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SPROUGHTON MILLENNIUM GREEN BIG SPRING CLEAR UP Winter has left us with a big clear-up operation on the Millennium Green and we need your help to get it spruced up, safe and pleasant to use this coming spring and summer. We’re having a big clear and clean morning on the green on Sunday, March 19 from 10am until noon. You don’t need to bring anything but yourself, a rake if you have one and a stout pair of gloves. Come along and join us as we clear away the mess left after winter and return our green to its best for 2017. Light refreshments will be available for helpers. We’re sorry, but this event will not be suitable for small children even if accompanied due to the potential for accidents. You will not be asked to use any power tools. Please note: If the weather on the day is not good, please call or text 07578 552324 for advice before setting out. Thanks, and see you there! Ken Seager
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NEWS OF WALKING ROUTE CHANGES Chalkboard outside a small convenience store and bakery in Co Kerry. For once I’m going to let the picture do the talking! Happy shopping. Sharon
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The Suffolk Public Rights of Way website gives notice about a legal order listed under Mid Suffolk District Council concerning extinguishment and diversion of public paths to the west of Thornbush Hall. The diversion order comes into force on March 7 and the extinguishment order comes into force on March 21. It seems to me that these changes will make it lawful to walk along the well surfaced track between Thornbush Hall and Bullen Wood. This could be especially welcome on winter walks when trying to avoid muddy cross field rights of way. Clive Harris
THANKS FROM ST MARY’S Many thanks from all at St Mary’s, Burstall to those who donated gifts at our Christingle Service; those presents will certainly have brightened up the lives of many children who were experiencing a difficult Christmas. When they were delivered, the staff receiving them emphasised what a huge difference they would make to the children. Next month we launch our 18th title, In Touch with Beyton, Drinkstone, Elmswell, Haughley, Hessett, Norton, Tostock & Woolpit. To advertise in this new edition contact the sales team on 01473 400380. All editorial enquiries to: sharon@intouchnews.co.uk
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NEWS SPROUGHTON VILLAGE FETE: SUNDAY, JUNE 25
THE GREAT BRITISH SPRING CLEAN: SUFFOLK 2017
Of course you’ve not forgotten, but I thought I’d remind you anyway that our village fete this year is on Sunday, June 25. It’s on the Millennium Green as usual from noon to 4pm.
Every year hundreds of volunteers across Suffolk mobilise to give an area they love a well-deserved spring clean. If you love where you live and hate litter you may like to join the forces against litter and help make a real difference to your neighbourhood.
Over the past four years, our fete has gone from strength to strength. This year promises to be every bit as good as last year’s. We’ve yet to have a fete with a full four hours of sunshine, so this could be our year to surpass all records! Back by popular demand, we will have: Live music with St Peter’s Band Fun dog show
A quick litter pick can really improve the local community, is fun and gets people active outside, and so satisfying as the results are instant. It’s a great way to meet up with friends and neighbours to arrange a group pick. We can assist with litter pick kit by either gifting a kit to your area, or by putting you in touch with a neighbouring parish who already hold one of our kits, and arrange to collect the bagged litter afterwards, so why not make a difference this spring. Whatever you can do is really appreciated. You choose a day and time to suit.
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You may be aware of the national Community Clear up Weekend being promoted by the government is March 3-5 and some communities may intend to link their events to this. Find out more at: www.greatbritishspringclean.org.uk/home/2684
Bouncy castle Ice cream van Children’s games Tug-o-war Tea and cake Coconut shy, crockery smash, village stocks Vintage cars Plus many, many more attractions. We’re still planning this year’s fete, so keep up to date by checking In Touch each month as we head towards June. Before then, look out for our grand draw tickets which will be on sale from April onwards. If you would like to set up a fundraising stall for your organisation or charity for free, or if you are a trader with items to sell and would like to rent a pitch, please give us a call or text us on 07578 552324 – we’d love to hear from you. All proceeds from our fete go to local charities and other local community organisations, so put the date in your diary now!
However, we in Suffolk would welcome events at any time of year and would be happy to provide our support whenever is most convenient for you. We can either collect the waste generated or arrange for you to take it to your nearest household waste site. Just let us know how we can help. We would love to welcome you to join our team of local volunteers this year. If you wish to take part in a community litter pick in your area please contact Public Realm on 01449 724946. We would also very much like to receive any feedback, including photographs taken during your activities that you be happy to be used to promote the on-going Spring Clean Suffolk campaign. Thank you to all the groups who have already given us details of their community litter pick events and also to those of you who litter pick all year round. Your continued support is much appreciated.
FROM THE ARCHIVES SPROUGHTON BOB
When his family dwelling was burnt down he began to live rough. Bob’s relations gave him work and took him in and fed him, but he never stayed long. He wandered around the nearby villages doing odd jobs such as bundling up wood and sorting out pea sticks and wood for making broaches for thatching. One menial occupation he did on the farms was to scare the rooks. Once he was found asleep in the hedge while the rooks were eating the newly sown grain. Bob visited farms when threshing tackle was being used, giving a hand to earn enough money to buy a pair of boots from Mr Tricker of Bramford. The farmers did not mind him sleeping on their premises or in the stacks as he did not smoke or carry matches so there was no risk of fire. He possessed a great knowledge of the habits of wildlife and when the time permitted he used to pass some of this expertise on to the village youngsters.
