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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR Do you know what a non-Newtonian fluid is? My eight-year-old son has just explained it to me, and even demonstrated it using cornflour and water. In case you are interested, a non-Newtonian fluid is one which changes under stress. It may become thicker and act like a solid (as Jack’s cornflour concoction did) or get more liquid (as ketchup does when you shake the bottle). Remove the stress and they will return to their earlier state. I think most of us are non-Newtonian beings. Most of the time we’re relatively reasonable! We deal with life’s typical trials and tribulations without too much fuss. We know how to manage our moods, we recognise our triggers and we manage them. We may even have a release value we engage when it all becomes too much. I rely on Leonard Cohen and chocolate, perhaps it’s jogging or maybe baking.
NEWS HADLEIGH CHURCH WELCOMES SUFFOLK SINGERS Saturday, June 30 at 7.30pm in St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh Relax and enjoy a concert of songs and music performed by this well-known Suffolk choir, led by Claire Weston, a former singer with English National Opera. Suffolk Singers (pictured here at the Lady Chapel of Ely Cathedral in March this year) will be providing an evening of music specially selected to complement the wonderful acoustics of lovely St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh.
Leonard had to work overtime yesterday! I take a cross country route to and from work and we all know how bendy our Suffolk roads are. As I approached a side road, I was overtaken by a car which came within a hair’s breadth of hitting an oncoming van head-on. I was forced to break hard to make space for the driver to pull back in (I’m still trying to find half the contents of my handbag). Thankfully the driver behind me had enough space to do the same. Two miles further along, the same car overtook two others in a 30mhp zone and again just missed an oncoming vehicle. Despite the driver’s haste I caught up with him again a few miles on and this time he pulled out at a junction and forced yet another shaken driver to slam on their brakes. The driver was on my mind all evening. I hope he made it home safely, but if he carries on driving like this I dread to think what might happen. Now the weather has improved there are more cyclists, runners and even horses on the roads, and more children playing outdoors. Please, please bear this in mind when you drive on our twisty roads and take extra care around blind bends. As yesterday’s example shows, the time savings for speeding are pretty minimal. The risks don’t bear thinking about.
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The varied programme will comprise rousing anthems such as O Radiant Dawn by James MacMillan, beautiful music by contemporary composers Arvo Pärt and John Hutchings, well-loved spirituals such as Deep River, as well as specially arranged ‘lighter’ pieces including Love Walked In and Spread a Little Happiness. The concert will also include clarinet pieces played by an exceptionally talented young student, Lucas Evans. Something for everyone! Suffolk Singers has been established in Suffolk for over 25 years and has become one of the most accomplished amateur choirs in the county. They are a mixed choir of just over 30 voices whose harmony and blend as a choir goes from strength to strength. They have been winners of the Whitman Cup for the best adult choir in the Suffolk Festival and were among 10 international choirs to compete in the Choir of the World competition at the Llangollen Eisteddfod in 2014. They regularly perform in churches and cathedrals in which their beautiful sound can resonate to full advantage. Suffolk Singers are invited annually to perform in the Lady Chapel of Ely Cathedral and were recently privileged to sing in the superb Binham Priory in North Norfolk. In May 2018 the choir is making a trip to Belgium where they will perform in the cathedrals in Ypres and Ghent as well as singing as part of the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate. The choir hosts an annual workshop which is attended by over 100 singers from across the county and is very popular; make a note in your diary for November 4 at Woodbridge School. In the meantime, don’t miss this opportunity to hear such a special local choir. Proceeds from the concert will be helping raise funds for St Mary’s Church. Tickets for this concert are £10 and are available from: Peter Frost – 01473 311240; St Mary’s Church Office, Hadleigh (10am-noon, Mon-Fri); The Idler Bookshop, 37 High Street, Hadleigh / 01473 827752; www.wegottickets.com www.suffolksingers.co.uk
DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING SESSIONS The final training/awareness sessions for use of the defibrillator – before a summer break – are being held at the United Reformed Church (Community Room) on Tuesday, June 5 at 2pm and 3pm. Please ring 01473 823642 to book a place. Training is free and open to all and lasts about 40-60 minutes. It could be the best hour you’ve spent of your life. 3
NEWS ST ELIZABETH HOSPICE LAUNCHES £3M COMMUNITY APPEAL TO HELP PEOPLE DIE AT HOME HINTLESHAM AND CHATTISHAM CHURCH FETE Saturday, June 9, noon-3pm Red House Farmyard, Duke Street, Hintlesham IP8 3PR Barbecue, Pimm’s and beer tent, cream teas, raffle, children’s sports, games and stalls, tug of war and so much more… Free parking / Sorry no dogs
HADLEIGH & BOXFORD PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP Who can see my health record? There are often situations where it would help medical staff outside our GP surgery to help us if they had access to our health records. These staff could be in hospitals and A&E departments or they could be out of hours doctors or from the ambulance service. But you have to give permission for these people to view your records and it is very easy to do this. You can pick up a form headed ‘Who can see my health record?’ from reception at the Hadleigh or Boxford surgeries or you can go onto the practice website and click on ‘Summary Care Record and Record Sharing’ and download the same form. Since November, over 800 patients have consented to share their information and the PPG hopes that many more will join them over the coming weeks. All it takes is two ticks and a signature on the form and you will be helping medical staff who may be treating you in an emergency. Why not join the Virtual PPG? We appreciate that everyone leads full busy lives and may not have time to attend PPG meetings. With this in mind, we have created a virtual discussion group to encourage wider patient participation and representation. This means we can keep in touch via an on-line discussion board. If you are a patient at Hadleigh or Boxford, if you are passionate and committed to improving quality care and would like to have your say, we would like to hear from you. To join the Virtual PPG, email us at hadleighboxfordPPG@gmail.com For any further information about the PPG please contact: Lindsay Panton, PPG Chair: hadleighboxfordPPG@gmail.com or Tracey Squirrell, Practice Manager: tracey.squirrell@nhs.net / 01473 820127
