive community. Even though I’m 500 miles from home I feel proud when I fly the Galway flag. That sense of heritage, that wonderful belonging, will stay with me forever. I shall forever be a Galway girl. Of course I’m now also a Suffolk girl and I’ve been as caught up in the excitement of the World Cup as everyone else. Even if you’re not a footy fan, I hope you have engaged with the World Cup in some small way and that the feel-good factor stays with you for a long time. I also hope it inspires you to appreciate the value of shared experience and to seek out opportunities to spend time with others without the expense of a long-haul flight. Whether you choose a sporting activity (either as participant or spectator), a coffee morning, a walk or a talk, there are opportunities aplenty in your local community and I hope In Touch motivates you reach out and grab the ball with both hands.
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NEWS BABBLINGS FROM THE BROOK As this super sunny summer weather continues, why not fully embrace it by enjoying a thirst quenching drink in our garden and our comfy new outside tables and chairs under the cool shade of an umbrella? Thirsty hounds also get a fresh bowl of water and maybe a well-deserved treat as well. On the weekend of August 17-19, we will have our lovely Italian stone-bake pizza oven back. Do join us for a taste of Italy from Friday to Sunday and some truly awesome pizzas with the usual GF options, washed down with a fruity white or a mellow red from our wine list. Due to the success of previous music evenings, we have live music from Rehash on the evening of Saturday, August 18t. So, give your feet a foottapping work out and release your inner-Diva by singing along! Staying with music, we also have our popular Open Mic night on Thursday, August 30. So tune in and chill out to more music, and if you fancy testing the brain cells, how about our pub quiz on Sunday, August 19? Have a wonderful August and see you at The Brook.
COPDOCK & WASHBROOK PARISH COUNCIL Proposed Neighbourhood Plan Public Consultation Meeting Monday, September 3, 3.30-7.30pm Village Hall Lounge All residents welcome – please come along and give us your comments.
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NEWS BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCILLOR ALASTAIR MCCRAW REPORT TO PARISHES, ALTON WARD: AUGUST 2018 I was rather racking my brains for content this month. It’s not that nothing has been going on, but much of my part can be in the mundane, but necessary, areas of council. For example, I’m currently involved in looking at our Constitution (needs a bit of sorting out), our pre-application process in Planning (Is it working the way we hoped?), an extensive Staff Survey (the positives and the negatives), the Dedham Vale AONB (having just been appointed to its Joint Advisory Committee) and a host of matters that come before Cabinet, Council and Scrutiny. The aim is always to make things work, and then make them work better. It’s interesting, even absorbing, but hardly headline stuff. However this arrived.. IT’S PLANNING AGAIN! This morning Babergh released their Annual Monitoring Report with a real headline piece of news. As of July 11, Babergh believes it can demonstrate a Housing Land Supply of 6.7 years. For over a year now, we have not been able to do show the five-year target. Because of that developers have been able to insist that our own local policies have less worth than the national policy. That says ‘Grant permission’ for all ‘Sustainable Development’. Sustainable is a usefully broad term for their purposes as nobody has a solid definition of what it means. Effectively we, and you, have been in the position of having to accept government sanctioned bullying. Now we might have a better chance to ensure that permissions given are actually useful to our needs. I must sound some notes of caution though. I’m afraid it doesn’t affect permissions already given, including those with outline permission. Applications currently going through the process will be affected, as will future applications. This just brings the Planning Committee back to where we were in 2015 and 2016, when I seem to remember a lot of unwelcome permissions being granted. There are still plenty of financial and political incentives for councils to grant permissions all over the place. The national policy still calls for a PRESUMPTION in favour. The capitals are deliberate, if crude. In my opinion we now only have one hand tied behind our back. You can find the Annual Monitoring Report at: https://tinyurl.com/ybgzjs4j A brief scan tells me that more houses were actually built and there are
NEW TROPICAL FISH SHOP AT TATTINGSTONE GARDEN CENTRE A new tropical fish shop, Scope Aquatics, owned and managed by Oli Saunders, has recently opened within the grounds of Tattingstone Garden Centre. Oli decided to pursue his passion for tropical fish and has transformed an area within the greenhouse into a separate shop containing over 70 tanks containing over 230 species, with different fish arriving every week. He has a separate section for all the other products a customer would require. There is a large selection of Central/ South American Cichlids, this being his speciality. Oli is happy to offer advice on the keeping and maintenance of the fish and hopes to expand into pond fish in the near future. Scope Aquatics, Tattingstone Garden Centre, 4 The Heath, Tattingstone IP9 2LX / 07342 981775
Eileen and Tony would like to thank neighbours in Folly Lane for wishing us all the best for our move after 23 years. Thanks for being there, we will miss you all.
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lots of outstanding permissions. Thirty-six per cent of the houses built were ‘affordable’, although 80 per cent of market value isn’t that affordable for most. Work on our new Joint Local Plan progresses. I intend to be fully involved in that. More communities are now looking at Neighbourhood Plans in an effort to take some measure of control of planning issues in their own backyard. We have an ageing population and that trend can be expected to continue for around 10 years. And, finally, 90 per cent of our employment businesses are ‘micro-businesses’ with nine or fewer employees. If you’d like to understand more about the planning process and how it works (or is supposed to) I recommend this document, our Statement of Community Involvement: Planning Issues, currently out for consultation. Appendix 1 might give ideas of previous suggestions. Even if you don’t want to comment, it’s a very useful summary that I wish I’d had years ago. https://tinyurl.com/y75vb3ag Brantham Regeneration Area I’m sorry to say that Brantham residents can expect to see some activity here. UK Power Networks are being contracted to replace overhead power lines with underground cable from the Lower Playing Field along the south side of the Temple Pattle area. I also understand that Taylor Wimpey will be the principal housing developer. This is just emerging, but there will be ample opportunity for the public, parish council and myself to become involved before a full public consultation takes place. My personal aim is to keep things rational, polite and civilised. I think the PC feel the same way. When feelings run high, feel free to give me a call. I know that blasting off on social media is very satisfying, but it’s preaching to the choir really. In the meantime, I’ll keep you posted on Facebook and during my travels. There’s still a long way to go. The blue Claud Butler (and a train to Halesworth) took me to the Women’s Tour successfully. It’s the only way to go to a bike race. Representing Babergh (nobody noticed much though!) at the Southwold finish, I found that Suffolk got a lot of credit from that stage. I can always be contacted as below. Alastair McCraw 07812 564188 / alastair.mccraw@babergh.gov.uk Facebook: Alton, Alastair McCraw & Harriet Steer (a joint open group)
COPWASH NEWS Benefice Fallen: Walter Wade of Sproughton W/R/21685Walter Wade of the Pioneer 309th Road Construction Company of the Royal Engineers died on 24 August 1918 and was buried in Terlincthun British Military Cemetery at Wimille just east of the A16 north of Boulogne plot II.D.47. Born in 1890, he was 28 when he was killed and his widow lived at 4 Chantry Row, Sproughton. He is commemorated on the Sproughton War Memorial in the church. His was the last grave visited by Peter and Jennifer Jones on their final pilgrimage to the graves and memorials of the Benefice Fallen in 2003. A further trifle of street names in Copdock and Washbrook From Washbrook Walkabout Richard Pipe Round the bend (of Back Lane) we come upon modern dwellings, part of the estate called Charlottes. The development was completed in 1970 and the site was once called Challards Fen. In 1586 the large field below Fen View was called Chalierds and the fen naturally followed suit. By 1838 usage had changed this to Challards and perhaps Charlottes is a nice variation on the theme.
