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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR At the end of my weekly yoga class we spend about 15 minutes unwinding (sometimes literally). It’s meant as time to relax but this week I found myself imagining what I would say if my son had been caught up in one of the recent terrorist attacks. I tried in vain to dismiss the thought but silent tears were quickly sliding into my ears as I lay there counting down the minutes. There simply are no words.

How does one cope with grief such as this while also dealing with the fact that your child’s life has been taken from them? All their hopes and their potential wiped out, all that energy and excitement and fun and love stolen from the world forever.

Ironically, in the background my yoga instructor was speaking about being a positive influence in the world and the following words struck me: a positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, actions and outcomes. In the context of recent events this seems more than a little frivolous, but in coming together to share a minute’s silence, or at an event such as One Love Manchester, isn’t that exactly what we are doing. When we come together to share our grief we find comfort in others and strength to carry on, and now more than ever we need to look out for each other.

We’re told our behaviour as adults has a direct impact on how our children behave. Is it possible that our behaviour can have a positive influence on the adults we interact with too? Is compassion contagious? Does the kindness of another change how we behave?

If we have it within us to influence the behaviour of others we have power and we can use this power to affect positive change. A kindness shown to a stranger today might change how they behave tomorrow, and so it goes.

It’s a tiny ripple in what appears to be a rather deep, dark ocean but together we are stronger.

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2017 TENDRING SHOW: FARMING FOR LIFE Almost 20,000 people are expected to attend the 102nd annual Tendring Hundred Show on Saturday, July 8.

The 2017 president for Essex’s premier agricultural and family show is local St Osyth farmer Roger Lord. Roger has been a strong supporter of the show for many years and was fundamental in helping establish the popular theme area. This year’s theme is Farming for Life where we will show how farmers use the countryside to grow healthy foods.

The Tendring Hundred Show was first held in 1899 and has become an important event in the local calendar and a unique opportunity to bring the rural and urban populations of North Essex and the surrounding area together. A family show, it maintains its strong agricultural heritage with large displays of agricultural machinery and livestock. In last year’s post show survey, over a third of visitors said that the animals and machinery were what they enjoyed the most at the show.

Johnnie Jiggins, chairman of the Tendring Hundred Farmers’ Club, said: “We have been working hard to prepare for this year’s Tendring Show and I am confident it will be another great day out. As a non-profit organisation we rely on and hugely appreciate the support of a dedicated team of local volunteers and the local community that come through the gates on the day. There is a lot to look forward to.”

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NEWS OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY 2020 AND CASTLES & LAKES OF BAVARIA

FUTURE OF GENERAL PRACTICE – PART TWO

Presented by the Benefice of East Bergholt & Brantham

I realise that last month’s article announcing our merger with other local practices into a super partnership – the Colte Partnership – surprised many people, and I have received a number of questions and comments from patients since its publication. I am delighted that everyone has been very supportive of the change. I thought it may be helpful to share some of the commonly asked questions, together with my answers.

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JAMES CARTLIDGE, MP FOR SOUTH SUFFOLK I was extremely grateful to have received such a strong mandate from the voters of South Suffolk at the recent general election. Achieving over 60% of the vote, the highest share in the constituency’s history, was something I would not have dreamed of. However, I am fully aware that this is only a time limited mandate, and there is now a duty for me to deliver and keep working hard as your Member of Parliament.

Will patients still be registered with Ardleigh Surgery?

The simple answer is yes. Patients will still register with the surgery of their choice and will be seen at that surgery. There are no plans for patients to be seen in other partnership premises for normal, routine appointments. However, the partnership is looking to stay open longer and possibly open at weekends too. In that case, it may be that out of normal hours, you would be asked to attend one of the other surgeries within the partnership.

Will our GPs still be here?

Absolutely. Our partners are now partners within the new organisation and all the doctors within it are keen to retain their own autonomy within their practice. There is no intention that the GPs will move. However, it may be that some part time GPs may work in more than one location. Dr Lenart, Sister Harrison and myself are all part of the super-partnership’s management structure.

What are the benefits?

As an organisation with nearly 120,000 patients we can bid for contracts and commission services. We have a much greater bargaining power. For example, in the future we may be able to commission our own district nurses, attached to the practice, rather than rely on the current service.

It may be possible to get hospital consultants to do outreach clinics in our premises to save visits to the hospital.

For the practice there are economies of scale. Before the merger, each practice was running a payroll, purchasing equipment, had to register with various bodies like the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and the Information Commissioner. We are now moving to centralise some of these functions so that we have, for example, one CQC registration. This will free a considerable amount of practice time.

I will be arranging a Patient Participation Group meeting shortly, so that all patients, not just those on the committee, are able to ask questions about the merger. Information as to the date will be in the magazines, at the practice and on our website.

Best wishes Practice Manager Stephanie Durrant

kind of arrangement for them to support us. I would emphasise that the DUP have previously entered into talks with other governments who were not sure of their majority, most notably Gordon Brown’s Labour government. If it turns out that they do commit to some kind of agreement it is unlikely to be a full coalition and it does not mean for one minute that we are endorsing all of their views or policies.

It looks like I will continue to serve South Suffolk against a national backdrop of seemingly never-ending Westminster drama. The cause of this latest bout of unplanned intrigue was an election result that few had predicted when Theresa May surprised the nation, including myself, in announcing that she would go to the country. But the one lesson I have learned as an MP is that nothing is predictable anymore.

Rather, it is a fact that the country requires a government and we have a duty to find a way to provide stability amidst the current uncertainty.

Of course nobody wanted this outcome, but politics is about facing up to the reality of one’s position and dealing with it. That is what we are doing. We must not forget that our country is confronted by a heightened level of terror threat and imminent Brexit negotiations which will be extremely challenging. It is simply not possible to proceed confidently as a people without a government able to do its core job of stewarding the nation from day to day.

And so we face a Hung Parliament, and at the time of writing, talks with the Democratic Unionist Party are progressing about coming to some

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NEWS REPORT TO PARISHES, MID-SAMFORD WARD: JUNE 2017 BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCILLOR SUE CARPENDALE

BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCILLOR FENELLA SWAN

Planning The proposed date for crucial local planning applications to be heard is currently July 5. Morning applications to be dealt with are for East Bergholt – Gatton House, 144 at Moores Lane and 75 Heath Road.

Afternoon applications include Capel St Mary – 100 off Days Road and 150 on land off Little Tufts behind Longfield. Capel St Mary Parish Council Facebook page is good for checking village updates. We are told that committee papers for these should be published on Babergh’s website about two weeks before the hearing.

Babergh Annual Meeting The Babergh Annual Meeting was held on May 23. Babergh now moves to a cabinet model of governance and the seven cabinet members were appointed as follows: Housing: Councillor Jan Osborne Planning: Councillor Lee Parker Environment: Councillor Tina Campbell Economy: Councillor John Ward Communities: Councillor Margaret Maybury Customers and Finance: Councillor Peter Patrick Assets and Investments: Councillor Jennie Jenkins

Cabinet agenda The first meeting of the newly constituted cabinet was held on June 6.

The agenda addressed the following: half yearly performance reporting and new arrangements for pre-application planning services, for which there will be a charge.

• Housing Delivery: As at the end of March, Babergh had secured £83,739 in Community Infrastructure Levy payments. This provides funding towards the community infrastructure required to ensure that new development is sustainable. Also, to date, Babergh have built 12 new homes, as part of the aim to increase the number of new homes built of the right type and tenure and in the right place.

• Business Growth & Productivity: Delivery of the Food Enterprise Zones is underway with Local Development Orders adopted for Jimmy’s Farm. This business growth is expected to lever-in additional investment to the area. Seven grants have been secured for Babergh businesses worth £294,299, creating 25 jobs.

