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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR My husband believes there are two kinds of people; those who see the positives in almost everything, and those who always see the negatives. If opposites attract, we must be the perfect couple, so when Daniel played this song by Kacey Musgraves I’m pretty sure he was making a point. It’s called Miserable. Your heart’s as heavy as the stones you throw Can’t see the flowers for the weeds you grow You blow your bubbles just to watch ‘em burst For you it’s always bad to worse And you can’t win unless you lose You try to tell me you want happiness But you ain’t happy unless You’re miserable Your neighbor’s dirty laundry’s cleaner And the wolf at your door’s always meaner The sky’s still grey when the sun’s around But you can’t set sail if your anchor’s down And you can’t win unless you lose You try to tell me you want happiness But you ain’t happy unless You’re miserable I’m miserable Can’t liven up for the both of us We have enough for the whole of us If misery loves company Then I can’t keep you company no more He got me good! I don’t think I’m this miserable, but when life is going well, I live in dread of what’s bound to come, and it’s bound to be bad! I think it’s an inherited trait, but it’s not one I want to pass on. Is it possible to change? I sure hope so because my New Year’s resolution is to prove Daniel wrong!
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NEWS SPARE A THOUGHT CAMPAIGN For the past three years I have run a Spare a Thought Campaign at Tesco Kesgrave Pharmacy where I am a pharmacist. The campaign runs at Christmas and aims to support Catch 22, a charity which supports recent care leavers between the ages of 16 and 21. We are given a target each year by Tania Sicling from Catch 22 to try to provide Christmas presents for the most vulnerable young people who have recently left care. Many have no family at all and have been in lifelong care. So often these young people are forgotten about in society. I decided a gift from a stranger would show these young people that the community did care and think about them. I put out my little gift tree with tags relating to each vulnerable person, and people can chose a tag and buy a gift for that person. This year we managed to raise over 260 wrapped parcels for Catch 22 to distribute across Ipswich for Christmas! When I first started the idea for the gift tree, I was worried no one would donate any gifts. How wrong I was? My main concern quickly switched to how I was going to wrap so many presents! I just want to say a massive thank you to all those who helped support me, Sian Buck and Michelle Mellor who both ran gift trees for me, Tesco Kesgrave for the wrapping paper donation and my colleagues and friends who helped wrap them all! It’s nice to know in a world where everything sometimes seems rather bleak that on the whole most people are kind. And a massive thank you to the community of Kesgrave and Martlesham who so kindly donated the gifts. I’m very proud of the community I live in. Victoria Tovell
HEADWAY SUFFOLK 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 partake in a variety of stimulating and engaging games and activities. It costs £6, which includes a fish and chip lunch and refreshments. The next meeting is on Thursday, February 28. Find out more at: www.headwaysuffolk.org.uk/dementiamartlesham 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
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NEWS 1st MARTLESHAM SCOUT POST 2018 I am writing to thank everyone who took part in the Scout Christmas post for 2018. In total, Martlesham Scouts handled 5,513 cards which includes around 200 cards for us from our own boxes. In monetary terms we have raised just under £800. All the money will go to the Scouts for them to use promote and encourage Scouting in Martlesham. Many thanks to all the residents who sent cards last year. Simon Smith
JOHN KELSO’S DISTRICT COUNCILLORS REPORT Update on the possible development at the Police H.Q. and the new Suffolk Sadly, I have to report that the Suffolk Coastal Cabinet and Full Council have both seen fit to support the inclusion of the Police H.Q. site as a possible development site for 300 homes. I would like to put on public record that I voted against the recommendation. However, this is not the end of the matter. A further consultation is now taking place on the soundness of the Local Plan document. This consultation will finish on February 25. Soundness means is the document legal in so much as was it positively prepared, justified (it should be the most appropriate strategy, when considered against reasonable alternatives), effective (the plan should be deliverable over its period) and consistent with national planning policy. I do not believe that the development at the police site meets these criteria. The police site is not as described by the planners a brownfield site; it is in fact a well-used and valuable employment site that should remain and be protected for this purpose. The introduction of a housing development adjacent to a police cell block (PIC) is inappropriate. Martlesham is already supplying 2,000 new homes at Brightwell Lakes which will lead to the doubling of our population. The introduction of these additional 300 dwellings will overwhelm our community. No public consultation has taken place to ascertain public opinion on the introduction of the police site between the end to the First Draft consultation and the introduction of the final draft documents. The police site may never come to fruition if the original owners enforce their covenant to forbid house building on parts of the site. A full planning application will be necessary if the police decide to proceed on this matter. Please take the time to express your views through this consultation. It will be available to view at www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk or www.suffolkcoastal.gov.uk and all comments made will be brought to the attention of a government planning inspector who will chair a locally held public examination hearing later in the year. Please remember district council elections are to be held in May; you may wish to ask any candidates how they voted on this matter if they were existing councillors, or how they intend to represent your views if they are to be new councillors. Birch Grove Planning Appeal Result The inspector dealing with the planning appeal against Suffolk Coastal’s refusal of planning permission to build a new property in the garden of 11 Birch Grove has found in favour of the council and the appeal has been dismissed. If you wish to discuss any of the above matters or any other district council matter, please contact me at: john.kelso@suffolkcoastal.gov.uk / 01473 612632 John Kelso, District Councillor Martlesham Ward
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MARTLESHAM SURGERY Practice & Patient Group (PPG) News At our PPG meeting in January, we heard that one of our phlebotomists is currently off sick. Some blood tests can still be provided at Martlesham Surgery and these are being prioritised for those patients who are less able to travel into Ipswich. More mobile patients are being asked to attend Riverside Clinic in Ipswich or Ipswich Hospital. Your patience and understanding for this difficult situation is welcomed. Normal service will be resumed as soon as possible. Did you know? If you have items on your repeat prescription list which are no longer required, you can ask for these to be removed. Please speak to the reception staff or drop a note in next time you’re passing. Discharge letters sent from the hospital are often received by the patient long before they reach GP surgeries. Logically, we assumed everyone would receive this communication at the same time, but apparently not! Letters sent to your GP are despatched via a different system, which often takes much longer and occasionally, they are not received at all. So if you have been recommended further treatment, follow-up medication, etc., please contact your surgery to arrange this. Don’t assume they already know what’s required. If you are interested in joining the PPG or would like to know more about what we do, please email MartPPG@gmx.com or leave your contact details with reception marked ‘FAO PPG’.