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In Ipswich and East Suffolk only one per cent of people would like to die in hospital, but locally, our CCG reports a rate greater than 40 per cent. This stark statistic is behind St Elizabeth Hospice’s latest campaign, ‘No Place Like Home’, which is aimed at helping people who are at the end of life, out of hospital to their preferred place of death be that a care home, hospice or even their own home surrounded by loved ones. St Elizabeth Hospice is working with the East Suffolk End of Life Programme Board to transform the way in which end of life care is delivered in the area. As well as offering increased levels of care from its own team the hospice will act as a care co-ordinating hub bringing together organisations caring for those at the end of life to make sure patients are cared for by exactly the right person at the right time. The hospice already acts as a central point of access to information, care and round the clock support and advice for many people and care organisations, but this project provides the opportunity for that to be expanded to encompass all who need it. Mark Millar, St Elizabeth Hospice’s CEO, told us: “Too many people who don’t want to or need to die in hospital in Suffolk currently do. We are determined to help improve this situation. The hospice has already strengthened our community team and through this appeal we will continue to do so. “We have received an initial grant of £400k from the Programme Board to kick start the ‘No Place Like Home’ initiative, but this is a small fraction of what it is going to cost to deliver the full project. We estimate to deliver patients choice, in addition to statutory funding, St Elizabeth Hospice will need to raise an additional £3m over the next three years to be able to sustain the project. The initial aim, working with the hospital, is to identify the people who are at end of life who don’t want to be there and quickly get them to where they want to be. ” Sarah Godfrey, head of St Elizabeth Hospice’s Community Team said: “Not many people realise that around 70 per cent of the care the hospice provides is in the community. Our team of clinical nurse specialists, community healthcare assistants and volunteers work in people’s homes to manage the symptoms of our patient’s illnesses and look after their wider care needs. They are our own hospice staff, employed by St Elizabeth Hospice, and are not Macmillan Nurses, as some people may think. Macmillan does not provide a community nursing service in our area as the hospice were asked to take over that responsibility from them some years ago. Supporting the ‘No Place like Home’ appeal will enable us to help more people access the care and support they need and deserve in the place that they want it.” Anna Howe, the granddaughter of hospice patient Walter Frost, recalled how St Elizabeth Hospice helped her grandfather: “When grandad was dying, he had one last wish. To be in the place he loved most – his home. Grandad faced the prospect of being in hospital at the end of his life. Everyone in the family knew this wasn’t his wish. We wanted to care for him at home and called the St Elizabeth Hospice Community Team, who quickly arranged for a hospital bed and medication to be delivered. Over the next two days, the hospice’s nurses visited to check grandad’s medication, wash him and make him more comfortable. On the night of his death, the hospice arranged for a healthcare assistant to stay over to support us. Grandad slipped away peacefully in the early hours. We can’t thank St Elizabeth Hospice enough for the amazing care they gave my grandad at home during his final days.” To support to the ‘No Place Like Home’ appeal visit: www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk/noplacelikehome17
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NEWS SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM With the summer months approaching (thank goodness I hear you say) we unfortunately have an increase of anti-social behaviour. This is usually committed by young people. I don’t want to accuse all youngers of anti-social behaviour as this is not the case, but 90 per cent of anti-social behaviour is committed by youths. This is not just a police matter but a family and community matter. Where are your children right now? Are they stealing from the local shops, smoking drugs, being abusive to staff in shops? Please take responsibility for your children. Hadleigh SNT has been busy searching youths and a large quantity of cannabis and drug accessories have been seized. We have also been busy interviewing youths for threatening behaviour in local shops, theft of alcohol and theft of cycles. These youths will now be on the police system and could end up getting a police record which will stay with them for life. Please try and explain to your children how much having a criminal record affects them later on in life. With a drug conviction a lot of travel becomes unavailable as many countries, including America, will not allow anyone in their country with a drug conviction. Now that the days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer, we have noticed an increase in people/youths using our parks. This is now a good time to remind young people and their parents to be responsible and sensible during the evenings and forthcoming summer holidays. We hold a very strong view on anti-social behaviour (ASB) and we will take action against those who chose to diminish the quality of life of other residents. It also serves as a reminder that anybody over the age of 10 years can be prosecuted, and that we will still engage with a problem individual if they are under-10. We urge you all to contact us if you are a victim of ASB. Your call could be the missing link, or your information may be enough to prevent somebody else from becoming a victim. Last summer our area was subjected to enormous ASB; we regularly had to deal with under age drunken youths who had no respect for their town, the parks, other residents and children using the parks. We will be taking a zero tolerance approach this summer; officers will be wearing body worn video cameras to record anything of any evidential value. Parents, please be mindful of where your children are and what they are getting up to. Our parks and play areas are to be enjoyed by all residents of our villages and should be a safe and fun place for everyone.
