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with Barham, Claydon, Henley & Whitton Rural Volume 6 • Issue No. 9 • JULY 2016

Claydon High School presents Grease See page 23

Gala Day

AT CLAYDON & BARHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE Saturday, July 9

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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR Sport is fiercely important in small town, rural Ireland. Every town and village has a team and every boy and girl plays hurling and/or Gaelic football at school, but it’s senior hurling which generates the real passion and rivalry, particularly at county level competing for the national title at Croke Park, the headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA).

I still remember Galway winning the All-Ireland in 1980 and captain Joe Connolly’s acceptance speech is regarded as one of the best GAA moments ever.

In an unscripted speech, Connolly claimed that day was like a spiritual re-awakening for a population that had been severely impacted by a famine in the 1800s and followed by mass emigration in the 1900s.

He then passed the microphone to Galway player Joe McDonagh who solidified that day as being one of Galway’s best with a rendition of the song The West’s Awake. We celebrated for weeks, car horns blazing, flag waving… the sense of pride was palpable. It changed everything.

On Monday, May 30 my little family and I went to see AFC Wimbledon play Plymouth Argyle in the League Two play-off final at Wembley.

Daniel has supported Wimbledon FC since way back when and was one of many who objected to the Football Association’s decision to allow the team to be relocated to Milton Keynes in 2002, where they are now called Milton Keynes Dons. The fans formed AFC Wimbledon in 2003 and in its short history the club has been hugely successful. Having beaten Plymouth 2-0 they will play in League One with MK Dons next season.

Close on 60,000 attended the Wembley game but the sense of togetherness and passion at the Wimbledon end took me back to 1980.

Perhaps it’s the same at all games, but 30,000 fans singing “I can’t help falling in love with you” is right up there with McDonagh’s The West’s Awake and will stay with me for a long time.

Belonging to something, being part of a community whether it’s local, regional or national, whether it’s sport or fundraising for the church roof, is profoundly satisfying – and good for the soul. Join in. You won’t regret it.

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DISCOVER AN ALADDIN’S CAVE AT THE SHED We hear the word WOW uttered most days when people visit The Shed in Sproughton. How lucky are we?

We chose The Shed as the name for our new business as the outside appearance of the building is rather ‘shed like’. However, once inside our tardis-like building our customers have over 5,000sq ft of vintage, antique, retro, chic and brocante to tempt them.

The Shed has three main areas. Just inside the entrance is the ‘man cave’ area where salvage, quirky and heritage items can be found.

Upstairs is the beautiful main room, filled with stunning items from more than 20 talented traders. Hayley, our onsite upholsteress, will answer any questions for you.

Take the stairs down to the lower floor and you will find an amazing choice of European vintage stripped pine and kitchenalia. Leading from this room is our vintage tea room, serving an array of deliciousness from chef Simon. If the weather is nice you can sit outside and enjoy your lunch in the stunning courtyard garden. We have some fabulous gardenalia on sale outside too.

We are open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am-4.30pm and from 11am4pm on Sunday. Parking available on site.

Come and pay us a visit, you will be amazed by what lies within.

FOUR COMMUNITIES ACTION GROUP The Four Communities Action Group (4CAG) was created in 2010 by members of the churches of Barham, Claydon, Great Blakenham and Henley, Age UK (Suffolk) and interested members of the wider community. Its aim is to work together as four parishes to develop new activities and support networks, especially for those in need, and to provide spiritual support and encouragement with a view to enhancing the lives of all members of the community.

The group currently supports five organisations: • 4Ever Young Men’s Group meeting at the Crown, Claydon on the third Wednesday of each month (see page 19) • Meet ‘n’ Eat Lunch Club at the Parish Rooms, Great Blakenham on the first Friday of each month (see page 19) • Gipping Valley Art Society meets at the Parish Rooms, Great Blakenham every Tuesday afternoon • The Book Club, an informal group which meets at the Crown, Claydon on the last Thursday of the month • The Knitting Group, a relaxed and friendly group meeting at Alasdair Place, Claydon on the first Thursday of the month Our aim is to increase awareness of these groups, plan future projects and also to attract like-minded people in the community to join us.

The Crown at Claydon has always offered us a venue for some of our meetings, coffee and the chance to stay for a bite to eat afterwards, and we would like to thank the team there for their support.

If you would like to know any more about our work, pop along to one of our activities or email: 4CAG@bigvax.co.uk We would love to hear from you.

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NEWS COUNTY & DISTRICT COUNCILLOR’S REPORT JOHN FIELD’S REPORT TO GIPPING VALLEY: JUNE 2016 COMMUNITY TRANSPORT: 01449 614271 The county re-letting of the contracts to provide community transport took effect on June 13. The aim is to reduce the subsidy dramatically as I have explained before.

DEVOLUTION We will be debating the devolution proposals at MSDC on June 29 and at SCC on June 30, so by the time you read this the debate should be finished.

BSEVC, the operator who is taking over in Mid Suffolk and Ipswich, is to use smaller vehicles. This will make it easier to get volunteer drivers and be a better match to the numbers of passengers carried. There will still be vehicles able to carry people with wheelchairs. Fares are similar to those for scheduled buses.

The county sees the current offer as a beginning with a more distant opportunity to take control of a wider range of health services and integrate them with social care. The administration sees a need to assert financial discipline in the health service and considers it a vital prize to win. Would that solve the current problems of funding services for an ageing population or just lead to further privatisation?

The down side is that services using these smaller vehicles cannot be registered and therefore concessionary bus passes can’t be used. The county administration’s efforts to ensure council tax does not rise will leave those who can least afford it facing higher costs for journeys to services like the doctors, hospital and the dentist.

BSEVC will also arrange community cars for a wide variety of journeys.

They will be driven by volunteers and will be available at £0.54 per mile with a booking charge of £1.20 per single journey. The driver will wait for 1.5 hours at your destination.

We all hope that extra revenue from new services will let the operation continue and even grow, but I hope the extra revenue does not just come from ex-bus pass users.

To book a trip to your final destination or to the nearest scheduled service contact: 01449 614271 / bookings@bsevc.co.uk PARK & RIDE Suffolk County Council is now working on the remaining two Park & Ride operations. The intention is to reduce the subsidy dramatically by making the service self-sustaining. No other administration has achieved that feat.

The plan, which will be agreed by December, will replace the current express buses with adjusted current commercial bus routes. At London Road the number 13 will call at the park & ride and your parking ticket will let you travel at park & ride prices. If you get on further down the route you could use your bus pass. The service will take an additional eight minutes to reach the town centre, but will be more frequent. The route through to the hospital will require a change of bus.

The intention is to reduce the size of the car parks letting the current spare places for commercial use, parking for other organisations perhaps.

The critical issue will be whether drivers will use the new slower service rather than park in town. It is vital they do to reduce traffic congestion and the pollution it produces.

PARKING AT BRAMFORD PRIMARY Bramford Primary, like most schools, is suffering increased parking problems. The number of out of catchment pupils is increasing and many busy parents and grandparents now take children to school by car.

Expansion of activities before and after the core school day stretch the problem out for residents who suffer people parking on footways, their drives and even turning on their property.

ROADS Most of the improvements I reported last month are underway. Work to resolve parking issues on Old Ipswich Road and Acton Road is progressing slowly, not helped by the staff reductions I reported last month.

We have scheduled yet another scrutiny session to investigate progress on the wider lack of a service acceptable to councillors and residents.

LEVEL CROSSINGS Network Rail are proposing closure of some pedestrian level crossings to aid the Ipswich in 60, Norwich in 90 programme. The two in my area are Stacpool, near the Baylham fishpond, and Broomfield between Mill Lane and the Sorrel Horse. Both footpaths have reasonably close alternative routes, but we need to expand the number of circular walking routes.

Walking in the Gipping Valley is essential as a low cost exercise to improve health and quality of life. I will make local views known.

DISTRICT COUNCIL Building a Sustainable Future events have been held at rather short notice. This will spread information and encourage thought about the need for the growth that is behind the Local Plan development.

An initial view of the possible areas for development, the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA), has just been published.

This is far from a final set of decisions. They will be updated and a second call for sites undertaken.

The plan (a 4.6 Mbyte download) is at: http://tinyurl.com/jdqcogl If you have queries please contact me: john.field@suffolk.gov.uk / 01473 831306 www.john.field@suffolk.libdems.org

A CELEBRATION IN FLOWERS FOR THE QUEEN’S 90TH BIRTHDAY AT BARHAM CHURCH IN JUNE

I have asked Highways to make all Zig Zag markings enforceable by ensuring that the necessary notices giving the nature and time of restrictions are in place. They will also ensure that restrictions in turning and passing areas are adequate and enforceable.

The school are looking at an increase in on-site parking to remove school and pre-school staff from the equation, but that will not be easy to fund until 106 money from new developments becomes available. They will however get valid and up to date costings.

