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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR Mother Nature is having quite an impact on my life right now, mostly positive, but not entirely! I’m looking after grandma’s chickens for a few days while she’s away. It’s not difficult: put them in, let them out, give them some grain… job done. Except not this time! Last night one of them went missing and I found myself clucking around the garden for about an hour in torrential rain trying to find her. I can only imagine how ridiculous I looked but I most certainly wasn’t laughing. Of course I didn’t find her so spent a restless night wondering how to tell grandma that Blossom was done for. When I went to let the others out this morning, there she was waiting for me in all her glory, perfectly dry, well-rested and seemingly happy. A bit too happy for my liking! Meanwhile, back at home a mummy blackbird (I’ve called her Marilyn because she’s very beautiful) has taken up residence under the roof of our little outdoor lean-to, a place I like to sit with a book when the weather allows. She’s busily feeding four babies, constantly flying back and forth all day long. I must say I admire/envy her energy and it is a rather beautiful thing to see, but she’s making my garden a no-go area as every time I open the door she abandons her chicks and sits on the wall until I leave. I imagine she’s sitting there muttering “here she comes again… what is it this time… can’t she see I’m busy… what is she wearing?”. I end up feeling guilty for invading ‘her’ space so I retreat indoors and leave her to it. I haven’t even put the bins out this week because I’m afraid to scare her away. How would I cope with four baby blackbirds? Not very well I suspect. I don’t suppose she and her babies will be there for very long and despite the inconvenience (and the mess, but let’s not go there right now) I’m glad we have given them a safe place to hatch. I do love living in the countryside. Even those of us who live in Suffolk towns and villages are never far from a wide open space and a big sky view. We really are incredibly lucky and when better weather lands, as surely it must, I hope you have the opportunity and the means to get about to explore or simply admire our surroundings. You may not have to go very far, unless your garden is out of bounds too!
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DINING WITH ROYALTY
Margaret Baxter (96) of Needham Market met the Queen at a Buckingham Palace Garden Party in June. She was attending as part of the celebration for her British Empire Medal (BEM) awarded last year. Margaret’s daughter Meg Staff came over from Australia to attend with her. Margaret was awarded the BEM for all the work she has done to support others over the years, both in Suffolk and in Zimbabwe where she and her husband Tony spent 32 years. Among other activities, she has been and continues to be a reader for Newstalk for the Blind, bringing news to visually impaired people in the Stowmarket area for more than 30 years. Here we see Margaret meeting the Queen and Lady Hussey.
SALVATION ARMY CHARITY MOTORBIKE RIDE Despite the awful weather on Saturday, June 8, more than 20 bikers turned out to support the annual Stowmarket Salvation Army Charity Motorbike Ride. Organisers this year were worried about the weather conditions, so were delighted by the support shown on the day. Marshalls and riders braved the rain and wind to have an enjoyable morning in the beautiful Suffolk countryside, welcomed back with hot coffee and a delicious BBQ. A total of £280 was raised which will be used to help purchase a defibrillator, a vital piece of equipment to help save lives. If you require any details about the annual ride, please contact: jenny.johnson@salvationarmy.org.uk
