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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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NEWS FUN UPDATE The summer term at FUN daytime opportunities culminated in a colourful performance of The Hadleigh Olympics from Stars Alight Theatre Company. Cast members performed their feel good play to a packed house, celebrating how positivity can triumph over adversity. Those attending the show proved to be a fantastic audience, getting into the spirit of the play and making it a fun and uplifting experience for all. Barbara Boyd from Hadleigh Thrift Shop gave out gold medals for our Olympic Stars and FUN are grateful to all the team at the Thrift Shop for their continued support. As a local charity, providing free and entertaining performances is our way of giving back to the community, in addition to celebrating the talents of the performers in our company. After a busy term of drama, art, craft and music, the summer programme was launched at the beginning of July. The programme was designed to offer flexibility and variety to participants. Individuals had the opportunity to try their hand at new activities including laughter yoga, garden art and African drumming. A group of theatre enthusiasts enjoyed a trip to The New Wolsey to see A Midsummer Nights Dream and a summer barbecue was held at Ananda House. We also welcomed new volunteers to the team, including two former Hadleigh High School pupils. Their experience and skills enhanced the activities we offered this summer, particularly in art, music and administration. A big thanks to Jess, Emma and Harriet who provided entertainment at the barbecue and who also supported the music sessions. Our volunteer team is growing and we are always excited to welcome new members. The new term begins on the week beginning September 12 and includes the following. Monday: The Art Space 10.30am-12.30pm – independent artist or those with one-to-one support 1.30-3.30pm – tutor led session Tuesday: Independent Living Skills 10.30am-12.30pm – laughter yoga 1.30-2.30pm (new sessions for autumn term) Wednesday: Stars Alight Theatre Company, 10.30am-12.30pm Thursday: Community Craft Club, 10.30am-12.30pm Friday: The Music Zone, 1.30-3.30pm All activities are inclusive and celebrate ability and individuality. Sessions allow space to grow creatively and also focus on teamwork, communication and active participation for all attending. There are currently spaces available. All activities take place at Ananda House in the centre of Hadleigh. Anyone requiring public transport can take advantage of a regular bus service from both Sudbury and Ipswich. For independent travellers, we are a two minute walk from the bus station and initial support can be offered to access our service from here. Our community activities co-ordinator is always happy to discuss any details with you. Please contact Rachel Bennett on 01473 822699.
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Improving the eating environment: tips for carers Eat with the person. This will help make eating a social activity and can also help maintain independence as they may be able to copy you. Make the environment as stimulating to the senses as possible: familiar sounds of cooking, smells of the kitchen and food, and familiar sights such as tablecloths with flowers can all help. Some people enjoy eating with company; others prefer to eat on their own. Sometimes this will vary from one meal to another. Either way, make sure the person has enough space. A noisy environment can be distracting. The eating environment should be calm and relaxing. Switch off background noise.
The Hadleigh Ram is acknowledged as the first Dementia Friendly restaurant in Hadleigh. Dementia has become increasingly common as a condition that has affected people for many years. However it is only latterly the condition has been more in the public eye. Dementia affects many individual and families alike, especially when confronted by a change in environment, such as a bar, restaurant or hotel and because of this can be a deterrent for those living with dementia sufferers and their families going out, for fear of embarrassment or rejection. In order to help people live well with dementia and encourage them to continue normal life, Stuart Inns in collaboration with Hadleigh Dementia Action Alliance arranged for their front of house staff to attend dementia friends information session so they can offer the required standard of service when necessary. Having undergone the necessary dementia information session provided by Hadleigh Dementia Friends we are very pleased to announce The Hadleigh Ram became a Dementia friendly restaurant on Saturday, July 2, the first Dementia Friendly restaurant in Hadleigh. Commenting on the award Lorna Pissarro said: “With dementia now more understood by people it is important we at Stuart Inns and our staff do all we can to meet the expectations of customers who may suffer from this condition and make them and their families feel even more welcome when in unfamiliar surroundings.” Tracey Loynds, chair of the HDAA. Said: “We are delighted that Stuart Inns and the team at the Ram agreed to become the first dementia friendly restaurant in Hadleigh. Every time a new business signs up to the alliance, we move one step closure to making Hadleigh a dementia friendly community. If you work for a business in or around Hadleigh and would like to become dementia friendly just give us a call and we can help you to get things started. Alzheimer’s Facts: Eating Environment The environment plays an important part in the eating and drinking experience. It can affect how much a person enjoys eating and the amount they eat. A good mealtime experience can have a positive impact on the person’s health and wellbeing. 4
