In Touch with Shotly - October 2015

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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR I was busily, and rather angrily, removing ice-pop wrappers from down the side of the sofa when I heard Jack say “Is that a real boy mum? Is he really dead?” Needless to say I turned rather quickly to discover that Jack was sitting on the floor watching the news. It was the horrific story of Aylan Kurdi, the three-year-old who drowned as his family tried to flee from Kobani to Europe. The image of his tiny body being carried from the beach was still on the screen, but at that moment it was the shock on Jack’s face which made me catch my breath. What was I to say? Jack often sits to watch the news with me and we have had some good discussions about elections, bank robberies and the like, but was this a subject I was prepared to deal with?

I sat beside him on the floor and we listened to the end of the report together. Aylan drowned after the boat ferrying him from the Turkish beach resort of Bodrum to the Greek island of Kos capsized, killing 12 passengers. Aylan’s five-year-old brother, Galip, and his mother, Rehan, were also among the dead. His father, Abdullah, was the only family member to survive. Aylan’s journey was supposed to end in sanctuary in Europe; instead it claimed his life.

I then tried to explain why Aylan and his family were in the boat, but the subject is just too big and too complicated for a five-year-old to digest. The image of Aylan, pictured face down in his red shirt and blue shorts, has shocked the world and highlighted the plight of desperate people caught in the gravest refugee crisis since the Second World War. Suddenly my token donation to ActionAid felt entirely insufficient so I abandoned the sofa and Jack and I went to the post office to make a donation. Jack donated the contents of his money box saying “this is for Aylan’s daddy”.

We can learn a lot from children, not least how to be better humans.

NEWS 2015 POPPY APPEAL October 24 to November 7: House-tohouse and static collection period November 7: Poppy Day November 8: Remembrance Sunday Poppy collections can take place officially from October 24 for house-tohouse collectors and static collection points. It’s often noted that people in the public arena (TV presenters and the like) wear their poppies before the ‘official’ dates for Remembrancetide. Contrary to popular belief, this is not illegal or wrong. The Royal British Legion has a licence to collect all year round but have an agreement with other major charities to keep main collections within their own dedicated two-week period. It’s not illegal to wear a poppy all year round, nor is it illegal to sell/collect for poppies at any time.

In the Holbrook area house-to-house collectors will be deployed from Saturday, October 24, and static boxes will be placed in all the usual retail and public outlets such as shops and pubs. There will be a team of collectors outside the Co-op in The Street during the second week in the run up to Remembrance Sunday and they will be delighted to help you part with any loose change you may have either as you go in or as you leave.

As well as regular poppies there will be other Poppy Appeal items available from the collectors such as small wooden crosses, wristbands, 1915-2015 enamel badges and bracelets. Wreaths can be sourced for a donation but need to be ordered in good time to ensure they are here for remembrance. A wider range of poppy items can be found at: www.poppyshop.org.uk Last year the Holbrook and district collection total was £4,632.20.

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NEWS SHOTLEY CROWNED VILLAGE OF THE YEAR Shotley has been crowned Suffolk’s Village of the Year, just weeks after being named Babergh’s top village.

The wonderful community at the tip of the Shotley Peninsula pipped West Row and Grundisburgh to the title in what the judges described as a very tough competition.

The competition, for villages with between 500 and 3,000 people on the electoral register, was won after Shotley triumphed in the district council stage, and then made a shortlist of three following another round of judging.

The final stage came on August 22 when judges visited the three highly-vaunted Suffolk villages and the winner was announced on Lesley Dolphin’s BBC Radio Suffolk Show on September 4.

She spoke to Shotley’s Village of the Year coordinator Geraint Pugh before the good news was heard in his living room, where the win was celebrated with tea, coffee, Welsh cakes and a jam and cream sponge cake.

Mr Pugh said: “This is fantastic news for

Shotley and all the people involved. It proves what a tremendous community we have and what a lovely village we live in. It’s about the people and also the wonderful things we have here, from our youngsters in the scouts and beavers, Kidzone, the village hall, which is used by so many voluntary groups of all age, to things like the Tea on the Quay, the Ganges Museum and the exciting Footpath Group and the walks through Heritage Woods (well I would say that wouldn’t I?).

“Seriously though, thank you to everyone who got involved, and there were loads of people who did and that clearly impressed.

Let’s party.”

“Despite being spread over a number of centres,” said Lesley, who was also one of the judges, “Shotley seems to have a well integrated community and in the recent past has adjusted to a significant increase in the size of the community. The village supports a substantial number of thriving societies which provide for all ages.”

Derek Davis, Babergh District Councillor and Shotley resident, said: “This is a wonderful and well-deserved accolade for the people of

Shotley. I may be a bit biased, but living here also means I know what a superbly inclusive community we have.

“Yes, we have beautiful views over the Rivers Stour and Orwell, and fabulous rolling countryside to make it a fabulous tourist destination, but it is the people that make the village what it is, and I can well understand how the judges must have come to their conclusion after meeting so many representatives of the huge amount of community groups we have here.

“I congratulate West Row and Grundisburgh for making the shortlist and all the villages that made the effort to take part and make this such a marvellous competition, which Shotley must be very proud to win.”

The annual Suffolk Village of the Year competition was organised by the Suffolk Association of Local Councils in partnership with county and district councils, and is sponsored by BBC Radio Suffolk, UK Power Networks, the EADT, Suffolk Magazine and Adnams. The prize includes £1,000 towards the community and a Firkin of ale supplied by Adnams for a celebration party.

SHOTLEY VJ DAY SERVICE AND RECEPTION The Shotley VJ Day event on August 15 went very well with the service at the Church of St Mary running fairly smoothly. The march in was to the music Over the Hills and Far Away.

from the RBL, the Royal Netherlands Consulate, Royal Anglian / Suffolk Old Comrades, RAF Regiment Assn (Suffolk) and The Royal Naval Association. The peninsular parish councils were invited and those who attended were Shotley, Chelmondiston, Erwarton, Stutton, Brantham, Tattingstone, and Freston.

The service ended at the Naval Cemetery where there are Dutch, Danish/Norwegian and British War Graves. There were 12 standards on the The event was organised and run by Shotley first parade at the church. A special handmade RBL branch committee, on behalf of Shotley wreath was laid by the branch chairman and The standard bearers on parade and Chelmondiston Parish Councils and Suffolk one of the Burma deceased/fallen’s family.

Four more late attendees arrived two hours late at the Naval Cemetery County Council, not forgetting the important help of The Reverend after one of them read 14.15hrs as 4.15pm. While the rest of us were Liesbeth Oosterhof of the Shoreline Benefice with the service. munching happily they were waiting at church for the parade to start.

They turned up at 5pm at the village hall (after reading the advertising The event was funded by Shotley PC, Chelmondiston PC, UK Veterans, poster at St Mary’s Church and castigating the offender who misread the and Suffolk County Council (David Wood) Locality Budgets. It was timings) and went back to the church for the second parade to pay their supported by the three main supermarkets, and local shops and pubs. respects properly.

Event attendance certificates have been sent to all standard bearers from RBL branches, other associations and to a Shotley Scout flag bearer who The reception followed at Shotley Village Hall where there was plenty to attended the event. A draw raised £90 for the ex-service charities. eat and a special commemorative cake had been made for the event. The loyal toast was made to the Queen, the survivors and the fallen, while Shotley RBL also took part in this year’s flower festival, which was themed event chairman Brian Ives was thanked by Gary Richens of Shotley Parish Music from Opera, Operettas and Musicals. The Shotley entry was from Council for organising the event on behalf of everyone. Many thanks The Beggar’s Opera and covered Waterloo 200 with The Recruiting on behalf of Shotley Peninsula to the county chairman of the Suffolk Officer song Over the Hills and Far Away.

