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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR Every parent strives to raise optimistic, happy children and we do all sorts to give them the best start in life and to be there to support them when they need us, and possibly when they don’t. Of course they don’t always appreciate our efforts, but I like to remind Jack quite frequently (i.e. every morning as we walk to school) how fortunate he is and I’m slowly teaching him the value of money and the practice of saving for the things he wants (as opposed to getting everything immediately). In doing so I’ve come to realise how little self-restraint I have myself and admit it’s quite a few years since I’ve actually ‘saved’ to buy something I’ve spotted in a shop window. Nowadays I’m more likely to ‘stick’ it on a card, but the purchase is then laden with guilt and often hidden at the back the cupboard until I can pull it out and say “this old thing; I’ve had it for ages”! I miss the ‘old’ days when finally getting your hands on the thing you desired was enormously satisfying, but it may be difficult to convince an eight-year-old growing up in today’s throwaway society. I’m also keen to impress on him how important it is to support local shops and local tradespeople. Local businesses, local retail outlets and local employers are the lifeblood of community. They rely on our support and it’s in our best interests to provide it. A vibrant local economy ensures we can buy the things we want when we want them, find people to provide services when we need them, find work experience and Saturday jobs for our teenagers, sponsors for local events and jobs closer to home, but also generates a sense of hopefulness, confidence and pride which benefits us all and stimulates further investment and growth. I often write about how fortunate we are to live in this little corner of the world and have encouraged you to support local events, but as we gear up for winter and start to think about Christmas, take a look around your local ‘business’ community and I’m confident you won’t need to go very far to find everything you need. Every penny you spend with a local supplier or in a local shop is an investment in the future of your local economy and consequently in ‘community’ itself.
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NEWS STOWMARKET BELLS PROJECT Business as Usual and Unusual Advertising during the Great War, 1914-1918 Join us for a fun and informative illustrated talk on British advertising in wartime by Andrew McCarthy, author of The Huns Have Got My Gramophone; Advertisements from the Great War. The shockwave of war and huge shifts in society brought some businesses to their knees, while others rose to the challenges and were wonderfully inventive. Andrew will show how British firms large and small coped with the changes which the war had brought about by inventing new products and finding new ways to sell existing ones. The evening will be rounded off with a sausage and mash supper. All proceeds will go to the Stowmarket Bells Project. We hope you will join us at St Peter’s Church Hall, Stowmarket on Saturday, October 27 at 7pm. For tickets (£7) contact: 01449 612756 / stowmarketbellsproject@gmail.com
ARMISTICE 100th ANNIVERSARY IN STOWMARKET On Sunday, November 11, Stowmarket will mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War with a parade and services. Jointly arranged by the Stowmarket Branch of the Royal British Legion, St Peter & St Mary’s Parish Church and Stowmarket Town Council, the commemorations will begin with the parade marching off from Red Gables at 8.45am, proceeding through the town along Ipswich Street to the parish church where the service will start at 9.30am. Following the church service, a short service will be held in the Market Place at 10.50am with the silence observed at 11am, before the parade marches to the town’s Memorial Gates situated on the Recreation Ground for the Poppy Wreath laying ceremony. Town Mayor, Councillor Linda Baxter said: “As has always been the custom here in Stowmarket, it would be lovely to see as many people as possible attending the Remembrance Parade and Services, especially as this year commemorates the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that brought an end to four and a half years of conflict.” REMEMBRANCE DAY SCHEDULE 8.45am: Parade commences from Red Gables, Ipswich Street 9.30am: Church service commences 10.30am: Church service finishes 10.50am: Market Place service commences 11am: Silence 11.05am: March off from the Market Place 11.20am: Memorial Gates service commences 11.40am: Memorial Gates services finishes
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NEWS STOWMARKET RBL POPPY APPEAL Stowmarket Remembers The public launch of the Stowmarket Remembers School’s Exhibition takes place at Stowmarket Library at noon on Saturday, October 13 when the town mayor will formally open the exhibition of arts, crafts and literary work of local primary schoolchildren from Stowmarket and Stowupland schools and a home education group. The work will be exhibited both at the Llbrary and in the Abbot’s Hall Barn at the Museum of East Anglian Life and marks the centenary of the armistice of the First World War. I would like to express sincere thanks to the management of both Stowmarket Library and the Museum of East Anglian Life for lending us the space and their time and expertise to enable the exhibition to take place. Opening times vary according to location and will be displayed at each location, on their websites and in a limited-edition commemorative brochure which will be on sale. The closing date is November 11. Entry will be free, but any donations, and all profits, will go to Stowmarket Poppy Appeal. The exhibition is the culmination of a year’s planning and work with local schoolchildren during which they have learned about the impact of the First World War and other conflicts and to appreciate the value and importance of commemoration by way of a practical project which has enhanced their learning and personal understanding. This is the start of a process of handing over the baton of Remembrance. We Will Remember Them – a legacy to the next generation. Stowmarket Remembers Poppy Curtain The target of 5,000 knitted poppies had been well surpassed by the cutoff date of September 1. A final count is taking place as the curtain is completed by the RAF Cadets of 1331 Stowmarket Squadron and will be provided for publication in the next edition. While the main emphasis was always a local commemorative effort, with the reach of social media it has now gone global. Ten poppies were recently received from Australia, others from two locations in America and from Scotland and Kent. I would like to thank Shirley Martyn from the Stowmarket Poppy Appeal team for finding the knitting pattern for all to follow, all those providing drop-off points, Sue Priest for collecting them in regularly and to the RAF
REMEMBERING THEM 100 YEARS ON As part of Stowmarket’s commemoration of the centenary of the end of the First World War, the Parish Church of St Peter and St Mary’s is staging an exhibition to bring life to the 79 names on the First World War memorial in the church. Each serviceman will be portrayed in the church in the form of a silhouette with as much information about each one as has been found. Some fascinating and poignant facts have been discovered: • The 15-year-old who enlisted and was returned home after a letter was sent from his parents • The two school friends who died on the same day aged 23 in Gallipoli • The soldier of the Suffolk Regiment who was seconded to the newly formed RAF and died in Egypt This memorial to our fallen servicemen will be displayed in the Parish Church from Monday, October 8 until Saturday, November 10. The church will be open from 10am to 1pm, Monday to Saturday and for services at 9am and 10.45am on Sundays. On Remembrance Sunday/Armistice Day, November 11, the display will be moved to the windowsills of the church as part of the town’s Remembrance Service at 9.30am. For more information please contact the church office: 01449 774652
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Cadets who will be making the finished product. Last, but by no means least, all you knitters out there, thank you so much! From October 13 the finished article will be on display in the Abbot’s Hall Barn at the Museum of East Anglian Life as a backdrop to the school exhibition before it moves during the early part of the week commencing November 5 to St Peter and St Mary’s Church in readiness for the Armistice Centenary. Walk of Remembrance Meet Lola (5), Riley (3) with mum Zoe. On Sunday, September 30, all three along with dad Martyn, baby Bella and their spaniel Jasmine will be attempting a 10km walk, taking in local landmarks of educational and commemorative interest. They would like your help in sponsoring them to raise money for Stowmarket Poppy Appeal via their just giving page: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/zoe-burdiss Lola and Riley are part of the home education group exhibiting in the school’s project. Stowmarket Poppy Appeal Launch The launch takes place on Saturday, October 27 at 10.15am against the backdrop of the exhibition at the Abbot’s Hall Barn at the Museum of East Anglian Life. ASDA will host the launch and we will be present outside ASDA on the morning of October 27. Volunteers are needed to collect at supermarkets and in town for this landmark centenary year. If you can help for one or two hours please contact: rachel@oakleyvillas.co.uk Suffolk Remembers – Hadleigh Great War Centenary Project This is an effort to lay a commemorative marker on every First World War grave in Suffolk at 11am on Thursday, November 8. There are two services organised on behalf of the RBL Stowmarket Branch. All are welcome to Stowmarket Cemetery (the newer part off Violet Hill Road) when local schoolchildren will be taking part in a short ceremony including the Act of Remembrance and laying the commemorative markers. The same service will also take place at Stowupland cemetery. Rachel Oakley, PAO Stowmarket – EJD59
FOYER SCHEME TO DOUBLE HOMELESSNESS PROVISION A restored facility at The Foyer in Stowmarket is set to more than double the council’s provision of accommodation for families and vulnerable people in the Mid Suffolk District who find themselves without a home. The Foyer, previously owned by Flagship Housing, has been unused for over a year. Mid Suffolk District Council has now purchased the building and carried out repairs to bring the building back into use. The new scheme will provide housing for 17 vulnerable families and individuals while the council investigates their housing needs and requirements. The Foyer will provide a mix of single, double and twin rooms and enables the council to place larger families in more than one room. The scheme will be able to provide accommodation for local people in need who meet certain criteria from September. The location and capacity of The Foyer will allow more families to remain in the area and gives children the option to be in close proximity to their school and help to reduce the effect of what is a difficult time for families. Councillor Jill Wilshaw, Mid Suffolk District Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing, said: “The restored Foyer building will be a great asset to the local community and will increase our ability to provide accommodation to vulnerable families and individuals. Being homeless or under the threat of homelessness is distressing for any family and to remain in the area you know helps. Our focus remains on preventing homelessness in Mid Suffolk over the provision of temporary accommodation.”
