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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR Sport is fiercely important in small town, rural Ireland. Every town and village has a team and every boy and girl plays hurling and/or Gaelic football at school, but it’s senior hurling which generates the real passion and rivalry, particularly at county level competing for the national title at Croke Park, the headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). I still remember Galway winning the All-Ireland in 1980 and captain Joe Connolly’s acceptance speech is regarded as one of the best GAA moments ever. In an unscripted speech, Connolly claimed that day was like a spiritual re-awakening for a population that had been severely impacted by a famine in the 1800s and followed by mass emigration in the 1900s. He then passed the microphone to Galway player Joe McDonagh who solidified that day as being one of Galway’s best with a rendition of the song The West’s Awake. We celebrated for weeks, car horns blazing, flag waving… the sense of pride was palpable. It changed everything. On Monday, May 30 my little family and I went to see AFC Wimbledon play Plymouth Argyle in the League Two play-off final at Wembley. Daniel has supported Wimbledon FC since way back when and was one of many who objected to the Football Association’s decision to allow the team to be relocated to Milton Keynes in 2002, where they are now called Milton Keynes Dons. The fans formed AFC Wimbledon in 2003 and in its short history the club has been hugely successful. Having beaten Plymouth 2-0 they will play in League One with MK Dons next season. Close on 60,000 attended the Wembley game but the sense of togetherness and passion at the Wimbledon end took me back to 1980. Perhaps it’s the same at all games, but 30,000 fans singing “I can’t help falling in love with you” is right up there with McDonagh’s The West’s Awake and will stay with me for a long time. Belonging to something, being part of a community whether it’s local, regional or national, whether it’s sport or fundraising for the church roof, is profoundly satisfying – and good for the soul. Join in. You won’t regret it.
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LONGEST-SERVING TRUSTEE RETIRES Lifelong Sproughton resident Bob Hardwick has retired after serving for 41 years as a trustee for the village’s Reading Room Charity. The Reading Room in Lower Street was established in 1889 as a club for men and boys, primarily as an alternative evening venue to the pub. Times changed and after a spell doubling as a British Legion meeting place, the Reading Room closed as a club in 1975. The premises were sold and the proceeds invested in a charitable trust that still gives grants twice a year to village organisations. At his retirement in May, Bob was presented with a gift by the four other trustees. Bob has many memories of village life and the old Reading Room club. Bob was born in the cottage at the far end of The Grindle. His father was the horseman at nearby Thornbush Hall, looking after more than a dozen Suffolk Punches. Bob joined the club as a 14-year-old in 1945. He remembers that during the war the stone plaque on the front wall of the Reading Room was covered with a lead sheet because it contained the word Sproughton. All locational signs had to be removed or obscured in order to confuse the enemy in the event of an air-born invasion. In fact one German did parachute into a meadow to the west of Church Lane, but he was in no position to invade because his plane had just been shot down! The local Home Guard detained him and the rector, who spoke German, gave him a cigarette. Bob went to do his National Service in 1952. When he returned the Reading Room club had decided to admit girls. At that time there was only a rather basic gents loo of the stand-up type. Bob cannot remember any special facilities being provided for the girls. Bob Hardwick has been involved in village all his life, including serving for 54 years as a member of the Parochial Church Council and 11 years as a churchwarden. The Reading Room Trustees are delighted to publicise his devotion to duty, for which we are all thankful. The next trust meeting is on October 10. Any organisation wishing to apply for a grant is asked to contact the trust secretary, Gwen Moore: gwenmoore@sky.com
BABERGH AND MID SUFFOLK OPEN FOR BUSINESS SURVEY We want to help businesses in our district grow and prosper. In order to do that we need to know more about you: where there are obstacles in your way and how you would like the council to use its powers and resources to help. Tell us about your businesses and help us tailor our services and target our resources. You can complete our Open for Business Survey online at: www.babergh.gov.uk/OpenBusinessSurvey www.midsuffolk.gov.uk/OpenBusinessSurvey Enter by July 31 and you’ll be entered into a draw to win up to £500! For full details visit: www.babergh.gov.uk
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NEWS SPROUGHTON BONFIRE, FIREWORKS AND BARBECUE – A PLEA FOR HELP Have you and your family enjoyed the annual village bonfire and fireworks event in the past? Does it enhance the community of Sproughton? Would you be sorry to see it stop? Are you prepared to help to see it continue?
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Around 3,000 people each year enjoy the traditional village bonfire and fireworks evening in November. The event has grown since its inception back in 1987 when the great storms blew down lots of trees and, as a result, two huge community bonfires were created on the mill meadow and the village turned out to mark Guy Fawkes in style. A few pounds were raised by selling food from two domestic barbecues and people were invited to donate their fireworks to be let-off from the mill garden to the delight of the crowd.
Those key team members are now 28 years older than when we started in 1987. The event now requires considerable planning, organisation and more than a smattering of hard work. But it is enjoyable, at times even fun, and very rewarding. While we have a detailed, comprehensive and efficient planning process it takes a lot of effort from a few people – that needs to change.
