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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR Every parent strives to raise optimistic, happy children and we do all sorts to give them the best start in life and to be there to support them when they need us, and possibly when they don’t. Of course they don’t always appreciate our efforts, but I like to remind Jack quite frequently (i.e. every morning as we walk to school) how fortunate he is and I’m slowly teaching him the value of money and the practice of saving for the things he wants (as opposed to getting everything immediately). In doing so I’ve come to realise how little self-restraint I have myself and admit it’s quite a few years since I’ve actually ‘saved’ to buy something I’ve spotted in a shop window. Nowadays I’m more likely to ‘stick’ it on a card, but the purchase is then laden with guilt and often hidden at the back the cupboard until I can pull it out and say “this old thing; I’ve had it for ages”! I miss the ‘old’ days when finally getting your hands on the thing you desired was enormously satisfying, but it may be difficult to convince an eight-year-old growing up in today’s throwaway society. I’m also keen to impress on him how important it is to support local shops and local tradespeople. Local businesses, local retail outlets and local employers are the lifeblood of community. They rely on our support and it’s in our best interests to provide it. A vibrant local economy ensures we can buy the things we want when we want them, find people to provide services when we need them, find work experience and Saturday jobs for our teenagers, sponsors for local events and jobs closer to home, but also generates a sense of hopefulness, confidence and pride which benefits us all and stimulates further investment and growth. I often write about how fortunate we are to live in this little corner of the world and have encouraged you to support local events, but as we gear up for winter and start to think about Christmas, take a look around your local ‘business’ community and I’m confident you won’t need to go very far to find everything you need. Every penny you spend with a local supplier or in a local shop is an investment in the future of your local economy and consequently in ‘community’ itself.
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SPECIAL CENTENARY FUNDRAISING EVENT 100 years from the end of the First World War and the formation of the RAF Part of Operation Big Brew Up Friday, October 12, 10am-2pm St Andrew’s Church Hall, The Street, Rushmere St Andrew IP5 1DH Coffee, tea, cakes, tombola LIFELONG SUPPORT FOR OUR FORCES AND THEIR FAMILIES
ST MARY’S CHURCH MARTLESHAM PIPE ORGAN RESTORATION Our church organ was built in 1908 and installed here in our church (coming from Wrexham) in 1974. Due to its great age the organ is in need of restoration. Those of you who have visited St Mary’s will know what a beautiful church we have. The organ is such an important part of our many services and celebrations and our accomplished team of organists are looking forward to the organ being restored in the new year. If we wish to continue to have an organ played in our services, weddings, baptisms and funerals, we need to raise in excess of £30,000. We are planning to start the work in January 2019 and have it completed by Easter 2019. We have a number of fundraising events being held with the major one being an Auction of Promises at Martlesham Community Hall on Friday, November 16 at 7pm. Tickets (£5) are available from 01394 383648 or 01394 387049 and include a first drink, snacks and the auction catalogue. Licensed bar available and there will also be a live band playing. This month’s cover image is by Dawn Hynes, a local semi-professional photographer specialising in pictures of stunning Suffolk scenery and pet photography, as modelled on the front cover by Hugo the French Bulldog. Dawn has had personal coaching from an award-winning photographer and has even sold some of her prints of the Suffolk Countryside in the USA! Based in Harleston, her passion for photography and many requests for prints has led her to build a website portfolio and turn her talent into a business. To view Dawn's work please visit: www.dawnhynesphotography.co.uk / www.facebookcom/dawnhynesphotograph
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NEWS MARTLESHAM HEATH AND THE EAGLE SQUADRONS In July last year, the history of Martlesham Heath, and particularly its airfield where more than 500 different types of aeroplanes were tested by the Royal Air Force between 1917 and 1939, was celebrated in a two-day event, MH100 – Martlesham Heath 1917-2017. Pete Davies was chair of the MH100 committee and the success of the event and ongoing interest both at home and in the USA has excited a new challenge which he needs your help with. The ‘Eagle Squadrons’ (121, 133 and 71) were formed up of volunteers from the USA and fought for this country prior to the entry of the USA into the Second World War. This was a criminal offence in the USA. It is a very interesting part of the history of the RAF in this its 100th year. No 71 was the first squadron and was based twice at Martlesham Heath before being transferred to the USAAF 8th Airforce when the USA entered the Second World War. In late June this year Pete and Lee Cognetta, the USA researcher who found relatives of the former flyers in the USA and who organised 25 of them to come over for our celebrations, were invited to the prestigious RAF Club in Piccadilly London to attend a ceremony unveiling the remaining two plaques to 121 and 133 squadrons. This event was attended by officers from both the RAF and USAF here in the UK and from the USA. Also in attendance was a lady whose husband flew with honours in the Eagle Squadrons. “It was a very moving ceremony where the bond between the USA and UK was clearly evident,” explains Pete. “As a development from this I had
FREE PROSTATE CANCER TESTS East Suffolk Prostate Cancer Support Group will be holding its sixth PSA test event for men between the ages of 45 and 75 at Greshams, Tuddenham Road, Ipswich, on Thursday, October 18 between 6.30 and 8.30pm. Prostate Cancer is the most common cancer in men but it can be successfully treated if detected in time. Eleven-thousand men die every year in the UK because their prostate cancer was detected too late. If there is a history of prostate cancer or breast cancer in your direct family blood line there is an increased possibility of you getting prostate cancer. A small blood sample will be taken from your arm by a trained phlebotomist. The sample will be analysed in an NHS laboratory and the urologist will write to you to explain your result and advise whether you should take further action. Although a free test, a donation on the night towards the costs of this event would be very much appreciated. The venue is sponsored by Greshams, Ipswich.
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been making enquiries about the Eagle Squadrons taking part in this year’s Cenotaph Parade in November and I have taken considerable time and effort to see if family members can take part. Alas this will not be possible as the Royal British Legion have told me that the march past is only for ex-service personal and not family members. “This was a blow to my efforts of more than 10 months, but at the RAF Club in June I made contact with senior officers from the USAF and asked about a small ceremony by the Eagle Squadron memorial in Grosvenor Square. Again unfortunately, due to so many commitments, the USAF have no-one available for such a ceremony and I began to wonder if these men could ever be recognised as part of the RAF and remembered as we remember ex-RAF service personal.” “I then thought that if we could find someone from the RAF (or RBL) who is attending this year’s parade in November we may be able to get them to carry a wreath to enable this to be laid at the Cenotaph along with the other wreaths. To my knowledge, I don’t think the three squadrons have ever been recognised at this ceremony.” Happily Pete’s efforts have paid off and the RAF has offered to lay it at the Cenotaph on November 11, but he does need a sponsor to fund the wreath itself (approx. £50) and delivery to RAF Northolt in London. If you or someone you know might be in a position to help please give Pete a call on 07810 212420.