RBL, seven different parishes’ councillors and all the standard bearers who attended. Thanks also to Shelagh Lockwood (Woodbridge and The branch also commemorated Minden Day, August 1, as it does each Witnesham RBL), Jane and Steve Leach (Shotley Scouts) for help with the year with the laying of yellow and red roses at its church memorial. drinks and cake, and Will Ives for helping to set up the hall.

Shotley branch AGM takes place on October 7 and is looking for a new More than 70 attended the service and reception. Fifteen flags/ treasurer as Tony Slatter is stepping down after 34 years in post. Many standards were paraded by the end of the day. The standards were thanks to Tony. Anyone wishing to join please come to the AGM.

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NEWS SHOTLEY AND ERWARTON FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SHOW Our 37th show took place on September 5 and 20 people provided 200 exhibits. With only a few villages having these shows it’s a credit to everyone concerned that our show continues.

Winners Vegetables: Ian Palmer Fruit/flowers: Ian Palmer Cookery: Carole Davis Photography: Ian Palmer and Jill Nunn

CHELMONDISTON PARISH COUNCIL www.chelmondiston.suffolk.gov.uk Broadband or lack of By the time this come to print we will have met and put our case to our new MP James Cartlidge, so will report back in the November issue.

Hedges Many thanks to those who have now cut their overgrown hedges bordering footpaths and narrow roads.

HELP NEEDED

Peninsula Community Recycling Centre From September 1 the cost of hiring the skips has gone up, as has the landfill charge. Sadly, this means we are going to have to ask you to contribute a little more to help with these increases, something we haven’t seriously considered since we started the scheme in 2012. You can find further information on our website. We are still in talks with the county council, hoping that they will help out with the landfill charges. We wait with fingers crossed. There has been a couple of break-ins lately, so if you see anyone acting suspiciously around the centre please give Alan Nunn a call on 01473 780654 or contact the parish clerk.

Parish garden maintenance Patrick Mann, who has been working with us for many years and has been doing a fantastic job, will be retiring at Christmas.

Therefore, we are looking for someone to take over the grass cutting and tidying up around the bus shelters and looking after the garden areas of the village hall.

Parish footpaths At present we have two great guys who cut the surface growth on our footpaths. We get a small grant from the county council to help with this. Unfortunately, one of the guys is unable to continue next year, so we are looking for someone who may be interested in helping us out.

Any fly tipping should be reported to Babergh DC: 01473 826622 / environmental.protection@ babergh.gov.uk

For further information on both of these projects or to report any problems with the paths please get in touch with the parish clerk.

Village defibrillator The council has been discussing the possibility of having a defibrillator installed in the telephone kiosk opposite Hollingsworth Stores. It’s early days but if anyone considers this to be a good idea and is willing to get involved then please get in touch.

Council meetings First Tuesday of every month with planning meetings held every three weeks (if applications are received). Everyone is welcome to attend and if you have any issues that you would like raised or help with, please get in touch.

Footway between St Andrew’s Drive and the main road Hoorah! It has at last been resurfaced. Many thanks to those who helped by signing a petition, even though it took the county council a couple of years to act upon it.

Members of the parish council: A list can be found on the website and on the noticeboards.

Fran Sewell, clerk to Chelmondiston Parish Council: 01473 780138 / clerk@chelmondistonpc.info

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HOLBROOK AND SHOTLEY SURGERY Goodbye and good luck: I’m sure you’ll all join me in wishing Dr David King a long, healthy and happy retirement. Dr King has been at the practice for 26 years and will be missed by both staff and patients alike.

Dr Jonathan D’Souza will be joining us as a new GP partner on October 1 and will take on Dr King’s patients from that day.

Focus on our admin team Patients rarely see or speak to our admin team but I can assure you they are busy in the background. We have five data administrators, a secretary and a general administrator who are overseen by an admin manager.

Their job is to ensure that your medical record is summarised if you have moved from another practice, then updated with hospital letters, results of blood tests, smears, x-rays, A&E and out of hours visits and information from a number of other units. They are also responsible for inviting you for your annual disease management checks and ensuring that these have been done so that the doctor can update your medication.

Our general administrator deals with requests from insurance companies and solicitors for copies of medical records or to organise medical examinations. She also follows up on patients who did not attend their hospital appointment and processes new patient registrations and deducts those who are moving away. Our secretary types up letters to the hospital for advice on care and to refer patients to a specialist. Our admin manager not only oversees all these processes but also arranges the doctors’ and nurses’ rotas, makes claims for services provided outside our core contract and deals with all our IT problems. As you can see, a lot of work goes on behind the scenes.

Training days: Our next training afternoons will be on October 14 and Thursday, November 12 when we will be shut from 1pm. Please ring 111 for advice if your query cannot wait until the following day.

Flu vaccination dates: Our flu days this year are on September 30 and October 13 at Holbrook, and October 8 and 22 at Shotley. If you are over 65, please note the dates in your diary and keep the date free. For those under 65 who have a respiratory or heart condition, an invitation letter will be sent once the criteria for this year has been established.

Julia Smith, practice manager

STUTTON PARISH COUNCIL Are you enthusiastic about the village? Could you spare some time?

The parish council needs a new councillor. Are you interested?

Contact Jayne Jones (326925) or Chris Leach (328939).

The deadline for applications is October 31.

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The helpline can provide a listening ear as well as information and signposting to services that can help. The Suffolk Dementia Helpline can support anyone who needs to talk. Perhaps you have memory worries yourself or even a recent diagnosis and want someone to talk to. Maybe you have concerns about a loved one, or need support in your caring role. Perhaps it’s just information you are after, or a confidential chat with someone. The line can help anyone who is looking for practical support and is able to provide you with local information and get you in touch with organisations that can help.

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NEWS HOLBROOK PARISH COUNCIL

Update from Holbrook Parish Council meeting, August 17

The main points of interest from the meeting are as follows: • Police contact in the village: Councillor Rose (Babergh DC) informed the meeting that notice has been given that the police (PCs or PCSOs) will not be attending parish council meetings in future unless there is something specific to be discussed. The monthly crime report will no longer be sent to the parish, this will be available on the police website. Councillor Wood (Suffolk CC) also spoke about the non-attendance of the police at routine meetings. The September SNT priority-setting meeting is the last so there will be no planned public contact with the police on the peninsula unless a crime is committed.

• Reade Field: Councillors Page and Ingleton presented a report about the current and future maintenance requirements for the play equipment and pavilion on Reade Field. Action will be taken to make the necessary improvements in priority order.

• Ipswich Road Development, Section 106 settlement: Councillor Page outlined the main aspects of the Section 106 settlement and confirmed that ongoing communication will be maintained with BDC so that HPC are aware of expectations and agreements, for example hours of work. It would also be usual for HPC to be consulted on street naming. £15,000 has been granted for improvements to the Reade Field in lieu of

a play area being installed on the Ipswich Road site. This will be available via Babergh DC prior to the 19th dwelling being occupied.

Full minutes can be found at: www.holbrook.onesuffolk.net Other matters in progress: • The clerk is currently attempting to communicate with the Royal Mail regarding the relocation of the post box outside the old post office.

• A dog bin has been purchased to replace the one missing from Petticoat Lane, this will be installed very soon. All dog owners are encouraged to use the bins situated around the village.

• If you are responsible for verges or hedges that border footpaths please consider cutting these back to enable pedestrians to safely use them particularly now that the children are walking to and from school and it is getting darker earlier.

