In Touch News with Kesgrave - June 2017

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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR I hope you’ve marked June 10 on your calendar. It’s Kesgrave Big Lunch Fun Day and you really don’t want to miss it. Check out the centre pages for more details and cancel everything else you might have planned. Events like this are a great opportunity to meet with friends with plenty going on to entertain all ages, opportunities to try new things and to find out more about the local area. If you’ve never tried Tai Chi, scaled a climbing wall or played volleyball, this is your chance. There’s a dog show, a fancy dress parade, a photo competition, a free baby sensory area, refreshments… the list goes on. You can actually get involved right away by visiting the website to find treasure hunt clues. Just go to: www.kesgravetowncouncil.org.uk I heard an interesting term the other day, ‘world whelm’, defined as ‘crashing anxiety caused by a never-ending, nerve-fraying news feed’.

Most of us will have experienced this at some point in recent months but I hope we can provide a brief respite. I have my moments and occasionally despair when I watch the news, but as deadline day approaches and my inbox fills with emails from groups and individuals organising fundraising events or undertaking personal challenges to raise money for charity, I find comfort in knowing there are many, many, many good people doing good things every day of the week to help others.

So when ‘world whelm’ strikes, pick up your In Touch magazine to ease the anxiety and perhaps you’ll be inspired to do ‘your bit’. You don’t have to jump out of a plane! Just supporting others in their efforts, whether it’s a local event or a fundraising activity, is worthy. And there’s nothing quite like the exhausted contentment you experience walking home from a local event. Somehow it makes ‘home’ a little bit more special.

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NEWS SENIOR CITIZENS OUTING: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16

For once this year’s outing is not a mystery; the trip will take place on Wednesday, August 16.

We will be travelling by coach to The Hut in Felixstowe where, dependent on the weather, you can sit inside and relax, join in a game or go outside to sit near the promenade (weather permitting). Then there will be the traditional fish/sausage and chips for an early tea.

There are two pick-up points – one is Kesgrave Community Centre and the other is the Millennium Jubilee Hall. In addition, a specially adapted bus for disabled persons is available and will collect participants from pre-arranged locations in the town. The coach will leave Kesgrave at approximately 2pm and return to Kesgrave at 5.30pm. A charge of £3.50 per resident and £5 for a non-resident will secure your place on this trip which has to be limited to 50 people.

Please collect an application form from 2nd Stop Charity Shop, the library, the council office in Ferguson Way, or download from: www.kesgravetowncouncil.org.uk Forms will be available from Monday, June 26. As numbers are strictly limited, allocation will be done on a first come first served basis, in the order that they are received. The closing date if maximum numbers have not been achieved is Monday, August 7.

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NEWS NEW HEARING CARE SERVICE OPENING IN EAST IPSWICH

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE LAUNCHED WITH APPEAL FOR VOLUNTEERS Award-winning local businesswoman Karen Finch is bucking the current business trend by expanding her business and opening a brand new outreach centre in Ipswich.

Karen, who owns The Hearing Care Centre and has 22 other centres across Suffolk and Norfolk, is opening the new private hearing care facility within Two Rivers Medical Centre on Woodbridge Road East.

Karen set up her independent hearing care practice in 1998 and opened her first centre in Ipswich the following year. In what she describes as a nineteenyear rollercoaster ride, she has gone from having one secretary to help her with the admin to managing a team of 23 including six registered hearing aid audiologists.

One in six people in the UK suffer from hearing loss and Karen believes that the number of people who have hearing loss will only rise as noise pollution increases and people live longer. “This will more than likely become one of the biggest health issues of modern times,” says Karen.

Karen continued: “Millions of people who could benefit from wearing a hearing aid are reluctant to do so. People who take action, have a hearing test and go on to improve their lives with the use of hearing aids, not only benefit themselves, but also their family, friends and colleagues.”

Karen was kindly invited by the team at Two Rivers Medical Centre to open the new facility. “They have made us feel so welcome. We couldn’t wish to work in a friendlier centre than this. Our whole business is built around offering our patients the very best hearing care service, while providing it to them locally so they don’t have to travel far. Our patients will be able to benefit from the amazing new facilities here, as well as the plentiful free parking.”

The new hearing centre officially opened on Tuesday, May 23 and weekly clinics will be held every Tuesday and Friday.

To celebrate the opening Karen and her team at The Hearing Care Centre will be offering free appointments for hearing tests and professional advice (saving customers £20) until Friday, June 30. For more information on the new centre Freephone 0800 096 2637 or visit: www.hearingcarecentre.co.uk

Suffolk Libraries is launching this year’s Summer Reading Challenge and appealing for volunteers to help inspire thousands of children to get reading this summer.

The Summer Reading Challenge takes place every year during the summer holidays and helps to get three quarters of a million children into libraries across the country. The number of children taking part in Suffolk has been increasing every year since 2013.

It’s a fun way of encouraging children to keep reading during the holidays and is produced by the Reading Agency and delivered by libraries. The theme for 2017 is Animal Agents and a whole host of clever creatures has been created, ready to solve all kinds of crimes.

The animal characters have been brought to life by Tony Ross, illustrator of the Horrid Henry series.

The idea is for young children to read six library books of their choice and collect special stickers and other incentives along the way. A key part of the campaign is encouraging children to visit the library and speak to someone about the books they’ve read.

The role of volunteers is vital to the success of the Summer Reading Challenge and it’s a chance to really make a difference to children’s reading and literacy skills. You just need to be able to come to the library for an hour or two every week during the holidays.

Anyone interested can contact their local library or register online via: www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/src Krystal Vittles, Suffolk Libraries Development Manager and Children’s Lead, said: “The Summer Reading Challenge is a very important campaign for us. Children’s reading can dip during the long summer holidays if they don’t have regular access to books and encouragement to read for pleasure and every year it seems to get more popular in Suffolk’s Libraries. Although it doesn’t start until July, the role of volunteers is vital so we’re always keen to get people on board as early as we can. It’s a great opportunity to get some experience working with children, it’s very rewarding and is something people of all ages can get involved with.”

The Summer Reading Challenge will be running in all the county’s libraries and this year children coming to the new Suffolk Libraries Local sessions in Shotley, Red Lodge and Moreton Hall (which is due to launch in May) can take part too.

In 2016, 8,260 children signed up to take part in the Summer Reading Challenge in Suffolk supported by hundreds of volunteers. There is no other free reading activity that involves so many children, introduces families to their library, encourages children to choose books freely and independently and is endorsed by parents, teachers and the Department for Education.

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NEWS / OUT & ABOUT ON THE BUSES Some big changes to local bus services are due to take place from July 3 onwards. These will include changes to the Park and Ride service and changes to all of First Bus’s local bus services in the Kesgrave area.

Please watch out for announcements in the press. Further details – when confirmed – will be available through Kesgrave Council office, Kesgrave Library and Kesgrave Community website. I will also provide more details in the July issue.

Sue Hall, Public Transport Liaison Officer, Kesgrave Town Council, Ferguson Way, Kesgrave IP5 2FZ / publictransport2@gmail.com www.kesgrave.org.uk/publictransport

HOME-START EVENTS

Set in 12 acres of land, Kesgrave Community and Conference Centre is a spacious and attractive venue easily accessible from the A12 and A14 trunk roads. Whether you are looking for a reception or party venue, the perfect location for a conference or event, the centre offers flexible catering options, friendly professional staff, free parking, a fully licensed bar, a beautiful garden area and a choice of five function rooms suitable for an intimate gathering of 25, or a larger celebration for up to 250 guests, or if you prefer you can have exclusive use of the whole venue.

The centre also boasts an indoor sports hall and extensive outdoor area which can be used for all types of sporting activities and events.

BRIDGE DRIVE Do you play bridge? Would you like to spend a relaxed afternoon playing with others who also enjoy the game? If so, come along to a bridge afternoon at Waldringfield Village Hall on Wednesday, June 15, from 2-5pm. Tickets cost £7.50 and include a delicious cream tea.