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NEWS CHRISTMAS CARD SHOP OPENS IN STOWMARKET
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The festive season gets under way in Stowmarket when the Cards for Good Causes pop-up charity Christmas card shop opens in Stowmarket Library on October 23. Buying Christmas cards through Cards for Good Causes is the best way to get access to the widest selection of Christmas cards available, as well as a fantastic range of seasonal gifts and products, while supporting a range of national and local charities.
Gateway 14 Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mid Suffolk District Council, has purchased 100 acres of land to the East of Stowmarket, directly adjacent to junction 50 of the A14 trunk road. Known as ‘Gateway 14’, the site is ideally situated to provide vital links to the Port of Felixstowe in the east, to the Midlands and the UK motorway network beyond.
Shoppers will be able to choose from hundreds of different Christmas card designs, as well as traditional advent calendars and candles, wrapping paper, gift tags, napkins and stocking fillers. In the past ten years, charities have received more than £40 million from Cards for Good Causes, representing at least 70p in every pound, out of which the charities pay for the production and distribution of their Christmas cards and any VAT. The shop at Stowmarket Library on Milton Road is open from 10am-4pm, Tuesday to Saturday. For further information visit: www.cardsforcharity.co.uk
FORMER ALDI BUILDING ACQUIRED BY MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL The Stowmarket building previously occupied by the food store chain Aldi, has today been acquired by Mid Suffolk District Council. The site which includes a building and car park, sits within a prominent location in the town centre. The purchase will allow Mid Suffolk District Council to ensure this key site is brought back into use after lying vacant for more than a year following the retailer’s departure. The car park situated in Gipping Way will now be operated by Mid Suffolk District Council and a new tenant will be sought for the building. This acquisition forms part of the Stowmarket Vision for Prosperity, a wider five-year action plan which aims to revitalise the town centre with the aim of attracting more businesses and visitors. Councillor Nick Gowrley, Leader of Mid Suffolk District Council, said: “This purchase is a significant step in our aim to support the economic development of the town. There have been concerns about the future of this key site, but we are committed to making it more viable for local businesses and this enables us to operate the car park effectively.” Councillor Gerard Brewster, Mid Suffolk District Council’s Cabinet Member for Economy, said: “We want to show others that the council is willing and able to use its powers and resources to remove barriers. We also want to make it easier for businesses to invest in the future of Stowmarket and we think this purchase shows that commitment. “Combined with other investments, including the acquisition of Gateway 14, the former Nat West bank and the shop front grant within the district, it clearly shows that we are listening to our residents, supporting local businesses and investing in the town centre to make it a destination, encouraging more investment and growth.”
SAT CAFÉ SUPPORT FOR THE RSPCA The RSPCA Suffolk East and Ipswich Branch wish to thank Sat Café Mendlesham for their kind sponsorship of display boards for their Martlesham Animal Centre. The presentation took place at the Old Schoolroom in Mendlesham on Saturday September 1. Pictured in front of the boards are (l-r) John Taylor, chairman of the Sat Cafe and his wife Brenda with Jean Short and Ian Hendry from the local branch of the RSPCA.
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With outline planning consent establishing the principle for employment development, there is the potential to accommodate over one million sq. ft. of logistics, warehousing, advanced manufacturing and business space. It is envisaged that the site will be developed over the next 10 years to deliver high quality sustainable buildings for local and national businesses. This will also create a range of opportunities for local businesses to be involved in the construction, servicing and running of the business park, and will generate employment opportunities for Stowmarket and the surrounding area. The site benefits from both an Enterprise Zone and a Food Enterprise Zone designation offering further benefits to businesses locating to this site. The Leader of Mid Suffolk District Council, Councillor Nick Gowrley said: “The development of Gateway 14 is an exciting venture that will help Mid Suffolk’s economy to thrive whilst promoting opportunities to support new and existing local businesses.” Chris Haworth, Chair of the Board of Gateway 14 Ltd, said: “Gateway 14 Limited’s acquisition of this 100-acre site is a bold and entrepreneurial move by Mid Suffolk District Council. The Eastern A14 is gathering serious attention from major occupiers and investors because of the lack of supply in other established markets and the great value offered by sites in this region. This is an exciting time to be acquiring a site of this size and quality.” GVA, a major national property consultancy, is the appointed agent for the site, supporting Gateway 14 Limited in the options for development, and discussions are already underway with potential occupiers for the site. For further information on availability on the business park please contact Emily Atack, Managing Director of Gateway 14 Limited, on 01449 724856 or email: john.allan@gva.co.uk
CHRISTMAS POST SERVICE 1st & 3rd Stowmarket (Phoenix) Scouts Let us deliver your Christmas cards in Stowmarket (inc. Combs Ford), Stowupland and Onehouse and you will be supporting a local youth group. Post your cards together with just 25p per card into one of our collection boxes and we will make sure they are delivered in time for Christmas. You can find our post boxes from Friday, November 23 at: Stowmarket Library / Stowmarket Rugby Club Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre / StowHealth Baldwins / M&M Butchers (Stowupland) Combs Surgery / ZarKeys (Meadow Centre) / Hughes Tesco / Co-operative (Combs Ford) Cedars Park Community Centre The last date for posting is Wednesday, December 12. Please remember to fully address your cards. We will not deliver to addresses outside the areas indicated above. For more details of our service, or if you would like us to collect cards specifically from your organisation, lease contact Dave Newbery: 01449 672344
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NEWS STOWMARKET HIGH JOINS WAVENEY VALLEY ACADEMY TRUST Following an excellent summer of student academic success Stowmarket High School is celebrating formally joining the Waveney Valley Academy Trust. The move to academy status has been planned for nearly two years and has involved staff, students, governors and parents as part of the consultation process. Headteacher Dave Lee-Allan said: “We have fought hard to ensure that we work with a trust that believes in what we believe in – namely that young people deserve the very best we can give them and that happens when schools and teachers work with a freedom and energy that is supported by leaders who know what they are talking about. In Jeremy Rowe we have one of Suffolk’s most successful and experienced educational leaders, a man with vision and drive who will support us onto even greater success.” Jeremy Rowe, CEO of Waveney Valley Academy Trust, is keen to see Stowmarket become a significant
contributor to the success of his young Multi Academy Trust (MAT): “I have been working with Stowmarket High in the background now for quite some time, and I have seen just how much the school has improved and how much it has to offer the young people of Stowmarket. The results this year are testament to the quality of teaching and learning taking place, and show me that Waveney Valley Trust is now stronger by having Stowmarket in our stable. “With another year of strong results, a new build now underway and such a positive and forward looking staff, the future is now very bright for Stowmarket students. Waveney Valley Academy Trust will now work closely with Dave and his team to ensure that the quality of education at the school continues to reach new heights.” Waveney Valley Trust in based in Bungay and currently consists of Sir John Leman School in Beccles and Roman Hill Primary in Lowestoft. The picture shows Jeremy Rowe (left) and Dave Lee-Allan signing paperwork confirming Stowmarket High’s academy status and celebrating the GCSE results which saw 70 per cent of students achieving a grade 4+ in English and mathematics, and 50 per cent achieving a grade 5+.