Let the person with dementia choose where they sit and eat. They should also be able to choose what they want to eat, within reason. Some people with dementia will also have problems with their sight. They may not be able to see the food in front of them. Make sure the food is colourful and the environment is well lit. It may also help to give a verbal description of the food. Use colour to support the person – the colours of the food, plate and table should be different. Avoiding patterned plates is important. Try not to worry about mess; it’s more important for the person to eat than to be tidy. For more information on the alliance or dementia friends visit: www.dementiaaction.org.uk www.alzheimers.dementiafriends.org.uk www.alzheimers. dementiafriends.org.uk/websession If you would like to get involved and become a dementia friend or dementia friendly business, contact Tracey at: hadleighdementiafriends@ssleisure.co.uk / 01473 823470
TOGETHER TUESDAY STRAWBERRY FAIR Supporting people in Hadleigh to live well with dementia. Hadleigh Dementia Action Alliance invites all members of the community to a Together Tuesday session on Tuesday, August 16, from 2-4pm to enjoy A Sense of Summer Strawberry Fair, a musical and fun afternoon which will include the chance to join in a washboard music session. Refreshments will be available and it wouldn’t be a Strawberry Fair without there being plenty of strawberries to enjoy with a special strawberry dessert. Free tickets are available from the Thrift Shop and Hadleigh Pool and Leisure. Limited numbers available. For more information contact: 01473 823470 / hadleighdementiafriends@ssleisure.co.uk
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NEWS COMMUNITY ACTION SUFFOLK SEARCHING FOR THE COUNTY’S MOST INSPIRING VOLUNTEERS AND COMMUNITIES 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. 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
VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED FOR HOME-START Home-Start in Mid and West Suffolk reaches out and supports parents who are struggling in their parenting role due to a variety of reasons. Volunteers are at the very heart of the service, connecting on a one-to-one basis with families, offering friendship and support. Home-Start Volunteers offer their time and personal experience; most are parents or grandparents, foster parents or step parents. Full training and on-going support are given. Do you have two hours to spare each week? Do you have parenting experience? Do you want to give back to your community? Do you like to learn new things and meet new people? We have preparation courses starting soon. Find out more by contacting Maria: 01379 678552 / office@homestartmidsuffolk.org.uk 6
TORQUE BIKES SUPPORTS WOMEN ON WHEELS Torque Bikes in Sudbury have very generously offered to give away a Garmin worth more than £200 for a prize draw that participants of WoW Sudbury 2016 will be entered into if registering for the 20 or 50 mile ride. WoW Sudbury will take place on Sunday, September 18 following last year’s successful event with more than 100 women and girls taking part. With a choice of a five, 20 or 50 mile route available through countryside and cycle paths around Sudbury and surrounding villages, the event will start at AFC Sudbury. The ride will be fully marshaled, signed and with en route stops for tea and cake it is open to women and girls aged eight and over of all abilities. Leighton Taylor, owner of Torque Bikes, said: “We are delighted to be once again supporting WoW Sudbury especially after the success of last year’s event.” George Chilvers, St Nicholas Hospice Care’s Community Fundraiser, said: “We are very grateful to be having WoW Sudbury in aid of the hospice again, especially as £6,045 was raised last year and we rely so heavily on the local community to help us enable people to have the very best experience in the final chapters of their lives. As the palliative care provider for Sudbury, it’s so important for us to get support from the town – this event is doing just that. Please sign up and together we really can help. Thank you.” To register for the WoW Ride visit: www.stnicholashospice.org.uk/wowsudbury Entry is £15 for the 20 and 50 mile ride and £5 for the five mile ride. To keep up to date with the latest news from the WoW Ride like our Facebook page –www.facebook.com/wowsuffolk – and follow us on Twitter @WoWSuffolk.
