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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR One recent Sunday morning, Jack and I got up early to bake cakes for one of our little charity stalls at the front gate, this time in aid the Cyclone Idai appeal. We’d watched the news reports about the cyclone which has left around three million people in need of help and Jack’s immediate response: let’s bake! And so we did. We cut out letters to make a Cyclone Idai Appeal banner and set up the table with cupcakes at 50p each. It was a lovely morning and the lane was busy with dog walkers and cyclists so trade was brisk. The little money pot was filling up nicely, but when we realised we’d forgotten to tell grandma what we were doing, and knowing how much she loves cake, we ran next door to tell we were almost sold out. When we returned our little money pot had disappeared! At first I thought it had just blown off the table, but there was so sign off it anywhere. It was well and truly gone. Jack’s little face was a picture, and not a pretty one. I still can’t quite believe it happened. I just don’t understand how anyone could be so heartless, or even have the nerve to do it! But the story doesn’t end there. Feeling the need to vent, I posted a message on the local Facebook page and was humbled by what happened next. The first person who posted a reply also made a £25 donation to the appeal. Then a man I don’t know turned up at the door with a £5 donation. He wanted to meet Jack and to tell him not to be disheartened by what had happened. There were a few angry comments on Facebook, but most people wanted to express sympathy and to ask when we were having our next cake sale. Many others donated to the appeal and in addition to the £10 we received from a lady who dropped by the house later in the day, and our own contribution to cover sales, the total donated on the day was £160. Clearly there is an odd bad egg in the world, but so many, many, many more good eggs who can achieve great things when they come together. Of course, I’m not telling you anything you don’t already know. In every area where we publish there are multiple fundraising events happening all the time, but isn’t it lovely when a negative becomes a positive and doubts are overcome. And on that basis we shall be running another cake stall very soon!
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NEWS CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF COUNTRY MARKETS One hundred years ago the members of the Lewes Women’s Institute set up their tables before their first ever market. Were they nervous? Did they worry that no-one would come and buy their jams, pies and beautifully baked cakes? It must have been a success: let’s imagine them folding their table cloths and sweeping the floor to tidy up afterwards, smiles on their faces, congratulating each other. Did they know what a Great British institution they had started? Shortly after the East Sussex ladies’ success, markets sprang up in East Kent and soon spread through Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. By 1932 a grant from the Carnegie Trust had enabled the model rules and a handbook to be written and individual markets were soon being registered under the Industrial and Provident Societies Act. An IPS is a type of mutual society and now comes under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies and Credit Unions Act 1965. Under the provisions of the 1965 Act, an IPS must be run either as a co-operative or for the benefit of the community. “Country Market” was trade-marked in 1982 and in 1990 the National Federation of Women’s Institutes, NFWI, became a Charitable Company Limited. WI Country Markets Limited separated from NFWI in 1995 and the WI initials were dropped in 2004. The clever little Country Markets Cook Craft Grow logo appeared in 2013. Look carefully – it symbolises our high quality local artisan products, homemade baked goods, preserves, eggs, garden grown fruit, vegetables and plants and a uniquely diverse range of skilled craft and artwork. Every market is different but they all share the same cooperative values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity and solidarity. Our Martlesham Heath Country Market has proudly existed for the last 19 years. We have a Tuesday morning market from 9-11.15am at the Pavillion on the green in Martlesham Heath and a monthly market every third Saturday in the month at Kesgrave. You can find lots of information on our Facebook and Instagram pages; just search for Martlesham Heath Country Market and look out for the logo. Our centenary celebrations are beginning to unfold and on Tuesday, April 9 we took great pleasure in presenting our first customer ordering from our new Family Sized Menu with a free floral arrangement. You can collect the menu at the market or view it on our social media pages. The next floral arrangement to be given away will be to customer number ten. Will it be you? We hope so!
BIG WEEKEND AT DEBEN ARCHERY CLUB Saturday, May 18, noon-4pm at Bob’s Meadow on Bucklesham Road Come and try archery, a perfect activity for the whole family. All equipment provided, no experience required. Join in and bring your family and friends. This is a free event with donations to Help for Heroes welcomed. For further information contact Hannah Wilkins: 07749 424582/ wilki36@googlemail.com www.deben-archery.org.uk
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NEWS ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE Alan Oliver plans to complete eight Ultra Challenges this year to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society. Here he explains why and you’ll also find details of how you can support his extraordinary commitment. Having seen first-hand the devastating affect that Alzheimer’s can have on a person and their way of life, I have set myself a challenge to raise money and awareness of this terrible disease. It not only affects the individual but their family and friends who see the person they knew change forever and in my case watch my mum fade away to nothing over a period of years. It started with her just not being able to find the odd word to express herself, then moved on to forgetfulness until she ended up in a care home existing rather than living. She went from a person who loved life and was full of joy to a shell who could not communicate. We often think of this as an old person’s disease but she was only in her late fifties when she started symptoms before dying at only 69 years old. To see someone who used to care so much about what her children did, not be able to understand what she was being told was horrible. Not being able to tell her how I felt when visiting was horrible. Knowing she would have been a wonderful grandmother but couldn’t fully fulfill that role was horrible. At least I will have the memories of her face lighting up when she saw my young son even though she didn’t have full comprehension.
