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Volume 6 • Issue No. 11 • SEPTEMBER 2016
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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR I’ve been particularly fortunate in recent months to find myself in parts of our local countryside I’ve never visited before, not always by choice thanks to roadworks, but I have been reminded anew just how beautiful this part of the country is. Time and time again I have discovered hidden gems, stunning views, beautiful country pubs, lovely farms and cafes and community shops selling fabulous local produce. Despite the fact that I’m from another country I don’t actually like travelling. The actual physical process of getting there, wherever it may be, is enough to put me off going. I’ve done the ‘sun holiday’ and it’s not for me. I don’t function in 38 degree heat and I don’t tan so what’s the point? When we travel abroad we embrace new things, we seek out new adventures and force ourselves to ‘make the most of every minute’, almost to the point of exhaustion. I’ve only tried (and loved) windsurfing in St Lucia but could easily do it regularly here at home. I’ve run into freezing seas in Portugal and Cape Cod (which I’ve pretended to enjoy because that’s what you do on holiday) but barely dip my toes in the North Sea which is 30 minutes from home (and a warm bath). I’ve walked to mountain tops in sweltering heat in Italy, but go everywhere by car in East Anglia. When we stay at home our free time is too easily absorbed by real life responsibilities, but imagine what we might discover if we were to focus the same sense of adventure to a day spent within 10, 20 or even 30 miles from home. The next time you find yourself at a loose end, stick a pin in the map or just take a road you haven’t taken before and allow yourself to enjoy whatever comes your way. This month my colleagues and I are supporting Macmillan’s Big Coffee Morning and welcome readers, contributors and advertisers to pop in for coffee and cake from Monday 26 to Friday, September 30. It would be lovely to meet you. I shall be making scones.
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CLAYDON AND BARHAM RECREATION GROUND The new committee has been in place for three months with members from the community as well as our local district councillor John Whitehead and parish councillors Phil Usher and Stephen Carr. The new committee members are very enthusiastic and want to help improve the facilities at the Recreation Ground. As many of you may have seen, a large pile of road chippings has been delivered to the car park ready to fill in the potholes before the winter sets in. Because of the difficult nature of spreading this amount of chippings a digger is being hired to move the chippings around the car park and to fill all the potholes. By the time this goes to print the potholes may no longer exist. All the committee members have also been busy cleaning the inside of the pavilion ready for the start of the next football season. It was a very productive day and the building is now looking much more welcoming. You will soon be able to follow us on our new Facebook page which will be regularly updated. Our next projects are maintenance to the outside of the pavilion and the cutting back of the hedges and removal of dead trees around the perimeter of the ground. The committee is also looking into funding opportunities for future projects. If you are interested in becoming a member of the committee please contact Claire Anderson, parish clerk for Barham Parish Council, at: barhampc@outlook.com
CLAYDON & BARHAM ANNUAL COMMUNITY QUIZ This year’s community quiz for the John West Trophy will take place on Friday, October 7 at Claydon and Barham Community Centre, starting at 7.30pm. You can now register your teams by contacting Jean Ballard on 01473 515677. As always, this popular event is open to both members and non-members of the community centre to represent the clubs and organisations of Claydon and Barham (max. six per team) and it’s free to enter. There will be a raffle on the night and the bar will also be open. The usual prizes will be awarded to the top three teams on the night and the winners will also receive the trophy.
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NEWS URGENT APPEAL FOR COLLECTORS Up to eight poppy collectors are urgently needed in Claydon, Barham and Great Blakenham to carry out house to house collections over a two-week period in October/November
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CLAYDON & BARHAM LOCAL COMMUNITY TRUST LTD DELIVERING IN TOUCH IN BARHAM, CLAYDON, HENLEY & WHITTON RURAL For many year members of Claydon & Barham Local Community Trust have organised delivery of the In Touch magazine through a wonderfully dedicated group of volunteers throughout Claydon, Barham and the rural area around. Unfortunately for some, circumstances have changed so we are now in need of more volunteers and reserve volunteers. Rounds consist of anything from 30 properties to more than a hundred, but can be split if enough volunteers come forward. Each month the magazines are received and delivered to your home approximately five days prior to month end. As a volunteer you will then deliver the magazine through the doors of your allocated area within a week and if possible by the end of the month. Each year Mansion House Publishing pays Claydon & Barham Local Community Trust for providing this service and that money is distributed to organisation within the local community. So by helping you not only help distribute valuable information to every door, but also financial benefit to local communities. At present we are especially looking for volunteers for St Peter Avenue/ Close and Barham rural. If you feel you can help or want more information please contact Gail Cornish (07932 478878) or Peter Avis (07921 864042).
Water is a valuable resource and despite what it feels like sometimes, we are in one of the driest regions of the UK. With that in mind, it is very important to ensure we keep our river water as clean as possible to meet the ever increasing drinking water needs of the region. Alton Water Reservoir supplies over 200,000 people around the Ipswich, Felixstowe and Shotley area with wholesome drinking water. Anglian Water’s treatment works can treat up to 10 million gallons of water every day to the stringent drinking water standards set by our regulators. A chemical that we find particularly difficult to treat is Metaldehyde, which is found in the most commonly used slug pellets. If Metaldehyde finds its way into water it can be very persistent and we have to dilute the water with other sources to bring levels down. Over the last two years we have been working with local farmers to encourage the use of an alternative slug pellet ingredient called Ferric Phosphate, which isn’t an issue in water. Although agriculture covers three-quarters of East Anglia it is not the sole contributor of Metaldehyde in our watercourses. Ditches and drains connect to watercourses so it’s very important to consider your allotment and garden use of pesticides. Ferric Phosphate pellets work just as well as Metaldehyde and stop slugs feeding straight away, sending them underground to die so you do not see the slug trails or slugs the next day. Ferric Phosphate based pellets are available at most garden centres so give them a try. Gary Hodgetts, Catchment Advisor, Anglian Water 07802 856632 / ghodgetts@anglianwater.co.uk
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COUNTY & DISTRICT COUNCILLOR’S REPORT JOHN FIELD’S REPORT TO GIPPING VALLEY: AUGUST 2016 Park & Ride A couple of months ago there was a risk that the Park & Ride operator would have been given immediate notice that the scheme would close in order to meet this year’s budget reduction plans. If no viable alternative service was agreed, we would have just passed the closure date without further decision. After a call in to scrutiny, we sent the decision back and there have been improvements. There must now be a Memorandum of Understanding with bus operators before notice is served on the existing contract and if the Park and Ride services have to close you will be consulted again and a decision by cabinet will be required. Of course, an alternative would be to fund the existing subsidy. Scrutiny: Domestic Abuse We undertook a lengthy examination of Suffolk’s multi-agency response to domestic violence. PCC Tim Passmore, Detective Superintendent David Cutler, SCC Protecting Vulnerable People service leads and national charity SafeLives attended. There were a number of issues of concern despite a nationally recognised commitment to tackle all aspects of the problem. Perhaps most critical was the lack of a clear governance arrangement. The Health and Wellbeing Board’s membership includes most agencies involved in tackling domestic abuse, local authorities, clinical commissioning groups, the Police and Crime Commissioner, Suffolk Constabulary and the Voluntary Sector Congress. Therefore, we believe the board should take overall responsibility. One emerging difficulty is the reduction in the Supporting People budget that funds sheltered accommodation for the elderly, support for homeless young people and women’s refuges. We intend to make recommendations along these lines: • current county council expenditure on services to tackle domestic abuse should be brought together so as to maximise their benefits as a first step towards joint commissioning with other agencies • there should be a commitment to longer term funding for services to tackle domestic abuse, with the aim of aligning commissioning cycles with other agencies • the budget for services to tackle domestic abuse should be protected to provide greater stability for providers and facilitate improvements in service planning • if long term change in the prevalence and patterns of domestic abuse is to be achieved the behaviour of perpetrators must be tackled SafeLives is a source of very useful expertise and advice which we wish to see used to full effect, particularly Suffolk’s Action Plan which should reflect learning from other parts of the country Roads There have been many difficulties with the cutting of grass verges,
