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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR We live in interesting times, never knowing from one day to the next what’s going to happen. I’ve been fascinated by the House of Commons debates, not so much by the content of what’s being said, but by the sheer drama of it all. At times it’s calm and relatively reasoned, but when it’s not, it’s almost unbearable. Come what may, I do think it’s important to try to keep up with what’s happening, but I’d only just got my head around the ‘backstop’ when ‘proroguing’ became the lead news story. Perhaps it will be all over before the next edition is published! Meanwhile many of us have been getting children back to school or off to college. I was an emotional wreck on the morning I dropped Jack for his first day in Year 5. I don’t suppose I was the only mum who cried her way to work that day, but we quickly get back into the routine of it all and the summer holiday becomes a distant memory. In fact it’s shocking how quickly that happens! When Jack had to write about the best day of the summer, he wrote about the very last day when we had a couple of friends over to build a den and print initials on t-shirts using grated crayons. Admittedly we didn’t have a fancy holiday, but it seems he’d forgotten about all the lovely days out we had, our week in Ireland and all the clubs and camps he’d been to. Grating crayons won the day! Instructions available on request.
NEWS OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD This year the Runway Coffee Shop will again be supporting Operation Christmas Child. We will be collecting shoeboxes full of gifts which are sent all over the world to children who would otherwise not receive anything this Christmas. If you would like to join in, completed shoeboxes, and gifts such as stationery, hygiene items such as soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste, or small toys can be brought to St Michael’s Church or the Runway Coffee Shop at the back of the church during opening hours. More detailed instructions can be found at: www.samaritans-purse.org.uk/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child Or pick up a leaflet from us which tells you how to put together a shoebox with suitable gifts. Since 1990 more than 157 million children in more than 160 countries have received a shoebox at Christmas, letting them know that people care about them, so this is a really worthwhile project to support.
Jack is a bit of a mad scientist and I don’t think his grandpa or his dad will object if I say it’s in his blood. The number of weird and wonderful experiments we’d done recently, from avocado ice-cream that tastes like chocolate (it didn’t!) to slime made using liquid detergent and cornflour. And my least favourite, instant ice-cream in a bag. Oh it might sound like a great idea, but when you end up with vanilla flavoured ice all over the sofa, the walls and the ceiling it loses its appeal, even if it’s quite nice to eat what’s left. Still, he’s a useful distraction from more serious issues so I think I’ll keep him! Perhaps I should ask him to invent a Brexit solution!
Please note the last day for bringing gifts or shoeboxes will be Saturday 16 November.
If you’re looking for a distraction or an opportunity to get out and about, I think you’ll find it here, in addition to lots of essential drama-free (mostly) information about local developments.
Monday 28 October, 4-7pm at Parish Rooms, Felixstowe Road IP12 4PB
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In Touch Titles • Stowmarket & Stowupland • Kesgrave & Rushmere St Andrew • Melton & Woodbridge • Manningtree, Brantham, Lawford & Mistley • Hadleigh, Chattisham, Hintlesham, Holton St Mary, Layham & Raydon • Ipswich East, Ravenswood, Broke Hall & Warren Heath • Elmswell, Beyton, Drinkstone, Haughley, Hessett, Norton, Tostock, Wetherden & Woolpit • Needham Market & The Creetings • Shotley, Chelmondiston, Erwarton, Harkstead, Holbrook, Pin Mill, Stutton & Woolverstone • Martlesham • Claydon, Barham, Henley & Whitton • East Bergholt, Dedham, Flatford & Stratford St Mary • Bramford, Offton, Somersham & Willisham • Capel St Mary (Capel Capers) • Copdock, Belstead, Bentley, Tattingstone & Washbrook • Gt & Lt Blakenham, Baylham & Nettlestead • Westerfield, Ashbocking, Tuddenham St Martin & Witnesham • Sproughton & Burstall We also publish Spotlight on Felixstowe
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MARTLESHAM COMMUNITY ORCHARD EXHIBITION You are invited to attend our exhibition to learn about and contribute to planning the project. There will be displays of what we have in mind, what more needs to be done and the background to the nationwide community orchard programme. It will also include the range of horticultural skills which will have to be developed to make the scheme viable But it won’t just be static displays; you will have the opportunity to tell us what your ideas and preferences are for the orchard: • What types of fruit – it’s not just apples. Pears, quinces, plums and medlars are some of the possibilities, not to mention nut trees. • Ideas about the layout and facilities present. We hope that it will become a valuable educational spot for schools, community groups and interested individuals. What would you like to see there? • Below the trees we intend to have wild flowers, so your views on that are important. • Do you have any worries about the scheme you would like to discuss? • An opportunity for you to volunteer to get involved in the project, according to the amount of commitment you can make. Work is going well on this project and we hope you have viewed the site at the disused football pitch outside Gorseland School. Feel free to go onto the site and have a wander around, it may give you inspiration for when you visit the exhibition What you can do • Show support by attending the official launch event in October • Register your interest in the project, with any offers of help: deputyclerk@martleshamcouncil.org.uk • Plant your family tree in Martlesham. Consider being one of the individuals, families or groups which sponsors and looks after a tree. The Community Orchard Team is a working group of Martlesham Parish Council.
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NEWS MARTLESHAM HEATH HOUSEHOLDERS LTD MARTLESHAM HEATH SURGERY FLU CLINICS Parking on MHHL Land We have received complaints that some residents are parking on MHHL land. In order that we keep these areas in good condition, can I remind everyone that this is not permitted? We will be placing small signs on certain areas to remind residents and visitors that such parking is not permitted.
Control Tower Some much needed repairs and maintenance are currently being carried out at the Control Tower. These repairs include refurbishment of the MHHL office on the ground floor to combat damp and mould and planning for installation of an improved fire alarm system. If you have never been to the museum at the Control Tower, I recommend a visit. The museum is run by dedicated volunteers and has lots of fascinating exhibits dating back to the beginning of the airfield. Please note that repairs are also being carried out to the revetments next to the Control Tower. If you or your children are in the area, please stay clear of the repairs until they are completed. Annual Maintenance Charge In September, we will begin processing the 2019-2020 Annual Maintenance Fees. For the third year in a row the charge has been kept at £35. This small fee is achieved by reason of the fact that MHHL is managed by unpaid directors and volunteers. Just over a year ago MHHL received a quote from a management company to take over the administration at nearly three times the current charge. A great deal of time and effort goes into issuing and distributing the annual charge and prompt payment as ever would be much appreciated.
