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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR I’ve been particularly fortunate in recent months to find myself in parts of our local countryside I’ve never visited before, not always by choice thanks to roadworks, but I have been reminded anew just how beautiful this part of the country is. Time and time again I have discovered hidden gems, stunning views, beautiful country pubs, lovely farms and cafes and community shops selling fabulous local produce. Despite the fact that I’m from another country I don’t actually like travelling. The actual physical process of getting there, wherever it may be, is enough to put me off going. I’ve done the ‘sun holiday’ and it’s not for me. I don’t function in 38 degree heat and I don’t tan so what’s the point? When we travel abroad we embrace new things, we seek out new adventures and force ourselves to ‘make the most of every minute’, almost to the point of exhaustion. I’ve only tried (and loved) windsurfing in St Lucia but could easily do it regularly here at home. I’ve run into freezing seas in Portugal and Cape Cod (which I’ve pretended to enjoy because that’s what you do on holiday) but barely dip my toes in the North Sea which is 30 minutes from home (and a warm bath). I’ve walked to mountain tops in sweltering heat in Italy, but go everywhere by car in East Anglia. When we stay at home our free time is too easily absorbed by real life responsibilities, but imagine what we might discover if we were to focus the same sense of adventure to a day spent within 10, 20 or even 30 miles from home. The next time you find yourself at a loose end, stick a pin in the map or just take a road you haven’t taken before and allow yourself to enjoy whatever comes your way. This month my colleagues and I are supporting Macmillan’s Big Coffee Morning and welcome readers, contributors and advertisers to pop in for coffee and cake from Monday 26 to Friday, September 30. It would be lovely to meet you. I shall be making scones.
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NEWS PCC WANTS TO TALK TO YOU ABOUT POLICING Suffolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Tim Passmore is staging his next series of public meetings across the county through the autumn and is encouraging Suffolk residents to make a note in their diaries. This year, rather than staging a meeting in each of the seven district and borough areas, the PCC and Chief Constable will host a meeting in each of the 18 Safer Neighbourhood areas. The meetings are an opportunity for the public to ask questions of the Commissioner and the Chief Constable and to find out more about policing in the county. Tim Passmore said: “Having direct contact with the people of Suffolk that I represent is extremely important to me. This year we are reflecting the new SNT make-up and staging meetings tailored directly to the needs of our local policing areas. The major review of local policing identified 18 SNT areas and we are increasing our meeting programme to reflect this. “Public engagement is hugely important in this role and I make myself available to anyone who needs to speak to me through one-to-one surgeries and directly via e-mail and on the phone, but it is equally important to have these bigger meetings where people can question me in a more open forum. “I do hope people will accept this invite to come and find out more about policing. Gareth and I will be pleased to discuss any matter that arises. I have set up a meeting in each SNT to make it as easy as possible for people to attend and I am hoping for an open and frank twoway dialogue, so please spread the word as I really want to encourage a good crowd.” Each meeting will involve a quick overview from Tim Passmore and Gareth Wilson and then the public will have an opportunity to ask questions. There will be a senior police officer, responsible for policing in the local area, to add operational context.
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COMEDY AND A GREAT CAUSE Six Acre Productions presents Funny Money, a riotous farce by Ray Cooney, directed by Sarah Hitchcock, in the picturesque barn at Nedging Hall (IP7 7HG) by kind permission of Mrs Buckle on Thursday 22, Friday 23 and Saturday, September 24 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £7 and there will be an amazing raffle (prizes kindly donated by local businesses) to raise money for the Porch Project, Hadleigh. Tickets are now on sale and are available from: 07508 472142 / sixacreproductions@live.co.uk For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/ sixacreproductions / www.sixacreproductions.co.uk and follow us on Twitter @Six_Acre. 3
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DEMENTIA FRIENDLY HADLEIGH
We are delighted to report that the Anchor Care Home, Canterbury House, Gallows Hill, Hadleigh has signed up to the Hadleigh Dementia Action Alliance and has been recognised as a dementia friendly business. Working with local care homes, the alliance aims to improve inclusion and quality of life for people living with dementia in Hadleigh. Roni Waterman from Anchor Care Homes says: “We are delighted to be supporting the work of the Hadleigh Dementia Action Alliance. Anchor Inspires is our innovative model of truly person-centred care for people living with dementia. “We make it possible for people living with dementia to continue to do the things they love in a caring and supportive environment. Understanding residents’ backgrounds, interests and personal tastes is an essential first step in the approach we take to enhancing their lives – so that from their very first day living with us, they see it as their home. “We ensure person-centred care is embedded into every element of a resident’s life. In our Anchor Inspires care homes, colleagues are trained to a high standard in awareness of the impact of dementia, providing personal care and being flexible in anticipating and meeting individual needs. Those colleagues who have gone through this training are called Dementia and Dignity Champions. “Our care home is built around four central pillars. These are Memories, Companionship, Safe Living and Activities. Living well with dementia is available with support and understanding from those living in our community.” Tracey Loynds, chair of the HDAA says: “We now have 19 local businesses signed up to support the work of the alliance. Our aim is to raise awareness and understanding from one end of the high street to the other. Working together we believe that we will create a Dementia Friendly community in Hadleigh. 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 Selecting a Care Home Many people with dementia move into a care home once their dementia progresses to a certain stage. Some people with dementia have other illnesses or disabilities that make it difficult for them to remain at home. Some people may need to move from one care home into another. Good quality care that preserves dignity, treats people with respect and promotes independence can improve the lives of care home residents with dementia. Choosing the right care home is, therefore, very important but it can be difficult.