MARTLESHAM HEATH SURGERY This year there are two types of flu vaccine, one for patients aged 65 years and over and one for patients under 65 years of age who are in one of the at risk categories or pregnant. Clinic for patients aged 65 years and over will be on Tuesday, October 9 from 2-5.30pm. Clinic for patients in the eligible categorys under 65 years will be on Tuesday, October 16 from 3-6pm Both clinics are being held at the surgery; no appointment necessary.
DEMENTIA Together Call Free 08081 688 000 email: SRYC. DementiaTogether@nhs.net visit: www.dementia-together.com
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NEWS MARTLESHAM PARISH COUNCIL FORTHCOMING EVENT IN THE PARISH Work Party on Saturday, October 20 at the Recreation Ground As part of our ongoing management plan for the Recreation Ground, we welcome volunteers to a work party on October 20, meeting between 10am and 2pm (stay for as long or as little as you like; bring a packed lunch if you wish, but a cuppa will be on hand!). There will be lots of jobs to do for all abilities and ages, with the guidance of Neil Lister, Countryside Officer for Suffolk Coast & Heaths Project. If you would like more information, please contact the council office as below New member of staff Due to an ever increasing workload, the council is pleased to announce that it has appointed a new council officer, Deborah Chappell, who will work parttime alongside our other three part-time staff members. She is due to start on September 19 and we look forward to welcoming her.
with a bug box building activity and live animals (hedgehog, slow worms and privet hawkmoth chrysalises). The Ipswich Wildlife Group, Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Martlesham in Bloom and the Martlesham Conservation Group also had interesting displays. There was an introduction to the ‘Friends of the Common’ group which we plan to build on later in the year. Refreshments were available in the Parish Room from our councillors and deputy clerk. We were also grateful for the help of two members of the Portal Woodlands Conservation Group. Sports Fund Project – Trim Trail Update As reported earlier in the year, a trim trail for Martlesham Heath and the Common/Mill Heath is being developed by our small working group. Locations for eight exercise stations have been identified and landowners have now given permission. The route is likely to be just under 6km. The equipment is to be robust with no moving parts as the group is mindful of the potential for vandalism. Sites identified are at the southern end of The Green, between Heathfield and The Oaks, next to the Centenary Playspace, in the Portal Woodlands, by the amenity path that runs from the Tesco underpass to Main Road, by the southern end of the footpath which runs through Mill Heath, by the path on the Common which skirts Tesco, and at the northern end of the North Green. We are now seeking quotes from suppliers.
Grants to local organisations in 2019 The parish council will be considering all applications for grants from local organisations in the autumn. If your group wishes to apply for a grant, please contact the clerk for an application form, to be completed and returned to the parish council by Monday, October 8. These grants are awarded for the financial year 2019/20 and will be presented at the Annual Parish Meeting in April 2019. Any group with a project requiring parish council support/funding should also submit their project details and business plan by October 8 at the latest.
Retail Park Developments R G Carter is due to start building the approved Costa drive-thru on land next to Wickes on October 22 with a view to handing over the site to Costa Coffee on January 21, 2019. The council has agreed to allow use of the community hall car park for the parking of approx. six vehicles, mainly work vans and a few cars, in order to keep the surrounding roads free of their vehicles. In return R G Carter will undertake a few small jobs for the benefit of the community which are still to be identified.
Still Seeking Parish Councillors! We need two parish councillors to join the other 13 members of our council in making decisions about our parish and its future. Help us to look after our own land and assets, improve facilities, engage with other authorities on planning and highways matters and decide how the precept (parish council tax) will be spent. We currently have no-one representing the areas around Mill Heath, the Falcon Residential Park, Black Tiles Lane, Viking Heights and Seckford Hall Road.
Brightwell Lakes Development Work was due to start in the autumn, but there may be a delay while Suffolk Coastal District Council waits for more information on the site entrance and further highways reports.
You don’t need specific knowledge or expertise to be a councillor, just a desire to look after your community. Training is available and paid for. Councillors cannot be paid and do not receive any allowance, but they may claim reasonable expenses. Please look at our website to find out more about what we do. Eligible candidates can be considered by the council at its full council meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm in the Parish Room, Felixstowe Road IP12 4PB. The next opportunity is therefore on October 3. Please contact the parish clerk for further information or an informal chat. Martlesham Common Open Day On September 1 the sun shone on the visitors to the Common. James Baker of the Greenways Countryside Project led two informative guided walks sharing his knowledgeable about heathlands and their management, pointing out flora and fauna of interest. The Greenways Project was at the heart of the day
Mountain Warehouse will be occupying the former Topps Tiles unit soon, or it may have already done so by the time you read this!
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS Wednesday, October 3: Parish Council Wednesday, October 10: Development Plans Committee Wednesday, October 24: Finance & General Purposes Committee Wednesday, November 7: 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.