Ideally placed for any celebration or event, with its attractive, peaceful location the centre makes the ideal venue for all occasions and events.

Tickets, to be purchased in advance, are available from: Chris Bowles on 01394 382828 / Home-Start, 8a The Square, Martlesham Heath / 01473 621104 / www.homestarteastsuffolk.org.uk PUDDING NIGHT Would you like the chance to enjoy an evening sampling a variety of delicious home-made puddings with friends?

Home-Start Suffolk: East Ipswich & Coastal are holding a pudding night at The Douglas Bader, Martlesham Heath on Wednesday, June 14 at 7.30pm. There will be lots of different home-made puddings for you to try with your chance to vote for the best pud! A recipe booklet of all the puddings will also be available for you to purchase.

Tickets for this evening are £5 and are available from: Home-Start, 8a The Square, Martlesham Heath / 01473 621104 / www.homestarteastsuffolk.org.uk All monies raised from these two events will go to the charity Home-Start who during this year will support over 150 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.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Half Term Fun: For youngsters age five-12 years with Premier Sport.

For further information visit: www.premier-education.com Mum2mum Market: Saturday, June 17, 2-4pm £2 admission on the door. Buy top quality preloved baby and children’s clothes, toys books and equipment. For more information call Katharine: 07903 585334 An Evening with Ryan Gooding: Friday, June 30 In aid of Age UK Suffolk Following a very successful first psychic night in October last year, a second is planned for June 2017. Tickets will go on sale via Universe soon. For further information and updates visit: www.ageuk.org.uk/suffolk Weekly Activities at the Centre The popular Active Adults sessions will continue throughout the summer, so if you are looking for some light exercise in a friendly, fun filled environment then this could be the perfect activity for you.

The sessions run every Monday morning from 9.30-10.30am and on Friday mornings from 10-11am, just £3 per session which includes a cuppa and a chat.

For further information on all activities and events or to book a function room, please contact the centre on 01473 612648 or visit: www.kwmcc.co.uk

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OUT & ABOUT BUS NOTES A new Bus Services Act 2017 became law in April. The main thrust of the new act is to encourage franchising of services by the largest local authorities.

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling, who seems to hate buses, spoke to overturn a House of Lords amendment which would have given councils powers to establish municipal bus services. Ipswich is one of just eight remaining from the 90 or so which existed after the war: all the others have been sold to private companies like First. But the excellent services of Ipswich Buses are proof how superior municipal operations are, and indicate clearly that Grayling was interested only in political diktat.

With the subsequent decision to call a general election, it is by no means clear whether the new act will be put into effect.

There is still no precise news about SCC’s planned change to the Park & Ride service, but there are bus alterations planned for July 3 which may not be made public until the last minute. Hopefully, new timings will be posted at bus stops by SCC before changes take place.

I have been pressing First to include all four of the Kesgrave bus routes in one timetable book. The reply I have received is: ”We cannot guarantee that a dedicated booklet for Kesgrave services will be produced, but we will consider your idea.” A vivid illustration of myopic thinking: it cannot be economic to publish two separate books for just four bus routes, all of which go along prime sections of Main Road.

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KESGRAVE SOCIAL CLUB At the club’s AGM in March members elected a number of new people onto the management committee with John Poole being the new president and Mervyn Stalley the new vice-president.

Since their election many positive comments have been made by members about the club having a different atmosphere and some of this may be because the new committee are asking members what they want within the club so that they feel more involved.

A new web page has been created with information about the club and the various events that are available to be enjoyed by non-members as well as members. We are one of the few social clubs to have bands nearly every Saturday. The new committee recognises the need to provide a good range of music for all age groups, so in addition to the regular and country music bands, new ones like the very popular band The Preservatives have been booked.

The Suffolk County Dart teams play their home fixtures at the club, so on a number of weekends during the year you can enjoy watching a very high standard from the B teams on the Saturday and the A teams on the Sunday.

The club has catering facilities, so you could have an afternoon watching excellent darts, have a drink and a meal, and all at a very reasonable cost.

There are three wide screen televisions with a Sky and BT package for sports fans. There are two snooker tables, one pool table and dart boards for use.

Race nights are organised on a regular bases. And during the week there are salsa and bingo evenings, providing a range of entertainment suitable for all.

Private parties can be booked and the prices are available on the web page, as are the opening hours.

These facilities are there for everyone to enjoy so why not call in for a drink, or attend a Saturday evening band and find out what the club has to offer?

KESGRAVE LIBRARY Sunday Crafts (10am-noon) The following craft activities will take place during June.

• Sunday 4: Do you like jelly fish? Make a bowl jelly fish with ribbon legs.

• Sunday 11: It was the Queen’s official birthday yesterday. Pop along and make a crown to celebrate.

• Sunday 18: Today is Father’s Day. Create a card for someone special in your family.

• Sunday 25: It was the first day of summer on June 21. Design a seaside collage to take home.

Activities are free. Parents must stay with under eights. There’s no need to book – just turn up and have a go.

Every Thursday (term time only) • Tot Rock: 9.45-10.15am • Baby Bounce: 10.30-11am Every Friday (term time only) • Story Time: 9.45-10.15am Other Library Events for May 2017 • Thursday, June 1: Knit and Natter, 2.30pm. Just £1 with tea, coffee and biscuits provided.

• Thursday, June 8: Afternoon Book Group, 2.45pm. They are currently reading Longbourn by Jo Baker.

• Thursday, June 8: Evening Book Group, 7pm. They are currently reading I Let you Go by Clare Mackintosh.

100 Club Our Community Group has launched a 100 Club to help with fundraising.

For just £1 per month you could enter and have a chance of winning a cash prize, plus knowing you are supporting your local library. So far we have over 40 people signed up which is fantastic. Please speak to a member of staff about an application form if you would like to join.

Lego wanted Thank you to everyone who has kindly donated some Lego to the library. We are still looking for donations – please speak to staff if you can help us. Our Lego club will be launching on Tuesday, June 6, 3.454.45pm (term time only). Parents must stay with children under eight.

Summer Reading Challenge Volunteers Needed Are you interested in volunteering to help the staff at Kesgrave Library run this year’s Summer Reading Challenge? The theme this year is Animal Agents. The challenge runs all through the summer holidays for primary school aged children. If you are interested, please speak to a member of staff who will explain what the reading challenge entails and the process involved to become a volunteer.

Donated Book Sale Thank you to everyone who has donated books to our book sale. The sale will take place from Saturday, June 10. All books will be priced from 50p upwards as they are in nearly or as new condition. All proceeds go to the library. Mike Holton, the book surgeon and book sculptor, will also be on site on June 10. Mike runs a book repair and binding service, so if you have a special book or some special cards which you would like to keep, please pop in and see him. Mike also creates gifts out of books through the art of paper folding. Why not pop along and have a look at what he can do? Look out for posters advertising this event and on our Facebook page.

Maggie Lusher, Kesgrave Library Manager, Kinsey House, Kays Close, Kesgrave. Tel: 01473 626103 www.suffolklibraries.co.uk OPENING TIMES Tuesday: 9am-noon, 2.30-5pm Wednesday: 2.30-6pm Thursday: 2.30-8pm Friday: 9am-noon Saturday: 10am-5pm Sunday: 10am-3pm

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OUT & ABOUT MARTLESHAM HEATH COUNTRY MARKET Summer in Suffolk brings fresh garden produce and plants to the Country Market – herbs, vegetables, flowers and indoor pots. You can also chat to our local growers for prize-winning tips on plant care. Did you know there is a geranium named after Kesgrave? It’s a pretty pale peachy pink.

Mmm, perhaps a quiche, cake or biscuit treat would put the finishing touch to your garden party or barbecue? Jams, pickles and preserves, too: perfect for tea-time!

Breezy days mean hanging out the washing: choose a traditional handmade peg bag for yourself or as an unusual yet practical gift. Shopping bags, lovely one-off sun hats and pretty children’s bonnets, under-the-counter ‘knickers’ bunting and traditional flags are available, all hand sewn by local crafters.

