In Touch with Capel - November 2015 by steve@intouchnews.co.uk

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CAPEL CAPERS

Volume 6 • Issue No. 1 • NOVEMBER 2015

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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR Recently an old college friend posted a link on Facebook entitled 20 Quotes From Children’s Books Every Adult Should Know and I’d like to share my favourites with you. “Promise me you’ll remember, you are BRAVER than you believe, STRONGER than you seem, SMARTER than you think.” A. A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” Aesop, The Lion and the Mouse “If you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely.” Roald Dahl, The Twits “The moment where you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever being able to do it.” J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan And my absolute favourite: “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” Dr Seuss, The Lorax And just one more:

“How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” A. A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh A quote which makes me smile (often through gritted teeth) wasn’t listed, but it comes to me often at bedtime when I’m trying not to lose my patience with the little boy calling (again) from the top of the stairs: “There is nothing sweeter in this sad world than the sound of someone you love calling your name.” The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo Perhaps these great life lessons were lost on us as children. Perhaps they inspired us. If so I hope they inspire you anew. A Roald Dahl or a Dr Seuss is always worth picking up, at any age. Finally, a message to our distribution team. We thank you for doing a great job in all sorts of weather. As you trudge from door to door on frosty winter evenings please do so in the knowledge that your efforts are appreciated. Please take care over the winter months.

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NEWS SMALL DEMENTIA BLANKETS FOR IPSWICH HOSPITAL The Chaplaincy Team at Ipswich Hospital are appealing for Dementia Blankets for patients who have dementia who are admitted to Ipswich Hospital where the bewildering and unfamiliar environment makes it even harder for them. The chaplaincy team and staff find that if they are given a small knitted blanket approximately 30-40cm (12-15”) long, it can become a familiar item which has a calming effect. They suggest three squares in different bright colours, sewn together, perhaps with a border in a different colour and texture or crocheted. Adding some large buttons or togs firmly sewn on, giving them different surfaces to feel between their fingers, is ideal. I’m sure we have many knitters in Capel, and I guess most of us attend Ipswich Hospital for some ailment! With the long dark winter evenings approaching, maybe you would knit some Dementia Blankets for the hospital, which would help both patients, relatives and nursing staff. Blankets can be delivered to The Rev Tony Bookes via the chapel at Ipswich Hospital, or if you cannot get them to the hospital, to Diana Wright, 30 The Street, Capel / 01473 311008. On behalf of the patients who will receive the comfort blankets, thank you.

CAPEL COMMUNITY TRUST

BONFIRE NIGHT SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 CAPEL PLAYING FIELD GATES OPEN: 5.45pm BBQ, TEA, COFFEE, HOT CHOCOLATE: from 5.45pm BONFIRE LIT: 6pm FIREWORKS: 6.40pm Novelty Glow Products from £3.50 Hot & Cold drinks from 50p Burgers & Hot Dogs (cheese & onions optional) £2 ADMISSION: ADULTS £3.50 / CHILDREN £2.50 Free family disco at the village hall from 7pm IN THE INTERESTS OF SAFETY WE REGRET WE ARE NO LONGER ALLOWED TO PERMIT THE LIGHTING OF SPARKLERS AT THIS EVENT We will be pleased to receive woody items for the bonfire on November 7 from 9am. For everyone’s convenience please do not dump anything on or around the field before the day. Thank you.

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NEWS HELP OLDER PEOPLE IN SUFFOLK STAY WARM AND HEALTHY THIS WINTER Unbelievable as it may sound, 450 vulnerable people in Suffolk die in the winter months from causes directly attributable to the cold and poor living conditions. The vast majority of individuals affected are over 65 years old. In fact, this is just the tip of the iceberg – almost 30,000 households in Suffolk currently live in fuel poverty. Many will suffer in silence during the coldest months, hidden from view, withdrawn from their community and surrounds. Now in its fifth year and spearheaded by the Suffolk Community Foundation in partnership with Age UK Suffolk and the East Anglian Daily Times, the Surviving Winter campaign rallies around these vulnerable older individuals, offering them respite from the anxiety of managing fuel costs and the opportunity to stay warm and healthy during the winter. Incredibly and with thanks to the generosity of Suffolk pensioners, over £85,000 was raised in the winter of 20142015, helping over 300 vulnerable older households in the county.

• Support payments to those who need additional financial help to heat their homes properly, eat appropriately, stay active and keep in touch with their family and community. The payments will be distributed in partnership with Age UK Suffolk. • Grants to local charities and groups with a track record of looking after older, vulnerable people and ensuring their continued support throughout the winter months. This truly is an extraordinarily worthwhile campaign, so please… IF YOU DON’T NEED IT, PLEASE DONATE IT!! • To donate online visit: www.justgiving.com/suffolksurvivingwinter • To donate by card please call: 01473 602602 Please send cheques made payable to Suffolk Community Foundation to Surviving Winter Appeal, Suffolk Community Foundation, The Old Barns, Peninsula Business Centre, Wherstead, Ipswich IP9 2BB To claim please contact Age UK Suffolk: 01473 359911

Suffolk Community Foundation is now asking you to pledge your Winter Fuel Payment to help those desperately in need of extra support during the winter. The money raised by the Surviving Winter campaign will be used in two ways:

IPSWICH WINTER NIGHT SHELTER Imagine it’s five o’clock on a winter’s evening; the shops are shutting, people are rushing home, the town centre is emptying and a chill has set in. Most of us return to our warm inviting homes, a nourishing meal and a comfortable bed, but for the homeless people of Ipswich the picture is very different. They have nothing – no family, no home, no dry shoes, no clothes. The future is bleak. So will you join us in supporting The Ipswich Winter Night Shelter again this year when we open our doors to some of the most vulnerable people of Ipswich? Ipswich Winter Night Shelter works alongside The Ipswich Locality Homelessness Partnership to encourage homeless people to regain their self-esteem and gain help and advice to restore their lives. Every night during the winter months The Ipswich Winter Night Shelter will offer 12 homeless people a safe place to stay, washing facilities, a sit

down supper and breakfast the following morning. This year we are also expanding our services to provide a Sunday afternoon shelter and a Christmas project, times when the homeless feel even more vulnerable and lonely. Every person coming into the shelter arrives with a different story, but we are there simply to provide a warm and safe place to stay. In order for the shelters to run, we are entirely dependent on volunteers from the Ipswich area to offer their help and as we expand the need is even greater. The Ipswich Winter Night Shelter is a project operating under Selig (Suffolk) Trust, headed up by The Rev Canon Paul Daltry. Selig Trust is also working with Hope into Action providing permanent accommodation to the homeless, a befriending service working with IWNS to link homeless people to trained befrienders, a possible domestic abuse project providing education and support through the church network and a vision for connecting ex-offenders to local businesses. If you can offer financial support to these vital projects please contact 07900 073721 / info@iwns.org.uk or for any other queries visit: www.iwns.org.uk The Ipswich Winter Night Shelter is running from December 2 to March 13. Particular help is needed for the night (10pm-7am) and morning (6.45-9am) shifts.

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NEWS CHRISTMAS SHOPPING TRIP: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22

Please join us on a coach trip to Lakeside Shopping Centre, Thurrock, an ideal opportunity to catch up with friends and purchase Christmas gifts too. Depart: 9.15am Methodist Church, The Street, Capel St Mary Return: 5pm Lakeside Tickets are £12.50 each with all proceeds to Stutton Primary School. To book ticket/s or for more information, please contact Philippa: 07769 271301 / 310975

PARISH NURSING FOR CAPEL? Have you heard of Parish Nursing? There is a small group in Capel considering whether to set up a parish nursing team in Capel. You can find out more about Parish Nursing by visiting: www.parishnurisng.org.uk We would be seeking to appoint a part time nurse (and other health professionals) who in turn would support people and communities towards whole person healthcare. This is care for the person’s overall well-being, incorporating body, mind and spirit. If you are a Christian and interested in linking up with a team who are exploring this please contact The Rev Andrew Sankey: 01473 311178 / apsankey@gmail.com

2015 SHOEBOX APPEAL

NOTES FROM THE CASE – Suffolk’s first Co-operative Pub! COMING UP • Children’s Halloween Party: Sunday, November 1, at 4pm. • St Edmund’s Day: Friday, November 20 – a medieval theme night to celebrate England’s true patron saint. • Mini Craft Fair: Saturday, November 28, 10am-noon • Senior Citizens’ Christmas Lunch: Wednesday, December 16 • Carol Singing: Sunday, December 20, from 4pm • New Years Eve Party Night Our opening hours at the weekend (except when we have events on, see above) are now noon-3pm and 6-11.30pm on Saturday, and noon-4pm and 7-10.30pm on Sunday. Our Christmas menu will be available from Wednesday, December 2 to Christmas Eve. Full menu and prices are shown on our website and available at the pub. Book now to avoid disappointment. Please note we will be open on Christmas Day and Boxing Day but will not be serving food. For more information on these events and details of our Christmas menu, please visit www.thecasepubbentley.co.uk, follow us on Facebook (www. facebook.com/SaveTheCaseBentley), call The Case on 01473 805575 during opening hours, or email us at: savethecase.bentley@gmail.com

A message from the volunteers at Woodview Nurseries Thank you once again to everyone who helped with the 2014 shoebox appeal. We were able to process and send 13,000 gift boxes from the Ipswich area to needy children in Eastern Europe. This year’s appeal is now underway. If you would like to make up a gift for a child you should cover a shoebox and lid separately with wrapping paper and label it for a boy or girl with one of these age ranges: 2-4, 5-9 or 10-14. Contents could include: • Pencils, crayons, chalk, notebooks and colouring books • Soft toys with CE label, puppets, dolls, small games, children’s playing cards, balls, skipping ropes, toy cars, jigsaws, whistles, mouth organs • Soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste, flannels or sponges, combs • Hats, gloves, hair slides and beads • Sweets with a long date but not chocolate as it doesn’t travel well We would appreciate a £3 donation towards transport. This can be cash or a cheque inside the box or a payment online through the Samaritans Purse website. Please use an elastic band to secure the box until we check and tape it up. If you are unable to make up a shoebox but have items from the above list to donate we can use them to make up extra boxes at the warehouse. Please drop off boxes and donations as soon as possible in November, either at Woodview Nurseries (Bentley IP9 2DG) during the day or at one of the drop off points listed on the website. For further information call: 01473 310254/716437

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NEWS

Capel St Mary Our village is among the few in England which does not have a War Memorial

monument. Councillors and other villagers are working to raise money for a Memorial monument to be dedicated in November 2018 on the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. It will record the names of the men who in the First and the Second World Wars sacriďŹ ced their lives for us. In the new age of conďŹ&#x201A;icts, it will remind us of the tragedy and human cost of war.