We will be holding our flu clinics at the surgery for patients aged 65 years and over on the following dates. This year our clinics will run alphabetically by surname. Wednesday 2 October Tuesday 15 October A-B 1.30-2.45pm I-L 1.30-2.30pm C-D 2.45-4pm M 2.30-3.20pm E-F 4.20-4.50pm N-P 3.30-4.20pm G-H 4.50-6pm Q-R 4.30-5.15pm S 5.15-6.15pm Wednesday 30 October T-V 1.30-2pm W-Z 2-3pm If unable to attend your allotted date and time at either of the first two clinics, please arrive between 3 and 3.30pm. For patients aged 18 - 64 years who are in clinical at risk groups the dates are as follows. These clinics will also run alphabetically by surname. Wednesday 30 October A-E 3.45-4.45pm F-J 4.45-5.45pm
Tuesday 26 November K-N 2-3pm O-R 3-4pm
Tuesday 3 December S-Z 2-3.30pm
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MARTLESHAM DEMENTIA GROUP Brain injury charity Headway Suffolk runs a monthly social support group for people living 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 £6.50 per person, which includes a fish and chip lunch and refreshments. The remaining dates this year are Thursdays 24 October and 28 November. No group in December. Find out more at: www.headwaysuffolk.org.uk/dementiamartlesham Can you volunteer some time to help us? The group relies on the goodwill of volunteers to help in the kitchen, with preparations and tidying away, as well as engaging clients in discussion and with various activities, such as indoor games, cognitive exercises and singing. If you would like to make a referral or want to volunteer, please contact Maureen Howes: 01473 712225 / maureenhowes@headwaysuffolk.org.uk
ONE MAN’S MEAT IS ANOTHER MAN’S POISON While some complained that the grass around Martlesham Heath wasn’t cut quickly and often enough, others were enjoying the spectacle of roadside flowers brought about by the exceptionally wet spring weather. For those who missed it, or didn’t think to enjoy the beauty, here are two of my photos. Enjoy! Tom O’Brien
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NEWS MARTLESHAM PARISH COUNCIL August and September were very busy months. Here’s what we have been doing. One New Councillor – One More Still Needed! We welcomed Chris Prime to our team of councillors; he was appointed by co-option on September 4. He has lived in the area for over 20 years and is keen to improve and build on the facilities we already have as a community, as well as bringing experience in finance to the council. We look forward to working with him. Chris brings our membership up to 14 so we are still looking for another candidate to reach a full council of 15 members. Contact the clerk for more information or just come along to a meeting – details are below. Council Declares a Climate Emergency Our full statement can be found on our website. We note that we already have activities in place which mitigate the effects of climate change, but further work needs to be done in the areas of land management, transport, the built environment and parish council operational activities. Our powers are limited in some areas, particularly transport, but we will work to encourage sustainable forms of transport, and reductions in energy, water and power use. We will also encourage appropriate planting and manage habitats to mitigate the climate emergency, encourage bio-diversity and maximise carbon capture.
Sizewell C Stage 4 Public Consultation This consultation has now closed. The council continues to consider that there is insufficient information to support a new nuclear power station. For Martlesham the road led strategy will exacerbate traffic on the A12. The council supports a rail or sea led strategy over road. We support a sector wide energy plan; Sizewell C seems to be planned in isolation from other major infrastructure proposals affecting the region. We have raised concerns about the potential use of laybys along the A12, in particular the layby opposite the BT tower should not be used as an overnight stay for lorry drivers. Emergency planning still needs to be more fully addressed. Update on Trim Trail Project Installation of 10 items of equipment is scheduled to take place in October. Look out for these around Martlesham Heath and Martlesham Common. You’ll find full details in the November newsletter. LAST OPPORTUNITY – Grants to local organisations in 2020 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 7 October. Any group with a project requiring parish council support/funding should also submit their project details and business plan by October 7 at the latest.
Cuts to Martlesham Bus Services Thank you to all who have contacted us about your experiences with the buses and the difficulties that have arisen as a result of the cuts. We share your concerns. At the time of writing, the council is organising a meeting with representatives of First Bus and Suffolk County Council in partnership with neighbouring parishes, which have also been adversely affected. Our aim is to develop a sufficiently attractive public transport offering that would be sustainable in the long run. Current timetables are available at: www.suffolkonboard.com
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Suffolk Coastal Local Plan Examination The independent inspection of the Suffolk Coastal Local Plan has now taken place. We were represented at a number of key hearings as we were challenging the plan regarding lack of consultation over the inclusion of the Suffolk Police HQ site for 300 houses and disregard for our Neighbourhood Plan. The outcome is yet unknown. You will find latest news on the East Suffolk Council website:
Contacting the Council Clerk to Martlesham Parish Council, Parish Room, Felixstowe Road, Martlesham, Woodbridge IP12 4PB / 01473 612632 / clerk@martleshamcouncil.org.uk
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Wednesday 2 October: Parish Council Wednesday 9 October: Development Plans Committee Wednesday 23 October: Finance & General Purposes Committee Wednesday 6 November: 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.
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.
IPSWICH NORTHERN ROUTE (INR) PUBLIC CONSULTATION Martlesham Parish Council’s opposition and the STOP! Campaign The public consultation has now closed. After careful consideration of the available evidence, the council agreed at its meeting on September 4 to strongly oppose the proposed INR project. Key reasons identified: • Flawed data: Out of date data used and inadequate traffic projections •
The impact on Martlesham: The INR would result in a massive increase in congestion in the Martlesham area, significantly impacting on the environment and quality of life (road safety, air quality and noise.
You can find out more about them at: stopipswichnorthernbypass.co.uk
• Wider impacts and environmental issues: the effect would be devastating and irreversible. Alternative strategies have not been seriously considered.
Please let us know what you think by Wednesday 30 October as councillors will decide at the Full Council meeting on November 6 whether to support the campaign.
Our full response is available on our website.
Martlesham Parish Council, Parish Room, Felixstowe Road, Martlesham IP12 4PB
Neighbouring parishes, county councillors and our MPs, Thérèse Coffey and Dan Poulter, are also opposing the INR. Some parish councils are
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supporting the STOP! Campaign. This council is minded to support the campaign, but would like to hear what you think before signing up. We believe that they are an extremely well informed and professional group, who have researched the topic meticulously and are investing in seeking expert opinion. They are instructing an independent review of the traffic analysis and “intend to instruct a transport specialist to review alternative ways of reducing congestion in Ipswich and the 31 other solutions discarded by Suffolk County Council”.