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NEWS THEFT ALERT FOR COPDOCK RESIDENTS In order to alert others to the threat, Nicola Gibbs contacted In Touch about the theft of a caravan from the side of our house in Copdock on Wednesday, July 4, between 1.30pm and 2pm in the afternoon. This is her report. “The caravan is a Sprite Quattro FB 2008 model, it contained a brand new Camper Air PRO 390 Awning (only purchased last summer) and lots of items such as an awning table, chairs, recliners, bedding, towels, kids’ stuff and crockery, glasses, etc. The caravan was facing with the tow-bar end towards the house, making it more difficult to steal and had a wheel lock on it too. The face of one individual was even caught on our CCTV cameras, but it didn’t deter them. There was at least three of them involved and we also caught the make, colour and number plate of the car used to tow away our caravan and yet the police haven’t been out to see us, take fingerprints or anything – in fact no use to us at all! “The caravan was tracked by the police up until 7pm of the evening it was stolen somewhere up in the Cheshire area and that’s it – probably never to be seen it again. “I would like to add that three years ago we also had three bikes stolen along with some electrical items from our garage which is located at the back of our house. “I would like to make as many people vigilant as possible about locking things up and thinking twice about how they can protect and prevent these sort of crimes from happening in the first place as this didn’t happen at night when no-one was around, but during broad daylight right under our noses during a sunny afternoon on a relative busy lane.” Thank you for sharing your experience Nicola. I know it’s little compensation for your loss, but perhaps sharing your experience will encourage others to be extra cautious.
The coffee morning at The Brook in aid of Cancer Research UK was a great success and raised £170. Thanks also to all who contributed raffle prizes and generous donations and, of course, all at The Brook for the venue and coffee. Judy Wood
ST MICHAEL’S MONTHLY MARKET The next market at St Michael’s, The Church on the Park, Woolverstone is on Saturday, August 11, 9am-12.30pm. We are having another Pet Market this month so please bring your dogs, donkeys, etc. Of course we will also have all your favourite market stalls; fruit, vegetables, cakes, bread, meat and an interesting range of handcrafted items. East End Butchers are pleased to be the market’s resident meat supplier. If you would like to place on order with them it can be collected at the market each month. Their number for orders is 01206 392190. Come along to mingle with your friends, have a cup of coffee and a bacon buttie and enjoy the lovely venue. New stalls welcome. Contact Jane Gould: 01473 780777
SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM Hello, I’m Pc 1397 Dave Wright and I am your new Community Engagement Officer (CEO). I’ve been a police officer with Suffolk Constabulary for 12 years, having spent all that time on a response team based in Ipswich, and I am very much looking forward to this new and challenging role and I look forward to meeting you while I’m out and about. Just to explain a bit about my new role within the community, on June 18 Suffolk Constabulary introduced nine new Community Engagement Officers to cover Suffolk. As a CEO, I will work alongside your existing Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) in tackling locality based crime, antisocial behaviour and problem solving key local issues. I will be visible and accessible with the aim of strengthening engagement within communities and will work with partners and the voluntary sector, highlight and promote public events, develop and support volunteering opportunities, support crime prevention initiatives and ensure timely information is provided to the public using various forms of digital media such as Twitter and Facebook.
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with those from the Ipswich West, East and Central SNTs are all working together to target the hot spot areas that were identified last month with these hot spot areas being patrolled regularly by officers on both foot and in vehicles. If you want to keep up-to-date with the latest policing news in your area, why not subscribe to Police Connect? Police Connect is a messaging service connecting you to the very latest policing news for your area via email, text or phone and there is no charge for this service – all messages you receive are free. You can register to receive information about the issues that most matter to you and be among the first to be alerted by police in the case of an emergency affecting your area. You can choose to receive regular updates on crime and public appeals, safety advice and meetings and events. There is the option to receive information about a range of specific interest areas – such as ‘rural’ or ‘rivers and coastal’ – as well as updates for business owners and news from your Police and Crime Commissioner. To find out more and to register for this service visit: https://www.suffolk.police.uk/services/police-connect
I will be using the Hadleigh SNT Twitter account to post updates, but I also have my own Facebook page which can be accessed from the main Suffolk Constabulary Facebook page by typing ‘Ipswich West & Hadleigh Police’ in the search box. I can also be contacted at: CEOipwesthadleigh@suffolk.pnn.police.uk
If you have any quires or questions please contact Hadleigh SNT at Hadleigh Police Station, Magdalen Road, Hadleigh IP7 5AD
July saw the start of Operation Parkland, the Constabulary’s initiative in South Suffolk to tackle anti-social behaviour and associated criminality in the summer months. Officers from your local Hadleigh SNT, along
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NEWS JAMES CARTLIDGE, MP FOR SOUTH SUFFOLK
NOTES FROM THE CASE SUFFOLK’S FIRST CO-OPERATIVE PUB
At this time of year South Suffolk really does explode into vibrant natural splendour. It’s the open gardens season, with flora and fauna to the fore, and a chance for all of us to enjoy Suffolk at its best. A personal favourite is heading off on my bike along narrow rural backroads, to have the immense pleasure of seeing a hare or two scampering ahead in the distance. Then there is the still open water of the Stour, where whole stretches lull along seemingly unchanged from when Constable painted there.
Open Mic night as usual is on the first Tuesday of the month, August 7. Come and join in or just listen.
The constituency is spoilt for choice if you want to sample the best of the open gardens tradition. It would be remiss of me to pick a favourite, though I understand Chelsworth is one of the longest running in the whole country. But I do very much admire those who go to such trouble to throw open their home turf for people to marvel at from far and wide.
Too hot to cook? Then why not book for Sunday lunch at The Case? A wide range of dishes are available including veggie and children’s meals, with mouth-watering puddings. Prior booking is advised. See the website or Facebook for details.
On the matter of fauna, I am delighted to be the RSPB Parliamentary Species Champion of the Turtle Dove. This migrant species, once a staple of Suffolk’s summer skyline, has declined by more than 95 per cent across the UK since 1970, partly as the unavoidable result of changes in farming methods. I recently attended an RSPB visit in Boxford to see the work that a local farmer is doing to provide improved habitats to try to tempt these birds to land and nest in our area. The reversal of species decline, as with the majority of the issues facing our country, depends on heightened awareness, particularly in terms of educating the next generation. Therefore, I was pleased to donate an owl box – kindly made for me by a talented RSPB volunteer – to Bentley Primary School on the launch day of their Beast, Birds and Bugs club. Beyond education, the protection of our wildlife relies on action at national and international levels. As such, I was delighted that the government recently banned the sale of ivory products in the UK, a crucial step towards ensuring the future of one of the world’s most endangered animals. I hold regular advice surgeries offering help and support to local people. Please see page 7 for my contact details.
Monthly quizzes continue on Saturday, July 28 and Saturday, August 25. The start time is 8.30pm and there will be supper beforehand (booking essential). We hope to provide a curry, but please check the website or the board in the pub.
August Bank Holiday As well as our regular Sunday lunches on Sunday 26, there will be games in the garden in the afternoon. On Monday 27 there will be a barbecue from 12.30pm and music provided by Robbie Gladwell from 2.30pm. Come and have fun in the sun!