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Please contact Julie Lawes, Capel Parish Council, 27a The Street, 01473 314103, capel.parishclerk@btinternet.com www.capelmemorial.org.uk

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REPLAY’S 20th ANNIVERSARY CHRISTMAS DANCE/PARTY THIS COULD BE THE LAST TIME! Tickets for Replay’s annual Christmas Dance/Party in Capel St Mary Village Hall on Saturday, December 19 will shortly be available. The band, which is based in Capel St Mary, has been together now for 20 years playing your favourite hits from the 60s, 70s and beyond and is probably the best covers band in the county. They are aiming once again to make the evening an extra-special one to remember. This is the ideal opportunity for residents of Capel St Mary and beyond to get into the Christmas spirit while at the same time supporting community use of the village hall. You can dance the night away with your friends and have a drink and a good time without the need to pay for a taxi home. There will, of course, also be the cabaret spot and Replay will be providing their usual excellent standard of entertainment. As the evening, which will start at 7.30pm and end at 11.30pm, is a very popular event in the village, admission is by ticket only. Tickets cost £9 per person. To reserve your tickets and table contact Chris Hall (311485) or Greg Garrad (314154). Please book early to avoid disappointment. The perfect start to the festive season!

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NEWS NEW RURAL DEAN LICENCED AT GREAT WENHAM The Reverend Liesbeth, Rector of the Shoreline Benefice, was licenced as Rural Dean of the Samford Deanery by the Venerable Ian Morgan, Archdeacon of Suffolk, at a service of Choral Evensong at St John the Evangelist Church, Great Wenham, on Sunday, October 4. The Samford Deanery comprises 19 Church of England parishes to the south and West of Ipswich. The Reverend Liesbeth is rector of The Shoreline Benefice and Diocesan Adviser in Women’s Ministry.

THANK YOU A massive thank you to the residents of Capel St Mary and Bentley who kindly donated to our charity cycle ride in aid of St Elizabeth Hospice. We cycled 324 miles with 51 other cyclists and have raised nearly £100,000 for the hospice. Special thanks to the customers, staff and volunteers from The Case is Altered, residents of Old London Road and Upstix, for their generous donations. All your support kept us going through the hills of the South Downs and Northern France, constant rain, headwinds, ferocious dogs and crazy French lorry drivers. Thank you! Mary-Jane and Andrew Budd

The Venerable Ian Morgan, Archdeacon of Suffolk, with The Reverend Liesbeth Oosterhof

Hopefully by the time you read this work will be underway to replace the lighting in the main hall at the village hall. We have been successful with the help of the parish council in receiving funds from the S106 fund held by Babergh, Virador, the Co-op and the Harvest Moon from the sale of second-hand books. I’m sure you will notice the improvement in lighting immediately and redecoration will be carried out as soon as funds and time allows. For more information contact Mandy on 3120626 or Sandra at: capelcommunitytrust@gmail.com FOR SALE: PHOTOCOPIER WITH SPARE TONER

The Venerable Ian Morgan with (l-r) the Reverend Liesbeth Oosterhof and the other three Deanery Rectors, Canon Van der Torn (Brantham and East Bergholt), Geoffrey Clement (Two Rivers) and Annette Shannon (North Samford)

SUFFOLK DEMENTIA HELPLINE Call 01473 353350

We are here to help 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The helpline can provide a listening ear as well as information and signposting to services that can help. The Suffolk Dementia Helpline can support anyone who needs to talk. Perhaps you have memory worries yourself or even a recent diagnosis and want someone to talk to. Maybe you have concerns about a loved one, or need support in your caring role. Perhaps it’s just information you are after, or a confidential chat with someone. The line can help anyone who is looking for practical support and is able to provide you with local information and get you in touch with organisations that can help. So call us today, we are here to help.

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Currently sitting in Capel Library if you wish to look during library opening times, £30 o.n.o. Please contact Mandy on 312026 or Sandra at: capelcommunitytrust@gmail.com

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NEWS CAPEL ST MARY PARISH COUNCIL Meeting held on Monday, October 12. Present were Councillors Amoss, Bishop, Bryant (chairman), Fenn, Kilby, Matthews, Powell, Streatfield, Thomas, Thompson, White, District Councillor Swan and seven members of the public.

further information (see page 9). Accounts were approved and presented for signing. Julie Lawes, clerk

The council recommended approval for the following planning applications – 10 Letton Close, 6 Days Green, 37 Longfield Road – and refusal for 1 Old Rectory Walk.

The next meeting of Capel St Mary Parish Council will be on Monday, November 9 in the library. There is an open session at each meeting when members of the public can air any problems.

Police Priority Setting meetings will no longer be held, and officer attendance at parish council meetings withdrawn. In light of this an alternative meeting will be held which parish council representatives will be invited to attend in order pass on comments and concerns to the police. Councillor Sue Thomas will be the police representative for Capel St Mary.

The actual minutes of the meeting are available for viewing at the parish council office at 27a The Street, Capel St Mary, which is open from 10am-noon on Tuesdays and from 1-3pm on Fridays.

Funding opportunities are being sought for the financing of a War Memorial within the village and a website is to be created providing

The parish clerk can be contacted on 01473 314103 during these times. An answer phone operates outside these hours and messages are picked up everyday. Alternatively contact can be made by email: capel.parishclerk@btinternet.com

PARISH COUNCIL VACANCY Following the recent elections the parish council has one vacancy for a parish councillor. To become a parish councillor, which is a voluntary position, you must be an elector of the parish, or during the whole of the last 12 months have either occupied as owner or tenant, land or other premises in the parish, or your principal or only place of work is in the parish, or you live within three miles of the parish boundary. As part of a local council you will have responsibility working with the parish council to manage many aspects of the village, including setting the council tax in order to deliver your council’s services, influencing and shaping the development of the village and as part of the planning process, commenting on planning applications. You would look to improve the quality of life and the environment in the local area, working to identify issues which are important to the lives of the residents you represent and working to bring about improvements through local projects.

Capel St Mary Parish Council meets in the evening on the second Monday of each month in the library to which you would be expected to attend. We do not meet in August. In addition we also have further working parties and committees to cover additional needs, for example allotments, finance, planning, parish plan, which are optional to be a member of. If you are interested in becoming a parish councillor, or would like further information, please contact the parish clerk Julie Lawes on 01473 314103 or visit the office (see times above). Alternatively, applications can be made in writing or via email: capel.parishclerk@btinternet.com The parish council office is situated to the rear of Mallwoods Insurance Services.

BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY

Complaints have been received regarding teenagers riding their bicycles on public footways at great speed and causing concern and danger for pedestrians. We would request parents remind their children of not only their safety, but the welfare of others less able to jump out of the way of on-coming cyclists. With the nights drawing in bikes should have lights and be visible in the dark.

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When a little girl cuts out a string of paper dolls she takes them by the hand and together they go on a fantastical adventure whirling through their home and garden. Ticky, Tacky, Jackie the Backie, Jim with two noses and Jo with the bow fly Photo: Ellie Kurttz through time and tear across worlds of fun and excitement. They face the Jurassic clutches of a toy dinosaur and the snapping jaws of the oven-glove crocodile, and then a very real boy with very real scissors threatens to snip their adventure short…

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NEWS A CRIME FREE CHRISTMAS Yes please Santa!

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Out for a drink? Enjoy a drink but don’t make yourself vulnerable by drinking too much, tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return, don’t be distracted when using a mobile phone or personal music device, use a reputable taxi company – don’t jump into any car – and if you think your nominated driver has drunk too much, strongly discourage them from driving, and do not get in a vehicle with anyone who you think may have drunk too much to drive.

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Home: When you are out, make your house appear occupied (lights on timers, radio on, alarm set), make sure your house, gates and shed/garage are shut, locked and secure, don’t leave presents under the Christmas tree in full view from the outside, and after Christmas don’t advertise your new goods by displaying the packaging and boxes for rubbish in front of your house – turn the boxes inside out or tear them up and bag them/put them in your wheelie bin.

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Social Media: When using Facebook be wary of announcing to the world that you are away and your house is empty, or showing what you got for Christmas. Make sure your profile does not contain private information that would identify you or your address to a stranger.

As Christmas approaches we are all busy rushing around to get everything done; presents to be purchased, office functions, parties to attend and the house to be decorated. A thief loves Christmas too. That’s because it gives them the opportunity to have Christmas on you, in lots of different possible ways! To ensure that doesn’t happen Suffolk Police is offering the following simple advice to make sure you stay safe and crime free this Christmas. •

Parking: Choose a safe place to park (look for a www.parkmark. co.uk accredited car park), physically check your car is locked before you leave it and don’t leave anything attractive to a thief on display within the car which includes presents, keys, satnavs and yes, even a carrier bag.

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Purse, wallet or handbag: A handbag on the back of a chair, in a trolley, a purse sitting in an open bag, a wallet in the back pocket, a mobile phone on the table in a restaurant are all calling out to a thief to steal. Don’t make it simple for them by providing the easy opportunity to steal it. If it’s a crowded place or somewhere you are likely to be distracted, you are more at risk. Property mark your items and register them on www.immobilise.com for free along with all your other electrical belongings.

And what should you also do? Do have a wonderful crime free Christmas and Happy New Year! Suffolk Police Crime Reduction

CONSTABLE COUNTRY MEDICAL PRACTICE New appointment system

boxes at Capel and East Bergholt.

On September 7 we launched a new appointment system. So far feedback from patients and staff has been very encouraging. We want to ensure that any patient who needs advice from a doctor receives it the same day, and so far we have been able to achieve this. We now have more pre-bookable appointments, of which some are released on a daily basis. Also, some pre-bookable and on-the-day appointments can be booked online. When our on-theday appointments are fully booked we open up a triage list and any patient who contacts us needing to speak with a doctor will be phoned back by a doctor or nurse practitioner, and seen if needed.

Flu, pneumococcal and shingles vaccinations

The system seems to be working well so far. However, as demand continues to be very variable some days are very busy. On these days we need to place patients on our triage list earlier as on-the-day appointments get booked up more quickly, but every patient will still receive the medical advice they need. We find that in many cases the doctor can address the patient’s problem over the phone. Also, some of these patients could have sought advice from a pharmacy. As demand continues to increase nationally, NHS England is encouraging patients to seek advice on minor ailments from their local pharmacy. Pharmacists are often able to provide excellent advice and many are also able to prescribe medication if it is not available to purchase over the counter.

The practice is also offering shingles vaccinations. Patients aged 70, 71, 72, 78 or 79 on September 1, 2015 are eligible for a free NHS shingle vaccination. Please contact the practice to book an appointment.

If you have had need to contact the practice we would value your feedback, especially on the new appointment system. You can provide feedback on NHS Choices or by completing a Friends and Family Test comment card available in our waiting areas. You can also provide feedback to the new Patient Participation Group by completing a special PPG comment card and posting into the card

On these afternoons the doors will be closed so please ensure any prescriptions are picked up well beforehand. If you phone the practice the recorded message will ask you to ring 111 for medical assistance if your problem cannot wait until the next day.

