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Image by Charmian Berry Fundraising concert in aid of the Osiligi Project in Kenya. An evening for all the family with members of the College’s jazz band and Prep School pupils also performing.

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Friday 22nd April 2016 7.30pm - 10pm at St Joseph’s College Senior School, Belstead Road Ipswich IP2 9DR Tickets £14 (£7 under 16’s) Including Food (Bread, Cheese & Chutney) Licensed Bar serving Beer, Wine & Soft Drinks

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Profits from this event will be donated to the St Joseph’s College Developing World Project, assisting their students to run a two-week summer school in Kenya.

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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR In a month when many of us will celebrate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday I will also be thinking about another wonderful lady who has had an incredible impact on those who have known and loved her, my husband’s Grandma Ida. Sadly she is no longer with us but I think of her often and invariably find myself smiling when I do. Ida wasn’t just a perfect grandma, she was the life and soul of the party. There are too many stories to recount here, but Daniel often talks about playing Sardines with his then 83-year-old grandma who deviously abandoned the search and hid herself away in the shower, patiently waiting for her grandchildren to realise the game had taken an unexpected turn! Ida was the first older person I ever developed a genuine relationship with and I can honestly say she changed me for the better. She stirred both my curiosity and my respect. Meeting someone who was born 70, 80 or 90 years ago can be fascinating if you take the time to get to know them. In doing so you too will come to appreciate the fact that age in itself is a mark of achievement! Just imagine how many challenges and changes an 80-year-old has encountered and overcome, how many moments of despair and possibly even heartbreak they may have endured. The technological revolution is one of the most significant challenges my generation has encountered. Ida faced and overcame far more serious challenges and still had a twinkle in her eye at 90. Perhaps we need to remind ourselves now and again just how lucky we are (most of the time) and to acknowledge that a lack of interest in or respect for older people speaks volumes about our own character. Enjoy the celebrations and take a moment to consider how you might like to be treated when you ‘are old and grey and full of sleep’ (WB Yeats).

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SPROUGHTON VILLAGE FETE 2016 Sproughton Village Fete 2016 will be held on the Millennium Green on Sunday, June 26, noon-4pm. A lot of work is being done to make this year’s fete the biggest and best yet. We’ve booked the popular St Peter’s Band again to play live music throughout the afternoon. There’ll be a bouncy castle and kiddies’ slide, coconut shy, village stocks, crockery smash, tombola, ice cream, beer tent, tea and refreshments, barbecue, tug-o-war, historic vehicles and lots, lots more. The fete starts with a children’s fancy dress competition. The theme this year, in honour of our Queen’s birthday, is Her Majesty’s Reign. Use your imagination to dress up how you like – anything to do with our queen, her subjects or state occasions. If you’ve got a corgi like the Queen, then enter our fun dog show. There’ll be more details in a forthcoming In Touch, but rest assured the emphasis will be on the fun part so make sure your favourite pooch is entered. Look out too for our grand draw tickets which will be on sale before the day from the community shop and from our volunteer ticket sellers. The top prize again will be a magnificent hamper from the community shop, but there will be loads of other prizes too, including a meal for two at Alaturka Turkish restaurant and bottles of wines and spirits. The grand draw is our principal fundraiser, so please buy a few tickets and help us raise funds for local charities and organisations. Put the date in your diary, it’s going to be a great day. Ken Seager

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NEWS ON THE ROAD AGAIN Many of you will remember that just over a year ago I took on the challenge of trekking the Sahara to raise money for St Elizabeth’s Hospice. As an experienced walker it was something I was able to take on without much preparation, and it was more about coping with the intense heat, the lack of facilities and the emotional bonding with others who had lost relatives to cancer. This year I’ve taken on a far more difficult challenge, one that requires a huge amount of preparation. On April 17 I shall run my first marathon, in Brighton. Having already run four half-marathons and a number of smaller races, it seemed like a natural progression. However, if that’s not bonkers enough, six weeks later I will run (or more likely runwalk) the 100km London to Brighton challenge (which is classed as an ultra-marathon). What the books don’t really tell you is how much of an emotional, as well as physical, rollercoaster the journey is to train for a marathon. I gaily downloaded a marathon-training plan and was determined to stick to it. Five days a week of running can’t be that difficult can it, when I supposedly enjoy it? Well often life gets in the way. Work is very busy this year. Getting away from the desk and out for a run can sometimes be impossible. Then you’re tired. All the time. And you’re hungry. All the time. I have usually eaten up the week’s food by Wednesday. And one

day you can have a good run (“yes! I can do this!”), followed by a bad run the next day (“I’m totally rubbish at running, why am I doing this?”). Your calves hurt, your thighs hurt, and you become obsessed with things you’ve never thought about before: having the right trainers, having the right running clothes, including hi-visibility for running at night, how many sports massages you should be having, what you should be eating, what your heart rate should be. I could go on, but I won’t. Needless to say, I don’t think I really realised what I was letting myself in for. My target time for the marathon is four and a half hours, but it would be good just to finish. I’m trying not to think too hard about the ultramarathon as it’s too scary a prospect to dwell on but I have a rough target time of 17 hours for that. Needless to say, the reason for doing this is not just for my own personal development, but also to raise funds for a charity. This time I’ve chosen Moorfields Eye Charity. Some of you will know that Moorfields helped restore the failing sight in my right eye in 1992 with a corneal transplant, something which changed my life. Sight is a very fragile thing: lose it and you can easily lose your independence and even your sense of identity. You can support me by donating at my JustGiving page (www.justgiving. com/Jan-Hart) and if you are interested in reading my running blog (like an online diary), you can find this at: www.runningjanblog.wordpress.com Jan Hart Churchwarden, All Saints Church, Sproughton

