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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR I’ve been particularly fortunate in recent months to find myself in parts of our local countryside I’ve never visited before, not always by choice thanks to roadworks, but I have been reminded anew just how beautiful this part of the country is. Time and time again I have discovered hidden gems, stunning views, beautiful country pubs, lovely farms and cafes and community shops selling fabulous local produce. Despite the fact that I’m from another country I don’t actually like travelling. The actual physical process of getting there, wherever it may be, is enough to put me off going. I’ve done the ‘sun holiday’ and it’s not for me. I don’t function in 38 degree heat and I don’t tan so what’s the point? When we travel abroad we embrace new things, we seek out new adventures and force ourselves to ‘make the most of every minute’, almost to the point of exhaustion. I’ve only tried (and loved) windsurfing in St Lucia but could easily do it regularly here at home. I’ve run into freezing seas in Portugal and Cape Cod (which I’ve pretended to enjoy because that’s what you do on holiday) but barely dip my toes in the North Sea which is 30 minutes from home (and a warm bath). I’ve walked to mountain tops in sweltering heat in Italy, but go everywhere by car in East Anglia. When we stay at home our free time is too easily absorbed by real life responsibilities, but imagine what we might discover if we were to focus the same sense of adventure to a day spent within 10, 20 or even 30 miles from home. The next time you find yourself at a loose end, stick a pin in the map or just take a road you haven’t taken before and allow yourself to enjoy whatever comes your way. This month my colleagues and I are supporting Macmillan’s Big Coffee Morning and welcome readers, contributors and advertisers to pop in for coffee and cake from Monday 26 to Friday, September 30. It would be lovely to meet you. I shall be making scones.
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NEWS PCC WANTS TO TALK TO YOU ABOUT POLICING Suffolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Tim Passmore is staging his next series of public meetings across the county through the autumn and is encouraging Suffolk residents to make a note in their diaries. This year, rather than staging a meeting in each of the seven district and borough areas, the PCC and Chief Constable will host a meeting in each of the 18 Safer Neighbourhood areas. The meetings are an opportunity for the public to ask questions of the Commissioner and the Chief Constable and to find out more about policing in the county. Tim Passmore said: “Having direct contact with the people of Suffolk that I represent is extremely important to me. This year we are reflecting the new SNT make-up and staging meetings tailored directly to the needs of our local policing areas. The major review of local policing identified 18 SNT areas and we are increasing our meeting programme to reflect this. “Public engagement is hugely important in this role and I make myself available to anyone who needs to speak to me through one-to-one surgeries and directly via e-mail and on the phone, but it is equally important to have these bigger meetings where people can question me in a more open forum. “I do hope people will accept this invite to come and find out more about policing. Gareth and I will be pleased to discuss any matter that arises. I have set up a meeting in each SNT to make it as easy as possible for people to attend and I am hoping for an open and frank 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. Scheduled meetings Monday, September 19: Nansen Road Baptist Church Hall, Ipswich IP3 9HN Tuesday, October 11: Suffolk New College, Rope Walk, Ipswich IP4 1LT Monday, October 17: Landmark House, 4 Egerton Road, Ipswich IP1 5PF
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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. 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. 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.
Heath 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: Chairman Peter Davies: chair@mh100.org.uk 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 MH100 will be present at Martlesham Heath Control Tower Museum Fun Day on Sunday, September 11 (see page 14). 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
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
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Martlesham’s Magnificent Macmillan Coffee Morning 2016 will take place at St Michael’s Church on The Drift from 9.30am to noon on Friday, September 30. It will be supported by The Country Market, Friends on Friday, The Runway Coffee Shop and Woolley Wonders as well as our regular groups. It will be an exciting and enjoyable time supporting a much loved charity. All tea and coffee will be by donation only, as will some of the crafts available for purchase. If you would like to know more, to help out or provide cakes then please contact Margaret by email or leave a message on her mobile: mgtritt@me.com / 07914 771061 But whatever you do, come along on the day and be ready to support Macmillan Cancer Support.
