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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR As ‘summer’ draws to an end and holidays become a distant memory I think we all need something to make us laugh. I’ve found the perfect thing. A wonderful little book titled F In Exams by Richard Benson (Published by Summersdale Publications Ltd) has provided much hilarity in my house of late. It’s “full to the brim with funny examples of creative answers from clueless but canny students” and I’ve chosen some of my favourites for you. Enjoy! Q: What is a nitrate? A: It is much cheaper than a day rate. Q: What is a fibula? A: A little lie. Q: Explain the concept of homeostasis. A: It is when you stay at home all day and don’t go out. Q: How high is Mount Everest? A: Depends how much snowfall it has had since it was last measured. Q: Freud stated that the superego contains the moral aspect of one’s personality. Define the term ‘superego’. A: A really fast sports car. Q: What is a co-operative? A: It is a shop which is not as expensive as M&S.
NEWS HALLOWEEN CRAFT FAIR The local branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society is holding a craft fair at Lawford Venture Centre on Saturday, October 21 between 10.30am and 4pm to raise funds to support local people who are affected by MS, a neurological condition that affects around 100,000 people in the UK. Thirty local crafters will be selling a wide range of unusual crafts including candles, pyrography, shabby-chic homewares, jewellery, cards and even decorated gourds. Sample a locally-made apple juice, enjoy a cup of tea and a bacon roll or a home-made cake and get inspiration for that perfect Christmas gift while your children have their faces painted and enjoy the trick or treat stall. They may even meet a witch or two! There’s something for everyone. Free entry, free car park, refreshments, fully accessible. For more information: 01206 396868 / louisejoplin@btinternet.com
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As the bells of the Church of St Mary & St Michael in Mistley rang out over the community, members of the congregations of Mistley with Manningtree and Bradfield Parish Churches arrived to welcome their new incumbent. The Rev Dominic Turner (known as Dom), who grew up in the Colchester area, was Licensed by The Rt Rev Roger Morris, Area Bishop of Colchester and was installed as Priest-in-Charge of the Benefice by The Archdeacon of Colchester, the Venerable Annette Cooper on Wednesday, July 26. Loud applause broke out when Dom and his family were welcomed into the community, not only by the congregation, but by the large number of family, friends and members of his previous congregations who had come along in Dom’s support. Local clergy and members of the community also formally welcomed the Turner family into the area. The Rev Turner, who has just completed his Curacy at the Church of St Paul’s & St Mary’s in Harlow, was ordained in July 2016 after attending theological college at St John’s, Nottingham. His previous career had been in photography and computer science. Michael Dew, chairman of Christians Together in Manningtree & District, said that he and his wife had enjoyed the evening enormously – a really joyful event, with an extremely warm welcome for the Turner family. Joy Baker, churchwarden at Mistley said: “We are very pleased to welcome Dom and look forward to his ministry in Mistley, Manningtree and Bradfield. When the service was over many people stayed on to chat together, to enjoy the refreshments and personally welcome the family into the area.” Dom’s first sermon was on Sunday, July 30 at St Lawrence, Bradfield. Further details of services throughout August and September can be found in leaflets available in Mistley and Bradfield Churches or from the Benefice Church Office on 07436 398801. 3
NEWS COMMUNITY BURSTING WITH ACHIEVEMENTS Manningtree High School’s students have once again made their community proud after being short-listed for a range of youth awards. An astounding 10 students from Years 7 to 11 have been short-listed by regional panels for awards after being nominated by staff at the school.
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In the running for awards are Ben Wallace, Grace Hoggarth, James Cooper and the Project 4B Team. Grace, who volunteers with St John Ambulance and sports clubs and is very involved in the training of other young people, has been short-listed for a Colchester Youth Award. Head Boy Ben Wallace is up for a Tendring Youth Award for his voluntary work both in the Tendring and Colchester areas. Ben is well-known in the Langham community for his work in helping a range of local projects including the community shop and film nights in the village hall. James Cooper, in Year 7, has been short-listed for a Tendring Youth Learning Achievement Award in recognition of his outstanding reading achievements. James is a wonderful role-model for other students in Year 7 and his reading total so far is an amazing six million words read since he started at Manningtree High School in September. This has inspired other students who have taken on the challenge to match his weekly reading record. Finally, the Project 4Butterflies Eco Garden Team have short-listed for both a Colchester and a Tendring Youth Award for Community Improvement. They have worked as a team to project manage a new and exciting eco garden for the school and local community to benefit from. The team have taken the project from their own initial idea through creating a business plan, raising funds and the project is well on its way to completion. Headteacher Mrs Morris leads the school community in her pride that so many students have been short-listed for these awards: “I am delighted that these students have gained wider recognition for the remarkable work they do. We are very proud of the sense of community spirit that is evident across our school and especially the willingness of students to use the skills they display, both within school and outside, for the good of so many others. I am sure that these students will have very successful futures as well as inspiring others.”