Residential care homes provide help with personal care such as washing, dressing and eating. In some residential care homes staff have had specialist training in dementia care. Nursing homes provide personal care but also have a qualified nurse on duty 24 hours a day. Some homes that are registered for nursing care will accept people with personal care needs who may need nursing care in the future. Finding care homes in your area Lists of local care homes and inspection reports are available from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). See ‘Useful organisations’ for contact details. However, not all care homes are suitable for people with dementia. A professional such as a doctor or social worker, or a voluntary organisation such as your local Alzheimer’s Society or Age UK office, may be able to give advice on the type of home that may be suitable for someone with dementia. Phone or write to a number of homes and ask about the level of care provided for people with dementia, the fees and the waiting list. Review any information they send you. It is important to visit the homes that seem promising. 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 On Tuesday, August 16, Together Tuesday held their Strawberry Fair event which was a delightful afternoon with more than 50 people attending. Sue Butcher led a washboard music session for guests to participate in and guests were treated to delicious strawberries and ice-cream. Together Tuesday supports people in Hadleigh to live well with dementia, welcoming people with dementia and their family and friends to the group. Together Tuesday runs weekly during term time at Hadleigh Pool and Leisure from 2-4pm. Jill Mason, group co-ordinator for Together Tuesday, said: “The Strawberry Fair was a great opportunity for the wider community to attend Together Tuesday to celebrate summer with our group users. The washboard music session was well received, making for a joyous afternoon.” For more information contact: 01473 823470 / hadleighdementiafriends@ssleisure.co.uk Working to become a dementia friendly community.
Different types of care home Care homes provide either residential or nursing care. The type of home that the person requires will depend on their general health and care needs. Everyone with dementia is different. For some people with dementia the main problems that they experience will be dementiarelated, whereas for other people with dementia their main problems may be caused by a different condition, such as a stroke. 4
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NEWS CHERNOBYL CHILDREN’S LIFE LINE On Sunday, July 31 the group of 18 children returned home, sad to be leaving but happy to be seeing their families again. On Tuesday, August 2 there was a parents’ evening at the school and the parents told of how happy they were that their children had such a wonderful experience. The children were all running around smiling and talking about their fantastic holiday in England. They wanted to pass on a very big thank you to everyone who had made this possible and said they were amazed at the generosity of the English people and how even the second-hand clothing was of such good quality. The children have made Memory Books and will always have these to look back upon as a permanent reminder. A video showing the highlights of the children’s visit can be accessed at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iqt0hcYudE We thank our host families for their work in this project and also the many people who support us throughout the year, raising funds to enable us to bring the children and providing sponsored outings and giving their time to arrange events for them during the visit, providing valuable dental services free of charge, collecting clothing, donating medicines to take home and many other items which all benefit either these children or those at home in Belarus. Ipswich Rotary very generously donated a 15 tog Duvet for each child to help keep them warm in the bitterly cold winters to come and also sponsored a day out Bowling which all of the children enjoyed as they had never been bowling before.
Suffolk District Council for a great morning pond dipping and Angels Coffee House for a slap up lunch. Beeston’s Coaches of Hadleigh took the children to Sea Life in Great Yarmouth which was a really fun day out, but also very educational. Stowmarket Lions sponsored the children’s school shoes and also our sports day with a BBQ and pig racing. So many local people have contributed to our cause and supported us in many ways with donations and gifts for the children and via our charity shop. It is not possible to mention everyone here, but without you the children would not have had the wonderful time they have had. This is appreciated more than you will know. On August 28 I will travel to Belarus as part of a group visit on a fact finding tour for one week and then will remain a further week to visit with the children from ‘our’ area. I will bring back news and updates for everyone in the next newsletter. Link Chair Elizabeth Parker, 01449 760343 www.ccllmidsuffolk.org.uk Support our children: www.justgiving.com/chernobylmidsuffolk
We must thank the committee of Needham Market FC who generously allow us the use of the centre during the visit. Also Needham Market Community Centre who not only allow us the use of their mini-bus but also took the children on a fun filled day to Easton Farm Park, Mid
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NEWS CONSTABLE COUNTRY MEDICAL PRACTICE Repeat Prescription Requests The practice processes hundreds of prescriptions every week. To ensure patients are safely prescribed the medication they need, every item needs to be checked by a doctor before it is authorised. Please allow up to 72 working hours (three working days) for prescriptions to be processed by the surgery before collection. Your chosen pharmacy may then take 24 hours or more to dispense the items, depending on availability. You can drop repeat slips into the practice or to your nominated pharmacy if it is close to the practice, though pharmacies in Essex are unable to accept repeat slips. You can also request repeat medication via SystmOnline web access or phone app if you have registered for an account. However, requests cannot be accepted over the phone. Medication Following Hospital Discharge When a hospital discharges a patient they should be given a minimum of 14 days medication if any is required. The consultant will send the practice a letter requesting our doctors prescribe any further medication. However, the patient will need to contact the practice if they need a prescription to be issued. Patients’ circumstances can change and this system ensures that medication is not dispensed unnecessarily. Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) In November the practice will be implementing the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS). This is a national system which is now being rolledout across Suffolk. The aim of the EPS is to reduce reliance on printed prescriptions. With the exception of prescriptions for some special types of medication, the majority of prescriptions will be signed and sent electronically to a pharmacy of the patient’s choice. This will speed up the process and provide a clear audit trail of where the prescription is at any point in time.