MARTLESHAM HEATH HOUSEHOLDERS LTD Our AGM is at 8pm on March 12 at Martlesham Heath Pavilion and will allow you to hear how the volunteers are working to manage the opens spaces around the village. We still have a number of people who have missed the December 1 deadline for payment and as a result we have had to issue a further invoice for the surcharge. Please remember that we are a group of volunteers who deal with land maintenance. As we get many queries on matters that MHHL do not deal with, we have outlined what we deal with and matters to assist residents on our website. The trees that were vandalised on Eagle Way have been replaced and tree guards fitted. The trim trail will be established shortly; this is funded by Bloor Homes and administered by the parish council. We have noticed fly tipping on the SSSI and also on the North Green. This is unlawful and we will look to recover the cost of removal where we can. We can be contacted at: 01473 612207 / mhh@martlesham.org.uk www.martleshamheathhouseholdersltd.onesuffolk.net
SUFFOLK BOOK LEAGUE Suffolk Book League welcomes the fiction writer Zoe Gilbert to Ipswich Institute Reading Room, 15 Tavern Street, Ipswich IP1 3AA on Thursday, February 21. Her work has appeared in many anthologies and journals. In 2014 Zoe won the Costa Short Story Award and her debut novel, Folk, was published in hardback by Bloomsbury in February 2018. The paperback version will be published on February 7. Doors open at7pm, event starts at 7.30pm. Suffolk Book League members £4, non-members £8. Students free with ID. Payment on arrival by cash; sorry no cards accepted.
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NEWS MARTLESHAM PARISH COUNCIL Resignation of Parish Councillor Erik Crichton It was with regret that the council accepted the resignation of Erik Crichton in January. We thank him for his contribution whilst on the council, particularly for the valuable work he did as a volunteer playground inspector. Parish Council Elections May 2019 As highlighted previously, the next election of parish councillors takes place on Thursday, 2 May 2019. Martlesham has three wards with 15 seats to fill. Please consider whether you might become a councillor. Take a look at our website, come along to meetings to see what is involved or talk to councillors and contact staff to find out more. Parish councils are part of the democratic framework of the country, responding to very local needs and priorities. Martlesham continues to face challenging times with increased housing, business and retail development and pressure on its open spaces. Training and support from other experienced councillors is available. This is what a couple of our councillors have to say about being a councillor: John Forbes says: “It is good to be part of a team trying to make Martlesham a better place to live and work.” Chris Blundell says: “Being a councillor enables members to meet other members of the community who may be residents, employers, and social groups and also helps in getting to know all parts of the parish.” Get involved and make a difference! Suffolk Coastal Final Draft Local Plan Suffolk Coastal District Council (SCDC) is undertaking a Local Plan Review which sets out how the Suffolk Coastal area should be developed and provides a vision for its communities up to 2036. They undertook consultation on a First Draft Local Plan between July and September 2018. That plan made clear that the main focus of housing growth in our area would be the Brightwell Lakes development of 2,000 dwellings next to BT. Following that consultation SCDC has now issued a Final Draft Local Plan for consultation. For Martlesham there are two main changes: 1. The inclusion of the Suffolk Police Headquarters as a proposed housing site for 300 dwellings, contrary to the Martlesham Neighbourhood Plan (MNP) which shows the land in its current status as an employment site. The MNP was agreed with SCDC and formally approved by them in July 2018 before the Police & Crime Commissioner announced his proposals for housing. The MNP has legal status as a planning document. 2. The inclusion of the Woodbridge Town Football Club site for 120 dwellings. There were no policies identified for this site in the first draft. This site lies outside the designated MNP area, but is within Martlesham parish. The parish council has therefore raised a formal complaint against SCDC for making significant changes in its Final Draft Local Plan without consulting the parish council. On 14 November 2018 we were made aware by email of policies SCLP12.25 Suffolk Police HQ and SCLP12.33 Land at Woodbridge Town Football Club, but were told at a subsequent meeting that they could not be changed.
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The Suffolk Coastal Final Draft Local Plan is now under consultation until Monday, February 25 (5pm), in relation to legal and procedural requirements and the soundness of the plan. Full documentation and how to respond can be found through this link on the East Suffolk website: https://tinyurl.com/scdcplan We urge you to respond to this consultation and make the voice of the parish heard. The plan will ultimately be reviewed by an independent planning inspector and the council will make its complaint known. Please also refer to our website for further information: http://martlesham.onesuffolk.net 2019/2020 Budget/Precept – Parish Council element of Council Tax In January the council agreed a budget (planned expenditure) of £137,406 for the financial year 2019/20, which commences on 1 April 2019. Most of our income comes through the Council Tax (the precept). We are submitting a request to Suffolk Coastal District Council for £143,641 (precept for 2019/20) to cover the budget and to keep our general reserves at a reasonable level at approximately between full and half precept; the rest is earmarked for contingencies and projects in the pipeline. This year the parish council element of your tax bill will stay the same, at £62.41 per annum for a Band D equivalent property; the amount will vary according to your housing band. Full details of the budget setting process and the council’s risk assessment on the level of general reserves are available in the minutes, which are published on our website. Martlesham Trim Trail We are pleased to announce that we have recently been granted the funding for this by Suffolk Coastal District Council. The project is taking shape with exercise stations to be located at seven locations with 10 items of static equipment in total. The trail will extend around Martlesham Heath and The Common. We’ll keep you updated on progress. FORTHCOMING MEETINGS Wednesday, February 6: Parish Council Wednesday, February 13: Development Plans Committee Wednesday, February 27: Finance & General Purposes Committee Wednesday, March 6: Parish Council All meetings start at 7.30pm in the Parish Room on Felixstowe Road and are open to the public who are welcome to ask questions or make comments to the council during the adjournment. Contacting the council Clerk to Martlesham Parish Council, Parish Room, Felixstowe Road, Martlesham, Woodbridge IP12 4PB / 01473 612632 / clerk@martleshamcouncil.org.uk For latest news and events visit: www.martlesham.onesuffolk.net Parish Office opening times: 9am-noon, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays, but please book an appointment in advance.
