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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR My parents celebrated their golden anniversary in June and, as you do at times such as this, we have talked at length about the trials and tribulations they faced over the years, some good, some not so. I’m proud their marriage was rock solid throughout, even when faced with tough financial times on the farm, a variety of health challenges, a rather rebellious teenage daughter and, in recent years, the collapse of the Irish economy which has impacted on everyone in one way or another.

Married in 1966 and parents for the first time in 1967, my mum and dad showed remarkable resilience when it may have been easier to walk away. Back then when farm machinery was either unavailable or unaffordable, farming was not for the fainthearted, but they were a formidable team. Mum was the ultimate survivor. She baked, she sewed, she kept a garden, she helped on the farm, she managed the books… she did what had to be done to make ends meet and she and dad were totally committed to giving my brothers and I every opportunity they had been denied. They also knew how to have fun. My mum could turn a Sunday picnic in the garden into an unforgettable adventure. That said I don’t ever want to eat ox tongue sandwiches again as long as I live.

Our annual daytrip to Kinvarra beach and the annual pilgrimage to Knock were the highlights of summers spent in the garden and on the farm. Every year I bought red heart-shaped sun glasses in Kinvarra and one of those little toy camera picture viewers in Knock and I was the happiest little girl in the world.

My life is remarkable different to theirs, but I suspect my everyday worries are not entirely dissimilar. Making my own butter or knitting socks aren’t realistic money-saving options for me, but, thanks to my parents, I do have a ‘pull your socks up and get on with it’ approach to most things, and this I’m grateful for in these rather disconcerting political times.

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HAVE YOUR SAY ON TENDRING’S NEW LOCAL PLAN The final go ahead has been given for an eight-week public consultation to take place on Tendring’s Local Plan. The consultation on the Preferred Options Consultation Document ends on Thursday, September 8 at 5pm.

Once implemented the new Local Plan will set out how planning applications should be determined, allocate land for housing, employment, retail, hotel and tourism development, open space and green infrastructure. It will also provide policies to protect the district’s heritage assets until 2033 and beyond.

Tendring District Council (TDC) wants to engage with residents, local groups, businesses and statutory bodies during the production of the plan to ensure that it meets the changing needs and aspirations of the area.

Neil Stock, chairman of TDC’s Local Plan Committee and the Leader of Tendring District Council, said that whether it is homes, open space for recreation or premises for business to thrive and prosper, the council needs to ensure that it has the right development coming forward in the right place.

“The new Local Plan has to balance the need for land for development with the continued protection of the high quality environment that makes the Tendring District such an attractive place to live and work and visit,” he added. “Without an up-to-date Local Plan in place there is a greater risk of uncontrolled development and a lack of new supporting infrastructure.”

The Local Plan will be finalised early next year and submitted to the government inspector for it to be publicly examined before the council can adopt it.

As part of the consultation, public exhibitions (listed below) will be held during the consultation period and planning officers from the council will be on hand to listen to any concerns or suggestions or to answer any questions people might have.

Monday, August 22, 1.30-6.30pm: Venture Centre 2000, Bromley Road, Manningtree CO11 2JE Tuesday, August 30, 2.30-6.30pm: Elmstead Community Centre, School Road, Elmstead Market CO7 7ET Consultation materials and representation forms can be downloaded from the council website and are available for viewing at local libraries.

Comments must be received through written representation and not by any other means including petitions and voice mail.

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NEWS COMMUNITY ACTION SUFFOLK SEARCHING FOR THE COUNTY’S MOST INSPIRING VOLUNTEERS AND COMMUNITIES

FREE HEARING CHECKS IN CAPEL ST MARY

Nominations are now open for the Community Action Suffolk Awards 2016 which recognise the volunteers, communities and young people making an impact on the lives of people in Suffolk.

The hearing checks will be provided free of charge by local specialists The Hearing Care Centre in their mobile hearing unit, purpose built for getting out and about in the local community to raise awareness about the importance of hearing.

Nine awards will be presented to individuals and organisations in Suffolk, from Village Hall/Community Building of the Year to Most Inspiring Volunteer story. If you know of someone or an organisation making a real difference, you have until Friday, August 12 to make your nomination via the CAS website: www.communityactionsuffolk.org.uk/awards One of the 2015 winners was Youthbase from Stowmarket which won The Roddy Macleod award for Youth Club of the Year. It was nominated as an inclusive, volunteer-run youth club welcoming all young people from the age of nine. Several of the young people have behaviour issues and are struggling at home and at school, but through the support and the value the team place on them as individuals, there has been a real difference in their behaviour. The club does not make any charge for attendance as many of the families come from deprived areas and the club needs to be open to all.

Beccles Lido won the Colonel Probert award for Community Initiative, as a project which involves the whole community. Suzanne Gibbons from Beccles Lido Limited said she accepted the award on behalf of the team, but it was also an award for the community of Beccles, many of whom have supported the project from the beginning: “It shows us that when the community feels passionate about something, then they all do their best to help where they can.”

CAS Awards categories include The Anne Dunford OBE award for Youth Participation, The Roddy Macleod award for Youth Club of the Year, The Andrew Towers award for Young Person of the Year, The Colonel Probert award for Community Initiative, The Ian Campbell MBE award for Individual Initiative, The Village Hall/Community Building award, Outstanding Contribution to Volunteering, Event Organiser of the Year and Most Inspiring Volunteer story.

Awards will be presented at CAS’s Annual Celebration event on October 18 at the Museum of East Anglian Life. Local businesses are welcome to sponsor a table at the event and can find out more by contacting: belinda.couldridge@communityactionsuffolk.org.uk

This month and next residents of Capel St Mary and surrounding areas will have the chance to have a routine hearing check as a mobile clinic pays numerous visits to the area.

The Hearing Care Centre unit will be stationed at Bypass Nurseries in Capel St Mary on Tuesday, August 9 and Wednesday, September 14 between 10am and 4pm.

Specialists will be on hand to offer free advice on hearing related matters as well as offering a quick hearing check.

For more information call 01473 230330 or visit: www.hearingcarecentre.co.uk

SIGN UP AND GET CONNECTED WITH POLICE CONNECT Police Connect is a free messaging service connecting you to the very latest policing news for your area via email, text or phone.

Police Connect will provide you with localised information for a variety of situations, including emergency alerts, missing people appeals, crime reports, neighbourhood policing news and events.

To register, contact 101 and we will get a form to you or register online at: www.Suffolk.police.uk/policeconnect Suffolk Police supports the use of social media as a means of talking with and listening to the communities we serve. Our networks provide people with an alternative source of the latest information in real time, often accompanied by images or videos. Suffolk Police can also be found on Facebook, Google, Instagram and YouTube.

Officers in Hadleigh have recently joined social networking site Twitter and will be issuing regular updates about news, events, arrests and what’s happening in your neighbourhood. Follow us @HadleighPolice.

FREE FIRST AID EVENT AND COFFEE MORNING Saturday, September 24, 10am-noon Benneworth Lounge, Gandish Road CO7 6TP Come and learn First Aid Basics, partake in coffee and cake and meet your local Heartwatch team Questions to Val Ayton: 01206 298692 WORKING TO HELP OUR COMMUNITY

The short updates, known as tweets, will give a better insight into police work and help build relationships alongside the day-to-day work carried out by officers. In addition to @SuffolkPolice, our main corporate account, we also have the district accounts providing information at local level, as well as some departmental accounts and personal ones of senior officers.

It is important to remember however that Twitter is not the place to report a crime or raise an issue you need to discuss in confidence: For non-emergency matters call 101.

In emergencies always dial 999.

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REPORT TO PARISHES, MID-SAMFORD WARD: JULY 2016 BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCILLOR, SUE CARPENDALE New joint chief executive for Babergh and Mid Suffolk I am pleased to be one of the group leaders who will be part of the process to recruit a new chief executive, as I was for the appointment of Charlie Adan some six years ago. At that point the two districts were still to hold a referendum as to whether we should abolish the two separate councils and form a new single one. In the event, Babergh residents voted strongly against such a move. However, facing cost pressures, council remained in favour of merging the management and officer teams into one, but still serving two sovereign councils. The new chief executive will inherit a much smaller workforce, but still be the head of paid service for two distinct councils. We hope to make a recommendation by the end of the summer, with the new appointment taking effect from early in the new year.

