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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR I was busily, and rather angrily, removing ice-pop wrappers from down the side of the sofa when I heard Jack say “Is that a real boy mum? Is he really dead?” Needless to say I turned rather quickly to discover that Jack was sitting on the floor watching the news. It was the horrific story of Aylan Kurdi, the three-year-old who drowned as his family tried to flee from Kobani to Europe. The image of his tiny body being carried from the beach was still on the screen, but at that moment it was the shock on Jack’s face which made me catch my breath. What was I to say? Jack often sits to watch the news with me and we have had some good discussions about elections, bank robberies and the like, but was this a subject I was prepared to deal with?
NEWS IPSWICH CAP CENTRE CELEBRATES ITS TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY Christians Against Poverty is a national charity that has been helping people out of debt for the past 19 years. CAP provides a free, long term debt support to anyone suffering with debt.
I sat beside him on the floor and we listened to the end of the report together. Aylan drowned after the boat ferrying him from the Turkish beach resort of Bodrum to the Greek island of Kos capsized, killing 12 passengers. Aylan’s five-year-old brother, Galip, and his mother, Rehan, were also among the dead. His father, Abdullah, was the only family member to survive. Aylan’s journey was supposed to end in sanctuary in Europe; instead it claimed his life.
Rushmere Christian Fellowship opened the Ipswich CAP Centre in October 2013 and helps people across Ipswich who are struggling with debt. There is a special service at Rushmere Christian Fellowship, St Alban’s School, Digby Road, Ipswich IP4 3NJ on Sunday, October 18, at 10.30am, to celebrate the two years the CAP Centre has been open in Ipswich.
I then tried to explain why Aylan and his family were in the boat, but the subject is just too big and too complicated for a five-year-old to digest. The image of Aylan, pictured face down in his red shirt and blue shorts, has shocked the world and highlighted the plight of desperate people caught in the gravest refugee crisis since the Second World War. Suddenly my token donation to ActionAid felt entirely insufficient so I abandoned the sofa and Jack and I went to the post office to make a donation. Jack donated the contents of his money box saying “this is for Aylan’s daddy”.
Jayne, Ipswich CAP Centre Manager, visits people in their own homes and CAP then produces a budget for the client and negotiates with their creditors. CAP will support the client until they are debt free. Jayne said: “It’s been a privilege to go and visit people and to bring hope into hopeless situations. No matter how dire their financial situation might seem, there is someone who can help. My hope is that anyone who is struggling with debt, who’s being kept awake at night with worry, will have the courage to phone CAP and that we will start to see their life transformed as they start their journey out of debt.”
We can learn a lot from children, not least how to be better humans.
CAP’s free phone number is 0800 328 0006 or visit: www.capuk.org
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NEWS BOXING LEGEND SET TO MEET SUFFOLK FANS Boxing legend Joe Calzaghe is coming to meet fans in Ipswich this month to share stories of his successes in the ring and on the dance floor!
people who want to hear him recount stories about his many bouts and, of course, his time on Strictly Come Dancing.”
Local promoter, Matt Brennan, who runs Suffolk Punch Boxing Club in Martlesham, in association with Lee Eaton of EBA Boxing, has invited Joe to treat fans to a fun filled night at Trinity Park, followed by a fantastic after party at Bears, Ipswich.
Joe himself is equally excited about meeting fans in East Anglia. He said: “This will be a great night and a good chance to meet my fans. It’s going to be very informal and the audience have every opportunity to ask questions.”
As a keen boxing enthusiast, Matt believes Joe’s incredible fight record speaks for itself and will prove a sure fire winner with sporting fans across the area.
Tickets are still available for the event but are selling fast. Standard tickets cost £40 each. You can also purchase tickets which include a buffet and waitress service for £60.
An undefeated world champion, Joe has had 46 wins in as many fights and a total of 32 knock outs!
The night with Joe Calzaghe takes place on Friday, October 2 at Trinity Park, Ipswich. Doors open at 6pm and the event starts at 7pm.
Matt said: “Joe was a legend in the ring and was a fantastic boxer to watch. His style of boxing was always entertaining and I know there will be many
AUCTION OF PROMISES Ever wanted to go along to an auction and take part in the fun of bidding? Then why not come along to Home-Start Suffolk: East Ipswich & Coastal’s Auction of Promises at The Shire Hall, Market Hill, Woodbridge on Friday, October 16 at 7.30pm. Lots will be many and varied to suit all ages, including a tour of Adnams Brewery, a sailing lesson with picnic lunch, a meerkat encounter, paintings by local artists, a play session at Snakes & Ladders, and many more. The evening will be hosted by auctioneer James Neal and promises to be a night of fun and laughter while raising much needed funds. So if you fancy coming along to place a bid or just to join in the fun register for your free entry at www.eventbrite.co.uk, call 01473 621104 or email: office@homestartcoastal.co.uk Please note all those wishing to attend must register in advance. All monies raised from the event will go to the charity Home-Start Suffolk: East Ipswich & Coastal who during this year will support more than 140 families in the East of Ipswich or Suffolk Coastal areas. These families will receive one to one or group support from trained volunteers because for them the pressures of family life have become too much to cope with alone this can be for a variety of reasons such as illness, disability, mental health problems, bereavement, isolation and multiple births.