submit your repeat slip, which will be issued by the pharmacy, with the items you require ticked and the practice will still require up to 72 hours to process your request. There are many other benefits to EPS including nominating a pharmacy elsewhere in the UK when you are on holiday, or a pharmacy near where you work. Prescriptions are sent as soon as the doctor has authorised them, minimising delay for urgent medication needs. Breast Feeding Facilities If mothers would like somewhere private to feed their baby, please ask a receptionist who will be happy to find a suitable room. Annual Flu Clinics We are starting to prepare for our annual flu clinics and I’m happy to confirm the dates as follow: East Bergholt Medical Centre: Tuesday, October 11, 2-7pm Capel St Mary Surgery: Thursday, October 20, 2-7pm The clinics will run on the same basis as previously: all eligible patients will receive a letter by mid-September inviting them to attend on one of the above days. Patients may attend either clinic, irrespective of where they live, and no appointment is needed. Training Days A reminder that the practice will be closed from 1pm on the following dates for staff training: Thursday, September 15 Wednesday, October 12 Thursday, November 17
In order for the system to work, patients should nominate a pharmacy for their prescription to be sent to. You can inform either the pharmacy of your choice or the practice. You can change your nominated pharmacy at any time and if you need to pick up a paper prescription you can still do so. However, patients who are on repeat medication will benefit the most as potential delays will be minimised. Note that you will still have to
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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Practice manager Pete Keeble focuses on prescribing issues this month and the proper use of medicines is something which members of the PPG strongly support. Nationally, a huge amount of money is spent on drugs supplied within the NHS, many of which are required on a longterm basis. The repeat prescription facility is something we all need to give some thought to as it is well recognised that some of us tend to stock pile medication that we don’t really need – yet. Just look inside your bathroom cabinet, or wherever you keep your medicines, and check that you really do need a routine repeat of everything that is on your repeat prescription request form this month.
As previously reported, our first public and patient engagement meeting under the auspices of the PPG took place last month. The topic was The Prevention of Diabetes and its Complications. The feedback we have had from that meeting has been very encouraging such that we firmly intend to hold further similar meetings on topics of general health interest. In response to the number of requests for a meeting on the prevention of heart attacks and other related heart topics, we will be asking an eminent cardiologist to give the talk at our next meeting. More details of this event, which we intend to hold in Capel, will follow shortly. A range of different health related topics will be considered by the PPG for our subsequent events, but suggestions from patients or from members of the public on topics they would like to see covered – and to which they feel they would like to come – will be very welcome. Please use a comment card and drop it into one of our PPG comment boxes in the waiting room areas, or let me, PPG chair Kathy Pollard or any member of the PPG have your suggestions. Do, please, continue to use these comment cards on any issue within the practice that you feel we should know about – good or not so good. We pursue them all and our contact details are displayed in both surgeries. In Touch with Hadleigh
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For all sorts of reasons, including (let’s be honest) occasionally forgetting to take the medication, or because of a variation in pack sizes, you might find that you have more than enough of one or more of your drugs to last you another four weeks, so you really don’t need to order any more. And it does matter for a number of reasons why over-ordering of medicines is not a good idea. For example, they may go out-of-date, your doctor may change your treatment, or you might unpredictably develop side effects. So it makes good practical sense, for repeat prescriptions, only to order what you need for the following four weeks and to submit or drop in your request form a clear 72 hours before you need to receive or to pick up the dispensed medicines. Frank Wells, Vice Chair, Constable Country PPG 01473 730101 / drfrankwells@gmail.com 9
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ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR Anti-social behaviour is one of our main priorities at Suffolk Police. Some of the main examples of this are noise, harassment, vandalism, graffiti and fly tipping, nuisance neighbours. street drinking, violence and hate behaviour (which can target a group of people or it can be directed at an individual or at a property). Suffolk Police are working with partner agencies to reduce anti-social behaviour issues. This has proved to be a very successful way of working, along with preventing crime and giving public confidence. Our promise to the public is: • To listen to victims • To take action to solve the problem • To prevent any further reoccurrences • To inform the victim what you have done If you need to contact the Hadleigh Safer Neighbourhood Team go to the Suffolk Constabulary website or email: hadleigh.snt@suffolk.pnn.police.uk We are now covering 49 villages from Hemingstone to the north, Brantham to the south, Nayland to the west and Shotley to the east. Sgt Gary Milbourne Pc Di Porter Pcso Cooper