HIDDEN GARDENS OF HADLEIGH SATURDAY, JUNE 9 A variety of gardens, large and small will be open from 11am to 5pm Refreshments including ploughmans’ lunches will be available in the church Entrance to gardens by programme obtainable from St Mary’s Church, Idler Bookshop and participating gardens Entrance £5 / Children (12-16) £3 This event is organised by The Friends of St Mary’s Church, a charitable organisation dedicated to preserving the architectural heritage of Hadleigh’s magnificent historic Church and Deanery Tower For more details visit: www.hadleighgardens.co.uk
HADLEIGH ART CLUB June Programme Tuesday, June 5: Flowers are in abundance at this time of the year; bring in a bunch of flowers, pop them in a vase and paint them. Tuesday, June 12: Portrait session. We have engaged someone to sit for us this afternoon. Tuesday, June 19: The subject is boats; small rowing boats, canal barges, aircraft carriers, submarines. Bring in references. Tuesday, June 26: All along to Crabtrees garden. The garden is very attractive and will keep us occupied for the afternoon with frequent breaks for coffee. This is the last meeting of the current season.
We have seized a quantity of alcohol from underage drinkers and unfortunately a lot of this alcohol has come from their homes. Are you aware of any alcoholic drinks being taken from your drinks cupboard or are you giving your children alcohol for their weekend sleepovers?
We meet again at 2pm on September 11 in the seminar room at Hadleigh Library and look forward to seeing all members refreshed from the break, perhaps with some sketches done on holiday. New members are always welcome, just turn up and join in.
Young people can easily suffer alcohol poisoning and this is something we have witnessed in our local area.
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Until next month, if you have any quires or questions please contact Hadleigh SNT at Hadleigh Police Station, Magdalen Road, Hadleigh IP7 5AD Hadleigh.snt@suffolk.pnn.police.uk Emergency: Call 999 Non-Emergency: Call 101 Follow us on Twitter@ HadleighPolice Police Connect: Suffolk.police.uk/police connect
Presenting The Rhythm of Life on Saturday, July 7, 7.30pm at the United Reformed Church. Join us for our nature-themed concert as we Climb Every Mountain, journey down Moon River and through Africa, along the way enjoying everything from Bluebirds to sleeping lions – all under Mr Blue Sky. Your feet will tap to the Rhythm of Life! Tickets £8 (includes refreshments) from Keith Avis, The Idler, John (01473 823791) or Stella (01473 823477). Children under-12 free. Please join us at the afterglow for drinks and nibbles.
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OUT & ABOUT CAPEL LIBRARY It’s that time of year again when we ask if anyone can spare a few hours to help with the Summer Reading Challenge. If you can, please drop into the library to have a look at the volunteer schedule. DATES FOR THE DIARY Alzheimer’s Society Cupcake Day: June 14, 10am-noon Please come and support us in raising funds for this very worthwhile cause. Pop in for a cuppa, chat and a cake. If you can make us some cupcakes please let Jackie know. Baby Bounce: June 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2pm Minecraft Club: June 3 and 17, 10.30am-12.30pm Scrabble Club: June 16, 1-3pm Community Cinema: June 19, doors open at 7pm, film starts at 7.30pm Lego Club: June 23, 10.30am-12.30pm Look out for the Suffolk Libraries gazebo at Funday on June 9; please pop along and say hello. You may pick up a few books for your summer holidays. 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 Contact: 01473 311699
FRIENDS OF CAPEL LIBRARY What a change in the weather; we’ve had the ‘Beast from the East’ and the hottest May Bank Holiday on record within a few weeks of each other. Now at last we have our beautiful summer weather to look forward too, so get your umbrellas ready and enjoy the numerous events that will be taking place over the next few months. On Saturday, June 9 we will be setting up our stall at Capel Funday. Please come along, say hello and browse through the hundreds of books on sale at unbeatable prices. Our team of volunteers will be available to tell you about our fundraising activities and provide details of future events and films. If you are not already a member of the friends group, we will have plenty of application forms available if you would like to join. Or if you would like to volunteer to help us in the future we will be happy to answer any questions you may have about what this would involve. June 14 is Cupcake Day and we will be supporting the Alzheimer’s Society in the library from 10am-noon. With cakes on offer I’m sure you won’t need much persuading to come along and support this worthy cause. So why not join us for a cake, a chat and a cuppa? If you would like to bake or donate some cupcakes please contact Jackie Harman, the library manager. The community cinema continues to go from strength to strength and takes place in the library on the third Tuesday of every month; doors open at 7pm and the village bar is open if you wish to buy a drink before the show begins. On June 19 we will be showing The Greatest Showman, an original musical inspired by the imagination of PT Barnum, celebrating the birth of show business and telling the story of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. Finally, we would like to say a big thank you to everyone at the Beacon Coffee Shop for their generous donation. If you haven’t been, it is open every Tuesday morning in the Vine Lounge of the Capel Bar and serves tea, coffee and delicious cakes. I can recommend the coffee, which the ladies kindly keep me supplied with during my computer lessons.