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For tickets, please call Matt Brennan: 07789 263079 / 01473 623277
KETTLE ON, BISCUITS AT THE READY... IT'S TIME FOR THE BIG BREW UP The annual SSAFA (Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Family Association) Big Brew Up is a charity tea party that brings together friends, family and colleagues around the world for a cup of tea and a slice of cake and raises vital funds to support the forces community. A Big Brew will take place on Thursday, October 1, 10am-2pm, at Westerfield Business Centre, Main Road, Westerfield IP6 9AB. Free parking available. Coffee, tea and cakes will be served. There will also be a tombola with exciting prizes donated by various organisations. SSAFA offers lifelong support for our forces and their families. Started in 1885, SSAFA is a national charity. In Suffolk, all the members of our branch are highly trained volunteers who give their time freely.
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OUT & ABOUT MARTLESHAM BRASS Making music fun in East Anglia The band celebrates its 19th birthday with a birthday concert on Saturday, October 10 at St Michael’s Church Centre, Martlesham Heath, starting at 7pm. Tickets (£3 / primary school children free) are available online, from 2nd Stop Charity Shop (next to Kesgrave Tesco) or from 07802 868924. All our bands will be performing and the concert will include the bandleaders’ awards
to players who have improved the most over the year. Please come along and help us celebrate – there will be birthday cake too! Our band welcomes new players young and old, with or without experience. Our aim is to encourage anyone who feels they would like to play in a brass band to come and have a go! If you would like to join us, or if you already play or have previously played a
brass instrument and feel that you would like to come along and meet us, please contact us via the website or use the contact details below. Please be aware that we currently have a waiting list for beginner players. Publicity Officer Liz Howard e_m_howard@talk21.com / 01473 625617 www.martleshambrass.co.uk
GLORIOUS FIRST INTRODUCES NEW MUSIC DIRECTOR Ipswich Choral Society will introduce new music director, Robin Walker, at their autumn concert on November 14. The concert at St Mary-le-Tower, Ipswich will feature Poulenc’s Gloria, celebrating a Glorious First for Robin and the choir.
As well as the fresh and vibrant Gloria by Poulenc, the concert programme will feature choral works by Mozart (Laudate Dominum) and Mendelssohn (Lauda Sion). Ipswich Choral Society is delighted to be performing again with soprano soloist Julie Roberts, and their vice-president, John Cooper, accompanying on organ for these pieces. New music director Robin is also a talented organist as well as choir master, and will be demonstrating his organ playing skills by performing Mendelssohn’s Organ Sonata VI. This Glorious First promises to be the start of an exciting new chapter for Ipswich Choral Society. A concert not to be missed! Tickets (includes programme / £15 adults, £13 concessions, £5 children) are available from Ipswich Choral Society on 01473 738324 or Music World, Queen Street, Ipswich IP1 1SS. Interval refreshments available. For further details visit: www.ipswichchoralsociety.org
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 and join our association where a warm welcome awaits you.
THE ROGER DAVID BURROWS MUSIC FUND Grant applications Applications for a grant are welcome from individuals and groups. Application forms should be submitted to the address below by January 1, 2016. Grants will generally be of up to £150 towards the cost of instruments, music, equipment and musical activities. Further information about grants and application forms can be found at: www.rogerdavidburrows.co.uk Alternatively call 01473 625196 or write to: The Roger David Burrows Music Fund, c/o The Burrows Family, 17 Squires Lane, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich IP5 3UG
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We meet at Ropes Hall, Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre and our next meeting is on Tuesday, October 20, starting at 7.15pm. The speaker will be Professor Tom Williamson of UEA who will talk about The Landscape of the Suffolk Sandlings. Tom gave us a brilliant lecture a few years ago on rabbit warrens. The November meeting is on Tuesday, November 17 when our speaker will be David Brown. David has recently been on a tour of China and will be sharing his experiences with us with an illustrated talk on some famous and less famous attractions, as well as all aspects of Chinese life, such as history culture, food and music. Visitors (even if not National Trust members) are welcome. The entrance fee is £2 for each talk. National Trust members/volunteers can join us for £8 per year (£12 per couple at same address). We publish three newsletters a year for members and enjoy interesting day outings and other events. For more information contact our membership secretary: membershipesnta@gmail.com / 01473 723761 www.membershipesnta.btck.co.uk
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OUT & ABOUT ST ELIZABETH HOSPICE HARVEST FAIR St Elizabeth Hospice is hosting its first ever Harvest Fair on Saturday, October 10, 10am-4pm, at the hospice on Foxhall Road, Ipswich. The event takes place at the end of Hospice Care Week, an annual national campaign which raises awareness about hospice care and celebrates the incredible services hospices provide. The Harvest Fair will have a number of stalls selling autumnal crafts and goods, as well as a range of refreshments. There will also be car parking for visitors available at the hospice. Sarah Nicholl, retail and events coordinator for St Elizabeth Hospice, said: “Following the success of the hospice’s Spring Fair in May, we have decided to host another seasonal fair, however this time the event will have a Harvest theme.
“Our Spring Fair launched our ‘Made with Love’ shop, which is now located in our day centre and has proved very popular, selling a range of lovely homemade goods from hospice patients, relatives and supporters.” If you are interested in holding a stall at St Elizabeth Hospice’s Harvest Fair please contact Sarah Nicholl: sarah.nicholl@ stelizabethhospice.org.uk St Elizabeth Hospice is an independent charity which provides vital care and support free of charge to more than 2,000 people living with a progressive illness and their families and carers in East Suffolk. The hospice costs millions of pounds a year to run and relies on fundraising events, donations and the income generated from its shops to meet the majority of these costs.
