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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR Jack wanted to hold a roadside cake sale to raise money for charity, but couldn’t decide who to donate the money to. Old people were his first choice so I suggested Age UK Suffolk. Then he decided it should go to people who don’t have a place to live so we decided on Shelter. Next it was to help people with cancer so we added Cancer Research UK to the list. We sat there for an hour or so with our little picnic table, offering free squash with every purchase and the option to buy a copy of Jack’s Little Blue Book of Bits and Bones, drawings of some of the many odd bits Jack has picked up on scavenger hunts in the woods and compiled into a book with grandpa’s help. My son definitely has a generous soul, but in this instance I think book sales was his main objective. He did sell three copies and we raised £4 for each of our chosen charities, so not a bad result overall. The best part was meeting people. Most of our customers were walking past but one lovely couple stopped in their car to see what we were up to and purchased four buns and a copy of the book. Turns out they have just moved into the house three doors up and this was their first opportunity, and ours, to meet. I dread to think how long it would have taken otherwise. Everyone seems so busy these days, racing from one appointment to another. I feel like I’m juggling all the time and rarely feel satisfied that I’ve done any one thing as well as I’d have liked. Time with extended family and neighbours, to get involved in community events or to volunteer in any capacity, seems impossible, but thank goodness so many people manage to conquer this balancing act. Those who do are the ones who collect for charity, who volunteer at schools and libraries, who organise fundraising events, who take part in all sorts of fundraising activities, who share themselves with others who may not be able to get out and about so easily. Where would we be without these angels? My paltry £12 split three ways is no more than a token effort which I’m unlikely to repeat in a hurry, but in the coming months we will have several opportunities to support the efforts of others dedicated to raising money for one cause or another. So don’t drive by. Stick your hand in your pocket and throw a few coins in the pot, and if you’re not in a hurry take a moment to chat.
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NEWS POPPY APPEAL 2016 Key dates for 2016 November 12: Poppy Day November 13: Remembrance Sunday October 29 to November 12: House-to-house and static collection period Poppy collections can take place officially from October 29 for house-tohouse collectors and static collection points. It is often noted that people in the public arena (TV presenters and the like) wear their poppies before the ‘official’ dates for Remembrancetide. This is not illegal or wrong contrary to popular belief. The problem is that often selling poppies is confused with wearing them. The Royal British Legion have a licence to collect all year round but have an agreement with other major charities to keep main street collections within their own dedicated two-week period. It’s not illegal to wear a poppy all year round, nor is it illegal to sell/collect for poppies at any time. In the Holbrook area house-to-house collectors will be deployed from Saturday, October 29 and static boxes will be placed in all the usual retail and public outlets such as shops and pubs. There will be a team of collectors outside the Co-op in The Street during the second week in the run up to Remembrance Sunday and they will be delighted to help you part with any loose change you may have, either as you go in or as you leave (or both). As well as regular poppies there will be other Poppy Appeal items available from the collectors such as small wooden crosses, wrist bands, 1916-2016 enamel badges and bracelets. Wreaths can be sourced for a donation but need to be ordered in good time to ensure they are here for Remembrance. A wider range of poppy items can be found at: www.poppyshop.org.uk Last year the Holbrook and district collection total was £4,603.62. There is a dedicated team of regular house-to-house and Co-op collectors, but as age creeps up on some of them getting around becomes less easy so any additional volunteers would be welcome to augment the team. Details on becoming a collector or any additional Poppy Appeal items can be obtained from Simon Page: 01473 328352 / simonppage@btinternet.com
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HARKSTEAD AND LOWER HOLBROOK 98 BUS SERVICE By now most of us will know that the 98 no longer connects Harkstead and Lower Holbrook with Holbrook, except buses at the beginning and towards the end of the day (8.08 and 16.32). This means that we are unable to get to surgery, shop or post office except at these times, and even then will not have a return journey. Many of us have written to Ipswich Buses to complain about this. It would be good if they would review their timetable change in the light of public response. However, in the meantime, if anyone does need to get to Holbrook in the absence of a bus, don’t forget the Harkstead and Lower Holbrook Good Neighbour Scheme. Our volunteers are happy to be asked for lifts. There is a small charge of 45p a mile to cover transport costs which is £1.80 for a round trip, such as to the surgery. Harkstead and Lower Holbrook Good Neighbour Scheme: 328326
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NEWS OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD 2016: SAMARITAN’S PURSE
SCHOOL CATERERS RECEIVE TOP HEALTHY FOOD AWARD
We would appreciate your help in sending filled shoeboxes to children abroad who will have very little at Christmas. There are leaflets telling you about this in various churches including Tattingstone, Bentley CoE and Holbrook Methodist Chapel. You can make up boxes yourself or give us items so we can make them up at workshops at the end of October in Tattingstone and Holbrook. Empty wrapped shoeboxes with separate lids are needed. (Shoeboxes from Hotter’s Shoe Shop in Ipswich are just the right size: 12” long x 6” wide x 4” deep). Monetary donations are welcome towards the cost of transporting the boxes. You are welcome to join us in making up the boxes in half term week on Wednesday, October 26 at Holbrook Methodist Chapel and on Saturday, October 29 at Tattingstone Church between 10am and noon. For more details contact Kath Chalkley (328118), Angela Neale (327080) or Gerald Laws (Holbrook / 328507).
FIDGET QUILTS AND MUFFS As some of you will have read last month, we are looking for people to help make fidget quilts and muffs to be taken to Ipswich hospital and Suffolk Family Carers. I am working with Holbrook and Shotley Surgeries which are collecting points. We have a had a very good response, but on delivering some to the hospital recently have been told they are now using them in A&E which means that we need more than ever. These quilts and muffs can be made out of material or knitted or crocheted with items put on for people to feel. If you feel that you could have a go or if you have any spare wool or items in your work box that you could donate, I would be pleased to hear from you. Thank you to the lady in Tattingstone for getting your mother’s knitting group to make some, they are beautiful. Shirley Bruce 01473 780084 / shirleybruce912@gmail.com
CONNECTING COMMUNITIES Hadleigh Community Transport operates a transport service within the Babergh area. When you need to make a journey and there’s no public transport, we could collect you and connect you to an appropriate bus route for onward travel. For journeys where connecting to other services is inappropriate, end to end journeys may be possible Give us a call on 01473 826242 between 9am and 3pm Monday to Friday for further details and to book your journey.
CHELMONDISTON’S JUMBLE TRAIL Saturday, September 3 What an amazing day we had. There was a real buzz and some bargains to be had. St Andrew’s Church would like to thank everyone who contributed and took part. Your donations were so generous. We made the amazing total of £540 towards our new lights. We would really like to do this again. There are things to improve such as the map and trail and to make sure all the houses get footfall. Are you up for it? We will keep you posted on the lights and all of you are welcome. It is our village and our church. Thanks again, Sally Letman
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Chartwells Independent, contract caterers for the Royal Hospital School, have been presented with a prestigious award in recognition of the wide variety of healthier food choices it offers to pupils and staff. Chartwells Independent is the latest Suffolk business to receive a gold Eat Out, Eat Well accolade from Babergh District Council for the food available to the 750 pupils and 350 members of staff at the coeducational boarding and day school for 11 to 18 year olds. It comes after environmental health officers visited on August 3, 2016 to carry out rigorous assessments, looking in detail at the choices people are offered, ways in which food is cooked and how healthier options are promoted. Councillor Frank Lawrenson, Babergh District Council’s Portfolio Holder for Environment, said: “It was a real pleasure to present Royal Hospital School with a gold Eat Out, Eat Well award as schools are the perfect place to make sure children are eating freshly produced and nutritious food on a daily basis – particularly as we now know that diet can directly affect a student’s academic performance. Very well done to all those involved. This is a tremendous achievement and will hopefully ensure these children go on to make healthier and more informed choices in later life.” The Eat Out Eat Well scheme was launched in January 2016 by local environmental health teams and Suffolk County Council’s public health team. The award is free of charge and open to more than 5,000 food businesses across Suffolk. It rewards businesses for their commitment to providing healthier food options for their customers, helping people to make healthier choices. Peter Church, director of finance and operations at RHS, added: “We are delighted this gold award has recognised the value we place on providing wholesome food of the very highest standard for our pupils and staff. We have worked closely with our catering partners, Chartwells, over the last few years to enhance the standard of our catering supported by a £1m investment in our magnificent dining hall. We support ethical buying, and we use locally grown, environmentally sustainable food wherever possible. We always use fresh food, with our menus linked to seasonal produce.”