NEEDHAM MARKET SOCIETY In May we spent a gripping evening on the edge of our seats as archaeologist Alex Fisher unfolded the story of the recent excavations which discovered the collapsed but complete Bronze Age Village built on the ancient waterway at Flag Fen in Cambridgeshire. The workmanship and artefacts discovered showed a surprising level of sophistication with carpentry tools, cutting equipment, some weaponry and even some very fine woven cloth found preserved in the sediment. Alex allowed us to handle some replicas of the tools: bronze arrow and spear heads, a surprisingly sharp toothed saw, and some wooden mortis joints. We were all fascinated. Our summer visit on the afternoon of 19 July will take us to see the magnificent painted roof at Huntingfield Church in East Suffolk. The original medieval roof paintings were ‘traditionally revived’ in the 19th century by the artistic wife of the incumbent vicar. You can drive there yourself or there is the possibility of a lift. There is a £5 fee for this member’s only occasion. Membership of the society is £7.50 annually. Please get in touch with Jennifer for further details if you would like to go: jenniferfnott@btinternet.com / 01449 720545 Our meetings are usually held once every two months in Needham Market Community Centre at 7.30pm. After the summer break, our AGM is on September 25 and we will host popular speaker Pip Wright whose topic this time is The Ricking Hall Poachers. Membership renewal is £7.50, visitors £3 on the night. For further details please phone Andrea: 01449 721056
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NEWS MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCILLORS MIKE NORRIS & STEVE PHILLIPS Submitted on Friday, June 21
STOWMARKET & DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Friday, July 5, 10am-noon: Coffee and Networking Needham Market Community Centre, School Street, Needham Market Friday, July 19, 6.45am: Breakfast – this month it’s the AGM The Mix, Stowmarket To book online follow the link on: www.stowmarketchamber.co.uk/networking-events
GROUP SCOUT LEADER FOR NEEDHAM MARKET SCOUT GROUP Needham Market Scout Group will be moving into its next phase of development and we are looking for a new Group Scout Leader (GSL), a volunteer manager who will ensure all sections, executive committee members and leaders are supported and developed to ensure young people get the best quality Scouting possible. How can you help? You are invited to contribute to this search by submitting a nomination, or multiple nominations of those (including yourself) whom you feel should be considered for this important and rewarding role. Please do not be put off from nominating someone because you believe or think they would not accept the role; if you think they are capable then please put their name(s) forward. It is genuinely hoped this will encourage individuals to self-nominate/apply who might otherwise not do so. A copy of this letter, the vacancy pack and nomination and application forms are also available at: www.stowmarketscouts.org.uk / www.suffolkscouts.org.uk Who can I nominate? Self-nominations are actively encouraged. Let’s be honest, if you believe you can bring the right skills and expertise to the role, and you are enthusiastic and motivated then why not nominate yourself? If you don’t you may miss this rewarding opportunity if you are not nominated by someone else. To nominate others or yourself please complete the nomination form that can be found on the websites above. It doesn’t matter if the individual you wish to nominate is new to Scouting; we welcome nominations of and from external candidates. Scouting has a comprehensive training scheme which will provide training and support for anyone new to Scouting, and indeed to someone familiar to Scouting to enable the individual to develop. What is important is for them to bring the leadership and skills which will continue to help move Needham Market Scout Group forward. What’s in it for them? In the role of GSL they can be safe in the knowledge that they are making a real difference to local young people by working with a team of like-minded adults to develop the group. They will be responsible for ensuring each adult has what they need to be confident in their role by creating a network of support to help and guide them. They will have access to the training relevant to the role and an induction to ensure they get the very best start in their new role. They will also have full support from a very experienced and positive thinking District Team. Please post nomination forms in a sealed envelope to Paula Hollings, GSL Search Group, 39 Pightle Close, Elmswell, Bury St Edmunds IP30 9EJ, or by email to Paula Hollings at: ddc.paula@stowmarketscouts.org.uk The submission deadline is midnight on Thursday 18 July.