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OUT & ABOUT RUNWAY COFFEE SHOP JOINS PP INITIATIVE The Runway Coffee Shop on Martlesham Heath has joined the initiative started by East Suffolk Council to end period poverty in East Suffolk. The Runway now has a ‘PP box’ in it’s accessible toilet which is stocked with a selection of free sanitary products available to any women or girls who need them. The Runway is open on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9am-noon and on Saturday from 9.30am-noon. There is also a box in the ladies toilet in St Michael’s Church Centre, Martlesham Heath, which is accessible whenever the church is open. More details about the initiative can be found at: www.eastsuffolkperiodpoverty.com
THE ROGER DAVID BURROWS MUSIC FUND RSPB 70 Years at Havergate Island by Steve Everett Monday 14 October, 7.30pm at St Michaels Church Centre, The Drift, Martlesham Heath IP5 3PL It’s 70 years since the RSPB took over ownership of Havergate Island, 267 acres of nature reserve in the River Ore, just below Orford. Join Steve Everett for an illustrated talk about the history, wildlife and people that have shaped Suffolk’s only island over the years. Steve is a volunteer guide, photographer and presenter at Havergate Island and Minsmere reserves. When he’s not leading guided walks, photography tutorials or driving safaris, you’ll find him pointing out wildlife in hides and hotspots across the reserves together with his wife, Davene. Admission is £5 at the door or by ticket in advance from the Burrows Family. Please send a stamped addressed envelope and cheques payable to ‘The Roger David Burrows Music Fund’ to the address below.
LIONS CLUB OF IPSWICH CHARITY QUIZ NIGHT Friday, November 15, 7.30pm at Martlesham Community Hall Felixstowe Road, Martlesham (behind Tesco/Wickes) Teams of 4 to 6 / £5 per player To book a table phone Ruth on: 01473 631239 Bring your own drinks and snacks / raffle. All proceeds to local charities and good causes.
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Light refreshments and raffle. The venue is fully accessible and there is adjacent free parking. Profit from the evening will go to The Roger David Burrows Music Fund, set up in 2012 in memory of Roger David Burrows (1980-2012) by his family. We offer small grants to groups or individuals which we hope will inspire all abilities, adults and children in music making. Information about the fund will be available on the evening. Grant Applications Applications are welcome from individuals and from groups. Application forms should be submitted to the address below by 1 January 2020. Grants will generally be of up to £150, e.g. towards the cost of instruments, music, music related equipment and musical activities. For further information and an application form visit: www.rogerdavidburrows.co.uk The Roger David Burrows Music Fund, c/o The Burrows Family, 17 Squires Lane, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich IP5 3UG / 01473 625196
September – Old and New When Julius Caesar was born, 100 BCE, the Roman year was only 355 days long because it was based on lunar months, roughly 29.5 days. Although the Roman IT Department had discretion to add ten extra days, the change forms regularly got lost and, as the seasons and months drifted further apart, the astronomer Sosigenes advised Julius Caesar to adopt a 365-day model, Calendar 2.0 or the Julian Calendar. Because the solar year is 365.25 days long, every fourth year had an extra catch-up day added. In the 1700s, further bug-fixes were introduced and Calendar 3.0, Gregorian, was adopted and remains the most popular version. September was the Romans’ seventh month in Calendar 1.0 – septem meaning seven in Latin. January and February were added to the beginning of the year so now, confusingly, it’s the ninth month. If any Country Marketeers have birthdays in September I don’t know, but I do know that there’s a brand new cook, Ann, who is eager to add more sweet and toothsome treats for you and your family to the regular menu we offer. Vegans and vegetarians – come and chat to our speciality cooks to discover new and tasty meal options, guaranteed to satisfy in every respect. Jams, cakes, savouries and preserves, hand-turned, painted, knitted, crocheted, stitched… we’ve got it!
Saturdays 12 and 26 October, 9am-12.30pm at Woodbridge Community Hall We have a plentiful variety of fruit, vegetables and flowers available, also delicious cakes, quiches, bread, jam, marmalade, fudge, meat and even pasta. It’s like a real harvest festival. Autumn is a great time to buy fresh, local produce! To enquire about having a stall or join our mailing list, please contact Cordelia at: woodbridgefarmersmarket@gmail.com
Mark Friday 27 September on your calendar and meet us at Macmillan’s fundraising World’s Biggest Coffee Morning at St Michael, Martlesham Heath in the morning – and tootle along to Birchwood School to meet the families and children at their Farmers’ Market from 3.30pm. You are very welcome to visit our weekly Country Market. Find out what we can make for you, order nibbles and mains for that party, mid-week family supper or club social get-together. Stock up every Tuesday, 9.15-11am at Martlesham Heath Pavilion where you will find a friendly welcome.
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We hope everyone enjoyed our birthday concert on September 28, and congratulations to all our members who received awards that 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. Check out next month’s edition for more details.
At Ipswich Country Market 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.
We would love to hear from new players, young and old, with or without experience. Our aim is to encourage anyone who feels they would like to play in a brass band to have a go! If you would like to join us, or if you already play or have previously played a brass instrument and would like to come along and meet us, please email join@martleshambrass.co.uk or use the contact details below. Publicity Officer Liz Howard e_m_howard@talk21.com / 01473 625617 www.martleshambrass.co.uk
GIPPESWYK SINGERS Following their hugely successful performance of Verdi’s Requiem at Snape Maltings last May, Gippeswyk Singers are now busy with rehearsals for this year’s concert season. Conductor Geoff Lavery is collaborating with Adam Cable from Martlesham Brass for a joyous Last Night of the Proms concert to celebrate the New Year on Sunday 5 January at Martlesham Church Centre. A spring concert featuring special guests Silbury Hill is planned for Saturday 28 March at Rushmere St Andrew. Gippeswyk Singers are super excited about another summer concert tour in June 2020, this time to Gloucestershire with a pre-tour concert on Sunday 21 June at St Mary’s Church in Felixstowe. This concert features a beautiful selection of exquisite a cappella choral music and will be the perfect way to showcase the delightful sound of this chamber choir to new audiences on tour. You may be interested to know that Geoff Lavery has just announced his retirement at the end of the 20/21 season after 10 years of directing Gippeswyk Singers. He will be finishing on a high note with our third performance at Snape Maltings Concert Hall in May 2021. Should the opportunity to lead this choir be of interest to you, come along to a concert or contact the choir secretary at: teresa.booth7@btinternet.com Raising money for charity is very important to Gippeswyk Singers and each year the choir members elect two local charities to support. Attending one of their concerts means you are contributing to worthwhile causes while enjoying some delightful musical entertainment. Please visit our website or Facebook page for more news and information: www.gippeswyksingers.co.uk
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. 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. 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. www.country-markets.co.uk
AN EVENING WITH MARK COCKER Suffolk Book League welcomes Mark Cocker to Ipswich Institute Reading Room (15 Tavern Street, Ipswich IP1 3AA) on Thursday 10 October. Mark is a British author, naturalist, journalist and lecturer. His eight books have dealt with modern responses to the wild, whether found in landscape, human societies or in other species. A recent book, Our Place, is about humans’ effect on wildlife. Doors open at 7pm and the event starts at 7.30pm; members £4, nonmembers £8. Cash on the door. Students free with ID. For more information visit: www.sbl.org.uk
FOLK ON THE BOAT RETURNS The popular series of folk concerts aboard Sailing Barge Victor on Ipswich Waterfront recommences in October for the autumn/winter season. Getting the series off to a flying start on Friday 18 October is superb, London based singer-songwriter Ady Johnson. Ady’s accomplished, finely crafted song writing and performances have won him comparisons with the likes of Ray Davies and Scott Matthews and the praise of BBC 6 music’s Tom Robinson and Suffolk’s own Stephen foster, to name but a few. The series then continues the third Friday of every month through to April with some of the finest acoustic and folk artists from the region including Holly Johnston, Elly Tree, Mc2 and Double Take. Bringing the series to a lively close, in April, will be The Silburys. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased online at www.sbvictor.co.uk/ folk-on-the-boat-nights, at Ipswich Tourist Information and at the Regent Box Office. Tickets cost £18.50 and include the Victor’s famous, hearty, hot buffet supper. Doors open at 7.30pm and music is from 8pm. This will be the fourth annual series of Folk on the Boat. The concerts, and Victor’s cosy, polished wood saloon and wood burning stove make for a unique evening and the opportunity to see some fine acoustic artists in an intimate setting. Further information is available from Ipswich Tourist Information Centre: 01473 258080 / tourist@ipswich.gov.uk
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OUT & ABOUT EAST SUFFOLK NATIONAL TRUST ASSOCIATION If you are a member of, or a volunteer for, the National Trust, we invite you to get more out of your membership by joining our association where a warm welcome awaits you.