If you wish to raise any matters with the parish council or have ideas or photographs for the website, please contact the clerk, Mrs Ferial Rolfe: holbrookparishclerk@outlook.com or leave a message at 07999 583017 and she will call you back.

CRIME REDUCTION ADVICE FROM SUFFOLK CONSTABULARY The county of Suffolk has always been a low crime area and a safe and beautiful place to live and work. Suffolk Constabulary is committed to ensuring it stays that way. Burglary is one of the most emotive crimes.

We all like to think our house is the safest place on earth so it can be a very distressing for victims.

If you see any persons or vehicle at a suspicious location, or they just look out of place, please record the location and time you see them, a description including the registration number of the vehicle and telephone the police on 999 if an offence is occurring there and then, otherwise please dial 101. Genuine people do not mind being questioned by police as to their entitlement to be on the premises.

Taking just a few steps can make a big difference in keeping your home safe from burglary. Here are a few tips: • Lock your doors and windows every time you leave the house, even when you’ve just popped out to the neighbours or to work in the garden, remembering to double-lock UPVC doors (lift handle and turn the key).

• Consider upgrading locks if they do not reach current British Standards or Kite Marked approved, and fit window locks with keys to all downstairs windows and those upstairs that are easy to reach from flat roofs.

• Remove all keys from view, including car keys, and keep them out of sight but nearby should you need them (remember a device could be used to hook keys through the letterbox).

• Install an intruder alarm in the property, with a visual external box to deter offenders before they even try to set foot over the property.

Look on www.nsi.org.uk or www.ssaib.org for police approved alarm companies that operate in your local area.

• Install good outside lighting such as ‘dusk till dawn’ lights at the front door/s and on your garages and sheds if there is a chance that you or

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neighbours would see suspicious activity by having them. Otherwise they just aide an offender.

• Get a trusted neighbour to keep an eye on your property if you are planning to go away, and ask them to pick up mail.

• Leave radios or lights in your house on a timer to make the property appear occupied.

• Remove valuables from view of ground floor windows and store any high value items (jewellery, passports) in a properly secured safe that’s bolted to the wall and floor.

• Make sure the fences around your garden are in good condition, and cut back hedging and shrubs so they don’t ‘hide’ an offender and help improve natural surveillance of your property.

• Secure bikes at home by locking them to an immoveable object inside a locked shed or garage.

• Keep ladders and tools stored away; don’t leave them outside where they could be used to break into your home.

• Ensure side gates are locked to prevent access to the rear of the property.

• Mark your property with your postcode and house number in a UV pen and register your property for free with www.Immobilise. com (UV pens can be purchased for £1 from Sudbury and Hadleigh Police Stations). Alternatively a property marking solution such as www.smartwater.com could be utilised.

• Consider joining or forming a Neighbourhood Watch scheme and call your local NHW Officer on 101 if you’d like more information.

• The Master Locksmith (MLA) has a list of approved locksmiths for your area. Visit www.locksmiths.co.uk to find yours. www.suffolk.police.uk

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OUT & ABOUT STOUR VALLEY ARTS AND MUSIC TRANSPORT THEATRE PRESENTS THE EDGE New Wolsey Theatre, October 8-10

From October 8 to 10, Transport, the critically acclaimed Folkstone-based theatre company behind Invisible, 1001 Nights and Elegy will present a brand new devised production, The Edge, at the New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich.

Inspired by real life narratives taken from the south coast of England and the Sundabans in India and developed in collaboration with leading lecturer in coastal oceanography Dr Ivan Haigh, The Edge is an extensive exploration of climate change and migration. Based on an encounter between two people from different cultures that encompasses myths from the sea, the history of human migration, the formation of rivers and seas, the piece has been devised and directed by Douglas Rintoul and the creative team behind Elegy.

A woman steps into the English Channel. A man is swept up by a great storm in West Bengal. Two decades later their children meet on a beach by an English town that’s been abandoned to the sea. She’s training to swim the Channel. He’s a climate change refugee.

Powerful and poetic, The Edge is a love story between two people from different continents and cultures, connected by weather patterns and the shared experience of a radically changing world.

Douglas Rintoul, Artistic Director of Transport Theatre, was awarded the British Council Connections through Culture Award to visit the Sundarbans in West Bengal India where he worked with the Kolkata based theatre company Ranan, drawing real life narratives from an area directly on the frontline of climate change.

The company also worked with young adults in Folkestone, developing an audio and visual work exploring narratives from the Kent Coast. Combining this quantative research from two different continents, Rintoul’s production questions what it really means to live on the geographical edge and explores the universal issue of climate change.

Developed in collaboration with leading lecturer in coastal oceanography Dr Ivan Haigh, with music by award-winning composer Raymond Yiu, The Edge fuses text, movement, music and projection to transport its audience between continents, exploring the place where the sea meets the land.

To book call 01473 295900 or visit: www.wolseytheatre.co.uk

Trio-Isimsiz by Kaupo Kikkas

The 65th season opens on Sunday, October 18 with a concert given by the Trio Isimsiz generously supported by Scrutton Bland, Colchester.* Their name is Turkish for without a name. All three members enjoy success individually. Erdem Misirlioglu (piano) was a concerto finalist in the BBC Young Musicians Competition in 2008, Pablo Hernán Benedí (violin) is a member of the Chiaroscuro Quartet, formed by Alina Ibragimova, and Michael Petrov (cello) represented the UK in the European Concert Halls Organisation Rising Star series during the 2014/15 season.

Programme: Schubert, Notturno in E flat D897; Beethoven, Piano Trio in D op 70 no 1 (Ghost); James Macmillan, Piano Trio 14 Little Pictures (1977); Brahms, Piano Trio in C minor op 101.

The concert will take place at St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt on Sunday, October 18 at 4pm. There is car parking behind the Red Lion Pub in Gaston Street. Bring a cushion.

The season continues with: • Sunday, November 1, 4pm: Extra event Young Musician’s Concert at Constable Hall, Gandish Road, East Bergholt • Sunday, November 22, 4pm Eeden Quartet with guest Graham Oppenheimer (viola) at St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt* • Thursday, December 3, 8pm Lecture by Professor John Deathridge – Historic Buildings, Magnificent Performances: Evoking the Lives of Great Classical Composers – at East Bergholt High School, Heath Road*

• Sunday, January 10, 4pm Antara Duo (harp and flute) at Constable Hall, Gandish Road, East Bergholt* • Sunday, January 31, 4pm David Owen Norris piano, Camilla Scarlett violin and Jonathan Byers cello at St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt* • Saturday, February 20, 7.30pm: Extra event Jazz concert: Beauty of the Bossa Nova with singer Georgia Mancio performing Brazilian jazz at Constable Hall, Gandish Road, East Bergholt • Sunday, March 13, 4pm Family Concert with Red Priest, Pirates of the Baroque, at St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt*

Tickets: weatheralld@btinternet.com / 01206 298426 / www.svam.org.uk *Event included in season ticket.

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OUT & ABOUT MONTHLY MARKET AT ST MICHAEL’S, WOOLVERSTONE

FORTHCOMING TRIPS Forget Me Not (travel) Soames Coaches have organised two trips in October.

The monthly market returns to St Michael’s, The Church on the Park, Woolverstone, on the second Saturday of the month, from 9am12.30pm. The market has been establishing itself as a feature event on the peninsula.

On Wednesday, October 21, there will be a trip to Cambridge, leaving Shotley at 8.50am and Cambridge at 4pm. The cost is £10.50 a person payable on booking.