• Community Capacity Building & Engagement: Babergh actively supported new opportunities for those living with dementia, and their carers, in Hadleigh. The focus is to help people to establish and maintain active lifestyles.

• Enabled & Efficient: Unannounced face-to-face visits to HQ are reducing and the number of website sessions is increasing with improved access and methods of contact, to modernise our services.

Reducing resources can then be aimed at assisting those most in need.

• Assets & Investments: The council has approved an incorporated group company structure and appointment of directors to holding companies. This has been established to invest in commercial property, generating long term revenue income streams.

• Environment, Waste & Leisure: Business glass recycling – 20 tonnes of glass are being collected across both districts and processed each month. This increases recycling in the district, minimises waste and generates income.

• A problem area: meeting the five-year land supply.

Charging for pre-application planning advice Most straightforward enquiries should remain free and fast, but those requiring time-consuming services could now recoup this cost from developers and applicants. A flat-rate fee structure is proposed. Enquiries will be allocated to an officer who would expect to be responsible for both the enquiry and any subsequent application.

Members of the council were also appointed to serve on committees and outside bodies. Councillor Jennie Jenkins was reappointed as leader of the council and Councillor Peter Burgoyne continues as chairman.

The council noted the Joint Scrutiny Committee’s Annual Report. The role of the committee, which meets every two months, is to scrutinise the work of external stakeholders and service providers and to hold the Executive Committee to account. During the last year the committee has looked at community grants, the handling of planning appeals, how the council deals with compliments, comments and complaints, the council’s approach to community engagement and neighbourhood planning.

Strategic Housing Market Assessment The Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) is a key piece of evidence which will underpin the new Joint Local Plan. Peter Brett Associates were jointly commissioned to produce the SHMA by Babergh District Council, Mid Suffolk District Council, Ipswich Borough Council and Suffolk Coastal District Council. These four authorities make up the Ipswich Housing Market Area. Within this area commuting and migration are largely contained and the majority of people who live in the area also work in the area. 70% of house moves take place within the area. Peter Brett Associates have gathered and examined information to identify the objectively assessed need for new homes across the districts which in Babergh they have put at 355 new homes needed per year.

Although in Babergh there are more deaths than births each year the population keeps increasing due to inward migration. Households are getting smaller and many new homes are needed just to house today’s population. House prices are 11% above the national average and cost 9.5 times the average wage compared with a national average of seven times.

It is expected that the draft of the new Local Plan will come to council in July and will then go to public consultation during August, September and October.

Taxi Firm Fined for Using Unlicensed Drivers A taxi operator and two drivers from Ipswich have been prosecuted by Babergh District Council for private hire vehicle offences committed in September 2016. On May 30 representatives from J R Travel Ltd, based at Copdock, appeared before Ipswich Magistrates and pleaded guilty to two offences of employing drivers without the relevant licences. These offences came to light as a result of an investigation by Babergh.

There are currently some 2,000 enquiries a year at Babergh. Proposed fees vary for a simple written response – less than £200 to several thousand pounds where meetings, appointments on site and the addition of other advisory and review services are required.

The magistrates gave the company credit for their guilty pleas and their reassurance that systems had now been improved to prevent unlicensed drivers being allocated bookings. However, they stated that they recognised that the legal requirement for drivers to be licensed provides protection for the public and that it is important that businesses ensure full compliance.

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NEWS CONSTABLE COUNTRY MEDICAL PRACTICE

SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM

Phone System Upgrade We will be further upgrading our telephone system over the summer.

Patients will no longer experience a busy tone when all lines are engaged, but will be informed of their position in a queue. This information will be updated as you progress through the queue. At peak times we have up to seven receptionists answering calls, so even if there are a number of patients already in the queue, your waiting time shouldn’t be too long.

Whatever time you ring during the day you will be able to speak to a doctor if you need to, unless demand is exceptionally high. If all our faceto-face appointments have already been booked, a doctor will phone you back to discuss your problem and if you need to be seen in person they will arrange for you to be seen that same day.

Patient Information Screens We have purchased new computers to run the patient information screens at East Bergholt and Capel which should now be more reliable.

They convey useful information provided by the NHS and also details of how we operate the practice and how best to access the services we offer.

Medical Receptionists Our medical receptionists can help with a wide range of issues.

Increasingly, we are training them to ensure they are equipped to help patients and signpost to a variety of support services. If you have a medical problem, it helps if you disclose it to them so they can ensure you are seen by the right practice clinician (GP, Nurse Practitioner, Practice Nurse or Health Care Assistant). Pharmacists and osteopaths can help for many conditions, and there are many support services available which offer expert advice to help patients with issues such as bereavement, dementia, etc. Our reception team can provide information on these services.

National Diabetes Audit The practice is participating in the National Diabetes Audit. This is an NHS initiative which aims to determine how the Clinical Commissioning Group and practices across Suffolk can improve the effectiveness of treatment for patients with diabetes. This involves sharing patient information with NHS England, though strict confidentiality and security rules will apply.

Please inform the practice if you do not want your information to be shared for this purpose.

Training Days A reminder that in 2017 the practice will be closed from 1pm on the following dates for staff training: Thursday, July 13 and Thursday, September 7. 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

In the light of the recent tragic attacks in Manchester and London, I thought it might be worth taking a different theme this month and talking about terrorism.

While Suffolk is a relatively low-risk county for terrorist incidents, we should not be complacent, and all Suffolk Police Officers are trained in line with the government’s ‘PREVENT’ strategy, which you can view online at: www.gov.uk (search ‘prevent’).

Up and down the country, the police and security services rely on information which is passed to us by ordinary members of the public – we rely on you to be our eyes and ears.

What is Radicalisation?

People are not born ‘terrorists’. They go through a process to either become a terrorist or support extremist causes in other ways. This can happen to anyone, which makes spotting it difficult, but what we do know is that people are far more likely to be radicalised if they are vulnerable.

Those who are most vulnerable are (but not limited to): • Younger people from age 13 upwards • Those experiencing an identity or personal crisis • Individuals with feelings of unmet aspirations or a sense of injustice • People with a need for adventure or excitement • Those with a pre-existing conviction that their religion or culture is under threat • Individuals who feel socially isolated and, possibly, are suffering from depression • Those who have a history of criminal behaviour What are the signs that someone may be at risk of radicalisation?

• Being overly secretive about their online viewing – this being one of the core ways in which ISIS is known to communicate.

• Displaying feelings of isolation or expressions of an ‘us and them’ mentality – a sign of the sense of social isolation.

• Becoming more argumentative or domineering in their viewpoints, being quick to condemn those who disagree and ignoring views that contradict their own.

• Questioning their faith or identity.

• Downloading or promotion extremist content.

• Social isolation – losing interest in activities they used to enjoy, distancing themselves from friends and social groups.

• Altered appearance – change in style of dress and/or appearance.

• Abnormal routines, travel patterns or aspirations.

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NEWS REPORT TO PARISHES: DODNASH WARD – JUNE 2017

ST MICHAEL’S MONTHLY MARKET

DISTRICT COUNCILLOR JOHN HINTON The two election results in the past month have returned the incumbents in the shape of James Cartilage and Gordon Jones. Communication with the public should be their first priority, and JC has already said he will speak with Babergh on housing matters. It’s a pity he has not done so before; he has had two years to do so, but normally said it was a district matter, but planning legislation is a government matter.

Planning continues to dominate along with legal issues. There is along way to go in building confidence between public and council.