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particularly where the grass interferes with drivers’ view of other traffic. The verge-cutting schedule shows that in Mid Suffolk the first cut should have been in May. In June, people felt the length of the weeds was excessive and wanted action. Highways management commented: “Unfortunately there has been a delay to the commencement of the second cut due to complications with the single cut on the minor road network which has taken far longer than expected.” The second cut did start in the week commencing August 8. The problems come from the outsourcing of highways activity in the belief that contracting companies can deliver better value than in house teams. The practice appears less effective than the theory. As councillors, we have been constantly trying to explain the apparently disorganised results. County Highways really need to do better. District Council Work to complete a Memorandum of Understanding and make the Enterprise Zone at Stowmarket a reality is moving ahead. Mid Suffolk is working with the New Anglia LEP (Local Enterprise Partnership), the county, the government and other districts. This zone and the associated Food Enterprise Zone will be an area where planning approval is simplified if proposals fit a Local Development Order that specifies the type and height of buildings for instance. Companies based in the zone can get the incentive of a five-year relief from business rates, quite a significant sum, up to a total of £275k. Planning The outline proposals to develop Blackacre Hill in Great Blakenham will have been to Mid Suffolk planning by the time you read this. It intends to have a variety of enterprises employing around 600 people in IT and logistics. If approved it will provide some of the employment infrastructure that must go with the housing developments proposals we have seen. It should also see work on Addison Way to repair the surface and deal with the drainage problems that deposit water on Bramford Road. Sheltered Housing Mid Suffolk and Babergh are reviewing their older persons housing provision. Some sheltered schemes are difficult to let as they are far from shops or medical facilities and have little public transport. St Peters Court and Cherryfields in Claydon and Bramford are always popular and full, but Mid Suffolk propose to ‘de-shelter’ (what a term) the bungalows. This is a proposal, not yet a plan and I hope residents will have made their views known at the consultation meetings. If you have queries please contact me: 01473 831306 / john.field@suffolk.gov.uk www.john.field@suffolk.libdems.org
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NEWS CLAYDON & WHITTON PARISH COUNCIL Dog fouling Unfortunately we are still getting reports of dog fouling on pavements and other public areas around the village and along Old Ipswich Road. We know that it is only an irresponsible minority of dog owners who don’t clear up after their dogs and we thank all the responsible owners who use the 10 dog bins supplied by the parish council to keep our village environment clean and healthy. The parish council has a zero tolerance policy for dog fouling and if provided with sufficient evidence, will not hesitate to prosecute offending dog owners which, if successful, will lead to a criminal record and a fine up to £1,000. If any member of the community has information which will help to identify those who have such little respect for other people’s enjoyment of the environment in which they live they are asked to please contact either the parish clerk or any parish councillor. Claydon churchyard We still urgently require additional volunteers to help Claydon & Barham PCC to maintain the churchyard surrounding Claydon church by cutting and strimming grass and generally keeping the area tidy. Ideally we would like to have sufficient volunteers so that the work could be carried out on a rota basis and reduce the time each volunteer would need to spend doing the work. We thank those who have already volunteered and ask that anyone else who is interested in helping with this very essential task should contact the parish clerk in the first instance.
Never leave an open invite We have been asked by Suffolk Constabulary to remind householders in our community not to leave windows open at home to let the breeze in, particularly during warmer weather. Please be aware that open windows can be seen as an opportunity for burglars and ensure that when going to bed, vulnerable windows such as those downstairs are shut. Also, when leaving home check that you have closed and locked all your windows. Remember – close it, lock it, check it. Meetings in September The next parish council meeting will be held on Monday, September 12 at 7.30pm in Claydon & 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 The parish council is always interested to receive comments from residents on any matters of concern. Please send these with your name and address to one of our councillors whose details are on our noticeboard on the village hall, or contact our parish clerk. For the very latest news and information about village life and other items of interest please visit our website or follow us on Twitter. www.claydonandbarham.onesuffolk.net / @claywhitpc
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 Book Club is an informal group which meets at the Crown, Claydon on the last Thursday of the month • The Knitting Group is a relaxed and friendly group meeting at Alasdair Place, Claydon on the first Thursday of the month.
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 18)
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.
• Meet ‘n’ Eat Lunch Club at the Parish Rooms, Great Blakenham on the first Friday of each month (see page 18)
If you would like to know any more about our work, pop along to one of our activities or email: 4CAG@bigvax.co.uk
• Gipping Valley Art Society meets at the Parish Rooms, Great Blakenham every Tuesday afternoon
We would love to hear from you.
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NEWS HENLEY PARISH COUNCIL The most recent parish council meeting was the first for our new councillor, Alex Harrison. She was warmly welcomed as a recent Henley resident who will be able to bring a new perspective to our meetings, and living at the Henley Square end of the village she can also bring us some geographical balance. By coincidence (of course) the parish council decided to use the Vehicle Activated Speed (VAS) sign to record speeds of vehicles passing through Henley Square to see whether the new road markings have made any difference. There is currently no statutory speed limit in Henley Square and this has long been seen as a problem. When the VAS sign is positioned there the sign will not flash, but it will record the speed of each passing vehicle. The results will be interesting, and we will be able to compare them with speed data collected by the county council before the road markings were improved. The sign will move there when it has finished its current stint in Hemingstone.
traffic lights at that junction from any direction, and 1,000 houses will bring with them maybe 2,000 extra cars, many of them trying to get to Ipswich or at least in the general direction at around the same time morning and evening. The other traffic consequence could easily be that more people will try to get northbound to the A14 via Rede Lane and Mill Lane. Both routes are already used routinely by drivers heading north from Ipswich in order to avoid other bottlenecks and that can only get worse. I don’t think these concerns will come as any surprise to Ipswich planners and other parishes are no doubt saying much the same thing. Housing is much on the agenda everywhere at the moment. There are very early proposals for new houses in Barham, on the land east of Barham Road and north of Barham Church Lane. The first phase could potentially see 300 houses there. Parish councillors in Henley have noted interest expressed by residents in the past in new housing somewhere in the village to bring in new residents and to give people more choice in types of homes available, especially for those looking to downsize.
