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NEWS SNOWFLAKE BALL IN MAY?

A friend in Ireland posted this picture on Facebook and I just had to share it with you. It was taken outside a small convenience store and bakery in Co Kerry, but the message is one we should all take note of.

With the British weather as it is, it wouldn’t be unheard of to see snow in May. Local charity Home-Start can (unlike most weather reporters) guarantee it.

What makes this so effective is its simplicity. We could argue for days about globalism v localism but at the end of the day it’s people we need to think about and by supporting local business and shopping local we can all help make our local communities stronger now and into the future.

When you choose to shop local or to use the services of local tradespeople you are investing in your community and helping to generate a vibrant local economy, and let’s face it people are generally happier and more willing to support local initiatives when they have a few quid in their pockets and are hopeful about the future.

For once I’m going to let the picture do the talking!

Happy shopping.

Home-Start will be hosting their second annual Snowflake Ball at Kesgrave Hall, Milsoms on Friday, May 19. Attendees will once again be dancing along to the band Soul Kitchen and after an arrival drink, will enjoy a sumptuous three-course dinner and a variety of entertainment.

During the evening there will be the chance to win some amazing prizes and to bid on our silent auction. There is also the opportunity to be involved with a variety of sponsorship packages available to local businesses and prizes needed for the evening’s activities.

So why a Snowflake Ball?

The snowflake represents the unique, fragile and vulnerable nature of the children and families we support. Home-Start supports families for whom the pressures of family life have become too great to cope with alone; this can be for many differing reasons such as bereavement, physical and mental health problems. Families are matched with a trained volunteer who supports them on a weekly basis enabling them to grow in confidence, strengthen their relationships with their children, improve their health and wellbeing and widen their links locally.

If you would like to find out more or to purchase tickets (£55) contact Home-Start at office@homestartcoastal.co.uk / 01473 621104 or visit: www.homestarteastsuffolk.org.uk

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NEWS

KESGRAVE TOWN COUNCIL Full Council Meeting: Monday, March 13 at 7.15pm Members of the public are encouraged to come along to observe or to speak at the appropriate time during the meeting for up to three minutes. The agenda for these meetings and for committee meetings is normally displayed on boards outside the council offices, in Rupert Fison Square (near Tesco) and online at: www.kesgravetowncouncil.org.uk If you would like to speak to someone about an issue that you think the council might be able to help you with, you can always contact us on 01473 625179. When the office is closed there is an answer machine, but we will return your call as soon as possible. You can also email any queries or comments to: enquiry@kesgravetowncouncil.org.uk Kesgrave Youth Club is looking for volunteers We currently need volunteers for the Tuesday evening club, School Years 7 and 8. Whether you’re interested in volunteering regularly or prefer to be on our reserve list we’d love to hear from you. For more information contact: 01473 625179 Kesgrave Market The market takes place in the Scout Hall at the Rupert Fison Centre.

You’ll find Paul’s Wet Fish van outside and indoors an array of locally produced bakery, fruit and vegetables, butchery straight from the farm and crafts made and sold by local people. Pop in for a cuppa and a snack between 9am and 12.30pm.

Play and Open Space News As mentioned last month, work at Oak Meadow to install more play equipment and some outdoor exercise equipment suitable for adults and children 14+ should be taking place this month (subject to weather conditions) in readiness for the school Easter holiday. Please bear with us while the work is carried out to improve your park.

Annual Town Meeting: Monday, April 3 If you want to know what is happening in your town, have ideas for the future that you would like to share, or want to find out what we did as a result of last year’s Annual Town Meeting, please accept our invitation to attend the Millennium Jubilee Hall at 7.15pm on April 3. If you would like to submit a resolution to be discussed, please submit this to the clerk prior to the meeting. Grant cheques will also be presented to a number of community organisations as part of this annual event.

Big Lunch Fun Day: Sunday, June 10 Put this date in your diary. Plans for this community event are in full swing with schools, clubs and societies across the town getting involved.

There will be something for all ages, abilities and interests to see, hear and do. You can bring a packed lunch or buy something to eat and drink at the event. Further details will be released in the May edition of In Touch with Rushmere and Kesgrave and a full programme of information will be included in the June edition.

Senior Citizens Outing: Wednesday, August 16 Plans are already being formed for the Senior Citizen’s Summer Outing which usually takes the form of a mystery coach tour, returning to Kesgrave for a fish and chip supper.

There will be a change this year as we have booked The Hut on the seafront at Felixstowe where people will be able to either sit outside and enjoy the view (weather permitting) or inside for a game of bingo,

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dominos or cards before eating. This is where we would like your input.

Should we stick with fish and chips or would afternoon tea be a nice change? We are hoping to have two coach pick up points and will pick up wheelchair users and their partners from their homes as in previous years. We will not be taking bookings until later in the year; this will be publicised in In Touch with Kesgrave and Rushmere, but we will take a vote on whether to have hot or cold food; contact us at 01473 625179 / enquiry@kesgravetowncouncil.org.uk Anti-social behaviour – Not always the ‘usual suspects’ Whenever the words ‘anti-social behaviour’ are mentioned, everyone thinks we must be talking about young people causing trouble of some sorts. Anti-social behaviour can be experienced in many forms and unfortunately not just by young people.

Examples include: • Throwing litter out of the car window, dropping it when walking or dumping household rubbish somewhere quiet • Letting a dog jump up at strangers because they are not on a lead where they should be, e.g. on Long Strops • Thinking ‘nobody can see my dog’ when it’s dark or pretending not to see their dog ‘do that’ before moving quickly on and leaving it for someone to walk or fall into • Parking on the pavement so that wheelchairs, pushchairs and pedestrians can’t get through safely • Parking dangerously or inconsiderately • Breaking the 30mph speed limit The town council gets many complaints from residents about other people’s inconsiderate behaviour which is anti-social and in some cases illegal. Perhaps we all need to realise that living in a community, we have to be aware of our own behaviour and that of our children and the effect that this may have on others.

Illegal and dangerous parking in Kesgrave Via Suffolk Constabulary and in conjunction with community partnership work with PCSO Sarbutts, Police Community Support Officer for Kesgrave, the town council would respectfully wish to remind some local residents to please take extra care and have more consideration when parking vehicles near to their properties or when visiting family and friends around Kesgrave. For example, parking on grass verges and on the corners of the public highway, causing visibility splays to other vehicles, is not only dangerous, but in some cases, it is also illegal.

Please also consider visibility splays and deter from parking on public footways and grass verges which could potentially endanger the life of pedestrians, including young children, babies in prams and pushchairs, and disabled or less able members of the community.

There have been a number of complaints from concerned local residents. Please consider other people when parking and use driveways or garages whenever practicable. We are aware that some households have more than one car and that driveways can sometimes be small, but please also be aware that Suffolk Constabulary are taking a zerotolerance approach in this regard.

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NEWS ALICE GRANGE CARE HOME HOSTS VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT FAIR Volunteering in a care home or other local organisation can be one of the most rewarding ways to help improve our communities and the lives of others.

To showcase the amazing work that volunteers do and to promote local volunteering opportunities, Alice Grange Care Home on Ropes Drive will be holding a volunteer recruitment fair on Saturday, April 22 in partnership with other organisations and charities that rely on volunteer support.