BOUDICCA BORDER MORRIS AT ALL HADLEIGH MUSIC FESTIVAL There is a special dance performance in the marketplace at 1pm on Saturday, July 7 and everyone is welcome. Boudicca Border Morris is the new mixed Morris dancing side based in Hadleigh. We perform a mixture of traditional dances and dances we have written. We hope to become a regular sight in Hadleigh and are always happy to perform. We practice on Thursday nights and we are always looking for new dancers and musicians. Contact us at boudiccabordermorris@ hotmail.com or like our Facebook page (Boudicca Border Morris). Three concerts are being staged across the main festival weekend. Friday, July 6 at the Ansell Centre at 8pm Sally Ironmonger performs at Hadleigh Folk & Acoustic Music Club Night. If you can relate to the playful words of Jake Thakray, working class roots of Billy Bragg and rangy vocals of Kirsty McColl you’re going to adore Sally Ironmonger – teasing, thought-provoking, foot-tapping, belly-laughing, ale-swigging, murdering, tear-inducing wordsmith. Also appearing, singer and guitarist Paul Riley who sings and plays folk/near-folk/non-folk and blues. £5 on the door. Saturday, July 7 at the United Reformed Church at 7.30pm Hadleigh Community Choir Present Rhythm of Life, An exciting mix of popular summer music for all ages and tastes. After the concert, refreshments will be served in the Ansell Centre (included in ticket price). £8 on the door or from John Turnbull (01473 823791) or Stella Scanlon (01473 823477). Sunday, July 8 at the Old School Bridge Street at 3pm Summer Swing and Jazz with The Three Chordettes. Vintage swing and jazz from three singers based in Suffolk and Essex. Over two acts they will present a programme of popular hits with a repertoire ranging from ragtime to the modern day, Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree to All About That Bass. Ticket includes interval refreshment. £10 in advance from the Idler bookshop or email: iangrutchfield@gmail.com For more information visit: www.visithadleighsuffolk.co.uk
CHATTISHAM MIDSUMMER OPEN GARDENS Sunday, June 17, 11am-5.30pm A great family day out with 12+ gardens open in this friendly village. Enjoy visiting a wide range of types and ages of gardens including formal, natural and aquatic features. Attractions include plant sales, cakes, lunches and cream teas. Family competition. Admission £4, accompanied children under-14 free. Tickets on the day from car park or any open garden. All proceeds to Chattisham Church Restoration Three miles west of Ipswich, one mile south of the A1071 at Hintlesham / Sat Nav ref: IP8 3QE. Further information: 01473 652359 / r.d.chase@uwclub.net www.hintleshamandchattisham.onesuffolk
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Saturday, July 14, 9.30am-4pm
Roger Kennell presented William Pretty – A Suffolk Family & Corset Manufacturer on May 9. On June 13 Tony Diamond’s subject is chocolate and he will tell us of the spread of the hot drink in Europe and its astonishing aspects and give an overview of its financial importance to the UK.
An Edwardian Ipswich family, their department store and corset factory and the Hadleigh connection Presented by Julia Barrett and Roger Kennell in St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh Tickets £30 including buffet lunch
THE JOHN BLOOMFIELD MEMORIAL LECTURE Saturday, September 29 in St Mary’s Church, 9.30am-12.30pm Anglicans on High by Roy Tricker BEM. The Oxford Movement and the Catholic Revival in the Church of England, including the Hadleigh connection / tickets £10 Events organised by the Friends of St Mary’s Church, a charitable organisation dedicated to preserving the architectural heritage of Hadleigh’s magnificent historic Church and Deanery Tower.
Peter Hesketh, a former police officer and Merchant Navy Purser will present an interesting talk entitled Around the World in a Container Ship on July 11. As a lone passenger for around four months it positively was not a cruise! He explains the attraction of and comments on life at sea when the ship spends so little time in port. 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.
THE ORCHARD PLAYERS DANCEATHON The Orchard Players are organising a Danceathon, a fun and energetic afternoon with four local dance and fitness instructors leading a variety of dance styles. Saturday, June 16 at Capel St Mary Village Hall from 12.30-4.30pm Registration from noon Get a taste of what dance and dance fitness is available in Capel St Mary and help raise funds for the Orchard Players with the option of raising money for a charity of your choice To register or find out more information contact: emmacole92@hotmail.co.uk
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STOUR VALLEY MEN’S PROBUS CLUB We had two interesting speakers in May. On May 2 Joyce Kimber spoke on Britain’s Finest Hour and on May 16 Brain Kelly enlightened us on The Life of a British Consul. Both meetings were much enjoyed by members. In a talk entitled The Man & His Poetry, Dr John Knight will talk to us about John Betjeman on June 6. On June 20 Chris Parfitt will present A Portrait of a Suffolk River and on July 4 John Field will introduce us to The Treasures of Ipswich. We hold our summer buffet at the popular Haywain on July 18 when our spouses and Probus widows join us for what is sure to be an enjoyable event and a tasty meal. Our club endeavours to be simple in structure, free of the constraints and obligations of service clubs and involve members at minimal cost. The club is directed primarily to providing fellowship between members who are compatible with each other and the opportunity for development of acquaintances. New members are welcomed. We meet on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at St John Ambulance HQ, Manningtree CO11 1EB at 10.30am. For further details please contact speaker secretary Dave Carman: 01255 880202
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OUT & ABOUT EVENTS AT MANNINGTREE LIBRARY
HADLEIGH & DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB
FAMILY HISTORY TASTER SESSION At Manningtree Library on the fourth Thursday of the month from 4pm. Research your family History Pick up hints and tips Access to Free library Resources
This month’s meeting is on Monday, June 11 at 7.30pm in Hadleigh Town Hall. The speaker will be David Ward from the Beth Chatto gardens in Essex, who will be talking about making a drought resistant garden. There will be the usual plant sales table as well as the raffle. The competition for this month is ‘one rose bloom’.