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If you need to contact the police in a non-emergency then call 101. In an emergency call 999. www.suffolk.police.uk Twitter: @BaberghPolice Hadleigh SNT, Hadleigh Police Station, Magdalen Road, Hadleigh IP7 5AD
Sunday, October 9 at 4pm: Calder String Quartet at St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt, generously sponsored by Jane Adams Benjamin Jacobson (violin), Andrew Bulbrook (violin), Jonathan Moerschel (viola) and Eric Byers (cello) will perform Debussy’s String Quartet in G minor op 10, Hillborg’s Kongsgaard Variations and Beethoven’s String Quartet no 8 in E minor op 59 no 2. The New York Times described The Calder Quartet as “outstanding” and “superb”. We have managed to lure these fabulous musicians to East Bergholt to start our 65th season of concerts during their European tour which includes the Wigmore Hall and venues in Zurich, Frankfurt and Madrid. Performing in prestigious concert halls in the USA and Europe, they have obtained a reputation for their interpretation of a wide range of music, which is why they are frequently selected by composers to play their new music. The musicians were inspired by the innovative American artist Alexander Calder while at the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music. Bringing immediacy and context to the works they performed, the quartet won the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant in 2014. Their masterclasses are sought across the USA. The Boston Classical Review said: “The Calder stand as one of the finest and most dynamic string quartets on the scene today. The musicians play with impeccable intonation and fierce commitment to the music. But the most remarkable aspect of the quartet is their ability to blend as an ensemble. Their sound is like silky fabric that is even in all parts.” The season continues with: Sunday, November 20 at 4pm: Alison Rose (soprano) and James Cheung (piano) at St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt Sunday, January 22 at 4pm: Clare Hammond (piano) at Constable Hall, East Bergholt Friday, February 10 at 8pm: Lecture by Dr Lois Oliver: Love and Loss: The Story of Orpheus and Eurydice in Art and Music, at Constable Hall, East Bergholt Sunday, February 26 at 4pm: Vanbrugh String Quartet at St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt Sunday, March 19 at 4pm: Kammerphilharmonie Europa at St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt Box office and information: www.svam.org.uk / 01206 298426
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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
CAPEL IRISH SET DANCE GROUP Capel Irish Set Dance Group meets at St Mary’s Church Hall on the third Sunday of every month (except August and the second Sunday in December) from 2-5.30pm.
EAST SUFFOLK NATIONAL TRUST ASSOCIATION If you are a member of or a volunteer for the National Trust, we invite you to get more out of your membership by joining our association where a warm welcome awaits you. We meet at Ropes Hall War Memorial Community Centre, Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave IP5 1JF at 7.15pm. Our next meeting is on September 20 when our speaker will be Hugh Belsey, a renowned art historian who was curator of Gainsborough’s House in Sudbury for 23 years. Hugh is a lecturer, book reviewer and a contributor to the TV programme Fake or Fortune. Hugh has travelled extensively throughout the world visiting galleries and unearthing many unexpected treasures. In his talk he will share some of his discoveries. It promises to be an interesting evening. Architectural historian Dr Simon Bradley will explore the life and work of Sir Nikolaus Pevsner on October 18. Visitors (even if not National Trust members) are welcome; the entrance fee is £2. National Trust members and volunteers can join us at half the normal price for the rest of 2016 – £4/£6 per couple at the same address. We publish three newsletters a year for members and enjoy interesting day outings and other events. For more information, including details of future events and outings, contact our membership secretary: membershipesnta@gmail.com / 01473 723761 www.membershipesnta.btck.co.uk
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OUT & ABOUT NEWS FROM CAPEL LIBRARY Wow, what a busy summer with the Reading Scheme. We have had 129 children registered to participate and many are well on their way to finishing by reading six books throughout the summer break from school. To some it has been a challenge – as the children age so the books get thicker to read, but they all still enjoy the challenge and the staff and volunteers have enjoyed listening to a wide range of books that the children chat about. We thank you all for waiting patiently when we have been busy. The library staff thank all the volunteers for giving up many hours of their time in assisting us. Without you it would be manic in dealing with other library visitors as well. The certificate and medal ceremony will take place on Friday, September 23 at 4pm, with County Councillor Gordon Jones present to help us celebrate the finishers. We do hope that you can join us on that afternoon. All of our library activities re-start this month: Babybounce on Tuesday 6 at 2pm Book Group on Friday 16 at 2.30pm Minecraft on Sundays 11 and 25, 10am-noon If you are interested in joining any of our clubs, please talk to the staff and they will let you know all the answers to your questions. Please could you notify staff of any change of details such as address or change of email. We will periodically ask if your details are correct.