The event takes place in support of National Volunteer Recognition Day and it felt timely that on this day we celebrate not only our wonderful team of volunteers but did what we could to make the role of the volunteer known.

Any local group or charity that uses volunteer support is invited to have a stall to showcase the different ways people can volunteer in our community.

Please make contact via kristy.smith@barchester.com or 01473 333551 if you would like the opportunity to have a stall and talk to interested people about what you do and what you need by way of volunteering.

Are you looking for a volunteering opportunity?

Don’t know what you could do?

Then this event is very much for you!

Come along and see what is available on your doorstep. We hope you will find an opportunity that feels great.

It’s important to know that you don’t need a particular skill set to volunteer.

Within our community there is a need for a great variety of skills and simply the gift of your time and company can go a really long way.

Drivers, singers, befrienders and sorters, packers, walkers, knitters and cooks, chaperones, readers, nail painters and hand holders are all required and really do make such an important difference to the lives of those in need.

A NIGHT FOR THE AIR AMBULANCE Kesgrave Social Club on Saturday, March 25 Featuring The Martells with special guests More Than Soul and the return of the fantastic Skittlez MC for the evening THE FOZ / Mr Stephen Foster from BBC Radio Suffolk Drive Time Big raffle / food available if required Tickets (£10 each / only 250 available) from: Tessa Hawes 01473 610212 / Ed Cuffe 01473 405672 Kesgrave Social Club 01473 622128

SPRING EVENTS Spring is fast approaching (hooray!) and the centre is looking forward to lots of fun activities and events for the whole community to enjoy. We really hope to see you there.

Mum2mum Market: Saturday, March 4, 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 Easter Holiday Fun: For youngsters age five-12 years with Premier Sport For further information please visit: www.premier-education.com Charity Quiz Night: Sunday, April 30 In aid of Age UK Suffolk, details to be confirmed.

Spring Wedding Show: Sunday, May 21, 11am-3pm Talk to florists, bespoke caterers and the photographers who can capture those special moments just for you. For further details or to exhibit at the show, please email: jo@kwmcc.co.uk Beer Festival: July 21-22 TBC A full list of activities and events can be found on Community Events Calendar or the Health & Fitness page at: www.kwmcc.co.uk 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

THE MASQUE PLAYERS PRESENT J.B PRIESTLEY’S WHEN WE ARE MARRIED Set in the early 1900s, a group of three couples, old friends and all married on the same day in the same chapel, gather at the Helliwells’ home to celebrate their silver anniversary. When they discover that they are not legally married, each couple initially reacts with proper Victorian horror (what will the neighbours think?) and then find themselves re-evaluating their marriages.

Hovering closely over the proceedings is the Yorkshire Argus’ alcoholsoaked photographer, keen to record the evening’s events for posterity, and a wickedly destructive housekeeper who is hoping to use the couples’ mortification to her own advantage.

Playing at Kesgrave Community Centre from Wednesday, March 29 to Saturday, April 1 at 7.45pm, tickets (£9 / £8 concessions) can be reserved via www.masqueplayers.com / 01473 725633 and will be available on the door.

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OUT & ABOUT MARCH AT KESGRAVE SOCIAL CLUB We have a charity race night on Friday 3; all welcome, bets 50p, prize for winning owners.

Suffolk County Darts are with us Saturday 4 and Sunday 5; come and watch quality players.

Foxy Rock dancing starts at 7.30pm on Sunday 5.

The club’s AGM is on Monday 6 at 7.30pm. A 2017 membership card is required for entry.

The Heartbeat meeting is on Tuesday 7; come along if you have any questions or concerns regarding heart surgery or conditions.

Mike Solo will entertain us on Saturday 11 on what’s sure to be another fantastic night with this excellent artist.

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

Sunday 5: We’re going up, up and away in our Dr Seuss inspired hot air balloons.

Sunday 12: Have you heard of Neil the Puffin? He has lots of adventures with Polly in their stories. Come along and make a puffin with us.

Sunday 19: It’s World Meteorological Day on March 23 and we will be creating weather clocks to celebrate.

On Sunday 12 we are hosting the Mencap Party Night in the main hall.

Sunday 26: Make fingerprint flowers for someone special this Mother’s Day.

Our country and western act for March is Kenny Paul on Saturday 18, and for even more c&w we present Kevin Barry and Mark Ruddy on Sunday 19.

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

To bring the month to a close we have the Air Ambulance Charity Night on Saturday 29. This will be the final event organised by Sandy from The Martells as he’s reached his target over the last few years (see page 6 for more details).

Every Thursday (term time only)

MARTLESHAM HEATH COUNTRY MARKET: MORE THAN MARMALADE

• Story Time: 9.45-10.15am

I visited one of the country market cooks recently and her house had a lovely warm marmalade scent which went nicely with a cup of tea and a homemade biscuit on a cold morning. Oh, I love marmalade and if you do too, don’t delay to claim your supply from the Country Market because it is quickly whisked off the shelves by those in the know. There are six or more different marmalades as well as a selection of jams, preserves and savoury spreads all at very reasonable prices. Hot chilli jam spread on cheese on toast is a secret I am happy to share with you. Fruit jam with plain yogurt is a refreshing snack or sweet course: sometimes simple treats fill the gap.

Thursday, March 2 2.45pm: Afternoon Book Group, currently reading Two Brothers by Ben Elton.

7pm: Adult Colouring, £2 with tea, coffee, biscuits and all equipment provided.

Did you know that you can order gluten-free cakes and bakes if you don’t see exactly what you want? Other preferences can also be catered for – come and meet our friendly award-winning cooks and find out what they can do.

Savoury dishes, quiches and soups are there for the taking, for one person or more, and while you’re there, take a look at the lovingly crafted knitwear, gorgeous crochet-work, charming treen and must-hold wooden items that make unusual gifts, with a choice of artist’s cards and jolly hats, mitts and gloves that help to keep out the cold.

The Country Market is at Martlesham Pavilion every Tuesday morning from 9-11.15am. Contact Margaret Gayfer on 01473 623849 to discuss and place any special order. We also have a table at Saturday’s mid-monthly market at 1st Kesgrave Scout Hall.

Come and see us soon!

• Tot Rock: 9.45-10.15am • BabyBounce: 10.30-11am Every Friday (term time only) OTHER LIBRARY EVENTS FOR MARCH Wednesday, March 1, 2.30pm: Knit and Natter, £1 with tea, coffee and biscuits provided.

Thursday, March 16, 7pm: Evening Book Group, currently reading Entry Island by Peter May. IT Help Sessions: Saturday, March 25, 10am-1pm If you would like some help with your iPad, smart phone, tablet, eBook or computer, or need some general guidance using the internet and computers, please book one of our half-hour slots.

Body Shop Party: Thursday, March 2, 7pm The library is holding a Body Shop Party to help raise funds. Why not pop along and get organised for Mother’s Day? If you are unable to attend, orders can be left with staff before the event.

Used stamps/coins Raising funds for St Elizabeth’s Hospice. Just bring along your used stamps and old coins and hand in to staff. It’s as easy as that!

New Card Range Why note pop along and look at our new range of cards?