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NEWS CLAYDON & WHITTON PARISH COUNCIL – JULY 2016

Grants Each year the parish council is able to give financial support to village organisations and events and also to charities that work within our local community. In 2016/17 thirteen grants were awarded amounting to almost £5,000. Those who wish to apply for a grant in 2017/18 are reminded that applications must be received no later than September 30 and be accompanied by their latest audited accounts.

Application forms can be obtained either from the parish clerk or from: www.claydonandbarham.onesuffolk.net Pre-planning consultations During recent weeks, informal discussions have taken place between potential developers and the parish councils of Claydon & Whittton, Barham and Great Blakenham. Although these have been on an individual basis, it is considered that all three parishes will be affected as there will be an impact on the local roads infrastructure, schools and other public services provided in the area. Therefore an informal meeting of all councillors involved has been arranged to discuss whether the three councils can work together to make a coordinated response to the schemes for which planning applications are subsequently submitted to Mid Suffolk District Council. This will not affect the normal statutory consultation process, so if and when formal applications are made, meetings to which the public are invited will be arranged to give an opportunity to members of each community to ask questions and give their views on the proposals.

Meetings in July The next parish council meeting is on Monday, July 11 at 7.30pm in Claydon and Barham Village Hall. Members of the community are very welcome to attend and opportunity will be given at the beginning of the meeting for them to speak on items included on the agenda or other issues about which they have concerns. Agendas will be available prior to the meeting from our parish clerk, Mrs S Eagle: 01473 687384 (answer machine available) / claywhit@btinternet.com / 7 Leicester Close, Ipswich IP2 9EX Although we are approaching the summer holiday period, the parish council will continue to function as normal. Therefore if any member of the community has an issue which they think the parish council can help with they should contact either the parish clerk or one of the parish councillors whose contact details can be found on our website or on the noticeboard on the village hall. Happy holidays! ` Please visit www.claydonandbarham.onesuffolk.net or follow us on Twitter @claywhitpc for the very latest news and information about village life and other items of interest.

IPSWICH MOBILE LIBRARY ROUTE 5 Route 5 MIP/5A MIP/5B MIP/5C MIP/5D MIP/5E MIP/5F MIP/5G MIP/5H MIP/5I MIP/5J MIP/5K

Town/village Sproughton Sproughton Bramford Bramford Great Blakenham Blue Leighs Baylham Claydon Claydon Barham Bramford

Location Church Lane Wild Man St Mary’s Close Paper Mill Lane Chequers Mobile Home Park Post Box Crown Edinburgh Gardens Bacon Road Packard Place

Time 9.10-9.25am 9.30-9.45am 9.50-10.05am 10.10-10.25am 10.35-1055am 11-11.15am 11.25-11.45am 11.55am-1pm 2.05-2.20pm 2.25-3.50pm 4-4.30pm

DATES: July 5, August 2, August 30, September 27, October 25, November 22, December 20

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HENLEY PARISH COUNCIL Road conditions are an ongoing problem in the village and a regular topic of discussion at the parish council. Many of our roads were built at a time when there was far less traffic than today and many vehicles were smaller and lighter.

Clay Lane, which runs from the Cross Keys corner through to Ashbocking Road, is a good example of a single-track road being made to do duty as though it was twice the size and twice as strong.

There are no official passing places and as a result informal road widening gradually happens as vehicles squeeze past each other, to the detriment of the verges, ditches and agricultural land. People forget that most land belongs to someone and it’s not fair just to widen roads here and there without thinking about whose land is being used and whether there is any consequent damage to valuable fields.

Highways budgets these days are under massive pressure and it’s far from easy to persuade the county council to devote funds to repairs on minor roads when costs are very high and spending is tightly controlled.

The fact that Clay Lane is used by cars, agricultural vehicles, trucks and buses when it’s probably better suited to bicycles doesn’t of itself bring about policy changes and decisions to commit proper money to solving a problem.

Of course people often point out that the buses alone are a huge contributory factor to the problems. People obviously need to get backwards and forwards to Otley College and all the local schools, but do the buses need to be so big? Everyone has stories about processions of empty 60-seater coaches going back and forth, and not just on Clay Lane. Barham Church Lane can be a scary place to drive at certain times of the day.

Are the buses being used as efficiently as they could? Could some of them be smaller? Could they travel a little more slowly? Would constructive answers to those questions cause less damage to the roads, less damage to farmers’ fields and in the process save fuel and reduce diesel emissions?

To make any headway on this would need coordinated action by the schools and colleges, the county council, the bus contractors and probably Mid Suffolk. Meanwhile Clay Lane gets gradually more potholed and ragged at the edges, and therefore dangerous. Do we have to wait for an accident before anything gets done?

If you are not on our village email list and would like to be, send a simple request to henleyparishcouncil@gmail.com or rodcaird@yahoo.co.uk and we will sort it out.

And don’t forget to keep an eye from time to time on our own website where we publish all sorts of useful (we hope!) information and contacts: www.henley.onesuffolk.net Rod Caird, clerk, 07785 331217

CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 2016 A big thank you to everyone who offered their time to collect on behalf of Christian Aid this year and to everyone who donated. An especially big thank you to Mick for finding so many volunteers. We have raised a very impressive £1,612.69. We were unfortunately unable to cover some of our roads again this year, so apologies if you didn’t get an envelope. If you would still like to donate this is possible via the Christian Aid website: www.caweek.org Michelle

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NEWS BARHAM PARISH COUNCIL (BPC)

SAVE THE DUKE

Report from meetings in May and June Stephen Carr was elected chairman for 2016/17 and Gordon Musson was elected vice chairman.

Proposed housing scheme in Barham The parish council received a further presentation from Pigeon Investment Management to update councillors on the plans for the proposed development at Barham Church Lane. This original proposal is for up to 300 houses. The updated plans show a revised highways plan including their proposals to access the site from Barham Church Lane.

Councillors were dismayed when Pigeon Investment Management informed the meeting that they were proposing a Phase 2 to develop the site further with an additional 300 houses and a new primary school proposed on the site. This would bring the total number of new houses to 600.

The parish council has very strong concerns over the impact of additional traffic between York Crescent and Station Road, Claydon. However, Pigeon Management had taken into account the concerns of the parish council regarding traffic on Barham Church Lane and the latest proposals indicate that all traffic will go through the new development.

Pigeon Investment Management are proposing to hold a meeting to invite local residents to view the plans and to make comments.

A public exhibition will take place in the near future once the plans have been formalised. The public exhibition date and venue will be advertised on the council’s noticeboard and website.

Anglia level crossing reduction strategy Network Rail is looking at the management of their level crossings including their operational risks. It is looking to close around 140 of its 800 crossings on the Anglia route and the foot crossing in the Barham pits area has been identified. Network Rail was holding a public consultation on Wednesday, June 15 at Burlington Baptist Church, Ipswich. This event was advertised on the parish council’s noticeboards.

A second round of public consultation on the preferred option for each level crossing will take place in August/September. Details will be advertised on the parish council noticeboards. If you have any general enquiries you can contact Network Rail via the helpline or email: 03457 114141 / anglialevelcrossings@networkrail.co.uk Finance The parish council took out a loan from the Public Works Loan Board to finance the new street lights three years ago. Following advice from SALC, the council has agreed to pay the loan off in full from the council’s reserves.

Heelis and Lodge have been appointed the council’s internal auditors.

Appointment of a PCSO for Barham The parish council is happy to report the appointment of a new PCSO for Barham, Mr Mark Page. He can be contacted by phoning 101. Mark will also cover Claydon, Great Blakenham and Henley villages.

Future meetings Mondays, July 4, September 5 and October 3, all at 7pm in Claydon and Barham Village Hall.

If you would like a specific topic discussed as an agenda item then please contact the parish clerk Claire Lee: barhampc@outlook.com / 01473 839784 Your councillors (and their phone numbers) are: Stephen Carr (chairman) 831122; Gordon Musson (vice chairman) 830759; Neil Cooper 01449 760493; Jeremy Lea 07956 149905; Darren Millward 830891; Claire Webb 832622; Phil Usher 830168.

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Dr Sarah Caston with Dr Dan Poulter MP and local supporters Fancy 30% tax back (equivalent to 7% interest pa)? Make a four-year loan to this social enterprise and reap the benefit.

If you are a regular In Touch reader, you’ll know something about the campaign to buy and re-open the doors of the Duke of Marlborough in Somersham. We have raised more than £210,000 through sale of shares – but that’s not all we have in the pot!

Thanks to a new government scheme called SITR (Social Investment Tax Relief) we’ve already pulled in another £20,000 from lenders – and have some further promises. If you are in the fortunate position of having a lump sum of between £5,000 and £50,000 to lend for a four-year term, you may well be interested in joining in.

The reason you might be interested is that, in a welcome twist of fate, the proverbial tax man will make it worth your while! That’s because lenders can receive 30% tax relief – yes, 30%. This is equivalent to 7% interest each year!

“You’d be hard pressed to get such great returns from a bank or building society,” says Dr Sarah Caston, who started the Save the Duke campaign. “So if you decide to invest, you benefit financially – while you’re also doing a great service in helping re-open a beautiful historic pub.”

