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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR I’ve been particularly fortunate in recent months to find myself in parts of our local countryside I’ve never visited before, not always by choice thanks to roadworks, but I have been reminded anew just how beautiful this part of the country is. Time and time again I have discovered hidden gems, stunning views, beautiful country pubs, lovely farms and cafes and community shops selling fabulous local produce. Despite the fact that I’m from another country I don’t actually like travelling. The actual physical process of getting there, wherever it may be, is enough to put me off going. I’ve done the ‘sun holiday’ and it’s not for me. I don’t function in 38 degree heat and I don’t tan so what’s the point? When we travel abroad we embrace new things, we seek out new adventures and force ourselves to ‘make the most of every minute’, almost to the point of exhaustion. I’ve only tried (and loved) windsurfing in St Lucia but could easily do it regularly here at home. I’ve run into freezing seas in Portugal and Cape Cod (which I’ve pretended to enjoy because that’s what you do on holiday) but barely dip my toes in the North Sea which is 30 minutes from home (and a warm bath). I’ve walked to mountain tops in sweltering heat in Italy, but go everywhere by car in East Anglia. When we stay at home our free time is too easily absorbed by real life responsibilities, but imagine what we might discover if we were to focus the same sense of adventure to a day spent within 10, 20 or even 30 miles from home. The next time you find yourself at a loose end, stick a pin in the map or just take a road you haven’t taken before and allow yourself to enjoy whatever comes your way. This month my colleagues and I are supporting Macmillan’s Big Coffee Morning and welcome readers, contributors and advertisers to pop in for coffee and cake from Monday 26 to Friday, September 30. It would be lovely to meet you. I shall be making scones.
NEWS PCC WANTS TO TALK TO YOU ABOUT POLICING Suffolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Tim Passmore is staging his next series of public meetings across the county through the autumn and is encouraging Suffolk residents to make a note in their diaries. This year, rather than staging a meeting in each of the seven district and borough areas, the PCC and Chief Constable will host a meeting in each of the 18 Safer Neighbourhood areas. The meetings are an opportunity for the public to ask questions of the Commissioner and the Chief Constable and to find out more about policing in the county. Tim Passmore said: “Having direct contact with the people of Suffolk that I represent is extremely important to me. This year we are reflecting the new SNT make-up and staging meetings tailored directly to the needs of our local policing areas. The major review of local policing identified 18 SNT areas and we are increasing our meeting programme to reflect this. “Public engagement is hugely important in this role and I make myself available to anyone who needs to speak to me through one-to-one surgeries and directly via e-mail and on the phone, but it is equally important to have these bigger meetings where people can question me in a more open forum. “I do hope people will accept this invite to come and find out more about policing. Gareth and I will be pleased to discuss any matter that arises. I have set up a meeting in each SNT to make it as easy as possible for people to attend and I am hoping for an open and frank two-way dialogue, so please spread the word as I really want to encourage a good crowd.” Each meeting will involve a quick overview from Tim Passmore and Gareth Wilson and then the public will have an opportunity to ask questions. There will be a senior police officer, responsible for policing in the local area, to add operational context. All meetings start at 6.30pm and there is no need to book.
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CELEBRATING ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF MARTLESHAM HEATH HISTORY Plans have advanced for a special weekend event to take place on July 8-9, 2017 to mark 100 years since Martlesham Heath began evolving into the vibrant and diverse village we know today.
businesses, groups and individuals to get involved. The steering committee has been working away for the last 18 months but is in need of more help and support. If you think you can help with this special weekend please contact:
The story started on January 17, 1917 when the Royal Flying Corps founded a flying base on the heath to develop and test fighter aircraft, making more effective use of air power in The Great War. This work continued with many fascinating chapters, particularly in the Second World War, through to the last RAF aircraft departing in 1963. The legacy for this part of the Martlesham Heath story is held in the Martlesham Heath Control Tower Museum.
Chairman Peter Davies: chair@mh100.org.uk
The arrival of The Post Office Research Laboratories from Dollis Hill in London in the 1970s continued development and testing activity, this time in telecommunications and associated technologies. This evolved into BT Adastral Park, now also home of many innovative companies as part of The Innovation Martlesham cluster. A number of businesses (about 100) large and small, local and national, have set up on the industrial estate.
MH100 will be present at Martlesham Heath Control Tower Museum Fun Day on Sunday, September 11 (see page 17).
Vice-chairman Bob Simpson: vicechair@mh100.org.uk Publicity Office Howard King: publicity@mh100.org.uk The next MH100 planning and organisation meeting is on Monday September 26 at 6pm in Martlesham Parish Room on Felixstowe Road. If you wish to attend please email: info@mh100.org.uk
REFLECTIONS ON THE HISTORY OF RADAR
MH100 will also tell the story of the modern Martlesham Heath village itself from early plans to today’s vibrant community. Martlesham Heath is probably the one of the most distinctive places in East Anglia. Businesses on the heath, British Telecom, The Martlesham Heath Control Tower Museum and local individuals are getting involved in this major event. MH100 is delighted by the interest shown by local primary schools and by Kesgrave High School, and also to have the active support of University Campus Suffolk. The main event will use the green area in the middle of the village and will take the form of a special village fete celebrating the Martlesham Heath story over the last 100 years. We are also planning a small number of specialised events leading up to the weekend. We aim to tell the whole story and warmly welcome Martlesham Heath
The first MH100 event in an open lecture in the Waterfront Building at the University of Suffolk on Friday, September 30 at 6pm with Professor Hugh Griffiths, University College London, entitled Reflections on the History of Radar.
The lecture will include recently declassified commentary on the invention of radar, early airborne radar, German radar and Bruneval Raid, radar detection of V-2 rockets, Suffolk’s key role in radar technology and the modern detection of abandoned landmines. Book your free tickets now, doors open at 5.30pm: 01473 338653 / openlectures@uos.ac.uk For further details please visit: www.mh100.org.uk
BUS NOTES The other day I took a long trip by rail via London to Birmingham, going onwards from there by tram to Wolverhampton. I returned by the same route. Everything ran to time and it all worked very well. Until I got back to Ipswich. Now, there are four peak-hour buses on routes 64-65 along Main Road which start at the rail station. Three of them depart just a few minutes before a commuter train from London arrives at the station. Are these scheduled that way deliberately to miss the home-going passengers to Kesgrave and Martlesham? The last of this group of buses, at 18.03, offers just a four-minute connection to those who can sprint across the footbridge, providing the train has arrived in Ipswich precisely on time. Given that these buses are the last remnants of the former branch line railway to Aldeburgh, it makes no sense that they fail so poorly to connect with the train times. First buses seem almost to have a death-wish, turning away potential patronage by such dreadful planning. And what happened when I arrived back in Ipswich? The 65 was waiting outside the station, but the driver was chatting to somebody in the bus and would not let us board until the very last minute. We had a clear run to the Old Cattle Market, at which the driver abandoned the bus, shut the door and went off to the tea bothy. No relief driver turned up for seven minutes, whereupon he had some difficulty setting up his ticket machine. By this time a long queue had built up: the first passenger tendered a £10 note and the driver had to search his bag for the change. Then there was another passenger who quizzed the driver about where the bus was going. Such delays are inevitable when the bus is already late. The whole sequence was most unprofessional, and the bus arrived in Kesgrave 12 minutes late. Surely we deserve a better service than this?
KESGRAVE & DISTRICT HELP CENTRE CAN YOU HELP? As some of you are aware, we hold a coffee morning for older people in the community centre in Kesgrave every Thursday morning. This event has become quite popular with many residents coming in for a chat and company. We do struggle with transport for those who are unable to attend this event without transport, especially during holiday times. With drivers away or attending hospital it means that sometimes we are unable to collect some of our group. We are hoping that you would like to help us either regularly or on a as and when basis. You would get mileage allowance plus the pleasure of helping some of our residents who so look forward to getting out for a few hours. If this is something you feel you would enjoy please come along any Thursday between 10 and 11.30am and meet our group or contact me for more information. Sue Snoulten, 01473 620307
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MESSAGE FROM YOUR COUNTY COUNCILLORS: AUGUST 2016 County Council unanimously supports motion to stamp out hate crime As part of the full council meeting, councillors agreed to include an urgent motion for consideration that called for “Suffolk County Council to condemn all hate crimes and to state that it is proud of the Suffolk tradition of welcoming people of all countries, faiths and cultures.”
At he third Suffolk Skills Show in October, the council will launch the new online platform ‘Icanbea’ with district and borough councils to connect young people and businesses more directly to see what apprenticeship opportunities are out there.
“We are worried that community tensions have been raised in some parts of the county and there might be tensions encouraging a small minority to commit acts of vandalism and verbal and physical violence.