Sweet ‘just-like-grandma-made’ little jumpers and cardies can be found in our knitwear department and there are gorgeous crochet corsages and beaded jewellery to pep up your summer outfit.

Remember to find us at the Suffolk Show, May 31-June 1, where you can buy some treats to eat on the day at budget prices.

We’re holding a super-size craft fair at Grundisburgh Playing Field on Sunday, July 16, after the fabulous village show. Tables are available at a modest price and it’s free to attend. We need more crafters so if you’d like to find out more and join in, please contact Margaret Gayfer: 01473 623849 We’ll be at Martlesham Heath Pavilion as usual on Tuesday, May 30, 9-11.15am.

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MARTLESHAM LADIES CLUB COFFEE MORNING Saturday, June 17, 10am-noon 14 Gayfer Avenue, Kesgrave Admission £1 Includes tea or coffee and a scone Raffle and stalls to include cakes, plants and books In aid of Motor Neurone Disease Association

We hope everyone enjoyed our spring concert last month.

June is always a busy month for the band. This year we are playing at Kirton & Falkenham Fete on June 3 and at Kesgrave Big Lunch Funday on June 10. We are also looking forward to the MH100 celebrations and will be performing on stage on The Green at Martlesham Heath on Sunday, July 9.

We would love to hear from 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 would like to come along and meet us, please contact us via the website or use the contact details below.

Publicity Officer Liz Howard 01473 625617 / e_m_howard@talk21.com www.martleshambrass.co.uk

GIANT QUIZ NIGHT RETURNS FOR 2017 Regarded as one of the region’s biggest trivia events, local family run hearing specialists, The Hearing Care Centre announces the return of their Charity Quiz Night.

The event, which is the company’s thirteenth quiz fundraiser, is being held on Sunday, June 11 at 7pm at Greshams Ipswich on Tuddenham Road.

Teams can include between four and six members and entry is only £5 with nibbles included.

Thanks to generous support from local businesses, there are cash prizes to be won for the top five teams, as well as a giant prize draw. All proceeds from the evening will be donated to The Hearing Care Centre’s chosen charity, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.

Karen Finch, Managing Director at The Hearing Care Centre, is a specialist in looking after patients with hearing difficulties. She expressed: “Hearing Dogs give many deaf people confidence, independence and companionship.

The wonderful support we have received from the local community and our patients at our previous quizzes has been astonishing. To date, this annual event has helped raise almost £20,000. Join us for a great evening out with friends and family, all helping an excellent cause.”

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OUT & ABOUT SIDEGATE LANE COMMUNITY CENTRE Tuesday Tea Dance with Teresa from 2-4pm. Refreshments provided.

Ballroom, Latin and sequence dancing. £3 for members with easy parking.

Contact: 01473 422427 Wednesdays are dance refresher evenings with ballroom and Latin dance classes from 7-8pm and improvers from 8-10pm. £3 for members. Contact: 01473 723070 Sidegate Lane Community Centre, Ipswich IP4 4HZ www.sidegatelanecommunitycentre.org.uk / Facebook

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WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT TO FIND AT IPSWICH COUNTRY MARKET? We are a cooperative market that sells genuinely home produced foods, plants and crafts. Our gardeners have fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables, plants and cut flowers. Country Markets are famous for their homemade preserves, traditionally made with real fruit. You will also find local honey from local bees.

Our cooks produce real cooking without added artificial preservatives: quiche, sausage rolls, meat pies and other individual meals. They bake genuinely homemade cookies, scones, flapjacks, bread, fruit pies, cakes and more, including a selection of gluten free items. You can place orders in advance too for collection as you require.

Our local crafters are very skilled and have a wide range of items on offer including imaginative beadwork, beautiful bags, practical sewn items, greetings cards, sun hats in all sizes and every kind of knitwear including baby items and are happy to make items to your individual requirements.

This month we will be coming together with other markets in East Suffolk for the Suffolk Show, so there won’t be a market on Thursday, June 1. No market either on June 8 due to the general election. Lovers of bacon rolls will have to wait until June 15 when we will serve them for just £1.

You can find more information about the market on our Facebook page – Ipswich Country Market. Country Markets also have a national website, so if you’re going away, have a look and see if there is a nearby market you can visit: www.country-markets.co.uk

On Tuesday, June 6, Suffolk Constabulary Male Voice Choir is holding an open rehearsal on the Barge Victor moored at Ipswich Waterfront, commencing at 7pm.

We, at Ipswich, are open on Thursday mornings from 10.15-11.30am at Rushmere Village Hall on Humber Doucy Lane. Free parking, a warm welcome, and home baked refreshments await you with a free tea or coffee on your first visit, so do come and see us soon.

Formed in April 1968, Suffolk Constabulary Male Voice Choir has built a reputation and tradition for music to entertain a wide variety of audiences.

One of its main purposes is helping local communities and charitable organisations by assisting them in their fundraising while representing the constabulary.

The choir, who normally rehearse at Martlesham Police Headquarters, is pleased to recruit and welcome members from all walks of life, with or without a connection to the constabulary, to continue its social function and charitable work. There are no auditions and the ability to read music is not essential. On average the choir performs one concert per month in aid of local good causes.

Dancing to: Ducking and Diving with caller: Phil Smith

For more details contact choir secretary Stephen Wade: 01449 672600 / scmvc@scwade.eclipse.co.uk

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SPEND AN EVENING WITH JULIET BARKER Juliet Barker is a historian specialising in the Middle Ages and literary biography. Her books include The Brontës, Conquest and the bestselling Agincourt. Her latest book is The Brontës: A Life in Letters, described as “exhilarating because it is a portrait of six extraordinary people in their own words”.

Juliet will be appearing at the Ipswich Institute Reading Room (15 Tavern Street, IP1 3AA) on Wednesday, June 7 as part of Suffolk Book League’s 2017 programme of events. Doors open at 7pm with the event starting at 7.30pm. General admission is £8 (members £4). Students free with ID. Tickets to be paid for on the door. Reservations can be made by emailing: tickets@sbl.org.uk

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Hannah Woods, originally from Witnesham and now a student at Durham University, will be climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in the summer of 2017 to raise money for COCO, a charity which helps the education of children in East Africa

Tickets: £8 each Family Ticket: £25 (2 adults, 2 children)

For tickets and information : 01473 717469 dawn_woods@tiscali.co.uk

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MILLENNIUM ROOM ALL DAY PRINTS OF THE PHOTO COMPETITION KESGRAVE ART CLUB EXHIBITION

STARTS AT 10AM

DOG SHOW • WAGGIEST TAIL • B EST CHILD HANDLER & DOG (U10’S)

• B EST CHILD HANDLER & DOG (11 - 16’S)

GRAND RING 11AM OPENING BY DR DANIEL POULTER MP 11.05AM - NOON MARTLESHAM BRASS PERFORMANCE NOON - 12.30PM HEATH SCHOOL CHOIR PERFORMANCE 12.30 - 1PM KESGRAVE KARATE CLUB DISPLAY 1 - 1.30PM YULA POP CHORUS PERFORMANCE 3PM PRESENTATION OF PRIZES FOR ALL COMPETITIONS

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PART DAY SESSIONS 11AM - 12.30PM ONLY CRICKETING FUN WITH THE CLUB’S COACHES 12.30 - 1.30PM TAI CHI DEMONSTRATION AND COME AND TRY 1.30PM FREE CHILDREN’S RACES

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ALL DAY EVENTS AND STALLS • F REE BIG INFLATABLE SLIDE

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• F REE PORTABLE CLIMBING WALL EXPLORE OUTDOOR (ABBEYCROFT LEISURE)

• F REE CYCLE SPEEDWAY COME & HAVE A GO

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COME & JOIN THE PENALTY SHOOT OUT

REFRESHMENTS 1ST KESGRAVE SCOUTS BURGERS, HOT DOGS AND BUTTIES ROBERTO’S ICES ICE CREAM KERNEL’S CANDY TREETS CANDY FLOSS & POP CORN TESCO FARM TO FORK STALL GOOD FOOD & INFORMATION

• F REE IPSWICH TRANSPORT MUSEUM

KESGRAVE WI LIGHT REFRESHMENTS

ONE OF THEIR VINTAGE BUSES TO EXPLORE

• F REE SUFFOLK FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE FIRE ENGINE ON DISPLAY (UNLESS ON CALL OUT)

• F REE IPSWICH VOLLEYBALL CLUB COME & HAVE A GO

• EAST ANGLIAN DAILY TIMES GOODY BAG TO PURCHASE

• ST JOHN AMBULANCE VOLUNTEERS FIRST AID COVER

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OUT & ABOUT THE ORWELL SINGERS SUMMER CONCERT The Orwell Singers will be holding their summer concert on Saturday, June 3 at 7.30pm at St Michael and All Angel’s Church, Martlesham Heath IP5 3PL. Admission at the door will be £8 for adults and free for accompanied children and will include light refreshments.