Much has changed in the intervening 28 years. The event has grown significantly – two huge custom-made barbecues now serve in excess of 1,030 items of food, the crowd are entertained by a large bonfire and a display comprising more than £1,200 fireworks and the event is enjoyed by thousands of people come rain or shine. More than 60 volunteers are required to stage this major event safely and successfully. After many years of changing the location to various fields around the village, we now enjoy the fantastic facilities that the Millennium Green provides; electricity, water and a large and accessible open space. Some things haven’t changed. The event has been organised by the same core team over those 28 years. The organising team has stuck to some core principles: •
stage a safe and family-friendly event
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ensure it’s good value for money (we survey other local events and peg our prices accordingly but we are always towards the lower price bracket)
SUFFOLK ENERGY-FROM-WASTE FACILITY The Under 11 team at Claydon Football Club is sporting a new kit this season thanks to sponsorship from SUEZ, the company which runs the Suffolk energyfrom-waste facility. The club, which is based close to the site, has been extremely helpful in the past, providing extra parking when we have needed it, both for our official opening last July and for our routine shut-downs when we have lots of extra contractors on site, but nowhere for them to park. So when one of the club’s coaches approached us for sponsorship, we were very happy to help. The team played in their new kit for the first time in May. Earlier this year the club also received £60,000 from the SITA Trust to refurbish the club house and changing rooms. The trust distributes
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Administration represents by far the largest proportion of the effort and currently this has been undertaken by one individual. This situation (for the sanity of that individual) is unsustainable. If you are interested or willing to help in any way, or simply interested to find out more, please contact me (details below). Please don’t hold back and assume that someone else will do it; we need to hear from you. Planning starts in early September so please make contact before then. Ralph Earey, 01473 743812 / 07803 853836 / ralphearey@gmail.com money donated by SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK, but is completely separate and has its own board which decides which projects to support. Funding is available for projects within a three-mile radius of the Suffolk energy-from-waste site and applications can be made online. There are two further funding rounds this year and the deadlines are July 25 and October 3. SUEZ and Suffolk County Council were jointly nominated as ‘client of the year’ in this year’s AJ100 awards organised by the Architects’ Journal. Grimshaw, who designed our building, put us forward in recognition of our commitment to good architectural design – something which is often missing in industrial buildings. USEFUL NUMBERS Site offices: 01473 839149 To book a visit: 01473 836812 Environment Agency: 0800 807060
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NEWS HINTLESHAM & CHATTISHAM– THE STORY OF TWO SUFFOLK VILLAGES This is the story of a pair of local villages forming one community. Written lovingly by two residents it’s a work covering a period of 5,000 years. The contents have been gathered painstakingly from records and documents collected over years of extensive research and many interviews of residents past and present. Through 15 chapters it looks at the influences that have formed and determined the development of the villages including manors, landscape, agriculture, the church, wars and education. The work details the contribution made to local life and beyond by some of the more famous inhabitants and by many who are less well known. Published in hardback and consisting of 380 pages with nearly 500 photographs and illustrations, many in colour, this is surely one of the most complete records of village life covering one of the smaller rural communities. The book will be launched at Hintlesham Community Hall over the weekend July 9-10, 10am-5pm both days, at a special introductory price of £20. There will also be a photo exhibition and refreshments will be available. If you would like a copy, but are unable to attend the launch please contact: 01473 652359 / r.d.chase@uwclub.net
CAN YOU CONTRIBUTE TO A HISTORY OF SPROUGHTON? June Webb intends to compile a short history of Sproughton, but needs help to do so. Perhaps you would be interested in focusing on a specific aspect of local life such as the church or the church hall, the Tithe Barn, the school, the Wild Man, Sproughton Manor, or the Chantry to name a few? Sproughton is fortunate to have a local history recorder whose assistance will be invaluable. With sufficient volunteers on board, June will put it all together, insert photos and type it all up. She hopes to start in September so if you are interested in being part of this exciting project contact June as soon as possible at: juniperwebb@tiscali.co.uk
SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM GARDENING Once again the sumAmer approaches and from the sheds come the gardening paraphernalia – the mowers, strimmers, tools and compost. But have you thought about what would happen if they were stolen, the hassle of finding replacements and the money and time lost? Please security mark your tools and machinery with postcode/house number, make a record of model numbers and serial numbers and take photographs. If items are stolen the photos and serial numbers could help the police identify them if they are found. The police and insurance company will also need the details when you report it. When you go in for lunch or tea put tools away in your shed and lock it. I have seen very expensive strimmers, lawn mowers and hedge trimmers left on the footpath, and sheds wide open while the owner goes in for a break. Don’t think it will never happen to you, because it could. HOUSE SECURITY Is your house secure? Have you shut all your windows and doors before going out, have you locked them? Many people don’t bother to shut their windows when they ‘just nip out to the shop’ or ‘just see if Jack next door has any’? This is one time your property is vulnerable. It only takes a thief a few seconds to see if the premises are empty and to pull out and empty all the drawers and cupboards. You may return home to utter chaos and the heartbreak of losing family items. Knowing a stranger has been through all your most private items is very upsetting. Here are a few pointers to protect your property • Fit good quality locks to doors, windows and sheds. • How about a camera? • Put up some lights for use at night and one to shine on your shed. • Fit an alarm and one for your shed too. • Mark all gardening equipment and electrical equipment. • Make note of model numbers and serial numbers and keep safe. • Photograph the items and any imperfections on the items. • Invest in a key safe and use it! • Photograph all jewellery in colour with a small ruler at side to show the size of item and approximate cost to replace each item and get this updated regularly. Remember these pointers will be of no use if you don’t shut and lock the doors and windows. Until next month, PCSO 3041Stephen Cooper, Hadleigh SNT, Magdalen Road, Hadleigh IP7 5AD For emergency calls 999 / non-emergency calls 101 Email: hadleigh.snt@suffolk.pnn.police.uk
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NEWS SPROUGHTON COMMUNITY SHOP: Something for everyone At last we have the photos from the Community Achievement Awards. We were hoping to be able to publish nearer the date of the event, but I think you can see from the picture that those involved had a splendid evening. Once again we give them a big thank you and to all our volunteers for all the work they do for the shop, and to the parish council for the nomination. What a beautiful time of year this is! It must also be the most delicious. In May the asparagus was flying out of the door, and now the new potatoes and strawberries are following. The strawberries are grown in Lindsey by Andrew Sturgeon, trading under the strap line ‘Suffolk Fresh’. That is precisely what they are, picked as close to the moment of delivery as possible. So when the weather is adverse, as it was at the beginning of June, we just had to wait for the necessary number of fruits to ripen before we could have a delivery. This is a situation which is unusual for us modern consumers, but it does underline the fact that we are getting the very best crop. We are very proud of the selection of fruit and vegetables which the shop offers. Many of you will still be enjoying the marvellous selection of bedding and basket plants which are supplied by Katie’s Garden in Waldringfield. The geraniums came in last month. They also were held up by the weather, but the sunshine came at last to egg them on. Our supply was topped up for the village fete, so there should be plenty of selection available now.