You will have a chance to buy a whole range of products from local people, including fruit, vegetables, cakes, bread, meat, and an interesting range of handcrafted items to help you with your present buying for birthdays and Christmas.

On Wednesday, October 28, there is a trip to Norwich, again leaving Shotley at 8.50am and Norwich at 4pm. The fare for this trip is £9, again payable on booking.

Mingle with your friends, have a cup of coffee and enjoy the lovely venue.

To book contact Norman: 787358

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Saturday, October 3, 7 for 7.30pm

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SATURDAY 3rd OCTOBER SHOTLEY VILLAGE HALL SHOTLEY CHURCH HERITAGE 700 Starting: 7.00pm for 7.30pm

The classes are on Tuesday mornings from 9.30am-12.30pm and cost £15 a week or £120 a term.

Saturday, October 24, starting at 7.30pm

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SATURDAY 24 OCTOBER LAST NIGHT SHOTLEY OF THE PROMS CHURCH HERITAGE 700 Concert by The Ipswich Hospital Band Saturday, NovemberSHOTLEY 14 at 7.30pm VILLAGE

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The class is suitable for those who want to an introduction or guidance to painting with oils and acrylics.

Ed recently moved and is now living on the Shotley peninsula where he enjoys painting the skies, open fields and inspiring views of the Orwell and Stour. If you would like to see any of his work or ask him any question about joining the class please email edcooper76@gmail.com or visit: www.edcooper.org

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CHEESE & WIN

This autumn Harkstead Village Hall is pleased to present a new series of art classes led by local artist and tutor Ed Cooper.

Ed has been teaching art in and around Ipswich for the last five years. His classes are designed to introduce newcomers to the pleasure and challenges that come from learning to paint and draw. The course will include tuition on learning to draw, understanding tone, still life painting, developing paintings from photographs, colour, composition and capturing light and atmosphere.

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Starting at 7.30pm

CONCERT BY THE IPSWICH HOSPITAL BAND Where?

Shotley Village Hall

When?

Saturday 14th November

Time?

CHRISTMASTickets: BAZAAR £7 adults £2 childr

Sunday, November 22, 1.30-4pm

7.30pm

Raffle & Bar Tickets:

Available from village Post Office at a cost of £7.50 (children £3) Also from Norman (tel: 01473 787358) or Margaret (tel: 788286)

Available Where?

fromSHOTLEY Shotley Post VILLAGE Office & andHALL Norman

When?

SUNDAY 22nd NOVEMBER

Time?

1.30pm ‘til 4pm

TRIANON MUSIC GROUP

craft stalls including: Performing in ChelmondistonVarious and Capel St Mary

A GOOD READ It’s exciting to read of the birth of a man growing to adulthood and challenging the status quo, standing for the outsider. Most of us know what it feels like at one time or another in our lives to be an outsider, not part of the club.

It was inevitable that in crossing the authorities he would be unpopular and suffer terribly at their hands. The story doesn’t end there for you cannot put a good man down, not with his credentials.

Hear the whole story on Sunday, November 29 at Stutton Community Hall, 10am-3pm. The story, Luke’s account, will be read with pictures, music and drama to whet the senses. There will be breaks for refreshments and a simple lunch. For more information and to book a place call: 780259

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Wooden products Following on from their Trianon Chocolates Ipswich Prom Concert at the Corn Exchange in September, Ipswich Handbags based Trianon Music Group are in etc Festive Candles concert again at the following venues duringChildren’s October.toys and many more

Lucky Dip - gifts for the children On Saturday, October 3, at 7.30pm, singers and instrumentalists will perform at St Andrew’s Church, Church Road, Chelmondiston IP9 1HZ, Raffle + Refreshments including Mince Pies & Mulled Wine in aid of church funds. For more information visit: www.tmg.org.uk

The following weekend, on Saturday, October 10, members of Trianon, together with members of Anglia Singers from Chelmsford, will be making final preparations for their forthcoming tour to Arras in France.

As the culmination to a day of rehearsals, a short informal concert will be held in St Mary’s Church, The Street, Capel St Mary IP9 2EL, 5-5.45pm, to which all are warmly invited. There will be a retiring collection in aid of church funds.

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OUT & ABOUT FIRST SAMFORD VALLEY SCOUT GROUP (HOLBROOK) Although the evenings are drawing in, our Scouts will often be out and about, making the best of the autumnal weather.

Our Beavers’ last hurrah in the great outdoors will be abseiling off the climbing tower at Hallowtree, showing that you’re never too young for adventure. After that they will be retreating indoors for their weekly meetings, where they’ll be concentrating on badge work. In their sights this term is the new My Skills Challenge badge. Parents will be cheered to know that one of these skills is keeping a bedroom tidy. Beavers will be relieved to hear that the badge also includes decorating biscuits and inventing a machine.

The dark holds no fear for our Cubs. In fact, as Jail Break (their favourite game) can only be

played in the dark, they probably look forward to winter evenings. Luckily for them, Jail Break features on our programme for October, along with a campfire and hot chocolate.

They’ll also be doing a night hike along the Shotley Peninsula, with the lure of chips and a hot drink at the end. Actually, Cubs don’t usually need a lure, as they gallop along on their hikes, leaving leaders trailing in their wake. Scouts, on the other hand, are older and more worldlywise, and take a much more Eeyorish approach to hiking!

Food is what Scouts like, so we have a food themed programme for October. They’ll be doing Ready, Steady, Cook scout-style, which means in a tent, with a torch, on a gas stove.

And we’ll be following that up with a couple of

sessions of spoon carving – using axes, saws and an interesting selection of knives to turn freshly cut branches into utensils – or possibly kindling.

We’ll be rounding off October with a camp at Hallowtree, near Nacton. We haven’t finished planning the programme yet, but Halloween, Scouts and a long, dark night promise plenty of ghostly goings-on.

As you can see, we do our best to have fun at 1st Samford Valley, so if you know a child who would like to join in (Beavers, aged six and seven, is the best section to start in) get in touch with Alison on 327691 or contact us via: http://samfordvalley.suffolkscouts.org.uk We’d love to hear from you too if you’re interested in volunteering with the group in any role.

FIRST SHOTLEY SCOUT GROUP New scout headquarters The summer was a very busy time for many of the leaders and supporters of 1st Shotley Scout Group. We had the mammoth task of refurbishing the old SYNC building so it would be ready in time for the start of term on September 8. We had four weeks in the end due to holidays to completely transform inside and outside. This included undercoating and top coat painting of the entire building (you may have seen me up on a ladder! Did I ever tell you I’m scared of heights?).

Great balls of fire We had a great first meeting in our new HQ with the Beavers learning about fire safety and getting to know you games.

The inside also needed electrics sorting. Many thanks to Mark Poppleton of Dalmag Electrics for his expertise and for installing the ceiling panels, and thanks to Giles White of GW Plumbing for his plumbing and silicone skills. Safety cages for heaters were also installed as well as cleaning, tidying, and guess what else? You guessed it – more painting. I did go a bit mad with the animal theme and we now have giraffe, snake and beaver paw prints to match the zebra and tiger stripes that members of SYNC had already painted on the walls.

The Scouts were given the great task of making two new sets of steps for outside of the new HQ. Scouts could be heard sawing and drilling way in to the early evening and I must say how impressed I am.

I would like to thank all of those who turned up to help with the numerous tasks that were thrust upon them. Seriously, without your help I would still be up a ladder painting.

Official headquarters launch The 1st Shotley Scout Group would like to invite you all to come and have a look around our new HQ on November 7, noon-2pm. Come and join us for coffee, cake and a chat. Hope to see you there.