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NEWS HOLBROOK PARISH COUNCIL Key points from the August meeting Reade Field improvement project update Mr Ambrose, one of the RFIP committee members, provided an update about potential funding sources and councillors agreed that these options should be pursued to support agreed actions like fencing in the play area. The tree warden has surveyed the millennium wood area and proposed a scheme of works which could be carried out by the local scout group to provide opportunities for their woodcraft badges. Health and safety would be taken into account. This was supported by councillors. Update on community caretaker position A survey has been received from Babergh District Council, who will also survey local residents. Specific comments should be sent to the clerk as soon as possible to enable supporting information to be provided with the council’s response. (Completed at end of August, awaiting response) Update on flooding at Alton Green A discussion took place about the flooding, with Councillors Page and Meekings updating councillors on their meeting with local residents, the farmer and Highways. Councillor Page thanked the residents who had carried out significant work to help ease the problem. It was agreed that, although not a direct cause of the flooding, remedial works to the pond were required to increase its capacity. Clerk to contact SCH AONB regarding volunteer support and SWT for further advice. The farmer may be able to hire an excavator at a better cost than the council is able to. This will be considered after the response from SWT is received. Welcome booklet for new residents Councillors agreed that this was a good idea that should be supported. Full minutes of these and all other meetings can be found at: www.holbrook.onesuffolk.net
The parish picnic and the Reade Field improvement project Councillor Ingleton had organised the parish picnic which took place on August 28. The aim of the picnic was to raise awareness of Reade Field itself and of the plans for improvement. Despite pouring rain, a good number of people turned up and enjoyed the games and food on offer, donating around £200 to the Reade Field improvement project. Thanks to all those who helped. There appears to be a misconception that the funding which is planned to be provided as part of the Taylor Wimpey development means that no further funds are required. This is not the case; although £15,000 has been identified this is purely for playground improvement (it can’t be used for the pavilion, gates, etc) and will not be released until the 19th dwelling has been occupied. At that point, the parish council can bid for the funds which will be administered by Babergh District Council. This sum, while welcome and useful, will not cover all the proposed improvements and will not be available in line with the timescales planned. Look out for a survey in the next few months as the parish council is keen to obtain your views and ideas for Reade Field. Vacancies for parish councillors Holbrook Parish Council still has vacancies for councillors. Parish councillors are required to attend monthly meetings, undertake training as required and may take on other responsibilities. Being a councillor provides an opportunity for local people to make a direct impact on their community. If you are interested in contributing to the development of the village please contact the clerk, speak to one of the council or visit http://tinyurl.com/jszpnoa for more information. Questions or comments about parish council matters should be addressed in the first instance to the clerk, Mrs Ferial Rolfe. Email holbrookparishclerk@outlook.com or leave a message on 07999 583017.
NEWS FROM HOLBROOK AND SHOTLEY SURGERY Website Our website has been moved to a new platform in order to cope with upcoming technology and functionality. This has meant that it may have been unavailable intermittently, which we were unaware of. Apologies for any problems you may have had. TV screens Following daily phone calls to the provider, these are now finally working at both ends and we hope will provide a good mixture of local advertising, information from your surgery and national healthy living advice. Training days Our next training afternoons will be on Wednesday, October 12 and Thursday, November 17 when we will be shut from 1pm. Please ring 111 for advice if your query cannot wait until the following day. In an emergency dial 999. Parking at the practices Please be respectful when parking at the practices. You should not park within 10m of the junction or park on, or near, driveways. We appreciate that many patients need to drive and have limited mobility, but this is starting to cause an issue. We will soon have a bike rack installed at Shotley so please enjoy the fresh air if you can. Flu clinics Our flu clinics this year will run from 2-6.30pm on: Holbrook: Wednesday, September 28 and Tuesday, October 11 Shotley: Thursdays, October 6 and 20
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If you are over 65, please accept this as your invitation to attend. Those under 65 with an eligible condition will be sent a letter. Please note that we are unable to vaccinate you unless you are eligible and you should attend a pharmacy for this if required. Summer appointments We have had a number of comments about appointments over the summer, both positive and negative, and will be reviewing these for our future planning. As we knew we would be short of doctors we decided to offer on-the-day appointments only and this was widely advertised in advance. However, some commented that they would like to have been able to pre-book so we will ensure that this is taken into account if we have to take this action again. Donations We have had a number of generous donations over the last few months and would like to pass our thanks again to those who have kindly contributed. These donations are enhanced by our book sales, which have totalled £1,000 this year. Thanks also to those who donated and purchased books. We have spent some of the money on an ECG machine, blood pressure monitors to loan to patients, books on respiratory disorders to highlight care to patients, some chairs for the nurses’ rooms, music in the waiting rooms and a bike rack at Shotley. We will also be buying a new defibrillator for each site. Practice Manager Julia Smith
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NEWS SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM HALLOWEEN At this time of year many families choose to celebrate/participate in Halloween activities, while others do not. It’s not anyone’s place to judge who does and who does not. However, it is important that everyone respects each other’s viewpoints. So may we request that those of you who will be, or who have family members who will be, participating in activities such as trick or treat, to please do so in a manner that you would, or they would, like their family members to be treated? Would you or your family like to have eggs and flour thrown at your windows or houses? Would you like your elderly grandparents, many of whom live alone, to have people repeatedly knocking at their door after dark? Or running across their gardens, jumping out and scaring them, banging on their windows and being a general nuisance? If the answer is No, then don’t do it to other people’s houses. Likewise, don’t go to houses that are not showing that they are participating in the festival. Only go to houses that are your family or friends, where people have decorated their houses for Halloween, or those who you know wish to participate. Above all though, have a safe and enjoyable time however you decide to spend it.
SHOTLEY AND ERWARTON JUBILEE COMMUNITY COUNCIL Our 38th Flower and Vegetable Show took place on September 3 with 27 people producing more than 200 exhibits. The section winners were: Vegetables – Ian Palmer Fruit and Flowers – Ian Palmer Cookery – Lyn Howells Photography – Sheila Mower and Abi Palxmer After helping to organise all 38 shows to date, Les has decided this one would be his last as an organiser. We are sure he will continue to exhibit and offer advice. We sincerely thank Les and Daphne, who also helped for many years. It is fitting that numbers were up this year and that the standard was so high.
PROTECTING YOURSELF AGAINST VEHICLE CRIME The majority of vehicle crime is the result of criminals seeing opportunities and taking advantage of temptation. You can take simple steps to secure your vehicle and make it less attractive to the criminal element. Keep your keys on you at all times, even when leaving the car as it only takes a few seconds for someone to jump into and drive off with your vehicle. Never leave your personal belongings on display, i.e. on seats or foot wells. This includes handbags and coats. Lock the doors and close the windows of your vehicle whenever you leave it, especially when paying for fuel at a petrol station as it only takes a few seconds for someone to reach in and grab your valuables or drive off with your car. Park your car in a well-lit area, ideally which can be seen by many people from various buildings and windows. If you are unfortunate enough to become a victim of crime, there are ways of increasing your chances of getting your property. Please log on and create an account at www.immobilise.com which is a free property registration service and a very powerful tool in the fight against crime. We would encourage you to register your valuable and identifiable possessions on this website. Please remember to include make, model and serial numbers where possible as without these it will be next to impossible to identify your cordless drill, ipod or laptop from another. Until next month, PCSO 3173 Julia Bignell, Hadleigh SNT, Magdalen Road, Hadleigh IP7 5AD For emergency calls 999 / non-emergency calls 101
SHOTLEY PENINSULA GOOD NEIGHBOUR SCHEMES A HELPING HAND WHEN NEEDED The Shotley Peninsula Good Neighbour Schemes are an important support network in our villages. They are run by volunteers under the umbrella of Community Action Suffolk. They can be contacted for assistance over a range of activities, including shopping, pet care, trips to hospitals and surgeries and collecting prescriptions. We are supported by parish councils and voluntary donations. All volunteers have been DBS and reference checked and are simply people in the community who don’t mind being asked for a helping hand. The contact phone is held by a rota of volunteers who ask volunteers in turn if they are free to help with a particular task. It is for all to use – all of us at some point are glad to be able to call on a neighbour for help. Please contact the Good Neighbour Scheme for your village: Chelmondiston and Pin Mill: 780408 Harkstead and Lower Holbrook: 328326 Shotley and Erwarton: 07799 873881 Stutton Support Network: 327753 Tattingstone: 07895 052086
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OUT & ABOUT SHOTLEY WI GRAND AUTUMN BALL
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Our major fundraising event this year will be held on November 19 at Shotley Village Hall. Dress to impress and join us for a night of fun, fizz and celebration. Your support will help the WI to be active in the village and run events such as the Over 70s Christmas Party.