The theme of the concert will be Musical Memories where the choir will sing their favourite songs from their repertoire over the past 20 years. For more information please contact: 01473 635955 / d.sharman@btinternet.com

ROGER DAVID BURROWS MUSIC FUND Our next fundraising event on Saturday, June 10, 2-4.30pm, is the sale of pictures and cards by local artist Sonya E Burrows as well as plants and books with live music throughout the afternoon at The Richards Room, Felixstowe Road, Martlesham IP12 4PB. All welcome, entrance is free. Light refreshments available. The venue is fully accessible with plenty of free parking.

For further details of the Roger David Burrows Music Fund contact the Burrows family on 01473 625196 or visit: www.rogerdavidburrows.co.uk

KESGRAVE CO-OP WOMEN’S GUILD Our chairman welcomed members to our meeting on Tuesday, April 18.

Several members had bought blankets they had made for the women’s refuge run by Lighthouse and others were making seven inch knitted squares to be made into blankets.

Our speakers were David Prynn and his wife Ann. David, who has been a lecturer at Suffolk College and a tutor for the Open University, gave an interesting talk on the history of China through the many dynasties up to the Second World War. Ann illustrated the talk with slides. We all felt we had learned a great deal about this interesting country.

On May 2 we discovered what life had been like as a Thames lighterman.

Brian Cornell is a Freeman of the River and spent 30 years on the Thames as a lighterman and then a tug skipper. We were surprised to hear that the Queen’s barge, Gloriana, which appeared to be rowed by several skilled oarsmen during her 60th birthday celebrations, was in fact fitted with an electric motor. Brian had wonderful photographs and pictures of the river, highlighting how the various docks and buildings had either changed or disappeared altogether. His memories of the very hard life and long hours in all-weather were fascinating and humorous.

Tuesday, June 13: Our annual quiz night when members of Felixstowe Women’s Guild will join us for the evening.

Tuesday, June 27: Karen Kenny will give her hilarious and informative talk on herbs in the garden.

Tuesday, July 11: We will be taken on safari by our speaker Phil Holmes. He has wonderful photographs of wildlife from his many visits to Africa.

Tuesday, July 25: Our birthday meeting with music, refreshments and fun, before our summer break during August.

We welcome new members who can visit for two meetings before joining.

The annual membership is £15 and we charge £2.50 per meeting to including refreshments and raffle tickets. Meetings start at 7.30pm in the community centre.

The guild holds 23 meetings a year plus other trips and events. For more information please contact Gloria Everett on 01473 614991. www.kesgravecoopwomensguild.onesuffolk.net

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KESGRAVE WI Our May meeting saw us preparing for the future. Sacha Tiller, our speaker from Age Legal Services, joined us to talk about wills, trusts and lasting powers of attorney, documents we all think about but sometimes never get around to organising.

In very matter of fact but easy to understand language, Sacha led us through the reasons why we should all make a will and organise a lasting power of attorney while we are fit and healthy to ensure that, should we lose capacity, we are looked after in the way in which we want to be and that our wishes are carried out regarding money, gifts etc. after we have passed on. Sacha’s lively personality and knowledge made a sometimes sensitive subject quite light-hearted – but still emphasising the importance of planning ahead.

Our competition for a treasured heirloom was won by Enid Castle who brought in a much loved locket, second Monica Collins with a well-used button hook and third Mary Driver with a treasured ornament.

Maureen Swale, our group delegate to the National WI AGM in Liverpool in early June, outlined the two resolutions giving the ‘for’ and ‘against’. Members voted to support the Plastic Soup resolution but not to support the Alleviating Loneliness one as they felt it near impossible to achieve.

Kesgrave WI will again be well represented at the Suffolk Show with entries in most of the competitions on display in the Suffolk East WI tent: a sun hat made by Enid Castle, a garden flower arrangement

by Shirley Kendall, a photo of part of a tree by Sandra Pell, a wall decoration using a Suffolk map made by Angela Watson and a female scarecrow made by a small group of talented members. Well worth a visit if you are going to the show.

We look forward to bright, dry sunny days for our forthcoming outings to Wroxham Barns & Oulton Broad in mid-May, plus our annual day at The Hut in Felixstowe on June 1 where we will enjoy our traditional fish and chip lunch.

Our next meeting is at Kesgrave Community Centre, Twelve Acre Approach at 7.15pm on Thursday, June 1 when Peter Battey presents The History of Punch & Judy. The competition is for a finger puppet of a Punch & Judy character. Visitors are very welcome to join us. For further information please contact our secretary, Di Chilver: 01473 611415

NOT ALL U3A GROUPS AND MEMBERS TAKE A BREAK FOR SUMMER Many U3A groups continue throughout the warmer weather, but if you are making your own plans with partners, families and friends, or for holidays here or abroad, the committee, group leaders/contacts and publicity team all wish you a sunny summer.

The last talk in the spring season takes place at Woodbridge Community Hall at 2.30pm on Monday, June 5, when Christine Adams presents Miss Savidge Moves Her House, the fascinating story of a woman who literally moved her house to Norfolk.

We hope U3A members will join us at Kesgrave Community Centre on Monday, June 12 at 2pm for our Annual General Meeting.

For old, new and prospective members, the next important date is Friday, September 1 when we host our annual open day at Kesgrave Community Hall, 10.30am-12.30pm.

Talks in our four campuses will recommence later in September and further details will be available after the AGM from: www.u3aeastsuffolk.org.uk / 03001 233913

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OUT & ABOUT MARTLESHAM LADIES CLUB Our last meeting before the summer break is the AGM on June 8 which will be followed by light refreshments. This year has proved to be very successful with many interesting speakers and events. Several new members have joined, but there is always room for more.

This year’s coffee morning is in aid of the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

It will be held on Saturday, June 17 at 14 Gayfer Avenue (see page 10).

Everyone is very welcome to come and enjoy a fun morning while helping raise funds for this deserving cause.

We are planning to meet and go out to lunch during the summer break. Our meetings recommence on September 7 and are held on alternate Thursday evenings at 7.15pm in the Richards Room. For more details contact Doreen Boar: 01473 622768

MARTLESHAM HEATH AVIATION SOCIETY We held out AGM on Friday, May 5 and our chairman, Martyn Cook, was once again able to deliver an upbeat report for the year. Membership is currently at 250 and we continue to have interesting speakers and consequently bumper audiences at our monthly meetings.

We are providing as much help as possible to the organisers of the MH100 Centenary celebrations on the village green on July 8 and 9. It’s now 100 years since the opening of an airfield at Martlesham. With the history of RAF Martlesham Heath as the home of the Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment and the arrival of BT at Martlesham in the 70s, the village has much to be proud of in the field of research and innovation.

This will be the central theme of the celebrations.

A static Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire will be on the green and it will be possible to sit in them and have your photograph taken. Aircraft from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will fly over us on both days. Attractions far too numerous to list here will be on the programme.

Our next meeting will be on Friday, June 2. The subject is Through the Eye of a Camera, an illustrated profile of William Walden Hammond from the Royal Flying Corps. He was a photographer during the Great War and the great uncle of the speaker, our honorary vice chairman, Vicky Gunnell. The talk will focus on pioneering photos in the 1916-18 period.