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Eligible patients who were unable to attend one of our flu days are now able to book an appointment at one of our weekly mini clinics for their flu and/or pneumococcal vaccination. All patients who are eligible for a free NHS flu or pneumococcal vaccination will have received a letter from the practice in September. If patients wish to decline any of the vaccinations offered, please would they inform the practice. Children eligible for free NHS flu vaccination will be contacted separately.

Training days A reminder that the practice will be closed from 1pm on the following dates for staff training: Thursday, November 12 Wednesday, December 9 Wednesday, February 10

Practice Manager Pete Keeble

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NEWS REPORT TO PARISHES, MID-SAMFORD WARD: OCTOBER 2015 BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCILLOR FENELLA SWAN Offshore Wind Farm Councillors attended a seminar at Babergh Council Offices on the East Anglia Offshore Windfarm. This is a joint venture between Scottish Power Renewables and Vattenfall Windpower Ltd. The first phase of the project – known as East Anglia One – will be built 43km off shore. The underground power cable will come ashore at Bawdsey. Horizontal Direct Drilling will then be used to take the cables under the Deben Estuary and they will continue underground following a route around the north of Ipswich and connect to the National Grid at Bramford. A new substation will be built alongside the existing one at Bramford. In order to minimise the environmental impact an impartial design panel is being consulted over the landscaping of the surrounding area. This project is expected to provide up to 3,000 jobs during its construction. Once it is built there will be 150 technical jobs involved in maintaining it. Onshore construction will begin in 2017, offshore construction in 2018 and the first power will be generated in 2019. The wind farm will generate enough power for the equivalent of 500,000 homes if powered completely by electricity. Suffolk Devolution Suffolk’s councils continue to be in discussions with each other, ministers, civil servants and others about their acquiring devolved powers from the government. Suffolk’s councils believe that locally made decisions are likely to be better and more directly accountable to the local communities they serve. The devolution Ddocument was sent to government on September

4. Initial feedback from civil servants suggested a more favourable outcome if conversations were widened to include Norfolk. Following this a meeting was held on September 22 between all councils in Suffolk and Norfolk. More detailed work will now be carried out to ensure further development based on the proposals contained in the Suffolk ‘bid’ but across both councils. Capital Investment Strategy Project This project was set up earlier this year to look at the best way to invest the council’s cash and capital resources to generate revenue income, achieve an increase in capital value in the longer term and stimulate local economic growth. This will help to support the long term financial sustainability of the council. A plan to invest available cash in investments with a good financial return, compared to the risk, was approved by the council in July. This will generate revenue income, to help replace the reduction in government grant. A new strategy is required for using these capital resources and officers are currently talking to property advisers to choose a partner to work jointly on the development of this strategy. In the meantime, any local investment opportunities identified will be considered on their own merits, with specialist external advice being sought on their feasibility for the councils before proposals are put forward to councillors for approval. This project takes the councils into new territory around commercial thinking and is the beginning of things to come, as we respond to the financial challenges over the next few years. Fenella.Swan@babergh.gov.uk

BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCILLOR, SUE CARPENDALE Devolution for Suffolk? And Norfolk? There has been much interest of late – and speculation – about discussions between Suffolk and government. The initial proposals for devolution of powers were not deemed strong enough or ambitious enough, but conversations about more collaboration with Norfolk are on-going. There is no obligation to do a deal on devolution but so far every council is keen to engage. Relevant legislation is still progressing through parliament and technically there is nothing “on the table” to sign off. The negotiators are representatives of interested parties from local government, health, police and business. “Localism runs front and back” of this process according to government sources. The key to delivering better, more joined up services is about how the whole of the public sector works together. Talk of “super councils” and a radical shake up of the electorate is premature. Should such agendas start to take shape while I am a Babergh Councillor, I shall have something to say about it and will certainly keep people informed. The Sudbury fire The emergency response to this disaster was led by the Fire Service and the recovery phase by BDC. Key issues were: to help support displaced and affected residents either to return home or with alternative accommodation; to help businesses to return or relocate and continue trading and to encourage

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business as normal for the remainder of Sudbury; to preserve the heritage value of affected buildings; to keep people informed and to communicate with the media who have helped enormously to promote the message that Sudbury is open for business The response from the local community has been superb. Many individuals and organisations have donated goods and money to support the victims of the fire. A trust will administer these donations. At this point more than £6,000 has been donated and there are at least three other collections/donations from other sources. The British Red Cross helped the emergency effort providing advice and support for those residents suffering from the trauma and shock of the incident. Insurance is funding temporary accommodation and will provide further assistance. Fire prevention and fire protection teams have promoted fire safety to local businesses and local residents and seminars have been organised. There is a proposal to bring in a temporary resource to enable every flat above a shop in Sudbury, Hadleigh and Stowmarket to be visited and advised on fire safety and checked for appropriate fire exit and prevention arrangements. Initial investigations give no immediate evidence of any form of foul play. The responsibility for the site now passes to the property owners and their insurance companies. This will allow the site clearance to commence. sue.carpendale@babergh.gov.uk

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OUT & ABOUT CLASH AVOIDER This diary has been introduced to help avoid date clashes in the village. Every effort will made to keep this list up-to-date, but please be aware that sometimes dates may be cancelled, postponed or re-arranged at short notice. This diary is not intended to be an all-inclusive what’s on and will only highlight significant dates. If you want to add an event please submit in the following format (date, event, venue and contact) to sharon@intouchnews.co.uk with Capel Event Diary in the subject line.

Saturday, November 21: Capel Christmas Fair at Capel Village Hall Contact: fi-ruth-entertainments@hotmail.co.uk December 5: Christmas Coffee Morning, St Mary’s Church Contact: Canon Jim Pendorf, 312225 Saturday & Sunday, December 5 & 6: Christmas Float Contact: Sandra 312114/capelcommunitytrust@gmail.com January 8, 9 and 10, 2016: Festival of Trees and Lights

Saturday, November 7: Capel Bonfire Night

January 14, 15 & 16: Peter Pan, Capel Village Hall Contact: Sue, 07754 175399

Saturday, November 14: Wenham View Christmas Fair Contact: Julie, 310032

Sunday, June 26: 2016 Orwell Walk, Run and Ride

VILLAGE HALL DIARY – NOVEMBER 2015 Sunday 1 Trampoline Club, 9.30am-noon, hall Tuesday 3 Beacon Coffee Shop, 9am-12.30pm, Vine Lounge Carpet Bowls, 1.30-5.30pm Under 16 Ballroom and Latin, 6-7pm, hall Courses/private lessons Ballroom and Latin, 7-8pm, hall Ballroom and Latin Dance Adult, 8-9pm, hall Wednesday 4 Carpet Bowls, 6.30-10.30pm, hall Thursday 5 Coffee Shop, 10am-noon, hall Orchard Players, 6.30-10.30pm, hall Capel Ladies, 7.30-10.30pm, library Saturday 7 Dog Training, 9.30-11.15am, hall Bonfire Night (see page 3 for times) Sunday 8 Trampoline Club, 9.30am-noon, hall Monday 9 Parrish council meeting, 7.30-10pm Tuesday 10 Beacon Coffee Shop, 9am-12.30pm, Vine Lounge Carpet Bowls, 1.30-5.30pm Under 16 Ballroom and Latin, 6-7pm, hall Courses/private lessons Ballroom and Latin, 7-8pm, hall Ballroom and Latin Dance Adult, 8-9pm, hall Wednesday 11 Carpet Bowls, 1.30-5.30pm, hall Flower Arranging, 6.30-10.30pm, library Thursday 12 Coffee Shop, 10am-noon, hall Orchard Players, 6.30-10.30pm, hall Women’s Institute, 7.30-10.30pm, library Bingo, 7.30-10.30pm, Vine Lounge Saturday 14 Dog Training, 9.30-11.15am, hall Association band Ska’d for Life, 7.30-11pm, Vine Lounge

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Sunday 15 Trampoline Club, 9.30am-noon, hall Orchard Players, 2-6pm, hall Monday 16 Allotment meeting, 7-10pm, library Association meeting, 8-10pm, stage Tuesday 17 Beacon Coffee Shop, 9am-12.30pm, Vine Lounge Carpet Bowls, 1.30-5.30pm Under 16 Ballroom and Latin, 6-7pm, hall Courses/private lessons Ballroom and Latin, 7-8pm, hall Ballroom and Latin Dance Adult, 8-9pm, hall Wednesday 18 Carpet Bowls, 1.30-5.30pm, hall Thursday 19 Coffee Shop, 10am-noon, hall Orchard Players, 6.30-10.30pm, hall Capel Ladies, 7-10.30pm, Vine Lounge Saturday 21 Christmas Fair, 10am-noon, hall Sunday 22 Trampoline Club, 9.30am-noon, hall Monday 23 Community Trust meeting, 8-10.30pm, library Tuesday 24 Beacon Coffee Shop, 9am-12.30pm, Vine Lounge Carpet Bowls, 1.30-5.30pm Under 16 Ballroom and Latin, 6-7pm, hall Courses/private lessons Ballroom and Latin, 7-8pm, hall Ballroom and Latin Dance Adult, 8-9pm, hall Wednesday 25 Carpet Bowls, 1.30-5.30pm, hall Film Sleeping Beauty, 1.30pm start, library Thursday 26 Coffee Shop, 10am-2pm, hall Orchard Players, 6.30-10.30pm, hall Gardening Club, 7-10.30pm, library

Saturday 28 Dog Training, 9.30-11.30am, hall Sunday 29 Trampoline Club, 9.30am-noon, hall FUNCTION ROOMS FOR HIRE Are you organising a birthday, anniversary, wedding, engagement, christening, children’s party, celebration, social event, business meeting, or just want a get together with family and friends? Why not book the village hall, Vine Lounge, library or stage? We can cater for parties between 20 and 200 people at very competitive rates. Rooms are available during the daytime or evenings. Facilities include a fully licensed bar and a kitchen preparation area with prices starting from as little as £10 per hour for the library and £15 per hour for the hall. The Vine Lounge is £88 for an evening. For all enquires please phone Mandy. A CELEBRATION OF LIFE If someone you loved has passed away and you would like to celebrate his or her life, you can hire the Vine Lounge in the Village Hall Complex most weekdays for just £75. If you would like more information please contact Mandy. CONTACT Village Bar: 01473 311766 Mandy Marshall, events and hiring: 01473 312026 / bookings@capel-trust.freeserve.co.uk

OUT & ABOUT FRIENDS OF CAPEL LIBRARY It was great to see all the children who took part in this year’s reading challenge receiving their certificates and medals. Good too to see the parents who came along to support them. Well done to all of you, and to those who came to help out. Please watch out in the next issue for an evening promoted by the friends. At the time of writing details had not yet been finalised. We have been pleased to welcome several new members over the past weeks, and we hope to increase the number of prizes in our 100 Club draw to three a month from January. October’s winners were M Turner (£10) and Marion Parnell (£5).