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OUT & ABOUT YOUR LOCAL COUNTRY MARKET Oranges – do you know… Oranges are not always orange. Climate affects the colour of oranges, which are a subtropical fruit. When grown in countries where it’s always hot oranges remain green because the chlorophyll in their skin is preserved. Where the weather cools, oranges turn orange. The colour orange is named romantically and exotically after the ripened fruit from the old French term pomme d’orange, which is derived from the Italian arancia, in turn coming from the Arabic naranj, thought to be named after the Sanskrit for fragrant, naranga. Before oranges were known in this country, did people say things like “The flower that’s a sort of reddish yellow”? No, the old English word for the colour was geoluhread. There are two sorts of orange, bitter and sweet. Sweet oranges appear in Chinese literature from 314 BCE. It’s the bitter orange that’s the raw material for our utterly delicious marmalade conjured up by our culinary miraclemakers at Martlesham Heath Country Market. If you are a marmalade lover, now is the time to stock your cupboards. Imagine that bitter-sweet orangey taste, the tang and texture of the shredded peel, the smell, the nottoo-gooey-ness? My preference is for a toasted doorstep of granary bread, unsalted butter, then the pièce de résistance spread not too thickly on top. To be eaten in front of a video clip of a roaring fire. Fret not non-marmalade eaters, there are preserves and chutneys, jams, cakes, savoury pies and quiches, lots of reasons to come to the weekly Country Market in Martlesham Heath Pavilion from 9-11.15am every Tuesday morning. And there are plants, wooden bowls, knitted and crochet-work as well as cards, quilts and other unexpected crafty treasures and treats, all locally produced, and now we offer card payments too. Want to join us? Call in or phone Margaret Gayfer: 01473 623849
DANCE FOLKUS WELCOMES SOUND TRADITION & POLLY DARE The monthly barn dance/ceilidhs at Woodbridge Community Hall are becoming very popular with dancers of all ages. On Friday, February 1 we welcome the effervescent Surrey caller Polly Dare. Polly is a dancer herself and is a member of Magog Morris and Boxhill Bedlam so she knows a thing or two about dancing. She has called with many well-known English bands so expect a lively evening. The band for the evening will be our resident Dance Folkus ‘Come All Ye’ Band led by Harbour Lights. (Advanced warning: Stumpy Oak will be the guest band for the March ceilidh) We are also delighted to have the fabulous Sound Tradition (pictured) for our taster song spot. Sound Tradition is an a cappella folk foursome singing in glorious harmony. Their varied repertoire ranges from lively chorus songs to lilting ballads, from medieval times to the modern day, always with an ear for the English folk tradition. They have supported such luminaries as Martin Carthy, Dave Swarbrick and Roy Bailey, but also enjoy the main stage in their own right. They hail from East Anglia and have a reputation that has gained them bookings at clubs and festivals across the country. Don’t miss them. New dancers wanting to attend can book a discounted place by emailing Dancefolkus@aol.com (no payment in advance) or you can simply come along on the night (entry £7). Students or children are £3 at the door. Telephone Rob 01473 610951 if you need further information. Visitors to Woodbridge and new first-time dancers are always very welcome to attend our dances at Woodbridge Community Hall in Station Road IP12 4AU.
ROGER DAVID BURROWS MUSIC FUND Monday, March 11: A New View Down the River Deben Valley – Prehistoric, Roman and Saxon Archaeology along the East Anglia One Cable Route by archaeologist Andy Peachey Andy is an archaeologist who has been working across East Anglia for the last 15 years and over the last two years on a major project, the East Anglia One cable route. This is a corridor excavated along the Deben Valley, through the northern part of Martlesham, before passing over Ipswich to connect the new wind farm to the National Grid. He will talk about the amazing finds discovered during work for these wind farm cables. Earlier last year there was a lot in the press about the interesting and unexpected things unearthed by archaeologists, especially on a site close to Martlesham. These included an exciting array of new settlement evidence, including Roman and Saxon buildings, and an exceptional prehistoric monument, trackway and artefacts that may coincide with the earliest settlements and agriculture in the region approximately 4,000 years BC. Many very unexpected finds were discovered close to Martlesham and were featured on BBC4’s Digging for Britain on 12 December 2018
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This fascinating talk will be on Monday, March 11, 7.30pm at St Michaels Church Centre, The Drift, Martlesham Heath IP5 3PL. The venue is fully accessible with adjacent free parking. Light refreshments will be available. For further information about this event and the music fund please contact the Burrows family on 01473 625196 or visit: www.rogerdavidburrows.co.uk
WOODBRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET Woodbridge Farmers’ Market will be held on Saturdays 9 and 23 February, 9am -12.30pm at Woodbridge Community Hall. All of the food and drink on sale has been grown, raised, preserved, baked, roasted, fermented and made in Suffolk. We sell high welfare meat, freshly picked vegetables, local apple juice, jams, chutneys, fudge, coffee, ale, chocolates, quiches, cakes… the list goes on. If you are interested in low food miles, high quality food, keeping money in the local economy and supporting local businesses then we could be the place for you to do some shopping! We’re always interested in hearing from potential new stallholders. Any enquiries, please contact: woodbridgefarmersmarket@gmail.com
MARTLESHAM BRASS Making music fun in East Anglia Thank you to everyone who gave so generously to our Christmas carolling collections. The grand total raised was £2,389.24, which will be divided between our three chosen charities: The Stroke Association, Tiffers – The Bus Shelter Ipswich CIC and Martlesham Community Responders. On Saturday, February 9 Martlesham Brass are delighted to welcome Katrina Marzella, solo baritone with Black Dyke Band, to perform in a concert with the main band. The concert is at 7pm in St Michael’s Church Centre, Martlesham Heath IP5 3SL. Tickets are £4 each (primary school children free) and are available from: www.martleshambrass.co.uk, by calling 07544 962205 or on the door. 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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OUT & ABOUT KESGRAVE LIBRARY NEWS Sunday Crafts (10 am-noon) The following craft activities will take place during February: Sunday 3: The animal for the Chinese New Year is a pig. Pop along and make one to help celebrate. Sunday 10: Make a Love Bug for Valentine’s Day on February 14. Sunday 17: The birds will soon be returning after their winter holidays abroad. Design a pair of binoculars to help you view them in the garden. Sunday 23: Create a paper chain snake to decorate your room. What colour will you chose? Activities are free. Parents must stay with under-eights. There’s no need to book – just turn up and have a go. Free BookStart Sessions – every Thursday including half-term: Tot Rock: 9.45-10.15am / BabyBounce: 10.30-11am Free Story Time Sessions – every Friday in term time from 9.45-10.15am This session combines stories and rhymes. All welcome. Why not pop along and join the fun? OTHER EVENTS IN FEBRUARY Lego Club: Every Tuesday afternoon in term time from 3.45-4.45pm. Parents must stay with under-eights. The themes this month are: Feb 5– Chinese New Year Animals, Feb 12 – Bugs, Feb 26 – Cartoon Characters. No need to book, just pop along! This is a free activity.
