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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR Mother Nature is having quite an impact on my life right now, mostly positive, but not entirely! I’m looking after grandma’s chickens for a few days while she’s away. It’s not difficult: put them in, let them out, give them some grain… job done. Except not this time! Last night one of them went missing and I found myself clucking around the garden for about an hour in torrential rain trying to find her. I can only imagine how ridiculous I looked but I most certainly wasn’t laughing. Of course I didn’t find her so spent a restless night wondering how to tell grandma that Blossom was done for. When I went to let the others out this morning, there she was waiting for me in all her glory, perfectly dry, well-rested and seemingly happy. A bit too happy for my liking! Meanwhile, back at home a mummy blackbird (I’ve called her Marilyn because she’s very beautiful) has taken up residence under the roof of our little outdoor lean-to, a place I like to sit with a book when the weather allows. She’s busily feeding four babies, constantly flying back and forth all day long. I must say I admire/envy her energy and it is a rather beautiful thing to see, but she’s making my garden a no-go area as every time I open the door she abandons her chicks and sits on the wall until I leave. I imagine she’s sitting there muttering “here she comes again… what is it this time… can’t she see I’m busy… what is she wearing?”. I end up feeling guilty for invading ‘her’ space so I retreat indoors and leave her to it. I haven’t even put the bins out this week because I’m afraid to scare her away. How would I cope with four baby blackbirds? Not very well I suspect. I don’t suppose she and her babies will be there for very long and despite the inconvenience (and the mess, but let’s not go there right now) I’m glad we have given them a safe place to hatch. I do love living in the countryside. Even those of us who live in Suffolk towns and villages are never far from a wide open space and a big sky view. We really are incredibly lucky and when better weather lands, as surely it must, I hope you have the opportunity and the means to get about to explore or simply admire our surroundings. You may not have to go very far, unless your garden is out of bounds too!
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NEWS WALK IN WEDNESDAY A weekly coffee morning which is open to all has been arranged especially for those who may feel alone in a busy town centre. Walk in Wednesday takes place every Wednesday at 10am at Christ Church, a joint United Reformed and Baptist Church in Tacket Street. All are welcome to call in for coffee or tea, and a biscuit, and all are guaranteed a welcome and the opportunity to chat to others. For further information call 01473 231097 or visit: www.christchurch-ipswich.org.uk
CHARITY FASHION SHOW WITH THE BOW-WOW FACTOR The Bow-Wow factor was demonstrated with a truly inspired idea from local businesswoman Lynn Turner, owner of Cake & Catwalk in St Peter’s Street. In the secret garden behind her shop, they had a fashion show with a difference to support Lighthouse Women’s Aid. Lynn turned the catwalk into a Dog Walk as she invited Suffolk Canine Creche to provide the doggie models and the fashion for fido! With sold out tickets, stunning two legged models bravely took pooches they had never met and strutted their stuff together. Co-ordinated outfits, an abundance of treats, with some models learning quick impromptu dog commands, what could possibly go wrong? Well, some wouldn’t sit, some got excited, there might have been a puddle or two, but the crowd loved the pupsters and rooted for them all. Candace Rose, Managing Director of Suffolk Canine Creche, said: “We had never supported an event like this before. We invited Suffolk folk to enter their pooch for auditions and we whittled over 100 entrants down to just 12 successful dogs, all shapes and sizes, we sourced some new suppliers to launch their ranges especially for the event, and we are relieved and thrilled at the success.” Laura Squirrel from Lighthouse Womens Aid said: “The Lighthouse Summer Fashion Sizzler really was a night to remember. The dogs were definitely the stars of the show and provided much entertainment, looking gorgeous in their doggy attire. It was their first time on the ‘catwalk’ and each approached it with their own individual style! “This unique event certainly captured the imagination of our guests, who turned out despite the slightly dodgy weather to enjoy the show. We’re delighted to announce that the event raised £1,218, contributing much needed funds to support our work with women, young people and children across Suffolk affected by domestic abuse.“ This was a unique event and a collaboration of many local business raising vital funds for a local charity, with many people giving their time freely. A special mention and appreciation goes to the dog models who were Amy, Buster, Elvis, Pugsley, Mabel, Rupert, Bonzo, Theo, Sonny, Emmie, Paddington and Peggy.