Recently I was asked if I knew anything about Sproughton Bob, so I looked up an article I had written some years ago, having gleaned the information from a lady who used to live in the parish. During the 1800s Bob Jacob’s home was a thatched cottage in Sproughton High Street. The lad never went to school so he could not read or write. Unfortunately folk used to make fun of him as he was weak of intellect. He was a happy, light hearted and kind person.
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It is thought that he frequented Ipswich Cattle Market doing various tasks there. He possibly was employed at one time at the Hippodrome in Ipswich as the people who went there regularly collected some money for a wreath when he died in the 1920s. Village Recorder Doreen Bradbury I would be very pleased to receive any more information regarding Sproughton Bob.
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SPROUGHTON COMMUNITY SHOP: Something for everyone Yippee, although there are some cold days we are moving into spring, the snowdrop and aconites are out and daffodils in bud. I’m not talking about the sad little forced ones but real ones in the garden. Your community shop is throwing itself into the new season with abandon. There are bright, colourful plants to make an attractive show and attract the early insects and butterflies. Mothering Sunday comes on March 26 and the shop has cards, flowers and unusual gifts so there is no excuse for forgetting and by making a trip to the shop, particularly if you are not a regular visitor, you will discover all sorts of goodies. Although the local apples are coming to an end we have a new supplier from Stowmarket of apple juices with combinations like ginger and elderflower which are well worth trying.
You will have seen from last month that there have been a number of changes among the volunteers. The volunteers are essential to the running, cleaning, and maintenance of the shop. Without them we would not have survived for seven years, nor would we be continuing. We do, however, need more people. It is not a big commitment, a few hours each week or even each fortnight would be marvellous. It’s even useful to have a standby list of people who are happy to be called upon at short notice or in an emergency. The shop continues to support other local community groups and charities when it can and the more people visiting the shop and buying things the more we can do this... so we look forward to seeing you. Best wishes for the spring and watch this space for new ideas and events. Sally Sparrow
WHO EATS LEAVES AND SHOOTS Rushing towards spring, madly trying to shut the door on winter, we can’t help but cheer on certain greens and shoots that defiantly push their way through the soft brown earth and somehow become the fresh lettuces and vegetables we so revere every day. Right now it’s all about freshness and I for one know the Sproughton Community Shop makes every effort to supply fresh produce, including locally grown green salad leaves that lurk in the chiller. In addition to the shop’s offerings, there are so many flavoursome lettuces around, such as lollo rosso, radicchio, romaine, little gem, as well as the baby leaves from beets and spinach, to name only a few. To this mix can be added fresh, young dandelion leaves, radish leaves, watercress, endive, chicory and rocket (aragula). The mix will leave you wanting more. Collect enough for a large salad bowl, or buy a mixed packet, saving time and waste. Wash, rinse, and dry using a salad spinner or gently pat with kitchen towel. In the bottom of a large salad bowl, mash or mince a clove or two of garlic with a tablespoon of olive oil, and half to
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one teaspoon of Dijon mustard, according to taste. Mix with a small wire whip or fork until the garlic seems to melt. Add three more tablespoons of oil, mix well, and then add three tablespoons of red wine vinegar. Add some freshly cut herbs to this, such as basil, parsley, and tarragon. Add a bit of salt, about half a teaspoon to start. (If you have an aversion to garlic, simply leave it out!) Tear the lettuce leaves into bite-size pieces – never cut – and arrange them on top. Cover and chill for later, but do not mix until it’s time to serve. To mix, go straight down to the bottom with the salad fork and spoon, and gently toss. Keep doing this until every leaf is coated with dressing. You may, of course, wish to add other cut vegetables, raw or cooked and chilled, or seeds, nuts, asparagus tips or feta cheese, arranged on top as beautiful as it is tasty. A bit of protein such as prawns may be added for variety. Enjoy! Mary Bright Basan Questions or comments? Email me: ms.bb@talktalk.net
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NEWS YOUR HOME – YOUR RIGHT TO SAY NO! We would like to remind you that it is an offence to place NO PARKING CONES on the highway. Only Suffolk County Council, with a traffic order, are allowed to do so. This advice is given particularly to residents of High Street, Sproughton as we have noted several cones appearing along this stretch of highway. Suffolk Police will remove any cones that are placed on the highway and take them back to Hadleigh Police Station. Police are warning residents to be mindful of rogue traders or doorstep sellers who turn up at your home uninvited. Bogus callers can be men, women or even children, offering a variety of stories to encourage you to buy items such as household products and food or offering services such as gardening work and property repairs. These individuals frequently deceive you into paying for work or goods you don’t actually need and may also provide a substandard service if they do any work at all. Occupants often feel pressurised and agree to work being done at over-inflated prices. Do not pay for work before it is satisfactorily completed – and remember you are entitled to a 14 day cancellation period if you pay over £42 for services or goods. IF SOMEONE CALLS: • Ensure you lock your back door before answering • Check who is there before you answer the front door (a spyhole is a good idea) or go to an upstairs window and look out • If you do decide to answer the door make sure you put on a door chain/ bar before you open it • Ask the caller for identification and check it carefully – do not allow
them access to your property. Genuine callers will not mind waiting while their identities are being verified. WHO CAN HELP? Police: If someone is refusing to leave your property or becomes aggressive towards you then call 999. If you see someone acting suspiciously call 101. Trading Standards / Citizens Advice Consumer Service: If you have received substandard services or wish to find out about NO COLD CALLING ZONES, a scheme setup in areas where unsolicited cold calling is becoming an increasing problem. Police can also provide residents with door/window stickers which can be displayed to deter unwanted callers. Contact: 03454 040506 (9am-5pm) / tradingstandards@suffolk.gov.uk Police: 999 emergencies only or 101 for non-emergencies Local police: Hadleigh SNT, Hadleigh Police Station, Magdalen Road, Hadleigh IP7 5AD hadleigh.snt@suffolk.pnn.police.uk