In Italy we were surprised to find that the mozarella cheese served in some restaurants was not the real thing. But you can get the real thing from the shop. It’s about the same price as in an Italian supermarket, so we reckon we’re offering good value. Have you tried slicing up our vine ripened tomatoes, interleaving slices of mozzarella and topping off with seasoning, olive oil and fresh basil? Quick, easy, delicious and nutritious. Talking of cheese, for those of you who cook curry, we have some paneer – Indian cooking cheese. If you like sag paneer, there’s a wide variety of curry spices including garam masala on the spice rack and spinach in the chiller. Don’t forget that the sale of pies and meat in the upright freezer will end at the end of July. You will have noticed that our cake supplier has changed. This has happened for a variety of reasons. We had experienced difficulty in getting enough fresh cakes on the shelf at all times. We couldn’t get two deliveries a week, which short dated items made desirable. We know that Daphne’s Cakes were excellent and we are very grateful to her for supporting the shop. However, Gilbert the Galloping Chef operates out of premises on Burstall Lane so can deliver at any time we need a top-up. He will also take back short dated items, thus eliminating waste, or too many cakes stored in the freezer. We hope you will enjoy the new range. Rosalind Lavington 01473 748478 / www.sproughtoncommunityshop.co.uk
THIS TART’S A PEACH! Quick! Before summer exchanges her backdrop of green and silver for those burnished shades of red and gold, remember the time is now to take advantage of the lush fresh fruit of the season. Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, gooseberries, cantaloupes, watermelons, and cherries are all popular right now, eaten fresh with just a little cream. One of my favourites is the peach, which is always a delight, particularly made into a dessert served in the summertime after the smokey flavours of the barbecue, although it goes quite nicely with last month’s South Suffolk Fried Chicken. Peach ice cream, peach cobbler, peaches and cream – ooh, it’s so hard to choose. One all-time favourite that delights everyone is peach pie, this month’s recipe. It is so simple, eat it with pleasure. Remember, most, if not all, ingredients are available from Sproughton Community Shop on Lower Street. Why not give them a call (01473 747768) for both availability and delivery? Or stop in just for a natter. There’s something for everyone at Sproughton Community Shop.
PEACH TART Heat oven to 240°/ Gasmark 9 1-1½ punnets peaches (2-2½ pts) 3oz / 80g butter 7oz / 200g sugar (or less – to taste) 2oz / 60g flour A pinch of each salt, ground cinnamon, ground clove or allspice Place peaches in unbaked pastry shell and sprinkle flour, salt, cinnamon, and clove (or allspice) evenly over all. Cut butter into sugar, and dot around the top. Cover with pastry, if desired, leaving some holes for steam to escape. Otherwise, cover with aluminium foil. Bake for 15 minutes at 240°/ gas mark 9. Remove foil, then turn down to 180°/ gas mark 4 and bake another 45 minutes. When finished, let it rest a while before serving topped with whipped cream (sweetened with a little sugar and vanilla) or ice cream. Enjoy!
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Rivers Farm Barn near Rivers Cottages is now converted into business premises. During the inspection of the building it was found that there were interesting marks on the walls and an inscribed date of 1882 on the brickwork. The building does not appear on the 1838 Tithe Map, only an L shaped structure which belonged to The Rev Thomas Woodward of Red House and was leased to John Ranson with 93.5 acres of land. The barn consisted of a field barn, cattle yard and a shelter.
Dr Sarah Caston with Dr Dan Poulter MP and local supporters
If you are a regular In Touch reader, you’ll know something about the campaign to buy and re-open the doors of the Duke of Marlborough in Somersham. We have raised more than £210,000 through sale of shares – but that’s not all we have in the pot! Thanks to a new government scheme called SITR (Social Investment Tax Relief) we’ve already pulled in another £20,000 from lenders – and have some further promises. If you are in the fortunate position of having a lump sum of between £5,000 and £50,000 to lend for a four-year term, you may well be interested in joining in. The reason you might be interested is that, in a welcome twist of fate, the proverbial tax man will make it worth your while! That’s because lenders can receive 30% tax relief – yes, 30%. This is equivalent to 7% interest each year! “You’d be hard pressed to get such great returns from a bank or building society,” says Dr Sarah Caston, who started the Save the Duke campaign. “So if you decide to invest, you benefit financially – while you’re also doing a great service in helping re-open a beautiful historic pub.” Dr Dan Poulter, MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, said: “I am delighted to support the Save the Duke campaign in the endeavours to re-open this historic pub. The campaign has been a resounding success so far. With the innovative offer of buying shares in the Duke coupled with the pub becoming the first in East Anglia to be awarded tax relief from SITR, this surely cements a great future for the pub. “I am extremely supportive of this government’s initiative to recognise and help social enterprise schemes and wish the team all the very best in this new chapter for the Duke of Marlborough in Somersham.” Dr Poulter is teetotal and Dr Caston is pregnant so not drinking. As doctors they see nothing inconsistent with not drinking and being huge supporters of pubs. They are totally behind the notion of pub as the hub of the community and point out that pubs are just as much (if not more) about sociability, friendship and community as they are about beer and wine. “CAMRA has recently published research on pubs and sociability that demonstrates a real link between pubs and well-being,” says Sarah. “Just another reason – on top of the financial benefits – for investing.” To invest, call our treasurer Gerard Kroon on 01473 657178 or visit: www.savetheduke.net/loan
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OUT & ABOUT SCARECROW WORKSHOP
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Burstall Village Hall on Sunday, July 10, 10am-4pm
By the time you read this article we shall have had our first outing of the year. On Monday, June 13, 10 club members will have attended 90 Glorious Years at the Spa Pavilion, Felixstowe. Ten members not wishing to attend will have had a lunch at the Wild Man on Wednesday, June 15. One member will have missed out, having been abroad on holiday. Members’ reactions to the show will be published next month, hopefully together with details of further outings.