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Babergh & Mid Suffolk Joint Local Plan Elected members of Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils have been invited to a Councillors’ Briefing at Endeavour House on Friday 21 June on the updated Joint Local Plan. This will replace the councils’ individual Local Plans and will shape the way the districts develop in future, including housing needs and allocations, infrastructure and business/retail opportunities. The new Joint Local Plan will cover a period up to 2036, aligned with the timescale for the Suffolk Coastal and Ipswich Local Plans. The councils began gathering a range of evidence to inform the preparation of a new Joint Local Plan during 2016. This has included studies on retail, economic land needs, housing land availability and housing market assessments. It will be considered, for consultation, by councillors of both Babergh and Mid Suffolk at two individual Full Council meetings next week. If approved, residents, local businesses and stakeholders will be asked for their views between July and September, with the aim of the updated Joint Local Plan being adopted in February next year. MSDC Pledges Support for Bosch Workers Mid Suffolk District Council has pledged to support all its residents facing redundancy as a result of changes at Bosch’s Lawn & Garden factory in Stowmarket following the company’s announcement of a restructure that could affect jobs at the site. The support will be tailored to the situation in Stowmarket, which will become clearer over the coming weeks. More details are available on the MSDC website. New Electric Vehicle Charging Point at Needham Lake Motorists across East Anglia can now recharge their electric vehicles in as little as 30 minutes at one of a network of 11 new rapid chargers installed along the region’s strategic road networks. Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are leading a Highways England funded project of seven local authorities in Suffolk, Norfolk and Essex, working together to install the rapid charging points, with one of the first now operational at Needham Lake. Mike Norris: mike.norris@midsuffolk.gov.uk / 01449 720871 Steve Phillips: stephen.phillips@midsuffolk.gov.uk / 01449 721710
STOWMARKET & DISTRICT PROBUS CLUB Twenty-eight Probus members and guests enjoyed a very interesting outing to Cambridge on May 28. The day started at the Fitzwilliam Museum where we were able to view many historical collections from around the world. After working up our appetites we made the short journey to the Orchard Tea Garden at Grantchester, famous for its connection with Rupert Brooke and his poem The Soldier.
Following an enjoyable lunch we spent the afternoon at Cambridge University Botanic Garden. This is a truly splendid garden and is highly recommended for anyone able to visit. Probus meetings take place on the first Tuesday morning of each month at Stowmarket British Legion. There is often a lunch organised for members after the meeting. If you are interested in becoming a member of Probus, please contact David Robson for more information: daviderobson@gmail.com
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NEWS / OUT & ABOUT SUFFOLK ENERGY-FROM-WASTE FACILITY STOWMARKET OPERATIC & DRAMATIC SOCIETY Suffolk Show 2019 Our team was back at the Suffolk Show in the Suffolk Waste Partnership marquee. This year the theme of the display was Wonderful Waste Free Woodland. Local schools kindly donated foxes, owls, deer and other woodland creatures which they had crafted out of waste materials. There were plenty of activities to take part in, including a litter pick of a woodland floor, a crafting table where old CDs were transformed into owls and a quiz about rubbish and recycling. As well as answering questions about energy-from-waste and inviting people to open days and tours, SUEZ brought along a cycle-powered scalextric track where visitors could use the electricity they generated from pedalling a bike to race a car around a track. Over the two days more than 4,000 people visited the marquee. We had a great time this year and are already looking forward to next year’s show. Come and have a look around Are you interested in finding out how your household waste is turned into energy? We are hosting a series of open days throughout the upcoming months. We have places available on the following dates: 19 July at 10am, 6 August at 6pm, 28 August at 2pm, 9 September at 10am and 24 October at 6pm. There are up to 20 spaces available on each day, and pre-booking is essential. Email suffolkefw.uk@suez.com or call 01473 839149 to enquire about a space. Can’t make the dates? We host tours for groups or five or more people, or alternatively we can contact you when our next open days are scheduled.
Stowmarket Operatic & Dramatic Society are taking a trip back to the Wild West this summer as they stage a production of the hit musical Calamity Jane at the Regal Theatre in Stowmarket. Trouble arises in Deadwood City when Henry ‘Millie’ Miller, proprietor of The Golden Garter, promotes a beautiful actress named Frances Fryer, unaware that Frances is actually a man! Cue Calamity and her associate ‘Wild’ Bill Hickock having to keep the peace among the angry miners, and soon Calamity is on her way to Chicago to recruit genuine heart-throb Adelaide Adams. The situation grows worse, however, when Calamity mistakes Adelaide’s maid, Katie Brown, for the star herself! Featuring many classic numbers such as Windy City, The Black Hills of Dakota, The Deadwood Stage and, of course, Secret Love – made famous by the late Doris Day – the show is sure to delight audience members of all ages.
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The production is particularly poignant for the society and Jo Chadwick, the director, as the last SODS production of Calamity Jane in 1971 featured Jo’s father Ray Haslam as Wild Bill Hickock.