Our chairman, David Foster, has announced he will step down from his role at the AGM in March. David has given up a great deal of time and energy to this role, both on MHH and the SSSI committees. He has made a huge difference and provided immense support to the administrators, committee and volunteers. He will be sorely missed and very hard to replace. On behalf of all directors, volunteers and members we offer our sincere thanks for a job very well done. For MHHL to continue to thrive we need members of the company to volunteer their services by becoming a volunteer or volunteer director. The company is at a critical point in its existence and if it were to lose viability due to lack of volunteers the alternative of using a management company would dramatically increase the yearly fee. However, it would be sad to think volunteers would only come forward to save themselves money. Rather I would hope that community spirit and appreciation for our environment would make members feel it’s worth giving up some time for. Do think about your involvement and if you are interested in preserving our local environment contact us via email or phone. You can also chat to us at the upcoming membership collection days on October 1 and 8. 01473 612207 / mhh@martlesham.org.uk http://martleshamheathhouseholdersltd.onesuffolk.net
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NEWS MARTLESHAM PARISH COUNCIL Become a Councillor We were very sad to lose our youngest councillor, Jess French, but she has moved away from the parish and we wish her well in her new home. She was a great asset to the work of the council during her time with us. We are therefore seeking a new councillor for the Martlesham West ward. We may be in a position to co-opt a new member at the full council meeting on September 7, see below for details. This is your opportunity to help improve your community and lend your voice and life experiences to help protect your community in these challenging times. No matter what your background or employment status, everyone has valuable views that count and would add to the community’s voice. Please contact the clerk for more information and also to check whether you are eligible to become a councillor. Please come along to a meeting and find out what we’re like. Grants to local organisations in 2017 The parish council will be considering all applications for grants from local organisations in the autumn. If your group wishes to apply for a grant, please contact the clerk (details below) for an application form, to be completed and returned to the parish council by Monday, October 10. These grants are awarded for the financial year 2017/18 and will be presented at the Annual Parish Meeting in April 2017. Any group with a project requiring parish council support/funding should also submit their project details and business plan by October 10 at the latest. Working Party on Saturday, October 22 at the Recreation Ground As part of our ongoing management plan for the Recreation Ground, a working party will meet between 10am and 2pm (stay for as long or as little as you like). There will be lots of jobs to do for all abilities and ages, with the guidance of Neil Lister, Countryside Officer for Suffolk Coast & Heaths Project. If you would like more information, please contact the council office (contact details below). Launch of new national 105 phone number On September 6 this 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. Vulnerable customers who would like to sign up to the Priority Services Register can still call 0800 169 9970, email psr@ukpowernetworks.co.uk or apply online at: www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/priority Changes to improve the layout of Foxhall recycling centre Changes will have taken place to the layout of containers at Foxhall
recycling centre to improve traffic flow and customer experience at the site. The double-sided site introduced last year is replaced by a new single sided design avoiding the need for site closure to service the containers and simplifying the experience for visitors. Neighbourhood Planning Consultation on Kesgrave Town Council’s designated area for its Neighbourhood Plan started on July 4 and runs until September 2. It can be viewed at: http://tinyurl.com/h9k5wbd Great Bealings Parish Council has submitted its Neighbourhood Plan to Suffolk Coastal District Council. The plan and supporting documents can be viewed online at http://tinyurl.com/zqq8ny5 or via the Great Bealings Neighbourhood Plan website at http://gbnp.co.uk/links. The consultation closes on Wednesday, August 31. Melton Parish Council is undertaking pre-submission consultation on the Melton Draft Neighbourhood Plan. The plan and supporting documents can be viewed at http://tinyurl.com/jklt3lq. The closing date for representations is Friday, September 23. What have we been doing recently? • Responding to the consultation on Norfolk/Suffolk Devolution • Common Nature Reserve Open Day in August – report in October’s edition • Submitting further comments with regard to the appeal by Gladman Developments Ltd to build 215 homes off Top Street. Public Inquiry to take place next March. Forthcoming meetings Wednesday, September 7: Parish Council Wednesday, September 14: Recreation & Amenities Committee Wednesday, October 5: Parish Council All meetings start at 7.30pm in the Parish Room, Felixstowe Road, and are open to the public who are welcome to ask questions or make comments to the council during the adjournment. The Development Plans Committee would like to thank all those residents who have attended its meetings in recent years and shared their views on planning issues affecting the parish. The committee values their input during this time of great change for Martlesham. Contacting the council Clerk to Martlesham Parish Council, Parish Room, Felixstowe Road, Martlesham IP12 4PB / clerk@martleshamcouncil.org.uk /01473 612632 For the latest news and events visit: www.martlesham.onesuffolk.net Parish office opening times: 9am-noon, Monday-Friday, excluding public holidays, but please book an appointment in advance.