Devolution The devolution debate rumbles on. Will it or won’t it come to pass?

All of Suffolk’s councils, including Babergh, have agreed to support the deal currently on offer to Norfolk and Suffolk but four Norfolk councils, including Norwich, rejected the deal. The ‘offer’ is potentially very advantageous, with powers, resources and responsibilities being devolved to the region. The new mayoral combined authority (MCA) would be responsible for accelerating growth in the local economy and improving the life chances and quality of life for residents. The priorities are economic development, housing, infrastructure, transport, employment and skills.

However, many people are wary of a directly elected mayor (acting as chair of the new combined authority) and, without question, this

constitutes an additional layer of local government, with its own costs – including staff and consultants – scrutiny and other committees. The proposed governance arrangements include provisions to precept and could put a 2% levy on business rates. Councils will be expected to contribute funds and support in kind. Arguments in favour of the deal point to money being available to help deliver on core initiatives – including digital connectivity, infrastructure and transport. These have particular potential to enhance access for disabled and older people who form a large and increasing percentage of the Norfolk and Suffolk populations. The challenge will be to deliver on the promises.

Norfolk and Suffolk are regarded as a functional economic area, borne out by the successful New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership (NALEP).

The new mayor must develop transport and spatial strategies. It is proposed to build 240,000 new homes in the two counties by 2036.

Public consultation is now open online and will run until August 23. This will be supplemented by more than 5,000 telephone interviews, with the results reported back to the Secretary of State. A series of deadlines must be met in order to meet the statutory requirements for the mayoral election next May. However, there are uncertainties raised by four Norfolk councils’ rejection of the deal, the outcome of the EU referendum and current leadership issues at national government level. The deal and the consultation are now available on: www.eastangliadevo.co.uk You can respond online, by email, or download, complete and post a hard copy. Make what you will of the questions and how they are asked. sue.carpendale@babergh.gov.uk

BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCILLOR, FENELLA SWAN EU Referendum Following on from the EU Referendum, Babergh and Mid Suffolk are monitoring the aftermath of the result and what it might mean for councils. They are collating advice and feedback from public sector experts, commentators and partners so that they can assess the likely impact on both district councils, the wider Suffolk public service landscape and our local communities and their economy.

The overwhelming advice is to continue on a steady course and to avoid knee jerk reactions. It will take some time to understand and assess the full impact and Babergh’s reaction needs to be considered and measured.

The Medium Term Financial Strategy and Transformation agenda is closely linked to the success of our economy, to delivering growth and to creating strong and healthy communities. Those ambitions remain unchanged, as does our commitment to working together to achieve them. It remains to be seen whether a new leadership team in government will mean changes in the direction of travel at national, regional and local levels – and whether those changes might take effect in the short, medium or longer term. That said, expectations are that the drive for locally-delivered housing and economic growth will remain a key plank of the government’s policy.

So the advice and resolve the chief executive has shared with all staff is that our councils continue to: • • • •

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Work with local people and partners to build on the strengths of our local communities Drive the delivery of our strategic priorities in the Joint Strategic Plan at pace and continue to resource that delivery fully Support and drive the wider Suffolk public services reform agenda Work with colleagues across Norfolk and Suffolk on securing our devolution deal

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Deliver what is needed to steer and support the growth agenda at a strategic level

More details will doubtless be emerging in the coming weeks and Babergh and Mid Suffolk will be monitoring on an ongoing basis those that may impact upon them.

Annual Monitoring Report The Annual Monitoring Report (detailing housing completions, Five Year Housing Land Supply and the numbers of housing consents issued) has been published and can now be viewed on the council website.

A14 Delays Suffolk Chamber of Commerce has started a campaign to persuade the government to include much-needed improvements to the A14 in Suffolk in its next road building programme and has put out the call for anyone affected by delays on this road to share their experiences to build up evidence of the impact that delays are having on residents and businesses.

The first strategy board of the No More A14 Delays in Suffolk campaign met on July 1 at Suffolk Chamber of Commerce’s Ipswich headquarters.

Chaired by Therese Coffey MP the meeting was attended by a wide range of organisations, including businesses, councils, local enterprise partnerships and representatives from Highways England.

Suffolk Chamber has set up Twitter (https://twitter.com/ NoMoreA14Delays) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/No-MoreA14-Delays-In-Suffolk-816278831839706/?ref=br_rs) accounts and is urging everyone who has experienced delays on the A14 to record the location along the road, the date, the length of time they were delayed and the impact it had on them.

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REPORT TO PARISHES: DODNASH WARD DISTRICT COUNCILLOR JOHN HINTON I have just been re-reading my March 2016 offering. One of the subjects was ‘change’. Well we certainly have some change now. Contrary to all the establishment predictions the ordinary citizen voted for ‘change’ and to leave the EU. Now we must first sort out a leadership situation and then sit down with the rest of Europe and sensibly sort out the legal and administrative mess that is the EU. I originally thought we could instigate change from within. Cameron’s failed ‘negotiations’ persuaded me otherwise. Now it appears that our departure will produce some change, in that other countries in the EU are realising that perhaps we are right and that they should leave. Change is certainly the flavour of the occasion.

to add weight to their concerns. I agree it’s the only apparent method to have your voice heard, but it should not be necessary. Councils and their individual councillors should listen and consult before the event, not afterwards as a tick box exercise. Across Europe as well as here in the UK the voice of the people is getting louder and the ‘establishment’ has to listen and not just dismiss questions and concerns as dissent

Something else that should change is the almost fanatical headlong charge towards ‘devolution’ at, it appears, any price. I missed the vote at Babergh, I was on a ferry in the Bay of Biscay, but it apparently went the predicable way so my comments would have fallen on stony ground. No financial costing, no details of structure, no idea how to replace potential EU funding, mentioned a lot, commuters somehow erased from the transport network (according to the figures)… there were so many things to discuss, not least our relationship with North Essex.

So where will the demand for new homes come from? As I highlighted at the annual council meeting, the increase in business rates income for last year was approximately £1,600, hardly enough to fund a council increase in staff numbers which was also ignored in the debate.

Planning confrontation still appears to be alive. We even have a separate organisation to group potential challenges from parish councils together

The recent Babergh Joint Monitoring Report highlights the key ‘facts’ influencing the council’s decisions: 157 new homes built last year (makes 144 in East Bergholt look like the ‘need’ for the whole district); shop vacancies up by 8%; employment down (those in work); unemployment up.

Listen, consult and discuss before decisions are made. As the old saying goes: “There is a reason why you have two ears and only one mouth!”

Enjoy what I hope is the arrival of the summer, and my ears are always listening!

Councillor John Hinton

NOTES FROM THE CASE: SUFFOLK’S FIRST CO-OPERATIVE PUB Bentley’s Celebration of Beer – August Bank Holiday Weekend We are delighted to announce the inaugural Bentley’s Celebration of Beer event at The Case, which will take place on August Bank Holiday Weekend, starting on the evening of Thursday, August 25 and running through to Monday 29.

There will be a vast array of real ales on offer in addition to our usual lineup, with new beers on tap every day throughout the event. Those beers will complement our existing excellent range of meals, which will include some specials chosen specifically to accompany beer.

Come and spend the last bank holiday before Christmas with us at our community pub and try some new beers with some great food in our lovely spacious garden (which now has a couple of large gazebos so you can now enjoy the garden in all weathers). The pub will be open from noon-4pm (with food served from noon-3pm) on the Monday, in addition to our usual opening hours of Wednesday to Sunday lunchtimes and evenings.

Quiz Nights Our monthly quiz nights will take place on August 27 and September 24.

The quizzes start at 9pm and food will be served from 6-8pm.

Bentley Family Fun Day: Sunday, September 4 We will as usual be running a beer tent at Bentley Family Fun Day on the parish playing field on September 4. As part of our ongoing recruitment drive for new volunteers at The Case, some of our regular volunteers will be at the beer tent to speak to members of the public about their experiences and answer any questions. So if you are interested in volunteering at the pub, whether it is serving customers at the bar or front of house, helping in the kitchen, DIY, gardening, or even joining the committee, come along and see us at Fun Day. For more information on these events or volunteering at The Case, please visit: www.thecasepubbentley.co.uk, follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/SaveTheCaseBentley), telephone The Case on 01473 805575 during opening hours, or email us at savethecase.bentley@gmail.com.