Welcoming the motion which was put forward by the Suffolk Labour Group, Suffolk County Councillor Gordon Jones, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, Education and Skills said: “High quality apprenticeships are a vital route into work for young people today. Taking up the opportunity that an apprenticeship offers means that the young person can secure the essential first step on their career ladder and gain vital personal and technical skills. There are also many benefits to business from employing apprentices and there are some excellent examples of Suffolk employers using apprenticeships as the cornerstone of their talent pipeline.”
“We want to avoid any such incidents in Suffolk – a county which has a proud tradition of welcoming people from a broad range of countries, cultures and faith systems. That is why we are urging community leaders, politicians, local councils, voluntary organisations and schools and colleges to join us in being good neighbours and promoting acceptance and tolerance.
Proposals approved for new delivery model for Ipswich Park & Ride services Suffolk County Council’s Cabinet met in July to approve proposals for the future of Ipswich Park and Ride. Further detailed work would be required following the meeting with changes likely to be introduced in January 2017 at the earliest.
“It falls to us as leaders to encourage friendship and strong community relationships within our county and we call upon Suffolk County Council to support the #SuffolkSolidarity campaign.”
The proposal suggests local operating bus companies taking over the contract for delivering commercial services from the Copdock and Martlesham sites, making the service self-funding through passenger revenue. Potential infrastructure changes to road networks are also included in the outline proposal. This proposal has been developed over the last three months by Suffolk County Council, working closely with Ipswich Borough Council, local bus operators, Ipswich Hospital and Ipswich Central.
Full details of the motion stated: “As a key organisation for Suffolk which works with others to support some of the most vulnerable communities in our county from illegal discrimination, exploitation and marginalisation, we are very concerned about the recent upsurge in attacks on non-UK nationals over the last few days.
Council shows strong support for delivering high quality apprenticeships Councillors from across the chamber at Suffolk County Council unanimously offered their support to a motion pushing for delivery of high quality apprenticeships for young people in Suffolk. Suffolk County Council established the Suffolk Apprenticeship Service in 2014 which has already delivered a 15 per cent growth in the numbers of young people who have been able to secure an apprenticeship. The service has supported thousands of young people and employers over the last two years. This followed work undertaken by the council as part of the Greater Ipswich City Deal in 2013, when a commitment was made to achieve the ambitious growth target of 5,000 additional apprenticeships by 2019. The Apprenticeship Suffolk Business Service is delivered in partnership with Suffolk Chamber of Commerce, and has worked with more than 4,000 small and medium sized employers across Suffolk, generating in excess of 500 new apprenticeship vacancies. The profile of apprenticeships has been raised through a wide range of events, publishing regular local vacancy information online and profiling local employers and apprentices through the local media. Suffolk’s Young Ambassadors Network of Apprentices has supported this work by going into schools and local communities to spread the positive benefits of apprenticeships to other young people. In Ipswich, the MyGo youth employment service, a national flagship model, is now well established and has supported more than 4,600 young people since January 2015, including encouraging many people into apprenticeships.
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The main focus has been to find a way to maintain Park and Ride services in Ipswich while lowering the operating subsidy paid by taxpayers. The administration have every intention to keep the Park and Ride operating and recognise that the Park and Ride services are an important facility for passengers who do not wish to drive into Ipswich. The Park and Ride currently costs the tax payer £712,000 per year to run on top of the cost ticket income. That equates to a subsidy of £3.27 per passenger per journey. Savings need to be made across the council to balance the books. As part of that work SCC are looking at ways for the Park and Ride service to continue to operate, but at a lower cost to the tax payer. SCC’s partners, local bus operators, Ipswich Borough Council and business representatives are all working together and are rising to the challenge of helping design a new service that uses overall resources more efficiently. There is a collective confidence that between us we can keep it operating, so please keep using the service and tell your friends. To view the report and other committee papers, visit: http://committeeminutes.suffolkcc.gov.uk/index.aspx Regards and best wishes, County Councillors Christopher Hudson and Robert Whiting
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NEWS KESGRAVE TOWN COUNCIL Power Cut and Electrical Supply Problems: Contact 105 On September 6 a new national phone number will be launched by electricity network operators for customers to call should they need to report or get information about a power cut in their area.
You may notice signs up on Long Strops advising of closure. Anglian Water will be carrying out some work along Long Strops in early October and will use the area to park their vehicles, but after this work has been completed the area will no longer be accessible to vehicles.
Dialling 105 will put customers through to their local electricity network operator – the company that manages the cables, power lines and substations that deliver electricity into homes and businesses in their area. Customers can call 105 no matter who they choose to buy electricity from.
After taking advice, The Covenant have decided not to continue this access due to the Public Liability that this entails. There is a Bridle Way from Bell Lane to Dobbs Lane via Long Strops which will remain open, but there will not be access for motor vehicles.
Non-designated Community Assets in Kesgrave Although much of the building in Kesgrave was completed in the last 60 years, there are some that pre-date this that have been graded and listed to recognise and protect them. They are The Church of All Saints (Grade II), Grange Farmhouse, now the Farmhouse Pub (Grade II), Kesgrave Hall (Grade II) and The Bell Public House (Grade II).
New heights for Kesgrave Market’s fifth anniversary Have you been to Kesgrave’s monthly market before? Why not come along on September 17, 9am-12.30pm, and give it a try? The market incorporates the Country Market and is growing in popularity.
However, there is an opportunity through the Neighbourhood Plan to identify other properties, amenities or structures that have historical or local value but do not meet the criteria to be listed. The effect of being identified as a Community Asset is that its value will become more generally known, that the owners may take more pride in their ownership and maintain it better and ensure that it can be seen and enjoyed by others. It could also provide protection when development of an area is considered. If you have any ideas of something that could be regarded as a Community Asset, please contact Kesgrave Town Council for consideration. Car Parking at Long Strops off Bell Lane For many years The Kesgrave Covenant has kindly maintained a piece of land that people have been using to park their vehicles on while visiting Long Strops and Foxhall Heath. A number of people have commented recently on the state of the surface of this area, thinking that it is a public car park. The land along Long Strops is administered by The Kesgrave Covenant who have kindly allowed it to be used by the public but it has never been adopted as a formal car park.
Plans are afoot to celebrate the market’s fifth birthday on October 15. The usual stalls will be there for you to stock up on fruit, vegetables, bread, cakes, pies, jams, juices, meat products, hand-made knitted goods and jewellery, fresh fish and much more. The market starts at 9am and a portable rock wall from Explore Outdoor will be there from 9.30am-12.30pm providing free, safe climbing sessions for people of all ages. If you get tired from climbing and dry from chatting (you are bound to meet someone you know there), you can sit down and order some refreshments courtesy of Kesgrave Scouts. Are you setting up a business selling good quality local products? If you would you like to trial retailing your product without a huge outlay, contact our market manager to obtain a guest or regular stall and join the others making it the place to be for a quality and friendly shopping experience.
MARTLESHAM HEATH GP SURGERY PRACTICE AND PATIENT GROUP Martlesham Heath Surgery has a Practice and Patient Group comprising the practice manager and a small number of patients. We discuss issues that the practice want to share with patients and also feedback from patients’ perspective. We have also carried out patient surveys and produced action plans for improvements to benefit patients. However, we are now hoping to set up a virtual group and aim to gather around a hundred patients from as broad a spectrum as possible to get a better representation of views. Consequently we
need young people, workers, retirees, people with long term conditions and people from all ethnic groups. We will ask the members of this group some questions from time to time. If you are willing to get involved, contact will be via email so it shouldn’t take too much of your time. If you are happy to become a member of this virtual group and for us to contact you occasionally, please email IESCCG.MartleshamHeathSurgery@nhs.net confirming that you are interesting in becoming involved. Thank you.