words, solving problems or making decisions. There is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Treatments however, may temporarily ease some symptoms or slow down their progression in some people. I am aiming to raise at least £5,000 in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society and will be organising various events such as quiz nights and raffles throughout the year to supplement fundraising from completing the Ultra Challenges. I want to push the boundaries to raise money to help end this terrible disease. I am aiming to complete all eight Ultra Challenges during 2019 with each one being at least 100km (62miles). I know I will suffer during these long endurance events, especially with so many close together, but when I feel like quitting, I will remind myself that the pain I am going through is nothing to the suffering my mum must have gone through. I have set up a JustGiving page and would ask that you visit and pledge something to help in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society. Every penny donated to Alzheimer’s Society is making sure they can be there for people affected by dementia. They offer information, care and support to people with dementia, their families, friends and carers. They are the only UK charity investing in research into dementia care, cause, cure and prevention. www.justgiving.com/fundraising/alan-oliver860 / Text ULTCH99 to donate
Alzheimer’s is a physical disease that affects the brain, disrupting how nerve cells work and communicate with each other and eventually causing them to die. Alzheimer’s usually begins gradually with mild memory loss, difficulty recalling recent events, learning new information, finding the right
KESGRAVE TOWN COUNCIL The Annual Town Meeting takes place on Monday, May 20 at 7.15pm at the Millennium Jubilee Hall, Kesgrave IP5 2EN. This is not a formal town council meeting but an opportunity for Kesgrave Residents to have their say or raise any concerns. Kesgrave Market The next market is on Saturday, May 18, 9am-12.30pm. Kesgrave Town Litter Pick Saturday, April 27 from 10am-noon. Come along to the town council office, equipment provided. Youth Clubs We are pleased to announce that the Thursday evening Youth Club for School Years 10-13 will re-open on Thursday, May 2, 7.15-9.30pm. Please contact Phyliace Chigome at Orwell on 01473 228788. Kesgrave Tuesday Youth Club for School Years 7-9 is looking for energetic volunteers to join the 4YP team on Tuesday nights at the Millennium Jubilee Hall from 7-8.45pm. Please contact: ruth.hamilton@syphp.org.uk Kesgrave Fun Day 2019 Come along and meet the World’s Strongest Woman at Kesgrave Fun Day, local lady Andrea Thompson from Melton Please see the advert opposite for this years popular Kesgrave Fun Day. Come along and have a great day out with lots of free activities. And don’t forget the popular dog show hosted by Orwell Vets. This year for the first time, we are having some pitches for car boots. We are limited to space so pitches will need to be booked before the event.
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A pitch is £5 and the car boot will run from 11am. If you would like to have a pitch, please call the town council office on the number below. Seasons in Kesgrave Photography Competition All photo entries will be displayed at Kesgrave Fun Day on Saturday, June 8. To enter please email meghanlouise1994@gmail.com or message Meghan Whincop on Facebook. Entries must contain where the photo was taken, full name, age range (under 16*, 17-30 or 30+) and contact email/phone number. The closing date is May 31 at 9pm. *Under 16s must have parental permission to enter the competition. Photography Competition Rules 1: Two photo entries per person maximum 2: Minimal editing 3: All photos to be taken safely and carefully 4: All photos must adhere to the topic/theme given 5: Entries must be received by May 31 at 9pm 6: All photos must be in the suitable format (i.e. jpeg, etc.) 7: All photos must be original work and cannot have been entered in any other competitions locally 8: Any photos including children must have parents/carers permission, ideally written consent, no professional photographers please 9: Photos can be taken from September 2018 till May 2019 10: Kesgrave Town Council have the right to use any photo in future marketing
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NEWS / OUT & ABOUT HEADWAY SUFFOLK MARTLESHAM DEMENTIA GROUP Headway Suffolk runs a monthly social support group for people with dementia in Martlesham. It takes place every fourth Thursday of the month at St Michael’s Church Centre, The Drift in Martlesham from 11.45am to 3.15pm. The person with dementia must be accompanied by a carer. The group partak in a variety of stimulating and engaging games and activities. It costs £6, which includes a fish and chip lunch and refreshments. The next group meeting is on Thursday, May 23. Find out more at: www.headwaysuffolk.org.uk/dementiamartlesham 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
Annual Parish Meeting You are invited to the Annual Parish Meeting of Rushmere St Andrew Parish Council on Tuesday, May 21 at Rushmere Village Hall at 7.30pm. As well as a chance to find out what your parish council has been doing in the last year, it’s a space for you to raise issues and for you and us to connect with fellow residents and enjoy some nibbles and a drink. We look forward to seeing you there. Superfast Broadband is here! Superfast broadband is now available to residents and business in Rushmere St Andrew thanks to Better Broadband for Suffolk. Step 1: Find out whether Better Broadband is available to your postcode by visiting: www.betterbroadbandsuffolk.com/upgrade-now Step 2: Upgrade your service by ordering a Superfast Broadband package with your chosen internet provider. It is recommended you use a broadband comparison website.
FUNDRAISING EVENT Part of Operation Big Brew Up Friday, July 5, 10am-2pm St Andrew’s Church Hall, The Street, Rushmere IP5 1DH Coffee, tea, cakes and tombola SSAFA – The Armed Forces Charity formed in 1885 and provides lifelong support to all our Forces and their families to relieve distress or to solve a problem . We help by providing mobility equipment, stairlifts, wet rooms, removal expenses and also items such as white goods. The lifetime eligibility for help continues for widows and widowers. In Suffolk, all the caseworkers are highly trained volunteers who give their time freely.
LOCAL BUSINESS ANNOUNCES ITS QUIZ FUNDRAISER FOR HEARING DOGS Regarded as one of the region’s biggest trivia events, one local business has announced their charity quiz night will return for 2019. The Hearing Care Centre, a family-run hearing care company with 26 centres across East Anglia, will be holding their seventeenth quiz fundraiser on Sunday, June 9 at Kesgrave Community Centre. Teams can include between four and six members and entry is only £5, with snacks included. Thanks to generous support from local businesses, there are cash prizes to be won for the top five teams, as well as a giant prize draw. All proceeds from the evening will be donated to The Hearing Care Centre’s chosen charity, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. Karen Finch, Managing Director of The Hearing Care Centre, said: “After managing to meet our pledge of raising £20,000 for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People in 2018, we are so excited to continue our fundraising throughout 2019. The two quizzes we hold every year are a real highlight for us and such a great evening in aid of an excellent cause.” With an expected attendance of over 200 people, and a history of selling out fast, organisers are advising interested teams to book early to avoid disappointment. To book your place call 01473 230330 or visit: www.hearingcarecentre.co.uk/quiz
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BUS NOTES Suffolk County Council is proposing to cease posting bus departure times at bus stops. This is serious, because having this information on display gives confidence to potential passengers that there is a bus service available, and the times when buses will call there. It is an unfortunate development in an era when bus use is declining but the roads are increasingly choked with cars and fumes. Removal of the bus times would only lead to fewer passengers and eventual loss of the services. Investigations are taking place into whether First, our local bus operator, might be prepared to provide the timetable posters, or as a last resort, Kesgrave Council, who would be ill-equipped for the task. Another possibility is that our local magazines might contain bus information, either as part of their news service or as paid-for advertisements. Happy Wanderer
MIDWEEK WALK On Wednesday, May 8, starting at 10.30am, I will be leading a walk from the public footpath alongside Ropes Drive east roundabout and between the driveway to Bracken Hall and the entrance road to the quarry. I anticipate walking for approximately two hours and returning to our starting point. In the event of bad weather or if you have any questions, please call me on 01473 623486. I look forward to meeting you on May 8. Michael Rayment, Kesgrave Town Council Footpath Representative
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OUT & ABOUT IPSWICH COUNTRY MARKET KESGRAVE LIBRARY Sunday Crafts (10am-noon) in May 35 YEARS YOUNG! Ipswich Country Market is part of a wider network of about 300 Country Markets across England, Wales and the Channel Islands which have been selling homemade baked goods, preserves, garden-grown fruit and vegetables, plants and handmade crafts for more than 90 years. Our producers pride themselves on keeping traditional home cooking, home growing and hand crafted items alive and this month we are 35 years young!