MARTLESHAM HEATH HOUSEHOLDERS LTD We are pleased to report that the paths between Heathfield to The Oaks and Lingside to Westland were completed in time for the new school term. This work was generously supported by Councillor Patricia O’Brien through her Suffolk County Council Locality Grant. We hope that these paths will make walking or cycling children to and from school from the south of Martlesham Heath much more pleasant compared to using Eagle Way. Two of our volunteers have been looking at the risk management of the trees particularly in Birch Woods. To that end we have established that we need to carry out regular inspections of the trees at varying intervals depending on their location. However, you are strongly advised not to
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walk under trees during periods of strong winds, thunderstorms or inclement weather. We are pleased that by working with Gorseland School to open and close the Control Tower carpark gate, we are able to continue allowing use of the carpark for parents to drop-off and collect children. We would like to stress that drivers should observe that the Grove has right of way and care should be taken while driving to and from the carpark. The barrier height is 2M so do take care with large SUV and any car carrying a topbox or bicycles. We can be contacted at: 01473 612207 / mhh@martlesham.org.uk www.martleshamheathhouseholdersltd.onesuffolk.net
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OUT & ABOUT YOUR LOCAL COUNTRY MARKET Sharing the Bounty The hedges are laden with blackberries; the nights are drawing in. It’s the time of year when our neighbourhood artisan cooks are preserving and jammaking even more than ever. Come and taste their efforts – buy a pot or three for your larder… mmm… Pies, quiches, pastries savouries and sweet, cakes, cookies, tarts and fudge are also available for your personal delectation and for sharing. A welcome tasty gift for a friend or a wholesome treat for the family – not forgetting that we make delicious gluten-free and dietary ‘specials’ to order so everyone can have a slice. Remember your five-a-day: we have home-grown vegetables, hand-picked fruit and fresh eggs. What we are looking for is a supplier of honey, so if you know a local bee-keeper who needs an outlet, please ask them to get in touch with Margaret Gayfer on 01473 623849. As you may know, eating local honey is believed to help prevent allergies to local pollens, and it tastes great on toast and in tea. Need a bag or cot quilt or bunting? Delight in the textures of crochet-work. Is it time for a new pair of fleecy gloves – with a matching hat and scarf – ready for when the weather turns? What about a wooden bowl or bangle, handturned, to enjoy on your table? Our busy crafters are happy to chat, to discuss their methods and materials as well as to take commissions for any occasion – and Christmas, of course. Come and support our part in Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning on Friday, September 28 for Macmillan’s Cancer Support. We’re in Martlesham Heath Pavilion every Tuesday morning from 9-11.15am. Enjoy a cuppa after some productive browsing. We have a card payment system now.
GIPPESWYK SINGERS
Gippeswyk Singers enjoyed a weekend of hot sunny weather on their summer concert tour to the West Country in June which saw them warmly welcomed at the Frome Festival and also performing at the beautiful St Michael’s Without in Bath. Lovely weather for sightseeing and a wonderful time traveling and singing together made for a memorable trip to Somerset. Rehearsals are now underway for a New Year Concert with Martlesham Brass on Sunday, January 6 which will include Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols. Once Christmas is over the choir will be focused with great anticipation on preparing a spring concert at Snape Maltings. Conductor Geoff Lavery is the musical director of three Suffolk choirs which are working in collaboration to present Verdi’s Requiem at Snape Maltings Concert Hall on Saturday, May 11. Beccles Choral Society and Phoenix Singers will be joining Gippeswyk Singers and the Lambeth Orchestra for what will be a special highlight on Suffolk’s musical calendar next year. Tickets are already selling and are available from choir members and from Snape Maltings Box Office. Gippeswyk Singers support local charities with their concerts so do come along and hear a delightfully expressive chamber choir and give a boost to some worthy local causes. For further information please visit: www.gippeswyksingers.co.uk
ROGER DAVID BURROWS MUSIC FUND On Wednesday, October 17 at 7.30pm The Roger David Burrows Music Fund presents a talk by Russell Stowe entitled Woodbridge Violins – Nearly 30 Years at 7.30pm at St Michaels Church Centre, The Drift, Martlesham Heath.
WOODBRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKETS Saturdays 13 & 27 October from 9am-12.30pm at Woodbridge Community Hall Autumn is a lovely time to sample our delicious local produce with much of it at its best during this season of mellow fruitfulness. Plums have been particularly good this year and may still be available from High House. Various varieties of apples certainly will and they will have their own extremely tasty apple juice. Newbourne Farm will have their great range of astonishingly fresh and beautiful vegetables; look out for aubergines, peppers, tomatoes, courgettes, butternut squash, green beans, caulis and early parsnips as well as carrots, onions and potatoes. We have a large selection of sweet things and baked goods such as Doodle Donuts, fudge and preserves from Quince Tree, cake, quiche and cheese biscuits from Pinewood Catering and bread and pasties from Artizan. We also have Sutton Hoo Chicken and freshly roasted coffee from Sam Jennings and his company, Edge. Syrian Falafel continue to come whenever they can, Suffolk Goat Cheese Company, Leaping Hare and Not Just Tarts will be there on October 13 and we’ve heard a rumour that Wonderpost Compost could be making a return to us as well. This is made in Suffolk and is delivered for free so could be just right if you are planning any autumn planting! If you would like a stall or if you would like to join our mailing list and receive reminders before every market, contact us at: woodbridgefarmersmarket@gmail.com
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Russell started at the Newark School of Violin Making, learning about the construction of instruments and their restoration. He then worked for a violin shop in the midlands for five years, running their workshop. Russell left in 1991 to start Woodbridge Violins and has become widely known to professional players, teachers and students of all ages and ability. He expertly repairs and restores instruments and bows on site in his workshop as well as supplying quality violins, violas, cellos and bows. Admission £5 at the door. Light refreshments and a raffle. The venue is fully accessible and there is adjacent free parking Profit from the evening will be going to The Roger David Burrows Music Fund which was set up in 2012 in memory of Roger David Burrows (1980-2012) by his family. With this music fund we are offering small grants to groups or individuals which we hope will inspire all abilities, adults and children, in music making. Information about The Roger David Burrows Music Fund will be available on the evening or you can visit: www.rogerdavidburrows.co.uk
KESGRAVE SINGERS CHARITY CONCERT On Saturday, October 6, the Kesgrave Singers and the St John’s CEVA Primary School Senior Choirs will be holding an autumn concert. All proceeds will be split between Families in Need (FIND) and Ipswich Outreach Bus. The concert will be held in the main hall at Kesgrave Community Centre and will begin at 7pm. Tickets are £7.50 for adults and £3 for under-16s and are available from Michael Rayment on: 01473 623486
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OUT & ABOUT IPSWICH COUNTRY MARKET KESGRAVE LIBRARY NEWS British, delicious and local to you As we move into October and mark the end of British summertime our garden produce is coming to an end, but we always have a wide variety of genuinely home-baked goods and preserves, home-produced craft items, plus homegrown seasonal flowers and plants. Cakes and preserve recipes have often been passed down through the generations, so you won’t find anything like them in your local supermarket.