GOLD SCHOOL GAMES AWARD FOR SPROUGHTON SCHOOL I am really pleased to announce that we have been awarded the Gold School Games Mark in recognition of our achievements and participation in PE and school sport for 2014/15. We are one of only six primary schools in Ipswich to achieve this award which was presented to us by our school games organiser, Mrs Furlong, in a school assembly. To achieve this award we had to ensure that all our pupils take part in at least two hours of PE, and 50% of them take part in an extracurricular sporting activity each week. The school had to participate in at least five competitions with children from other schools and engage at least 20% of children in leading lunchtime activities; managing and officiating at sports day and intra-schools competitions. We had to promote community links with local sports clubs. I am really pleased that we exceeded these expectations: as a school we took part in a total of 17 competitions, with one Year 6 pupil representing the school in 13 different events. Every child in Years 5 and 6 took part in at least one competition, 50% of Years 3 and 4 took part in at least one competition and even in Years 1 and 2 where there are very few competitions, 20% were able to represent the school.

2016 HERO RIDE Is anyone interested in cycling to the Imperial War Museum for breakfast on July 3 as part of the 2016 Hero Ride? A group of us are leaving in the ‘wee small hours’ to be part of this Help for Heroes fundraiser. As things stand at the moment we have a van and driver to return with the bikes (no cycling back unless you want to!) and some of the team are organising a return coach.

Notable achievements were: third place in the Year 4 handball, first in the Year 4 futsal, joint first in the Year 5 and 6 boys cricket, Year 1 and 2 gymnasts third in the key steps gymnastics, Year 5 and 6 gymnasts were third in the county final. Our Year 5 and 6 netball team won the local event, came second in the Level 2 final and joint third in the county final. What an achievement for a small school.

This is not a race but a social cycle with a few laughs chucked in along the way I’m sure, and regular grub stops to keep everyone fully fuelled.

Thank you to all the pupils for their efforts and their parents for their support and help with transport.

Andy White

K Shelley, PE co-ordinator

Please contact me if you fancy the idea. It’s a special year for me as its 25 years since I was involved in the first Gulf War so I know what a difference organisations like Help for Heroes make.

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NEWS SPROUGHTON PARISH COUNCIL REPORT The parish council’s last full council meeting was held on Wednesday, March 9. Draft minutes can be found at www.sproughton.onesuffolk. net/parish-council and on the noticeboards on the village green (Lower Street) and Hadleigh Road. The next scheduled meeting of the council is on Wednesday, April 13 at 7.30pm in the Barley Room at Sproughton Tithe Barn, Lower Street. Agendas can be found on the council’s website and noticeboards. Meetings normally conclude by 9pm. Members of the public are always welcome to attend. Calendar of parish council meetings for 2016/17 The council has agreed a calendar of parish council and planning committee meetings for the period April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017. Dates, times and venues are published on the council website. Annual parish meeting – Wednesday, May 4, 7.30pm in the Tithe Barn This is the meeting at which your council presents a report of its activities for the year ending March 31, together with its accounts for the same period, and invites community organisations like the community shop, Millennium Green and the Playing field Management Committee to give a report on their activities over the past year. It’s a fully interactive meeting, please come along. It lasts no longer than an hour and a half. Look out for the agenda on the council’s website and noticeboards.

person would be self employed and paid an hourly rate for specific duties and a flat rate for wedding receptions and evening parties. Full details of the job roles and responsibilities are obtainable on request from the parish clerk (details below), or you can find them on the council’s website. A summary of the roles/responsibilities are: • The warden is to assist the council in the day to day operation, maintenance and upkeep of the Tithe Barn facilities • Will be an ambassador for the council • Ensure that the council’s fire safety arrangements are in place, are not compromised, are tested and inspected • Meet prospective hirers and attend events assisting with enquiries, bookings and usage HM Queen Elizabeth II: 90th birthday community celebrations on Saturday, June 11 The parish council is planning an event for Sproughton residents in order to celebrate the Queen’s birthday. There will be children’s activities and a tea party in the afternoon and a family ceilidh in the evening at the Tithe Barn. This will be an event for Sproughton residents. If you would like to volunteer to help on the day, please contact the parish clerk.

Parish council budget and precept for 2016/17 The council’s activities are funded primarily from the precept, a part of your council tax demand. After consideration of the matter, the council agreed its budget and set its precept at £49,100 for 2016/17, which is a reduction of 2.45% on the 2015/16 precept.

The council would like to give each of the children of the village a commemorative mug to remember the Queen’s birthday by (we did a similar thing in 2002 for the Golden Jubilee). Would you please contact the clerk if you have a son or daughter of school age (primary or secondary school) so that we can organise for them to receive this gift?

Update on the proposed Wolsey Grange development Sproughton Parish Council held a public meeting on Wednesday, February 24 to update the community on the progress of the proposal and the issues around this. Notes of that meeting can be found on the council’s website. The meeting was attended by 70 residents, and on a show of hands, the meeting unanimously supported the parish council in beginning the legal process of Judicial Review into the decision-making processes of Babergh in respect of the Wolsey Grange development. Since that meeting, the council has instructed solicitors to commence the process, a barrister for the council has been instructed and an initial conference with the legal team has taken place. The council is awaiting advice on its case of JR against Babergh. More in the next issue of In Touch.

Eighth annual Sproughton Beer Festival – Weekend of May 14-15 Date for your diary. If you’ve been in previous years, then you’ll know how good a weekend it is, if you haven’t been before, then I can tell you, it’s a fab weekend.