FREE FUN DAY FOR THE FAMILY – Children must be accompanied by an adult Come and make a scarecrow to enter into Burstall Flower Show which is on Saturday, August 6. There is a class for family entry so come along and make one at our workshop. We will provide papier-mache heads if you need them. You will need to bring any clothing and accessories for your scarecrow. Suggestions for clothing are: leggings, tights or trousers (child’s size) and old sweaters, tops or a dress for a lady scarecrow. Stuffing in the form of hay will be available. This is a free workshop, just bring a packed lunch or a picnic if it’s fine. Tea, coffee, squash and biscuits will be provided. We hope that every scarecrow will be entered into Burstall Show. Schedules will be available on the day. If the weather is fine on the day of the show we hope to parade the scarecrows on the lawn in front of the village hall. Booking is essential as numbers will be limited. Please contact Ann: 01473 652262 / ann.burchnall@gmail.com
PATRONAL-TIDE FLOWER FESTIVAL ST PETER’S CHURCH, COPDOCK Friday, July 1 to Sunday 3 Friday 1: Light refreshments and entertainment, 7pm Saturday 2: Church open, 10am-6pm Sunday 3: 10am Service with the Bishop of St Edmundsbury & Ipswich Church open from noon-6pm EVERYBODY MOST WELCOME
ST MICHAEL’S, MONTHLY MARKET The next monthly market at St Michael’s, The Church on the Park, Woolverstone is on Saturday, July 9, 9am-12.30pm. A chance to buy a whole range of products from local people including fruit, vegetables, cakes, bread, meat from Woody’s butchery, sausage rolls, pastries and cheese. There is also an interesting range of handcrafted items such as jewellery, cards and crochet items and we may also have pottery and antiques. Outside you will find a selection of plants and small trees for your garden. Come along to mingle with your friends, have a cup of coffee, a bacon buttie and enjoy the lovely venue. New stalls welcome. Contact Jane Gould: 01473 780777
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Our current number of members is 21, two members having returned to the fold. Enjoy the summer. By the time you read these notes the days will be getting shorter again! John Bates
GREAT BLAKENHAM OVER 50s CLUB Great Blakenham Over 50s Club is open to anyone of that age living not just in Great Blakenham but anywhere in the surrounding area. We meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month in the Parish Room, Stowmarket Road, Great Blakenham from 2-4pm. The cost per meeting is £1.50 which includes whatever activity is programmed for the afternoon, refreshments and raffle. On afternoons when we may play a couple of games of bingo the tickets are £1 each. Members take it in turns to make the tea. The Parish Room is the building with a green door more or less opposite the Chequers Public House and it has its own parking area behind the hall. It is fully accessible for anyone in a wheelchair and has disabled facilities within. In May we were entertained by Mrs Jane Paley with her lighthearted talk and quiz What Do You Know About Tea? It transpired not too much, but the afternoon was most interesting and we were able to aid the work of the charity Our Special Friends with our donation. At our first meeting in June Paul Warne, one of our new members, talked about his life as a wood carver, both as a college tutor and as a hobby. He brought along some wonderful examples of his work for us all to admire and explained a little about the various woods he uses and the commissions he has undertaken. Our second meeting in June featured another part in our occasional series A Walk Down Memory Lane coupled with a strawberry tea party with red white and blue outfits optional. Our meetings for the next few months are: July 13: Mrs Pauline Walker on The History of the Co-op Juniors Theatre Company July 27: Our last meeting before our summer break will be a social afternoon including quiz time with Brenda Cooper We will start back again on September 14 with our AGM. We would be pleased to welcome anyone who would like to come to one of the talks. There is no obligation to become a member, so do come and join us. Jackie Durrant, 01449 672690
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OUT & ABOUT / SCHOOLS PACK MORE INTO YOUR HOLIDAYS THIS SUMMER WITH SUFFOLK MUSEUMS Looking for last minute holiday ideas? Suffolk museums have got you and your family covered! Throughout the school summer holidays (July 22 to August 31), museums across the county will offer a jam-packed line-up of exciting events, activities, workshops and trails for the whole family to enjoy together. From arts and crafts to archeological digs, science workshops to giant craft fairs, amazing collections and discovery trails galore there’s something for everyone to enjoy in museums this summer. Highlights include the range of family fun days, from live music and train rides at Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Museum to amazing living history events at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village or swing dancing and spitfires at the Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum. Budding scientists can take part in hands-on experiments at The Long Shop Museum’s Workshop Wednesdays or release their inner archaeologist and unearth real finds at Dunwich Museum’s Dig Dunwich event. Creative activities can be found at Ipswich Museum’s regular Art Skills workshops or the Museum of East Anglian Life’s popular Mud, Bugs and Baking sessions. Most museums and activities are either low-cost or absolutely free. Many sites offer free parking, locally sourced refreshments or a chance to unwind with a family picnic in the sun. You can download your free Summer in Suffolk Museums event program form mid-June onwards at: www.suffolkmuseums.org Or, to keep up to date with all the latest information and family-friendly event news, like our Facebook page at: summerinsuffolkmuseums.com
