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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 THERE’S A NEW NUMBER TO CALL IF YOU HAVE A POWER CUT 105 is a new number that you can call to report or get information about a power cut. It will put you through to your local electricity network operator – the company that manages the cables, wires and substations that bring electricity into homes and businesses in your area. 105 is a free service for people in England, Scotland and Wales and ou can call the number from most landlines and mobile phones. It doesn’t matter who you choose to buy your electricity from – anyone can call 105. You can also call 105 if you spot damage to electricity power lines and substations that could put you, or someone else, in danger. If there’s a serious immediate risk, call the emergency services too. Don’t be left in the dark. Call 105. To find out more, visit: www.powercut105.com
CHELMONDISTON’S JUMBLE TRAIL Saturday, September 3, 11am- 3pm St Andrew’s Church is organising a jumble trail around the beautiful village of Chelmondiston. Have a table top sale outside your house and visitors can follow the trail through the village. Sell all your old clothes, toys, plants, bric-a-brac and handmade items. A map will guide you through the village, browsing and shopping as we go. Cake and tea at the church for much needed rest and refreshment. Let’s make this a real community event. If you would like to take part by having a stall for a small donation of £5/£10 (or to help) please contact Sally Letman: sallyjletman@gmail.com / 01473 780036
SHOTLEY & ERWARTON JUBILEE COMMUNITY COUNCIL The 38th annual Flower and Vegetable Show takes place on Saturday, September 3 in the village hall. Exhibits must be in the hall by 10am for judging. Exhibits 20p. The show opens at 2.30pm. The £1 entry fee includes tea and biscuits (children free). Schedules available from Les Stebbings, 4 Orwell View Road and Norman Bugg, Mersing, The Street / 787358. CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR AT THURSFORD We have a few tickets left for this year’s Christmas show on Sunday, November 20. To book contact Norman on 787358.
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NEWS OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD 2016: SAMARITAN’S PURSE
HELPING PEOPLE BECOME SAVVY WITH THEIR CASH
We would appreciate your help in sending filled shoeboxes to children abroad who will have very little at Christmas.
Peninsula Baptist Church is running free sessions to help people on Shotley Peninsula get on top of their household finances. Having undergone specialised training from UK charity Christians Against Poverty, they are now offering these sessions aimed at putting the joy back into money by showing individuals and families how to chart household income and take control of their expenditure.
There are leaflets telling you about this in various churches including Tattingstone, Bentley CoE and Holbrook Methodist Chapel. You can make up boxes yourself or give us items so we can make them up at workshops at the end of October in Tattingstone and Holbrook. Empty wrapped shoeboxes with separate lids are needed. (Shoeboxes from Hotter’s Shoe Shop in Ipswich are just the right size: 12” long x 6” wide x 4” deep). Monetary donations are welcome towards the cost of transporting the boxes. You are welcome to join us in making up the boxes in half term week on Wednesday, October 26 at Holbrook Methodist Chapel and on Saturday, October 29 at Tattingstone Church between 10am and noon. For more details contact Kath Chalkley (328118), Angela Neale (327080) or Gerald Laws (Holbrook / 328507).
PARTNERSHIP APPROACH FOR PENINSULA SPORTS CENTRE We are delighted to announce that Peninsula Sports Centre is working in partnership with South Suffolk Leisure. The sports centre, which is part of the Holbrook Academy in Ipswich Road, is at the heart of the community. The academy appointed South Suffolk Leisure, operator of the Sudbury’s Kingfisher Leisure Centre and Sudbury Sports Centre and Hadleigh’s Hadleigh Pool and Leisure and Hadleigh High Leisure Centre, to support the delivery of sports centre’s services to the community. Dr Simon Letman BA, MA, EdD, headteacher of Holbrook Academy, said: “It was decided that a company should be given the opportunity to support the running of the centre allowing us to focus on teaching and learning. Our academy funding is for education – securing better experiences and outcomes for our students. South Suffolk Leisure is experienced in this field and will build on what we already provide to the community.” The new arrangement will be phased in. Watch this space for a fully refurbished fitness facility coming soon. Tracey Loynds, chief executive for South Suffolk Leisure, says: “We are delighted to be working in partnership with Holbrook Academy and Peninsula Sports Centre. Holbrook is a wonderful community and the sports centre is in your hearts. We aim to enhance this further and we look forward to supporting the wonderful team already in place.” Community engagement sessions have been set up for you to have your say. To book into a session contact Peninsula Sports Centre for dates and times: 01473 328015 / enquiries@peninsulasportscentre.co.uk
Being more savvy about our money can have a hugely positive effect on the whole family. Peninsula Baptist Church is one of more than 800 churches of different Christian traditions across the UK who are regularly offering the course, and working together with CAP to positively impact the communities around them. The CAP Money Course isn’t just for people with debts, it’s for everyone, because CAP have seen that learning how to set a budget and stick to it helps to debt-proof in the long term. Christians Against Poverty is a UK debt counselling charity which is determined to reduce poverty caused by debt. Together with the care of the local church, CAP’s financial expertise offers free debt help and workable solutions through 306 centres. If you’d like to attend one of these free courses (once a week for three weeks) please text or phone Rose Kelland on 07907 167926 so that we can set a course date that will be accessible to as many as possible. Once set, this date will appear at www.capmoneycourse.org for anyone interested in booking. Peninsula Baptist Church aims to run a number of these courses throughout the year. For further information about CAP visit: www.capuk.org / www.capmoneycourse.org
HOLBROOK AND SHOTLEY SURGERY Fidget quilts The fidget quilts have taken off. Suffolk Family Carers are keen to receive a regular supply for their cabin at the hospital so please feel free to leave your completed quilts with us at either site. We are also working with the Mothers’ Union who are launching their campaign for fiddle muffs in August. We have a small supply of wool if you need any and thanks to all those who have made quilts already. They are being well utilised. Training days Our next training afternoons will be on Thursday, September 15 and Wednesday, October 12 when we will be shut from 1pm. Please ring 111 for advice if your query cannot wait until the following day. In an emergency, dial 999. Peninsular Patient Network Our patient group is being re-launched. We now have a core group of five patients who are meeting regularly to raise the focus of the group and to recruit others who we would like to give feedback on various issues and initiatives. This will mainly be done via online surveys, but equally could be done by completing forms in the waiting room for those without internet access. We’re keen to gain as many views as possible so please email us if you’d like to be involved or give your details in at reception: peninsularpatientnetwork@gmail.com Flu Clinics Our flu clinics this year will run from 2-6pm on: • Wednesday, September 28 and Tuesday, October 11 at Holbrook • Thursday, October 6 and Thursday, October 20 at Shotley If you are over 65, please accept this as your invitation to attend. Those under 65 with an eligible condition will be sent a letter.