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NEWS IPSWICH DEMENTIA GROUP Brain injury charity Headway Suffolk runs a monthly social support group for people living with dementia in Ipswich. It takes place every second Friday of the month at St Augustine’s Church, Bucklesham Road in Ipswich from 11.45am to 3.15pm. The person with dementia must be accompanied by a carer. The group partake in a variety of stimulating and engaging games and activities. It costs £6.50 per person, which includes a fish and chip lunch and refreshments. The next group meeting is on Friday 12 July. Find out more at: www.headwaysuffolk.org.uk/dementiaipswich Can you volunteer some time to help us? The group relies on the goodwill of volunteers to help in the kitchen, with preparations and tidying away, as well as engaging clients in discussion and with various activities, such as indoor games, cognitive exercises and singing. If you would like to make a referral or want to volunteer, please contact Maureen Howes: 01473 712225 / maureenhowes@headwaysuffolk.org.uk
THOMAS KING MEMORIAL GOLF DAY Sunday, July 7 is the third Thomas King Memorial Golf Day being held again at Hintlesham Hall Golf Club. This event, organised by Jack and Larissa King in memory of their young son, supports The Ronald McDonald House Charity, who provide accommodation for parents of seriously sick children near specialist children hospitals in the UK. Thomas was born in Ipswich on 17 November 2016, dying just before New Year 2017 at The Evelina Unit at St Thomas’s Hospital, London. Staying nearby was a real comfort to Thomas’s mum and dad. If you would like to enter a team of four players at £45 per player, donate a prize for the raffle and/or silent auction, or sponsor a hole please contact Jack King on 07971 210690, on Facebook (Thomaskingsmemorialpage), or through: www.Justgiving.com/ThomasKingMemorialGolfDay2019
IPSWICH COUNTRY MARKET Ipswich Country Market is part of a wider network of about 300 Country Markets across England, Wales and the Channel Islands which sell homemade baked goods, preserves, garden-grown fruit and vegetables, plants and handmade crafts.
ICUSTEPS SUPPORT GROUP For critical care patients on the road to recovery
We meet at Bluebird Lodge Community Hospital, 100 Mansbrook Boulevard, Ipswich IP3 9GJ from 6-8pm on: July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2, November 6 and December 4. For more information email outreach.event@ipswichhospital.nhs.uk or visit: www.icusteps.org
SUFFOLK CONSTABULARY POLICE MALE VOICE CHOIR Suffolk Constabulary Police Male Voice Choir presents an evening of music and song on Saturday 20 July, 7.30pm at St Mary at Stoke Church, Ipswich IP2 8DA.
This year we are celebrating the centenary of Country Markets nationwide, 100 delivering a personal shopping experience with a real community connection, and we do it every week! Now that summer is in full swing why not come and see what our gardeners have to offer? Seasonal soft fruit and vegetables, plants and cut flowers all freshly picked. We also have all our baking, preserves, chutneys and local honey and our crafters are busy making gifts and practical items. You can find more about the market on our Facebook page – Ipswich Country Market – or at: www.ipswichcountrymarket.co.uk We are open on Thursday mornings from 10.15-11.30am at Rushmere Village Hall on Humber Doucy Lane IP4 3PB. We have free parking and home baked refreshments with a free tea or coffee on your first visit. Where else could you have a cheese scone or slice of cake and a hot drink for around a pound? We also have bacon rolls on offer on the first Thursday of the month. Come and try us out, we look forward to welcoming you soon.
Tickets are available from Beryl Mee (01473 413534), the fundraising team or churchwardens. Strawberry and Pimms will be service in the interval. Tickets are £8 (under-16s free), in aid of church funds.
MARTLESHAM HISTORY SOCIETY Monday, August 12: Duleep Singh – The Story of an Indian Prince in Rural Splendour at Elvedon in Suffolk by Stephen Govier The fascinating story of an Indian Sikh Prince living in splendour in a large Suffolk house, a story of pomp and ceremony with a tinge of sadness. How did he fit in with the British aristocracy, and what became of him? Meetings are held in Martlesham Heath Pavilion and start at 7.30pm. Admission is £2.50 and meetings are open to all.