Nice to see some common sense in Ipswich with Sandy Martin promising to shift the wet dock bridge funds to a northern bypass, the only solution to Ipswich and the A14 traffic congestion, especially if Sizewell gets the go ahead and weather closes the Orwell Bridge.

Jobs creation still stagnates and yet officials claim there is a strong housing demand. To work where? The NPPF says ‘sustainable development’ means not commuting and protecting farmland!

Lots of contradiction in various positions, but generally the public are the logical unambiguous participants which is why they should be involved.

Challenging times if we are to protect and sustain our environment and prospects.

The next monthly market at St Michael’s, The Church on the Park, Woolverstone is on Saturday, July 8, 9am-12.30pm.

Fruit, vegetables, cakes, bread, meat and an interesting range of handcrafted items which helps present buying.

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.

If anyone has any questions, please contact me: john.hinton@babergh.gov.uk / 01206 298309

New stalls welcome. Contact Jane Gould: 01473 780777

DOCTORS’ SURGERY TRANSPORT

SUMMER AT THE CASE

Demand continues to rise. If you feel able to pick up a patient and ferry them to the doctors’ surgery in Capel or East Bergholt please contact me: 01473 310992 / chris.yule2@tiscali.co.uk

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All the journeys are authorised by the surgery, so if you are a patient speak to the receptionist if you need to be picked up. We cover Capel, Wenham, Bentley, Copdock and Washbrook and Holton St Mary. This service is free; volunteers do not expect petrol money and any donations we receive are given to the parish church which organises this service.

We understand that the East Bergholt scheme is currently suspended and there is a need to restart it. If you are interested in doing this please contact Kathy Pollard.

01473 805575 / www.thecasepubbentley.co.uk Summer Garden Party: Sunday July 9 Remember the Queen’s 90th birthday party last year? It was so successful we’re doing it again, bigger and better – though without the Queen this time, unless she decides to pop in.

Following a lunchtime barbecue, there will be home-made cakes on sale, games, competitions and a craft fair. And we have booked the same fantastic jazz band we enjoyed so much last year. Barbecue, craft fair and bar are open from noon, garden party from 3pm.

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To help with numbers, we ask you to collect a free ticket from the pub, which also entitles you to a free cup of tea or coffee. Come along and help it all go with a swing!

SUFFOLK BOOK LEAGUE

Bentley Beer Festival We believe the standard of our beers is second to none, and we invite you to sample an even wider choice of real ales over the bank holiday weekend. There will be at least eight different ales on offer from August 24-28, culminating in a barbecue on Monday, August 28 and more. Check the website for details.

Spend an evening with Andrew Cowan, awardwinning novelist and academic.

Andrew is a Professor of Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia. He is the author of five novels, the latest being Worthless Men, as well a creative writing handbook, The Art of Writing Fiction. He will be appearing at the Ipswich Institute Reading Room (15 Tavern Street, Ipswich IP1 3AA) on Thursday, July 13 as part of Suffolk Book League’s 2017 programme of events.

Taste of Greece & Spain Our chef’s gastronomic tour of the world continues on Saturday, July 1 with A Taste of Greece, followed later that month with A Taste of Spain.

Book early to avoid disappointment.

Doors open at 7pm with the event starting at 7.30pm. General admission is £8 (members £4). Students free with ID. Tickets to be paid for on the door. Reservations can be made by emailing: tickets@sbl.org.uk

Takeaway meals A selection of takeaway meals is available – see the board for choices.

Ring beforehand or just turn up and have a drink while you wait.

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Quiz & Curry Nights Don’t forget that monthly quiz nights (last Saturday of each month) are also curry nights. Booking is strongly advised. Food 6-8pm, quiz starts at 9pm.

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OUT & ABOUT FRIENDS OF CAPEL LIBRARY The team were really pleased to meet so many people at Capel Funday.

Not only was the weather glorious, but you purchased quite a number of books and we received some kind donations.

Wednesday, July 19: Viceroy’s House (12A) Directed by Garinder Chadah 2017 The final Viceroy of India, Lord Mountbatten, is tasked with overseeing the transition of British India to independence, but meets with conflict as different sides clash in the face of monumental change.

Starring Hugh Bonneville and Gillian Anderson. Tickets £4.

Wednesday, July 5: Puccini’s La Boheme LIVE! by satellite from Taormina Perched high on the coast of Sicily, Taormina has inspired artists for over 2,000 years. This dramatic setting welcomes opera lovers from all over the world with this tragic love story which is sure to enchant with its intense melodic lyrics, refined harmonies and light feel.

Tickets £10.

The Community Cinema continues to flourish, with a packed house for Deepwater Horizon, and as I write, nearly sold out for Lion. It really is best to book early and to get there early. You can then ensure that you get a good seat, and if you choose to, a drink from the bar. On the third Tuesday in July we shall be screening Hacksaw Ridge, a Second World War film directed by Mel Gibson. It centres on the dilemma faced by a pacifist who signs up as a medic.

The 100 Club continues to grow, and there will be an additional prize in July to reflect the number of members we now have. The June winners were Sandra Bumphrey (£20), Stella Mellish (£10), Sue Edwards (£8) and Peter Eillis (£5).

Our thanks to both Capel and Bentley Parish Councils for continuing to financially support the work of the Friends. We are nearly now able to replace the reception desk at the library and plans are quite well advanced. We are planning a quiz in the autumn, but more of that later.

We raised money for two iPads to see how much use they would get. To be frank the demand has not been overwhelming, so if you know anyone who loves reading and cannot hold the weight of the large print books, do tell them of this service. The iPads are light and the size of the text can be adjusted easily.

Using your library login you can access books and a wide range of magazines online. It’s all free and if you struggle with your computer or tablet, why not make an appointment to see Trevor who will do his best to help you?

Chris Yule

Assembly Rooms, Dedham. Doors open at 7pm, films begin at 7.30pm.

Refreshments available before each screening and in the interval. Tickets from Shakespeare House Gallery or: www.dedhamfilms.co.uk Contact: dedhamfilms@gmail.com

BACH CELLO SUITES IN HARKSTEAD CHURCH Recital by Orlando Jopling as part of his Cello Pilgrimage / www.cellopilgrimage.co.uk Saturday, July 22, 5pm Orlando’s previous concert in Harkstead blew the (sold-out) audience away with the sheer beauty of the music and performance, combined with the wonderful acoustics of the church. Those who booked early enough to join the candlelit supper afterwards felt the magical atmosphere was even further enhanced by good food and company. Early booking recommended as the concert will be very popular.

Bach Suites No.2 in D Minor, No.3 in C Major and Britten Cello Suite No.1 for unaccompanied cello.

Tickets £10 (£5 students) including interval refreshments. In addition, places are available at £10 (prepaid only) for a candle-lit supper in the church after the concert.

Tickets available from: Eleanor Soar: 01473 327266 / eleanor.soar@gmail.com Sally Wilden: 01473 327140 / sally.wilden@gmail.com Patience Shone: 01473 787586 / shonepatience@gmail.com This is fundraising event for Harkstead Church.

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OUT & ABOUT BRANTHAM 2017 ANNUAL GARAGE SALE

MANNINGTREE & DISTRICT PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

Saturday, September 16, 9.30am-4.30pm

In May, we rounded off our year with two events, a friendly competition with our neighbouring Harwich & Dovercourt Camera Club and our Annual General Meeting.

Open garages selling items throughout the village.

Look for the balloons and signs throughout Brantham, on the A137 Table top sale at the village hall, also refreshments, handcrafts, preserves, tombola, ice cream and much more.

We need a £5 minimum donation to book your garage or village hall table. For more details please contact Maya, Louise or Maggie.

If you like to help in any way either on or before the day, or wish to donate items for sale or for the tombola, please call Maya or Maggie.