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NEWS / OUT & ABOUT HOME-START DISCO CABARET On Saturday, September 24 you will have the chance to see demonstrations of Latin and ballroom dancing by the European Latin U21 champions Luke Miller and Vera Alkevich. Learn some new dance steps with demonstrations from Richard Miller, be entertained by singers Rachel Foskett and Pete Long and then dance the night away with a disco hosted by DJ Steve Springett from BBC Radio Suffolk. The Disco Cabaret is on Saturday, September 24 at Kesgrave Community Centre, starting at 7pm. Tickets are £12 to include a pulled pork filled roll. To avoid disappointment buy your tickets now from Home-Start: 01473 621104 / office@homestartcoastal.co.uk There is also the opportunity for you or your company to sponsor the dances in return for promotion of your company. For more information contact Ella: 01473 621104 / office@homestartcoastal.co.uk The evening is being organised to raise funds for the local charity Home-Start Suffolk: East Ipswich & Coastal that supports families for whom the pressures of family life have become too great to cope with alone. This can be for a variety of reasons such as poverty, illness, family breakdowns, isolation, addiction and physical and mental health issues. Last year the charity supported 152 families and we have now supported our 1,000th family since setting up locally in 1999. Ella Heeney
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YOUR LOCAL COUNTRY MARKET Come fly with us as local bakes and crafty makes take off… Martlesham Heath Aviation Society’s annual fun day is on Sunday, September 11 (see page 17), so if you haven’t yet discovered the lovely eatables and hand-made crafts that Martlesham Heath Country Market offers, now’s the chance to combine it with an outing in aid of a good cause. We hope we’ll see you, friends old and new. High-flyer Enid’s prize-winning jams, chutneys and preserves will be there, as will our usual selection of locally baked tasties and pastries, savouries, sweets, biscuits and cakes. If you need a sun hat (or fleecy mittens) Carol is your first call for delectable professionally sewn goodies and gifts. Helen ‘The Bead’ shows off her jewellery, key rings and other attractive items made from teeny glass beads. William ‘The Wood’ makes irresistibly tactile bowls and desirable treen out of local wood. I know because he made me a vase out of a branch from a tree in my garden. Sarah’s cards are all made from her original paintings (and she takes commissions). You’ll also find home-grown vegetables (keep down your food-miles), eggs from local hens, plants, decorated plant pots, delightful fabric wreaths, knitted and crocheted, sewn and grown and nice-to-use tote bags. Our makers and bakers are so talented and versatile, you’ll find something to like and to suit your pocket. Regular flyers glide along to our weekly Tuesday morning market at Martlesham Heath Pavilion, 9.15-11.15am, to get their fix of locally baked comestibles and unique hand-made crafts. We’re also at Kesgrave Scout Hut on the third Saturday of each month, 9am-12.30pm. You’ll find Martlesham Heath Country Market on Facebook.
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KESGRAVE LIBRARY Sunday Crafts (10am-noon) The following craft activities will take place during September. Sunday 4: Make a monkey door hanger for your bedroom. Can you guess which story he’s from? On Thursday, September 22, the centre and Kay Fletcher Fitness will be teaming up once again to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support by joining the world’s biggest coffee morning. Last year they raised over £700 and would like to raise even more this year! Cake, Coffee & Chat is taking place at Kesgrave Community Centre from 11am-1pm. Bring a cake, bring a friend, they will do the rest… For those keen bakers amongst you, a Cake Off competition is also being held, with special guest judges soon to be announced. Every cake shared helps to support people affected by cancer, every pound raised will help to make sure that no one faces cancer alone in Suffolk and across the UK. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 70th Anniversary Stamp Fair: Saturday, September 10, 10am-4pm Celebrating 70 years of the Ipswich Philatelic Society, free admission. Home-Start Suffolk Disco Cabaret: Saturday, September 24, 7pm For more information and tickets (£12) contact Home-Start: 01473 621104 / office@homestartcoastal.co.uk Mum2Mum Market: Saturday, October 15, 2-4pm Buy top quality pre-loved baby and children’s clothes, toys books and equipment, £2 admission on the door. For more information contact: 07903 585334 Psychic Night with Ryan Gooding: Friday, October 21 at 7.30pm The modern up and coming medium everybody is talking about is coming to the centre this October in aid of Age UK Suffolk. Get your tickets now by calling 01473 359911 or at: www.universe.com/suffolkageukpsychicnight Children’s Parties Looking for a venue for your child’s party? The centre can provide an hours use of the sports hall and two hours use of the bowls pavilion for just £55. This offer is only available from October 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017. To book and check availability please call: 01473 612648 If you would like to book a function room or activity at KWMCC, please contact the centre on 01473 612648 or visit: www.kwmcc.co.uk
Sunday 11: Come along and design a scarecrow mask. Sunday 18: Make a wolf puppet to scare Little Red Riding Hood. Sunday 25: We’re making card soldiers from the story of Alice in Wonderland. Activities are free. Parents must stay with under eights. There’s no need to book – just turn up and have a go. BookStart Every Thursday (term time only), restarting on Thursday, September 8. Tot Rock: 9.45-10.15 am BabyBounce: 10.30-11am Story Time Every Friday morning (term time only), 9.45-10.15am, restarting on Friday, September 9. Big Friendly Read Presentation – Sunday, September 18 Congratulations to all our borrowers who completed the Summer Reading Challenge this year. This is a fantastic achievement. The staff and volunteers look forward to seeing you all at the presentation, where you will receive your medal and certificate and watch a puppet show which has been organised by Kesgrave Library Community Group. The staff would also like to thank the community group for enabling the library to offer Roald Dahl inspired craft sessions while the challenge has been running. Could parents please ensure that they attend the presentation during the times stated on their children’s invitation? This is due to unprecedented numbers completing this year. Are you interested? The library is hoping to start the following two groups over the next couple of months. If you are interested in attending, please let staff know. Adult Colouring sessions – every first Thursday evening from 7pm. If you are in need of some relaxation and time out, why not pop along? Cost £2, equipment will be provided plus hot drink/biscuits. Knit and Natter – every first Wednesday afternoon from 2.30pm. Just bring along whatever craft you are working on and we will supply the company plus tea/coffee and biscuits. £1 per session. Coming in October The library will be selling a large variety of charity Christmas cards in aid of all the main charities plus the Suffolk Wildlife Fund. Look out for more details in October’s magazine. Maggie Lusher, Kesgrave Library Manager, Kinsey House, Kays Close, Kesgrave
GRIFF RHYS JONES – WORK IN PROGRESS Griff Rhys Jones is airing some thoughts, stories, anecdotes, reminiscences and half-remembered events from a long career with his much missed comedy partner Mel Smith. It’s a ramble through a relationship. Join him on this work in progress, complete with previously unseen footage, at the Riverside Theatre, Woodbridge on Thursday, September 15 at 8pm. Tickets are £10 and available from the Riverside Theatre: 01394 382174 / riverside@gmail.com
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OUT & ABOUT SEPTEMBER AT KESGRAVE SOCIAL CLUB Our first band of the month is the always wonderful Infrared on Saturday, September 3. Always a fabulous night with this band. Foxy Rock are with us Sunday, September 4, a great place to be to learn a new dance and then put your steps into practice. This month’s Heartbeat meeting is on Tuesday, September 6, 7.30pm start, all welcome. On Saturday, September 10 we have Shaddogie – a welcome return to a long-time favourite. Doug really knows what we like and will keep the place buzzing all night. There is a quiz night on Wednesday, September 14, teams of four, come try your luck against the resident experts. We have a private party in the main lounge on Friday, September 16. Members can use the snug and the snooker bars. Saturday and Sunday, September 17 and 18 is the Country and Western weekend. On Saturday we have Longshot, followed by Kevin Barry and Michael Madoon on Sunday. The kitchen is open both days, so come spend some quality time with these great bands. On Tuesday, September 20 we have a clairvoyant evening with Stephanie Carr. Tickets are £8, available now. Raffle on the night – the prize is a private reading with Stephanie. Memphis Index will be entertaining us on Saturday, September 24, a great band playing all the hits, we will be dancing all night long. Our final event on Friday, September 30 is an all day coffee morning in aid of Macmillan. A really great day – there will be a raffle, tea, coffee and cakes. There wil be wonderful trays of homemade cakes to eat with your drink – or take an order home and have cakes all weekend. Perfect!
MARTLESHAM BRASS MAKING MUSIC FUN IN EAST ANGLIA September is a really important month for Martlesham Brass as we are celebrating our 20th birthday. Our birthday concert is on Saturday, September 24 at St Michael’s Church Centre, Martlesham Heath, starting at 7pm. We are delighted to welcome the world famous trombone player, Brett Baker (pictured), who will be playing with the band. Tickets are £3.50 (primary school children free) and available at Friday evening band practice at St Michael’s, 2nd Stop Charity Shop, 07802 868924 or: www.martleshambrass.co.uk All our bands will be performing, and the concert will include the bandleaders’ awards to players who have improved the most over the year. Please come along and help us celebrate. There will be birthday cake too! We will also be appearing at the Martlesham Heath Aviation Society Open Day on Sunday, September 11. Do come along and listen to us (see page 17). 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 feel that you 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
TRIANON MUSIC GROUP A great choice of music for 2017! That’s the message from Trianon Music Group as we launch our new brochure on September 17. This year our brochure cover features Astrid, a double-bass player in Trianon’s orchestra and also a singer. With three concerts in Ipswich during the year, we start at Ipswich Corn Exchange on January 7. The focus is on film and television music ranging from the impressive Zadok the Priest to music by Suffolk-based composer Denis King who wrote the music for Lovejoy. April finds us at St John’s Church in Cauldwell Hall Road in Ipswich and in this more intimate setting we perform Sir Hubert Parry’s Blest Pair of Sirens, Mendelssohn’s Symphony No 5 in D, Op107 (Reformation) and Puccini’s Messa di Gloria. Join us at the Corn Exchange in September for a musical tour of the four nations of the United Kingdom, and then hop across to the United States of America for a hoedown of melodies starting with the celebrated fanfare by Copland.