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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.
Proposed development on land adjacent to Tesco The planning application to build two retail units, one of which is to be a Wickes DIY store, has now been received. The planning application reference number is DC/16/2828/FUL. The plans and information documents are available for viewing at www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk, at the council offices at Melton Hill, Woodbridge or at the parish council office by prior arrangement with the parish clerk. Any comments you wish to make should be emailed to d.c.admin@eastsuffolk.gov.uk or posted to Development Management, Suffolk Coastal District Council, Melton Hill, Woodbridge IP12 1AU as soon as possible quoting the above application reference number. Possible merger between Suffolk Coastal and Waveney Councils A simultaneous cabinet meeting was held on July 25 to consider the creation of a new ‘Super District’ for East Suffolk. It was decided to proceed to the next stage which is to inform and engage with key stakeholders and the electorate. A consultation exercise is to take place during the autumn. While I appreciate that this idea could lead to a saving of £1.3m per annum I do have severe doubts as to its effect on local democracy as it will result in a reduction in the number of councillors and each councillor having to represent larger wards. Councillors representing Martlesham would be making decisions that affect Lowestoft and councillors living in Lowestoft making decisions that affect our area of Martlesham, possibly without the local knowledge needed to make those decisions. Further information on this proposal is available at: www.eastsuffoIk.gov.uk/ yourcouncil/new-single-council-for-east-suffolk I would appreciate any thoughts that you may have on these proposals. Please see my contact details below. Proposed development by Gladman at Top Street, adjacent to Dukes Park The latest information is that an appeal hearing date has been set for March 21, 2017 and is to be dealt with by holding a Public Enquiry. If you wish to discuss any of the above issues or any other district council matter please contact me: john.kelso@suffolkcoastal.gov.uk / 01473 631682 John Kelso, District Councillor Martlesham Ward
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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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
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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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? 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.
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
Activities are free. Parents must stay with under eights. There’s no need to book – just turn up and have a go.
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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 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
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: wwww.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 14). 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
CRAFTERS UNLIMITED A craft club for people who like to try different crafts in a light hearted atmosphere, we meet on the fourth Thursday of each month (except December) in Rushmere Village Hall, 7.30-10pm. Our next meetings are: Thursday, August 25: Magic Pull Cards with Emma Thursday, September 22: Binder Clip Money Jar with Emma There are always other projects available with assistance from the committee and other club members. New members always welcome. For more details contact Jill (01473 713534) or Emma (01787 373850).
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OUT & ABOUT KESGRAVE WI 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 range of locally handmade items. 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. 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
THE RUNWAY COFFEE SHOP September is an exciting time for The Runway, with one new venture beginning and another one just getting bigger. From Friday, September 16 we will be welcoming a new group who will meet regularly in our coffee shop. Every third Friday of the month, from 10am-noon, there will be a particular welcome for those with any form of memory loss, and their carers, to feel supported and relaxed. So please come along, whether you just want the freedom of a space to relax and perhaps share a little of life, or simply to enjoy a cuppa amongst friends. The second is Martlesham’s Magnificent Macmillan Coffee Morning to take place on Friday, September 30, 9.30am-noon (see page 4).
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
EAST SUFFOLK NATIONAL TRUST ASSOCIATION If you are a member of or a volunteer for the National Trust, we invite you to get more out of your membership by joining our association where a warm welcome awaits you. We meet at Ropes Hall War Memorial Community Centre, Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave IP5 1JF at 7.15pm. Our next meeting is on September 20 when our speaker will be Hugh Belsey, a renowned art historian who was curator of Gainsborough’s House in Sudbury for 23 years. Hugh is a lecturer, book reviewer and a contributor to the TV programme Fake or Fortune. Hugh has travelled extensively throughout the world visiting galleries and unearthing many unexpected treasures. In his talk he will share some of his discoveries. It promises to be an interesting evening. Architectural historian Dr Simon Bradley will explore the life and work of Sir Nikolaus Pevsner on October 18. Visitors (even if not National Trust members) are welcome; the entrance fee is £2. National Trust members and volunteers can join us at half the normal price for the rest of 2016 – £4/£6 per couple at the same address. We publish three newsletters a year for members and enjoy interesting day outings and other events. For more information, including details of future events and outings, contact our membership secretary: membershipesnta@gmail.com / 01473 723761 www.membershipesnta.btck.co.uk
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MARTLESHAM LADIES CLUB
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
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. 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
WOODBRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKETS Woodbridge Farmers’ Markets will be held on Saturdays, September 10 and 24 at Woodbridge Community Hall, 9am-12.30pm. We’re delighted to be welcoming two new stalls. The Pea Green Kitchen will have a range of ready-to-eat handmade treats and Charlotte from Jakes Bakes has just moved here from Devon. She makes delicious gluten free cakes and savouries. Do come and welcome them both to our market.