RUSHMERE RUKUS A very big thank you to everyone who supported the recent fundraiser at Rushmere Community Hub and to all the helpers who gave up their afternoon. Special thanks to the band RUKUS, to Barry (a.k.a. Elvis) and our Zumba dancer Erin for generously giving their time for free, and to the community police for bringing a police car and tractor and the fire service for bringing the fire engine. Lastly, thank you to the Vulcan Riders and Parkeston MCC for displaying their bikes. We were very disappointed when Zoo-tastic and the hog-roast man didn’t show up but managed a quick oven cook BBQ so at least everyone got fed! A super afternoon, great feedback, everyone loved the band so hopefully we can organise a similar event next year. Our next fundraiser is our Winter Fayre on Saturday, November 21, 10.30am-2.30pm, at the hub on Humber Doucy Lane. Tables can now be reserved at £7 each. The hub is also now available for private hire at very reasonable rates. Please call 720488 or pop in to make a reservation. Trudie Larter
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BLINDFOLDED WALK FOR WORLD SIGHT DAY The Lions Club of Ipswich has organised a very special walk on Saturday, October 10 to mark this year’s World Sight Day. The walk, which will start at 10.30am from the junction of St Matthews Street and Westgate Street (by Franklins Shop) and proceed to Observatory Opticians in Queen Street, will see some well known faces wearing a blindfold as they try to negotiate the many obstacles that blind and visually impaired people face everyday, including crossing roads and coping with other shoppers. Junior Health Minister Ben Gummer, Mayor of Ipswich Councillor Glen Chisholm, Chief Executive of Ipswich Hospital Nick Hulme, David Elsmere, Leader of Ipswich Borough Council, Adrian Brown from Chesterfield Drive Surgery, ActivAgeing Manager Lindsey Benett, Kim Hickie from ActivAtor and Will Norman, a senior optometrist at Observatory Opticians have all agreed to be blindfolded and to take part in the walk. Each participant will be accompanied by a member of the Lions Club of Ipswich, who will be their guide. Additional club members will assist, along with the club’s mascot, Laddie the Lion. There will also be representatives from The Ipswich Blind Society, St John Ambulance and Police Community Support Officers. The walk will finish at Observatory Opticians in Queen Street where participants will be invited to take a glaucoma test. Glaucoma is a condition that can affect your eyesight, and is usually caused by the build up of pressure within the eye. Any damage to your vision caused by glaucoma can't be repaired so it's important to get an early diagnosis and treatment. “It is estimated that 40 million people around the world are blind,” says organiser Margaret Conway. “On Lions World Sight Day, the Lions Club of Ipswich is working in unison with Lions clubs around the world to educate millions of people on the importance of proper eye health care.”
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Suffolk Phoenix Brass, a brass band based in Ipswich, is presenting a charity fundraising concert at Colchester Road Baptist Church, Ipswich IP4 4ST, on Saturday, October 24, starting at 7.30pm.
individuals to have a better understanding of their mental health and wellbeing, and to help them to be more resilient when life is difficult. Their vision is mental wellbeing for all.
The concert is free to attend with a collection/donations on behalf of two local charities which the Mayor of Ipswich, Councillor Glen Chisholm is supporting throughout his term of office:
The Sunrise Appeal by the Ipswich Hospital Charity
Suffolk MIND Suffolk Mind is committed to raising awareness and promoting good mental health and wellbeing throughout the county. They deliver a range of high quality mental health services to enable
Aimed at helping to deliver even better care for sick babies and children at Ipswich Hospital, the appeal wants to raise £100,000 to support its youngest patients. The concert will feature a range of music from traditional marches to music from musicals and films. Just turn up. We look forward to seeing you there.
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OUT & ABOUT IPSWICH BRANCH, SUFFOLK FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY Thursday, October 22, at 7.30pm: Fred Feather invites us to join him as he goes Up My Family Tree, including such tales as how we found the North West Passage and held down the Northwest Frontier. NOTE NEW VENUE The Co-Op Education Centre – Pedestrian Entrance, 11 Fore Street, Ipswich IP4 1JW Car park entrance: Waterworks Street IP4 1JG Admission is £3 for members, £3.50 for non-members who are welcome and can join the society on the night if they wish. Tickets are not required; just turn up and pay on the door. For more information contact H King: 01473 274300
SUFFOLK FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY FAMILY HISTORY FAIR Saturday, October 17, 10am-4pm University Campus Suffolk, The Waterfront Building, Neptune Quay, Ipswich IP4 1QJ FREE ADMISSION The theme: WHAT DO I DO NEXT? Featuring helpful forums, discussions and workshops. Other East Anglian family history societies, historical research organisations and commercial genealogical suppliers will be present. For more details contact: membership@suffolkfhs.org.uk / 01787 370598
ORWELL DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY Our next meeting and lecture on October 7 will feature Stephen Taylor who will talk on Walter Richard Sickert, a very public and very private painter. Stephen Taylor is a professional painter specialising in landscapes. He exhibits extensively and lectures in colleges and universities. On a lovely September afternoon the society began the new season with a topical theme. In this the 200th anniversary year of the Battle of Waterloo, Peter Warwick gave a fascinating talk entitled The Art of Waterloo. This was a history lesson illustrated by wonderful art. Peter led us through the protagonists and the path of events, concluding with the great battle itself. A truly riveting talk and a great start to our season! This season will feature a broad range of illustrated talks to support all tastes, including lectures on the Duc du Berry, on medieval
Easter celebrations, on the Queen Mother and her art interests, on the world of Grayson Perry... and much more. We welcome new members. Why not come along and enjoy some good company and an interesting talk? The wonderfully illustrated lectures last about an hour and are presented by national and international lecturers. We are a friendly group who meet on the first Wednesday of the month for nine lectures each year, and we also organise interesting day visits. Guests and non-members are also welcome, provided we have available space. A £5 donation is asked. For more information contact Jean Bradberry: 01473 710921 / odfasmemsec@btinternet.com For the latest events and news visit: www.orwelldfas.org.uk
CRAFTERS UNLIMITED Crafters Unlimited is a craft club for people who like to try different crafts in a light-hearted atmosphere with refreshments. We meet on the fourth Thursday of each month (except December) in Rushmere Village Hall, 7.30-10pm. Our next meeting is: Thursday, October 22: Ribbon Xmas Trees (Emma) There are always other projects available. New members always welcome. For more details contact Jill (713534) or Emma (01787 373850).