100 Club Our community group is launching 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. Watch out for posters and details about how to sign up.

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 ROGER DAVID BURROWS MUSIC FUND

MARTLESHAM BRASS

Have you ever been to an auction?

Everyone is welcome to our AGM at 7.30pm on Friday, March 10 in St Michael’s Church Centre when we will be reviewing the past year and electing new committee members for the coming year.

Have you ever wondered about the story behind antiques through history and in modern life?

Do you watch TV programmes such as Flog It or Bargain Hunt?

If you do, we are sure you will enjoy the following event.

The Roger David Burrows Music Fund presents by popular demand another evening with Elizabeth Talbot MRICS when she will talk about Antiques in Context.

Elizabeth is the auction room director of TW Gaze in Diss and has appeared on many television programmes such as Bargain Hunt and Flog It. Join us at St Michaels Church Centre, The Drift, Martlesham Heath IP5 3PL on Monday, March 6 at 7.30pm.

Light refreshments, admission £6. The venue is fully accessible and there is free adjacent parking.

Further details from the Burrows family: 01473 625196 / www.rogerdavidburrows.co.uk

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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 e_m_howard@talk21.com / 01473 625617 www.martleshambrass.co.uk

CRAFTERS UNLIMITED 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 in Rushmere Village Hall, 7.30-10pm.

Thursday, March 23: Butterfly Banner (Emma)

IPSWICH COUNTRY MARKET WOULD YOU LIKE TO COME TO A FREE PIE TASTING?

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

This month we are especially focused on pies! March 6-12 is British Pie Week and we would like to invite you to a free pie tasting on March 9. Apparently 75% of people enjoy a pie at least once a month and 79% of people say they are willing to pay more for a homemade one, so why not come along to our market and try one of ours?

We have steak & kidney pie which contains 40% steak and kidney. Our pork pies contain 30% locally reared pork with sausage meat, bacon and homemade pork stock. We also have cottage pie and Cornish pasties.

Gluten-free fruit pies are also available. All our pastry is made from scratch and we never use artificial additives.

We are more than happy to tell you what’s in our food; in fact we are proud to do so. You can ask us what’s in our recipes, whether you want to check for food allergens or know how something is made.

All items can be ordered in advance so that you never need to be disappointed or without your favourite food. We also have a full range of crafts on offer, all created by members of our cooperative and locally made. You can buy a traditionally made item that harks back to an era when we all had time to make our own and skills were passed down the generations.

You can keep up to date with the market on our Facebook page – Ipswich Country Market – or at: www.ipswichcountrymarket.co.uk We are open on Thursday mornings from 10.15-11.30am at Rushmere Village Hall on Humber Doucy Lane. There is plenty of free parking, a warm welcome, home baked refreshments and free tea or coffee on your first visit.

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

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OUT & ABOUT MH100 UPDATE By the time you read this the widely publicised public meeting about the MH100 (Martlesham Heath Centenary) celebrations will have taken place.

If you missed the meeting or simply now want to get involved, please visit www.mh100.org.uk or go to our MH100 Facebook page or MH100 Twitter feed.

We continue working towards the special weekend of July 8-9. Our organising committee meetings (event multimedia, legacy planning, publicity, event management) and the main steering committee welcome anyone to get involved. For meeting dates please visit the website or contact: secretary@mh100.org.uk / publicity@mh100.org.uk

IPSWICH & DISTRICT PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY ANNUAL EXHIBITION Ipswich and District Photographic Society (IDPS) is holding its annual exhibition of prints and projected images in Ipswich Town Hall in March.

It’s a Pigs Life – Matthew Clarke

So what’s the latest news?

You may already know that we will have a full size Spitfire and Hurricane fighters alongside the large stage we have booked. The Red Devils Parachute Display Team will also be dropping in and the highly acclaimed Brentwood Imperial Youth Band, will be performing on Sunday 9 (www.brentwoodyouthband.org.uk).

There will be plenty of entertainment on stage throughout the weekend and an impressive display of vintage and veteran civilian and military vehicles on Sunday 9.

We are a long established, friendly club with members of all photographic abilities, from beginner to very experienced.

We have a full and varied programme from September to May which includes competitions and guest speakers. We also hold practical evenings once a month and four times a year we have ‘digital imaging’ days, which are held on Sundays.

If you would like to join us, or just want further information, please visit: www.idps.org.uk/index.html

Local schools, particularly Gorselands and Kesgrave High School, are really getting involved and other local organisations, including Martlesham Church of all Angels, Martlesham Scouts and Martlesham Brass, are in talks with us.

ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF PRINTS AND PROJECTED IMAGES Council Chamber, Town Hall, Cornhill, Ipswich IP1 1DH

We are working closely with The University of Suffolk and Suffolk New College on the multimedia and legacy part of this event. Interviews are already underway with veterans involved with all aspects of the development of the heath which will be posted on the legacy website we are creating.

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Tuesday, March 7 to Saturday, March 18 Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm / closing at 4pm on March 18

Local businesses such as Duncan’s Bakery, Marks and Manns Estate Agents, Richard Pipe Engineering, Next, Drain Doctor and Barker Gotelee are just some of those helping us.

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Sponsorship continues with monies already pledged from BT Adastral Park and other local funding bodies.

At our AGM on January 24 the usual suspects were re-elected for committee, Gloria Everett as chairman, Ann Bugg as secretary, Rose Corder as treasurer and our social secretary and membership secretary remain the same.

Lastly, Phil Bull won the free MOT from Richard Pipe Engineering in our Christmas quiz.

Why not get involved and volunteer with this major event?

Centenary Celebrations On Monday, January 16, Duncan and Sue Foulger of Duncan’s Bakery handed over one of their masterpieces, an impressive and delicious cake celebrating the centenary of the start of Martlesham Heath becoming what it is today.

The date in 1917 was when the Royal Flying Corps arrived to set up their aircraft development and testing airfield. The presence of the R.F.C., which became the Royal Air Force, continued until 1963, even when the Americans were here during the Second World War. The cake was later cut at a special event in The Control Tower Museum

by Peter Davies (pictured here with Sue and Duncan Foulger), chairman and founder of MH100, and Martyn Cook, chairman of Martlesham Heath Aviation Society, custodians of the flying story of the heath.

TUESDAY TEA DANCES Sidegate Lane Community Centre, Ipswich IP4 4HZ, 2-4pm.

If you have danced in the past and feel the urge to pick up those steps again, there is still room for you to try it out. Dancing classes continue with waltzing, cha cha, rhumba and other ballroom and Latin dances on Wednesday evenings, with refreshers from 7-8pm and improvers from 8-10pm. Just £3 for members, including refreshments.

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Gloria gave her report of a very successful year and our accounts are healthy. She thanked the members who had helped with refreshments and visiting our members who are unwell. We look forward to another entertaining year in 2017.

After the AGM, we had a fascinating talk by Mr Shippen, a solicitor with Fison & Co. He told some very funny tales of his life as a solicitor and included many useful tips for our members on points of law.

On February 7 Laura from the Lighthouse Centre gave a compelling talk about the work they do and the horrifying statistics of domestic abuse. One in four women experience domestic abuse in their lifetime in the UK. She emphasised that abuse can be mental as well as physical. There were many other disturbing statistics and we all agreed that the work of Lighthouse is absolutely essential. Laura thanked those members who had bought donations of easy cook food for those women and children fleeing abuse.