Dr Dan Poulter, MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, said: “I am delighted to support the Save the Duke campaign in the endeavours to re-open this historic pub. The campaign has been a resounding success so far. With the innovative offer of buying shares in the Duke coupled with the pub becoming the first in East Anglia to be awarded tax relief from SITR, this surely cements a great future for the pub.

“I am extremely supportive of this government’s initiative to recognise and help social enterprise schemes and wish the team all the very best in this new chapter for the Duke of Marlborough in Somersham.”

Dr Poulter is teetotal and Dr Caston is pregnant so not drinking.

As doctors they see nothing inconsistent with not drinking and being huge supporters of pubs. They are totally behind the notion of pub as the hub of the community and point out that pubs are just as much (if not more) about sociability, friendship and community as they are about beer and wine.

“CAMRA has recently published research on pubs and sociability that demonstrates a real link between pubs and well-being,” says Sarah. “Just another reason – on top of the financial benefits – for investing.”

To invest, call our treasurer Gerard Kroon on 01473 657178 or visit: www.savetheduke.net/loan

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NEWS SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM GARDENING Once again the summer approaches and from the sheds come the gardening paraphernalia – the mowers, strimmers, tools and compost. But have you thought about what would happen if they were stolen, the hassle of finding replacements and the money and time lost?

Please security mark your tools and machinery with postcode/house number, make a record of model numbers and serial numbers and take photographs. If items are stolen the photos and serial numbers could help the police identify them if they are found. The police and insurance company will also need the details when you report it.

When you go in for lunch or tea put the tools away in your shed and lock it! I have seen very expensive strimmers, lawn mowers and hedge trimmers just left on the footpath, and sheds wide open while the owner has gone in for break. Don’t think it will never happen to you, because it could.

HOUSE SECURITY Is your house secure? Have you shut all your windows and doors before going out, have you locked them? Many people don’t bother to shut their windows when they ‘just nip out to the shop’ or ‘just see if Jack next door has any’? This is just one time your property is vulnerable. It only takes a thief a few seconds to see if the premises are empty and topull out and empty all the drawers and cupboards. You may return home to utter chaos and the heartbreak of losing family items. Knowing a stranger has been through all your most private items is very upsetting. Always shut and lock doors and windows and lock them too if possible.

Here are a few pointers to protect your property • Fit good quality locks to doors, windows and sheds.

• How about a camera?

• Put up some lights for use at night and one to shine on your shed.

• Fit an alarm and one for your shed too.

• Mark all gardening equipment and electrical equipment.

• Make note of model numbers and serial numbers and keep safe.

• Photograph the items and any imperfections on the items.

• Invest in a key safe and use it!

• Photograph all jewellery in colour with a small ruler at side to show the size of item and approximate cost to replace each item and get this updated regularly.

Remember these pointers will be of no use if you don’t shut and lock the doors and windows.

Until next month, PCSO 3041Stephen Cooper, Hadleigh SNT, Magdalen Road, Hadleigh IP7 5AD For emergency calls 999 / non-emergency calls 101

CHERNOBYL CHILDREN’S LIFELINE As the 2016 group arrival is imminent we would like to say a very big thank you to all of our supporters who have helped make this year’s visit possible.

Many people have dropped donations into our charity shop but haven’t left their contact details so I haven’t been able to thank them personally. If you prefer to remain anonymous then of course we respect this, but I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge how grateful we are for your contributions.

Without all the clothing, shoes, toys and medicines donated by the local community we would find ourselves in the position of so many other Links that have had to cut the number of children in the group due to insufficient funding. We do try to give as much support as possible to the children, their families at home and also the host families who take the children into their homes for the whole month. Yes, the main purpose of the children’s visit is for health recuperation, but how brilliant is it that we can also give them memories to take home that will last a lifetime!

It is very, very unlikely that any of the children who come in the group will ever leave Belarus again, let alone come back to England.

Occasionally a child is fortunate enough to receive an invitation for a private visit, but with the increasing cost of air fares and visas the number of these invitations falls each year.

The day after the children arrive we hold a clothing party for them, a very important event as having arrived with only the clothes they are wearing the children will be able to choose clothing for themselves and any siblings at home. The children don’t mind that the clothing is second-hand. It’s amazing to see the look on their faces when they see all the clothes on display and know that they can choose whatever they want.

As this is an ongoing program we are always happy to continue to receive donations of clothing for the children throughout the year. Any age is appreciated as we not only provide clothing to the children when they visit, but also to their brothers and sisters at home, plus other children who, for various reasons, are unable to be included in the program. We currently support families in Belarus with children age from birth to 17 years of age.

We are always grateful for your support and hope it may continue long into the future.

Link Chair Elizabeth Parker 01449 760343 / 07771 550868

Email: hadleigh.snt@suffolk.pnn.police.uk

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NEWS / OUT & ABOUT SUFFOLK ENERGY-FROM-WASTE FACILITY The Under 11 team at Claydon Football Club is sporting a new kit this season thanks to sponsorship from SUEZ, the company which runs the Suffolk energy-fromwaste facility.

The club, which is based close to the site, has been extremely helpful in the past, providing extra parking when we have needed it, both for our official opening last July and for our routine shut-downs when we have lots of extra contractors on site, but nowhere for them to park.

So when one of the club’s coaches approached us for sponsorship, we were very happy to help. The team played in their new kit for the first time in May. Earlier this year the club also received £60,000 from the SITA Trust to refurbish the club house and changing rooms. The trust distributes money donated by SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK, but is completely separate and has its own board which decides which projects to support.

Funding is available for projects within a three-mile radius of the Suffolk energy-from-waste site and applications can be made online. There are two further funding rounds this year and the deadlines are July 25 and October 3.

SUEZ and Suffolk County Council were jointly nominated as ‘client of the year’ in this year’s AJ100 awards organised by the Architects’ Journal.

Grimshaw, who designed our building, put us forward in recognition of our commitment to good architectural design – something which is often missing in industrial buildings.

USEFUL NUMBERS Site offices: 01473 839149 To book a visit: 01473 836812 Environment Agency: 0800 807060

SCC CONNECTING COMMUNITIES DEMAND RESPONSIVE TRANSPORT Suffolk County Council is revising its Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) provision for residents making journeys where scheduled bus and local train services do not exist. Commencing Monday, June 13 the present 17 rural Suffolk Links DRT areas will be replaced by a scheme based on the seven district council areas of Suffolk. This will mean that Claydon, Barham and Henley will be covered by a DRT scheme for the first time.

The organisation providing the service in Mid Suffolk is BSEVG and generally they will use nine seat vehicles. Where possible their aim will be to supplement fixed bus routes and local trains and thus some requests for non-disabled people transport will be based on a scheduled bus connection (e.g. a journey from Claydon to Creeting St Mary may be based on a pick up in Needham Market connecting out of and back into a service 88/89 bus journey). It’s not known how a request from, say, Barham to Coddenham would be treated where both places are on scheduled bus services although very indirect by a connection in Ipswich or Debenham. The decision will be made by the service co-ordinator.

Concessionary passes will not be valid for use on these services, but pass holders will be able to surrender their pass in exchange for an annual issue of vouchers worth £100. Adult fares for single journeys (no return fares) start at £2 for journeys up to five miles, scaling up to £4 for a journey between 15 and 20 miles.

The service will be provided from 07:00 until 19:00 Mondays to Saturdays.

Bookings can be made up to one week in advance by phoning 01449 614271 for Mid Suffolk residents.

At the presentation at Needham Market MSDC offices on June 8, County Councillor James Finch, SCC Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, assured the meeting that the new service would be closely monitored and adjustments would be made in the light of experience.

He also emphasised that the service is available to all people regardless of age.

Barry Moore,

CLAYDON AND BARHAM WI

Transport Representative, Claydon and Whitton Parish Council

AFTERNOON TEA Claydon Village Hall Saturday, September 3 at 2.30pm

In aid of Lighthouse Women’s Refuge £5 per ticket. Please support this worthwhile charity.

CLAYDON & BARHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE Church Lane, Claydon, IP6 0EG The club had a full range of events in June, some organised by the community centre and other private events and bookings. The hall, lounge and Compton Room have seen a steady increase in bookings.

FUTURE EVENTS

BAR-CLAY MUSIC MAKERS

Wednesday, July 6: A psychic evening with Ryan Gooding. Playgroup fundraising event, not organised by CBCC.

If you are interested in being part of Bar-Clay Music Makers’ next production, Goldie Locks and Some Other Guys, please make a note of two important diary dates. The read-through will take place at 7.30pm on Wednesday, July 6 in Claydon Village Hall and auditions will be held in the village hall a week later (July 13) in two sessions: youngsters at 6.30pm and adults at 7.30pm.

Saturday, July 9: GALA DAY In the evening we present The Preservatives, a free event, all you need are your dancing shoes: www.thepreservatives.co.uk

If you’re not sure about being part of the show (on stage or behind the scenes), why not come along to the read-through and find out more?