LIFE IS ABOUT OVERCOMING CHALLENGES What’s on your bucket list, the list of achievements and challenges you feel you must do one day? I’ve recently ticked off one of mine and I felt a real boost. It took five years and a lot of practise and preparation and, with the help of friends, I did it at the first attempt. And I have the certificate to prove it. (Not every challenge takes that long! It all depends on you and your goals.) Speaking in public is on many people’s list of challenges. Speaking with confidence is a useful skill whatever your age or background. On the phone, to a group of friends, to your boss and work colleagues or to a club meeting or charity fundraising event, perhaps at an important time like a close friend’s or relative’s wedding. Do you have a go? Do you ever feel that you could do it better? Do you want to improve your speaking style, make technical presentations
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more memorable, sales meetings more punchy or after-dinner talks more entertaining? Ask your boss for a raise (and get it)? Persuade your friends to support a charity? Even talking on the phone is more satisfying when you get to the point and keep calls brief when time is at a premium. What makes you a better speaker is regular practise and constructive feedback, and there is nowhere better to practise than Speak Easy at Martlesham, your friendly local speakers’ club. We meet from 7-9.30pm on alternate Thursdays: October 8 and 22 and November 5 are our next dates. Everyone is welcome. Come free as a guest. To find our more visit www.speak-easy.org.uk, Facebook or Twitter, or call 07968 372563. Sonya Burrows
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OUT & ABOUT MARTLESHAM HISTORY SOCIETY
The next meeting is on Monday, October 19 when Jo Caruth, senior project officer at Suffolk County Council Archaeological Service, will present a talk entitled The Anglo-Saxon Cemetery at Lakenheath. Jo was very lucky to be part of the archaeological team that discovered a warrior, who is thought to have died about AD 500 at RAF Lakenheath in 1997 with a horse, bridle, sword and shield, complete with gilded bronze bridle fittings. Come along an here about this fascinating discovery. Meetings are held at Martlesham Heath Pavilion and start at 7.30pm. Admission is £2.50 and meetings are open to all. Kim Quinton
BROKE HALL WI Friday, October 9
A Royal Year by Ken Stone
Friday, November 13
AGM followed by a Bring and Buy
Friday, December 11
The Statues of Ipswich by David and Karolyn Howlett
We meet at 7.30pm at St Augustine’s Church Hall, Bucklesham Road, Ipswich IP3 8TH. New and former members are welcome. For more information contact Sue (414746) or Chris (713546).
SOROPTIMIST CLUB OF IPSWICH AND DISTRICT We started our autumn programme with a supper followed by a talk on personal safety for women. We don’t always have supper but usually divide our monthly meeting into two halves. – in the first half a speaker or a discussion, in the second what we call ‘business’. ‘Business’ might sound a bit off-putting until you look at what it covers. Our September agenda included planning a letter to local MPs about the proposed closure of the magistrates’ courts in Lowestoft and Bury; discussing widening the scope of the bursary which we offer to disadvantaged women who want to undertake some education or training; deciding on our club vote for the chair of a national committee. That last item is quite a significant pointer to how Soroptimism works. What matters is the voice of the individual members in their local club so we are frequently asked to send in our views and votes on things like policies, projects, campaigns and appointments to leadership roles. A system like ours is ambitious and could run the risk of becoming a bit bureaucratic, but there has been a lot of streamlining lately and modern communication technologies help. We recognise that individual members will give very different levels of commitment to our own projects and to the wider organisation. In particular we assure younger members, who are already juggling careers and family, that it is fine to come and enjoy the interest and friendship of the club and to do just as much or as little as they feel they can for the moment. Later on things will change. If you would like to know more about Soroptimism or visit one of our meetings please do contact Jackie: 01473 659314
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MARTLESHAM HEATH AVIATION SOCIETY Our grateful thanks to all of you who turned up to our open day on Sunday, September 6. It’s your support that enables us to keep alive the historic aviation connection with Martlesham and the local area. It’s impossible to estimate the number of folk who visit us because people are coming and going all day, but judging from the number of cars parked, not only in the designated parking area but also down Eagle Way, the open day really is a Funday, and has established itself as a most popular event. Everybody loves a flypast and the 1943 Douglas Dakota from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight flew low over us three times to much waving from the enthusiastic audience. We hope that we didn’t cause too much noise or disruption and thanks again to everyone for your support. Our meeting on Friday, September 4 was entitled The Aviation Art of Chris French. Chris is a member of The Guild of Aviation Artists and a professional painter in oils. We were treated to an unusual, but highly entertaining evening by someone who is, to say the least, a brilliant painter, who paints mostly aviation scenes and who is in demand by military and civil bodies who commission him to produce his exceptional art. Our thanks to our honorary vice president Vicky Gunnell for arranging a fascinating evening. Vicky’s husband Mike is also a member of The Guild of Aviation Artists. Our next meeting is on Friday, October 2 and will feature an illustrated talk by the son of a Polish pilot who escaped from Poland at the start of the Second World War and served with two RAF squadrons and also with the Americans. A real adventure story and it promises to be another great evening. Meetings start at 7.30pm with a tea/coffee break. Non-members are welcome for a payment of just £3 at the door. Alan Powell: 01473 622458 www.mhas.org.uk