to interact and play while you have a coffee and a chat. This month’s theme is Winnie the Pooh and Friends. IT Drop-In Sessions: Third Monday of the month from Monday 18, 9.30amnoon. Are you having problems getting your CV sorted or do you need some help setting up an email address in order to apply for jobs online? Library staff are holding an IT drop-in session to help. Just pop along and speak to the staff. Lego Afternoons: 3-5pm on Wednesday 20 and Thursday 22. Pop along and create Hogwarts or one of the mystical creatures from the Happy Potter books. This is a free event, but we will be holding a raffle to raise funds for the library. Get Connected Event: Saturday, February 23, 10am-noon. Are you having trouble with your e-reader or iPad or are you interested in using Suffolk Libraries amazing digital offer (e-books, e-audio books, 60 magazine titles, daily newspapers to download plus music) but don’t know how to get going? Pop along to the library during the above times and a member of staff will be on-hand to help you. All you need to be able to access these fantastic products is a library card. Don’t have one? Just bring in proof of name and address (driving license or utility bill) and we can sign you up straight away to enable you to access our e-library as well as use all the libraries in Suffolk.
Knit and Natter: Wednesday 6 & 20, 2.30pm. Just £1 with tea, coffee provided. Welcome to all new members.
MacMillan Cancer Support Coffee: On the fourth Monday morning of the month from Monday, February 25, 10am onwards, the library is holding a group for those living with cancer and their carers. This 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.
Afternoon Book Group: Thursday 7, 2.45pm. Currently reading The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George.
Maggie Lusher, Kesgrave Library Manager, Kinsey House, Kays Close 01473 626103 / www.suffolklibraries.co.uk
Evening Book Group: Date to be confirmed, 7pm
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
If you are interested in joining any of the groups, please ring or speak to a member of staff. NEW FOR FEBRUARY Sofa Storytime: Second Monday of the month from Monday, February 11, 10-11am. Do you enjoy sharing stories? These sessions are designed for parents and carers to pop along to read a variety of books and for children
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MARTLESHAM HEATH AVIATION SOCIETY Friday, February 1, 7.30-10pm: Chris Turland presents the fascinating, yet little known and acknowledged story of World War Aircraft Production in Ipswich.
Play Quizgo with Ipswich & District Kidney Association on Sunday, February 17, 7.30pm at Kesgrave Social Club, Edmonton Road IP5 1EE. Maximum of six per team, £2.50 each. Licenced bar, food available at interval. www.quizgo.net
MARTLESHAM HISTORY SOCIETY Monday, February 11: The History of the Catholic Church in Kesgrave by The Rev Chris Brighten
We meet at Martlesham Heath Community Centre on Felixstowe Road. Admission on arrival is £3 for members and £4 for non-members. 01473 274300 / www.mhas.org.uk
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I’m sure many of you will have passed the small Catholic Church in Kesgrave on your way into Ipswich. But are you aware of the story of two exceptional families and a tragic accident that resulted in the building of the church? The church, which is still in private ownership, has some of the most amazing stained glass windows made by an artist who was one of the finest stained glass designers of the Arts and Craft Movement in the first half of the 20th century. Come along and find out more!
Crafters Unlimited is a craft club for people who like to try different crafts in a light hearted atmosphere with refreshments. We meet on the fourth Thursday of each month in Rushmere Village Hall from 7.3010pm.
Meetings are held in Martlesham Heath Pavilion at 7.30pm. Admission is £2.50 and meetings are open to all.
New members are always welcome. For more details contact Emma: 01787 373850
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Happy New Year to all our crafting members past and present.
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OUT & ABOUT IPSWICH COUNTRY MARKET February at Ipswich Country Market means new Seville orange marmalade. Our cooks also have many other unusual varieties of marmalade, jams and pickles to tempt you with that are not available in the shops and all have been made locally in their own homes with no added artificial ingredients. Did you know that cakes can be ordered and made for any occasion? How about Valentine’s Day? To order you can visit us during opening hours. If you would like to join us as a member of our cooperative, we would love to hear from you. Maybe you have dug your vegetable plot but don’t know what you will do with your surplus crop? Have you started a new craft or hobby and need an outlet for it? Do you enjoy cooking and would like to get together with like-minded people and find an appreciative audience for your bakes? Why not come along and chat to the producers? You can find more information 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. There is plenty of free parking, a warm welcome, and home baked refreshments too. On the first Thursday of the month we always have bacon rolls and every other Thursday we offer scones or cakes so that you can ‘try before you buy’. We offer a free tea or coffee on your first visit so come and see what we can tempt you with.
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. Our next meeting is on February 19 when Marcia Whiting, Curatorial Associate of the Munnings Museum, will speak on the life and works of Sir Alfred Munnings. Sir Alfred, born and educated in Suffolk, is famous for being one of England’s finest painters of horses. Possibly less well known, he was also a significant artist of the Great War. In her talk Marcia will be paying particular attention to his collection at the Munnings Museum in Dedham. On March 19 Nick Collinson, General Manager for East Suffolk National Trust, will talk about the properties in East Suffolk, with particular reference to Sutton Hoo. The meeting will be preceded by a short AGM 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
YOU’RE WELCOME AT ANY OF OUR MEETINGS! Join us at Speak Easy at Martlesham, your friendly neighbourhood speakers’ club, to improve your public speaking in 2019. Did you miss our open evening on January 24? Yes, we know you were intending to come, but something came up. Never mind – guests are welcome at any of our club meetings. There are two meetings in February: Thursdays 7 and 21. Speak Easy is a Toastmasters International club. TI has spent nearly 95 years devising and refining the best ways for all of us to develop. If you improve your public speaking it also boosts your confidence and helps you become a better leader. Toastmasters International recognises this. There are leadership projects and opportunities as well as speaking projects, all within Pathways, TRI’s new educational framework. There are online and downloadable learning materials to guide and challenge you. You’re in control of how far and how fast you progress. We meet every Thursday fortnight at the Richards Room in Martlesham (alongside Felixstowe Road, behind Tesco). Our meetings include impromptu speaking, formal speaking and evaluation. Evaluation is a vital part of how Toastmasters’ clubs operate. When you evaluate someone else speaking you not only help them, you also – through empathy and understanding – help develop your own speaking. For further details or queries, please call 07968 372563 or get in touch via: www.speak-easy.org.uk (select Contact Us) Speak Easy at Martlesham is all about learning to speak in a friendly, encouraging and enjoyable environment. We look forward to meeting you in 2019.