Proceeds will go to St Elizabeth Hospice (Carla Dawson’s Tribute Fund) and Nepal Children’s Trust which supports children in Nepal.

Maya: mayawatling@hotmail.com / 07508 430671 Louise: Louloumadley@btinternet.com / 07792 236414 Maggie: maggie1woods@googlemail.com / 07867 546484 Facebook: Brantham Garage Sale

DO YOU HAVE A DAUGHTER WHO WILL SOON BE FIVE? Would they like the opportunity to build their confidence, raise their aspirations and have fun?

East Bergholt Rainbows would love to hear from you! Would you like to come along and see what we do at Rainbows?

Contact us to arrange a visit to our unit and see for yourself what we do! Email our leaders at: debching.guiding@gmail.com / halljanet@btconnect.com Come and join us.

EAST BERGHOLT WI Our next meeting is at the Constable Hall in East Bergholt on Wednesday, July 12 and our speaker this month is Frances M Harper who will be giving us a talk on microwave cooking.

New members and visitors are always welcome so please join us; come along at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start.

We were pleased to welcome Harwich again and also to meet experienced judge Howard King who delighted us with his valid and incisive comments.

A fairly close competition was won by our guests, although Manningtree did perform very well in the projected images. Standout prints were Mountain Man in B/W by Mark Rivers (MG), Blackwater Fire Spin by Carol Spicer (HD) and Eroding Sea Defences by Paul Andrews (HD). Among the projected images, Passage of Time by Barry Weaver (MG), First Site by Tim Stott (MG) and Lilly loves Elvis in B/W by Mark Rivers (MG), together with Mind the Breeze by George Fossey (HD), all attracted top marks.

A thorough review of the year accompanied the more usual formalities at the AGM, steered through by chairman Frank Pearson. Frank was pleased with the progress made by the society, and commented on the rising standard of member’s work and the welcome addition of some new members.

Now that the society was becoming more established it was felt appropriate to recognise the early commitment of founder members by conferring honorary membership on David Webb and Duncan Gordon, together with Harold and Hasje Mousley, which was approved by all present.

Frank expressed thanks to both the officers and members for their commitment and their helpfulness in running and supporting the regular evening meetings throughout the season. Prizes were presented to members who had achieved particularly high markings in the competitions.

In a review of finances, it was reluctantly agreed that the annual subscription would need to be raised to £40 after several years without any increase.

FUTURE MEETINGS Our 2017/18 season will commence in September and run through to May 2018. Another full programme of talks and competitions is promised which we hope will further your enjoyment of this fascinating hobby.

We meet twice monthly on Thursday evenings at 7.30pm at the St John’s Centre, Station Road, Manningtree CO11 1EB. New members are welcome to join or may attend initially as a visitor (£3).

Please contact Margaret, our secretary, for more information: 01206 396958 / madps@post.com www.manningtreeanddistrictphotographicsociety.co.uk

We are a friendly, welcoming and enthusiastic group who meet on the second Wednesday each month. For some women we offer an opportunity to catch up with friends and for others it is a route to learn new skills. If you want to know more about the WI in East Bergholt please come along to one of our regular meetings or contact June Firman on 01206 298742 for more information.

We would also like to let you know about our main fundraising annual event this year which will be taking place on Wednesday, October 4. This will be an all-ticket event and will give people an opportunity to learn more about alternative therapies and experience hands-on some of the therapies on offer. More information will be given on this event next month.

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Steam enthusiasts may wish to note that the Tornado locomotive will be running on the Walton to Colchester line on August 12 in a charity event.

You may be able to capture this on film as did local enthusiast and society member Ian Bancroft a few years ago.

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OUT & ABOUT VILLAGE LINK CLUB On Wednesday, July 12, Stephen Govier will present a talk on the local history of our villages.

Future talks this year: Suffolk Chapter & Verse, Elderly Drivers, Jewel of the Canaries, A Year as Mayor of Ipswich, Christmas Messages & Carols, First Aid & AED, Dad’s Army, History of Scarecrows, Pray Silence for ? and History of Butley Priory.

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. After the August and February meetings, we normally hold a members’ lunch.

Roger Felgate, 01473 311684

RSPB FLATFORD WILDLIFE GARDEN As we move into July some of our largest and most iridescent flying insects can be seen darting about the garden at Flatford. Dragonflies are always fascinating with their tantalising flashes of colour as they swoop and dart through the air, catching insect prey in flight. We have a great view of them from just outside the barn. They’re not the easiest of insects to identify individually, but they do sometimes pose obligingly on flower stems and tall blades of grass in our mini flower meadow.

Fossils of dragonflies have been found that are believed to date back 220 million years, so we’re the newcomers on the block here. The smaller and more slender damselflies have been delighting us in the garden since May, and anyone who has a pond in their own garden may well have been attracting them too. Their eggs are laid in water, where the larvae feed on other aquatic insect larvae and even small tadpoles. Keep an eye out for new adults emerging from the depths via plant stems.

If you’re looking for something for the children to do during the long holidays that start towards the end of the month, something that involves them being outside in the fresh air and engaging with nature in beautiful surroundings, remember that RSPB Flatford Wildlife Garden is on your doorstep. We will be offering nature-related family activities, including nature trail challenges, owl pellet dissection, bird feeder making and craft activities during the school holidays, with a programme that changes from week to week. No booking is required, just turn up and join in!

We open at 10.30am and the gates close at 4.30pm. There is a small charge that includes all activities available on the day, and there is a discount for RSPB members. For visitors who join the RSPB on that particular day, there will be no activity charge on that occasion. For full details visit the website.

If you haven’t visited us for a while, you’ll find some giant wooden creatures around the garden by following our new family activity trail too. These new additions join our log piles to rummage in, a child-sized nest box and a wonderful living willow tunnel to race through! So, all this set in the peaceful surroundings of the garden that slopes gently down towards the Stour, with plenty of places to picnic, means that there’s something for everyone. We look forward to seeing you. www.rspb.org.uk/Flatford If you have some spare time available and would be interested in volunteering with the RSPB locally, do get in touch for information about the range of roles available: 01206 391153 / shirley.sampson@rspb.org.uk Visitor Experience Officer Sharon Barker

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OUT & ABOUT MANNINGTREE POETRY GROUP

STOUR VALLEY U3A

The next meeting of Poetry Plus will take place at 7.30pm on Tuesday, July 11 at the Red Lion, South Street, Manningtree.

On Wednesday, July 12, Dr Stephen Ashworth, Senior Lecturer at UEA, will talk on kitchen chemistry and present a 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.

All those interested in poetry are invited to attend either to listen to the spoken word or to read poetry themselves. Some people will be reading 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 poetry group, please visit: www.poetryplus.org.uk

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 Sean Day who will update us on The Harwich Mayflower Project.

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.

STOUR VALLEY MEN’S PROBUS CLUB Tom Tyler returned on June 7 with a talk entitled When Holidays Were Fun and on June 21 John Field presented a talk entitled The Redevelopment of Ipswich Docks.

On July 5 Lewis Tyler presents Daddy, what is TV? and on Wednesday, July 19 we are holding our summer lunch to which we invite our spouses and Probus widows. This year we have moved to The Haywain to enjoy the occasion.

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 titled The Mary Rose.

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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.

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.

BLUE CROSS OPEN DAY AND FUN DOG SHOW

We meet on the first and third Wednesday 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

Building on the success of our first open day last year, we are making the event even larger this year with a fun dog show, dog agility and fun scurry, stalls, refreshments, animal units open for viewing, kid’s activities, live music and a raffle.