• Sunday 5: Yesterday was Star Wars Day. Why not pop along and make a BB8 to take home? • Sunday 12: Today is Edward Lear’s birthday. One of his most famous poems is The Owl and the Pussy Cat. To celebrate, we are making 3D cats. • Sunday 19: Did you know that vegetables can be jazzy? Make a 3D jazzy veg to brighten up your room!
You can find more information about the market on our Facebook page and at: www.ipswichcountrymarket.co.uk
• Sunday 26: Are you scared of sharks? Create your own Big Mouth Shark picture.
We are open on Thursday mornings from 10.15-11.30am at Rushmere Village Hall on Humber Doucy Lane IP4 3PB. There is plenty of free parking, a warm welcome, and home baked refreshments too. We offer a free tea or coffee on your first visit so come and see what you’ve been missing!
Activities are free. Parents must stay with under eights. There’s no need to book – just turn up and have a go.
PLEASE NOTE: There isn’t a market on May 2 due to the hall being used for elections and no market on May 30 as we will be at the Suffolk Show with other markets from East Suffolk. Do come and say hello if you are there! We will be near the WI tent, close to the Foxhall Road entrance. You can buy our baking, preserves and our crafts and we will happily hold your items so that you don’t have to carry them around the show all day. We have plenty of delicious and economical options for food to eat while at the show too.
Free Story Time Sessions – every Friday 9.45-10.15am This session combines stories and rhymes. All welcome. Why not pop along?
A NIGHT TO CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF LINDA RAWLINGS: 1952-2018
Free BookStart Sessions – every Thursday Tot Rock 9.45-10.15am / BabyBounce 10.30-11am
OTHER LIBRARY EVENTS FOR MAY 2019 Lego Club: Every Tuesday afternoon in term time from 3.45-4.45pm. Parents must stay with under eights. This is a free activity. Knit and Natter: Wednesdays 1 and 15 at 2.30pm. Just £1 with tea/coffee provided. Welcome to all new members. Afternoon Book Group: Thursday 2 at 2.45pm. Currently reading The Child in Time by Ian McEwan. Evening Book Group: Thursday 23 at 7pm. Currently reading The Marble Collector by Cecelia Ahern. If you are interested in joining any of the groups, please ring or speak to a member of staff. NEW FOR MAY 2019
Kesgrave Social Club, Saturday June 1, 7pm-midnight An evening of great entertainment Including The Martells, Just Blues, The Skittles and Tricks of The Trade, with MC Stephen Foster from BBC Radio Suffolk. Doors open at. 6pm Tickets £10 with a limited capacity of 280. All proceeds to support St Elizabeth Hospice.
SHIRTS ‘N’ SKIRTS SQUARE DANCE CLUB We are a friendly group where everyone is made welcome. In May we are holding a new members night so come along and give square dancing a try. We meet every Wednesday evening at All Saints Church Hall in Kesgrave from 7.30-10pm. For details contact Yvonne: 01394 610548
MARTLESHAM BRASS Making music fun in East Anglia Our preliminary and beginners bands will be showcasing their talents at Tea & Tunes on Saturday, May 18, 10am to noon in St Michael’s Church Centre, Martlesham Heath IP5 3SL. Admission is free. There will be a raffle and a cake stall, and refreshments will be available. 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 come and 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 contact us via the website or use the contact details below. Publicity Officer Liz Howard: e_m_howard@talk21.com / 01473 625617 www.martleshambrass.co.uk
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Sofa Storytime: Monday 13, 10-11am IT Drop-in Sessions: Monday 20, 10.30am-noon MacMillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning: Monday 20 from 10am Once a month the library holds a group for those suffering with cancer and their carers. This group is an opportunity to meet others, chat and offer each other support. Leaflets offering advice will be available. Coffee, tea and biscuits will also be provided. Just pop along if you would like to attend. We now have a volunteer, who worked for Macmillan, helping to run this session. Adult Colouring Every Tuesday morning from 9am-noon. All materials provided. Just pop along and relax. Just £1 with tea/coffee and biscuits provided. No need to book. Summer Reading Challenge Volunteers Needed: Are you interested in volunteering to help the staff at Kesgrave Library run this year’s Summer Reading Challenge? The theme this year is Space Chase. The challenge runs all through the summer holidays for primary school aged children. If you are interested, please speak to a member of staff who will explain what the reading challenge entails and the process involved to become a volunteer. The library will be closed on Mondays, May 6 and 27. NORMAL OPENING TIMES Monday: 9am-noon Tuesday: 9am-noon & 2.30-5pm Wednesday: 2.30-6pm Thursday: 2.30-8pm Friday: 9am-noon & 2.30-6pm Saturday: 10am-5pm Sunday: 10am-3pm Maggie Lusher, Kesgrave Library Manager 01473 626103 / www.suffolklibraries.co.uk
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OUT & ABOUT EAST SUFFOLK NATIONAL TRUST ASSOCIATION If you are a member of, or a volunteer for, the National Trust, we invite you to get more out of your membership by joining our association where a warm welcome awaits you. We meet at Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre, Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave, Ipswich IP5 1JF at 7.15pm. Home to one of the best community venues in Suffolk, KWMCC has a choice of individual rooms suitable for all types of celebrations, offering complete flexibility and fabulous facilities for you and your guests to enjoy. This unique party venue can accommodate small intimate gatherings of 25 or larger celebrations for up to 250 guests, leaving plenty of space for dancing. KWMCC will help you to create a party that you and your guests will still be talking about in years to come! DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Monthly Business Networking: Sponsored by Bates Wells & Braithwaite Solicitors, this event takes place in the conference centre on the second Tuesday of every month from 9.30-11.30am. No membership fees – just turn up and pay £2 on the door (donated to St Elizabeth Hospice). Email: jo@kwmcc.co.uk Saturdays, May 18 & June 15, 2-4pm: Mum2Mum Market: Buy top quality pre-loved baby and children’s clothes, toys books and equipment. Admission is £2 on the door. For more information call Katharine: 07903 585334