Shotley Drama Group formed in September 1982 and we performed our first play, Elementary my Dear, in the old village hall in January 1983 with the help of a grant of £75 from Shotley Jubilee Community Council. Over the years we have performed 28 plays including Allo Allo and The Diary of Anne Frank which played to full houses, two musicals, Oliver and My Fair Lady, 26 pantomimes and nine musical reviews.
Doors open at 7pm to a sparkling wine and canape reception, with the opportunity throughout the evening to buy more drinks from the licensed bar. Then enjoy a delicious three course meal from some of the finest cooks in the village. Vegetarian alternatives are offered but please tell us of any other dietary requirements. The Tyler Kemp Band will provide entertainment and music for dancing and there are fabulous prizes to be won in the tombola. Tickets are a gift at only £25 and can be purchased from Elaine Fleming: 787961
NOVEMBER JUMBLE SALE Clear The Clutter – Bag A Bargain! Saturday, November 26 from 2pm at Bentley Village Hall If you have anything you wish to donate to our fundraising sale, please bring it along to the hall from 9am on the day or contact Pam (01473 310283) or Aimée (01473 311311) to arrange collection.
We have had many people treading our boards over the years, some of whom came from as far away as Brantham, Hadleigh, Stowmarket, Sudbury and Ipswich to take part in our productions. More than 120 children have passed through our doors, some of whom have gone on to university to study drama. Unfortunately, we now find that our membership is declining and we are therefore making a plea for anyone who is interested in becoming involved in amateur dramatics to consider joining our merry band. As well as boosting our troupe of actors on stage, we would be grateful for any help backstage, including set construction and painting, making props, lighting or the making and repairing of costumes. Although preparations can be hard work, many of us are able to pitch in and we have a good time. It would be a real shame if the group were to fold after all these years and I know that we would be missed by many of our regulars. Some of our panto productions boast total audiences of 400 people. The lack of the drama group productions would also leave a big gap in the diary of the village social life.
We look forward to seeing you and thank you for your support.
We are rehearsing our next production, Shotley Follies, at the moment which will be staged on October 6, 7 and 8. The first read-through for our next pantomime, Robinson Crusoe, takes place on Thursday, October 20 at 7.30pm in Shotley Village Hall and we would dearly love to welcome some children and adults alike.
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If you would like to join in the fun and can give the commitment to joining a very friendly group, please get in touch with Mandy (01473 787460) or Carol (01473 787353).
The hall will be open from 2pm. Tea and coffee will be available.
Exciting times for us as we count the Wednesday rehearsals to our November opening night. September Avenue was written by our very own Ian Scrivener. September Avenue, sometimes called SEPTAV, is the name of a group who have long since disbanded. We meet them, or the older version of them, backstage preparing for their reformation tour. Through interviews for a music magazine, it is revealed how life has been treating this group of people, warts and all. All will be revealed, as they say. Ian Scrivener said: “Music for the play has been specially commissioned and composed by Suffolk born and Yorkshire based singer-songwriter Glen Scrivener, in keeping with the local theme of the production. He in turn has engaged the services of musicians Kit and Anna Sheppard who will provide the ‘sound’ of September Avenue throughout the play. Original artwork for the promotion is being provided by peninsular based artist Hannah Garlick, whose work will appear in all literature connected with the play including posters and programmes in what is intended to be a multi media performance.” Please join us on Thursday 24, Friday 25 or Saturday, November 26. Curtain up at 7.30pm, Chris’s Café open at 7pm.
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STOUR VALLEY ARTS AND MUSIC
Please put the third Saturday of each month in your diaries for our regular farmers’ market. Wonderful fresh vegetables, cakes, savouries, meat from Woody’s and Oak House Farm, breads, jams, honey and cheese. We also have a number of craft stalls including woodturning, jewellery and hand made cards.
Sunday, October 9 at 4pm: Calder String Quartet at St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt
Our next market is on Saturday, October 15. Come and have a cup of tea or coffee and a chat with your friends and neighbours. Again this autumn, Ed Cooper, local artist and tutor, is presenting art classes on Tuesday mornings from 9.30am-12.30pm which costs £15 a week or £120 a term. His classes are designed to introduce newcomers to the pleasure and challenges that come from learning to paint and draw. Visit www.edcooper.org or contact Ed at: edcooper76@gmail.com / 07906 048418 Our next auction is on November 5. The sale itself will begin at 10am, although doors will open at 9am for viewing. Prior booking is essential. Due to high demand we regret that we are unable to accept any unbooked lots. Lots can be booked in either by phone (01473 328649) or email (harksteadauction@btinternet.com) and bookings will be accepted up to Wednesday, November 2. All pre-booked items can be brought to Harkstead Village Hall on Thursday, November 3, between 2-8pm. They will then be available to view on Friday, November 4 from 11am-1pm and 4-8pm. Harkstead Carpet Bowls continues to have club nights each week at the village hall (normally Wednesdays). For more details contact Jo Hammond on 01473 622741. They will be pleased to welcome new members.
A WARM INVITATION TO AN EXCITING EVENT We will be reading from a lively modern version of the Gospel of Matthew on Sunday, November 27 between 2 and 5pm at Stutton Community Hall. It is a long gospel but if that seems a long time, don’t worry as there will be several breaks for drinks and cakes. The event includes brilliant and thoughtful readers, wonderful pictures using back-screen projection, lively drama and an invitation to do some singing. For additional information contact Marian Carter: 780259
BRANTHAM AMATEUR THEATRICAL SOCIETY Would you like to be involved in the next BATS production, the brilliant, catchy, moving tale of man versus plant that is Little Shop of Horrors? Are you a singer, dancer, actor? Fancy yourself on the technical side of things? If so, we would love to hear from you. The show will run from Tuesday 14 to Saturday, February 18, 2017. Rehearsals start in October. If you want to know more please contact our musical director John: 07739 899414 / john@tarnwhitehorseroad.co.uk
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Benjamin Jacobson (violin), Andrew Bulbrook (violin), Jonathan Moerschel (viola) and Eric Byers (cello) will perform Debussy’s String Quartet in G minor op 10, Hillborg’s Kongsgaard Variations and Beethoven’s String Quartet no 8 in E minor op 59 no 2. Sunday, November 20 at 4pm: Alison Rose (soprano) and James Cheung (piano) at St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt. This concert is supported by the Countess of Munster Musical Trust. Programme: Strauss, Mädchenblumen op 22 Grieg, Sechs Lieder op 48 Rossini, La Regata Veneziana Britten, On this Island Op 11 De Falla, Popular Spanish Song An outstanding young soprano at the start of her career, Alison won the 2015 Maggie Teyt Recital Prize. She has just completed a year at the prestigious National Opera Studio at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. She is a National Opera Studio Young Artist for the 2015/2016 season where she is sponsored by the Glyndebourne New Generation Programme. She is a member of The Countess of Munster Musical Trust Recital Scheme and is an Oxford Lieder Young Artist. James Cheung, recently featured as a ‘new face’ in The Telegraph, has worked with some of the most exciting artists today. He is a chamber musician and accompanist, specialising in working with singers. Past performances include festivals in Aldeburgh, the City of London, the Endellion, Chichester and Aix en Provence. He has also performed across Europe and Asia. The season continues with: Sunday, January 22 at 4pm: Clare Hammond (piano) at Constable Hall, East Bergholt Friday, February 10 at 8pm: Lecture by Dr Lois Oliver: Love and Loss: The Story of Orpheus and Eurydice in Art and Music, at Constable Hall, East Bergholt Sunday, February 26 at 4pm: Vanbrugh String Quartet at St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt Sunday, March 19 at 4pm: Kammerphilharmonie Europa at St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt Box office and information: www.svam.org.uk / 01206 298426
AN EVENING OF OPEN VERSE All are welcome to join us at The Baker’s Arms in Harkstead for an evening of verse recital. Come along to listen or feel free to recite a poem, prose or folk song of your choice, or share your very own creation, followed by a delicious buffet. 2016 PROGRAMME Thursday, October 27: Witches & Wizards Thursday, November 24: Earth, Wind, Fire & Water We meet at 7.30pm and break for the buffet at 8.30pm. £3 to cover buffet costs. We meet at 7.00pm for a drink, the readings start. We look forward to welcoming you.