The parish council was also asked by Ipswich Borough Council for its comments on the proposed housing development at Henley Gate, on the land to the left of Henley Road as you travel towards the traffic lights at Colchester Road/Valley Road. Plans are at an early stage but there could eventually be 1,000 houses on that site with accompanying provision for schools, shops and community buildings. Parish councillors recognised the need for more mixed housing but expressed real concern about traffic volumes and road congestion.
Of course if Henley has more residents it will need a much better public transport system, but that’s another story.
Everyone knows it can sometimes take quite a while to get through the
Rod Caird, 07785 331217
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SAVE THE DUKE CAMPAIGN It is widely accepted that pubs play a crucial part in the social and economic life of local communities. That is why the national average of 21 pubs closing each week is so damaging, and why there are so many supporters of, and investors in, the Save the Duke campaign. More than £260,000 has been raised in the effort to buy and reopen this historic pub that had been offering hospitality for over 500 years before its doors closed some 18 months ago. The campaign is keen to highlight the importance of pubs to local agriculture, malting and brewing. Committee chairman James Batchelor Wylam (pictured), farmer and NFU Mutual representative, says: “The Duke of Marlborough lies in a fabulous barley-growing area and within a stone’s throw of what is probably the country’s leading hop-propagation farm. Malted barley and hops are the key ingredients of beer, Britain’s national drink, and one of Suffolk’s best local products. Re-opening the pub will contribute to the success of all these parts of the supply chain as well as providing a fantastic social hub.” Somersham’s farming families at Church Farm and Park Farm are donating some of their barley and Ingham’s Farm will be donating some hops for the creation of a special brew for the Save the Duke campaign. As James says: “We may use the beer to raise funds to buy the pub or if we can attract a few more investors in the near future, perhaps we’ll be using it for the Duke’s re-opening ceremony.” Shares are still available and not only will you become part owner of the Duke of Marlborough if you invest, you will also receive 30% tax relief on your investment providing you are a UK tax-payer. Check out the details at: www.savetheduke.net
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NEWS SUFFOLK ENERGY-FROM-WASTE Staff at the Suffolk energyfrom-waste facility have been undergoing first aid and confined space training as part of an on-going programme to improve their skills in every aspect of the job. The confined space training is particularly relevant during maintenance shut-downs, which in Suffolk are held twice a year in the autumn and spring. During these periods there are extra contractors on site, and the risk of someone getting trapped in a confined space is greatly increased. Many power stations hire in rescue teams for these periods, but in Suffolk it was decided it would be better to train our own staff, who would then have the skills year-round. Around 25 staff, including shift operators, the maintenance crew and day operatives have now undergone five days of training provided by Cleveland Fire Bridgade, including entry into and rescue from confined spaces and first aid. Cleveland were used as they also provide training at our sites in the Tees Valley. OPEN DAYS A further three open days, giving individuals living close to the site an opportunity to look round, were held over the summer. Group bookings, for between eight and 20 people can be made by calling Emily Pike: 01473 836812
ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR Anti-social behaviour is one of our main priorities at Suffolk Police. Some of the main examples of this are noise, harassment, vandalism, graffiti and fly tipping, nuisance neighbours. street drinking, violence and hate behaviour (which can target a group of people or it can be directed at an individual or at a property). Suffolk Police are working with partner agencies to reduce anti-social behaviour issues. This has proved to be a very successful way of working, along with preventing crime and giving public confidence. Our promise to the public is: • To listen to victims • To take action to solve the problem • To prevent any further reoccurrences • To inform the victim what you have done If you need to contact the Hadleigh Safer Neighbourhood Team go to the Suffolk Constabulary website or email: hadleigh.snt@suffolk.pnn.police.uk We are now covering 49 villages from Hemingstone to the north, Brantham to the south, Nayland to the west and Shotley to the east. Sgt Gary Milbourne Pc Di Porter Pcso Cooper
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Suffolk District Council for a great morning pond dipping and Angels Coffee House for a slap up lunch. Beeston’s Coaches of Hadleigh took the children to Sea Life in Great Yarmouth which was a really fun day out, but also very educational. Stowmarket Lions sponsored the children’s school shoes and also our sports day with a BBQ and pig racing.
On Sunday, July 31 the group of 18 children returned home, sad to be leaving but happy to be seeing their families again. On Tuesday, August 2 there was a parents’ evening at the school and the parents told of how happy they were that their children had such a wonderful experience. The children were all running around smiling and talking about their fantastic holiday in England. They wanted to pass on a very big thank you to everyone who had made this possible and said they were amazed at the generosity of the English people and how even the second-hand clothing was of such good quality. The children have made Memory Books and will always have these to look back upon as a permanent reminder. A video showing the highlights of the children’s visit can be accessed at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iqt0hcYudE We thank our host families for their work in this project and also the many people who support us throughout the year, raising funds to enable us to bring the children and providing sponsored outings and giving their time to arrange events for them during the visit, providing valuable dental services free of charge, collecting clothing, donating medicines to take home and many other items which all benefit either these children or those at home in Belarus. Ipswich Rotary very generously donated a 15 tog Duvet for each child to help keep them warm in the bitterly cold winters to come and also sponsored a day out Bowling which all of the children enjoyed as they had never been bowling before.