ROTARY CLUB OF WOODBRIDGE DEBEN December was a busy month for the Rotary Club of Woodbridge Deben. Our annual Carol Concert took place at Woodbridge School on December 6 where a capacity crowd were once again entertained by the school chamber choir, Martlesham Brass Band and readings by our president, Tom Griffin, as well as joining in enthusiastically with the programme of carols. Santa’s sleigh did four runs around Martlesham Heath and a morning in the Thoroughfare, the latter supported by carol singing by members of Woodbridge Choral Society. Our thanks go to them, and to everybody who supported these events, which between them raised around £3,000. This will enable us to continue our support of various local, national and international charities. The Memory Cafe, run in conjunction with Woodbridge Rotary Club and Woodbridge Inner Wheel, resumes after the Christmas break on Wednesday, January 30. We look forward to greeting memory loss sufferers and their carers between 10.30am and noon at Woodbridge Football Club on the last Wednesday of every month. Our annual Golf Day will take place at St Audrys Golf Club on Thursday, July 18; more details in due course.
A NEW WAY OF LOOKING ROUND HARKSTEAD CHURCH If you visit St Mary’s Church, Harkstead, you will now find a new sort of church guide on the table just inside the door, the Arts Society Children’s Trail.
the graffiti in the church porch, or trying to decide what a fragment of a medieval wall painting represented.
Part of a national initiative by the Arts Society, Harkstead’s trail is an illustrated sheet of 13 questions for children about the interior of the church which guides them round the building looking at the architecture, history and furnishings. Accompanying adults use a corresponding answer sheet to share with the children.
The trail was devised by Ipswich based Orwell Decorative and Fine Arts Society (ODFAS), with the help of the Rev Canon Liesbeth Oosterhof and members and friends of the church.
At the launch, parents and grandparents brought children along to try out the trail. They spent some time going round the church carefully examining fixtures such as the font, the pulpit and the altar, studying
The Harkstead trail will now be added to the Arts Society national register, which includes a number of other churches in Suffolk.
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Typically these trails are aimed at children aged between eight and twelve to encourage them to explore churches, but they can be enjoyed by all ages.
To find out more about Children’s Trails, email: info@orwelldfas.org.uk
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OUT & ABOUT ORWELL DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY Our first next lecture of the new year will be on Wednesday, February 6 when Andrew Spira will deliver what we are sure will be a fascinating talk entitled The Art and Architecture of St Petersburg. On Wednesday, March 6, Doug Gillen will present a talk entitled Hidden Canvasses: Street Art and the City. So why not join us and enjoy good company and interesting talks? 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
KESGRAVE WI After our usual formal start, our January meeting took on a slightly more relaxed air. Business matters were quickly dealt with – the annual Suffolk East WI meeting at Trinity Park on Tuesday, March 5 where the main speaker will be Kevin Clifton, a professional dancer made famous by participating in Strictly Come Dancing and 2018 champion. The Suffolk Show competition schedule was discussed and plans starting to form for the various entries. All our social activities – walking, craft and Scrabble – have all resumed after the Christmas break. Rod Gibson, chairman of Kesgrave Neighbourhood Plan visited to update us on the various plans being discussed for the Kesgrave area. Coffee was served by the committee after which we spent the evening playing a variety of board games. Members brought in their favourite family game or one acquired at Christmas and we tried them out! It was a very relaxed way to start the new year. Our next meeting is at Kesgrave Community Centre, Twelve Acre Approach, at 7.15pm on Thursday, February 7. Our speaker will be Wendy Smith with a talk entitled The Wimbledon Championship Through the Eyes of a Line Judge. Visitors are very welcome to join us.
MARTLESHAM LADIES CLUB We have two meetings planned for this month. On February 14 John Hammond will tell us about the work of the St Elizabeth Hospice Shop on Martlesham Heath. He will explain how the shop is organised and run and tell us about the huge variety of donated items which are sold. He will be pleased to accept small donated items that evening. On February 28 we are organising our annual bring-and-buy sale in aid of charity. This year we are raising money for Suffolk Search and Rescue. Last year we had an interesting talk by a team member who brought his highly trained dog with him and demonstrated his amazing skills. This is a completely independent charity relying on donations to fund their work. Looking forward to next month, on March 14 June Eaton will talk about hats and fascinators. Meetings are held on alternate Thursday evenings at 7.15pm in the Richards Room. To find out more, please contact Doreen Boar: 01473 622768
INNER WHEEL CLUB OF WOODBRIDGE The club rounded off 2018 with Christmas Lunch at Seckford Golf Club, at which members donated money to charity in lieu of sending Christmas cards. A chilly Thursday evening in January saw our first meeting of the new year. An informative talk by Max Pemberton on exploring the Irrawaddy River was accompanied by slides, giving us a visual journey through Papua New Guinea and Myanmar (formerly Burma.) Max was able to give us a brief history of Myanmar, pointing out how much control the military have had since the country became independent in 1948. Beautiful architecture was very much in evidence in his pictures of the many temples. Plans for this year include a Soup Lunch to celebrate International Inner Wheel Day, with any profit going to Shelterbox. Our annual Quiz Night will be held on Friday, March 8 at Woodbridge Community Hall at 7.30pm. For further details or to enter a team, please contact Deirdre Rothwell: 01394 386381
WOOLLY WONDERS It’s been great to see a few new faces on Thursdays, as well as the old regulars! We’d love to see more at The Runway between 10am and noon.
If you require any information please call our secretary, Di Chilver: 01473 611415
We’re focusing on knitting elephants this year for St Elizabeth Hospice to sell in their shops and events alongside the elephant trail in Ipswich.