CHERNOBYL CHILDREN’S LIFELINE Eighteen people from Mid Suffolk have just returned from Belarus where we spent a week delivering aid to various locations. Everyone agreed without doubt that “no words, photographs or videos can truly give you the real picture”. All who took part enjoyed the trip, although at times it was emotionally hard but still very rewarding. The group took part in a work experience activity where they joined a family in a remote village and worked alongside them for the day. In Minsk we visited the Children’s Cancer Hospital to deliver gifts to children and young adults, some of whom have returned for the second or third time. We presented the hospital with some much needed items such as wheelchairs, blood pressure monitors and oxygenating humidifiers so children who need extra oxygen following operations can remain with their parents rather than having to be moved to HDU units. Amongst the toys we gave out where many of the Mcdonald’s Happy Meal toys that we had received. These were an amazing success and we welcome these now on an ongoing basis.
and redecorated before reopening and our group helped the teachers and staff to carry out the various works needed as there would be an official inspection the following day. We also provided bright posters for the walls, a new wall mounted TV, helped with wallpapering, ironing, electrical works and sweeping the grounds. Sweeping the grounds is a thankless tasks done with very inadequate broomsticks, but must be done daily so none of the berries that fall from the trees are walked into the school. A great success wherever we went was the provision of reading glasses, just standard £1.99 ones but at one point there was almost a stampede to get them. Several individual families in very poor circumstances were visited with extra aid and in one instance with the help of a sponsor. The charity is helping to provide running water into an isolated home where a young mother lives on her own with four children as her husband is seriously ill in hospital and it is very likely he will not be returning home. We also had the privilege of being invited to attend the opening ceremony which takes place at the beginning of each new school year. This known as First Bell and is a very old tradition in Belarus where the pupils in their final year welcome the newcomers to the school. We donated stationary to the school and this was met with tremendous gratitude. When we also added an A3 laminator there were shouts of joy from some of the teachers!
Moving on to Stolin, we had a clothing party and BBQ for the families and children who the group would visit for their work experience. This not only helped the families with clothing but allowed them to get to know the people who would be with them the following day. We also visited another general hospital in the area of David Goradok. As there is no GP service in Belarus, children with illnesses we would usually treat at home are hospitalised in this type of facility Another day the group went to a boarding school for hearing impaired children. The school was closed for the summer break but was due to open. All the schools must be painted
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Over the last two days of the trip everyone was able to visit with families of children who had been to the UK. Each small group visited at least four children and were met by the welcoming generosity of the Belarussian people. No one wanted dinner in the evening! Four children will travel to the UK for a group visit in December. The girls will be aged between nine and 12 years so we are very keen to receive donations of clothing to provide for them while they are here and to take home with them. Not only will the break be invaluable to their health, getting them away from the severe winter, but they will also get to experience Christmas in the UK. With grateful thanks to all who support us. Elizabeth Parker: 01449 760343
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NEWS new FUNDING FOR SHOP FRONTS Businesses in Mid Suffolk’s Market Towns are being invited to apply for funding to make improvements to their shop fronts and make their businesses more accessible under two new grant schemes launched in August.
FREE HEARING CHECKS IN STOWMARKET Ten million people in the UK – one in six of us – have some degree of hearing loss. It’s surprisingly tricky to spot gradual hearing loss as our brains are very good at compensating, so we’re not even aware of how much we’ve lost until things are quite far advanced. The good news is that there are things you can do to about it. The bad news is that there are potentially serious consequences if you choose to ignore hearing loss, including an increased risk of dementia. Local hearing care specialists The Hearing Care Centre, offers award winning hearing care services from 25 centres across East Anglia. This year they are celebrating their 20th year in business and they hope to continue to raise awareness about the prevalence of hearing loss, its effect on everyday life and the potential dangers of leaving hearing loss untreated. Audiologist Karen Finch and her team will be holding a free Hearing Care Centre Open Day at their local hearing clinic at Stowhealth between 9am and 5pm on Thursday, October 18. During the event they will be providing free hearing assessments (usually £20), along with complimentary professional advice about your hearing test results and discussing possible solutions that could help improve your hearing. All services are available by appointment only. To book your appointment call The Hearing Care Centre on 01473 230330 or for more information visit: www.hearingcarecentre.co.uk
STOWMARKET AND DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Friday, October 5, 10am-noon: Coffee and Networking Needham Market Community Centre, School Street, Needham Market Friday, October 19, 6.45am: Breakfast Back at our ‘winter’ venue, The Mix in Stowmarket Book online at: https://stowmarketchamber.co.uk/networking-events
Businesses in Stowmarket, Needham Market, Eye and the surrounding villages can apply for grants to both make their buildings more attractive on the high street and help create a better experience for visitors. The improvements can be funded under Shop Front or Accessibility Fund grants, both of which are available to shop owners. The grants are being offered by Mid Suffolk District Council as part of its commitment to the prosperity of its market towns. This commitment has seen £350,000 allocated to fund the two new programmes to assist local businesses create a better experience for visitors. Grant will be awarded for a range of applications including new shop fronts, painting, lighting, cladding, shop front signage and new awnings, and for improvement works that will make buildings more accessible including widening of doorways, removal of steps, power assisted doors and training. Under the Shop Front grant, Mid Suffolk are offering funding to cover up to 75 per cent of the costs of shop front improvements worth £15,000. In additional, the Accessibility Fund grant can provide up to £5,000 to improve access to businesses. These schemes support changes to buildings that will make a significant difference to the local street scene, creating a more welcoming and vibrant atmosphere. The scheme is also open to owners of listed buildings, with council officers ready to help applicants with any necessary planning applications and other permissions needed to improve their shop front. This will make sure that important heritage assets can be upgraded in a sympathetic way. Councillor Julie Flatman, Mid Suffolk District Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities, said: “Our communities have really excelled themselves in creating a welcoming atmosphere for everyone, from Needham Market’s Dementia Action Alliance to Stowmarket’s Community Luncheon Club. These grants will support our businesses in making the bricks and mortar of their shops as accessible and welcoming to shoppers as the people who run them.” Councillor Gerard Brewster, Mid Suffolk District Council’s Cabinet Member for Economy, said: “Our high streets are at the heart of the local economy, not only for residents who use them regularly but for visitors who travel from far and wide to see our historic towns and their attractions. This scheme provides businesses the chance to revitalise their shop fronts, keeping our high streets attractive, interesting and accessible making them good places to visit and enjoy.” For advice and more information regarding the scheme, shop owners can call 0300 1234000 or contact the team via Mid Suffolk Shop Front Grant Scheme, Economic Development Team, Mid Suffolk District Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich IP1 2BX.