February 2017 has been a very busy month in politics with the House of Commons debating and voting on Article 50. Despite this, my focus has remained firmly in South Suffolk and I am pleased to say that we have had two major developments involving transport in the constituency. Firstly, I am delighted to say that John Hayes MP, Minister of State for Transport, has agreed to visit the constituency to see the long-standing safety issues on the South Suffolk A12 junctions. Despite the accident rate being relatively low, I believe that the junctions at East Bergholt/ Holton St Mary are some of the worst in the country; the run ups are very short and visibility is extremely poor. Many constituents have raised the matter as a major area of concern so I am pleased that I will be able to make a case of the necessary structural improvements in person and on site. Secondly, we had the fantastic news that the long-decaying Brantham industrial site will be regenerated with a £70m Japanese funded inward investment boost from Abellio, our regional train operator. A brand new 13 siding, 22 acre rail maintenance depot will be constructed on the site to support the brand new fleet of rolling stock that Abellio have promised to deliver as part of their new franchise. I quite understand why many people in Brantham were opposed to Babergh’s plans for the industrial site, and the most common negative view expressed to me was scepticism that any decent companies would occupy the new employment land, once remediated. And many thought the roads would suffer if they did. Yet we have confirmation of a high quality new occupant, committed for the long-term creating quality jobs and apprenticeships, with most traffic after construction coming via the railway. We should be proud that the single largest inward investment project in Babergh’s history is happening in Brantham and contributing to the broader transformation of our region’s economy. www.jamescartlidge.com
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NEWS SnOasis PARISH ALLIANCE (SPA)
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As I’m sure you are all aware, Onslow Suffolk Ltd has put in an application to Mid Suffolk District Council for SnOasis Reserved Matters to be considered – Planning Application no. 4494/16. This is not a renewal of the original planning approval, which still stands, but is the detail of such matters as design, appearance, transport, drainage and ecological mitigation. Full details can be found at: www.midsuffolk.gov.uk/planning-and-building/planning/snoasis Claydon and Whitton, Barham, Bramford, Great Blakenham, Somersham, Little Blakenham Parish Councils and Needham Market Town Council, along with Nettlestead and Baylham Parish Meetings have now formally joined the Snoasis Parish Alliance, a group to work together to consider the details of the Snoasis Reserved Matters and to exert more influence than we can as individual organisations. Of course, individual councils will still be consulting with their residents and making their own responses to Mid Suffolk District Council, but we believe that sharing both expertise and the workload will benefit both councils and residents. We have been informed that further information on reserved matters will be supplied by the developer at the end of February. We are committed to working with Mid Suffolk District Council to obtain the information that is necessary for councils to be able to make informed and constructive comments, so as soon as the details arrive the SPA will begin work to scrutinise them. It is also intended that existing expertise amongst the councils will be used to analyse and comment on the vast amount of very detailed (and sometimes very technical) information that we are expecting the developer to provide. Work has already begun to plan for this. There isn’t much new to report this month due to delays in receiving information. As more detail on reserved matters is received and the SPA begins to work on its response, our webpage (hosted on the Great Blakenham Parish Council website) will be regularly updated: http://greatblakenham.onesuffolk.net/snoasis-parish-alliance/ For further information, please email Janet Gobey, the clerk to the SPA: snoasispa@icloud.com Snoasis Parish Alliance Chairman Steve Plume
As In Touch goes to press, the purchase of the Duke of Marlborough by Somersham Community Pub Ltd is almost complete, but not quite. By the time you read this, we hope that all will have gone smoothly and that our beautiful village pub will at last be owned by Somersham Community Pub – and all those people who own shares in it. We’ve said it once, and we’ll say it again: thank you so much to all those who have invested. You have made this possible. And thank you too to every single person who has done anything to support the campaign, whether by contributing to fundraising activities or coming along to events. When we get those doors open, it will all seem well worthwhile. We don’t yet have an opening date, but would guess it will be in April. We’ve always said the aim is for it to be community-owned and professionally run. Any professionals coming in to run the business will have to meet the criteria we set out. These will include specified community involvement, as well as a food and drink offer that is good enough to attract people from far and wide. We are aiming for seriously good operators and have started talks with pub management professionals. We’ll let you know as and when there’s anything more concrete to say. Once the keys have been handed over, a team of volunteers will set to work on getting the doors open. We want to significantly improve the external areas, redecorate the interior (including some soft furnishings), set up the cellar, appraise and update the kitchen and set up new business systems. If you have skills that might be of use in any of these areas (or others that will help get the place up to scratch) we would love to hear from you. Please contact: marlboroughsomersham@gmail.com / James on 01473 831042 Although it might be a while before the doors are open to all, shareholders will be invited for a sneak peak. If you’re not yet a shareholder but would like to become one, please let us know: we still need to sell a lot more shares to get the place running. Remember you can still claim 30% of your investment off your tax bill through the government’s Enterprise Investment Scheme (if you are a taxpayer). For more information visit www. savetheduke.net or call Keith on 07817 418942. It’s an understatement to say there’s still a lot to do before the pub is up and running. It’s an even bigger understatement to say we are looking forward to opening the doors and seeing you there.