Rehearsals start in September for the panto in January 2017 and everyone is welcome. If you can’t make the read-through but would like to ask questions or register an interest (no commitment), please contact Vera on 836972.

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We have a wide and varied range of draft and bottled ales, ciders and lagers. Guinness and mild are also available and our premium larger, San Miguel, is now on tap. We have pints of bitter starting from just £2.50 and lager from just £2.90. www.candbcc.com / 01473 831805 Facebook: Claydon Community Centre

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OUT & ABOUT ENPOINTE SCHOOL OF DANCING

HENLEY PLAYERS We have just closed our very successful production of The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz by Stewart Auty. It was well received and we had positive feedback by all.

We have some key dates to share with you for 2016.

The Enpointe School of Dancing recently had their disco presentation at Great Blakenham Village Hall where the pupils were presented with their exam certificates.

The pupils took various levels of ballet exams under the United Teachers of Dance examination board and I’m very pleased to announce that they all were successful, resulting in a continuing 100% success rate for the school.

Sunday, June 26: AGM, barbecue and pantomime first read through, noon – all welcome Sunday, July 17: Pantomime auditions, 11am – please email us for information Sunday, September 4: Pantomime rehearsals start, noon Friday, October 21: Henley Quiz night, 7.30pm – tickets available soon Friday, December 9: Physic Night with Ryan Gooding, 7.30pm – tickets available soon Friday, January 6: Henley pantomime, 7.30pm – tickets from August 1 Saturday, January 7: Henley pantomime, 2.30pm and 7.30pm – tickets from August 1 Friday, February 24: Murder Mystery Night and three-course meal, 7.30pm Email us for more information: henleypanto2012@gmail.com

We would like to say a very big congratulations to all the pupils; we are very proud of all of their achievements.

CLAYDON AND BARHAM WI

The hard work isn’t over though as preparations now start for The Princess and the Frog which will be performed at Henley Community Centre in May 2017.

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For more details please contact Kelly Fear: 07799 130967

Claydon Village Hall Saturday, August 6, 2-4pm Admission 20p. Donations welcome on the day Info: 07769 265480

CLAYDON AND BARHAM VILLAGE HALL Dates for July Friday 1 Sunday 3 Monday 4

Tuesday 5 Wednesday 6 Thursday 7

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Stowe School of Dance Meditation Session CDC Street Dance Barham PC Meeting Mums and Tots BMM Pantomime read through Young Families Silver Surfers Slimming World Stowe School of Dance

4-5.30pm 7-8.30pm 4.45-6.45pm 7pm 1-3pm 7.30-10.30pm 9.30-11.30am 11.30am-2pm 5.30 & 7.30pm 4-5.30pm

Monday 11 Craft Addicts 1-4pm

CDC Street Dance 4.45-6.45pm

Claydon PC Meeting 7.30pm Tuesday 12 Mums and Tots 1-3pm

Women’s Institute 7pm Wednesday 13 BMM Pantomime Auditions 6-10.30pm Thursday 14 Silver Surfers 11.30am-2pm

Slimming World 5.30 & 7.30pm Friday 15 Stowe School of Dance 4-5.30pm Monday 18 CDC Street Dance 4.45-6.45pm Tuesday 19 Mums and Tots 1-3pm Thursday 21 Young Families 9.30-11.30am

Silver Surfers 11.30am-2pm

Slimming World 5.30 & 7.30pm Monday 25 Craft Addicts 1-4pm Thursday 28 Sunshine Service 10am

Slimming World 5.30 & 7.30pm For more information on village hall activities visit the Claydon and Barham website and follow the links. Hall bookings now only online.

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Gala Day Celebrating the Queens 90th Birthday Saturday, July 9 from noon to 4pm Claydon & Barham Community Centre, the High School Field and in the Sports Hall This community event has been organised to celebrate the Queens 90th birthday but also as an event for the residents of Claydon and Barham to raise money for local organisations.

There will be lots of attractions, displays, stalls and plenty of food and drink.

Put the date in your diary and come along to show your support and have lots of fun.

All profits will be distributed to local organisations and charities.

The festivities will be spread across the high school playing field, sports hall and the community centre. Stands will include side shows, donkey rides, a bouncy castle and a

slide, tombolas, local crafts and plenty of activities to try out your skills.

Everything will open from noon including the community centre bar which will remain open all day through into the evening when there is free live band playing from 8pm.

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Gala Day Guide Saturday, July 9 from noon to 4pm INSIDE THE COMMUNITY CENTRE Main Hall Here we have a wonderful varied craft and gifts fair. Both commercial sellers and local crafts will be available to purchase.

Main Lounge Bar The bar is open all day serving a full selection of alcoholic and soft drinks including guest beers and ciders. Only drinks purchased in plastic cups can be taken on to the High School Field.

The Ladies Wimbledon final will be live on the TV in the main lounge.

Crompton Lounge A wonderful cafĂŠ is again being run by the lovely ladies of Claydon and Barham WI. They will be serving teas, coffees and homemade cakes.

GROUNDS OF COMMUNITY CENTRE The BBQ will be serving hot dogs and delicious burgers to fuel you for more activities.

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INSIDE THE SPORTS HALL (top end of field) Members of the Carpet Bowls Club will demonstrate their skills and give you an opportunity to try your hand competing with other novices.

ON PLAYGROUND BY THE FIELD Vehicles on display will include a police car available to sit in (if you’re good you might even be allowed to activate the sirens), a fire engine to clamber over and investigate and for you Oval Motorsport enthusiasts the pace car plus other vehicles.

HIGH SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD Timed activities in or around the main ring will be displayed and announced on the day.

There will be two Punch & Judy shows by a talented young local artist.

CDC Street Dance, a local Claydon group, will perform at 12.30pm.

Performances from Ipswich Majorettes and of course a tug of war competition.

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Other activities/stalls on High School Field There are so many stalls and activities on the main field I don’t know where to start. They include a bouncy castle, donkey rides, a carousel, ice cream, crepes (highly recommended), a mocktail stall, tombolas, crockery smashing and side shows. You can hook yourself a duck, burst a balloon, eat, drink and enjoy.

Gipping Valley Bowls: Showcasing their skills and testing yours!

The following organisations have already signed up to join in.

Don’t forget to come back in the evening to a free Gala Day Dance to the much acclaimed The Preservatives. They have performed at the community club before and produced a real rocking performance. Also guest beers and ciders available plus a full bar service.

Claydon Scout Group: Highly recommended crepes cooked to perfection Claydon and Barham Church: Church members challenge you to try your skills bowling through the arches. Prizes for the highest score will be announced at 3.30pm before the main gala draw.

Claydon & Barham Community Club Membership Stall: Talk to the directors about the club and the activities you’d like to see – and purchase more draw tickets.

Claydon High School: Running numerous stalls including crockery smashing, a mocktail stall, a bottle tombola and side shows.

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Claydon Football Club: Test your football skills shooting though targets and over barrels Ipswich Silver Spinner Majorettes: With a toy tombola FREE EVENING GALA DAY DANCE

Parking during the Gala Day Parking at the school is limited during the day to stallholders and blue badge holders who must register their vehicle in advance by telephoning 01473 831805. If you are visiting by car please use the Recreation Ground Car Park off Thornhill Road.

H BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY H ENJOY THE AFTERNOON H HELP RAISE MONEY FOR YOUR LOCAL ORGANISATIONS HD ANCE THE EVENING AWAY IN THE COMMUNITY CENTRE WITH FREE ENTRY TO THE PRESERVATIVES

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Grand Raffle Raffle tickets (£1 per ticket or £5 per book) Please return your tickets and money to Freshfills, the Community Centre or Alasdair Place.

If you need further tickets they will be on sale from the membership stall.

The draw will take place at approximately 3.30pm.

FIRST PRIZE: £250 cash SECOND PRIZE: 22” TV /DVD Combo (donated by Hamilton Smith) THIRD PRIZE: 5 Piece Set of Garden Furniture (donated by Decco) Plus lots more exciting prizes including: a round of Golf for 4 at Bramford Golf Course one family ticket and a pair of adult tickets to Spedeworth Motor Sport Lucky winners must provide their ticket stub or proof of identity at the given address to claim their prize. Proceeds will go to local organisations and charities.

Claydon & Barham Local Community Trust wish to thank everyone who has generously donated prizes and those who have supported us by buying them

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OUT & ABOUT 4 EVER YOUNG MEN’S CLUB CLAYDON AND BARHAM WI We have been very busy lately! The book club meets once a month at Choices Café, a friendly and welcoming venue and the delicious homemade cakes and scones help the meeting along.

Marilyn has taught some members to make microwave lemon curd, which they were most appreciative of, and Jill, patchwork and embroidery.

Marilyn, Jane, Thelma, and Katrina produced a lovely floral arrangement depicting the 1970s. It was a pleasure and a privilege to site this among the other beautiful arrangements in the church.

Several members will visit the Olympic Legacy in July and one brave member will ascend the Orbit. Thelma has invited us for afternoon tea at her new home in Capel on Tuesday, July 19.