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NEWS CONSTABLE COUNTRY MEDICAL PRACTICE Patient Participation Group and Patient Feedback Over the last year there have been many changes at the practice.

In addition to changes in the partnership and other staff, we have also changed our appointment system. Some changes take a while to have an impact on how the practice is perceived as some patients only occasionally have a need to visit the practice.

However, we hope that our policy of always offering a same day face-toface or telephone appointment is reassuring and patients understand they can contact us at any time of the day if they need access to a clinician.

We want to continue to improve the service we offer and our interaction with patients is key to helping us understand what works well and where we can improve. I thought it may be useful to summarise how you can improve your interaction with the practice.

Most importantly, please ensure we have up-to-date contact details for you, including home and mobile telephone numbers and an email address. You can update these via our website (click on ‘update contact details’ on the home page) or by filling in a form available from reception. This will enable us to send appointment confirmations, notifications of test results and other important information we feel you should be aware of. Note that your details are strictly confidential and will only be used for practice purposes.

We are further developing our website to ensure that information you need is available. It contains PPG minutes and contact details, news items including regular practice updates, information on our appointment system, and the facilities to register as a new patient and provide feedback. Our aim is to improve the website over the coming months to ensure it contains up-to-date and useful information. We will also be introducing a Twitter feed to inform patients of incidents, such as power cuts, or events such as flu clinics.

The PPG has been operating for over a year now and we are lucky to have such an active PPG. We meet monthly and discuss the day to day operation of the practice, new developments and any problems which come to their attention. The PPG is also proactive in helping the practice address wider health issues. They recently organised a very successful presentation on diabetes by Dr Gerry Rayman, and will be organising further events in the year ahead. Their contact details can be found on the website and they welcome feedback on how the practice is performing.

The PPG has provided feedback cards for patient use with collection boxes at Capel and East Bergholt. We also have Friends and Family Test feedback cards available, and patients can provide feedback via our website and on NHS Choices. We welcome all feedback, though we hope patients will tell us when they have had a good experience, not just when they have experienced a problem.

Training Days A reminder that the practice will be closed from 1pm on the following dates for staff training: Thursday, September 15 and Wednesday, October 12. On these afternoons the doors will be closed so please ensure any prescriptions are picked up well beforehand. If you phone the practice the recorded message will ask you to ring 111 for medical assistance if your problem cannot wait until the next day.

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OUR LOCAL MEN’S HEALTH CHARITY CHAPS is a men’s health charity dedicated to raising awareness of men’s health problems. Why? Because UK men’s health statistics are so poor in comparison to both women and our European neighbours across the whole spectrum of disease. Sixty-thousand UK men of working age die prematurely every year at a rate one and a half times that for women.

The causes are well known: heart disease, smoking, cancers, diabetes, suicide and risk-taking behaviour to name but a few.

There are numerous health programmes devoted to women’s care, but few equivalent services exist for men, while men themselves remain largely unaware of health issues and reluctant to use the services that do exist. For instance, NHS health checks aimed at detecting the top seven causes of premature death are offered to men aged 40-74, yet less than 50% are actually taken up. Furthermore, although prostate cancer kills 11,000 UK men annually, there is no national screening programme and only 8% of UK men avail themselves of the PSA prostate cancer screening test available to them via the NHS. Our objective is to raise awareness on the premise that if a man knows what can go wrong, he at least will have the knowledge to make an informed choice as to whether to take preventative action.

Over the last five years CHAPS has run men’s health days, typically at football stadia, where we have provided free tests to men for aortic aneurysm screening, heart disease and stroke risk assessment, diabetes, skin cancer and prostate cancer screening.

At ITFC last October 138 men attended and we even had a team from the Medical Detection Dogs collecting urine samples from men having prostate checks to train their dogs to recognise prostate cancer. So far we know 11/94 prostate checks were abnormal and one man with an unknown aneurysm underwent potentially life-saving surgery within two weeks of the event. Another first on the day was a successful seminar, Mental Health in The Workplace, run by Suffolk User Forum, Suffolk Mind and Picasso HR. At our last event in Clacton in December an exceptionally high attendance thoroughly endorsed our raison d’être. For instance, 21 heart checks and eight prostate checks were abnormal while eight skin cancers were diagnosed. These results typify our activity and overall in 2015 we performed a total of 1,944 clinical tests for 814 men at eight major events.

We are concentrating our activity in Essex and Suffolk on the principle that ‘charity begins at home’ and in recognition that there are considerable local unmet health needs. Sadly we have all lost friends to preventable and curable diseases, but through local support at local events we can make a difference. We are therefore encouraging male orientated groups such as Rotary, Masons and Lions and employers of male workforces to commission us to provide smaller, private health check events for the members or employees. To fine out more, please check our website or contact us at: chris.booth@chaps.uk.com / info@chaps.uk.com / 07734 747854 This year’s event at Ipswich Town Football Club on Thursday, November 3 will offer the following health checks: • Aneurysm screening • Cardiovascular risk assessment – your risk of a heart attack or stroke over the next 10 years • Diabetes screening • Skin cancer • Prostate • Physiotherapy, blood pressure and BMI checks The day is co-ordinated by CHAPS and the clinical services will be provided

by Onelife Suffolk, Ipswich Hospital, the Suffolk Nuffield Hospital, Day Lewis Pharmacy and the Co-op (hearing tests).

Clinical Director Chris Booth www.chaps.uk.com

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OUT & ABOUT EAST BERGHOLT HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

East Bergholt High School Sunday, September 18 9.30am-noon Admission 50p Refreshments available. Free Car Park PITCHES In advance: cars £5, with trailers £7, domestic vans £10 On the day: cars £6, with trailers £8, domestic vans £11 No traders Gates open 8.30am for sellers ( 01206 298122

CONSTABLE SINGERS New members welcome. Would you like to come and join us? We meet at the Lambe School at 7pm on Thursdays, apart from the second Thursday when we meet at Holton Village Hall.

No audition and you don’t have to read music as we sing along to CD backing tracks. Words are provided for popular songs and songs from the musicals. It’s just an evening of fun and enjoyment, and it’s widely acknowledged that singing reduces stress.

We occasionally sing at sheltered and care homes and also hope to have a charity concert later in the year.

Contact Yvonne (298428) or Mel (298628) for further details.

ST MARY’S WEDDING DRESS AND FLOWER FESTIVAL St Mary’s Church in East Bergholt is organising a flower festival with a difference this summer. It is hoped to be an exceptional festival of both fashion and beauty.

From Saturday, July 30 until Sunday, August 7, St Mary’s Church in East Bergholt will be holding a display of more than 20 wedding dresses worn by brides married at the church through the decades. The dresses date from the 1930s to the present day, the most recent from a wedding on July 7, 2016.

Displays of flowers to complement the colours in the bridal bouquets will be on show throughout the church and there will be a description of each wedding dress and a potted history of the couple who got married.

Refreshments will be available throughout the day with cream teas each afternoon. The church will be open each day from 10am-5pm. Admission is free, but donations will be gratefully received for the work of the church. Ten per cent of profits will be sent to the charity RELATE. There will also be a special service on Sunday, July 31 at 10am when there will be an opportunity for those married at St Mary’s to renew their vows.

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VENTURE CENTRE, LAWFORD EVENTS IN AUGUST Tuesdays and Thursdays: Papworth Holiday Club, suitable for young people (11-19 years) with special needs. Variety of activities including craft and games, 10am-3pm at £5 a session. Please bring your own packed lunch. To book your place please contact Gayle: 07955 010069 / 0800 952 5000 Tuesday evenings: New evening yoga class, 6.30-7.30pm, £5 per session. This class is aimed at beginners and those with basic yoga skills.

The class will focus on posture, relaxation, meditation and breathing techniques. For more information please contact Grace: 07486 398138 / grace42899@gmail.com Monday, August 1: Little Acorns demonstration of clairvoyance with Michael Williamson, 7.30-9pm. Doors open 7pm, admission £3.50.