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NEWS / OUT & ABOUT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING SPROUGHTON MILLENNIUM GREEN LIMITED The AGM of Sproughton Millennium Green Limited, the sole trustee of Sproughton Millennium Green, will be held on Wednesday, March 15 at 7pm in the Barley Room, Tithe Barn, Lower Street, Sproughton. This is a public meeting which everyone is warmly invited to attend. Amongst other matters on the agenda will be: Appointment of Directors Election of Officers for 2017 Chairman’s and Treasurer’s Reports Review of 2016
EASTER BRIC-A-BRAC SALE 1st Sproughton Brownies are holding their Easter Bric-a-Brac Sale on Saturday, March 25 from 2-4pm in Sproughton Church Hall in aid of Save the Children, H.O.P.S. (Holiday Opportunity Play Scheme for children with disabilities in Suffolk) and Brownie funds. Admission free. Stalls will include bric-a-brac, toys, books, next-to-new, clothes, games, cakes, tombola, draw and refreshments. Please come and support us and grab a bargain. Everyone welcome.
The meeting will be an ideal opportunity for you to learn more about the Millennium Green and to ask any questions, or to make suggestions about the green and its use. We hope to see you there. Chairman Ken Seager
CLEAR THE CLUTTER – BAG A BARGAIN Bentley Toddler Group is holding a fundraising jumble sale on Saturday, April 29 at Bentley Village Hall from 2pm. If you have anything you wish to donate, please bring it along to the hall from 9am on the day or contact Pam (01473 310283) or Aimée (01473 311311) to arrange collection.
LENT SOUP LUNCHES Once again during Lent you are warmly invited to soup lunches taking place in Sproughton Church Hall between noon and 1.15pm on Mondays, March 6, 13, 20 and 27 and April 3 and 10. On each occasion there will be a cake stall (contributions are invited) and the proceeds from this and the lunches will go to World Vision. World Vision is a Christian organisation currently helping more than 100 million people in nearly 100 countries in their struggle against poverty, hunger and injustice, irrespective of their religious beliefs. Come and enjoy a bowl of soup (home-made whenever possible) and a roll, buy a cake for your neighbour and have fellowship with others, knowing that your money is helping some of the world’s most vulnerable people.
We hope to see you there; the hall will be open from 2pm and tea and coffee will be available.
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Route 5 Town/village Location MIP/5A Sproughton Church Lane MIP/5B Sproughton Wild Man MIP/5C Bramford St Mary’s Close MIP/5D Bramford Paper Mill Lane MIP/5E Great Blakenham, Chequers MIP/5F Great Blakenham, Blue Leighs Mobile Home Park MIP/5G Baylham Post Box MIP/5H Claydon Crown MIP/5I Claydon Edinburgh Gardens MIP/5J Barham Bacon Road MIP/5K Bramford Packard Place
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CALLING ALL LOCAL ARTISTS The 43rd annual Easter Art Exhibition and Sale is once again being held at Needham Market Community Centre over the Easter Weekend, April 13-17. Enquiries from local artists are welcome so if you have been thinking about showing some of your work and looking for a place to do so, this is the place. Last year more than 1,000 people visited us.
We’re having a Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge Evening in aid of Sproughton Millennium Green on Saturday, April 8 at 7pm in Sproughton Church Hall and aim to find the undisputed jigsaw puzzle champions of Sproughton. Eight teams of six puzzlers, eight identical jigsaw puzzles. One ticking clock, two hours only – how far can you get? And most importantly, only one winning team. Second place is really first place for losers! Tickets for this challenge can be bought in advance for £4 (adults) and £2.50 (children) from Sproughton Community Shop or by contacting: Ken: 07578 552324 (call or text) / John: 01473 742788 Emma: 01473 461912 / Vic: 01473 742304 / Neil: 01473 670303 Tickets bought at the door on the night will cost £5 and £3.50 respectively. Light refreshments are included in your ticket price, but we will also have hot dogs on sale at £1.50. If you fancy a tipple to aid your concentration, please bring your own bottle. There’ll be a raffle too, so even losers will have the chance to at least win something! Don’t worry if you can’t book as a team of six. Come along anyway and we’ll make up a scratch team for you.
For full details contact: nmccartexhibition@btinternet.com
All proceeds from the event will go towards the upkeep and maintenance of our Millennium Green, so thank you in advance for your support.
David Long, organiser for Needham Market Community Council
Ken Seager
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OUT & ABOUT / SCHOOLS SPROUGHTON SENIOR CITIZENS’ CLUB The last outing of the current financial year will be a local lunch prior to the 2017 Annual General Meeting which is scheduled for 2pm on Wednesday, April 19. This arrangement will be confirmed at club meetings and in next month’s In Touch. The AGM is an important meeting for all club members. Your new committee will be elected to represent members regarding outings and also to manage the general every day running of the club for the next year. It is hoped some new committee members will be elected and bring in some new ideas. I still haven’t seen any snow, but that has been my fault as the snow boots I bought some four years ago have still not been worn. Only kidding – I can do without the snow; I need the sun to boost my vitamin D.