CAPEL LIBRARY The winter evenings are turning cold and dark so why not cuddle up on the sofa with a good book or the latest DVD release? Some good films have been released that you may have missed at the cinema and the latest premier ones are only £3 to hire for a week. Do browse the catalogue for some inspirational films, such as Cinderella, Insurgent and Woman in Gold, and the latest books. Or spend some time dreaming of the next holiday location, or take up a new craft – we have plenty for everyone.

Bourne ballet on Wednesday, November 25 at 1.30pm. Tickets are £8 per person. Do come along and support the programmes we have lined up for you to enjoy.

When you order books online or when your books are due for renewal you will receive a text message or an email. For this to happen you need to update your records with us. Please speak to a member of staff who can do this for you with identification of who you are. Please also remember to bring in your library card when you visit as it helps the staff and you can use the self-service machine to check books out yourself.

Look out for posters advertising the crafts available on Sunday mornings.

Don’t forget that we loan out jigsaw puzzles – something else to do during the long winter hours. We also sell postage stamps and book tokens. The next showing in our Creative Arts East programme will be a Matthew

THE ORCHARD PLAYERS PRESENT PETER PAN PANTO TIME AND THIS YEAR WE TRAVEL TO NEVERLAND! With pirates on board the Jolly Roger and the nasty Captain Hook, will Peter Pan and Tinker Bell take back the island? Meet the Lost Boys, Tootles, Wendy, Michael, John, and not forgetting Nana the dog! Join us on a magical journey from London through the clouds to Neverland in a panto full of music and dancing. Come and fly with Peter Pan!

Baby Bounce continues every Tuesday at 2pm this month and the book group will meet on November 20 at 2.30pm. Don’t be shy – come along and join in with the members of the group to talk about the latest book they have read and enjoyed (or not!)

Opening times Tuesday: 9.30am-12.30pm & 2-5.30pm Wednesday: 9.30am-12.30pm Thursday: 9.30am-12.30pm Friday: 2-5pm & 5.30-7.30pm Saturday: 9am-3pm Sunday: 10am-3pm Tel: 01473 311699

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING DAY IN AID OF ST ELIZABETH HOSPICE AND SUFFOLK FAMILY CARERS Saturday, November 21, 10am-4pm, at Tithe Barn, Lower Street, Sproughton IP8 3AA Fabulous gift ideas from stalls including White Cottage Candles, Tamwood Turnery, Coppaskye Wildlife Photography, Phoenix Cards, Tanglefoot Glass Jewellery, Usborne Books, Croome Crafts (handmade seasonal decorations including wreaths), Suffolk Hampers and many more. Also pre-loved books, raffle and tombola, bacon/egg rolls and homemade cakes. Entry fee: 50p.

We look forward to entertaining you all at Capel Village Hall from Thursday, January 14 to Saturday 16 with performances at 7.30pm and a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm. Tickets (£5 children, £6 concessions, £8 adults) go on sale on November 1 from: 07754 175399

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OUT & ABOUT CAPEL SINGERS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT This year’s carol concert takes place at St Mary’s on Tuesday, December 15 at 7.30pm. There will be the usual mixture of carols, several by John Rutter, and this year we include a Welsh traditional lullaby, Suo Gan, as well as a spiritual, Tell Me, When Was Jesus Born?. In between the carols there will be readings from a wide selection of sources, some poetry, and a good deal of humour. We are looking forward to performing in a warm church where the audience have comfortable chairs to sit on, a real change from previous years. After the concert there will be seasonal refreshments, and if previous years are anything to go by, plenty of time to catch up with friends old and new. Admission as always is free, there will be a retiring collection given to a charity chosen by the singers. CHRISTMAS STARTS HERE!

CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING Saturday, December 5, 10am-12.30pm The parish church is holding a festive coffee morning from 10am to 12.30pm on Saturday, December 5 to which you are warmly invited. The parish hall will be solely for teas/coffees, bacon rolls and cake, so lots of room to sit and enjoy the refreshments on offer. In the lovely warm church there will be a variety of stalls offering Christmas gifts, stationery, cakes, preserves, games and lots more. There will be the usual grand hamper raffle full to the brim with goodies. The allotment committee will be on hand with Christmas wreaths, bird food and a multitude of other items, and Phoenix Stationery will stock all your Christmas needs from cards to paper and calendars. Put the date in your diary and enjoy a fun morning with us. Bring the family! Further details from Jean: 310992

NOVEMBER CRAFT AND FOOD FAIR IN HADLEIGH This hugely popular fair organised by Hadleigh Market Feoffment Charity will take place in the beautiful Town Hall and Guildhall Complex (IP7 5DN) on Sunday, November 1, 10am-4pm. Admission is £1 for adults, accompanied children under 13 free, wheelchair users 50p (limited access). There will be several stalls selling foods and various crafts throughout the complex, including jewellery, Christmas decorations and wreaths, cards, woodturning, children’s craft kits, painted canal art, bags, scarves, prints, cosmetics, fused glass, candles, linens, marquetry, sweets, Indian foods and cakes, to name just a few. Refreshments will be available in the dining room.

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STOUR VALLEY ARTS AND MUSIC Sunday, November 1, 4pm: Young Musician’s Concert at Constable Hall, Gandish Road, East Bergholt Sunday, November 22, 4pm Eeden Quartet with renowned violist Graham Oppenheimer at St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt Programme: Mozart String Quintet in C K515 Haydn String Quartet in F major op 50 no 5 (Dream) Brahms String Quintet no 23 in G major op 111 Named after Van den Eeden, one of Beethoven’s first keyboard teachers and a prominent influential figure in his formative years, this outstanding quartet have had a number of competition successes. They were first prize winners at the Rimbotti International String Quartet competition in Fiesole in 2012 and also received the 2011 Artis Quartet Prize in Vienna. Graham Oppenheimer holds a position as one of the UK’s foremost and respected violists. He studied with Atar Arad at the Royal Northern College of Music and Eastman School USA, Thomas Riebl at Slazburg Mozarteum and Peter Schidlof at International Musicians Seminar. Graham is also a respected and dedicated teacher and has taught in Finland, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Italy and the USA, as well as given masterclasses across the UK. He teaches at Chetam’s School of Music, the largest specialist music school in the UK and the only music school based in the North of England. He is Director of the Repton International Strings Summer School which he founded in 2005. The season continues with: Thursday, December 3, 8pm Lecture by Professor John Deathridge – Historic Buildings, Magnificent Performances: Evoking the Lives of Great Classical Composers – at East Bergholt High School, Heath Road Sunday, January 10, 4pm Antara Duo (harp and flute) at Constable Hall, Gandish Road, East Bergholt Sunday, January 31, 4pm David Owen Norris piano, Camilla Scarlett violin and Jonathan Byers cello at St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt Saturday, February 20, 7.30pm: Extra event Jazz concert: Beauty of the Bossa Nova with singer Georgia Mancio performing Brazilian jazz at Constable Hall, Gandish Road, East Bergholt Sunday, March 13, 4pm Family Concert with Red Priest, Pirates of the Baroque, at St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt Tickets: weatheralld@btinternet.com / 01206 298426 / www.svam.org.uk

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OUT & ABOUT ACORN VILLAGE The Acorn Village Charity celebrated its 40th anniversary in style thanks to help from the local community who have supported the charity since day one. Guests were greeted by a red carpet complete with laser lights, glitter ball and beautiful bay trees before they had even opened the doors where The Queen, bubbles, a photographer and a violinist and cellist awaited them. With canapés, Riverside Fish & Chips and Gold Desserts, guests were well fed before being shown a video made especially for the night by residents, tenants and staff, speeches and then dancing the night away to popular band Solid Gold. A huge thank you goes out to the Venture Centre 2000, the amazing Solid Gold, ACT Theatrical, Riverside Fish & Chips, Hearts Delight, Concorde Property Ltd, Badger Converters Ltd, The Deli & Café and D.N Howells for their support on the night. The Ivell Family kindly donated front row club Wembley tickets for England vs France on Tuesday, November 17. This is a silent auction with the highest Pictured clockwise from top: Ben and Sam bidder to be announced on Williams enjoying the evening; Chief Executive Friday, October 23. Please Ray Ablett and Heather Ablett (daughter of contact Acorn Village for more founder Denzil Green); Acorn Village staff and details. volunteers

CHRISTMAS MARKET AND THE EMERALD FOREST After the fun we all had at last year’s Winter Wonderland our residents and tenants have been busy making brand new handmade items to show you at our Christmas Market and The Emerald Forest on November 21, 10am-2pm. We would be honoured if you came once again to support this special day which is suitable for all ages. Having seen some of the masterpieces we think it’s going to be even better than last year! With a warm coffee shop, stalls, furniture store and charity sheds there will be lots for all to see, not forgetting a possible appearance of our beloved Mr and Mrs Christmas! If you would like to volunteer for this fun event please get in contact as we would love to have your help for the day. Our coffee shop has already started taking bookings for Christmas so if you would like a Christmas meal (two courses £10, three courses £12) please contact Christine: 01206 394124

EAST BERGHOLT DRAMATIC SOCIETY East Bergholt Dramatic Society presents 13 Past Midnight, a mysterious thriller by Billy St John, from Wednesday, November 26 to Friday 28 at 7.30pm in the Constable Hall. The action takes place in the games room of Victor Winslow’s mansion. Attendants at his party from the show-biz world are expecting to have a murder mystery party. Do they get more than they bargained for? Be prepared… With a variety of characters, this play will keep you on your toes in suspense, as well as amusing you with its witty comedy. Tickets are now on sale at Fountain House Tea Room, East Bergholt, priced £6 if ordered in advance and £7 on the door if there are remainders. You may also book by calling 01206 396674 or texting 07891 974844.

HADLEIGH CHORAL SOCIETY Hadleigh Choral Society’s autumn concert takes place at St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh on Saturday, November 21, at 7.30pm. The programme includes Faure’s much loved Requiem and Pavane and Poulenc’s Gloria. The Colchester Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Christopher Phelps, will perform Franck’s Chorale No 1. Soloists Julie Roberts (soprano), Owain Browne (baritone), with John Cooper (organ). Tickets (£14 / £12 concession / £2 under 16) are available from The Idler bookshop, High Street, Hadleigh or on the door. www.hadleighchoralsociety.org.uk

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OUT & ABOUT VILLAGE LINK CLUB Our next talk on November 11 will be A Sound Safari, presented by Malcolm Clark. Future talks: It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas; History of Advertising; Lady Alice de Breyne; NT coast of East Anglia; Secrets of the Royal Jewels; Galapagos Islands and Dive.