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OUT & ABOUT HARKSTEAD FIRESIDE CHATS AT THE BAKER’S ARMS Enjoy a two-course dinner and have the opportunity to quiz our local MP, James Cartlidge, about all things pertaining to local and national government. Tickets £15. Book with Michael Elvis at the Baker’s Arms: 01473 326904 Coming on November 3: Charlie Haylock
ST MICHAEL’S MONTHLY MARKET The next monthly market at St Michael’s, The Church on the Park, Woolverstone is on Saturday, October 8, 9am-12.30pm. A chance to buy a whole range of products from local people including fruit, vegetables, cakes, bread, meat and an interesting range of handcrafted items.
AUTUMN CONCERT IN HARKSTEAD St Mary’s Church, Harkstead, welcomes the Abbot Consort of Voices for a concert on Saturday, October 15 at 7.30pm. Their programme will include the Mass in G by Schubert and the Requiem by John Rutter, as well as choral favourites by Haydn and Fauré. The Abbot Consort consists of singers who are the leading lights of some of the best choirs in the area, including some members who are conductors of their own choirs. It is based in Bury St Edmunds, but sings all over the region. For this concert their guest conductor is Peter Crompton, well known on the peninsula as the former director of music for many years at the Royal Hospital School and the founder/conductor of the Holbrook Choral Society. Tickets (£10 adults / £5 students including light refreshments) are available from Eleanor: eleanor.soar@gmail.com / 01473 327266
East End Butchers are pleased to be the market’s resident meat supplier. If you would like to place on order with them it can be collected at the market each month. Their number for orders is 01206 392190. Come along to mingle with your friends, have a cup of coffee, and a bacon buttie and enjoy the lovely venue. New stalls welcome. Contact Jane Gould: 01473 780777
EAT PUDDING FOR A GOOD CAUSE AT FOOD FUNDRAISER Wednesday, October 19 at The Swan in Westerfield A scrumptious dessert is a perfect way to end a meal – so why not make that the main attraction? Round up some friends, be a bit naughty and treat yourselves to a night of indulgence in aid of a great cause. Local award winning hearing care specialists, The Hearing Care Centre invites you to attend their very popular event which gives the opportunity for dessert lovers to spend an evening in pudding paradise at The Swan, Westerfield. You will not only be allowed but positively encouraged to sample every dessert on the menu, and at the same time raise money for the fantastic charity, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. The charity, close to the hearts of The Hearing Care Centre, delivers specialist training for hearing dogs which provides invaluable emotional support and gives many deaf people confidence, independence and constant companionship, which totally transforms lives. The Swan at Westerfield is the ideal location to enjoy a great range of wines, ales and delicious food amongst a great atmosphere. During the evening guests can enjoy a delightful mini main course and all you can eat mouth-watering desserts from a huge selection supplied by Deben Inns. Foodie competitions and a big prize draw will give those in attendance time to digest between tasters to ensure maximum samples are enjoyed by all. The Hearing Care Centre Charity Pudding Club Evening is at 7.30pm on Wednesday, October 19. Tickets are excellent value, priced at just £17.50. Tables are limited, so book as soon as you can at: 01473 230330 / www.hearingcarecentre.co.uk/puddings
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OUT & ABOUT SHOTLEY OVER 60s CLUB
CHELMONDISTON WI
Our next meetings are on Thursdays, October 13 and 27 and November 10, all from 1.50-4pm.
Our Ferry Cross the Water trip proved really successful. Members enjoyed a beautiful summer day, a smooth ferry crossing and a walk round the best bits of Harwich, including the site of the proposed Mayflower shipbuild. Lunch at The Alma was excellent, huge ice-creams on the pier and we finished the afternoon with tea and cake at the Shipwreck. Definitely doing it again next year.
For the first half of the meeting we play bingo, have two draws and enjoy refreshments, mostly with homemade cakes. Then we play dominos and whist and there are money prizes at the end of the afternoon. Everyone has a lovely afternoon with plenty of laughter. Well done to you all. Lifts are available. For information please contact Norman and Eileen: 787358
SHOTLEY WALKING CLUB On Sunday, September 11 only three of us did the walk around Felixstowe. On a glorious day we walked to Languard Fort. I don’t think I have ever seen so many people in Felixstowe, all enjoying the glorious weather, and everywhere was busy.
We have now heard that after the success of the WI Care not Custody campaign, we have again been successful with our Ban the Micro-bead campaign, which was raised at this year’s Brighton AGM. Amazing, the government is really listening to the WI. President Pat reminded us that we are running a Cake Heaven stall at the tabletop sale on October 15 in Chelmo Village Hall.
I hope we have more members on October 9. We will start the walk at 2.30pm from the Riverside Clinic car park to Holywells Park.
Lucy advises that the 2017 programme is nearly booked, to include music, self-defence, petting animals (please not snakes), food (of course) and much more. We are looking forward to our next meeting on October 11 when Carole Wheatley, an old friend, is talking about China. The next big event, when are providing the buffet, is the Group Meeting in Chelmo on October 28 which will have a Halloween theme. Prize for the Best Witch! And possibly strange games!
New faces are welcome to join us. Give me a ring or just turn up on the day.
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Members, please let me know on the day if you are not coming.
Autumn comes round all too quickly!
Jill Nunn, 01473 787504
On September 28 we have an Age UK concert at Coppleston School. Pick up 6.15pm at the Red Lion by the Shotley Over 60’s coach.
There were fine views of Harwich, Dovercourt and Shotley across the Orwell Estuary. We watched the ferry come in and it too was very busy.
SHOTLEY WHIST DRIVE We meet for our next whist drives on Thursdays, October 6 and 20 and November 3, all from 1.50-4pm. We have a very pleasant afternoon. It’s nice to see some of our members who live alone and it’s something our members really look forward to. For information or lifts please contact Norman and Eileen: 787358
1st SHOTLEY SCOUTS Phil the Bag Phil the Bag is back! We will be dropping bags off on the weekend of October 8 and collecting them on Saturday, October 15. Look out for our trailer. Beavers in the wild Beavers are going on a couple of visits this term, one to Tesco for a Farm to Fork visit learning all about healthy eating, and the other to Pets at Home to learn about looking after and caring for animals. Both visits will go towards badges. I’m a cub get me out of here! The cubs will be having their very own ‘Bush Tucker Trials’, unfortunately no Ant and Dec though. They will also be joining the beavers on their visit to Pets at Home and are also working towards their DIY badge. Scouts learn new skills The scouts will be getting hands-on to earn their DIY badge which will include a bit of plumbing and basic electrics. They started their first night with fire building and cooked cakes inside an orange. Very tasty they were too! Surfing Scout Group Many thanks to the parish council and Councillor David Wood for their generous donations towards the scout’s new computer equipment. The grants have allowed us to purchase several laptops and a wireless dongle.
We have booked Dennis Maisey (the banjo man) to entertain us on Thursday, October 13 for a hour or so come along and join us for a fun musical afternoon. DIARY DATES December 1: Christmas meal at the White Horse, Thornham at 12.30pm, leaving Chelmo at 11.15am December 15: Christmas Party (last meeting of 2016) Michele and Michael Rutherford, 01473 780718
NEWS FROM 1st HOLBROOK BROWNIE PACK Living in such a beautiful area, we try to be out and about as much as possible and our second week back following the summer break was no exception. Our evening at Holbrook shore was a perfect setting – a wonderfully warm late summer’s evening for our brownies to create various sand sculptures and become extremely muddy in the process. It was a particularly memorable evening for three of our brownies who made their promise. Over the next few weeks, our brownies will be busy helping the lesser spotted finch to hatch in a wide-game, having a visit from a police officer so they can complete their Crime Prevention Badge and using the fingerprint challenge to work out who stole the last piece of cake. I am sure our brownies will be particularly looking forward to our visit to an indoor trampoline centre. If your daughter is aged seven to 10 and would like to join in the fun, please register at: www.girlguiding.org.uk
If you are interested in joining our merry band don’t hesitate to contact me on 01473 787416. Jane Leach
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Out & ABOUT 1st SAMFORD VALLEY SCOUT GROUP (HOLBROOK) Although the evenings are now drawing in, our scouts and cubs have been determined to make the most of what little light there is left. The cubs are currently working towards their Naturalist badge and have been learning to identify trees, birds and moths in the woodland around the reservoir (we’ve had most success with the trees as they tend to stay put, even when they hear small children coming). As part of the badge, cubs have to monitor changes in the wildlife over the course of the seasons, so we’ll be back at the reservoir once the days lengthen again. I’m sure we were all concerned by news stories over the summer of people getting into difficulties in lakes and rivers and at sea, so we were very grateful to the local coastguard for agreeing to come along to one of our meetings to talk to the cubs about the dangers of water and how best to deal with them. This will contribute to their Personal Safety badge; in addition we will be discussing stranger danger and how to stay safe online, using the excellent resources created by CEOP. And we’ll round off this half term with an invigorating game of Jail Break up at the local scout campsite in Nacton, followed by toasted marshmallows and hot chocolate. The scouts’ first meeting of term coincided with the Great British Beach Clean Weekend so they spent their Friday meeting scouring the beach to the east of Holbrook Bay for litter (many thanks to Suffolk Coast and Heaths for lending us the equipment). As part of their service to the community, we hope that the scouts will be able to revisit the beach several times over the year to help keep it clean. Now that Adrian Garnham, the Stutton First Responder, has joined us as an assistant leader, we will be honing the scouts’ first aid skills over several meetings. Towards half term scouts will be doing their Chef badges and trying out their soldering skills to make Christmas presents for the rest of the group. Hopefully this won’t give rise to further first aid practice. We currently have spaces in both our beaver (ages six-eight) and cub (eight-10½) sections. If you are interested please contact Alison on 327691 or via: www.samfordvalley.suffolkscouts.org.uk We are also still looking for volunteers to add to our cub leadership team.