BRAMFORD COMPUTER CLUB The club will meet at Bramford Methodist Church every week during March (Monday group 7.30-9.30pm, Wednesday group 10amnoon). Membership for the academic year is £1, plus £2 per session. Broadband and refreshments available. No set programme, but we are here to help you to get the most out of your computer. Entrance is on the right side of the church at the rear. Why not give us a try?
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PMR-GCA SUPPORT EAST ANGLIA The next meeting for sufferers and carers of the Polymyalgia Rhuematica and Giant Cell Arteritis Support East Anglia Group will be held at Needham Market Community Centre on Thursday, April 20. Doors will be open from 10.30am for refreshments and support discussion. At 11am AGA Mobility Systems Ltd will demonstrate a selection of aids. This will be followed by a short AGM and a group discussion on the possibility of funding research into PMR/GCA for sufferers and carers. We will be pleased to see you and enable you to gain support from those who understand. For further information please contact: 01787 379400 / eastanglia-pmrgc@outlook.com
EAST SUFFOLK NATIONAL TRUST ASSOCIATION If you are a member of, or a volunteer for, the National Trust, we invite you to get more out of your membership by joining our association where a warm welcome awaits you. We meet at Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre at 7.15pm. On March 21 Paul Forecast, the new regional director for the East of England National Trust, will be setting out his plans for the next 10 years and, in particular, how the trust will play a more active role in saving nature. The talk will be preceded by a short AGM. On April 25 Horry Parsons will be talking about the construction of the Millennium Tower at St Edmundsbury Cathedral, featuring the installation of the vaulted ceiling. Horry is a very entertaining speaker, as many will remember, and this should be another interesting talk.
Our last Sunday afternoon walk took us along the River Gipping to Morrisons and back. We noticed that a tall iron fence had been installed along the former sugar beet site. For the Tuesday outing we went to Holywells Park and walked down to the docks and back. We met a group of bird watchers in the wooded part of the park. On Sunday, March 12 we plan to leave from the church at 2pm for a local walk. For the mid-week outing on Tuesday, March 21 will leave the church at 10am and go to the Waldringfield area. If you would like to join us you are very welcome. We don’t walk quickly and regularly stop and stare! Doreen Bradbury
CLAYDON PRE-SCHOOL An evening with psychic medium Ryan Gooding We still have tickets available for this event on Wednesday, March 22. It starts at 7.30pm at Claydon & Barham Community Centre. Tickets can be purchased from Claydon Pre-school, the community centre or by calling/ texting: 07856 845163 We will once again be running our Easter Holiday Club on Tuesdays, April 4 and 11 and Wednesdays, April 5 and 12 from 9am to 3.30pm for pre-school aged children. It’s £20 for a full day (bring a packed lunch) and £12 for either a morning (9am-noon) or afternoon (12.303.30pm) session. For more details or to book spaces please contact the administrator – details below. Don’t forget to get your applications in now for places in September 2017.
Visitors (even if not National Trust members) are welcome. The entrance fee is £3. National Trust members/volunteers can join us for £8 per year (£12 per couple at same address). We publish three newsletters a year for members and enjoy interesting day outings and other events.
From the summer term the pre-school will be open Monday to Friday from 8am-6pm during term time. Children can start from the age of two until they go to reception. Fees are £3.20 per hour and we offer a lunch club (12-12.30pm) 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 in the Easter and summer holidays for pre-school aged children.
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SCHOOLS / SPORT CLAYDON HIGH SCHOOL Despite last half term being very short, we continue to pack a great deal in. Firstly, I am pleased to tell you that our governors voted on the final decision to proceed to academy status and this should be happening on June 1. We are very much looking forward to the benefits of working with the other schools. We have been busy with various trips, visits and activities as well as some successful sporting achievements in cross-country, table tennis and athletics. At the end of January, Year 10 and 11 GCSE art students visited the Tate Modern in London, getting inspiration from the many artists on display as well as enjoying the fantastic panoramic view of central London from the viewing floor. On February 3 we had a visit from author Cathy Cassidy who spoke to Year 7 and 8 girls along with Year 5 and 6 visitors from Claydon Primary School. Cathy spoke about what inspires her writing as well as taking the opportunity to meet students in person and sign copies of her latest book, Broken Heart Club. On February 7 a group of students were joined by local singer songwriter Connor Ryan Adams and a team from IEM (Industry Education in Music) to take part in a Battle of the Bands music workshop and concert. Students from across all year groups split into groups to form nine separate bands and spent the day composing original pop music from scratch. With a very tight deadline, this was a huge challenge but our talented students worked extremely hard, using advice and guidance from the professionals to come up with some impressive and original material which they performed at a concert on the very same evening. Year 11 continue to prepare for their exams with only 50 school days remaining as I write. Last half term we interviewed every student to help with his or her preparation and 140 students will travel to the outdoor centre in East Mersea on February 24 and 25 to take part in an intense GCSE Bootcamp. This overnight event is a chance for Year 11 students to get together to learn vital revision strategies to take away with them, as well as taking part in structured maths and English revision within a classroom setting and enjoying outdoor challenges such as the climbing wall, assault course and high ropes. They will come home tired and muddy, but will have worked hard. We have a small but dedicated PTA committee who work tirelessly for the benefit of the school and our students. They have recently organised for paper and textile recycling banks to be situated at the school for both school and community use and have organised a quiz night on Thursday, March 30, 7-9pm. If you would like to join us for this fun and popular evening, please contact PTA chairperson Rebecca Sheridan: at becca48@ntlworld.com As I write, some lucky students (and staff) are looking forward to spending an exciting half term holiday in Austria on the school’s annual ski trip. A large group of students are also rehearsing and preparing their pieces for the annual Celebration of Music concert at Snape Maltings on March 7. We wish them the very best of luck. The second half of the spring term will be busy with our fun run, BBC School Report Day, an art exhibition and a maths challenge. If you would like to visit the school and see us in action, please come along to one of our open mornings. The next one is on Monday, March 20. To book a place, please call my Mrs J Pedersen: 01473 836110 Headteacher Sarah Skinner
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JIGSAW SPROUGHTON If you are looking for childcare for children between the ages of two years and school age please give us a call and we will do our best to help with the days and sessions you require. Jigsaw is open from 8am-3.25pm each week day during term time. You are very welcome to use your ‘Golden Ticket’ with us or claim your three and four year old funding. Please contact us at 01473 745716 / info@jigsawsproughton.org.uk or visit: www.jigsawsproughton.org.uk Jigsaw also has a setting in Needham Market for children from two years old to school age. Their opening hours are 9am-3pm during term time. For more details call 01449 722717 or contact via the email address above.