Non-members are more than welcome for a payment of just £4 at the door.

Meetings are held in the community hall on Felixstowe Road, Martlesham and start at 7.30pm with a tea/coffee break.

Our Control Tower Museum is open every Sunday to the end of October from 2-5pm.

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ORWELL DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY Timothy Schroder presented a talk titled Sacred Silver in England: 500 Years of Change at our May meeting. Timothy is a specialist in silver and has written several books on the subject. He took us through the history of church silver from medieval days to the present, explaining how most of the beautifully ornate medieval silver was destroyed and replaced by a more austere Elizabethan and Puritan style.

The Victorians re-introduced a more decorative style and present day church silver is equally beautiful. With many fine illustrations of church plate through the ages this was a most enjoyable and interesting talk.

Our meeting on June 7 will be our last of the present season.

The talk at 2.15pm has the intriguing title Artists and Espionage: The Lawn Road Flats NW3: Modernist Living in Mid-20th Century.

London. Guest lecturer Deborah Lambert will explain all. The lecture will be preceded at 1.45pm by a short AGM which is for members only.

So why not become a member and enjoy good company and interesting talks? We meet at Tower Hall, Broadlands Way, Rushmere St Andrew on the first Wednesday of most months. The meeting lasts about an hour with tea and coffee available up until 2pm. Guests and non-members, are welcome provided we have available space.

Exceptionally popular lectures will have a guests/visitor limit of 20 so please contact Wendy Robbins before the day on 01394 823807 to check if there is available space.

For latest events and news visit: www.orwelldfas.org.uk

CRAFTERS UNLIMITED A craft club for people who would like to try different crafts in a light hearted atmosphere with refreshments, we meet on the fourth Thursday of each month in Rushmere Village Hall, 7.30-10pm.

Thursday, June 22: Felted Case (Emma) Thursday July 27: Book Folding (Emma) There are always other projects available with assistance from the committee and other club members.

New members are always welcome. For more details contact: Jill 01473 713534 / Emma 01787 373850

MARTLESHAM HISTORY SOCIETY Writer and historian James Hayward will present a talk titled Shingle Street Invasion at our next meeting on Monday, June 12.

A Second World War mystery over a ‘failed Nazi invasion’ at a remote beach in Suffolk may have been manufactured by Britain’s head of propaganda. Burn the Sea is the definitive account of the origin, circulation and astonishing longevity of the myth of the ‘invasion that failed’ in 1940, as well as its remarkable revival in 1992 around the Suffolk fishing hamlet of Shingle Street.

Meetings are held at Martlesham Heath Pavilion and start at 7.30pm. Admission is £2.50 and newcomers are always welcome.

Kim Quinton

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IPSWICH AND DISTRICT PROBUS CLUB Probus clubs are for retired or semi-retired business gentlemen. The primary objective is to provide fellowship between members and to share similar interests in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

We meet at the Masonic Hall in Soane Street, Ipswich on the last Wednesday of each month for lunch, followed by talks and lectures on a variety of subjects. In addition we hold social events including outside visits when we invite our spouses, partners and friends to join us.

If membership appeals to you, please contact our secretary, Ken Stanley, for further details: 01473 274898 / probus174@gmail.com

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OUT & ABOUT IPSWICH BRANCH, SUFFOLK FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY Fancied digging even deeper into your family history? Then one place you must go to is The National Archives at Kew. We have a coach leaving the Martlesham area at 6.30am on Thursday, June 22. We will also pick up in Ipswich and at Capel St Mary.

To ensure as much time as possible for you to do your research we will leave Kew at 4.50pm. The cost is only £25 per person. Places are limited so contact Howard today to book: 07713 768821

IPSWICH AND DISTRICT SOROPTIMIST CLUB We don’t think that any other club can have a more beautiful home than ours. Every second Wednesday of the month we meet in the Adam Room of the Archdeacon’s House, now the Ipswich and Suffolk Club. We seized the opportunity to hire a room when the then gentlemen’s club decided to admit the other half of the human race!

Of course our projects and activities take us out and about to very varied places. In February we ran an event at the university with talks about the latest research into the abuse of women in Suffolk. At the other end of the scale we have just booked a stall at Sproughton Village Fete on June 25 to raise money for our children’s project in Africa (plus another mystery attraction!). Our team regularly waves a flag for Soroptimism at local quizzes – a bit of a risk as coming too low on the results board might not be the most positive advert!

Obviously getting ourselves better known is just a by-product of our real work to improve the lives of women. We have got so much out of being members ourselves that we just want other women with similar hopes and concerns to know about Soroptimism and perhaps consider joining us.

On the other hand we love meeting others who have chosen different ways of working towards the same goals. Our next speaker is Kat Gosling of the Teapot Project, who we met at our university event.

We’re looking forward to learning more about her imaginative project, and hoping she just might bring some of her lemon drizzle cake! It’s encouraging to realise that we are part of a whole network of women working for change.

PRE-LOVED & NEARLY NEW TABLE TOP SALE The Lions Club of Ipswich will be holding another one of their fantastic PreLoved and Nearly New Table Top Sales on Saturday, July 29 at Ropes Hall, Kesgrave Conference Centre from 10.30am until 1.30pm.

There are a few tables left at a cost of just £5, so if you have items you wish to sell, this is a great opportunity to make some spending money for yourself.

With refreshments available, free parking and free admission, if you’re the sort of person who likes a bargain, then why not pop along and spend the afternoon having a good rummage around the tables.

This is also a fabulous opportunity to sell your own wares. You will not only be making some money for yourself, you will also be supporting this worthy charity. To book a table to sell your wares contact Ruth on Maggie on 01473 259899. The Lions Club of Ipswich raises funds for many local charities and good causes.

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OUT & ABOUT INNER WHEEL CLUB OF WOODBRIDGE On April 26 we hosted the district international rally, held to raise awareness of overseas charities. It was very well attended and began with an inspiring talk by Association International Service Chairman Ann Acaster on international service and her recent visit to Nepal.

Our guest speaker was Luke Simon, founder of School in a Bag which is our district’s chosen charity. Finally, Les Potter spoke about the International Aid Trust which distributes our donations of knitted goods and other items to countries where the people are far less privileged than us.

Still on an international theme, at our May meeting members enjoyed an illustrated talk by President Lesley Deas’ son Christian and his wife Sarah about their trip to South East Asia. After travelling on the Trans Siberian Railway through Russia to China, they visited Mongolia, Cambodia, Vietnam and Malaysia, often having ‘home stays’, living with a family and experiencing their lifestyle. The evening gave us a real insight into life in South East Asia, a life very different from our own.

SUFFOLK AVIATION HERITAGE MUSEUM The museum is located off Foxhall Road near the Bell Lane Junction in the former radio station buildings. We have a small collection of aviation artefacts, scale models and artwork showing the history of aviation in Suffolk. The main attractions are a Canberra Cockpit and part of a Jet Provost.

There is a small cafe serving tea, coffee and snacks. Entrance is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. We are open every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday between 11am and 4pm.

We are also holding a traditional car boot sale on the last Sunday of every month until October. No traders allowed and the prices are: cars £5, trailers £2 and vans £7. The set up time is 9am. Public entrance is 50p from 9.30am.

ANNUAL GERANIUM SHOW Ipswich Geranium Society is holding its annual show on Saturday, June 3 at Rushmere Church hall from 1-4pm.

It’s the 30th anniversary of the club this year and we invite anyone interested in plants to come along, buy some pelargoniums and have a cup of tea with us.

Yet again the weather has been playing tricks on us! As I write this in mid-May, it’s pretty darned chilly, very blowy and much drier than I would have expected. So by the time you read it, that more or less guarantees that we’ll be in the middle of a drought, or floods, or a tremendous heat wave.

Ah well – that’s the problem with having Weather (with a capital ‘W’), rather than a climate!

Whatever the weather, the allotmenteer and gardener must deal with it all.