MARTLESHAM BRASS Making music fun in East Anglia Our main band is busy in July. You can hear them between 2 and 2.45pm at Ipswich Music Day on Sunday 7 July. On Saturday 20 they will be playing between 1 and 2pm at Martlesham Village Fete and on Sunday 28 they are playing between 2.30 and 4.30pm in Christchurch Park as part of Brass on the Grass, a series of free concerts held throughout the summer. Hopefully the sun will be shining for all these events! We would love to hear from new players, young and old, with or without experience. Our aim is to encourage anyone who feels they would like to play in a brass band to have a go! If you would like to join us, or if you already play or have previously played a brass instrument and would like to come along and meet us, please email join@martleshambrass.co.uk or use the contact details below. Publicity Officer Liz Howard: 01473 625617 / e_m_howard@talk21.com www.martleshambrass.co.uk
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NEWS IPSWICH RSPB LOCAL GROUP We have a full programme of walks over the summer. These are free and include Rushmere Common and Foxhall, Landguard Nature Reserve, The Grove, Felixstowe and Wrabness. Walks are expertly led and there is always someone willing to help those less experienced with bird identification. Details of all walks including date, time, meeting place (we always use map references for these to avoid confusion) and suitable clothing can be found by contacting us in any of the ways set out below. Indoor meetings recommence in September with Costa Rica Explored with RSPB Minsmere Visitor Experience Officer Ian Barthorpe, who will be well known to many. These take place on the second Thursday of the month at 7.30pm in Rushmere St Andrews Church Hall, The Street, Rushmere IP5 1DH. You don’t need to be a member of either the national organisation or local group. Charges, which include refreshments, are £5 for non-members and £2.50 and £2.30 (concessions) for members of the local group. Young people under 18 (who must be accompanied) are free. For further information: 01394 809236 / www.rspb.org.uk/groups/ipswich Twitter: @IpswichRSPB / Facebook: RSPB Ipswich Local Group
ORWELL DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY Our talks throughout the year cover a broad spectrum of art and are delivered within a relaxed and welcoming environment. Our guest speaker on June 5 was musician and broadcaster Sandy Burnett who set toes tapping with a musical journey into The Age of Jazz. Talks resume on September 4 when Anne Haworth presents Porcelain for the Chinese Emperors, preceded by our Annual General Meeting We meet at Tower Hall, Broadlands Way, Rushmere St Andrew on the first Wednesday of most months. The meeting begins at 2.05pm and lasts about an hour with tea and coffee are available from 1.30pm. For the latest events and news please visit: www.orwelldfas.org.uk
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Rachel Barnard from Banham will present a demonstration entitled The Wedding Florist on Thursday, June 27. If you are free why not come along and enjoy an evening of flowers? Members have been asked to bring along a friend who can come free. This also applies to anybody who comes along to our meeting for the first time.
Pupils from Heath School have completed their MiniBridge course and were rewarded with certificates from the English Bridge Union. The final element of the course is to play in a competitive situation and so seven pairs of learners entered the EBUs Spring Mini-Bridge tournament. In total, 138 youngsters from across the country entered the competition.
Plans are well ahead for our open meeting in Kesgrave Community Hall when Lee Berrall from Northampton will be our demonstrator. Tickets will be £18 to include a buffet. Doors open at 6.30pm and there will be various stalls for you to browse at. Tickets can be obtained from Delcie Corbett, details below. We look forward to seeing you and many visitors.
All the students acquitted themselves well and two pairs made the top ten places nationally. In second place nationally, and winners of the local heat were Holly and Jack with a national score of 73 per cent, and in seventh place were brothers Edward and Patrik with a score of 64 per cent. A score of 50 per cent represents an average result.
Orwell Flower Club meets on the fourth Thursday of the month (except in August and December) at the Tower Hall, Broadlands Way, Rushmere St Andrew IP4 5SU. Demonstrations start at 7.15pm but the doors open by 6.45pm to allow you to browse at our sales tables and buy raffle tickets for the arrangements created in the demonstrations.
One of the challenges of Mini-Bridge is to decide on a trump (or master) suit. Students were faced with the following cards and had to decide what to choose.
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Some pairs went for clubs (a minor suit), holding nine out of the 13 cards in that suit. Others chose spades (a major suit) as it scores better than clubs. However, some pairs chose to risk playing with no trumps, having two honours in the red suits. The best results came from playing in spades, losing only three tricks. No trumps was a disaster for some entrants. Ipswich and Kesgrave Bridge Club would like to thank Heath School with their assistance in hosting the weekly classes.