SHOTLEY, ERWARTON AND DISTRICT BRANCH THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION The Branch AGM is in the village hall on October 5 at 6pm, all members welcome. It’s a short agenda this year, which is a good sign. The work of the Legion is done mostly on the quiet, similar to special forces reconnaissance. We go in quietly, do the job and leave after the job is done. People often ask what we do, answers are many and can be found at: www.britishlegion.org.uk The branch secretary has re-qualified in her role and the branch chairman has re-qualified as the county training officer. We look at it this way – training is ongoing as you don’t know everything and so it never finishes and the need to re-qualify goes on. The Poppy Appeal (October 26) and Remembrance (Sunday, November 13) will be upon us soon so keep an eye out for posters. Wreaths and other items are available all year round, not just the Remembrance time. If anyone would like to assist with the Poppy Appeal please contact us on 01473 787168. As always we are looking for new members to help revitalise our ranks. You don’t have to have been a squaddie, matelot or airman/woman to join, just believe in what we do. We would like to organise more in the area but members are needed to do this so join us and help those in need live on. Our helpline number for those in need who are serving, ex-service or dependents is 0808 802 8080, 8am-8pm seven days a week. Calls are free on most telephone and mobile lines.
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HOLBROOK SOCIETY We have discussed with David Jay the possibility of making a short video of life in Holbrook today. You may remember David Cleveland showed us the film made in 1966, but there is nothing in the public domain since. David would like a small team to work on a script and production for the film. If this appeals to you, please let us know. Harvest Dance Saturday, 7.30pm on October 8 at Holbrook Academy A joint venture with All Saints’ Church and Holbrook Methodist Church. Details to follow. Outing to Norwich, Saturday, November 26 Bookings and payment taken at GQT meeting
CRAFTERS UNLIMITED Meeting on the first Monday in Wherstead Village Hall, 7.30-10pm. Monday, October 3: Diamante Bracelet with Janet If you haven’t booked a kit please contact Janet before the end of September for availability: 01473 689681 Monday, November 7: Felt Tree and Decorations Monday, December 5: Party and Gift Boxes Next year’s projects were discussed at the AGM and a list should be available in the next few weeks. The committee also discussed Saturday workshops and will have a list available by the end of the year. Contacts: Ann, 01473 780298 / Jill, 01473 713534 / Janet, 01473 689681
VILLAGE LINK CLUB Philip Lyons will present a talk with music entitled A Naval Sailor’s Life is a Merry Life in the 18th and 19th Centuries on October 12. Future talks this year: Creative Story Writing; Pavements We Walk On; Nothing Like a Dame; Dedham, Lavenham and the Cloth Trade; Chaplin of the Methodist Homes; Wolves, Dogs and Us; Easter Parade; The Building of Bury Tower. Meetings are held in Tattingstone Village Hall on the second Wednesday of every month at 10am. Following the speaker we have refreshments (when there is time for a chat with other members) and a raffle. New members and visitors are welcome to join us. Roger Felgate, 01473 311684
SHOTLEY AND EWERTON WI Although we didn’t have a formal meeting in July and August we have been busy. In July we had a very enjoyable visit to the police museum at the headquarters in Martlesham. It was very well laid out and informative and some members just couldn’t resist dressing up and trying the handcuffs. This was followed by tea and cake (huge slices) at a local hostelry. We provided the refreshments at the annual rose fete and as usual members provided the most amazing selection of cakes and goodies – thank you all. Our August outing to Hever Castle met a very large hiccup. We got as far as Chelmsford by 10am to be told that the Dartford Tunnel and bridge were closed and the Highways Agency’s estimated the time of our arrival at Hever Castle would be 3pm – the time we planned to leave for home. So we had a quick discussion and spent a very enjoyable day at RHS Hyde Hall which was 20 minutes down the road. Medieval poetry is the subject at our meeting on October 19. We meet at 7.30pm on the third Wednesday of the month at the village hall. Why not come along and join us? Give Jo (787311) or Lyn (788203) a call or just turn up – you will be made very welcome.
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OUT & ABOUT STOUR VALLEY MEN’S PROBUS CLUB
SHOTLEY CHURCH HERITAGE 700
Tom Hodgson presented a talk entitled What the Papers Say on Wednesday, September 7 and Francis Boardman returned on September 21 to present The Battle of Waterloo. Both events proved popular with our members
August draw results 1 £25 083 2 £20 028 3 £15 150 4 £8 008 5 £7 088
October speakers Wednesday 5: Natural History of Bats by Anne and Dennis Kell Wednesday 19: Wallace & Edward by David Ablewhite November speakers Wednesday 2: Mid Suffolk Light Railway by John Stark Wednesday 16: Senior Fraud with Homestead Senior Care Our club endeavours to be simple in structure, free of the constraints and obligations of service clubs and involve members at minimal cost. The club is directed primarily to providing fellowship between members who are compatible with each other and the opportunity for development of acquaintances. New members are welcomed. We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month at St John Ambulance HQ, Manningtree CO11 1EB at 10.30am. For further details please contact Brian Rolfe: 01206 393665
STOUR VALLEY U3A
Mr A Coulson Mrs E bugg Mrs J Mower Mrs E Ratcliffe Mrs N Bembridge
New members are always welcome to join the 700 Club. Membership costs £1 a month and can be paid in three, six or 12 month installments. Groundworks, including a new drain, are required before the proch can be replastered and redecorated. Our next task is to remove the pews in the north aisle to produce an open area similar to the south aisle. FORTHCOMING EVENTS at Shotley Village Hall BINGO EVENING AND GRAND DRAW Saturday, October 1, 7 for 7.30pm Everyone welcome, no need to book. CHEESE & WINE AND QUIZ EVENING Saturday, October 29, 7.30pm Tickets £7 (£2 for children) available from the village post office and from Norman Bugg (787358). CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Sunday, November 27, 1.30-4pm Various craft stalls with raffle and refreshments including mince pies and mulled wine. To book a table please contact Margaret de Boltz: 788286
On Wednesday, September 14, historian, writer and lecturer Dr John Ashdown-Hill FSA, FRHistS spoke on The Mythology of Richard III. He explored the traditional mythology and modern myths which have emerged since the discovery of his remains in 2012.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT Saturday, December 10, 7.30pm
Our main purpose is to encourage lifelong learning for those who are no longer in full time employment and emphasis is always placed on making learning active and fun as well as helping in developing friendships. We have a wide range of groups including language study, country walking, computer studies and visits to gardens, churches and historic buildings. In the main, membership is drawn from communities in the lower Stour Valley and adjacent areas including Brantham, Capel St Mary, Dedham, East Bergholt, Holbrook, Lawford, Manningtree, Raydon and Stratford St Mary. We are affiliated to the ThirdAge Trust and have more than 260 members and 21 groups.
EAST SUFFOLK NATIONAL TRUST ASSOCIATION
For further information please visit www.stourvalleyu3a.org.uk where membership secretary Val Pretty may be contacted. After our AGM on Wednesday, October 12, Andrew Phillips OBE (Lord Phillips of Sudbury) will talk on Life in The House of Lords. He will give his views on the House of Lords as an institution and will add some reminiscences from his 17 years there. On Wednesday, November 9, Adrian Wright FRGS will talk on Earth on Fire. Hawaiian larva oozes continuously while Krakatoa and Vesuvius have been dormant for decades, sometimes centuries, between cataclysmic events. This illustrated talk examines volcanic variety, exploring reasons for such diversity. We don’t have a speaker meeting in December, but our popular Christmas Lunch will take place on Wednesday, December 7 in the Constable Hall. We meet at The Constable Hall, Gandish Road, East Bergholt CO7 6TP at 2.15pm. Annual membership is £12 which entitles members to attend meetings on the second Wednesday of each month, except August and December. It’s never too late to learn! Join the 361,477 members across 969 U3As throughout the UK today!