IPSWICH COUNTRY MARKET British Food Fortnight runs from September 17 to October 2 and here at Ipswich Country Market, British food is what we are all about. We sell local food from local producers and we’re on hand to tell you what’s in all our recipes and answer any questions that you may have. The market offers a truly local shopping experience and a warm welcome. Every market is different too. The range of produce on offer varies according to local skills and, of course, the season. Eating in season has many benefits. Foods in season contain the nutrients, minerals and trace elements that our bodies need at particular times of the year, and at country market you only get produce picked fresh from our producers’ gardens. Alexia Robinson, organiser of British Food Fortnight, says: “Today’s customer wants value when they are shopping or eating out and value is no longer just about price. Increasingly people want tasty, fresh, healthy, seasonal, local, and regionally distinct foods with visible traceability back to the producer – all distinctive qualities of British food.” This is what we offer so why not pop along and love British food? You can also love British craft and find a large, varied range of locally handmade items.
If you’d like to hear us before then, our final major concert for 2016 is at Snape Maltings Concert Hall on September 17 when we perform Elgar’s Enigma Variations, Dvorak’s Te Deum and William Walton’s stunning Belshazzar’s Feast.
We are open on Thursday mornings from 10.15-11.30am at Rushmere Village Hall on Humber Doucy Lane. We have plenty of free parking and home baked refreshments with a free tea or coffee on your first visit. Where else could you have a cheese scone or slice of cake and a hot drink for around a pound? We also have bacon rolls on offer on the first Thursday of the month for only £1.
Tickets for all these concerts are available from the Trianon Ticket Line on 01394 283170 or 07876 787029 and you can find full details of our concerts at: www.tmg.org.uk
You can find out more about British Food Fortnight at www.lovebritishfood. co.uk and more about our market on our Facebook page – Ipswich Country Market – or at: www.ipswichcountrymarket.co.uk
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KESGRAVE WI Approximately 45 members, husbands, partners and guests enjoyed a very enjoyable afternoon tea at our traditional August garden party meeting. The weather was kind to us – the sun shone, not too hot with a gentle breeze – in fact a perfect afternoon for tea in the garden. Delcie Corbett organised three quizzes, one on a Royal theme, one general knowledge and a word association theme which members could attempt either as individuals or in teams. We had the usual trading stalls including books, bric a bac and plants. Business was kept to a minimum to allow all to enjoy a relaxing time. Anne gave out details of our forthcoming trip to Brick Lane Music Hall, East London in early September. Our next meeting is on Thursday, September 1 at 7.15pm in Kesgrave Community Centre when Janet Dann will present Suffolk Chapter and Verse. The competition will be your own original Suffolk poem. For more information please contact our secretary Di Chilver: 01473 611415
KESGRAVE CO-OP WOMEN’S GUILD Our members celebrated the first birthday of the new Guild on July 19 and the committee had provided a wonderful buffet and fruit punch (non-alcoholic!). They had worked very hard to make it a very sociable and fun evening. Peter provided music for us and we invited a couple of past members, Beryl and Edna, who cut the beautiful birthday cake.
MARTLESHAM HEATH AVIATION SOCIETY Our August meeting traditionally consists of an outing and on Friday 5 a large party of us visited our friends at Ipswich Transport Museum. After a buffet at The Golf on Foxhall Road we arrived at the museum and were taken by vintage double decker bus to the reserve collection on the Whitehouse Estate on the other side of Ipswich. This is where the dedicated volunteers, who do such sterling work restoring vintage vehicles, have a collection of chassis and parts awaiting restoration. After we returned we spent the rest of the evening being shown around the huge selection of vintage transport including a wonderfully restored Ipswich tram dating from about 1900. A great evening and we are grateful to Howard King who organised the trip and also to the volunteers of Ipswich Transport Museum on Cobham Road. Our next meeting is on Friday, September 2 when Nik Coleman will present an illustrated talk about making the Warbirds series, Plane Resurrection. Meetings are held in the Community Hall on Felixstowe Road at 7.30pm with a tea/coffee break. Non-members are welcome for a payment of just £4 at the door. And don’t forget our annual open day on Sunday, September, 11 (see poster below). Alan Powell, 01473 622458 www.mhas.org.uk
We have a summer break until Tuesday, September 6 when Carole Wheatley will present a talk entitled Dancing Years. On Tuesday, September 20 Jason Salisbury will talk about Suffolk Farmhouse Cheeses. He produces Suffolk Blue, Suffolk Gold and other seasonal cheeses. A tasty night in store, with samples and cheeses to buy. Tuesday, October 4 promises to be a fascinating evening with a talk entitled The Fall and Rise of Ermintrude, the story of a 1929 single-decker bus still carrying passengers, by Tony Buckland.
For more information: www.mhas.org.uk or Tel: Ipswich 274300
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Sunday 11th September 2016 11.00am to 4.30pm
Our trip to Taverham Nursery Centre is booked in November. This is one of the largest garden centres in Norfolk. It is located to the north west of Norwich and together with the usual garden essentials and gift ideas, there are more than 18 other independent shops, a cafe and a restaurant so it’s an ideal opportunity for Christmas shopping.
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The Guild now has a website kindly hosted by One Suffolk. The address is: www.kesgravecoopwomensguild.onesuffolk.net Visitors are very welcome to join us for an evening and if you would like to find out more about the Guild, contact our chairman, Gloria Everett: 01473 614991
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OUT & ABOUT EAST SUFFOLK NATIONAL TRUST ASSOCIATION If you are a member of or a volunteer for the National Trust, we invite you to get more out of your membership by joining our association where a warm welcome awaits you. We meet at Ropes Hall War Memorial Community Centre, Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave IP5 1JF at 7.15pm. Our next meeting is on September 20 when our speaker will be Hugh Belsey, a renowned art historian who was curator of Gainsborough’s House in Sudbury for 23 years. Hugh is a lecturer, book reviewer and a contributor to the TV programme Fake or Fortune. Hugh has travelled extensively throughout the world visiting galleries and unearthing many unexpected treasures. In his talk he will share some of his discoveries. It promises to be an interesting evening. Architectural historian Dr Simon Bradley will explore the life and work of Sir Nikolaus Pevsner on October 18. Visitors (even if not National Trust members) are welcome; the entrance fee is £2. National Trust members and volunteers can join us at half the normal price for the rest of 2016 – £4/£6 per couple at the same address. We publish three newsletters a year for members and enjoy interesting day outings and other events. For more information, including details of future events and outings, contact our membership secretary: membershipesnta@gmail.com / 01473 723761 www.membershipesnta.btck.co.uk
IPSWICH PHILATELIC SOCIETY The club was conceived in October 1945 by a group of doctors at Ipswich Hospital and a local stamp dealer. The club began meeting in 1946 and organising displays by members and guests. The following year they introduced an Exchange Packet to enable members to buy and sell stamps from the comfort of their own homes. These two activities are the core of our club today. We meet twice a month and now have just over 100 members. The Exchange Packet has also expanded with more than 60 members viewing the packet that has contributions from both members and other vendors giving a very wide and high quality selection of material to choose from. Over the years the club has hosted some significant events including the 33rd Philatelic Conference of Great Britain at Felixstowe in 1951, The Annual Convention of the British Philatelic Association in 1965 and The East Anglia Philex Exhibition in 1966. When the town celebrated Maritime Ipswich in 1982 a souvenir cover showing The Old Custom House and a handstamp featuring Lord Nelson, once the High Steward of Ipswich, were designed. We continue to organise large events from time to time to celebrate milestones in the club’s history and celebrated 60 years with a large stamp fair. We are now organising a stamp fair to celebrate 70 years which will take place on September 10. The current year has included talks and displays from a range of guests including Tony Bosworth with Anti-Communism in Europe 1919-1945 and Jennifer Toombs with Fifty Years of Stamp Designing. We also have an annual trip to Stampex, a stamp auction open to all who wish to attend, as well as talks and displays from members. We meet at Cedarwood Primary School on Wilkinson Drive, Kesgrave at 7.30pm on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. The next season runs from September 21 to June 7, 2017. New members and guests are always welcome. If you wish to join us or find out more please contact our secretary, Mike Smith: 01473 403904 Or visit our stamp fair on September 10 at Kesgrave Community Centre, 10am-4pm. Free parking and free entry.