Looking through our records, it would seem that we are missing some (photographs as well) from the 1940s to the late 1980s. Has anyone in the village had family who were associated with the WI during those times?

Our next meeting is on July 12 when we will be donning aprons and have wooden spoons at the ready. The competition will be to decorate a paper plate.

Should anyone wish to get in touch, please ring Barbara on 832330. It will be good to hear from you.

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HENLEY 100 CLUB May winners

June winners

Connie Prior

Carol Wood

Susan Reeve

Olive Briner

Jenny & John Clements

John Woods

You can join at any time of the year. The cost is just £4 per month, the more members we get, the greater the prize money. All profits go to St Peter’s Church, Henley.

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MEET ‘N’ EAT LUNCH CLUB Our June meeting celebrated the Queen’s 90th birthday. After the usual choice of soup, we enjoyed our cup of tea and homemade chocolate cake, strawberry gateau, cup cakes and scones with jam and cream, all created by Margaret, Ginny, Fran and Joyce.

We meet at noon on the first Friday of each month in the Parish Rooms in Great Blakenham. We now have to charge £4, but for that we serve a light lunch (usually soup and a roll or a ploughman’s lunch) followed by homemade puddings with cream or custard and a cup of tea or coffee. In addition, we offer the chance to sit and chat with old friends, make new friends, play a game of bingo and have a bit of fun.

If you’re interested, telephone Sue Broomfield on 07890 512828, Mike Biddle on 07805 507497, or just come along on the first Friday of the month. You will be very welcome.

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Our meeting in May was a general discussion about musical instruments, with one or two members bringing along guitars. Some interesting discussions took place and although it wasn’t possible to put on a proper performance at The Crown that morning, we may have some ideas for the future.

The Crown at Claydon very kindly accomodates us and provides coffee for our meeting, and some of us often stay for a spot of lunch afterwards.

We meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 10.30am and often have a guest speaker for an hour or so, along with a chance to sit and chat with old friends, meet new friends and learn of new interests and ideas.

We’re always looking for members and speakers, so please come along to listen or talk (or both).

By the time this is published, we will have had our AGM, but I would encourage anyone who fits the bill (Forever Young) to come along and see what we do.

For more information, contact Mike Biddle on 07805 507497, or just turn up on the third Wednesday of the month. You will be very welcome.

GREAT BLAKENHAM OVER 50s CLUB Great Blakenham Over 50s Club is open to anyone of that age living not just in Great Blakenham but anywhere in the surrounding area. We meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month in the Parish Room, Stowmarket Road, Great Blakenham from 2-4pm. The cost per meeting is £1.50 which includes whatever activity is programmed for the afternoon, refreshments and raffle. On afternoons when we may play a couple of games of bingo the tickets are £1 each. Members take it in turns to make the tea. The Parish Room is the building with a green door more or less opposite the Chequers Public House and it has its own parking area behind the hall. It is fully accessible for anyone in a wheelchair and has disabled facilities within.

In May we were entertained by Mrs Jane Paley with her lighthearted talk and quiz What Do You Know About Tea? It transpired not too much, but the afternoon was most interesting and we were able to aid the work of the charity Our Special Friends with our donation.

At our first meeting in June Paul Warne, one of our new members, talked about his life as a wood carver, both as a college tutor and as a hobby. He brought along some wonderful examples of his work for us all to admire and explained a little about the various woods he uses and the commissions he has undertaken. Our second meeting in June featured another part in our occasional series A Walk Down Memory Lane coupled with a strawberry tea party with red white and blue outfits optional.

Our meetings for the next few months are: July 13: Mrs Pauline Walker on The History of the Co-op Juniors Theatre Company July 27: Our last meeting before our summer break will be a social afternoon including quiz time with Brenda Cooper We will start back again on September 14 with our AGM. We would be pleased to welcome anyone who would like to come to one of the talks. There is no obligation to become a member, so do come and join us.

Jackie Durrant, 01449 672690

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OUT & ABOUT / SCHOOLS IPSWICH & DISTRICT HISTORICAL TRANSPORT SOCIETY The society is running a coach excursion to the Great Western Society at Didcot on July 9. You don’t have to be a society member to join us, but places must be pre-booked. The cost is £40 inclusive of coach fare, entrance to GWS and a two-course evening meal on our return journey.

For further details please contact Pat Caddick: 01473 402152

CLAYDON PRE-SCHOOL Hasn’t the term just flown by? We can’t believe that the end of the pre-school year is just a few weeks away now. We would like to wish all our leavers a very fond farewell as they move on to their next stage of education. We are also now preparating for the new starters to come and join us in September – we are really looking forward to meeting them.

Don’t forget there is still time to get involved in our upcoming events.

HENLEY WI In May we held our resolution meeting. This is where we discuss various resolutions put forward by WI membership nationwide in order for them to be voted upon at the annual general meeting of the National Federation of WIs (this year held in Brighton on June 11).

The resolutions for discussion were ‘Avoid food waste, address food poverty in the UK’ and ‘Appropriate care in hospitals for patients with dementia and their carers’. It was agreed that both of these resolutions were very worthwhile and after a lively debate it was agreed that we would allow our delegate at the meeting to have discretion to vote on our behalf.

We then had a presentation from one of the trustees of the Suffolk East Federation about ACWW. This is a charity supported

by WIs nationally to help disadvantaged women worldwide.

The Association of Country Women Worldwide has strong links to the UN and is one of the largest organisations for rural women in the world.

It was formed in 1929 and the WI helps to raise money for projects such as farming in Cameroon, help for disadvantaged children in Kenya and a pickle project in India. It was most interesting and good to know where the money we raise is going.

CLAYDON MUMS ‘N’ TOTS GROUP Calling all mums, dads, grandparents and carers with children 0-4 years old. Are you looking for somewhere to entertain your children and make new friends at the same time?

Claydon Mums ‘n’ Tots meet every Tuesday in term time from 1.153pm in Claydon and Barham Village Hall. We charge just £1.50 a family (one adult plus children) which includes a drink and a biscuit for both the adults and children. There is a great selection of toys and activities to stimulate the children and help them let off some steam.

Each week we have a different theme at our arts and crafts table where the children can create something amazing to take home and show the family. We always end our session with a sing-a-long.

We will meet on July 5, 12 and 19 and new faces are always welcome. So why not come along, have a cuppa and meet some people in your area?

We look forward to seeing you and your little ones soon.

Could you run this group?

Since Georgie Bolton stepped down from successfully running Claydon Mum’s ‘n’ Tots for many years, the group has been kept going by a small group of volunteer mums. However, it would really benefit from having a committed individual to take charge of the group, make it their own and lead it into the future. All that would be required from you is a little spare time, a love of children and some fresh new ideas for weekly activities.

Parents are always on hand to help out at the sessions each week.

If you are interested in finding out more about what’s involved in running the group please contact Julie Cook at juliet.cook@ymail.com or drop in to one of our sessions.

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Open event If you are interested in sending your child to Claydon Pre-school and would like to come and have a look around, we are holding an open day event from 4-6pm on Thursday, July 7. Just come along, everyone is welcome. We look forward to meeting you all.

Ryan Gooding Physic Night On Wednesday, July 6 from 7.30pm at Claydon and Barham Community Centre. Tickets are £10 and can be purchased from the pre-school or the community centre. Please feel free to contact the administrator if you would like further information.

Summer Holiday Club We will once again be running our summer holiday club on each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am-3.30pm for children aged two to eight years old. This will run from July 26 until September 1. Prices are £20 for a full day (bring a packed lunch) and £12 for either a morning (9am-noon) or afternoon (12.30-3.30pm) session. If you wish to find out more or want to book spaces please contact the administrator – details below.

Don’t forget to get your applications in now for places in September 2016.

The pre-school is open Monday to Friday from 9am-3.30pm during term time. Children can start from the age of two until they go to Reception. Session fees are £9.60 and we offer a lunchclub (noon12.30pm) for £1.60. We are happy to accept childcare vouchers and we offer two-year funded places for any eligible children. We also run a holiday club at Easter and in the summer holidays for two to eight year olds – further information can be obtained by contacting the administrator.

For information regarding any of the above events or just to find out more about Claydon Pre-school, please contact the administrator, Lisa Read: 01473 831648 / admin@claydonpreschool.co.uk

CLAYDON PRE-SCHOOL 100 CLUB May prize winners No. 28: Karin Nash – £21.90 No. 55: Colin Dawson – £10.95 No. 31: Ann Gardiner – £3.65 New members are welcome at any time. Entry is just £1 per month and the draw takes place on the last Friday of each month from September through to July. The more entries we get the greater the prize money and all money raised is used to enhance the lives of our children within the pre-school.

For an entry form please contact Nadine Harrison: 01473 831857 / admin@claydonpreschool.co.uk

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SCHOOLS / SPORT CLAYDON HIGH SCHOOL As another academic year comes to a close, there’s just time to catch up on what has been happening at Claydon High School and what we can look forward to in the last few weeks of term.

Year 11 students have now left school and while it’s sad to see them go, I am very proud of their successes and achievements, both personal and academic, over the last five years and I wish them all the very best for the future.