Lunchtime snacks are available on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from noon-2pm. Anyone who has sampled them will tell you these are great value for money, with sandwiches (including salad and crisps) from £4.50 and ploughman’s lunches at £6. Daily specials are also available. A huge thank you is due to all those ladies and gentlemen who made cakes for the summer garden party last month. We never fail to be overwhelmed by the generosity of those who offer their skills and produce such a wonderful spread, the sale of which pays for the jazz band and allows everyone to have a good time. Speaking of which… we are planning to hold a Macmillan Coffee Morning (though it may be an afternoon!) next month, so you may need to keep your wooden spoons on standby. Keep and eye on the website for details. And finally, the perennial plea! If you would like to be part of our success by volunteering in some capacity, whether customer facing (bar, front of house) or behind the scenes (ordering, cleaning, gardening and many other roles), please don’t be shy; we would very much love to hear from you. Pick up a leaflet from the pub to learn more. 01473 805575 / www.thecasepubbentley.co.uk/whats-on
CONSTABLE COUNTRY MEDICAL PRACTICE Summer heatwaves We have experienced some excellent weather so far this year, and hopefully it will continue. However, a hot summer can be dangerous, especially for the very young or very old or those with chronic diseases. Advice on how to reduce the risk to either for yourself or somebody you know can be obtained from NHS Choices. On very hot days Public Health advice is as follows: • Stay out of the sun. • Keep your home as cool as possible – shading windows and shutting them during the day may help. Open them when it is cooler at night. • Keep drinking fluids. • If there’s anybody you know, for example an older person living on their own, who might be at special risk, make sure they know what to do. • If you are worried about what to do, either for yourself or somebody you know who you think might be at risk, you can also speak to your pharmacy, phone 111 or ring the practice. Appointment System We hope you have noticed the changes we have made to our appointment system over the last couple of years. We now have fewer patients queuing at
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the practice at 8am for an appointment (some days there is no queue at all) and the number of calls we receive at 8am has decreased. The main reason for this is our commitment that whatever time of the day you contact the practice you will be able to speak to a doctor if you need to and will be seen in person the same day if you need to be (unless demand is exceptionally high). We are fortunate to have six permanent doctors and two nurse practitioners. This means that we do not need to employ locum doctors very often. Our clinical pharmacist also works three days a week, which frees up our doctors to spend more time with patients. We hope you are benefitting from the changes. We are always keen to receive feedback when our system is working well or if you feel we can improve it further. Training Days A reminder that the practice will be closed from 1pm on the following dates for staff training: Thursday, September 13 and Wednesday, October 10. On these afternoons the Capel St Mary building will be open to enable access to the pharmacy but the practice reception will be closed. East Bergholt reception will be open. Please note that there will be no clinicians at either building after 1pm as they will be attending training off-site. 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
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NEWS DISTRICT COUNCILLOR JOHN HINTON
DOCTORS SURGERY ROTA
REPORT TO PARISHES: DODNASH WARD
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A cynic might think that the ‘waggons were being circled’ when it comes to council policy and that preparations were already in hand for the May 2019 elections! I prefer to think positively and give the benefit of the doubt to the current administration and think that they are at last considering the people of the district!
The Capel Doctors Surgery Transport Rota needs some more volunteers. Volunteers take patients who are unable to get from home to the surgery and back. We currently have about 15 volunteers who are contacted on a rota, usually once a month, and more volunteers would reduce the frequency of call outs. The scheme is regulated by the Anglican Church, through an agreement with the surgery and the Patient Participation Group.
Planning we know is in trouble and that is reflected in the shortage of meetings as ‘major projects are taking up officer time’. They are still short of officers although new ones are being appointed. It will be interesting to see if they can quickly get to grips with the challenges of the area.
If you would be prepared to offer your help, please contact Chris Yule to discuss the details: 01473 310992 / chris.yule2@tiscali.co.uk
The Annual Monitoring Report will be out by the time this is published, and that will give the current status on applications, etc. Rumours are that the totals are up, but that the Five Year Supply figures are still a challenge. Only government can change that by being more realistic in its assessment of ‘need’ and ‘supply’. I think it’s fair to say that Brexit is occupying a lot of their time, but shortly after its implementation date there are local council elections. There is a lot of talk of Community Land Trusts across the district. I hope they are treated with more respect that Neighbourhood Plans where every opportunity to ignore them seems to have been implemented. Plans for the re use of the Corks Lane offices are being progressed but as yet with no firm decisions. Houses appear to be the preferred choice with developers being given a chance to progress the scheme. I would like more information on Babergh being the ‘developer’ and renting the homes on the open market. This could provide some of the income the administration says we are so desperate for. Selling the site could just about ‘break even’, although I find that strange as we own the land! Angel Court plans are being brought forward as the ‘affordable’ contribution to the Corks Lane development, but it was purchased some time ago for just that use, while we still were considering the Corks Lane site as offices. Investment from borrowing is continuing but spread across the Eastern Region. Local investment, when we have lost so much retail at Copdock Mill would seem logical, but I would counsel against investment in retail at this time as even strong companies suddenly appear weak. I am, however, still uncomfortable with this form of financial support for the spending budget of the council.
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Forty years ago, this panel was mounted on a red sidecar motorcycle combination that was a regular evening visitor at the Brook Inn, a less complicated and more rural way of life even then.
We cannot go back to that time whether we wish to or not, but we can try to affect how our joint villages will evolve in the coming years by adopting a Neighbourhood Plan that attains the same legal status as the Local Plan once it has been approved at a local referendum, i.e. Babergh would therefore have our Neighbourhood Plan to consider as it would sit alongside their Local Plan.
Two last snippets. Congratulations to Hadleigh on the local poll. It is now up to the town council to decide their future. At best they can delay until next May but that could work against them. The ‘will of the people’ in action!
A Neighbourhood Plan cannot be ignored by prospective developers; it will assist Copdock & Washbrook residents to shape and grow the village as a vibrant community that retains firm links to the countryside, not to become a peripheral settlement in Greater Ipswich.
The recommendations of the Boundary Commission to reduce the number of councillors in Babergh to 31-33 are due to be published and set before parliament this autumn. Competition for seats next May could be fierce!
The A12 and A14 mark the boundaries between town and country – they must remain as such.
Stay safe and remember your home security as the summer continues. Councillor John Hinton john.hinton@babergh.gov.uk / 01206 298309
A WELCOME AWAITS AT THE WHITE HORSE INN Simon and Lisa would like to welcome you to the White Horse Inn in Tattingstone. A new menu is coming soon. On the last bank holiday of the year we have a band, Revolver, and a barbeque (weather permitting). It would be lovely to meet you all soon. Pop in when you are passing.