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NEWS HOLBROOK PARISH COUNCIL KEY POINTS FROM THE JUNE MEETING Ipswich Road development – management of open spaces BDC has previously asked if HPC wishes to take on the ongoing management of the open spaces including the interceptor pond. Following a discussion, it was agreed that HPC does not want to take on the management role as this would have financial implications for the whole parish and is quite a large undertaking. The future of the Community Caretaker Scheme The officer at BDC has said that they will support the scheme through July when a review will take place of all the schemes in place across the district. She was fairly positive about the chance for this continuing, but evidence of benefit will be required. It was noted that BDC will reimburse the salary for July and that there had been support for the post from parishioners at the APM and from individual comments. Invitation to join the Babergh Alliance of Parish and Town Councils It was decided that since HPC’s experience of BDC has been positive overall and clear opportunities are available for feeding back to them, there was no need to join BAPTC. KEY POINTS FROM THE JULY MEETING Reade Field Improvement Project Committee Meeting, June 29 Councillor Ingleton gave a verbal update. The core of the committee will be Councillors Ingleton and Holmes and Mr J Ambrose. Others will be co-opted as their skills are needed. It was proposed to survey the whole village to ask for their thoughts, but to prioritise the playground. It would be possible to raise money locally to undertake remedial works on the play surface. Samford Scouts are interested in joining the project and may be able to raise funds to support their interest in the pavilion. They can also supply people to carry out tasks. An amount of paint and timber preservative has been donated by a local tradesman. The Co-op green token scheme is being considered.
Councillor Ingleton suggested that the project should be a charity as it would be possible to attract other funding if that were the case. The village survey will also gauge interest in a 250 Club to help raise funds. Flooding at Alton Green Councillors discussed the actions which appear to have led to flooding at Alton Green and agreed that Councillors Page and Meekings will meet with the farmer, residents and SCC Highways to discuss the options. Full minutes of these and all other meetings can be found at: www.holbrook.onesuffolk.net Vacancies for parish councillors Holbrook Parish Council currently has two vacancies for councillors. Parish councillors are required to attend monthly meetings, undertake training as required and may take on other responsibilities. Being a councillor provides an opportunity for local people to make a direct impact on their community. If you are interested in contributing to the development of the village please contact the clerk, speak to one of the council or visit: http://tinyurl.com/jszpnoa Fly tipping There has been a noticeable increase in the amount of fly-tipping around the village. There is more information about fly tipping on the Babergh District Council website and an easy-to-use reporting tool: www.babergh.gov.uk Overgrown hedges and trees The warm and wet weather has encouraged trees and hedges to grow vigorously in the last few weeks. If you are responsible for vegetation which overhangs pavements or roads, please check frequently to see that it isn’t causing a hazard or obstruction to pedestrians or vehicles. Questions or comments about parish council matters should be addressed in the first instance to the clerk, Mrs Ferial Rolfe: holbrookparishclerk@outlook.com / 07999 583017
CHELMONDISTON PARISH COUNCIL Parish council vacancy The vacancy is now filled. Jennie Hammond was co-opted onto the council at the August meeting. Members names and contact details can be found on the website and on the noticeboards. The Peninsula Community Recycling Centre A reminder that the site is open on Saturday mornings between 8am and 1pm. If Saturdays are impossible for you, and rather than dumping waste by the gates or behind the recycling banks, please contact Alan Nunn on 01473 780654 to arrange a time that is suitable for you to come to the site. Further details can be found on our website. Alan, under the umbrella of the parish council, holds a Waste Carriers Licence. If you need to get rid of your washing machine or other metal items, give him a call. Be aware of traders who do not hold a licence. They are acting illegally and you could be held responsible. Between April and the end of July this year, £900 was taken on the gate. In that period the skips have cost us £1,462 before VAT. We are charged £116 a tonne for general waste and £6 a tonne for green waste. To make ends meet we need the revenue from the metal and from the bottle, paper and clothes banks which stand outside of the site. Unfortunately, we cannot run this as a free site. We have tried to keep the prices as low as possible. They are guidelines, as the weight and bulk also have to be considered. Thank you for your support.
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The village car park This car park was originally provided for those using the village hall as parking is extremely limited on that site. However, it is also of huge benefit to those going to the post office, the hairdressers, the shop and visiting walkers. It is also free parking, but some vehicles are left there for weeks or months at a time. This was discussed with the community at the parish meeting in May and we have since been advised to put up a ‘terms of use’ notice, which we shall do shortly. Unfortunately, the council is not in a position at present to provide permanent spaces for residents. Public transport Services are always changing. New contracts have been awarded. For further information please visit: www.suffolkonboard.com Council meetings A reminder again that the council meets on the first Tuesday of every month with planning meetings held every three weeks. Everyone is welcome to attend and if you have any issues that you would like raised or help with, please get in touch. It is no good complaining about the parish council and about what you think they should be doing if you don’t contact us or come to the meetings. Agendas are posted on the noticeboards and on the website. Both draft and signed minutes can be found on the website. However, you can ask the parish clerk for copies at any time. Fran Sewell, 01473 780138 / clerk@chelmondistonpc.info www.chelmondiston.suffolk.gov.uk
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NEWS / OUT & ABOUT ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
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Anti-social behaviour is one of our main priorities at Suffolk Police. Some of the main examples of this are noise, harassment, vandalism, graffiti and fly tipping, nuisance neighbours. street drinking, violence and hate behaviour (which can target a group of people or it can be directed at an individual or at a property).
After what seems almost an eternity since our last production, The Emperor’s New Clothes, SDG are now in rehearsals for a collection of comedy plays and sketches under the umbrella title of Shotley Follies.