Sunday, October 18, 11am-4pm: a special visit by The Suffolk Vehicle Enthusiasts Club and members of East Anglian Practical Classics who will be bringing along their fascinating and wonderful vehicles for everyone to enjoy. Also, visit The Martlesham Heath Control Tower Museum and underground bunker. Free admission but donations toward museum upkeep are welcomed. For more information call Howard King on 01473 274300 or visit: www.mhas.org.uk
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OUT & ABOUT U3A NEW SEASON LAUNCHED The new programme of meetings and activities for U3A (University of the Third Age) members was launched at the Re-Freshers Fair held at the beginning of September. Members were able to sign up to join any of the 130 interest groups ranging from garden visits and French conversation to climate change and local history. There were plenty of visitors, many of whom joined after seeing how much was on offer, including a programme of monthly meetings at Kesgrave, Woodbridge, Saxmundham and Felixstowe, with speakers on a range of topics. Visitors wanting to know more about U3A, the unique
organisation for retired people who share their knowledge and experience, are very welcome to attend one of the meetings. The Ipswich season starts on Monday, October 26 at Kesgrave Community Centre, Bell Lane, Kesgrave IP5 1JF with a talk by Katie Ward entitled Greed, Sex and Death – Art in the Dutch Golden Age which will explore the hidden messages in the works of Vermeer, Rembrandt and their contemporaries. To find out more visit www. u3aineastsuffolk.org.uk or contact the secretary on 01473 273395.
ORWELL FLOWER CLUB
On September 7 members, husbands and friends boarded a coach and made our way to lunch at the Dark Horse in Stowlangtoft for our annual outing. It really was in the wilds, but with careful planning from our tour organisers we arrived on time and were greeted by our host, Paul. We had a very enjoyable lunch in beautiful surroundings and all agreed that we had really found a ‘dark horse’! After lunch we travelled on to Fullers Mill Garden at West Stow and again we were met by our host, Bernard Tickner, a 91-years-young gentleman who has spent the last 50 years creating his most wonderful garden. We were able to walk around the seven acre grounds and he was pleased to join us and tell us many fascinating stories of how and where he had obtained the plants. After a very welcome cup of tea and a slice of delicious homemade cake we again joined the coach and made our way home. The weather was very kind to us and it was a very splendid day. On September 14, Alan Smith presented a demonstration entitled September Song.
Susan Horne from Gt Baddow presented a beautiful demonstration entitled All About Flowers at our September meeting, the first meeting of the autumn session. Crystal Dyball from Norwich will present a demonstration entitled Floral Passion on October 22. The Orwell Flower Club meets on the fourth Thursday of the month, except August and December, at Tower Hall, Broadlands Way, Rushmere St Andrew IP4 5SU. Visitors are welcome to all our meetings for a fee of just £4. The annual subscription is £35. Meetings start at 7.15pm, but the doors open at 6.45pm to give you a chance to browse at our sales table where you can purchase all you need to create a flower arrangement. You can also buy your raffle tickets for the arrangements the demonstrator creates during the evening after having had a cup of tea or coffee and chatted to the members. For further details contact Delcie Corbett: gil.corbett@bntinternet.com / 01473 623371
IPSWICH FLOWER CLUB
Our next meeting is at 2pm on Monday, October 12 when Ann Bell from Dunmow will present a demonstration entitled From Me to You. Ann is no stranger to our club and I know we will be in for a great afternoon. Ipswich Flower Club meets on the second Monday of the month (excluding January) at St Augustine’s Church Hall, Bucklesham Road, from 2-4pm. We are a flower club of all ages with a common love of flowers and flower arranging. We are affiliated to NAFAS and have a demonstrator each month as well as a monthly practise class. If you would like to join us, please just turn up and you will be made most welcome. If you have any queries or would like further information, please telephone Sylvia on (719893) or Angie (210956).
SCHOOLS AUTUMN AT BRIGHT STARS As we head into autumn the sun may not shine as often as during the summer months, but if you are a baby, toddler or pre-schooler who would like to brighten up your week why not come along to Bright Stars? We meet at 10.30am on the second and fourth Mondays of each month during term time at St Michael’s Church Centre, Martlesham Heath IP5 3PL, and welcome all pre-school age children to
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We will look forward to welcoming you!