The Arts Faculty has been busy this term with their annual sponsored fancy dress Fun Run raising an incredible £2,866 which will go towards equipment and resources. They also held a GCSE Art Exhibition on June 20, showcasing some fantastic artistic talent and a very successful Sports Day on June 28.

PE students visited Wentworth Golf Club in Surrey to see the professionals and celebrities teeing off, and our Year 9 band, Fifth Dimension, was invited along to the club to perform at the celebrity award ceremony.

This was a unique and nerve wracking experience for them, but they did themselves proud with a stunning performance.

Food and Business students enjoyed a trip to the Food and Farming Fair at Hollow Trees Farm, where, supported by more than 50 farming professionals, they had the chance to explore this industry as a career choice. English students visited the Globe Theatre in London to watch A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

INDUCTION EVENTS We provide a wide range of transition activities for all our feeder primary schools which enable students (predominantly from Years 3-6) to get to know Claydon High School staff and explore our exciting school facilities, as well as making new friends before they join us in Year 7. On Wednesday, July 6, Year 6 parents/carers are invited to an induction evening to meet staff, hear how they can be involved with the school and to discuss any concerns. Year 6 students will then attend an induction day on July 7 where they will enjoy lessons, be introduced to some of their teachers and make new friends in their form groups. Year 7 is a special year for the young

people who join us and we want to make sure they are happy, confident and prepared for this next exciting stage of their education.

On July 12 we look forward to welcoming 130 Year 5 students to the school for a Primary Arts Festival. The students will be split into eight groups and take part in drama, dance, PE, music and art based activities all designed around the theme of The Sea. Lunch will be provided and they will be ably assisted throughout the day by selected Year 10 students. In the afternoon, the whole year group will come together in the main hall to showcase the creative skills they have learnt.

While we look forward to Year 6 students joining us, our Year 10 students are busy preparing to visit Suffolk One on a taster day before spending the penultimate week of term on work experience placements. Students have organised their own approved placements, ranging from vets, hairdressers, travel agents, banks and pre-schools to Essex Police Firearms Department, the Met Office and KPMG at Canary Wharf in London. A good work experience placement can provide a valuable insight into a different environment, helping students to clarify career aspirations so they can think about what they want to do and the qualifications they will potentially need. It can open doors and also provide concrete evidence of interest in a particular career to both university admissions officers and future employers. We wish all Year 10s the best of luck for an enjoyable and productive week.

We still have many events to look forward to before we break up, such as Grease on July 4 and 5 (there’s still time to get your tickets!), the Community Tea Party (see page 14), Praise Tea Party and Sports Award Evening.

If you would like to visit the school and see us in action, please contact my PA, Mrs J Pedersen, on 01473 836110 to book a place on one of our open mornings in the autumn term.

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CLAYDON & BARHAM YOUNG FAMILIES Claydon and Barham Young Families is a Mothers’ Union project run by Mothers’ Union members and supporters for 25 years. We welcome mums, dads, carers and grandparents from Claydon, Barham, Great Blakenham and the surrounding villages with babies or children under five. Entry is just £1.50 a family.

This month we meet on July 7 and 21 from 9.30-11.30am in Claydon and Barham Village Hall. Our Teddy Bears’ picnic is on July 21 so don’t forget your Teddy!

At our regular sessions we welcome anyone with babies or children under five for imaginative play, storytime, songtime and lots of fun.

Families can enjoy a different craft activity with a theme where children can be creative and try out different materials to produce an individual masterpiece. Playdough and all sorts of toys that encourage children’s imaginative play and physical and social development are available. We also share songtime for a bit of noise. For parents/carers it is a good opportunity to meet others with pre-school children or babies. There is also a prize draw for the children.

This month we would like to wish a happy birthday to Joseph.

Why not come along and join in the fun? You can make friends and enjoy some valuable play. Hope to see you there.

For more information contact Michelle on 01473 833788 or check our listing on Netmums.com

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PMR – GCA SUPPORT GROUP EAST ANGLIA The next meeting of the Polymyalgia Rheumatica – Giant Cell Arteritis Support Group will be held on Thursday, July 7 at Needham Market Community Centre.

Our recent open day was a great success. We were lucky with the weather and many juniors had their first taste of tennis. Right now we are offering all new members, young and old, half-price membership.

Our courts have been resurfaced and are playing really well.

If you are interested in joining please visit www.sproughtontennis.co.uk or contact John Tallent on: 01473 402307

PACK MORE INTO YOUR HOLIDAYS THIS SUMMER WITH SUFFOLK MUSEUMS Looking for last minute holiday ideas? Suffolk museums have got you and your family covered!

Throughout the school summer holidays (July 22 to August 31), museums across the county will offer a jam-packed line-up of exciting events, activities, workshops and trails for the whole family to enjoy together. From arts and crafts to archeological digs, science workshops to giant craft fairs, amazing collections and discovery trails galore there’s something for everyone to enjoy in museums this summer.

Highlights include the range of family fun days, from live music and train rides at Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Museum to amazing living history events at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village or swing dancing and spitfires at the Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum.

Budding scientists can take part in hands-on experiments at The Long Shop Museum’s Workshop Wednesdays or release their inner archaeologist and unearth real finds at Dunwich Museum’s Dig Dunwich event. Creative activities can be found at Ipswich Museum’s regular Art Skills workshops or the Museum of East Anglian Life’s popular Mud, Bugs and Baking sessions. Or why not check out the all new Summer Discovery Club at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village, the National Horseracing Museum and Gainsborough’s House? This three-day creative arts and crafts club for children aged seven-11 will explore each museum’s unique collections with a chance to complete an Arts Award Discover Level.

Most museums and activities are either low-cost or absolutely free. Many sites offer free parking, locally sourced refreshments or a chance to unwind with a family picnic in the sun.

To download your free Summer in Suffolk Museums event program please visit: www.suffolkmuseums.org Or, to keep up to date with all the latest information and family-friendly event news, like our Facebook page at: summerinsuffolkmuseums.com

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The meeting begins at 10.30am with refreshments and time for sufferers to speak together. This will be followed by a speaker from the Yellow Card Scheme which is vital in helping the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) monitor the safety of all healthcare products in the UK to ensure they are acceptably safe for patients and users.

It is hoped that café meet-ups which will be held on a regular basis and spread around East Anglia will be announced very soon, making it easier with less travelling for people to meet on an informal basis. The support group is very valuable to those who suffer from this disease who often feel isolated and forgotten. www.pmrgca.co.uk/group-pages/east-anglia

DR DAN POULTER, YOUR LOCAL MP, REPORTS BACK I recently attended the State Opening of Parliament and one aspect of H.M. the Queen’s Speech which held a particular resonance for me was the announcement around the Digital Economy Bill. As well as nationally, here in Suffolk this bill will help to improve the necessary infrastructure for business and will assist in ensuring that Suffolk really is fit to compete at the forefront of the global economy.

Perhaps most notably, the bill has committed to ensuring that every household across the country has a legal right to a fast broadband connection. This means that superfast broadband is no longer seen as a luxury and is now seen as an essential, for both businesses and individual households. I welcome this announcement particularly as I am continuing to work closely with Suffolk County Council to ensure a speedier rollout of superfast broadband.

Broadband speeds are something which a great many of us, particularly those in urban locations, take for granted. However, effective broadband speeds are absolutely essential to all of us – whether for children accessing valuable research for their studies, professionals looking to deliver more collaborative public services across the county, or businesses looking to grow and expand and boost the Suffolk economy. Growth in the economy is vital for all, not least to a rural county such as Suffolk.

The bill also promises new laws to assist telecommunications providers in building the vital infrastructure needed to enable not only faster broadband speeds, but also better and more effective mobile networks.

Again, this is welcome news for Suffolk. As a rural county, I am all too aware of the frustrations around lack of mobile coverage and so-called ‘not spots’.

Finally, the bill will allow consumers to apply for automatic compensation when things go wrong with their broadband service provider. This means that consumers and businesses will now have a right to receive automatic compensation when services have been disrupted by problems with their service provider. Having received a number of letters and emails around this specific issue, I am sure that this will be welcome news also.

I am hopeful that the Digital Services Bill will soon ensure that superfast broadband is available to all as standard, but that it will also enable greater flexibility in contracts between consumers and service providers.

For more information please visit: www.drdanielpoulter.com

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ON THE GRAPEVINE FUN SUMMER UPDATE FUN is a local charity operated by local parents in Hadleigh supporting people with learning and/or physical disabilities.

As well as providing residential and respite facilities, FUN offers a range of sessional opportunities throughout the year and are committed to being inclusive, innovative and lots of FUN! We are all about celebrating ability and our team work hard to ensure that the individuals and support workers who access our opportunities are fully involved and included in decision making and session content.

Artists, performers and musicians at FUN daytime opportunities have Naomi Snook of Boxford been working hard on a variety of projects this term. Artist Naomi Snook has been designing her own cartoon characters, which she intends to develop further into a range of stationary and other items. She says: “This place is enjoyable, you can do lots of things like drawing and printing. Coming here makes me feel happy, not lonely.”