Sunday Crafts in October: 10am-noon Sunday 7: Design your own monster using a lolly stick and pompom. Sunday 14: Did you know you can make a long wiggly snake out of a circle? Pop along and create your own slippery snake to take home. Sunday 21: Have you ever won a gold fish at the fair? Make your own gold fish picture to take home today. Sunday 28: It’s nearly Halloween. Make a pumpkin collage to decorate your home for Halloween.
Our producers are of all ages and from all walks of life, but they are all passionate about offering the best quality local produce. All products sold at Ipswich Country Market are made by the members themselves in their own kitchens, grown in their own gardens or crafted in their own homes.
Activities are free. Parents must stay with under-eights. There’s no need to book – just turn up and have a go.
With half term this month, why not bring the younger members of your family along for a treat? You will find a warm welcome and a real community atmosphere.
Story Time: every Friday morning (term time only) 9.45-10.15am
We are open on Thursday mornings from 10.15-11.30am at Rushmere Village Hall on Humber Doucy Lane / IP4 3PB. We have plenty of free parking and home baked refreshments, with a free tea or coffee on your first visit. You can find more information about the market on our Facebook page (Ipswich Country Market) and at: www.ipswichcountrymarket.co.uk. Country Markets also have a national website at: www.country-markets.co.uk
SUFFOLK BOOK LEAGUE Suffolk Book League welcomes author David Hayden on Monday, October 8 at Ipswich Institute Reading Room, 15 Tavern Street, Ipswich IP1 3AA. David has appeared in a number of literary and poetry journals, and has been shortlisted for the 25th Raidió Teilifís Éireann Francis MacManus Short Story Prize. Born in Dublin, he is currently based in Norwich. His recently published Darker With the Lights On is a collection of short stories described as “strange, uncomfortable fables of memory, metamorphosis, time, dissociation and death”. Doors open at 7pm and the event will start at 7.30pm. The cost for Suffolk Book League members is £4 and £8 for non-members. Students get in free with ID. To avoid disappointment on the door, seats can be reserved by emailing: tickets@sbl.org.uk Tickets for reserved seats must be collected by 7.15pm. Cash payment required on arrival. Pop-up bookshop courtesy of Woodbridge Emporium.
MARTLESHAM BRASS Making music fun in East Anglia We hope everyone enjoyed our birthday concert on September 29 and we congratulate all our members who received awards on the evening. October is a quiet month for the band, a chance to prepare for a busy November and December when we have lots of events coming up, details of which will be published in next month’s edition. 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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BookStart: every Thursday (including holidays) Tot Rock: 9.45-10.15am / BabyBounce: 10.30-11am OTHER EVENTS FOR OCTOBER Wednesdays 3 & 17, 2.30pm: Knit and Natter. Just £1 with tea, coffee and biscuits provided. Welcome to all our new members. Thursday 4, 2.45pm: Afternoon Book Group. Currently reading The Silence Between Breathes by Cath Staincliffe. Thursday 25, 7pm: Evening Book Group. Currently reading Then She was Gone by Lisa Jewell. If you are interested in joining either of the book groups, please ring or speak to a member of staff Lego Club, 3.45-4.45pm (term time only) Parents must stay with children under eight. Themes for October: Tuesday 2 – Gardens, Tuesday 9 – Jet Skis, Tuesday 16 – Lorries, Tuesday 30 – Halloween. IT Help Sessions There are spaces available from October onwards if you would like any help with any aspect of IT, e.g. using your iPad, eReader, downloading ebooks from the library catalogue. Please get in touch or speak to a member of staff if you are interested. Cards for Good Causes The festive season gets under way in Kesgrave when the Cards for Good Causes charity Christmas card shop opens in Kesgrave Library on Saturday, October 6. Perfect for those who want to get ahead in their Christmas preparations, while supporting a range of national and local charities, the shop will offer a fantastic range of cards. The Kesgrave pop-up shop is part of a network of 300 temporary shops running Cards for Good Causes, the UK’s largest multi-charity Christmas card organisation. It represents more than 250 charities including Cancer Research UK, Barnardo’s, NSPCC, Alzheimer’s Society and RNLI. There will also be a selection available from the Suffolk Wildlife Fund. The sale of every card also helps support your local library. Why not pop along and see the selection of cards available? 100 Club Our community group has launched a 100 Club to help with fundraising and nearly 70 people have already signed up. For just £1 per month you could enter and have a chance of winning a cash prize, knowing you are supporting your local library. Used Stamps/Coins You can help raise funds for St Elizabeth’s Hospice by donating used stamps and coins at the library – it’s as easy as that! Maggie Lusher, Kesgrave Library Manager, Kinsey House, Kays Close, Kesgrave / 01473 626103 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
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OUT & ABOUT BERNSTEIN CENTENARY CELEBRATION Following on from their First World War Centenary concerts earlier in the year, Ipswich Choral Society mark another centenary, the birth of Leonard Bernstein. The Bernstein Centenary Celebration will be held on October 20 at St Mary-le-Tower Church. Leonard Bernstein (25 August 1918 – 14 October 1990) was a world renowned musician, conductor and composer. He served as music director of the New York Philharmonic and conducted the world’s major orchestras. The finale of the concert will be a performance of Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, originally commissioned by the Very Reverend Walter Hussey for the 1965 Southern Cathedrals Festival. Another highlight will be discovering more about Leonard Bernstein with Ipswich Choral Society President Cem Mansur who will give a talk during the interval. Cem studied with Bernstein at the Los Angeles Philharmonic Institute and has since gone on to work with major orchestras and opera houses across the world. Ipswich Choral Society will also be performing settings of two psalms, The Voice of Melody and Idols by British-French-Israeli composer Nimrod Borenstein, whose music is widely performed throughout Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia and Japan. The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra recently performed the world premiere of his second Cello Concerto. The concert programme will feature other works by Bernstein and a collection of choral works by Sergei Rachmaninov, Eric Whitacre and Stevie Wishart among others. A retiring collection will be made after the concert for Ipswich Choral Society’s nominated charity for 2018, Diabetes UK, Ipswich & District Support Group. Their goal is to provide support and advice to people living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes as well as their family and friends. Tickets (£15 / U16s and Students £5) are available from ICS members and 01473 625208 / www.ipswichchoralsociety.org/events
MARTLESHAM HISTORY SOCIETY Monday, October 15: How well do you know Ipswich? by Elizabeth Serpell Come along and check you knowledge of the county town. You may find out something new! All meetings are held in Martlesham Heath Pavilion and start at 7.30pm. Admission is £2.50 and meetings are open to all.