PLAYING FIELD NEWS It’s March and spring has sprung. The trees are getting greener and the grass is getting muddier. Not much to report this month other than the long anticipated working party to install the replacement bench and bin should have happened by the time you read this (at least, I sincerely hope it has!). The next Super Saturday is on March 11, where the club will open from 7pm. We will be holding another quiz night with an 8.30pm start, teams of around four please. And finally, volunteers – still the big ask. We are always looking 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. PFMC Chairman Damian Lavington, 01473 809512
SPROUGHTON BOWLS CLUB
After the Christmas and New Year break our indoor adventures continued at Sudbury where four rinks of two wood fours were keenly (if not closely) contested with our hosts running out 78-55 winners. The gallant Sproughton bowlers then retired to the Brewers Arms at Polstead for a most enjoyable meal. Next we travelled to Stowmarket for a match against Mid-Suffolk and, although this time the format was five rinks of three wood triples, the result was very similar with the hosts winning 80 shots to 55. Once again a most enjoyable and friendly afternoon’s bowling. Thanks to Joy Mackie for organising both matches. Our final indoor friendly of the winter is against Sole Bay BC at Southwold on February 10. This time the match will be followed by a fish and chips dinner. Preparations continue for the start of the new outdoor season which is fast approaching. The green and surrounds are starting to look good and the various team captains will shortly be meeting to organise their squads. The majority of fixtures have now been received and will shortly be uploaded at: www.sproughtonbowlsclub.com
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QUESTIONS ON CASH With Nick Plumb This month, I have responded to two questions from In Touch readers that landed in my email in-basket over the Christmas period. Alan from Ipswich asks: “I have just started receiving my state pension and a company pension of £14,000 a year from the old GEC scheme. The state pension is paid to me gross with no tax deducted, but my GEC pension has income tax deducted and is paid to me net of that tax. Why is there a difference, and should I be paying tax at all?” Yes, you will pay a certain amount of tax on both pensions, as your total pension income is above your annual personal income tax allowance of £11,000, which is what you are allowed to earn before income tax is deducted at basic rate (currently 20%). Pension income (from state or private pensions) is classed as ‘earned’ income and is therefore taxable above £11,000 a year. Although your state pension is paid to you gross, this does not mean that you don’t pay tax on it. The tax is actually collected by an adjustment to your tax code. Check your last notice of coding, and you will see that your tax code is different to when you were working. The pension system would not be able to cope with working out everyone’s individual income tax, so they leave the tax to HMRC, who alter your tax code to compensate. The GEC pension is taxed at source, and tax is deducted by the company pension administrators before the pension is paid to you. However, it is important to check that you have been put on the correct tax code as I have seen many examples of people paying too much tax on their company pensions over the years. Peter from Needham Market asks: “I am the director of a limited company employing 12 members of staff. I would like to introduce a free life insurance scheme that pays out a lump sum to the staff member’s family if they died. What is the best way to do this through the company?” A ‘death in service’ scheme for a group of employees is usually arranged as a Group Life Insurance scheme, which falls under the ‘tax approved’ rules that also apply to group pension schemes. Such schemes offer various tax advantages for you as the employer and for your employees. The premiums the company pays are tax-deductible as a business expense and the premiums are not treated as a ‘benefit in kind’ for your employees, so they will not suffer a tax charge on them. Any Lump-sum death benefit paid on the death of an employee would be paid free of income tax and, if it is paid out under a discretionary trust, it will not normally be liable for inheritance tax when paid to the beneficiaries of the deceased staff member. Nick Plumb is an independent financial adviser and practice principal at Plumb Financial Services of Baylham in Suffolk. The information within this column is provided only as a general guide and does not constitute personal financial advice. If you would like to take advantage of a complimentary meeting to talk over your options for your own investments or financial planning you can contact Nick by email at nick@plumbfs.co.uk or by calling the office on 01473 830301. Plumb Financial Services is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
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Acupuncture Awareness Week – 6 to 12 March 2017 Our seasons dictate what we choose to wear in the morning, what food we prefer to eat, whether to go out for the evening or stay tucked up for a cosy night in. But can they affect our health? In short: yes, but I won’t bore you with a list of seasonal ailments! It is no secret that one of the keys to good health is a strong and fully functioning immune system, so it’s important to prepare and support your defences all year round. Acupuncture and seasonal change Eastern practices such as Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine have a strong focus in the seasons and how they affect us individually. Especially within Five Element Acupuncture, a practice that suggests that we’re made up of five elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. The five elements are perceived as the basal components of our energetics and we present traits of each one: through our emotional behavior, complexion, habits and other general observations to varying degrees. Acupuncture’s