Some automatic generated emails have bounced back due to change. Many thanks. Do you need any help with a lap-top or tablet? Make an appointment with Trevor, our volunteer, on a Tuesday morning and he will help to guide you through the process. We are once again accepting good quality second-hand books for our book sale trolley so if you are having a clear out please consider donating these books to us. We hold the re-cycling bags for the council if you need to have a clear out of textiles and old clothes. We also sell books of first and second class stamps and book tokens in multiple denominations. Friends of Capel Library Astronomical Event Saturday, September 10 at St Mary’s Church Hall starting at 7pm. See poster below. Opening times Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday:
9.30am-12.30pm & 2-5.30pm 9.30am-12.30pm 9.30am-12.30pm 2-5pm & 5.30-7.30pm 9am-3pm 10am-3pm
Telephone: 01473 311699
FRIENDS OF CAPEL LIBRARY The Friends continue to organise evenings of interest within the community. On September 10 there will be an evening for all those interested in gazing at the stars and using powerful telescopes to bring the moon and stars much closer. This will be held in the Church Hall at St Mary’s Church, Capel, where there should be slightly less light pollution. We hope for a moonlit night so that there is a clear sky. We start early at 7pm so that dads can bring interested youngsters along, or awaken their latent interest. This will be presented by the experts from Orwell Astronomical Society. We will have our bookstall at Bentley Fun Day on the first weekend of September with lots of great second-hand books, so come along and support their good cause. Thanks to all who supported us at Capel Fun Day in June. The winners of the August Hundred Club Linda Phillips £15 Kevin Austrin £5 Wendy Harris £5 This month we welcome a new patron, Upstix. They join our existing patron Bill Curtis. As a patron you receive free invitations to events run by the Friends. Patrons make a valuable contribution to our funding by a one off donation of £50. We would encourage more people and businesses to become patrons as you will also receive free advertising on our event posters and literature. Just have a word with Jackie in the library or contact me on 310992. Chris Yule 14
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OUT & ABOUT STOUR VALLEY MEN’S PROBUS CLUB Our popular summer lunch at Lawford Venture Centre on Sunday, July 17 was much enjoyed by members and friends. Future meetings
HADLEIGH ART CLUB Hadleigh Art Club’s autumn season commences on September 6 in the Seminar Room at Hadleigh Library, 2-4pm. The session begins with painting a bowl of fruit and the season continues with: September 13: Working from holiday sketches or photographs September 20: Fungi September 27: Portrait Session
September 7: Tom Hodgson on What the Papers Say
These are just suggestions for anyone who is stuck for a subject.
September 21: Francis Boardman on The Battle of Waterloo
Hadleigh Art Club is a small friendly group who are always ready to welcome new members. Just come along and bring something to do.
October 5: Anne and Dennis Kell on Natural History of Bats October 19: David Ablewhite on Wallace and Edward We meet at St John Ambulance HQ, Manningtree CO11 1EB. 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 on the first and third Wednesday of each month in Manningtree at 10.30am. For further details please contact secretary Brian Rolfe: 01206 393665
DEDHAM AND DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Dedham Horticultural Society is holding it’s annual late summer show on Saturday, September 10 in the Assembly Rooms, High Street, Dedham. Doors open at 2pm and admission is £1, children free. This is a lovely show with wonderful flowers, vegetables, cookery and photographic entries all on show and competing for the trophies. Come along and support this great village event. We’d be pleased to see you.
STOUR VALLEY U3A 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, computer studies and others who visit 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, have over 260 members and 21 groups. For further information please visit www.stourvalleyu3a. org.uk where membership secretary Val Pretty may be contacted. Our popular summer dinner on Friday, August 5 at the Constable Hall was much enjoyed by members and their friends. On Wednesday, September 14 historian, writer and lecturer Dr John Ashdown-Hill FSA, FRHistS 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? On Wednesday, October 12 Andrew Phillips OBE (Lord Phillips of Sudbury) will talk on Life in The House of Lords. He will give his views on the House of Lords, which he knows inside out, as an institution and will add some reminiscences from his 17 years there. We meet at the Constable Hall, Gandish Road, East Bergholt CO7 6TP at 2.15pm. Annual membership is £12 and this entitles members to attend meetings on the second Wednesday of each month, except August and December. It’s never too late to learn! Join the 361,477 members across 969 U3As throughout the UK today. In Touch with Hadleigh
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OUT & ABOUT SEPTEMBER AT RSPB FLATFORD WILDLIFE GARDEN Well, the swifts are no longer wheeling overhead, the early morning sunlight has a slightly more mellow quality and the air has a fresher, cooler feel to it. Unmistakeably, the season is moving on.
