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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR At the end of my weekly yoga class we spend about 15 minutes unwinding (sometimes literally). It’s meant as time to relax but this week I found myself imagining what I would say if my son had been caught up in one of the recent terrorist attacks. I tried in vain to dismiss the thought but silent tears were quickly sliding into my ears as I lay there counting down the minutes. There simply are no words. How does one cope with grief such as this while also dealing with the fact that your child’s life has been taken from them? All their hopes and their potential wiped out, all that energy and excitement and fun and love stolen from the world forever. Ironically, in the background my yoga instructor was speaking about being a positive influence in the world and the following words struck me: a positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, actions and outcomes. In the context of recent events this seems more than a little frivolous, but in coming together to share a minute’s silence, or at an event such as One Love Manchester, isn’t that exactly what we are doing. When we come together to share our grief we find comfort in others and strength to carry on, and now more than ever we need to look out for each other. We’re told our behaviour as adults has a direct impact on how our children behave. Is it possible that our behaviour can have a positive influence on the adults we interact with too? Is compassion contagious? Does the kindness of another change how we behave? If we have it within us to influence the behaviour of others we have power and we can use this power to affect positive change. A kindness shown to a stranger today might change how they behave tomorrow, and so it goes. It’s a tiny ripple in what appears to be a rather deep, dark ocean but together we are stronger.
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BURSTALL FLOWER SHOW & FETE: SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 It’s nearing that time of year again, not that anyone could possibly forget! The first Saturday in August means it’s time for Burstall Show, now – incredibly – into its 64th consecutive year. If you’ve been before it’ll already be in your diary, but if you haven’t, you have treats in store. We take pride in the fact that this is a truly traditional village show and fete, so come along with your friends and family and enjoy refreshments, including legendary lunches (from noon), brilliant barbecues (from 1.30pm), tasty teas (from 3pm), inviting ices and super snacks. The flower show marquee opens at 1pm and the fete starts at 2pm with entertainment from Hoxon Hundred Morris Dancers, Punch & Judy, a children’s entertainer and fun sideshows and games including target sports, tug of war, croquet, stocks, children’s fancy dress (Punch & Judy theme), face painting, bingo, bottle tombola, white elephant, quiz and a grand draw. All of this takes place in or around Burstall Village Hall (IP8 3DR). If you want to know more about the event, please contact either Ann Burchnall (secretary) on 01473 652262 or Keith Raby (chairman and master of ceremonies) on 07940 574593. Otherwise, we look forward to seeing you on the day.
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NEWS SCARECROW WORKSHOP IN BURSTALL VILLAGE HALL
JAMES CARTLIDGE, MP FOR SOUTH SUFFOLK
Saturday, July 8 from 2-5pm: Free fun day for the family – children must be accompanied by an adult
I was extremely grateful to have received such a strong mandate from the voters of South Suffolk at the recent general election. Achieving over 60% of the vote, the highest share in the constituency’s history, was something I would not have dreamed of. However, I am fully aware that this is only a time limited mandate, and there is now a duty for me to deliver and keep working hard as your Member of Parliament.
Come and make a scarecrow to enter into Burstall Flower Show to be held on Saturday, August 5. There is a class for family entry so come along and make one at our workshop You will need to bring any clothing and accessories for your scarecrow. Suggestions for clothing are: leggings, tights or trousers (child’s size), old sweaters, tops or a dress for a lady scarecrow. This is a free workshop, lots of help available. Tea, coffee, squash and biscuits provided. We hope that every scarecrow will be entered into Burstall Show, schedules will be available on the day or at: wwwburstall.onesuffolk.net Booking is essential as the numbers will be limited. Please contact Ann: 01473 652262 / ann.burchnall@gmail.com
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO A Zeppelin Raid, June 17 It was recorded in the July magazine 1917 that close upon 2.40am (new time) the whole neighbourhood was aroused from their slumbers by a tremendous bombardment of guns. The firing continued incessantly for some time. The forces were mounting their guns while the Huns dropped the bombs. The Zeppelin came down in flames. There was great cheering from many people and could plainly be heard in Sproughton. Three men of the crew landed alive, but one was badly hurt and died at Ranelagh Road Hospital.
It looks like I will continue to serve South Suffolk against a national backdrop of seemingly never-ending Westminster drama. The cause of this latest bout of unplanned intrigue was an election result that few had predicted when Theresa May surprised the nation, including myself, in announcing that she would go to the country. But the one lesson I have learned as an MP is that nothing is predictable anymore. And so we face a Hung Parliament, and at the time of writing, talks with the Democratic Unionist Party are progressing about coming to some kind of arrangement for them to support us. I would emphasise that the DUP have previously entered into talks with other governments who were not sure of their majority, most notably Gordon Brown’s Labour government. If it turns out that they do commit to some kind of agreement it is unlikely to be a full coalition and it does not mean for one minute that we are endorsing all of their views or policies. Rather, it is a fact that the country requires a government and we have a duty to find a way to provide stability amidst the current uncertainty. Of course nobody wanted this outcome, but politics is about facing up to the reality of one’s position and dealing with it. That is what we are doing. We must not forget that our country is confronted by a heightened level of terror threat and imminent Brexit negotiations which will be extremely challenging. It is simply not possible to proceed confidently as a people without a government able to do its core job of stewarding the nation from day to day. I hold regular advice surgeries offering help and support to local people. Please see page 11 for my contact details.