CLAYDON HIGH SCHOOL As another academic year comes to a close, there’s just time to catch up on what has been happening at Claydon High School and what we can look forward to in the last few weeks of term. Year 11 students have now left school and while it’s sad to see them go, I am very proud of their successes and achievements, both personal and academic, over the last five years and I wish them all the very best for the future. The Arts Faculty has been busy this term with their annual sponsored fancy dress Fun Run raising an incredible £2,866 which will go towards equipment and resources. They also held a GCSE Art Exhibition on June 20, showcasing some fantastic artistic talent and a very successful Sports Day on June 28. PE students visited Wentworth Golf Club in Surrey to see the professionals and celebrities teeing off, and our Year 9 band, Fifth Dimension, was invited along to the club to perform at the celebrity award ceremony. This was a unique and nerve wracking experience for them, but they did themselves proud with a stunning performance. Food and Business students enjoyed a trip to the Food and Farming Fair at Hollow Trees Farm, where, supported by more than 50 farming professionals, they had the chance to explore this industry as a career choice. English students visited the Globe Theatre in London to watch A Midsummer Night’s Dream. INDUCTION EVENTS We provide a wide range of transition activities for all our feeder primary schools which enable students (predominantly from Years 3-6) to get to know Claydon High School staff and explore our exciting school facilities, as well as making new friends before they join us in Year 7. On Wednesday, July 6, Year 6 parents/carers are invited to an induction evening to meet staff, hear how they can be involved with the school and to discuss any concerns. Year 6 students will then attend an induction day on July 7 where they will enjoy lessons, be introduced to some of their teachers and make new friends in their form groups. Year 7 is a special year for the young
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COUNTRYSIDE WALKS For the Tuesday walk in May, Malcolm led the group on the paths around Martlesham. He took us across heathland and through woods and over bridges spanning the A12. He showed us Dobbs Grave, a local shepherd who hanged himself in the barn at Hall Farm (not called Grange Farm). Suicides were not allowed in those days to be buried in churchyards. We came across part of a runway as come of the area was used for aircraft and equipment testing from 1917 onwards. The next walk will be on Sunday, July 10 from the church at 2pm and will be a local walk. The midweek ramble will be Tuesday, July 19, leaving the church at 10am. At the time of writing destinations have not been decided. Doreen
people who join us and we want to make sure they are happy, confident and prepared for this next exciting stage of their education. On July 12 we look forward to welcoming 130 Year 5 students to the school for a Primary Arts Festival. The students will be split into eight groups and take part in drama, dance, PE, music and art based activities all designed around the theme of The Sea. Lunch will be provided and they will be ably assisted throughout the day by selected Year 10 students. In the afternoon, the whole year group will come together in the main hall to showcase the creative skills they have learnt. While we look forward to Year 6 students joining us, our Year 10 students are busy preparing to visit Suffolk One on a taster day before spending the penultimate week of term on work experience placements. Students have organised their own approved placements, ranging from vets, hairdressers, travel agents, banks and pre-schools to Essex Police Firearms Department, the Met Office and KPMG at Canary Wharf in London. A good work experience placement can provide a valuable insight into a different environment, helping students to clarify career aspirations so they can think about what they want to do and the qualifications they will potentially need. It can open doors and also provide concrete evidence of interest in a particular career to both university admissions officers and future employers. We wish all Year 10s the best of luck for an enjoyable and productive week. We still have many events to look forward to before we break up, such as Grease on July 4 and 5 (there’s still time to get your tickets!), the Community Tea Party, Praise Tea Party and Sports Award Evening. If you would like to visit the school and see us in action, please contact my PA, Mrs J Pedersen, on 01473 836110 to book a place on one of our open mornings in the autumn term. Headteacher Mrs S Skinner
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SCHOOLS / SPORT CLAYDON PRE-SCHOOL
EAST BERGHOLT UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB
Hasn’t the term just flown by? We can’t believe that the end of the pre-school year is just a few weeks away now. We would like to wish all our leavers a very fond farewell as they move on to their next stage of education. We are also now preparating for the new starters to come and join us in September – we are really looking forward to meeting them.
The awards dinner was held on May 21. The winners were: 1st team
Ben Bibby
2nd team
Sam Colver
Don’t forget there is still time to get involved in our upcoming events.
3 team
John Cooper
Open event If you are interested in sending your child to Claydon Pre-school and would like to come and have a look around, we are holding an open day event from 4-6pm on Thursday, July 7. Just come along, everyone is welcome. We look forward to meeting you all.
Players’ player
rd
Managers 1st
Danny Garrad
2
Matthew Hayward
3rd
Ben Yates
nd
Clubman: Ben Swann
Ryan Gooding Physic Night
Young player: Jamie McGrath
On Wednesday, July 6 from 7.30pm at Claydon and Barham Community Centre. Tickets are £10 and can be purchased from the pre-school or the community centre. Please feel free to contact the administrator if you would like further information.