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Flatford Wildlife Garden is looking rather shaggy round the edges – just as it should at this time of year. It can be tempting for us to look at this and rush to cut back all the summer’s spent growth in an attempt to restore tidiness and order. However, it’s important to consider that the needs of wildlife need to be balanced with aesthetic qualities, and to hold back a little, ensuring that there are seedheads aplenty left for the birds (teasels and sunflowers are especially appreciated), and adequate shelter throughout the Andy Hays (rspb-images.com) colder times ahead. If you find it hard to restrain the secateurs, just keep in mind how beautiful frost-lined seedheads and stems are on a crisp and cold November morning! It’s fine to trim conifers and hedging towards the end of the month as the birds will no longer be raising young there. Anything with berries though, is a useful food source, so leave those for now. Here at Flatford, we will keep the lovely annual cosmos flowers going as long as possible by deadheading regularly. The bumblebees will thank us. At the end of the season the worker bees will die and only the queens will hibernate. When they come out into the light of day again on one of the first warm spring days, they will need an energy boost before setting about finding a suitable nest site to settle in. They will have gone through the winter full of fertilised eggs, and they will need extra energy to produce these, so why not plan some support for them now by planting early flowering spring flowers and bulbs? Hellebores are useful as they flower early, and over a long period. White dead nettles and pulmonarias (lungworts) are also very good. Crocus bulbs can also be planted. Crocus Tommasini flower early and are easy to naturalise. September is also a good time to think about dividing and moving herbaceous perennials. At the end of the month, the soil is still warm and it’s ideal for establishing new root growth, although repositioned plants will still need watering unless we have rainy weather. Do come along to the garden for more information and ideas about what you can do to have a garden that’s great for people and also supports wildlife. The more building development we see, the greater the need for us to make our gardens effective for wildlife. For more details, please visit: www.rspb.org.uk/Flatford We’re also on the lookout for more RSPB volunteers at Flatford. We have roles in both the gardening and welcome teams available. Contact us for more details or call in at the garden to speak to us: 01206 391153 / sharon.barker@rspb.org.uk Visitor Experience Officer Sharon Barker
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OUT & ABOUT / SCHOOLS THE FRIENDS OF ST MARY’S CHURCH, HADLEIGH
SUFFOLK PET CHARITY INUNDATED WITH UNWANTED KITTENS
Saturday, October 29 at 7.30pm: Robert de C’ysteine, Rector of Hadleigh and King’s Physician, presented by Millie Goulbourn
Blue Cross pet charity in Suffolk is urging owners to neuter their cats as they take in a record number of unwanted kittens so far this year.
Robert de C’ysteine is the first name on the list of rectors of St Mary’s, Hadleigh. He was also one of the physicians caring for Edward ll. There is an interesting story to tell. A short business meeting will precede the talk. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be served.
The charity in Wherstead is currently caring for 23 kittens, all in need of loving new homes. Already this year, the Blue Cross centre on Bourne Hill has helped 75 kittens find the second chance they deserve and the charity is reminding cat owners to neuter their pets as ‘kitten season’ gets into full swing. Operations Supervisor Clare Williamson explains: “We see a lot more kittens needing our help once the weather warms up and we call this time of year kitten season. We are getting lots of enquires from people whose cats are pregnant or have unexpectedly given birth. We are absolutely inundated at the moment and now have a waiting list for kittens to come in.
Welcome back to a new term, we hope you all had a lovely summer. We have a busy term planned, including welcoming our new children and watching for seasonal changes in our playgroup garden and the surrounding fields. We shall also be celebrating Harvest with our friends from St Andrew’s Church. Our AGM is on Wednesday, October 12 at 7.30pm in Layham Village Hall. Please do come and support our village playgroup. Plans are underway for our Autumn Fun Afternoon on November 5; watch out for more details next month. Layham Playgroup is a feeder group for all three primary schools in Hadleigh and neighbouring villages. Government funding is available for three-year-olds and in certain cases for some two-year-olds. If you are looking to creatively occupy your two to four year old and would like an information pack or to arrange a visit, please contact us: 07999 866419 / admin@layhamplaygroup.co.uk Our toddler group takes place every Wednesday morning during term time, 9.30-11am, and is open to all children aged 0-5 years. During the summer months we have enjoyed playing in the playgroup garden.
“Getting your cat neutered will not only prevent the birth of unwanted litters, it also has health benefits for the cats. Many of the pregnant cats we take in are not much more than kittens themselves and having kittens can be really stressful – and potentially dangerous – for them.” Vera is just one of the 210 cats and kittens Blue Cross has cared for so far this year. The one-year-old tortoiseshell was discovered in someone’s back garden along with her five newborn kittens and the family were taken to Blue Cross. Vera and her kittens, named Stan, George, Bert, Cedric and Jack, are being cared for at the centre until they are ready to find new homes. Clare added: “The fact that we have already seen so many kittens already is really concerning. Kittens do tend to find new homes fairly quickly, but with so many kittens looking for homes, sadly lots of our older cats are left on the shelf for longer.” If you can rehome a Blue Cross pet, please contact Blue Cross in Suffolk: 0300 777 1480 / suffolk@bluecross.org.uk www.bluecross.org.uk
SING AND STRETCH MUSIC AND MOVEMENT GROUPS FOR 0-5 YEARS Come and join Sing & Stretch in Hadleigh or Dedham for musical fun mornings for pre-schoolers on Wednesdays (Hadleigh) and Dedham (Thursdays). Action songs, puppets, parachute, snack and chat time. Excellent references. Limited places available for the next term starting this September so don’t delay to book your place. For more details please visit: www.suffolkkidsparties.co.uk
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ON THE GRAPEVINE QUESTIONS ON CASH Independent Financial Adviser Nick Plumb answers your questions Steve and Dianne from Great Blakenham have a question about Wills: “We are common law husband and wife and we own our main residence jointly. We have two children aged two and four, and the total value of our assets, including our house, is less than the joint Inheritance Tax Nil Rate Band of £650,000. So, why should we both make a Will?” Firstly, you have made the assumption that you are entitled to the same ‘doubling up’ of the nil rate band that married couples and civil partners are entitled to, but unfortunately, you are not. You will each be entitled to an individual Nil Rate Band for inheritance tax of £325,000. If you don’t make use of that Nil Rate Band on first death, then it will be wasted as it will not transfer to the surviving unmarried partner. Common Law is a term that actually has no legal meaning and infers no rights over and above that of single people. Making a Will is one of the most important steps you can take in your family’s financial planning. While a Will can help with Inheritance Tax planning, that is not the sole reason to make one. In your case, it is particularly important that you both make a Will as soon as possible, as you or your partner could face some awful financial and family problems if either of you were to die, entirely as a result of you not being married. Firstly, as you are not married to each other, your personal assets may not end up in each others hands. Although your house is jointly owned, and would therefore pass to the ownership of the surviving partner on the death of either of you, that may not be the case with your individual assets. If either of you have savings or investments in your sole names, or if you have life insurance policies or endowment policies on your own lives, the proceeds of these would form part of your individual estates on death. As you