Suffolk Police are working with partner agencies to reduce anti-social behaviour issues. This has proved to be a very successful way of working, along with preventing crime and giving public confidence. Our promise to the public is: To listen to victims To take action to solve the problem To prevent any further reoccurrences To inform the victim what you have done If you need to contact the Hadleigh Safer Neighbourhood Team go to the Suffolk Constabulary website or email: hadleigh.snt@suffolk.pnn.police.uk
We have lined up some of our junior members (plus a couple of new members) to perform two short plays. The adult cast will be performing a short comedy, as well as a shortened version of Cinderella and a few sketches. This promises to be a fun-filled evening and something to focus on as the nights draw in. The Shotley Follies production will take place from Thursday, October 6 to Saturday 8 inclusive. The doors open at 7pm and curtain up is at 7.30pm. Tickets are £7.50 for adults, £6.50 concessions and £23 for a family ticket (two adults and two children). Tickets are available from: The Rose, Shotley / 01473 787460
We are now covering 49 villages from Hemingstone to the north, Brantham to the south, Nayland to the west and Shotley to the east. Sgt Gary Milbourne Pc Chris Garrod Pc Sarah George Pc Di Porter Pcso Adams Pcso Bignell Pcso Cooper Pcso Ford Pcso Page If you need to contact the police in a non-emergency then call 101. In an emergency call 999. www.suffolk.police.uk Twitter: @BaberghPolice Hadleigh SNT, Hadleigh Police Station, Magdalen Road, Hadleigh IP7 5AD
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ST MICHAEL’S MONTHLY MARKET The next monthly market at St Michael’s, The Church on the Park, Woolverstone is on Saturday, September 10, 9am-12.30pm. 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. East End Butchers are pleased to be the market’s resident meat supplier. If you would like to place on order with them it can be collected at the market each month. Their number for orders is 01206 392190. Come along to mingle with your friends, have a cup of coffee, and a bacon buttie and enjoy the lovely venue. New stalls welcome. Contact Jane Gould: 01473 780777
Shotley General Auction will take place on Saturday, September 17 at 9.30am. This will be an auction of general household goods, collectibles and small furniture. Nothing to sell? Come along, bag a bargain and have a great morning out. Free parking. Refreshments available. Book early to avoid disappointment or for more information contact Jim Catling (01473 788499 / james.catling@yahoo.co.uk) or Norman Bugg (01473 787358). Lots in on Thursday, September 15, 10am-noon and 2-7pm. Viewing 10am-6pm on Friday, September 16.
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OUT & ABOUT STOUR VALLEY ARTS AND MUSIC
HOLBROOK SOCIETY FORTHCOMING EVENTS Saturday & Sunday, September 17 & 18: Holbrook Photographic Exhibition at the Methodist Chapel and All Saints Church. The closing date for entries is September 3. Entry forms available at: www.holbrooksociety.strikingly.com Friday, September 23 (subject to confirmation): Gardeners’ Question Time in the village hall at 7.30pm. We shall be asking for some questions in advance for our panel of experts, so if you find yourself stumped by a garden problem let us know. Saturday, October 8: Harvest Dance at Holbrook Academy in conjunction with Holbrook Methodist Chapel and Friends of All Saints. Details to follow. Saturday, November 26: Coach trip to Norwich, departing at 8.30am from The Compasses / £10
Sunday, October 9 at 4pm: Calder String Quartet at St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt, generously sponsored by Jane Adams Benjamin Jacobson (violin), Andrew Bulbrook (violin), Jonathan Moerschel (viola) and Eric Byers (cello) will perform Debussy’s String Quartet in G minor op 10, Hillborg’s Kongsgaard Variations and Beethoven’s String Quartet no 8 in E minor op 59 no 2. The New York Times described The Calder Quartet as “outstanding” and “superb”. We have managed to lure these fabulous musicians to East Bergholt to start our 65th season of concerts during their European tour which includes the Wigmore Hall and venues in Zurich, Frankfurt and Madrid. Performing in prestigious concert halls in the USA and Europe, they have obtained a reputation for their interpretation of a wide range of music, which is why they are frequently selected by composers to play their new music. The musicians were inspired by the innovative American artist Alexander Calder while at the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music. Bringing immediacy and context to the works they performed, the quartet won the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant in 2014. Their masterclasses are sought across the USA. The Boston Classical Review said: “The Calder stand as one of the finest and most dynamic string quartets on the scene today. The musicians play with impeccable intonation and fierce commitment to the music. But the most remarkable aspect of the quartet is their ability to blend as an ensemble. Their sound is like silky fabric that is even in all parts.” The season continues with: Sunday, November 20 at 4pm: Alison Rose (soprano) and James Cheung (piano) at St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt Sunday, January 22 at 4pm: Clare Hammond (piano) at Constable Hall, East Bergholt Friday, February 10 at 8pm: Lecture by Dr Lois Oliver: Love and Loss: The Story of Orpheus and Eurydice in Art and Music, at Constable Hall, East Bergholt
FIRST PROFESSIONAL PLAY FOR SEASIDE THEATRE The Spa Pavilion Theatre at Felixstowe is very excited to announce it has secured its first professional play to celebrate its first anniversary. Pride & Prejudice, the first professional touring play at The Spa for many years, is coming to the seaside theatre on Friday, November 11, exactly a year after the theatre reopened its doors to audiences. The production is being brought to the Spa thanks to Richard Darbourne Ltd and the Sell a Door Theatre Company. Pride & Prejudice is currently enjoying a sell-out national tour and has received huge critical acclaim for the way the two actors deliver the incredibly complex story, between them creating 21 stunning characters. Ray Anderson, director for the Spa Pavilion said: “This is a real theatre treat not to be missed. We were asked by audiences if plays could ever come to the Spa and we have listened and delivered. Now we just need audiences to continue to support us by purchasing tickets.” The Spa also announced two more new shows for its autumn season: Saturday, October 1 the Talents of Britain, which brings a wide array of acts from the popular TV programme, and the Circus of Horrors on Tuesday, October 25 at 7.30pm, with a truly incredible mix of danger and gruesome. Ray Anderson continued: “With other shows already in our autumn lineup including Marty MacDonald’s Toy Machine, Fame, 10CC, The Simon & Garfunkel Story and the Osmonds, we are hoping we really do have something for everyone.” For details of all forthcoming shows, visit www.felixstowespa.co.uk where tickets can also be purchased online, or call the box office (open every day 11am-4pm) on 01394 284962. The all-new Terrace Brasserie & Bar is open seven days a week from 9.30am-6pm and pre-show dining is also available.