UPCOMING FIXTURES & EVENTS
Summer Holiday Club We will once again be running our summer holiday club on each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am-3.30pm for children aged two to eight years old. This will run from July 26 until September 1. Prices are £20 for a full day (bring a packed lunch) and £12 for either a morning (9am-noon) or afternoon (12.30-3.30pm) session. If you wish to find out more or want to book spaces please contact the administrator – details below. Don’t forget to get your applications in now for places in September 2016. The pre-school is open Monday to Friday from 9am-3.30pm during term time. Children can start from the age of two until they go to Reception. Session fees are £9.60 and we offer a lunchclub (noon12.30pm) for £1.60. We are happy to accept childcare vouchers and we offer two-year funded places for any eligible children. We also run a holiday club at Easter and in the summer holidays for two to eight year olds – further information can be obtained by contacting the administrator. For information regarding any of the above events or just to find out more about Claydon Pre-school, please contact the administrator, Lisa Read: 01473 831648 / admin@claydonpreschool.co.uk
July/August: Pre-season fixtures September: Quiz Night November: Race Night We are always looking for people to help the club as committee members, 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 are all potential exposure for your business while supporting a local organisation. EBUFC is a community club with very strong village traditions. The majority of the players either live in, or have links to, the village. Please come along and give us a look sometime. Steve Butcher, secretary: stevebutcher55@btinternet.com
SPROUGHTON BOWLS CLUB It’s only six weeks since our green opening ceremony which was carried out by Ipswich Mayor Glen Chisholm in dull, cold and wet conditions. Here we see him casting the first bowl of the season, closely watched by club president David Biggs. In that time the 10 league teams that represent the club have all been busy with fixtures across Suffolk. Results can be found on our website. We have also been competing in various county cup competitions as a club and individually with varying degrees of success. The club also runs several open tournaments on Sunday and Tuesday afternoons. Winners of the first two of these were Geoff Pratt and Sam Saunders who won the Sunday Open on May 22, and Barry Smith and partner who won the Tuesday Open on May 24. There are matches at Sproughton on most nights of the week, please feel free to come and watch. Who knows it may inspire you to take up the game. We are always looking to increase our membership and playing strength. Fixtures and details can be found at: ` www.sproughtonbowlsclub.com
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PLAYING FIELD NEWS Here’s the latest update on what the Playing Field Management Committee (PFMC) have been doing, and what changes you may see around the playing field in the coming months. MOWERS AND EDGES MOWERS As you may know, the volunteers mow the areas around the older children’s play area and bollards – a big ask in the summer because the grass grows so quickly. But cutting the grass has been a bit difficult this year because the mowers that were previously generously donated have been used so much they were in need of a service (in fact, one unfortunately died completely recently). So we need to give a massive thank you to Brian Potter for coming to our rescue. Brian not only repaired our remaining mower, but has also gone the extra mile and donated another mower to us and a wheeled strimmer (which looks a bit like Boadicea’s chariot and is just as effective). Thanks Brian – we’re a charity so this kind of practical community help is really appreciated. EDGES As an organisation we try and positively support the Community Payback Scheme, and when they visit we try to say thanks personally and drop off some chocolate and pop for their break. It’s not much, but a bit of thanks goes a long way and it certainly seems to be appreciated.
by the time you read this we’ll have had our latest trim. AND BENCHES… We are still chasing Vertas Facilities Management for the replacement of the bench that they damaged (and removed) in March. Hopefully Vertas will deliver on their promise of replacing the bench in the near future. CLUBHOUSE DEVELOPMENT Still no material changes to report – there are a finite number of volunteers and we all have jobs (or lives) on the outside, so there has to be a balance. We’ll give more information as and when we have it. SPROUGHTON CLUB UPDATE The next Super Saturday is Saturday, July 16 (a week later than normal) where the club will open from 7pm. We’ll be holding another quiz night with an 8.30pm start, teams of around four. You don’t need to come with a team, we’ll find one for you. If you don’t want to join in the quiz then just drop in for a drink and see what it’s all about. You’re more than welcome. The club is a facility that’s ultimately there for the benefit of the village. VOLUNTEERS – THE BIG ASK
The Community Payback Scheme has gone through a bit of a change and outsourcing programme recently, so there’s been a bit of a pause as we’ve had to re-negotiate terms and go through the process of applying for a reduced daily rate charge for their services (unfortunately outsourcing means cost).
The playing field is run by Sproughton residents for the benefit of the village by way of the Playing Field Management Committee. The committee contains the registered trustees of the Playing Field Trust. We are always on the look-out for new members – you’d be very welcome if you’d like to join us. The only condition is that you’re a Sproughton resident. If you’re interested in joining this relaxed and friendly group please give me a call, or ask one of the other trustees what it’s all about.
This means there’s been a bit of a gap between visits, but hopefully
Damian Lavington, Chairman PFMC, 01473 809512
SPROUGHTON TENNIS CLUB
SPROUGHTON SPORTS FC
Our recent open day was a great success. We were lucky with the weather and many juniors had their first taste of tennis. Right now we are offering all new members, young and old, half-price membership. Our courts have been resurfaced and are playing really well.
We have now finished another season with our awards being held on FA Cup Final Day, May 21.
If you are interested in joining please visit www.sproughtontennis. co.uk or contact John Tallent on: 01473 402307
The Reserve winners were: Manager’s Award – Darren Finch; Top Scorers – in joint first were Jamie Basham and Kyle Page; Players’ Player was the ever popular Dean Smy. First Team winners were: Manager’s Award – Nick Tigges; Top Scorer was again Nick Tigges; Players’ Player was Steve Crane. A special award was made to loyal player Leon Studd marking 25 years service to the club. Could we ask people to keep off, and to keep their dogs off, the re-seeded goal areas which have recently been completed at the expense of the football section. Our thanks go to Keit, Dean, Darryl and Rochey who helped Terry do this. If any local lads would like to join us in summer training when it starts please contact: georginastudd@aol.com / 747017 G STUDD
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ON THE GRAPEVINE FUN SUMMER UPDATE
Community crafters have been creating a whole range of items including paper mache balloon art, mobiles and beadwork, and Music Zoners continue to meet every Friday to take part in a session, sing and make music led by professional singer-songwriter Jackie Ord. Sessions currently in place are: The Art Space: Monday, 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm Stars Alight Theatre Company: Wednesday, 10.30am-12.30pm Community Crafters: Thursday, 10.30am-12.30pm The Music Zone: Friday, 1.30-3.30pm
Naomi Snook of Boxford FUN is a local charity operated by local parents in Hadleigh supporting people with learning and/or physical disabilities. As well as providing residential and respite facilities, FUN offers a range of sessional opportunities throughout the year and are committed to being inclusive, innovative and lots of FUN! We are all about celebrating ability and our team work hard to ensure that the individuals and support workers who access our opportunities are fully involved and included in decision making and session content. Artists, performers and musicians at FUN daytime opportunities have been working hard on a variety of projects this term. Artist Naomi Snook has been designing her own cartoon characters, which she intends to develop further into a range of stationary and other items. She says: “This place is enjoyable, you can do lots of things like drawing and printing. Coming here makes me feel happy, not lonely.”