SHOTLEY CHURCH HERITAGE 700 CLUB August draw winners 1 £25 098 2 £20 037 3 £15 012 4 £6 030 5 £5 015

Mrs B Ratcliffe Mrs S George Ms E Fleming Mr A Arkley Mr J Munday

We welcome new members into the 700 Club as the subscription is shared equally between prizes and funds to repair/improve the church.

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The Cubs had their first meeting back in the village hall where, with the help of Ian Peters, they had a practice fire drill. The fun didn’t stop there. They were then taught how to light and cook on a fire safely.

Beans on toast anyone?

Here’s another new for us. The Explorer Unit had their first meeting on Thursday, September 10, and I can now reveal their new unit name as SEALS (Shotley Explorers Are Leading Scouting). The Explorers had a great evening getting to know each other and the Explorer leaders. If you know anyone aged between 14-18 who would like to join please contact Jane: 01473 787416 It’s back again ‘Phil’ the Bag drop off and collection dates are as follows: Saturday, October 10 drop off; Saturday, October 17 collection. If you have any unwanted clothes, bags or shoes please ‘Phil’ your bag.

Many thanks Jane Leach, 1st Shotley Group Scout Leader

CRAFTERS UNLIMITED • Monday, October 5: Corded Bowls (Debbie) • Monday, November 2: Sequin Christmas Decoration (Jill) • Workshop. November 21: Advent Calendar (Debbie) Samples of each months project are displayed the month before and other projects are available.

Workshops (10am-4pm) and meetings (7.30-10pm) are held in Wherstead Village Hall Meeting Rooms.

Contacts: Ann, 01473 780298; Jill, 01473 713534

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OUT & ABOUT SHOTLEY WHIST DRIVE Our upcoming drives are on Thursdays, October 8 and 22, and November 5, all from 1.50-4pm.

We have been going for over 20 years, and could be the only whist drive in the peninsula to do so. So far we are doing all right, but it would be nice to have a few more players. Lifts are always available.

For any information needed please contact Norman and Eileen: 787358

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Our volunteers give girls, and themselves, the opportunity to build their confidence, raise their aspirations and have fun. They run activities that give the girls the opportunity to realise their potential, learn new skills and make new friends.

There are a lot of ways that you can volunteer with Girlguiding, it’s flexible and can be tailored to fit around your busy lifestyle. No matter how much or how little

time you have, every hour counts.

Rainbows are girls aged five to seven, Brownies are girls aged seven to 10, Guides are girls aged 10 to 14.

If you are interested in volunteering with Girlguiding or if you have a daughter who would like to join, please email our district commissioners for further help and information: baberghandsamford@gmail.com You may also register your interest online and fill in the details on the Join Us section at: www.girlguiding.org.uk

HOLBROOK SOCIETY We hope you have all had a good summer and are ready to join us in some new ventures.

• AONB: What exactly does it mean? And are we going to be one? The Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is a stunning landscape packed full with wildlife and exciting places to explore and discover. But what does is mean for those who live in the region? Simon Amstutz, AONB manager at Suffolk Coasts and Heaths, will explain all on October 9, 7.30pm, village hall, £2.

• An afternoon meeting: White Lace and Promises – a talk about wedding customs with a display of old bridal finery, Friday, October 30, 2.30pm, The Compasses, £2.

• Christmas outing to Bury Christmas Market, Saturday, November 28, 8.30am from The Compasses, cost £9. Tickets on sale at the October meetings or from Joy Squirrell: 327304 • A return visit from an old friend. Charlie Haylock will be giving a talk on A History of Suffolk Surnames, on Friday, February 26, in the village hall. If you would like a name to be considered please let us know by mid-January and Charlie will include it.

And in the pipeline (full details coming soon): • Hide Tide – Sea Shanties • January: Andrew Bailey – Making the Most of your Camera • Photographic competition: June 2016

STOUR VALLEY MEN’S PROBUS CLUB Recent meetings Following our August break, during which we held our popular summer lunch at the Venture Centre, our autumn programme recommenced on Wednesday, September 2 with John Floyd speaking on Electric Tramways of East Anglia. This interesting talk was followed on September 16 by Catherine Dell recounting a past holiday visit entitled The Lost World of the Incas with many colourful slides.

Future meetings On October 7 Grant Elliot will speak on Monopoly – Not Just A Game and Probus member Paul Oliver will present Quiz Time in Manningtree.

• Holbrook Cinema • Barn dance: We have been asked whether we would consider running a barn dance. Initial investigation suggests that it would cost in the region of £15 a ticket. We would be very grateful if you could let us know if you would be interested so we can gauge support.

Suzanne Steer: holbrooksociety@gmail.com / 01473 327166 www.holbrooksociety.strikingly.com

SHOTLEY SOCIAL CLUB Our next dates are Thursdays, October 1, 15 and 29, all from 1.50-4pm.

Please note, we now meet at the St John Ambulance HQ, Manningtree.

New members Our club endeavours to be simple in structure, be free of the constraints and obligations of service clubs, and involve members at minimal cost. The club is directed primarily to providing fellowship between members who are compatible with each other and opportunities for development of acquaintances. New members are welcomed. We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month in Manningtree at 10.30am. For further details please contact secretary Brian Rolfe: 01206 393665

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We are coming to the last few months of this year and we’re doing very well. So far our meetings have been very successful.

I have to think out our outings very carefully as a number of the members find it a bit difficult to walk very far. This year we have decided to go to the Kings Head at Stutton for our Christmas lunch. We have also decided to invite some of our supporters to join us.

We are always looking for new places to go on our outings and welcome any new ideas. Lifts are always available. For information about our club please contact Norman and Eileen: 787358

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SCHOOLS EXCITING NEW POP CHORUS HAS STARTED IN THE CAMEO HOTEL Quirky choir, Pop Chorus, launched a new group at the Cameo Hotel in Copdock at the beginning of September with a small but enthusiastic group of singers. More members will be very welcome to join. There's no audition and you don't need to read music or have previous experience. Pop Chorus is a very friendly choir with the emphasis on having fun! Why not come along to see if it's something you might enjoy?

Members sing great pop songs in harmony to backing tracks. Their recent repertoire has included Blondie, Take That, Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith. Rehearsals are very informal, with an emphasis on fun and gently developing members’ singing skills.

Pop Chorus is run by professional singer and vocal coach Yula Andrews.

She founded the first group in Framlingham in 2012, and the entire choir now boasts more than 120 members, with groups also in Kesgrave and Ipswich.

Pop Chorus Copdock meets from 7.30-9,30pm on Tuesday evenings at the Cameo Hotel. The first session is free with no obligation to join, and a full term (to Christmas) costs only £75 (concessions available).

For more information visit www.popchorus.org, email sing@popchorus.org or call Yula on 07788 585441.

SHOTLEY AND ERWARTON WI After some rather disappointing weather in August we were lucky to pick a sunny day for our visit to Greenwich. We left Shotley at 7.30am and arrived in Greenwich at 10.30am where we were greeted by our friendly and knowledgeable guide.

After a refreshing cup of coffee, we set off, passing the Royal Observatory, and crossed from east to west over the Meridian Line. A fairly lengthy walk took us to the Maritime Museum and various buildings, passing the Cutty Sark on the way. Our guide gave us a lot of information on the history of Greenwich, and she made it very interesting. We enjoyed an excellent fish and chip lunch, after which, a bit more walking and exploring, then back to the coach for Shotley. A most enjoyable day.

Programme: • October 21: Dance display and potted history of dance with Haughley Hoofers ladies clog dancers. Competition –

floral arrangements in a shoe.

Come along as a guest – this should be a very entertaining evening.