have not made a Will, your estate would be subject to the Laws of Intestacy, which would mean that your parents or your brothers and sisters could inherit your estate – but maybe not your partner. However, there is a much bigger problem when it comes to custody and guardianship of your two children if either of you die without making a Will. Although you are both the biological parents of your children, depending on which of you dies first, the other may not automatically be granted custody of the children. If Steve died first, Dianne would be granted custody of the children, but if Dianne died first, Steve would not automatically get custody. Dianne’s parents could even be given custody and guardianship of your children. However, by making a Will and appointing each other as the legal guardians of your children, this problem can be overcome quite easily. Our sister company, Plumb Will and Probate Services, can assist you with making a Will. They are members of the Society of Will Writers and can often arrange a home visit if you have difficulty with mobility or if you don’t drive. Nick Plumb is an Independent Financial Adviser and Practice Principal at Plumb Financial Services of Baylham in Suffolk. The information within this column is provided only as a general guide and does not constitute personal financial advice. If you would like to take advantage of a complimentary meeting to talk over your options for your own investments or financial planning you can contact Nick by email at nick@plumbfs.co.uk or by calling the office on 01473 830301. Plumb Financial Services is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
CAST ANNOUNCED FOR MADE IN DAGENHAM A cast of 21 has been confirmed for Made in Dagenham as the musical returns to its East London roots from August 26 to September 17 at the Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, and continues its run at the New Wolsey Theatre from September 21 to October 15. Artistic Director Douglas Rintoul, who directs, launches his debut season at the Queen’s Theatre with the first revival of this hit musical, a coproduction with the New Wolsey Theatre. Dagenham, 1968: Rita’s a busy mum, loving wife and hard-working Ford factory employee. But something’s very wrong. Rita and her female colleagues find themselves working long hours sewing car seats for far less money than the men. And they’ve had enough. Finding a voice she never knew she had, Rita leads the women on a trailblazing battle for equal pay, taking on the unions, Ford’s top brass and the government. As the pressure mounts, Rita struggles to keep up the fight and the happy home she’s worked so hard for. Based on the hit film, Made in Dagenham, the musical is inspired by the true story of the sewing machinists’ strike at the Ford Dagenham factory, which eventually led to the Equal Pay Act. Daniella Bowen stars as Rita, last seen at the New Wolsey Theatre as Sarah in the UK tour of Our House. Her many impressive credits include the West End’s Dreamboats and Petticoats and the tour of Mamma Mia. 20
The full cast includes: Angela Bain, Daniella Bowen, Daniel CarterHope, Dan de Cruz, Sophie-May Feek, Jeffrey Harmer, Callum Harrower, Joey Hickman, Anthony Hunt, Martina Isibor, Graham Kent, Claire Machin, Wendy Morgan, Jamie Noar, Loren O’Dair, Elizabeth Rowe, Sioned Saunders, Sarah Scowen, Steve Simmonds, Thomas Sutcliffe and Alex Tomkins. Musical direction is by Ben Goddard, choreography by Tim Jackson, design by Hayley Grindle, lighting design by Paul Anderson, sound design by Emma Laxton, voice coaching by Charmian Hoare and Matthew Dewsbury is casting director. Made in Dagenham – The Musical has a book by Richard Bean, music is by David Arnold and lyrics by Richard Thomas. Based on the Woolley/ Karlsen/Number 9 Motion Picture. This production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited. Box Office: 01473 295900 / www.wolseytheatre.co.uk In Touch with Hadleigh
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KENNY’S SESAW NEWS Here comes September when life returns to normal after a busy summer at SESAW. Thank you to all who visited or helped at our open day when £4,073 was raised. Judging by the smiles, everyone enjoyed the event. Even the weather was perfect. One of our naughty residents played up recently 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. We hope to follow one of the fleeces on its journey from field to finish. My friend, Betty put us in touch (clever pun!) with the Suffolk Stitchers and Knitters 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. Many of the dogs have been rehomed, but poor Lexi is still waiting for a loving home. We also have lots of cats and kittens. Mum says they are lovely and cannot help being black or black and white. You can see them on our website or visit us 10am-1pm, Thursday-Sunday. While Buttons and Ollie follow mum on her rounds, I’m going to have a nap in my cosy igloo bed. It’s been a long day for a little dog like me, Kenny (the Boss) Chihuahua Suffolk & Essex Small Animal Welfare, Stoke Road, Leavenheath CO6 4PP / 01787 210888 www.sesaw.co.uk
EAST BERGHOLT UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB EAST BERGHOLT BOWLS CLUB The season kicks off with a midweek game for the First Team at Ipswich Exiles on August 24. The Reserves start on September 3 and the A Team on September 10. Upcoming Fixtures & Events Date 1st Team Senior Division
Reserves League A
‘A’ Team League B
Wed, Aug 24
Ipswich Athletic (A)
Sat, Aug 27
Felixstowe Harpers Utd (A)
Sat, Sep 3
Haughley Utd (H)
Framlingham (A)
Sat, Sep 10
Crane Sports (A)
Crane Sports (H) Claydon Res (H)
As we approach the final matches in the League season, none of our eight teams have set the league alight. The Monday Falcons look like finishing in third position. The Swallows, Eagles, Hawks and Seagulls are still battling away to stay in their leagues. The Kestrels have had a satisfactory season on Wednesday evenings with still some strong teams in their league and should finish midtable. The Magpies have struggled to make headway in the Sudbury Mixed Triples League and the Herons are in their usual mid-table position. We had a good run in the Suffolk Junior Cup and reached the area final, before losing out to a strong Norbridge team. Sunday Club competitions have been well supported with winners as follows:
Sat, Sep 17 Westerdield
See Website Utd (H)
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Sat Sep 24
Grundisburgh (A)
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Sat, Oct 1
Leiston St Margarets (H)
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Fixtures subject to change. Please refer to the fixtures website to confirm.