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Ray sadly passed away earlier this year. As a member of SODS for more than 50 years he fulfilled a vast number of roles during his time with the society, both on and off the stage. Jo hopes this year’s production will serve as a fitting tribute to him.
CHERNOBYL CHILDREN’S LIFELINE & CHARITY SHOP As a follower of our charity you may be aware of the recent interest in the Chernobyl Disaster revitalised due to the broadcasting of the Chernobyl miniseries on Sky TV. We can tell you the mini-series is very factual and what you saw is very close to reality. The producers made great efforts to stay true to the facts. We were extremely proud to have been honoured by a visit from one of the few surviving First Responders from the Chernobyl Disaster. Colonel Andrei Mizko (retired) was one of the helicopter pilots sent in to try to put out the fire by dropping sand and other materials directly into the reactor. Many died and of those surviving few are able to travel to the west to tell the true story. On 18 June Colonel Mizko gave a talk revealing the events of that terrible night when he was dragged from his bed and sent into Chernobyl, and the events that unfolded from then on. In this live witness account from a true Chernobyl hero, Colonel Mizko also talked about the surviving firefighters and others who were directly involved in the tragedy, together with information about those still having to live with the after effects. Such is the power of television that tickets were almost sold out within a week of our announcing the talk. I am told by friends in Belarus that the series is getting top rating, but as told to me: “It is very sad, no one wants to watch it but we must, it is our history and our future”. At the time you will be reading this newsletter the summer group of children will have arrived and we will be doing our very best to ensure they go home with forever memories of their time in the UK with us, all thanks to the support of people such as yourselves. On behalf of the children, a massive thank-you very much! Link Chair Elizabeth Parker
Ray isn’t the only link to the past from the show, as David Dodson – himself a long-time member of the society – also featured in the original production as Francis Fryer. This time around, David is bringing his vast stage experience to the role of the Colonel of Fort Scully. Join Calamity (played by Sarah Roberts), Bill Hickock, Francis Fryer and many more for a rootin’, tootin’, guns-a-blazin’ musical extravanganza! Calamity Jane runs at the Regal Theatre in Stowmarket from 17-20 July. Tickets are available from the Regal Box Office on 01449 612825 or from: www.regalstowmarket.co.uk For more information visit: www.stowmarketoperatic.org.uk
STOWMARKET CHORALE Stowmarket Chorale performed their summer concert, Shakespeare Meets Jazz, at the United Reformed Church in Stowmarket in June. It was a refreshing blend of songs and sonnets by Shakespeare, set for four-part voices and performed in a jazz style with Samuel Hollis playing double bass and Thomas Hawkes on piano. Various passages from works by Shakespeare were read and recited by Henry Stanford and Jamie Glasse from Earl Stonham Theatre Guild. For something completely different, we are hosting a dog show at Rattlesden Pavilion on Saturday 27 July, 10am-4pm. There are many classes, and the day is aimed to be a fun day out for you and your pet. For further details contact Lucy at: lucy@luphen.co.uk / 01359 240676 We then have a summer break and will return for rehearsals to Combs Ford Primary School on Wednesday 18 September, meeting at 7.30pm. For further details contact: secretary@stowmarketchorale.org.uk / 07901 758009
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OUT & ABOUT RIVER GIPPING TRUST It’s that time of year when Himalayan Balsam starts appearing along the River Gipping. Himalayan Balsam is a non-native, invasive plant species which grows so quickly that it crowds out native wildflowers. Clearing Himalayan Balsam benefits both native plants and animals. Its stems are easy to pull out and leave the ground with a very pleasing ‘pop’ which makes it a fun family activity. We are seeking volunteers both young and old to help remove the plants along the river before it has a chance to go to seed. Volunteers are being asked to take just five minutes out of their walk to pull up the stems, snap off the root and stomp down on it to speed up the rotting process. It has reddish stems and pink-purple flowers. Our volunteers have already removed thousands this year, but there are millions left! For a free information pack and free gloves visit: www.waterways.org.uk/himalayanbalsam Later into July and August the trust is planning a major restoration project at Pipps Ford lock. To complete the lock structure, ready for lock gates, we need to install a temporary steel piling just in front and just behind the lock so that we can pump out all the water in the lock between the two steel pilings. We need the lock empty to make provision for the easy installation and removal of stop planks so the Environment Agency can better manage the river levels and flows. The trust has installed stop plank facilities at each of the four locks between Needham Market and Baylham. Pipps Ford is the only lock in this stretch of the river that has no flow control facility. You’ll find work progress photos and more information on Himalayan Balsam on our Facebook page. www.Rivergippingtrust.org.uk
STOWMARKET & DISTRICT FLOWER CLUB This month’s meeting is at 7.30pm on Wednesday 24 July at Woolpit Village Hall, when Helen Bird from Marks Tey will present a demonstration entitled Made to Measure. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Also this month, the East of England Area of NAFAS (National Association of Flower Arranging Societies) will be holding a summer show at the Jubilee Centre, Mildenhall from 10am to 4.30pm on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 July, with free entry.