MESSAGE FROM YOUR COUNTY COUNCILLOR: JUNE 2017 94% of Suffolk children offered first choice of primary school Suffolk’s primary school admission figures show that 94% or 7,161 children have been offered a reception place for September 2017 at their parents’ preferred school, with 98.5% offered one of their three preferences. There has been a more than 3% increase in the number of children offered their first preference this year compared with last year. Suffolk County Council received a total of 7,621 applications for a place in the Reception year from parents outlining which school they would prefer their children to be educated at from September 2017. This is 299 less than last year because it is a smaller cohort. 97.7% of pupils moving to a junior school have secured their first preference place with 99.34% being offered one of their three choices. The number of people choosing to submit an application online has increased from 78% to 93%. These applicants will be able to see their school place offer online today, 18 April. Letters have been sent to all applicants today by second class post, including to those who filled in a paper application form. Any parents or carers with a child born between 1 September 2012 and 31 August 2013 who have not yet applied for a school place should make an application immediately by downloading the CAF1 application form from www.suffolk.gov.uk/admissions or contact Suffolk County Council on 0345 600 0981. Suffolk Record Office nominated for Record-keeping Service of the Year Suffolk Record Office has been nominated for Record-Keeping Service of the year at this year’s Archives and Records Association (ARA) Excellence Awards. The ARA Excellence Awards are in their second year and comprise of three categories: Distinguished Service, Record-keeper of the Year and Record-
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keeping Service of the Year. The awards celebrate the achievements of record-keeping professionals across the UK and their contribution to society. The Record-Keeping Service of the Year Award will recognise achievements by an archive, conservation or records management service within the last eighteen months. Suffolk Record Office has been nominated for the development of its digital preservation system along with their new website and online payment service. Digitisation of records is now being done in-house on wills, marriage licences, gaol books, photographs, coroners’ records and more. This follows the record office’s success in being a finalist in the Digital Preservation Coalition Awards last year. In addition to this, Suffolk Record Office has recently secured Heritage Lottery Funding of £538,100 for a new heritage centre in Ipswich, in partnership with the University of Suffolk. ‘The Hold’ will not only completely transform its ability to care for and showcase the county’s records and collections, but will also promote them and give access to a broader audience. The project to develop ‘The Hold’ includes a programme of activities and events highlighting the national and global relevance of record office collections. Part of this is Mapping Suffolk’s Stories which will use historic maps as a starting point for uncovering stories about people, places and events. Record office staff, aided by the University of Suffolk, heritage organisations and teachers, will work with community groups and schools to explore local heritage. For more information about Suffolk Record Office’s projects, including the new heritage centre and the Mapping Suffolk Stories project visit: www.suffolkarchives.co.uk Regards and best wishes, Christopher Hudson
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NEWS SUFFOLK ENERGY-FROM-WASTE SITE Suffolk Show A wonderful few days were spent at Suffolk Show at the beginning of June. The theme of the Suffolk Waste Partnership tent was the ocean which was created by more than 900 fish made by children from schools across Suffolk, and an octopus made of recycled items. In keeping with the theme, SUEZ had a rowing machine to challenge members of the public to row 20 strokes as fast as they could. There was a leader’s board and the fastest rower did 20 strokes in 20 seconds! This year the aim was to remind people to put their rubbish in the right place so it doesn’t end up in the wrong place and damage the environment.
Gumtree. If your electrical item is broken you can recycle it at your local recycling centre. Any questions? If you have any queries about our operations, please do not hesitate to contact the facility on 01473 839149. Other useful contacts To book a visit: 01473 836821 Environment Agency: 0800 807060 SUEZ Communities Trust: 01454 262910
Recycle your electrical items Here at the Energy from Waste facility we only take the rubbish that’s left over after recycling. Electrical items mustn’t go in your black bin, they can be reused or recycled. If your electrical item is still working, you can take it to a local charity shop or to the reuse bay at your local recycling centre. You can also find a new home for these items online via sites like Freecycle, Preloved and
SPROUGHTON PARISH COUNCIL TAKING PART IN THE REVIEW OF BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL WARD BOUNDARIES Public consultation on new ward boundaries, June 13 to August 14, 2017 At the request of Babergh District Council, the independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England (‘the Commission’) is undertaking a review of the Babergh District Council electoral ward boundaries. The request has been made in order to reduce the number of elected district councillors from 43 to a proposed 31. What is an electoral review? An electoral review examines and proposes new electoral arrangements for the whole local community. These are: • The total number of councillors to be elected to Babergh District Council (council size) • The names, numbers and boundaries of wards • The number of councillors to be elected from each ward The Commission is asking local people for their help to draw up a new pattern of council wards. In drawing up new ward boundaries, the Commission aims to deliver electoral equality for voters in district council elections so that each councillor represents roughly the same number of voters. The review also aims to ensure that the new council wards reflect, as far as possible, the interests and identities of communities across the district. If you have a view about which communities or neighbourhoods should be part of the same council ward, then the Commission wants to hear from you. How to get involved: Website: www.lgbce.org.uk Have your say: consultation.lgbce.org.uk Follow the Commission: @lgbce Contact the Commission: reviews@lgbce.org.uk
When? Local people have until August 14 to submit views. This round of consultation will be followed by a second consultation on the draft recommendations which will run from 3 October to 11 December 2017. The Commission will publish the final recommendations in February 2018, to be placed in both Houses of Parliament in March 2018, for implementation in the May 2019 elections. Sproughton Parish Council will consider its response at the parish council meeting to be held on 19 July 2017. Sue Frankis, Clerk to the Parish of Sproughton 01473 463852 / pc@sproughton.suffolk./gov.uk Sproughton Parish Council has now installed a defibrillator (Automated External Defibrillator, AED) in a yellow emergency box on the front of the Tithe Barn, Lower Street, Sproughton IP8 3AA, just opposite the church. Further details are available on the Sproughton Village website. We would like to thank Martin Richards, a Community First Responder and First Aid Trainer who made a presentation on defibrillators, attended by several village residents. Community First Responders are members of community-based teams, trained and supported by the Ambulance Service to attend certain 999 calls and provide emergency life support until an ambulance arrives. In the case of any emergency always dial 999, or the new international emergency number 112. The emergency call centre will provide guidance and if they consider the use of the nearest defibrillator is appropriate they will provide the access code to open the box and directions to its location, be that our new defibrillator or should you be elsewhere the nearest to your location. Please cut out and keep the panel below in case of emergencies.
To make an effective representation: • Tell the Commission why you are putting forward your view (your rationale) • Put forward an alternative, don’t just register an objection • Try to provide evidence to support your argument • Consider the future
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NEWS DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH, SOMERSHAM Bought by the community, opened by the community and – temporarily – run by the community It’s all go at the pub! Since Easter, the doors have been opening A fantastic group of volunteers are helping revamp the pub with new on a limited, but regular basis and there’s been loads of work colour, new lighting and some new furniture – including built-in banquette seating and snug areas. Below we see volunteers from BT who came to going on. help paint the pub along with committee members Maggie James and We’re open for drinks on Thursday and Friday evenings and on Saturday Mike Shelmerdine. and Sunday from noon. Card payments are now accepted. If you haven’t already popped in, come along for a drink and a chat and to see work We look forward to welcoming clubs, businesses and community groups in progress. Check out times on the website, Facebook or blackboard to use our cosy back room. Please get in touch if you have a group outside the pub. needing a regular daytime or evening venue room – or are looking for Until we have a permanent manager and chef in place – and a menu on somewhere for a one-off event. offer – you’re more than welcome to order a take-away, or bring your own food to eat in the pub. And check out the pizza van that sets up in the car-park on Thursdays from 5-8pm to serve pub customers with freshly cooked-to-order Neapolitan pizzas.
Many people have also been giving their time to smarten up the grounds, get flowers and bushes planted and make the place look loved – and worth visiting! Of course, the pub sign will be replaced.
To get the pub ready for opening, we appointed Maggie James as ‘fit for opening’ project manager. She recently completed the huge job, wading through the workload to get everything operational and legally compliant. We also appointed Kate Wright as interim manager – allowing the pub to open for drinks until permanent appointments are made and the whole place is ready to launch properly. She is doing a great job with the support of many wonderful volunteers, including one who has driven all the way from Kent to do his shift behind the bar!