Bookings can be made at Manningtree library or telephone Essex Libraries: 0345 603 7628
It’s £3 for non-members and £1 for members including refreshments. We are always happy to welcome new members and we look forward to seeing you there.
BASIC COMPUTER COACHING Need help with online banking, setting up an email account, creating a CV, Blue Badge applications or booking flights? General hints and tips on using computers, Tablets and laptops available at Manningtree Library on Tuesday mornings from 11am. Booking advisable. Further information from Essex Libraries: 0345 603 7628
CONSTABLE SINGERS: SONGS OLD AND NEW Constable Hall, East Bergholt on Saturday, July 21 at 7pm Tickets £7 to include tea and coffee
SUFFOLK BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Recently bereaved or experiencing a delayed reaction? Are you in need of help and support?
Up to June 11 contact Mel for tickets: alantuttlebury@hotmail.com After June 11 contact Paula: paulagraham716@btinternet.com
Why not join a small focused group of five to 10 sharing bereavement issues? Groups are led by an experienced facilitator creating a warm, safe environment in which to explore the many aspects of loss. Groups are held in Hadleigh (afternoon) and Capel St Mary (evening) and are free to Suffolk residents. For more details or to reserve a place contact Patrick or Margaret: sbsg246@gmail.com / 01206 299832 www.suffolkbereavement.org.uk
CAPEL IRISH SET DANCE GROUP
Main funders: Suffolk Community Foundation and Comic Relief Community Cash
Capel Irish Set Dance Group meets at St Mary’s Church Hall on the third Sunday of every month (except August and the second Sunday in December) from 2-5.30pm. We are a friendly group and it’s not necessary to have a partner. In fact you’re welcome to come along just to enjoy the music.
THE ARTS SOCIETY – SOUTH SUFFOLK The society offers an interesting and stimulating monthly lecture programme delivered by experts on all aspects of the arts. Lectures take place at 2pm at The Quay Theatre, Sudbury on the third Tuesday each month (excepting July/August and December). Make new friends in convivial surroundings in the heart of the lovely market town of Sudbury with ample parking, shops and eateries within easy reach.
2018 Dates: June 17, July 15, September 16, October 21, November 18 and December 9 Hille and Trevor Peartree: 01473 310146 Chris and Marjorie Haste: 01473 311615
Membership is £43pa for nine lectures and a quarterly arts magazine, plus the additional option of visiting places of interest during the year. To find our more visit www.tassouthsuffolk.org.uk or contact the membership secretary on 01787 228482. Or come along and enjoy a free taster session with the voucher below:
VOUCHER ADMIT 1 PERSON AGM followed by Wedgwood, Catherine the Great & The Frog Service by Deborah Lambert Quay Theatre, Sudbury at 1.45pm, with lecture at 2pm Josiah Wedgwood, one of Britain’s greatest potters, was commissioned by the Empress of Russia to produce an English dinner service for her country estate. Art, patronage and politics were all involved in its production. Deborah Lambert is the former curator of the Schroder private art collection. She is a director and lecturer for Christie’s Education and regularly appears on Antiques Roadshow as a furniture expert.
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KERSEY OPEN GARDENS SATURDAY 9 JUNE AT 11.00AM – 4.00PM £5.00 PER ADULT CHILDREN UNDER 16 – FREE Tickets available from participating gardens Refreshments at Village Hall Parking at Kersey Mill with free shuttle service to gardens Plants and produce stalls For more information search for Kersey on opengardens.co.uk In Touch with Hadleigh
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OUT & ABOUT – SPORT RSPB FLATFORD WILDLIFE GARDEN Have you been along to Flatford and seen our beautiful wildlife garden in the heart of Constable Country? “The staff were lovely, explaining about the birds and bugs and how we can help them in our own gardens.” Natasha on TripAdvisor Supporting birds and bugs in our gardens is especially important in these times of increasing housing development if we’re not to squeeze out nature completely, and we can all play a part. Could you find a little time to help to spread the word? The RSPB has more than 12,000 amazing volunteers in a range of roles, but there’s always room for more. We are always keen to expand our volunteer based welcome team at Flatford. It’s a very varied role but mainly involves talking to our visitors about the ideas behind the design of the garden and the small tweaks to support nature that we can all make to our own plots, whether they be rolling acres or just window boxes. We also encourage children to discover and enjoy nature as they take part in our family activities during the school holidays. We don’t have unaccompanied children in these sessions so their parents or guardians are always responsible for them overall. Nobody is expected to be an expert in plants or wildlife – there’s always something new to learn about in nature. Our volunteer shifts are based on a very flexible rota that is worked out month by month. This is just a very basic outline of the role. If you’d like to learn more about what’s involved and how you could play a part, please contact us for further information: 01206 391153 / sharon.barker@rspb.org.uk If you read this in time, just a reminder that our free half-term #Wildthing family activities run from May 28 to June 1. For details visit: www.rspb.org.uk/Flatford
LAYHAM PLAYGROUP This half term we have been thinking about the farm. We have seen the busy tractor in the fields around playgroup, as well as the cow returning to the neighbouring field. We had lots of fun bringing our stories into our small world farm and singing lots of animal related songs We held a mud week to raise funds for Save the Children. We had lots of fun making mud, jumping in muddy puddles, playing with our diggers and having mud races! Please join us for our family games afternoon on Saturday, June 16 from 4-6pm. Come and play some old family favourites or try some new board games. Tickets are £10 per family, which includes refreshments. We are now enrolling for September 2018. If you would like to visit, please contact: 07999 866419 / admin@layhamplaygroup.co.uk Ladybird Toddler Group takes place every Wednesday morning during term time from 9.30-11am at Layham Village Hall. It’s a drop-in group and is open to all children from birth to five years. We have a variety of toys and activities ranging from a quiet baby area to role-play, small world, playdough and crafts.