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RESEARCH REVIEW As summer approaches its end and the warmer clothes are dragged out of the wardrobe, there is less opportunity to sit and relax in the sunshine, so recently I’ve had a little sit down to look at some latest research papers to see what new hot nuggets of information are out there. So first up we come to a common often seen complaint – knee osteoarthritis. This is where the cartilage that lines the bone ends and the bone just below the joint surface show more wear and tear than expected. It causes pain, inflammation, a stiff knee joint and tight and weak thigh muscles. Prevention of these long-term conditions is certainly much better than trying to find a cure and some recent research has shown that those with a fibre rich diet have a lower risk of developing the condition. The effect of ingesting a higher fibre diet was pretty impressive – it lowers the risk of osteoarthritis by somewhere between 30-61 per cent. So making that effort to consume more fruit and vegetables is certainly worth it – especially if you are carrying a few extra pounds as this also increases the risk of developing osteoarthritis. Filling up on the healthy stuff may not only reduce your risk of joint damage, but the fuller you are with good nutrients the less space there is for the less healthy cakes, biscuits and chocolate which will tend to add more weight on you! Talking of food and arthritis, there was nothing fishy about a research paper looking into how to curb rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition where the body starts to attack its own joint lining leading to pain and inflammation in multiple joints. For those with the condition, eating two or more weekly portions of fish was linked with reduced swelling and tenderness in joints. In fact the more fish that was eaten the fewer the levels of disease activity. A great accompaniment to fish is rice, and a modified version of the stuff could help to ward off cancer. The modified rice is purple in colour, not coloured on purpose that way but due to a substance in it called anthocyanins. As well as looking very groovy, this rice can help protect humans from diabetes and cancer. This research roundup, which has been rather food focused, is going to finish with the Mediterranean diet. Previously well documented as helping with the cardiovascular system, it’s recently been revealed to help reduce the risk of frailty in older people. It’s primarily based on plant foods and research found that it helps maintain independence for longer. With cuts in social care provision which we are seeing at the moment, perhaps it’s time to cut out some of those burgers and fill up on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes and nuts with a little seasoning of olive oil to help to keep you fit and active and in your own home for longer. Robert Grainger MSc MCSP HCPC CSCS Practice Principal PhysioFixx Physiotherapy Clinic Sports Physiotherapist
REPORT FROM KEITH WELHAM: SEPTEMBER 2018 District Councillor for Stowupland Ward Locality Grants As I mentioned last month, each member of the district council has been allocated £6,250 to spend on local projects. I have received four bids for projects in Stowupland and passed these on for payment to the bidders. I’m sure that more will be coming in soon. I (along with many other district councillors) have also allocated £250 from my budget to The Mix following the theft of their catering vehicle to enable their projects to continue while they wait for a replacement vehicle. Please think about any organisation or club in Stowupland of which you are a member and whether they might wish to submit a bid for some of this money. It needs to be a bid for a specific project or purchase of equipment and cannot be used on general running costs of an organisation. Please get in touch with me if you have something in mind. Homelessness Provision The Foyer in Hillside, Combs Ford has been brought back into use and will more than double the council’s provision of accommodation for families and vulnerable people in Mid Suffolk who find themselves without a home. The Foyer, previously owned by Flagship Housing, has been unused for over a year. Mid Suffolk District Council purchased the building and have carried out repairs and alterations to provide housing for 17 vulnerable families and individuals while the council investigates their housing needs and requirements. The Foyer will provide a mix of single, double and twin rooms. Five-Year Housing Land Supply and the Joint Local Plan The five-year land supply details are being tested at planning inquiries. I attended the first day of the inquiry into the refusal of an application for a housing development of 49 homes in Woolpit; the appellants scrutinised almost every development proposal claimed by the district council to be deliverable within the next five years. The appellants witnessed sought to persuade the Planning Inspector that MSDC have only a 3.4-year supply of housing land. The decision on whether or not to allow the development will hang almost entirely on what figure the inspector accepts as housing land supply. His decision is expected to be given in mid to late October. Development of 18 homes on land opposite Holy Trinity Church This outline application gained approval from the Planning Committee in May 2018 subject to certain conditions, including completion of a Section 106 agreement. However, before the Section 106 Agreement was finalised, MSDC claimed a five-year supply of housing land. One of the material considerations that officers and the committee took into account when evaluating the application was the lack of an adequate supply of housing land. This application is being re-evaluated and MSDC have programmed for the application to be considered by committee again on September 26. Council House Letting Officers have been carrying out a project to devise new ways of working to reduce the time between a council property being vacated and new residents moving in. This has very been successful, resulting in a reduction from around 50 days in spring 2018 to 20 to 25 for the last couple of months. This has been achieved almost entirely by better programming and coordination of workforce. District Council Ward Boundaries The Boundary Commission’s final draft proposals are now available. These show Stowupland included in a two-member ward which also includes the parishes of Haughley, Wetherden and Old Newton with Gipping and Dagworth. One of the reasons for the review was the recent and predicted growth of housing in Stowmarket. However, the new warding arrangements are based upon the premise that there will be very low growth in the ward covering the four parishes. Clearly, in Stowupland alone there could be an increase of some 700 electors. This would be a huge percentage increase from the present figure of around 1,700. Significant increases in the number of electors are also likely in Haughley and Old Newton and the cumulative effect may be enough to trigger another review. Keith Welham: Keith.Welham@midsuffolk.gov.uk
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OUT & ABOUT THE REGAL IN OCTOBER Autumn is in full swing, but the falling of the leaves is almost always accompanied by the release of some really good films and this year is no exception! King of Thieves: thriller starring Michael Caine, Michael Gambon, Tom Courtenay, Ray Winstone and Jim Broadbent. A famous thief in his younger years, 77-year-old widower Brian Reader pulls together a band of misfit criminals to plot an unprecedented burglary at the Hatton Garden Safe Deposit. The thieves, all in their 60s and 70s, employ their old-school thieving skills to plan the heist over the Easter holiday weekend. Swimming with Men: comedy starring Rob Brydon, Daniel Mays and Jane Horrocks. Back by popular demand, a man who is suffering a mid-life crisis finds new meaning in his life as part of an all-male, middle-aged, amateur synchronised swimming team. The Equalizer 2: action thriller starring Denzel Washington, Melissa Leo and Bill Pullman. Robert McCall serves an unflinching justice for the exploited and oppressed, but how far will he go when that is someone he loves?