AN EVENING OF MUSIC WITH STRICTLYCELLI The Ipswich & District Branch of Prison Fellowship present An Evening of Music with StrictlyCelli and Tenor Ian France Saturday, November 3 at 7.30pm St. Michael’s Church, Martlesham Heath IP5 3PL Entrance Free Refreshments during the interval Retiring collection for Angel Tree “Giving prisoners the opportunity to send a Christmas present to their children”
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GUEST BAND SKIPHIRE AT DANCE FOLKUS IN OCTOBER On Friday, October 5 Dance Folkus will be holding one of our special guest band evenings. What an evening we have in store! Skiphire (John Ward’s band) will be playing for the dances and the East Suffolk Morris Men will be performing a guest dance spot in our mid-evening break. Skiphire are a well-known local Suffolk band established in 1992. They play violin, guitar, double bass and percussion. Their caller, Richard Hubbard, is a highly experienced and humorous caller who will run through some lively dances suitable for beginners or more experienced dancers. Expect a more electric night than usual! Our mid-evening spot will be taken by a demonstration from East Suffolk Morris men. They are Ipswich based and perform stick and handkerchief Morris dances from the Cotswold and Welsh Border traditions. In their summer costume of blue waistcoats embroidered with the ship and red and yellow trimming, they make a fine sight. Do check out our performers on Facebook. The Dance Folkus evening will be a lively event. Don’t miss it – maybe we’ll have a full house. Bring your own drinks. New dancers can book a discounted ticket by emailing Dancefolkus@aol. com (no payment in advance) or you can simply come along on the night (£7). Entry for students or children is £3 at the door. 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 starting at 7.30pm. If you need further information telephone Rob: 01473 610951
TUNES FOR TRIPS IN AID OF AFIA Did you manage to get away from it all this summer? Maybe you enjoyed a traditional fortnight’s holiday with the family, or perhaps you spent days out exploring the beautiful East Anglian coast. However you spent your time, I hope you returned refreshed. For many people holidays and days out are a mere dream, but the Mothers’ Union charity AFIA (Away From It All) is able to provide breaks, days out and activities for disadvantaged and vulnerable families. The costs are met in various ways – from Mothers’ Union branches, fundraising events and grants from local agencies. On Saturday, November 17 members of Trianon Music Group will be performing at St Andrew’s Church in Rushmere and the proceeds will go to AFIA. The concert will feature singers and brass players from the group performing a selection of light classical and popular music. Tickets are priced at £7.50 each and are available from Music World in Ipswich or Mary Odam: 01473 614456 / tickets@odam.org Next year they will be celebrating their 60th anniversary so please look out for details of the 2019 season. Please come and support both the performers and AFIA. I hope you return home refreshed!
MARTLESHAM HEATH AVIATION SOCIETY On Friday, October 5, 7.30-10pm, Ken Ellis of FlyPast magazine presents a fascinating, illustrated talk about the true heroes of aviation, the test pilots, some of whom have links to Martlesham Heath. Entitled Testing to the Limit, it’s a talk not to be missed!! Entry is £3 for members, £4 for non-members – pay on arrival. You can also join the society on the night.
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OUT & ABOUT FANCY A DIRTY TIME IN SUFFOLK! The Rough Stuff 25K Charity Cycle Ride organised by Woodbridge Rotary will once again take place on Sunday, November 4. The headline charity for this event is Bike Active, an organisation supporting a keen group of special needs cyclists based at Alton Water Sports Centre who need every penny to keep going. A smaller proportion will be donated to other charities supported by Rotary. The start is at Butley Village Hall where registration will take place from 8am. The first group of cyclists will leave at 9.30am and thereafter at short intervals. There is also the option of an extra 5k designed for the more advanced and courageous cyclist. Refreshments will be available throughout the day provided by the ladies of Woodbridge Inner Wheel. Entry forms and full details of the route can be found at: www.woodbridgerotary.org.uk. Shortly a GPS for downloading for SATNAV purposes will be available. In order to monitor entrants, advance registration is appreciated and full details of how to register in advance can be found on the entry form. Registration on the day will also be possible. You will also find a sponsorship form for your own use should you wish to raise funds for you own charity or the headline charity for this event. Entry is £6 and the wearing of a cycle helmet is mandatory for our insurance company.