Sunday, February 26 at 4pm: Vanbrugh String Quartet at St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt Sunday, March 19 at 4pm: Kammerphilharmonie Europa at St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt Box office and information: www.svam.org.uk / 01206 298426
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OUT & ABOUT AUTUMN CONCERT IN HARKSTEAD St Mary’s Church, Harkstead, welcomes the Abbot Consort of Voices for a concert on Saturday, October 15 at 7.30pm. Their programme will include the Mass in G by Schubert and the Requiem by John Rutter, as well as choral favourites by Haydn and Fauré. The Abbot Consort consists of singers who are the leading lights of some of the best choirs in the area, including some members who are conductors of their own choirs. It is based in Bury St Edmunds, but sings all over the region. For this concert their guest conductor is Peter Crompton, well known on the peninsula as the former director of music for many years at the Royal Hospital School and the founder/conductor of the Holbrook Choral Society. Tickets (£10 adults / £5 students including light refreshments) are available from Eleanor: eleanor.soar@gmail.com / 01473 327266
SHOTLEY PENINSULA LOCAL HISTORY GROUP The group is now planning its programme of speakers for 2017 so if you have any suggestions of topics you would like to hear about please email Jenny@elseyadcock.co.uk and let me know so we can find the right speaker. New members always receive a warm welcome, so if you would like to come along to any of our meetings or join the group, the dates for your diary for the rest of 2016 are: Tuesday, September 13: History of Spoken English by Charlie Haylock Tuesday, November 8: Education, Charities and The State by Dr Mike Stein Tuesday, December 13: Christmas Dinner All meetings are held downstairs at The Shipwreck, 7 for 7.30pm start. Membership is £5 a year, meetings £2 for members, £3 for visitors. A booklet on the history of Shotley Shotley Peninsula Local History Group aims to put a booklet together to record our local history from 1912 when the famous Green Book ends up to today. So if you have any information or photographs that we may copy and use we would be delighted to hear from you. Also if you wish to write something or have any stories to tell and would be happy to chat to one of our members, please contact Jenny Elsey: 01473 787140 / jenny@elseyadcock.co.uk As a guide the headings we are looking at are: Manor Houses, Public Houses, Schools, Churches, Post Offices, Farms and Farmers, Housing, Employment, Local Characters, Village Hall and Health.
AN EVENING OF OPEN VERSE All are welcome to join us at The Baker’s Arms in Harkstead for an evening of verse recital. Come along to listen or feel free to recite a poem, prose or folk song of your choice, or share your very own creation, followed by a delicious buffet. 2016 PROGRAMME Thursday, September 29: Mellow Fruitfulness Thursday, October 27: Witches & Wizards Thursday, November 24: Earth, Wind, Fire & Water We meet at 7.30pm and break for the buffet at 8.30pm. £3 to cover buffet costs. We look forward to welcoming you.
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VILLAGE LINK CLUB Marianne Braime will present a talk on silver and gemstones on August 10. This will be followed by a fish and chip lunch for club members. Future talks this year: A Naval Sailor’s Life is a Merry Life (with music); Creative Story Writing; Pavements We Walk On; Nothing Like a Dame; Dedham, Lavenham and the Cloth Trade; Chaplin of the Methodist Homes; Wolves, Dogs and Us; Easter Parade; The Building of Bury Tower. Meetings are held in Tattingstone Village Hall on the second Wednesday of every month 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. Roger Felgate, 01473 311684
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OUT & ABOUT SHOTLEY SOCIAL CLUB
SHOTLEY WHIST DRIVE
Our meetings for September are on Thursdays, September 1, 15 and 29, 1.50-4pm.
Our forthcoming whist drives are on Thursdays, September 8 and 22 and October 6, 1.50-4pm.
We now have a very friendly club which the members help Norman and I to run smoothly, for which we thank you all. We are always ready to welcome new members, our members will make everyone welcome and new members will soon see how easy it is to be a member of our club.
Lifts are always available if needed. For information please contact Norman and Eileen: 787358
On September 28 we are visiting an old favourite, Copleston School. We leave Shotley at 6pm. On this outing we are sharing with Chelmo Over 60s and we still have a few more places left. For information concerning our outings or the club, please contact Norman and Eileen: 787358
1st SAMFORD VALLEY SCOUT GROUP (HOLBROOK) At the start of August our scouts went to the Essex International Jamboree (EIJ), spending a week in a huge field near Chelmsford along with 10,000 scouts and leaders from the UK and further afield. We asked Jennie Russell, one of our scouts, to write about it:
SHOTLEY WALKING CLUB On August 14, nine adults did a four mile walk around the village of Harkstead. June and Tony Lawford-Randall joined us for the first time. I hope they enjoyed the walk. The weather was just right for walking with a nice breeze and not much sun. Our next walk will be on September 11, a three mile walk around Felixstowe starting from the car park at Garrison Lane at 2.30pm. We will walk through Landguard Nature Reserve to Landguard Fort and see Shotley across the river. We have done this walk quite a few times. It’s really pretty so why not join us? It costs nothing to walk with us. For more information contact Jill on 787504 or just turn up.
SHOTLEY CHURCH HERITAGE 700 CLUB July draw winners 1. £25 2. £20 3. £15 4. £8 5. £7
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New members are always welcome in the 700 Club. The cost is £1 a month payable at three, six or 12 monthly intervals. To join, contact Norman on 787358. Church porch: Before the porch can be replastered some external ground works are required. Hopefully these will be carried out in the near future.
CHELMONDISTON & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY It has been a tough growing season from the off. Too warm – remember back to daffodils flowering at Christmas – then too cold, then too wet, then too dry and yes, gardeners do complain a lot about the weather. It did affect the show this year though with a very poor showing of vegetables and fruit, lots of things either not ripe due to a cold April and May or very small due to recent lack of water. We will be back planting again next year however. We are an optimistic lot. September sees a return to our programme of speakers. On September 27 we will welcome Deborah Hart who will be suggesting things to plant in baskets and containers to give winter colour. The meeting starts at 7.30pm in the village hall. If you aren’t a member you are still very welcome to come as a visitor for just £1.
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EIJ was amazing! 1st Samford Valley Scouts was only one of the 324 groups, divided between 10 sub camps. We were in Mozart’s Symphony sub camp. There were Scouts and Guides from more than 30 different countries, which was a great opportunity for badge swapping. I swapped about 13 badges and came away with an Egyptian badge, a Japanese badge and loads more. There were a lot of activity zones like On Target, which had clay pigeon shooting and archery as well as air rifles and other sports like football and lacrosse. Other great zones were Wet and Wild, Balancing Act and Technology in Motion. My favourite zone was Up and Under, which included climbing, abseiling, crate stacking and a zip wire. The best bit of this zone was the cave tent, which took about 20 minutes and consisted of getting covered head to toe in mud while crawling through tight tunnels with a tiny head torch for light. But scouting isn’t all about hiking and harnesses. There were zones such as Express Yourself, where we experienced what being a TV weather presenter is like, learned to dance to a pop song and photographed places around the site. Enterprise was all about making and selling sweets and was great fun – we sold out and earned a lot of tokens. In Island Survival we learned to track people, and how to know whether they are male or female and how tall they are. It’s a Knockout had crazy activities like running with cups of water while attached to a bungee and running into an inflatable washing machine full of foam. But the highlight of the camp for me was raising the World Scouting flag at morning Flag Break. In our sub camp we had a Tastes of the World evening and tried lots of food from all over the globe. One of our old scouts, Fanny, came back from the small island of Réunion, near Madagascar, to join us at jamboree, so our camp made Pâté Créole, which is a festive Réunion pie. It was voted the best dish. The late evenings in the camp village were fun because we went badge swapping, met new people and had a party every night. There was a craft barn, a religions tent and a welfare tent where you could relax and chat while playing board games. But the most popular was a late night disco tent with loud music you could hear all over the site. Jamboree finished with a huge party and a battle of the DJs. After hearing the jamboree song for the last time it was time to pack up. But there is always time for more hot chocolate with squirty cream and one last ‘maggot’ fight in our sleeping bags! Jennie Russell
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A craft club for people who like to try different crafts in a lighthearted atmosphere, we meet on the first Monday (except on bank holidays when it’s the following Monday) in Wherstead Village Hall, 7.30-10pm.