Monday, August 1: Blood Bay Sunday, August 7: Link Line, 2-4pm Wednesday, August 10: Lymphedema support group, 11am1pm. The North Essex Lymphoedema Support Group for all those people with lymphoedema and their carers, whether primary or secondary. The meetings are to bring people together as a means of support and to share information. Some meetings will have speakers. Further information from Linda McFadden: 01206 241338 / lindamcfadden203@btinternet.com Thursday, August 11: Singing 4 the Brain, 2-4pm Tuesday, August 16: Link Line Coffee, Chat and Cake, a time to meet up for a chat with light refreshments upstairs in the Ivell Suite, 10am-noon.

Open to everybody.

Sunday, August 21: Link Line, 2-4pm Monday, August 22: Local Planning Consultation, 1.30-6.30pm (see page 9) Monday, August 24: Blood Day REGULAR CLASSES Monday: Table tennis, Active 4 Life Keep Fit Tuesday: Papworth, choir, yoga Wednesday: Weight Watchers, body conditioning and pilates Thursday: Papworth, Slimming World Friday: Active 4 Life and pilates Saturday: Available for private hire Sunday: Fortnightly Link Line meetings and available for private hire Sunday: Key to Love Christina Fellowship every Sunday morning at 11am For further information on times and contact details visit: www.venturecentre2000.co.uk

DEDHAM FILMS The Assembly Rooms, Dedham Thursday, August 18 at 7.30pm (doors open at 7pm): The Jungle Book (PG) Directed by Jon Favreau (2016) Please note this is on a Thursday and not our usual third Wednesday.

Tickets £4 from Shakespeare House Gallery, Dedham High Street or online at: www.dedhfilms.co.uk As this is our family film for the holidays, we are offering under 18 tickets at £2.

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OUT & ABOUT CAPEL LIBRARY

FRIENDS OF CAPEL LIBRARY

This year’s Summer Reading Scheme is well in progress with the children enjoying the theme of Roald Dahl characters. Many children are progressing well with reading six books throughout the holiday season.

Please could we ask that you come and see the volunteers during the following times:

We now approach the summer holidays and the Summer Reading Challenge. Currently we are looking further ahead and hoping to establish a community cinema in 2017.

Tuesday:

10am-noon & 2-4pm

Wednesday:

10am-noon

Thursday:

10am-noon

Friday:

2-4pm & 5.30-6.30pm

Saturday:

10am-noon & 1.30-2.30pm

Sunday:

10.30am-12.30pm & 1-2.30pm

In September we shall have an astronomical event – watch out for the posters advertising this.

Note too that there will be advantages to being a member of the friends when we organise these events.

I mistakenly suggested that the first prize in our 100 Club was £25 last month. We need a few more members to reach that level! This month’s winners are Di Barker £15, Alison Stewart £5 and Clive Powell £5.

Many thanks for being patient in waiting for your turn when we are busy.

No regular clubs meet during the summer holidays. Watch out in September all you Baby Bouncers, book club readers and Minecrafters for the dates for return!

We are once again accepting good quality used books for our book sale trolley so if you are having a clear out do think of donating them to us.

Jungle Book Film Showing Friday, August 12, doors open at 10am and the film starts at 10.30am. Tickets are £4 per child with siblings at £3.50. An ice lolly will be provided. All under eights must be accompanied by an adult. The duration of the film is 105 minutes. Book your tickets early to avoid disappointment.

Chris Yule

STOUR CHORAL SOCIETY Stour Choral Society ended its 45 years celebrations with a standing room only performance in Old Hall, East Bergholt with the children’s choir from Highfields and Lawford Primary Schools and Manningtree High School.

Songs for Summer was based around the Sound of Music’s ever popular melodies, sung by the young and not so young, with a puppet theatre for the Lonely Goatherd. The society opened with three Shakespeare songs set to music by George Shearing and then joined with the children for Karl Jenkins’ Adiemus.

The Friends of Capel library are holding an Astronomical Event at St Mary’s Church hall on Saturday, September 10 at 7.30pm. Advance tickets for adults and children over 12 are £4 or £5 on the night. Children under 12 are free but must be accompanied by an adult. Limited places so book early.

Don’t forget that we also sell book tokens and postage stamps.

OPENING TIMES Tuesday:

9.30am-12.30pm & 2-5.30pm

Wednesday:

9.30am-12.30pm

Thursday:

9.30am-12.30pm

Friday:

2-5pm & 5.30-7.30pm

Saturday:

9am-3pm

Sunday:

10am-3pm

Telephone: 01473 31169Z

Manningtree High School vocal group sang On my Own from Les Miserables, Benedictus by Karl Jenkins and This is Gospel. Solos were added with Maybe This Time sung by Jessica Villiers and Anna Maria Hyman sang I Could Have Danced All Night. All this was accompanied by Duncan Archard, Stephen Smith, Alan Swift and Abi Holmes under the direction and training of Susie Hyman. This made a splendid evening of lively, enjoyable entertainment.

Stour Choral Society will now enjoy a break and start their new season on Monday, September 5.

CHARITY GOLF DAY AT HINTLESHAM GOLF CLUB Wednesday, October 5, 9am start Individuals/teams up to four players / £45 per player 18 hole Stableford, two-course lunch, winners prizes Booking enquiries to Val Ayton, secretary: 01206 298692 / ebchurchpres@gmail.com Profits to St Mary’s Church East Bergholt Preservation Society to support the maintenance of the historic parish church and its unique bell cage.

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OUT & ABOUT PEDAL FOR YOUR LOCAL HOSPICE Whether you are a long-distance cyclist or just enjoy a leisurely family bike ride, why not turn your pedal power into pounds by joining in one of St Helena Hospice’s cycle events?

First up there is the London to Brighton 54 mile route on Sunday, September 11 starting at Clapham Common and finishing on the iconic Brighton Pier.

The ride is open to all cyclists from age 16 upwards and is perfect for aspiring or seasoned cyclists, or corporate teams.

London to Brighton is renowned for its amazing atmosphere and sense of fun. This cycle challenge is perfectly placed to offer small or large groups a great experience. Participants will come away with wonderful memories and a sense of achievement! To find out more about this challenge please visit: www.sthelenahospice.org.uk/challenges

ST MICHAEL’S, MONTHLY MARKET The next monthly market at St Michael’s, The Church on the Park, Woolverstone is on Saturday, August 13, 9am-12.30pm.

A chance to buy a whole range of products from local people including fruit, vegetables, cakes, bread, meat and an interesting range of handcrafted items.

Come along to mingle with your friends, have a cup of coffee, and a bacon buttie and enjoy the lovely venue.

New stalls welcome. Contact Jane Gould: 01473 780777

If London to Brighton isn’t for you, then how about taking part in the annual St Helena Hospice Cycle Ride on Sunday, October 2? There is a route for every cyclist over the age of five, with five, 24, 56 or 100 miles around beautiful countryside to choose from, all starting at Monks Farm in Dedham.

Its £7.50 for under 16s and £12.50 for adults to register for the five mile route and £15 for under 16s and £25 for adults to register for the 24, 56 or 100 mile routes. To register online please visit: www.sthelenahospice.org.uk/cycleride16 Registration will close at noon on Friday, September 30 and re-open on the Sunday morning of the event when the registration fee will have increased.

To talk to the St Helena Hospice events team about either of these cycling challenges, please call 01206 931468.

WHAT IS THE ENIGMA IN ELGAR’S VARIATIONS? Edward Elgar finished composing his Enigma Variations in 1899. The work was premiered that year and has been recorded more than 60 times since.

So what is the enigma? The music consists of 14 variations on an original theme and is widely thought to contain a hidden melody. Elgar said that the music represented musical caricatures of some of his friends and their initials were marked on the score. There have been many ideas about the enigma and Elgar’s reasons for including it. Trianon Music Group would love to hear your thoughts on the answer – tweet them @MusicTrianon.

You can hear the music at Trianon’s next concert where they perform a feast of choruses and variations, including William Walton’s spectacular Belshazzar’s Feast, Dvorak’s Te Deum and the Enigma Variations (opus 36). The event takes place at the splendid Snape Maltings Concert Hall on Saturday, September 17 at 7.30pm.