MANNINGTREE & DISTRICT DEMENTIA CAFÉ This is a new venture, supported by the Patient Participation Group of the Riverside Health Practice, to be held on a monthly basis, offering a meeting place for those living with dementia and their carers. We will provide a safe, friendly and secure meeting place, with refreshments, together with an opportunity to meet others in a similar position. As the café develops activities will be added, as will the possibility of specialist support from other organisations. The meetings are held on the third Friday of the month from 10.30am12.30pm at Foundry Court, Colchester Road, Manningtree. The dates for the rest of 2017 are Fridays, September 15, October 20 November 17 and December 15. Please note that on Wednesday, December 13 there is the Christmas Lunch at Mistley Church Hall, to which those living with dementia and their carers are very welcome. All are welcome to our café, carers, those living with dementia and volunteers to join our team of helpers! For more information contact: Ted Beckwith 01255 870955 / Ann Watson 01206 397312 / Joy Baker 01206 391918 4
Presented by the Benefice of East Bergholt & Brantham Five days from £1,018, departing 21 May 2020. The deposit of £150 is due immediately but is fully refundable before January 2019. Featuring category 2 Passion Play ticket (upgrade to category 1 for £30) plus four nights on half board basis (one dinner in Oberammergau) at the 3* Hotel Kolberbräu in Bad Tölz (or similar). Facilities at the hotel include a restaurant and a bar and all rooms are en suite. • Full programme of included excursions • Return scheduled flights from London • Professional tour manager • Executive coach in Germany What is the Oberammergau Passion Play? In 1633, in the middle of the Thirty Years War, Bavaria was being swept by a plague epidemic and more than 80 lives had been lost in Oberammergau alone. The local elders vowed that if the village were purged of the plague, they would ‘keep the Passion tragedy every 10 years’. The epidemic came to a standstill and in 1634 the villagers fulfilled their solemn promise for the first time. Ever since they have loyally kept their vow and in 2020 Oberammergau will, for the 42nd time, be staging the Passion Play telling the story of Christ’s Passion, from His entry into Jerusalem and ending with the Resurrection and Transfiguration. Full details can be viewed online at: www.tailored-travel.co.uk (quote bebp201) For a detailed brochure please contact Rev Canon Stephne van der Toorn: The Rectory, Rectory Lane, Brantham CO11 1PZ 01206 392646 / revstephvdt@googlemail.com
MANNINGTREE TOWN COUNCIL The minutes of Manningtree Town Council meetings are available on their website, on the two town noticeboards (one at the Co-op Fiveways store and one beside the library) and at the clerk's office by appointment: 01206 390285 www.manningtreetowncouncil.org.uk
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NEWS MISTLEY PARISH COUNCIL The full unapproved minutes of meetings are displayed at the noticeboards near to the bus stop at Rigby Avenue and also outside Mistley Post Office in the High Street. The approved minutes can be accessed online at: www.essexinfo.net/mistleypc/parish-council/meetings Dates of next meetings in the village hall Planning Committee: Thursdays, August 31 and September 21 at 7pm Full Council: Monday, September 25 at 7pm
VACANCY FOR A COUNCILLOR Mistley Parish Council is seeking someone willing to play a part in representing the interests of the community and to improve the quality of life and the local environment. An applicant must fulfill the following three criteria: • Aged over 18 years on or after 10 September 2017 • Be a British subject, or a citizen of the Irish Republic or a citizen of a member state of the European Union and be: (i) a local government elector of the parish; or (ii) who has, during the whole of the 12 months before, occupied land or other premises as owner or tenant in the parish; or (iii) who has during the same period, resided in that area or within three miles thereof; or (iv) who has during the same period, had their principal or only place of work in that area • Must not be subject to any disqualification from standing as a councillor such as holding any paid appointment with the parish council concerned, being an adjudged bankrupt or having been convicted of certain offences or corrupt or illegal practices. Application by letter before 10 September 2017, setting out your knowledge and understanding of local affairs and the local community, together with a summary of your experience and skills. Please send to: Parish Clerk Andrew Lee, 52 Harwich Road, Mistley, Manningtree, Essex CO11 1LL (01206 395696 / mistleypc@ btinternet.com) If you would like to discuss what’s involved, please contact Councillor Martin Rayner: 01206 391435
FRANKENBERG PARTNERSHIP FILM NIGHT On Friday, October 6, the partnership will host another film night at the Manifest Theatre, Oxford Road, Manningtree. The film is The Lives of Others (German with English subtitles / PG15) which won an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film in 2007 and also the European Film Award for Best Picture. It is a powerful, riveting drama depicting the terrifying presence of the Stasi in East Berlin. An agent is instructed to spy on a playwright but becomes increasingly uncomfortable doing so. The film is full of suspense and intrigue that will keep you on the edge of your seat and the characters will linger long after you have left the theatre. Doors and bar open at 7pm, film begins 7.45pm. Just £5 for Manifest Theatre members, £7 for non-members. Pay on the door, but to avoid a queue contact Pat Chandler: 01206 396686 / paddychandler@aol.com 6
CONSTABLE COUNTRY MEDICAL PRACTICE Dementia Dementia is a condition that can have a devastating impact on patients, their family and friends. However, the earlier it is identified, the more likely it is that the patient will retain a good quality of life and their dignity. The practice has one of the lowest levels of dementia diagnosis across Suffolk. Although we would like to think this really is the case, we suspect the truth is that many patients suffering from dementia have not been formally diagnosed and are therefore not receiving the support and care they need. If you suspect a friend or family member may be suffering from dementia, please persuade them to make an appointment with a GP. A quick assessment at the practice may suggest dementia, in which case they will be referred to the Hospital for a comprehensive assessment, or their symptoms may be attributable to another cause. For more information on dementia, visit: www.dementiauk.org / www.alzheimers.org.uk Dr Fayez Ayache After more than 30 years as a GP at the practice, Dr Ayache, our senior GP Partner, has decided to retire. He has been a steadying influence on the practice and been crucial in steering us through difficult times over the last few of years. Dr Ayache has earned the respect of not just patients and staff, but the health community in general across Suffolk and further afield. As an ENT specialist GP he has worked in the community at Hadleigh as well as at Ipswich Hospital. However, his biggest challenge has been supporting those in desperate need as a result of the conflict in his country of birth, Syria. He has been frequently interviewed by the media and has been a key supporter of a charity set up to help Syrian refugees. He will continue this work when he leaves the practice at the end of December. Dr Ayache has endeavoured to give all his patients the best care possible and would like to thank them all for their kindness and support over the years. Annual Flu Clinics We are starting to prepare for our annual flu clinics. This year we will be administering a quadrivalent influenza vaccine to patients over 18. Previously, the majority of seasonal influenza vaccines were trivalent meaning that they protect against three of the four main flu virus strains. If the strain not covered turns out to be predominant then the vaccine is less effective. The new quadrivalent vaccine protects against all four strains and so will be effective irrespective of which strains are predominant in any one year. The vaccine is administered exactly the same as in previous years so patients will not experience any difference. The practice sources the quadrivalent vaccine from Sanofi Pasteur, one of the largest and most respected vaccine manufacturers in the world. Our aim is to vaccinate as many patients as possible and start the vaccination programme as soon as we take delivery of the vaccines. This year we will be holding additional flu clinics at the end of October, though we urge all eligible patients to attend our main flu clinics on the following dates. East Bergholt Medical Centre: Tuesday, September 26, 2-7pm (patients aged 18 year and over) Thursday, October 26, 3-6pm (children and adults) Capel St Mary Surgery: Thursday, October 5, 2-7pm (children and adults) Tuesday, October 31, 3-6pm (children and adults) The clinics will run on the same basis as previously: all eligible patients will receive a letter by mid-September inviting them to attend on one of the above days. Patients may attend any clinic, irrespective of where they live, and no appointment is needed. Training Days A reminder that the practice will be closed from 1pm on the following dates for staff training: Thursday, September 7; Wednesday, October 4; Thursday, November 16. 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 Touch online:
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NEWS JAMES CARTLIDGE, MP FOR SOUTH SUFFOLK At this time of the year, as our towns and villages come alive with visitors, we are reminded of the importance of tourism to our local communities and economy. The constituency reaches from the undisturbed coastal beauty of the Shotley peninsula in the east, to Clare, one of our most distinctive wool towns, in the west. I have been working with groups from across South Suffolk who are coming together to raise the profile of their area. In Shotley, residents have been fundraising to regenerate their 122-year-old historic pier. As Suffolk’s only remaining railway pier this project celebrates our coastal trading history and holds an ambitious vision for its future tourism offer. On the other side of South Suffolk, I recently attended the launch of the Visit Clare initiative. By highlighting the wool trading history of Suffolk’s smallest town, and linking with our other best preserved wool towns – Lavenham, Long Melford and Hadleigh – they are increasing the footprint of our area in the tourism market. Due to enormous wealth that surrounded the trade of wool in the 12th-15th centuries our wool towns are lined with timber-framed buildings and boast elegant churches. More recently, one of these streets famously made it into the final Harry Potter film. Now a major tourist attraction, the De Vere House in Lavenham is currently heralded as the second most photographed door in the UK, preceded only by No.10! When you add these projects to the fantastic planned development of Gainsborough’s House in Sudbury it is clear that our tourism sector is extremely vibrant. As a county, we are already attracting a high level of tourism with data showing that an estimated 52,000 holiday visits were made to Suffolk in 2016 by tourists from abroad. Compared to Norfolk for example, where there were 36,000 holiday visits in the same period, Suffolk is clearly working hard to attract individuals from around the world. In 2016 overseas visitors spent £62 million in Suffolk alone. In addition to our guests from further afield we also attract many hundreds of thousands of domestic tourists each year. By working together it is crucial that we continue to promote the bountiful and unique attractions of our area. I hold regular advice surgeries offering help and support to local people. Please see page 13 for my contact details.