President Pat reminded us of when we all wrote to our MP James Cartlidge about the Care not Custody Campaign and received a letter from him with a House of Commons envelope. We hoped the postman was impressed. Well, it seems the WI campaign has borne fruit, and it has been acknowledged that too many people who really needed mental health care were being sent to prison. We hope that this is going to be addressed in the near future.
Monday, September 5: AGM followed by Memory Book with Debbie Samples of each month’s project are displayed the month before and other projects are available. Contact: Ann 01473 780298 / Jill 01473 713534
1st HOLBROOK BROWNIES Sleep? Who needs sleep when there are three days of fun to be had? The Owls wouldn’t have minded, but our Brownies who attended the Suffolk Brownie Camp at Hautbois in Norfolk had other ideas. There was just so much to do... abseiling, exhilarating giant zip wires, orienteering. As well as obstacle courses which involved squeezing through tyres, there was clambering over rope climbing frames and scrambling through tunnels, but it was blindfolding a team member that produced endless laughter. A wide game which involved hiding from wizards and being rescued by ‘medics’ created further shrieks of laughter and in all the excitement we forgot about collecting the clues for the magic potion. There were also crafts, where the girls personalised T-shirts and created beautiful glass flower petals, and new games and campfire songs to learn, and when there wasn’t anything planned because it wasn’t even time for breakfast our Brownies found the sandpit and built dens in the wood. Above all, it was a time for creating special memories for our Brownies and Owls alike. If your daughter is aged between seven and 11 and would like to join in the fun and adventure, please contact Alison 327665 or register on Girlguiding UK.
CHELMONDISTON OVER 60s CLUB Unfortunately we have had to cancel our coach trip to Southend planned for September 22 because the train on the pier has broken down and will not be running this summer. We hope to reschedule for next year. On Wednesday, September 28 we will be going to the Age UK Concert at Copleston School by coach arranged with the Shotley Over 60s. The concert starts at 7.30pm and the coach will pick up at the Red Lion at 6.15pm. Please be there at 6pm. We meet every Thursday in our village hall from 2-4pm and enjoy musical afternoons, a couple of coach outings and Christmas lunch each year. Come along, bring a friend or neighbour – we have knitting groups, Scrabble, dominoes and magazines or you can read or just sit, chat and have a cuppa. It can make all the difference to meet friendly local people, especially if you are on your own. For further information please contact Michael or Michelle: 01473 780718
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Our future plans were discussed, and three birthday girls received posies. We then had a very merry bingo evening. Some people dared to question the caller’s ability – their names have been taken! We followed this with our usual lovely buffet supper of cheese and wine (thanks to the committee) and strawberries and cream. More fun follows next week when we go on our ferry trip to Harwich, and our next meeting will be on September 13 in the village hall at 7.30pm when we are designing personal key fobs.
STOUR VALLEY U3A Our main purpose is to encourage lifelong learning for those who are no longer in full time employment and emphasis is always placed on making learning active and fun as well as helping in developing friendships. We have a wide range of groups including language study, country walking, computer studies and others who visit gardens, churches and historic buildings. In the main, membership is drawn from communities in the lower Stour Valley and adjacent areas including Brantham, Capel St Mary, Dedham, East Bergholt, Holbrook, Lawford, Manningtree, Raydon, and Stratford St Mary. We are affiliated to the ThirdAge Trust, have over 260 members and 21 groups. For further information please visit www.stourvalleyu3a.org.uk where membership secretary Val Pretty may be contacted. Our popular summer dinner on Friday, August 5 at the Constable Hall was much enjoyed by members and their friends. On Wednesday, September 14 historian, writer and lecturer Dr John Ashdown-Hill FSA, FRHistS will talk on The Mythology of Richard III. He will explore the traditional mythology and modern myths which have emerged since the discovery of his remains in 2012. Was he a usurper? How many did he kill? Who was really responsible for finding his remains? On Wednesday, October 12 Andrew Phillips OBE (Lord Phillips of Sudbury) will talk on Life in The House of Lords. He will give his views on the House of Lords, which he knows inside out, as an institution and will add some reminiscences from his 17 years there. We meet at the Constable Hall, Gandish Road, East Bergholt CO7 6TP at 2.15pm. Annual membership is £12 and this entitles members to attend meetings on the second Wednesday of each month, except August and December.
STOUR VALLEY MEN’S PROBUS CLUB Our popular summer lunch at Lawford Venture Centre on Sunday, July 17 was much enjoyed by members and friends. Future meetings September 7: Tom Hodgson on What the Papers Say September 21: Francis Boardman on The Battle of Waterloo October 5: Anne and Dennis Kell on Natural History of Bats October 19: David Ablewhite on Wallace and Edward We meet at St John Ambulance HQ, Manningtree CO11 1EB. Our club endeavours to be simple in structure, 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 to providing the opportunity 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 details please contact secretary Brian Rolfe: 01206 393665
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OUT & ABOUT EAST SUFFOLK NATIONAL TRUST ASSOCIATION If you are a member of or a volunteer for the National Trust, we invite you to get more out of your membership and join 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
HOLBROOK AND DISTRICT FLOWER CLUB Meeting on the second Tuesday of the month at 1.30pm with workshops on the first Tuesday at 1.30pm in Holbrook Village Hall. We enjoy friendship through flowers, having a demonstration of flower arranging given by a qualified demonstrator which is usually entertaining as well as giving us good ideas for our own use of flowers.