Work is progressing and everything will soon be about the Duke of Marlborough rather than ‘Save the Duke’. The lion’s share of the saving has been done. That’s down to the brilliant people who had faith and put their hands in their pockets to invest. Those who have supported with fundraising and volunteering have also played a crucial role. Huge thanks to everyone who has played a part.
We have always said that the aim is for the pub to be community owned and professionally run. To remain viable, rural pubs need to attract people from near and far. No-one will drive 20 miles just to have a drink in someone else’s local, but they may travel that far for interesting, beautifully-prepared, fresh food – and a drink and a warm welcome. Once that is in place, we’ll have a proper launch and start asking you to spread the word! THE WORKS Our cellar has been refurbished and all that remains to be done is to replace the cooling system, which is on its last legs. Good news – there’s an appetite for real ales! We’ve been selling a lot of beers from the Earl Soham Brewery and will be looking to rotate those with other beers from Suffolk, Norfolk and Essex. The advantage of being a freehouse means we’re not tied to one brewery and can try out a whole range of fantastic local beers.
Of course, even with its new look and re-launch, the pub will still massively need the support of the community, not just as customers, but also as financial backers. If you would like to become a shareholder (and get 30% tax relief through the government’s EIS scheme) please contact Keith McKeown on 07817 418942. Any questions or comments, please contact me at: marlboroughsomersham@gmail.com / 07789 691434 We look forward to seeing you soon! James Batchelor-Wylam and the committee
SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM In the light of the recent tragic attacks in Manchester and London, I thought it might be worth taking a different theme this month and talking about terrorism.
• Individuals who feel socially isolated and, possibly, are suffering from depression • Those who have a history of criminal behaviour
While Suffolk is a relatively low-risk county for terrorist incidents, we should not be complacent, and all Suffolk Police Officers are trained in line with the government’s ‘PREVENT’ strategy, which you can view online at: www.gov.uk (search ‘prevent’).
What are the signs that someone may be at risk of radicalisation? • Being overly secretive about their online viewing – this being one of the core ways in which ISIS is known to communicate. • Displaying feelings of isolation or expressions of an ‘us and them’ mentality – a sign of the sense of social isolation. • Becoming more argumentative or domineering in their viewpoints, being quick to condemn those who disagree and ignoring views that contradict their own. • Questioning their faith or identity. • Downloading or promotion extremist content. • Social isolation – losing interest in activities they used to enjoy, distancing themselves from friends and social groups. • Altered appearance – change in style of dress and/or appearance. • Abnormal routines, travel patterns or aspirations.
Up and down the country, the police and security services rely on information which is passed to us by ordinary members of the public – we rely on you to be our eyes and ears. What is Radicalisation? People are not born ‘terrorists’. They go through a process to either become a terrorist or support extremist causes in other ways. This can happen to anyone, which makes spotting it difficult, but what we do know is that people are far more likely to be radicalised if they are vulnerable. Those who are most vulnerable are (but not limited to): • Younger people from age 13 upwards • Those experiencing an identity or personal crisis • Individuals with feelings of unmet aspirations or a sense of injustice • People with a need for adventure or excitement • Those with a pre-existing conviction that their religion or culture is under threat
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What can YOU do if you are worried about someone being radicalised? The simple answer is – TELL US! ANTI-TERRORIST HOTLINE: 0800 789 321
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NEWS SPROUGHTON COMMUNITY SHOP: Something for everyone This year has been a year of firsts: a break in, staying open on the Saturday afternoon of the beer festival, and last month for the very first time we had to close during the week because we simply couldn’t find a volunteer available to take over for an hour one Friday morning. As I write we are missing three of our trustees through illness and family commitments. We are delighted to have welcomed back Ken and Mavis who fill in gaps all over the place. Most volunteers recently have been putting in the extra hours and I especially want to thank the volunteers who have doubled up their time in the shop in the past weeks to keep us open. It is hard to imagine Sproughton without a shop now isn’t it? I also want to mention the support which Upstix has given us. Upstix is a local letting agency run by Ian Pulford. Ian devised a plan which gives all his new tenants a £20 voucher to spend in the shop. This scheme has proved very beneficial to us, increasing our turnover and giving us free publicity. We are very grateful to Ian and wish Upstix continuing success. In an effort to raise the profile of the shop we shall be holding an
open day on a Saturday during August or September. We shall be offering free tastings of many of our local products: pies and pasties, cakes, dips and cheese, nibbles and local drinks, not to mention food prepared entirely from local ingredients available in the shop. Watch out for a date in next month’s In Touch. Our primary school is having its fete on July 8 and we wish them every success. The shop is providing the strawberries for the cream tea scones. They go very quickly so make sure you get one! The strawberries come from Andrew Sturgeon at Lindsey and are pollinated by at least 10 different species of bee. Our next volunteers’ meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 18 so if you would like to come along and find out what we talk about and what we are like, we’d love to see you. Ask in the shop for specific details. Our thanks to all our supporters, customers and volunteers alike. Rosalind Lavington www.sproughtoncommunityshop.co.uk / 01473 747768
COLCANNON Inspired by a statistic I’d read recently in a magazine, that 46% of the UK’s children do not eat vegetables, I conducted an informal survey last week at the community shop to find out the childhood favourites from a random selection of customers. The responses varied from a blank look to a whole list from one, who also said there wasn’t such a thing as a ‘favourite’. You ate what was served, no questions asked!
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Given the ages of the respondents, childhood would’ve put them in the middle or after the Second World War, and even into the ‘50s, when everything was rationed and vegetables came mainly from your own garden or allotment and were seasonal. The usual cabbage, peas, potatoes and green beans made the ‘top ten’, and a few interesting ones, such as asparagus, kale and lima beans popped up after a bit of thought, with carrots mentioned as an afterthought. With the suggestion of squash, all faces lit up, as orange squash was declared the overall winner! So much for my ‘inspired’ recipe of the month!
Salt, pepper and a pinch of mace
With potatoes, cabbage and kale in mind, I decided July’s recipe should be the stepping stone to the large variety of vegetables that awaits all of us, if we only bother to look. In my family, new things and ideas were welcomed, opening up whole new culinary worlds to explore. There are still ‘new’ things to try, but for now, let’s try colcannon, a do-able and traditional Irish dish served on Hallowe’en, and let’s guide our children back on that road to health and good eating. What was your favourite vegetable memory as a child? Email me or write to the address shown in this magazine. Enjoy!