À LA CARTE DINING @ THE MIX The place: Stowmarket Central. The date: September 7. The time: 9am. The phone lines burst into life and by 9.12am the previous record has been smashed out of the park. Word quickly gets around the building that the September à la carte evening has sold out in record time and the waiting list full. The previous record was 17 minutes, but 12 is amazing – this is probably the closest you’ll get to experiencing trying to buy Ed Sheeran tickets for anything happening in Suffolk! I jest, but the facts above are true and we were delighted that demand for our à la carte evenings is growing. Cabbages and Kings is our coffee shop in The Mix at 127 Ipswich Road. Our day job is to serve coffees, teas, and all sorts of food from fabulous flapjacks to perfect paninis. If you want to take a look at our menu go to: www.cabbageskings.co.uk In the last few months we’ve launched our à la carte evenings and, as you can tell from the 12-minute sell out, they are very popular. So, while the bad news is that you will not be able to book into the October event, the good news is that we have three other dates before Christmas (November 23 and December 2 and 16). Each à la carte evening has a threecourse menu with a selection of beers and wines available. We cater for a variety of dietary needs. Our Cabbages and Kings team would love you to come and join us. The exiting thing is that any money you spend at The Mix will play a part in supporting the young people of Stowmarket and the surrounding area.
MONDAY COMMUNITY BREW The Happytime Murders: comedy starring Melissa McCarthy, Elizabeth Banks and Maya Rudolph. When the puppet cast of a ‘90s children’s TV show begin to get murdered one by one, a disgraced LAPD detective-turned-private eye puppet takes on the case.
In partnership with The United Reformed Church, The Jam Community Pot warmly invites you to drop in for its Monday Community Brew.
Johnny English Strikes Again: comedy starring Rowan Atkinson, Olga Kurylenko and Emma Thomson. After a cyber-attack reveals the identity of all of the active undercover agents in Britain, Johnny English is forced to come out of retirement to find the mastermind hacker.
Expect fun bingo, board games, book exchange, a cuppa and a chance and to meet and make new friends.
Smallfoot: family animation voiced by Channing Tatum, Zendaya, James Corden and Danny DeVito. Just in time for the half term school holidays. A Yeti is convinced that the elusive creatures known as ‘humans’ really do exist and goes in search for them! The House with a Clock in its Walls: adventure starring Jack Black and Cate Blanchett. A young orphan named Lewis Barnavelt aids his magical uncle in locating a clock with the power to bring about the end of the world.
We meet every Monday at the United Reformed Church, Ipswich Street, Stowmarket IP14 1AD.
SODS PRESENTS DICK WHITTINGTON Tuesday 4 to Sunday 9 December Weekday evenings at 7.30pm / Saturday and Sunday at noon and 5pm
Venom: adventure starring Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams and Woody Harrelson. Reporter Eddie Brock develops superpowers after becoming a host to an alien parasite.
Meet Dick Whittington (Lauren Bunce) and Tommy (Sammy Finn), his friendly cat. They have started their journey to London to look for the streets paved with gold. They are looking forward to seeing you along the way in December!
They Shall Not Grow Old: live streamed to the Regal. For one night only, on the centenary of the end of the First World War, Academy Award-winner Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings trilogy) presents the world premiere of an extraordinary new work showing the Great War as you have never seen it before, followed by a live Q&A.
Following on from last year’s panto success, SODS have decided to add a Tuesday night performance to their pantomime week. And this will also be included in the early bird offer along with the Wednesday performance. Early bird tickets are all £10.
On October 8 we’re looking forward to welcoming Shawn Cuddy back to the Regal for an evening of country music.
Regular tickets will be £14 for adults, £12 concessions. Tickets are now available at: 01449 612825 / www.regalstowmarket.co.uk
For more information visit: www.regalstowmarket.co.uk
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FLU VACCINATIONS 2018 Important Notice for Patients Registered at Needham Market Country Practice If you are over 65, or have any of the following: heart condition, asthma, COPD, kidney disease, diabetes, are pregnant, have a lowered immunity, have had a stroke or are a carer for someone else – you are entitled to a free flu vaccination. We are not writing invitation letters but if you are in one of the groups above, you will need to phone reception on 01449 720 666 after 10am to make an appointment. The Flu Clinic is APPOINTMENT ONLY so please book in advance Needham Market, Ringshall, Combs, Stowmarket, Stowupland, Creeting St. Mary, Creeting St. Peter, Badley, Darmsden & Wattisham will be held on
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OUT & ABOUT STOWMARKET CHORALE Stowmarket Chorale have returned to their weekly rehearsals under the baton of their new music director, Tom Appleton. Tom’s vibrant approach has got the members excited about their forthcoming performance of Handel’s Messiah at St Peter and St Mary’s Church on Saturday, November 3 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £15 and available on the door or from: www.stowmarketchorale.org.uk We hope to flex our brains with a fundraising quiz night and supper to be held at Combs Church Hall on Saturday, October 27, 7.30pm start. Teams of six, licensed bar available. Tickets are £14 and available from committee members or: tickets@stowmarketchorale.org.uk Messiah Singing Day – August 2018 Handel’s Messiah, with its joyful centrepiece, the Hallelujah Chorus, is about the most popular classical piece in the choral repertoire. So it’s not surprising that, not having sung it for many years, Stowmarket Chorale has chosen it for its concert on November 3 this year – the first concert to be conducted by its newly appointed music director Tom Appleton. And, as they are currently seeking to attract new singers to their ranks, both men and women, it seemed a good idea to choose it also for an open singing day at Woolpit Village Hall on August 18 to give all local singers an opportunity to see what Tom is like to sing with. They were not disappointed. Some 75 singers turned up on the day and enjoyed exploring Tom’s beautiful interpretation of several choruses from the famous oratorio and experiencing his engaging teaching style and sense of humour. They also learned some handy singing techniques, as Tom is not only an experienced choral director but also a former singer half hour with the world-famous Monteverdi Choir. Learning a full-length oratorio from scratch in a single day was not the aim, so most of the day was spent on carefully crafting a few of the choruses to a pleasing standard. However, Tom then thought it would be fun to give a flavour of the whole story so, in the final half hour of the day he took the choir for an accelerated romp through the whole of the rest of the oratorio. He skipped several of the middle bits of some of the long pieces and just touched on a few others including singing snatches of most of the solo pieces himself, revealing his own beautiful tenor voice but also sometimes breaking into a rapid falsetto, to the great laughter of the singers. They finished with a triumphant (and properly done) Hallelujah Chorus, ending, to great applause, within seconds of the published finish time.