For more information: www.mhas.org.uk or Tel: Ipswich 274300
Control Tower “Fun Day”
Sunday 11th September 2016 11.00am to 4.30pm
Of course you will also be able to buy a whole range of glorious produce at the stalls as well as sampling some goodies straightaway at our cafe. If you make something special and might be interested in running a stall, contact Cordelia at: woodbridgefarmersmarket@gmail.com Future dates: October 8 and 22, November 12 and 26, December 10 and 17
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LIONS’ CLUB OF WOODBRIDGE AND DISTRICT Although fundraising is an important part of what the Lions do, community and social activities are not neglected. Combining the two, we picked a beautiful summer’s evening to litter pick the shoreline at Bawdsey Quay. Fourteen Lions and friends spent almost two hours collecting litter and working up an appetite for a very agreeable pub meal afterwards.
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OUT & ABOUT DEVELOP YOUR PUBLIC SPEAKING – AND ENJOY IT!
COMPANY OF FOUR PRESENTS SPAMALOT
What happens at a speakers’ club? What could a speakers’ club do for me? Is there one nearby?
Ipswich Regent, October 21 & 22 at 7.30pm with a 2.30pm matinee on Saturday 22 The Company of Four are currently busy rehearsing for Spamalot, the extremely funny show which is to be performed at the Ipswich Regent in late October.
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 speakingrelated 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
Telling the legendary tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table and the quest for the Holy Grail in song, Monty Python’s Spamalot features “a chorus line of legless knights, men in tights (with legs), killer rabbits and sexy dancing divas!” Monty Python’s Spamalot is adapted from the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Like the film, it is a highly irreverent parody of the tale, but it differs from the film in many ways. This is a show that appeals to Monty Python fans as well as people who just like a fun show and a good night out. Note: This show is suitable for all ages. However under 14s must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets: £19.50, concessions £17.50. A booking fee of £1 per ticket is included in these prices. To book your tickets simply call the Box Office on: 01473 433100
Book and Lyrics by ERIC IDLE Music by JOHN DU PREZ & ERIC IDLE From the original screenplay by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gillian, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin
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SPAMALOT tells the legendary tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table and features a bevy (or possibly a brace) of beautiful show girls, witch burnings (cancelled due to health and safety) cows, killer rabbits and French people! The show features fantastic tunes including He Is Not Dead Yet, Knights of the Round Table, Find Your Grail and of course the nation’s favourite comedy song, Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life.
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OUT & ABOUT THE ROTARY CLUB OF WOODBRIDGE The Rural Coffee Caravan Project Could Help 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. Our president with Ann Osborn It can also be a problem knowing who 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 Outgoing president Rotarian Nigel Barratt recently appointed Rotarian Bertie Hirst as his successor and Rotarian Ron Whitaker as senior vicepresident. Both live in Grundisburgh and both have been presidents before, one in Oldham and the other in Woodbridge.
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. For more information contact Wendy Robbins: info@orwelldfas.org.uk / 07736 417347 www.orwelldfas.org.uk
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.
IPSWICH & DISTRICT HISTORICAL TRANSPORT SOCIETY
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.
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.
For more information contact Howard: 01473 274300
We meet at the Salvation Army Citadel, 558 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich. Visitors welcome – £3.50 at door including tea/coffee. Details from: 01473 414746/422145
ORWELL PROBUS CLUB 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 likeminded 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. At our September lunch we will hear about Fred Olsen Cruises. 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
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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
WOOLLY WONDERS We will be meeting on Thursdays, September 1, 15 and 29 at The Runway Café next to St Michael’s Church, Martlesham Heath from 10am-noon. Do join us for coffee and cakes at the grand Macmillan Coffee Morning on Friday, September 30, 10am-noon, at St Michael’s Church Centre where there will be lots of handmade goods for sale.