Recruitment of Tithe Barn Warden After many years of dedicated service, Jane Draper has decided to step down from the job of Tithe Barn Warden as of the end of March. The council are now looking to recruit a new warden to start ASAP. The

Friday night: Family disco, bar and barbecue for Sproughton residents Saturday: Beer festival opens at noon / Saturday night – live Jazz band Sunday noon: Bar reopens, Sunday night quiz. Food available all weekend. Look out for the adverts at the barn. Vacancies still exist for parish councillors There are now seven councillor seats remaining vacant on the council. Simon Curl, chairman, Sproughton Parish council, 747114 Sue Frankis, clerk to the council, 463852 / pc@sproughton.suffolk.gov.uk Please call between 9am and 5pm weekdays only. In an emergency outside these hours you can contact the chairman.

SUFFOLK ENERGY-FROM-WASTE FACILITY Emissions We have been getting reports of ‘black smoke’, but would like to reassure local residents there is nothing sinister coming from our chimney – just the usual water vapour. A trick of the light can sometimes make this appear black, but if we were emitting anything we shouldn’t it would soon show up on our continuous monitoring system. To get black smoke, particulate levels would have to be high. In fact, they have been practically zero since we began operating. Our emissions limits are set by the Environment Agency so that even if our emissions were right up to the limit all of the time there would be no impact on local people or the environment. During normal operations our emissions are well below the limit and the Environment Agency, who monitor the site, have no concerns about emissions from our chimney. Shut-down We are preparing for a routine shut-down which will take place between April 10-24 to allow for essential maintenance and cleaning. Work on the two lines will be staggered, so waste will continue to be processed

throughout this period. There should be no impact on the local community. RIBA award We are delighted Gimshaw has been short-listed for a Royal Institute of British Architects award for their design of this facility. A record 25 projects have been short-listed in this region and the winners will be announced on April 14. Suffolk Show SUEZ will be joining Suffolk County Council waste staff at this year’s Suffolk Show – see us there on June 1 and 2. www.sitatrust.org USEFUL NUMBERS Site offices: 01473 839149 To book a visit: 01473 836812 Evironment Agency: 0800 807060 SITA Trust: 01454 262910

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NEWS SPROUGHTON COMMUNITY SHOP: Something for everyone Let’s start with the major event of February: our food fair. As anyone who is ever involved in holding a public event will know there is an enormous amount of work involved, not least for all our volunteers who put in the extra hours to make the event the success it surely was. I’d like to thank all those who gave up their Saturday, particularly Mavis and Ken Sheppard who did a lot of telephoning prior to the event, and Wendy who had the unenviable task of getting all the stock accounted for on the way out, then on the way back again. When we run a food fair what we are most interested in is the response of people to the foods on offer – do they like them, are they too expensive, and would they buy them, and do they have any other comments. I am happy to say that out of 29 written responses, we only had one slightly negative response about the price of one item. Otherwise all agreed that our pricing was very reasonable for the quality of the food on offer. Under ‘any other comments’ we were delighted with their positive nature: “We wish we lived nearer so we could use the shop regularly”; “Give me more pie!”; “It was lovely to see things spread out so that you could see them better”. This last quote refers to the amazing fact that from our tiny shop we were able to fill at least half the barn with produce. The winner of the feedback form raffle was Finlay Palfrey. Foods which got more than two mentions in the feedback forms were: custard tarts, all our cheeses but especially Suffolk Blue from Coddenham, Suffolk Pâté all flavours, Sheridan’s cholives (if you haven’t tried them you really should!), all the bread from Capel Bakery, the pies from Country Pies at Capel, especially the chicken and

oak smoked ham variety, Maynard’s apple juices, all the cakes from Diddlesticks and June Catlin, the bacon from Neaves at Debenham, the crème fraiche and all the yoghurts from Marybelle at Walpole, the Coffeelink coffee roasted in Ipswich and especially the Jumbo eggs (our unique offering). I am happy to tell you that on the first Friday of the month, June Catlin will be in the shop with a selection of her cakes for sale. We now have custard tarts and vegetarian ‘sausage’ rolls and cholives on Saturdays, and a good supply of Suffolk pâté and chicken and oak smoked ham pies. The financial upshot was pleasing too, and went some way to helping with the inevitable purchasing lull in February when we are all longing for some sunshine. People have asked us to do a food fair every year. For the moment we say – watch this space. In an effort to get more publicity locally, the shop took out fullpage adverts in the programmes for the Ipswich Choral Society’s performance of the Messiah and Claydon High School’s production of Grease. We have also begun an initiative with Sproughton Primary School. We are delighted to announce that last month we welcomed two new recruits: Charlotte Startup and Frank Tunstall. They are both now up and running and ready to take shifts by themselves. We know that our customers will treat them kindly and make their shifts very enjoyable. Rosalind Lavington MD www.soproughtoncommunityshop.co.uk / 01473 747768

CHICKEN BREASTS IN CREAMY MUSHROOM SAUCE No matter what the weather or the mood, chicken in some form is always a good choice. It can be as elegant or as casual as one wishes and its versatility is not to be underestimated. Chicken is served in the most formal dining rooms or most humble of kitchen tables or (in America) as fast food, eaten with the fingers and maybe a side dip. This month’s recipe is Chicken Breasts in Creamy Mushroom Sauce. It is only one of a plethora of chicken recipes, and is one of my favourites. Enjoy! Mary Bright Basan Questions or comments? Email: ms.bb@talktalk.net CHICKEN BREASTS IN CREAMY MUSHROOM SAUCE 4 skinless chicken breasts 1½tbsp butter 1½tbsp olive oil 8oz sliced mushrooms ⅓C sherry, sweet or dry 8fl oz double cream