Tickets are available from the Trianon Ticket Line – 01394 283170 / 07876 787029 – and at: www.aldeburgh.co.uk

SUFFOLK DEMENTIA HELPLINE Call 01473 353350 We are here to help 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The helpline can provide a listening ear as well as information and signposting to services that can help. The Suffolk Dementia Helpline can support anyone who needs to talk. Perhaps you have memory worries yourself or even a recent diagnosis and want someone to talk to. Maybe you have concerns about a loved one, or need support in your caring role. Perhaps it’s just information you are after, or a confidential chat with someone.

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OUT & ABOUT STOUR VALLEY MEN’S PROBUS CLUB On July 6 Lewis Tyler talked to us about The River Gipping Trust and on July 20 David Brown presented a talk entitled The Land of the Dragon. Our popular summer lunch took place at the Venture Centre on Sunday, July 17.

ROTARY CLUB OF MANNINGTREE STOUR VALLEY

No meetings take place in August and our speakers on September 7 and 21 are respectively Tom Hodgson with What the Papers Say and Francis Boardman with The Battle of Waterloo.

Our club endeavours to be simple in structure, free of the constraints and obligations of service clubs and involve members at minimal cost.

The club is directed primarily to providing fellowship between members who are compatible with each other and to providing the opportunity for development of acquaintances. New members are welcomed. We meet at St John Ambulance HQ, Manningtree CO11 1EB on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 10.30am.

For further details please contact our secretary Brian Rolfe: 01206 393665

On Sunday, June 19, The Rotary Club of Manningtree Stour Valley took part in the Essex stretch of Rotary Ride 2016, a sponsored relay cycle ride in aid of Prostate Cancer Research. Rotary Ride is a national initiative in which Rotary clubs across Great Britain and Ireland host a range of cycle rides for all ages and abilities.

With the excellent backing of the Manningtree Wheelers and the club’s support and involvement, the cyclists set of from Manningtree Station for the first leg to Dovercourt Leisure Centre.

MANNINGTREE & DISTRICT PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

Colin Daines with Rob Sharratt

Two of our members recently took part in the Chelmsford Photography Marathon. The challenge was to take 12 photographs in six hours with no editing allowed. They joined in with a large number of other enthusiasts and really enjoyed the experience. For details see: www.facebook.com/Chelmsfordphotomarathon Belonging to a local society can open the door to the wider world of photography. You don’t need to be an expert. Our group includes beginners, enthusiasts and highly skilled amateurs. There is always someone ready to share advice as we have photographers who have a wide range of interests and experience. We meet on Thursday evenings, twice monthly, at 7.30pm at the St Johns Centre, Station Road, Manningtree CO11 1EB. From September to May our programme includes guest speakers, workshop evenings, field trips and competitions.

We are affiliated to the PAGB (Photographic Alliance of Great Britain) through the EAF (East Anglian Federation of Photographic Societies).

At our first meeting on Thursday, September 8 we shall be pleased to welcome local photographer Ian Love with an illustrated talk entitled Red Elephant African Safari.

Colin Daines was delighted to become the new president of Manningtree Stour Valley Rotary Club at a special meeting of the club on June 30. Colin was congratulated by outgoing president Rob Sharratt who presented him with the Rotary chain of office. Colin said: “I am honoured to be leading this hardworking group of Rotarians over the next Rotary year.

I will do my best to raise the profile of the club in the community and continue our great work in raising much needed funds for local and International charities.”

As one of his last duties as president, Rob was proud to welcome Kostas Manousakis as a new member of the club. Kostas was introduced by David Taylor of the Colchester Rotary Club.

The meeting was an informal evening with guests held at the home of Rob and Carol Sharratt. Carol served a delicious meal at tables set under a marquee in the garden.

VILLAGE LINK CLUB Marianne Braime will present a talk on silver and gemstones on August 10. This will be followed by a fish and chip lunch for club members.

Future talks this year: A Naval Sailor’s Life is a Merry Life (with music); Creative Story Writing; Pavements We Walk On; Nothing Like a Dame; Dedham, Lavenham and the Cloth Trade; Chaplin of the Methodist Homes; Wolves, Dogs and Us; Easter Parade; The Building of Bury Tower.

For more information contact our secretary: 01206 396958 / madps@post.com

Meetings are held in Tattingstone Village Hall on the second Wednesday of every month at 10am. Following the speaker we have refreshments (when there is time for a chat with other members) and a raffle. New members and visitors are welcome to join us.

www.manningtreeanddistrictphotographicsociety.co.uk

Roger Felgate, 01473 311684

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OUT & ABOUT STOUR VALLEY U3A

THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION

On Wednesday, July 13 Brian Cornell, a former Thames lighterman on the River Thames, talked on The Thames Watermen and Lightermen. This was a most interesting first-hand account of the operating practices of the Port of London in the post-war era.

EAST BERGHOLT AND BRANTHAM BRANCH

We don’t have a speaker meeting in August but hold our popular summer dinner on Friday, August 5 at the Constable Hall.

On Wednesday, September 14 Dr John Ashdown-Hill FSA, FRHistS, historian, writer and lecturer will talk on The Mythology of Richard III. He will explore the traditional mythology and modern myths which have emerged since the discovery of his remains in 2012. Was he a usurper?

How many did he kill? Who was really responsible for finding his remains?

We meet at the Constable Hall, Gandish Road, East Bergholt CO7 6TP at 2.15pm. Annual membership is £12 which entitles members to attend meetings on the second Wednesday of each month (except August and December).

Our main purpose is to encourage lifelong learning for those who are no longer in full time employment and emphasis is always placed on making learning active and fun as well as helping in developing friendships.

We have a wide range of groups including language study, country walking and computer studies and visits to gardens, churches and historic buildings.

In the main, membership is drawn from communities in the lower Stour Valley and adjacent areas including Brantham, Capel St Mary, Dedham, East Bergholt, Holbrook, Lawford, Manningtree, Raydon and Stratford St Mary. We are affiliated to the ThirdAge Trust and have more than 230 members and 21 groups. For further information please visit www.stourvalleyu3a.org.uk where membership secretary Val Pretty may be contacted.

It’s never too late to learn! Join the 361,477 members across 969 U3As throughout the UK today.

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The Royal British Legion would like to thank all those who participated in any way to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the start of the Battle of the Somme.

The recent publication of the Chilcot report into the Iraq War reminds us that British and Commonwealth members of the Armed Forces are in harm’s way every day of every year.

This means the work of the Royal British Legion is ongoing and while we thank you for your past support, please help us now in any way that you can. Simple membership of the local branch helps the organisation maintain a local structure and presence. The Poppy Appeal is nearly upon us, when collectors and your contributions can make a great deal of difference in supporting our work.

The commitment and service of our Armed Forces past and present should not be underestimated. With your help we can make a difference and express our support and thanks for their efforts. Thank you.

Hon Secretary John Hinton

DEDHAM FOOTPATH GROUP Sunday, September 4: Meet at Stour Woods Car Park, 10.30am Further details from Myra Leatherdale: 01255 886649 Sunday, September 18: Meet at Stratford St Mary, close to footbridge 100m north of White Horse PH, 10.30am Further details from Margaret Smith: 01206 322171 Sunday, October 9: Meet at Royal Square, Dedham, 10.30am Further details from Robert Cort: 01206 323817 Sunday, November 6: Meet at Fiveways Car Park, Manningtree, 10.30am Further details from Sue Everett: 07712 240449

Across our district, there are currently more than 200 Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Senior Section members. We also have large numbers of girls on our waiting lists who would be able to join us if we had more adult volunteers on board.

The main section that makes up two thirds of all current waiting lists, and where leaders and helpers are mostly needed, is for the Rainbows. These are girls aged five and six.

Capel St Mary, Holbrook, East Bergholt and Brantham are where girls and helpers could benefit the most from taking part in games, crafts, badges, adventures and fun with lots of laughter.

Due to Rainbows being the youngest members of Girlguiding UK, they have safety ratios of five girls to every one leader and their units usually meet for an hour a week in term times, between 4.30-6pm (this is decided by each unit individually).

All helpers receive support from current Guiding members and have full access to a wide variety of resources and equipment to help them. If you are aged 14+ you can be a young leader, with leaders and unit helpers being 18+.

Please contact baberghandsamford@gmail.com for more information, or register your interest to join or to place your daughter or ward on a unit waiting list on the Girlguiding UK website by clicking on Join Us. We look forward to hear from you soon.