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ALL CHANGE AT DEBEN ROTARY The new Rotary year for the Rotary Club of Woodbridge Deben began on July 1 with Peter Senior taking over as president from Ian O’Brien Baker. We look forward to another year of fellowship and community service, during which we will continue to support local and international causes.
“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.
Our established annual events will take place as usual, including the charity quiz in November and the carol concert in early December. Further details of these events will follow in due course. The next sessions of the Memory Cafe are on August 31 and September 28. They are held at Woodbridge Football club from 10.30am to noon and we welcome visitors with all forms of memory loss and their carers.
U3A IN EAST SUFFOLK 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. 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. 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
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OUT & ABOUT IPSWICH PHILATELIC SOCIETY STAMP FAIR Ipswich Philatelic Society celebrates 70 years with a stamp fair on Saturday, September 10 at Kesgrave Community Centre, 10am-4pm. Free parking and free entry. The society meets 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 on 01473 403904. 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.
MARTLESHAM HARD OF HEARING GROUP An independent social group for people with any type of hearing loss. Partners and hearing dogs welcome. Our group meets on the first Thursday of the month at Martlesham Pavilion, 10.30am-noon. We charge £3.50 per session and frequently have a speaker. This year we have had everything from a local historian speaking to us about Prettys corset making in Ipswich to running a bed and breakfast in Colchester, as well as a lady who told us about her trip to Iceland (the country not the shop!). We always have time to chat over coffee/tea and biscuits. We are very sociable and always welcome new people to the group. The pavilion has an excellent hearing loop and a lady voluntarily text types so even people with the most sever hearing loss don’t feel left out, something lots of people with hearing loss suffer. There is also free parking. Why not give us a try – we would love to see you?
MARTLESHAM IN BLOOM PHOTOGRAPHS OF MARTLESHAM Many gardens and areas of the parish are still looking very attractive with their summer planting. Please remember to take photograph(s) of these and send them to the address below with your name plus where and when the photograph(s) was taken written on the back. Martlesham in Bloom would like to make a record of gardens and other attractive or interesting areas this summer in the Parish of Martlesham and we will then have a display of these photographs in the autumn. We look forward to seeing your pictures. AUTUMN BULB PLANTING Autumn is the time for planting bulbs and it has been suggested that more daffodils or other bulbs could be planted to add to the spring display that brightens up the parish each year. Any donations to the cost of providing bulbs would be very welcome. Bulbs will be planted later in the autumn by Martlesham in Bloom volunteers. If you would like further details on the above or any other Martlesham in Bloom activity please contact J Maureen Burrows: 01473 625196 / 17 Squires Lane, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich IP5 3UG
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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 f inal 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
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. 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. 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 non-members, friends and families. 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. The annual subscription, due at the AGM in April, is £37. Visitors are always welcome at £4 per meeting. 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
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 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 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 Stephen Corley
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HEDGEHOG NURSERY AT GORSELAND PRIMARY SCHOOL 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. 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
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 pre-schoolers, 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 half-hour 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 Sonya & Maureen Burrows, 01473 625196 Sue Lambert, 01473 624130
CALLING ALL MUMS... The Mums’ Club is a group of mums who meet together once a month at St Michael’s Church Centre, Martlesham Heath to share lunch, friendship and a social time together. Meetings are from 12.45 to 2.30pm and start with a sandwich, cake and fruit lunch which is provided for mums and their children for a donation of £2 per adult. We start our autumn meetings on Tuesday, September 6 with a ‘Chomp and Chat’. All mums, grans and carers with their babies and toddlers are invited to join us for lunch and then to chat to their friends while their children play. The Drinks and Dribbles Baby Cafe is another opportunity for mums, grans and carers with babies and toddlers to meet together. We offer refreshments, friendship and toys. The next cafe dates are Thursdays, September 1 and 15, 10am-noon. For more information about both groups please contact Sue: 01473 624130