LOCAL BUSINESSES TEAM UP FOR TASTING EXPERIENCE FUNDRAISER Two of Hadleigh’s best-known businesses are joining forces to help raise money for charity. Hearing specialists The Hearing Care Centre, based locally at Hadleigh Health Centre, and Adnams Cellar & Kitchen in Hadleigh High Street are together organising an exclusive tasting experience for a select number of guests to enjoy. On Friday, August 12 at 7pm the very knowledgeable Adnams team will guide guests on a tutored journey through the Adnams range, offering tastings of fizz, beers, wines, spirits and more. There will also be a selection of nibbles on offer. The event is being organised in aid of The Hearing Care Centre’s chosen charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, with the company’s aim to raise £10,000 in 2016. Karen Finch, managing director of The Hearing Care Centre, said: “I am a great lover of Adnams, but there are so many of their drinks I have never tried. This is a fantastic opportunity to sample a few things you wouldn’t normally, have fun with friends and family and help raise money for charity all at the same time”. Tickets are £10 and include all drinks and nibbles (spaces are very limited). To book tickets call 01473 230330 or for more information visit: www.hearingcarecentre.co.uk/Adnams In Touch with Hadleigh
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NEWS FINDING DORY AT HADLEIGH POOL AND LEISURE
WORLD FAMOUS PSYCHIATRIST TO VISIT ESSEX
This summer prepare for an ocean of fun at Hadleigh Pool & Leisure. Disney, the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) and Change4Life want your family to Just Keep Moving as they dive into a summer of activity inspired by the new Disney Pixar film, Finding Dory.
On Wednesday, October 19 at 1pm Dr Norman Rosenthal, clinical professor of psychiatry at Georgetown University Medical School in Washington DC and the first physician to diagnose and name Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and prescribe light therapy to treat it, will be giving a public talk at Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester CO1 1JH. There is no charge for entrance.
Families will have a whale of a time as they dive like Dory, splash like sea lions, and hide like Hank in a series of Finding Dory inspired activities based on core aquatic skills and led by a trained pool activator. The bookable sessions, open to families of all ages and abilities will be available until September 4. To book your session call Hadleigh reception on 01473 823470. The first 50,000 children across the UK who attend three sessions will receive a Finding Dory branded swimming bag from reception. All you need to do is collect a loyalty card from reception at your first session which must then be stamped on three separate occasions to qualify for the bag. One card per person only. Full terms and conditions are available on the ASA website: http://tiny.cc/TheASA You could also win a Finding Dory prize bundle worth £250 when you upload a photo from our Photo Standee via Instagram account using #JustKeepMoving. The competition runs for six weeks and 10 winners will be selected every week. Full terms and conditions are available at: www.disney.co.uk/justkeepmoving
Recently Dr Rosenthal has published research on Botox therapy for alleviating depression and transcendental meditation (TM) for reducing anxiety and treating post traumatic stress disorder in US military personnel. Dr Rosenthal is the author of Winter Blues and the best-selling book The Gift of Adversity. His latest book, Super Mind: How to Boost Performance and Live a Richer and Happier Life Through Transcendental Meditation, follows on from his previous bestselling book Transcendence. Super Mind draws on the experiences of people from all walks of life, including highly successful business people, directors and actors, including Ray Dalio, David Lynch and Hugh Jackman. Super Mind, which reached number one on the Washington Post bestsellers list, describes how TM helps people access expanded states of consciousness, thereby promoting personal growth and boosting performance. Rosenthal supports these observations with a survey of 600 TM practitioners. TM can reduce anxiety and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, and reduce the adverse effects of stress on the body, such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, heart attacks and stroke. Referring to the hundreds of peer-reviewed research studies on TM, Rosenthal notes: “In my 37 years as a practising psychiatrist, TM is one of the most potent nondrug treatments I have encountered. I recommend it frequently in my own clinical practice.” In addition to speaking privately to doctors and academics in Essex, Dr Rosenthal will be speaking at the Institute of Psychiatry in London and the Department of Psychiatry at Cambridge University. The title of these talks is The Quest for Innovative Treatments in Psychiatry and Medicine: a Personal Perspective. Dr Rosenthal has published more than 200 scholarly papers. In Super Mind Dr Rosenthal compares and contrasts transcendence with mindfulness, illustrating how they differ in their technique and effect. To book a place at the talk on October 19 visit: http://uk.tm.org/web/essex/introductory-talks
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NEWS ANGLIAN WATER CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT 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.
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 more than 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.
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
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-to-face 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. Practice Manager Pete Keeble
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NEWS / OUT & ABOUT CHERNOBYL CHILDREN’S LIFELINE Sunday, July 5 saw the arrival of the group of children from Belarus who have joined us for a one month health respite visit. The 18 children and two interpreters arrived at Gatwick Airport after a long and tiring journey, having left home very, very early in the morning. Thank goodness at least the sun was shining, but many of the children were shivering as they left the airport having come from a blistering 35 degrees at home. We were fortunate to miss the traffic problems on the way home and arrived in Stowmarket where all the host families were waiting in anticipation to meet their new house guests. Thank you to the Cedars Hotel who stepped in at the last minute and gave us the use of their conference room for the meeting point.