Our next meeting is on May 21, when, in a change from the previously advertised programme, Mark Mitchels will be giving a talk on London’s Globe Theatre. He will be bringing the theatre to life, describing the atmosphere, and explaining what it was like to attend a performance. Why were all classes of London society, from the noblest to the poorest, able to enjoy and appreciate the genius of Shakespeare? It promises to be a fascinating journey back in time. This the last event before the summer break. We meet again on September 17 for a talk on Churchill and his part in the First World War. 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. For more information, including details of future events and outings, contact our membership secretary at: membershipesnta@gmail.com / 01473 723761 www.membershipesnta.btck.co.uk
Saturday, June 1, 10.30am-1pm: Lions Club of Ipswich Giant Table Top Sale: Free entry. Sellers book your table in advance for just £5 by calling Maggie: 01473 259899
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Saturday, June 22, 1-4pm: Teddy Bears Big Picnic: Over The Rainbow Children’s Charity are organising a free Teddy Bears Picnic for ages seven and under to celebrate Suffolk Day with face painting and much more. To book your place call: 07867 35916
Followed by some rare films, with some likely to have never been seen in public before. Entry is free
Friday, October 18: Kesgrave Catwalk: An autumn fashion show has been planned again for this year with a glass of fizz and canapes on arrival, followed by a fabulous catwalk show. To register your interest please email: jo@kwmcc.co.uk Friday, November 22: Christmas Shopping & Pamper Evening: Ticket details TBC at a later date. For stand space enquiries please email: Fiona.k.farrell@btinternet.com Friday 13 & Saturday, December 14: Christmas Party Nights: Join us for our organised Christmas Party Nights (over 18s only) with a Mardi Gras theme. Disco, festive buffet and more! Further details will be available soon on the KWMCC website. To register your interest or to reserve a table please email: jo@kwmcc.co.uk If you would like further information on KWMCC activities or events, or to book a function room, please contact the centre on 01473 612648 or visit: www.kwmcc.co.uk
Friday, May 3, 7.30-10pm: Annual General Meeting
We meet at Martlesham Heath Community Centre on Felixstowe Road. 01473 274300 / www.mhas.org.uk Martlesham Heath Control Tower Museum is now open every Sunday afternoon from 2 -5pm.
MARTLESHAM HISTORY SOCIETY Monday, June 10: Ipswich Friars by Elizabeth Serpell Did you know that Ipswich was home to a number of communities of friars and other religious orders before the Reformation? Who were they, where did they live and what remains to be seen of their houses? Interested, then come along and find out. Meetings are held in Martlesham Heath Pavilion and start at 7.30pm. Admission is £2.50 and meetings are open to all.
SUFFOLK FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY Thursday, May 23: From Ipswich to East of England – A Growth Story by Percy Lomax Percy will talk about how the East of England Co-op grew from Ipswich in the 19th century to become an independent member of the Co-op family today. The talk will include a description of the society as it is today and the scope of its charitable donations.
SOMERSHAM COFFEE MORNING Somersham Ward Support Group are holding a coffee morning at Rushmere Church Hall on Saturday, June 1 from 10am to noon in aid of the patient care at the hospital. We look forward to your company.
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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. For more information contact Howard on 01473 274300 or visit: www.suffolkfhs.org.uk
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OUT & ABOUT 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 April 3 was Simon Inglis, a sports and architectural historian. Simon gave an amusing and interesting talk on the heritage of some of our many pub games and their influence on the architecture of the building. It was no surprise that we continue to play darts and skittles, but a surprise to many that we continue to play more unusual sports such as ‘dwile flonking’. We next meet on Wednesday, May 1 when we look forward to welcoming Leslie Primo speaking to us about, what looks to be a fascinating subject, The Cult of the South Pacific from Cook to Gauguin. Leslie is an art history tutor and lecturer. His lectures, talks and guided tours include those he conducts at the National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery. On June 1 our speaker will be musician and broadcaster Sandy Burnett with a talk entitled The Age of Jazz. We meet at Tower Hall, Broadlands Way, Rushmere St Andrew IP4 5SU on the first Wednesday of most months. Talks last about an hour, commencing promptly at 2.15pm, with tea and coffee served from 1.30-2pm. Guests and non-members are welcome provided we have enough space. Exceptionally popular lectures will have a visitor limit of 20 spaces. Please contact Wendy Robbins before the day on 01394 823807 to check if there is available space. For the latest events and news please visit: www.orwelldfas.org.uk
SPRING OPEN DAY Saturday, May 25, 10am-4pm Many people first heard about the farm when it featured on BBC Countryfile and Escape to the Country. It’s located in Rushmere St Andrew right on the doorstep of local residents in the Rushmere, Kesgrave, Ipswich and Woodbridge areas. If you haven’t already visited you can do so on Saturday, May 25 when the farm has its Spring Open Day. You can enjoy tours of the farm including a special wildlife tour which starts at 11am. Think Spring-Watch at the farm! Refreshments will be available, donations appreciated. The farm is a not-for-profit social enterprise and grows food in an environmentallysustainable way. The open day provides the perfect opportunity to find out about the farm’s Community Supported Agriculture Scheme. This is a bit like a shared allotment – shared with more than 50 households! The scheme enables people to enjoy fresh food in a weekly veg box without having to do all the work you would normally do if you had your own allotment. The scheme employs paid growers who do most of the work and people have the option of helping out at the farm if they wish to. Find out more on May 25 or by visiting: www.the-oak-tree.co.uk