SUFFOLK FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
For more information contact Rachel: 01473 610437
Thursday, February 28 at 7.15pm Cure or Care? The Contribution of Medicine to the Decline of Mortality in Ipswich 1851-1911 by Anne Folan
GIRLGUIDING MARTLESHAM
A general population study with Anne using available medical records and Census Records to outline a fascinating study of interest not only to Ipswich residents but to family history researchers generally. 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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Currently we have one Rainbow Unit (ages 5-7), four Brownie Packs (ages 7-10), two Guide Companies (ages 10-14) and one Ranger Unit (ages 14-18) meeting around the parish. If you are interested in joining as a member or helping as a volunteer, contact chris.s.cooper@btinternet.com (Martlesham) or visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested (HQ). Come join the fun and start your Guiding adventure today!
IPSWICH & DISTRICT HISTORICAL TRANSPORT SOCIETY Wednesday, February 27: Lost Railways of Suffolk by Nathan Dodd Wednesday, March 28: Zeppelin Raids over East Anglia by Ian Mclachlan We meet at 7.30pm at the Salvation Army Citadel, 558 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich; entrance via the rear car park, visitors £3.50, members £1.50 including refreshments. 01473 422145 / www.idhts.co.uk
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OUT & ABOUT WOODBRIDGE & DISTRICT LIONS
IPSWICH PHILATELIC SOCIETY
Woodbridge Lions Club would like to thank everyone who contributed so generously to our street and store collections in the run-up to Christmas, and special thanks to Tesco Martlesham Heath and Suffolk Coastal District Council for their kind permission to hold collections. In total we raised £1,091 which will help us to continue to be able to support local good causes.
Our January meeting was held at Kesgrave Community Centre where our member Roger Swindells displayed and talked about his thematic collections and winning competition entries. Afterwards we were able to purchase material from Roger`s extensive stock as he is also a dealer who attends local stamp fairs.
Proceeds were as follows: Tesco Martlesham Heath, December 7: £323 Tesco Martlesham Heath, December 12: £164 Woodbridge, Turban Centre, December 15: £255 Sleigh Ride, Warwick Avenue & Bury Hill, December 19: £199 Sleigh Ride, Peterhouse, December 20: £150 As with all funds raised from the public, these proceeds will be returned to the community in a number of ways, chiefly through the Christmas Parcels project and Quay Time, our joint venture with Woodbridge Quay Church. For more details or to contact us, please call 0845 8332820 or visit: www.woodbridgelions.org.uk
U3A 2019 PROGRAMME GETS INTO ITS STRIDE We’ve seen in the new year and have long since forgotten all those ambitious and potentially life changing resolutions – except for one! Our U3A members are continuing their quest for knowledge with stimulating and lively new topics to discover and debate. The U3A spring programme is as interesting as ever, with a variety of speakers examining the truth behind controversial First World War leader Marshall Haig, the impact of the US Army on Suffolk soil and helping us separate the fact from the fiction surrounding St Edmund. Thursday, February 7, 10.30am at Felixstowe Salvation Army Hall The Campaign for Votes for Women by Joy Bounds Phases of the campaign from the mid-19th century to the end of the First World War Thursday, February 14, 2pm at Saxmundham Market Hall, IP17 1AF Overpaid, Oversexed and Over Here by Ian McLachlan The social and cultural impact of the ‘friendly’ invasion of the US Army Air Force in East Anglia Monday, February 25, 2pm at Kesgrave Community Centre, IP5 1JF St Edmund in History and Legend by Dr Sam Newton An assessment of the accounts in the Anglo Saxon Chronicles, the history of Danish East Anglia and the rise of the cult of St Edmund U3A promises a warm welcome to existing and potential members. All details of membership are available on the website. Alternatively call the membership secretary on 0300 123 3913. Occasionally U3A may have to make last minute changes so please see the website for the most up-to-date information. www.a3aeastsuffolk.org.uk
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, February 8: Suffolk Lavender Farm by Karen Orchard Friday, March 8: Pearly Kings and Queens by Gerry Baxter Friday, April 12: A Lighthearted Look at the Changing Face of Funerals with Sarah Waterston For more information contact Sue (01473 414746) or Cynthia (01473 726068)
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During February we have two competition nights and also a visit to Stampex in London. Lynn Roberts will be our speaker at Cedarwood School on the evening of March 6. Lynn will display and discuss her collection of Albania. On March 20 we have another afternoon meeting at Kesgrave Community Centre with Graham Booth who will talk about Cayman Island Postal History. The hall will be open from 1pm. Looking forward to April, we have two big events. On Wednesday 17 we have our annual auction, and on Saturday 27 we have a stamp fair at the community centre. This year we are also hosting Spring Stamp Essex so you will be able to view competition entries from across Suffolk and Essex as well as buy and sell with quality dealers. For further information contact Mike Smith: 01473 403904 / michaelsmith1949@gmail.com www.ipswichphilatelic.uk
ST ELIZABETH HOSPICE STAMP & COIN APPEAL A big thank you to everyone who continues to save their used stamps and old British and foreign coins throughout the year for me to take to the hospice. I recently received this message from their fundraising coordinator: “Since 1 January 2018 we have raised £2,955 from stamp recycling and £842 from coin recycling which is a fantastic amount! Thank you all for your support as it makes a huge difference as it’s reliable income that we see continuing to come to us.” So you can see how important your contributions are. Even if you collect only a few stamps or old coins they really do make a difference when added together. Please keep those stamps and coins coming! Bev Read, 15 Demesne Gardens, Martlesham Heath / 01473 622721
MARTLESHAM HARD OF HEARING GROUP An independent social group for people with any type of hearing loss. Partners and hearing dogs welcome. Our group meets from 10.30am to noon on the first Thursday of the month at Martlesham Pavilion. We charge £4 per session and frequently have a speaker. Last year we had everything from a local historian speaking to us about Prettys corset making in Ipswich to running a bed and breakfast in Colchester, as well as a lady who told us about her trip to Iceland (the country, not the shop!). We always have time to chat over coffee/tea and biscuits. We are very sociable and always welcome new people to the group. The pavilion has an excellent hearing loop and a lady voluntarily text types so even people with the most severe hearing loss don’t feel left out, something lots of people with hearing loss suffer. There is also free parking. Why not give us a try – we would love to see you? For more information please contact Steph Moon: 07741 310480 / steph.moon@hhas.org.uk
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OUT & ABOUT / SPORT MARTLESHAM IN BLOOM Wildlife Survey of Flora and Fauna on Martlesham Common
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 12 at 7.30pm in the Church Hall, Church Lane, Kirton IP10 0PU.