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So many local people have contributed to our cause and supported us in many ways with donations and gifts for the children and via our charity shop. It is not possible to mention everyone here, but without you the children would not have had the wonderful time they have had. This is appreciated more than you will know. On August 28 I will travel to Belarus as part of a group visit on a fact finding tour for one week and then will remain a further week to visit with the children from ‘our’ area. I will bring back news and updates for everyone in the next newsletter. Link Chair Elizabeth Parker, 01449 760343 www.ccllmidsuffolk.org.uk Support our children: www.justgiving.com/chernobylmidsuffolk
We must thank the committee of Needham Market FC who generously allow us the use of the centre during the visit. Also Needham Market Community Centre who not only allow us the use of their mini-bus but also took the children on a fun filled day to Easton Farm Park, Mid
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CLAYDON & BARHAM VILLAGE HALL Dates for September Thursday 1 Slimming World
5.30 & 7.30pm
Saturday 3
WI / Craft Addicts Afternoon Tea
2-4pm
Monday 5
Craft Addicts Barham PC Meeting
1-4pm 7pm
Tuesday 6
Mums and Tots
1-3pm
Wednesday 7
Bar-Clay Music Makers Rehearsal 6.30-10.30pm
Thursday 8
Young Families Slimming World
9.30-11.30am 5.30 & 7.30pm
Monday 12
Claydon PC Meeting
7.30-9.30pm
Tuesday 6
Women’s Institute
7pm
Tuesday 13
Mums and Tots Women’s Institute
1-3pm 7pm
Wednesday 14
Bar-Clay Music Makers Rehearsal 6.30-10.30pm
Thursday 15
Slimming World
5.30 & 7.30pm
Friday 16
Stowe School of Dance Pigeon Investments Exhibition
4-5.30pm 6-9.30pm
Saturday 17
Pigeon Investments Exhibition
10am-4pm
Each meeting will involve a quick overview from Tim Passmore and Gareth Wilson and then the public will have an opportunity to ask questions. There will be a senior police officer, responsible for policing in the local area, to add operational context.
Monday 19
Craft Addicts
1-4pm
Tuesday 20
Mums and Tots
1-3pm
Wednesday 21
Bar-Clay Music Makers Rehearsal 6.30-10.30pm
All meetings start at 6.30pm and there is no need to book.
Thursday 22
Young Families Slimming World
9.30-11.30am 5.30 & 7.30pm
Friday 23
Stowe School of Dance
4-5.30pm
Tuesday 27
Mums and Tots
1-3pm
COMEDY AND A GREAT CAUSE
Wednesday 28
Bar-Clay Music Makers Rehearsal 6.30-10.30pm
Six Acre Productions presents Funny Money, a riotous farce by Ray Cooney, directed by Sarah Hitchcock, in the picturesque barn at Nedging Hall (IP7 7HG) by kind permission of Mrs Buckle on Thursday 22, Friday 23 and Saturday, September 24 at 7.30pm.
IPSWICH & DISTRICT HISTORICAL TRANSPORT SOCIETY
Suffolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Tim Passmore is staging his next series of public meetings across the county through the autumn and is encouraging Suffolk residents to make a note in their diaries. This year, rather than staging a meeting in each of the seven district and borough areas, the PCC and Chief Constable will host a meeting in each of the 18 Safer Neighbourhood areas. The meetings are an opportunity for the public to ask questions of the Commissioner and the Chief Constable and to find out more about policing in the county. Tim Passmore said: “Having direct contact with the people of Suffolk that I represent is extremely important to me. This year we are reflecting the new SNT make-up and staging meetings tailored directly to the needs of our local policing areas. The major review of local policing identified 18 SNT areas and we are increasing our meeting programme to reflect this. “Public engagement is hugely important in this role and I make myself available to anyone who needs to speak to me through one-to-one surgeries and directly via e-mail and on the phone, but it is equally important to have these bigger meetings where people can question me in a more open forum. “I do hope people will accept this invite to come and find out more about policing. Gareth and I will be pleased to discuss any matter that arises. I have set up a meeting in each SNT to make it as easy as possible for people to attend and I am hoping for an open and frank two-way dialogue, so please spread the word as I really want to encourage a good crowd.”
A meeting will be held at Cedars Hotel, Needham Road, Stowmarket IP14 2AJ on Tuesday, September 20.
Tickets are £7 and there will be an amazing raffle (prizes kindly donated by local businesses) to raise money for the Porch Project, Hadleigh. Tickets are now on sale and are available from: 07508 472142 / sixacreproductions@live.co.uk For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/sixacreproductions / www.sixacreproductions.co.uk and follow us on Twitter @Six_Acre.
Wednesday, September 28, 7 for 7.30pm: Restoration of a Model T Ford, illustrated by Barry Emms. This presentation is preceded by a short (normally about 30mins) AGM. We meet at the Salvation Army Citadel, 558 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich. Visitors welcome – £3.50 at door including tea/coffee. Details from: 01473 414746/422145
FHP IPSWICH – CHARLOTTE DOWE I decided to train as a foot health practitioner while working within the care industry. I noticed that most of the clients I visited required routine foot care. However many found it difficult to arrange transportation or just to leave the house to attend appointments. Having now set up my own mobile foot clinic I am thoroughly enjoying visiting my own patients in the community, many of whom had been suffering with painful feet for months. So if you have painful feet or would just like to be pampered I look forward to meeting you.
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OUT & ABOUT BAR-CLAY MUSIC MAKERS
SUFFOLK SINGERS
There was a very encouraging turnout for the read-through and auditions for the January 2017 panto, Goldie Locks and Some Other Guys, with the result that all 23 parts will have been cast by the time you read this.
Suffolk Singers, directed by their dynamic music director Claire Weston, are giving a concert for Suffolk Age UK at 7.30pm on Saturday, October 1 at Debenham Community Centre.
It was great to welcome some new youngsters to the cast and chorus, as well as the return of long-standing members. Together with a strong backstage crew this means that our next production will be all systems go when we meet for our first rehearsal on September 7.
Harrison Cole will accompany them in a varied programme of music to suit all tastes, including Chilcott, Elgar, Grainger, Humperdink, Hutchings, Peterson-Berger, Rutter and Todd.
It is BMM policy to support local good causes out of profits made on our shows. In the past we have contributed to the cost of an electric wheelchair for Luke Cattermole and made a donation towards our local First Responders. We are keen to hear from any local (Claydon and Barham) groups or individuals that you feel might be considered for a donation in 2017. Please contact Vera Rogers with details: vera.rogers1@btinternet.com
STOWE SCHOOL OF DANCE Stowe School of Dance has now been established for 10 years and has an excellent record in entering candidates for Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) ballet examinations and Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) modern theatre and tap examinations. In this academic year nearly 90 candidates from three years to adult have taken RAD examinations from the preschool curriculum up to Grade 8 and vocational examinations gaining predominantly merits (55-74%) and distinctions (75%+ / Pass 40-54%). In addition to this a further 25 candidates took ISTD modern theatre and tap graded and vocational examinations (including adult tap Levels) gaining all merits (60-79%) and distinctions (80+% / Pass 40-59%). All pupils concerned should be extremely proud of themselves. Cherry (pictured above), one of our student teachers, deserves special congratulations. She was recently awarded a merit for her RAD advanced foundation ballet examination and distinction for her ISTD intermediate tap examination. We are all so proud of you Cherry and wish you well at university. In addition to examinations the whole school also has the opportunity to perform at the Regal Theatre in Stowmarket every couple of years and pupils have successfully auditioned and participated in the English National Youth Ballet’s productions in Norwich, the latest being Sleeping Beauty. We also have fun holiday workshops for pupils and have recently enjoyed our second summer school – a whole week of dancing! Pupils can enrol from two-and-a-half years and there is no upper age limit. In September we have new adult classes for beginners in both ballet and tap. Most of our classes are held in Stowmarket, but in addition to this we have ballet classes for young children in Claydon. For further information please contact Fiona Drew – 01449 616623 / fionajdrew@hotmail.co.uk – or visit our Facebook page.