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A big thank you to the team of ladies who got together the previous week to iron all the clothing that had been donated so the program could start with them all being able to choose clothes for themselves and for siblings back home. Donations this year have been amazing with a tremendous amount of new clothing received from our very generous supporters.
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. Hadleigh SNT, Hadleigh Police Station, Magdalen Road, Hadleigh IP7 5AD hadleigh.snt@suffolk.pnn.police.uk
One little girl had a big surprise as it was her eighth birthday on the Tuesday after arrival and we held a surprise party for her (probably for the first time in her life) and there was a visit from Steff N Nonsense who provided fantastic entertainment. Not only is Steff an all round children’s entertainer she is also a Bubbleologist and it was fantastic to see the huge range of bubbles she produced. Our program is now in full swing and the children are looking forward every day to experiencing something new and exciting. We meet daily Monday to Friday at Bloomfield Football Club and again we would like to express our thanks to them for their support as without this facility, allowing working parents to host, we would not be able to bring the children. The children are now all busy working on their memory books and will go home with them full of memories they will be able to look back on and remember forever. We never forget that without your support these children would not be here and whatever your contribution, big or small, it all adds up to what we need to bring each child so from us and from them, thank you very much. Link Chair Elizabeth Parker, 01449 760343 Support our children: www.justgiving.com/chernobylmidsuffolk In Touch with Hadleigh
CCTV VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR SUDBURY As you may know, the CCTV system in Sudbury and Hadleigh town centres is monitored by volunteers who play an important part in keeping the community safe. We are keen to recruit additional volunteers to support the current team. If interested, please email Gwen Taylor for more details: Gwen.TAYLOR2@suffolk.pnn.police.uk
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 13
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CAPEL LIBRARY
Fundraising event at Burstall Village Hall on Saturday, August 13
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:
The Make a Wish Foundation has been close to my heart since I was a child. It brings back very fond memories of fun and outings the whole family enjoyed at a time when hospitals and treatment were a daily occurrence. Today, now that I have established my own business with the help of the Prince’s Trust, I am able to give back to this worthwhile charity that made all the difference to me. I am once again holding what is becoming an annual craft fair in Burstall Village Hall. The prize draw this year has been donated by Barrett & Coe to raise much-needed funds for Make A Wish. They have generously donated three vouchers worth £160 for a family photography gift experience and this alone I hope will raise a lot of money for Make a Wish. Tickets are only available on the day. This year I ring the changes by offering taster workshops ranging from making polymer clay beads and animals to fabric printing with ink pencils and a chance to create and design a Zentangle drawing to start your own mindfulness colouring book. The Craft Loft will also be holding workshops over the summer holidays for children to experience the range of crafts available. See the website for the timetable and programme or to book a craft party. As a young ambassador for the Prince’s Trust this year, my aim is to inspire and motivate people, on this occasion your inner craving to learn something new and be creative. Many people have seen The Craft Loft at local events and perhaps wondered what it’s all about. Now is your chance to come along and get a taste of what it has to offer and to support a worthy charity at the same time. So what are you waiting for? Here’s your invitation to come along and find out what we do, enjoy some homemade cake (yes, made by me) tea/ coffee, and browse the many other craft stalls taking part. For more details on booking a space on the taster sessions please contact me at: alison.mayston@gmail.com I look forward to seeing you on Saturday, August 13, 10am-4pm. Alison Mayston
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Thursday:
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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. 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:
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FRIENDS OF CAPEL LIBRARY 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. 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. Chris Yule 14
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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.
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
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.
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MUSEUM OF EAST ANGLIAN LIFE East Anglian Living History Fayre: Saturday, August 13 & Sunday 14
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 Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre 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. He 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 be sharing some of his discoveries, so it promises to be an interesting evening. On October 18 architectural historian Dr Simon Bradley will be exploring the life and work of Sir Nikolaus Pevsner.
Suffolk’s Museum of the Year in 2015 has teamed up with local historical event specialists Black Knight Historical to deliver what promises to be the best all round historical event of the summer with the East Anglian Living History Fayre. Ian Pycroft, owner of Black Knight, said: “This amazing event really will bring history alive! Visitors will be able to step back in time to meet ancestors all over the museum. The Women’s Land Army will be working the farm, as they did during the Second World War, ladies from the Women’s Institute will be knitting for the war effort, and the Home Guard will protect us all from German invasion! All across the site, historical characters will delight and amaze you with their skills and knowledge. From Roman Legionaries to an audience with Queen Elizabeth I, William Shakespeare through to Viking warriors, falconry, music and dance, gunpowder weapons demonstrations, lectures from top local authors and speakers, and much more!” This special new event promises to be an unforgettable experience. For information and enquiries contact: 01449 612229 / enquiries@eastanglianlife.org.uk
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Visitors (even if not National Trust members) are welcome for an entrance fee of £2. National Trust members/volunteers can join us at half the normal price (£4/£6 for a couple at the same address) for the rest of 2016. 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
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. 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
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OUT & ABOUT / SCHOOLS STOUR VALLEY U3A 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.