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OUT & ABOUT / SCHOOLS SHOTLEY GARDENING CLUB On July 21 we visited RHS Hyde Hall which had been postponed from its original date in April because of the weather. So many of our planned excursions this year have suffered this way, but this time our luck changed and we were granted a perfect day. It’s been several years since we have visited our local RHS garden and we were impressed by the development, especially the dry garden which was very new last time and is now impressive in its scale and planting. There is now a little mini-runabout bus to take those who might find the initial climb up the long hill a little too much. At the top the garden is mostly flat and given to separate areas of planting with long borders in full bloom, terraces, water and colour themed bays, and there was also the “ahhhhhh” factor in the big brood of tiny ducklings whose mother clearly owns the entire property. An additional bonus was the sculpture exhibition placed strategically throughout the gardens, ranging from the beautiful through the interesting and including the preposterous at over £4,000 for a balanced pile of four or five rusted metal boxes! Lots to see and talk about. Lunch was good too, generous portions, very tasty and unexpectedly reasonably priced. Well worth a visit and, for us as affiliated members, it was free.
On August 7 we ran our usual stall at what is now the bowls club table top sale. Despite what seemed to be a slightly reduced event we managed to raise enough to pay for at least one speaker next year and maybe part of another. The committee are very grateful to those members who baked or donated items for the tombola and table top sale. Without those contributions we could not have done it. The following evening the monthly meeting was held in Karen’s garden and was our annual cream tea. The evening was mild but ended rather abruptly after a stunning fiery sunset with a sudden, albeit brief, shower which sent us scurrying to call the raffle under cover. The weather this year just couldn’t let us get away with an event without trying to get us wet. The competition of a photograph of a Shotley sunrise taken by a member was won jointly by Shirley Sleight and June Edwards. The next meeting will be on September 12 at 7.30pm in the village hall and will be the AGM. If any members have suggestions for outings, speakers or competitions please get in touch with Karen (787731) or June (787422) as we are planning next year’s programme and would very much appreciate being able to give you what you would like. That includes anyone who may be thinking of joining us next year. June Edwards
SHOTLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL We said a fond farewell to our Year 6 children after a busy academic year which culminated in an outdoor performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Performing by the spinney that was planted by Shotley children 30 years ago, the children treated parents and carers and the whole school to a fun children’s version of the play, ably accompanied by Reception children who made beautiful fairies in the warm sunshine.
In addition to this, help was given to clear the old swimming pool area of all concrete and rubble, which was much aided by Farmer Packard and his tractor. We are waiting to have this area resurfaced after successfully applying for National Lottery Awards for All funding, and receiving a grant from Felixstowe Port to cover the cost. Work was due to start in September, but this will now need to be postponed due to building maintenance. As soon as this is completed, the area will provide an all-weather surface area for the younger children to play in at break times with older children taking the role of play-leaders. Sport and PE continues to grow at Shotley with our teams winning all but one Level 1 tournament, and our tag rugby team competing at county level. We also provided more opportunities for younger children to take part in activity and sport. The sporting calendar finished with our School Games sports day which saw quite a few running records being broken and we have just been awarded the School Games Silver Mark in recognition of our work.
We wish them all luck as they move on to the next stages of their education. We also said goodbye to two members of staff in the leavers’ assembly, our bursar of 27 years and one of our Year 2 teachers who has been with us for eight years, both of whom are retiring. We warmly wish them all the best; they will be missed. Many readers will be aware that a few months ago the school’s roof and Reception garden and equipment were vandalised. Although shocked, we were simply overwhelmed by the community’s response. Many contributions were made which will cover some of the cost of replacements and repairs, and circumstances gave us the opportunity to refurbish the Reception area. Thanks to many families who gave up their time we were able to spend a morning clearing and sorting, digging and removing and painting, and now the area is in the process of having a small world jungle planted.
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We always enjoy giving children the opportunity to learn outside of the classroom and this year was no exception. We took nine Year 6 children to Wimbledon and the Year 6 class spent half a term’s science lessons learning in Golden Wood situated behind Orwell View. Classes have visited local castles and the neighbouring farm, been to the Farm and Country Fair, had lessons in the bluebell woods, been to Pin Mill and Hill Farm Equestrian Centre, museums and the theatre. The year finished with Bronze Linguamark (Suffolk County Council’s award scheme) after a year’s work developing our French teaching. Like all schools, the above only represents a small part of what we do. If you would like to visit the school and see it in action, our Reception teacher is holding an open morning (see below). If you have a rising four-year-old who is due to start in September 2017 this will provide you with an opportunity to meet the team and ask any questions. Year 6 children will be providing tours of the school. Open Morning at Shotley Primary School Wednesday, October 5, 10am Come and visit the Reception class and take a tour of the school 01473 787255 / www.shotley.suffolk.sch.uk
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SCHOOLS / ON THE GRAPEVINE CHELMONDISTON PRIMARY SCHOOL We meet and find out a bit more about Mr Cornish, Chelmondiston Primary School’s enthusiastic new headteacher. Are you from Suffolk originally? I was born in Ipswich in December 1966 and lived there for 18 years before going to study at Exeter University. I worked in different schools in the Hampshire and West Sussex area before coming ‘home’ some six years ago. How well do you know the Shotley Peninsula? I know this area reasonably well. My grandfather used to be the site manager at RHS and he and his family lived there for a number of years. Can you tell us a bit about how your career path has lead you to Chelmondiston Primary School? I have worked in a wide variety of different schools since qualifying as a teacher in 1989. These have varied from very small first schools to large junior schools. In that time I have led a number of subjects, in fact probably most of them now. I have previously been both a deputy head and a headteacher and as such I have a lot of experience in managing and running schools. I look forward to bringing these experiences to Chelmondiston to benefit and support our children. What do you love about Chelmondiston? I can remember coming to visit Chelmondiston as a boy. My parents brought my brothers and me to visit my grandparents frequently. I always remember how peaceful it was and how much I enjoyed being in the open air. The school itself is blessed with a lovely environment and I am really looking forward to developing the school grounds. Who or what inspired you to teach? The one person who has had a lasting impact upon me as a teacher was my final teacher at primary school. Mr King, who taught at Castle Hill Junior School, was a young teacher when I was fortunate enough to be in his class. I remember his tolerance and his love of everything he did with us. I remember the topics that we completed on both the Anglo Saxons and studies of the Netherlands, particularly the village that we created and the story of the little boy with his finger in the dyke. I hope that his enthusiasm, calmness and ability to inspire children are qualities that I bring to my teaching today. What would you like to achieve in your first year in your new job? In the first year I want to learn what makes Chelmondiston CEVC Primary School tick. I want to get to know every child and to become part of the local
community. I would like to join local community groups and make sure that the school enjoys a high public profile. Personally, I feel that a school should be the centre of the community, I see a school as a hub for the local area and it is vital that the school continues to be an exciting and vibrant centre for the community. Academically, I want the school to be seen as a place of excellence where high standards of learning are valued. A school where every child matters and I hope that at the end of my first year people will say that Chelmondiston CEVC Primary School is a school of excellence in every way. The school is a church school and I see our links with our local churches to be ones to be further cemented and developed. I also hope to expand the children’s horizons and promote them as tolerant and involved members of the community. What’s the most rewarding part of working in a school? The children. I love it when a child succeeds at something that they have found challenging. It can be a light bulb moment when something suddenly clicks or it can be a slow burn where you see that wonderful achievement in a child’s work over a period of time. I love making a difference, seeing children succeeding in things that they never thought were possible for them. My favourite part of working in school has to be the drama productions that I have been involved in. My degree subjects were English and Theatre Studies and I have always had a great love of anything theatrical. In the first school I worked in I was involved in both Christmas and end of term productions and this is something that I have always continued with. It has not always been as a director though. On occasion I have allowed myself to do some acting and I look forward to reprising these roles again at Chelmondiston. I have also led a number of residential visits. The Isle of Wight, Norfolk and France have been exciting places to explore with children and I look forward to enjoying many more visits with the children here. If you had a magic headteacher wand, how would you use it? I would use my wand to make every child at the school know that they are cared for and valued. I would want every child to feel that they are successful learners and have the tools that will equip them not just for the next few weeks or months, but that they have the skills and abilities to meet whatever challenges that their lives bring them.