On Saturday 14 September, Ipswich Flower Club is holding a free workshop with Adele Kent at St Augustine’s Church Hall from 10am to 3pm. You will make two flower arrangements with a break for a packed lunch. If you would like more details or to book a place, please phone Stella: 01473 711946 We would also like to invite you to our next meeting on 8 July when our demonstrator will be Shirley Perkins presenting Nice to See You. The meeting starts at 2pm at St Augustine’s Church Hall on Bucklesham Road. There is a visitors fee of £5. You will be warmly welcomed if you just turn up, or for more information please contact Janet: 01473 415749
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SUFFOLK FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY Thursday 25 July, 7.15pm: The Crystal Palace and The Great Exhibition of 1851 Geoffrey Kay presents the amazing story of the building, what was displayed and the people who organised the world’s first international exhibition, an amazing event visited by huge numbers from this region.
Come along and see our exhibition of the history of Suffolk aviation including a full size replica of Edith Cooks’ Bleriot and many other interesting exhibits. Tea room and picnic area, free admission and parking
We meet at the Co-op Education Centre where the pedestrian entrance is at 11 Fore Street, Ipswich IP4 1JW, and the car park entrance is in Waterworks Street IP4 1JG. Admission is £2 for society members and £2.50 for non-members, who are warmly welcomed. You can join the society at the meeting if you wish. Tickets are not required, just turn up and pay on the door.
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OUT & ABOUT BROKE HALL WI Friday, July 12: Silver and Gem Stones with Marianne Brame
U3A OPEN DAY: YOUR CHANCE TO FIND OUT MORE
Friday, September 13: Hats and the Art of Flower Making by Magdelaine Snowden
East Suffolk U3A group takes a break over the summer, but comes back with a sparkling new programme of events in September.
Friday, October 11: How Our Language is Being Debased by Mike Rines
Friday 6 September, 10.30am-12.30pm: U3A Open Day The open day at Kesgrave Community Centre on Friday 6 September gives members and potential members the chance to see what’s on offer for the coming year.
We meet at 7.30pm (doors open at 7pm) on the second Friday of the month at St Augustine’s Church Hall, Bucklesham Road, Ipswich IP3 8TH. For more information contact Sue (01473 414746) or Cynthia (01473 726068).
FLOWER ARRANGING WORKSHOP Deben Flower Club is holding another flower arranging workshop on Saturday 27 July in Kirton Church Hall, Church Lane, Kirton IP10 0PU. This will be a fun and relaxed day and you will learn how to arrange a long low table decoration and make alternative mechanics for your second arrangement, thus eliminating the need for floral foam. No experience is needed and our expert tutor will guide you step by step throughout the day. All you will need to bring are your flowers, foliage and a bowl for your second arrangement. There will be floral foam and trays available to purchase on the day should you not have them already. Tea and coffee will be available, but you will need to bring a packed lunch. The class will run from 10am for 10.30am to approximately 3pm. Booking is essential and full instructions, a list of the required flowers and directions will be sent when you book your place. There will be a £5 charge to help cover the cost of the hall. If you are interested in booking or would like more information, please contact Wendy: wa@sandlings.co.uk / 01394 411422
U3A is aimed at older people who want to get as much as possible out of life. There are no entry qualifications and no barriers to joining. All U3A asks is that you come along with an open mind, be prepared to join in and contribute to one or more of the many activities on offer. And the range of activities is huge, with everything from walking to knitting, astronomy to Spanish, Scrabble to Shakespeare. Starting again in the middle of September, U3A has lined up a variety of speakers, presenting topics on a wide range of topics including the perennial favourites of history, science, travels and art. U3A promises a warm welcome to existing and potential members. Membership details are available online or you can call the membership secretary on 0300 123 3913. www.a3aeastsuffolk.org.uk
IPSWICH HISTORICAL TRANSPORT SOCIETY Ipswich & District Historical Transport Society (IDHTS) is seeking to appoint a replacement chairperson. The current chairman, Martyn Hunt, is retiring after holding this position since September 1996. The volunteer position is open to anyone, preferably with a transport interest. You will head up a buoyant and very successful local society with an extremely supportive committee. Recently the society appealed successfully for a replacement secretary and subsequently appointed David Kerridge.