Drawn Pairs: David Jermyn & Brian Cassells Mixed Triples: Sheila Poulton, John Taylor & Brian Cassells Drawn Triples: John Taylor, David Jermyn & Tim Fayers Mid August saw the club host the annual John Furnish Open Day competition with 16 invited teams playing Singles, Pairs, Triples and Fours to become overall winners. This is the club’s main fundraiser and once again this year’s was another very successful and enjoyable event. A donation will go to the Heartwatch organisation in the village, courtesy of a Spider involving all of the players. Winners of the trophy were Bealings Bowls Club who defeated Ipswich & District Bowls Club in the final.
Race Night: provisional date Saturday, November 12
On the social front, 11 teams contested the Treasure Hunt at Bentley village with the Octonauts the victors. More than 50 members and guests enjoyed the fun day and barbecue in July with Beryl Barnett and Brian Cassells winners of the crazy bowls. A quiz is planned for 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.
Fifty or more members will be playing three friendly matches at Eastbourne in September and another tour to Portugal is planned for March next year.
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.
Carpet bowling continues on Monday evenings at Holton St Mary Village Hall, starting at 7pm. New players welcome. Bowls provided. League bowling commences in October.
Steve Butcher, stevebutcher55@btinternet.com
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Quiz Night: provisional date Saturday, September 17
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CHURCH NEWS
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
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? 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.
6.30pm: Evening Service Audio recordings of our services are available on our website, YouTube and as podcasts from iTunes. Indian Village Project: Church of Living Water On September 16 a group from our church will visit Singasamudram in India to open a village project in partnership with GTSSS, India. This has been funded by the generosity of people here as a legacy of our, 200th anniversary last year. The project includes a water well in a remote village, a church building and a home for a family to live in. 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.
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
ELMSETT AND CAPEL METHODIST CHURCHES LETTER FROM BOLIVIA I am writing from Santa Cruz in Bolivia where, with a team of young people from Elmsett, we are visiting a project that has been working with the street children (aged eight-17) from the city for 25 years. Every week the Bolivian team talk with street children, giving then food and, when a child is ready to make a change, offering them a chance to live differently.
Rev Andrew Sankey
A meeting place is agreed and the child is brought to the reception home. In this safe place an individual preparation programme is arranged according to the child’s specific needs. If the child is willing to commit to a home, they are brought to either the boys or girls home, where there are house parents, staff and volunteers who care for, provide support and offer education and development. Both homes have part time teachers, psychologists and social workers. When the children are ready they will attend the local schools, while in the homes they will share in the chores, play games and other activities.
AT ELMSETT METHODIST Sunday 4 9.45am 6.30pm
Worship and Communion with Rev Sankey Circuit Service
Sunday 11
9.45am 6.30pm
All Age Worship with Marilyn Watsham Worship with Rev Grimshaw
Sunday 18
9.45am 6.30pm
Worship with Glyn Jones Worship and Communion with Rev Sankey
Sunday 25
9.45am 6.30pm
Worship with Geoff Wilson Worship with Carole Almond
During the course of their time, some will make good progress, others have crisis moments and run away. Great care to follow up those leaving and offers of restoration are made. When students graduate from school, the project has recognised the need to provide ongoing support through the re-integration home, a place where the young people can live independently but with support from the team as they do further education or get a job. For the staff and volunteers there is both immense joy when someone stays with them a long time and great heartache when children leave. For more information go to www.ywambolivia.org.uk or if you would like us to talk with your group, please contact me. 22
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Worship with Jim Ross Worship and Communion with Rev Sankey
Sunday 18
10.30am
Worship with Paul Law
Sunday 25
10.30am 7.30pm
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