Each session is full of fun children’s activities and worship. For example we do crafts of all kinds, singing, storytelling and play games. The half-hour sessions are free and are followed by refreshments and a chance to chat and play until approximately noon.
The session dates for the autumn term 2015 are: October 12, November 9 and 23 and December 14.
Why not come and visit us this autumn? You are welcome to just turn up on the day or feel free to give us a call if you have any questions.
Jennie Fidler, 07584 420729 Sonya & Maureen Burrows, 01473 625196 Sue Lambert, 01473 624130
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SCHOOLS / SPORT IPSWICH WANDERERS FC HEATHLANDS COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL & AFTER SCHOOL CLUB We have been getting to know the new children and their families and have been drawing some lovely self-portraits. As autumn approaches we will be looking at the seasonal changes and exploring our surroundings. We are looking forward to welcoming grandparents into pre-school during Grandparent’s Week so that they can join in the fun! We will be looking at Diwali, the festival of light. We will be making paper lanterns and trying some traditional cooking. Heathlands is a well-established, committee-run pre-school situated in the grounds of Broke Hall Community Primary School. We can offer funded places for eligible two-year-olds and for all other children the term after their thrid birthday. We can offer any mix of morning sessions, lunch-club or afternoon sessions dependent upon availability and run term time. A breakfast club and afterschool club are also available. For further details please visit: www.heathlandspreschool.co.uk We are always happy for prospective families to visit the setting and we have some places available in the autumn term (September 2015) and beyond. Please contact deputy manager Lynda Khedimallah or administrator Julie Bedford on 01473 417517 to discuss your queries or arrange a visit.
Wanderers are still forging ahead in both the FA Cup and the FA Vase, both of which culminate in Wembley Finals. A 2-1 win at Ryman League club Barkingside was enough to take us through to the next round of the FA Cup. That gave us our big game at home to Canvey Island in September. Perhaps we have done some giantkilling and progressed to the next round!
The Wanderers Beer Festival returns from October 16-18. Friday 16 will be a quiz night and the festival continues on the Saturday with live music from local band Cool Remedy. Forthcoming games include: • Wednesday, September 30: Home v Long Melford (KO 7.45pm) ECL • Saturday, October 3: Home v Clapton (KO 3pm) FA Vase • Wednesday, October 14: Home v Whitton United (KO 7.45pm) ECL Cup
In the FA Vase we brushed aside London Bari scoring seven goals with keeper Jack Spurling keeping a clean sheet. Glen an Read has assembled a strong squad and, in September, added strikers Ben Deacon and Ben Golding. With midfielder Jack Severy and defender Dan Hitching returning from injury a good run in the Eastern Counties League Premier Division looks possible. Attendances at The Doucy are up this season… that’s more people to enjoy all the stadium improvements as well as some fine football.
Details of matches and all club news can be found at: www.pitchero. com/clubs/ipswichwanderers
The Under 18s, sponsored by Topps Tiles, are currently undefeated in their league and were narrowly edged out of the FA Youth Cup by Needham Market. They play home games on Tuesday evenings.
Admission prices will be £6 for adults, £3 for concessions. Bar, hot food, programme, club shop, free car parking… Entrance in Humber Doucy Lane, Rushmere. Keith Lloyd
• Saturday, October 17: Home v Saffron Walden Town (KO 3pm) ECL
There are many and various sponsorship options at Ipswich Wanderers. Enquiries about sponsorship opportunities at The Doucy should be made to 07734 321259.
IPSWICH RAVENS VOLLEYBALL Throughout the summer season Ipswich Ravens have been hosting free volleyball sessions every Saturday afternoon in Christchurch Park. The sessions have been terrifically popular with no less than 23 adults and 18 children getting a taste of volleyball for the first time, completely free. If you missed them, where were you? You missed all the fun! Meanwhile several of our more experienced players also attended outdoor volleyball tournaments across East Anglia, in places as far a field as Clacton, Lowestoft and Cambridge, in addition to the new weekly beach format tournament being held at Copleston School Ipswich. We also entered two teams in the Suffolk Open held in Stowmarket. Both teams performed well with the A team finishing fourth out of seven in Division 1, and the B team finishing a surprise seventh out of 21 in quite a strong Division 2. But with the start of autumn we are now turning our attention to the indoor season, where we will once again be holding weekly sessions of playing and coaching at St Alban’s School, Rushmere. These take place every Saturday from 2-4pm. If you are interested in giving them a try,
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whether as a complete beginner or an experienced player, now is the ideal time to join the players who started during the summer and have found out for themselves that volleyball is great fun, and really good exercise too. Ipswich Ravens welcomes male and female players, experienced or complete beginner, and any age from nine upwards. We have qualified coaches who run the sessions with a mixture of training drills and friendly games, making them highly enjoyable while helping participants to improve their skills. If you are interested in joining this growing sport, visit www.ipswichravens.org.uk or call/text 07508 351875.