NEEDHAM IN BLOOM The plant sale in May was successful as we sold many good quality plants for a total of £120. Thanks to all who provided the plants and to those who bought them. We have now planted up the containers in the High Street and they have been watered in by Mother Nature. Each one is a different colour this year, so it should be cheerful. It’s good to see that many properties in the street have also done their own planting. We have a new container at the corner of Grinstead Hill and we look forward to the arrival of new baskets for Barretts Lane. Much watering will be required, and I’ll say it again, any help with this would be appreciated. Please contact the number below if you are able to help. We will always welcome new members, so if you would like to join us, or offer help, please contact Vera on 723424.
STOWMARKET BRIDGE CLUB The club’s AGM was held before play on Friday, May 31 when officers and committee for the next year were elected. Concern was expressed over the low numbers of members playing on Wednesday evenings and any players in the area who would like a game on Wednesdays would be particularly welcome. The AGM concluded with the presentation of prizes for the winners of the competitions running through the year. Wednesday Scratch: David Willson and Simon Riley Wednesday Handicap: George Moody and Tony Aldous Most Improved Player: Kevin Fletcher Friday Scratch: David Willson and Kevin Fletcher Friday Handicap: Jan Wynne and Jim Sawyer The club recently played its first match in the Suffolk teams of eight Summer League against Colchester 2nd team. Playing at home, Stowmarket won by 51 to 29. Club members David Willson and Simon Riley played in the Corwen Cup in which players from each county compete, finishing 34th out of 94. Stowmarket Bridge Club welcomes visitors and new members. For times of play and venue please visit: www.bridgewebs.com/stowmarket
RIGHT TO WORK CHECKS In continuing the Employment Law theme from last month, in this article I thought that we would look at, by way of reminder, what obligations there are on an employer to conduct checks to prevent illegal working. This is important for an employer, because it amounts to a criminal offence for an employer to employ someone who that employer knows, or has reasonable cause to believe, is an illegal worker. The law therefore imposes a duty on employers to obtain an employee’s original identity documents – which are listed in guidance issued by the Home Office. An employer must check that the documents are valid – and this must be done in the presence of the employee. A copy must be kept and a record of the date of the check made. As with all personal data, the copy documents must be kept securely. When checking the documents, an employer must ensure that they are genuine, original and unchanged – and, of course, belong to the person who is to be employed.
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Employers should also be aware that the government has issued guidance on employing EU, EEA and Swiss citizens, and their family members, after Brexit. The right to work checks should be carried out in the same way as now until 1 January 2021. This is done by the worker showing a passport or national identity card, or by allowing the employer to use the Home Office’s online right to check service. This does not apply to Irish citizens, who continue to have the right to work in the UK after Brexit and will be able to prove this as now by showing a passport. The overall system is, at present, due to change on 1 January 2021, for which no doubt new guidance will be issued at the appropriate time.