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Tickets are £10 and available from: www.universe.com/suffolksingers / 01473 359911 There will be a bar and cabaret style seating with a range of delicious cakes by Meg’s Mixtures. There will also be a raffle on the night supporting Suffolk Age UK. Suffolk Age UK is an independent local charity working with and for older people in the county, offering often vital support. Services include visiting and telephone befriending, information and advice, benefits support and dementia support. To find out more about the charity, visit: www.ageuk.org.uk/suffolk SUFFOLK SINGERS CHORAL WORKSHOP 2016 Directed by Claire Weston Sunday, October 23 at Framlingham College, 9.30am-5pm; adults £20, under 19s free. Free public performance at 4.30pm. Price to include the loan of all music, expert professional tuition, tea and coffee throughout the day and our celebrated cakes in the interval between the rehearsal and the performance. At this year’s workshop, Claire will lead us through some famous choruses including Brahms’ Requiem – How lovely is thy dwelling place Handel’s Messiah – Hallelujah chorus Mendelssohn’s Elijah – Lift Thine Eyes Bach’s St Matthew Passion – In tears of grief Verdi’s Requiem – Dies Irae It will be helpful, but not essential, if participants have a little previous experience of singing with a choir or reading music, but if you’ve never tried anything like this before, come along and have a go. You will be given lots of support. To reserve a place or for more information please contact Alison Bestow: 01473 625070 / alison.bestow@gmail.com
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Town/village Location Time Sproughton Church Lane 9.10-9.25am Sproughton Wild Man 9.30-9.45am Bramford St Mary’s Close 9.50-10.05am Bramford Paper Mill Lane 10.10-10.25am Great Blakenham, Chequers 10.35-1055am Great Blakenham, Blue Leighs Mobile Home Park, 11-11.15am Baylham Post Box 11.25-11.45am Claydon Crown 11.55am-1pm Claydon Edinburgh Gardens 2.05-2.20pm Barham Bacon Road 2.25-3.50pm Bramford Packard Place 4-4.30pm
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OUT & ABOUT EAST SUFFOLK NATIONAL TRUST ASSOCIATION If you are a member of or a volunteer for the National Trust, we invite you to get more out of your membership by joining our association where a warm welcome awaits you. We meet at Ropes Hall War Memorial Community Centre, Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave IP5 1JF at 7.15pm. Our next meeting is on September 20 when our speaker will be Hugh Belsey, a renowned art historian who was curator of Gainsborough’s House in Sudbury for 23 years. Hugh is a lecturer, book reviewer and a contributor to the TV programme Fake or Fortune. Hugh has travelled extensively throughout the world visiting galleries and unearthing many unexpected treasures. In his talk he will share some of his discoveries. It promises to be an interesting evening. Architectural historian Dr Simon Bradley will explore the life and work of Sir Nikolaus Pevsner on October 18. Visitors (even if not National Trust members) are welcome; the entrance fee is £2. National Trust members and volunteers can join us at half the normal price for the rest of 2016 – £4/£6 per couple at the same address. We publish three newsletters a year for members and enjoy interesting day outings and other events. For more information, including details of future events and outings, contact our membership secretary: membershipesnta@gmail.com / 01473 723761 www.membershipesnta.btck.co.uk
PLANT HERITAGE SUFFOLK GROUP Marina Christopher presents a talk entitled Attracting Beneficial Wildlife to your Garden at Stowupland Village Hall IP14 4BQ on Saturday, September 24 at 2.30pm. Plant stalls will include rare and unusual plants and delicious refreshments will be available for purchase Admission: free to members, £5 entrance fee for non-members. New members and non-members are most welcome www.suffolkplantheritage.com
HENLEY 100 CLUB July prizewinners Susan Reeve, Brenda Curl and Douglas Turner August prizewinners Penny Braybrook, Susan Reeve and Barry Pyke You can join at any time of year. The cost is just £4 a month and the more members we get, the greater the prize money. All profits go to St Peter’s Church, Henley.
CLAYDON AND BARHAM WI 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.
4 EVER YOUNG MEN’S CLUB The 4 Ever Young Men’s Club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 10.30am in the Crown at Claydon. We have a full timetable for the rest of the year. In September we are meeting Jan, a volunteer from Blue Cross. In October we will have a presentation from the Hearing Care Centre and in November Mark Page, our Police Community Support Officer, will join us. We’re already preparing for our December meeting – our annual Christmas lunch. The Crown at Claydon very kindly accomodates us and provides coffee for our meeting. Some of us stay for a spot of lunch afterwards. We meet on the third Wednesday of the month with the 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 if you fit the bill (Forever Young) please come along to listen or talk (or both). 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.
HENLEY SENIOR CITIZENS For our last meeting before the summer break we had a very relaxing lunch at The Swan in Needham Market. We enjoyed some great food and the service was excellent. Well worth a visit. By the time this report is read we will have returned to our regular meetings at Henley Community Centre where we are always pleased to see new people. The first meeting will be on Wednesday, September 21 from 2-4pm and every fortnight afterwards. If you would like to give us a look just come along – you will be given a good welcome. However, if it’s not for you, that is fine, no offence taken. Normal meetings consist of bingo, dominoes and socialising. From time to time we do have a speaker and the occasional outing.
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MEET ‘N’ EAT LUNCH CLUB Meeting at noon on the first Friday of each month at the Parish Rooms in Great Blakenham. For only £4, 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, plese contact Sue Broomfield (07890 512828) or Mike (07805 507497), or just come along on the first Friday of the month. You will be very welcome.
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Our evening on August 9 was run by the members, giving the committee a well earned rest. We were all dressed in red, white and blue as requested, and were entertained to a spoof committee meeting with Audrey as treasurer, Jill as president and June as secretary. The competition for a floral display was judged by Gill Denny our federation secretary, who was a welcome guest for the evening. First was Linda Fotheringham, second June Peck. There then followed a delicious buffet, which was much appreciated, and a game of pub pictionary presented by Jill.
Sue, our president and delegate at the AGM in Brighton, reported back to us at our July meeting. She arrived only just in time to stand for Jerusalem. The long but enjoyable AGM included speeches for and against the two resolutions, both of which were passed. There was an interesting talk by Baroness De Souza, Lord Speaker of the House of Lords.