SEPTEMBER AT RSPB FLATFORD WILDLIFE GARDEN Flatford Wildlife Garden is looking rather shaggy round the edges – just as it should at this time of year. It can be tempting for us to look at this and rush to cut back all the summer’s spent growth in an attempt to restore tidiness and order. However, it’s important to consider that the needs of wildlife need to be balanced with aesthetic qualities, and to hold back a little, ensuring that there are seedheads aplenty left for the birds (teasels and sunflowers are especially appreciated), and adequate shelter throughout the colder times ahead. If you find it hard to restrain the secateurs, just keep in mind how beautiful frost-lined seedheads and stems are on a crisp and cold November morning! It’s fine to trim conifers and hedging towards the end of the month as the birds will no longer be raising young there. Anything with berries though, is a useful food source, so leave those for now. Here at Flatford, we will keep the lovely annual cosmos flowers going as long as possible by deadheading regularly. The bumblebees will thank us. At the end of the season the worker bees will die and only the queens will hibernate. When they come out into the light of day again on one of the first warm spring days, they will need an energy boost before setting about finding a suitable nest site to settle in. They will have gone through
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the winter full of fertilised eggs, and they will need extra energy to produce these, so why not plan some support for them now by planting early flowering spring flowers and bulbs? Hellebores are useful as they flower early, and over a long period. White dead nettles and pulmonarias (lungworts) are also very good. Crocus bulbs can also be planted. Crocus Tommasini flower early and are easy to naturalise. September is also a good time to think about dividing and moving herbaceous perennials. At the end of the month, the soil is still warm and it’s ideal for establishing new root growth, although repositioned plants will still need watering unless we have rainy weather. Do come along to the garden for more information and ideas about what you can do to have a garden that’s great for people and also supports wildlife. The more building development we see, the greater the need for us to make our gardens effective for wildlife. For more details, please visit: www.rspb.org.uk/Flatford We’re also on the lookout for more RSPB volunteers at Flatford. We have roles in both the gardening and welcome teams available. Contact us for more details or call in at the garden to speak to us: 01206 391153 / sharon.barker@rspb.org.uk
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SPORT / CHURCH NEWS SHOTLEY ROSE BOWLS CLUB
TWO RIVERS BENEFICE
Our league games are nearing the end and the club has had a successful and enjoyable season.
ST PETER’S, STUTTON Sunday, September 4 8am Holy Communion 10.30am Worship for All Saturday, September 10 Historic Churches sponsored cycle ride Sunday, September 11 9.30am Holy Communion Sunday, September 18 9.30am Holy Communion Sunday, September 25 11am Informal Service
PIN MILL SAILING CLUB We had a glorious day for one of our premier events in the club calendar, the 55th Pin Mill Barge Match. A later than usual start made it more accessible to people wanting to watch. The best view from land is to walk down to Clamp House from Pin Mill through the Cliff Plantation. If breakfast took a little longer than expected, you still can get a wonderful view of these magnificent vessels from the Shotley Marina. Shore activities in August included a wine tasting followed by a barbecue. Lidl kindly provided the wine and 70 people had a very happy and memorable evening. Meanwhile nine of our cruisers sailed round to the Deben to enjoy, among other things, a meal at the Ramsholt Arms. A little more wind would have been helpful on Saturday, but the return trip on Sunday would have been a faster passage. The postponed Smack and Working Boat Race takes place on September 3, Pin Mill SC Regatta on September 10 and, as winter approaches, the club will celebrate the sailing season with the annual Laying Up Supper on September 24. Watch this space for more action and entertainment. www.pmsc.org.uk / Facebook: PMSCSocial
EAST BERGHOLT UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB The season kicks off with a midweek game for the First Team at Ipswich Exiles on August 24. The Reserves start on September 3 and the A Team on September 10. Upcoming Fixtures & Events Date 1st Team Reserves ‘A’ Team Senior Division League A League B Wed, Aug 24 Ipswich Athletic (A) Sat, Aug 27 Felixstowe Harpers Utd (A) Sat, Sep 3 Haughley Utd (H) Framlingham (A) Sat, Sep 10 Crane Sports (A) Crane Sports (H) Claydon Res (H) Sat, Sep 17 Westerdield See Website See Website Utd (H) Sat Sep 24 Grundisburgh (A) See Website See Website Sat, Oct 1 Leiston See Website See Website St Margarets (H) Fixtures subject to change. Please refer to the fixtures website to confirm. Quiz Night: provisional date Saturday, September 17 Race Night: provisional date Saturday, November 12 We are always looking for people who can help the club as a committee member, whether it be on the playing side or just in the background. If you would like to sponsor the club in some capacity we would also be delighted to hear from you. Club strips, dugouts, banners or boards on matchdays offer exposure for your business while supporting a local organisation. Steve Butcher, stevebutcher55@btinternet.com
PENINSULA BAPTIST CHURCH Pin Mill Road, Chelmondiston Sundays 10.30am and 6pm Minister Dave Kelland: 01473 788441 Also see HELPING PEOPLE BECOME SAVVY WITH THEIR CASH on page 4.