1tsp (dried) tarragon Pinch of nutmeg or mace Salt and white pepper to taste A few drops lemon juice (optional) Pat breasts dry. Heat butter to melting, then add olive oil and heat to medium high, but not burning. Sauté the breasts for four minutes, then turn over with tongs and cook until the milky juices appear, another three to five minutes. Remove to an ovenproof platter and keep warm in the oven to prepare the sauce. Using the same juices and in the same cooking pan, heat to a medium/high heat again and add the mushrooms. Cook for two or three minutes, until soft. Add sherry and let boil for around a minute until almost evaporated. Add the cream and stock and boil until it is moderately thick. Add the spices, herbs, salt and pepper, and let thicken even more. Pour the mushroom sauce over the breasts when ready to serve. A few drops of lemon juice sprinkled on top will add a bit of tang. Serves four.

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OUT & ABOUT CHARITY SHOPPING DAY

Clear the Clutter – bag a bargain

Wednesday, April 27, 10am-2pm Chamberlin Hall, Chamberlin Close, Bildeston IP7 7EZ

Bentley Toddler Group is holding a jumble sale to raise funds on Saturday, April 30 from 2pm at Bentley Village Hall.

Lots of lovely things for ladies of all ages. Everyone welcome!

If you have anything you wish to donate to our sale, please bring it along to the hall from 9am on April 28 or call Pam (01473 310283) or Aimée (01473 311311) who will arrange to collect it from you.

HotFooted shoes and sandals, ladies clothes, jewellery, accessories and lots more... The hall is well signed from the village. Ample free parking. £3 entrance to CANCER RESEARCH UK (£2 after 1pm). Refreshments available. www.facebook.com/charityshoppingday

CRAFTY OLD BIRDS Exhibition and sale of textiles and jewellery Saturday and Sunday April 23/24, 11am-4pm Poplar Farm House, Poplar Lane, Sproughton IP8 3HL For further details call: 07950 767226

GARDENER REQUIRED IN SPROUGHTON Quotes are requested for regular upkeep of the front and rear gardens at 61 Church Lane. Please drop quote, including contact details, through the letterbox as soon as possible. Should you need to visit the site please do so between 11 and 11.30am or 4 and 4.30pm.

If you would like to come to our sale, the hall will be open from 2pm. Tea and coffee will also be available. We look forward to seeing you and thank you for your support.

THE GREAT BURSTALL BOOK SALE The Great Burstall Book Sale is back by popular demand at Burstall Village Hall on Saturday, April 23, from 10am-4pm, with free admission. Here is your chance to purchase paperbacks and hardbacks, fiction and non-fiction, all at knockdown prices. As before, all proceeds will go to Bumblebee Children’s Charity. Any queries, or for further information, contact Lesley Raby: 01473 652403

WATCHDOG SEEKS VIEWS ON DIABETIC FOOT CARE SERVICES IN SUFFOLK Healthwatch Suffolk is working with a leading Consultant Physician of Diabetes and Endocrinology at the Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust Diabetic Centre to explore local experiences of using diabetic foot care services in Suffolk. Good foot care is essential for people living with diabetes because it can prevent complications caused by high blood glucose levels including damage to nerves and blood vessels. In fact, active foot disease is a leading cause of amputation in the UK. That is why Healthwatch is keen to explore whether people at high risk of developing foot disease in Suffolk are receiving appropriate care. It is interested in your experiences about the full range of services that may care for your feet and this includes those accessed in GP practices, hospitals and in the community. Andy Yacoub, Chief Executive of Healthwatch Suffolk, said: “Our aim is to ensure that these essential services are shaped by the experiences of people using them. This survey will help us to independently check that patients are receiving the right messages to help them manage their condition and that there is fair and appropriate access to foot care services across the county. If you have diabetes or know someone that does, please take part. It only takes a moment and your views could make a positive difference to care in Suffolk.” To take part, visit: www.surveymonkey.com/r/suffolkdiabetes You can also contact Healthwatch Suffolk on 01449 703949 or by email to info@healthwatchsuffolk.co.uk to request a hard copy survey. This survey will close on April 30, 2016.

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OUT & ABOUT BRAMFORD WI JUMBLE SALE Saturday, April 16, noon Loraine Victory Hall Refreshments Free Entry Please come and find yourself some bargains.

CALLING ALL LOCAL ARTISTS The Lions Club of Ipswich will again be hosting their annual art show at the beautiful Tithe Barn in Sproughton this May and the club is now taking entries from local artists who wish to exhibit their work at the event. Artists can show up to four pieces of work, which must be ready to hang. The Lions Club take a small commission from any pieces that are sold over the weekend, which will go towards the Lion President’s Charity Appeal. This year the club is supporting the East Suffolk Prostate Cancer Support Group. The show opens on Friday, May 27 with a special cheese and wine preview evening. Tickets are just £6 and will offer a fantastic opportunity for visitors on the night to be the first to view over 300 pieces of work by local artists. The art show will then be open to the public from Saturday, May 28 until Monday, May 30, from 10am until 5pm on the Saturday and Sunday and 10am until 4pm on the Monday, with entry being just £1. For more information about the show or to exhibit your work contact Lion Terry Hunt on 01473 747600. All proceeds from the art show will go towards this year’s Lion President’s Charity Appeal.