Fortunately, if the weather is dry, our wonderful site has several mains-fed water troughs, so each plot is within easy reach of at least one. Many of us have installed water-butts next to our sheds so that we can use rainwater wherever possible and only use the troughs when we have absolutely no option. After all, who wants to walk further than they have to, carrying watering can after watering can?

Things are getting exciting now on the harvesting front: beetroot, broad beans, cabbage, cauliflower and early peas should be coming into their own now, and successive plantings will make sure they last the season out.

Temptingly, the soft fruit is mouth-wateringly close to being ready – whether any of it makes it home is questionable though. There’s nothing quite like fresh fruit straight from the plant!

So, here’s to a wonderful June: may your allotments grow green and fruitful and may your weather always be perfect!

If you’ve ever fancied growing your own, we do have a few plots available at our picturesque Rushmere St Andrew site. New members are always made very welcome. If you’re unsure if allotmenting is for you, why not go for one of our half-plots? For more information, please contact our membership secretary, Angela Brown: 01473 612283 / membership@kesgrave-allotments.org.uk Becki Ritson

PORTAL WOODLANDS CONSERVATION GROUP During the Easter working party we maintained the hazel area by clearing the foliage (such as nettles, ferns and brambles) surrounding the hazel saplings to ensure they have enough light and space to grow. We are growing hazel trees in the hope that dormice will be encouraged to move into Portal Woodlands as they are a protected species. Dormice eat the hazel nuts to fatten themselves up in preparation for hibernation. The planting of the hazel area was started in 2009 with saplings kindly donated by the Woodland Trust and John and Margaret Forbes.

In the near future, a tree is to be planted in memory of Katie (a much-missed member of the group) in the woods by what she called the ‘Fire Engine’ log which has sadly been vandalised over time. The tree planned is called an Apricot Queen, a variety of rowen

By S Corley tree that has orange berries – Katie’s favourite colour. A special team of Katie’s family and friends has begun clearing the area for the tree in preparation.

DATES FOR THE DIARY Friday, June 30: Annual Glow Worm Survey and Bat Walk All are welcome. Meet at the Control Tower at 9.15pm, finish around 10.30pm, bring warm clothes and a torch. Subject to weather.

Sunday, June 18, 10am-noon: Volunteer Work Morning (all ages) Meet at the Education Area. Tools, training and light refreshments provided.

No need to book.

Saturday, July 15, 9-11am: Nature Explorers (11-18 year olds) Nature Watch Club: Dates to be advised New volunteers are always welcome, all ages and abilities. For further information please contact us at pwcg.martlesham@gmail.com / 01473 612632, visit www.pwcg.onesuffolk.net or join our members’ Facebook Group by messaging Duncan Sweeting.

Nature Explorer and Young Volunteer Sam Cork

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SCHOOLS SUMMER TERM Babies and toddlers up to five years old, come and join us at Bright Stars for a fun start to your week with your parents, grandparents, friends, family and/or carers.

We meet at St Michael’s Church Centre, Martlesham Heath IP5 3PL from 10.30am to noon on the second and fourth Mondays of each month during term times. These mornings are free and usually involve singing, games, making crafts to take home and telling stories from the Bible for the first half hour. We then have refreshments when the adults can chat and the children can play until approximately noon.

Our dates for this term are June 12 and 26 and July 10. You are welcome to come along to any of our mornings If you would like further information please contact: Jennie Fidler 07584 420729 / Sonya & Maureen Burrows 01473 625196 / Sue Lambert 01473 624130

MARTLESHAM AND KESGRAVE PLAYSCHOOLS We are currently very busy planning our annual FUNDAY which is on Saturday, June 17 from 1-4pm. We have secured the fantastic Whopee Dipper as well as having a visit from the fireman and the police. We would like to hear from craft stall holders who would like to have a table and if anyone is interested in having a car boot pitch please contact us. Most importantly we would love to see as many of you as possible. This is a great family community event and a great opportunity to visit the playschool as well as to support our fundraising. Come and see us at the Millennium Field in Kesgrave.

Before we reach the new September term we shall be opening our doors for you to come and see who we are and what we have to offer. We shall be holding an open afternoon at our Martlesham setting on Friday, June 16 from 1.30-2.30pm. This is a great opportunity to visit the setting, meet the supportive staff and ask any questions regarding either of our settings.

If you have any questions or wish to visit us then please make contact and our fantastic staff will be happy to help.

HUMPTY DUMPTY PLAYGROUP Last term the children explored the wonders of spring through discussions on the changes in the weather and making weather barometers, changes in colours of the flowers and trees, creating pictures of trees using their forearm and hands.

We were very lucky to have been given an old bird’s nest and some honeycomb from a beehive. The children observed these closely with their magnifying glasses, and then made their own birds’ nests using lots of straw and twigs.

During our safety week, we took the children for walks in the environment to support their understanding of crossing the road safely, which all the children did very well. Another factor of safety we discussed with the children through using age appropriate books is being safe when using laptops and tablets at home, and to tell a grown up if something doesn’t look right.

We are an Ofsted registered childcare provider for children from the age of two years onwards. As we are registered as ‘Good’, we can provide funded places for two-year-old children who have received Golden Tickets from Suffolk County Council. From September 2017, we will be providing 30 hours of free childcare to children the term after their third birthday. Please come in and meet our friendly Early Years team, including staff trained with Qualified Teacher Status, BA (Hons) level 6, and CACHE level 3, and find out more regarding the government’s new Childcare Choices offering parents tax-free childcare and 30 hours’ free childcare.

We are situated inside Kesgrave Community Centre, Twelve Acre Approach, Bell Lane. You can contact us from 8.30am-4pm on 07837 154081 during term time and manager Sally Cutts on 01473 625998 (evenings only).

Follow us on Facebook where you can see the children engaged in play activities.

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Play Manager Charlotte Martlesham Playschool: Gorseland School, Deben Avenue, Martlesham IP5 3QR / 01473 625986 Kesgrave Playschool: Millennium Jubilee Hall, Millennium Way, Kesgrave IP5 2EN / 07746 907060 Email: mplayschool@btinternet.com

THE SAPLINGS Well the weather has shown signs that summer is on its way! Obviously this time of year we take every opportunity to be outside. The children are still loving the mud kitchen which is developing all the time. We have been planting seeds and watching them grow, encouraging our children to take photos of their own seeds as they grow.

In the baby room the babies will be involved in sensory play and tasting new foods. The summer theme and all the activities will also run through from pre-school to after school club, allowing all of the children to get involved.

After the half term we will be starting our Rising 5s. This is for the children who will be leaving us in September and it’s a brilliant way for them to prepare for the classroom and the exciting adventure ahead.

The Saplings is open Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm for children aged three months to 11 years, offering term-time and year-round care, with a baby room and pre-school, breakfast club, after school club and holiday club and a ‘walking bus’ to and from Birchwood Primary School.

For more information, contact: 01473 614753 / news@thesaplings.org.uk www.thesaplings.org.uk / Facebook

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This term we have been growing lots of vegetables in the planters in our garden ready for us to eat at playgroup. The children have been learning the phonic sounds by joining in with the Jolly Phonics songs and have created posters for each sound, making a Wall of Sound for all to see.

Pupils, parents, governors and staff at Cedarwood Primary School are once again celebrating another excellent Ofsted Inspection. The school had a single day inspection last month and we’re delighted with the outcome which recognised the school’s continuing high standards and hard work for its pupils. Inspectors were impressed by the “good quality education in the school” and the “strong caring team who support the pupils’ learning and are determined to improve the quality of education further”. The school is ambitious for all its pupils and is now working hard towards an outstanding grade.

We are holding our annual Summer Fair on July 1 from 2-4pm at the playgroup.

Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy the afternoon.

Come and see us at the Big Lunch on June 10 on the Millennium Sports Field between 11am and 3pm.

If you are looking for a playgroup for your child give us a call on 01473 635255.