Stalls, tombola, raffle, cakes, bacon rolls…

Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month in Tattingstone Village Hall at 10am. Following the speaker we have refreshments (when there is time for a chat with other members) and a raffle. New members and visitors are welcome to join us. After the August and February meetings, we normally hold a members’ lunch – funds permitting.

Begin the Christmas season by joining us for a lovely festive morning!

Roger Felgate, 01473 311684

WENHAM VIEW CHRISTMAS FAIR Saturday, November 14, 10am-1pm

STOUR VALLEY U3A – 2015 PROGRAMME November 11: The EU – What is it all about? By EU civil servant Elisabeth Sweeney Meetings are held at the Constable Hall, Gandish Road, East Bergholt CO7 6TP, at 2.15pm, on the second Wednesday of the month. No booking required, all welcome. Donations of £3 requested from guests. Annual membership: £12 Publicity contact: Ian Rose, 01206 392870 Membership contact: Alma Bowen, 01206 299055 www.stourvalleyu3a.org.uk

STOUR VALLEY MEN’S PROBUS CLUB Recent meetings On Wednesday, October 7, Grant Elliott gave a most interesting talk entitled Monopoly – Not just a Game and on October 21 club member Paul Oliver presented Quiz Time in Manningtree. Future meetings On Wednesday, November 4, Joy Bounds will speak on The Ipswich Suffragettes and Colchester Castle 2015 is the title of Tom Hodgeson’s presentation on Wednesday, November 18. Meeting venue We now meet at the St John Ambulance HQ, Manningtree. New members Our club endeavours to be simple in structure, be free of the constraints and obligations of service clubs, and involve members at minimal cost. The club is directed primarily to providing fellowship between members who are compatible with each other and the opportunity for development of acquaintances. New members are welcomed. We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month in Manningtree at 10.30am. For further details please contact secretary Brian Rolfe: 01206 393665

MANNINGTREE & DISTRICT PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

In a pleasing start to the new season we were able to welcome several new members to the group. A viewing of work from the best of East Anglian photographers at our first meeting was refreshing, but our own members’ work on display at the next meeting also showed a deal of finesse. John Wrigley took us on a nostalgic trip through India and Nepal at a well attended slide show in October. The subject suited the vivid colour rendering afforded by Agfa 35mm film with sharp and interesting architectural shots. November 12 Digital Audio Visual Show, a joint presentation by Dave Wilcox and Dick Williams ARPS DPAGB November 26 People in the Picture with Roger Hance FRPS AFIAP, a talented local amateur who is renowned nationally for high quality work and a regular visitor, generously sharing his expertise www.rogerhancephotography.blogspot.co.uk December 10 Seascape Competition to be judged by Peter Norris ATAGB DPAGB New members are welcome to join the society or may attend initially as a visitor (£3). Meetings are held at the St John’s Centre, Station Road at 7.30pm. Please contact our secretary for more information (01206 396958 / madps@post.com) or for further details visit: www.manningtreeanddistrictphotographicsociety.co.uk

CRAFTERS UNLIMITED Monday, November 2

Sequin Christmas Decoration (Jill)

Saturday, November 21 Workshop: Advent Calendar (Debbie) Monday, December 7

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Other kits will be available. Samples of each month’s project are displayed the month before and other projects are available. Saturday workshops (10am-4pm) and Monday meetings (7.30-10pm) are held in Wherstead Village Hall Meeting Rooms. For information contact Ann (01473 780298) or Jill (01473 713534).

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OUT & ABOUT CAPEL LADIES CLUB The History and Wildlife of Orford Ness, October 1 David Fincham’s noisiest neighbours must be the seabirds and the waves crashing onto the pebble beach where he lives with his wife. He is a National Trust coastal ranger and acts as caretaker of the shingle spit off Suffolk’s coast known as Orford Ness. Orford Ness is an internationally important site for nature conservation. Among its various titles, together with Havergate Island, it is part of a Site of Special Scientific Interest, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is listed as of national importance geologically. This seems hardly surprising as the spit comprises a number of valuable habitats for all kinds of wildlife – plants, birds and animals. These include rare wild flowers, plants and lichens; several species of birds of prey; a wide selection of seabirds and waders; many types of insects, a colony of lizards and mammals of all shapes and sizes including grey and common seals, along with a large herd of Chinese Water Deer. Visit to the Bourne Bridge Garden Centre, September 17 Claire Mucklestone, manager of Bourne Bridge Garden Centre in Ipswich, made us very welcome when we visited in September. As a schoolgirl Claire had dreams of joining the RAF, but with so many family links to horticulture over three generations, and after doing a regular weekend job at Notcutts, she decided that horticulture was definitely in her blood! Having achieved her craftsman’s certificate, she then worked in a nursery in Bagshot, Surrey, where they supplied plants for London landscaping projects. When a commercial site – opposite Fox’s Marina and next to Bourne Park – came up for sale in 1997, she bought it and established a garden centre there. Claire enjoys doing creative things, choosing colour schemes and picking out plants that look good together. With the current autumn season upon us, she chose examples of variously coloured flowers and foliage that would look good in a large pot, or in an autumn-themed hanging basket. She also recommended plants for particular aspects and positions in a garden, some suitable for dry soil, some for shade, others for sunny spots. One of our members mentioned that she had used lemonade regularly to give her hanging baskets a boost, which tickled Claire who said she’d never heard that one before! However, she did suggest we used a slow-release plant food in the compost to keep the plants at their best. We had a few laughs during our visit and at the same time got some useful ideas to brighten up our own gardens. Thanks very much, Claire!

Its remoteness made it ideal for secret wartime operations, and in 1929 the site was selected as the location for the Orfordness Beacon, one of the earliest experiments in long-range radio navigation which eventually led to the invention of radar. The Atomic Weapons Research Establishment had a base on the site which was used for the environmental testing of components to be used in bombs. The long buildings known as the ‘pagodas’ were used for these experiments. Their roofs were designed to collapse inwards in the event of a serious accident, sealing the whole building with a lid of concrete and shingle. The site was still owned by the Ministry of Defence in the 60s, all through the Cold War, and in the late 60s a top secret Anglo-American radar installation known as Cobra Mist was set up there. This closed in 1973 and from then on the site was used as a transmitting station run by the Foreign Office, and then in more recent times by the BBC’s World Service. The station has been disused since May 2012. Orford Ness is now owned by the National Trust and is open to the public. Access is strictly controlled both to protect the fragile habitats and because of the continuing danger from the site’s former use by the military. You can get there by National Trust ferry from Orford Quay on designated open days. Visitors must keep to the tracks so as not to damage or disturb the wildlife, but from David Fincham’s account it is certainly worth the trip to enjoy the sights, sounds and atmosphere of this amazing place which sits right on our very doorstep! To enjoy some more localised sights and sounds why not come along to one of our meetings? For details visit: www.capelladies.com

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE CONSTABLE GROUP Around 70 members of Bentley, Brantham, Copdock and Washbrook, Capel St Mary and East Bergholt WIs attended the autumn group social on September 25. It was very ably hosted by Bentley WI and the theme celebrated our 100 years of development. The members in attendance included Jane Sago, the new chair of SEFWI, who came along with our group advisor, Sarah Swallow. Presidents and officials present received button holes very similar to the WI centenary rose named Inspiration. Quite beautiful! Then the fun began! We enjoyed two competitions, the second of which involved 33 questions about the history of the WI over its 100 years. The questions were ranged around the wall of the hall so there was much socialising, conversation and laughter as we talked

with other groups, tried to deduce the answers, shared thoughts and realised that our knowledge was severely wanting! Yes, the WI has a great history, all of it well worth knowing, but we are an organisation of today which realises that support for all groups is key to our ongoing success. Many thanks go to Bentley WI for a hugely successful event which brought us together through chatting, laughter and the gathering of knowledge along with delicious food and good cups of tea, at least as delicious as the banquet being prepared on television to officially celebrate the WI’s 100 years. Louise Amphlett Lewis

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OUT & ABOUT JOIN US AND FIND OUT WHY 100s ALREADY HAVE Could you spare some time to help with Rainbows, Brownies or Guides? Our volunteers give girls, and themselves, the opportunity to build their confidence, raise their aspirations and have fun. They run activities that give the girls the opportunity to realise their potential, learn new skills and make new friends. There are a lot of ways that you can volunteer with Girlguiding, it’s flexible and can be tailored to fit around your busy lifestyle. No matter how much or how little time you have, every hour counts. Rainbows are girls aged five to seven, Brownies are girls aged seven to 10, Guides are girls aged 10 to 14. If you are interested in volunteering with Girlguiding or if you have a daughter who would like to join, please email our district commissioners on for further help and information: baberghandsamford@gmail.com You may also register your interest online and fill in the details on the Join Us section: www.girlguiding.org.uk

JUNCTION YOUTH CLUB The Friday night youth club at Capel Methodist Church is open for School Years 7-9 (ages 11-14). Each evening there is a choice of table tennis, badminton, Wii and Xbox. There is also often an activity like cooking, knitting, craft, nail painting and karaoke, as well as a place to just chill with your friends, and not forgetting our ever popular tuck shop. The club runs from 7-9pm. The young people are expected to attend for the two hours so that parents know where they are! If school is on, then club is on. Either turn up, or contact Jill Sharp for more information: 311546

CAPEL COUNTRYSIDE CLUB Our next talk on November 10 will be What Happens Here in Suffolk, presented by Pip Wright. Future talks in 2015: NT Ickworth Visitors are welcome to join us for these talks which take place in the lounge of Capel Methodist Church at 7.30pm on the second Tuesday of the month. Refreshments are provided after the talk. Roger Felgate, 01473 311684

CAPEL ALLOTMENTS ASSOCIATION’S GUIDE TO GARDENING IN NOVEMBER Email: info@capelallotments.com www.capelallotments.co.uk VEG PLOT: Pick frost tender crops, clear ground and get started on your winter digging incorporating well-rotted manure, composted garden waste or mushroom compost. Sow broad beans, lettuce under cloches and peas under fleece. Plant garlic cloves. Apply slug pellets. Cut back yellowing asparagus foliage to 2”. Feed compost heaps with sulphate of ammonia.

frost tender plants. Check for and spray white fly. Apply slug pellets. Wash all pots and trays in Jeyes. Try sowing carrots, spring onions, radish and lettuce in large pots, transplant lettuce when large enough. Polytunnel plot holders, clear all summer crops by Christmas. FLOWERS Plant spring flowering bulbs in pots or outside as soon as space is available. Plant wallflowers, sweet Williams, carnations, pinks, pansies, polyanthus and heathers. Sow sweet peas. Mulch borders with free wood chips available to our members from the allotments site (fill a bag, wheelbarrow or trailer) or chipped bark. Divide perennials. Ventilate chrysanthemum stools in cold frames. LAWNS Re-seed worn areas. Aerate and scarify with a wire rake. Apply an autumn feed. Mow with blades set at medium height. Garden sundries make great Christmas presents, especially at our prices. We can also supply £5 and £10 gift vouchers.