CRAFTERS UNLIMITED 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 7.30-10pm. Thursday, October 25: Prick & Stitch Card (Emma) Thursday, November 22: Wine Glass Snow Globe/Candleholder Note Please: No meeting in December There are always other projects available with assistance from the committee and other club members. New members are always welcome. For more details contact Emma: 01787 373850
ORWELL DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY Our meeting on Wednesday, October 3 promises to be a fascinating one when we delve into the mysteries of Japanese costume and textiles. Suzanne Perrin B.A. M.A. is a visiting lecturer at the University of Brighton Art and Design School and the University of Cape Town, South Africa. She teaches on the Asian Art course at the British Museum and the V&A. Suzanne founded Interlink in 1995 to promote the understanding of Japan in educational and cultural circles. She studied Nihonga (traditional Japanese painting) at Nagoya University of Arts, Japan, in 1986-87. She has also conducted guided tours of Japan for students and adult groups and has given lecture tours on Japanese Art and Culture in Australia in 1987 and 2000 for ADFAS. We meet at Tower Hall, Broadlands Way, Rushmere St Andrew on the first Wednesday of most months. Talks last about an hour, commencing 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 in advance on 01394 823807 to check if there is available space. For the latest events and news please visit: www.orwelldfas.org.uk
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INNER WHEEL CLUB OF WOODBRIDGE A new Inner Wheel year has begun and we have much to look forward to. Elizabeth Berry from Suffolk Accident Rescue Service (SARS) was the speaker at our first meeting in September. Set up in 1972, this is an entirely voluntarily funded charity which provides immediate critical care at pre-hospital emergencies. Locally based First Responders, including paramedics, GPs and critical care consultants are alerted by the 999 call desk to attend serious accidents and emergencies alongside the ambulance service. All the responders are entirely voluntary. SARS attended 303 incidents last year, reaching 24 per cent before the ambulance. To find out more visit: www.sars999.org.uk SARS is just one charity which our club is supporting this year. Members have also raised £200 for the Rotary Pennies for Polio initiative and we continue to support Ipswich Lighthouse. For more information about us, please visit: www.woodbridgeinnerwheel.org.uk
SUFFOLK FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY Thursday, October 25, 7.15pm: John Sutton presents Hidden Presences at Ipswich’s Ancient House; the King and the Maid There is even more to this building that we have often walked past, visited and admired than you perhaps realise. Come along and hear a fascinating tale researched by John. 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
ANNUAL HISTORY FAIR 1918 – BACK TO THE FUTURE is the theme of Suffolk Family History Society’s Annual Fair on Saturday, October 27 at the University of Suffolk (Waterside Building, 19 Neptune Quay, Ipswich IP4 1QP) from 10am-4pm. A lot will be said soon about the centenary of The Great War ceasefire at 11am on November 11, 1918. At that time, while most celebrated, many mourned tragic losses and suffered the scars, privations and the damaging aftermath of the war. Their war over, the surviving men returned to a country changed forever. Many families were decimated. Women, many doing men’s work and keeping the country going, were replaced by returning men. The wounded, many suffering appalling injuries and shellshock, needed to be cared for and food was in short supply. The country was battered, and a devastating worldwide flu epidemic further decimated the survivors and others. This fair, our third at this location, addresses these issues and others, helping researchers to understand what our ancestors went through here in Suffolk. There are two keynote talks, plus more than 20 stalls, stands and displays – many centred upon the theme mentioned while others will cover general family history research. Free help and advice with online facilities will be available throughout the day to help beginners and experienced researchers alike. Free entry with parking available nearby. For more information visit www.suffolkfhs.org.uk or email: publicity@suffolkfhs.org.uk
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OUT & ABOUT MARTLESHAM LADIES CLUB
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With the arrival of the autumn evenings we are enjoying our varied programme of talks and craft evenings.
We would be pleased to meet any new ladies who would like to come and see what we do and maybe join in. 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.
Unfortunately there will be only one meeting this month. On October 11 Wendy Butcher will talk about her experiences working in a holiday camp in the 50s and 60s. The Harvest Supper planned for October 25 has been cancelled due to hall cleaning. On November 8 Mr Place will tell us about the part dogs play in drug detection and will bring his dog with him. All ladies are very welcome to join us for these interesting talks. Meetings are held on alternate Thursday evenings at 7.15pm in the Richards Room. For more information contact Doreen Boar: 01473 622768
GIRLGUIDING MARTLESHAM Currently we have one Rainbow Unit (ages 5-7), four Brownie Packs (ages seven-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, please contact chris.s.cooper@btinternet. com (Martlesham) or www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested (HQ). Come join the fun and start your Guiding adventure today!
GOLDEN GIRLS We are a group of ladies who live on our own and meet up for friendship and mutual support. Our coffee mornings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 11am at St Michael’s Church Centre. We frequently go out for lunch and shopping after the meeting and visit theatres, cinemas, etc. Our next meeting will be on October 11 when we plan to visit Wyevale Garden Centre for lunch. For more information contact Ann Price: 01473 620832
KESGRAVE WI Liz Quarmby, our WI advisor, and two new members joined us for our September meeting which was very busy as usual. Monica, our president, was pleased to give members the chance to view the Sue Buchanan Rose Bowl awarded to Sue Hilling and Angela Watson for gaining first place at the Suffolk Show for their doll’s house room. WIs are well known for coming to the aid of others in need. At our September meeting members agreed to the following: • To make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Society from the money raised by the WI at Kesgrave Fun Day in June • To provide a Helping Hand Gift Pack for Lighthouse Women’s Aid • To make cushion covers for Ipswich Hospital Breast Cancer Care department • A number of knitted poppies have been made by members to be used to decorate the gates into the county office at Orford Street during November to commemorate the end of the First World War After coffee members were entertained by Don’s Melody Makers, a talented group of local vocalists and pianist who performed some well-known and well-loved songs from past and present, encouraging us to join in. It was a real ‘feel good’ evening. The group raises money from their performances to help provide holidays for local children in need. Our Musical Collage competition was won by June Green, second Maggie Stockton and third Enid Castle Our next meeting is at Kesgrave Community Centre at 7.15pm on Thursday, October 4 when Colin Hooper will present The History of Magic. Visitors are very welcome. If required, please contact Di Chilver for further information: 01473 611415
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FORTHCOMING MEETINGS Friday, October 12: Climate Change by Professor John Midwinter Friday, November 9: AGM Friday, December 14: Medieval Poetry (but not as we know it) by Richard Langridge For more information contact Sue (01473 414746) or Cynthia (01473 726068).
KESGRAVE HIGH SCHOOL QUIZ Entertaining, fundraising, prize winning general knowledge quiz at 7pm on Saturday, October 6 at the Scout Hut, The Drift, Martlesham Heath. Bring your own drinks, snacks provided, all for £4 per person. Max six in a team. Expect a raffle and stand-up bingo. Organised by KHS students as part of their fundraising for a conservation expedition to South Africa next summer. To book a table phone: 01473 610437
IPSWICH AND DISTRICT SOROPTIMIST CLUB Way back in 1995 our club held a lunch to honour 20 special women nominated by people in Ipswich for their outstanding service to the community. Among them was Maureen Reynel who had started FIND, a charity to support Families in Need. We invited her to speak at our last meeting about the development of this work over almost 30 years and she gave us disturbing insights into the lives of fellow citizens in Ipswich suffering from poverty and dispossession. To hear that some families simply cannot afford sanitary protection for mothers and daughters really hit home and we made a collection of these items to donate to FIND. In February we had a quick celebration of the centenary of the granting of the vote to (some) women. We are returning to this theme this autumn. We have all been reading A Song of their Own, an impressively researched record by Joy Bounds of the women who fought for the vote in Ipswich. We shall discuss it at our coming supper meeting. Women’s Voices, Women’s Votes On a wider scale we are very excited about Women’s Voices, Women’s Votes, a major festival on October 6. Women’s groups from across Ipswich have come together to create this landmark event and we are delighted to have been involved in some of the planning and to be a modest sponsor. Some of us attended the recent launch which had a wonderful atmosphere.