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SUFFOLK AVIATION HERITAGE GROUP Suffolk Aviation Heritage Museum is grateful to have received a significant and much needed boost in July with a £2,500 grant from the Foyle Foundation. The funds will be allocated towards the museum’s final phase electrical installation work, which it is hoped will be fully funded and completed by December. With final electrics installed, the charity then hopes to complete the museum’s internationally unique aviation chronology in time for the 2017 open season at Easter. The chronology, consisting of around a hundred original paintings and drawings, has been produced over the last ten years by the museum’s locally based aviation artist, Geoff Pleasance. Designed to highlight the evolution of aviation to the visiting public through a selection of the many hundreds of aircraft types historically associated with Suffolk, the collection will form the museum’s central attraction in the coming years. September and October Events The museum’s regular calendar of events continues into the autumn with the season’s final traditional car boot sale scheduled for Sunday, September 18 and the popular vintage and classic day set for Sunday, October 9. This year’s October event includes elements of the discontinued spring and summer shows and, in addition to the regular array of beautifully restored vehicles, is expected to include displays of scale model boats, trains and aircraft. A collection of working stationary engines will also be on show. Anyone wishing to display a vintage or classic item or collection of any kind at the event can contact the museum curator, Colin Durrant, on 01473 677517. For further information on the museum and its upcoming events visit: www.suffolkaviationheritage.org.uk Andy Taylor
SIDEGATE LANE COMMUNITY CENTRE Tuesday Tea Dances with Teresa, from September 6, 2-4pm. Join in daytime dancing with refreshments. Contact: 01473 422427 / £3
DEVELOP YOUR PUBLIC SPEAKING – AND ENJOY IT! What happens at a speakers’ club? What could a speakers’ club do for me? Is there one nearby? Let’s answer by telling you a bit about your friendly neighbourhood speakers’ club – Speak Easy at Martlesham. We meet every Thursday fortnight at the Richards Room in Martlesham (alongside Felixstowe Road, behind the Tesco superstore). We’re part of a global organisation – Toastmasters International – that has 90-plus years of experience in encouraging and developing public speaking. Our meetings are structured. They include impromptu speaking, formal speaking and evaluation. Evaluation is an important part of how Toastmasters’ clubs operate. When you evaluate someone’s speaking you not only help them to develop and improve, you also help your own speaking. All these activities are part of the Toastmasters ‘educational track’, a series of books and materials that guide you through speaking-related projects. It’s up to you how far and how fast you progress. We’re having an open evening on Thursday, September 22, a regular structured meeting focused on showing guests what to expect from Speak Easy and Toastmasters International. Would you like to be one of those guests? If you can’t make the open evening, you’re welcome as a guest at any club meeting. How about joining us for a meeting or two to see if Speak Easy at Martlesham is for you? For further details please call 07968 372563 or get in touch via: www.speak-easy.org.uk
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OUT & ABOUT RUSHMERE COMMUNITY HUB Staff and children at Holbrook Royal Hospital School host a day of sports events every year which many different groups, all with learning disabilities, attend. Organised by Avenues, it was a lovely day of sportsmanship and challenges. Many thanks to all concerned. On the day Rushmere Community Hub received a hamper and a certificate for the best banner and customers and staff are pictured here with their award. Trudie Rushmere Community Hub, Humber Doucy Lane IP4 3PD has a sensory room available to hire by the hour. We welcome individuals or small groups and it is also suitable for parent and baby/toddler use. The hall and kitchen are also available for private hire for children’s parties/club use at very reasonable rates. For details please call 720488.
IPSWICH BRANCH, SUFFOLK FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY Mervyn Russen will present a talk entitled The First Railway to Ipswich and Beyond at 7.30pm on Thursday, September 22 at the Co-op Education Centre. The pedestrian entrance is at 11 Fore Street, Ipswich IP4 1JW, and the car park entrance is in Waterworks Street IP4 1JG. This talk tells of the building of the railway to Ipswich and on to Bury St Edmunds in the 1840s, how the unique tunnel was constructed through Ipswich Stoke Hill and the fascinating history of local railways up to today. 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: 01473 274300 GROW YOUR ROOTS HISTORY FAIR Suffolk Family History Society welcomes you to Grow Your Roots, the society’s annual family history fair at University Campus Suffolk on Saturday, September 24, 10am-4pm. There will be stalls (research and commercial), useful museum stands, help, talks and our very successful research area with Internet access and friendly help. Bring along your ‘brickwalls’ and see if we can knock them down for you! Ample car parking opposite IP3 8AH – entry via Back Hamlet. Free admission. For more information call 01473 274300 or visit: www.suffolkfhs.org.uk
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IPSWICH AND DISTRICT SOROPTIMIST CLUB “You need to lighten up a bit,” said a man recently, looking at our autumn programme. Actually he is a good friend of our club and it made us think. Our talks do often seem to be on serious and disturbing issues. That’s not surprising when we think what Soroptimism is all about. Its main focus is on helping girls and women world wide to achieve their potential. There is still so much to think about, so much to do. That doesn’t mean that our meetings are solemn affairs on a standard pattern. On September 14 we’ll be discussing What Was Never Said by Emma Craigie, a novel for teenagers about FGM in the UK. We’ll probably go on to lobby our MPs for increased action to eradicate this abuse of girls. On a practical level we shall make our half yearly collection of welcome packs of toiletries for women who arrive at the Women’s Aid Refuge with nothing and Janet Humphrey will share her ideas about positive thinking and the power of the mind for victims of exploitation. Our October meeting will start with a light meal together. We are very boring and nearly always end up choosing scampi and chips! We shall have visitors from our club in Great Yarmouth who persuaded the whole region to support a project in Africa about eliminating Jiggers, parasites which attack feet, causing great pain and preventing children from going to school. We suspect there will be quite a lot of smiles at their report. We are always pleased to welcome anyone who would like to come and hear a speaker, join in a discussion or share a meal with us. For more details and directions please contact Jackie on 01473 659314.
FHP IPSWICH – CHARLOTTE DOWE I decided to train as a foot health practitioner while working within the care industry. I noticed that most of the clients I visited required routine foot care. However many found it difficult to arrange transportation or just to leave the house to attend appointments. Having now set up my own mobile foot clinic I am thoroughly enjoying visiting my own patients in the community, many of whom had been suffering with painful feet for months. So if you have painful feet or would just like to be pampered I look forward to meeting you.
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OUT & ABOUT MARTLESHAM LADIES CLUB
TAI CHI FINALLY COMES TO KESGRAVE
Our first evening meeting after the summer break is on September 1 when Maureen Reynel CBE will tell us about the work of the charity FIND. At this meeting we are hoping to present a cheque to the Felixstowe Mencap Saturday Drop-in Centre which will be the culmination of this year’s fundraising.
The fast-growing Suffolk Tai Chi Academy is now moving into Kesgrave having, over the last three years, successfully established classes in Melton, Ufford, Witnesham, Henley, Saxmundham and Southwold. The Kesgrave class is starting at 10.30am on Monday, September 12, and will run weekly in Kesgrave Scout Centre, Low Hall, Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave IP12 1JF.
There are two more meetings planned for September. On September 15 Mr Hughes will talk about The Joys and Rewards of Special Education and on September 29 Ruth Croft will give a talk entitled Turning Point – Why young people use drugs and alcohol. These talks are just the beginning of what promises to be a very varied programme. All ladies are very welcome at our meetings which are held on alternate Thursday evenings in the Richards Room. We will now start earlier at 7.15pm. For more information contact Doreen Boar: 01473 622768
ORWELL DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY The society has its first meeting of the 2016-17 season on Wednesday, September 7 when Tony Faber will recounting the history of his renowned family publishing firm Faber & Faber through its illustrations, covers and designs. Tony was managing director of Faber & Faber for five years, the firm his grandfather founded. Sounds like a great start to the new season. 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.
“The gentle Tai Chi movements stretch the muscles, tendons and ligaments in a natural way, resulting in more flexibility, looser joints and a feeling of relaxation. Tai Chi is generally suitable for all ages and abilities. Studies have shown that Tai Chi can help people to reduce stress, improve balance and mobility, increase muscle strength and mindfulness. You should leave our classes feeling more relaxed having improved your flexibility, balance and in a great frame of mind.” Ray Norris “We are very pleased that we have finally been able to bring the Suffolk Tai Chi Academy to Kesgrave. The beginner’s class at Kesgrave Scout Centre makes low-cost Tai Chi and its health and social benefits available to everyone in the local community.” John Robertson, Kesgrave instructor for Suffolk Tai Chi The new class will last for 90 minutes. Just comfortable clothing and flat shoes are needed along with a willingness to learn a system that will benefit the rest of your lives. The class will break for tea and conversation. The cost per session is £3.50. The first class on September 12 is free to try so that newcomers can get a better idea of how it would benefit them. We teach Master Moy’s 108 Tai Chi routine. You will learn how Tai Chi affects the body. Learning the routine is not necessary. There are always other experienced practitioners to follow
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SUFFOLK DISTRICT GIRLS BRIGADE Suffolk District Girls Brigade began the summer session with their annual sports night. The younger girls, Explorers and Juniors had traditional races while the Seniors and Brigaders did sports skills and potted sports. Each of the section trophies was won by a different company, with the overall winners being the 13th Ipswich, Castle Hill. For the second half of the summer term companies have taken part in many outdoor activities, rambles, treasure hunts, barbecues, swimming, visits to parks, the seaside and many other days out and camps. Companies are now are preparing for the new, indoor session beginning in September. Girls Brigade offers a full, fun-filled programme of activities in a safe, caring environment, with fully qualified leaders, for girls from the age of five years. So if you like games and stories, arts and crafts, music and singing and would like to earn badges in a wide variety of subjects, come and join the Girls Brigade. We would be very pleased to see you To find out where your nearest company contact: durnfordj@tiscali.co.uk
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We at the University of the Third Age in East Suffolk hope that members and prospective new members have Friday, September 2 firmly in their diaries and will be able to join us for our annual open day between 10.30am and 12.30pm at Kesgrave Community Centre, Twelve Acre Approach, Bell Lane, Kesgrave IP5 1JF. The number 66 bus from Ipswich and Martlesham passes the centre every 15 minutes.