Manningtree Vintage and Collectables Market The last market of the year is on Saturday, September 30.
SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM Dear Readers, As we approach the autumn we will soon be experiencing the darker evenings. May we remind you that when you go out, always try to leave a light on and make sure that all your doors and windows are locked. Make it look like you are at home, so as to deter opportunist burglars. Many DIY stores sell timer switches for lamps and other lights, a good investment through the coming winter months. If you see anything suspicious, like a burglary in progress, suspicious vehicles or anyone acting suspiciously, please call 999. If you want to report a burglary that has already happened call 101. You the public are our eyes and ears when we are not around, so please do report to us. When members of Hadleigh SNT are out and about in the villages that we patrol, we are always approached by residents who want to speak to us about parking and speeding within their village. We are totally aware that both of these cause concern to residents and we try our best to enforce and deal with them. Currently we do have a few Community Speedwatch Schemes that run in villages. Their pro-active presence is often very productive and most often in any given period, many motorists are caught at speeding over the 30 miles per hour limit. These offenders are dealt with by way of a letter for a first and second offence unless very excessive speeds are recorded, and then on the third offence a visit from a police officer is carried out. Parking is also a major problem in every village and town. May I remind all readers that double yellow lines mean no parking at any time and single yellow lines mean no parking between 0800-1800 Monday to Saturday. Ignoring these restrictions will incur parking tickets and a £30 fine. If there are any zig-zag lines in your town/village, particularly near to a school or a pedestrian crossing, these carry three points on your licence as well as a £100 fine. Depending on how many points you have on your licence, these extra three points could result in the loss of your licence. Zig-zag lines are a safety measure and should be respected. Finally, many villages and towns are currently experiencing pockets of anti-social behaviour. If you see or hear anything you feel is anti-social, please contact us at Hadleigh SNT and report what, when and where it is occurring. Please also ask yourself: Do you know where your children/grandchildren are after school and in the evenings? Do you know who their friends are? Do you know where they hang out? Do you know what they are doing? Better to find out now before you get a visit from police. Remember you can follow Hadleigh Safer Neighbourhood Team on Twitter: @HadleighPOLICE Contact us via email: hadleigh.snt@suffolk.pnn.police.uk PCSO 3173 Julia Bignell, Hadleigh SNT, Hadleigh Police Station
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OUT & ABOUT BRANTHAM AMATEUR THEATRICAL SOCIETY
BRANTHAM 2017 ANNUAL GARAGE SALE Saturday, September 16, 9.30am-4.30pm 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.
Rebecca Hoskyns as Audrey and the Audrey 2 puppet, photography by John Simpson The society is delighted to announce the next show they will be producing in February 2018 will be the smash hit comedy musical Sister Act. This is a musical adaptation of the Whoopi Goldberg film of the same name and is a wonderful combination of 1970’s Philadelphia soul (think Barry White and the Three Degrees) and fast action story with disco singing nuns and mean hoodlums.
Maya: mayawatling@hotmail.com / 07508 430671 Louise: Louloumadley@btinternet.com / 07792 236414 Maggie: maggie1woods@googlemail.com / 07867 546484 Facebook: Brantham Garage Sale
INFORMAL PERFORMANCE BY FATHER AND SON Don’t miss this chance to hear the father and son duo Andrew and Carl Sterling playing together in St Michael’s Church, Woolverstone. They have an exciting programme of jazz, soul, classical music and original works. The concert is on Friday, September 29, starting at 7.30pm.
The music is by Alan Menken, who also wrote the music for Little Shop of Horrors, the previous year’s show, which BATS is also delighted to announce has been the recipient of no less than seven nominations in this year’s North East Essex Theatre Guild awards. The categories in which the show is recognised are: Best Musical, Best Musical Direction, Best Actor (Ryan Maslen), Best Young Actress (Rebecca Hoskyns), Best Costume, Best Set Design/Construction and Best Technical Achievement (for Audrey 2 Puppet).
Donations in the region of £7.50 will be welcome on the day and this will include nibbles and drinks. All money made will go to the Babergh Green Party. For more information contact Laura Smith: lsmith68@yahoo.co.uk
There is also recognition for Bunkered, produced by the group in June, which is nominated for Best Costume, Best Supporting Actor (Mark Hinson) and Best Supporting Actress (Sophie Mercer). The awards evening is on Friday, September 8 at the Princes Theatre, Clacton, after which we hope to bring news of some positive results for the group.
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There will be an introductory meeting for Sister Act on Tuesday, September 26 at 7.30pm in Brantham Village Hall to which anyone with an interest in getting involved will be warmly welcomed. Anyone wishing to find out more about the show and the group before this meeting should contact John Hoskyns: 07739 899414
Eighteen years ago, I opened a class for patchwork and quilting. Every two years since, we have held an exhibition in aid of Essex Air Ambulance to show the beautiful work that members have produced. This time we are diversifying and inviting other skilled artisans in a variety of beautiful handmade decorative arts which will make the exhibition even more exciting than ever.
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The show at Venture Centre, Lawford will be open on Saturday, October 7 from 1-5pm and on Sunday 8 from 10am-4pm. There will be displays and demonstrations in wood carving, pottery, journal making, miniature painting and much more! Venture Quilters will of course be displaying their work. Since our last exhibition we have made some new textile items which I am excited to show for the first time. A silent auction for three beautiful handmade quilts will take place and a raffle for a beautiful quilt made by our group.
Saturday, September 30, 10am-3pm This is the last sale we are holding this year with more than 2,000 titles for your perusal. So pop along on September 30 and buy quality books at bargain prices, then stay a while and enjoy a bowl of homemade soup, a slice of cake or just a hot drink. www.keepingintouchwith.com/manningtree
A workshop will run throughout for a chance to try out fantastic GlitterLiner pens. There will be a craft stall, light refreshments and fabric sales. Admission is £2 with accompanied children free. We look forward to seeing you. Jenny Lankester 11
OUT & ABOUT ACORN VILLAGE
VENTURE CENTRE LAWFORD Puppy Classes starting on September 4 at 7.30pm In the same way that there are rules and boundaries set for the human members of our family, there should also be rules and boundaries for our dogs. This begins from the day that you bring your new puppy home. Dogs learn best through play and experiencing the world around them which is why good, fun puppy classes are a great place to get you and your new family member off to a good start. There will be a 10-week course every Monday from September 4, 7.308.30pm for puppies aged 12 weeks and over. The class will be kept to a maximum of eight dogs and their families in order to give everyone a personal service and to get the most from the sessions.