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ROBIN’S NEWS Baby Bears Our Baby Bear family has grown this term as we have welcomed some new little faces. It is very important to ensure that new Baby Bears settle in well and feel comfortable and secure. We are really pleased with how well our new Bears are managing and already for some it seems like home. Toddling Tigers The Tigers have been exploring the story of The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson. They have been for a stroll through the trees to find the Gruffalo and on the way they found the snake, the fox and the owl in the tree. They can recognise the characters and are delighted when we turn the page when reading the story to see who will be next. Gruffalos May has been a month of spring exploration. We have experienced the wild and wonderful weather of spring in full force. We have been out in the wind, rain, cold, sun and heat all in one month. While outdoors the children were very good at spotting the signs of spring. They noticed leaves and blossom growing on the trees as well as all the insects crawling and flying around. We look forward to seeing what June will bring! Forest School Open Session Invitation Exciting news, we shall be running our Forest School sessions as normal for our Gruffalos on June 5 and 7 from 9.30-11am and we would like to offer an open invitation to anyone who may like to bring their child along to experience first-hand our amazing Forest School. This will be an ideal opportunity to meet our Forest School leader, Early Years teacher and take part in an active session. These sessions are free and we just ask that you call us on 01473 310767 if you would like to take part and to confirm your attendance. For information about Robin’s Childcare please contact us on 01473 310767, visit www.robinschildcare.co.uk or follow us on Twitter/Facebook.
EAST BERGHOLT TENNIS CLUB Now that summer is well underway why not come along to East Bergholt Tennis Club for a game of tennis? We welcome new members of all ages and abilities on our all-weather floodlit courts located behind the playing fields at Gandish Road, East Bergholt. Whether you are a complete beginner, coming back into the game after a number of years off or a regular player, there is something in it for you. The club will be offering a range of coaching programmes for members and non-members catering for both children and adults. Annual membership subscriptions (allowing free use of the courts until 10pm every day subject to prior booking) are: adults £50, family £70-100, juniors (under 18) £15, students £25, junior summer special £10. Prices for coaching programmes, which are higher for non-members, will depend on the course. All enquiries about the coaching programmes should be directed towards Pete Richmond, whereas membership enquiries can be directed to either Pete Richmond or Paul Lake. Chairman/Coach Pete Richmond: NEETacademyHQ@gmail.com Acting Membership Secretary Paul Lake: 55paullake@gmail.com
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SPORT / CHURCH NEWS BRETT VALE FC WOMEN’S FOOTBALL If you are interested in joining our club and take the opportunity of working with our FA qualified coaching staff, please contact our chairman/manager: chairman@brettvalefc.co.uk / manager@brettvalefc.co.uk Players Wanted Brett Vale Football Club are seeking new players to add to our women’s squad for the 2018-2019 season. If you would like to be part of our club please come and join in with our training sessions every Wednesday from 6.30-8pm. Find us at King George Playing Field, The Street, Raydon IP7 5LT. Please also take the opportunity to view our website and learn more about us and our club. All players must be age 16 plus. www.brettvalefc.co.uk
EAST BERGHOLT UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB With the poor weather extending through April there was something of a fixture pile up and at the time of writing the Reserves have a match still outstanding while the A Team are still unsure of which division they will be in next season. The 1st Team finished the season well with only one defeat in their final seven games, a run that included an emphatic three nil victory at near neighbours Capel. This left them in tenth place in the Senior Division and wondering what might have been if the consistency could have been achieved a little earlier in the campaign. The Reserves’ season rather petered out to leave them with a ninth placed finish while the A Team’s difficult season continued. The end of season awards evening took place in the pavilion. The winners were: Clubman of the Year: Dale Vince Young Player of the Year: Kyle Jay 1st Team Players Player of the Year: James Moughton 1st Team Managers and Supporters Player of the Year: Scott Fryer 2nd Team Players Player of the Year: John Cooper 2nd Team Managers and Supporters Player of the Year: Ian Gedny 3rd Team Players Player of the Year: Steve Wardle 3rd Team Managers and Supporters Player of the Year: Luke Taylor LADIES AND JUNIORS We are pleased to announce East Bergholt Utd Juniors and Ladies are to join with East Bergholt Utd Men to become one club, East Bergholt United Football Club.