PLAY QUIZGO Sunday 27 October from 7.30pm Kesgrave Social Club, Edmonton Road IP5 1EE Maximum six per team, £2.50 each Licenced bar, food available in the interval www.quizgo.net
YOUNGSTERS TO THE FORE AT DANCE FOLKUS At our dance on Friday 4 October starting at 7.30pm we expect to have an influx of youngsters. We have Bowie Bartlett, the excellent young Colchester singer and guitar player, performing for our taster song spot. Bowie has been making a name for herself singing classic cover songs and some of her own compositions at events in Essex and Suffolk She has an absolutely beautiful voice – don’t miss her. https://tinyurl.com/y3n9c4rn
Our next meeting is on October 15 when Russell Bowes will give a talk entitled Digging For Victory. As the title suggests, the talk will concentrate on the Second World War years when gardens, great and small, public and private, were transformed into food gardens. Russell will be looking at the role played by the Land Girls who helped put food on the tables of the nation. He will also explore the advice, including propaganda, given to gardeners, both in print and via the radio. On November 19 Peter Lawrence will entertain us with a talk on timber framed buildings in Suffolk and Essex. We meet at Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre IP5 1JF at 7.15pm. Visitors (even if not National Trust members) are welcome; the entrance fee is £3. National Trust members and 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: membershipesnta@gmail.com / 01473 723761 www.membershipesnta.btck.co.uk
WOODBRIDGE & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB Woodbridge and District Lions Club continue to support organisations and initiatives to raise awareness about the issues of single-use plastics, litter and waste in general.
We will also be joined by a special visit from the 5th Woodbridge Sea Scouts who will join in with our other young dancers. It should be quite a busy night. Students or children are £3 at the door.
The club has provided 15 schools in and around the Woodbridge area with a book from the Wild Tribe Heroes collection. Written by acclaimed children’s author Ellie Jackson, they aim to inspire and engage a whole generation of children across Suffolk with this issue and how they can get involved and help tackle the problem in their community.
Mary Panton, the nationally known festival caller, will be in charge of the dancing. She is an excellent, experienced, London-based caller with an extensive range of dances. Don’t miss this opportunity of dancing with one of the country’s best traditional social dance teachers. The band will be our resident Dance Folkus ‘Come All Ye’ Band led by Harbour Lights. Last month we had a record of 16 people playing in the band! It is doubtful whether we can beat that number but we will try.
The photo shows Roy Benton, President of Woodbridge Lions handing over the book to Alun Davies, Headteacher of Melton Community Primary School, with pupils Amy and Joshua.
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). Telephone Rob on 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.
FRIENDS ON FRIDAY
In a separate environmental initiative, the club have funded the Transition Woodbridge group to enable them to open a repair café at St John’s Church with a view to reducing the number of items which end up in landfill by repairing them. The café will be open on the first Monday of each month. The photo shows the opening day with Mayor Eamonn O’Nolan, Lion Martin McLeavy, Carol Naude from St. John’s Church and Jane Healey from Transition Woodbridge.
St Michael’s and All Angels Church, The Drift, Martlesham Heath IP5 3PL Every Friday from 10am to noon We are a friendly community group who enjoy coming together to share in chat, puzzles, table games and table tennis and snooker. Everyone is welcome even if it’s just for a refreshments and a chat.
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OUT & ABOUT MARTLESHAM HISTORY SOCIETY Monday 14 October: Giles (The Cartoonist) and his Adopted Town by John Field Ever wondered who inspired the statue of ‘Grandma’ in Ipswich, then come along and find out about the amazing life of cartoonist Carl Giles. Ipswich and Suffolk locations form many of his cartoon settings and he supported local charities and groups with free cartoons and drawings. Giles was famous for his work for the Daily and Sunday Express. In 2000, he was voted Britain’s favourite cartoonist of the 20th century. Meetings are held in Martlesham Heath Pavilion and start at 7.30pm. Admission is £2.50 and meetings are open to all.
MARTLESHAM HEATH AVIATION SOCIETY Friday 4 October, 7.30-10pm: Building Concorde – From Early Design Studies to Service Entry by Tony Buttler Looking at various designs options that were suggested and dropped, and the tweaks done to this Anglo-French design on the way – telling a story that certainly needs to be told. We meet at Martlesham Heath Community Centre on Felixstowe Road. Entry is £3 for members and £4 for non-members. 01473 274300 / www.mhas.org.uk Martlesham Heath Control Tower Museum is open every Sunday afternoon from 2-5pm until the end of October.