Lighthouse also run a Wellbeing Centre in Ipswich where those suffering abuse can drop in to receive advice and assistance.

Our next meetings are on: Tuesday, March 21: Peter Wood from Breathe Easy will tell us about a group helping those with breathing problems Tuesday, April 4: Harriet Bennett will talk about her musical life in a talk entitled Me and my Cello Tuesday, April 18: An illustrated talk by David Prynn entitled China, Past & Present 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 include 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: 01473 614991

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OUT & ABOUT PAMPER & SHOPPING EVENING Friday, March 17 at Cedarwood Primary School, 7-10pm All welcome. Tickets (£4) include a glass of Prosecco or juice on arrival.

Pamper treatments to include massages, facials, Reiki, nails and more with a bar, live music, a raffle and gift tombola and many shopping stalls.

For tickets and to pre-book treatments contact Fiona: 07739 848910 Raising funds for the Parents and Friends Association of Cedarwood Primary School.

AN EVENING OF CLAIRVOYANCE With Stephanie Carr and psychic artist Myra Brown at Kesgrave Community Centre on Monday, April 24. Doors open from 7pm for a 7.30pm start. For tickets (£10) please contact Adele: 07796 547957 Raising Money for Woolverstone Macmillan Centre & Cedarwood Primary School.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON CONCERTS AT ST ANDREW’S, RUSHMERE The spring series of Sunday Afternoon Concerts at St Andrew’s Church in Rushmere St Andrew begins on March 12 with a return visit from the folk and acoustic rock duo Silbury Hill. They will be performing their usual lively mix of covers and original songs including material from their new album, Justice of the Rowan.

On March 19 we welcome some of the championship winners at last year’s Suffolk Festival of Performing Arts to give a concert of vocal and instrumental music, while on March 26 three of Suffolk’s finest musicians – Kim Haan, Michael Dolan and Andrew Leach – come together to perform music for oboe, viola and piano by Robert Schumann, Charles Loeffler and Gordon Jacob.

Each concert starts at 3pm and lasts approximately an hour. Admission is £6 (or £24 for the whole series – a saving of 20%), including delicious homemade refreshments. Under-18s are admitted free.

KESGRAVE & DISTRICT FRIENDSHIP CLUB We had some enjoyable meetings last year, culminating with an excellent Christmas Lunch at The Shipwreck in Shotley, and we have a full programme of entertainment planned for 2017.

We are a friendly and welcoming club who meet on the first and third Tuesday afternoons each month at KWMCC and we welcome members from both Kesgrave and the surrounding area. If you would like more information or are interested in joining, please contact Mrs Sue Theobald: 01473 620709 We are urgently seeking a secretary, who would be supported by our committee members, to help organise our programme. If you are interested in this position please contact Sue on the number above.

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KESGRAVE WI At February’s meeting well-known local journalist Lynne Mortimer entertained us with tales of her life in journalism. Lynne has written for the Evening Star for many years and can be heard on BBC Radio Suffolk regularly reviewing forthcoming TV programme, often with forthright comments.

The competition for a printing error was won by Jenny Salmon with a misspelling on a menu, second Doreen Roderick and third Di Chilver.

Kesgrave WI have a busy social calendar planned for 2017 with Suffolk East WI AGM at Trinity Park in March, a spring quiz, Suffolk Show competition, a day trip to Wroxham Broad with a boat trip and our annual day at The Hut at Felixstowe just a few.

Discussions are now taking place in preparation for Kesgrave WI’s 90th birthday celebrations in October 2017. If any past members are interested in joining us on this occasion or have any photos they could lend us please contact Di Chilver (details as below).

Our next meeting is at Kesgrave Community Centre at 7.15pm on Thursday, March 2. Our speaker will be Claire Mucklestone from Bourne Garden Centre. Visitors are very welcome to join us.

For further information please call the secretary, Di Chilver: 01473 611415

For full programme details visit: www.rushmerestandrews.wordpress.com/concerts

KESGRAVE COMPUTER CLUB Meets at Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre every Thursday morning between 10.30am and 12.30pm. Admission is free and refreshments (tea and coffee) are available for a modest charge.

The club is aimed at those who wish to have a local social outlet while meeting people to help them learn about computing or answer any questions they may have as well as sharing their own knowledge and experience.

The group is aimed at all knowledge levels and all are welcome regardless of experience.

RUSHMERE ST ANDREW’S MOTHERS’ UNION Rushmere St Andrew’s new Mothers’ Union group was opened early last year.

We have had a very successful year with many new ladies becoming enrolled.

Our programme has been varied and interesting with a wonderful afternoon of song and verse from the Birkbeck Singers, a Reflection Day for all the Ipswich Diocese and informative talks from many Ipswich societies. We closed the year with a Christmas afternoon tea.

This year sees a visit to the mayor’s parlour in March and a talk about the Women’s Refuge in April. We meet every third Wednesday at 2.30pm in the Church Hall which is adjacent to St Andrew’s Church in Rushmere.

The Mothers Union is a worldwide Christian organisation working to support families and communities around the world, and our theme for this year is Faith in Action. We would be pleased to welcome visitors and new members, and we have several gentlemen attending meetings.

For information, pop in to a meeting or contact Hilary: 01473 421073

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OUT & ABOUT ORWELL DECORATIVE AND FINE MARTLESHAM HEATH AVIATION SOCIETY In another full house we were treated to a most enjoyable evening at our ARTS SOCIETY

At our February meeting a full hall heard a wonderful talk from Dr Peter Webb about his friend the Bradford artist David Hockney. As well as detailing the amazing career of the artist with many colourful illustrations of his work, Dr Webb also added a series of anecdotes of his meetings and experiences with Hockney. It was a truly fascinating and enjoyable lecture.

Next month promises to be another gem. On March 1 Antony Penrose will talk on Picasso, Man Ray and Max Ernst through the eyes of Lee Miller and Roland Penrose. Antony is the son of photographer Lee Miller and artist Roland Penrose and, as a boy, had personal experiences of these three great figures of 20th century art.

Why not come along and enjoy some good company and an interesting talk? We meet at Tower Hall, Broadlands Way, Rushmere St Andrew on the first Wednesday of most months and we also organise interesting day visits. The wonderfully illustrated lectures are presented by national and international lecturers and start at 2.15pm (2pm arrival is advised). Guests and non-members are welcome, provided we have available space. A £6 donation is asked.

For more information contact Wendy Robbins: 07736 417347 / info@orwelldfas.org.uk www.orwelldfas.org.uk

GET AHEAD AT WORK Trying to advance your career? Already managing people? Want to be more confident giving those work presentations?

If you step up to be a supervisor, manager or professional (or want to), formal training in management skills isn’t always available. We can give you a headstart by helping you become a more effective communicator and developing your leadership skills along the way.

Let Speak Easy at Martlesham, your friendly neighbourhood speakers’ club, help you improve your speaking and leadership in 2017. Speak Easy is a Toastmasters International club. We meet every Thursday fortnight at the Richards Room in Martlesham. Our meetings are structured to include impromptu speaking, formal speaking and evaluation.