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1lb each cabbage or kale, chopped 1lb potatoes, peeled and cut up 2 small leeks or green onions, chopped ½ pint milk or cream 4oz butter Prepare potatoes and barely cover in water, enough for mashing. Steam or gently cook the greens in a little water at a low temperature until they are soft and mashable. (If the smell of cooked cabbage is too overwhelming for you, try putting a piece of bread on top, to be removed at the end of cooking. Rye works best.) In a separate saucepan, simmer the chopped leeks or onions in a little milk or cream, just to cover, until soft. Drain excess water from the potatoes, mash and season. Add the cooked leeks and milk or cream. Finally, add the greens, which have also been mashed, and blend until all is a pale green fluff. Pile into a large, warm dish. Make a well in the centre and fill with melted butter. Serve the vegetable with a spoonful of melted butter on top. Fry leftovers in hot oil until crispy. All ingredients are available from Sproughton Community Shop, where there is ‘something for everyone!’ Questions or comments to: mbb.101@hotmail.com
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NEWS / OUT & ABOUT SnOasis PARISH ALLIANCE (SPA) In the autumn of last year, Onslow Suffolk Ltd put in an application to Mid Suffolk District Council for SnOasis Reserved Matters to be considered – Planning Application no. 4494/16.
SOLO VOICES CONCERT IN SPROUGHTON CHURCH
Full details can be found on the Mid Suffolk District Council website: www.midsuffolk.gov.uk/planning-and-building/planning
Solo Voices are putting on a concert in Sproughton Church on Saturday, October 15 to help raise funds for the re-ordering of the interior arrangements of the church.
It is important to be aware that this is not a renewal of the original planning approval for SnOasis, which remains in place. Reserved Matters cover the detail of such topics as design, appearance, transport, drainage, ecological mitigation, etc. After the last article which the SnOasis Parish Alliance placed in the June edition of In Touch, the remaining Reserved Matters were sent out for consultation – hundreds of documents, some of them highly technical and detailed. This has presented all the consultees with a huge challenge to study the documents and produce meaningful comments in the timescale. By the time you read this article in July, the consultation period for comments on the Reserved Matters will have closed. Mid Suffolk District Council will now be processing all the responses that they have received from neighbours, specialist agencies and local councils. For now, there is nothing further the SPA can do, but wait for MSDC’s decisions. However, the SPA will continue to take any opportunity to raise the concerns of residents in the area about this huge development. For further information, please email SPA clerk Janet Gobey: snoasispa@icloud.com
For some time it has been the desire of the church to create a more flexible and contemporary internal space. This involves creating a kitchen area, making a bit more space at the west end by removing the back three rows of pews, and, glory be, installing a loo! Our concert will include songs from musicals, popular songs and stabs at well-known arias from the world of opera. To remind us of the centenary birthday of Vera Lynn, we’ll also have some audience participation in some of her most well known songs. The performers are mostly pupils of Barbara Windsor whose husband is a churchwarden at St Mary’s, Belstead. Light refreshments will be provided in the interval, as well as a glass of wine or a soft drink. Our village is privileged to have a mediaeval church at its centre, plans are afoot for giving it a more sustainable future, and we hope you will enjoy our efforts to contribute to this endeavour. Tickets (£7.50, £6 concessions, children under 10 free) are available in Sproughton Community Shop or on the door. Rosalind Lavington
SnOasis Parish Alliance Chairman Steve Plume
BLUE CROSS OPEN DAY AND FUN DOG SHOW Our open day and fun dog show will take place on Saturday, July 29 at the animal rehoming centre on Bourne Hill, Wherstead IP2 8NQ between 11am and 4pm. Building on the success of our first open day last year, we are making the event even larger this year with a fun dog show, dog agility and fun scurry, stalls, refreshments, animal units open for viewing, kid’s activities, live music and a raffle. Entry by way of a monetary donation. For more information, contact the centre on 0300 777 1480 / suffolk@bluecross.org.uk or visit our Facebook page: @bluecrosssuffolk
IPSWICH MOBILE LIBRARY ROUTE 5 Route 5 Town/village MIP/5A Sproughton MIP/5B Sproughton MIP/5C Bramford MIP/5D Bramford MIP/5E Great Blakenham MIP/5F Great Blakenham MIP/5G Baylham MIP/5H Claydon MIP/5I Claydon MIP/5J Barham MIP/5K Bramford
Location Church Lane Wild Man St Mary’s Close Paper Mill Lane Chequers Blue Leighs Mobile Home Park Post Box Crown Edinburgh Gardens Bacon Road Packard Place
Time 9.10-9.25am 9.30-9.45am 9.50-10.05am 10.10-10.25am 10.35-10.55am 11-11.15am 11.25-11.45am 11.55am-1pm 2.05-2.20pm 2.25-3.50pm 4-4.30pm
2017 DATES: July 4, August 1, August 29, September 26, October 24, November 21, December 19
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Further to my message last month, I had some falls and spent last week in hospital. I am now home with daily visits by carers and hope to be back at the club before you read these notes.
The club will meet for the first three weeks in July (Monday group 7.309.30pm, Wednesday group 10am-noon). The school summer holiday then means we don’t meet again until the new school year in September. Hopefully details of the starting date will be in the August edition of this magazine. Have a good summer.
I thank Olive Matthews, our club secretary, and committee members for arranging a visit by Ann Day to talk on Armchair Walks in Ipswich on July 5 and some outings not yet confirmed. See you soon, John Bates
IPSWICH AND DISTRICT PROBUS CLUB Probus clubs are for retired or semi-retired business gentlemen. The primary objective is to provide fellowship between members and to share similar interests in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. We meet monthly at the Masonic Hall in Soane Street, Ipswich on the last Wednesday of each month for lunch, followed by talks and lectures on a variety of subjects. In addition we hold social events including outside visits when we invite our spouses, partners and friends to join us. If membership appeals to you, please contact our secretary, Ken Stanley, for further details: probus174@gmail.com / 01473 274898
PMR-GCA SUPPORT EAST ANGLIA The next meeting for sufferers of polymyalgia rheumatica and or giant cell arteritis and their partners will be held at Needham Market Community Centre on Thursday, July 13. The hall will be open from 10.30am for refreshments and support discussions. The speaker for this meeting will be from Diabetes UK. Some PMR sufferers may develop diabetes at some time so information could be very helpful. A question and answer session will follow the presentation. Come along and gain valuable support from those who understand. For any further information contact: 01787 379400 / eastanglia-pmrgca@outlook.com
COUNTRY WALKS For the Sunday walk in May the group went over the water meadows in Burstall which were fairly dry as we haven’t had very much rain. We saw the boundary stones among the greenery and wondered how long they have been there. The cattle were happy grazing in the meadows and took no notice of us. We decided to go to Lemon Bridge and enjoyed Alton Water on the afternoon walk on Sunday, June 11. The July walks will be on Sunday, July 9, meeting at 2pm at the church, and Tuesday, July 18, leaving the church at 10am. The destinations for both walks have not yet been decided.