This talk was given after lunch on Friday, July 15 by Ann Osborn from the Rural Coffee Caravan Project. As more and more Suffolk villages lose their post offices, shops and pubs, it can be difficult to find information about services in rural areas. It can also be a problem knowing who Our president with Ann Osborn to turn to for the help you require, or even to find out what is available to you, in villages that don’t have a village hall or any other type of community building. From April to mid-October the caravan is available to visit any Suffolk village and offer free advice, refreshments and a wealth of information on available services. To find out more contact Ann at: 01379 855338
Many of the group leaders will be available to give more information about their various subjects so if you fancy brushing up on a hobby, learning a new skill or enrolling in a book or poetry group this could be your chance. There are also lunch and general discussion groups and many others so come along and see what is on offer for a basic membership fee of just £12.50 per year. If for any reason you cannot make this date your will find contacts for your chosen subjects online. If you don’t have internet access contact: 03001 233913 U3A also hosts talks on a wide variety of subjects at our four campuses in Kesgrave, Felixstowe, Woodbridge and Saxmundham. The first talk for the new academic year will be at Kesgrave (address as above) on Monday, September 26 at 2pm. All are welcome to hear Leslie Stringer speak on the history of the U3A movement at local, national and international level from it’s beginnings to the present day. This would be your chance to find out exactly what U3A is about. All members are welcome and visitors are invited to come to one talk before actually enrolling as a full member. If it is to be your first visit please make yourself known and give your details to the campus co-ordinator so that we know how you heard of U3A and can welcome you accordingly. The talk in Woodbridge on Monday, October 3 is entitled Gone for a Soldier. It will take place at Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road, Woodbridge IP12 4AU at 2.30pm and is the story of the Salvation Army given by Geoff Hales. Refreshments will follow the talk.
Outgoing president Rotarian Nigel Barratt recently appointed Rotarian Bertie Hirst as his successor and Rotarian Ron Whitaker as senior vice-president. Both live in Grundisburgh and both have been presidents before, one in Oldham and the other in Woodbridge.
Talks at our four campuses in the next few months will include advice on safety in the home and protecting bank accounts, historical trade signs and lettering and Shakespeare’s greatest hits. The campus co-ordinators, committee, group co-ordinators, group leaders and volunteer members hope to see you on September 2. www.u3aeastsuffolk.org.uk
IPSWICH & DISTRICT HISTORICAL TRANSPORT SOCIETY Wednesday, September 28, 7 for 7.30pm: Restoration of a Model T Ford, illustrated by Barry Emms. This presentation is preceded by a short (normally about 30mins) AGM. We meet at the Salvation Army Citadel, 558 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich. Visitors welcome – £3.50 at door including tea/coffee.
ORWELL FLOWER CLUB We finished our summer season on Thursday, July 28 when Linda Harman from Ipswich presented a lovely demonstration entitled Recycled which our members enjoyed.
Details from: 01473 414746/422145
We start our autumn season on September 22 when we will welcome Joanne Randall from Norfolk for her first visit to our club. Her demonstration is entitled Seasonal Delights.
ORWELL PROBUS CLUB
Our open meeting is on Thursday, October 27 at Kesgrave Community Centre when national demonstrator John Chennell from Wellingborough will present a demonstration entitled Autumnal Equinox. Tickets will be £15 each to include a light buffet and a fruit punch. We welcome all members and nonmembers, friends and families.
We meet at Rushmere Golf Club on the second Thursday of each month for lunch and usually a speaker entertains us afterwards. What is Probus? Probus clubs provide an opportunity for active retired or semi-retired gentlemen to attend regular meetings and enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded people who appreciate similar interests. Some Probus clubs are for men only, as we are, others are for ladies and some mixed. We have social events, outings and holidays which, of course, include spouses, partners and friends.
The Orwell Club meets on the fourth Thursday of the month (except August and December) at Tower Hall, Broadlands Way, Rushmere St Andrew IP4 5SU. Our demonstration starts at 7.15pm and the doors open by 6.45pm to allow you to browse at our sales table and buy raffle tickets for the arrangements created in the demonstration.
At our September lunch we will hear about Fred Olsen Cruises.
The annual subscription, due at the AGM in April, is £37. Visitors are always welcome at £4 per meeting.
If you think Orwell Probus Club could be for you, please contact our secretary, Graham Balfe, for further details: 01473 729012 / grahambalfe@tiscali.co.uk
For further details please contact the secretary, Delcie Corbett: 01473 623371 / gil.corbett@btinternet.com
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OUT & ABOUT / SCHOOLS DEBEN FLOWER CLUB Alan Smith will present a demonstration entitled September Splendour at the club’s first meeting of the new season on Tuesday, September 13 at 7.30pm in Kirton Church Hall. Alan has been a friend to the club for many years and always entertains us so well with both his beautiful flowers and amusing jokes. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available after the demonstration and Alan’s wonderful arrangements will be raffled. The club meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm in Kirton Church Hall, Church Lane, Kirton, near Felixstowe IP10 0PU. Visitors are always welcome (£4). For directions or further information please email: wa@sandlings.co.uk
AUTUMN AT BRIGHT STARS Do you enjoy singing, crafts, listening to stories and having fun? If so, why not come along, with your parents, grandparents and/or carers to Bright Stars, a fun children’s worship and activity session for preschoolers, toddlers and babies. We meet 10.30am on the second and fourth Mondays of each month during term time at St Michael’s Church Centre, Martlesham Heath IP5 3PL. The halfhour sessions are free and are followed by refreshments and a chance to chat and play until noon. Why not come and visit us? You are welcome to turn up at any of the sessions, but if you would like further information please contact us on the numbers listed below. We look forward to welcoming you. Our session dates for the autumn term are September 12 and 26, October 10, November 14 and 28 and December 12. For further information please contact: Jennie Fidler, 07584 420729
PORTAL WOODLANDS CONSERVATION GROUP So far this year we have had more than 150 enthusiastic young people from brownie, guide, beaver and scout groups visit the woods for nature and hands-on conservation events. As well as learning about woodland wildlife, they built a range of habitats such as bat boxes, bug hotels and dead hedge habitats. It’s a shame that some users of the woods are not respecting these habitats and have pulled some parts down. In July, with the weather having warmed up and finally a little drier, the Nature Watch Club met to learn about moths and see what had been caught in the traps that had been put out the night before. We were surprised not to Buff-tip Moth by S Corley have caught any hawkmoths which are normally abundant at this time of year, but we did catch over a dozen species of beautiful smaller moths including the ruby tiger, rosy footman and buff-tip. The volunteers forged a new route through the undergrowth for the path by the southern tumulus which will help keep it protected from erosion due to walkers’ feet. We don’t plan to totally exclude people from the two tumuli as once the grass has grown all over, they will make lovely places to rest. For more details of the Group’s events please visit www.pwcg.onesuffolk.net or join our members’ Facebook Group by messaging Duncan Sweeting. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Sunday, September 11: MHAS Open Day (See page 17) Come and find our stand at this event. Saturday, September 17: Volunteer Work Mornings All welcome; no need to book. Meet at the Education Area, 10am-noon. Saturday, September 17: Nature Explorers Ages 11-18. Meet at the Education Area from 9-11am. Booking essential; please email: pwcg.martlesham@gmail.com
Sonya & Maureen Burrows, 01473 625196 Sue Lambert, 01473 624130
THREE BEARS PLAYGROUP 50th Birthday Celebration Sunday, September 18, 1-3pm, at the playgroup on Wilkinson Drive We would like to invite all previous associated families and our present and prospective families to join us for our 50th birthday celebration. Come and see how Three Bears is still serving the community as a place for young children and families 50 years on. Join us for tea/coffee and cake and a chance to chat about the old days and how we do things now. Your memories will be most welcome. Having returned from our summer break, we would like to welcome all our new children and families. We hope you enjoy your time with us. This term we will be sorting out our vegetable planter ready to plant our winter vegetables and getting to know the interests of all our children to extend and support learning with new activities. This school year we are taking two-year-old children along with those who are three and four years old. We are also offering hours over and above the free government funded hours. If you are interested in starting your child with us come along and see what we can offer you or just to register your child for a future place. Contact us at: Three Bears Playgroup, Wilkinson Drive, Kesgrave IP5 2ES 01473 635255 / threebearsplaygroup@btconnect.com www.threebearsplaygroup.org.uk
SEPTEMBER AT TOYS ‘N’ NOISE Toys ‘n’ Noise is a toddler and baby group that meets every Thursday in termtime at Rushmere Village Hall, Humber Doucy Lane IP4 3PD. Drop in any time from 1.45 to 3pm. We have plenty of toys, crafts and a drink and biscuit too. We don’t charge a set fee, but welcome a small donation. If the weather in September is good, there is the opportunity for outside play in the enclosed garden.