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Suffolk Concert Band and the Chelmo Male Voice Choir. Tickets £8, children £3.
If you are a member of, or a volunteer for, the National Trust, we invite you to get more out of your membership by joining our association where a warm welcome awaits you. We meet at Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre at 7.15pm. Our next meeting is on Tuesday, October 18 when Dr Simon Bradley, architectural historian and editor of the Pevsner guides, will be exploring the life and works of Sir Nikolaus Pevsner. Between 1951 and 1974 Sir Nikolaus produced a series of guides detailing, by county, the buildings of architectural importance. The guides are lively and informative and Dr Bradley will be certain to feature many of the Suffolk entries. On November 15 Pip Wright will be bringing to life the amazing story of John Heigham Steggall, the Suffolk Gypsy, who was born in Creeting St Mary 200 years ago. Visitors (even if not National Trust members) are welcome; the entrance fee is £2. National Trust members/volunteers can join us at half normal price for the rest of 2016 – £4 per year or £6 per couple at the 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
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OUT & ABOUT / SCHOOLS FRIDAY FUN FOLK
SHOTLEY GARDENING CLUB Shotley Gardening Club meets every second Monday of each month in the committee room at Shotley Village Hall and we welcome new members. If you would like to sample a meeting we ask only a nominal £1. We have a range of speakers, activities, competitions and outings throughout the year, but at present the programme for 2016-2017 is in preparation for the AGM which will have been held before this publication is due to arrive on your doorstep.
Friday Fun Folk are offering a musical daytime session in half term week, Thursday, October 27, 10am-3pm, in St Michael’s Church in Woolverstone. This session will culminate in us showcasing what we have done at about 2.30pm for anyone who would like to listen. Open to all ages. If you would like us to have your children without an adult please make sure you have spoken to us first so that we can get the necessary details from you. So who and what are the Friday Fun Folk? Please read on… Have you got an instrument in the loft that you haven’t played for a few decades? Have you always wanted to play an instrument but never quite got round to it? Have you been playing an instrument quietly at home and would like to meet with a few others to play for fun? Friday Fun Folk may be the place for you. We meet from 10-11am on Friday mornings in St Michael’s Church and play for fun. If you can play about three different notes on your instrument we can find music for you in the vast assortment of resources we have been given. Our only agenda is to have musical fun – there is no secret performance looming that we haven’t disclosed! Because we meet on Friday mornings it excludes those of you at school or working standard hours, so you are very welcome to tap into the half term session offered above. Please contact Jane Gould for more information either about Friday Fun Folk or about the half term session: jane.gould@btinternet.com / 01473 780777
AUTUMN AT RSPB FLATFORD WILDLIFE GARDEN From Monday, October 24 until Sunday, October 30, we will have family activities with an autumn theme available every day. Sowing tree seeds, investigating life among the leaf litter and nature trails are just some of the activities planned, so do bring your family along to Flatford Wildlife Garden to take part. There’s no need to book and you’ll receive a warm welcome. We also have lots of information to share about how to make gardens more wildlife friendly. Rain or shine, we’ll be there. For full details visit: www.rspb.org.uk/Flatford If you have some spare time available and would be interested in volunteering with us, do get in touch for information about the range of roles available. For more details contact Visitor Experience Officer Sharon Barker: 01206 391153 / sharon.barker@rspb.org.uk
CHELMONDISTON & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY It hardly seems possible but the October meeting will be the last this year with a speaker and the last to which non-members are invited. Members, we still have the November supper to look forward to. We will be welcoming Karen Kenny on October 25. She will be speaking to us about companion planting. The meeting is at 7.30pm in the village hall. We ask a contribution of £1 only for non-members. Not a lot to pay if you want to know what to grow next to your carrots to deter carrot fly.
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The following two meetings will be October 10 and November 14 and will both be talks. We are currently awaiting confirmation from the October speaker, but in November, Karen Kenny (always an interesting and lively speaker) will be speaking about container gardening. If nearer the meeting dates you would like more details please contact either Karen Smith (787731) or June Edwards (787422). June Edwards
SHOTLEY COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL We welcome our new Reception children and new families to our school. The children have had the privilege of being the first class to enjoy the new Jungle Area that was designed and completed by Rob Boast, a landscape gardener and one of our governors. He spent many hours at school in the holidays to ensure that the area was ready. Contributions from the parish council and the community enabled us to purchase the materials for the area following vandalism in the early summer. Over time the bamboos and tall grasses will grow and the area will develop. We would like to thank everyone, once again, for their magnificent support. By the time you read this, our children will have walked to the church for harvest festival, a time where classes present pieces to parents and the community and sing to celebrate harvest. Years 5/6 will have been blackberry picking and crumble making, just as the school children did 100 years ago. Looking forward, we invite you to our Macmillan Coffee Morning on Friday, September 30 at 10.30am. We are also holding an open event for all parents who are interested in visiting the school, including parents who may have children due to start school in 2017. You will be able to take a tour of the school with older children and see how the Reception setting is run. The event is on Wednesday, October 5, 10.45-11.45am. Please come to the main reception door upon arrival. Also in October, our Year 3 class will be visiting Snape Maltings to take part in an experience of live music making as part of an event organised by Music for Youth. Reception children are taking part in the Farm to Food scheme and the whole of Key Stage One will be walking to the local woods to collect debris for their guys. These guys will be burned on a bonfire on the neighbouring farm as part of work on Guy Fawkes and firework night. We welcome visits and if you wish to contact the school please email or ring, or visit: www.shotley.suffolk.sch.uk
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CHELMONDISTON CEVC PRIMARY SCHOOL
Thank you for such a warm welcome to the village. Parents, pupils and visitors have been very kind. We have made a fantastic start to term, with a new teaching and management team and look forward to a very productive year ahead. As a Church of England School, we will be strengthening our links with the local church and Vicar Geoffrey, who is a regular visitor to our school. We will also start our mile run next week, which we will aim to do three times a week in preparation for the Alton Water Run.
First of all I would like to thank In Touch readers for their kind words and good wishes following the article that came out in September. I have now started at the school and each month I intend to give you some information on what the school is doing, focusing on a particular class.
If you know any families looking for school places at a rapidly improving primary school with small class sizes and a family ethos, then please let them know about us. Call our office on 01473 328531. Headteacher Joanna Kidby
STUTTON SEALS PLAYGROUP We provide a friendly, stimulating environment for up to 20 children aged two to four. We run every weekday morning during term time at the Ark, a purpose built centre in the school grounds of Stutton Primary School. You are welcome to make an appointment to look around at any time. We hold open mornings every term, as well as taster sessions. For more information or to make an appointment call Penny Hynes: 01473 328090 The Ark at Stutton Primary School, Holbrook Road, Stutton IP9 2RY
The start of a school year is always an exciting time both for our staff and our children and as ever there is lots going on. In this article you will find out all about our Edme class and the exciting things that they are getting up to during this term. Edme Class The topic throughout the school this autumn term is It’s All About Me. In science the children will learn all about the human circulatory system, describing the functions of the heart, blood vessels and blood. The children will also be learning about the importance of keeping healthy. In geography we are going to start by looking at our local area and developing our field work skills. Later in the term the children will compare our local area with a similar area in another part of the world. Music lessons will be fun as the children will be learning how to play the ukulele. This is an instrument I have played for a number of years and it’s lovely to have the opportunity to pass on this skill to the children. In design technology the children’s focus will be textiles. They are going to research, design, construct, evaluate and improve a three dimensional product made from fabric. After they have done this the children will be given a chance to create this object using their sewing skills. Thimbles at the ready! The children will also be learning about the safety aspects of being online and looking at how to create a mobile app! Of course the regular diet of mathematics and English will be taught with the children looking at texts by Sean Tan and David Almond as well as exploring the number system and the whole gambit of the maths curriculum. Did you know? All of the classes at Chelmondiston CEVC Primary School are named after barges that used to work on the River Orwell.
SHOTLEY BOWLS CLUB What a success! Shotley Bowls Club has had a very successful season which has seen both teams being promoted. The Monday team won division F with nine wins out of 12, scoring 56 points and having a lead of six points over second place. The Wednesday team won Division E with eight wins out of a possible 12, scoring 55 points and achieving a five-point lead over the second club.