Now it’s winter it’s a good time to visit Martlesham Common and see what birds and other flora and fauna are there, possibly some winter visitors (eg. Fieldfares, Redwings) as well as resident species. If there is snow the tracks of many birds or mammals may be visible. Whatever you see on the common we would be interested to know as part of the ongoing survey of its flora and fauna. This survey has been underway for some time and the results so far show that Martlesham Common has a wide diversity of flora and fauna and is therefore an important place for wildlife as well as being an attractive and interesting area for residents. Martlesham Common is the area of land between the A12, Mill Heath, Felixstowe Road and Tesco and is designated as a Local Nature Reserve. If you or anyone you know is interested in helping with this survey by recording what you see when you visit the area, which can be daily, weekly, monthly or whenever you are walking across the common, or would like to let us know what you have already seen, please contact the secretary below. Thank you to all those who have been involved so far and sent us records of what they have seen. If you would like to help in any way or for further information please contact J Maureen Burrows: martleshaminbloom@gmail.com / 01473 625196
PORTAL WOODLANDS CONSERVATION GROUP
By S Corley
The December working party saw our volunteers give a good length of the main path through Portal Woodlands a tidy up as it had become slightly overgrown and very muddy underfoot over the summer and autumn. This included trimming back low hanging branches and brambles, pushing back the soil and rotted leaves that had spread on to the path, and sweeping up debris. We also added a couple of waymarkers to make our nature (green acorn) and historic (red aircraft) walks circular. Now, walkers can start these walks anywhere along the routes and not get lost! The session was a little shorter than normal as we celebrated Christmas with a buffet by Katie’s tree to thank all our volunteers for their hard work over the year. All willing volunteers welcome. Training, tools and a tea break are all provided! Now is the time to keep up that New Year’s resolution to get out in the fresh air more often. DATES FOR THE DIARY Volunteer Work Morning (all ages) Sunday, February 17, 10am-noon Meet at the Education Area. All welcome - no need to book. Nature Explorers (11-18 year olds) Saturday, March 16, 9-11am Please book a place via our email below. Nature Watch Club (5-11 year olds) 2019 dates to be confirmed. For further information, please visit our website, join our members’ Facebook Group by messaging Duncan Sweeting., or contact us at: 01473 612632 / pwcg.martlesham@gmail.com, phone Nature Explorer and Young Volunteer Sam Cork www.pwcg.onesuffolk.net
DEBEN FLOWER CLUB The evening will take the form of a demonstration by club members. This will be an informal event with members and visitors having the opportunity to move around the hall and ask questions of those producing the arrangements. Tea and coffee will be available and there will be stalls selling good quality books. There will also be a raffle of the flower arrangements. Visitors (£5) are always assured of a warm welcome. Please telephone 01394 411422 if you would like further information.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE THIS VALENTINE BY LEAVING AN EVERLASTING GIFT The Leave an Everlasting Valentine Gift Will Month is being supported by Jackamans Solicitors (Ipswich), Ross Coates Solicitors (Ipswich) and Norton Peskett Solicitors (Halesworth), who have kindly offered their services to offer people the opportunity to make a basic single or mirror will in return for a suggested donation to Cancer Campaign in Suffolk. The aim is to raise awareness of the importance of making a Will, as well as highlighting the work of the charity, and is a special way to make a difference and celebrate Valentine’s Day in February. Around 60 per cent of people in the UK do not have a will and planning for later life is essential! People are living longer and with ever-changing family lives; second marriages, extended families, civil partnerships, long-term care needs, lasting power of attorney, funeral costs, inheritance tax… Choosing who you want to leave your gifts to is ever more important so your wishes are fulfilled as complications can arise which can become costly. Making a will gives peace of mind and ensures families and loved ones are cared for in the future. It also gives people the opportunity to leave a lasting gift to a charity that will make a difference to others as well as reduce the inheritance tax bill for the beneficiaries. Karen Hare, Chief Executive of Cancer Campaign in Suffolk, said: “We are delighted that Jackamans Solicitors, Ross Coates Solicitors and Norton Peskett are supporting the Leave an Everlasting Valentine’s Gift scheme by giving their time and offering a will writing service for a donation to our charity. All the monies raised stays in Suffolk to help before, during and after cancer.” For more information contact CCiS on 01473 211884 / fundraiser@cancercampaigninsuffolk.co.uk or visit: ww.ccisuffolk.org
MARTLESHAM CARPET BOWLS We finished 2018 in style, having reached the top of our division following a good win against Old Felixstowe. However, at the time of writing Bramford have just taken the top spot with a one point lead. Our 2019 league programme started on January 15 and we hope to continue our recent success. The club singles competitions have progressed to the quarter-final stage. The annual dinner will be held on April 11 at Woodbridge Golf Club. This was a new venue for us last year and was thoroughly enjoyed by the attendees. Details will be posted on the club noticeboard as soon as they are available. This year’s Christmas card collection was in aid of First Responders, and raised a very useful £38. We have a few vacancies at the club and would welcome new members. We meet on Tuesday and Friday afternoons from 1.30-4.30pm, and Tuesday evenings from 7.30-10pm at the Community Hall on Old Felixstowe Road (behind Tesco). Just turn up or contact our secretary, Ian Hunt, on 01473 611947, especially if you plan to come along on a Tuesday evening as there may be a league match. The club provides all of the necessary equipment. Why not give us a try? Doug Benger
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SPORT / SCHOOLS IPSWICH WANDERERS FOOTBALL CLUB Wanderers have just passed the halfway stage of the Thurlow Nunn League season and are still handily placed in the upper part of the 1st Division table. The 4-1 win at distant Wisbech St Mary was arguably the best performance to date. Manof-the-match was undoubtedly our captain Marcus Taylor who’s hattrick is the first since Jack Severy’s glorious four from a couple of seasons ago. Our other goal came from Jordan Godbold. Both our managers, Mark Goldfinch and James Buckle, had named themselves as substitutes and both duly came on late in the game. They were understandably delighted with the three points and will be hoping that the team can build on the victory and climb further up the league.
more reason for readers to get along to The Doucy and support our young team as they bid for honours. We are looking forward to the visit of Haverhill Borough in the quarter-final of the Suffolk Senior Cup. Can we progress in this exciting competition and make another appearance at Portman Road? The club has entered a new era in the last few months following the appointment of David Bugg as chairman and a new committee. This is David’s second spell as chairman. He previously led the club in Jason Dozell’s time as 1st Team manager when Wanderers lifted the 1st Division Champions Trophy.