Hilary Chityock of East Bergholt Sessions are creative in content, but also provide opportunities for participants to develop teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills. Accessing our activities also creates opportunities for friendships and confidence to grow. Our summer programme kicks off in July when we will be welcoming new tutors to offer a whole range of bespoke sessions including laughter yoga, garden art, picnic making, colour explosion workshop, arts and crafts, African drumming, t-shirt design, a summer BBQ, a theatre visit, singing workshops and community awareness, wellbeing and inclusion sessions. Look out for our summer programme in Hadleigh library or call 01473 822699 to find out more and book your place. In addition to the activities on offer, FUN also offers many opportunities to get involved as a volunteer. At a recent volunteer morning lots of ideas were shared and enthusiasm came out tops as the most important factor in getting involved. “I enjoy coming here to support people to be creative,” said art and music volunteer Diane Guest.
Canvas created by artist-in residence Patrick Parker Artist-in residence Patrick Parker was thrilled to exhibit his work in St Mary’s. He says: “I was happy to take part in the exhibition and hope to continue making work for other people to look at.” Stars Alight Theatre Company have worked together to create a piece of theatre that celebrates all that is good about the Olympics. Local treasure, Barbara Boyd of The Hadleigh Thrift Shop, has waved her fee and is delighted to play a cameo role in the show! Actor Stephanie Froud enjoys the friendship opportunities that being part of a team creates: “I like to make the drinks, I like to have a laugh, you’ve got to have a laugh as you’re a long time dead!”
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If you are interested in taking part as a volunteer or as a participant please contact Community Activities Coordinator Rachel Bennett: 01473 822699 / rachel@funsuffolk.org.uk Free taster sessions are available. Our participants travel from as far as Leiston to take part in our activities and for those more local, a regular and reliable bus service (91) runs to Hadleigh from Sudbury and Ipswich (on the hour from Sudbury and 15 minutes past the hour from Ipswich). If you are interested in accessing our respite service please contact the manager: 01473 822699 HAVE A GREAT SUMMER FROM ALL AT FUN
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CHURCH NEWS THE NORTH SAMFORD BENEFICE Sproughton with Burstall, Copdock with Washbrook and Belstead & Bentley with Tattingstone For parish queries please contact: The Rev Annette Shannon revannettes@aol.co.uk / 01473 807674 Benefice Administrator Hayley Purnell northsamfordbenefice@gmail.com / 07713 863023 WHAT WILL YOU DO TODAY? When faced with difficulties it’s often s difficult to know what to do. Life is rarely straightforward and there are many voices persuading us to go one way or another. Whether to vote to stay in the European Union or to leave is currently dominating our news, though by the time this is published the results will be known. Emotions, logic, our own observations, what people say and our ability to process the information given all play a part in our decision. The information has to be weighed against what is observed, what is true for you. What do you believe and trust in? Who do you believe and trust in? Experience tells us that people with their own agenda can be unreliable sources of information. Issues that seem particularly pressing and newsworthy at the time are not particularly important in the context of a lifetime. Try looking at the issue again in say five years. When I had to complete a 20,000 word project in four months, a wise old tutor told me to look ahead to the end, to the day I would hand in the project bound and presented, and to set my calendar of events backwards from that day. This approach enables us to focus on what has to be done today rather than drifting. Life can be like that, full of uncertainties and we can just drift. But there is one certainty in life and we could start there and look backwards to today. God said to Adam (and so to all mankind): “You shall surely die.” The day of our death is the place to start and work backwards to today. That sorts out the priorities for learning the truth, living the truth and avoiding all the clarion voices who seek to afflict others with their own agenda. God is reliable. The information is sound and we know it’s true from our own experience of life. Our emotions may fight it, but we know the truth. So what should we do today? What shall I do today and for the rest of my life? A more important question than which group of people I should belong to, or what’s in it for me. In that garden long ago Satan (in the form of a snake) contradicted God saying “You shall not surely die – and you will be like God, all knowing.” It was a very attractive temptation, taking for himself that which God had told him no. Aided and abetted by his wife Adam succumbed. The consequences were severe and the liar was revealed. Jesus was sent by God “so that you may know the truth and the truth will set you free.” The truth is “whoever believes in me will not die but have eternal life.” How though do we know the truth? Jesus showed us his sincerity. He died on a Roman Cross, executed in our place, (as sin has one penalty only before God) and was raised to life three days later to show His power to conquer death. A fact testified to by around 500 witnesses and passed onto us. So what will you do today? Your decision is a life or death decision – not just whether you will be better off for a few short years. Our churches are open. Jesus is Lord. People are cared for. May God bless you all. Peter Day, Reader Communion by Extension If your service is advertised as Holy Communion by Extension, it means that the bread and wine have been consecrated beforehand by an ordained minister at an earlier service, which may be led by a licenced Reader. The wording used in your service will be slightly different, but the service will not be longer. Bentley Evening Prayer Fridays, July 1 and 15, August 5 and 26, September 2 and 23, all at 6.30pm in the church Bentley Boules Competition and BBQ Sunday, July 17 at 1pm in the village hall