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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.
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. 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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Enrichment Week (June 20-24) The aim of Enrichment Week is to provide extended opportunities for learning new skills. Employers look for young people who are rigorous, rounded and grounded, with not only skills and knowledge, but also the wider behaviours and attitudes that are needed for success in life and work. At Hadleigh we support and encourage this wider development in young people as a part of their school journey to ensure that all young people can fulfil their potential. Miss Harding who organised this whole school event shares her account below: As a teacher, Enrichment Week is my favourite week of the year. It allows pupils to be introduced to concepts and ideas that may otherwise not have been addressed within the curriculum. Students are provided with the opportunity to take the lead in the way the week is developed and their ideas are fully explored. The skills used in this approach introduces pupils to how they will be expected to develop a vision, problem solve and work with others when they eventually leave education. Pupils are often not placed in friendship groups, and although many are anxious about this at the beginning of the week, by the end they have made new friendships with pupils of different ages. By not being in a friendship group, pupils experience a new challenge. Working with those they don’t know allows pupils to rise to different challenges. Early in life we can pigeon hole different people and their skills. When we work in a group we know well then we can often think “X is the arty one”, “X is the one that comes up with the ideas”, “X is the leader”. When pupils find themselves in a group they don’t know it provides them with the opportunity to show that they too can do these things; it allows them to take risks and discover things about themselves they otherwise would not have known.
Healthy eating was examined and the properties of foods. The pupils also took part in activities surrounding the Paralympics theme and played sit down volleyball. Asia Pupils in Team Asia spent the first two days experiencing different aspects of Asian culture. They learned karate and origami, and made Sanskrit drama masks, Anime/Manga-style Olympic mascots and decorated beautiful Chinese Umbrellas. Oceania Students in Team Oceania were asked to think about what this stunning unique continent. They looked at the culture, art and geography of various countries, exploring the origins of many customs and traditions. To develop their understanding of the Olympics, all students trained for a track and field triathlon, a gruelling session of sprinting, jumping and throwing. Oceania triumphed emphatically. Students also showed off their presentation skills by devising a number of succulent dishes for visitors to sample, performing creation myths that were set to music played on their own instruments and inducted others into the secrets of southern hemisphere rugby. They also pulled together to produce a stunning entrance for the Humanities Block that took people on a journey through painted caves and into the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. Year 7 Camp – Mersea One-hundred-and-twenty-five Year 7 students took part in a five day activity camp at Mersea Island. Students took part in activities such as climbing, high rope challenges, caving, worked in groups to complete team challenges and finished the week with an ‘It’s a Knock Out’ competition. The students who attended the camp coped well with the unpredictable weather. It was certainly a memorable trip for everyone. Ardéche 2016
There are so many times in Enrichment Week that I see staff excited and sharing stories with each other about how a pupil has gained confidence or excelled in a new skill. So many of our pupils met the challenge of working with those they don’t know head on and they flourished. ENRICHMENT WEEK ACTIVITIES The opening ceremony of an Olympics is to welcome visiting nations and to provide an overview of the host country’s history and culture. This was the purpose of our Olympics. The pupils were divided into five continents, Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania and Americas. Europe Pupils in the Europe enrichment group spent the week exploring the Olympic Games from its somewhat selective starting point in Greece to the spectacular diverse and inclusive event that it has now become. Africa Pupils in the African enrichment group spent the week exploring the Olympic Games by celebrating the diverse countries in Africa and challenge the stereotypes that people have of African Athletes and Africa as a whole Americas Pupils in Team Americas looked in depth of how the Americas is more than just the USA. Ancient culture was explored and the symbolic meanings of totem poles and their importance within a community. In Touch with Hadleigh
One June 16 two bus groups travelled to the Ardéche/Mediterranean areas in the South of France for a two centre activity holiday. At PGL Centre Mimosa pupils experienced a range of water based activities such as pico boats, catamaran, fun boats, wind surfing and raft building. At PGL Centre Segries in the heart of the Ardéche Region they experienced the thrill of a two-day white water descent down the Ardéche river. The pupils behaved impeccably and were a credit to their school. Well done to everyone concerned. High Lands Road, Hadleigh, Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 5HU 01473 823496 / office@hadleighhigh.net www.hadleighhigh.net 19
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
KENNY’S SESAW NEWS This month I want to tell you about a naughty resident, and no, it’s not me.