Our WI had a successful jumble sale in the village hall on Saturday, August 6 and a delicious afternoon tea at Thelma’s on July 19. It was good to see Thelma and Nick well settled into their new home at Capel St Mary. As well as our successful book and lunch clubs, we will soon be starting a walking group which will be arranged by Sue Edwards. Claydon & Barham WI wish to commemorate the Somme in some small way and wonder if anyone in our villages had relatives who fought in the battle and are buried in France who they would like to be remembered. Linda Price has all the details and can be contacted at: 01473 839948 The autumn group meeting is at Bramford on September 12. The subject by the speaker will be Old Suffolk Sayings. August 31: The lunch club will meet at the Maybush, Waldringfield at noon
Sue’s report was followed by a talk by Sue Vincent about Dementia Friends, a social action initiative instituted by the government to help people with dementia. Dementia is the umbrella term which covers a wide range of illnesses including various forms of Alzheimer’s. It is, of course, a progressive brain disease of which short term memory loss is one of many disabling symptoms. It can affect younger people, but it is not a normal part of aging. People with dementia should always be treated with patience and understanding and must never be ignored. When communicating with them it is vital to talk slowly and calmly. Sue was adamant that people with dementia can live well. She told us about a worker at a supermarket checkout whose dementia made her unable to cope with the work. Her sympathetic employer moved her behind the scenes where she continued to work happily knowing there was support nearby if needed. Sue gave examples of some of the difficulties that people might have and strategies which could be used to help them, whether they are out or at home.
Our next meeting will be on September 13 when Elizabeth Parker will speak to us about the children of Chernobyl. The competition will be to decorate a Russian doll.
People with dementia are happier in a familiar environment with familiar people. They benefit greatly from being stimulated by seeing friends, by being encouraged to help at home and enjoying days out with familiar people. Sue had one final anecdote about a woman who constantly and maddeningly tapped the table. It was eventually discovered that she had worked at Bletchley Park on the morse code machine. An old machine was acquired for her. She was delighted and set to work on it immediately. It is so important for carers to know their patients’ backgrounds.
Should anyone wish to get in touch, please ring Barbara on 832330. We will be delighted to hear from you.
Sue had given us a very interesting and informative talk, so much so that some of us decided to become Dementia Friends.
September 3: Afternoon tea in aid of the Lighthouse Women’s Refuge will be held in the village hall. This will be £5 a head and Katrina Evans has the tickets. She can be contacted on: 78844 63632
SOMERSHAM & DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB Our July meeting was a visit to Rosedale Garden in Bures, Colchester. This On Monday, September 12, we welcome Ian Tinton to give us a talk on was a very enjoyable evening despite early rain. The meeting in August compost. If you would like to join us we meet at Offton and Willisham was also a garden visit, an enjoyable time at Green Farmhouse, Shelland Village Hall at 7.30pm. near Stowmarket. For further information contact: 01473 254941
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SCHOOLS CLAYDON PRE-SCHOOL 100 CLUB
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.
July prize winners were: No 55: Colin Dawson – £21.60 No 64: Sue Chisnall – £10.80 No 46: Brian Amass – £3.60 New members are welcome at any time. Entry is just £1 a month and
For an entry form please contact Nadine Harrison: 01473 831857 / admin@claydonpreschool.co.uk
CLAYDON MUMS ‘N’ TOTS GROUP
CLAYDON & BARHAM YOUNG FAMILIES
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 and Barham Young Families is a Mothers’ Union project which has been 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.
Claydon Mums ‘n’ Tots meet every Tuesday in term time from 1.15pm3pm in Claydon & Barham Village Hall. We charge just £1.50 a family (one adult and 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 make and create something amazing to take home and show the family. We always end our session with a sing-a-long. We will meet on September 13, 20 and 27 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 Mums ‘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 then please contact Julie Cook or drop in to one of our sessions: juliet.cook@ymail.com
Claydon High School
This month we meet on Thursdays, September 8 and 22, 9.30-11.30am, in Claydon and Barham Village Hall. 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’s 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 Noah. 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 me on 01473 833788 or check our listing on Netmums.com. Michelle
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Wednesday 5th October 2016 6.30pm Come along and experience our superb facilities and resources, talk to our staff and students as they proudly showcase their work
The evening will begin at 6.30pm with a speech from the Headteacher at 6.35pm
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BRAMFORD TENNIS CLUB Harrod UK present Claydon FC with new goal posts Harrod UK ran a competion earlier this year to find the saddest goal posts in Suffolk and Claydon FC submitted a picture of their senior training goals. These were picked as one of the saddest and we were rewarded with some fantastic new portable goals from Harrod UK.
Greetings guff lovers. With the wall to wall coverage on TV, and the associated Rio related articles in the media, such as how to learn to Samba and Zika virus warning signs, it’s hard not to suffer from Latin America overload at the moment. One sure fire way to banish all thoughts of Copacabana beach is to ponder the start of the winter league season... (Sorry, I had to stop for a moment to go and get a hot drink and a duvet.)
The club are extremely grateful to the team for these new goals and they will be used by all senior ages at the club (U13+) for many years to come.
The summer league season is now but history. Our men’s team finished in the middle of the league having won four and lost four of their matches, before going on holiday to Middlesex, Middlesborough and the Middle East presumably. We are thinking of asking Kate Middleton for Royal Patronage next season.
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We have entered a men’s team in the midweek floodlit league (once the team return from their pre-season cold weather familiarisation at the Antarctic research base). For those ultras in the club for whom that is not enough, we also have three pairs entered in the Sunday morning tennis (before the pub) league, proof that memories are short. What was I saying?
The courts are looking pristine after their cleaning and it makes it much easier to maintain the opposition ball was out if you can see the lines. Clearly it also allows you to argue more vigorously that your shot was in at the other end. No such problems for Nick whose shots usually clear the fence, so no doubts there then. I watched him serve four balls from a new tin into the rough behind the courts. After unsuccessfully trying to find them he gave up and opened another new tin and promptly did the same thing. I asked him why he didn’t use some old balls. He replied that he never gets any! The playing field committee have taken on concerns regarding possible unfortunate events by installing a defibrillator in the sports club. This will be very handy as the last time Graham bought a round in the bar several of us needed oxygen from the shock.