Artist-in residence Patrick Parker was thrilled to exhibit his work in St Mary’s. He says: “I was happy to take part in the exhibition and hope to continue making work for other people to look at.”

Stars Alight Theatre Company have worked together to create a piece of theatre that celebrates all that Canvas created by artist-in is good about the Olympics. Local residence Patrick Parker treasure, Barbara Boyd of The Hadleigh Thrift Shop, has waved her fee and is delighted to play a cameo role in the show!

Actor Stephanie Froud enjoys the friendship opportunities that being part of a team creates: “I like to make the drinks, I like to have a laugh, you’ve got to have a laugh as you’re a long time dead!”

Community crafters have been creating a whole range of items including paper mache balloon art, mobiles and beadwork, and Music Zoners

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continue to meet every Friday to take part in a session, sing and make music led by professional singer-songwriter Jackie Ord. Sessions currently in place are: The Art Space: Monday, 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm Stars Alight Theatre Company: Wednesday, 10.30am-12.30pm Community Crafters: Thursday, 10.30am-12.30pm The Music Zone: Friday, 1.30-3.30pm Sessions are creative in content, but also provide opportunities for participants to develop teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills. Accessing our activities also creates opportunities for friendships and confidence to grow.

Our summer programme kicks off in July when we will be welcoming Hilary Chityock of East Bergholt new tutors to offer a whole range of bespoke sessions including laughter yoga, garden art, picnic making, colour explosion workshop, arts and crafts, African drumming, t-shirt design, a summer BBQ, a theatre visit, singing workshops and community awareness, wellbeing and inclusion sessions.

Look out for our summer programme in Hadleigh library or call 01473 822699 to find out more and book your place.

In addition to the activities on offer, FUN also offers many opportunities to get involved as a volunteer. At a recent volunteer morning lots of ideas were shared and enthusiasm came out tops as the most important factor in getting involved.

“I enjoy coming here to support people to be creative,” said art and music volunteer Diane Guest.

If you are interested in taking part as a volunteer or as a participant please contact Community Activities Coordinator Rachel Bennett: 01473 822699 / rachel@funsuffolk.org.uk Free taster sessions are available. Our participants travel from as far as Leiston to take part in our activities and for those more local, a regular and reliable bus service (91) runs to Hadleigh from Sudbury and Ipswich (on the hour from Sudbury and 15 minutes past the hour from Ipswich).

If you are interested in accessing our respite service please contact the manager: 01473 822699 HAVE A GREAT SUMMER FROM ALL AT FUN

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OUT & ABOUT MUSEUM OF EAST ANGLIAN LIFE Much Ado About Nothing by Bury Theatre Workshop Friday, July 1 at 7pm / Saturday, July 2 at 2pm and 7pm The soldiers return to enjoy the comforts of home. Witty and determined bachelor Benedick encounters his old flame, the feisty Beatrice, who is equally determined never to marry. Will the love that everyone but themselves can see they have for each other ever be requited?

BTW’s fifth annual Shakespeare in the Park production breathes new life into the traditional style with a Globe Theatre set, Elizabethan costume, lively and engaging acting, music and dance.

Companion Dog Show

Sunday 3rd July 2016 Jimmy’s Farm

Entries on the day from 09.30am Free parking - £2 per class.

• Pedigree/BIS Judge - Mrs Carole Mitchell • Cross-breed/Handling classes - Miss Tye Kitchen • Fun classes - Miss J Millar • Rescue/dog most like to take home/best condition Mr Jonathon Wills

Tickets (adults £10, children 12-18 £5, Under 12s free) are available from www.eastanglianlife.org.uk or from Mid Suffolk Tourist Information 20th Festival of Beer & Brewing / Thursday, July 14 to Sunday 17 Join us as we celebrate this special anniversary with more than 80 local ales and ciders. Set within the museum’s stunning 13th century barn, the fun and friendly atmosphere attracts visitors from all over East Anglia every year, celebrating the areas rich heritage of brewing. The CAMRA supported bar features a selection of the best locally brewed beers, ranging in styles to suit the tastes of everyone who visits. If you’re not a fan of beer, there’s cider and wine as well as soft drinks provided by on site café, The Osier.

The Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings are accompanied by live music. WE celebrate our birthday on Sunday with an afternoon of family fun, activities and games, and maybe even a slice of cake!

Admission to the festival is £2.50 or included in standard museum admission during the day. Museum and CAMRA members free with a valid membership card.

Show opens at 10.30am. Judging begins at 10.45am.

Contact Ros Gardiner on: 01449 768678 or 07912 309923 or email: roslyn.gardiner@ageuksuffolk.org Jimmy’s Farm: Pannington Hall Lane, Wherstead, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2AR

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Suffolk’s Museum of the Year in 2015 has teamed up with local historical event specialists Black Knight Historical to deliver what promises to be the best all round historical event of the summer with the East Anglian Living History Fayre.

Ian Pycroft, owner of Black Knight, said: “This amazing event really will bring history alive! Visitors will be able to step back in time to meet ancestors all over the museum. The Women’s Land Army will be working the farm-, as they did during the Second World War, ladies from the Women’s Institute will be knitting for the war effort, and the Home Guard will protect us all from German invasion! All across the site, historical characters will delight and amaze you with their skills and knowledge.

From Roman Legionaries to an audience with Queen Elizabeth I, William Shakespeare through to Viking warriors, falconry, music and dance, gunpowder weapons demonstrations, lectures from top local authors and speakers, and much more!”

This special new event promises to be an unforgettable experience.

For information and enquiries contact: enquiries@eastanglianlife.org.uk / 01449 612229

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ON THE GRAPEVINE SUMMER DAYS AT THE MIX

JI LIU TO PERFORM WITH SUFFOLK PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

It’s nearly summer! We’ve been busy preparing our building and youth team for our summer hang out, starting on Monday, July 25.

After playing to another sell-out audience on Sunday, May 22, and wowing the crowds in Ipswich Christchurch Park on June 11, Suffolk Philharmonic Orchestra returns to The Apex, Bury St Edmunds on Thursday, July 14 for an evening of pure Mozart delight.

We’re pushing the boat out and opening our doors for every weekday of the holidays! Join us for BBQs, competitions, ball games, and sumo suit wrestling… or maybe try out our climbing wall or grab a treat from our ice cream bar. Some days we will be enjoying the sunshine down at the Recreation Ground.

The programme includes the exquisite Exsultate Jubilate, sung by young soprano Daisy Brown, followed by the Piano Concerto no 21 with soloist Ji Liu (pictured, image by Kaupo Kikas) who shot to fame as artist-in-residence at Classic FM and who has kept audiences enthralled by his powerful yet delicate command of the piano. The concert finishes with one of Mozart’s great symphonies, no 41 Jupiter.

We’ll be open from 11am to 4pm each day.

Please check the events section on our website for information on specific activities and locations.

Orchestra leader for this concert is Suffolk resident Kenneth Sillito and the conductor is founder and artistic director of Suffolk Philharmonic, Leslie Olive.

For further information about this concert and Suffolk Philharmonic visit: www.suffolkphil.org Tickets for this concert are on sale now and early booking is advised.

Book online at www.theapex.co.uk / 01284 758000 or in person at The Apex, Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds.

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CHURCH NEWS CLAYDON & BARHAM PARISH CHURCH The Church of St Mary and St Peter in Barham Church Lane is the Parish Church for Claydon and Barham USEFUL NUMBERS Clergy: Priest-in-Charge – to be announced

Self Supporting Minister – The Rev Jenny Ablett 830205 Churchwardens: Mr Robin Hooper 832243

Mr Des Groom 831804 Hall bookings Mrs Zoe Groom 831804 For news, history, information and pictures visit: www.achurchnearyou.com/claydonandbarham St Peter’s Church in Claydon is closed for regular public worship and maintained by the Churches Conservation Trust Baptisms: We welcome those who have joined Christ’s Church through Holy Baptism, including Oscar and Harvey Gould, Cooper Farrow and Riley-Oscar Giles Weddings: We offer our congratulations and prayers for the future to those who have recently married including Abigail Fisher and Mark Jevons and Josephine Smith and Jamie Smith.

Departed: We offer our sympathy, love and prayers to the families and friends of those who have recently died including Lionel Bell of Alasdair Place.

Christian Aid Week: On behalf of the deprived people of the world, we sincerely thank the 37 collectors who turned out to deliver and collect Christian Aid Week envelopes in May. Together they collected a magnificent £1,502 and a further £109 in Gift Aid tax. We also thank all readers who contributed through the envelopes for your support and of course not forgetting Michelle and Mick for organising our efforts.

Church Fete and Celebration in Flowers, June 4-6: What a relief! After well over 60 years of our church fete being held in the centre of the villages in either the current or previous rectory gardens, it would be fair to say we did have some concerns as to whether people would turn out to support us when we were forced to move it this year and decided to hold it on the edge of the villages at the church. We then decided to combine the fete with a weekend celebration in flowers in the church for the Queen’s 90th birthday.