FRUIT Apply a winter tree wash to fruit trees and bushes to control over-wintering insect pests. Remove summer fruited raspberry canes and tie in new shoots. Order and plant trees and bushes with a dusting of bone meal. GREENHOUSE Empty greenhouse and wash down with Jeyes. Line with 1.5m wide bubble plastic. Bring in all

ALLOTMENT NEWS RENT A PLOT Half plots are available at £16 per annum. So if you live in Capel and fancy a go at growing your own please contact Dennis: sitemanager@capelallotments.co.uk MEMBERSHIP If we haven’t yet we will be round shortly to

collect your subs and plot rental. If you would like to join the association please visit our website. Membership is just £5 per annum. AUTUMN SEED SCHEME Please remember to get your order in by November 5. Sorry we are unable to accept any late orders. AUTUMN WORK-IN Thanks to everyone who was able to join us for the autumn work-in. We cleared another batch of jobs to keep the site looking smart and we found time to enjoy a steaming mug of tea or coffee. THE HUT The Hut is now closed for the winter and will reopen on Saturday, February 6, 2016. Members are very welcome to phone Graham for any items they require while we are closed. FEED THE BIRDS In addition to garden sundries we also supply a choice of feeds to encourage wild birds into your garden. MUCK, SOIL CONDITIONER, COMPOSTED GARDEN WASTE! Recycled garden waste, 40ltr bags of farm yard manure, an eight ton load of proper farm yard manure, mushroom compost and free horse manure. Check the noticeboard for details. For a more extensive version of this article please visit our website.

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OUT & ABOUT / SCHOOLS CAPEL ST MARY GARDEN CLUB Our September speaker was Mr Bob Booker from Ladybird Nurserys in Snape. We had a brief history of the nursery, including some pictures of the devastating damage caused by the 1987 storm and of his parents who started the business 60 years ago. These were followed by details on planting winter containers. One of Bob’s specialist plants was cyclamen and he brought several unusual ones along to show members. After the talk we were able to buy some of his beautiful plants and get some face-to-face advice from an expert.

Our meeting on November 26 will be a talk by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust and we will make an early start to our Christmas celebrations with coffee/tea and mince pies. We are always happy to welcome new members – £8 a year or £2 if you want to just come to a particular meeting as a visitor. Any queries, please let me know. Edwina Cox, chairman 01473 311121

CAPEL ST MARY PRIMARY SCHOOL This term children are working hard as always and enjoying lots of interesting topics in their Units, but Unit 3 have been especially busy with job applications and interviews. Unit 3 (Years 5 & 6) have experienced a new way of sorting out the jobs and responsibilities that older ones usually get asked to take on. This year the children had to read job descriptions for tasks such as play leader, fruit monitor, register monitor and hall monitor and then had to complete a full application form. From this teachers then selected candidates for interview and invited children to attend. Some children were so excited by the prospect they came in suits, ties and posh frocks to show how keen they were to take on the roles. In one case a child even requested a reference from a helper to bring to interview!

Harvest Festival in St Mary’s Church on Friday, October 9

Interview day was exciting, nerve wracking and sometimes came with a happy result and sometimes a disappointment. Fifty-three jobs were allocated and children in Years 5 and 6 now have special work cards to collect rewards for their work as a form of salary. This new system has had an amazing impact as children rise to the occasion and show a better understanding of the importance of work place responsibility and commitment. The photos show the interviews taking place. Well done to the children for doing such a good job every day!

The Ancient Egyptians on a recent visit to the school!

JUMBLE SALE CLEAR THE CLUTTER – BAG A BARGAIN Saturday, November 28, from 2pm, at Bentley Village Hall Bentley Toddler Group (Registered Charity No: 1026973) is holding a jumble sale to raise funds on November 28 at Bentley Village Hall. If you have anything you wish to donate, please bring it along to the hall from 9am on the day or contact Pam (01473 310283) or Aimée on (311311), who will arrange to collect from you. 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.

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SCHOOLS COPDOCK PRIMARY SCHOOL The children have had a busy few weeks in school. The Circus in Bentley workshops provided the children with new skills which challenged them. They enjoyed sharing their experience with their parents at the after school performances. Cooking club has been running every Wednesday with the children making fruity salsa and dips, an ‘eat well’ pizza and a Moroccan chickpea stew so far. The new Foundation children have settled in well and are enjoying their time at school. Years 5/6 have had a fantastic residential trip away at African Adventure in Sizewell. The weather was kind to them for their week away. The children were looking at what Africa is like and how it would feel to live

there, compared to their own lives. In some parts of Africa children walk many miles to fetch water or go to school everyday. By the age of seven they will be able to carry a full bucket of water on their heads or carry younger siblings on their backs to school. The children went on a two mile circular journey along the coastal footpath and back along the seashore, collecting objects along the way. Then when they returned they took part in a water team challenge carrying containers of water on their heads in a race to fill up the villager’s well. A memorable week where they also experienced sleeping in mud huts, having fun and games around the camp fire and lots more activities. The school’s final total for our Macmillan Coffee and Cake afternoon in September was £191.80. Thank you to everyone who baked and sent in cake donations and who contributed to the afternoon. A big thank you goes out to Oakdene Tree Services who generously supplied some wood chippings for our school grounds. OPEN EVENING Don’t forget the school’s open evening for prospective parents on November 11 at 6pm in the school hall. Come and find out more about our friendly school and how we can meet the individual needs of your child as they continue their learning journey through primary education.

ROBIN’S CHILDCARE marched through them. We have painted using leaves, rolled acorns in paint creating our marks, taken leaf rubbings and made a hedgehog collage. We even made our very own forest using twigs and leaves and played inside our forest with different types of small world objects. Gruffalos This term the Gruffalos have been focusing on ‘outdoor learning’ which means lots of our time has been spent in our coats and wellies! We’ve been talking a lot about the autumnal season and incorporating this into our learning by looking at the weather, colours and the nature changes. We have all noticed the leaves changing colour and falling from the trees. The Gruffalos have been on nature walks collecting nature resources such as leaves sticks and pine cones which are used outside to make all kinds of creations, such as crowns and sashes.

Baby Bears have continued to create lots of lovely artwork. Working together they have created wonderful colourful pictures using their whole bodies!

Working hard together the Gruffalos have built an amazing den to enjoy our crafts and activities in. The children put into practise their eye-hand co-ordination skills to find the corners of the tarpaulin and spread it out and their fine motor skills and big muscles to push the tent pegs through the holes into the ground.

Baby Bears are looking forward to Halloween at the end of October as they have lots of exciting activities planned, from exploring slimy jelly and wiggly spaghetti, to making ghosts spiders and bats with hand and foot prints to hang around our room!

The importance of outdoor play is that it’s a large area for children to master not only their developing physical skills through running, jumping and climbing, but also working with each other and problem solving.

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The Tigers have been busy with the autumn season and started off the activities with leaf week! With wellies on we went for a walk, finding all the different colour leaves and listening to them crunch as we

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SCHOOLS / SPORT BENTLEY CEVC PRIMARY SCHOOL We have had such a fabulous month here at Bentley. The older children have been on their residential trip to African Adventure and had an amazing time den building, landmine clearing, bridge building, wall climbing and archery among many, many other activities. They returned home exhausted and grubby, but exhilarated by what they had seen, done and achieved.

the generosity within our school community. A big thank you to everyone who donated to either of these good causes.

parents to buy them pasta makers. By far the best bit of the whole project was the tasting. Everybody tried a bowl of homemade pasta and Bolognese, some even managed three bowls!

As a church school we are not only inspected by Ofsted, but also by the Diocese. This SIAMs inspection looks at how faith is integrated into learning as well as the management of the school overall. We are very pleased to report that we have been given an overall grading of ‘good’ to go with our recent Ofsted result of the same. Our thanks go to all those people at St Mary’s Church and the Baptist Church who give us so much encouragement and support and help make this school the wonderful place it is to learn and grow in. This cooperation was evidenced again this month as the children took part in a special Harvest Service at the church. Families of the school showed yet again their generosity by sending in an impressive amount of food items to be donated to families in need at West Villa. This followed on just a few days after our best ever Macmillan Coffee and Cake fundraiser where an amazing £150 was raised for the charity. When you consider the size of our school, these two events show

We are still in need of a midday supervisor for three days a week. If you are interested in finding out more about the job, please contact the school for information and an application form. OPEN EVENING

Not to be outdone on the excitement front, Wolves class were visited by a real life superhero as part of their current topic. Josh the paramedic even brought his ambulance with him. We were very grateful to him for taking the time to come and share with us what it is like to be a paramedic, even if we did panic the SIAMs inspector when an ambulance turned up on the playground! Adders class have taken their topic on Italy to heart (and stomach) and have even started cooking Italian. With the kind help of Mr Robinson, the children made their own pasta from scratch and a delicious, healthy Bolognese to go with it. So many children were inspired by the afternoon, they went home and pestered

Looking forward, we are pleased to confirm that the open evening for prospective parents will be held on Wednesday, November 18 from 6pm. If you have, or know anyone who has, a child due to start school in September 2016, please feel free to come along and find out more about us. If you would like to book a visit during school hours to see our brilliant pupils in action, please call the school office on 01473 310253 to arrange this. CHRISTMAS FAYRE Finally, the Christmas Fayre this year will be held on Friday, December 11 from 3.30pm. Please support the children by coming along to it if you can. The pupils are organising the fayre and all funds raised will go into their Enterprise Fund. There will be an array of stalls and perhaps even a visit from someone very important!