We are open from 9am-3.30pm in term time for children aged two-five years. We offer paid for or funded places, the universal government funded 15 hours for three and four year olds, eligible funded two years olds olds and, if eligible, up to 30 funded hours for three and four year olds. To see if you are eligible go to: www.childcarechoices.gov.uk If you would like a place for your child, please complete a registration form and return to the playgroup. Forms can be downloaded from www.threebearsplaygroup.org.uk, collected from the playgroup on Wilkinson Drive or requested by emailing: threebearsplaygroup@btconnect.com

KESGRAVE CRICKET CLUB The new cricket season is well under way for all three of our senior teams and I can share news of each team’s early exploits.

The 1st XI began against Maldon 2. Batting first, opener Ben Colver scored a fine 76, Ryan Hoyle made 32 and Ben Garnham a quickfire 47 not out in Kesgrave’s 230 for six. All looked well when the third Maldon wicket fell for 100 with the overs ticking away, but our bowling and fielding could not cope with an unbeaten 131 run partnership that saw Maldon home by seven wickets.

Normal service was resumed, however, a week later away to Mildenhall 3.

Skipper Mike Worne, much missed for the first game, led the batting with 74, Ben Colver (58) added yet another half-century and youngsters Connor Betts (47 not out) and Jack Rayner (43) helped KCC to an imposing 269 for six. Mildenhall was dismissed for just 115, Connor capping a super all-round performance with 4-20, ably supported by Ben Howard (3-35) and Sam Colver (2-22). Our third game brought another convincing win, this time against Hadleigh 2. Once again skipper Mike (88) led the batting honours with 35 by Sam Colver and contributions all down the order in 240 for eight. Hadleigh was bowled out for just 98, Connor again in the wickets with 4-22 and two wickets each for Paul Budd and Ben Garnham.

Children were delighted with the outcome after the inspectors commented positively and enthusiastically about their learning and their behaviour.

“The pupils feel that the school helps to develop their confidence, with one pupil stating, ‘Everyone is good at something’. Parents are positive about the school and appreciate the hard work of the dedicated staff. As one parent said ‘Teachers know their pupils and what makes them tick’. There is a good community spirit and parents often come into school to support projects.”

Head teachers Mrs Shute and Mr Stroud are delighted by the continued high standards of the school and the high regard for the school within the local community: “We are indeed determined to continue with and develop the high quality learning and teaching Cedarwood provides for the children and the community.”

SPACES AVAILABLE Because of the school’s popularity it is often oversubscribed, but at the present time there are some spaces in Foundation/Reception classes for the September 2017 intake and in other year groups within the current academic year. Mr Stroud, Mrs Shute and the team warmly invite you to visit the school to see the staff and pupils in action. To arrange a visit or request further information please contact the school office: admin@cedarwoodprimary.org.uk / 01473 612981

Our 2nd XI began with a very upsetting concession, hit by an expectedly high number of players unavailable over the May Bank Holiday weekend. Matters were put to rights the following Saturday when we travelled down the coast to play Mistley 3. The hosts were dismissed for 147, Sam Dixey (3-7) and Ryan Hoyle (3-23) leading the bowling effort. In reply, Jack Rayner scored a splendid 87 not out as Kesgrave romped to victory by nine wickets in just 26 overs.

The 3rd XI began its Sunday League season at home to BT Waldringfield. Connor Betts once again showed his batting credentials with 78, Tom Piddington scored 62 and skipper Sam Colver 37 not out in a strong score of 244 for seven. A strong BT batting line-up reached 223 for seven, with Ben Garnham (4-52) the pick of eight bowlers used in our 21-run victory. Our second game was also at home, to newly-promoted Castle CC. The visitors were dismissed for 177 with Sam Colver taking 5-42. Ben Garnham scored a marvellous 107 and Connor Betts 49 as Kesgrave won by eight wickets with nearly 12 overs to spare.

A shout out, as well, to our Years 5-7 players, who opened their Suffolk Juniors Super Eights fixtures away at Ipswich & East Suffolk. Kesgrave scored a creditable 75-3 against a strong IES team; the hosts reached the target, also for three wickets down.

Only a few short weeks old and the new season is already producing runs, wickets and exciting finishes for the KCC teams. Keep watching this space for more match reports as the 2017 season rolls on.

Knight Watchman

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SPORT KESGRAVE BOWLS CLUB The season is well and truly upon us now and we are all looking forward to some warm evenings.

We opened our green on Saturday, April 15 with the Bob Adams Trophy. The tournament was well presented and was jointly won by Marty Milbourne and Peter Beard.

We had our 25th anniversary on April 25 and invited Waldringfield, Delta, Trimley and Bramford to play us. A team from Delta won with a team from Kesgrave coming second. It was a grand day, finishing with a super buffet provided by Jigsaw and a celebration toast. Thank you all the clubs that came and supported us.

I would like to welcome the new bowlers who have joined us and I sincerely hope they will enjoy themselves and participate in as many games as possible.

We still have some blocks available for the charity pairs tournament on June 10 and the open pairs on September 9. Unfortunately for those of you who would have liked to participate in our open triples in August, it is now fully booked.

Anyone interested in the June and July opens can contact me and I will tell you where to obtain an entry form.

We have drives most Saturdays as well as club competitions and I hope that you all support them as a lot of hard work has been put in by the organisers.

I hope the season goes really well, but mainly that every one really enjoys their bowls regardless of winning or losing.

Joyce, secretary: 01473 626075

IPSWICH WANDERERS FC No sooner has one football season ended than another season looms. There is certainly no break in activity at Ipswich Wanderers Football Club in Humber Doucy Lane.

Anyone visiting the club during the last month will have seen the shiny new classrooms of the Ipswich Wanderers Academy to accommodate a large new intake of students in the next academic year.

Season tickets are now available for the 2017-2018 season in the Thurlow Nunn League Premier Division. There will be at least 23 (and hopefully more if the cups go our way) home matches in the League, Suffolk Premier Cup and League Cup. Matchday admission prices will be £6 for adults, £4 for concessions, £1 for under 16s and under 16 Wanderers players will get in free with a membership card (accompanying adults £3).

An Ipswich Wanderers season ticket represents great value at £110 (£75 for concessions). Even better value is our Early Bird season ticket at £95 (£65).

The Early Bird ticket will be available until 6pm on Saturday, July 15. That is, until after our first home pre-season friendly. You can obtain your season ticket by ordering through Keith – 07734 321259 / k.lloyd94@btinternet.com – or ask any committee member for details.

The club is also offering a wide range of sponsorship and advertising options.

These include team sponsorship, matchday sponsorship, player sponsorship, programme advertising and a prominent display board at the stadium. If you want to support and share our ambitions at Wanderers contact the above for details while there are still partnership options available.

Ipswich Wanderers is a members’ club and club membership for £5 is a great deal. Members get 10% off prices in the new club shop and there will be other advantages as the season unfolds. And members have their say in the running of the club through a vote at the AGM following the football season.

Membership will be available before the start of the season.

Our young manager, Shane Wardley, with his coaches and players, took the 1st Team to a top half finish last time out and at the first attempt! How will Wanderers fare next time out? With your support for your local club we can achieve great things. Make sure to see Premier football at Humber Doucy Lane, Rushmere St Andrew in 2017-2018.

Keith Lloyd

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KESGRAVE & NORTHGATE KARATE NEWS Team Northgate has been travelling far and wide in the last month. Firstly, a team of 11 went all the way to Tczew, Poland for the V Grand Prix Karate WKF at the end of April. Despite the excitement of bumping into Gok Wan at the airport and a flash mob kata, all the competitors managed to compose themselves for the event. Georgie Lawson had an amazing day with a silver medal in the senior 61kg and gold medals in both the 59kg and Junior Open while veteran Matt Standring took home a silver medal in the Adult Male Kata. On the Sunday, it was the turn of the younger competitors. Lauren Berry won a silver medal in the 7 and Under Individual Kata and Harry Witmore took home a bronze medal, again for Individual Kata. Well done to all the competitors who went. The club is very proud of the positive attitude and great behaviour they displayed. Overall, Northgate and Associated Clubs came a very respectable twelfth out of 32 clubs at the event.