Acorn Village would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported the fifth annual dog show this year. Despite the weather more than £4,000 was raised. A special thank you to our judge, Tom from Highcliff Vets, and Sarah, our assistant judge, for their non-stop smiles despite being soaked. Thank you to all of the volunteers as without them the event wouldn’t happen. Acorn Village Charity Shop in Manningtree High Street will be having its official opening on Thursday, August 24. One side is clothes and bric-abrac, the other is books and music. Councillor Carlo Guglielmi will kindly be officially opening the shop at 11am.
Clair has many years of experience in dog training and behaviour and has studied with the Cambridge Institute of Dog Behaviour and Training as well as being an accredited member of the guild of dog trainers. For more information or to book your place, contact: 07969 743502 / clairsk9s@gmail.com Suffolk and Essex Poultry Club Come and join us at our next show on Saturday, October 14 between 10am and 3pm. You will be able to view a large variety of chickens, ducks and bantams of many different colours, breeds and sizes. Also an opportunity to seek advice from exhibitors on any poultry related issue. Free admission, refreshments available.
If you would like to volunteer in this friendly shop please get in contact either by emailing info@acornvillages.com or picking up an application form from the shop or at Acorn Village.
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STOUR VALLEY ARTS & MUSIC
Manifest Movies Films are shown on our big screen which fills the stage, high definition and cinema quality sound, comfortable theatre seating. The projectionist is Nigel Lister.
Castalian String Quartet: Sunday, October 22, 4pm at St Mary the Virgin Church, East Bergholt Programme: Haydn’s Quartet op20 no2, Schumann’s Quartet in A minor op41 no1, Beethoven’s Quartet in A minor op132 Formed in 2011, this outstanding young quartet with its “richly romantic energy and passion” (Strad Magazine) is fast becoming a favourite of audiences in the United Kingdom and abroad. Almost immediately they were offered an award by the Elias Fawsett Trust and also the Countess of Munster Trust among others. In 2011 they achieved a Masters Degree in Chamber Music at the Hannover University of Music, Dance and Theatre, they then won first prize at the Lyon International Chamber Music Competition in 2015 and in 2016 they won third prize at the Banff International String Quartet Competition. SVAM’S 67th season continues with: Sunday, November 12: Trio con Brio Copenhagen, St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt, 4pm Sunday, December 3: Gold and Dirt – Reflections on an Architectural Journey, illustrated lecture by architect John Lyall, Constable Hall, Gandish Road, East Bergholt, 4pm Sunday, January 21: Bartosz Glowacki, classical accordion, Constable Hall, Gandish Road, East Bergholt, 4pm Sunday, February 18: Savitri Grier (violin) and Richard Uttley (piano), St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt, 4pm Sunday, March 4: Young Musicians Concert* with talented local musicians 16 and under, Constable Hall, Gandish Road, East Bergholt, 4pm Sunday, March 18: Sacconi Quartet and Michael Collins (clarinet), St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt, 4pm *not included in season ticket Tickets: 01206 298426 / svamtickets@btinternet.com / www.svam.org.uk 12
Friday, September 15: August Rush, a 2007 American drama film directed by Kirsten Sheridan. It involves an 11-year-old musical prodigy living in an orphanage who runs away to New York City. He begins to unravel the mystery of who he is, all while his mother is searching for him and his father is searching for her. The many different sounds and rhythms he hears throughout his journey culminate in a major instrumental composition which concludes the film (August’s Rhapsody). Friday, October 6: The Lives of Others. This is a German Oscar winning film with subtitles, screened in conjunction with Manningtree & District/ Frankenberg Partnership. To book in advance phone: 01206 396686 Doors open at 7pm, bar available. Seating will commence from 7.30pm with films starting at 7.45pm. Entrance will be by £5 ticket only on the night plus £2 for non-members (£2 annual membership). The bar will be available after the film showing until10.30pm The autumn production is to be Talking Heads by Alan Bennett. It was written as a series of monologues performed originally by such as Maggie Smith and Patricia Routledge. We are to perform three from the first series. Each one tells a story from the character’s own point of view of the people and situations which surrounds him/ her. The story telling defines each personality and the opinions and attitudes held. As observers we can see both humour and tragedy and a distinct picture of both the speaker and those spoken of. Performances are from Wednesday, November 1 to Saturday 4. 2 Oxford Road, Manningtree, Essex CO11 1BP / 01206 391309 For more information please visit: www.manifesttheatre.co.uk / Facebook / Twitter In Touch online:
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OUT & ABOUT EAST BERGHOLT HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CAR BOOT SALE
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East Bergholt High School September 17, 9.30am-noon Admission 50p Refreshments available Free car park Pitches In advance: Cars £5, with trailers £7, domestic vans £10 On the day: £1 extra No traders
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ST MICHAEL’S MONTHLY MARKET The long summer break often affords the opportunity for a change of scenery. But for our members it’s also a challenge to produce an ‘unedited’ photograph taken close to Manningtree for the fun competition on our opening night. Beauty, as always, is in the eye of the beholder, but fortunately it also abides on our very own doorstep, here at the original Cattawade Bridge. The next monthly market at St Michael’s, The Church on the Park, Woolverstone is on Saturday, September 9, 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. New stalls welcome. Contact Jane Gould: 01473 780777
MANNINGTREE FREE FIT CLUB Open to anyone looking to lead a healthy active lifestyle Every Wednesday evening from 7-8pm at Mistley Village Hall, Shrubland Road, Mistley CO11 1HS. Contact: Bridie 07403 316735 / Tanya 07920 76245
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You are welcome to join us to not only explore an ongoing interest in what is now an everyday pursuit, but also to gain a slightly deeper insight via our series of talks, events and competitions. We were pleased to share an enjoyable visit to Beth Chatto’s garden with the Harwich & Dovercourt Club in August to practice some outdoor photography. The 2017/18 season runs through to May 2018. Our friendly group comprises of amateurs with a wide range of abilities, always willing to share their advice and experience. We meet on Thursday evenings, twice monthly, at 7.30pm at the St John’s Centre, Station Road, Manningtree CO11 1EB. New members will be welcome to join (subscription £40) or may attend initially as a visitor (£3). September 14: Chairman’s Welcome and Open Competition: Local unedited photographs taken within a five mile radius during the summer break September 28: A Humorous Look at my Photography by David Hall LRPS Please contact Margaret, our secretary, for details: 01206 396958 / madps@post.com www.manningtreeanddistrictphotographicsociety.co.uk
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OUT & ABOUT MANNINGTREE MUSEUM AND HISTORY GROUP The speaker at the July meeting was the museum curator Peter Gant. He took the previous 200 years of life and changes in the three parishes as his subject and his talk was aimed at newcomers to the area, of which there were several in the audience. His illustrated talk covered the period from the late Rigby era to the present day. As usual Peter produced an excellent variety of photographs and maps from the museum archives. Some illustrations were from his personal collection and he said that he had tried to include as many unfamiliar pictures as he could. There was much excited chatter from the audience as they recognised forgotten sights from the past. Peter answered any queries that cropped up as the talk proceeded. It was a very enjoyable evening. Joyce Kimber will talk on Codes, Cyphers and Enigma when we meet on Wednesday, September 27 in the Methodist Church Hall, 7.30 for 7.45pm. Members free, visitors £3, everybody welcome.