KESGRAVE WI Clare from Bourne Garden Centre was our speaker in September. What a lovely evening! Clare brought a wide selection of plants suitable for planting up our autumn gardens to give colour through to next spring. After her talk, members had the opportunity to purchase the plants Clare had used to illustrate her talk. During coffee Clare judged the monthly competition, a pot plant no more than 12 inches tall that you had nurtured for more than three months. First was Sue Hilling, second Monica Collins and third Anna Beaney. On Tuesday 2 September, Suffolk East Women’s Institute held a Centenary Fair at Trinity Park. As part of the celebrations there was a competition to mount a display on a 24 inch square base to incorporate preserves, craft and cookery to represent a decade of the last 100 years. Lyn Parker was our competition coordinator, helped by Sue Hilling, Yvonne Mills, Elayne Green and Monica Collins. All their efforts were very worthwhile as they gained first place for their combined entry for the 1960s, with a handmade lace cloth, knitted tie, marmalade, individual salami quiche (recipe from a 1960 newspaper) and a Black Forest Gateau. Well done to the Kesgrave Team. Our next meeting is on Thursday 3 October at 7pm in Kesgrave Community Centre, Twelve Acre Approach. Our speaker for the evening will be Ann Day talking about Remarkable Women of Ipswich. If you require information or would like to visit us, please call the secretary, Di Chilver: 01473 611415
DEBEN ROTARY SPONSORS YOUNG LEADERS MARTLESHAM LADIES CLUB Our new season has begun with two interesting talks. Unfortunately the talk on avoiding scams was cancelled at short notice, but Lucy Mellamphy told us all about the New Wolsey Theatre instead. There are two talks planned for October. On October 10 we will Cruise Down the Irrawaddy River with Max Pemberton and on October 24 Max Punaks will talk about The Art of Comic Verse, accompanying himself on his guitar. Looking ahead to next month, on November 7 we can Paint a Pot for Christmas. All ladies are very welcome to join our friendly club for evenings out with a difference. Meetings are held on alternate Thursdays at 7.15pm in the Richards Room. For more information contact Doreen Boar: 01473 622768
The Rotary Club of Woodbridge Deben recently sponsored two delegates to the RYLA course at Grafham Water. RYLA – Rotary Youth Leadership Awards – is a week-long residential course which aims to develop confidence and leadership skills in young people through a series of challenging activities. Four club members visited the course and were impressed by the enthusiasm of the delegates and the standard of training that they were receiving. The photo shows our delegates, Jenny East and Jordan Samuels, who had been undertaking a day of waterborne activities, along with the four visiting Rotarians. The club will be holding our annual charity busk in the Thoroughfare on Saturday 5 October. Monies raised will go towards our support of various local, national and international charities.
WOOLLY WONDERS Firstly, thank you to those of you who were able to support our fundraising efforts for Macmillan recently. We are always knitting/crocheting at the Runway Café on Thursdays from 10am-noon – do come and find us. Many of us are knitting hats for seafarers as winter approaches. Rachel Pennick: 01473 610437
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OUT & ABOUT SUFFOLK FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY Thursday 24 October: The Royal Naval Patrol Service in the Second World War, an illustrated talk by Leo Whisstock about the build-up of this service from the outbreak of war to its decommissioning in 1946, looking at the various roles undertaken by the service including minesweeping, antisubmarine work and convoy escorts. 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
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.
CHILLESFORD ART AND CRAFT RAISES OVER £1500 FOR ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY Woodbridge Rotary held the first Chillesford Art and Craft Fair this summer and some 400 visitors flocked to this sleepy little village to see 25 sculptures and 75 paintings spread throughout the house and grounds of the Old School House. Money raised was for the Alzheimer’s Society who do an incredible job for those living with the condition and their carers. With perfect weather conditions, visitors experienced the ideal combination of fine art, good company and cake. After devouring delicious cake and refreshment baked by local volunteers, visitors set off on the sculpture trail followed by oil, watercolour and various other mediums of paintings produced by seasoned professionals like Maggie Hambling and Emma Green and amateur artists from the local area. After hitting the craft tables piled high with knitted animals and clothing, up-cycled wine crates, potpourri and decorated furniture, people left with arms full in many cases. On the way out, green fingered visitors snapped up some unusual and interesting plants for their gardens backed by extensive know-how and advice from the Rotary Club’s gardening enthusiasts. The Rotary Club would like to thank all who helped, supplied artefacts and generously purchased items to raise such a great amount for the Alzeimer’s Society. Although we all hope that we never need their help, the research chases down a way of dealing with this disabling condition.
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
INNER WHEEL SUPPORTS OVER THE RAINBOW At their recent monthly meeting, the Inner Wheel Club of Woodbridge heard a very interesting talk from a local charity, Over the Rainbow. This was set up by Beverley Lambert just four years ago to enhance the lives of Suffolk children who are living with a serious or life-threatening condition. The charity will help with the purchase of equipment such as wheelchairs, specialised beds and chairs. They also help in organising fun days out. Over the Rainbow will be one of the beneficiaries from the proceeds of the club’s annual quiz. If you are interested in supporting them through the quiz on Friday 28 February 2020, please call 01473 612049 for more information and to reserve a table.
ICUSTEPS SUPPORT GROUP For critical care patients on the road to recovery We meet at Bluebird Lodge Community Hospital, 100 Mansbrook Boulevard, Ipswich IP3 9GJ from 6-8pm on: October 2, November 6 and December 4. For more information email outreach.event@ipswichhospital.nhs.uk or visit: www.icusteps.org
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ORWELL DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY We celebrated our 20th anniversary on September 4. We also welcomed Anne Haworth, our first guest speaker following the summer break, who provided a beautifully illustrated talk on Porcelain for the Chinese Emperors. Our talks cover a broad spectrum of art and are delivered within a relaxed and welcoming environment. The next talk is on October 2 when we look forward to welcoming back Louise Schofield with Archaeological Adventures in Albania. On November 6 Daniel Snowman is our guest speaker, the subject being The Hitler Emigrés; Their Impact on British Artistic and Cultural Life. We meet at Tower Hall, Broadlands Way, Rushmere St Andrew on the first Wednesday of most months. Meetings begin at 2.15pm and last about an hour, with refreshments available from 1.30-2pm. Guests and non-members are welcome provided we have available space. Exceptionally popular lectures will have a visitor limit of 20 so please contact Wendy Robbins in advance to check if there is available space: 01394 823807 For the latest events and news please visit: www.orwelldfas.org.uk
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BROKE HALL WI Friday, October 11: How Our Language is Being Debased by Mike Rines Friday, November 8: AGM & Social
EAST SUFFOLK U3A’S NEW SEASON OF ACTIVITIES BEGINS As autumn gets underway, U3A members are out and about as usual, attending a wide variety of classes and listening to inspirational speakers talking on a wide range of topics. Upcoming events are listed below. U3A is aimed at older people who want to get as much as possible out of life. There are no entry qualifications, no barriers to joining and lots of activities to get involved in and to contribute to. Thursday 3 October, 10.30am-12.30pm: Salvation Army Hall, Felixstowe Antiques Roadshows: The Insights of a Provincial Auctioneer by Steve Lester Thursday 10 October, 2-4pm: Market Hall, Saxmundham IP17 1AF A History of Art through Portraits by Tania Harrington
Friday, December 13: A Musical Evening with David and Karolyn Howlett We meet at 7.30pm (doors open at 7pm) on the second Friday of the month at St Augustine’s Church Hall, Bucklesham Road, Ipswich IP3 8TH. For more information contact Sue (01473 414746) or Cynthia (01473 726068).