CAPEL PLOUGH FOOTBALL CLUB As I write these notes on October 5 the Saturday First team have moved up to second in the Senior Division after recording six consecutive victories and collecting 18 points from their first seven games. Recent wins included a 4-0 result at Grundisburgh which included a Stephen Morrison hat trick and a 2-1 win at Haughley United with new signing Shaun Webb scoring his first goal for the club. Their next home game is on November 14 against Achilles. The Reserves beat Cornard Reserves 3-2 in the County Cup with Andy Wilshaw scoring twice and Harry Taylor getting the third goal, then drew 1-1 with Coplestotians thanks to an Adam Brand goal. Gary Treanor has been playing well in goal with teenagers Joe Bigmore, John Gray and Kieran Tynan putting in some good performances. Our Sunday side won their first four league games which included a 6-3 win over Eastern Electric Old Boys with Richard Farnam grabbing a hat trick, but lost 3-2 against Greshams in the County Cup after being two

goals up. Meanwhile our Veterans beat Leiston Town 6-1 with Chris Smith and Jon Chenery both scoring twice before they had a bit of an off day losing 5-1 at Woodbridge with Lee Partridge our scorer. Our youth teams play at Capel St Mary Playing Field and the village school most Saturday mornings. With age groups from six to 16 and some promising youngsters on show, many are expected to go on to play for our adult teams as they progress. Finally the club continues to be faced with a dog fouling problem on the playing field so to those dog owners who read my notes, please can you clear up after your dog. This would be much appreciated by all those who use the field. BOB THE PLOUGHMAN

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SPORT IPSWICH CANOE CLUB Club needs a new boat store – Can anyone help? The Ipswich Canoe Club has been running for 36 years. The club prides itself on being a very inclusive, family orientated club. As a new member myself this spring, and new to kayaking/ canoeing, I experienced this first hand. I couldn’t have asked for more support, camaraderie and well-timed tips, all freely given by club coaches and ‘old hands’. I have made new friends and had a great time kayaking this summer. The club operates under the British Canoe Union coaching, training and safety standards for children and adults. A key goal of the club is to make canoeing/kayaking accessible and engaging to new and existing members alike. This year the club has run 15 training courses from beginner to advanced. Ninety places overall were taken on the courses. The club also

has an organised programme of weekly river paddling and sea kayaking through the summer, as well as trips further afield. As the winter draws in, regular indoor pool sessions allow members to continue to develop their skills. Members can engage in any or all of these activities. Accessibility is a key theme, with current annual membership at £15 and boat hire for a few pounds a day (www.ipswichcanoeclub.org.uk/ membership/). The club has a significant stock of boats to store to make this possible. The current club boat store will not be available from March as the owner needs it again. The club now has to find something comparable: secure storage located on the Ipswich to Dedham/Cattawade ‘corridor’ or thereabouts, with 10m by 10m floor or similar area, and access for boat pickup and drop off. If you can help or know someone who might, please contact: Bob Turner, 07940 825531 / bob.turner5@btinternet.com I will be delighted to discuss any and all possibilities.

CAPEL ST MARY BOWLS CLUB We had a friendly against Capel Indoor Bowls on September 9 which was a great success. All who attended had an enjoyable afternoon, but, as expected, our opponents did find the going a bit tough and there were some aching muscles the following day! The match was played in good spirit in glorious sunshine. Thank you to everyone who provided lovely cakes for afternoon tea, which went down very well. Capel Indoor Bowls Club hosted the return event in the village hall on Wednesday, September 23 and again this was well attended. Though less physically demanding the event presented its own challenges! It was a thoroughly enjoyable evening and our hosts laid on excellent refreshments. Money raised has been donated to Suffolk First Responders.

Early September is the very busy time when we get down to the bowls green renovation and this was very eventful this year! Having our entry gate padlock superglued by some kind soul did not help, and then our scarifier gave up before we had really started. We were able to borrow a superb replacement from Gipping Valley Bowls Club and managed to get the work done between heavy showers. But we had to wait until Saturday, September 26 for the sunshine which allowed us to seed and fertilise the green, followed by spreading approximately 80 bags of top dressing, which was then levelled off. This is very hard work and special thanks are due to Graham Brewster, Mike Heather, Dave Evans, Phil Hall, Malcolm Peers, Jim Ross and Alastair Montgomerie. Let’s not forget the tea making volunteers Chris and Lew Dyer, Pam Peers and

Carol Warrington who maintained a steady flow of refreshments. We are now busy planning out annual trip to Potters Leisure Resort for the World Indoor Bowls Championships on January 20, 2016. This is an excellent day out and is open to non-members too. For details contact club secretary Les Bryant: 311717 Next up we have our annual presentations dinner on October 24 and the AGM on October 26. Watch out too for a music quiz on November 7. And that’s it for another season! JACK HIGH

CAPEL CARPET BOWLS CLUB On September deadline day we entertained the ‘Outside Bowlers’ who usually play on grass. We had already been invited to play their game with enough success for one of our number to be invited to play outside, but no transfer-fee was mentioned! We won our home game but that didn’t really matter. What was more important was that £200 was raised

for the First Responders and that we all had a fun evening and a good feast. Later in the month we won another friendly match. I can also report on the club doubles competition. Although 10 teams were billed to compete, finally eight did battle in two leagues of four, the top two in each competing in the semi-finals. These two semifinals surprisingly resulted in the two runners-up going to the finals. Commiserations to John Doye and Joan Kerry and David Allen and Ray Gant. Ernie Driver and Rita Allen were winning a closely fought final when in the penultimate end they dropped four shots which they couldn’t recover in the final end, leaving Louise Evans and Pat Horton the winners. They were given their trophies by Bill Curtis who sponsered and ran the afternoon. Numbers in the club are now very satisfactory, but we can still cater for more on both Tuesday afternoons and Wednesday evenings if you wish to join us for friendly competition and a social time. You don’t have to be expert (we’re not) – we all began once. To discover more give Ernie a call on 310628.

Bill Curtis presenting the trophies to the winners and runners-up

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY Happy 2nd birthday to Eleanor McCullough on October 21 and happy 5th birthday to Oliver McCullough on November 10. Lots of love mummy, daddy and all your family xxx

KENNY’S SESAW NEWS Dog gone it! That cat’s done it again! While I was recovering from meeting and greeting, Ollie (the Black) slipped in with last month’s news. Mind you, he doesn’t do a bad job (with mum’s supervision of course) and I’m too excited about the 2016 calendar to worry. There are some smashing photos of great looking ex-SESAW dogs (and cats). You can buy it at our Christmas Fair in the Old School, Long Melford on November 15, order it on 07576 927741, email pfrenchm@aol. com or call into SESAW during opening hours. Maybe next year some of our current dogs will be featured, speaking of which, do you know Blaze (pictured here)? He is a typical ‘in your face’, licklick-giz-a-cuddle boisterous Staffie thug. Loves everybody and everything. Blaze is currently in a foster home with two other dogs, several cats

and a toddler. He is desperate for a home of his own and someone to love him and take him for nice long walks. Anyway I don’t want him here as he would soon scoff Wendy’s wonderful doggy deli treats. They are absolutely scrumptious and I can’t afford to share them with more dogs. I’ve heard she will be making some for our Christmas Fair. Make sure you get them before mum buys the lot for me. Kenny (the Boss) Chihuahua! Suffolk & Essex Small Animal Welfare, Stoke Road, Leavenheath CO6 4PP / open 10am-1pm, Thursday-Sunday 01787 210888 / www.sesaw.co.uk

EBONY’S BLOG: Life at The Shelley Centre We may have survived the ghosts and ghoullies of Halloween, but I have been watching the ponies and horses spooking at one particular corner of the arena! You would think they should all be used to branches waving and pheasants chattering by now, but there are some (I won’t mention names) who still feel anxious about this corner, and pass their fears onto their friends in the herd. I have a little friend in my ‘room’ too. She is called Babs but neither of us is at all silly about spooks. So long as we are serviced regularly and there are no power cuts we are the steadiest of mounts. Babs has been here

much longer than me and she has a very loyal bunch of riders. Poor old girl, she is no looker, like I am. I have a fine figure and gorgeous tack, and you should just see my mane and tail! They are black like me, made of real horse hair. Talking of hair, a most amazing thing happened recently. Heather Barrie, a 13-year-old pupil at East Bergholt High School, decided to raise money for us by having a sponsored hair cut! This is what she wrote to our chairman: “I wanted to raise money for the RDA because you’re local and you’re a small charity that relies on donations and volunteers, and you help loads of people with disabilities through riding. I love riding and compete on my own pony, Lolly. The problem with having very long hair is that I have to wear a hair net when I am doing showing classes. So I decided to have it cut. I looked on the Virgin Money Giving website and found that The Shelley Centre had a registered charity page.” She says the rest was easy, but I bet it took a lot of courage. Everyone here is very grateful for the money she raised and we always bless the many kind people who help us to keep going. Our supporters were racing frogs last month, would you believe? I have heard that last year’s running costs were just over £73,000, a hair raising amount, but you’ll not catch me having my mane and tail cut, not for all the apples in the bucket! I don’t want to end up looking like Babs, do I? www.rda-east.org.uk/shelley.html / 01473 824172

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CHURCH NEWS CAPEL ST MARY METHODIST CHURCH FROM BROKENESS TO WHOLENESS Have you ever broken something that you treasured, or worse still someone else has broken it and didn’t realise it was precious to you? What do you do? Depending on how badly it’s broken you might gather up the pieces and lovingly and carefully glue them back together. We have a few family treasures that have been repaired several times. They have little commercial value, but they are precious to us. If however you dropped a clay flower pot that broke into shards, you probably wouldn’t give it a second thought, but would sweep up the bits and put them in the bin. Many people feel bruised and broken by life. It may be the feeling of rejection from being an unwanted pregnancy or you are part of a broken relationship. Perhaps someone you trusted was unfaithful or you suffered a financial crash. Illness or death of a close friend or relative has broken you. Some have been bullied at work or in school or hurtful, abusive words have been spoken. Many things can cause us to feel broken, like shards, just to be swept up and thrown away. Sometimes we despair of ever being able to rebuild our lives. David was broken by life, he felt shattered by events. He complained to God: “I have been ignored as if I were dead, as if I were a broken pot.” Although he was King of Israel, he saw no hope of his life being put together again. As he continued in relationship with God eventually he was able to say: “You answered my prayer when I shouted for help.” David discovered that he was precious to God, who was prepared for the patient task of rebuilding someone. Having had that help from God to rebuild his broken life he said to others who were broken: “The Lord is there to rescue all who are discouraged and have given up hope.” He was speaking as someone who had been rescued and because the Lord had done it for him, so He could do it for all who turned to Him.