ORWELL PROBUS CLUB We meet for lunch at Ipswich Sports Club on Henley Road on the second Thursday of each month and usually a speaker entertains us afterwards. Probus clubs provide an opportunity for active retired or semi-retired gentlemen to attend regular meetings and enjoy the camaraderie of likeminded people who appreciate similar interests. We have social events, outings and holidays which, of course, include spouses, partners and friends. If you think Orwell Probus Club could be for you, please contact our secretary, Chris Flint, for further details: 01473 226996 / mailto@1878.me.uk
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ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCING Join us ar St John’s URC Hall, Cowper Street, Ipswich on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 8pm. For more information contact: Helen at howefamily96@yahoo.co.uk / 01473 717979 John at johnaadams1942@gmail.com / 01473 710406
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ON THE GRAPEVINE FUNDRAISER SWIMS TO FRANCE AND BACK WITHOUT GOING ANYWHERE NEAR THE SEA Kirstie Boxall wisely decided not to go anywhere near the chilly North Sea for her epic swimming challenge. Instead she swapped being covered in lanolin for the comfort of the land and headed to Ufford Park swimming pool to complete her quest. She swam 38 miles in 35 consecutive days which is the equivalent of swimming across the English Channel to France and back again. Kirstie’s challenge was not without cause. Two years ago she was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). This is an uncommon form of breast cancer and is typically more difficult to treat. Kirstie bravely endured ten months of intensive treatment, taking part in a clinical trial which included seven cycles of chemotherapy over five months. The intensive treatment amounted to 15 sessions of which 12 were weekly. During this time she also developed neutropenic sepsis (which she luckily recovered from), had two operations and 24 sessions of radiotherapy. Despite all the turmoil of her treatment, she remained positive and cheerful, always thinking that there was someone in a far worse situation than herself. Thankfully she was given the all clear when her treatment finally finished in January 2018. Once off the rollercoaster the realisation set in and Kirstie, like so many cancer patients, found coming to terms with everything very difficult and daunting. Getting back in touch with the real world and moving on with her life after months of hospital visits which had become the norm was tough. To kick start the process she joined the HOPE (Helping Overcome Problems Effectively) course so she could understand and process what she had been through. It helped immensely and gave her the building blocks to move forward. As part of the course her first goal was to get back in the pool which was something which she had previously taken for granted, but was a huge step in this instance. Kirstie explains: “I have been swimming to overcome the ‘fallout’ from the after-effects of my treatment from triple negative breast cancer. By doing this I hope to encourage other people in a similar position and to raise money for Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity’s Blossom Appeal. The Blossom Appeal aims to help raise £2.5 million to build a new breast care centre at Ipswich Hospital. Taking on the challenge was my way of saying thank you to everyone who looked after me and it was wonderful to have a sense of purpose again whilst proving to myself that I could do it!
England. So that’s what I did and in doing so earned myself the nickname of ‘The Forest Gump of Swimming’! “As I was swimming the return leg my operation date was confirmed which meant I once again had to up my daily distance. I just made it and not sooner had I washed up on our shores I was off to the hospital once more. Recovering from the surgery took time and it’s only now I am able to reflect on what I accomplished. “I have been overwhelmed by the generosity of the donations and I have had such amazing support from so many, such as the invaluable team at the John Le Vay Cancer Support Centre at Ipswich Hospital. They have been instrumental in putting me and my family back on our feet. “Huge thanks also goes to all the departments at both Ipswich and Colchester hospitals that treated me. I feel very privileged to have received the care and expertise that I have and continue to do so. The NHS is truly an amazing service. “In saying that, I would also like to help raise the profile of triple negative breast cancer. By being able to be part of the clinical trial of the ‘Partner Study’, I hope that it helps in some way to find a cure for this uncommon type of breast cancer. I felt very lucky to be part of the trial and although it was a particularly gruelling treatment, I met some wonderful people who are very special to me. It is also a perfect example of one of the benefits to come out of Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals merging. I had a leg in each camp, so to speak and received treatment and expertise from both locations. “And last, but by no means least, thank you to you for taking the time to read this and if you are able to donate even the smallest amount to The Blossom Appeal and my crazy challenge, I would be very grateful as it all adds up.”