Our open day and fun dog show will take place on Saturday, July 29 at the animal rehoming centre on Bourne Hill, Wherstead IP2 8NQ between 11am and 4pm.

Entry by way of a monetary donation. For more information, contact the centre on 0300 777 1480 / suffolk@bluecross.org.uk or visit our Facebook page: @bluecrosssuffolk

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SCHOOLS BENTLEY & COPDOCK PRIMARY SCHOOLS The summer term is always busy at school, both inside and outside the classroom, and this year is no exception. As you read this we will be in the throes of sports days and summer fayres.

Before half term the children were concentrating on their SATs – they came in early for their breakfast and once the tests were all completed they were able to celebrate in the park.

Tennis was the after school club for KS1 before half term, with football for KS2 kicking off in the lead up to the summer break. Pupils from across the federation took part in the U9s cross country and a netball tournament.

More recently children have attended QuadKids. Pupils in Year 5 had the opportunity to hone their cycling skills with Bikeability.

KS1 have visited Orford Castle to learn about its history. They were so engaged with this topic that they held a medieval banquet for parents to attend where they performed a country dance and then taught their guests how to join in. The children also made the headgear they wore on the day.

We are now in the midst of helping the children with their transition to their classes from September – our new intake has been in to experience life at big school, while Year 6 had inductions at their new schools. All the other children had taster sessions with their classrooms and teachers for the next academic year.

Ten super learners had an energetic afternoon with Mrs Austin and Mrs Witherall at Snakes and Ladders to celebrate their achievements. The children had free run of the play spaces as it was nearly empty, enjoying swinging, climbing and sliding on a range of equipment.

KS1 exhibited some beautiful art work at Hadleigh Show. Pictures, clay models and paper flowers were amongst the creations. KS2 had the opportunity to experience the African Children’s Choir as part of their fundraising tour. Pupils also got to showcase their flute skills as part of a whole class ensemble at Jerwood Dance Studio.

Over the summer, a conservatory will be constructed at Bentley to create extra learning space. We have been very fortunate to have been asked

by Early Excellence to take part in an exciting pilot project for developing high quality inspirational practice in a EYFS/KS1 mixed age class. Early Excellence is an established national leader of pedagogy, provision and practice, specialising in young children’s education. We are pleased that both our PTAs are supporting the developments in KS1 with donations towards resources. Both Wolves and Kittens classrooms are already undergoing exciting transformations. However, there are still more resources that we need to equip our classrooms with. If you have any of the following items at home that you would like to donate to either school, could you please let the offices know: • Memo board/pin board for the home corner • Planks, tarpaulin, ropes, nets, tyres, crates, tape measures, plumb line for the large construction area • Storage tubs with lids and skittles for the games area • Water butt, pipes, guttering, tubing, syringes, house paintbrushes, bowls, small buckets for the water area • Seasonal clothes (e.g. coats, hats gloves in the winter, shorts, sun hats, sunglasses in the summer), fabric, real pots and pans, scales, recipe books, real clock, timer, whisk • Old sink, pots and pans, spoons, sieves for a mud kitchen Both Bentley and Copdock have a vacancy for a midday supervisor from September. If you are interested please contact the school offices directly on 01473 310253 (Bentley) or 01473 730337 (Copdock) for more information.

For more news and up to date information about the schools, please visit: www.copdock.suffolk.sch.uk

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ROBIN’S NEWS Baby Bears We have been walking to the library to get new books. The children loved going out into the community and exploring the library. Looking at our books back at Robin’s we have talked about the various characters and animals. Allowing the children to select their own books links to literacy in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) – ‘being interested in books and rhymes and may have favourites’ – encouraging them to look at printed material with care and enabling their overall speech and communication to develop as they listen to and enjoy rhythmic patterns.

We have recently introduced a new indoors tent into the room as one of our new cosy corner areas for reading, as well as allowing the children the opportunity to hide, role play, play games and generally have a quiet area to think and relax. It allows the children to explore a new environment but still being able to check in with a familiar adult. It also allows them to gradually engage in pretend play which supports the child to understand their own thinking.

Toddling Tigers In the Tiger room we have been using our snack times as a focus for developing control using one handed tools such knives and apple cutters to support the children’s ever growing independence. Our new snack times also allow the children to explore the fruit before it is peeled, chopped and prepared for consumption and we take the time to discuss our observations.

The children have been extremely interested in books, asking for their favourites at both group time and during free flow play. Some of their favourites include Handa’s Surprise which is all about different fruits and African animals, Jolly Olly Octopus which is about a variety of creatures under the sea, and the Gruffalo’s Child. These books are teaching the children not only a love of books but valuable listening skills. The children confidently pick the stories up and retell them using the pictures as prompts, not only on an individual basis but also in small groups!

The children have loved watching our ducklings hatch and have asked lots of questions to find out more: “Is it a dinosaur egg?”

“Can they eat biscuits?” “Where’s the mummy and daddy?” The children’s interest and fascination has been admirable with them frequently asking to check on their progress. The ducklings are supporting the children to learn hygiene such as hand washing and also an awareness of how to care for the ducklings. They will be sad to see Fluff, Desmond, Bolt, Bubbles and Debbie Duck go back to the duck farm next week.

Gruffalos All the Gruffalos have been ‘eggstatic’ about our duck eggs and watching the ducklings hatch. The ducklings have taught the Gruffalos so much about understanding the world, showing concern about them, asking many questions and getting a real understanding of growth.

Our older Gruffalos are preparing for school life. We welcomed teachers visiting us from the various local schools and we too have visited them. The Gruffalos have a school area where they can role-play school, complete with various uniforms, book bags and photos of their new schools and teachers. The Gruffalos are taking the transition to school in their stride and are looking forward to their graduation to celebrate their journey here at Robin’s and their next big adventure.

If you would like information about Robin’s Childcare please contact Vicki on 01473 310767, visit www.robinschildcare.co.uk or follow us on Twitter/Facebook.

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SPORT EAST BERGHOLT UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB

ARE YOU A GIRL OR BOY AGED FIVE TO NINE WHO WANTS TO PLAY FOOTBALL?

The 2016-17 season is now over. All in all it was a good season for the club. The First Team finished in sixth position in the Senior Division, a sound return in something of a transitional season. The Reserves were fourth in League A, but they became the stars of the club when they secured the Goals of Ipswich Cup with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Claydon Reserves in the final at Woodbridge. Their success in bringing some silverware back to Gandish Road gave cause to some celebration amongst the ranks. The A Team completed their schedule with back to back victories, which comfortably ensured their League B status and can be considered something of a success after a tough season.

There have been some exciting developments on the management front.

Ben Swan has left his role as coach to take up a position with Brantham Athletic, we wish him well. However, the club is delighted that former Debenham manager Dale Vince has agreed to join the club as First Team/ club coach. Dale brings with him considerable knowledge and experience and his appointment is a very positive move. Also Cieran Dadds has decided to take more of a back seat following the birth of his daughter.

Cieran has done a fine job for which the club is very grateful. We are very pleased that Lee Webb has re-joined the club to fill Cieran’s position as A Team manager.

We are always looking for people who can help the club as committee members, either 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. EBUFC is a community club with very strong village traditions.

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!

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MISTLEY CRICKET CLUB May 100 CLUB WINNERS 1: Danny Goff (69) £110 2: Margaret Mills (14) £50 3: Judith Mills (13) £50 The season started sluggishly for the club in terms of results, but for the 1st XI the visit of hitherto top of the table Woolpit saw a dramatic change in fortunes. A massive score of 342, with 96 from James Scott and 146 from skipper Danny Goff, proved far too many for the visitors with Bruce Leeke taking five wickets to give Mistley a sensational victory by 205 runs. The 2nds, at Woolpit, and 3rds, at Yoxford, also won to make it a great day, and on top of that the Ladies won two games over the same weekend too.