SUFFOLK HERITAGE AVIATION GROUP Foxhall Road, Kesgrave, Ipswich Open from 11am to 4pm every Sunday and Bank Holiday from Easter until October. Come along and see our exhibition of the history of Suffolk aviation, a full size replica of Edith Cooks Bleriot and many other interesting exhibits. Enjoy the tea room and picnic area with free admission and parking. For further information contact Colin Durrant: 01473 677517 /colindurrant113@yahoo.com
KESGRAVE WI Barbara McElroy presented a talk about The Bevin Boys at our April meeting. Her father had been a Bevin Boy so her talk was practically direct from the ‘horse’s mouth’ so to speak. She told us how her father came to be a Bevin Boy instead of going into the army to fight as he had planned and described the conditions the boys had to endure, not only in their time down the mines but also their living conditions. Due to the topic of the meeting we invited our ‘men folk’ to join us – a few brave souls took up the offer! It was a very interesting and emotional talk. Our April competition was to write a poem connected with The Bevin Boys. Angela Finch took first with a poem entitled The Miner (below) , with Doreen Roderick second. Kesgrave WI will once again be supporting Kesgrave Fun Day on Saturday, June 8 by running their traditional refreshment stall serving homemade cakes and pastries. Angela Finch, Yvonne Mills and Lyn Parker have volunteered to produce a floral arrangement as part of the All Saints Church Flower Festival at the end of May and a group of members will enjoy a bit of retail therapy as Hotter Shoes have invited us to visit their Ipswich branch after normal hours to view and try on their shoes and other products. Ladies always love an opportunity to buy shoes and handbags. I feel a few bank accounts might be a little depleted after our visit! Our next meeting is at Kesgrave Community Centre at 7.15pm on Thursday, May 2, when our speaker will be Karen Finch talking about hearing and well-being for ears. Visitors are very welcome to join us. For further information please contact Di Chilver: 01473 611415 THE MINER Each day they went – Burrowing Down, Down, Down, to the end of the line in the deep, dark mine. Earning a scant wage, their life to live – They toil and graft in heat and dust until the shift’s work is done. Then, blackened and worn, Up, Up, Up – to summer’s sun or winter’s gloom, Exhumed at the siren’s call – Exhausted from the day’s toil. Home – and blessed relief – but for a brief while before Down, Down, Down – descent once more to the dank, dark gloom. Brave and strong, men bound by life and tradition. AVF
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CONCERT OF RUSSIAN MUSIC On Sunday, May 26 at 7pm, St Andrew’s Church, Rushmere St Andrew is playing host to St Petersburg’s premier vocal ensemble LYRA (www.lyrasingers. com), who will be giving a concert of Russian Orthodox Church music, operatic arias and folk songs entitled From Russia to Rushmere. Tickets for this concert cost £10 (under-18s £3) including refreshments, and are available from 01473 727274 or at the door.
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OUT & ABOUT ORWELL PROBUS CLUB
KESGRAVE CO-OP WOMEN’S GUILD
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.
Mrs Everett welcomed members and visitors to our meeting on March 19. Our speaker was Pip Wright, a retired teacher who had come to tell us about the infamous poacher George Ruffels, known as Joe Whistlecraft (pictured).
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.
Pip gave the talk as Joe and we learned about his life in Rickinghall. His family lived by poaching and even as a child Joe and his brother would play truant from school to go poaching. He was caught and convicted, spending 20 years in jail over the period of his life, including three terms in Dartmoor.
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
STAR YOUTH CLUB RUSHMERE Wednesday, May 8, 6.30-8pm St Andrew’s Church Hall, Rushmere Youth Club for ages 9-16 CHOCOLATE CHALLENGE NIGHT
A night of games, chocolate and cakes for Young People aged 9-11 & a parent/guardian Free Taster Night Entry with an Adult Come along, meet the team and enjoy food, friendship and fun We look forward to welcoming you to Star Club For further information contact Jo: 07857 763150 All sessions are run by a qualified youth worker and CRB checked volunteers with Diocesan Safeguarding Training.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO TRY A FREE FLOWER ARRANGING TASTER DAY? On Saturday, September 14 Ipswich Flower Club will be holding a free workshop with Adele Kent as the tutor at St Augustine’s Church Hall from 10am to 3pm. You will make two flower arrangements during the day with a break for a packed lunch. For details or to book a place, please phone Stella on 01473 711946. We would also like to invite you to our next meeting on May 13 when Alan Smith will present a demonstration entitled Floral Magic. The meeting starts at 2pm at St Augustine’s Church Hall on Bucklesham Road. This month’s meeting is free for visitors and will include tea and biscuits. You will be warmly welcomed if you just turn up, or for more information please contact Janet on 01473 415749. The demonstrator on June 10 will be Brenda Eyers whose presentation is entitled Bursting Out All Over. The usual visitors fee of £5 will apply. The flower club meets on the second Monday afternoon of the month. We also have six Friday afternoon workshops during the year which are suitable for all standards. The workshop on June 28 will be a tapestry/pave arrangement and will be tutored by Janet Philimore. For details please phone Stella on 01473 711946.