For further details please call 07968 372563 or visit: www.speak-easy.org.uk Speak Easy at Martlesham is all about learning to speak in a friendly, encouraging and enjoyable environment. We look forward to meeting you soon.

MARTLESHAM HISTORY SOCIETY John Griffiths present a talk entitled Ipswich Airport Remembered on Monday, April 10.

Aviation started in the Ipswich area in 1912, but the first airfield wasn’t created until 1927, followed by the Nacton Heath airfield in 1930. Civil aviation flourished there until its takeover by the RAF for the duration of the war. It was thereafter used for flights to the continent and as a centre for private flying. The sad end came in 1996 with development for housing.

monthly meeting on Friday, February 3.

Our Honorary Vice President, Air Commodore Mike Bettell, OBE (retd) was accompanied by his wife and gave an illustrated talk entitled I Learned about Flying from Mistakes and Mishaps In The Air. Mike joined the Royal Air Force at the tender age of 18 and retired 37 years later. His first posting was to RAF Leeming to learn to fly the Jet Provost.

Then on to RAF Valley to fly the Gnat trainer before flying the Hunter at RAF Chivenor and then the English Electric Lightning at Coltishall and Wattisham for five years. Mike also flew the American Phantom.

Various stories of terrifying incidents were related along the way. The first when he was young and inexperienced and had a compass failing in a Jet Provost, a dirty windscreen on approach into the sun, landing in fog and a seat with an electric lift fault which caused him to be trapped beneath the cockpit canopy. All these incidents and more were told in his humorous way, but at the time they were obviously dangerous and potentially lethal. The ability to act rationally and quickly instead of panicking is clearly an essential quality for a pilot.

A vote of thanks was given by our vice chairman, Robert Dunnett.

On Friday, March 3 Peter Hart, the oral historian at the Imperial War Museum, will present a talk, entitled Bloody April – The Slaughter in the Skies Over Arras-April 1917. This talk is particularly appropriate because it is 100 years since the opening of an airfield at Martlesham for the Royal Flying Corps, an event which will be celebrated by an ambitious two-day event on Martlesham Green on July 8/9.

All meetings are held in the community hall on Felixstowe Road and start at 7.30pm with a tea/coffee break. Non-members are welcome for a payment of just £4 at the door.

Alan Powell, 01473 622458 www.mhas.org.uk

MARTLESHAM LADIES CLUB We have three meetings planned for this month. Mr Hughes will make a very welcome return to tell us more about his life in special education on March 2. On March 16 Gemma will tell us about the wonderful work of St Elizabeth Hospice and on March 30 David Morton will give a talk entitled The Wonder of Light.

Looking ahead to next month, on April 13 we are holding a fashion show which will be presented by Edinburgh Woollen Mill. They will bring a selection of clothes which will be modelled by some of our members. Ladies will be able to buy their favourite items during the evening.

Do join us for interesting evenings in friendly company. Meetings are held on alternate Thursday evenings at 7.15pm in the Richards Room. To find out more contact Doreen Boar: 01473 622768

Join us at Highfield Road Centre (26 Highfield Road, Ipswich IP1 6DA) on alternative Tuesdays and Thursdays for entertainment (crafts, flower arranging, games, music and much more) and home cooked meals for a small charge.

Everyone welcome; don’t be lonely.

Meetings are held at Martlesham Heath Pavilion at 7.30pm. The admission fee is £2.50 and meetings are open to all.

Subsidised taxis to and from home can be arranged.

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MEET YOUR LOCAL SUPERVISING SOCIAL WORKER FOR SUFFOLK Hi, my name is Antoinetta D’Allessandro, your local supervising social worker for the Eastern Region covering Suffolk. I have been working with the Sunbeam/Pride Fostering Service for more than three years and am 100% committed to my role within this company. I have both a personal and professional interest in fostering and feel this gives me the passion and insight to recognise what makes a good foster carer.

I feel I am able to go the extra mile needed to support and understand my foster carers journey, which may at times be challenging but brings with it its own rewards.

I like to adopt an individual approach to all my foster families, encouraging them to believe in the personal qualities they bring to the role of fostering, which in turn can motivate and inspire the foster child in their care to reach their potential.

Pride Fostering is presently looking to recruit foster carers within the Suffolk area. For further information around what makes a good foster carer and the reasons why children become looked after, please go to our website for more information, where you can also apply: www.pridefostering.com/fostering-in-suffolk If you live in Suffolk or the surrounding areas and would like to know more about how Pride can support you as a foster carer visit www. pridefostering.com where under Events you’ll see the types of activities Antoinetta does with her foster families.

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OUT & ABOUT MARCH BRINGS CHANCES FOR NEW BEGINNINGS

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Members of the University of the Third Age in East Suffolk have already dusted off their walking and gardening boots ready to challenge themselves and get going for a new season of outdoor activities.

If you are a U3A member you will know that groups don’t close their doors when March winds blow because there are always plans to make for the next meeting or outing. You don’t have to be physically active to make U3A friends as there are also indoor groups for reading, writing, poetry or pastimes including Mah Jong, Scrabble and cards, in fact something for everyone.

Thursday, March 23 at 7.30pm: Stephen Govier presents a fascinating talk on the De La Pole Family, Dukes of Suffolk, a very influential family who rose from lowly origins as wool merchants in Hull to the highest echelons of late 15th century society. De la Poles were also involved in The War of the Roses and one was even a pretender to the throne at one point. The De La Poles are probably best known in Suffolk for their links in the Wingfield area, but come along and be surprised!

Plus of course the talks in our four campuses where visitors as well as members are welcome to attend one of the interesting talks before applying to become a full member. The campus coordinator or volunteers at each venue will be available to give further details of applying for membership on the day.

Kesgrave Community Centre • Monday, March 27, 2pm: The Colonial Service and the Path to Independence – How Northern Rhodesia became Zambia by Anthony Shur Saxmundham Market Hall • Thursday, March 9, 2pm: The Globe Theatre by Mark Mitchels • Thursday, April 13, 2pm: The Brave Men of Suffolk in the First World War

by Dave Empson Felixstowe Salvation Army Hall • Thursday, March 2, 10.30am: The talk given by John Midwinter at Saxmundham last year on the impact of climate change • Thursday, April 6, 10.30am: A Year in the Life, looking back at a 25-year career as a theatrical agent by Eve Regelous Woodbridge Community Hall • No meeting in March • Monday, April 3, 2.30pm: Giles and Ipswich, the life of the famous cartoonist

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EAST SUFFOLK NATIONAL TRUST ASSOCIATION If you are a member of, or a volunteer for, the National Trust, we invite you to get more out of your membership by joining our association where a warm welcome awaits you. We meet at Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre at 7.15pm.

On March 21 Paul Forecast, the new regional director for the East of England National Trust, will be setting out his plans for the next 10 years and, in particular, how the trust will play a more active role in saving nature. The talk will be preceded by a short AGM. On April 25 Horry Parsons will be talking about the construction of the Millennium Tower at St Edmundsbury Cathedral, featuring the installation of the vaulted ceiling. Horry is a very entertaining speaker, as many will remember, and this should be another interesting talk.