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ALL SAINTS, HOLBROOK Sunday, September 4 9.30am Holy Communion Saturday, September 10 Historic Churches sponsored cycle ride Sunday, September 11 9.30am Matins Sunday, September 18 8am Holy Communion 9.30am Informal Service Sunday, September 25 9.30am Holy Communion ST MARY’S, WHERSTEAD Sunday, September 4 No Service Saturday, September 10 Historic Churches sponsored cycle ride Sunday, September 11 11am Holy Communion Sunday, September 18 No Service Sunday, September 25 11am Harvest and Pet Service ST PETER’S, FRESTON Sunday, September 4 Saturday, September 10 Sunday, September 11 Sunday, September 18 Sunday, September 25
11am Matins Historic Churches sponsored cycle ride No Service 11am Holy Communion No Service
ST MICHAEL’S, WOOLVERSTONE Sunday, September 4 11am Café Church Saturday, September 10 Morning Market, 9am-12.30pm Historic Churches sponsored cycle ride Sunday, September 11 11am Worship the Woolverstone Way Sunday, September 18 4pm Sung Evensong led by Jubilate Sunday, September 25 4pm Harvest Songs of Praise with seasonal refreshments Friday, September 30 6.30pm Autum Symbols Taize in Berners Hall with a Harvest Supper
SHORELINE BENEFICE ST ANDREW’S, CHELMONDISTON September 4 9.15am Holy Communion September 11 9.15am Holy Communion September 18 9.15am Holy Communion September 25 9.30am Family Service ST MARY’S, ERWARTON September 4 11am September 11 11am September 18 11am September 25 11am
Matins Holy Communion Holy Communion Family Service and Harvest
ST MARY’S, HARKSTEAD September 4 9.30am September 11 11am September 18 9.30am September 25 9.30am
Holy Communion Family Service and Harvest Lunch Holy Communion Holy Communion
ST MARY’S, SHOTLEY September 4 10.45am Worship for All September 11 10.45am Holy Communion September 18 10.45am Worship For All and Harvest September 25 10.45am Holy Communion Please check the website or the church noticeboards for any change to the service times and places
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CHURCH NEWS CHELMONDISTON AND HOLBROOK METHODIST CHURCHES I am writing from Santa Cruz in Bolivia where, with a team of young people from Elmsett, we are visiting a project that has been working with the street children (aged eight-17) from the city for 25 years. Every week the Bolivian team talk with street children, giving then food and, when a child is ready to make a change, offering them a chance to live differently. A meeting place is agreed and the child is brought to the reception home. In this safe place an individual preparation programme is arranged according to the child’s specific needs. If the child is willing to commit to a home, they are brought to either the boys or girls home, where there are house parents, staff and volunteers who care for, provide support and offer education and development. Both homes have part time teachers, psychologists and social workers. When the children are ready they will attend the local schools, while in the homes they will share in the chores, play games and other activities. During the course of their time, some will make good progress, others have crisis moments and run away. Great care to follow up those leaving and offers of restoration are made. When students graduate from school, the project has recognised the need to provide ongoing support through the re-integration home, a place where the young people can live independently but with support from the team as they do further education or get a job. For the staff and volunteers there is both immense joy when someone stays with them a long time and great heartache when children leave. For more information go to www.ywambolivia.org.uk or if you would like us to talk with your group, please contact me. Rev Andrew Sankey, Minister at Capel Methodist Church 8 Roundridge Road, Capel St Mary IP9 2UG apsankey@gmail.com / 01473 311178 / 07966 187216 Please see OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD 2016: SAMARITAN’S PURSE on page 4.
AT CHELMONDISTON METHODIST Sunday 4 10.45am Worship with Rev Michael Ayden 6.30pm Circuit Service at Elmsett Sunday 11 10.45am Worship with R Theobald 6.15pm Worship – Local Arrangement Sunday 18 10.45am Worship and Communion with Rev Sankey 6.15pm Worship with Rev Grimshaw Sunday 25 10.45am Worship with Bob Molton 6.15pm Worship with Alan Sanders AT HOLBROOK METHODIST What’s on in September (HCT Holbrook Churches Together) Mondays, 2.30-4pm: Tea and Chat (HCT) Saturday 3 10-11.30am Coffee morning for Action for Children Sunday 4 10am Worship with Carole Almond 6.30pm Circuit Service at Elmsett Sunday 11 10am Village Praise in village hall for all ages Sunday 18 10am Worship and Communion with Rev Brookes Sunday 25 10am Worship with Rev Allen 6.30pm Something Different with Rev Sankey See the noticeboard at the chapel for events in September. For more information about Messy Church, Tiddlers and Family Live, contact Alicia Holmes: ajnholmes@gmail.com / 01473 658478
HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 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 front door. Services for September Sunday 4 23rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9am Mass Tuesday 6 9.30am Morning Prayer 10am Mass Sunday 11 24th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9am Mass Tuesday 13 9.20am Eucharistic Adoration 10am Mass Sunday 18 25th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9am Mass with Children’s Liturgy Tuesday 20 9.30am Morning Prayer 10am Mass Sunday 25 26th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9am Mass Tuesday 27 9.30am Morning Prayer 10am Mass
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Catholic Commentary The wide extent of slavery in parts of East Anglia was revealed at a meeting between representatives of the Catholic Church, local police forces and the Office of the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner. The meeting was initiated by the Bishop of East Anglia, The Rt Rev Alan Hopes and was led by Bishop Patrick Lynch, chair of the Office of Migration Policy for the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales (CBCEW). It was a round-table discussion which heard from Catholic priests and specialist police officers with detailed knowledge of vulnerable communities in the region from Eastern Europe, Africa and the Far East. Initiatives discussed at the meeting included producing information cards in appropriate languages about help lines and legal rights, appointing a priest to work with the communities and possibly setting up safe houses to facilitate escape from slavery. Bishop Pat Lynch said: “The meeting was very successful in looking at the challenges of human trafficking and modern day slavery in East Anglia. It built up a strong sense of co-operation between police, the church and vulnerable communities and an on-going commitment to help make people in vulnerable groups and the wider community aware of the issues, the realities and the suffering of people trapped in violence and inhumane treatment at the hands of their traffickers.” Catholic Chaplain at Ipswich Hospital Fr Adrian Gates is the Catholic Chaplain at Ipswich Hospital (01473 726701). Please contact him if you or a Catholic is in or due to go into hospital and requires his services.
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Tickets: ÂŁ7 on the door
Recital Hall, Music School
Pupils from the Royal Hospital School perform a programme of solo and chamber music Lunchtime concerts with a buffet lunch available from 12.30pm
Monday 26 September
1.30pm
Monday 21 November
1.30pm
Monday 5 December
1.30pm
Monday 23 January
1.30pm
Monday 6 March
1.30pm
Monday 8 May
1.30pm
Monday 22 May
1.30pm
Monday 26 June
1.30pm
Concert lasts approx. 40mins. Parking available around the School Chapel. For any enquiries please contact the Music School 01473 326222 or music@royalhospitalschool.org