MANNINGTREE POETRY GROUP The next meeting of Poetry Plus will take place at 7.30pm on Tuesday, September 12 at the Red Lion, South Street, Manningtree. 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 admission charge. To keep up-to-date with this poetry group, please visit: www.poetryplus.org.uk
WEA TALKS ON WILDLIFE HABITATS AND RESERVES Come and enjoy a series of talks on a range of wildlife habitats and reserves in East Anglia including heathland, woodland and estuaries at Brantham Leisure Centre, New Village CO11 1RZ organised by the WEA (part time education for everyone). The series starts on September 26 at 7pm with an AGM and then runs from October 3 to November 21 led by Mr Alexander Bass. Full details from Mrs Penny Hynes on 01206 396376. New attenders very welcome; just come along and give it a try.
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OUT & ABOUT STOUR VALLEY U3A
BRANTHAM OVER SIXTIES CLUB
We don’t have a speaker meeting in August, but our popular summer dinner took place on August 4, once again in the Constable Hall and was much enjoyed by all who attended.
On June 13 members enjoyed a fish and chip lunch, followed by a session of Bingo. Our speaker for the month was Judith Burl who described the discovery of her gift as a medium, which was very interesting and thought-provoking.
Our speaker on September 13 is David Whittle, vice-chairman of the Harwich Society, whose presentation is entitled I Do Like To Be Beside the Seaside. The presentation tells how the Victorians were suddenly able to travel due to the harnessing of steam in the form of paddle steamers and railways, leading to the development of seaside resorts on the Essex and Suffolk coasts, including Harwich and Dovercourt. Being a woman racing driver and racing at Le Mans is the subject of our talk by Celia Stevens on October 11. She will talk of her experience of racing historic cars three times at Le Mans Classic, once at Nuremburg and all over the UK. And she is still racing! On Wednesday, November 8, event organiser Eve Regelous, who worked closely with Harrods, will give a glimpse of behind the scenes of day-today life in this world famous company, including its history. Our main purpose is to encourage lifelong learning for those who are no longer in full time employment and emphasis is always placed on making learning active and fun as well as helping in developing friendships. We have a wide range of groups including language study, country walking and computer studies and groups that visit gardens, churches and historic buildings. In the main, membership is drawn from communities in the lower Stour Valley and adjacent areas including Brantham, Capel St Mary, Dedham, East Bergholt, Holbrook, Lawford, Manningtree, Raydon and Stratford St Mary. We are affiliated to the ThirdAge Trust, have over 260 members and 21 groups. For further information please visit www.stourvalleyu3a.org.uk where membership secretary Gillian Gibbs may be contacted. We meet at Constable Hall, Gandish Road, East Bergholt CO7 6TP at 2.15pm. Annual membership is £12 which entitles members to attend meetings on the second Wednesday of each month, except August and December. It’s never too late to learn! Join the 361,477 members across 969 U3As throughout the UK today.
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On June 27 a strawberry cream tea was enjoyed by members; a big thank you to Pauline Hammond and others who helped. A game of Hoy, a cuppa and the raffle filled the rest of the afternoon. On July 11 Pat South entertained with her floral arrangements and chit chat and lunch at the club was followed by a quiz on July 18. Ladies Day at Ascot was the subject on July 25 when Barbara Faulkner paid us another visit. Some members wore their best hats! Fifteen members went to Acorn Village for afternoon tea on August 1, with dainty sandwiches, fancy cakes and scones, with clotted cream of course. We thank Shirley Mitchell for organising this outing. On August 15 a ploughman’s lunch was followed by competitions, bring and buy and a cake stall. Dates for the Diary September 12: Jenny and Chrissie Entertain September 19: Quiz (Lunch at 1pm) September 26: A Taste of Cheese by Jane Robinson Meetings are on Tuesday afternoons from 2.30-4.30pm at Brantham Leisure Centre. Visitors welcome, and new members even more welcome. For more details contact Jean Lace: 01206 396242
TEA & SUPPORT Tea & Support is a friendship and self-help group formed some four years ago for those who have been bereaved or are living alone. We meet from 2-4pm on the third Wednesday afternoon of each month in the Church Hall, New Road, Mistley. These meetings usually consist of a talk or activity followed by an opportunity to chat over tea and homemade cake. Several times a year we have an outing to somewhere local for either lunch or afternoon tea. As our numbers have increased we have needed to hire transport for these outings. To cover our costs we now ask our members for a donation of £1 each per meeting attended. The dates up to Christmas are Wednesdays, September 20 (Church Hall), October 18 (afternoon outing), November 15 (Church Hall) and December 13 (Christmas Lunch). For further information please contact Joy or John Baker on 01206 391918 or for transport please call Paskell’s on 01206 396709. The 2017 Programme is now available from Paskell’s in Manningtree, in St Mary & St Michael’s Church and Bradfield Church or from the Benefice Office on 01206 392200.