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All club members have performed very well and it has been a thoroughly enjoyable season. The club would like to give special thanks to our groundsman Len Haines and his able assistant Paul Catchpole for all their hard work. Also Shotley Bowls Club would like to thank everyone at the Rose Tavern for their generosity and the support they give the club. Finally, our gratitude goes to Shotley Parish Council for helping to fund the improvements to the green last winter. The prospects look good for next season and we would welcome anyone keen to join our up-and-coming club. Please contact club secretary Mr N Bugg: 787358
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SPORT EAST BERGHOLT UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB The end of the sailing season is approaching and those of us with short memories will feel that the summer has been a good one. Thoughts are turning to laying up and winter evening entertainment. October is opening with a Murder Mystery Evening entitled Death of a Chef, a worrying start to everyone’s favourite winter occupation of eating. The annual Nautical Photographic Competition is very well supported by members who wish to show off their prowess with a camera. Living in such a photogenic part of the country, how could they not. Trafalgar Night, the second year that the club has celebrated, followed closely by Halloween offer great opportunities for members who enjoy dressing up. In the meantime, members will be practising their baking skills in anticipation of the pizza and bread bake off on November 5. It may be cold and wet but that will not prevent our members enjoying themselves. Watch this space for more action and entertainment. www.pmsc.org.uk / Facebook: PMSCSocial
The 2016/17 season started slowly for the First Team. They opened with a midweek defeat at Ipswich Exiles and suffered a further reverse at Felixstowe, but they opened their account on the first Saturday in September with a win against Haughley Utd. Also on that day, the Reserves started their campaign with a trip to Framlingham. They were pleased to return with all three points to get their season off to a good start. The A Team started their season on September 10. UPCOMING FIXTURES 1st TEAM Senior Division Sat, Sept 24: Grundisburgh (A) Sat, Oct 1: Leiston St Margarets (H) Sat, Oct 8: TBC Sat, Oct 15: TBC Sat, Oct 22: Coplestonians (A) Sat, Oct 29: Achilles (H) Reserves League A Sat, Sept 24: Cornard Utd Res, Suffolk Senior Reserve Cup (A) Sat, Oct 1: Coplestonians Res (A) Sat, Oct 8: Wenhaston Utd Res (A) Sat, Oct 15: Westerfield Utd Res (H) Sat, Oct 22: Grundisburgh Res (H) Sat, Oct 29: Felixstowe Harpers Utd Res (A) A Team League B Sat, Sept 24: Trimley Red Devils Res (H) Sat, Oct 1: Bramford Utd Res (H) Sat, Oct 8: TBC Suffolk Primary Cup Sat, Oct 22: Bacton Utd 89 Res (H) Sat, Oct 29: Capel Plough Res (A) Fixtures subject to change. To confirm visit: http://fulltime.thefa.com/Index.do?league=4358069
IPSWICH RAVENS VOLLEYBALL
SCHEDULED EVENTS Saturday, October 8: 2016 Quiz Night All are welcome to enter a team; please contact the secretary if you would like to come along Saturday, November 12: Race Night, provisional date We are always looking for people who can help the club as a committee member, whether it be on the playing side or just in the background. If you would like to sponsor the club in some capacity we would also be delighted to hear from you. Club strips, dugouts, banners or boards on matchdays offer potential exposure for your business while supporting a local organisation.
With the start of autumn we are now turning our attention to the new indoor season when we will hold weekly playing and coaching sessions at St Alban’s School, Rushmere IP4 3NJ (near Ipswich Hospital) every Saturday from 2-4pm. If you are interested in giving them a try, whether as a complete beginner or an experienced player, now is the ideal time to join in with many of the players who started during the summer and have found out for themselves that volleyball is great fun, and really good exercise too. This season for experienced players we are aiming to build two teams to play in the monthly one-day tournaments at Maidenhall where we will pit ourselves against other volleyball clubs from across Suffolk and Norfolk, as well as starting a new ladies team to play full scale matches against other Suffolk ladies teams. Ipswich Ravens will welcome any new players, male or female, experienced or complete beginner, and any age from teenagers upwards. Qualified coaches run the sessions with a mixture of training drills and friendly games, making them highly enjoyable while helping participants to improve their skills. If you are interested in joining this growing sport, visit www.ipswichravens.org.uk or call/text 07508 351875.
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EBUFC is a community club with very strong village traditions. The majority of the players either live in, or have links to, the village. Please come along and give us a look sometime. Steve Butcher, stevebutcher55@btinternet.com
CHELMONDISTON CARPET BOWLS CLUB The summer league has just finished and we have achieved a creditable third in the table, having played 12 and won eight with 68 points. Due to the vagaries of the scoring system, Copdock, who finished first, only won seven yet finished with more points. The winter season started on September 16 and due to the fact we have one more team in the league we have, including cup games, a very busy schedule. Brian, our summer captain, has taken a back seat with Patrick back at the helm. We hope to have a busy social scene with a trip to the theatre already booked and a fish and chip supper to arrange. We bowl twice a week on Monday evenings and Friday afternoons. Why not give the game a try? We will be pleased to see you.
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SPORT NEPTUNE SAILING It’s been a very busy summer for Neptune this year, with summer courses, visits from schools, our youth groups and scouts. We have noticed that many parents have enrolled their children yet again after joining courses last year, and all of our courses were running at near capacity over the holiday period. In fact, several parents requested that we should run even more courses. Personal recommendations have been a major factor in our growth over the last two years. To cope with the demand we have needed a lot of instructors to cover the large numbers arriving each week and to deliver the range of courses that we offer. We have worked hard to develop our in-house team this year and have given some younger, but more experienced instructors the opportunity to work on their organisational skills. Assigning them their own group of children and allowing them to decide how to deliver the course content has been a very positive experience. Our team of senior instructors has managed the program very efficiently and we feel that our growing instructor team is second to none. We have had requests from several parents who asked us to provide a course where they could learn to sail alongside their children. We trialled this in August and we were pleased with the outcome, as were the parents involved. We may offer this opportunity again next season. We have had a very good response from local schools this year. Chelmondiston Primary, yet again, provided pupils from Years 5 and 6 to help with our two dinghy instructor courses this year. Even the weather was on our side for both courses and the children made excellent progress over the two days. East Bergholt Primary returned again with a whole class of Year 6 children enjoying a fine day and sailing as far as the Orwell Bridge. As we are so close to the scouts camping ground at Hallowtree, we arranged
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sessions for several local groups to enjoy a day sailing. Stowmarket and District Scouts returned yet again, as well as groups from as far afield as London. We are keen to develop this link even more strongly next season. Our work with local sailing clubs continued, and we organised two courses in conjunction with Royal Harwich Yacht Club. Though the first was totally blown away after the first day by the appalling weather at half-term, the second was much more successful. After a very positive trial last season, we helped Deben Yacht Club to run a mixed youth and adult course at Woodbridge. This was very well received, especially by the adults, and looks likely to be repeated next year. Our new Wayfarer dinghies have improved the look of the fleet in the marina. They have been very well received and it’s taken some time to get used to their different characteristics. They are noticeably faster than our older versions and are much easier to maintain, containing no wooden parts. We hope to continue the replacement program over the next year. Neptune has a number of dinghies for sale – Wayfarers and Topper Omegas – as our needs have changed and as we have replaced craft. These will remain rigged over the winter period so that anyone interested can view them. Details will appear on our website shortly. We are aiming to further develop our work with local schools next year and are likely to offer an extra regular evening session focusing on race skills for more advanced sailors. We encouraged some of our members to be part of the very successful Essex and Suffolk team at the National Schools Regatta at Gorleston this summer. They enjoyed the experience and are keen to repeat the challenge. This was extensively covered by local TV and we are hoping to send an even larger team to next year’s event at Grafham Water. After several years as our RYA Principal, Stuart Harrington is making way for our new principal, Henry Stogdon, to coincide with our annual RYA inspection. We thank Stuart for his generous support over the years and welcome Henry to this important position.