The results have been somewhat up and down since then and all our teams are currently in the middle reaches of the league tables. The club exited the NVC at the regional final stage with a defeat by Bentley.

SATURDAY CRICKET 1 Team: Two Counties Div 1 Sat, Jun 24: Braintree (A) Sat, Jul 1: Halstead (H) Sat, Jul 8: Maldon (H) Sat, Jul 15: Worlington (A) Sat, Jul 22: Hadleigh (A) Sat, Jul 29: Woolpit (A) Sat, Aug 5: Haverhill (H) st

2nd Team: Two Counties Div 3 Sat, Jun 24: Wivenhoe II (H) Sat, Jul 1: Halstead II (A) Sat, Jul 8: Long Melford (A) Sat, Jul 15: Little Bardfield (H) Sat, Jul 22: Sudbury II (A) Sat, Jul 29: Woolpit II (H) Sat, Aug 5: Exning (A) 3rd Team: Two Counties Div 9 East Sat, Jul 1: Eye (A) Sat, Jul 15: Eye (H) Sat, Jul 22: Kesgrave II (A)

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Sat, Jul 29: Yoxford II (H) Sat, Aug 5: St Margarets II (A)

SUNDAY AND MIDWEEK CRICKET NECL and National Village Competition Sun, Jun 25: Frinton (A) Sun, Jul 2: Gt Horkesley & Lexden (A) Thu, Jul 6: Wivenhoe (T20) (H) Sun, Jul 9: Frinton (H) Fri, Jul 14: Mistley Rugby Club (T20) Friendly (H) Sun, Jul 16: Eight Ash Green (H) Sun, Jul 23: Colchester & E Essex (A) Thu, Jul 27: Colchester & E Essex (T20) (A) Sun, Jul 30: Elmstead (A) Sun, Aug 6: Wivenhoe (A) Sunday Div Team: Two Counties Sunday Div Sun, Jul 2: Gt Bromley (H) Sun, Jul 9: Wivenhoe (A) Sun, Jul 16: Brightlingsea (A) Sun, Jul 30: Brightlingsea (H) Sun, Aug 6: Abberton (H)

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Fri, Jun 23: West Bergholt (A) Tue, Jun 27: Copdock T20 (A) Fri, Jun 30: Sudbury (H) Sun, Jul 2: Felixstowe T20 (A) Fri, Jul 7: Eight Ash Green (a) Sun, Jul 9: Copdock T20 (H) Sun, Jul 23: Bury St Edmunds T20 (H) Tue, Aug 1: Copdock T20 (A) Sun, Aug 6: Bury St Edmunds T20 (A)

New players are always welcome, please email: mistleycc@btinternet.com Mistley CC is a community club with strong traditions. Please come along and give us a look sometime.

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CHURCH NEWS BENEFICE OF EAST BERGHOLT & BRANTHAM Rector: The Rev Canon Stephne van der Toorn 01206 392646 / revstephvdt@googlemail.com www.constablecountrychurches.co.uk Friday, June 30

2pm Wedding of Grace Foster and Luke Garwood,

East Bergholt 4.30pm Funeral of Brian Bezant, East Bergholt Sunday, July 2: Patronal Festival 8am BCP Communion, East Bergholt 10am Benefice Communion with Healing, East Bergholt Wednesday, July 5 9.30 BCP Communion, East Bergholt Sunday, July 9: Trinity 4 8am BCP Communion, East Bergholt 10am Communion, East Bergholt 11am Baptism of Tabitha Griggs, Brantham Sunday, July 16: Trinity 5 8am BCP Communion, East Bergholt 10am Family Service, East Bergholt 11am Communion, Brantham Friday, July 21 9.30am East Bergholt Primary Leavers Assembly,

East Bergholt Sunday, July 23: Trinity 6 8am BCP Communion, East Bergholt 10am Choral Matins, East Bergholt 11am Informal Service, Brantham

September 12 at 52 Richardsons Road. Please let Rev Steph know if you would like to register for this.

TOWER REPAIRS In June, the tower committee (made up of church and Preservation Society members and the church architect) received tenders for building work and the scaffolding will be erected on August 29. Sadly the Heritage Lottery Fund is unable to help us as their timescale does not coincide with that of the bats!

We have received the results of an initial ground level survey of the bats which shows the presence of pipistrelles and long-eared (most probably brown) using the church. The predicted numbers within the church are not considered to be large. Once the scaffolding is in place, the consultant will return to complete a high level survey on the cavities in the tower walls to allow for the go ahead to be given on the repair work needed.

It will then be decided whether a licence is required or not. The appointed bat consultant will be involved throughout the project work to ensure that all the right procedures are followed.

We are very grateful to everyone who visited the Preservation Society’s table at the May Bank Holiday Market and showed interest in the project.

The pram race itself raised an amazing £1,000, which is fantastic!

If you have any queries about this project or have some ideas about fundraising, please contact one of the churchwardens: Liz Digby (liz.digby@btopenworld.com) / Fiona Trott (fiona.trott13@gmail.com).

Details of all fundraising events will be posted on the Bergholt Bulletin Facebook group, (search ‘Bergholt Bulletin’ on Facebook to join).

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Sunday, July 30: Trinity 7 8am BCP Communion, East Bergholt 11am Benefice Communion, Brantham Sunday, August 6 8am BCP Communion, East Bergholt 10am Benefice Communion and Baptism of

Toby Crowther, East Bergholt Check the website for details.

There is a BCP Communion every Sunday at 8am and Choral Matins is usually on the fourth Sunday, except in August and September. During the summer holidays the main service alternates between churches.

This service schedule may change without prior notice if needed.

CLEANER NEEDED St Mary’s East Bergholt needs a cleaner to help keep our beautiful church clean. The person we have in mind will be responsible for cleaning the chancel, nave and Lady Chapel and enjoy interacting with visitors to the church. Contact churchwarden Liz Digby for details on hours and honorarium paid: 01473 312281 / 07557 569192 THANK YOU To everyone who supported the Bank Holiday Market. We raised £1,903,27. We are so grateful to you all. 10% of the takings has gone to the Alzheimer’s Charity. We are having a Morning Market on Saturday, September 9 when our chosen charity is Mercy Ships. This is also the day of the Suffolk Historic Churches Cycle Ride.

Rev Steph THE ALPHA COURSE An opportunity to informally explore the meaning of life and think about the basics of the Christian Faith through talks and discussions. The course begins at 9.30am on

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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 We are part of St Mark’s RC Parish, Ipswich. For up-to-date information please visit: www.stmarksparish.org.uk SERVICES FOR JULY Sunday 2 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9am Mass Tuesday 4 9.30am Morning Prayer 10am Mass Sunday 9 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9am Mass Tuesday 11 9.20am Eucharistic Adoration 10am Mass Sunday 16 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9am Mass Tuesday 18 9.30am Morning Prayer 10am Mass Sunday 23 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9am Mass Tuesday 25 9.30am Morning Prayer 10am Mass Sunday 30 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9am Mass The weekly newsletter, with weekly mass times, is always displayed in the cabinet alongside the front door.

Catholic Commentary “Issues like slavery and the death penalty were once considered normal, but now we know them to be inadmissible,” the Pope has recently commented. “Faith is a journey guided by the Holy Spirit who helps the church grow in understanding the sinful nature of these once-accepted practices. While people once even used religious reasons to justify these practices and ‘wars of religion’, over time the Holy Spirit has deepened the church’s understanding of the Gospel.”