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OUT & ABOUT STOUR VALLEY MEN’S PROBUS CLUB On Wednesday, July 19 we held our summer lunch, to which we invited our spouses and Probus widows. This year we moved to The Haywain and the occasion was enjoyed by all. We don’t hold speaker meetings in August We return after our break on Wednesday, September 6 when Tom Williams presents Everyone Has a Book in Them. Philip Roberts’ talk on Wednesday, September 20 is entitled The Mary Rose. Our first October meeting is on Wednesday 4 when Roy Wood will tell us how to enjoy a healthy retirement, followed on October 18 with a talk entitled The Royal Family by David Ablewhite. On November 1 Ted Wheatley presents Overland to India and on November 15 Dennis and Ann Kell will present Wildlife in the Falklands. 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
VILLAGE LINK CLUB At our August meeting Janet Dann presented a very entertaining talk entitled Suffolk Chapter & Verse. In this she read excerpts from a number of poets who lived in Suffolk over the years. Afterwards members enjoyed a fish and chip lunch followed by a selection of desserts. The subject of our meeting on September 13 is elderly drivers. Future talks this year will be: Jewel of the Canaries, A Year as Mayor of Ipswich, Christmas Special Message & Carols, First Aid & AED – Demonstration of First Aid & Techniques, Dad’s Army Legendary TV Programme, History of Scarecrows, Pray Silence for ? and History of Butley Priory. Meetings are held at 10am on the second Wednesday of every month in Tattingstone Village Hall. Following the speaker we have refreshments (when there is time for a chat with other members) and a raffle. New members and visitors are welcome to join us. We normally hold a members’ lunch after the August and February meetings. Roger Felgate, 01473 311684
RSPB FLATFORD WILDLIFE GARDEN Our summer visitors have watched, drawn and attempted to identify bumble bees, measured trees to estimate their ages, made pine cone hedgehogs, starling finger puppets and bird feeders. As usual, the star family activity of the summer has been dissection of owl pellets. Little do the local barn owls know that the indigestible remains of their suppers, privately coughed up in neat pellets, have provided so much intrigue and speculation. Apart from being something out of the ordinary for children to do during the holidays, this activity is a great way to engage them with the natural world and the idea that everything in nature is linked. It illustrates the food chain in action. In a nutshell, that’s what Flatford Wildlife Garden is about. In the garden we aim to look after all the smallest creatures and thence the bigger creatures higher up the pecking order too. Without them, how much poorer we would all be, if we could survive at all. Why not come along to the garden, see what goes on here and take home some ideas? Autumn is a good time to start. www.rspb.org.uk 20
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OUT & ABOUT / SPORT LAWFORD & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Dr Chris Gibson gave a most comprehensive talk on the wildflowers of Essex at our last meeting. He first explained why we have a profusion of some flowers and a lack of others owing to the geology in different parts of Essex. There are at least five distinct types of habitat for wildflowers – woodlands, heathlands, grasslands, wetlands and coastal – and Essex has them all. He surprised us by saying that the Red Tipped Cudweed is only found at one location in Essex, Wrabness railway line. Tendring is the only place in the world where you will find Tendring Sea Lavender. Unfortunately he also remarked that we have lost 68 species of wildflowers from Essex in the last 112 years. The autumn show takes place on Saturday, September 2 and will be open to you all from 2pm. We look forward to seeing old friends and welcoming possible new ones. There will be refreshments available and the usual stalls too. September’s meeting will be the AGM on Thursday 21 at 7.30pm. Committee members are reminded that should they wish to resign, they must put their notice in writing and hand it to me (Hon. Sec.) in advance. Elizabeth Thurlow
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EAST SUFFOLK ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND – sHOTLEY PENINSULA BRANCH We support people on the peninsula with visual impairment which includes having a monthly social meeting on the last Wednesday afternoon of every month at Stutton Community Centre. As usual with events like this, we rely on volunteer drivers who can spare two hours once a month, either staying for the meetings or just dropping off passengers, returning later to take them home. If you feel able to help, especially in the Brantham area, please contact Barbara Mcdonald: 01473 328907
MISTLEY CRICKET CLUB July 2017 100 Club Winners 1: Ruth Spendley (17) £105 2: Judith Mills (13) £50 3: Paul Garwood (7) £50 It was very much a case of win one, lose one for all Mistley teams along with abandonments as the weather took a turn for the worse. As a result the First Team are still in the lower reaches of the table with a lot of work to do to ensure Division One status next season. All the other men’s sides are placed in mid table. The exception is the Ladies sides who have mirrored the success of the national team. They have been confirmed as double winners, champions of both the Two Counties and Beaumont Seymour leagues.
Pre-season training commenced on July 3 and there have been a number of friendly matches to bring the players up to match fitness. There is much anticipation at this time of year. UPCOMING FIXTURES 1st Team / Senior Division Sat, Sep 2: Leiston St Margarets (A) Sat, Sep 9: Felixstowe Harpers Utd (A) Sat, Sep 16: Crane Sports (H) Sat, Sep 23: Grundisburgh (A) Sat, Sep 30: Bramford Utd (H) Reserves / League A Sat, Sep 2: Achilles Res (A) Sat, Sep 9: AFC Hoxne Res (H) Sat, Sep 16: To follow (A) Sat, Sep 23: To follow Sat, Sep 30: To follow (A)
UPCOMING FIXTURES SATURDAY CRICKET 1st Team / Two Counties Div 1 Sat, Aug 26: Elmstead (H) Sat, Sep 2: Wivenhoe (A) Sat, Sep 9: Braintree (H) Sat, Sep 16: Halstead (A) 2nd Team / Two Counties Div 3 Sat, Aug 26: Bury St Edmunds II (A) Sat, Sep 2: Brockley (H) Sat, Sep 9: Wivenhoe II (A) Sat, Sep 16: Halstead II (H) 3rd Team / Two Counties Div 9 EAST Sat, Aug 26: Woodbridge II (A) Sat, Sep 2: DBSL (H) SUNDAY AND MIDWEEK CRICKET
A Team / League B Sat, Sep 9: Bacton Utd 89 Res (H) Sat, Sep 16: To follow Sat, Sep 23: To follow Sat, Sep 30: To follow
NECL and National Village Competition Mon, Aug 28: T20 Finals Day (TBC) Sun, Sep 10: Gt Horkesley & Lexden (H) Sun, Sep 17: Wivenhoe (H)
Fixtures are subject to change. Please refer to the fixtures website and chose the appropriate competition to confirm: http://fulltime.thefa.com/Index.do?league=4358069
Sunday Div Team / Two Counties Sunday Div Sun, Aug 27: Frinton (A) Sun, Sep 3: Brightlingsea (A) Sun, Sep 10: Copford (A)