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CHURCH NEWS SHORELINE BENEFICE
TWO RIVERS BENEFICE
ST ANDREW’S, CHELMONDISTON
ST PETER’S, STUTTON
October 1
6.30 for 7pm
Harvest Supper in the village hall with the Salvation Army Band
October 2
8am
10.30am Worship for All (Stutton Primary School)
October 9
9.30am Holy Communion
October 16
9.30am Holy Communion
October 23
11am
Holy Communion
October 2 9.15am
Holy Communion and Harvest Festival
October 9
9.15am
Holy Communion
October 16
9.15am
Holy Communion
October 23
9.30am
Family Service
ALL SAINTS, HOLBROOK
October 30 9.30am
Benefice Holy Communion at Harkstead
October 2
9.30am Harvest Festival with Holy Communion
October 9
9.30am Matins
October 30 3-4pm
Commemoration; join us for a cup of tea before the service
October 16
8am
9.30am Informal Service
October 23
9.30am Holy Communion
ST MARY’S, ERWARTON
Informal Service
Holy Communion
October 2
11am
Matins
ST MARY’S, WHERSTEAD
October 9
11am
Holy Communion
October 2
No Service
October 16
11am
Holy Communion
October 9
Holy Communion
October 23
11am
Family Service
October 16
No Service
Benefice Holy Communion at Harkstead
October 23
Morning Prayer
October 30 9.30am ST MARY’S, HARKSTEAD October 2
9.30am
Holy Communion
October 9
9.30am
Morning Prayer
October 16
9.30am
Holy Communion
October 23
9.30am
Holy Communion
October 30
9.30am
Benefice Holy Communion
ST MARY’S, SHOTLEY
11am 11am
ST PETER’S, FRESTON October 2
11am
Matins
October 9
No Service
October 16
Harvest Festival with Baptism
11am
October 23
No Service
October 30
Benefice Service
11am
ST MICHAEL’S, WOOLVERSTONE
October 2
10.45am
Worship for All
September 30 6.30pm Harvest Taize in Berners Hall, followed by Harvest Supper
October 9
10.45am
Holy Communion
October 2
11am
Café Church
October 16
10.45am
Worship For All
October 8
9am
Monthly Harvest Market,
October 30 9.30am
Benefice Holy Communion at Harkstead
October 9
11am
Worship the Woolverstone Way
October 30
Commemoration
October 16
11am
Morning Prayer
October 23
11am
Holy Communion
3pm
Please check the website or the church noticeboards for any change to the service times and places.
October 30 11am Benefice Service in Wherstead Church
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CHURCH NEWS CHELMONDISTON AND HOLBROOK METHODIST CHURCHES BUSY IS THE NEW HAPPY I heard an expression on the radio yesterday that “Busy is the New Happy!” Googling the phrase, I found an article written two years ago by Aashima Singh with that title arguing for the truth of the phrase.
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I could see her point, it makes us feel important and necessary and it even makes relaxation time more rewarding. Last month I wrote from a “busy” trip to the street children in Bolivia. It was followed by five days at a retreat centre and five days slowing down on the Leeds to Liverpool canal. But I’m back to the busy again and love it. Rob Bell said: “Busy is a drug that a lot of people are addicted to.” I’ve been trying to meet up for a coffee with a friend for eight months now, but we’ve both been too busy (or crazy busy). For me it’s five churches, activities, Messy Church, Bible Studies, coffee mornings, youth, prayer meetings, parish nursing, outreach, community involvement, Sunday worship, visiting, funerals, baptisms, weddings, several colleagues, hundreds of volunteers and well over 1,000 people with whom we are in direct contact. I love my job but I need to be aware of busy-ness crowding out the important. As we slowed down to 3mph on the canal, there was more time to reflect, the amazing beauty of the countryside, check by jowl with industry, reflecting on where life is going, time for family, time with God. I know I am not a good example of getting my priorities on the use of my time right. A church leader once said the busier I am, the more time I need in prayer. I know that for me it is sometimes the other way around – prayer times can be cut the busier I am. Everyone’s priorities will be different, the work/life balance will be different. I believe one thing we all need is to stop frenetic activity, to be still and know that God is with us. A few moments each day will bring peace into our lives and give direction, fulfilment and happiness in our busy-ness. Rev Andrew Sankey, Minister at Chelmondiston and Holbrook Methodist Churches 8 Roundridge Road, Capel St Mary IP9 2UG apsankey@gmail.com / 01473 311178 / 07966 187216 AT CHELMONDISTON METHODIST Sunday 2 10.45am Harvest Festival with Rev Chris Hill 6.15pm Cafe Style Worship with Rev Andrew Sankey Sunday 9 10.45am Worship with Prof David Welbourn 6.15pm Worship with Rev Chris Jowett Sunday 16 10.45am Worship and Communion with Rev Andrew Sankey 6.15pm Worship with Rev Michael Ayden Sunday 23 10.45am Worship with Rev Michael Allen 6.15pm Worship with Rev Derek Grimshaw Sunday 30 10.45am Worship with Mr Colin Westren 6.15pm Worship with Rev Diane Smith AT HOLBROOK METHODIST What’s on in October (HCT Holbrook Churches Together) Mondays, 2.30-4pm: Tea and Chat (HCT) Sunday 2 10am Worship with Mr Chris Finbow Saturday 8 7.30pm Harvest Barn Dance at Holbrook Academy HCT Sunday 9 10am Worship and Communion with Rev Andrew Sankey Sunday 16 10am Family Friendly Worship with Mrs Alicia Holmes Sunday 23 10am Worship with Mr Mike Stock 6.30pm Something Different with Rev Andrew Sankey 10am Worship with Mr Martin Ellis Sunday 30 Please see the notice board on the front of the chapel for all events in October. For more information about Messy Church, Tiddlers and Family Live, contact Alicia Holmes: ajnholmes@gmail.com / 01473 658478
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CHURCH NEWS HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Ipswich Road, Brantham CO11 1TB Parish Priest: Fr Christopher Smith, 180 Hawthorn Drive Ipswich IP2 0QQ / 01473 684963 We are part of St Mark’s RC Parish, Ipswich. For up-to-date information please visit: www.stmarksparish.org.uk Services for October 2016 Sunday 2 9am
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass
Tuesday 4 9.30am Morning Prayer 10am Mass Sunday 9 9am
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass
Tuesday 11 9.20am Eucharistic Adoration 10am Mass Sunday 16 9am
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass / Children’s Liturgy
Tuesday 18 9.30am Morning Prayer 10am Mass Sunday 23 9am
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass
Tuesday 25 9.30am Morning Prayer 10am Mass Sunday 30 9am
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass
Catholic Commentary Following his Laudato Si’ encyclical, Pope Francis declared September 1 as a World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. Orthodox Christians have had such a day for many years. The pope’s initiative has been take up by a number of groups including the Global Catholic Climate Movement. The canonisation mass for Mother Teresa took place in Rome on September 4. St Teresa of Kolkata died on September 5, 1997 and was regarded as a living saint for her work in ministering to the sick and dying in some of the world’s poorest neighbourhoods. She founded the Missionaries of Charity which now numbers 4,500 nuns worldwide. Catholics have always remembered
and venerated martyrs and exemplary Christians – the saints who have preceded us into Christ’s Kingdom. Their special days of remembrance are listed in the church’s calendar and are associated with the daily office said by priests, religious and laity. Nowadays people can have the daily office on their laptops, smart phones or tablet devices (www.universalis.com) and when a saint is remembered there will be a few short paragraphs on their life providing inspiration for Christian living. Events & Diary Dates We were pleased to play host to those participating in the Suffolk Historic Churches Trust Ride & Stride on Saturday, September 10 and offer them liquid refreshments to help sustain them on their journey. The 100 Club Draw took place on Sunday, September 18 when three lucky winners shared £139. The club has grown from strength to strength since its launch. New members are always very welcome and the summer newsletter, that includes an application form, can be found at the rear of the church or at: www.stmarksparish.org.uk On Tuesday, September 20 a well attended Day of Recollection took place at Holy Family Church led by Fr Tony Rogers. An Ecumenical Harvest Service will be hosted by Holy Family Brantham on Sunday, October 2. All are most welcome to join us and enjoy light refreshments afterwards. Every last Thursday of the month a Bring & Buy Coffee Morning takes place at Viv and Wyn’s home, Paddock Gate, Whitehorse Road, East Bergholt CO7 6TR from 10.30am-noon. We are raising funds for the Parish Room refurbishment and all are very welcome to join us. The next event is on Thursday, October 27. Supporting our local hospice Parishioners are asked to collect used postage stamps and to place them in the box at the rear of the church to help support the outstanding work of our local Hospice. Catholic Chaplain at Ipswich Hospital Fr Adrian Gates is the Catholic Chaplain at Ipswich Hospital (01473 726701). Please contact him if you or a Catholic is in or due to go into hospital and requires his services. All are very welcome at Holy Family, Brantham It’s not necessary to be a Catholic and enquiries about the Catholic Faith are always welcome. Please contact the presbytery, as above, or a local person whom you know is a Catholic.
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