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Are you Active or Passive? Anne from Great Blakenham asks: “I keep seeing articles about passive ‘tracker’ funds and actively managed funds. Is active fund management better than passive fund management, and what’s the difference?” One of the most fundamental and enduring debates within the world of investments is over the issue of whether active fund management is better than passive fund management. Passive fund managers buy and hold portfolios that are designed to replicate the market, or part of it. By buying each stock in an index, or a broad representation of the stocks in an index, passive managers generally deliver returns that match their index, so in theory at least there will be no nasty surprises. A passive fund might track a particular sector, such as the FTSE 100 or the FTSE 250, or it might be the benchmark for a particular asset class, such as corporate bonds or property, or it might just track an asset, like precious metals or other natural resources. Passive investing advocates argue that markets are efficient - that is, that the market takes into account all the available information about any particular security and prices it accordingly. So they believe there is little room to take advantage of mis-pricing because prices already reflect true value. However, the proponents of active management argue that the market is not completely efficient, allowing smart investment managers to beat the market. Active managers seek to build portfolios that outperform a market benchmark, usually through a combination of stock selection and market timing. In some years, some active managers will succeed in outperforming their benchmark, while others will fail. A small number do beat the market on a regular basis. At Plumb Financial Services, we believe that holding a combination of both active and passive managed funds will provide the best opportunity for longer-term investment growth.
We offer our clients a range of model portfolios that usually contain Multi-Asset or Multi-Manager funds. The portfolios are usually split 50/50 between a passive fund and an active fund within that investor’s given risk profile. Each fund will typically contain up to 20 other individual funds within it, giving the investor access to around 40 funds in an economical format. Although they will be invested in just two main funds, their portfolio will actually contain a wide spread of investment assets spread over several geographic areas, providing diversity and reducing volatility. No single fund manager is the top performer in all investment sectors and most fund managers have their specialist sectors or a sector in which they are known to have particular knowledge or ability. That is where the Multi-Manager and Multi-Asset funds come into their own, as the fund manager can cherry pick the best funds and assets for his or her portfolio. Holding both active and passive portfolios will give the individual investor a balance between the passive and active positions, both of which are constantly managed to suit the identified risk profile of the investor at all times. We believe that this gives an investor the best opportunity to benefit from both styles of fund management within their identified risk profile, thus increasing the chances of better returns over the longerterm. In other words, having a ‘bit of both’ is probably the best investment strategy. 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 call Nick on 01473 830301. Nick’s opinions and views 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 and requirements. Plumb Financial Services is regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
LITERACY BOOST FOR SUFFOLK LIBRARIES Suffolk Libraries is aiming to increase the positive impact that the county’s library service has on children’s literacy thanks to the arrival of a new member of staff who will be working directly with schools. Matt Shenton has joined Suffolk Libraries as the new Literacy Ambassador – a post funded from a successful bid to the Foyle Foundation. Matt will work with schools and other organisations to promote the benefits of library use and with an aim for all Year-7 children across the county to have their own library card. Matt will also be visiting schools and working with other organisations to develop the benefits Matt said: “I’m thrilled about taking up this new position. I believe the library service can make a big impact on children’s literacy and I think that by working together with schools and other organisations we can help to ensure that every child and young person is reaching their potential and I’m looking forward to focusing on helping children who could benefit more from being a member of the library service.” Suffolk Libraries’ Literacy Project has been funded by a grant of £30,000 from the Foyle Foundation which is an independent grantmaking trust which awards funding to charitable organisations
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ON THE GRAPEVINE 2015 VINTAGE AND CLASSIC VEHICLE DAY October heralds the end of another season at the Suffolk Aviation Heritage Museum (Former WT Station on Foxhall Road), highlighted once again by the autumn Vintage and Classic Vehicle Day to be held on Sunday 11. Among the usual array of stunningly restored cars, tractors and military vehicles, this year will see the welcome return of Pete Route’s superb collection of classic speedway bikes and equipment, a must for anyone who has enjoyed the thrills of the nearby Foxhall Stadium over the decades.
The ever developing aviation museum will be open as usual throughout the day, including the adjoining tea shop, with additional outside refreshments also available. Admission is £3.50 for adults, £1.50 concessions, and 50p for under 16s, with pre-school children free. Gates are open to the public between 10am and 4pm. Participation of exhibits is subject to weather and serviceability. Andy Taylor
HEALTH TEAMS IN SUFFOLK LAUNCH NEW CHILDHOOD ILLNESSES APP Public Health Suffolk and Suffolk’s clinical commissioning groups have launched a comprehensive guide to common childhood illnesses aimed at parents and carers. The new childhood illnesses booklet and app will provide a helpful information package during times when they may need a bit of extra help or advice.
Councillor Tony Goldson, Suffolk County Council’s cabinet member for health, said: “We’re very pleased that this handy tool will provide parents with vital information on many illnesses which can treated at home or by over the counter medicine. A child’s health and wellbeing is one of the most important things to a parent, and can also be their biggest worry.
The free booklet, The Guide: Common Childhood Illnesses and Wellbeing in Suffolk, contains information on wellbeing, common illnesses and how to keep children safe and healthy. It also provides advice on when to consult the GP or health visitor and information on common illnesses such as chickenpox, colds, sore throats and ear infections.
“This guide is a fantastic idea that gives people an opportunity to learn more about their child’s health and to give advice on certain situations that could cause panic. As well as illnesses it also gives tips on healthy eating and breastfeeding and general tips to give Suffolk’s young people a healthy start to life.”
Suffolk residents can also download and view the information on their phones and tablets via the App Store and Googleplay by searching Suffolk Child Health.
As well as a booklet, the information is available to view online in a downloadable form on www.healthysuffolk.org.uk to be used by everyone, including children’s centres, health visitors and other healthcare professionals.