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SPROUGHTON SENIOR CITIZENS’ CLUB It was good to visit the Spa Pavilion again on February 25 to see The Good Old Music Hall Days, but disappointing that only three members saw the show. Although the cast totalled only 10 or 12, individually each member was excellent, especially the comedian, conjuring convolutions and the female singer. The next item to note is the annual general meeting to be held on April 20, as soon as members arrive back from the usual pre-AGM Lunch at the Wild Man, which starts at noon. It is requested that any club member who wishes to become a committee member, or put forward a proposal, pass the details to the club secretary by April 13.

GREAT BLAKENHAM OVER 50S CLUB The club is open to anyone of that age living not just in Great Blakenham but anywhere in the surrounding area. We meet from 2-4pm. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month in the Parish Room, Stowmarket Road, Great Blakenham. The cost per meeting is £1.50 which includes whatever activity is programmed for the afternoon, refreshments and raffle. Our meetings for the next few months April 13: Social Afternoon including an occasional series A Walk Down Memory Lane April 27: Peter Banham will lead his interactive talk on Old Sayings and their Meanings May 11: Social afternoon May 25: Mrs Jane Paley with her lighthearted talk What do you know about tea? We would be pleased to welcome anyone who would like to attend one of the talks. There is no obligation to become a member so do come and join us

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COUNTRYSIDE WALKS For the February Sunday walk the group went round Chantry Park and on the midweek ramble they went to the Hadleigh Railway. The railway line was built and opened in 1847 and the last goods train went through on the Bentley to Hadleigh line in 1965. It is well used by walkers and some horse riders are allowed on it. There was a beautiful display of early plum blossom on the banks. On the Sunday walk on April 10 we will be leaving the church at 2pm. For the midweek ramble we shall be leaving the church at 10am on April 19. As yet we have not decided where we will walk.

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SCHOOLS / SPORT CLAYDON HIGH SCHOOL I would like to start this article by sharing the news that Claydon High School has been named in the top 100 non-selective state-funded schools in England for greatest sustained improvement. MP Nick Gibb, Minister of State for Schools, sent a letter to the school offering personal congratulations to the students and staff on this excellent achievement, which recognises sustained improvement in students achieving five or more A*-C GCSE grades, including English and Mathematics, between 2013 and 2015. We are also celebrating news that the school has been invited to become a Leading Edge school. Leading Edge is a programme which invites Claydon High School to join other high performing schools across the country to work locally, regionally and nationally to raise achievement through the sharing of proven ideas. There are currently more than 300 Leading Edge schools within the programme, representing some of the most outstanding and innovative practice nationally. I am extremely pleased that the hard work and dedication of staff alongside the commitment and fantastic achievements of our students over this three-year period has been recognised. We will continue to strive for improvement and to deliver outstanding teaching and learning for our young people and these two accolades will support us in that aim. We had a very European feel to our spring term with trips abroad to Paris and Salamanca in north west Spain. We are proud to be able to offer these experiences for our students and both trips were jam-packed with visits to famous landmarks, fantastic evening activities and delicious food, providing a real opportunity for the students to immerse themselves in the cultures and practise their language skills. My thanks go to the staff for giving up their time and the students for their impeccable behaviour. Other events last month included our annual fun run, an art exhibition featuring work from our feeder primary school students alongside Years 7-9 and a rock band session day featuring Ipswich-based singer songwriter Connor Ryan Adams. Connor and members of IEM (Industry Education in Music) worked with 50 students from Years 7-10 in small groups, helping them to compose original pop music. Students spent the morning rehearsing and performing their compositions and a winning group was

then chosen to support Connor in a live performance on stage to a captive student audience. A fantastic Evening of Rock, Pop and Contemporary Music followed on March 23, showcasing our musical talent and allowing students to put into practice their newly-developed skills. On March 10 our Reporters Club joined selected Year 8 students to take part in the BBC School Report Day. Students gave up timetabled lessons to produce an online newspaper based on events in and around school. Students also represented the eastern region as one of six schools nationally who were invited to participate in a live radio broadcast for a pop-up radio station based in Birmingham. This was broadcast as an online radio show via the BBC School Report webpage. Please do visit www.claydonhigh.co.uk where you will be directed to the online newspaper. It’s hard to believe that we are now half way through our Easter break and that there is only one more term left in this academic year. We have lots to look forward to when we return, including rehearsals for our forthcoming production of Grease the Musical in July. The cast has been announced and students are very excited. More information will follow but if you would like to be involved in sponsoring our show, then please contact Nikki McGuinness: nmcguinness@claydonhigh.com If you would like to visit the school to see us in action, please come along to one of our open mornings. The next one is on Friday, April 29. To book a place please contact Mrs J Pedersen, the headteacher’s PA: 01473 836110

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CLAYDON FC

The children were all very excited about their Easter break and the fact that the Easter Bunny may have brought them some chocolate to eat. We are hoping that everyone will be fully rested and ready to greet the summer term when we open again on Monday, April 11. We are also very excited as some of the pre-school children will be going on our organised coach trip to Easton Farm Park on Thursday, April 14. Let’s hope it’s a sunny day.