• November 6: Christmas shoebox filling in the large meeting room at Shotley Village Hall, 9am until finished. Sixty boxes were filled last year.

• November 18: AGM. Competition – wrapped present.

• November 28: Dinner dance.

Tickets now available from Jo Lee, 01473 787311.

• December 9: Popular Christmas songs 1770-1970 with The Rev John Robinson.

Competition – a decorated Christmas cake.

We meet on the third Wednesday in the month at Shotley Village Hall, 7.15pm. Come and join us – you will be given a friendly welcome. Please come along to any meeting as a visitor and try us out, we are sure you will enjoy the evening and the company.

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VILLAGE LINK CLUB For our September talk, Gerald Jenkins spoke about the Berlin Wall, giving us some of the history which led up to it being built.

Following the defeat of Germany at the end of the Second World War, Germany was divided into three regions, British, American and Russian.

Berlin was in the Russian sector, but it was agreed that, as the capital, it should also be divided into three sectors. As time progressed, the Americans, and to a lesser extent the British, were ploughing money into rebuilding and reviving the economy in their sectors. Russia did not have the funds to do the same in theirs, so ‘Russian’ Berliners were moving into the neighbouring sectors.

The Russians decided this had to stop so the wall was built.

Russian funding eventually dried up and as the economy collapsed the East Berlin people were reduced to a life in poverty and began attacking the wall to get to a better life. The troops guarding the wall had also

become dejected at not being paid and did not repel them.

When the people realised this they became bolder and large breaches began to appear. Thus began the destruction of the entire wall.

Our next talk on October 14 will be on plant heritage, presented

by Jim Marshall.

Future talks Sound Safari; It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas; History of Advertising; Lady Alice de Breyne; NT coast of East Anglia; Secrets of the Royal Jewels; The Galapagos Islands.

Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month in Tattingstone Village Hall starting at 10am. Following the speaker we have refreshments (when there is time for a chat with other members) and a raffle.

New members and visitors are welcome to join us. After the August and February meetings, we normally hold a members’ lunch – funds permitting.

Roger Felgate, 01473 311684

CHELMONDISTON WI We applied for a gardening project grant for the community garden, and we were very pleased to receive £150 towards plants and bulbs that will be donated to the garden. As part of this we had a lovely photo taken of some of our members literally in the garden.

National campaigns update Some of our ladies have written to MP James Cartlidge regarding the ‘Care not Custody’ campaign by the WI. The campaign was inspired by the tragic death in prison of the son of a Norfolk WI member. It plans to divert people with mental health needs away from the justice system, where possible, and to improve treatment and support in the community.

And on a lighter note, we had a lively and fun evening in September with a talk entitled Life on the Wicked Stage, and fun with many quirky hats for everyone to wear.

On Tuesday, October 13, there will be a Suffolk Punch talk, and hopefully they will bring one with them!

All meetings are on the second Tuesday of the month, 7 for 7.30pm start, at Chelmondiston Village Hall. Come along and enjoy the friendship and cakes.

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OUT & ABOUT / SCHOOLS SHOTLEY GARDENING CLUB Our AGM on Monday, September 14, followed its usual pattern, and was, as ever, short. The committee was re-elected with no change as follows: Karen Smith, chairman; John Dell, treasurer; June Edwards, secretary; and Pat Walkerdine. The membership fees remain at £10.

Karen is thinking about organising a holiday again for 2016 and asked for suggestions as to destination.

Watch this space for further news. The rest of the evening was given over to discussion about the holiday, the possibility of a vineyard visit and other ideas for extras in the way of car share trips (the trip to the open gardens in Benhall was recalled with enthusiasm). We really can chat when we get going, making for a very convivial meeting.

A provisional programme for 2015-2016 was read out but needs

confirmation from a couple of speakers before it can be printed.

In the near future we have Matthew Tanton Brown on October 12 to speak about preparing for winter, and on November 9 Ian Seager will be talking about autumn colour (perhaps retrospectively seeing as how autumn appears to be already here). The competition in November will be a mis-shaped, odd, funny or ugly vegetable (left please as nature intended – unlike the WI competition this month where the vegetables were very cleverly dressed).

As always, new members are very welcome. Why not come along to a meeting as a visitor and see what we are all about? You will be very welcome. We meet every second Monday, usually in the committee room at Shotley Village Hall unless otherwise published.

CHELMONDISTON AND DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The October meeting will be the last this year for non-members of the club and it will be one with very wide appeal.

We shall be welcoming Martin Sanford, author and manager of the Suffolk Biological Records’ Centre. Martin will be talking about the changing flora of Suffolk. This will be of interest to anyone who loves the countryside or is interested in the history of the countryside and the impact we have on it.

The charge to non-members is just £1, and the meeting is on October 27 at 7.30pm in the village hall.

CAPEL FLORAL CLUB It was lovely to catch up with friends and start our flower arranging year again in earnest at our first meeting after the summer. We made decorative floral handbags led very ably by our tutor Janet after a very short AGM. Our next meeting is on October 14 at 7.30pm when we shall be flower arranging with a wedding theme and we will be having a go at making buttonholes, pew ends, and a wedding crate to be used as a table decoration. If any future brides are reading this article, please come and join us – it will be invaluable to you.

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We have an extremely varied programme set for the year and feel sure that any ladies who would like to join us will find it very interesting.

Capel Floral Club meets on the second Wednesday of the month (excluding January, February and August) and subs for the year are £35. We are a group of ladies of all ages and abilities, even beginners, with a love of flowers and flower arranging. We meet in the library at Capel St Mary (plenty of parking), 7.30-9.30pm.

If you would like any further information, please contact Janet (01473 313191) or Sylvia (719893).

THE ROYAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL GCSE Results show significant rise in the number of top A* and A grades There have been some outstanding GCSE results at the Royal Hospital School, Holbrook, this year with 100% pass rate and one third of the year group achieving at least six A*/A grades. More than 95 pupils have qualified to go on to the sixth form at the school with 90% gaining a minimum of five A*to C grades including Maths and English and the number of pupils gaining A*s, As and B grades is up substantially.

Headmaster, James Lockwood, said: “I am absolutely delighted with the number of pupils for whom sheer hard work and commitment has paid off and with the wide range of abilities accepted into the school it reflects how well we are able to realise the individual potential of every pupil.

“This year’s A*/A pass rate is 40% and there has been an increase on the number of top A* grades awarded to RHS pupils compared to last year which, in the current environment of grade deflation, represents a significant achievement. I am particularly pleased with the results gained in the separate sciences with 70% of all Chemistry, Biology and Physics papers gaining an A* or A grade.

The support and guidance given by our dedicated teaching staff has contributed to these successes.”

The achievements of the following pupils must be highly commended as each of them secured outstanding results: • Guy Cranfield, 11 A*s • Sophie Atkinson, 10 A*s • Rose Arbuthnot, 9 A*s and 1 A • Sammi Chiu 9, A*s and 1A plus a top grade in Additional Maths • Lexine Lee, 8A*s and 2 As

STUTTON PRIMARY SCHOOL We are delighted to welcome several new children and their families this term to our school community and we are looking forward to a busy and fulfilling academic year.

We are very proud of our children’s latest SATs results – their attainment was well above both county and national averages and every child achieved or exceeded their personal targets.

Congratulations to all the children, teaching staff and parents, whose support is invaluable.

Additional events this half term include: a Harvest Festival Service at St Peter’s Church at the end of September and a Halloween Disco for the children at the end of October.

We are holding an open morning on Friday, November 6, 9am-noon.