Meanwhile, back in the Meopham on the same weekend, Lola Blofield and Tayler Evans both took home silver medals in kata and kumite respectively.

On Sunday, May 6, the team headed to Basildon for the SRK Open Karate Championships and had another really successful day on the mats. Matt Standring won a bronze medal for his efforts in the Male Veterans (that’s only 35+ by the way!) and Lilly Melton won gold in the girls’ kata ages 8-10.

Jessica Etherington also took home gold in the 13-14 kata. Team Northgate took home gold, silver and bronze in the girls’ kata 11-12 – congratulations to Chloe Campbell, Emma Buckley and Lola Blofield respectively. Dylan Barnes won bronze in the boy’s 11-12 kata and Harry Witmore, Lilly Melton and Emma Buckley secured the gold medal position in the junior team kata.

Amelia Clow, Sophie Swann and Abigail Longhurst took bronze in the team kata and finally, Natasha Howard won bronze in the 15-17 kumite category.

As always, huge thanks go out to our fantastic coaches Bill Williams, Gerry Turner, Chris Stott, Matt Standring and Georgie Lawson for their time and support at these competitions and a particularly big thank you to Kasia Lewandowska for all her hard work in organising the trip to Poland. Thanks too to our sponsors Ipswich Audi, IS Electricals, M+C Diesel and Chris Clow whose financial contributions allow club members to have the amazing opportunity to attend events such as these.

Finally, massive congratulations to Ruby Hunt who has been selected to represent the England Midland Karate squad and will be competing in the regional clash against the England Southern and Northern squads at the end of July.

Eleanor Legg

KESGRAVE PANTHERS CYCLE SPEEDWAY CLUB Cycle speedway riders from all over Britain will converge on Kesgrave on Saturday, June 24 for the first round of the British Youth and Junior League (BYJL).

The BYJL is one of the premier events for young cycle speedway riders and it’s the first time since 2015 that the Kesgrave Panthers club has hosted a national event.

Kesgrave’s youngsters have an enviable record in the BYJL with many previous and current British champions.

For those new to the sport, cycle speedway bicycles have no gears and no brakes with races lasting around one minute of explosive action.

Anticipation is high for this special event featuring the cream of Britain’s young talent. Entry to the venue is free with all spectators welcome throughout the day.

We hope to see you on Saturday, June 24 at Kesgrave Panthers Cycle Speedway Club, Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave IP5 1JF where races start at 10am.

Pictured: British U12 champion, Kesgrave’s Oliver Wright, leads riders from Poole and Manchester, by Andrew Parr.

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SPORT / CHURCH NEWS FREE VOLLEYBALL SESSIONS THIS SUMMER Volleyball is loads of fun and a very friendly game. It’s the only high-energy, no-contact mixed team sport you can play indoors and outdoors, whatever your ability. It’s energetic enough to help with your fitness, but without placing high demands on your body, and good teamwork is important as well as individual skill.

This summer is the perfect time to give volleyball a go and find out why it’s one of the top three most-played sports in the world. The sport is thriving in Suffolk with clubs in Ipswich and Stowmarket with members of mixed abilities, male and female, and all ages from teenagers to their grandparents.

The clubs will all give a warm welcome to prospective new players whether experienced or complete beginners, and this summer you can go along to join a session and play some friendly games at a park near you.

Ipswich Ravens and Ipswich Volleyball Club play in Christchurch Park (near the Westerfield Road entrance) on Saturday afternoons, while Stowmarket VC play on the Recreation Ground on Tuesday and Sunday evenings. All sessions are subject to weather and other fixtures. The great thing is – all sessions are completely free.

The clubs are happy to accommodate people who want to play either competitively or just at a recreational level. All sessions are organised by qualified coaches who also give some playing advice to each individual.

So why not go along and take a look? If you like what you see please introduce yourself and you will be very welcome to participate in a session under no obligation.

To find out more, visit: www.suffolkvolleyball.org.uk

Declaring God’s Way - Sharing His Love We have good news this month. By the time you are reading this, we should be back in our own church and getting used to the extra space and different design of the interior of the building. Yes, we hope to move back in or around May 28. The builders have now moved out, their job finished. There is still a bit to do inside but it really is looking hopeful. We are so grateful to the parish church, Colchester Road Baptist Church and the rugby club for the use of their premises during the last few months.

We praise God that these various premises were so willingly available to us. The Christian life is all about sharing and this has certainly been proved very true in Rushmere. Praise the Lord!

The list of our usual activities is set out below, and I have in faith removed the different locations so we will really be back to normal.

Our usual activities are as follows: Monday: FFaF Children’s Club for School Years 2-6, 6.15-7.30pm Wednesday: • Rag Tag Drop-in at 2pm on the first Wednesday of each month • Senior Citizens’ Friendship Hour at 2.30pm on the second Wednesday of each month Thursday: Luncheon Club at 12.30pm Saturday: Meeting Point Coffee Morning on the fourth Saturday of each month, 10.30am-noon Minister: The Rev Heather Marsden Secretary: Mrs Jean Cutting Church Number: 01473 274869

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When we look at this planet we live on it seems the world is really messed up. I’ve heard some people blame God for the state we’re in, saying ‘if God loves us so much why do these things happen to church us.’ The truth is that right from the very beginning God gave us free will and the ability to choose. Mankind so often chooses the wrong option and therefore the fault lies with us, not God. God could have made us all robots but that’s not giving us any choice to come willingly to the realisation of what and who God is, loving us enough to let us make the right decision in His favour. Have a blessed June.

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Join us on Sunday mornings throughout the year at 11.30am (Café & Children’s Church at 10.30am), for Wednesday Bible Study at 8pm or Young People’s Night on alternate Fridays (see website for details) The Ark Church, Wolsey House, The Drift, Nacton Road, Ipswich IP3 9QR. We can also be found online at www.arkipswich.co.uk, Facebook @ arkofthelord, Twitter @arkipswich or email: arkipswichuk@gmail.com

RUSHMERE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Open Farm: Sunday, June 11 LEAF Open Farm Sunday is the farming industry’s national open day and we would encourage you to join with us in celebrating one of the Suffolk farms that will be open that day. We will be heading to the farm straight after our normal RCF Sunday morning service at 10.30am at St Alban’s High School, Digby Road, Ipswich. There will be time to explore the farm together and enjoy drinks, biscuits and a story in a designated meeting place. For more information on this visit, please contact Louise on: 07925 937516 Toys & Noise Toys & Noise is a baby and toddler group for any parent or carer with a preschool child (or children) which meets every Thursday from 1.45-3pm during term-time. This group, organised by Rushmere Christian Fellowship, meets at the village hall on Humber Doucy Lane. Please note that Toys & Noise will not be meeting on June 1 (because of the school holiday) or June 8 (as the village hall is a polling station). However, everything will be back to normal on Thursday, June 15 with a Father’s Day theme to the afternoon.

For further information about RCF visit www.rcfchurch.org.uk or contact Stephen French: 01473 431701 / sfrench@rcfchurch.org.uk

ALL CHANGE? Life today seems to be a set of endless changes which are implemented one after another and then sometimes changes happen in between the changes.

Some of the changes are under our own control. Should I redecorate? Should we go somewhere different for our holiday this year? Should I change my job?

Other changes are enforced on us. Why don’t we issue a new £5 note and discontinue the old one? Let’s call another general election. I think it’s time to downsize and let some of our people go.

Don’t you sometimes wish that there was something or someone who you could rely on who didn’t keep changing their mind or their opinion about things or situations?

The Bible says that God is such a person – “I am the Lord, I do not change” – and that Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever. I think it is great comfort to know that we can have a personal relationship with someone who we can rely on. Someone who is our rock and our fortress and our anchor through the storms of life.

If you would like to meet the unchangeable God and his only son Jesus, why not come along on any Sunday morning and join as we meet together to worship Him? We meet in Heath Primary School, Bell Lane, Kesgrave from 10.30am-noon.

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