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OUT & ABOUT / SPORT AN EVENING OF MUSIC Jubilee Ladies Choir and St Edmundsbury Male Voice Choir Conductors Simon Welham and Mark Jefferson Accompanist Calvin Goymer
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You are invited to an evening of music on Saturday 6 July at 7.30pm at the United Reformed Church, Stowmarket. Tickets are £10 to include light refreshments and are available by telephoning 01449 736374/723424 or can be purchased at the door. There will also be a raffle and a donation will be made to a local charity. More information about the evening and the choir can be found on our Facebook page.
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Wednesday, July 3: Short AGM (starting at 7.30pm) and talks by members Neil Langridge will speak about hop cultivation in the Stowmarket area and Marion Harris will describe Margaret Catchpole’s schoolbook, a revealing look at early 20th century home economics. Wednesday, August 7: Hands on History by Duncan Allen Duncan Allen gives an inspirational talk about this project in Tunstall Forest. It offers day visits and overnight stays for visitors aged seven and upwards, allowing students the chance to learn about their heritage and experience how people in the past overcame the challenges of living and working together as a community. We meet at 7.30pm in Stowupland Village Hall IP14 4BQ where there is plenty of space to park. Visitors are always welcome and refreshments are available. Admission is £1 for members, £3 for non-members. For more information, please contact Judy Clarke: 01449 615386
STOWMARKET RAMBLERS Sunday, July 7: 4.5 mile walk around Great Barton village and neighbouring countryside. Park and meet at Great Barton Village Hall (opposite garage on A143) at 10.30am / GR. TL 894670. Leader: 07795 574762 Wednesday, July 10: 4.5 mile leisurely all-day walk around popular pubs and inns of Woodbridge with Ipswich Ramblers. Park in Woodbridge and meet at the railway station at 10.35am for breakfast at Whistlestop or the caravan on the quayside / GR. TM 274487. Leader: 07800 847709 Sunday, July 14: 5.5 mile walk to Combs and Badley churches. Park and meet at Badley layby at 10am / GR. TM 078560. Leader: 01449 674763 Sunday, July 21: 5 mile walk around Bradfield St George and Little Welnetham. Park and meet at Bradfield St George Church at 10.30am / GR. TL 907599. Leader: 01449 612093 Sunday, July 28: 5.5 mile walk around Rattlesden and Shelland. Park where legal in Rattlesden and meet at front porch of Rattlesden Church at 10am / GR. TL 978591. Leader: 01449 676533 Tuesday, July 30: 4.7 mile stroll around Thurston via creamery for an ice cream. Park and meet at Cavendish Hall, opposite Thurston Church at 10am / GR. TL 928652. Leader: 01449 673131
TUESDAY TOTS Calling all mothers, grans and carers! Come along to the Ark on King William Street on Tuesday mornings from 9.30-11am in term time for fun, crafts, songs and stories for your little ones. Only £1 per family to include refreshments.
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NEEDHAM MARKET BOWLS CLUB The Stowmarket League outdoor season is now in full swing with the usual set of mixed results. Monday A had a great start with three wins in four games, while the B team had their first win at Woodfield. Tuesday A played seven and won four, while the B team played and won one and the C team played seven and won four. The Wednesday team have started strongly in defence of their title, winning five of their seven games for 33 points. Our Thursday team is enjoying their bowling and hoping for an improvement on last year’s results. We have become a wildlife friendly bowls club! Inspired by Amazing Grace Hedgehog Sanctuary, one of whose main sponsors is Dr Brian May, we have installed a hedgehog escape ramp thanks to John Cook. Photos have also gone to Poppy’s Creche at Forward Green who I believe have passed them on to the East Anglian Daily Times. Amazing Grace commented: “We Love Your Ramp”. Sunday 21 July is President’s Day, when the president’s team plays a captain’s team, with teams drawn on the day. The friendlies against Coney Weston are on Wednesday 28 August at Coney Weston and Wednesday 4 September at Needham. Both start at 2pm. The draw for the club pairs and triples has been made; please consult the noticeboard to see who you are playing with and against. A date for the finals day has yet to be arranged. Any suggestions for events to fill up the day should be forwarded to Alistair. Suggestions have including a Roving Jack or a singles competition. You need to do something to earn your bacon sarnies! Anyone wishing to discuss any aspect of NMBC can contact either Alistair Bailie on 01449 720759 or Pat Hadden 01473 831308.