Come and have a look around our school and talk to children, governors and members of staff – you will be very welcome. However, if you are unable to come to the open morning, please don’t hesitate to telephone the school office to arrange an alternative time to visit us.

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SPORTS IPSWICH RAVENS VOLLEYBALL Throughout the summer season Ipswich Ravens have been hosting free volleyball sessions every Saturday afternoon in Christchurch Park. The sessions have been terrifically popular with no less than 23 adults and 18 children getting a taste of volleyball for the first time, completely free. If you missed them, where were you? You missed all the fun!

Oh dear, the sailing season is nearly over. There have been mixed blessings – quite a bit of rain, but it hasn’t deterred the sailors.

We have welcomed visitors from Maldon Little Ship Club – providing fish and chips, followed by a showing of the local star film Ha’Penny Breeze.

The club was the venue for the Old Gaffers Association barbecue – Pin Mill is one of their ‘stopping off points’ during a week of local sailing. Thanks to the efficiency of our long-suffering house secretary and volunteers, we fed 95, and the evening was enjoyed by all.

We are now looking forward to a packed social calendar: • Our 80th anniversary supper • A Trafalgar Night celebration (ships biscuits, I am told) • A pie bake-off • Halloween parties for children and adults • Our traditional shanties and ditties with maybe a twist this year • Then Christmas, but we’re not going to talk about that yet.

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Meanwhile several of our more experienced players also attended outdoor volleyball tournaments across East Anglia, in places as far a field as Clacton, Lowestoft and Cambridge, in addition to the new weekly beach format tournament being held at Copleston School Ipswich. We also entered two teams in the Suffolk Open held in Stowmarket. Both teams performed well with the A team finishing fourth out of seven in Division 1, and the B team finishing a surprise seventh out of 21 in quite a strong Division 2.

But with the start of autumn we are now turning our attention to the indoor season, where we will once again be holding weekly sessions of playing and coaching at St Alban’s School, Rushmere. These take place every Saturday from 2-4pm. If you are interested in giving them a try, whether as a complete beginner or an experienced player, now is the ideal time to join the players who started during the summer and have found out for themselves that volleyball is great fun, and really good exercise too.

Ipswich Ravens welcomes male and female players, experienced or complete beginner, and any age from nine upwards. We have qualified coaches who run the sessions with a mixture of training drills and friendly games, making them highly enjoyable while helping participants to improve their skills. If you are interested in joining this growing sport, visit www.ipswichravens.org.uk or call/text 07508 351875.

CHELMONDISTON CARPET BOWLS CLUB division of the Suffolk carpet bowls league. This is a much tougher proposition and we will have to be on our best form to survive.

We have enjoyed a very good winter season and have been promoted back to the first

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To cap off a very good year we have also been triumphant in the summer league. After some very tough games we were top of the league with our nearest rivals having two games in hand, and a realistic chance of winning both.

Fortunately for us they came up short. Summer captain Brian Wyatt was very pleased to receive the winner’s trophy at Needham Market.

We are pleased to welcome new players Karen, Alfie and Peter, the latest recruit.

We had a presence at the fun day at Pin Mill Common on September 5, organising a target bowls session for all comers and raising club funds.

We always welcome new players, so come along and have a go.

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QUESTIONS ON CASH

with Independent Financial Adviser Nick Plumb

Are you Active or Passive?

Anne from Great Blakenham asks: “I keep seeing articles about passive ‘tracker’ funds and actively managed funds. Is active fund management better than passive fund management, and what’s the difference?”

One of the most fundamental and enduring debates within the world of investments is over the issue of whether active fund management is better than passive fund management.

Passive fund managers buy and hold portfolios that are designed to replicate the market, or part of it. By buying each stock in an index, or a broad representation of the stocks in an index, passive managers generally deliver returns that match their index, so in theory at least there will be no nasty surprises. A passive fund might track a particular sector, such as the FTSE 100 or the FTSE 250, or it might be the benchmark for a particular asset class, such as corporate bonds or property, or it might just track an asset, like precious metals or other natural resources.

Passive investing advocates argue that markets are efficient - that is, that the market takes into account all the available information about any particular security and prices it accordingly. So they believe there is little room to take advantage of mis-pricing because prices already reflect true value.

However, the proponents of active management argue that the market is not completely efficient, allowing smart investment managers to beat the market. Active managers seek to build portfolios that outperform a market benchmark, usually through a combination of stock selection and market timing. In some years, some active managers will succeed in outperforming their benchmark, while others will fail. A small number do beat the market on a regular basis.

At Plumb Financial Services, we believe that holding a combination of both active and passive managed funds will provide the best opportunity for longer-term investment growth.

We offer our clients a range of model portfolios that usually contain Multi-Asset or Multi-Manager funds. The portfolios are usually split 50/50 between a passive fund and an active fund within that investor’s given risk profile. Each fund will typically contain up to 20 other individual funds within it, giving the investor access to around 40 funds in an economical format. Although they will be invested in just two main funds, their portfolio will actually contain a wide spread of investment assets spread over several geographic areas, providing diversity and reducing volatility.

No single fund manager is the top performer in all investment sectors and most fund managers have their specialist sectors or a sector in which they are known to have particular knowledge or ability. That is where the Multi-Manager and Multi-Asset funds come into their own, as the fund manager can cherry pick the best funds and assets for his or her portfolio.

Holding both active and passive portfolios will give the individual investor a balance between the passive and active positions, both of which are constantly managed to suit the identified risk profile of the investor at all times. We believe that this gives an investor the best opportunity to benefit from both styles of fund management within their identified risk profile, thus increasing the chances of better returns over the longerterm.

In other words, having a ‘bit of both’ is probably the best investment strategy.

Nick Plumb is an Independent Financial Adviser and Practice Principal at Plumb Financial Services. Post your questions to Nick at Plumb Financial Services, Baylham Business Centre, Lower Street, Baylham, Suffolk IP6 8JP, email nickplumb@aol.com, or call Nick on 01473 830301. Nick’s opinions and views in this column are provided only as a general guide and do not constitute personal financial advice. Any readers who require advice should contact Nick to arrange a complimentary initial consultation to discuss their own position and requirements. Plumb Financial Services is regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

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THANKS FROM BARBARA AND DEREK To all our friends and folk we have met over the last 43 years while we have lived in Holbrook.

We would like to thank you all for all your friendliness and kindness, and hope when we move to Lincoln to be with our son Russell and his family we will be blessed with meeting lovely people like you.

Barbara and Derek Hargreaves

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CHURCH NEWS SHORELINE BENEFICE ST ANDREW’S CHURCH, CHELMONDISTON October 4 9.15am October 11 9.15am October 18 9.30am

October 25 9.30am

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ST MARY’S CHURCH, ERWARTON October 4 11am October 11 10.45am October 18 9.30am

October 25 11am

Matins Holy Communion at Shotley Benefice Holy Communion at Harkstead (Bible Sunday) Family Service

ST MARY’S CHURCH, HARKSTEAD October 4 October 11 October 18 October 25

9.30am 11am 9.30am 9.30am

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ST MARY’S CHURCH, SHOTLEY October 4 10.45am October 11 10.45am October 18 9.30am

October 25 10.45am

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ST PETER’S CHURCH, STUTTON October 4

October 11 October 18 October 25 October 30

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Holy Communion Worship for All (Stutton Primary School) Holy Communion Holy Communion Informal Service All Souls Service

ALL SAINTS CHURCH, HOLBROOK October 4 October 11 October 18

October 25

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ST MARY’S CHURCH, WHERSTEAD October 4 11am October 11 October 18 October 25 11am

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MESSY CHURCH CAFÉ

Join us at the Messy Church Café at Chelmondiston Methodist Church on Fridays October 9, November 13, and December 11, 3.30-5pm. There will be games, a story, drama, toys, crafts, food and drinks.