Sunday Services (live streaming) 10.30am: All Age Worship including crèche, teaching and activities for ages three-13 6.30pm: Evening Service Audio recordings of our services are available on our website, YouTube and as podcasts from iTunes. Christianity Explored If you are unsure what Christianity is all about but would like to find out, we regularly run free, friendly and informal Christianity Explored courses. You will not be asked to read or pray aloud but will be given the opportunity to ask your questions. Many people have found this course helpful. Midweek Small Groups We have seven small groups meeting on two evenings (Tuesday and Wednesday) and one that meets Thursday daytime in the Chapel lounge and in homes around Hadleigh and the surrounding area for Bible study, fellowship and prayer. FREE CAP Money Management CAP Money is a comprehensive yet surprisingly simple money management course that has received national recognition. It lasts three weeks to help you get, and then stay in control of your finances. Proven to be effective for thousands of people. Baby, toddler, children and youth groups We have two-midweek groups. One, run jointly with our friends from the URC, is for babies and toddlers with their parents or carers and is called The Ark. It meets on Friday mornings from 9.30-11.30am. We also hold a group for young people in School Years 7-9 (Thursdays 7.45-9pm) called 7-Up!
SUMMER OASIS
This will help the club look forward to a bright and exciting future. We are looking for new teams, boys or girls, of any age group to come and join us as we look for the club to grow. If you are interested please contact David George at: davidgeorge5000@hotmail.com.
We’d like to invite you to Summer Oasis on Sunday, June 24, 4.30-7pm.
Congratulations to the ladies who won their league cup at Brantham on Tuesday, May 1.
An informal opportunity to meet in a relaxed atmosphere.
The date of the AGM is to be confirmed. We are always looking for people who can help the club as committee members, whether on the playing side or just in the background. If you would like to sponsor the club in some capacity we would also be delighted to hear from you. Club strips, dugouts, banners and boards on match days are all potential exposure for your business while supporting a local organisation. Steve Butcher: stevebutcher55@btinternet.com
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COME AND MEET US We are a family of ordinary people who love God and trust Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour. We would be delighted to welcome you to our Church office in George Street and to any of our services, activities, courses and events.
Take time out from he hussle and bustle of everyday life and make new friends at our next Oasis e=vent.
Free transport is available. Please see our website for full details or call the Church Office: 01473 829602 CONTACT DETAILS AND HOW TO FIND US George Street, Hadleigh IP7 5BE / Tel: 01473 829602 www.hadleighbaptist.org.uk Twitter: @HadleighBaptist Facebook: HadleighBaptistChurch YouTube: Hadleigh Baptist Church
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CHURCH NEWS CAPEL & ELMSETT METHODIST CHURCHES A TOUGH DECISION In June 2018 the World Cup will be upon us. Some readers will be old enough to remember the World Cup of 1966 and for those that aren’t old enough, we will have heard repeatedly that this was England’s finest hour, the last time England have won the World Cup. I was 14 at the time, living just a mile away from the hotel where the England Team were staying. I remember cycling down to see the team coach pick them up to take them to the World Cup Final against West Germany. That was as close as I would get to the action. West Germany scored first, England equalised and then went ahead, but West Germany came back with an equaliser in the dying moments before full time. The game went into extra time and Geoff Hurst scored his second goal for England. Or was it a goal? Did it cross the line before it bounced out and was tipped over the bar? The referee spoke with his linesman who was well positioned to tell whether it was a goal or not. There was no slow motion replays at the time and even with slowing down the replays today you cannot be certain it actually crossed the line. But the referee had to make a decision. He awarded the goal. There are often moments like that in daily life. Moments when we are faced by the need to decide even though the right choice is far from clear. The apostle Paul writing to Christians in Corinth wrestled with this question. He said “Everything is allowable for me, but not everything is valuable. All things are permissible, but I will not allow anyone to dictate to me.” Paul is worried about how his decision will affect others and is saying “it depends on the circumstances”. What is right in one situation may not be right in another. Some issues are clear cut, but others require tough decisions which we take hoping for the greater good. Fortunately for the referee in 1966, Geoff Hurst scored again to make a 4-2 victory to England, ensuring the victory couldn’t be disputed in the long term. SERVICES AT CAPEL Home Groups on various days and times – contact the minister for details Sunday 3 10.30am 6.30pm
Worship with Mrs Linda Pepper Prayer
Sunday 10 10.30am Worship with Mr Bob Molton Sunday 17 10.30am Worship with Mr Terry Tennens Informal Worship with Jim Ross and band 7pm Sunday 24 10.30am Worship and Communion with Rev Andrew Sankey United Prayer Time 7.30pm The Rev Andrew Sankey, 8 Roundridge Road, Capel St Mary IP9 2UG apsankey@gmail.com / 01473 311178 / 07966 187216 SERVICES AT ELMSETT Sunday 3 Worship – Local Arrangement 9.45am Worship and Communion with Rev Derek Grimshaw 6.30pm Sunday 10 9.45am Worship at St Peter’s Worship with Mr Chris Jowett 6.30pm Sunday 17 Worship with Mrs Alyson Ellis 9.45am 6.30pm Worship with Rev Derek Grimshaw Tuesday 19 Messy Church 3.30pm Sunday 24 Worship and Communion with Rev Derek Grimshaw 9.45am Worship with Mrs Diane Smith 6.30pm Minister: Rev Derek Grimshaw, 2 Henley Avenue, Ipswich dkgrimshaw@msm.com / 01473 805486 Lay Pastor: Alicia Holmes, ajnholmes@gmail.com / 01473 658478