KENNY’S SESAW NEWS At last it’s time to invite you to the SESAW Open Day and Fun Dog Show on Sunday, July 30. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone, particularly the local friends and children we met at Gladwell’s Charity Day recently. As you can see in the photo, they made a fuss of me and now the company has kindly agreed to sponsor the rosettes for our main dog show classes. I’m also looking forward to seeing lots of pictures from Bentley and Copdock School Federation pupils when they enter our art competition. There will be prizes for the best pet picture and the best wildlife animal picture, winners to be displayed at the SESAW Open Day. There will be lots more to enjoy: family games, face painting, competitions, stalls, a vintage corner, music, homemade snacks and cakes, a BBQ and ice cream too. If you still have the energy after all that, you may pick up a bargain in our Barking Basement! Most importantly, you can meet the animals awaiting new homes because that’s what it’s all about. The event starts at noon and if you are really lucky, you will also meet me, Kenny (the Boss) Chihuahua! Suffolk & Essex Small Animal Welfare, Stoke Road, Leavenheath CO6 4PP 01787 210888 / www.sesaw.co.uk
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If you are looking for fun and adventure this summer, Suffolk museums have got you and your family covered! Throughout the school summer holidays, museums across the county will offer a jam-packed line-up of exciting events, activities and workshops for the whole family to enjoy together. From arts and crafts to archeological digs, science workshops, amazing collections and discovery trails galore there’s something for everyone to enjoy in museums this summer. This year, summer visitors are being asked to do the important job of helping to choose Suffolk’s most family friendly museum and there’s certainly lots of events and activities on offer to help you make your choice. Highlights include the range of family fun days, including Steam Railway Days at the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Museum or swing dancing and spitfires at the Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum. Budding scientists can take part in hands-on experiments at The Long Shop Museum’s Workshop Wednesdays or take part in the museum’s all new Summer Discovery Club, a creative arts and crafts club for children aged seven-12. Or unleash your inner archaeologist and unearth real finds at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village or discover what life was like during Medieval times at Dunwich Museum’s Family Discovery Days. Arts and crafts can be found at Gainsborough’s House, where you can design your own fancy dress costume, or at the Pirate Takeover workshops in Moyse’s Hall. The popular Mud, Bugs and Baking sessions also return to the Museum of East Anglian Life where craft enthusiasts can also get involved in Make and Take fabric workshops, including a chance to create part of a giant caterpillar out of a traditional Suffolk Puff! Ipswich Museums will host a Summer of Sound inspired by the iconic Clangers, featuring music workshops, craft activities and storytelling sessions. Along with all this, there are loads of games, quizzes, discovery trails and fun, interactive collections at museums throughout the county. Most museums and activities are either low-cost or absolutely free. Many sites offer free parking and refreshments or a chance to unwind with a family picnic in the sun. You can download your free Summer in Suffolk Museums event program at www. suffolkmuseums.org or to keep up to date with all the latest information and family-friendly event news, follow us at: Facebook.com/summerinsuffolkmuseums
Simon from Needham Market asks: “In order to reduce the value of our estate for inheritance tax purposes, my wife and I intended to gift our main residence to our son. We would like to be allowed to continue to live in the house for the remainder of our days under a formal agreement with our son. After we have both died, he would be able to move into the house or sell it. However, a friend tells us that this would not save inheritance tax. Is that right and if so, why?” Like many people at your stage of life, your main residence is free of mortgage and thus forms a major part of your joint estate. Many people who have substantial property assets believe that to reduce the potential inheritance tax liability on their estate, they can gift their house to their children during their lifetimes but stay living in the house and pay a so-called ‘peppercorn’ rent. There is a common misconception that after seven years have elapsed, the house would then no longer form part of their estate. However, if you gift part or all of your main residence to your children and you still continue to live in the house rent free, or by paying a ‘peppercorn’ rent, then HMRC would almost certainly deem the transfer to be a Gift with Reservation (of Benefit) or GROB. In effect, this means that although you made a gift of the house to your son, you continued to enjoy the benefit of living there. On this basis the gift would not be recognised and in the event of your deaths, the full value of the house at the date of death would be still included in your estate for calculating the inheritance tax payable on your estate. Your only option would be to either move out after making the gift, or pay the normal market rate of rent for the property to your son ongoing. Gifting the house without continuing to live in it would of course not be practical, as you would need to find somewhere else to live anyway. Harry from Woodbridge asks: “I recently applied for an insurance policy to cover funeral expenses so that my family would not be out of pocket if I died. I have received a letter from the insurance company telling me that the premium has been increased from £25 per month to £43 per month on medical grounds. My bank has refused to tell me why. How can I find out?” In reality Harold, your bank is not hiding anything from you. They simply cannot tell you why you have been rated as medical information is confidential and your bank are not told the reasons for the rating by the insurance company. The bank act as an agent of the insurance company and your personal and medical information is not shared with them. The insurance company can only discuss this with you personally or with your doctor, if you signed an authority form. Give the insurance company a call to ask why you have been rated. If they will not discuss their decision over the phone, write to their chief underwriter. They must reply to your written request for information. Nick Plumb is an Independent Financial Adviser and Practice Principal at Plumb Financial Services of Baylham in Suffolk. The information within this column is provided only as a general guide and does not constitute personal financial advice. If you would like to take advantage of a complimentary meeting to talk over your options for your own investments or financial planning you can contact Nick by email at nick@plumbfs.co.uk or by calling the office on 01473 830301. Plumb Financial Services is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
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ON THE GRAPEVINE EBONY’S BLOG: LIFE AT THE SHELLEY CENTRE Dear friends, we have another ask of you and your dear families, to help us receive a massive boost to our funding. We have been nominated as one of the charities that will receive money from the Freemasons Charitable Foundation that is launched this year in celebration of the 300th anniversary of The United Grand Lodge of England. Three-hundred organisations across the country will share in £3m the foundation is giving out. The public has to get involved. It’s a bit like Britain’s Got Talent actually, so please help us to receive the maximum possible prize in this wonderfully generous charity talent competition. Voting ends on July 31 at: www.mcf.org.uk/vote Please vote for The Shelley Centre in the Province of Suffolk MORE VOTES = MORE MONEY The grant money we have applied for would be used to excavate and then resurface the ponies’ yard at the back of the stable buildings. Over the years it has been badly undermined by rabbits, the surface is either a thick wet sea of gloopy mud or a hard and uncomfortable clay bake. The horses and ponies come in here to await their work or to shelter from the elements. It is one of our most useful enclosures. I never see it of course, but I hear the maintenance team worrying about how to keep it safe for the live herd. Knowing them, they will have more items on the wish list too, so please get voting and ask your friends to do the same! Just to remind us what this is all about, look at Kay-Kay, who is nearly blind, enjoying her time on Bob with her team of helpers beside her. Next month I shall have pictures of the Shelley Show for you and, of course, the dog show which takes place on July 8, after I shall have gone to press! www.rda-east.org.uk/shelley.html / 01473 824172
PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION LAUNCHED TO CAPTURE THE SOUNDS OF SUFFOLK Take a moment to imagine if you couldn’t hear the birds singing, your friends talking in the pub or your favourite song playing on the radio. This is reality for many people who experience hearing loss and a major new photographic competition is being launched by one of Suffolk’s bestknown businesses to raise awareness about the importance of hearing. Titled Sounds of Suffolk, the competition is being launched as part of Deaf Awareness Week, a national initiative also aimed at highlighting hearing impairment. Award-winning hearing care specialist, The Hearing Care Centre, is inviting amateur and professional photographers alike from across the county to enter the competition with pictures which demonstrate the incredible sounds that can be found in and around our beautiful county and may not otherwise be heard by those with hearing loss. “It could be the sea crashing against the shore at Southwold, birds singing at Minsmere, the bells chiming at Bury St Edmunds Cathedral or screaming thrill seekers on a ride at Pleasurewood Hills,” says Managing Director Karen Finch. “In fact any picture which depicts the sounds of the county in a powerful way. People with good hearing often don’t realise the impact even mild hearing loss has on the enjoyment of ordinary things around us – we want our competition and the campaign to draw attention to some of the sounds that hard-of-hearing people cannot hear.” Karen explained: “It can take years for some people to decide to do something about their hearing loss. It’s estimated that there over 119,000 people in Suffolk who experience hearing loss, yet so many have yet to do anything about it. We want to get the message across that they really are missing out on life and can do something about it.” The Hearing Care Centre, which has 24 centres across Suffolk and Norfolk, is putting up a top prize of £250 for the best picture, followed by £100 for second place and an annual subscription to Suffolk Magazine for third place. The closing date is Sunday, July 30. For full information about the competition and the entry details, visit: www.hearingcarecentre.co.uk/soundsofsuffolk
CELEBRATE THE HEROES IN YOUR COMMUNITY Nominations are now open for the Community Action Suffolk Awards 2017 (supported by Birketts Solicitors) which recognise the volunteers, communities and young people making an impact on the lives of people in Suffolk. Eight awards will be presented to individuals and organisations in Suffolk, from Village Hall or Community Building of the Year to the Outstanding Contribution to Volunteering award. If you know of someone, or an organisation making a real difference, you have until Friday, July 21 to make your nomination via the CAS website: www.communityactionsuffolk.org.uk/awards Freckenham Village Hall, near Mildenhall, won the 2016 Village Hall or Community Building of the Year award. Jane Leitch, secretary to the trustees at the hall, said: “It is so lovely to be recognised for the hard work and occasional sleepless nights! The hall will be 20 years old in 2017 and we have come a long way from just having a mother & toddler group or the occasional bingo session, lunch or outing to the seaside!” The hall committee consists of a dedicated group of enthusiastic volunteers who ensure an inclusive, active programme of events including farmers markets, film nights, exercise classes and live entertainment. They work hard to make the building more sustainable, having installed solar panels and upgraded the lighting system to save energy, and with plans to install a more energy efficient heating system.
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Judith Gunion won an award in 2016 for her volunteering achievements, giving her time to many local, national and international events. Judith said: “I can’t believe I’m stood here inspiring others, when only a few years ago I was just one of 270,000 people who applied to be a London 2012 Gamesmaker. Volunteering is a fantastic way of learning that you can push your boundaries. You will learn from it, grow from it and in time you will pass on those skills to others. So take the first step. Start small and then let the world be your oyster”. The eight CAS Awards are: • The Anne Dunford OBE award for Youth Participation • The Roddy Macleod award for Youth Club of the Year • The Andrew Towers award for Young Person of the Year • The Colonel Probert award for Community Initiative • The Ian Campbell MBE award for Individual Initiative • The Village Hall / Community Building award (supported by CAS Insurance Services) • Outstanding Contribution to Volunteering (supported by My CharityGuard) • Event Organiser of the Year (supported by Larking Gowen) Awards will be presented at CAS’s Annual Celebration event on September 26 at the Museum of East Anglian Life. For more information and to make your nominations visit: www.communityactionsuffolk.org.uk/awards
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SCHOOLS CLAYDON HIGH SCHOOL
pressure shows they have something special. Good schools offer their pupils good choices and encouragement in the curriculum, including sport, the arts and music and for golf to be a part of this mix at more and more schools is very exciting for the Golf Foundation team.” On Tuesday, July 4, Year 6 parents/carers are invited to an induction evening to meet staff, hear about how they can be involved with the school and to discuss any concerns. Year 6 students will attend an induction day on July 5 where they will enjoy lessons, be introduced to some of their teachers and make new friends in their form groups. Year 7 is a special year for the young people who join us and we want to make sure they are happy, confident and prepared for this next exciting stage of their education.
As another incredibly busy academic year nears its end, there is just time to catch up on what has been happening and what we can look forward to in the last few weeks of term. Year 11 students have now left school and while it is sad to see them go, I am very proud of their successes and achievements, both personal and academic, over the last five years. I wish them all the very best for the future. On June 1, Claydon, East Bergholt and Hadleigh High Schools joined together to form a multi-academy trust – The South Suffolk Learning Trust. The three strong schools will be working together to share best practice within the partnership as well as supporting other schools in Suffolk. The South Suffolk Learning Trust (led by an experienced board of local trustees) intends to grow and support the learning of Suffolk youngsters aged between three and 19 and add positively to improving life chances of Suffolk children through effective collaboration. Myself and the other headteachers, Colin Turner and Caroline Gibson, are delighted to be formalising partnerships across schools and enabling an even wider number of children to reach their full potential. On May 24, four of our talented music students were invited to perform at a prestigious award ceremony at Wentworth Golf Club in Surrey. As a large group of our PE students watched the professional golfers, including Justin Rose, Lee Westwood and Danny Willett swinging their clubs on the course, our musical quartet were playing some swing, rock and jazz to a 200 strong audience who were there celebrate 10 different winning projects who took to the stage to receive their award trophies. The awards celebrate the special volunteers and professionals who give up so much of their time and energy to support young people, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, as they learn the sport. Brendon Pyle, chief executive of the Golf Foundation, said: “Our work as a charity is all about helping young people to enjoy all the benefits of playing golf. The band from Claydon High performed so well last year and we were delighted to welcome the school back. To perform under this
While we look forward to Year 6 students joining us, our Year 10 students are busy preparing to spend the penultimate week of term on work experience placements. Students have organised their own approved placements, ranging from vets, hairdressers, travel agents, banks and preschools to TT Games in Maidenhead and First Impressions in Newcastle! A good work experience placement can provide a valuable insight into a different environment, helping students to clarify career aspirations so they can think about what they want to do and the qualifications they will potentially need. It can open doors and also provide concrete evidence of interest in a particular career to both university admissions officers and future employers. We wish all Year 10s the best of luck for an enjoyable week. The arts faculty has been particularly busy this term. As I write, staff are preparing for the GCSE Art, Textiles and Design Technology Exhibition on June 20, showcasing some incredible artistic talent. Practice is underway for field and track events ahead of sports day and drama and music rooms are buzzing with the sound of students rehearsing for the upcoming Claydon Spotlights show at the end of June. We look forward to updating you with more news of this in the next edition. Students have enjoyed trips to Ipswich Town Football Club and the University of Suffolk for careers and taster days. Science students have visited Sizewell B and a group of Year 7 students took part in the regional finals of the Bloodhound Rocket Race at RAF Honington. The Bloodhound Project is a national competition which invites every UK school to use micro:bit technology to produce and race foam model cars. We still have many events, such as the Community Tea Party, Praise Tea Party, Year 5 Arts Festival and Sports Award Evening to look forward to before we break up. The PTA has also organised a quiz night on July 6, 7-9pm at the school. Your support at these events is greatly appreciated. For more information, please contact Rebecca: 07814 016805 / becca48@ntlworld.com If you would like to visit the school and see us in action, please telephone my PA, Mrs J Pedersen, on 01473 836110 to book a place on one of our open mornings in the autumn term. Headteacher Mrs S Skinner
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SPORT ARE YOU A GIRL OR BOY AGED FIVE TO NINE WHO WANTS TO PLAY FOOTBALL? Capel Plough Football Club is looking for girls and boys aged five to nine, who want to play football and develop their game in a fun, supportive and safe environment. As a club, we are aiming to provide football for children of all ages and abilities and so are recruiting players to represent our club at numerous different age levels. Our teams play in one of three local leagues on Saturdays and Sundays and we also provide weekly coaching sessions throughout the season. If you are interested please contact our Junior Section Manager, Adrian Goodwin: 07775 581837 / at.goodwin@btinternet.com Taster sessions will be held depending on interest. These will be on Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout July and August.