Visitors (even if not National Trust members) are welcome. The entrance fee is £3. 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, including details of future events and outings, contact our membership secretary (membershipesnta@gmail.com / 01473 723761) or visit: www.membershipesnta.btck.co.uk

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We meet at the Co-op Education Centre where the pedestrian entrance is at 11 Fore Street, Ipswich IP4 1JW, and the car park entrance is in Waterworks Street IP4 1JG. Admission is £2 for society members and £2.50 for non-members, who are warmly welcomed. You can join the society at the meeting if you wish. Tickets are not required, just turn up and pay on the door.

For more information contact Howard on 01473 274300 or visit: http://suffolkfhs.org.uk

IPSWICH PHILATELIC SOCIETY At our last meeting we enjoyed a talk from Jeremy Gaskell about the treaty ports in China, both British and Foreign, as European countries tried to influence and gain trade from the Chinese. The French, German, Russian and Japanese, as well as the British, were represented in these ports, one of which was 500 miles up the Yangtze River.

On March 1 Norman Emeny will present Astronomy & Archaeology and on March 15 we have a member’s competition where members can show up to 10 sheets on any subject of their choice.

On April 5 we will be holding our annual auction where we sell stamps and philatelic material. There will be approximately 450 lots to bid for; viewing is on the evening from about 4pm, with the auction starting at 6.45pm sharp.

Put the date in your diary if you would like to improve your collection or start a new hobby.

Meetings are held at Cedarwood Primary School, Wilkinson Drive, Kesgrave, 7 for 7.30pm. Visitors welcome.

IPSWICH AND DISTRICT SOROPTIMIST CLUB Our members live all around the area but we share an interest in what is happening in our county town. In January we learned a lot from our very entertaining speakers about Ipswich Citizens Advice Bureau. They gave us a picture of the different people who come to them and of the types of issues that they seek help with. We were impressed by the detail and reliability of the information which their national system provides for their advisers and the respect and empathy which we sensed in their approach to their clients.

Volunteers play a valued role in many aspects of their work.

February was focussed on our conference at the University of Suffolk in celebration of Lighthouse’s 40th anniversary. As In Touch’s submission deadline is the actual day of our event, we can only say that we have everything crossed!

We are very much looking forward to our regular monthly meeting on March 8 when Abby Grace from Suffolk Refugee Support will speak about experiences of the Syrian refugees in Ipswich over the past year. This is such an important topic for all of us locally that we wonder if other women would like to come and hear her. You would be most welcome.

Please call Jackie on 01473 659314 for directions or for more information about Soroptimism.

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OUT & ABOUT WILDLIFE OF SHINGLE STREET Bawdsey Bird Club annual illustrated talk This year’s public illustrated talk will be given by Jeremy Mynott and takes place in Sutton Memorial Hall, Old Post Office Lane, Sutton, Nr Woodbridge IP12 3JQ on Saturday, March 25 at 7.30pm.

Jeremy is a resident of Shingle Street who has published and broadcast widely on the natural world, especially on birds. He led a survey of the wildlife of Shingle Street which is summarised in his 2016 booklet, Knowing your Place: Wildlife in Shingle Street.

Who could be better equipped to deliver this talk than someone living amongst the wonderful diversity of flora and fauna this unique area has to offer? Jeremy’s stunning photographs and amazing enthusiasm for nature conservation and study will enhance what promises to be an evening not to be missed. Everyone is welcome and light refreshments will be available during the interval.

Admission is £3 for adults, under 18’s £1.50 and there is ample free parking.

For directions and further information please contact: wa@sandlings.co.uk / 01394 411422

PORTAL WOODLANDS CONSERVATION GROUP The working party and Nature Explorers cleared more of the southern tumulus in January and completed the new path to divert walkers and cyclists around this burial mound. To do this we cleared a strip of land next to the edge of the tumulus, removing plant life like

By S Corley stinging nettles and their roots before levelling and raking the surface. We then built a dead hedge to encourage use of the new path, digging deep enough into the ground to position the wooden posts. After that we filled in the space between the posts with smaller logs and branches. The conservation group use dead hedging as it is very eco-friendly and creates a habitat for wildlife.

We would like to encourage the use of our new path and request that everyone stays off the mound to prevent any erosion so that we can gain English Heritage approval and protection for the woods from development.

The group is keen to preserve the history of the woodland as well as to encourage wildlife and improve access to the woods.

DATES FOR THE DIARY Saturday, March 18, 10am-noon: Volunteer Work Morning (all ages). Meet at the Education Area. Tools, training and light refreshments will be provided.

No need to book.

Saturday, March 18, 9-11am: Nature Explorers (11-18 year olds), booking essential.

Monday, April 3: Annual General Meeting Please contact us if you are interested in becoming more involved in the management of Portal Woods.

Nature Watch Club: Starts again in the spring.

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.

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Hello there! Spring is almost here at last – can’t you just feel it in the air? By the end of March the clocks will go forward and the evenings will start getting longer and we’ll really start to see the back of winter at last. Keep your eye on the weather forecasts though – it’s not too late to get cold snaps so you’ll need to be on the ball in case you need to whip out the frost protection.

The growing season is starting to get underway and early potatoes can be planted out as soon as possible, second earlies and maincrops will follow later in the month. If you started off any peas, broad beans and the like earlier on, then you’re probably okay to transplant these now too. Seeds for a whole variety of crops can be planted outside (check your seed packets), but get things like your French beans and cauliflowers started off in the greenhouse if you have one. We’re looking forward to being able to get things growing in our new polytunnel this year. I’ll let you know how we get on as we’ve never had one before.

If you don’t know where on earth (see what I did there?) to start, have a look in the newsagents for the various gardening magazines available. Many of them are aimed at beginners and several even come with free packs of seed and full step by step growing instructions. It’s a great place to start and everyone has to start somewhere, after all.

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

ORWELL FLOWER CLUB We welcomed Susan Horne from Gt Baddow with a demonstration entitled Pick a Colour, any Colour on February 23. Susan can always be relied upon to give a most entertaining demonstration, her flowers are always of the highest standard and she always has interesting tales to tell the members.

We are now looking forward to our next meeting on March 23 when Jennie Baker from Harlestone presents Chosen for You. This will be a return visit from Jennie and I’m sure she will give us an entertaining evening.

Orwell Flower Club meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at Tower Hall, Broadlands Way, Rushmere St Andrew IP4 5SU. Our demonstration starts at 7.15pm, but the doors open at 6.45pm to allow you to browse at our sales table and buy raffle tickets for the displays created in the demonstration and raffled at the close of the meeting.

Annual subscriptions, due at the AGM in April, are £40 and visitors are always welcome at £5 per meeting.

For further details please contact Delcie Corbett: 01473 623371 / gil.corbett@btinternet.com

SUFFOLK ORCHID SOCIETY Suffolk Orchid Society will be holding its spring show on Saturday, March 25 at St Michael’s Church Centre (near Douglas Bader Public House), Martlesham Heath IP5 3UY, between 10am and 4pm.

In addition to a magnificent display of our member’s orchids there will be first class orchids for sale, re-potting demonstrations and advice on the cultivation of orchids including solving problems that may be encountered in their care.

Refreshments including light lunches will be available during the day.