Claydon FC Under 12s

We will once again be running our summer holiday club on each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am to 3.30pm for children aged two to eight years old. This will start from July 26 until September 1. Prices are £20 for a full day (bring a packed lunch) and £12 for either a morning (9am-noon) or afternoon (12.30-3.30pm) session. For more details or to book spaces please contact the administrator – details below. Don’t forget to get your applications in now for places in September 2016. The pre-school is open Monday to Friday from 9am-3.30pm during term time. Children can start from the age of two until they go to Reception. Session fees are £9.60 and we offer a lunchclub (noon-12.30pm) for £1.60. We are happy to accept childcare vouchers and we offer twoyear funded places for any eligible children. We also run a holiday club in the Easter – further information can be obtained by contacting the administrator. For more information regarding any of the above or just to find out more about Claydon Pre-school please contact the administrator, Lisa Read: 01473 831648 / admin@claydonpreschool.co.uk

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Claydon U12s are looking for new players as we move from 9v9 to 11 a side in September as U13s for the 2016/2017 season. Claydon U12 currently play in the SSYL Division 2 on a Saturday morning. If you are interested in coming along for a trial, please contact Dave Martin: 01473 832441 / 07976 216386 Claydon FC U8s: Goalkeepers required The Under 8s are looking for two goalkeepers as they move into next season and Under 9s football. If you or someone you know is a keen goalkeeper and would like to train midweek and play on a Saturday morning then please get in touch with admin@claydon-fc.co.uk with your contact details and Richard will get in touch with you. CLAYDON FC PAVILLION UPDATE Work on the club’s pavilion and changing facilities is moving forward with pace as the team have replaced the old roof with a fantastic new waterproof one and started on the internal changes to bring about a new social area. Over the next few weeks the outside cladding with be fixed to the building and the remainder of the internal changes will be started. The club are very grateful to the SITA trust who made all of these changes possible via their grant.

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PLAYING FIELD NEWS Here is a high level summary of what the Playing Field Management Committee (PFMC) has been doing, and what changes you may see around the playing field in the coming months. Benches update I’m pleased to report that Suffolk Police has agreed to pay for the re-painting of our new steel benches in the latest graffiti style. You may remember that the children at Sproughton Primary School supplied the artwork last year, with the aim of having it transferred to the benches in the same manner as the underpass. This may seem a bit counterintuitive, but the idea is that if the benches have artwork by local kids, as the local kids get older they’ll look after them. Again, by the time you read this, the upgrade may well have happened. I’ll give more detail to the project and the contributors next month, but in the meantime special thanks in particular to our outgoing PCSO Denise Ford for facilitating the cash. Tennis club court resurfacing If everything has gone to plan during March, as you read this article you’ll be able to see the court resurfacing work underway. For background information, to keep the tennis

courts at a good standard they need resurfacing every 15 years or so – this time at a not inconsiderable cost of around £22,000.

charities like us who are doing precisely this type of development. I’ll give more information as and when we have it.

The tennis club has worked hard and raised the majority of this cost themselves through a combination of savings, loans and other grants. However I’m pleased to report that the PFMC have been able to support the tennis club by successfully securing a grant for £6,500 from Babergh District Council on their behalf.

Sproughton club update The next Super Saturday will be Saturday, April 9 where the club will open from 7m. We will be holding another quiz night – it’s an 8.30pm start, with teams of around four. You don’t need to come with a team – we’ll find one for you.

In everything we do as trustees we must ask ourselves – is it in the best interests of the village? The answer in this case is absolutely yes. The resurfacing will enable the tennis club to continue to attract new members, and to keep up the momentum of recent competition and league successes. Clubhouse development Our last meeting was very positive. Although we had a lot to talk about, and were able to put some detail on the scope requirements, it has become clear that we won’t really be able to discuss or share our vision until we have some architects’ drawings. And for that to happen we have to first engage with some local organisations who facilitate assistance (both financial and in professional advice) for small

SPROUGHTON BOWLS CLUB Our last indoor match of the winter took place at Sole Bay Bowls Club in Southwold, where four rinks of fours enjoyed a friendly afternoon’s bowling followed by supper sourced from the local fish and chip shop. Sole Bay ran out winners on three of the four rinks, but everyone enjoyed the match. We are now starting to look forward to the start of the summer season on April 16 and to this end, there will be working parties on March 26 and April 2 from around 9am each morning. Any help would be much appreciated by the greens team. For more information about our club, please visit: www.sproughtonbowlsclub.com

Even if you don’t like quizzes please feel free to drop in and see what it’s all about anyway – you’re more than welcome. The last few Super Saturdays have been busy and a great laugh. Volunteers – the big ask The playing field is run by Sproughton residents for the benefit of the village by way of the Playing Field Management Committee. The committee contains the registered trustees of the Playing Field Trust. We are always looking for new members – you’d be very welcome if you’d like to join us. The only condition is that you’re a Sproughton resident. If you’re interested in joining this relaxed and friendly group please give me a call, or ask one of the other trustees what it’s all about. Damian Lavington, PFMC: 01473 809512

SPROUGHTON TENNIS CLUB Junior coaching at Sproughton Tennis Club begins on Thursday, April 21. Every week until the summer holidays (except Whitsun half-term), there will be three sessions of coaching available. The sessions are as follows: 3.45-4.15pm for under eights; 4.15-5pm for eight to 11 years; 5-6pm for 11-16 years. John, our popular coach, will have lots of games and drills to improve your tennis. New members are half price. FREE JUNIOR OPEN DAY To celebrate our newly resurfaced courts (partly funded by Babergh DC and with support from Suffolk Tennis along with funding from Councillor Busby’s Locality Budget), we are holding a Free Junior Open Day as part of the coaching session on Thursday, April 28 where all are welcome to attend. For more information, visit www.sproughtontennis.co.uk or contact: tennis@sproughtontennis.co.uk / 01473 402307