Storm, the sheep, lived up to his name when his brothers were being sheared. As his turn came, our woolly wriggler smashed out of the pen and stormed off in disgust. Despite his superior air when they came in that night, his triumph was short-lived and he is now devoid of his thick coat, just like his siblings.
Storm, defiant and unshorn
The story continues as we plan to follow one of the fleeces on its journey from field to finish. My friend Betty put us in touch with the Suffolk Stitchers and Knitters organisation and work has already started so watch this space. They are keen to recruit like-minded people to help make things for charity. If you enjoy crochet, knitting or sewing, or would like to help in other ways, call in for a chat and a cuppa at the Wool Loft, The Old Courthouse, Civic Drive, Ipswich IP1 2DX on the fourth Tuesday each month.
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As August is holiday time please check the website before you visit in case we are closed. Right now, it’s time to follow mum as she checks all the animals awaiting homes. I’m sure they all look forward to a chat with me, Kenny (the Boss) Chihuahua Suffolk & Essex Small Animal Welfare, Stoke Road, Leavenheath CO6 4PP 01787 210888 / www.sesaw.co.uk
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EAST BERGHOLT UNITED FOOTBALL 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
COME AND MEET US We are a family of ordinary people who love God and trust Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour. We would be delighted to welcome you to our Church office in George Street and to any of our services, activities, courses and events. Sunday Services (live streaming) 10.30am: All Age Worship including crèche, teaching and activities for three-13 year olds 6.30pm: Evening Service Audio recordings of our services are available on our website, YouTube and as podcasts from iTunes. IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Free Holiday Club for Reception to Year 6: Tuesday, August 9 to Friday 12, 1.45-4pm Community Fun Day: Saturday, August 13, 11am-3pm Christianity Explored If you are unsure what Christianity is all about but would like to find out, we regularly run free, friendly and informal Christianity Explored courses. You will not be asked to read or pray aloud but will be given the opportunity to ask your questions. Many people have found this course helpful. Discipleship Explored A course designed to give you the time and space to think about what it really means to live the Christian life. This eight-week journey through Paul’s letter to the Philippians helps you think through questions such as: How can I be sure I’m a Christian? What is life really all about? How can I grow as a Christian? How can I enjoy being a Christian more?
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 In Touch with Hadleigh
Midweek Groups We have six small groups, five of which meet on Wednesday evenings and one on Thursdays during the day, in the chapel lounge and in homes around Hadleigh and the surrounding area for Bible study, fellowship and prayer. FREE CAP Money Management CAP Money is a comprehensive yet surprisingly simple money management course that lasts three weeks to help you get, and then stay, in control of your finances. Proven to be effective for thousands of people. Baby, toddler, children and youth groups We have three midweek groups. One is for babies and toddlers with their parents or carers that meets on a Friday morning from 9.30-11.30am. We also hold a group for children in School Years 3-6 called Link (Mondays 6-7.15pm) and for young people in School Years 7-9 (Thursdays 7.459pm) called 7-Up! CONTACT DETAILS AND HOW TO FIND US George Street, Hadleigh IP7 5BE / Tel: 01473 829602 www.hadleighbaptist.org.uk Twitter: @HadleighBaptist Facebook: HadleighBaptistChurch YouTube: Hadleigh Baptist Church 21
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ELMSETT AND CAPEL 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.
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.
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:
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• Challenge racism and discrimination •N ot to demonise or leave vulnerable the foreigner, the immigrant and the refugees in danger of victimisation •W ork for the common good of the whole community •H ear 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 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
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The Rev Andrew Sankey Minister at Capel and Elmsett 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 The Rev David Thompson 6.30pm Prayer Stations Sunday 14
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AT ELMSETT METHODIST Sunday 7 9.45am Worship with Mr Raymond Wilson 6.30pm Worship with The Rev Martin Dawes
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Worship with Dr Liz Cope Worship and Communion with The Rev Diane
FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AND SONG AT CHELMONDISTON METHODIST CHURCH A variety of styles of music and song (followed by refreshments) at 6.15pm Sunday, July 31
Peninsula Singers – a local choral group
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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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