Paul also knew what it was to be hard pressed but never crushed – he talked about being fragile, like clay jars, but having this treasure inside. Indeed he turns conventional wisdom on its head, as often it is those who have been through difficult times who are the more able to help others. Henri Nouwen describes it as ‘The Wounded Healer’. God is in the business of restoring broken lives, he is looking to heal, renew and make us whole. And he often uses those of us who have been through some brokenness to share in that healing process. I would reaffirm David’s words: “He is there to rescue all who are discouraged.” I would affirm that you are precious to God, he doesn’t wish to discard you. He is waiting for you to respond. It is often helpful to have someone journey with you. If you wish to start a conversation please be in touch, or come to a Healing Service at Capel Methodist Church at 6.30pm on November 8. The Rev Andrew Sankey Minister at Capel Methodist Church 8 Roundridge Road, Capel St Mary IP9 2UG apsankey@gmail.com / 01473 311178 / 07726 299968 Services in November Sunday 1

10.30am, Worship with Jayne Green 6pm, Community Prayer Time

Sunday 8

10.30am, Worship with Brian Ward 6.30pm, Healing Service with The Rev Andrew Sankey

Sunday 15

10.30am, Worship with Paul Walker

Sunday 22

10.30am, Communion with The Rev Andrew Sankey 6.30pm, United Prayer time for all Christians in Capel

Sunday 29

10.30am, Worship with Peter Davison

EAST BERGHOLT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Cemetery Lane, East Bergholt CO7 6RZ Pastor: Mrs Maralyn Bambridge, 35 Birch Drive, Brantham CO11 1TG 01206 393022 / maralyn.bambridge@yahoo.com Organist: J Stuart Rees GRSM, LRAM, ARCO / 01255 508222 Services: Sunday at 10.30am – all welcome Communion: Taken at the end of the service on the second Sunday of each month. Coffee mornings: Thursday, 9.30-11.30am SPEAKERS, SERVICES & EVENTS IN NOVEMBER Sunday 1 Tuesday 3 Sunday 8 Saturday 14 Sunday 15 Sunday 22 Saturday 28 Sunday 29

Pastor Maralyn Bambridge Bible Study at church at 10.30am – all welcome Pastor Maralyn Bambridge Engalynx: Sale & Soup Lunch, 11am-2.30pm – all welcome Pastor Maralyn Bambridge Pastor Maralyn Bambridge Engalynx: Afternoon Tea & Musical Refreshment, 2.30-4.30pm – all welcome Pastor Maralyn Bambridge / Tear Fund Service

Advent is the time when we prepare for the Christmas celebration. Children and adults alike begin to get excited, anxious, sad or joyous. I have always loved Christmas and through our lives our Christmas Day changes as our families change. However, the true meaning of Christmas never changes and especially this year, let us remember and pray for the persecuted Christians, the refugees and any people living in fear.

This year our own church with be holding the usual Christmas Tree Festival but with an addition. We would like to encourage any children you know to bring along a crib which they have made or acquired so that we can widen the appeal. We would like the children, no matter how young, to be involved in this activity. Mums, dads and grandparents – get the cardboard and paints out and have a wonderful time. I wish you the Peace and Joy of our Lord at this time. Maralyn Christmas Tree Festival: Saturday, December 4 & Sunday 5, 10am-4pm This year’s festival will have the theme of Anniversaries – everything from the well-known list of paper and cotton through to ruby, gold and diamond, or maybe The Battle of Britain or other historic milestones. Again a wide choice which will hopefully assist you in producing another colourful and imaginative display of trees and for the children to dress up cribs on similar themes. We welcome entries from local organisations and individuals in the area and ask for your support once again. For more information please contact Brenda Smith: 01206 298677 We hope you will call in to see the display (free entry) even if you are unable to enter a tree or crib, and maybe have a cup of tea. Carol Service: Sunday, December 5, 4pm Our annual Carol Service will take place amongst the trees and cribs immediately after the festival – please come and enjoy the lovely atmosphere of this traditional English Christmas event and join us for a cup of tea afterwards. Please enter these events in your diary and plan your visits to suit – as always we would love to have your company. John Jeffreys, church secretary

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CHURCH NEWS HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH, BRANTHAM Ipswich Road, Brantham CO11 1TB Parish Priest: Fr Christopher Smith, 180 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich IP2 0QQ 01473 684963

a member? Then why not take out another number? Application forms may be found at the back of the church or at: www.stmarksparish.org.uk

We are part of St Mark’s RC Parish, Ipswich. For up to date information please visit: www.stmarksparish.org.uk

A cheque for £777 for funds raised in the past few months was recently passed to Father Christopher, bringing the total raised since the club’s launch in 2012 to over £4,000. The next monthly draw is planned to take place at Holy Family after mass on Sunday, November 15 when the prize pool will be £133.

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Children’s Liturgy Children are very welcome to join the Liturgy of the Word that takes place on the third Sunday of each month. SUPPORTING OUR LOCAL HOSPICE

Services for November 2015 Sunday 1 9am Mass

All Saints’ Solemnity

Tuesday 3

9.30am 10am

Morning Prayer Mass

Sunday 8

9am

Mass

Tuesday 10 9.20am 10am Sunday 15

9am

Tuesday 17 9.30am 10am

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday 29

9am

Catholic Chaplain at Ipswich Hospital

Eucharistic Adoration Mass

Fr Adrian Gates is the Catholic Chaplain at Ipswich Hospital (01473 726701). Please contact him if you or a Catholic is in or due to go into hospital and requires his services.

Mass

All are very welcome at Holy Family, Brantham

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Morning Prayer Mass

Sunday 22 9am Mass Children’s Liturgy Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of The Universe, Solemnity Tuesday 24 9.30am 10am

All parishioners are being asked to collect used postage stamps, ALL YEAR, not just at Christmas and place them in the box at the rear of the church to help support the outstanding work of our local hospice.

All are very welcome to attend Holy Family services. It’s not necessary to be a Catholic and enquiries about the Catholic Faith are always welcome. Please contact the Presbytery, as above, or a local person whom you know is a Catholic.

Morning Prayer Mass Mass

1st Sunday in Advent

Catholic Commentary It’s a great pity that Halloween has became the celebration of ghouls, ghosts and witches; a more wholesome way to anticipate All Saints’ would be parties where the children dressed up as some of the famous saints whose lives are celebrated by the church. The recent defeat of the Marris Assisted Dying Bill in the House of Commons was welcomed by Catholic Church leaders. However compassionate we want to be towards those suffering with chronic and painful conditions it would have been a fundamental and dangerous shift for parliament to legislate on when to die. The Pope’s June Encyclical Laudato Si is being studied in parishes and at other levels; sub-titled On the Care of our Common Home it contains many practical proposals for necessary changes. DIARY DATES Every last Thursday of the month a Bring & Buy Coffee Morning takes place at Viv and Wyn’s home, Paddock Gate, Whitehorse Road, East Bergholt CO7 6TR, 10.30am-noon. We are raising funds for the Parish Room refurbishment. All are very welcome to join us and the next event is on Thursday, November 26. Volunteers are needed for the Autumn Garden Tidy-up that takes place on Saturday, November 7, from 9.30am. Please consider giving a few hours of your time to help – just sign up to the list at the back of church. 100 Club We welcome new members to the 100 Club which was set up to raise much need funds to support the life and mission of our parish. Already

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CHURCH NEWS CHRISTIANS IN CAPEL The members of all the churches foster a closer fellowship and understanding between the respective Christian communities in Capel St Mary. They endeavour to co-ordinate common interests and where practical share common resources to meet specific needs. For times and details of Sunday services, Alpha and Home/Life Groups, please contact one of the following: The Parish Church, St Mary the Virgin The Rev Canon Jim Pendorf The Rectory, Days Road, Capel 01473 312225 / 07973 265037 The Catholic Church Father Christopher Smith, St Mark’s Church 180 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich 01473 684963 Capel Community Church David Owen, 18 Bushey Close, Capel www.capelcommunitychurch.org.uk 01473 310454 / 07752 921135 The Methodist Church The Rev Andrew Sankey 8 Roundridge Road, Capel St Mary www.capelmethodistchurch.org.uk 01473 311178 / 07726 299968 INTER-CHURCH MIDWEEK ACTIVITIES The following church groups welcome new members: TREKKERS For ages 7-11, meets on Thursdays at the Methodist Church from 3.45 to 5.15pm during school term time. Contact Carolyn Love, 01473 311490 YOUTH GROUP Fridays at The Methodist Church, 7-9pm, for school years 7-9. Contact The Rev Andrew Sankey, 01473 311178 PARENTS AND TODDLERS • Tuesday – 9-11.30am, Capel Community Church, Days Road Contact Margaret Beard: 01473 311219 • Wednesday – 9-11.30am, Busy Bees, Methodist Church Contact Maggie Boswell: 01473 310766 • Wednesday – 10am-noon, Twins & Multiples Group at CCC Contact Chris Matthews: 01473 311368 • Thursday – 1.45-3.30pm, St Mary’s Church Hall SENIOR CITIZENS’ LUNCH CLUBS • First Monday, Capel Community Church, 01473 311368 • Third Tuesday, St Mary’s Church Hall, 01473 310596 • Last Thursday, Methodist Church, 01473 310635 NETWORK FELLOWSHIP Third Tuesday, from 2.30pm, Methodist Church. Anyone welcome to come to the meeting. Contact Judy Steward, 01473 310799

NOVEMBER: A MONTH TO REMEMBER AND ALSO TO RESPOND! Dear friends, neighbours, and parishioners, Every year as we come towards its end, we pause to recall with grateful hearts those who have gone before us but see no longer. There is no exception in 2015. Although Sunday, November 1, is observed by churches around the world as All Saints, it is November 2 when traditionally All Souls are commemorated. This year both the parish churches in Capel St Mary and Great Wenham will “anticipate” All Souls with special services at 10.45am and 9.30am respectively on the Sunday. Everyone is invited to write down the names of their loved ones and to light a candle. All those recorded will then be read out during the two services. Not only is this a particularly appropriate way to acknowledge loves ones, it is especially appropriate for the first anniversary (Year’s Mind) of those who have entered into eternal rest in the last 12 months. Last years’ service proved so popular that this year a shortened service of Holy Communion for the Benefice will be held afterwards at 11.45am in St Mary’s. I am aware of the dozen or so funerals since last year, and I hope families and friends of the departed will make a special effort to come along and take part in one of these moving and meaningful services. If this is not enough, seven days later is Remembrance Sunday. For almost 100 years we have paused to think of those who made the ultimate sacrifice and gave up their tomorrows for us. Again, this year is no exception, and there will be the usual observances at St John’s, Great Wenham, at 9.30am and St Mary’s, Capel St Mary, at 10.45am. This again is not simply a local occasion, but involves all of us in something much larger than in this part of Suffolk. We are united with those of our armed forces gone but not forgotten, as well as all those now serving facing those who threaten our way of life both at home and abroad. I look forward to seeing many on this national day in honour of the men and women and their families who have and are serving the country. Of course remembering is always a good and proper thing in itself; however, if we do not respond positively in heart, mind, and deed our observances are still-born. Accordingly, churches now turn towards the new church year beginning on November 29, when we anticipate the ‘advent’ or coming of the Lord as an innocent and vulnerable baby at Christmas.

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On the Sunday before, churches celebrate Christ the King, when we acclaim the glory of our risen Lord. This is often the time when active church members review and renew their support through their churches for the coming year. In the words of scripture: “Freely ye have received, freely give!”

AEROBICS AT CAPEL METHODIST CHURCH Fridays from 10.45-11.45am, Young at Heart (slower paced). Contact Jill Sharp, 01473 311546

My prayer for us all then is that we may continue to be as faithful in our generation, as have all those who have gone before us, please God. Amen.

PILATES • Tuesdays – 7 and 8.10pm, Capel Methodist Church • Fridays – 9.30am, Capel Methodist Church Contact Jill Sharp, 01473 311546

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