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CHURCHILL (PG)
Fri 30th: 2.30 & 7.45, Sat 1st: 7.45 Sun 2nd & Mon 3rd: 2.30 Tue 4th - Thurs 6th: 2.30 & 7.45 Fri 23rd - Thurs 29th June
WONDER WOMAN (12A) Fri 23rd & Sat 24th: 7.45 Sun 25th & Mon 26th: 2.15 Tue 27th & Wed 28th: 7.45 Thurs 29th: 11.30am
BAYWATCH (15)
Fri 23rd - Sun 25th: 5.00, Mon 26th: 11.45am Tue 27th - Thurs 29th: 5.00
SNATCHED (15)
Fri 23rd & Sat 24th: 2.30 Tue 27th & Wed 28th: 2.30 Thurs 29th: 2.30 & 8.15
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID (PG) Sat 24th & Sun 25th: 12.00
LIVE COUNTRY MUSIC
Monday 26th June at 7.30pm - Tickets £15.00
THE INDIANS
Monday 3rd July at 7.30pm - Tickets £15.00
SHAUN CUDDY EVENT CINEMA
World Class Theatre - Beamed to Stowmarket Thurs 20th July at 7.00pm - Tickets £12.50
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ANGELS IN AMERICA PT. 1 (15) Sat 22nd at 7.00pm & Sun 23rd 3.00pm
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ANDRE RIEU
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MY COUSIN RACHEL (12A)
Fri 30th - Sun 2nd: 5.00, Mon 3rd: 12.00 Tue 4th & Wed 5th: 5.00 Thurs 6th: 11.45am & 5.00
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID (PG) Sat 1st: 10.30, Sun 2nd: 12.15
Fri 7th - Thurs 13th July
THE MUMMY (15)
Fri 7th: 2.30 & 7.30, Sun 9th 7.45 Mon 10th - Thurs 13th: 2.30 & 7.45
CHURCHILL (PG)
Fri 7th: 5.15, Sun 9th: 5.30 Mon 10th - Wed 12th: 5.15 Thurs 13th: 11.45am & 5.15
By the time you read this the season will be well past half way through. Hopefully we will have maintained the successes of the early weeks with most of our teams at or near the top of their respective divisions. Most players will also now be turning their attention to the various club competitions, more details about them in the next issue. Competition draws, results and league details can be found at: www.sproughtonbowlsclub.com County competition also plays a large part in the bowls calendar and Sproughton Bowls Club are proud to have three of our members playing county representative bowls for Suffolk; Ann Craigie in the EBF Vase team, Julie Spice in the BE Johns Trophy team and Adrian Beecroft in the BE Middleton Cup team. Congratulations and good luck to all. Finally for this month, John Thompson is looking to fill one or two places which have become unavoidably vacant on our Tour to Weymouth (August 30 to September 7). If you fancy a seaside holiday with optional bowls and excursions, please let John know as soon as possible or email the club at: sproughtonbowlsclub@outlook.com
Fri 14th - Sun 16th: 2.30 Mon 17th - Wed 19th: 2.30 & 7.45 Thurs 20th: 2.30
Summer training starts at 2.30pm on Saturday, June 24 on the playing field, Church Lane, Sproughton.
Fri 14th - Sun 16th: 7.45 Mon 17th - Wed 19th: 5.00 Thurs 20th: 12.00 & 4.45
Any interested lads (16+) who would like to join us will be welcome. For further information contact me – 01473 747017 / georginastudd@aol.com – or just come along.
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Live from the National Theatre
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You will require suitable footwear and shin pads to take part. All sessions conducted by qualified coaches who will give you your first experience of football in a fun way.
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CHURCH NEWS THE NORTH SAMFORD BENEFICE Sproughton with Burstall, Copdock with Washbrook and Belstead, and Bentley with Tattingstone For parish queries please contact:
Bentley Evening Prayer Join us for an opportunity for quiet contemplation on Fridays at 6.30pm during the summer: July 7 and 21, August 4 and 25, September 8 and 22.
The Rev Annette Shannon The Rectory, Glebe Close, Sproughton, Ipswich IP8 3BQ revannettes@aol.co.uk / 01473 807674
Solo Voices – Concert At Sproughton Church, Saturday, July 1 at 7.30pm – proceeds to go to the fabric fund
Benefice Administrator Hayley Purnell northsamfordbenefice@gmail.com / 07713 863023
Visit to Sandringham Flower Show Wednesday, July 26, leaving Bentley Village Hall at 9am. £25 per person including coach and entrance. Please contact Sandra on 01473 310383. Proceeds to Bentley Church.
THE LAST 60 MINUTES Rob Parsons from the charity Care for the Family wrote in The Last 60 Minutes: I had a dream. I was in heaven, in a waiting room. At any minute I would be called into the big room along the corridor for the review of my life. As I sat there, it wasn’t the memory of my death that bothered me, although I could remember stepping off the kerb and seeing a little grey van at the last moment. It was something else. Endless preachers on earth had assured me that in heaven there were no negative emotions. But as I saw people being called in one by one for their interview, I was scared stiff. I realised that on earth it had been easy to talk of the wonders of heaven and the joy of meeting Jesus. But now it was different, I was going to be face to face with my maker and judge. I knew, and He knew all I had done in my life. Then it happened. A woman (possibly an angel) came in and whispered: “I’m sorry but we’re running late. If you want to you can go back to earth for 60 minutes, after which you must return for your interview.”