We needn’t have worried. Come 2pm on June 4 the sun came out to bathe our new site in warm sunshine for the whole afternoon. The support we had was fantastic, both for the fete itself and the floral displays. Over the weekend we raised an all-time record profit of £2,001.

We thank everyone involved in creating the beautiful and imaginative displays recalling the life and times of each decade from the 1920s to the present day and the local businesses who supported our efforts with their sponsorship. It took a team of 66 people to get the fete set up and run the stalls and sideshows – our thanks to every one of you.

Gala Day: The church will be running three sideshows at this month’s Village Gala Day and anyone willing to help run these should contact Roger on 831079.

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been sent out to parents of pupils of Claydon Primary School and are flowing back, adding to those we had received from our Easter mailing to last year’s attendees. If your child attends a different school or the form got lost in transit, you can download it from the church website or request one from 5 Phillipps Road / 01473 831079. Because of space and the number of leaders, we do have to set a limit for the numbers we accept in each age group, so please don’t leave it until the last moment to book your child in If you want to be sure of getting a place.

J-Team is held in the church and church hall and is open to any child aged five to 11 on August 31, 2016. There is a small charge of £10 for the three days to cover the cost of materials.

This year’s club is based on the Scripture Union holiday club Guardians of Ancora. This is also the title of an electronic game available for tablets and smart phones free from your app store.

Access to this game is by no means a prerequisite of joining the holiday club, but if your child plays electronic games you may like to try this one. Guardians of Ancora is a new digital environment for eight to 11-year-olds that combines the excitement and creativity of a highspec online game with an immersive experience of Bible content and faith formation.

DATES FOR JULY Saturday, July 2

Wedding of Rebecca Groom and James Cousins, 3pm

Sunday July 3

Holy Communion (said), 8am First Sunday Communion, 10am

Tuesday, July 5

J-Team Planning, 5 Phillipps Road, 7.30pm

Wednesday, July 6

Primary School Year 4 in Church

Thursday, July 7

Young Families at the village hall, 9.30am

Friday, July 8

Communion at Alasdair Place, 2.30pm

Saturday, July 9

Village Gala Day, noon

Sunday, July 10

Holy Communion (said), 8am Parish Communion, 10am Baptism of Renee Ewers, noon Baptism of Albie Colthorpe, 2pm

Tuesday, July 12 Friday, July 15

Primary School Leavers’ Service, 7pm Open the Book at Primary School, 2.45pm

Saturday, July 16

Wedding of Maria Page & Nicholas Cheetham, 11.30am

Sunday, July 17

Holy Communion (said), 8am Community Worship, 10am

Monday, July 18

Reserved for priest interviews

Tuesday, July 19

Reserved for priest interviews

Thursday, July 21

Young Families at the village hall, 9.30am

Friday, July 22

Communion at Barham Care Home, 11am

Sunday, July 24

Holy Communion (said), 8am Parish Communion, 10am

Tuesday, July 26

PCC meets in Church Hall, 7.30pm

Wednesday, July 27

Communion at St Peter’s Court, 2.30pm

Thursday, July 28

Sunshine Service in the village hall, 10am

Sunday, July 31

No 8am service today Benefice Communion at Gt Blakenham, 10am

Sunday, August 7

Holy Communion (said), 8am First Sunday Communion, 10am

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CHURCH NEWS CHRISTCHURCH, NEEDHAM MARKET Methodist/United Reformed Church, High Street, Needham Market IP6 8AP Ministers The Rev Mary Playford (URC): 01449 711798 The Rev John Boardman (Methodist): 01787 372738 Hall lettings: 07851 742847 Church contact: Ann Devereux, 01449 721575 www.christchurchneedhammarket.co.uk Sunday Morning Worship: 10.30am, including crèche and Sunday Club Service of Holy Communion: Second Sunday WEEKDAY ACTIVITIES IN CHRISTCHURCH HALLS Tiddlers: Monday 9.30-11am (term time) For mums and toddlers, 12 months to four years.

Contact Hannah: 07969 482360 Scrabble Club: Monday 2-4pm New players please contact Sheila Norris: 01449 720871 Knit for Peace: First Wednesday, 2.30-4pm Contact Sheila Norris: 01449 720871 Women’s Fellowship: Second Wednesday 2.30-3.30pm Contact Linda Hills: 01449 721258 Christians Together Ecumenical Group: Thursday, 10am Contact Ann Devereux: 01449 721575 Coffee Morning: Second Saturday, 10am-noon Always with a selection of cakes for sale.

OTHER REGULAR BOOKINGS Weight Watchers: Monday, 7-9pm Children’s Musical Theatre: Tuesday, 4-6pm. Contact Faye: 01449 722354 Karate: Wednesday; juniors 6.30-7.30pm / adults 7.30-8.30pm Rainbow Guides: Thursday, 5.30-6.30pm (term time) Brownies: Thursday, 6.30-7.30pm (term time) Self Defence: Thursday, 8-10pm ALL ARE WELCOME! I often go away on holiday in July, and had tentatively planned to do so again this year. However, I have a new little companion in the form of Martha, a Cairn terrier puppy. She is (mostly) delightful, but not old enough to undertake a fortnight’s walking and sightseeing, yet still too young to go to kennels – so I’ll be having a ‘staycation’.

It must be nearly 20 years since I last had a puppy and I had forgotten just how much hard work they are! It’s not dissimilar to having a toddler, what with ‘potty training’, trying to ensure the house is ‘safe’ and trying to establish behaviour boundaries! But she’s lovely and means I have every excuse to go out for walks – we like Needham Lake!

Having responsibility for a dog, and indeed for a child, is simultaneously wonderful and daunting. Building up a relationship of trust and love takes time, with ups and downs. When Martha disobeys me it’s frustrating, but I know that I must still love and care for her, encouraging her to make the right ‘decision’ next time – even though this is likely to be based on bribery with food! But when she gets it right we are both happy – I smile and she wags her tail.

At Christchurch recently we have been looking at a book called Meditations in the Garden which has focussed on the first book of the Bible and in particular the story of Creation. In the part of the story about Adam and Eve there’s an episode when they disobey instructions from God and things go wrong. It causes a rift in the relationship they have with God. So, as Martha and I build our relationship on trust, affection and dog biscuits, I’m reminded that God wants us to rebuild our relationships with him – relationships established on faith, trust and love, but no dog biscuits!

Do say hello to us if you see us around the lake.

Rev Mary Playford

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Throughout the centuries, brave explorers have fearlessly traveled the globe and beyond to discover new lands, people, animal species, riches and glory.

Ferdinand Magellan of Portugal proved the world is round with his mission to sail around the world. His fellow countryman Vasco da Gama commanded the first European ship around the southern tip of Africa to reach India by sea.

Norseman Leif Eriksson is regarded as the first European to reach North America, nearly 500 years before Christopher Columbus, who is credited with discovering the ‘New World’ of the Americas.

Juan Ponce de León scoured Puerto Rico and Florida in his quest for the fountain of youth. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark blazed new trails during their Corps of Discovery Expedition across the western half of the United States. Traveling to new heights of discovery were mountain climber Sir Edmund Hillary, the first man to reach the peak of Mount Everest, and US astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first human to walk on the moon. These intrepid explorers and more have made an indelible mark on human history. Source: www.biography.com From August 22-26, 1.45-4pm, we will run a Holiday Bible Club called EPIC Explorers for five-11 year olds at Great Blakenham Baptist Church where we will explore the life of Jesus. Places are limited, so if you would like to be involved in this year’s expedition you will need to call or text Anna to book your place: 07984 298800 After over 100 years the fortnightly women’s meeting will come to an end on July 6 and we will be starting something new in the autumn. These might include a coffee morning and The Hot Chocolate Bar for high school students after school. So watch this space as we go exploring over the summer.

SERVICES Sundays: 10.45am at Great Blakenham (including Sunday Club for children); 6.30pm at Mickfield Wednesday: Fortnightly prayer and Bible study, 10am Friday: Action Bible Club, meeting at the church, 6.30-7.30pm – games, crafts and stories for ages five to 12 For more information contact: info@blakenhambaptist.org.uk / 01449 720357 www.blakenhambaptist.org.uk

ST PETER’S CHURCH, HENLEY Clergy: The Rev Cathy Austin, 830100 Churchwardens: Richard Self, 831930

Margaret Gerrard, 831463 Services for July Sunday 3 9am Said Communion Monday 4 9.15am Prayer Group Sunday 10 10am Family Service Saturday 16 10.30am Vestry Café – tea, coffee, cakes and produce followed by light lunches served from noon-1pm. All welcome.

Sunday 17 10am Family Communion Sunday 24 6.30pm Evensong Sunday 31 9am Benefice Service at Gt Blakenham Sunday, August 7 10am Said Communion ROUND TWO: Appointment of a new priest-in-charge The vacancy has been advertised again in The Church Times and the same format will be adopted should we receive suitable candidates for interview. Please hold the interview panel in your prayers.

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