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In 1930 he accidentally shot a gamekeeper, but was acquitted at the Suffolk Assize. Later in his life he became a gamekeeper for the landowner whose pheasants he had previously poached. He died in 1960. Pip has written a book about Joe’s life together with over 20 other books on local history. It was a very interesting and entertaining talk. On Tuesday, April 2, Ann Wilding demonstrated the art of Iris folding which is done by arranging and layering strips of paper in a spiralled pattern. Most of our members were brave enough to have a go and we were eventually knee deep in paper strips, tape and paper clips making our own cards, with much laughter and lots of concentration. Ann had bought designs and templates for us to use including flowers, cats and dogs. She also judged the best card at the end of the meeting. We had a lovely creative evening. We have three events for your diaries this year. On Tuesday, July 16, members are invited to have a fun day at the seaside, where they can enjoy a fish and chip lunch followed by a relaxing walk along the prom. Friends and family are welcome to attend. On Tuesday, August 20, we embark on a mystery tour followed by afternoon tea and on Friday, September 13, there will be a coach trip to the Cambridge American Cemetery followed by a visit to a large garden centre and shopping area nearby. NEXT MEETINGS Tuesday, May 14: Mike Rines, who has had a distinguished career in industry, journalism and public relations, will talk about the world leading businesses in our area. Tuesday, May 28: Sarah Waterson from The Hunnaball Family Funeral Group will give a light-hearted presentation on the changing face of funerals. Tuesday, June 11: Karen Kenny, one of our regular speakers, will give a gardening talk entitled Water, Water, very appropriate after the hot summer of 2018.
MARTLESHAM LADIES CLUB We have two meetings planned for May. On May 9 Peter Car will give a talk entitled From Sheep to Shawl. He will bring some fleeces and show us how they are spun into wool and made into a shawl. He will also bring some wool spun from dog hair! On May 23 Mick Lowe, a fire safety officer, will advise us how to stay safe in our homes. Looking ahead to next month, on June 6 Elaine Whitmore will give a talk on the Mary Rose, past, present and future.
This month we meet on Wednesday, May 15 and then on June 19 and July 17.
With the coming of the lighter evenings perhaps more ladies will be tempted to come to one of our interesting talks where they will receive a warm welcome. Meetings are held on alternate Thursday evenings in the Richards Room at 7.15pm.
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OUT & ABOUT NEW BRIDGE LESSONS STARTING IN SEPTEMBER
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Ipswich and Kesgrave Bridge Club (I&K) will be starting a new Bridge course in September. The course is aimed at anyone who wants to start playing the game. No prior knowledge of Bridge or any other card game is required.
After the recent sustained periods of rainfall, we have noticed that surface water on the perimeter path often fails to drain away and the resulting puddles are frequently to the annoyance and safety of the walkers, cyclists and other users. As such, in March our volunteers attended to clearing out the French drain which had become completely blocked up with sediment and other material from the run-off accumulated over the past few years.
The course runs for two years on Thursday evenings (7.30-10pm) at Kesgrave Community Centre. The course has been designed by the English Bridge Union (EBU) and all the teachers used by I&K have been trained by the EBU. On the basis of our previous experience of running these courses, at the end of two years you will be ready to play Bridge at any of the local Bridge clubs. September may seem a long way off, but we have a limited number of places available and we are already half full so if you are interested, don’t wait, get in touch using the contact details below. If you are an aspiring Bridge player or just want to know more about us visit our website or contact me at: greencj06@hotmail.co.uk Chris Green www.bridgewebs.com/ipswich
DEBEN FLOWER CLUB The next flower club meeting will be on Tuesday, May 14 in Kirton Church Hall, Church Lane, Kirton at 7.30pm. We have a change to our programme as the demonstrator booked has unfortunately had to cancel. However, we are very lucky that Joyce Furssedonn has agreed to take on the demonstration. Joyce is a very accomplished and exciting flower arranger and with a demonstration entitled Flights of Fancy we are assured of a fantastic evening’s entertainment.
The volunteers also continued the clearance of the perimeter path that is the most used route in the woods. We hope that you will have noticed and appreciate the difference! Dates for the Diary Saturday, May 18, 10am-noon: Volunteer Work Morning (all ages) Meet at the Education Area. Tools, training and light refreshments provided. Saturday, May 18, 9-11am: Nature Explorers (ages 11-18) Subject TBA. Please book a place via our email below. Unfortunately, our numbers are dwindling as members get older, so if you want to learn about conservation and add experience to your CV please contact us. New volunteers of all ages and abilities are always welcome. No experience needed. For further information, please contact us at: 01473 612632 / pwcg.martlesham@gmail.com, visit www.pwcg.onesuffolk.net or join our members’ Facebook group by messaging Duncan Sweeting. Nature Explorer and Young Volunteer George Pennick
Visitors are always welcome for just £5 with tea, coffee and biscuits served after the demonstration when Joyce’s designs will be raffled.
IPSWICH RSPB LOCAL GROUP We are now at the end of our programme of indoor meetings for the winter. We start meeting again in September with Costa Rica Explored with Ian Barthorpe, RSPB Minsmere Visitor Experience Officer. We have a full programme of walks over the spring and summer. These are free and include Wolves Wood, RSPB Headquarters at The Lodge, Sandy, Newbourne Springs, Upper Hollesley Common, Rushmere Common and Foxhall, Landguard Nature Reserve, The Grove, Felixstowe and Wrabness. Park walks include Pipers Vale and Christchurch Park. 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. 01394 809236 / www.rspb.org.uk/groups/ipswich Twitter: @IpswichRSPB / Facebook: RSPB Ipswich Local Group
BROKE HALL WI 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. We also have monthly clubs, walks, meals out, darts, crafts, theatre trips, outing and visits. Friday, May 10: Resolutions (no speaker) Friday, June 14: Active Lives with Julie Stokes Friday, July 12: Silver and Gem Stones with Marianne Brame For more information contact: Sue (01473 414746) / Cynthia (01473 726068).