LINK LINE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES Un-denominational / meeting at the Venture Centre, Bromley Road, Lawford CO11 2JE (unless otherwise stated) Sunday Service: 3pm Saturday, July 1 at the Ogilvie Hall, Wignall Street Our popular monthly Café/Oasis Coffee Morning and sales event, 9.30-11.45am Sunday, July 9: Family, Friends and Neighbour’s Service Thursday, July 13: Church and Community Fellowship Outing to Felixstowe. To book call: 01206 272064 Monday, July 17: Mini-bus Shopping Expedition. To book call: 01206 272064 Friday, July 21: Link Line Prayer Meeting and Bible Fellowship at the Venture Centre, 10am Sunday, July 23: Link Line Ministries Service For pastoral visits, further information and bookings, please contact: 01206 272064 / 01255 714544 / linklinecm@hotmail.co.uk

He said slavery “is a mortal sin; today we say this. Back then, some would say that this could be done because these people did not have a soul.”

The number of people enslaved today is “even more, but at least we know that it is a mortal sin. The same goes for the death penalty; for a time, it was normal. Today, we say that the death penalty is inadmissible.”

When Catholics go to confession, he said, they should consider not only the shame they feel for their sins, but they should recognise that confession as another step they need to make in preparation for meeting the Lord. “Asking God’s forgiveness is not automatic,” he said. By understanding their sins and asking God for forgiveness, Christians will discover that they are part of “a people on the way and that one day – perhaps today, tomorrow or in 30 years – I will find myself face-toface with that Lord who never leaves us alone, who accompanies us on the way.”

“This is the great work of God’s mercy,” he concluded Events and diary dates The 100 Club draw took place on Sunday, June 18 when three lucky winners shared £143. The club, set up to raise much needed funds 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 online at: www.stmarksparish.org.uk Every last Thursday of the month a Bring and Buy Coffee Morning takes place at Viv and Wyn’s home, Paddock Gate, Whitehorse Road, East Bergholt CO7 6TR from 10.30am to noon. We are raising funds for the Parish Room refurbishment and all are very welcome to join us. The next coffee morning is on Thursday, July 27.

Supporting our local hospice All parishioners are asked to collect used postage stamps and to 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 Fr Adrian Gates is the Catholic Chaplain at Ipswich Hospital (01473 726701). Please phone him 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’s 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.

KEY TO LOVE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Where Jesus is Love and Love is Jesus COME AND JOIN US IN OUR NEW FELLOWSHIP – EVERYONE IS WELCOME Hear the teachings of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus, with our lively worship and service. Refreshments served afterwards.

Every Sunday morning at 11am in The Ivell Suite at Venture Centre 2000, Bromley Road, Lawford CO11 2JE. If you or someone you know needs prayer for anything, please contact us.

David and Rosie Rhule 07787 572977 / 01206 397533 info@thekeytolove ministries.co.uk www.thekeytoloveministries.co.uk

We warmly welcome people of all ages.

Watch out for our special 25th birthday celebration news and events planned for September.

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CHURCH NEWS DEDHAM AND ARDLEIGH PARISHES SERVICES AND EVENTS FOR JULY Sunday, July 2 8am Holy Communion BCP, Dedham 11am Morning Worship CW, Ardleigh 5pm Evensong BCP, Dedham Sunday, July 9 8am Holy Communion BCP, Ardleigh 11am Holy Communion CW, Dedham Sunday, July 16 8am Holy Communion BCP, Dedham 11am Parish Eucharist CW, Ardleigh Sunday, July 23 8am Holy Communion BCP, Ardleigh 11am Matins BCP, Dedham Sunday, July 30 11am Joint Service, Dedham Followed by Baptisms and Picnic BCP – Book of Common Prayer / CW – Common Worship Weekly Midweek services Tuesday Morning Prayer at Dedham, 10.30am Thursday Evening Prayer at Ardleigh, 5pm Men’s Breakfast: Saturday, July 15 at the Vicarage, 9am Come along and enjoy bacon butties, coffee and catching up.

Music for a Summer’s Evening: Saturday, July 15 at the Vicarage, 7pm Bring your picnic, drinks, a rug or chairs.

Pirates Ahoy Holiday Club: Monday, July 31 to Friday, August 4 at Dedham Church, for primary school children (R to Year 6) in Dedham and Ardleigh Parishes www.dedham-and-ardleigh-parishes.org.uk

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BRANTHAM & CAPEL METHODIST CHURCHES THE BEST LAID PLANS How many plans backfire on the one making them? David Cameron planned the referendum, but he didn’t get the result he wanted and he resigned. Boris Johnson planned to take over, positioned himself on the ‘leave’ side, but was pipped to the post in the nominations and didn’t even get on the ballot paper. Then Theresa May planned for an election to have a larger majority, only to find her majority wiped out and dependent on others to prop her up. To be a politician you need a certain amount of self-confidence and a thick skin to take the knocks and criticisms that come, but it can so easily tip over into arrogance and the best laid plans come to nothing.

It’s understandable that we want to (and need to) plan for the future.

We do everything in our power to ensure our future measures up to our expectations. Businesses encourage us in this, pension plans, investment plans, insurances against anything and everything, even funeral plans.

These have their place, but nothing can guarantee the future – we never know what tomorrow may bring, shattered plans or even death in a concert hall or on the streets.

James wrote: “You should know better than to say ‘Today or tomorrow we will go to the city. We will do business there for a year and make a lot of money!’ What do you know about tomorrow? How can you be so sure about your life? It is nothing more than mist that appears for only a little while before it disappears. You should say, ‘If the Lord lets us live, we will do these things’ (James 4:13-15).

It is necessary to look ahead, but it is also vital that we live each day as it comes, valuing it for what it is, and being open to what it might bring rather than arrogantly planning to prosper. How about “walking humbly with our God” (Micah 6:8).

If you want to discover more about walking with God, please be in touch by phone, email, text or letter. Share any comments or challenges that you find are raised for you.

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The Rev Sankey, Minister at Brantham & Capel Methodist Churches 8 Roundridge Road, Capel St Mary IP9 2UG apsankey@gmail.com / 01473 311178 / 07966 187216

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SERVICES IN JULY Sunday 2

11am

Worship with Rev Andrew Sankey

Sunday 9

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Worship with Mr Paul Walker

Sunday 16

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Worship with Rev Mike Ayden

Sunday 23

11am

Worship with Mrs Maggie Finbow

Sunday 30 11am

Worship and Communion with Rev Martin Dawes

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Tickets on the gate £5 per adult, free for children Bring your picnic, drinks, a rug or chairs and enjoy a Blues Band and the Dedham Songbirds in aid of Dedham and Ardleigh Churches and the Duchy Barn Youth Club

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Sunday 2

10.30am All Age Worship 6.30pm Prayer

Sunday 9

10.30am Worship with Dr Liz Cope 6.30pm Worship with Rev Andrew Sankey

Saturday 15

10.30am Messy Church with Barbecue

Sunday 16

10.30am Worship with Mr Doug Barnett

Sunday 23 10.30am Worship and Communion with

Rev Andrew Sankey

7.30pm United Prayer at Capel Community Church Sunday 30

10.30am Worship with Mrs Jane Paterson

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ON THE GRAPEVINE QUESTIONS ON CASH With Independent Financial Adviser, Nick Plumb Simon from Needham Market asks: “In order to reduce the value of our estate for inheritance tax purposes, my wife and I intended to gift our main residence to our son. We would like to be allowed to continue to live in the house for the remainder of our days under a formal agreement with our son. After we have both died, he would be able to move into the house or sell it. However, a friend tells us that this would not save inheritance tax. Is that right and if so, why?”