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SCHOOLS EASTER AT BRIGHT STARS Soon we will be finding out about Easter, with singing, Bible stories, games and crafts. If you are a baby, toddler or pre-schooler who would like a fun start to your week we would love you to come along with family and/or carers to join us at Bright Stars. We are a friendly group who meet from 10.30am on the second and fourth Mondays of each month in term time at St Michael’s Church Centre, Martlesham Heath.

The free half hour sessions are followed by refreshments and a chance to play until noon. You are welcome to turn up on the day, but if you would like further information please contact us. We look forward to welcoming you.

Our remaining dates for the spring term are March 13 and 27.

Jennie Fidler: 07584 420729 / Sonya & Maureen Burrow: 01473 625196 / Sue Lambert: 01473 624130

HUMPTY DUMPTY PLAYGROUP Thursday, March 3 is World Book Day so the children and staff will be dressing up as characters from their favourite books. We would like to say a big thank you to Emma from Kesgrave Library for coming into the setting to read and sing nursery rhymes with the children.

Through the Early Years Foundation Stage children learn through play and all our topics are fun and engaging. Topics this term include Celebrations of the Nations, Shrove Tuesday, St Patrick’s Day, Mother’s Day and Easter.

We are an Ofsted registered childcare provider for children from the age of two years. As we are registered as ‘Good’, we are able to provide funded places for two years old who have received ‘Golden Tickets’ from Suffolk County Council. Our Early Years team comprises of staff qualified with Qualified Teacher Status, BA (Hons) level 6 and CACHE level 3. Come in and meet our friendly team and pick up a registration form.

We are situated inside Kesgrave Community Centre on Twelve Acre Approach.

Contact: humptydumptyplaygroupkesgrave@outlook.com / 07837 154081 (term time 8.30am-4pm) / manager Sally Cutts on 01473 625998 (evenings only).

Wendy Payne

MARTLESHAM HEATH BABY AND TODDLER GROUP Martlesham Baby and Toddler group is a warm and friendly group run by mums. We hold sessions every Wednesday and Friday morning from 9.3011.30am in the Pavilion on Martlesham Heath.

MARTLESHAM & KESGRAVE PLAYSCHOOLS The children at our Kesgrave setting had a fantastic time visiting Pets at Home. They travelled on the bus and watched as the animal cages were cleaned out. They were then invited for a snack at Tesco’s and spent some time in the bakery section. They also invited their own pets into the setting and created their own vet’s role play area.

The children at our Martlesham setting have spent time making bird feeders.

They have taken part in the RSPB’s Garden Bird Watch and have recorded the birds in their own gardens. They also thought about winter and the need to stay warm, creating a clothes shop where they have been able to try on and buy appropriate clothing.

We continue to support and develop children’s learning through play, making it exciting and relevant. We are currently looking into the 30 hour government plan to fund children and shall be sending out questionnaires to families.

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

TOTS PRIVATE DAY NURSERY What an exciting two months the children at Tots have had. During our topic on pets we were lucky to have a visit from two furry guinea pigs. One of our kind parents led the group time discussion and provided the children with hands on opportunity to learn how to care for the little creatures. It was lovely to see the children demonstrating their nurturing side.

We also took advantage of the recent Robbie Burns festivities. For some of our children this was the first time they’d heard of a Burns Supper. We had traditional haggis for lunch with neeps and tatties! We also had a visit from a Scotsman complete with bagpipes and kilt, enabling the children to immerse themselves in Scottish culture.

Chinese New Year has also provided the children with a culturally enriching experience. They enjoyed taste testing a selection of Chinese foods and impressed us considerably with their use of chopsticks. Arts and crafts were also in abundance; we made everything from a large scale dragon to traditional origami fans and Chinese calligraphy writing.

We have several more visits scheduled. March will see us learn about the jobs people do and we look forward to welcoming the fire service, a dentist and the police.

Tots offers care for children aged three months to five years. We offer government funded places for three-year-olds and eligible two-year-olds. Why not book an appointment to view? Viewings are available at 10am and 2pm and can be booked via: 01473 624749 / info@totsprivatedaynursery.co.uk www.totsprivatedaynursery.co.uk

Our tots have had lots of fun over the winter, enjoying our new toys and welcoming our new session leaders Sam and Kerry. This term we are introducing Crafty Friday on the last Friday of every month when we will have a craft table set up where your children can enjoy making a simple craft or picture. We have lots of ideas already but if you would like to contribute or have an idea please let us know.

During March we will have a super Pamper Hamper raffle where you could win a luxury Mother’s Day hamper, plus our famous Easter Egg Party on March 29 and 31. Come along and join the fun.

We have an informal, friendly atmosphere and there’s always a lovely sing song before more tea. We’d love to see you there! mhbabyandtoddlergroup@yahoo.co.uk / Facebook

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SPORT KESGRAVE CRICKET CLUB In only a few short weeks Twelve Acre Approach will once again ring to the sound of bat on ball. This month is always the lull before the storm for cricket club administrators such as your correspondent. The season’s fixtures are all arranged, our supply of match balls is ordered and the square can be left alone to consolidate its new growth of grass. But as March turns into April the storm arrives – and it’s all hands to the pump. The square will be cut, rolled, cut again and rolled again; each wicket will be marked out and the creases painted in. And then just when you think all is perfect, we’ll probably have three or four days of hot sun and heavy rain and the square will need cutting and rolling again. Next the usual working party of middle-aged brain and youthful brawn will set about the annual task of rebuilding our old wooden sightscreens. Somehow it never seems to fit together properly, even though you could swear it did last year. The combined experience and IQ on display is awesome but the whole affair always turns into a scene from Fred Karno’s circus.

Meanwhile our players are busying themselves with preparations for the new season. Our young cricketers are well into their programme of Monday evening training sessions. And our seniors – always a little slower to rouse to action than our mad keen youngsters – are about to begin their pre-season training. These sessions will take place in the sports centre at Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre from 11am to 1pm on Sundays, starting on Sunday, March 5, and will run weekly for six sessions in total. I’ve said it before, but it bears repeating: it is important that all those intending to play in any of our senior teams in 2017 attend these sessions.

I mentioned some of our early season fixtures and activities in our last edition but I’ll repeat them here for any who missed them: Our pre-season senior practice match has been confirmed for Saturday, April 15. The format will likely be mixed teams of players from all our senior squads. The 1st XI start their league campaign at home to Maldon on April 22 at home to Maldon, the 2nd XI start on April 29 at home to Stradbroke and our 3rd XI at home to BT & Waldringfield on April 30. All players keen to be involved can confirm their availability now via the club website: www.kesgrave.play-cricket.com.

Also, we are planning to hold our annual Golf Day on Sunday, April 2l.

Members, non-members, family and friends are all welcome. The details have not been fully pinned down just yet, so watch out for an announcement on the website or, for all registered users of our website, an email from me in due course. It’s always a fun day of gentle competition, prizes and plenty of laughs; a great way for us all to get together before the serious business of the season starts.