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May is one of the busiest gardening months of the year so good luck to you all as you sow and plant out and weed and water. It’s amazing how quickly the ground hardens once the sun makes an appearance so do keep seedlings and plants well watered. However, there is still a chance of frost so keep tender plantings and seedling covered with cloches or fleece until the middle of the month. My tortoise should be out of hibernation by the time this goes to print, so following two weeks in her vivarium sunbathing under her heat lamp and UV light (with warm shallow baths thrown in for good measure!) she should be free-roaming in the garden for another summer season. This month you can plant runner beans, sweetcorn, outdoor cucumbers, courgettes, carrots, parsnip, peas, turnips, pumpkins, squashes, cabbage, kale, and sprouting broccoli. Remember to Ieave plenty of room between rows so you can hoe between them easily to get rid of weeds. The extra light and moisture per plant will also give you bigger crops. You can, of course, then sow seeds directly into the ground on a continual basis up to September which should provide an ongoing harvest until the November frosts. You should also be able to enjoy some produce this month like rhubarb, asparagus, early sown beetroot, raddish, lettuce, spring onion, spinach and peas. This year we’ll be hosting a stall again at Kesgrave Fun Day on June 8 on Millenium Field, Kesgrave, so do come along and have a chat to us if you’d like to know more. We may also have a few seedlings and homemade preserves for sale. All of our plots are taken at the moment, but we’re happy to pop you on our waiting list. Contact our membership secretary, Angela Brown: 01473 612283 / membership@kesgrave-allotments.org.uk Sally Peckham
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SPORT / SCHOOLS IPSWICH WANDERERS FOOTBALL CLUB Ipswich Wanderers players and supporters spent the evening of Friday, April 5 at Hadleigh’s Millfield ground hoping that the blues could beat Cornard United and advance to the final of the Suffolk Senior Cup. After 19 minutes it was the Ards who went ahead and so it remained until halftime. Then, as the game was looking to go the Cornard way, an inspired substitution saw dead-ball specialist Jack Severy enter the fray and it took just a few minutes for one of Jack’s pinpoint free kicks to find the head of midfielder Josh Folkes and nestle in the back of the Cornard net.
The club would like to thank the players, volunteers and supporters who have given their all to keep Step 6 football alive and kicking east of Ipswich. We hope to see you all next season and perhaps enjoy success for Wanderers.
But the Wanderers’ celebrations were short-lived and United were back in front within minutes. So the 2018-19 season has no Portman Road final to end it and a mid-table position is guaranteed in the Thurlow Nunn League Division One North.
When one season ends there is much to be done around the stadium and the club invites any local football enthusiasts to help us in our task of taking the club forward. If you would like to help run an ambitious non-league football club please get in touch with us on 07734 321259. You will be very welcome.
Doucy eyes are now on a fresh season and perhaps a challenge in the FA Vase, Suffolk Senior Cup and, of course, a shot at promotion from Division One. 1st Team Joint Managers Mark Goldfinch and James Buckle will be hoping to retain players and add some new names to their squad, in the hope of bringing footballing success back to Rushmere St Andrew.
KESGRAVE & NORTHGATE KARATE CLUB There’s never a dull moment at the club and we have another action packed update to share with you this month. As we went to print in the last edition, the competition squad were travelling to Poland for the Tczew Energa Karate Cup. This was a fast-paced international competition where the squad had to compete within hours of getting off the airplane. The club came home with 12 medals in total from just six competitors, one gold, five silver and six bronze. Massive congratulations to Amelia, Georgie, Jade, Lauren, Lilly and Thomas, not only for their outstanding effort, but also their fantastic team spirit. March 30 was Grading Day. Anyone who has graded will tell you this is a nerve-wracking experience. However, it is an experience that is worth every second when your efforts are rewarded with a pass or distinction and a new KYU grade and belt colour. Well done to everyone who graded. There were some disappointments but overall it was a very good grading. Hard work and perseverance does and will pay off. On April 5 we held our annual family race night at Kesgrave Social Club. All had a brilliant night and the event helped us to raise £1,332 for club funds. Thank you so much to our race sponsors Simply Climate Control, Airborne Fit, Suffolk Welding, I.S Electrical, Proveeda, Whip Street Motors, Edmundson Electrical and M & C Diesel Services for your generosity and support, as well as a huge thank you to many local businesses who donated raffle prizes for our event. We will be posting a full update on our Facebook page and at: www.northgate-karate.co.uk It was then back on the road for the competition squad who headed to Hornchurch on Sunday, April 7 for the CHKA Open Championships. Congratulations to all squad members for their hard work and effort at a tough competition. We came home with gold for Dylan, Holly, Lauren and Riagan, silver for Lilly and bronze for Chloe. No medals this time, but outstanding performances nevertheless from Amelia, Ava, Callum, Daniel and Thomas. If you think you would like to try karate 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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If you would like to be associated with your local Step 6 football club, you or your company may be interested in a sponsorship package. If sharing in our success on the field and developing our stadium excites you, please get in touch with us.
The quiet months of summer will soon pass and it will be pre-season friendlies before we know it. Training for players old and new will kick-off late in June in readiness for what we hope will be a rewarding season of football east of Ipswich.