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CHURCH NEWS MANNINGTREE BENEFICE Welcome to Manningtree Benefice, an all-age Anglican Church, meeting in St Lawrence’s Church, Bradfield, and St Mary & St Michael’s Church, Mistley You probably know already that I’m quite new to this particular area, although I’ve lived in and around Colchester for most of my life. The last few weeks have been spent settling in and beginning to get to know some of the amazing people who live in Mistley, Manningtree and Bradfield. There’s been a lot to take in and a lot of names to remember. It would be easy to be overwhelmed by everything, but this hasn’t happened because everyone has been so lovely in their welcome, and so gracious as we’ve begun to settle in to this beautiful part of the world. The people I’ve had contact with have all cared deeply for their communities and the environment in which we live, and it’s a privilege to begin to feel part of these communities and this area. It helps, of course, that the area is so stunningly beautiful. The estuary landscape is ever-changing, and the wildlife which lives in and around the water is incredible. We are surrounded with beauty: the farmland, forest and fields make this such a lovely place. As I look around I give thanks to God for the richness of nature and this especially evident as we come into this time of harvest. We will be celebrating Harvest on Friday 22 and Sunday, September 24 at the two churches, and we’d love to see you there. We will have a service and supper on the Friday night at Bradfield, a traditional-style morning prayer on the Sunday at Mistley, and a really informal time together at Bradfield on the Sunday, meeting together at Cafe Church to think more about what Harvest might mean today. These celebrations will also spill over into our Messy Church too, which we are planning for Wednesday, September 27 at 4.15pm at Mistley Norman Primary School. Aimed at primary-school age kids, this will include crafts, games and activities, a time of story and song and a meal together. You’d be welcome to join us at these events, or at any of our other times of worship. All the details are below or will be on our website and Facebook: do use our contact details below to get in touch if you’d like to know more. With love and my on-going prayers, Dom SERVICES FOR SEPTEMBER Sunday, September 3 10.30am Joint Worship with Communion & Treasure Seekers* at Mistley 6pm
Evening Prayer at Bradfield
Sunday, September 10 10.30am Family Worship with Treasure Seekers* at Mistley 10.30am Holy Communion (Common Worship) at Bradfield 6pm
Evening Prayer at Mistley
Sunday, September 17 10.30am Holy Communion (Common Worship) at Mistley 10.30am Family Worship with Treasure Seekers* at Bradfield 6pm
Quiet Communion at Bradfield
10.30am Harvest Morning Prayer at Mistley 10.30am Harvest Café Church with Treasure Seekers* at Bradfield Wednesday, September 27 4.15pm Messy Church at Mistley Norman Primary School (see above or get in contact for more information) *Treasure Seekers is our children’s programme for ages 3+ All services are at St Mary & St Michael’s Church, Mistley (CO11 1ER) or St Lawrence’s Church, Bradfield (CO11 2US) unless otherwise stated. CONTACT INFORMATION Priest-in-Charge: The Rev Dom Turner 01206 391218 / dom@manningtreebenefice.co.uk Associate Minister: The Rev John Brien 01206 397549 / brienfamily@btinternet.com Curate: The Rev Claire Scargill 01206 395417 / revclairescargill@gmail.com Church Office: Available at least 10am-1pm, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 07436 398801 / info@manningtreebenefice.co.uk www.manningtreebenefice.co.uk www.facebook.com/ManningtreeBenefice
CATHOLIC MASSES Saturday at 6.30pm in St Mary and St Michael’s (Anglican) Church, New Road, Mistley CO11 1ER Sunday at 8.50am in St Mary’s (Anglican) Church, The Street, Ardleigh Wednesday at 9.45am in St Mary and St Michael’s, Mistley, preceded by Morning Prayer Manningtree, Mistley, Lawford and Ardleigh is served by the Parish of St John Payne, Greenstead, Colchester. The Parish Priest is Father Jon Ravensdale: 01206 870460 / sjpchurch@btinternet.com Also resident in the parish are: Father Michael Rear (01206 392695) and Father Mathias Odigbo.
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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
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CHURCH NEWS MANNINGTREE METHODIST CHURCH South Street, Manningtree CO11 2JB Minister: The Rev Tom Osborne, 01206 396654 Sunday Services: 10.15am each Sunday – we welcome visiting and outside preachers. Holy Communion Services: please check dates and times on the noticeboard outside the church. Bible Study: first Wednesday of the month at 2.30pm in the Committee Room with Holy Communion at 2.30pm on the fourth Wednesday. Activities with tea/coffee on the second and third Wednesdays. Also meeting on our premises: Monday • Workers Education Association, autumn and spring, 2.30pm • Stour Choral Society (Sept-June), 7.30pm Tuesday • Women’s Guild, 7.15pm Wednesday • Gentle Fitness Class, 9.15am • Art Painting Group, 10am-noon • Manningtree & District Chess Club, 7.30pm • Museum & History Group (bi-monthly), 7.30pm
Welcome & Commissioning Service Manningtree Methodist Church is holding a Welcome & Commissioning Service for The Rev Tom Osborne, Minister of Manningtree Methodist Church & Superintendent of the Tendring Circuit, and Probationer Minister The Rev Christine Preece on Saturday, September 2 at 3pm, followed with refreshments. Preacher: The Rev David Chapman, Chairman of the Beds, Essex and Herts District. A warm welcome to all Sunday, September 24: Harvest Festival Celebration, 10.15am Service to be led by The Rev Tom Osborne and Harvest celebrations continue on Monday, September 25 with a service for the Manningtree & District Friendly Club followed by a tea. The church will be decorated with flowers and food which will be donated to charity and the needy. Come and celebrate.
Priest-in-Charge: The Rev Simon Heron, 01206 392659
Services for September Sunday 3 8am 10.30am Sunday 10 8am 10.30am 6.30pm
Holy Communion BCP Holy Communion Holy Communion BCP Family Service Evensong
Sunday 17 8am 10.30am 6.30pm Sunday 24 8am 10.30am
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I have just read The Axe and the Tree. Having spent 10 years serving as Mission Partner in Zimbabwe, it’s always fascinating to get different perspectives. The author, Stephen Griffiths, is the son of a man I knew in Zimbabwe, Peter Griffiths. In 1960 Peter went to join the work begun some 12 years earlier in the eastern Highlands of what was then Rhodesia. He joined a multicultural team, offering medical, educational and spiritual services. The next 20 years were both exciting and challenging. On several occasions the team considered pulling out of the area because lives were in danger. The liberation war years were the toughest, with both the liberation fighters and the army threatening staff and students. There were landmines, helicopter gunships, ambushes, beatings and executions, and food, medicines and money were frequently stolen. It was so dangerous the school was evacuated to an abandoned school much nearer roads and city. But the threats still came. Many wanted the missionaries to move to the city and to commute to school, but as missionaries, they wanted to live amongst the people they served. Under pressure they agreed and places were found for them. The night before they moved guerrilla fighters came in, massacred the whites and closed the school. Peter and his family were in UK on leave having just overseen the move.