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Copdock & Washbrook Parish Council intends to hold a Public Meeting in the lounge at the village hall on Monday, September 3 between 4 and 7.30pm. Large display boards will be created along the lines of SCC’s recent consultations to consider development opportunities. What we do need above anything else is for as many village residents to attend; such a Neighbourhood Plan will need resident’s input across a wide range of knowledge and skills. In summary, creation and completion of a Copdock & Washbrook Neighbourhood Plan could well be achieved in one year. It will not be overly difficult, but getting it right could make the difference between having no officially recognised development plans of our own to influence Babergh’s future plans. Babergh has its own government targets to meet, but it’s initial draft proposals published last November were certainly not well received. Rejecting ill-thought out plans is one thing – we need to be able to offer a properly considered and recognised alternative. Do please make the effort to drop in to that Parish Meeting on September 3; we are not looking for an army of support, just a few to contribute ideas and expertise over the coming autumn and winter months in particular. Colin Hinkins: postmaster@colinhinkins.plus.com
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OUT & ABOUT BELSTEAD VILLAGE MONTHLY MARKETS A market is set to take place in Belstead Village Hall from 9am-noon on the first Saturday of every month to raise vital funds to support refurbishment of the kitchen and ladies toilet. With an extensive range of tables, a raffle and refreshments, the market is the perfect place to meet with friends for a chat over a cuppa and a piece of cake while supporting this essential local amenity. You can also support Macmillan who will have a table laden with homemade goodies for sale. If you can sew, make or create and would like to hire a table (£10) please contact: 07981 335859 / market@belsteadvillage.co.uk
FRIENDS OF CAPEL LIBRARY Well here I am sitting at my keyboard on a hot, sunny afternoon. It’s 23C outside and I’m desperately trying to think of ideas to write about. I would like to tell you that we have been celebrating England winning the World Cup, Chris Froome winning the Tour De France or Johanna Konta winning Wimbledon, but without the benefit of a crystal ball I can only hope some of these became reality. I can tell you about some past and future events. At our recent Alzheimer’s Society Cupcake Day we were lucky enough to raise £135 for this very worthy cause. Thank you for all of your support and for all of the wonderful cakes that were either baked or donated. I think I can honestly say that everybody who attended thoroughly enjoyed eating them. If you have children who like building with Lego, why not bring them along to Capel Creators Club in the library on Saturday, August 18 at 10.30am. We provide the Lego; all you need to provide is the imagination. The club is held monthly and each session is themed. If you choose to build to the theme you can enter the monthly competition which is judged by your fellow creators. Attendance is 50p per child and includes a cold drink and a biscuit. We’re on a run of really enjoyable films, The Greatest Showman in June, followed by the very funny film Finding Your Feet in July. Our next showing, Darkest Hour, is no exception and is expected to be extremely popular so get your tickets early to avoid disappointment. The film is being screened on August 21 (doors open 7pm) and is “a thrilling and inspiring true story that begins at the precipice of World War II as, within days of becoming Prime Minister of Great Britain, Winston Churchill (Academy Award nominee Gary Oldman) must face one of his most turbulent and defining trials: exploring a negotiated peace treaty with Nazi Germany, or standing firm to fight for the ideals, liberty and freedom of a nation.” We will again be attending Bentley Funday on September 9, with lots of books for sale at unbelievable prices. Please come along and say hello, get some reading material for the long winter nights and take the opportunity to support the library by joining the Friends Group. All you have to do is be a member of Suffolk Libraries and be over 18 years old. We will have plenty of application forms available and membership is a mere £1 per annum and, as always, all monies raised will help us to maintain or upgrade facilities at the library. One last date for your diary is Saturday, November 24, when we will be holding our annual quiz night. Last year’s proved to be a very popular event, with 17 teams entering. Hopefully we can beat that this year. Trevor Stevenson
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BENTLEY FAMILY FUN DAY & FUN DOG SHOW Bentley Playing Field, Sunday, September 9 Many thanks to all who have taken part and have come along to the Family Fun Day in previous years; the day has grown year-on-year into a great success. We are now planning for this year’s Family Fun Day, organised by Bentley Playing Field Society. Your organisation or club may wish to showcase themselves or raise some funds. Or you may be an individual who can willingly offer to help on the day, which would be very much appreciated. If so please contact either Jo Willis (07733 298842) or David Telling (07962 159542). See poster opposite.
EBONY’S BLOG: LIFE AT THE SHELLEY CENTRE “Babs and I won’t be giving anyone any trouble” were my famous last words in my July blog! Well I’m ashamed to say I developed a nasty rattle in my works last month and the simulator team that does my service said “No more work” until I’m fixed. So big thanks to my roommate Babs, who has taken over all my rides for me until such time as the engineers can visit. Outside everything has been going well. Rebecca Page passed her gold award for Horse Care Proficiency, the highest achievement possible for an RDA rider, and no mean test of her brains and commitment, not to mention perseverance. I have been listening in and trying to learn with her, but really she knows so much more than me, so all I did was concentrate on giving her good rides while she and Margaret covered the curriculum. You can see most of me on the left in the photo of Rebecca getting her certificate from Sue Diggings. Next, Evie, one of my Friday riders, just coolly writes a play and has it staged at The Red Rose Theatre in Ipswich. She was the star of the show and her play highlighted the frustrations of being wheelchair bound and having to accept this as one’s lot. Evie, I know how you feel. I’m stuck too, and my joys come from meeting people just like you. Our pony riders showed off their skills at the Shelley Show on June 24. Another beautiful day meant that everyone shone. The newly bathed ponies glistened, the well turned out competitors sparkled and the guests glowed with pride. Please visit our website to see the results of this great day. I rather think everyone was a winner, including the Shelley Team of volunteers who made the day possible. There is a new bench for people to sit on the yard: it arrived last month and is already much appreciated. It was presented to us in loving memory of Mike Sands, a long term supporter of the centre, who was also a Rotarian. The collection at his funeral was distributed by his branch of the Rotary Club to several charities with which Mike was involved, and we were included in this bequest. Mike’s wife Kate is a Thursday coach here, and has been involved with RDA for 30 years or so, even visiting an RDA branch in New Zealand sometimes. The last piece of the Masonic Charitable Foundation’s grant has been spent on resurfacing the arena where hundreds of feet, both equine and human, walk the walk. It’s where most or the work takes place and a good surface is vital for the health and well-being of the ponies. Volunteers are quite appreciative of good conditions too. So a big thank you to MCF for awarding us the money that has injected so much new equipment into the centre to enable our wonderful riders to do their best. Now we are winding down for the long summer break. I hope all my readers have a splendid time of it. See you in September folks! www.shelleyrda.com / 01473 824172
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OUT & ABOUT CAPEL LIBRARY
HOLBROOK AND SHOTLEY SURGERY
This year’s Summer Reading Scheme, Mischief Makers, is in full flow with the children well into their stride of reading their six books towards gaining their medal and certificate. It’s not too late to start as long as you are committed to reading six books for the remaining time left. Do come in and join in the fun.
Training Days Our next training afternoons will be on Wednesday, July 18 and Thursday, September 13. The practice will be open for patients to come in to collect or drop off prescriptions and book appointments or make enquiries at reception. However, there will be no clinical staff on site and our telephone lines will be switched over to the out of hours’ service on these afternoons to allow staff training. Please ring 111 for advice if your query cannot wait until the following day. In an emergency, dial 999.
Please be patient if there is a queue at busy times, weekend times tend to be quieter. In busy times the volunteer will listen to one book only; if you have another one to share then re-take your turn or return on another session. Thank you for your understanding. A reminder that the volunteer hours are as follows: Tuesday: 10am-noon & 2-4pm Wednesday: 10am-noon Thursday: 10am-noon Friday: 2-4pm & 5.30-6.30pm Saturday: 10am-noon & 1.30-2.30pm Sunday: 10.30am-12.30pm & 1-2.30pm There is no Baby Bounce or Library Book Group meeting in August. Capel Creators will meet on Saturday 18 from 10.30am-12.30pm. Children under eight must be accompanied by an adult and there is a charge of 50p per child which includes a drink and a biscuit. We look forward to seeing you. Please remember to bring in your library card on each visit. If you have moved house recently or changed email providers, don’t forget to ask the staff to update your details. Please bring in an extra form of id to prove that it is you. We sell books of first and second class stamps and also book tokens. OPENING TIMES Monday: Closed Tuesday: 9.30am-12.30pm and 2-5.30pm Wednesday: 9.30am-12.30pm Thursday: 9.30am-12.30pm Friday: 2-5pm and 5.30-7.30pm Saturday: 9am-3pm Sunday: 10am-3pm
NHS 70 Tea Party We had hoped to hold a tea party in July to celebrate the NHS being 70 years old, but this was not feasible, despite offers of help from our patient group. For those patients who were interested, we’re hoping to hold another event later in the year and we will keep your names for this – we can always make an opportunity for cake! Development of our Shotley Premises The partners are considering extending the premises in Shotley by utilising the existing loft space to provide admin offices. This will mean that we can use the downstairs space to provide rooms for a counsellor, phlebotomy services, GP training and other clinical practitioners. We have considered alternatives such as one new surgery for the whole of the peninsula, but lack of funding and transport issues ruled this out. We will be putting in a bid for this to be part funded by NHS England, but would welcome your views on this. Please put them in writing to me or email our generic email account so they can be collated: iesccg.holbrook-shotley@nhs.net Suffolk Federation GP+ Service As a practice, we belong to the Suffolk Federation GP+ Service which offers appointments until 9pm daily and all over the weekend, including bank holidays. These appointments can be pre-booked up to one week ahead so if this would enable you to see a GP or nurse practitioner, please telephone our receptionists at Holbrook or Shotley who can check availability and book your appointment. Clinics run from bases in Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, Felixstowe, Stowmarket, Leiston, Wickham Market and Haverhill. Practice Manager Julia Smith
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CRAFTERS UNLIMITED KNIT ‘N’ STITCH If you can sew, knit or crochet, or like to make or create in any other medium and fancy working alongside others with a creative streak, come along to our new club. Bring your own project or get inspiration to start a new one.