All age families are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult.

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CHURCH NEWS CHELMONDISTON AND HOLBROOK METHODIST CHURCHES HOLBROOK METHODIST CHURCH What’s On in October (HCT – Holbrook Churches Together) Thursday 1

Fellowship Meeting at 16 Ipswich Road, Holbrook, 2pm

Friday 2

Tiddlers 9am / Family Live at the chapel, 10am (HCT)

Saturday 3

Coffee Morning at the chapel, 10-11.30am

Sunday 4

Morning Worship with The Rev Andrew Sankey, 10am

Sunday 11

Communion Service with The Rev Michael Allen, 10am

Tuesday 13

Church Council meeting at the chapel, 7.30pm

Thursday 15

Fellowship Meeting at 16 Ipswich Road, Holbrook, 2pm

Friday 16

Tiddlers 9am / Family Live 10am /

Messy Church 3.30pm (HCT)

Sunday 18 One World Week Worship with The Rev Mike Cassidy, 10am Wednesday 21 Knit in at the chapel, 11am-4pm Sunday 25

Bible Sunday Worship with The Rev Jo Jacobs, 10am

Something Different with the Rev Andrew Sankey, 6.30pm

Tuesday 27

Fellowship Meeting at the chapel, 7.30pm

Thursday 29

Fellowship Meeting at 16 Ipswich Road, Holbrook, 2pm

Please see the noticeboard on the front of the chapel for all events in October. For more information about Messy Church, Tiddlers and the new parent course, Family Live, contact Alicia Holmes: 01473 658478 / ajnholmes@gmail.com Throughout October we continue to collect items to fill the gift boxes for Operation Christmas Child – Shoe Box Appeal. Please see the information on the noticeboard about how you can contribute to this national response to make children in other countries happy at Christmas.

CHELMONDISTON METHODIST CHURCH Sunday 4

10.45am

Worship with The Rev Chris Hill

6.15pm

Communion with The Rev Andrew Sankey

Friday 9

3.30-5pm

Messy Café

Sunday 11

10.45am

Worship with Margaret Brock

6.15pm

Worship with Deacon Georgina Brooks

Tuesday 13

2.30pm

Ladies Fellowship with Mrs Eileen Smith

Sunday 18

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6.15pm

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Sunday 25

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Worship with Rev Michael Ayden

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Monday 26

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Church Council

Tuesday 27

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predominantly German people as people arrived at Munich station was such a contrast to the brutal tactics of the police in Hungary. The overwhelming generosity of volunteers of CalAid contrasts with the mercenary nature of the traffickers making excessive money from facilitating journeys to and across Europe and the callousness of crowding people onto flimsy unseaworthy vessels to cross the seas. There is also the contrast between those who say that no refugees, asylum seekers or migrants should come to our shores and those who believe we should offer sanctuary, and even those who have offered a room or two in their own homes.

But what is the right thing to do? There are no easy or simple answers and our politicians need our prayers and support in making pragmatic decisions in the wake of the humanitarian disaster which is far from over.

Most of us reading this article won’t be in a position to make the big decisions but we can influence the way we as a society responds to this situation. Many of us have already responded by giving (either money or clothing or food) to the variety of charities that are working with refugees, migrants and asylum seekers and that is wonderful.

Situations like this bring out both the best and the worst in people and some of the rhetoric has been disturbing. Some have used negative or offensive words in describing the people who are on the move which encourages us to treat them as less than human. Then if we think that they are less than human we can treat them badly. The history of the world is littered with some groups of people belittling others and then treating them badly. All of the people on the move are human beings, they have a mother and father, siblings and children. They are escaping war or persecution or abject poverty, they haven’t taken the decision lightly (but may have hurriedly left in imminent danger). They have each made an immense sacrifice in leaving homes, possessions and relatives behind and with no security for the future, but depending on the compassion and mercy of others.

Often what drives negative views of people is fear of people who are different from us, fear of our comfortable way of life being invaded by others, fear it may cost us more, and when we are fearful we put up barriers and turn away from need. Some newspapers, commentators, politicians by their rhetoric fuel these fears and increase hostility. For myself, I cannot be indifferent to need, I recognise that each one is a human being like me, each one has values and family. None of us can solve the problem on our own, but each of us can change our attitude from fear and hostility to love and compassion.

Minister: The Rev Andrew Sankey 8 Roundridge Road, Capel St Mary IP9 2UG apsankey@gmail.com / 01473 311178 / 07726 299968

FROM FEAR TO LOVE What is your reaction to the refugee/migrant crisis? My heart has been both touched and horrified by some of the reactions. There have been some amazingly gracious and generous responses. The applause from

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CHURCH NEWS HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH, BRANTHAM Ipswich Road, Brantham CO11 1TB Parish Priest: Fr Christopher Smith, 180 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich IP2 0QQ / 01473 684963 We are part of St Mark’s RC Parish, Ipswich. For up to date information please visit: www.stmarksparish.org.uk The weekly newsletter is displayed in the cabinet alongside the church front door.

Services for October Sunday 4 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9am Mass Tuesday 6

9.20am Morning Prayer 10am Mass Sunday 11 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9am Mass Tuesday 13

9.30am Eucharistic Adoration 10am Mass

100 Club We welcome new members to the 100 Club which was set up to raise much need funds to support the life and mission of our parish. Already a member? Then why not take out another number? Application forms may be found at the back of the church or at: www.stmarksparish.org.uk The next monthly draw is planned to take place at Holy Family after mass on Sunday, October 18 when the prize pool will be £131.

Children’s Liturgy Children are very welcome to join the Liturgy of the Word that takes place on the third Sunday of each month.

Supporting our local Hospice All parishioners are being asked to collect used postage stamps, ALL YEAR, not just at Christmas and place them in the box at the rear of the church to help support the outstanding work of our local hospice.

Catholic Chaplain at Ipswich Hospital Fr Adrian Gates is the Catholic Chaplain at Ipswich Hospital (01473 726701). Please phone him if you or a Catholic is in or due to go into hospital and requires his services.

All are very welcome at Holy Family, Brantham All are very welcome to attend Holy Family services. It’s not necessary to be a Catholic and enquiries about the Catholic Faith are always welcome.

Please contact the Presbytery, as above, or a local person whom you know is a Catholic.

Sunday 18 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Children’s Liturgy 9am Mass Tuesday 20

9.30am Morning Prayer 10am Mass Sunday 25 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9am Mass Tuesday 27

9.30am Morning Prayer 10am Mass On Friday, September 11 a very enjoyable Beetle Drive was held in St Mark’s Parish Hall, and on the following Friday Sister Marion, Catholic Chaplain at the Port of Felixstowe, gave a most informative talk on her ministry entitled The Apostleship of the Sea. A very successful cake sale in support of The Church in Need was held at Holy Family on Sunday, September 27. The bi-monthly Holy Family Forum was held after mass on Tuesday, September 29. The forum is an opportunity for members of the parish to discuss topics concerning the church now and in the future.

DIARY DATES Every last Thursday of the month a Bring & Buy Coffee Morning takes place at Viv and Wyn’s home, Paddock Gate, Whitehorse Road, East Bergholt CO7 6TR, from 10.30am to noon. We are raising funds for the recently installed audio and loop system. All are very welcome to join us and the next event is on Thursday, October 29.

Volunteers are needed for the autumn garden tidy up. Please consider giving a few hours of your time to help – just sign up to the list at the back of church.

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