IPSWICH AND DISTRICT PROBUS CLUB Join us on the last Wednesday every month (excluding July & August) for a three-course lunch followed by an interesting speaker and a prize raffle. On the second Wednesday we meet for coffee and a chat.
Monday 28 October, 2-4pm: Kesgrave Community Centre IP5 1JF Early Prehistory of Suffolk by Edward Martin
In July and August, and at Christmas, our wives, partners and friends are invited to join us. They also accompany us to theatres, shows, musicals and trips to places of interest in East Anglia and beyond.
U3A promises a warm welcome to existing and potential members. For membership details call 0300 123 3913 or visit: www.a3aeastsuffolk.org.uk
Why not come and meet other gentlemen, all retired or semi-retired and from a wide range of careers, interests and backgrounds?
Occasionally U3A may have to make last minute changes so please see the website for up to date information.
Our objective is to provide fellowship for members and their families. Prospective new members are always welcome and there is no requirement to have belonged to any other organisation previously.
IPSWICH & DISTRICT HISTORICAL TRANSPORT SOCIETY
If you wish to join us, as a guest initially, or require further details, please contact our secretary, Malcolm Kemp: 07711 689130 / secretary.ipswichprobus@gmail.com
Wednesday 30 October: The Medway Paddle Steamer, an illustrated presentation by Pam Bathuurst 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
IPSWICH & DISTRICT PHILATELIC SOCIETY Our 2019/20 season kicked off on September 18 with a display from Basildon Philatelic Society, showing a variety of collecting themes by the members present. Our second meeting will be on October 2 where our colleagues from Norwich & Norfolk Philatelic Society will be displaying. Meetings are held at Cedarwood Primary School in Kesgrave at 7.30pm. All are welcome.
SUFFOLK HERITAGE AVIATION MUSEUM Foxhall Road, Kesgrave IP3 8JU – open from 11am-4pm every Sunday until the end of October. Come along to see our exhibition of the history of Suffolk aviation, with a full-size replica of Edith Cook’s Bleriot and many other interesting exhibits. Tearoom and picnic area, free admission and parking. Autumn Vintage and Classic Car Day Don’t miss our Autumn Vintage and Classic Car Day on Sunday 13 October, 10am-4pm. Stalls, refreshments and fun for all the family. For further information contact Colin Durrant: 01473 677517 / colindurrant113@yahoo.com
For further information contact Mike Smith – 01473 403904 / michaelsmith1949@gmail.com – or visit: www.ipswichphilatelic.uk
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OUT & ABOUT FREE HEARING ASSESSMENTS ON OFFER IN IPSWICH The Hearing Care Centre is holding a free hearing care event to enable the residents of Ipswich to communicate with confidence. Hearing loss affects one in six people in the UK and it takes 10 years on average before those who have noticed a loss in their hearing choose to seek help. Research has also proven that other than a reduced quality and experience of life, hearing loss can also lead to cognitive decline resulting in conditions such as depression and dementia. The Hearing Care Centre, a family-run business with 26 centres across East Anglia, will hold two special Hearing Care Days at their clinic in Two Rivers Medical Centre, Ipswich on Tuesday 29 October and Friday 1 November from 9am until 5pm. Complimentary hearing assessments will be on offer at the event, as well as professional advice from The Hearing Care Centre’s award winning team to help you hear to your full potential. Karen Finch, founder and lead audiologist at The Hearing Care Centre, said: “Making the decision to book a hearing assessment really can be life-changing. Those who take action to treat their hearing loss report improvements in their overall quality of life and this has a positive impact on one’s relationships by improving their ability to communicate effectively.” To find out more to book an appointment, call The Hearing Care Centre on Freephone 0800 096 2637 or visit: www.hearingcarecentre.co.uk/tworivers
DEBEN FLOWER CLUB Our next meeting is on Tuesday 8 October in Kirton Church Hall at 7.30pm. Our demonstrator will be Lionel Clark and the title of his talk is Swan Song. You will always be assured of a warm welcome and time to chat and make new friends over a cup of coffee or tea after the demonstration. Visitors £5. Quiz Night Deben Flower Club is holding another of our very popular quiz nights on Saturday 12 October in Kirton Church Hall, 7pm for 7.30pm. Once again this will be a light-hearted 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 at £8 each including supper. Please bring your own drinks and glasses.
ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCING Join us ar St John’s URC Hall, Cowper Street, Ipswich on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 8pm. For more information contact: Helen at howefamily96@yahoo.co.uk / 01473 717979 John at johnaadams1942@gmail.com / 01473 710406
PORTAL WOODLANDS CONSERVATION GROUP Inspired by our recent wildlife reports, a local birder decided to visit our woodlands to see what he could spot. In just a little over an hour he had identified an incredible 18 different bird species. Autumn is the best time of year to spot the colourful array of fungi that grow from the woodland floor and fallen decaying branches. Please do not remove any that you find, and definitely do not attempt to eat any! Finally, with Guy Fawkes Night approaching we would like to take this opportunity to remind those having bonfires to carefully check beforehand to ensure no hedgehogs (or any other creatures) have taken up residence. We hope to hear your visit reports and, of course, if you are interested in helping maintain the woodlands, contact us to find out more, or just turn up at one of our work mornings. Volunteer Work Morning (all ages): Sunday 20 October, 10am-noon. Meet at the Education Area. Tools, training and light refreshments provided. All welcome – no need to book. Nature Explorers (ages 11-18): Saturday 16 November, 9-11am. Please book a place via our email below. New volunteers of all ages and abilities are always welcome. No experience needed. For further information, please contact us at pwcg.martlesham@gmail.com / 01473 612632, visit pwcg.onesuffolk.net or join our members’ Facebook Group by messaging Duncan Sweeting. Nature Explorer and Young Volunteer Sam Cork
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ORWELL FLOWER CLUB If you are interested in flowers or flower arranging, please join us at Tower Hall, 5 Broadlands Way, Rushmere St Andrew on Thursday 24 October. Our demonstrator for the evening is Kath Doggett from Cambridge and the title of her demonstration is Season’s Splendour. The demonstration commences at 7.15pm and Kath will do six arrangements where we learn about flowers and foliage alongside a very interesting talk. You will have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets to win one of the fabulous arrangements at the end of the evening. Visitors are welcome at a cost of £5. We also have a candle and accessories stall and a small flower arranging supplies stall at this meeting. Refreshments are served around 9pm and the raffle takes place immediately afterwards. Please contact Janet Dye (01473 601750 / Janet.dye@ntlworld.com) or Delcie Corbett (01473 623371 / Gil.corbett@btinternet.com) if you would like to find out more or would like to become a member of the club. Membership runs from April to March and a reduced membership fee is available from the October meeting to the end of March. There is no meeting in December (or August) and we meet on the fourth Thursday of every month at Tower Hall.