Sunday, September 25: Nature Watch Club Ages five-11. Meet at the Control Tower from 9-11am. Booking essential; please email: pwcg.martlesham@gmail.com
Thursday, September 29 is Music Day at Toys ‘n’ Noise and the session will include making instruments, singing, hunting the nursery rhyme character and lots more musical themed activities.
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HEDGEHOG NURSERY AT GORSELAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
We finished our term back in July saying goodbye to lots of the amazing children whom we had had the pleasure of getting to know over their time with us. The children and their families spent a lovely time at our picnic and party before we all said goodbye and enjoyed the summer break.
We hope everyone had a restful and enjoyable summer and we would like to welcome our new children and their families to Hedgehog Nursery. This first half term we will focus on the topic All About Me, where we get to know each other and support new friendships. Children are encouraged to bring in photographs from home and to talk about their family and hobbies outside of nursery. We will explore the school and take part in a treasure hunt to find where to go for lunch, PE and how to get to the office.
For the families at our Kesgrave setting this was particularly special as a lot of the children had started with us when we first opened our doors. We wish them all well and hope they have an amazing time at their new schools. We now welcome along our new friends and look forward to getting to know all about them. Our new term starts on Tuesday, September 6 with our induction day for new children and families being held on Monday, September 5. If you are interested in finding out about the two playschools we look forward to hearing from you. We have a high level of staff to child ratio led by an Early Years degree led manager and supported by highly qualified staff, all of whom understand the importance of building positive relationships with both child and adult, especially in these early years.
We encourage children to be as independent as possible – washing up after snack time, changing for PE, finding their name when registering to name a few. When the children first start nursery, it’s very new so we take time to get used to the routines and expectations. We offer 15 hours of funding for three and four year olds and are open from 7.30am to 6pm. If you would like to know more about Hedgehog Nursery, please contact the school office: 01473 623790 / office@gorseland.net
We currently have a limited amount of spaces but are able to support two-year-olds (funded and unfunded) as well as three- and four-year-olds.
TAKE ON A ONCE IN A LIFETIME CHALLENGE FOR YOUR LOCAL HOSPICE
Please contact us (numbers below) and any of our fantastic staff will be happy to help.
Take on the challenge of a lifetime and cycle from London to Paris in 2017 to raise funds for St Elizabeth Hospice.
Charlotte, play manager Martlesham Playschool: Gorseland School, Deben Avenue, Martlesham IP5 3QR / 01473 625986 Kesgrave Playschool: Millennium Jubilee Hall, Millennium Way, Kesgrave IP5 2EN / 07746 907060 / mplayschool@btinternet.com
HUMPTY DUMPTY PLAYGROUP The last week of summer term was very sad as we had to say goodbye to the children and their families who were leaving us to join their new schools. Many of the children had been with us since they were two-years-old so it will be strange starting autumn term without seeing their smiley faces. All staff would like to say a big thank you for all the lovely presents and cards you gave us. We will be starting the autumn term with many new faces, so we would like to say a big welcome to playgroup. Please follow us on Facebook where you can see pictures of the children who have found a toy beginning with our letter of the week for show-and-tell and others learning through their play. Through the autumn term we will be engaging with many famous books, beginning with The Gingerbread Man. We re-open on Monday, September 5.
The local charity is looking for 60 supporters to take on the 300 mile bike ride from London to Paris between September 19 and 24, and have already filled a number of the spaces. Joanne Rodger, St Elizabeth Hospice’s events and challenges fundraiser, said: “We are really excited to offer people the chance to cycle from London to Paris next year as part of this group as it’s a great opportunity to complete such a fantastic challenge. “Those who sign up now still have over a year to train and to fundraise, so we are eager to get as many people signed up as soon as possible. It will also mean more time for the group to get to know one another, allowing them to bond and work together ahead of the event. “People of all cycling abilities and experiences can take part and everyone who signs up will be supported with their training and fundraising from now until they return from Paris. “All the money raised from this exhilarating experience will go towards providing care and support to patients and their families wherever it is need, whether at home, in the community and at the hospice.” For more information about the London to Paris Cycle Ride please contact Joanne Rodger: joanne.rodger@stelizabethhospice.org.uk www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk/londontoparis
We are registered to take children aged two to five. Our Early Years team comprises staff qualified with CACHE level 3, BA (Hons) level 6, and Qualified Teacher Status. Please come in and meet our friendly team and pick up a registration form. We are situated inside Kesgrave Community Centre, Twelve Acre Approach, Bell Lane. Children from our playgroup transition to Heath, Cedarwood and Birchwood Primary Schools. Contact: humptydumptyplaygroupkesgrave@outlook.com / 07837 154081 during term time 8.30am-4pm / manager Sally Cutts on 01473 625998 (evenings only)
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KESGRAVE KESTRELS FOOTBALL CLUB After the well-earned summer break our teams are about to start the new season – as you read this we will be in our final training preparations and friendly matches before the first adult league games stat in late August and the youth league games in September. We will have 17 youth teams, including two girls teams and five adult teams. Good luck to all of our teams for the coming season. Welcome to all our new players and club members for this season. We also have a number of new coaches joining the club this season; welcome and thanks especially to Graham, Rob, Chris, Adam and Michael who are running the new Under 8s. Thanks also to our parent representatives and other volunteers who will be supporting the teams. Most of the squads are complete but the Saturday and Sunday adult squads have opportunities for new players. In the youth section the U16, U17 and U18 boys teams all have opportunities and the U14 and U17 girls teams also have spaces. If you are looking for a team, please get in touch. We are looking to extend our girls section with a new Under 10 team for girls in year 5. We are currently recruiting players. Our plan is to train and develop the squad with friendly matches during this season and to enter the team into a league for the 2017 season. If you are interested please get in touch. We have had a busy summer recruiting players and our Little Kestrels group for Years 1 and 2 is now fully subscribed for this season. We do have limited space for our Early Years Foundation Stage group for Reception class. This will run on Saturdays at 1pm for this season. If you are interested in enrolling or would like further information please contact our secretary or check our website. We ran three holiday football camps over the summer break. Thanks to everyone who took part – we hope you had a fun day. We will be running the next one in half term on Monday, October 24. Booking details online. For more information about the club, our events and opportunities within teams please visit the website or contact: secretary@kesgravekestrelsfc.co.uk / 01473 620562
KESGRAVE & NORTHGATE KARATE NEWS Firstly some news held over from the August edition. The EKKA Competition at Northgate Sports Centre on July 3 saw a large number of club members competing and coming away with medals. Thomas Humphries and Emma Buckley each won a bronze medal each in the individual Korean kata. Harry Whitmore and Lily Melton won a gold medal for their efforts in the Japanese team kata. Sophie Swann and Amelia Clow together achieved a silver medal for their Korean team kata. Sophie then went on to win a gold medal in Japanese kata. Well done to all the club members who, yet again, have the courage to compete in the competitions. Even if you don’t take home any medals, you’re still achieving a huge amount by preparing yourself both mentally and physically for the challenge of competing so well done to everyone. Again, thanks to the parents for their support, time and effort in taking both your own (and other) children to the venues and to our amazing coaches for their invaluable advice both prior to and on the day. A final thanks must go to our club sponsors – I.S Electricals, M+C Diesel Services and Chris Clow – for their continued support in helping to fund the club. Now a date for your diaries. The next Japanese kata competition is on Sunday, November 6 at Garons Leisure Centre in Southend on Sea. Classes will resume at normal times and locations in September when the new school year starts. It may be a good time to take up a new sport like karate so you can feel like you’ve really earned those mince pies by Christmas! For details of the various classes in and around Suffolk visit: www.northgate-karate.co.uk Alternatively sign up to our Facebook page for up-to-the-minute news and information about the club.
David Hall
Finally congratulations to the WKF and all involved in obtaining karate’s inclusion into Tokyo 2020 Games. Who knows which one of our young club members will be one of the stars of the next Olympic games?