IPSWICH & DISTRICT HISTORICAL TRANSPORT SOCIETY Wednesday, October 24: Ensignbus Heritage Vehicles, an illustrated talk by Steve Newman Wednesday, November 28: Richard Garrett, Past, Present & Future, an illustrated talk by Stuart Hines We meet at7.30pm 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 WOOLLY WONDERS
MARTLESHAM IN BLOOM
Many thanks to all those who supported the community fundraising event at the end of last month for Macmillan. We were delighted to take part.
Martlesham Common Nature Reserve Open Day: The open day on Saturday, September 1, where our stand had information from our wildlife survey was successful. Some people took part in our ‘Species to Spot’ activity as well as the other activities that were happening. Several species, not spotted previously, were seen on the day including Grayling butterflies and Bee-wolf.
You can find us knitting and chatting every Thursday between 10am and noon at The Runway Café next to St Michael’s Church. There’s always room for you if you’d like to learn a new skill, or would like to join others to discuss your latest project.
IPSWICH PHILATELIC SOCIETY Our new season continues with two more visiting speakers. On October 17 we welcome Malcolm Roberts with a display and talk about transatlantic mail, followed on November 7 when Bill Gibb visits again to entertain us with his presentation of British Post Offices in Latin America. These are two very good presentations which will enable us to learn more out how mail was/is handled. Meetings are held at Cedarwood Primary School, Wilkinson Drive, Kesgrave at 7.30pm and visitors are welcome. For further information contact Mike Smith: 01473 403904 / michaelsmith1949@gmail.com
FAMILY FIRST – WHO ARE WE? Family First is a Christian charity which enables families to develop their capacity in supporting themselves and finding solutions to the challenges that impact their lives. We are committed to working with, serving and relating to all people in our community and are keen to ensure that our services are accessible to any families regardless of race, religion or belief, age, sexual orientation or marital status. We offer support to vulnerable and struggling families with children up to the age of 18 who have been through, or are still facing difficult situations equipping and empowering them with the skills that they need to make changes and move out of chaotic and dysfunctional lifestyles. As a registered charity we have a board of trustees, members of which have a wide range of skills and experience in public and private sector. Our focus is very much on helping families to help themselves. We provide a family coordinator who acts a key worker for the family. They complete an initial assessment and identify goals with the family. They also liaise with other agencies and signpost to other services. They monitor the family’s progress at three monthly reviews. The family coordinator also supervises the work of the family volunteer. Family volunteers visit weekly to support the family to achieve their goals. They will encourage the family to make small, achievable changes to enable them to reach the desired outcome. This can include linking them to local community groups which can act as a support network. How can you help? • Pray for us. You are welcome to join our monthly prayer meetings or just include us in your regular prayers. • Can you or anyone you know spare an hour a week to be a volunteer with us? • Are you able to support us financially? You can do this by regular giving either through the Giving tab on our website, using MyDonate or contacting our office for the Giving form. You can help raise sponsorship for an event or offer to become part of our fundraising team. If you would like to be involved in any way or just want to know more about us we would love to hear from you. Contact Sarah Stapleton: 07936 008199 / info@familyfirst-uk.org Facebook @Family First Ipswich / www.family-first.org
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Wildlife Survey of Flora and Fauna The survey is ongoing 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. The survey is continuing and we will be interested to hear of any sightings of what lives or grows on the Common, particularly as there will be autumnal species, such as fungi, to see. Martlesham Common is the area of land between the A12, Mill Heath, Felixstowe Road and Tesco and is designated as a County Wildlife Site. Many sightings of a wide variety of species have been recorded by several volunteers since the beginning of March 2017 including: • 42 species of birds • 20 species of butterflies • 34 different insects including seven different bees • At least 130 different plants (including trees and large shrubs) 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, please contact the secretary below. 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 In September, the volunteers returned back to the woods after a break during a hot August. I am pleased to report a lucky sighting of a slow worm enjoying the summer warmth on one of our paths. Do you enjoy walking along our woodland paths and following the marked routes? Do you enjoy seeing nature thriving on your doorstep? Do you enjoy the historic sites preserved in the woodland? If ‘yes’ is your answer to any of these questions and you can spare an hour or two each month, then please consider joining us. Meet new people, get some exercise and enjoy the fresh air, join us to help protect the woodlands. All ages and abilities are welcomed with open arms. At the beginning of the summer the group’s tool store was broken into and after the theft of some of our tools we are in need of replacements. If anyone has any old gardening tools they no longer require and would be happy to donate, please let us know (contact details below). It would be much appreciated. DATES FOR THE DIARY Volunteer Work Morning (all ages) Sunday, October 21, 10am-noon Meet at the Education Area Tools, training and light refreshments provided All welcome – no need to book Nature Explorers (ages 11-18 year) Saturday, November 17, 9-11am Please book a place via our email address below Nature Watch Club (ages 5-11) Dates to be confirmed For further information, please contact us at pwcg.martlesham@gmail. com / 01473 612632, visit www.pwcg.onesuffolk.net or join our members’ Facebook Group by messaging Duncan Sweeting Sam Cork, Nature Explorer and Young Volunteer
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OUT & ABOUT DEBEN FLOWER CLUB QUIZ NIGHT Deben Flower Club will be holding another one of their, now very popular quiz nights on Saturday, October 27 in Kirton Church Hall, Church Lane, Kirton IP10 0PU, 7 for 7.30pm. Once again this will be a light-hearted fun evening and will include a ploughman’s supper. Why not join in the fun and bring along a team of six? If you don’t have six people for your team you may be asked to share a table with other club members. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are £8 each including supper. Please bring your own drinks and glasses. For further information and tickets contact: 01394 411422 / wa@sandlings.co.uk