The summer coaching course held on July 28/29 was well attended this year with 24 players enjoying two days of coaching, fun and games at the club’s Blue Circle ground. The club would like to thank all the parents and players who supported the event and also the coaches and volunteers who gave up their time to run this event. We look forward to next year when we will do it all again, bigger and better than before. New U7 and U8 pitch The new pitch at Blue Circle is starting to take shape. A working party raked it flat on July 31 and Parkers Pitches are coming in shortly to run their stone burying machine over it to remove all the stones before they then seed the whole area. We are hopeful that we can start using this pitch around the first week of October. The club would like to thank all the volunteers who raked and removed top stones from the pitch as well as Claydon and Whiton Parish Council for the grant that has made this pitch possible. Further funds from the Summer Coaching Course have allowed us to get Parkers Pitches in to stone bury. Claydon U11 Tigers – Sponsor Wanted The Claydon Under 11 Tigers are looking for a local sponsor for one or both of our kits. If you are interested in getting your logo onto our kit please contact Simon: sime@claydon-fc.co.uk / 07903 398460
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Joke of the Month A well dressed gentleman was on his way into the local pub when he saw an old pensioner fishing in a large puddle in the road outside the door. “Poor old chap,” thought the man and invited the old boy in for a drink. As the pensioner sat sipping his pint the man thought he would humour him and asked: “Have you caught many today?” The old boy sipped a bit more beer and said: “You’re the sixth.” More guff next month, Mick Russ
GIPPING VALLEY BOWLS CLUB We are now three quarters of the way through our 2016 season. Our three teams are currently struggling a little in the Samford League, but our Tuesday afternoon B Team and Ipswich & District A Team are currently in promotion positions in their respective leagues. Our new players have all been a great asset to the club this year and we hope they have enjoyed our company and their games. Inter club competitions for the singles, pairs and triples are in full flow to get through to finals day in September. We had a fantastic time at the local gala when we took along some of our fun day games. More than 100 people had a go and the highest scores for a junior and adult were given a small prize. Many thanks to the members of the club who helped with this on a very hot and humid day, especially friends and relatives of members Jackie, Des, Susan and Amy. Thanks also to Claydon Carpet Bowls for loaning us some of their smaller woods. One of our longest serving members, Vera Hurricks, passed away recently. Vera and her late husband Gordon took on many duties in running our club and she will be sadly missed by everyone, as was seen from the large numbers of bowlers who attended her funeral.
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SPORT TALES FROM THE 19TH HOLE Club Championship day was particularly memorable this year, not least for a HOGS first by Simon Fisher which will be talked about for some time. More on that later. At Brett Vale Golf Club, 14 members enjoyed a sunny day with a stiff breeze, firm fairways and fast greens. The competitive spirit was high. Who would win the bronze trophy, looked after for the past 12 months by Alan Farnish?
Paul Challener also threw caution to the wind. On another day he’d have sacrificed a shot, pulling his ball from the shallow stream on the sixth to better his lie. Today however he chose to play from the water, Jean van de Velde style, with some success. The downside was he got splashed from head to tail. Thankfully he had another clean shirt, but no spare trousers. In contrast, was Ian psychologically wishing he was at the seaside? He visited so many bunkers on the front nine, he should have packed a bucket and spade. His back nine was far better, including a nett eagle on the fifteenth. Brian also had bunker trouble, failing to get out of one after three attempts. It did come out the fourth time but only after a petulant swing when scoring became immaterial. Keith started the back nine on fire, scoring three nett birdies in four holes, a push to be top of the leader board was underway. Perhaps a delay at the seventeenth interrupted his rhythm – course etiquette dictated that the thirteenth green (50 yards away and at 45 degrees from the tee) should be clear before driving off. As unlikely as an accident was, we observed this local rule – a good job really as Shaun, having a nightmare back nine, hooked his ball in exactly that direction to the mirth of his playing partners. Alan retained the Club Champion with 35 points ahead of Keith on 32 and Simon on 29. Shaun capped his day winning the Golden Boot. Grahame won the LD prize and Roland the NP.
Captain Roland Addicott presenting the trophy to Alan Farnish Keith, at his home course with local knowledge, skilfully guided his ball around the course avoiding many of the hazards that were scuppering others. He nearly made the shot of the year hitting the flag post on the fifth from 150 yards away for what would have been a nett albatross.
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Finally Chris Mann, departing last, was called back by club staff as he exited the car park. A set of clubs had been left behind! Chris duly put them in his boot and drove home, an email would need to be sent out to seek the owner. Imagine Simon’s surprise when Nick dropped him home only to find that his clubs where missing – so they drove back to Brett Vale only to find it locked up. And he hadn’t even had a bad round!
YOGA FOR ALL Our yoga class in the gym at Thomas Wolsey School will resume on Monday, September 19, 7.35-9.05pm. This class is open to new members of all ages and abilities. If you haven’t tried yoga before, don’t rush out to buy new equipment. Just bring along a sleeping bag and pillow. Classes cost £30 for six or £7 per session. Just turn up or call Lavinia (690762) or Jemma (832646).
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CHURCH NEWS CHRISTO REDENTOR, RIO 2016 ST PETER’S CHURCH HENLEY Clergy: The Rev Cathy Austin, 830100 Churchwardens: Richard Self, 831930 Margaret Gerrard, 831463 SERVICES FOR SEPTEMBER Sunday 4 9am Said Communion Monday 5
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Saturday 17 10.30am Vestry Café – tea, coffee, cakes and produce, followed by light lunches from noon-1pm. All welcome! Sunday 18
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Date for your Diary: Harvest Weekend – October 15/16 Good news: The Reverend Carl Melville has been appointed priest-in-charge of Henley, Claydon & Barham and Gt Blakenham. We extend a very warm welcome to him and look forward to meeting him shortly. Please hold him in your prayers as he begins his ministry in this benefice
I stayed up late the other night to watch the opening ceremony of the 2016 Rio Olympics. Because it’s in Brazil the show started at midnight and finished at 4am so I didn’t manage to watch the whole performance, but from what I did see it was certainly an impressive feat. The amount of work, preparation, training and rehearsal to put together such a spectacular show is immense. Likewise, the athletes competing in the Olympics train hard, day in day out, for four years to prepare for that brief moment where they give their all in the hope of attaining the highest prize, the Gold medal. It may surprise you to know that the Olympics are mentioned in the Bible. Since the first century the games would take place every four years in Greece. The apostle Paul mentions them in his letter to the church in Corinth (also in Greece). He states: “Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.” (1 Corinthians 9:25) His point is that although this life may have lots of good things to partake in that are indeed worthwhile, it would be foolish to pursue all that this world has to offer at the expense of preparing for your eternal security. He went on to reinforce his point when writing a letter to his friend Timothy, who was a young pastor at a church in Ephesus. He said: “For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.” (1 Timothy 4:8) Standing above all the intense effort that goes on at the Olympics, and overlooking all that happens in the city of Rio is the statue of ChristoRedentor – Christ the Redeemer. The statue stands with open arms, overlooking both the poorest favelas and the most opulent mansions, a symbol of his calling and welcome to all who will come to him for redemption and salvation. The Bible says that none can earn or work their way to heaven by good works. We are all sinners in need of a saviour. The good news is that Jesus has completed the task for us already, run the race, lived a perfect life, taken our sin upon himself, and he now lives to intercede for us before his father. His arms are open to you. Jesus is the ultimate hope of redemption for each of us as individuals and also for the broken world in which we live. 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