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JOIN IPSWICH FLOWER CLUB FOR HALF PRICE We would like to invite you to our meeting on October 14 when Debbie Buckle will present a demonstration entitled Adventures in Autumn. The meeting starts at 2pm at St Augustine’s Church Hall on Bucklesham Road. There is a visitors fee of £5, or you can join the flower club for half the year for £22.50. You will be warmly welcomed if you just turn up, or for more information please contact Janet (01473 415749) or Stella Thornley (01473 711946). The flower club meets regularly on the second Monday afternoon of the month. We also have six Friday afternoon workshops during the year which are suitable for all standards.
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HEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL
Monday 4 November, 7.30pm: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle – Not a Waste of Time! by Sharon Lockhart
At Heath, we have long believed in the positive impact working and playing outdoors can have on wellbeing and learning. Over the past few years, we have invested a lot of energy and resources into developing our school site to support outdoor learning. With the help of our fantastic Parent and Friends Association (PFA), we have developed an amazing outdoor environment that has become an integral part of learning at Heath Primary School.
Sharon is the Information and Education Manager from FCC Environment who operate the Household Waste Recycling Centres in Suffolk. FCC is a national company involved with many aspects of waste recycling. The event takes place at St Michael’s Church Centre, Martlesham Heath IP5 3PL. There will be light refreshments and a raffle. Admission is £4 at the door. The venue is fully accessible with free adjacent parking. For further information please contact J Maureen Burrows: martleshaminbloom@gmail.com / 01473 625196
AUTUMN TERM AT BRIGHT STARS Fun activity sessions for pre-school aged children with parents, grandparents, friends, family and/or carers on the second and fourth Mondays of each month during term times from 10.30am-noon at St Michael’s Church Centre, Martlesham Heath IP5 3PL. Sessions are free and usually based on a theme. They normally include singing, games, crafts and Bible stories. After each session we have refreshments, when the adults can chat and the children can play until approximately noon. The autumn term dates are October 14 and 28, November 11 and 25 and December 9. Just turn up, there’s no need to let us know in advance. For further information contact Sonya and Maureen Burrows: 01473 625196
At present, we have our own Level 3 Forest School lead and our own Forest School area that is used by Early Years and KS1. We also have an outdoor classroom, a brand new bird viewing fence and three new mini beast hotels (thank you to Mr and Mrs Gaunt for these), our own wildlife pond with dipping platform, as well as our separate animal enclosures, which house six chickens, two rabbits and two ducks! It doesn’t just stop there either: we also have our own garden area, which includes an orchard, growing area, eco greenhouse, compost heap and workshop. On top of all of this, we also have an amazing Early Years outdoor area which includes a brand new bike track, new adventurous play equipment and a myriad of other wonderful engaging resources. Always looking forward, we have lots more exciting plans to further develop our outdoor environment, and this year we will be adding two new outdoor classrooms and starting the process of building our own sensory garden. Reception Intake 2020 We will be holding a Reception open morning on Tuesday 1 October at 9.30am for parents/carers and children who will be due to start Reception in September 2020. For more information, or to obtain an application form, please contact the school office on 01473 622806. If you would like to look around the school, please call to arrange an appointment for a guided tour at a time that is convenient to you. You can also use visit our website which is a great source of information for prospective parents/carers.
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Open Sessions for September 2020 If your child is starting school in September 2020, please come along to one of our Reception Open Sessions. These are being held on:
CEDARWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL
Thursday 10 October, 1.30-2.45pm Monday 14 October, 1.30-2.45pm Tuesday 5 November, 6-7pm Tuesday 7 January, 9.30-10am
The term has got off to a good start; our new pupils have settled in well and we have enjoyed welcoming new families to our school. We have been very proud of the excellent start all pupils have made with their positive attitudes and their kind and caring behaviour.
This is an opportunity to meet our headteacher, Mr Jackson, and the Reception team, as well as have a tour of the school with our Year 6 pupils.
Swimming lessons, music tuition, visits and enrichment days are all well under way, including our Year 6 residential trip. We are pleased to announce that we have been awarded the GOLD Sports Mark, recognising our commitment to pupils’ physical health and wellbeing. Pupils have been enjoying the delicious GOLD menu lunches, which include organic, free-range and Fairtrade ingredients, served each day by our catering team.
Please contact the school office to confirm the date you would like to visit: 01473 623790 / office@gorseland.net
HEDGEHOG NURSERY Welcome to the new term here at Hedgehogs. We have been busy getting to know our new teacher, Mrs. Haig, and also getting to know our new friends. We have explored the indoor and outdoor classrooms and have enjoyed singing lots of songs and listening to some super stories. We were very excited at the arrival of our new hedgehog den. It was cleverly made from pallets and has its own special sign. We couldn’t wait to use it in lots of different ways. It has already become the shops, a kitchen and a wildlife hide! Hedgehogs Nursery is part of Gorseland Primary School and is led by a qualified teacher who is supported by highly qualified and experienced staff. We are very lucky that we can use all of the school’s facilities including our Forest School, ICT suite and large sports hall and have extensive grounds to explore. If you have a little one and are curious about what we offer, please don’t hesitate to phone the school to arrange a visit. Hedgehog Nursery is open from 8.30am-3.15pm Monday to Friday for three and four year olds; in addition, we offer wrap-around care from 7.30am-6pm every weekday. For more information, please visit www.gorseland.net or contact the school office on 01473 623790.