SPROUGHTON SPORTS FOOTBALL CLUB We are now moving into the last few weeks of another season, with the First team holding a respectable mid table spot after promotion to the higher division two, while our Reserves are still top of division five after a very good season but with two very good rivals who may yet overtake us! On April 2 the First team host Stowupland Falcons in division two, which will be a hard game, while the Reserves play away at AFC Titans. On April 9 there is no home game with the Firsts away at old friends Bildeston Rangers, while on April 13 we play our only midweek match in division two away at Willis and Kesgrave. On Saturday, April 16 we entertain Trimley Red Devils, playing the return

match the following week on April 23, which is also when the Reserves play the last match in division five, hosting Needham Phoeinix. On the last day of the season, April 30, our First team hosts old rivals Barham Athletic, this being a repeat of last season’s finale when both clubs were winning promotion into division two. Our presentations will take place on May 21 after screening the FA Cup Final. A big thank you to our committee and managers for a good season. G Studd, secretary

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ON THE GRAPEVINE FROM THE ARCHIVES SIR WILLIAM CECIL HENRY DOMVILLE Sir William Domville, who lived at The Chantry, Sproughton, died on Friday, April 4, 1904. He had inflammation of the larynx and had an operation performed by a throat specialist, but unfortunately pneumonia set in and he died. He was 54 years old. Born on December 30, 1849, William was a naval cadet in June 1863 and gained a scholarship at Greenwich. He was a sub Lieutenant in 1869 and a Commander in June 1881 through active service and conspicuous gallantry. He was a gunboat commander in 1885 off Suakim Red Sea port and the object was to relieve General Gordon. Through his heroism he was mentioned in despatches, awarded an Egyptian Medal and Te Frek Claspe and the Khedive’s Bronze Star. In 1887, the Victoria jubilee year, he succeeded to baronetcy on the demise of his father and received the CB and was appointed Naval Attaché to Maritime Powers. A year later he married Anne Josephine Moselle Ames of Linden, Morpeth, Northumberland. They resided at Stedehill Herriettsham near Maidstone and wintered in Palermo, Sicily. Seven years later he bought the Chantry.

He had an unostentatious manner, was a generous contributor to charities, was interested in the East Suffolk and Ipswich Hospital and was on the board of management. He was a JP and a director of Thorneycroft Ltd, torpedo boat manufacturers. He had three sons and his heir was James Henry who was 14 years old. The first baronet Sir William was Lord Mayor of London in 1813-14. The coffin was taken on a gun carriage to Sproughton church by a party of Royal Artillerymen under the guardianship of Captain Bailey RA. Six horses took the carriage, and the coffin was covered by the deceased’s silk ensign. His hat and sword and floral crosses were placed on the coffin. The choir met at the south gate and sang Jerusalem the Gold, a favourite of the deceased. The organist Mr C Freeman played O Rest in the Lord as the people left the church. Many relations and people were present and there were many floral tributes. The coffin was watched throughout the night. A company of blue jackets with straw hats were there. The next day the service was at 3.15pm at St Mary le Tower Church and every seat was filled. Sir William was buried at Sproughton. Doreen Bradbury

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CHURCH NEWS THE NORTH SAMFORD BENEFICE Sproughton with Burstall, Copdock with Washbrook and Belstead and Bentley with Tattingstone For parish queries please contact: The Rev Annette Shannon The Rectory, Glebe Close, Sproughton, Ipswich IP8 3BQ revannettes@aol.co.uk / 01473 807674 Benefice administrator Hayley Purnell northsamfordbenefice@gmail.com / 07713863023 Our Labrador, Daisy, is now nine months old. She is no longer a tiny puppy but a big dog with an enthusiastic, joyful but very egotistical personality. Storm, our rough collie, has discovered, rather disappointedly, that Daisy is less submissive and when they are playing that her solid body is virtually impossible to move. Life is good for Daisy. She doesn’t suffer from loneliness as she shares her home with two adoring adults, a constant and tolerant playmate and four rather bemused cats. She is never too hungry or thirsty and has a lovely home to relax in. She is even allowed to stay for prayer meetings and meet visitors who are dog enthusiasts. Thus she greets new and open landscapes with trust and enthusiasm, running towards them with confidence. She is never frightened by what may be around any dark corners and is just eager to charge off and discover. She also starts from the assumption that everyone is her friend, even when their responses may indicate otherwise. This complete trust in the joy of life can make her vulnerable and to be honest a full on pest at times. But her joy and playfulness are blessings in the rectory. Yet we recognise the importance of taking her to training classes every Friday. We want to increase her chance of being safe and well-behaved so that she can enjoy her life and not prevent others from enjoying theirs. Having brought up three children I know that being a parent is not easy. Thankfully I have now forgotten some of the more difficult moments. I am still very glad of all the people who mothered my children alongside me – wider family, teachers, my friends, their friends, their parents, members of the congregation at our church. The African proverb, ‘It takes a village to bring up a child’ is so true. It is why I often mention during baptisms how important godparents, family, friends and the church family can be for a child. We all need boundaries for our behaviour. Parents have to wrestle with a dilemma. Too little protection and discipline will expose their children to danger, while too much will stifle their initiative, independence, and self-confidence. We do not as parents or as a society always get it right. Even as adults we need discipline in our lives. As we mature we perceive how the world is a dangerous place. It tempts us to behave in ways that stop us from being all that we could be. We may try and fit in by making easy, selfish or popular choices rather than good ones. It is not easy to challenge things like prejudice, discrimination, war and poverty or even to say no to those more minor acts that we know are wrong. I have found that being a Christian and trying to follow Jesus, being more disciplined in my spiritual life, and being part of the weekly services across the benefice has encouraged me to become stronger. It has helped me to discover and develop my own special gifts, to deepen my relationship with others, and most importantly with God. But I am still a work in progress. As the popular t-shirt slogan states: ‘God has not finished with me yet.’ Why not give God a chance to work with you… Love and blessings Annette We have a new Facebook page − all services and events will be updated here: www.facebook.com/northsamfordbenefice