“Feeling like I have over the last two years, I never thought that I would be in a position to be able to do this. Although it was a struggle, I had this hair brained idea in my head since last November as I wanted to give something back and I needed a goal. “I was back in the pool as soon as I was able following the end of my treatment and I haven’t looked back since. I have been determined to get my movement back, overcome the fatigue and pain and push myself to become strong in mind and body. “Originally I was going to swim 19 miles over a month, bearing in mind that I was still recovering. However, with a provisional date looming for my third and hopefully final operation, I had to squeeze it in to only 17 days and increase my daily distance to at least 138 lengths (1.29 miles) of the pool each day and even 172 lengths on one day! “Whilst swimming along I had the crazy thought that as I had reached France in my mind, the only reasonable thing was to swim back to
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So far Kirstie has raised a spectacular £3,090 for The Blossom Appeal. If you would like to support her, you can do so at: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/kirstie-boxall-was-mclaren Kirstie is pictured with members of the breast care team, from the left Evangelos Mallidis (breast consultant), Julie Calcluth (breast care nurse), Kirstie Boxall (centre), Caroline Mortimer (breast consultant) and Sarah Gill (breast care secretary).
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EARLY YEARS AT HEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL What superheroes the Nursery children have been! During the week before half term, we were very excited to receive a package of five tiny caterpillars, kindly purchased by the school’s PFA. The children have shown real care in studying them and have been very gentle when observing them.
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Outside, the children have got to grips with their eight brand new shiny trikes, bikes and scooters, and have been busy moving around the newly laid tarmac. The role play garage has also proved to be a great success with the children taking on the role of a super mechanic and fixing their newly acquired tricycles. Next, we will be inviting our dads into the Nursery for a Father’s Day breakfast and our Air Transport Stay and Play Session. Fingers crossed we will have good flying weather so everyone can take part in the nursery’s very own paper aeroplane challenge! As we near the end of this academic year, we are also beginning to think about the Nursery children’s transition into Reception; the children will be meeting their new class teacher soon and spending a number of sessions with them to help prepare for this exciting change. Please note that although many nursery places have now already been allocated for September, there are still a few places remaining. If you are interested in one of these places, please contact the school office, who will be happy to help. RECEPTION INTAKE 2020 With Reception in mind, we will be holding an open morning on Tuesday 1 October at 9.30am for parents/carers and children who will be due to start Reception in September 2020. For more information or to obtain an application form, please contact the school office on 01473 622806. If you would like to look around the school, please call to arrange an appointment for a guided tour at a time that is convenient to you. You can also use our school’s website which is a great source of information for prospective parents/carers. www.heathprimary.co.uk
SUMMER TERM AT BRIGHT STARS Fun activity sessions for pre-school aged children with parents, grandparents, friends, family and/or carers on the second and fourth Mondays of each month during term times from 10.30am-noon at St Michael’s Church Centre, Martlesham Heath IP5 3PL. Sessions are free and usually based on a theme. They normally include singing, games, crafts and Bible stories. After each session we have refreshments, when the adults can chat and the children can play until approximately noon. The last date for the summer term is July 8. Just turn up, there’s no need to let us know in advance. Autumn dates will be published in a future edition. For further information please contact Sonya and Maureen Burrows: 01473 625196
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SPORT / CHURCH NEWS IPSWICH WANDERERS FC The freak tornado that struck The Doucy Stadium in May devastated the old covered terrace. Localised storms such as this pass without most Rushmere residents realising that they have wrought such havoc in their parish. It was with a sense of shock that Wanderers volunteers found that the old covered terrace had been completely destroyed, and taken other structures along with it. Of course, work has been under way to clear the debris and make the stadium safe for the start of the new season. The area has been cleared and will be ready for the competitive matches in August. All of our pre-season games will be away from home and this will give time for the damaged facilities to be made safe. We thank all who have helped to clear the storm-damaged areas of the ground. Pre-season matches begin on 6 July with a game at Bourne Vale and, after matches that include Henley, Haverhill Rovers, Woodbridge and others, end on 27 July. The first bit of great news is that James Buckle and Mark Goldfinch have committed to continuing as 1st Team Managers in the forthcoming season in Step 6. The club is sure that they will assemble a very competitive side that will challenge for honours after a mid-table finish and a Suffolk Senior Cup Semi-Final place last year. Ed Birch has been appointed Under 18 Manager and Ed will be leading two teams, playing on Thursdays and on Saturdays. The second item of news is a change of chairman. David Bugg has stepped down after stabilising Wanderers over the last 15 months. David has successfully steered the club out of its turbulence off the field and we are now ready to move into the clear water presented by the Thurlow Nunn League Division One. David will be staying with the club in a new capacity and he is replaced as chairman by Steve Boyle. Steve has begun to lay out his vision for taking Ipswich Wanderers to a new level. The club now approaches the 2019-2020 season with renewed optimism and the prospect of fielding a playing staff with some real potential.