A craft club which meets on the first Monday of the month (except for bank holidays when it’s the following Monday). Saturday workshops (10am4pm) and Monday meetings (7.30-10pm) are held in Wherstead Village Hall Meeting Rooms.
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PENINSULAR PIX The Peninsular Pix film for September (no movie in August, we will be on the Acapulco beaches drinking piña coladas) is Finding Your Feet, one of those Brit selfies which touches the cockles of our hearts. The cast includes Imelda Staunton, Celia Imrie, Timothy Spall, Joanna Lumley and a host of other Brits, directed by British born Richard Loncraine. A snobby Sandra Abbott finds out that her rotten pig of a husband of 40 years is having an affair with her rotten pig of a best friend. She is forced to leave her home and seek refuge with her new-age older sister Bif, who lives on a rough inner-city council estate. The scene and the sisters are not a good mix, which sets us up for a good old British comedy. Bif drags her reluctant sister along to a community dance, where Sandra begins to find her feet again. See you at the laugh-in. Garry Kilworth
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OUT & ABOUT BENTLEY TUESDAY CLUB
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This year seems to be flying by and the club has had a busy programme since our last report. May commenced with a return visit by the Phoenix Handbell Ringers who entertained us with a number of familiar tunes, including a rendition of the Wedding March (topical). At the second meeting of the month Bettacare Shoes brought along a range of shoes and handbags for members and friends to purchase. After this two of our members (both of which are actively involved with the new memorial now being built at Capel St Mary) gave us a most interesting talk with slides on The History of War Memorials.
East Bergholt High School Sunday, September 16, 9.30am-noon Admission 50p, refreshments available, free car park Pitches in advance: cars £5, with trailers £7, domestic vans £10 / £1 extra on the day
June began with an entertaining and amusing talk by Pip Wright on finding out about history through old local newspapers. The Co-op Ladies Choir also paid us their yearly visit singing a variety of well-known songs from various shows and a rendition from James Bond films – a most enjoyable afternoon. We concluded the month with our first summer outing, a two-hour river cruise from Waldringfield to Woodbridge and then downriver to Ramsholt and back. The 46 members and friends enjoyed the light refreshments provided on the boat with the weather being ideal.
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Maureen Clarke and Sandra Davies paid us a visit at the beginning of July to give members an update on the Street Children of India. They both sponsor a child and make regular visits to Southern India to improve the lives of the street and slum children – very inspiring. As always, we had another session of chair aerobics followed by cards and scrabble. At our last meeting of the month we will be having a talk by Jane Woodley entitled Memories of a Long Career in Nursing.
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Our fortnightly meetings commence at 2.30pm in the summer months and are held in Bentley Village Hall; you are welcome to come and join us. August 14: Wildlife of Costa Rica by Dr David Healey August 28: Spend a Penny by Barbara Faulkner September 11: Outing to Dunwich September 25: Entertainment with Jane and Julie Margaret Blackmore: 01473 310655
IPSWICH & DISTRICT HISTORICAL TRANSPORT SOCIETY Wednesday, September 26: The Ipswich Transport Museum, an illustrated talk by Chris Turland We meet at 7pm for a 7.30pm start at the Salvation Army Citadel, 558 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich. Entrance via the rear car park. Visitors £3.50, members £1.50 including refreshments. Details from: 01473 422145 / 01394 420490
Have you ever met a real spy? Not like 007, but an unassuming little old lady! Our speaker, Harare Mata Hari, shocked us all. At first glance who could have imagined that this old lady had played such an important part in the torrid and unsettling time when Rhodesia became the new independent Zimbabwe. Her motto was Aware, Alert, Alive, as this was what was needed to stay alive in these turbulent times. After telling us a bit about her life as a spy, she went on to show us how this motto can be just as relevant today. She demonstrated how we could stay safe just by being aware of and alert to danger. She demonstrated and taught us several moves that we could use to overcome an assailant that did not require great strength or agility. I think we all feel a little safer now. We have no meeting in August, but several of our members are off to Helmingham Hall to view the gardens and to partake of a cream tea. Our next meeting is on September 20 at 7.30pm in Tattingstone Village Hall, when we welcome Karen Kenny to tell us about The Magical Mystery of Herbs. We are a very friendly group serving villages around Alton Water, so why not come and join us? For more details phone Tamzin (328670) or Jane (327865). We look forward to hearing from you.
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Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, August 8 when our talk will be Special Music Box Eggs on Display by Jasin Kermee.
STOUR VALLEY MEN’S PROBUS CLUB
Future talks will include Collecting Hobbies – Or Obsession, Fused Glass Demonstrations & Sales, Remnants of War, Life as a Tudor Housekeeper, Acorn Village – History to Present Day, The Mystery of Going Underground, My Life as a Live Drawing Cartoonist Comedy Impressionist and Life as a Thames Waterman/Lighterman.
John Field introduced us to The Treasures of Ipswich on July 4 and we held our summer buffet at the popular Haywain on July 18 when our spouses and Probus widows joined us for an enjoyable event and a tasty meal. We don’t meet in August and return on Wednesday, September 5 when Tracey Mackneww of the Giggly Pie Co will present her life story. Then on Wednesday, September 19, David Ablewhite will return to tell us about The Other Prince William. Norman Jacobs talks about Pie ’n’ Mash & Prefabs on October 3 and two weeks later on October 17, Sally Chicken’s talk is on The Regeneration of Shotley Pier. Our club endeavours to be simple in structure, free of the constraints and obligations of service clubs and involve members at minimal cost. 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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Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month in Tattingstone Village Hall at 10am. 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. Roger Felgate: 01473 311684
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OUT & ABOUT STOUR VALLEY U3A Around the World in a Container Ship was the interesting talk by Peter Hesketh, a former police officer and merchant navy purser on Wednesday, July 11. As a lone passenger for around four months it positively was not a cruise. He explained the attraction of and comments on, life at sea when the ship spends so little time in port. As suggested by members we are introducing our first August meeting on Wednesday, August 8, when Tania Harrington MA, artist, art lover and researcher will talk on Art Attack – A History of Vandalism In Art. She will look at works of art that have been vandalised over the years and the reasons behind these criminal attacks, divided into political motivations, mad attacks and artist attacks. It will be a serious, at times disturbing, but also humorous illustrated talk. On September 12 historian Taff Gillingham will present a very British view on Remembrance and The Great War. Taff advises filmmakers, emphasising the need for historical accuracy on the 1914/18 War. 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.