HEDGEHOG NURSERY AT GORSELAND PRIMARY SCHOOL Do you have a child aged three-four years old? Are you looking for high quality care and learning in a stimulating environment? Have you thought about the huge benefits of sending your child to a school nursery? Hedgehog Nursery at Gorseland Primary School warmly welcomes you to our open morning and afternoon. Come and see us in action! Pop in any time on Wednesday, October 10 between 9.15am and noon or on Thursday, October 11 between 1 and 3pm. Hedgehog Nursery is open Monday to Friday with wrap around care from 7.30am to 6pm with our breakfast and afterschool clubs. Hedgehog Nursery is part of Gorseland Primary School and is led by a qualified teacher, Mrs Haig, who is supported by highly qualified and experienced staff. We are very lucky that we have the use of the school’s fantastic facilities, including our forest school, ICT suite, library, large sports hall and extensive grounds to explore. This makes our provision very special. We provide a learning atmosphere where children can explore and investigate in a safe, stimulating and challenging environment. We capitalise on the children’s interests to springboard them into learning experiences that extend what they can already do. The start of term brought many new faces to Hedgehog Nursery. We have all settled in and have enjoyed exploring the indoor and outdoor environments. We particularly liked the ‘tube telephones’ that we found in the garden! If you would like more information, please contact the school office on 01473 623790 or visit: www.gorseland.net
CEDARWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL We have loved seeing all our returning families and a very warm welcome to all our new families starting Foundation with us this year. We hope you are all settling in well and have enjoyed the first few weeks at school with us. We have a very exciting term ahead with lots of activities and experiences. Our Year 6 children will have had their week at PGL Bawdsey by the time you are reading this and we’re sure they will have had a great time. Swimming has begun already for our Year 4 children and many trips across the school are already in planning. For any new families thinking of applying to us here at Cedarwood, we are having two open days this year; Wednesday, October 17 and Thursday, November 1. Both days are identical sessions and will be open to anyone. If you are interested in coming along please call us on 01473 612981 and ask for admissions so we can add your details to our list. We will be giving a short talk and our Year 6 students will then show you around our school. We look forward to welcoming you soon! www.cedarwood.eschools.co.uk
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SCHOOLS / SPORT WOODBRIDGE BOWLS CLUB
HEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL RECEPTION OPEN MORNING The window for application to Reception in September 2019 is now open and Heath Primary School will be holding an open morning for prospective parents on Tuesday, October 16 at 9.30am. Heath School offers a broad and rich curriculum with a particular focus on outdoor learning. We are lucky to have extensive grounds that include a dedicated Forest School area and a separate wildlife area featuring a pond with dipping platform. We are also proud of our school garden that includes an orchard, allotment and chicken enclosure. At Heath, we have a dedicated team of highly-skilled and experienced Reception teachers and a committed team of support staff who work together to ensure that every child has the best possible start to school life. 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 in our area. For more information, or to obtain an application form, please contact the school office on 01473 622806. If you are unable to attend the open morning, please call to arrange an appointment for a guided tour at a time that is convenient to you. Co-Head Teachers Sue Bowditch and David Whatley
AUTUMN AT BRIGHT STARS Fun activity sessions for pre-school aged children with parents, grandparents, friends, family and/or carers on the second and fourth Mondays of each month during term times from 10.30am-noon at St Michael’s Church Centre, Martlesham Heath IP5 3PL. You are welcome to come along to any of our mornings; just turn up, no need to let us know in advance. We look forward to seeing you this autumn! The autumn term dates: October 8, November 12 and 26, December 10 We would all like to say a big thank you to Yvonne Keen who is retiring from helping at Bright Stars. Yvonne has been involved with Bright Stars for over 20 years and we would like to thank her very much for all her help and commitment over the years. For further information contact Sonya and Maureen Burrows: 01473 625196
in the Richards Room, Martlesham, IP12 4BP.
It doesn’t seem that long ago that I was writing about the cold and damp start to the new bowls season. Now after a frantic effort to catch up on those matches postponed due to bad weather, the season ended. Yet, there has been time. Times to win, times to lose, times when one was in form, or times when one was out of form, times when luck smiled on you, or times when lady luck frowned. As in every season there were highs and lows. High points included a charity match against Great Wakering British Legion Bowls Club. This took place on August 19 and we raised over £300 for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal in the hundredth year since the end of the First World War. On President’s Day, July 22, the club raised over £80 for the Air Ambulance Service. Other high points were the high number of people who came to try their hand at the game on our open day and, thankfully, stayed and became strong members of the club. Our final drive took place on September 9 and on September 10 our team of volunteers, overseen by greenkeeper Brian Stannard, started putting the green to bed, repairing the ravages of the unpredictable early spring and the long hot summer. Our thanks to all of them. It’s their work and skill that will enable us to carry on bowling in spring next year.
MARTLESHAM CARPET BOWLS We completed the Summer League with five wins and five losses, but only ended up next to bottom in the group. We now look forward to the Winter League which will already have started by the time you get this. This year we are being joined by Old Felixstowe, Tithe Barn, Kesgrave and Brantham. We will be starting the first round of the club competition so get your name down if you want to play. We are also planning to resurrect the fun day competition if there is sufficient support. As it’s not so easy to fit it into a normal club afternoon, we have opted for a Sunday afternoon, October 21 at 1.30pm. We are actively seeking new members. We meet in the community hall behind Tescos on Tuesday and Friday afternoons from 1.30-4.30pm and on Tuesday evenings from 7.30-10pm. Carpet Bowls is an interesting and challenging game and a good opportunity to meet new friends. Just come along and meet us or for more information contact Ian Hunt: 01473 611947 Judith Longman
DEBEN YACHT CLUB September normally signals the start of autumn and a gradual slowdown in activity at the club, but the heady days of a glorious summer lingered with the Maritime Woodbridge weekend when we celebrated the club’s 180th anniversary. On the Saturday, 32 boats joined a celebratory sail past with flags flying. They sailed upriver from the island, past the clubhouse and Tide Mill in front of all the visitors. The sail past was led by two of our long standing yacht members, the Jacksons, followed by one of our youngest dinghy sailors, Arthur Alexander. In the evening, members enjoyed a meal of chilli and salad, prepared by the galley team and live jazz played by Joy Spring. On the Sunday, visitors and members thronged the clubhouse for homemade cakes and unrivalled views of the anniversary racing. DYC is proud of being one of the oldest clubs in the country and celebrated in style. Looking forward to events in the future, there will be a quiz night for members and their guests on Thursday, October 25 at 7.30pm. The bar will be open and nibbles provided. As well as brain teasing questions, there will be some surprise challenges for the teams. For information contact: j.bradburn16@btinternet.com Sailing carries on until December 9 with the winter series of races, but we mark the end of the season with our laying-up supper on November 10. In a change of format from previous years, we will have a ceilidh band, Ducking and Diving, as well as the annual prize giving.
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