Like many people at your stage of life, your main residence is free of mortgage and thus forms a major part of your joint estate. Many people who have substantial property assets believe that to reduce the potential inheritance tax liability on their estate, they can gift their house to their children during their lifetimes but stay living in the house and pay a so-called ‘peppercorn’ rent. There is a common misconception that after seven years have elapsed, the house would then no longer form part of their estate.

However, if you gift part or all of your main residence to your children and you still continue to live in the house rent free, or by paying a ‘peppercorn’ rent, then HMRC would almost certainly deem the transfer to be a Gift with Reservation (of Benefit) or GROB. In effect, this means that although you made a gift of the house to your son, you continued to enjoy the benefit of living there.

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On this basis the gift would not be recognised and in the event of your deaths, the full value of the house at the date of death would be still included in your estate for calculating the inheritance tax payable on your estate.

Your only option would be to either move out after making the gift, or pay the normal market rate of rent for the property to your son ongoing. Gifting the house without continuing to live in it would of course not be practical, as you would need to find somewhere else to live anyway.

Harry from Woodbridge asks: “I recently applied for an insurance policy to cover funeral expenses so that my family would not be out of pocket if I died. I have received a letter from the insurance company telling me that the premium has been increased from £25 per month to £43 per month on medical grounds. My bank has refused to tell me why. How can I find out?”

In reality Harold, your bank is not hiding anything from you. They simply cannot tell you why you have been rated as medical information is confidential and your bank are not told the reasons for the rating by the insurance company. The bank act as an agent of the insurance company and your personal and medical information is not shared with them.

The insurance company can only discuss this with you personally or with your doctor, if you signed an authority form.

Give the insurance company a call to ask why you have been rated. If they will not discuss their decision over the phone, write to their chief underwriter. They must reply to your written request for information.

Nick Plumb is an Independent Financial Adviser and Practice Principal at Plumb Financial Services of Baylham in Suffolk. The information within this column is provided only as a general guide and does not constitute personal financial advice. If you would like to take advantage of a complimentary meeting to talk over your options for your own investments or financial planning you can contact Nick by email at nick@plumbfs.co.uk or by calling the office on 01473 830301. Plumb Financial Services is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

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ON THE GRAPEVINE SUMMER IN SUFFOLK MUSEUMS If you are looking for fun and adventure this summer, Suffolk museums have got you and your family covered! Throughout the school summer holidays, museums across the county will offer a jam-packed line-up of exciting events, activities and workshops for the whole family to enjoy together. From arts and crafts to archaeological digs, science workshops, amazing collections and discovery trails galore there’s something for everyone to enjoy in museums this summer.

This year, summer visitors are being asked to do the important job of helping to choose Suffolk’s most family friendly museum and there’s certainly lots of events and activities on offer to help you make your choice. Highlights include the range of family fun days, including Steam Railway Days at the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Museum or swing dancing and spitfires at the Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum.

Budding scientists can take part in hands-on experiments at The Long Shop Museum’s Workshop Wednesdays or take part in the museum’s all new Summer Discovery Club, a creative arts and crafts club for children aged seven-12. The popular Mud, Bugs and Baking sessions also return to the Museum of East Anglian Life where craft enthusiasts can also get involved in Make and Take fabric workshops, including a chance to create part of a giant caterpillar out of a traditional Suffolk Puff!

Most museums and activities are either low-cost or absolutely free.

Many sites offer free parking and refreshments or a chance to unwind with a family picnic in the sun. You can download your free Summer in Suffolk Museums event program at www.suffolkmuseums.org or to keep up to date with all the latest information and family-friendly event news, follow us at: Facebook.com/summerinsuffolkmuseums

PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION LAUNCHED TO CAPTURE THE SOUNDS OF SUFFOLK Take a moment to imagine if you couldn’t hear the birds singing, your friends talking in the pub or your favourite song playing on the radio.

This is reality for many people who experience hearing loss and a major new photographic competition is being launched by one of Suffolk’s bestknown businesses to raise awareness about the importance of hearing.

Titled Sounds of Suffolk, the competition is being launched as part of Deaf Awareness Week, a national initiative also aimed at highlighting hearing impairment. Award-winning hearing care specialist, The Hearing Care Centre, is inviting amateur and professional photographers from across the county to enter the competition with pictures which demonstrate the incredible sounds that can be found in and around our beautiful county and may not otherwise be heard by those with hearing loss.

“It could be the sea crashing against the shore at Southwold, birds singing at Minsmere, the bells chiming at Bury St Edmunds Cathedral or screaming thrill seekers on a ride at Pleasurewood Hills,” says Managing Director Karen Finch. “In fact any picture which depicts the sounds of the county in a powerful way. People with good hearing often don’t realise the impact even mild hearing loss has on the enjoyment of ordinary things around us – we want our competition and the campaign to draw attention to some of the sounds that hard-of-hearing people cannot hear.”

Karen explained: “It can take years for some people to decide to do something about their hearing loss. It’s estimated that there over 119,000 people in Suffolk who experience hearing loss, yet so many have yet to do anything about it. We want to get the message across that they really are missing out on life and can do something about it.”

The Hearing Care Centre, has 24 centres across Suffolk / Norfolk, is putting up a top prize of £250 for the best picture, followed by £100 for second place and an annual subscription to Suffolk Magazine for third place.

The closing date is Sunday, July 30. For full information about the competition and the entry details, visit: www.hearingcarecentre.co.uk/soundsofsuffolk

CELEBRATE THE HEROES IN YOUR COMMUNITY Nominations are now open for the Community Action Suffolk Awards 2017 (supported by Birketts Solicitors) which recognise the volunteers, communities and young people making an impact on the lives of people in Suffolk.

Eight awards will be presented to individuals and organisations in Suffolk, from Village Hall or Community Building of the Year to the Outstanding Contribution to Volunteering award.

If you know of someone, or an organisation making a real difference, you have until Friday, July 21 to make your nomination via the CAS website: www.communityactionsuffolk.org.uk/awards Freckenham Village Hall, near Mildenhall, won the 2016 Village Hall or Community Building of the Year award. Jane Leitch, secretary to the trustees at the hall, said: “It is so lovely to be recognised for the hard work and occasional sleepless nights! The hall will be 20 years old in 2017 and we have come a long way from just having a mother & toddler group or the occasional bingo session, lunch or outing to the seaside!”

The hall committee consists of a dedicated group of enthusiastic volunteers who ensure an inclusive, active programme of events including farmers markets, film nights, exercise classes and live entertainment.

They work hard to make the building more sustainable, having installed solar panels and upgraded the lighting system to save energy, and with plans to install a more energy efficient heating system.

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Judith Gunion won an award in 2016 for her volunteering achievements, giving her time to many local, national and international events. Judith said: “I can’t believe I’m stood here inspiring others, when only a few years ago I was just one of 270,000 people who applied to be a London 2012 Gamesmaker. Volunteering is a fantastic way of learning that you can push your boundaries. You will learn from it, grow from it and in time you will pass on those skills to others. So take the first step. Start small and then let the world be your oyster”.

The eight CAS Awards are: • The Anne Dunford OBE award for Youth Participation • The Roddy Macleod award for Youth Club of the Year • The Andrew Towers award for Young Person of the Year • The Colonel Probert award for Community Initiative • The Ian Campbell MBE award for Individual Initiative • The Village Hall / Community Building award (supported by CAS Insurance Services) • Outstanding Contribution to Volunteering (supported by My CharityGuard) • Event Organiser of the Year (supported by Larking Gowen) Awards will be presented at CAS’s Annual Celebration event on September 26 at the Museum of East Anglian Life. For more information and to make your nominations visit: www.communityactionsuffolk.org.uk/awards

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