BELSTEAD GARDEN CLUB On August 15 we visit Otley Hall house and gardens. On September19, David Holmes will present a talk on garden antiques entitled Raking up the Past. Our thanks go to our programme secretary, Sue Keen, who does an amazing job finding such a varied and interesting list of speakers. We meet in the village hall, 7.15 for 7.30pm, with refreshments, a draw and a plant table. A warm welcome awaits you. Marilyn Wosahlo
RSPB FLATFORD WILDLIFE GARDEN VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES Do you enjoy the outdoors? Want to make a difference for nature? Like being around people? Then you’re the perfect person to get involved with the RSPB’s wildlife garden in Flatford, near East Bergholt in Suffolk. We’re looking for people to help us welcome visitors to the garden for the summer months. This is a voluntary position, working as part of a friendly team. The role will involve the following: • Opening the garden in the morning
IPSWICH CRICKET CLUB – ASSISTANT GROUNDSMAN Due to the anticipated temporary unavailability of our groundsman for part of next season, Ipswich Cricket Club is looking for someone to join our current team of volunteers to assist in the preparation of match wickets, maintenance of the square and cutting of the outfield. The ground is situated just off the A12 between Capel St Mary and Copdock. Most of the work is currently done on Tuesday and Friday mornings, but can vary due to the weather and fixture list. Full training and instruction will be given. For further details email: secretary@ipswichcricketclub.co.uk
IPSWICH & DISTRICT SUPPORT GROUP Our next meeting will take place on Thursday, August 9, at St Augustine’s Church Hall, Bucklesham Road, Ipswich IP3 8TH from 7-9pm. Our guest speaker will be Malcolm Taylor from the charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. This is a social gathering for people who have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes to have the opportunity to talk to those in a similar situation and receive support. Family and friends are most welcome to join us too. Refreshments will be available free of charge. No admission charge or joining fee. For further information please contact: 07547 513730 (9-5pm, Mon-Fri) / dsgipswichduk@gmail.com
• Being a smiling face to welcome and talk to visitors • O ccasionally helping with children’s activities, such as pond dipping and owl pelleting • S ome general simple tasks such as topping up bird feeders and tidying paths • Locking up at the end of the day You’ll be part of a team of volunteers who work on a flexible rota system, so you can give as much or as little time as you like. You will be fully trained and supported by staff and existing volunteers. This is a great opportunity to spend time in a friendly environment and a beautiful landscape, while knowing that you’re helping to really make a difference for nature. The garden is open to the public every day between 10.30am and 4.30pm, and is free to visit. For more information please visit: www.rspb.org.uk/flatford So if you’d like to find out more, please contact Clare for an informal chat: 01206 391153 / clare.westley@rspb.org.uk We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
BENTLEY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY ANNUAL SHOW Saturday, August 18 at Bentley Village Hall from 2.15pm Entry 50p including tea or coffee / raffle
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SCHOOLS CLAYDON PRE-SCHOOL Well hasn’t this school year gone fast! It’s hard to believe that the summer holidays are already here. This summer term was very busy for both staff and children. The children have enjoyed lots of fun activities including their trip to the Oasis Camel Park, sports day and their summer party. A big thank you to everyone who came to our summer fete to help support the pre-school; we raised a huge £483. The children have also been growing lots of vegetables in our nature garden, which flourished due to the lovely sunny weather, as well as taking full advantage of the shade while it was so hot outside. We all enjoyed eating the crops for snack! We have said goodbye to some of our children who are moving on to reception and nursery and wish them well as they move on with their education – we will miss them! We managed to take some lovely graduation photos for their families as a keepsake of their time at the pre-school.
As we are now open all year (except bank holidays and the Christmas period), we can take children up to five years old for additional sessions during the school holiday weeks, subject to availability. If you would like to book any days during the holidays, please contact the administration assistant for more details. We can take children who are entitled to 30 hours funding. Simply register at Childcare Choices to see if you are eligible. If you would like an application form or any further information please contact Lisa Read: Claydon Pre-school, Old Scout Hut, Thornhill Road, Claydon IP6 0DZ admin@claydonpreschool.co.uk 01473 831648
BENTLEY CEVC AND COPDOCK PRIMARY SCHOOLS It has been a wonderful summer here at Bentley CEVC and Copdcok Primary Schools. We have welcomed our new Reception children due to join us in September and completed an exciting term of trips, visits and learning. The annual trip to Pleasurewood Hills was a big hit with the Year 5 and 6 pupils as a reward for all their hard work this year. This term has also seen lots of sporting events including the huge inter-school Quad Kids events for Years 3/4 and 5/6. We were very proud of how the children represented the federation and how much effort they put into each event. We had some very special visitors to Bentley this term – James Cartlidge MP and senior members of the RSPB came into school to present us with an owl box. We were extremely pleased with the gift and can’t wait to see if we get our own owl family in the school grounds! Another highlight for Bentley was the whole school visit to the cathedral at Bury St Edmunds. We had a fun-filled (and learning filled) day and were privileged to see great areas of the cathedral and learn about the structure and the history. It enhanced our learning about the Christian faith and the children loved taking turns dressing as a bishop. Following on from this visit, our thanks go to the fabulous members of St Mary’s Church, Bentley, for their wonderful contribution to our Lord’s Prayer Day. It really made the children think and ask questions about those words that we all know so well, but maybe say without thinking about it. Copdock have seen all their efforts and hard fundraising work culminate in the completion of the new learning area / library conservatory. The children, the parents, the PTA and the parish council all contributed so much in making this project a reality and we would like to take this opportunity to thank you all, as well as all those in the community who got involved. Woodpeckers held a ‘Greek Day’ where they came in costume, created
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and ate Greek-style food and took part in some other activities. We’ve also been running a STEM after school club where children were given the opportunity to explore lots of different engineering and scientific processes. It has proven to be a huge success. Active Schools has been launched in both our schools this term; children are welcome to come and join in a 15-minute session of fun activities to get them moving before school. The children have taken part in all sorts of activities including ‘silly’ dodgeball, design your own obstacle course, exercise spots, hoola hooping, Just Dance and iMoves among many others. It has been great fun as well as getting us going in the morning, ready to grasp a day of learning full of energy. As well as Active Schools, children have all taken part in ‘activity bingo’, ticking off challenges over a number of weeks. As a reward, the manager of Bounce and Billy Beez in Ipswich came into our schools, along with the mascot, to give each child a very special gift of free sessions at each venue. We were so chuffed with this generous reward and we thank them whole heartedly for their support. Year 4 reached for the stars with their trip to East Bergholt High School for their annual Rocket Science Day. The teachers at EBHS inspired them with their use of science to create an exciting day of learning all about rockets, including looking at propulsion, materials and, of course, explosions!
There is far too much to mention in just one update, so we would just like to say well done to all our pupils for their hard work this academic year and we hope they are as proud of themselves as we are of them. It is also time to say a sad, but excited farewell to our Year 6 pupils as they move on to the next stage of their education. Each and every one of them will be missed, but their contributions to school life and the memories they leave us with, will continue to impact on the primary schools they leave behind. Good luck to you all!
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If you are looking for somewhere to hold an event then look no further than Copdock & Old Ipswichian Cricket Club. We have a function room with a fully licensed bar and kitchen. We offer preferential rates for all Copdock/ Washbrook residents and to our sponsors. You are welcome to organise your own catering and entertainment, or we can provide a buffet to suit your budget. The club is an excellent venue for:
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SPORT / CHURCH NEWS EAST BERGHOLT UNITED FC
KENNY’S SESAW NEWS
Pre-season training got under way in the July heat, inspired by England’s first ever penalty shootout victory. The First Team season kicks off on August 18, with the Reserves following on August 25, and the A team on September 1.