Heather McDonald, District Commissioner for Babergh and Samford District

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OUT & ABOUT / SCHOOLS SUMMER FAMILY ACTIVITIES AT FLATFORD WILDLIFE GARDEN If you’re looking for something for the children to do during the long holidays that involves them being outside in the fresh air and engaging with nature in beautiful surroundings, look no further than RSPB Flatford Wildlife Garden. Playing outside helps children to develop resilience, confidence and problem-solving skills. The RSPB also believes that it helps to nurture a feeling of connection with nature and hopefully a sense of responsibility about what happens to it in the future.

ROBIN’S NEWS Baby Bears

Here at the garden we are running family activities every day during the school holidays, with a programme that changes from week to week. Bug hunts, wormeries, nature trail challenges, making bird feeders, planting wildlife-friendly plants to take home and craft activities are all on the list.

No need to book, just turn up and join in. We open at 10.30am and the gates close at 4.30pm. There is a small charge that includes all activities available on the day, and there is a discount for RSPB members.

Photo by Sharon Barker

The Baby Bears had fun making lots of insects using their fingers, hands and feet for National Insect Week.

A parent from Robin’s kindly built us a new pergola in the Baby Bears garden which looks fab and we are currently making lots of pretty crafts to hang from it. It makes a lovely cosy, shaded area for the babies to chill in when playing in the sun becomes too much.

If you haven’t visited us for a while, you’ll find that some new features have been added to the garden since last year. In among the lushly filled beds and borders you’ll find new additions to the family trail, such as log piles to rummage in, a child-sized nest box, a wonderful living willow tunnel to race through and a joyous roly-poly hill to roll down. So, all this set in the peaceful surroundings of the garden that slopes gently down towards the Stour, with plenty of places to picnic, means that there’s something for everyone. We look forward to seeing you.

For more details, please visit: www.rspb.org.uk/Flatford

TRANSITION STOUR VALLEY We have a wonderful set of evening adventures for 11-16 years olds starting late August, linking local creatives up with local kids. We have foraging walks with a cook-up (parents allowed on that one), making clay ovens, foraging and cooking indoors with Jess Noy, traditional building skills and lots more.

See Digging and Delving in the Dedham Vale at: www.apricotcentre.co.uk Our annual Apple Day event is at Flatford Mill RSPB Garden on September 25, 11am-2.30pm. It’s a free event, you can bring a bag of your own apples to press, ask Andrew Tann to identify unknown varieties from you garden or simply taste some unusual local apples and drink some freshly pressed apple juice. See Apple Day on www.apricotcentre.co.uk or call 01206 230425.

Local organic vegetables from Bennison Farm are delivered to Lawford areas weekly for only £11 per week. Contact Danny on: info@bennisonfarm.co.uk

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As you read this we are also getting creative for our new ‘under the sea’ display to go with our water week. What a busy summer we are having.

Toddling Tigers The Toddling Tigers have been exploring water using their senses of touch, taste and smell during water week. Melting ice and printing with ice cubes has been so much fun.

Water week has no limits. We have been splashing and experimenting each day using different tools to create bubbles and the perfect splash.

Gruffalos Well another pre-school year has flown by and as we enjoy our summer holidays it will not be long before we welcome new children to the Gruffalo room and our existing children become our grown up Gruffalos.

At the end of term we said goodbye and good luck to our Gruffalos who are heading off to school in September. As always it is a time of mixed emotions, we feel so proud of how far these children have come as they prepare to spread their wings and of course we will miss them lots too. Some of them have been with us since they were babies. We would like to wish our leavers, existing and new Gruffalos a wonderful summer and see you all soon.

If you would like any information about Robin’s Childcare please contact Vicki on 01473 310767, visit www.robinschildcare.co.uk or follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

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So Much More Than a Dance Class Any Age & Ability Very Welcome No Partners Required

Shimmy, Shake, Wiggle & Giggle to Dance Fitness Fun

"Strictly" style Dance-a-cise

Constable Memorial Hall

Gandish Rd, East Bergholt every Monday at 10am spaces are limited to reserve yours

Call Janet on 07506 350 455

classes also in: - Brantham - Capel St Mary - Hadleigh - Nayland, & - Stratford St Mary

janet@fundancing.co.uk www.fundancing.co.uk FunDancing.Suffolk FunDancing

All these activities and more from July 26th - 28th and August 16th 18th 23rd and 25th Activities include: • • • • • •

Rounders Football Inflatables

Skating Basketball Badminton

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Football Table tennis And a lot more other fun activities, just ring for further information

Contact us on our website for more information or questions that you may have - www.eastbergholtsportscentre.co.uk Or call us on 01206 299340

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SPORT EAST BERGHOLT UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB MISTLEY CRICKET CLUB At the AGM in June Martin Peck was elected as the new chairman to succeed Tony Moss.

Pre-season training got under way on July 4 at Gandish Road. New players always welcome. The new season gets under way in August.

Events currently scheduled include a quiz night in September and a race night in November.

We are always looking for people who can help the club as a committee member, whether it be on the playing side or just in the background.

If you would like to sponsor the club in some capacity we would also be delighted to hear from you. Club strips, dugouts, banners or boards on matchdays offer exposure for your business while supporting a local organisation.

Steve Butcher, stevebutcher55@btinternet.com

SIZZLING SUMMER OF SPORT AT BRANTHAM LEISURE CENTRE Anglia Sports Management are running a packed programme of sport and activity every weekday during the summer holidays.

Everything from coached football to kangoo boots, multi sports to dance, dodgeball to tag-rugby and water fights with the coaches.

You can book half or full days and there’s even an early-drop off for busy parents, and all at amazingly good value for money.

View the full programme and book online at: www.angliasportsmanagement.com

June 100 Club Winners 1st £100 / No 12 Robin Mills 2nd £50 / No 68 Michelle Evers 3rd £45 / No 18 Paul Hutton UPCOMING FIXTURES Cricket Week The annual MCC Cricket Week will take place between Monday, August 15 and Friday 19.

There will be plenty going on, with the focus on the juniors on Monday and adult matches on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Lunches will be available on Tuesday and Friday.

Why not come along and enjoy some cricket, and maybe a drink at our picturesque New Road ground?

SATURDAY CRICKET Date Sat 6 Aug Sat 13 Aug Sat 20 Aug Sat 27 Aug Sat 3 Sep

1st Team / Two Counties Div 1 Haverhill (A) Halstead (A) Copford (A) Braintree (H) Coggeshall (A)

Date Sat 6 Aug Sat 13 Aug Sat 20 Aug Sat 27 Aug Sat 3 Sep

2nd Team / Two Counties Div 3 Halstead II (A) Brightlingsea (H) Tuddenham (H) Coggeshall II (A) Kelvedon & Feering (H)

Date Sat 6 Aug Sat 13 Aug Sat 20 Aug Sat 27 Aug

3rd Team / Two Counties Div 9 East Harwich &Dovercourt III (A) St Margarets II (H) Yoxford II (A) Kesgrave II H)

For more information and results please visit: http://twocounties.com SUNDAY AND MIDWEEK CRICKET

EAST BERGHOLT TENNIS CLUB Situated behind the playing fields in Gandish Road, we welcome new members of all ages and abilities. The club has three all-weather floodlit courts and teams take part in inter-club friendlies with men’s, ladies and mixed league teams. Two professional coaches offer group and individual coaching sessions for children and adults. Under the auspices of the North East Essex Tennis Academy (NEET), the club provides a high performance, tiered, group training programme for juniors (ages four to 16) more details of which are available at: www.neetacademy.co.uk Weather permitting, club night is on Tuesday from 7.30-10pm and all members are welcome.

Current membership subscriptions (allowing free use of the courts until 10pm every day) are: adults £50 or £90 per couple, juniors (under 18) £15, students £25, plus special offers for family membership.