The 1 Division table is misleading because eight clubs are not eligible for promotion and current favourites are Swaffham Town. Wanderers still have to play the Norfolk boys twice and can realistically catch up with them, all the
Upcoming 1st Team matches at The Doucy, Humber Doucy Lane Saturday, February 9: v Haverhill Borough (Cup) KO 2pm (Early KO) Saturday, February 16: v Lakenheath (League) KO 3pm Saturday, February 23: v Downham Town (League) KO 3pm
DEBEN YACHT CLUB
SPRING TERM AT BRIGHT STARS
The programme for this year is nearly complete and it’s promising to be a busy season. In the spring we intend to run two sail training courses for club members; the courses will both be held on four separate days over four weekends.
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.
IMPROVERS: This is for people who already have a little sailing experience and want to improve their skills and acquire more experience. Sessions will be on Saturdays, April 20 & 27 and Sundays, May 5 & 12.
Sessions are free and usually based on a theme. They normally include singing, games, crafts and Bible stories, followed by refreshments and more play. Just turn up; no need to book.
BEGINNERS: This is aimed at people who have no sailing experience and want to learn the basics of getting afloat in a boat for the first time. Sessions will be on Saturday, May 18, Sunday, May 26, Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 9.
The session dates for the spring term are: February 11 and 25 and March 11 and 25. You are welcome to come along to any of our mornings; just turn up, no need to let us know in advance.
Starting times will vary because of the tide. Each session will last about five hours, with a short briefing in the clubhouse, and we will try to maximise the time we spend afloat. Most work will be done in the club’s Wayfarers so you will be paired with another trainee and looked after by a qualified RYA dinghy sailing instructor. For those who are interested there will be an opportunity to sail in a single-hander. All activities will be supervised by a RYA Senior Instructor and a crewed support boat. The cost of each course will be £95 per person.
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If you are a DYC member (or plan to be) for 2019 and you are interested in doing one of our courses, get in touch and we will send you full details and an application form. We expect places to fill up quickly so don’t hang about! Contact Steve for more details or if you want a chat first: scholey@ntlworld.com / 07929 751003 To do a sail training course at DYC you need to be a member. Membership starts from just £31 for a cadet/student (under 18). For ages 18-25 it’s £47, £94 for adults and £141 for a family which covers two adults and their children. For any questions about membership or to join, please contact our membership secretary Frances Alexander: 01394 385221 Membership is open to all, you don’t need to own a boat or even know how to sail. Club dinghies can be hired when our safety boats are on patrol and under-18s can use club boats for free. The club operates on a self-help basis so members take their turn at some of the club’s many volunteering opportunities; galley duties, manning the safety boats and being officers of the day. Parents of cadets are very welcome to help, especially at Lazy Sailing! Our second winter talk is on Thursday, February 21 when Commodore Graham Seabrook is giving a talk at the club about his recent three-month trip to Nepal volunteering with Raleigh International. The talk will start at 7.30pm and there will be refreshments. Talks are free and nonmembers are very welcome. For more information about talks please contact Jane Bradburn: 01394 446008 j.bradburn16@btinternet.com /
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HEDGEHOG NURSERY AT GORSELAND PRIMARY SCHOOL ‘This is Me!’ Hedgehog Nursery at Gorseland Primary School has been using the inspirational song from The Greatest Showman to kick-start our thinking about what makes us who we are. We have looked at black and white photographs of faces and made our own using lots of different media including charcoal, black and white chalks and paint; the end results were stunning! The hedgehogs have been counting how many of their friends have the same colour hair and eyes, used their feet to measure how long and tall different objects are and explored the different kinds of measuring tapes and rulers. In Hedgehogs, we are continuously free flowing within the indoor and outdoor environments. Through warm and nurturing encounters, our highly skilled staff ensure that the children practise new skills, rehearse old skills and are appropriately challenged. Inspiring curiosity, developing shared thinking and promoting positive interactions are just a few of the qualities of our nursery. If you are ‘curious’ about what we offer, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. You will be warmly welcomed! Nursery Lead Teacher Mrs T Haig 01473 623790 / office@gorseland.net Hedgehog Nursery is open Monday-Friday from 7.30am-6pm for three and four year olds. If you would like more information please contact the school office or visit: www.gorseland.net
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SCHOOLS HEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL NURSERY Wow! What an incredible half term we had leading up to Christmas. The children began the half term by exploring the Polar Regions, having a great time finding out about the different animals that live there and having fun investigating snow and ice. We ended this exciting and fascinating topic by warmly welcoming our parents into the nursery for a very busy and successful Stay and Play session. Next, the children enjoyed learning a range of songs and actions for the Christmas concert. They all did an amazing job performing at a number of sell-out shows; we were very proud of all of the children! Back in the nursery classroom, the children had a very important job as they helped Father Christmas in our very own Santa’s Workshop, designing and building toys ready for Christmas Day. Finally, we would like to say a big thank you to all the parents who came in and supported our Hey Duggee day for Children in Need, helping us to raise over £100 and having lots of fun at the same time.
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This term is looking to be just as exciting as the last one. The children have settled in really quickly and we are already having lots of fun and excitement with our new zoo topic, exploring our own zoo in the role play area, learning about how to care for the animals, dressing up as animals and playing Guess Who’s at the Zoo. In our up and coming topics, we will be thinking about recycling and how we can help to protect the planet, before moving on to investigate robots and machines. Nursery Open Morning Although our school nursery is full at the moment, we are now accepting applications and allocating places for September 2019. If you would like to find out more about our fantastic, teacher-led school nursery and see us in action, we are holding an open morning on Wednesday, March 6 at 9.30am. During the morning, you will be able to meet me and the rest of our dedicated team of highly-skilled and experienced support staff. You will also be able to spend time exploring our fantastic facilities, both inside and outside. We are lucky to have extensive grounds that include a dedicated Forest Schools area and a separate wildlife area featuring a pond with dipping platform. We are also very proud of our school garden that includes an orchard, allotment and an enclosure for our chickens and rabbits. For those who require childcare outside of the school day, our popular before and after school club, Jigsaw, is available. There are also a number of reputable childminders our area. If you can’t make this date or time, then don’t worry, you can call the school office on 01473 622806 and arrange an appointment for a guided tour at a time that is convenient to you. Nursery Teacher Helen Whatley
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