At the time of writing, people are reminiscing about England’s football success in 1966 and the heat wave of 1976. We dogs don’t mind listening to these memories so long as we don’t have to wait on a hot pavement during the conversation. Even my Mexican roots don’t protect my little pads in this weather!
We are delighted to announce that recently retired from playing stalwart Andrew Peck, has agreed to take over as A Team manager. 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 or boards on matchdays are all potential exposure for your business while supporting a local organisation. Steve Butcher: stevebutcher55@btinternet.com
BENTLEY BOWLS CLUB We have been bowling in some lovely weather – let’s hope it continues, although the greens are suffering and could do with a drop of rain on them. We are still doing well on Wednesday evening in the triples league, winning eight of the games played. Monday night in the Samford League is not so good; we have only won two of the games played. Let’s hope we get better! We have played our club triples competition with Lillian Calvert, David Howe and Ray Savage coming out winners. Friday night roll-ups continue from 6.30pm. If you would like to try the game of bowls do come along. Secretary Lillian Calvert: 01473 311756
Despite the heat, the volunteers are in the final stages of preparing for our open day which will be over by the time you read this! I thank everyone who donated sponsorship for dog show prizes including Betty and Poppy Beaumont of Washbrook who are in the photo with me. Next month I’ll update you on our happiest day of the year.Mum has been kept busy with the usual young domestic and wild orphans brought in through the summer, including a baby seagull. Naturally, as top dog around here, I introduced myself and received a sharp peck through the bars for my trouble. Charming! We have been invited to have a stall again at the Wildlife Fair at The Beth Chatto Gardens, Elmstead Market CO7 7DB. This is a beautiful venue at any time, but particularly during the two days of fun family events on August 22 and 23. Our garden is also lovely thanks to our helpers putting in hours of hard work and I’m off to smell the flowers. Maybe they will name a rose after me, Kenny (the Boss) Chihuahua! Suffolk and Essex Small Animal Welfare, Stoke Road, Leavenheath CO6 4PP / 01787 210888 / www.sesaw.co.uk
CAPEL & HOLBROOK METHODIST CHURCHES R&R AND HOLIDAYS I am a bit of a workaholic. Some may question the word ‘bit’, but I love my job and I get paid to do it (not a huge salary, but enough). As someone from Workaholic’s Quotes puts it, “If loving your job qualifies you as a workaholic, then yes, I am one for sure!” I trained as an engineer, after four years I became a chartered engineer – I loved my job – but I also loved the volunteering I was doing in the church. I probably worked over 40 hours per week as an engineer and over 20 hours a week as a volunteer. In 1978 (40 years ago), I went back to university and was trained as a church leader. I now do over 50 hours per week for the church and probably an additional 20 hours volunteering for the church or community. I still love the opportunities. I am privileged to be able to say I have loved all the very different places where I have worked as an engineer, minister and volunteer (Coventry, Northampton, Bristol, Zimbabwe, The Wirral, Downham Market and now Suffolk). I also love holidays and rest and recovery periods. I am planning for a holiday and then planning to go part time in September and planning a sabbatical next year. I could be retired, but many retired people I know are busier in retirement. I’ve got many volunteers in my churches who are retired, and they are so busy they wonder how they had time to work. So I’m going to work part time, to give me some extra hours for visiting and supporting our extended family, to read books from my extensive library, to write to explore the countryside, to research my family tree, perhaps even get the garden into better shape. I saw on the internet that mind mapping is now being used for holiday planning, people listing those things that are important and linking them so that it happens. I haven’t done that yet, but meeting family and friends, exploring this amazing world, worship as well as rest and recovery are all part a parcel of who I am and will also be part of the holiday. I know I am in Cornwall on the first Sunday and I will know a handful of people worshipping there. On the second Sunday, it’s unlikely I will know anyone except the one we worship, Jesus. When I worked in Sweden as a student engineer, I didn’t even know the language on the first Sunday I went to the local church, but I could share in the worship, I felt part of the family. We have one Father God. Wherever I have been, I have found people with whom I can worship and discover new brothers and sisters in Christ.
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If you are off on holiday soon, enjoy, be who you are without pretence, even get to know the real you and not the mask you put on at times, and I invite you to discover God all around you. Rev Andrew Sankey, Minister at Capel & Holbrook Methodist Churches 8 Roundridge Road, Capel St Mary IP9 2UG apsankey@gmail.com / 01473 311178 / 07966 187216 CAPEL ST MARY METHODIST Home Groups and prayer meetings on various days and times – contact the Minister Sunday 5 10.30am Worship with Roger Theobold Sunday 12 10.30am Worship with Rev David Thompson Sunday 19 10.30am Worship with Mrs Jane Paterson Sunday 26 10.30am Worship and Communion with Rev Andrew Sankey 6.15pm At Chelmondiston Music & Song with the Male Voice Choir / Rev Sankey AT HOLBROOK METHODIST (HCT Holbrook Churches Together) Tea and Chat (HCT): Mondays, 2.30-4pm Home Groups: not meeting in August Saturday 4 10-11.30am Coffee Morning Sunday 5 10am Worship with Rev Michael Ayden 6.15pm At Chelmondiston Music & Song – Country & Gospel / Mary Sagar Sunday 12 10am Worship and Communion with Rev Andrew Sankey 6.15pm At Chelmondiston Music & Song with the Peninsular Singers / Rev Sankey Sunday 19 10am Worship with Mr Mike Castle 6.15pm At Chelmondiston Music & Song with The Masson Family Sunday 26 10am Worship with Mr Chris Jowett 6.15pm At Chelmondiston Music & Song with the Male Voice Choir / Rev Sankey Please see the noticeboard on the front of the chapel for all events in November. For more information about Messy Church, Tiddlers and Family Live (HCT) contact Alicia Holmes: ajnholmes@gmail.com / 01473 658478
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CHURCH NEWS THE NORTH SAMFORD BENEFICE Sproughton with Burstall, Copdock with Washbrook and Belstead and Bentley with Tattingstone FOR PARISH QUERIES PLEASE CONTACT: The Rev Annette Shannon, The Rectory, Glebe Close, Sproughton, Ipswich IP8 3BQ revannettes@aol.co.uk / 01473 807674 Benefice Administrator Hayley Purnell, northsamfordbenefice@gmail.com / 07904 972116 Dear Friends, As this is a time for holidays and summer fun, I thought I would give the Ministry Team a break from writing the pastoral letter this month and take it over myself. I have recently been provided with some space as a base in Sproughton Church Hall so that I can stay within the benefice on Tuesdays, store my files and photocopy materials. It is different from working at home, as I have done for the last four years. At first it was daunting to leave the flexibility that working from home gave me, but I have found the move to be beneficial for many reasons, working closer to those in the Benefice and better time management being the most obvious. My role within the Benefice is varied and interesting and my work load has grown significantly since the opening of our two new wedding venues in Copdock and Belstead. I deal with all the paperwork regarding weddings, funerals and baptisms and deal with all of the invoicing. When I was researching Bible passages regarding working for God, I came up with quite a few but I have chosen Colossians 3:23 to start with, as I think it sums up what we all do when we are working for God: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters”. I like this passage for the passion it exudes and I do ensure whatever I do within my work remit, and also in my life, I do it with passion and dedication. However, it isn’t just the administration of weddings, but a whole host of responsibilities which the Benefice administrator has. The Benefice diary is kept up-to-date and information from the six parishes is circulated to ensure the whole Benefice is working together, sharing information about events and diary dates on the pew sheets every Sunday and on parish noticeboards. The administrator is also responsible for the Benefice account and for printing any service sheets the Benefice may require for special services. As well as taking minutes at churchwarden’s meetings, dealing with quarterly returns for the Benefice and obviously the content for this magazine. This is just a flavour of my role. I think the thing I love most about my position is being the central point of contact for enquiries from couples wishing to be married, the ministry team or parishioners. It is very rewarding arranging and booking a wedding for a couple and then later seeing the same couple booking in for a baptism. It is lovely to be witness to their life journey. I would like to sign off with another quote, this time from Proverbs 12:11: “Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies have no sense”. This to me means that if you work hard and do what is right in your life, and do not stray from your individual faith, you will be rewarded. Administrator Hayley Purnell North Samford Churches Baby and Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am at Sproughton Church Hall on Mondays in term time Leader: The Rev Annette Shannon, 01473 807674 Burstall Flower Show, Fete and Dog Show Saturday, August 4 with lunches from noon, flowers from 1pm and the fete from 2pm Suffolk Historic Churches Trust Bike Ride Saturday, September 8, from 9am Miss Siagon Trip Bentley Church are organising a trip to the Theatre Royal Norwich to see the matinee performance of Miss Saigon on Wednesday, September 12.