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Flower Festival St Peter’s Church, Copdock, July 1 and 2, 10am-5pm with refreshments Burstall Show Saturday, August 6 in the village hall; flower show and fete with refreshments all day. Baptism Party Sunday, August 28 at The Rectory, 3-5pm, for our baptism families from the past three years FROM THE REGISTERS Weddings Christopher Clarke & Arriana Catania – Copdock James Pearson & Laura Reeve – Copdock Andrew James & Jocelyn Bunstead – Tattingstone Lee Herrington & Luanne Child – Sproughton Gavin Herman & Katie Reader – Sproughton Tom Rice & Susan Burton – Copdock Burial of Ashes Tim Gooderham – Burstall Dorothy Schrivener – Sproughton Funerals Bernard Charles Crosby – Sproughton Robert Butcher – Bentley Edward Clarke – Copdock Harold Flatman – Sproughton Baptisms Bethany Rowland – Bentley DIARY DATES JULY 1 Bentley Evening Prayer, 6.30pm Copdock Flower Festival, 10am 2 Copdock Morning Market, 10am Copdock Flower Festival 10am 3 Copdock Patronal Festival at St Peter’s Church, 10am This is a Benefice Service and Bishop Martin will be presiding 6 Bentley Home Communions, 10am 7 Burstall Community Lunch, 12.30pm Bentley Coffee & Company, 10am 9 Sproughton Monthly Market, 10am 12 Readers Meeting at The Rectory, 11am 13 Ministry Meeting at The Rectory, 7.30pm 14 Clergy Meeting at The Rectory, 10am 15 Bentley Evening Prayer, 6.30pm 17 Bentley Boules Competition and BBQ at the village hall, 1pm Bentley Pet Service, 10am 20 Copdock Home Communions, 10am 31 Benefice Service at Bentley, 10am AUGUST 3 Bentley Home Communions, 10am 4 Bentley Coffee & Company, 10am 5 Bentley Evening Prayer, 6.30pm 6 Burstall Show 13 Sproughton Monthly Market, 10am 17 Copdock Home Communions, 10am 26 Bentley Evening Prayer, 6.30pm 28 Baptism Party at the Rectory, 3-5pm
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CHURCH NEWS SERVICES IN THE BENEFICE Friday, July 1
Sunday, July 24
6.30pm Bentley Evening Prayer
8am
Sproughton
Holy Communion
Sunday, July 3
9.30am
Burstall
Matins
10am
Copdock, Patronal Service with Bishop Martin
10am Bentley Holy Communion 10am
Belstead
Morning Celebration
10am
Copdock
Holy Communion
9.30am Burstall Family Service
10am
Tattingstone
Family Service
10am Copdock Holy Communion
11am
Sproughton
The Fourth Sunday
10am Bentley Holy Communion
Sunday, July 31
6pm
10am
Bentley
Benefice Service
Sunday, July 10 9.15am
Sproughton
Croissant Church
Tattingstone
Evensong
Friday, July 15
Friday, August 5
6.30pm Bentley Evening Prayer
6.30pm Bentley Evening Prayer
Sunday, July 17
Sunday, August 7
9.30am Burstall Holy Communion
9.30am Burstall Holy Communions
10am Bentley Family Service
10am Bentley Family Service
11am
Sproughton
Matins
10am Copdock Morning Prayer
6pm
Washbrook
Evening Prayer
10am
Tattingstone
Morning Prayer
6pm
Tattingstone
Holy Communion
11am
Sproughton
Holy Communion
Services and events are updated at: www.facebook.com/northsamfordbenefice Please submit church letters and copy for the August edition to Hayley Purnell by July 4: northsamfordbenefice@gmail.com
VILLAGE CONTACTS LIST
Details for organisations and activities in Sproughton Allotments
Sue Frankis (clerk)
01473 463852
Parish Council Chairman
Simon Curl
01473 747114
Almshouses (Cooper Trust)
Ken Sheppard
01473 743122
Parochial Church Council
Jan Hart (sec)
01473 740434
Badminton Club
June Jackaman Jean Mardon
01473 745246 01473 461568
Playing Field Management Committee
Damian Lavington
01473 809512
Burial Ground
Sue Frankis (clerk)
01473 463852
Lunch Club
Sheri Walne
01473 602717
Bowls Club Chairman
Mike Snell
01473 748848
Quilters
Julie Hodges
01473 226004
Brownies
Debra Last
01473 741773
Ramblers
Doreen Bradbury
01473 210008
Carpet Bowls Club
Bob Jones
01473 744093
Gwen Moore
01473 740629
Children’s Play Area
Sue Frankis (clerk)
01473 463852
Reading Room and Caretaker’s House Charity
Church Hall Booking
Jill Quadling
01473 464336
Senior Citizens Club
John Bates
01473 743476
Mrs G Studd
01473 747017
Community Shop
Rosalind Lavington
01473 747768
Sports & Social Club
Craft Group
Julie Hodges
01473 226004
Sproughton CEVC Primary School Karen Read (head)
01473 742182
Football Club
Mrs G Studd
01473 747017
Suffolk Guides
June Webb
01473 742778
Footpath Warden
Sue Frankis (clerk)
01473 463852
Tennis Club
John Tallent
01473 402307
Jigsaw Pre-school
Rosemary Laflin
01473 745716
Tithe Barn Bookings
Sue Frankis
01473 463852
Ralph Earey
01473 743812
Millennium Green Trust
Ken Seager 01473 741410 07578 552324 / keseager@sky.com
Tower Captain (church bells) Tree Warden
Sue Frankis (clerk)
01473 463852
Mother and Toddler
Sam Pateman-Gee
01473 464595
Village History Recorder
Doreen Bradbury
01473 210008
Parish Council
Sue Frankis (clerk)
01473 463852
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