HEDGEHOG NURSERY AT GORSELAND PRIMARY SCHOOL Hedgehog Nursery has been busy meeting new faces at our successful open events. The children proudly showed the nursery to all of our visitors. The children were pleased to have their mummies come to nursery at the end of term. We sang to them and shared a special bag of homemade treasures. To finish, we gave our VIP ladies a small bunch of flowers to say thank you for all that they do for us. We have explored gloopy paint and what it looks like on different surfaces; the Hoglets got really absorbed in watching the paint dribble and drip down the big pieces of paper on the easel. We hung our art work up in the room so we could all see the amazing effects. Jack and his Beanstalk made an appearance as did Jasper the cat! Both characters have helped us to continue our interest in gardening. Some ‘magic’ beans appeared in the room. Where did they come from? Who put them there? What will happen to them if we plant them? We set up an experiment to look at the roots of the magic beans. What do you think you will find at the top of your beanstalk? The children continue to enjoy the challenge of puzzles; we are even turning the pieces upside down so we look at the shapes rather than the colours and patterns! We are looking forward to the warmer days to continue developing our outdoor classroom to fire up our curiosity for the world outside. If you are ‘curious’ and have a three or four-year-old, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the school office to let us know you’re coming or to arrange a visit. Nursery Lead Teacher Mrs T Haig Hedgehog Nursery is open Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm for three and four-year-olds. If you would like more information please or contact the school office on 01473 623790 or visit: www.gorseland.net FACILITIES FOR HIRE AT GORSELAND SCHOOL Gorseland School has some excellent facilities in the form of a multiuse games area (MUGA – with floodlights), a large Astroturf pitch, two playgrounds and two indoor halls. These facilities are available for the benefit of the general public on weekday evenings, weekends and throughout school holidays for a very competitive fee. The facilities are currently used for after school clubs, soccer schools, fitness classes and beavers. Weekly, monthly or ad hoc bookings are all welcomed. Parking is available on site. For further information or to make a booking please contact the school office: 01473 623790 / office@gorseland.net
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CHURCH NEWS
Here we are in the fifth month of the year already and as we look forward to the summer, May marks the end of the spring season. It’s also the month that our organisation, Bibleway, holds its annual conference over the late May Bank Holiday. We are back at Bromley High School, Kent with the theme The Triumphant Church and, of course, that means there will be no services at the Ark on Sunday, May 26. It’s a chance for all the churches to get together and celebrate as one. As followers of Jesus we believe that God sent His Son to put us back into right standing with Himself. He does not condemn us but convicts us that we have gone astray by failing to acknowledge that there is a supreme force in the universe who loves us without limitation and in that love gives us a grace and mercy we haven’t earned and don’t deserve. He is more than willing to forgive us for all that we have done, are doing and will do. Being a Christian does not mean we are perfect, far from it, but we do our level best to follow the example of Jesus in loving and caring for a broken world. We believe He overcame death so that we could have life and live in an abundance of joy. 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 at 10.30am) at The Ark Church, The Drift, Nacton Road, Ipswich IP3 9QR. You can contact via arkipswichuk@gmail.com, find us on Facebook and Twitter @arkipswich or online at: www.arkipswich.co.uk
As I write we are looking forward to Easter and all that it means to us. For some, it will be a break from routine, perhaps a few days away to recharge the batteries following the winter months. The lovely spring weather/warmth will be enticing us to get out into the garden. For us as Christians, we remember the great sacrifice made on our behalf when Jesus was crucified, and after three days, rose again. If you get the opportunity, do pop into a church service on Easter Sunday to celebrate this joyous occasion. You will be made very welcome wherever you choose to join with the congregation. OUR USUAL SERVICES Sunday: 10.45am and 6.30pm Monday 6.15-7.30pm: FFaF Children’s Club for School Years 2-6 7.15pm: Spring for Youth Wednesday 2.30pm: Friendship Hour on the second Wednesday of each month 2pm: Rag Tag Club on the first Wednesday of each month. To find out more please ring Myrna: 01473 728361 7pm: Art & Craft Group Thursday 12.30pm: Luncheon Club Friday 9.15am: Rushmere Ducklings for Babies & Tots Saturday 10.30am-noon: Meeting Point Coffee Morning (fourth Saturday) Minister: The Rev Heather Marsden / Secretary: Mrs Jean Cutting 01473 721455 / www.rushmerebaptist.org.uk
BIXLEY FARM CHURCH AT TOWER HALL By the time you read this, Easter Day, when we mark the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ will be over. But Easter is not just an historical event, whose impact recedes in time in the same way that the images of Easter bunnies fade and chocolate eggs get eaten. It also changed history in that death is no more the final word. It’s easy to think that Easter is just another tick on the calendar or just a welcome reminder that spring is here. It takes a little effort to think how different life would be if Jesus had not been raised to life; that our physical bodies and lives would then have no eternal purpose or significance when we die. Jesus’ life, death and resurrection confirms the opposite – that the evil and decay we see all around us, and even within us, cannot ultimately thwart God’s good purpose for us all. As Jesus said: “Be of good cheer. I have overcome the world”. If you want to explore that or experience the reality please join us at any of our events this summer. Little Lambs, our toddler group, has had a very successful term with more new faces enjoying fellowship together. Some were able to attend our Mothering Sunday Service which was combined with our youngest member of Bixley Farm Church being dedicated to God. It was lovely to see everyone worshipping together in the service and enjoying an afternoon tea. Little Lambs continues each Friday during term time from 9.15-11am. We organise extra 45-minute prayer meetings at Tower Hall on the first Thursday of every month at 7pm and again at 8pm. Different people attend on each occasion to pray, listen or ask for prayer. There are also two evening homegroups meeting locally on Tuesdays and on alternate Wednesdays. If you would like find out more or join a homegroup please contact us via the details below. As always, everyone is welcome to join us each Sunday for our regular weekly service at Tower Hall from 4-5pm. There are opportunities to speak to clergy or other members of the church, with time for personal prayer at the end. Holy Communion is celebrated every other Sunday. Bixley Farm Church (CofE) was initiated by St John’s, Cauldwell Hall Road and St Andrew’s, Britannia Road (collectively called Mission Ipswich East, MIE). For further information/questions go to www.mie.org/bixley or contact: office@mie.org.uk / 01473 270978
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UK’S FINEST TRIBUTE ACTS ED SHEERAN•QUEEN •MADNESS •UB40
Thurs 8TH Aug
Abbey Gardens Bury St Edmunds
CHIC & NILE RODGERS•ABBA•THE BEATLES•TAKE THAT BEYONCE•ARIANA GRANDE •FOO FIGHTERS •THE KILLERS •THE SPECIALS RED HOT CHILLI PEPPERS•RIHANNA •TAYLOR SWIFT •MJ •STEREOPHONICS BAD MANNERS•THE PRODIGY•AMY WINEHOUSE•WHITNEY•STONE ROSES
NORWICH BURY S.E. IPSWICH COLCHESTER OULTON BD JUNE 15-16 JUNE 22-23 JULY 27-28 AUGUST 3-4 JUNE 29-30 TRINITY PARK
VENUE TBA
FULL CAMPING FACILITIES ON-SITE
Thurs 15TH Aug
Fri 16TH Aug
SING-A-LONG
PRETTY WOMAN
Sat 17TH AUG
High Lodge Thetford
FOR YOUR LOCAL LINE UPS & WHAT DAYS THEY ARE PLAYING PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE
ABBEY GARDENS
Sat 10th aug
SING-A-LONG
OASIS•BOB MARLEY•PINK •THE SPICE GIRLS
EARLHAM PARK
Fri 9TH Aug
NICHOLAS EVERITT PK
FRI 30TH Aug
SAT 31ST Aug SING-A-LONG
PLUS More screenings in Norwich AND Oulton Broad Thanks to OUR 2019 Sponsors:
(Ipswich Only)
NEARLYFESTIVAL.COM
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