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The total cost is £65 including coach and theatre tickets. We leave Bentley Village Hall at 10am. Please contact Sandra if you are interested: 01473 310383 FROM THE REGISTERS Weddings Katie Carter-Hallwood & Robert Street, Sproughton Angela Williams & David Grove, Copdock Funerals Peggy Kite, Bentley Elaine Bamber, Copdock Audrey Chubb, Sproughton Burial of Ashes John Fincham, Copdock AUGUST Wednesday 1 Saturday 4 Wednesday 8 Saturday 11 Wednesday 15 Tuesday 21 Wednesday 22 Wednesday 29
Bentley Home Communions, 10am Bentley Mothers Prayers Burstall Flower Show, Fete & Dog Show Bentley Mothers Prayers Sproughton Monthly Market, 10am Copdock Home Communions, 10am Bentley Mothers Prayers Ministry Meeting, Sproughton Church Hall, noon Bentley Mothers Prayers Bentley Mothers Prayers
SEPTEMBER Saturday 1 Wednesday 5 Thursday 6 Saturday 8 Wednesday 12
Copdock Morning Market, 10am Bentley Home Communions, 10am Bentley Mothers Prayers Bentley Coffee & Company, 10am Burstall Community Lunch, 12.30pm Sproughton Monthly Market, 10am Suffolk Historic Churches Trust Bike Ride, 9am Bentley Mothers Prayers
SERVICES IN THE BENEFICE Sunday, August 5 9.30am Burstall 10am Bentley 10am Copdock 11am Sproughton
Holy Communion Family Service Morning Prayer Holy Communion
Sunday, August 12 9.30am Sproughton 9.30am Burstall 10am Copdock 10am Bentley 6pm Tattingstone
Croissant Church Family Service Holy Communion Morning Prayer Evensong
Sunday, August 19 9.30am Burstall 10am Copdock 10am Bentley 6pm Sproughton 6pm Tattingstone
Morning Prayer Simply Sunday Holy Communion Evensong Evensong
Sunday, August 26 9.30am Burstall 10am Bentley 10am Belstead 10am Copdock 10am Tattingstone 11am Sproughton
Matins Morning Prayer Morning Celebration Morning Prayer Holy Communion Family & Friends
Please submit church letters and copy for the September edition of In Touch to Hayley Purnell by August 4: northsamfordbenefice@gmail.com
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CHURCH NEWS
HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Ipswich Road, Brantham CO11 1TB
Parish Priest: Fr Christopher Smith 180 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich IP2 0QQ / 01473 684963 www.stmarksparish.org.uk SERVICES FOR AUGUST Sunday 5 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9am Mass Tuesday 7 9.30am Morning Prayer 10am Mass Sunday 12 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9am Mass Tuesday 14 9.20am Eucharistic Adoration 10am Mass Sunday 19 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9am Mass Tuesday 21 9.30am Morning Prayer 10am Mass Sunday 26 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time 9am Mass Tuesday 28 9.30am Morning Prayer 10am Mass The weekly newsletter, with weekly mass times is always displayed in the cabinet alongside the front door. Catholic Commentary Internet and digital technology have brought many benefits in communication and in facilitating access to information. One such benefit Catholics can now enjoy is access to online liturgical prayer formats and commentary for each day such as provided by Universalis. This service provides morning and evening prayer of the church (and for other times during the day) and the readings and set prayers for daily mass. The service also provides a calendar for the liturgical seasons with special references to saints being commemorated including a mini-biography. It can be very helpful to read the office (psalms, scripture passages and
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prayers) and inspirational to be reminded about the lives of the saints. Today in the UK the public perception of religion is often negative or illinformed, but there are voices from outside and academia to counter this, as well as the voice of Pope Francis. For example: “The central problem of human beings is not religion but tribalism…” Jordan B Peterson, the Canadian professor with a huge following on YouTube. Or Tom Wright, the former Anglican Bishop of Durham who speaks about Epicureanism which many have imbibed and how in the western churches there has been collusion with the Enlightenment idea that religion is a private matter that has nothing to do with public life. He reminds his listeners that many of the things we take for granted – that it is right for a society to take care of the poor and the sick, to provide children with an education – are a legacy of a Christian civilisation. Events & Diary Date The 100 Club draw took place on July 22 when three lucky winners shared a record £154 prize pot. The next draw takes place on Sunday, August 26. The club, set up to support the life and mission of our parish, has grown from strength to strength since its launch. New members are always very welcome and the newsletter, that includes an application form, can be found at the rear of the church or at: www.stmarksparish.org.uk Every last Thursday of the month a Bring & Buy Coffee Morning takes place at Viv and Wyn’s home, Paddock Gate, Whitehorse Road, East Bergholt CO7 6TR from 10.30am-noon. We are raising funds for a new carpet for the Parish Room and all are very welcome to join us. The next coffee morning is on Thursday, August 30. Supporting our local hospice All parishioners are asked to collect used postage stamps, all year, not just at Christmas, and place them in the box at the rear of the church to help support the outstanding work of our local hospice. Catholic Chaplain at Ipswich Hospital Father Adrian Gates is the Catholic Chaplain at Ipswich Hospital. Please contact him (01473 726701) if you or a Catholic is in or due to go into hospital and requires his services. All are very welcome to attend Holy Family services, it is not necessary to be a Catholic and enquiries about the Catholic faith are always welcome. Please contact the presbytery, as above, or a local person whom you know is a Catholic.
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ROYAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL HOLBROOK CHORAL SOCIETY
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Have you ever sat in the audience during a performance of Handel’s ‘Messiah’ and thought, ‘I wish I was singing’?
Have you ever listened to Mozart’s ‘Requiem’ and wondered ‘wow, where could I sing that’? Well, search no more!
Holbrook Choral Society are a friendly, sociable group of people who enjoy singing and making music together. You can be assured of a warm welcome - all you need to do is turn up to rehearsals at the Royal Hospital School Music School on Monday evenings. The first rehearsal back after the summer holidays is Monday 17 September at 7.30pm.
Previous experience of singing is useful, but we welcome beginners. We have all levels of ability in the choir - so don’t feel intimidated if you want to just turn up and have a go! WE DO NOT AUDITION NEW MEMBERS!
For more information please contact the Music School music@royalhospitalschool.org or 01473 326222