CITIZENS ADVICE WARNS ABOUT ‘BOGUS SELF-EMPLOYMENT’ Citizens Advice says that people working for themselves could be bogusly self-employed, meaning workers miss out on holiday pay, government loses tax revenue and responsible businesses could be undercut. In its new report, Neither One Thing Nor The Other, Citizens Advice reveals as many as 460,000 people could be ‘bogusly self-employed’ meaning workers miss out on holiday and have to pay extra National Insurance. The report also finds that bogus self-employment could cost the government up to £314m a year in lost tax and employer national insurance contributions. Employers who want to do right by their staff can also lose out as firms forcing people into self-employment means the savings they make puts them at a competitive advantage to their rivals. A combination of factors including work hours set by the employer, using the business’ equipment and having tax deducted from their pay by their employer could mean an individual should be an employee rather than self-employed. Carol Eagles, manager at Mid Suffolk Citizens Advice said: “For many people in Suffolk self-employment is a fulfilling career choice. But Mid Suffolk Citizens Advice is concerned that some people are being forced into working for themselves, when in fact they have the right to be a regular employee and the benefits this brings. This can have a negative impact on workers and their income, as well as on local businesses who do right by their staff. If you are worried about your employment status or your rights at work then you can get in touch with Mid Suffolk Citizens Advice for help and support.”
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The research also identifies specific financial losses felt by the bogusly self-employed and the government: • An average of over £1,200 per worker per year is lost in holiday pay. • People pay an extra £61 per year in National Insurance that they would not pay were they classified as employed. • The loss of employer National Insurance contributions costs the government over £300 per person per year. As part of Citizens Advice’s self-employment campaign it is calling on the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills to use the government review into self-employment to address key issues including: • Clarity and consistency around the definition of self-employment. • Support for people looking to save for retirement. • Pay for parental leave. Government departments, including the HMRC and the Department for Work and Pensions, have different definitions of self-employment, making it hard for workers and businesses to be clear about employee status. The only way to prove employee status and secure the rights this provides is to go to an employment tribunal, a lengthy process which many cannot afford since fees were introduced in 2013. Last year research from Citizens Advice showed seven in 10 potentially successful cases are not pursued by people at employment tribunals. The local CAB is at 19 Tower Street, Ipswich IP1 3BE, 01473 219777. The bureau can also be contacted at: www.ipswichcab.org.uk
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Mark Goucher & Mark Rubinstein present P.G. Wodehouse’s JEEVES AND WOOSTER IN PERFECT NONSENSE Recently I bought a key tag which said ‘When there is great love there are always miracles’. At New Life Community Church we are being brought to a better understanding of this statement – we are practising loving one another in a Godly manner as the Bible requires of us and are trusting to see miracles continue to happen. It’s a great adventure and a great challenge! Come and join us at Heath Primary School any Sunday at 10.30am. You will be made very welcome. www.nlcc-ipswich.org.uk After one year in the West End and two successful tours, the award-winning hit comedy Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense returns to UK theatres including the New Wolsey Theatre from Tuesday, October 13 to Saturday 17. Winning Best New Comedy at the 2014 Olivier Awards, the charmingly incompetent Bertie Wooster and his unflappable valet Jeeves are brought to life in this highly acclaimed comedy by brothers Robert and David Goodale. Based on and adapted from the established literary works of P.G. Wodehouse. Perfect Nonsense has starred Stephen Mangan, Matthew Macfadyen, Robert Webb, John Gordon-Sinclair, Mark Heap and James Lance. When a country house weekend takes a turn for the worse, Bertie Wooster is unwittingly called on to play matchmaker and also to steal a silver cow creamer from Totleigh Towers. Naturally, the ever dependable Jeeves is there to prevent Bertie from making a fool of himself in front of a cast of Wodehouse’s finest characters. Enjoy an evening of raucous comedy in the company of Gussie Fink-Nottle, Madeline Bassett, Sir Watkin Bassett, Dahlia Travers, Roderick Spode and Constable Oates! “Devour every last drop of this Wooster sauce with relish” Tim Walker, Daily Telegraph
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Wow! October already! That’s three quarters of the year gone and winter is just around the corner. Seems like only five minutes since the summer holidays and now they’re like a fading memory. With daylight hours growing ever shorter we are reminded that living in darkness can be very scary, a lack of light makes you stumble and fall over unseen objects. Here at The Ark we believe we have found the source of eternal light which helps us calm our fears, guiding us through our troubled times and gives us a hope for a brighter future. Want to know more? Join us on Sunday mornings at 11.30am (Café & Children’s Church at 10.30am), for Wednesday Bible Study at 7.30pm or Young People’s Night on alternate Fridays. The Ark Church, Wolsey House, The Drift, Nacton Road IP3 9QR. We can also be found online at www.arkipswich.co.uk, Facebook/@arkofthelord, Twitter/@arkipswich or email: arkipswichuk@gmail.com Our newsletter is available via free subscription.
“P.G. Wodehouse would have loved this production” Charles Spencer, Daily Telegraph “An inventive evening of bonkers comedy” Quentin Letts, Daily Mail “Laugh out loud funny, Perfect Nonsense is the comedy of the year!” Original Director – Sean Foley Perfect Nonsense is produced by Mark Goucher and Mark Rubinstein. To book call 01473 2959000 or visit: www.wolseytheatre.co.uk
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