If you would like to know more please contact the following: Pete Richmond: 07932 815201 / richmondtennis@hotmail.co.uk Paul Lake, secretary: 01206 396556 / 55paullake@gmail.com

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Date Sun 7 Aug Sun 14 Aug Sun 21 Aug Mon 29 Aug Sun 4 Sep

NECL and National Village Competition Elmstead (A) Colchester & E Essex (A) Colchester & E Essex (H) North Essex T20 Finals Day Eight Ash Green (H)

Date Sun 14 Aug Sun 28 Aug Sun 4 Sep

Div C TEAM Two Counties Div C Copford (A) Frinton (H) Brightlingsea (A)

LADIES CRICKET Date Sun 7 Aug

Sun 14 Aug Sun 21 Aug Fri 26 Aug Sun 28 Aug

Ladies Two Counties Maldon T20 (H) Bury ST Edmunds T20 (H) Battisford T20 (H) Battisford T20 (A) MCC (H) Felixstowe T20 (A)

New players are always welcome, please email: mistleycc@btinternet.com Mistley CC is a community club with strong traditions. Please come along and give us a look sometime.

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ON THE GRAPEVINE INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVISER NICK PLUMB ON THE EU EXIT VOTE So, just over half of us (and it was close) have decided that it is time for Britain to leave the EU. But now that the voting is over, a new Tory prime minister has been appointed, and Labour seem intent on ousting their leader, how is that exit vote actually going to impact upon your investments and pensions?

To be completely honest, I admit I guessed wrong. When asked before the vote what would happen if we voted to leave, I predicted that there would be a significant slump in the FTSE and other markets, which would probably last for several weeks, although I did say that I did not think there would be another recession.

In fact, markets did react negatively on the Friday following the news of an exit vote. The referendum result prompted the pound to initially fall seven per cent against the dollar and the FTSE 100 fell by more than four per cent on that Friday morning.

However, although the pound is still weak in comparison to the dollar and the euro, the markets have recovered and this week the FTSE 100 surged to above 6500 for the first time in a year.

We are definitely entering a period of uncertainty. Currency, stock and bond markets are probably going to be extremely volatile in the days and perhaps weeks to come. However, most financial advisers, Plumb Financial Services included, are stressing the need to not take snap decisions without first taking advice and considering all options. In our opinion, it’s a case of not panicking in the short-term and sticking to the longer-term plan for your investments and pensions.

Any market drop is likely to be a short-term position rather than the start of another descent into a deep recession as some would have had us believe before the referendum. Sure, it might get tough for a while in the months to come, but that won’t last forever.

For example, after hitting its lowest point of under 3,500 points during the last financial crisis in March 2009, the FTSE 100 had

already pulled back by more than 60 per cent just a year later.

The true impact of this EU exit vote won’t be measured in five days or five weeks, but probably in more like five years. If markets do drop back, investors with strong cash positions could actually find opportunities by investing while funds are low in value. Investment sage Warren Buffet is an advocate of the ‘buy low and sell high’ investment strategy, and although simple – it works. Panicking and cashing in investments and moving into cash after a large fall is never a good idea.

The smartest investors make most money, not by ‘second guessing’ the markets, but simply by sitting tight over the longer-term. Those who remain calm, while others around them panic and sell while markets are low, generally fair well and enjoy better returns over the longer-term.

We believe that having a well diversified investment portfolio, preferably managed in accordance with an identified risk profile that the client is comfortable with, is the best long-term strategy for successful investing, regardless of any political events that may impact upon that position in the short-term. That’s why we are not panicking, and why we are continuing to take a longer-term view.

To over-use the popular second world war saying, our advice to our clients is: “Keep calm and carry on!” Or as Corporal Jones of Dad’s Army would say: “Don’t panic Captain Mainwaring!”

Nick Plumb is an Independent Financial Adviser and Practice Principal at Plumb Financial Services. Post your questions to Nick at Plumb Financial Services, Baylham Business Centre, Lower Street, Baylham, Suffolk IP6 8JP, email nickplumb@aol.com, or telephone Nick on 01473 830301.

Nick’s answers to reader’s questions in this column are provided only as a general guide and do not constitute personal financial advice. Any readers who require advice should contact Nick to arrange a complimentary initial consultation to discuss their own position. Plumb Financial Services are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority

new domiciliary care services in the county so that people could have more time to make better decisions about how they wanted their care to be delivered.

HEALTHWATCH SUFFOLK Healthwatch Suffolk makes sure that your voice is heard to improve health (NHS) and social care services in Suffolk. Its annual report for 2015/16 shows the difference that has been made throughout the year for people using services in the county.

Healthwatch Suffolk continued to raise its profile in the county in 2015/16, reaching more people for their views than ever before. It launched a new website for obtaining views from people and well over 3,000 people have already rated their care. It also completed high profile research projects including innovative work with hospitals to listen to the needs of mums and birthing partners who had accessed maternity services.

A number of notable outcomes are highlighted, including the following examples: • I pswich Hospital revised its policy to allow birthing partners to stay with mum overnight so that they might provide much needed support with baby care and emotional wellbeing.

• I t visited seven care homes to talk to residents about their care and treatment. Recommendations were made which have led to a good number of improvements in services.

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• West Suffolk Hospital improved support and information for carers and implemented actions to address concerns about poorly coordinated care for patients at the end of life.

• Ipswich Hospital took action to address negative feedback about the way it had treated a patient with end term cancer.

• The Care Quality Commission worked closely with Healthwatch Suffolk to hear the views of local people when inspecting local services.

Andy Yacoub, Chief Executive of Healthwatch Suffolk, said: “We have been pleased with the impact we have made throughout the year.

We have achieved some very definite outcomes that will improve the experience of people accessing our local services and we have seen continued support from our local communities for which we are grateful. It is with the strength of public voice behind us that we can make the greatest impact on shaping, influencing and improving local care.”

For more information about Healthwatch Suffolk, its current projects and most recent outcomes, please visit www.healthwatchsuffolk. co.uk where you can download a copy of the annual report or take a few moment to watch the supporting video. You can also use the website to share your experiences of health and social care services in the county so that they can be used to shape local services now and for the future.

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CHURCH NEWS CAPEL AND BRANTHAM METHODIST CHURCHES HOPE FOR OUR NATION Last month I spoke about the need for reconciliation and healing after the results of the football and the referendum would be known.

Briefly the football had an inspirational and spirited performance by the Welsh team. The dismal failure of the English team has already cost the job of the manager, and I expect there will be more recriminations. Success in other sports has been welcome.

All this is marginal in comparison to the ugly and disturbing mood in the nation after the referendum vote. In the referendum campaign, language was at times vicious and unacceptable and things said have left a slow acting poison in people’s minds that will be difficult to deal with, and both sides in the campaign bear some responsibility. Few are really happy with the result. A significant number of voters on the leave side now regret voting that way as some of the promises of Brexit have now been dismissed as mistakes or lies. The leaders of Brexit had made no real plans for the future – not expecting to win – and are now stepping back from the front line. The remain voters are angry, not just because of the lies, but also that the campaign became a personal battle between two factions of the Conservative party. This led to the majority support from Labour, Lib Dems and the Scottish National Party being side-lined.

The contrast in voting behaviour of the young and the old leaves the young feeling penalised.

British society normally copes with robust discussions without breakdown in relationships. A spirit of tolerance and politeness has underlined society for years. The referendum and its aftermath has shown that is a very thin veneer with many cracks allowing the poison of racism, discrimination and victimisation of groups to seep out and appear acceptable. It is not acceptable and the Methodist Conference meeting in London in July calls on us to: •

Challenge racism and discrimination

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Not to demonise or leave vulnerable the foreigner, the immigrant and the refugees in danger of victimisation

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Work for the common good of the whole community

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Hear the voices of the marginalised and alienated and offer real hope and healing for the future

Ordinary people like us may feel unable to make an impact on the national scene, but we can make a difference at the local level and that is where it needs to start, sometimes in our own families. We can have

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discussion and disagreement without using vicious, hurtful and hateful language. We need to ensure a root of bitterness is not allowed to grow.

We all need to stop and think about the words we use and what impact they have on the hearer and those to whom they may be repeated. Let us be those who offer hope and reconciliation and offer an optimistic view of how Britain can develop and still play a role on the world scene.