It left the participants glowing with achievement and with smiles on their faces as they left the building. Several new singers expressed interest in joining the Chorale as a result of having enjoyed the experience. Further singers are still welcome to apply to sing with the Chorale – there is no audition. The fee to participate in Messiah is £50 which will entitle the singer to attend all the rehearsals (Wednesday evenings in Stowmarket) and to sing in the concert with well-known professional soloists and orchestral players. The concert is to be held in Stowmarket’s beautiful parish church at 7.30pm on Saturday, November 3. Singers are also welcome to join the Chorale as full members and enjoy the whole season, including at least a further three concerts plus a friendly and varied series of social events. Membership enquiries to Mary Payne: secretary@stowmarketchorale.org.uk www.stowmarketchorale.org.uk Pictures by Matt Clarke of Ipswich and District Photographic Society / matt.j.clarke@icloud.com
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CIDER AND SONG FESTIVAL An exciting new era for the Museum of East Anglian Life, Stowmarket will be ushered in with the inaugural Cider and Song Festival launching on October 20. The Cider and Song Festival will include the unveiling of the first tree to be planted in a brand new orchard at the museum, with 67 new trees and a new animal and crops area to open in spring 2019 as part of the museum’s brand new heritage farm. The festival will feature a range of specialist craft ciders and apple juices as well as apple experts from Orchards East and the Suffolk Traditional Orchards Group on hand to identify apples, show a range of different varieties and answer questions. There will be a limited number of spots for a preview of the ciders and tasting experience on the evening of October 19. Music is provided by the Rogue Shanty Buoys (pictured below) – a shanty crew from Lowestoft – Suffolk’s own Quay Street Whalers and the Company of Horham Old School – a collective of singers, players and dancers. With song workshops from the Rogue Shanty Buoys (pictured) and melodeon and jigdoll workshops provided by the East Anglian Traditional Music Trust, there will be lots to see and do for all ages. The Saturday is packed with family activities, including a show from the Nutmeg Puppet Theatre, have-a-go archery and apple-based craft activities and stories. There’s lots for children to enjoy and get involved with. You can even make your own juice to take home – bring your own apples and Maynard House will juice them for you! UK Apple Day was created as a celebration of the diversity of heritage fruit varieties available and the ones we are in danger of losing. It aims to raise awareness of food heritage and to help us better understand where our fruit comes from, something which the museum’s ambitious Heritage Farm project will continue to do, providing an educational resource for the community and beyond. Tickets will be available soon, with entry to the evening concerts just £5 and the daytime events free with standard museum entry. For further details visit: www.eastanglianlife.org.uk
BILDESTON INDOOR MARKET Saturday, October 13, 9.30am-2.30pm at Chamberlin Hall, Chamberlin Close, Bildeston IP7 7EZ. Indoor market featuring local crafts, produce, jewellery, spices, pickles, jams, cards, gifts, cakes, homewares and more! Come along to find that perfect gift, sample some local produce or source a unique item for your home. Free entry, plenty of free on-site parking and refreshments available all day. For more information contact Debbie: 01449 740375
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OUT & ABOUT TALKING IN THE LIBRARY Local theatre company to tour local libraries in October QuirkHouse will be bringing their flagship play, Talking in the Library, to its natural home – the library - as part of a tour which also kicks off National Libraries Week in October. Written by award-winning playwright and novelist Jackie Carreira, Talking in the Library was QuirkHouse Theatre’s inaugural play in 2014. Since then, the play has been performed by companies around the UK and was voted runnerup in the Fringe Guru Audience Choice Awards at the Brighton Fringe Festival. Now, by popular demand, it’s back home in Suffolk and being performed in libraries. This time the company are performing to raise funds for local libraries and to promote the importance of literacy and the library service. QuirkHouse Theatre is generously donating all funds raised from ticket sales to the libraries. “Without public libraries,” Jackie says, “I know I wouldn’t be a writer today. I will always champion them whenever I can.”
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AJ Deane, actor and co-founder of QuirkHouse Theatre Company, will be reprising his role as Jay and says: “We are delighted that this tour starts during National Libraries Week and are proud to be supporting them and the essential work they do in the community.” Melissa Matthews, Suffolk Libraries Arts Programmes Coordinator, said: “We are thrilled to be welcoming the team at QuirkHouse to libraries and very grateful they are also helping to raise money to support the library service. It’s a perfect way to launch National Libraries Week which is all about supporting libraries and showing people how important they are.” The tour visits Stowmarket Library on Friday, October 19 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £8 and £5 for concessions and are available from the library. Libraries Week 2018 takes place from October 8-13 to celebrate the nation’s libraries. This year there is a focus on wellbeing and how libraries bring communities together, combat loneliness, provide a space for reading and creativity and support people with their mental health. Find out more at: www.librariesweek.org.uk
Ingleton Wood are preparing a planning application, on behalf of Mid Suffolk District Council, for the proposed redevelopment of the site to create a residential scheme. Members of the public are invited to attend an event to review the proposals and provide feedback on the scheme.
Wednesday 14 November 2018, 4pm to 7pm Stowmarket Rugby Club, Chilton Way, Stowmarket, IP14 1SZ If you are unable to attend, or require further information, please contact Nicol Perryman at Ingleton Wood using the details below. INGLETON WOOD LLP 8 Whiting Road, Norwich Business Park, Norwich, NR4 6DN | 01603 666 847 nicol.perryman@ingletonwood.co.uk | http://www.ingletonwood.co.uk/
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OUT & ABOUT STOWMARKET SALVATION ARMY Stowmarket Salvation Army would like to thank local people for their generosity in their recent ‘Big Collection’. The annual appeal is the Salvation Army’s national fundraising campaign to raise vital income for its diverse range of social and community work offering unconditional friendship, support and very practical help to people of all ages, backgrounds and needs within the UK and Republic of Ireland.
STOWMARKET ARTISAN MARKET Many thanks to all our customers who supported us in September. It was great to see so many new and familiar faces. Our next market is on Saturday, October 6 when we will have 19 stalls. This month will see the welcome return of the Folding Fairy, Karen’s Up-cycling and Objet d’Art, Gemma’s Curiosities and Lisa’s Crochet. St Elizabeth’s Hospice stall, selling all manner of craft paraphernalia, was a great success in September and will be back this month. In addition Jackie Collins will be selling and taking orders for Christmas swags, wreaths and all manner of floral arrangements with profits in aid of Papworth Hospital and Nana’s Pastry will be taking orders for her home-made Christmas puddings. Our artisans are working on their Christmas stock and you will be sure to find some unique gifts in the run-up to Christmas. Forthcoming markets are on November 3 and December 1. We are located at the Scout Centre, Milton Road North (just past the library). Doors open around 10am and close at 1.30pm. Admission is free and refreshments are available.
Collecting for the annual appeal involved teams of Salvation Army members, friends and volunteers going door-to-door in local streets and villages during the month of September. Majors Beverley and James Lloyd said: “We are delighted with our total this year. Local people’s generosity has been amazing and we would personally like to thank everyone in Stowmarket and the surrounding villages where our volunteers collected. This money will have a life-changing impact on many people.” Funds raised locally will help to support The Salvation Army’s lifehouses which provide support and accommodation each night for people who have found themselves homeless, helping them to regain the skills and confidence they need to move on with their lives; care homes and day centres for older people; and church and community programmes that offer friendship and support.
STOWUPLAND CRICKET CLUB QUIZ NIGHTS What Friday nights are made for! Fridays, October 5, November 9 and December 7 from 7.30pm Up to six per team, £5 per person to include food To book your table email: stowuplandcc@gmail.com www.stowuplandcricketclub.co.uk
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CEDARS PARK COMMUNITY LITTER PICK Saturday, October 20
BILDESTON COMEDY NIGHT Saturday, October 13, 7.30pm at Chamberlin Hall, Chamberlin Close, Bildeston IP7 7EZ. Comedy night with Richard Whymark who has featured on BBC, ITV and SKY, and is also a regular guest on BBC Radio Suffolk. Richards’ act consists of stand-up comedy, magic, ventriloquism and impressions, making him one of the UK’s most versatile comedians. Tickets: £8 from Debbie (01449 740375) or Jean (01449 741362).
DEMENTIA Together Call Free 08081 688 000 Information and support for people who are curious, concerned about or living with dementia, their carers, and health and social care professionals in Suffolk, excluding Waveney.