Belstead Jumble Sale Saturday, April 16 at 10am in the village hall Bentley Evening Prayer Fridays, May 13 and 27, June 10, July1 and 15, August 5 and 26, September 2 and 23, all at 6.30pm in the church Belstead Plant Sale May 21 in the village hall, 10am FROM THE REGISTERS Weddings Corey Foster and Leah Lawrence, Sproughton Baptisms Alimae Wilden, Copdock Stanley Jack Carnell Austin, Copdock Funerals Timothy Gooderham, Burstall DIARY DATES APRIL 2 5 6 7 9 12 13 14 16 19 20 21

Copdock Morning Market, 10am Copdock adoption of accounts Bentley Home Communions, 19 The Link, 10am Bentley APCM meeting, 7pm Burstall Community Lunch, 12.30pm Bentley Coffee and Company, 10am Sproughton Monthly Market, 10am Clergy meeting, rectory, 10am Readers meeting, rectory, 2pm Burstall APCM meeting, 7pm Belstead APCM Meeting 7pm Tattingstone Coffee Morning in the village hall, 10.30am Sproughton Beetle Drive, 7pm Belstead Jumble Sale in the village hall, 10am Copdock APCM and PCC, 7pm Ministry meeting at the rectory, noon Copdock Home Communions, 18 Charlottes, 10am Tattingstone APCM, Tattingstone School, 7pm Sproughton APCM, church hall, 7.30pm

MAY 4 5 7 13 14 15 18 21 26 27 28

Bentley Home Communions, 10am Burstall Community Lunch, 12.30pm Bentley Coffee and Company, 10am Copdock Morning Market, 10am Bentley Evening Prayer, 6.30pm Sproughton Monthly Market, 10am Pentecost Burstall Benefice Service at 9am and in the grounds of Nine Oaks, Tattingstone at 11am Copdock Home Communions, 10am Churchwardens meeting, Church Room, Copdock, 1pm Belstead Plant Sale in the village hall, 10am Sproughton Beetle Drive, 7.30pm Ministry meeting at the rectory, 7.30pm Bentley Evening Prayer, 6.30pm Burstall Coffee Morning, village hall, 10.30am

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CHURCH NEWS SERVICES IN THE BENEFICE APRIL 3 8am 9.30am 10am 10am 10am 11am

Copdock Burstall Copdock Bentley Tattingstone Sproughton

Holy Communion Holy Communion Morning Prayer Family Worship Holy Communion Holy Communion

APRIL 10 9.15am 9.30am 10am 10am 6pm

Sproughton Burstall Copdock Bentley Tattingstone

Croissant Church Family Service Holy Communion Extended Communion Evensong

APRIL 17 9.30am 10am 10am 11am 6pm

Burstall Copdock Bentley Sproughton Tattingstone

Holy Communion Simply Sunday Family Service Holy Communion Holy Communion

APRIL 24 8am 9am 10am 10am 10am 10am 11am

Sproughton Burstall Belstead Copdock Tattingstone Bentley Sproughton

Holy Communion Matins Morning Celebration Holy Communion Family Service Holy Communion The Fourth Sunday

MAY 1 8am 9.30am 10am 10am 10am 11am

Copdock Burstall Bentley Copdock Tattingstone Sproughton

Holy Communion Holy Communion Family Service Morning Prayer Holy Communion Holy Communion

THURSDAY, MAY 5 7.30pm Belstead

Ascension Day Service

MAY 8 9.15am 9.30am 10am 10am 6pm

Croissant Church Family Service Holy Communion Holy Communion Evensong

Sproughton Burstall Copdock Bentley Tattingstone

Church letters and copy for the May edition of In Touch to Hayley Purnell by April 4 please: northsamfordbenefice@gmail.com

CHURCH FLOWERS The 2016 flower list is in the porch and we shall be very pleased to have your help with this relaxing work. There are many weeks for the altar flowers to be done. Some people might like to do the flowers for an anniversary of a wedding, birthday or some other family event. We would be pleased to have your help.

VILLAGE CONTACTS LIST

Details for organisations and activities in Sproughton Allotments

Sue Frankis (clerk)

01473 463852

Parish Council Chairman

Simon Curl

01473 747114

Almshouses (Cooper Trust)

Ken Sheppard

01473 743122

Parochial Church Council

Jan Hart (sec)

01473 740434

Badminton Club

June Jackaman Jean Mardon

01473 745246 01473 461568

Playing Field Management Committee

Damian Lavington

01473 809512

Burial Ground

Sue Frankis (clerk)

01473 463852

Lunch Club

Sheri Walne

01473 602717

Bowls Club Chairman

Mike Snell

01473 748848

Quilters

Julie Hodges

01473 226004

Brownies

Debra Last

01473 741773

Ramblers

Doreen Bradbury

01473 210008

Carpet Bowls Club

Bob Jones

01473 744093

Gwen Moore

01473 740629

Children’s Play Area

Sue Frankis (clerk)

01473 463852

Reading Room and Caretaker’s House Charity

Church Hall Booking

Jill Quadling

01473 464336

Senior Citizens Club

John Bates

01473 743476

Mrs G Studd

01473 747017

Community Shop

Rosalind Lavington

01473 747768

Sports & Social Club

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

Ralph Earey

01473 743812

Millennium Green Trust

Ken Seager 01473 741410 07578 552324 / keseager@sky.com

Tower Captain (church bells) Tree Warden

Sue Frankis (clerk)

01473 463852

Mother and Toddler

Sam Pateman-Gee

01473 464595

Village History Recorder

Doreen Bradbury

01473 210008

Parish Council

Sue Frankis (clerk)

01473 463852