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As I type we’re just into the first days of the French Open. Kyle Edmund and Joanna Konta are both through, which is very promising. The big one to really catch people’s attention is Wimbledon which starts on July 1. All the usual suspects are expected to be there and even Andy Murray should make an appearance in the doubles.
The academy was started back in 1990 and next year we will celebrate our 30th anniversary. Classes teaching Universal Karate and Kickboxing for juniors from five to 13 years and seniors from 14 years run out of Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre in Stowmarket and Needham Market Community Centre.
Our own annual tournament has just begun with the first round matches being arranged. There are lots of interesting draws with many new players getting stuck into some fun competitive play. A great entry again this year and definitely some surprises on the horizon. We’re making plans to take tennis out into the local community and have a few dates coming up. Our big annual open day will be on Sunday 7 July. It’s a great afternoon to come down and try a bit of fun tennis with a little bit of coaching for the children and a chance to have a really good look at our club.
In 2004 chief coach and founder Mark JR Trent started the UFKKWA Worldwide Association with just a handful of local clubs. Now we have 244 martial arts organisations in 33 countries. Recently members of the UFKKWA and the BTA (British Taekwon-Do Association), of which Mark is vice-president, attended the Seashore Holiday Park in Great Yarmouth for a weekend of martial arts training and socialising. Well in excess of 150 attended the camp and 110 participated, having the chance to train in karate, yoga, Kung Fu, kendo, Ju Jitsu, kickboxing, savate, pressure points, self-defence, dynamic strength training, stretching and dynamic kicking. Local Viking group Blodorn Englar gave three demonstrations as well as an all-day workshop.
We’ll be at the Museum of East Anglian Life on Sunday 28 July where we will have a demo area for mini-tennis with some games and hitting over a mininet. Pick-up some info from the club (which is only 200 meters away).
Pictured (l-r) are Mark, BTA Chief Instructor Stuart Usher and BTA President Grandmaster Roy Kilner. The Scorpion MA Academy holds events throughout the year including seminars, inter-club tournaments, coloured belt and blackbelt exams, fundraising events, junior Nerf Gun Sundays plus lots more. The academy offers all new members joining one month of free training and we have a very fair pricing structure.
We’ll also be at Buxhall Fete on Saturday 3 August, another favourite with 30 minute taster sessions on their court and tea and cakes right next door. If you’d like more information about the club or how to get started, please do contact me. There’s definitely a session for you! See you on court. Senior Club Coach Chris Cunningham chris@chriscoaching.plus.com / 07761 142372
For more information please contact Mark JR Trent: 07708 644162 / scorpion.ufkkwa@gmail.com
CHRISTCHURCH, NEEDHAM MARKET Methodist/United Reformed Church, High Street, Needham Market IP6 8AP Ministers
If I leave it long enough someone else will decide for me.
The Rev Mary Playford (URC): 01449 711798
Then I can spend the rest of my life complaining about my lack of choice.
The Rev Rita Carr (Methodist) 01449 612619
Enjoy the coming month!
I recently visited a lovely garden which was open to the public as part of the National Gardens Scheme. It was in the Ashbocking area, but don’t ask me what the property was called. I was driven there by a neighbour and I doubt very much if I could return again unaided!
Reverend Mary Playford
This is quite unlike me as I usually like to know where places are on a map, and plan my route meticulously, but I must say I actually found it rather liberating. The previous week I was taken to a ‘mystery destination’ for a birthday treat, so maybe this sense of adventure is becoming a habit! This is my penultimate ‘letter’ for this magazine as my appointment as United Reformed Church Minister at Christchurch finishes at the end of August, but although I am retiring I don’t have many concrete plans for the next few months. I think it must be my age, as I find this prospect rather exciting. Apart from hoping I can spend more time with my granddaughters, and more hours in the garden I haven’t yet produced a timetable for future projects.