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KESGRAVE CRICKET CLUB As we enter the ‘business end’ of the cricket season all three KCC senior teams continue to strive for success in their respective league and cup competitions. I am delighted to report a 100% record for our 1st XI since our last issue. First Great Bromley were swept aside in a convincing 9-wicket win, Sam Colver taking five wickets as the hosts were dismissed for just 76. Next a tighter affair at home to Nacton; the visitors posted 175-9 (Ben Garnham 4-51, Sam Colver 3-34) but 67 not out by skipper Mike Worne ensured a 5-wicket win. A strong team batting display at Worlington brought Kesgrave an imposing 237-7 (Kris Bostock 49, Will Stewart 45 not out) – too much for the hosts who were held to 155-7 (Danny McCall 3-26). Finally Ipswich were limited to 158-9 (Mike Worne 4-52, Ben Rudland 1-10 in eight overs) with Ben Colver (85 not out) seeing Kesgrave through to a convincing 8-wicket win. At the time of going to press, we sit second in a very tight Two Counties Division 5, with a game in hand over first place but only a point ahead of third. Our 2nd XI has had mixed fortunes of late. After dismissing St Margaret’s for 162 (skipper Adie Gale 5-32) they were unable to chase down the win despite 84 by young Neel Patel. Better news a week later at Yoxford with Ben Rudland’s 3-25 instrumental in dismissing the hosts for just 100 in a 4-wicket win. Next we hosted a strong Copdock 3rd XI, which had been bolstered by some 1st and 2nd team experience. Kieran Perez’s 89 helped Kesgrave to 158, but the Copdock batting was too strong in an 8-wicket defeat. Finally a young team was held to just 105 by Felixstowe & Corinthians in a 7-wicket defeat. We are currently third in Division 9, still within reach of the promotion places but having played more games than our rivals. Both league and cup performances to report for our Sunday XI. Woodbridge were beaten in the league – Connor Betts taking 3-5 in their 153 all out and Ben Garnham scoring 65 in our 6-wicket win. Next a trip to league-leaders Saxmundham. Kesgrave made a solid 173-6 (Paul Kendrick 70) but Sax squeezed home by three wickets. Another league defeat followed at home to Brantham – Kesgrave’s 130 all out (Ryan Hoyle 57) was well below par and we lost by eight wickets. A mid-table position makes defending our league title a slim proposition unless form changes drastically in the last month of the season. Better news in the cup, though. In our semi-final at home to Melton, Ben Colver (60 not out) and Akhil Gogna (48) helped Kesgrave to 189-7 and then excellent ‘death’ bowling brought victory by 18 runs. Watch out for next month’s issue when I will be bringing you the exiting final few weeks of the 2016 season – and hopefully news of cup and league success.
Ipswich Wanderers, based in Humber Doucy Lane, Rushmere, have begun their new competitive season. The club had a great early run in the FA Cup last season and we would like to repeat it. In the Thurlow Nunn League, the East Anglian Daily Times described us as “dark horses for a top three finish”. What a fabulous finish that would be! Under manager Jason Dozzell we achieved seventh place in the Premier Division, our best ever. Can we do that again? Come and see. We achieved an average attendance of 111 last year and we aim to attract even more this season. New manager Shane Wardley has assembled a blend of last year’s team with some new faces, notably Kris Rose in defence, Paolo Coelho on the left and Connor Ward in the middle. It was right-back Nathan Speed who caught the eye in pre-season. Speed had an injury-blighted season last time out, but a fit Speedy is a major boost to Wardley’s plans. The Reserves, now playing in the Essex and Suffolk Border League Premier Division, will be gracing The Doucy’s main pitch this season and have some tasty home fixtures lined up. The Under 18s will be playing at home on Tuesdays and the ladies on Sundays. And Wanderers have a plethora of youth teams playing under the club banner. Are there future First Team players developing their skills with youth co-ordinator Louis Meers’ teams? Wanderers home fixtures in late August and September are as follows: Tuesday, August 30: v Walsham-le-Willows (League) / KO 7.45pm Saturday, September 3: v Godmanchester Rovers (League or FA Cup) / KO 3pm Saturday, September 17: v Fakenham Town (League or FA Cup) / KO 3pm Friday, September 30: v Brantham Athletic (League) / KO 7.45pm Visit our website for the latest news on all our teams. We hope to see you at The Doucy during this season. Admission to 1st Team games is £6 (£4 concession) and £3 for Under 18s. Admission to Reserves is free but we will have a bucket collection for team development. Keith Lloyd
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KESGRAVE TENNIS CLUB NEWS Did you know Kesgrave Tennis Club has some of the best tennis facilities in the county? The club founded in 1947 has seen many improvements over the years and we hope to see even more of the Kesgrave community using the excellent facilities. With GB tennis in great shape, now is a great time to get involved in tennis. Not only will it keep you fit and healthy, but it’s also a fun, inexpensive way to do it. We even supply rackets.
FOR ALL COACHING ENQUIRIES CALL: 07702 559412
We run a full weekly coaching and social tennis programme for all players, from five years through to adult improver social tennis mornings.
FOR MEMBERSHIP & GENERAL ENQUIRIES VISIT: www.kesgravetennisclub.org.uk
The fantastic value memberships will give you access to all the facilities. As an example, a full junior membership is just £28 per year. This gives you discounted coaching rates and unlimited free use of the courts for your own play.
Social & match play. Junior & adult sessions. All standards welcome.
For more details of club membership visit www.kesgravetennisclub.org.uk or call Martin, our coach, with any questions: 07702 559412 Our courts and clubhouse are behind the library and Tesco. We are tucked out of the way so do come and find us. We guarantee you will be impressed with the tennis facilities on your doorstep.
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Declaring God’s Way - Sharing His Love
September sees the children return to school and as we prepare for the next season of our lives we can look back and see how far we have come. When we take stock of what life has given us we can give thanks for everything that we have come through, good and bad, as it builds us up to take on the challenges of the future. Hopefully the summer has given you a chance to rest and recuperate, ready to move onwards and upwards. Our children’s Sunday School rooms have been refurbished in preparation for the winter term to come. Why not let your children join in and get a grounding in Bible basics?
Here we are, now well into the summer with the children enjoying this time off school for a few weeks. Although I have seen notices in some shop windows proclaiming “come and buy your school uniform now”! However, the youngsters who came to the Pyramid Rock Holiday Club had a wonderful week, with 95-100 children attending each day. We pray that these children and young people will remember the things they have learnt this week, amongst all the enjoyment, and that as they travel through life, they will remember with great affection their time with us.
Join us on Sunday mornings at 11.30am (Café & Children’s Church at 10.30am), fro Wednesday Bible Study at 7.30pm or Young People’s Night on alternate Fridays.
Now preparations are well in hand for the start of the sessions in September. In addition to Sunday mornings, we have two other regular activities for families and children
The Ark Church, Wolsey House, The Drift, Nacton Road, Ipswich IP3 9QR. Get in touch with us via: www.arkipswich.co.uk / Facebook: arkofthelord / Twitter @arkipswich / arkipswichuk@gmail.com
Messy Church is a new way of doing church which enables families to learn about Jesus and worship together. It is intended for people who don’t already belong to another form of church, but anyone of any age can come, and at any stage of journey of faith. Each session includes a long creative time to explore a topic using crafts and activities, a short celebration time involving story, prayer, song, games and similar and a simple sit down meal together at tables. The idea is that everyone joins in everything. There are no separate adult and children’s activities. Messy Church takes place every two months on Saturday afternoon between 2 and 4.30pm. The next one is on Saturday, September 10 and is about Harvest – Parable of the Sower. There’s no need to book, just turn up on the day. You will be very welcome.
Our monthly newsletter is available via free email subscription.
The summer is now almost over and we are at the start of new beginnings, especially for the young. The new school year, the new school (for some), the beginning of our ‘official’ education and for older children, college, apprenticeships and the beginning of a working life. Interestingly, it’s also coming up to the beginning of a new year on the Jewish civil calendar, celebrating the new year followed by the Day of Atonement, a day in which to reflect on the previous year, an opportunity to ‘put things right’. Our Father knows that we should not take last year’s baggage with us, we need to ‘dump it’ and this can only be done through asking for and receiving forgiveness and then we can be free to enjoy our new year unimpeded. The Boiler House meets every Sunday at Heath Primary School at 10.30am – come and leave your ‘baggage’ with us.
Commencing on Monday, September 12 is our weekly children’s club, called FfaF, for boys and girls in School Years 2-6. The enjoy games crafts, Bible stories, outings and friends. The session runs from 6.15-7.30pm in term time. For more information on both of the above, contact Val Dufour: 01473 431757 Our usual services and events are as follows: Sunday
Morning Service at 10.45am, crèche for the very young
Friends of God (FOG) for age three to School Year 2
Mustard Seeds, School Years 3-6
The Tribe, School Years 7 and above
Evening Service at 6.30pm
Monday
FFaF Children’s Club for School Years 3-6, 6.15-7.30pm
Wednesday Senior Citizens’ Friendship Hour, 2.30pm on the second Wednesday Thursday
Luncheon Club at 12.30pm
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Prayer Meeting from 6.30-8pm at the church
Saturday Meeting Point Coffee Morning from 10.30am-noon on the fourth Saturday of each month Minister: The Rev Heather Marsden Secretary: Mrs Jean Cutting Church: 01473 721455 www.rushmerebaptist.org.uk
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