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KESGRAVE & NORTHGATE KARATE NEWS Tayler Evans made the step up from representing her club to representing her association at the EKF National Kyu Grade Championships at Ponds Forge, Sheffield on Sunday, January 15. This was the fifth Kyu Grade National Championships and marks the first major national level competition of 2017. This event was established by the English Karate Federation as a ‘stepping-stone’ to the full National Championships held in April. Both events contribute to the selection process of the English National Karate Team so all competitors have added incentive to perform.

Tayler did not disappoint as she picked up a bronze medal in the cadet girl’s individual kumite as well as a gold medal in the cadet girl’s team kumite. This is her best performance to date at a national competition as a result of her dedication to training.

Georgie Lawson attended her first international of 2017 on Saturday, January 14 in Estonia. This was part of her preparation for the European Championships to be held in Bulgaria in February where she represents her country for the third time.

The standard was really high with international teams from Sweden, Finland and Latvia to name but a few. Georgina attended the competition without a coach, which was a big ask, but managed to fight her way to the gold tactically and physically and was over the moon with the result. This was another fantastic result for Georgie, massive congratulations to her.

We are also delighted to say that Ipswich Audi is now a club sponsor along with M+C Diesel, IS Electricals and Chris Clow. A huge thank you to all our sponsors who help our club members realise their goals.

Eleanor Legg

ST JOHN’S URC LAWN BOWLS CLUB St John’s Club is looking for new members, with or without bowling experience, to join our very friendly club at Westbury Road.

We play league matches during the week and friendly bowling on Tuesdays and at weekends, along with other social activities.

If membership appeals to you, please contact David and Helen, our joint secretaries, for further details: 01473 717979

KESGRAVE BOWLS CLUB Our pre-season meeting is on Wednesday, April 5 at 7pm in the bowls pavilion and our open day is on Saturday, April 15 from 1.30pm.

IPSWICH WANDERERS FC Upcoming home fixtures at The Doucy

We hope to celebrate the club’s 25th anniversary on Sunday, April 23 with teams from other clubs coming to play against us and to share a buffet.

The club is again organising three open tournaments: the charity pairs on Saturday, June 10; the open 3-wood triples on Sunday, August 27; the open pairs on Saturday, September 9. Once again we will be sponsored for the two open tournaments by haart Estate Agents and the flyers should have been sent out by the time this goes to print. If anyone who is interested in participating hasn’t received a copy please contact me. Each tournament includes lunch and they are always very enjoyable days.

If you would like to give the game a try, we have club drives most Saturdays and you can either ring me beforehand or turn up on the day. A fixture list will be pinned on the board outside the gate so you can be sure someone will be there to give you a helping hand.

Joyce, 01473 626075

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Saturday, March 11: v Stanway Rovers (League) KO 3pm Tuesday, March 21: v Hadleigh United (League) KO 3pm Saturday, April 8: v Gorleston (League) KO 3pm On Thursday, March 23 the club is hosting the Big Fat Football Quiz, a fine opportunity to test your football knowledge. The first prize is a splendid trophy. Teams of up to four are invited. You can enter by phoning 07734 321259 or register at 7.15pm on the night. The quiz begins at 7.30pm in the Wanderers clubhouse. Refreshments and the Wanderers bar will be available during the evening.

Before that, the regular and popular Wanderers Bingo will be taking place on Friday, March 3, eyes down at 8pm with cash prizes.

Keith Lloyd

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CHURCH NEWS OUT WITH THE OLD AND IN WITH THE NEW

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At this time of year my mind starts to think about spring cleaning. What have I kept for too long that I need to get rid of? What cupboards need a good clear out? Every time I switch on my PC I get a message about apps that I haven’t used for a while and a suggestion that I might like to get rid of them to make space for new software.

When you have a clear out do you, as I do, think that you should hang on to that thing as you might need it someday? Or perhaps, you are like my wife who thinks that some things just don’t need to be kept.

Once you have cleared the space you will then have room for something new.

Does this principle also apply to our time, making room to try something new? Perhaps that new thing could be coming to church?

If you would like to come and see us we meet every Sunday morning from 10.30am-noon at Heath Primary School, Bell Lane, Kesgrave. You will receive a warm welcome.

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This month sees our 32nd anniversary and preparations are underway to make it a special celebration with invitations going out to all the churches in our region both within our organisation and the wider church body locally. Over the years we have seen much change, both in ourselves and in the world around us, but our hope in the power of God remains the same. Jesus is the same today, tomorrow and forever.

There is a comforting stability that contrasts strongly with a fast paced and ever-changing world we live in. What He said more than 2,000 years ago still holds true, that only love can make a real change in what is happening – we must love God and love our neighbours.

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 for Young People’s Night on alternate Fridays (see website for details).

The Ark Church, Wolsey House, The Drift, Nacton Road, Ipswich IP3 9QR / arkipswichuk@gmail.com

Declaring God’s Way - Sharing His Love

We have had some really sunny days recently. All around us signs of spring are beginning to show, even though it is still early February as I write. We thank God for the changing seasons and we give praise for his continued blessings to us all.

At Rushmere Baptist Church we are in the midst of change. Having vacated our premises we are now ’camping out’ at various locations.

The move went very smoothly and we are so grateful to all the folk who worked so hard and to a deadline to clear the church and leave it empty in time for the builders to move in. We are now worshipping on Sunday afternoons at Colchester Road Baptist Church. That in itself is a big change for us as meeting for worship at 2.30pm instead of 10.45am still seems a bit odd, but nonetheless we continue to enjoy the same fellowship and look forward to meeting new friends as before. If you would like to join us on Sunday afternoons you will be made very welcome. Set out below are the different venues for the various groups.

Our usual activities are as follows: Monday: FFaF Children’s Club for School Years 2-6 from 6.15-7.30pm at St Andrew’s Parish Church Hall Wednesday: Rag Tag Drop-in at 2pm on the first Wednesday of each month at St Andrew’s Parish Church Hall Senior Citizens’ Friendship Hour at 2.30pm on the second Wednesday of each month at St Andrew’s Parish Church Hall Thursday: Luncheon Club at 12.30pm at the rugby club Saturday: Meeting Point Coffee Morning on the fourth Saturday of each month from 10.30am-noon at St Andrew’s Parish Church Hall Details of our Easter Services will be published in the next edition of In Touch.

Minister: The Rev Heather Marsden Secretary: Mrs Jean Cutting

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RUSHMERE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Toys & Noise Toys & Noise is a baby and toddler group for any parent or carer with a pre-school 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. They will be meeting every Thursday during March, with a special spring theme on Thursday, March 2. As the weather gets warmer, there is the opportunity to use the outdoor space too. Lots of toys and lots of fun!

CAMEO (Come and Meet Each Other) CAMEO meets on the first Thursday of each month at 10.30am at The Key, St Margaret’s Plain, Ipswich IP4 2BB and anyone who is 50 and over is invited to attend. There’s always a cup of tea or coffee to begin with, followed by a speaker (on a variety of topics) and some time to chat and meet other people. Feel free to come along, but if you would like to know more, please contact Bronwen: 01473 721616 Rushmere Christian Fellowship (RCF) is a welcoming church committed to loving God, each other and the community. RCF meets every Sunday during the year at 10.30am at St Alban’s High School on Digby Road. Further information is available at www.rcfchurch.org.uk or from Stephen French: 01473 431701 / sfrench@rcfchurch.org.uk

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