The Rev Andrew Sankey Minister at Capel and Brantham Methodist Churches 8 Roundridge Road, Capel St Mary IP9 2UG apsankey@gmail.com / 01473 311178 / 07966 187216 AT CAPEL ST MARY METHODIST Sunday 7

10.30am Worship with Rev David Thompson 6.30pm Prayer Stations

Sunday 14

10.30am Worship with Rev Chris Jowett

Sunday 21

10.30am Worship with Rev Andrew Docherty

Sunday 28 10.30am Worship and Communion with

Rev Andrew Sankey

7.30pm United Prayer Time at Methodist Church AT BRANTHAM METHODIST Sunday 7 11am

Worship and Communion with Rev Michael Cassidy

Sunday 14

11am

Worship with Mr Harry Chicken

Sunday 21

11am

Worship with Mr Bryan Nichols

Sunday 28 11am

Worship and Communion with Rev Derek Grimshaw

FESTIVAL OF MUSIC & SONG AT CHELMONDISTON METHODIST CHURCH A variety of styles of music and song, 6.45pm followed by refreshments Sunday, July 31

Peninsula Singers – a local choral group

Sunday, August 7 Elmsett Fellowship Brass Band Sunday, August 14 The Masson Family – singing the old favourites Sunday, August 21 Mary Sagar – singing Christian Country and Gospel Sunday, August 28 Male Voice Choir – a local group

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CHURCH NEWS HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Ipswich Road, Brantham CO11 1TB Parish Priest: Fr Christopher Smith 180 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich IP2 0QQ / 01473 684963 We are part of St Mark’s RC Parish, Ipswich. For all up-to-date information please visit: www.stmarksparish.org.uk The weekly newsletter is displayed in the cabinet at the front door.

SERVICES FOR AUGUST Sunday 7 / 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9am

Mass

Tuesday 9 9.30am Morning Prayer 10am

Mass

Sunday 14 / The Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary 9am

Mass

Tuesday 16 9.20am Eucharistic Adoration 10am

Mass

Sunday 21 / 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time 9am

Mass / Children’s Liturgy

Tuesday 23 9.30am Morning Prayer 10am

Mass

Sunday 28 / 22 Sunday in Ordinary Time nd

9am

Mass

Tuesday 30 9.30am Morning Prayer 10am

Mass

Catholic Commentary The recent first anniversary of Pope Francis’ Encyclical Laudato Si (On Care for our Common Home) was a reminder for all of us, Catholic or otherwise, to take action and care for our shared planet. Earlier this year at Holy Family, we ran some study sessions on the document which

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reinforced our commitment to reduce, recycle and reuse – the three essential Rs. Linked to the need to care for the environment are the attitudes we have and our behaviour towards our fellow human beings, near and far away. In many instances it is the poor who suffer because of our throw away culture and unsustainable life-styles. This is not to ignore problems of political ineptitude in some countries. Happily the UK is still committed to a figure of 0.7% of GDP spending on overseas aid.

All of us know from experience that lending a hand, contributing and sharing, increases resources and gets things done at all levels of human society.

The multitude of the earth’s life forms and the beauty of the natural environment should give us a sense of awe and mystery which can introduce thoughts of a creator.

Events and Diary Dates The 100 Club Draw took place on Sunday, July 24 when three lucky winners shared £132. The club has grown from strength to strength since its launch. New members are very welcome and the summer newsletter that includes an application form can be found at the rear of the church.

Every last Thursday of the month a Bring & Buy Coffee Morning takes place at Viv and Wyn’s home, Paddock Gate, Whitehorse Road, East Bergholt CO7 6TR from 10.30am-noon. We are raising funds for parish room refurbishment and all are very welcome to join us. The next event is on Thursday, August 25.

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

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

All are very welcome to attend Holy Family services. It’s not necessary to be a Catholic and enquiries about the Catholic faith are always welcome.

Please contact the presbytery, as above, or a local person whom you know is a Catholic.

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CHURCH NEWS BENEFICE OF EAST BERGHOLT AND BRANTHAM Sunday, July 31 8am 10am

AUGUST SERVICES

Trinity 10 / Holiday Rota BCP Communion with Healing, East Bergholt Wedding Festival Benefice Communion and baptism of Evelyn Ackerley, East Bergholt

Sunday 7 8am 11am Friday 12 2pm

Sunday 14 8am 10am Friday 19 2pm

Sunday 21 8am 11am

Sunday 28 8am 10am 1pm

Trinity 11 / Holiday Rota BCP Communion with Healing, East Bergholt Benefice Communion, Brantham Wedding of Carlie Ludlow and Marcus Gibbon, East Bergholt Trinity 12 BCP Communion, East Bergholt Benefice Communion, East Bergholt Wedding of Nicola Newbery and Ashley Bowdler, Brantham Trinity 13 BCP Communion, East Bergholt Benefice Communion and baptism of Alfred Mandell, Matilda Cooper and her baby brother Jack Parsons, Brantham Trinity 14 BCP Communion, East Bergholt Benefice Communion, East Bergholt Wedding of Rachel Bull and Michael Hart, Brantham

SEPTEMBER SERVICES Sunday 4 Trinity 15 8am BCP Communion, East Bergholt 10am Benefice Communion, East Bergholt Wednesday 7 9.30am BCP Communion, East Bergholt During the summer holidays the main service alternates between 10am in East Bergholt and 11am at Brantham. Check the website for details.

This service schedule may change without prior notice if needed.

LINK LINE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES Un-denominational / meeting at the Venture Centre, Bromley Road, Lawford CO11 2JE (unless otherwise stated) Sunday Services: 3pm Saturday, August 6 at the Ogilvie Hall, Wignall Street Our popular monthly Café Oasis Coffee Morning event, 9.30-11.45am Sunday, August 7: Divine Worship (including Holy Communion) conducted by our pastor Tuesday, August 16: Monthly Coffee, Cake & Chat Meeting Point (in the Irwell Suite), 10am-noon Wednesday, August 17: Church and wider fellowship minibus coastal visit including restaurant lunch Friday, August 19: Prayer Meeting at Honeycroft, Waldegrave Way, 10am Sunday, August 21: Fellowship Service with visiting witness team Wednesday August 24: Coach excursion to Faversham and Herne Bay

RAMBLING RECTOR What a mess! The banner along the wall saying “Your racist vote has….!” left me feeling more desolate than I have been in years. I was grateful it wasn’t up for very long. By the time this magazine is published who knows what will have happened in our political system where party leaders are now falling left and right and, if the papers are to be believed, skullduggery and conspiracy are rife. By publication date Paddington Bear, clutching a red top bottle of marmalade, may have taken on the leadership of the Labour Party.

Speaking as a migrant who came to this country to escape the awful violence of my own, I am feeling extremely unsettled. My family are here on Dutch passports and contributing hugely to the medical profession, educational system and economy of the country. They are, in short, doing their bit. I am now a British citizen and proud to be so, but what will happen to them once the dust has settled and Brexit takes effect? If repatriation were to be enforced in this deanery there would be three benefices without rectors.

Our history teacher was a passionate believer in democracy. “Look at parliament in London,” she used to say, “if you want to see good democratic practice.” One of the principles of democracy is that the people are given the chance to speak and if they do so in a clear majority, that is the will of the people. Of course the weakness of the system is evident when the will of the people is not a clear majority. Then things become muddled and difficult. However, the referendum result was clear and we all, like it or not, have to get on with it without name calling and finger wagging, which is very damaging to communities and individuals. It was perfectly possible for a person to vote Leave on economic grounds without being racist, and to vote Remain without approving of all things Brussels.

The apostle Paul spent much of his time writing to churches that were disagreeing with one another. To the Galatians he wrote: “Now that Christ Jesus has come, we are no longer imprisoned but are children of God through faith. We are clothed with Christ. There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male or female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus. “ God give us the grace to make this spiritual reality a practical reality in the way that we behave to one another.

The Lord be with you, The Rev Steph ADVANCE NOTICE There will be a special service at St Mary’s, East Bergholt celebrating the work of Guide Dogs for the Blind at 3pm on October 16. All dogs welcome, whether guide dogs or not.

KEY TO LOVE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Where Jesus is Love and love is Jesus COME AND JOIN US IN OUR NEW FELLOWSHIP – EVERYONE IS WELCOME Hear the teachings of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus, with our lively worship and service. Refreshments served afterwards.

Every Sunday morning at 11am in The Ivell Suite at Venture Centre 2000, Bromley Road, Lawford CO11 2JE. If you or someone you know needs prayer for anything, please contact us.

David and Rosie Rhule 07787 572977 / 01206 397533 / info@thekeytoloveministries.co.uk www.thekeytoloveministries.co.uk

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