Sunday Morning Worship: 10.30am (including crèche and Sunday Club) Service of Holy Communion: Second Sunday WEEKDAY ACTIVITIES IN CHRISTCHURCH HALLS Tiddlers: For mums and babies up to four years, Monday from 9.30-11.15am in term time. Contact Victoria: 07725 037026 Scrabble Club: Monday from 2-4pm. New players please contact Sheila Norris: 01449 720871 Knit for Peace: First Wednesday, 2.30-4pm. Contact Sheila Norris: 01449 720871 Christians Together: 10am-noon. Contact Tony Leigh Pollitt: 01449 403105 Coffee Morning: Second Saturday, 10am-noon, always with a selection of cakes for sale.
I’ll write down all the pros and cons and then decide.
OTHER REGULAR BOOKINGS Weight Watchers: Saturday 8-10am Yoga: Monday 6.45-8.45pm / Wednesday 9.15-11.15am Moo Born Baby Massage: Monday 12.30-2.30pm Moosical Moo for ages 0-5: Tuesday 9.15am-noon in term time Osteo Stretch & Exercise: Tuesday 12.30-1.30pm Over Power Body Transformations Fitness Class: Wednesday 5.30-8pm Rainbow Guides: Thursday 5.30-6.30pm (term time) Brownies: Thursday 6.30-7.30pm (term time) Exercise Classes: Friday 9-10.30am
How come my reasons fit neither column and develop a ‘maybe’ list of their own?
HALL LETTINGS: There are spaces available for hire. To arrange a visit to view or for further information ring: 07851 742847
Sitting on the fence allows me to see both sides.
CHURCH CONTACT: Lindsey Gomez, 01449 722418 www.christchurchneedhammarket.co.uk
What I don’t want to do is ‘nothing’, although I have been told by retired friends that I will soon wonder when I ever found time to work! I read something the other day entitled Avoiding Making Decisions – The Golden Rules. Some of these strike a chord for me and maybe they do for you. A trouble shared is a trouble halved. That’s OK as long as I choose to talk to the friends who I know will agree with me, and give me the advice I want to hear.
So true, and if danger approaches I can choose which side to jump down on.
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CHURCH NEWS NEEDHAM MARKET EVANGELICAL CHURCH Bertrand Russell said: “I believe that when I die I shall rot.” Perhaps not many people would want to express themselves in such blunt language. It comforts us to cherish some hope of a happier world than this one. But if there is a life beyond this one, the general view seems to be that we can’t know anything certain about it, so it is difficult to prepare for it. It doesn’t have to be like this. The Bible says clearly that there is a world to come, and that we need to prepare for it. It also tells us how to prepare. Of course, if you don’t believe the Bible, you won’t be convinced. But what if it is true? Won’t you grant that it is at least a possibility? What if, on your entrance into the world to come, all that the Bible says is shown to you to be true? Won’t you regret not having given more serious thought to the subject while you had the opportunity? Please don’t put off an enquiry into these things until you have entered that world, for then it will be too late. Peter Kinley New! Coffee Plus: Starting on Friday 19 July and then every third Friday of the month from 10am to noon. Hot and cold drinks, homemade cakes and an activity table for children. All are warmly invited to join us. REGULAR MEETINGS Sunday Services: 10.30am and 6.30pm Bible Study and Prayer Meeting: Tuesdays at 7.30pm All very welcome. For further information, if you require transport or you would like a home visit, please contact Peter: 01394 271645 / 07570 558072 / peterkinley60@gmail.com www.needhamchurch.org.uk
HOME WORSHIP The Rev Mary Playford, from Christchurch, Needham Market came to lead our Home Worship in June. She spoke about Pentecost, when the disciples fully received the gift of the Holy Spirit which changed the timid disciples into men of courage and daring. On Monday, July 1, Karen Doney will join us to tell us about the charity Samaritan’s Purse. We always meet from 10am on the first Monday morning of the month at 137 High Street, Needham Market. All welcome. We always finish with tea/ coffee and a friendly chat. Wendy Marchant
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