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Most people enjoy living here on Cedars Park, which is an attractive part of the world and a real asset to Stowmarket. We are so lucky to have an attractive market town on one side of us and beautiful countryside on the other. We have a rich mixture of people in our community from the elderly to the young and many people enjoy walking around the estate either with their dogs, their children, or going to and from Tesco. Our first litter pick, which was held on Friday, May 11, was organised as a response to a general feeling of dismay at the amount of litter lying around the estate which made it look unkempt and ill cared for. It was really well attended by a group of about 17 people, young and old, with a collection of several bags full of rubbish taken to the county council skips. However, the organisers had feedback from various people who were disappointed that they were unable to attend because the litter pick had been held on a weekday when they were at work and so this time, we have decided to hold it on Saturday, October 20, meeting at 11am at the Cedars Park Community Centre. Again, we invite all who are interested in helping to maintain our attractive environment to join us. Perhaps you have a particular area that you would like to see cleared of litter, or you would just like to help with a general tidyup. As with last time, we are allowing two hours for the litter pick and there will be tea/coffee and biscuits for volunteers back at the community centre. We look forward to welcoming as many people as possible to help with this task, we have a number of litter picks, gloves and bags which can be provided and the organisers would very much like to thank Paul Wright Estate Agents for their support and sponsorship and the CPCC for their support. www.cedarsparkcommunitycentre.co.uk
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OUT & ABOUT STOWMARKET & DISTRICT MONDAY CLUB NEWS FROM RED GABLES Stowmarket & District Monday Club has resumed activities after a short summer break. We started the new season with a dance with music provided by Yesterday. This is a very popular group with our members and we are always sure of an enjoyable evening. We look forward now to a treasure hunt and a ‘What Is It?’ evening when members puzzle to recognise some unusual and old items. We have also planned a karaoke evening and Darren will be conducting one of his quizzes to test the brains again. This is always very popular, even if we don’t know all the answers. Guy-making will be another activity and we will soon start thinking about the decorations for our Christmas tree in the church. We are a club for adults with learning difficulties and meet each Monday from 7.30-9.30pm at the Community Hub in Crown Street, Stowmarket. We are run entirely by volunteers and new members and helpers are always very welcome. If you would like further information, please contact us on 01449 672123 or just come along on a Monday evening.
THE VINTAGE TEA CLUB The Vintage Tea Club has celebrated its first year with a garden party. We are a group of ladies and gents who enjoy outings and afternoon tea. Based in Stowmarket Cedars Park, join us for the next meeting in October. We meet once a month on a Monday. For details contact: irene.wood94btinternet.com / 01449 614899
WOMEN’S SECTION ROYAL BRITISH LEGION As our outing was cancelled we held an extra meeting on August 22 with 26 members and four new members. Hazel opened the meeting with the exhortation and silent tribute and told us that Anne Whybrow, our president, had died and asked us to remember her in our prayers with our condolences going to her family. Audrey read out the minutes of the last meeting and Maggie gave us a report of our bank balance. We have a healthy member’s fund. We haven’t had any correspondence from the main RBL as to whether there are any events planned for the 100th anniversary of the forming of the RAF. We know that all over the country there are plans to plant oak trees. The local schools, Scouts and Air Cadets are busy with projects for the Stowmarket Remembers events in November. Sue said the start of the Poppy Appeal was to be held on October 27 outside the Museum of East Anglian Life. She reported that they had reached the target for the Poppy Curtain, but more poppies are welcome as they plan to decorate the end of the pews in the church. We are looking forward to seeing the finished curtain which will soon be on display in the church. Sue thanked everyone who had knitted poppies. Our speaker was Dan Trent who has just started up his own coach company. He told us of his early life and his first love, steam trains. He became interested in coaches when he used them to get to and from school. He met ‘Big John’ and helped him to clean the coaches, but couldn’t wait to get a licence to drive them. Dan has various day outings planned with picks-up from Stowupland, Combs Ford and Stowmarket. He said he is also available for private hire. Some of us had already been on trips with him and were happy with the personal service he gave. Shirley gave him a vote of thanks and wished him well with his new company. Hazel is standing down as chairlady, Maggie as treasurer and Janet, Pam and Liz are standing down as committee members. Our AGM will be October 17 when we will have Mrs Gibbs with Turkish Celebrations. The competition will be a Christmas tree ornament. So if any members would like to join the committee please let us know. We meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm in the RBL Club.
The garden continues to thrive despite the summer drought. Our teacup sculpture, which is a sign of welcome, is taking shape. It is designed and built by Maggie Campbell on behalf of Suffolk Axis. We are also extending the drought garden area under the windows of the garden room. The first pair of our new set of windows have been installed in the BSEVC office. More secondary glazing and replacement windows will follow at the end of September The new tables in Redwoods are proving a big hit with the user groups who report that they are much easier to move around and set up. We are pleased to have found a new home for the old tables. They have been donated to Homestart which is setting up a new charity shop in the town to help volunteers sort through donations. We are very grateful to both Councillor Nick Gowrley, who has given us £900 to help with fire prevention upgrades to Red Gables, and Stowmarket Lions who have recently donated £250 which will be used in purchasing new equipment for the hall. Volunteer Day at Red Gables, Stowmarket On Tuesday, October 9, Red Gables is hosting a Volunteer Day in Stowmarket. We are working with Stowmarket Town Council to encourage more people to volunteer and we would like budding volunteers to come along and see what opportunities are available. The Mayor of Stowmarket, Linda Baxter, will be lending her support to the day. At the time of writing, 22 different organisations have signed up to attend and give everyone the opportunity to meet and find out about the volunteer roles that are available. These include administration and reception work, animal care, IT support, driving, food preparation and customer service, befriending, trustee, sports coaching, environmental conservation and gardening, and many more. To be part of the Volunteer Day, make your way to Redwoods in the grounds of Red Gables, Ipswich Road, Stowmarket IP14 1BE between 10am and 3pm. Admission is free and includes entry to a prize draw. Refreshments will be available too. Find Red Gables at the end of Hollingsworth Road and a ‘stone’s throw’ from the Regal Cinema. To find out more please contact: 01449 673947 / volunteering@redgables.org.uk www.redgables.org.uk Assistant Manager Robert Horn
POLYMYALGIA RHEUMATICA/GIANT CELL ARTERITIS SUPPORT GROUP The next meeting of the Polymyalgia Rheumatica/Giant Cell Arteritis East Anglia Support Group will be Thursday, October 11 at Needham Market Community Centre (IP6 8BB). The hall will be open at 10.30am for refreshments and meeting others who experience the same problems as you. The speaker will be Dr Max Yates, Clinical Lecturer at the University of East Anglian Medical School who will talk about the history of PMR and GCA, developments in treatment and future research. We look forward to hearing from him and would encourage as many of you who suffer from these conditions to join us. Membership of the organisation is not required to attend. For further information please contact: pmrgcaeachair@btinternet.com
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OUT & ABOUT STOWMARKET ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION Monday, September 3 was Merchant Navy Day and Stowmarket Royal Naval Association was honoured to be invited by the town council to raise the Merchant Navy’s Red Ensign (affectionately known by seafarers as the ‘Red Duster’) in the Market Square to mark the day, with Gary Dade (Branch Standard Bearer) doing so on behalf of the town and Stowmarket RNA. Merchant Navy Day is held annually to remember the sacrifices, salute the courage and support the future of the often unsung personnel of our Merchant Navy. Too often they are the forgotten or invisible service and by raising the Red Ensign on this day, Stowmarket joined many other towns and cities throughout the nation to ensure that they are remembered. Stowmarket’s Deputy Town Clerk Michelle Marshall with Shipmates Gary Dade and Nigel Rozier of Stowmarket RNA are pictured left to right. With this year’s Remembrance Sunday being particularly poignant as it falls exactly on the day a hundred years ago that the Armistice was signed, bringing an end to the First World War, Stowmarket RNA would like to invite any current or past members of the Royal Navy to march behind our Standard in the town’s Remembrance Parade on Sunday, November 11.