underlying principle, a holistic approach to health, acknowledges the impact of the seasons throughout the year as it is understood that we reflect each season through the energetics of our body, which shows the importance of living in tune with them in order to balance our health, both in body and in mind. Why should I try seasonal acupuncture treatments? With over 200 common cold viruses and various types of flu virus, it’s hard to avoid catching a bug. On average, it is thought that adults in the UK catch two to four colds a year. It could be assumed that statistically a major part of the 172 million days lost each year to sickness, costing the economy over £13 billion*, could be attributed to preventable colds and flu. A seasonal session with an acupuncturist can help improve overall health by enhancing the body’s immune system to keep illness at bay. It can also provide a boost in energy levels, lifting mood and improving a person’s sense of wellbeing, allowing the body to function more effectively. In addition, during treatment the acupuncturist will discuss things to be aware of depending on the specific season: for example with the ‘winter season treatment or tune up’, this could include the suggestion to eat warming foods and the need to keep warm and conserve energy in winter months, and not to rush into starting new projects. It seems simple but how many of us forget to be more aware of our surroundings when carrying out our daily routines, taking on additional work or ‘burning the candle at both ends’? With Monday March 6 being the start of Acupuncture Awareness Week, there is a great chance to learn more about the various styles of Acupuncture as well as how this system of eastern medicine perceives both the individual and their external environment. If you’d like more information, take a look at the British Acupuncture Council website. There you will find out about how Acupuncture may benefit you and your needs, how to find a practitioner in your area and much more about the importance of good health: www.introducingacupuncture.co.uk *CBI Absence & Labour turnover Written by Emma Harvey Lawrence, Partner and General Manager at Woolpit Complementary www.woolpit-complementary.co.uk emma@woolpit-complementary.co.uk / 01359 408011
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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 The Rectory, Glebe Close, Sproughton, Ipswich IP8 3BQ revannettes@aol.co.uk / 01473 807674 Benefice Administrator Hayley Purnell northsamfordbenefice@gmail.com / 07713 863023 Some years ago when I was working for the World Bank in Russia I was invited to a working dinner by two Christians who worshipped in the Russian Orthodox Church. Just before I left my hotel I was advised that the meal would be ‘fast food’, which I thought rather strange, but nevertheless anticipated a relaxing evening. Dinner was indeed a small bowl of thin soup and an equally small bread roll plus a small glass of water! To my shame I had overlooked the fact that we were meeting during the season of Lent when Christians of the strict Russian Orthodox Church are required to fast. Although I am writing this in the period of Epiphany, you will be reading it, I suspect, during the season of Lent. How is Lent to be observed on Shotley Peninsula? You will already have made your own decision to accept or reject the invitation, or perhaps even to ignore it. Whether the result is a negative give-up or a positive take-up it will, almost inevitably, involve a change in behaviour which will result from the exercise of discipline.
of discipline that the Christian is attempting to achieve, seeking only the blessing of Christ. For the Christian the focus of Lent is on ‘discipline’, a word that has its roots firmly embedded in the Latin (disciplina=teaching) so, not surprisingly, from the same Latin root we take the word ‘disciple’ (disipulus=pupil). The Christian is the disciple (pupil) of Christ the teacher. As our thinking has now taken us to consider teachers and pupils we should not finish without a quick reference to the word ‘discipline’ as used to describe an area of study. The pupil who exercises the internal personal discipline to study a subject benefits from an enormous freedom of action. The pupil who is sufficiently self-disciplined to practice long hours, days and months at the piano will be able to exercise freedom in an ability to play Grieg, Chopin or Shostakovich, whereas the pupil who only responds to external pressure is unlikely to get beyond the ability to play the chorus line. The express practice of Christian discipline during Lent provides us all with an opportunity to demonstrate strength of discipline stimulated not by law but love, not by fear, but desire. Therein lies freedom. Christ the teacher evokes Christian discipline in those (pupils) who, in faith, follow his teaching. Peter Green, Reader All services and events will be updated at: www.facebook.com/northsamfordbenefice From the Registers
For many discipline is not a very comfortable word as it often conjures up thoughts of punishment. It need not be like that. It’s impossible to fully address a topic so complex it has been the subject of many full-length books and erudite studies here so let’s concentrate on two types of discipline. Firstly, the sort of discipline encouraged by strict hierarchical control (as in the Royal Navy, the Army and the Air Force), generally demanding instant unquestioning obedience.
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Outside of these services there are other areas of life where externally imposed discipline is exercised by us all so regularly that we take our habitual behaviour for granted, such as driving on the left-hand side of the road and stopping at red lights. The reaction of an individual to any imposition will depend on its nature: was it stimulated by love or law, by desire or fear, by inclination or intellect? Driving on the left is demanded in law, but is intellectually accepted by us all. So why do we need to understand the differences? Does it matter?