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ON THE GRAPEVINE QUESTIONS ON CASH Independent Financial Adviser Nick Plumb answers your questions Sheila from Sproughton writes: “I am a single lady aged 65, with a large property worth almost £700,000. I have minimal savings and I struggle to make ends meet as I only have a state pension. I need more income and I am worried that my daughter will inherit a big Inheritance Tax bill on my property after I die. Is there any way I can reduce the tax liability while being able to free up some of the money tied up in my house for me to enjoy as additional income now?” Yes, it is possible to put together a strategy that would significantly reduce the Inheritance Tax (IHT) liability on your estate, and at the same time, would provide you with a sizeable chunk of capital to invest, which will produce additional tax efficient income for you on a monthly or annual basis ongoing. The strategy I would suggest would be to apply for an equity release mortgage on your main residence and to invest the resulting sum into a specialist offshore Inheritance Tax plan, called a Discounted Gift Trust. By effecting equity release, you will be able to ‘free up’ some of the significant value tied up in your house and put this to much better use in providing additional income for you to enjoy now and ongoing. You will also reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax purposes, as the loan and accrued interest will create a debt on your estate, which will be paid off from the proceeds of the sale of your house on your death. It is important that you understand and accept that the value of your estate will be reduced by the outstanding equity release mortgage. By investing the equity release proceeds into a Discounted Gift Trust, you will reduce the Inheritance Tax liability on your estate by way of a discount on day one, and if you live for seven years after setting up the
trust, then the capital and any growth on that capital will be outside your estate for inheritance tax purposes. The trust will be written in trust to your daughter so that she receives the proceeds on your death. That means she will have the money to pay any remaining tax liability on your estate, although the combination of the new main residence relief and your existing IHT Nil Rate Band, would probably mean that the remainder of your estate would not be subject to any IHT. Based upon your age, an equity release mortgage should produce a capital sum of around 20 per cent of the property value, which would release £140,000. If you then invest this sum into a Discounted Gift Trust, you could take tax efficient income withdrawals of up to five per cent per annum, which would produce £7,000 a year or around £583 a month in extra income for you to enjoy now and ongoing. As your need for income is critical, I believe the reduction in the value of your estate by the outstanding equity release mortgage is completely justified, providing you and your daughter are comfortable with that. Nick Plumb is an Independent Financial Adviser. Send your questions to Nick at Plumb Financial Services, Baylham Business Centre, Lower Street, Baylham IP6 8JP, email them to nick@plumbfs.co.uk, or telephone Nick on 01473 830301. Nick’s answers to reader questions in this column are provided only as a general guide and do not constitute personal financial advice. Any readers who require specific financial advice should contact Nick to arrange a complimentary initial meeting to discuss their own position. Plumb Financial Services are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
NEW CHARITY TO TAKE OVER MEALS ON WHEELS SERVICE Royal Voluntary Service is ending its Meals on Wheels service in Suffolk and a local charity, Aspect Living Foundation, is taking over the meal delivery service. Following a review of its Meals on Wheels service, Royal Voluntary Service has taken the difficult decision to end the service. This is because over the past 10 years the number of services the charity runs across the country has reduced dramatically. With so few left, it has become harder for it to sustain the handful of services remaining as much of the infrastructure we used to rely on to support Meals on Wheels has depleted. Sam Ward, Director of Commissioned Services at Royal Voluntary Service said: “We have delivered Meals on Wheels in Suffolk for the past 10 years and very much regret having to end the service. The well-being of the older people in Suffolk is our priority and we have been working with the local authority and other partners to find potential alternatives to allow them to receive a service in the future. “We are delighted that Aspect Living Foundation, a local charity, will be taking over the service from the beginning of May 2018. We will be working with them to ensure a smooth transition and we wish them every success in delivering the new service.
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“Our volunteers and staff have worked tremendously hard at the service for many years and we know that their efforts have been hugely appreciated. We would like to take this opportunity to thank them for everything they have done.” Tess Aristodemou, Chief Executive at Aspect Living Foundation said: “Having worked with Royal Voluntary Service and the Meals on Wheels team it quickly became apparent how vital this service is to the elderly and venerable people around Suffolk, so together with a robust panel of local trustees with the same passion and commitment for this service we have established the new charity, Aspect Living Foundation.” “Meals on Wheels is not just a service, to many it’s a lifeline. The amazing team of delivery drivers not only deliver a nutritious meal they complete a ‘health and wellbeing’ check which on many occasions has alerted next of kin or the emergency services to any potential issues.We are delighted to be able to continue the amazing work that Royal Voluntary Service have provided over the years and expand the service in the aim to help as many people as we can to stay independent in their own homes” To find out more about the Meals on Wheels service please contact the Aspect Living team: 07753 174040 / enquires@aspectliving.org.uk
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