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SCHOOLS / SPORT MARTLESHAM & KESGRAVE PLAYSCHOOLS 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. 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 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. Please contact us (numbers below) and any of our fantastic staff will be happy to help. 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
DEBEN YACHT CLUB Club regatta week is always the highlight of the sailing season for members. This year was a great success largely due to the good weather, the enthusiasm of those who took part and the hard work of the volunteers who organised the event. Fifty five dinghies and yachts competed. These were divided into four classes: fast handicap, fevas, toppers and yachts. The windy conditions at the start and end of the week were pretty challenging. The winners were: Ed Adams (fast), Ben Alexander (fevas), Richard Townley (toppers) and Mel Ringer (yachts). On the final day, the Trophy races were won by: Alan Grant (fast), Ed Ballard (fevas) and Richard Townley (toppers). A pursuit race and the Pirates of the Deben race completed the fun. The youngsters enjoyed social entertainment arranged by Dan Ryder Davies including a barbecue and laser quest. The regatta is very much a family event and Commodore David Watson and his team made sure that everyone was rewarded for taking part. On Friday, September 30 the club will host a coffee morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Relief, 10am-noon. Tea, coffee and homemade cakes will be available and everyone is welcome. For more information go to: www.debenyachtclub.co.uk
WOODBRIDGE BOWLS CLUB It seems not so long ago that I was writing about and looking forward to the new bowls season. Yet here we are with the ‘Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness’ as Keats put it, already with us. Where does the time go? Yet time there has been, time to win, time to lose, time to be in form and time to be out of form. Times to rejoice and times to regret, times when the rub of the green went your way and times when it certainly did not. Thus the season, as with all seasons had its highs and lows. One of the highlights of the Woodbridge season was the success of three of our lady bowlers, Trish Webber, Maggie Page and Kathy James. For the second year running they have reached the national finals in Skegness so very well done to them. Not quite so fortunate, Viv Sheppard and Jen Daly lost by one point in the semis. Again a well done to them also. At this time of the year when leagues are drawing to a close internal club competitions take place. Amongst these are the Fish and Chip Challenge, a friendly competition between male and female players finishing up with all players and their guests enjoying a fish and chip supper. The ladies usually manage to win. For further information about Woodbridge Bowls Club please visit our website or contact me, Anthony Bynom: malfrazy@yahoo.com I look forward to hearing from you. www.woodbridgebowlsclub.co.uk
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SPORT / CHURCH NEWS BRIGHTWELL CHURCH As summer draws to a close we begin to think about our autumn events at Brightwell. Our Harvest Songs of Praise will be held at the church on Sunday, September 25 at 6.30pm. As usual a warm welcome awaits.
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. 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? Eleanor Legg
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In October we have a quiz evening planned for Saturday, October 15 at 7.30pm with questions being fired by our usual quizmaster Simon Lambert and as always something a bit out of the ordinary as quizzes go. Teams of up to six with tickets at £5 per head including light refreshments. You may bring your own more stimulating beverages if the wish. Mobile phones must be turned in to the sheriff on arrival. In November we will be holding our autumn cake and caft fair, date to be advised next month. Meanwhile the Men in Sheds carry on plonking their ukuleles and new members are always welcome. They meet on the second, fourth and fifth Thursday each month from 9.30am-noon at the Church Hall. MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE Some friends came over for a meal. The man is grossly overweight, but I had this feeling he looked a little slimmer. Now it’s always easier to talk about this subject to a female friend, but less easy, I find, for a male friend. However, during the meal it seemed natural to ask if he had lost some weight. “Yes” he said, with a big beam on this face, “I’ve lost 18 kg (2 ½ stone) and I’ve got another 22 kg/(3 ½ stone) still to go.” A simple observation, a simple question, was all that was needed to raise his spirits, to encourage him in what he was doing and to make him feel better about himself. It made me wonder how many opportunities I’d missed to encourage someone else just because I was embarrassed to make a simple but positive observation. When St Paul wrote his letter to the Thessalonians (5:11) he said: “So encourage each other to build each other up, just as you are already doing.” Encouragement is contagious. There’s an old maxim – If one smiles, another smiles and then there’s miles and miles of smiles, all because of one small smile. Perhaps the world could be a better place for all of us if we learned to encourage each other and bring a smile to someone else’s face, The Rev Margaret Rittman Martlesham & Brightwell
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