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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 licensed Self Supporting Minister: The Rev Jenny Ablett 830205 Churchwardens:
Mr Robin Hooper Mr Des Groom
832243 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 Flyn and Seth Collins. Weddings We offer our congratulations and prayers for the future to those who have recently married including David Saunders and Natalie Everett. Departed We offer our sympathy, love and prayers to the families and friends of those who have recently died including Dot Brooks of Thornhill Road, Vera Hurricks of Newell Rise, Ruth Clark of Glebe Way and Carol Bird formerly of Claydon. APPOINTMENT MADE We are very pleased to announce that The Reverend Carl Melville has been appointed to be the new priest-in-charge for Claydon & Barham, Great Blakenham and Henley Parishes. Carl will be joining us from the Cockfield Benefice where he has been assistant curate for the past year and prior to that he was in post at the cathedral. While at the time of writing Carl’s start date and licensing arrangements have yet to be confirmed, he has already started to get to know the parish by visiting J-Team. As we come to the end of this interregnum it is right to record a big vote of thanks to our ministry team and particularly The Rev Jenny Ablett who have worked extremely hard to maintain our normal pattern of services and pastoral care over the past 15 months. From September 4 The Rev Jenny will be taking a few months break from all her official duties as a self-supporting minister, returning in time to assist our new priest over the busy Christmas period. J-Team Holiday Club, August 10-12
Our new Priest-in-Charge, The Rev Carl Melville visits J-Team What a great buzz there was in and around the church over the three days in August when we held our traditional summer holiday club for primary school aged children. This being the 29th consecutive year that we have run the club, there were one or two children among the 86 registered attendees whose parents attended in their
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childhood. Some of the leaders have also been volunteering over the whole 29 years which is quite an achievement. Unfortunately space and number of leaders means we have to restrict numbers attending and this year we had to sadly decline a number of applications as their age group was already full. Applications are accepted from Easter each year so make sure you get yours in early if you want your child to attend in 2017. We thank everyone who has worked hard over the past few months and over the three days to make this important outreach possible. SUFFOLK HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST CYCLE RIDE This year’s sponsored cycle ride is on Saturday, September 10. This is an opportunity to get those bikes out and visit some of Suffolk’s wonderful historic churches while being sponsored for each church visited. The sponsorship will be divided equally between the church of your choice and Suffolk Historic Churches Trust. Further information and sponsorship forms from our local organiser, Gwen Pilling: 830910 HARVEST FESTIVAL – SEPTEMBER 18 Our Harvest Festival celebrations will take place on Sunday, September 18. The 10am service will be a Community Worship for Harvest which will be designed to be suitable for all ages as well as those who may not feel comfortable at the more formal style of a communion service. If you have not been to church for some time this is an ideal Sunday to come again. As well as any gifts of produce or flowers you have grown yourself to decorate the church (to be delivered to church by 10am on Saturday 17), we would again welcome gifts of coffee, sugar, tins of soup and tinned ham, corned beef, tuna and salmon for sandwiches for the soup kitchen. Please bring these with you to either of the harvest services. If you wish to donate but will not be at either harvest service you can leave your contribution at any time at 5 Phillipps Road. You can be assured that they will be put to good use and appreciated by those less fortunate people who seek help from our weekly Sunday evening soup kitchen in Ipswich. On the lunchtime of September 18, after the main celebration service, we shall be holding our traditional Harvest Roast Lunch in the church hall. Tickets for this have to be limited to 60 because of space constraints and are available in church. Please don’t leave getting your ticket (only £5) till the last moment as this is an event for which we really cannot stretch the numbers Dates for September Saturday September 3
Wedding of Christopher Garnham and Joanne Hines
Sunday September 4
Holy Communion (said), 8am First Sunday Communion, 10am
Friday, September 9
Communion at Alasdair Place, 2.30pm
Saturday, September 10
Suffolk Historic Churches Cycle Ride
Sunday, September 11
Holy Communion (said), 8am Parish Communion, 10am
Sunday, September 18
Holy Communion (said), 8am Harvest Community Worship, 10am Harvest Lunch in Church Hall
Sunday, September 25
Holy Communion (said), 8am Parish Communion, 10am Confirmation (details to follow)
Tuesday, September 27
PCC meets in church hall, 7.30pm
Wednesday, September 28 Communion at St Peter’s Court, 2.30pm Thursday September 29
Sunshine Service in village hall, 10am
Sunday, October 2
Holy Communion (said), 8am First Sunday Communion, 10am Families, 4.30pm
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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 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
with addictions. They are creating a purpose built residential, rehabilitation centre on the outskirts of Ipswich for women recovering from addictions, primarily but not exclusively drug and alcohol addictions: www.talithakoum.org.uk When you visit events such as our coffee mornings or the Christmas Festival and put donations in the pots, you too will be helping to support this charity, so thank you in anticipation. Our Harvest Festival Service will be on Sunday, September 25 and will be one of our cafe style mornings. If you’ve not been before, please know you are very welcome – but make sure you are there around 10.20am for a cup of tea or coffee before the service starts. Finally, I’d like to wish all children, parents and teachers a smooth and happy start to the new academic year, with special thoughts for those who will be venturing away to university for the first time. In the words of a ninth century blessing: May your life in this world be a happy one May the sun be warm and may the skies be blue May each storm that comes your way, Clear the air for a brighter day May the saints and Saviour watch over you. The Rev Mary Playford
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 Hall lettings: 07851 742847 Church contact: Ann Devereux, 01449 721575 www.christchurchneedhammarket.co.uk How can it be September already? Before you know it the Christmas decorations will be up and we won’t be able to move for glitter, tinsel and Christmas trees! Many people will be celebrating Harvest Festivals during the month, and these are increasingly seen as an opportunity to provide food for those in need, with many charities benefiting from the generosity of others. And that’s a good thing, however people need food all year round which is why charities such as Stowmarket Foodbank and Christian Aid along with others really need help for 12 months of the year.
CHRISTCHURCH CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL This year Christchurch is planning something different on December 2, 3 and 4. We would like to fill our church with a Christmas display and we are inviting individuals, families, groups and businesses to take part. There will be display areas for Marvellous Mangers (Nativity/ Crib Scenes), Stupendous Stars (Stars), Holy Heralds (Angels) and Tremendous Trees (unusual representations of Christmas trees, no taller than 60cms). We will also have a children’s corner where children can draw and display their own Christmas pictures, look at books or listen to a storyteller. Refreshments will be available for you to sit and enjoy amongst the displays. If you have, or can make, cribs, stars, angels or trees that fit our categories above and you would like to enter them in our Christmas Festival, please contact Sheila Norris for more details: sheila_norris@hotmail.co.uk / 01449 720871
At Christchurch we regularly support charities, and have recently chosen our local charity for the next two years. It is an Ipswich based project called Talitha Koum whose mission is to reach out with love, compassion and practical support to women struggling
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