FREE TASTER SESSIONS AT HOLYWELLS BOWLING CLUB Every Tuesday evening at 6.30pm (weather permitting) Open to all ages, male and female, novice or experienced. Just wear reasonably flat shoes (no heels). The club is situated inside Holywells Park. Enter via the Cliff Lane entrance and follow the signposts. Bowls provided.
MARTLESHAM CARPET BOWLS Martlesham Carpet Bowls Club is looking for new members. We meet on Tuesday and Friday afternoons from 1.30 to 4pm, and Tuesday evening from 7.30 to 10pm at the Community Hall in Old Felixstowe Road, behind Tesco. In a session we usually play three rounds of friendly games, with a break for tea and biscuits after the second game. It doesn’t matter if you have never played before as you will find everybody is willing to show you the ropes. It’s not physically challenging, and the club provides all the necessary equipment. If you are interested, just turn up about 15 minutes before the start time and somebody will explain what we do. Alternatively you can contact our secretary, Ian Hunt (01473 611947 / douglas.benger@btinternet.com), especially if you plan to come along on a Tuesday evening as the club enters a team in the Suffolk Carpet Bowls Association Winter and Summer Leagues, and home matches are played on Tuesday evenings. We have a great deal of fun and hope you can join us! Doug Benger
The club invites supporters new and old to come to The Doucy next season and cheer on the team in blue. You will all be very welcome.
KESGRAVE & NORTHGATE ASSOCIATED KARATE CLUB This month we would like to say a huge thank-you to one of our club sponsors, M & C Diesel Services in Colchester, for their very generous donation to club funds. We really do appreciate your continued support. We have a number of medals to report this month. Congratulations to Ruby who won bronze in the girl’s kumite 47kg at the Scottish International Open in Glasgow, silver in her individual +40kg category at the BKF Four Nations Championships in Leicester and gold in the team kumite event. It was then off to Gloucester on June 2 where the kata squad produced some amazing performances. Congratulations to Amelia, Chloe, Dylan and Lauren who all won gold in their own categories, a huge well done to Thomas who won silver in his final against Dylan, and it was a gold for Ruby in her kumite category. Fantastic achievements and team spirit everyone! Our club is not just about karate, competitions and fitness. As we have said on many occasions, we are more than a club – we are a family. Our Red Dragons and their families got to experience this recently when we organised a visit to Ipswich Fire Station. The children had a fantastic time sitting in the fire engine, having a look around the station and trying out the hoses! Thank you to the crew at the Princes Street Station for making us feel so welcome. Why not join us on Sunday 21 July from 7.30pm at The Bell Inn, Kesgrave for an adult-only quiz night? It’s just £5 with supper included. See our website or Facebook page for further details If you think you would like to try karate then why not come along a give it a go? The first lesson is free. Check out our website for class times and locations or contact us for more information: admin@northgate-karate.co.uk / 01473 622707 / www.northgate-karate.co.uk
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The word for this month is trust. When we trust and have confidence in Jesus we place our reliance on His strength, ability and the surety of His presence in our lives. We can have an expectation that He will do what He says He will and confidence in the hope we have in Him. He has put down a payment on our future of life eternal, we are always ‘in credit’ to Him and He will fulfil His obligation toward us as we have become His responsibility because He has the full authority to carry out His commitment. We are in His charge, in His care and in His custody. We can trust Him to put our everything, our all, into His hands and He will keep us safe from harm. That does not mean that we will have a trouble-free life but that He is with us all the way, through our pains and sorrows. He has given us His pledge to have a duty of care towards us. He is reliable. He is honest. He is our hope. He is our confidence. We can commit ourselves to Him because He is committed to us. We can believe Him when He calls on us and He will get the job done through us. We do not have to fear for anything because He is with us and lives within us. The question is not who we are but whose we are. Want to know more then maybe we’ll see on Sunday. Join us on Sunday mornings at 11.30am (Adult Sunday School and Children’s Church, 10.30am) at The Ark Church, The Drift, Nacton Road, Ipswich IP3 9QR. You can contact us via email at: arkipswichuk@gmail.com We can also be found on Facebook and on Twitter @arkipswich or online at www.arkipswich.co.uk where you’ll find latest updates on our ‘What’s Happening at the Ark’ page.
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