Irene Evans, formerly from Washbrook
Well, yes it does. It matters because the quality of our behaviour is largely a response to our exercise of discipline. Take away the external pressure and the wish, desire or need to change or adopt an acceptable form of behaviour can vanish following the withdrawal of the demand. Discipline exercised as a response to external imposition encourages a restricted form of behaviour: take away the imposition then there is nothing to respond to and personal confusion follows. Secondly, there is that form of discipline we all exercise in varying intensity: self-motivation. Internally motivated, it’s not reliant on any external pressure and, in its most basic form, is little more than habit. On the other hand, internally motivated self-discipline will influence acceptance or rejection of the rules and mores of society. Discipline exercised as a response to internal motivation can change and adapt without seeking approval of an external power. It is that strength
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Evelyn Tilly-Ann Last, Sproughton Funerals Kathleen May Bugg, Tattingstone Mary Ann Turner, Copdock Burial of Ashes Albert Collins, Tattingstone On Sunday, January 22 we had the sad news that Albert Collins, churchwarden and organist at Tattingstone, had died suddenly in his sleep. The benefice has been deeply affected. We are holding his family and friends in our prayers as they come to terms with their loss. We are left with many fond memories of him as a supportive and devoted member of our church. He handled every situation, however difficult, with calmness and patience and this was much appreciated. He also had many roles within the community, from being the chair of the parish council and treasurer for several organisations to offering compassionate support through the good neighbour scheme in the village. He was known to the young people of Tattingstone School as part of the Open the Book team, where he played several parts including God, Abraham and Noah. He would arrive to take part in the assemblies ready to be dressed in some wonderful outfits which included headdress and sandals! An intimate, family cremation service was held. This is to be followed in the future by a thanksgiving service in Tattingstone Church. The Rev Annette Shannon
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CHURCH NEWS DIARY DATES Women’s World Day of Prayer March 3, Burstall Church at 7pm
SERVICES IN THE BENEFICE
MARCH 1
Ash Wednesday, 10am at Burstall and 7.30pm at Copdock Bentley Home Communions, 10am
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Sproughton Approval and Adoption of Accounts Bentley Coffee & Company, 10am Burstall Community Lunch, 12.30pm
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Women’s World Day of Prayer Burstall, 7pm
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Copdock Morning Market, 10am
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Bentley Adoption of Accounts
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Sproughton Monthly Market, 10am
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Tattingstone Adoption of Accounts Copdock Home Communions, 10am
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Sproughton Beetle Drive, 7.30pm
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Belstead Approval of Accounts
APRIL 1
Copdock Morning Market, 10am
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Bentley APCM
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Copdock Adoption of Accounts
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Ministry Meeting, 7.30pm
Bentley Home Communions, 10am
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Sproughton APCM Bentley Coffee & Company, 10 am Burstall Community Lunch, 12.30pm
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Sproughton Monthly Market, 10am
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Belstead APCM
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Burstall Vestry Meeting
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Maundy Thursday, Sproughton, 7.30pm
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Good Friday, 9am Copdock and 11am Bentley, followed by lunch
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Copdock Home Communions, 10am
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Sproughton Beetle Drive, 7.30pm
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APCM Tattingstone
MARCH 1 10am 7.30pm
ASH WEDNESDAY Burstall Benefice Service Copdock Benefice Service
MARCH 5 8am 9.30am 10am 10am 10am 11am
Copdock Burstall Bentley Copdock Tattingstone Sproughton
Holy Communion Holy Communion Family Service Morning Prayer Holy Communion Holy Communion
MARCH 12 9.30am 9.30am 10am 10am 6pm
Sproughton Burstall Copdock Bentley Tattingstone
Croissant Church Family Service Holy Communion Holy Communion Evensong
MARCH 19 9.30am 10am 10am 11am 3pm
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Holy Communion Simply Sunday Morning Prayer Matins Holy Communion
MARCH 26 8am 9.30am 10am 10am 10am 10am 11am
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Holy Communion Mothering Sunday Mothering Sunday Mothering Sunday Mothering Sunday Mothering Sunday Mothering Sunday
APRIL 2 8am 9.30am 10am 10am 10am 11am
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Holy Communion Holy Communion Morning Prayer Family Worship Holy Communion Holy Communion
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Details for organisations and activities in Sproughton Allotments Almshouses (Cooper Trust) Badminton Club Burial Ground Bowls Club Chairman Brownies Carpet Bowls Club Children’s Play Area Church Hall Booking Community Shop Craft Group Football Club Footpath Warden Jigsaw Pre-school Millennium Green Trust Mother and Toddler
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Parish Council Sue Frankis (clerk) Parish Council Chairman Simon Curl Parochial Church Council Jan Hart (sec) Playing Field Committee Damian Lavington Lunch Club Sheri Walne Quilters Julie Hodges Ramblers Doreen Bradbury Reading Room and Caretaker’s Gwen Moore House Charity Senior Citizens’ Club John Bates Sports & Social Club Mrs G Studd Sproughton CEVC Primary School, Karen Read (head) Suffolk Guides June Webb Tennis Club John Tallent Tithe Barn Bookings Sue Frankis Tower Captain (church bells) Ralph Earey Tree Warden Sue Frankis (clerk) Village History Recorder Doreen Bradbury
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