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Foundation Open Day & Evenings If you have children who were born between 01.09.2015 and 31.08.2016, please come and visit us on our open days and evenings in October and November. These events take place on Wednesdays 9 and 30 October at 9.30am, 1.30pm or 7pm on both days. We are also holding another evening only session on Wednesday 27 November, again at 7pm. We look forward to meeting you at one of the above sessions, where you will have a tour of the school, see the Foundation classes in action, meet the teachers and enjoy a coffee and a chat. The application process will be explained and staff will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. There’s no need to book, but if you wish to pass us your details so we can send you a reminder invite, then please email admin@cedarwoodprimary.org.uk and include your child’s name, date of birth, address and your contact details. If you are unable to make any of the above sessions please contact the office on 01473 612981 to arrange a tour of the school at a time convenient to you. Our busy PFC team have planned a range of fantastic activities for this term. Please visit our PFC Facebook page or our Twitter feed for details. Come and join in, they are always great fun! Headteachers Tina Shute & Doug Stroud Facebook &Twitter / www.cedarwood.eschools.co.uk
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ON THE GRAPEVINE PERSONAL FINANCE WITH NICK PLUMB Do you value your life? Most people take out insurance for their home contents and their buildings and have motor insurance to protect their cars. Some people even have insurance for their pets, But more than 60 per cent of the people I meet as a financial adviser do not have enough life insurance in place to properly protect their family if they die prematurely. Unfortunately, life insurance is one of those products that the majority of people don’t have just when it is needed most. And if you don’t have it when you need it – it’s already too late to do anything about it. Taking out life insurance is something that many people are quite unsure about, typically prompting questions like; “How much cover do I need?”, “How long do I need it for?” and “How much will it cost?”. The following is intended to answer some of the questions you may have, and will hopefully persuade you to contact a financial adviser to review your own insurance arrangements sooner rather than later. Do I need life insurance? If you have an outstanding mortgage or if you have dependent children, you need life insurance. It’s that simple. If you bring an income into the household, or if you care for children who are financially dependent upon you, then there will be a financial cost to your family if you die. If the main ‘bread winner’ dies, their salary will have to be replaced. If the partner who cares for your children dies, their duties will have to be taken up by someone who will need to be paid for their services, so that their partner can continue to work and earn. If you have an outstanding mortgage, having insurance that pays off the mortgage will not only ensure that your family will have a roof over their heads, but will also save your spouse or partner the cost of monthly mortgage repayments – usually one of your biggest financial commitments each month. How much will it cost? The cost of life insurance depends on two factors: How much cover you need, and how long you want the cover to last for. Factors such as your age, sex, occupation, health condition and whether you smoke or not are all taken into account when calculating how much your insurance
will cost. This is called the ‘underwriting’ process. The important thing to remember is that it need not cost the earth and getting a quote costs nothing. How much life cover do I need? If you’re the main breadwinner, you will obviously want to maintain your family’s lifestyle so that they do not encounter any financial hardship. If you care for children or other dependents, then your partner will need to provide cash for professionals to take over your role. As a guide, the figure should be enough to replace around 80 per cent of your net earnings (you will be entitled to some state benefits) or at least £20,000 for professional child care each year. How long for? I would normally recommend family protection lasts until the youngest child is aged 21 years, which ensures that your children will have the opportunity to go through university and will reach financial independence. For a mortgage, you should protect the whole of the outstanding term of the loan. Where do I buy it from? To ensure you get the very best deal, you should always take independent financial advice when buying life insurance. Never trust a bank or building society to give you the best deal on your life insurance or mortgage protection, unless their adviser is independent and has searched the entire marketplace for you. Banks and building societies are usually tied to one company or a small group of companies, and that means that they rarely offer the best premium rates for life insurance. Take my Insurance Challenge and save yourself some cash today! If you have a life insurance policy or mortgage protection policy that was arranged for you by your bank or building society, or by an adviser tied to one company, I am confident that in at least 90 per cent of cases, I will be able to find you a policy that offers the same or better benefits for a lower monthly cost. Just give me a call or e-mail me with the policy details (the amount of cover, policy term, and premium, and your date of birth and smoking status) and I will call you back with a free no-obligation quote.
Nick Plumb is an Independent Financial Adviser and Practice Principal at Plumb Financial Services. Post your questions to Nick at Plumb Financial Services, Baylham Business Centre, Lower Street, BaylhamIP6 8JP, email nickplumb@aol.com, or telephone Nick on 01473 830301. Nick’s answers to reader’s questions in this column are provided only as a general guide and do not constitute personal financial advice. Any readers who require advice should contact Nick to arrange a complimentary initial consultation to discuss their own position.
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SPORT DEBEN YACHT CLUB The club held another successful sail training course in August together with a team from Neptune Sailing. There were six adults and nine youngsters using Wayfairers, Feva’s and Toppers, and there was even a cruise to Waldringfield with a picnic by the pub. It was a very challenging week as the winds were quite strong and very gusty so everyone did very well not to swim more than they did! The Onboard sessions we trialled this year were a big hit and we will look to offering more sessions next year to give opportunities for more youngsters to get into sailing. This scheme has also enabled us to put six members through a RYA Dinghy Instructor training programme subsidised by the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation. The training is being run at the club this autumn so next season we will have the means to run even more training. There was also a Safety Boat course run in the summer which ensures we keep a skilled pool of people for our RIB cover at all club sailing events.
In October we will finish off the races in the Autumn Points series and also fit in the Terminal Series, a pursuit race and a quiz on October 25 at 7.30pm, all welcome!
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On September 7 we had an exciting downriver sail from our club to Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club to tie in with the Deben Macmillan Challenge. Nine dinghies and two yachts set off with the tide just before 10am and got to the ferry just before low water at the bar at midday. After lunch there was a long and challenging beat all the way home with two dinghies ending up on tow behind a safety boat. Everyone then enjoyed a break at Waldringfield Sailing Club, with much appreciated cups of tea and cakes. We’re now hoping to make this an annual adventure. Dry Foam Upholstery Cleaning
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MARTLESHAM CARPET BOWLS The club had a foretaste of what it may be like in the first division in the Winter League after playing several of our future opponents during the summer when there is no promotion or relegation. Although we did quite well at home, we lost all our away matches. However, one of our teams of four reached the quarter-finals of a county-wide competition at Needham Market. The internal competitions begin with the men’s and ladies’ singles this month. We are looking for new members; we meet at the Community Hall in Old Felixstowe Road on Tuesday and Friday afternoons from 1.30-4pm, and on Tuesday evenings from 7.30-10pm. In a session, costing £2 but free for the first visit, we usually play three rounds of friendly games, with a break for tea and biscuits after the second game. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t played before as you will find everybody is willing to show you the ropes. It’s not physically challenging, and the club provides all the necessary equipment. If you are interested just turn up about 15 minutes before the start time and somebody will explain what we do. Alternatively you can ring our secretary, Ian Hunt, on 01473 611947, especially if you plan to come along on a Tuesday evening as the club enters a team in the Suffolk Carpet Bowls Association League and home matches are on Tuesday evenings. Vic Harrup
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