Burstall 64th Annual Flower Show & Fete Saturday, August 5, at Burstall Memorial Hall. Lunches from noon, flower show at 1pm and fete from 2pm. Enquiries to Ann Burchnall: 01473 652262 FROM THE REGISTERS Weddings Darren Barr and Samantha Whittaker, Belstead Baptisms Keziah Macaiver, Sproughton Esmerelda Brennan, Sproughton Charlie Cooch, Belstead Funerals Veronica Carr, Copdock Burial of Ashes Charlotte Elsmore, Tattingstone JULY 1
Copdock Morning Market, 10am
Solo Voices Concert, 7.30pm
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Bentley Home Communions, 10am
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Bentley Coffee & Company, 10am Burstall Community Lunch, 12.30pm
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Bentley Evening Prayer, 6.30pm
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Sproughton Monthly Market
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Comfort Corner, Sproughton Church Hall, 1.30pm
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Bentley Boules at the village hall. To book your place contact Ray: 01473 311122
In Jesus we see God’s perfect love and perfect justice. No wonder God is frightening, But the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. So how can we ‘wise up and prepare for our interview with Jesus?
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Copdock Home Communions, 10am
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Bentley Evening Prayer, 6.30pm
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Bentley Visit to Sandringham Flower Show (see above)
Jesus came to bring the Kingdom of God to rule and reign in every heart, but there is resistance from the ‘kingdom of me’. This resistance is overcome as in Rob’s dream and through the regular worship of God. Our duty as his children…
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Copdock Benefice Service
Rob goes on to describe his frantic last 60 minutes. Telephoning people he had wronged, apologising, telling them he loved them. Harder was phoning people who had deeply hurt him and forgiving them. He prayed for all the situations where people had suffered because he passed by on the other side instead of stopping to help. He didn’t want to get involved. The story ends with him giving the last £100 in his wallet to a Big Issue seller before he steps off the kerb as a little grey van comes speeding round the corner. Most of us don’t think about our last hour or the ensuing one-to-one with Jesus. Indeed there is widespread denial. No planning at all.
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Bentley Home Communions, 10am
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Bentley Coffee & Company, 10am
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Bentley Evening Prayer, 6.30pm
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Burstall Flower Show (see above) Copdock Morning Market, 10am
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Sproughton Monthly Market, 10am
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Sproughton Comfort Corner, 1.30pm
May God bless you, Peter Day, Churchwarden/Reader, St Mary’s Bentley
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Copdock Home Communions, 10am
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Family Celebration at the Rectory
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Ministry Meeting at The Rectory, 7.30pm
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Bentley Evening Prayer, 6.30pm
There is something very special about the last hour (the time of trial). Every day millions of people throughout the world pray the words of the Rosary which ends with an appeal. “…pray for me now and at the hour of my death.” Intercessors are available every day. Worship services are conducted every Sunday throughout our benefice. Do come along and start preparing for the most important interview of your life.
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CHURCH NEWS SERVICES IN THE BENEFICE
Friday, July 21
Sunday, July 2 8am 9.30am 10am 10am 10am 11am
6.30pm
Bentley
Evening Prayer
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Holy Communion Holy Communion Family Service Morning Prayer Holy Communion Holy Communion
Friday, July 7 6.30pm
Bentley
Evening Prayer
Sunday, July 23 8am 9.30am 10am 10am 10am 10am 11am
Sproughton Burstall Bentley Belstead Copdock Tattingstone Sproughton
Holy Communion Matins Holy Communion Morning Celebration Holy Communion Family Service Family & Friends
Sunday, July 30 10am
Copdock
Benefice Communion
Friday, August 4 6.30pm
Bentley
Evening Prayer
Sunday, August 6 9.30am 10am 10am 10am 11am
Burstall Bentley Copdock Tattingstone Sproughton
Holy Communion Family Service Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Holy Communion
Sunday, July 9 9.15am 9.30am 10am 10am 6pm
Sproughton Burstall Copdock Bentley Tattingstone
Croissant Church Family Service Holy Communion Holy Communion Evensong
Sunday, July 16 9.30am 10am 11am 6pm 6pm
Burstall Bentley Sproughton Washbrook Tattingstone
Holy Communion Family Service Matins Evening Prayer Holy Communion
Church letters and copy for the August edition of In Touch to Hayley Purnell by July 4 please: northsamfordbenefice@gmail.com
VILLAGE CONTACTS LIST Details for organisations and activities in Sproughton Allotments
Sue Frankis (clerk)
01473 463852
Parish Council
Sue Frankis (clerk)
01473 463852
Almshouses (Cooper Trust)
Ken Sheppard
01473 743122
Parish Council Chairman
Simon Curl
01473 747114
Badminton Club
June Jackaman
01473 745246
Parochial Church Council
David Shannon
07703 678911
Jean Mardon
01473 461568
Playing Field Committee
Damian Lavington
01473 809512
Burial Ground
Sue Frankis (clerk)
01473 463852
Lunch Club
Sheri Walne
01473 602717
Bowls Club Chairman
David Biggs
01473 421454
Quilters
Julie Hodges
01473 226004
Brownies
Debra Last
01473 741773
Ramblers
Doreen Bradbury
01473 210008
Carpet Bowls Club
Bob Jones
01473 744093
01473 740629
Children’s Play Area
Sue Frankis (clerk)
01473 463852
Reading Room and Caretaker’s Gwen Moore House Charity
Church Hall Booking
Jill Quadling
01473 464336
Senior Citizens’ Club
John Bates
01473 743476
Community Shop
Rosalind Lavington 01473 747768
Sports & Social Club
Mrs G Studd
01473 747017
Craft Group
Julie Hodges
01473 226004
Sproughton CEVC Primary School, Karen Read (head) 01473 742182
Football Club
Mrs G Studd
01473 747017
Suffolk Guides
June Webb
01473 742778
Footpath Warden
Sue Frankis (clerk)
01473 463852
Tennis Club
John Tallent
01473 402307
Jigsaw Pre-school
Rosemary Laflin
01473 745716
Tithe Barn Bookings
Sue Frankis
01473 463852
Millennium Green Trust
Ken Seager
01473 741410
Tower Captain (church bells)
Ralph Earey
01473 743812
07578 552324 / keseager@sky.com
Tree Warden
Sue Frankis (clerk)
01473 463852
Mother and Toddler
Sam Pateman-Gee
Village History Recorder
Doreen Bradbury
01473 210008
www.keepingintouchwith.com/sproughton
01473 464595
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Sproughton C of E Primary School
Saturday 8th July 2017 11am – 3pm
Come and join the fun! Grand Prize Draw Assault Course Bouncy Slide Tombola Penalty Shoot Out Pimms Tent BBQ Cream Teas Dance Troupe at 12pm Fire Engine Plant and Trade Stalls Face Painting And Lots More! Please come and support your local school. We are raising money for outdoor play equipment.