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This was in 1978, two years before independence and four years before we went to Zimbabwe as missionaries. We experienced some wonderful times, but knew something of the hardships and tensions described. Stephen, 11 years old at the time of the massacre, wrote the book to try and understand whether out of something so evil and bad, God could bring some good. For him those who were massacred were like his aunts, uncles and cousins. You’ll have to read the book to get his answer, but the subtitle of the book gives a hint: “How bloody persecution sowed the seeds of new life in Zimbabwe”. It’s a great read (ask for a copy). I’m happy to talk through these issues, or any other questions you have. The Rev Andrew Sankey, Minister at Brantham & Capel Methodist Churches, 8 Roundridge Road, Capel St Mary IP9 2UG apsankey@gmail.com / 01473 311178 / 07966 187216 SEPTEMBER SERVICES AT BRANTHAM METHODIST Sunday 3
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Worship with Mr Harry Chicken
Sunday 10
11am
Communion with Rev Yvonne Haye
Sunday 17
11am
Worship with Mr Roger Theobold
Sunday 24
11am
Worship arranged locally
AT CAPEL ST MARY METHODIST Home Groups on various days and times – contact the minister Sunday 3
10.30am Worship with Mrs Emily Hannah 6.30pm Circuit Service at Heath Road Hospital
Sunday 10 10.30am Worship with Rev Alan Palmer 6.30pm Worship and Communion with Rev Andrew Sankey Saturday 16
3.30pm Messy Church
Sunday 17
10.30am Worship with Mr Paul Law
Sunday 24
10.30am Harvest Worship with Rev Andrew Sankey 7.30pm United Prayer In Touch online:
CHURCH NEWS KEY NOTES FOR SEPTEMBER Mondays 11, 18 & 25: Monday Madness! •
4.30-6pm: KOGS (KS 1 & 2) – crafts, games, tea and Bible Stories
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6.30-8pm: BRiaN Reloaded (ages 11-18) – Serious Bible Study with serious fun thrown in. Contact Ruth Cross: 395808
Meeting at Old St Michael’s School on Trinity Road, Manningtree New Beginnings! Usain Bolt has only just retired and the sporting world is talking about Wayde Van Niekerk. “Who?”, I hear you say. If you haven’t heard about him then check him out; he is the Olympic champion and world record holder at 400m, but many expect him to also dominate in the 100m AND 200m. A new era no less! You or your children or grandchildren may be heading to school or college this September. You may be like some of our members who are expecting a baby. On the first Sunday in September you could join with us as we dedicate a new baby. All of these remind us of new life or a new stage in life. The greatest question to do with life, however, is not about a new baby, a new era or renewing my life for a new season, with a new hobby or a new job. The biggest question is: where does life come from in the first place? Are we really just a biological accident or is there a greater purpose? We begin a preaching series on Sunday mornings from the first book of the Bible, Genesis – which literally means beginnings. We will be finding answers to such questions as “Where do I come from?” and “Why am I here?” and you would be very welcome to join us. If you doubt the Bible’s usefulness we continue our studies in having confidence in God’s Word in the evenings. Everyone is welcome at our Sunday services with lively worship and fantastic fellowship at 10.30am and again in the evening at 6.30pm. Services last between 60 and 90 minutes and refreshments follow the morning service.
Monday 4: All Age Prayer, 4.30-6pm Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday w/b 10 & 24: Home Groups, Bible Study & Prayer Tuesday 5: Prayer Meeting, 7.45pm Wednesday 6: Meeting Place This month an outing to Ipswich Transport Museum Harvest Weekend (September 23/24: Supporting the work of Beacon House in Colchester Saturday at 7.30pm: All Good Gifts, free concert (see below) Usual Sunday Services For the latest information on these or any of our activities call Pastor Gaius on 01206 393745 or visit: www.trinity-manningtree.org.uk ALL GOOD GIFTS Come and join us for a charity concert celebrating music and harvest, intertwined with a message of faith. The concert will be held at Trinity Free Church on Saturday, September, 23 starting at 7.30pm. There will be a varied programme featuring Rosie Lowdell on violin, Rebecca Welham on cello and Simon Welham on piano. The Trinity Singers and Ensemble and singers from Hadleigh Community Choir will also be performing. All are welcome. There is no admission charge. Donations to Beacon House Night Shelter in Colchester will be much appreciated. Refreshments will be served in the interval. For further information call the church office on 01206 393745 or Steve on 07523954336
BENEFICE OF EAST BERGHOLT & BRANTHAM Rector: The Rev Canon Stephne van der Toorn 01206 392646 / revstephvdt@googlemail.com www.constablecountrychurches.co.uk
Sunday, September 24: Patronal Festival 8am BCP Communion, EB 11am Benefice Communion, B
SEPTEMBER SERVICES Saturday, September 2
Sunday, October 1: Harvest
1.30pm Wedding of Katy Muldowney and Chi Cheung, EB Sunday, September 3: Trinity 12 8am BCP Communion (Healing), EB 10am Benefice Communion (Healing) and Baptism of Madeleine Dadds, EB 4pm Family@Church, EB Wednesday, September 6 9.30am BCP Communion, EB Sunday, September 10: Trinity 13 8am BCP Communion, EB 10am Communion, EB 11am Family Service, EB
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EB East Bergholt / B Brantham 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.
Saturday, September 16 2pm Wedding of Holly Evans and Patrick Dye, B
SERVICE CELEBRATING GUIDE DOGS A service celebrating the work of Guide Dogs for the Blind will be held at St Mary’s East Bergholt on Sunday, October 15 at 3pm. Well behaved owners and their pet dogs are most welcome. The short service will be followed by refreshments. There will be a retiring collection for the work of Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Sunday, September 17: Trinity 15 8am BCP Communion, EB 10am Morning Prayer, EB 11am Communion (Healing), B
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 September 12 at 52 Richardsons Road. Please let Rev Steph know if you would like to register for this.
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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 SEPTEMBER 2017 Sunday 3 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 9am Mass
on a variety of faith and related topics. Though there are fewer nominal Christians in Britain, those who are church-goers are more committed. This is fully explored in the Theos report Doing Good; A Future for Christianity in the 21st Century with a foreword by Archbishops, Justin Welby and Vincent Nichols. In the same vein it is worth mentioning there are many excellent resources available to Christians, committed or tentative, on the internet including www.wednesdayword.org which provides brief commentary for the readings each Sunday based on the Catholic calendar. The Catholic charity CAFOD is running a campaign called Power to Be which aims to provide renewable energy to people round the world who still live without electricity. The campaign calls on the World Bank to move money it spends on polluting fossil fuels towards providing electricity in poor communities. Less than three per cent of the total money spent by the World Bank on energy is used to provide ‘off-grid’ renewable electricity. We have been asked to sign and post cards in support to the UK representative at the World Bank.
Tuesday 5 9.30am Morning Prayer 10am Mass Sunday 10 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 9am Mass Tuesday 12 9.20am Eucharistic Adoration
Events & Diary Dates The last 100 Club draw took place on Sunday, August 27 when three lucky winners shared a record £149. The club, set up to support the life and mission of our parish has grown from strength to strength since its launch. New members are always very welcome and the newsletter, that includes an application form, can be found at the rear of the church or online at www.stmarksparish.org.uk. The next draw takes place on Sunday, September 24.
10am Mass Sunday 17 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9am Mass Tuesday 19 9.30am Morning Prayer 10am Mass
Every last Thursday of the month a Bring & Buy Coffee Morning takes place at Viv & Wyn’s home, Paddock Gate, Whitehorse Road, East Bergholt CO7 6TR from 10.30am-noon. We are raising funds for the Parish Room refurbishment and all are very welcome to join us. The next event is on Thursday, September 28.
Sunday 24 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9am Mass Tuesday 26 9.30am Morning Prayer 10am Mass The weekly newsletter, with weekly mass times, is always displayed in the cabinet alongside the front door. Catholic Commentary The Suffolk Theology Forum holds regular meetings in Ipswich. The speaker at the last meeting was Dr Anna Abram, principal of the Margaret Beaufort Institute, Cambridge which runs high quality theology courses, mainly for women. She spoke on salvation, taking a broad approach, exploring and analysing what salvation might mean for people of today. Another pointer readers may like to note is the Christian Think Tank Theos which produces well researched papers, usually in A5 booklet format,
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 contact 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.
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