STOWMARKET RAMBLERS Sunday, October 7: 5 mile walk around Kentwell Downs and Long Melford. Park and meet at free car park opposite Melford Hall at 10am / GR. TL 865462. Leader: 07919 350170 Sunday, October 14: 5.5 mile walk in the Hintlesham area. Park and meet at Hintlesham Village Community Centre at 10am / GR. TM 087434. Leader: 07539 536673 Sunday, October 21: 6.1 mile walk to Gosbeck. Park and meet at Coddenham Community Centre at 10am / GR. TM 134546. Leader: 01449 672168 Sunday, October 28: 6 mile walk in the Needham area. Park and meet on far side of Needham Lake (not the toilet side) at 10.30am / GR. TM 095548. Leader: 01449 403069
STOWUPLAND LOCAL HISTORY GROUP Wednesday, October 3: The Victorian Way of Death by Darren Dordoy This is a collection of interesting facts about churchyards and cemeteries, great deaths and funeral etiquette and traditions. It looks at how the Victorians influenced changes and traditions that are familiar to us today. A light-hearted insight into a subject still hidden behind closed curtains. Wednesday, November 7: A History of Advertising by Stuart Bowell The history of advertising goes back to ancient civilisations, but in Europe in the Middle Ages, shopkeepers displayed pictures of their wares and criers would shout about where stalls could be found. Advertising proliferated in the 19th century, based on newspapers and magazines, and again with the new technologies of the 20th century. There will be a fundraising treasure hunt (with a map and stickers) at this meeting. 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
WETHERDEN HISTORY GROUP Saturday, October 6: Wetherden Folk For our annual event this year we have been delving into our archives for photographs and images of the people who have lived and worked in Wetherden, have been part of the various clubs and activities and have served on the various committees – those who have been part of the life of the village. The event will take place in the village hall (IP14 3JS) from 1.30-4.30pm and we look forward to welcoming friends old and new. We eagerly anticipate seeing any photographs or mementoes you may have of village life and sharing your memories. There are gaps in our archive and there will be people not yet included in our collection! We can copy your photographs and return them to you on the day. We don’t charge for entry although we are grateful for any donations people wish to make. Refreshments will be available for which there is a small charge. For more information, please contact Pat Tuffin: 01359 240396 / tuffinswetherden@tiscali.co.uk
WILL A SHORT TERM HOLIDAY LETTING BREACH MY OWN LEASE? We have all heard about very short term holiday lettings – some that might be only for a few days – that are becoming more frequently encountered. This month I am considering whether or not renting or letting a property for even a few days, where the property is already leased from somebody else, could amount to a breach of that main lease. As you may know, a lease will contain lots of obligations on the tenant to do, or not do, various things. Two of the most common obligations are in relation to what the property may be used for and some degree of control over who can use it, and on what terms. If the lease provides for the use of, say, a flat for the occupation of one family only, it has been held that this means it can only be used as a private residence – so a short-term let even for a few days for holiday accommodation, could amount to a breach of the main lease.
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A main long term lease will also usually set out requirements in relation to the transfer of that lease to another person (say on a sale) or for a subletting. These are requirements that are usually easily dealt with in a long lease of flat, and it may be the case that only the landlord needs to be told after the event in the case of a transfer of the lease. There are often more requirements in relation to a formal subletting. However, a very short term letting might not fall within those requirements – and it could be a mere licence, rather than a lease. As such, a very short letting may therefore be unauthorised by the terms of the main lease and therefore be a breach of that lease.
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OUT & ABOUT STOWMARKET SUGARCRAFT CLUB We enjoyed a really good meeting on September 10 which was well attended by members and some welcome visitors from Lowestoft. Our demonstrator was Ribanna Cristescu and her subject was chocolate. Within minutes of starting her demonstration it was obvious that she has a very comprehensive knowledge of her subject.
STOWMARKET BRANCH Well, it’s hard to believe we are writing for the October edition of In Touch! We have had a very busy summer with several outings. In July we had a mystery trip ending at The Horseshoes Inn at Cockfield, a traditional English pub in a Grade 2 listed building dating back to 1350AD. It has been beautifully restored by the current owners. The food was excellent and a good evening was enjoyed by all. We also, visited a First World War airfield at Stow Maries in Essex. We had a talk about the history of the airfield and then spent time in the various museums which were housed in several buildings. Their restoration work is still very much ongoing, relying on donations and grants.
Ribanna showed us two ways to temper chocolate and explained how and why it was so important to temper chocolate to obtain the best results, not just explaining the importance of temperature but how humidity affects the process. She then showed us how to fill moulds to make chocolates and made some ganache to fill them. We then got to eat the finished chocolates. Delicious! She also used the tempered chocolate to make some shoes and turned the ganache into a delicious mousse topping for cupcakes. There was no doubt that Ribanna had earned her fee; it was an excellent demonstration. We don’t have a guest demonstrator for our October meeting. What we will have is some of our members showing the rest of us some of the items that we will be making to decorate the Christmas tree this year. Then they will be able to make the decorations themselves! This type of meeting is usually good fun and enjoyed by all with lots of chat and laughter.
The next trip was to Holkham Hall in Norfolk, a beautiful home which is part of the Treasure Houses of England group. Absolutely magnificent setting and the artefacts and grandeur of the house are priceless. Obviously the main purpose of RAFA is to fundraise to help the less fortunate – either in their own homes or in the association’s convalescent homes. On this front we had a stand at Stowmarket Carnival selling our own merchandise. We have, also, had our annual Brew for the Few; this is our biggest fundraiser and is held each year in the United Reform Church Hall in Stowmarket. We had a variety of stalls and competitions along with tea/coffee and cakes. The ploughman’s lunches we serve are well renowned with many people ordering in advance and even a few take-aways! This involved a lot of work from a lot of people, but we are very pleased to tell you that we raised £831.13 for the Wings Appeal. Many thanks to the people of Stowmarket and the surrounding villages for helping us to raise this money. Looking ahead, in November we will be celebrating the 70th anniversary of the formation of the Stowmarket Branch when we will be having a supper and entertainment. We are always pleased to welcome prospective new members. We meet on the first Wednesday in the month at the Royal British Legion Club in Stowmarket at 7.30pm. If anyone would like further information, the secretary can be contacted on 01449 676871. www.rafassocstowmarket.onesuffolk.net
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THE NEXT BEST THING TO A PERSONAL TRAINER At Red Gables in Stowmarket, a small group of exercisers (aged 50 plus) work on keeping themselves strong, supple and fit under the expert advice of a well-qualified trainer. The sessions every Friday at 1.30pm are varied and planned with you in mind to guide you to your personal goal. Places are limited so booking in advance is necessary. To book call the trainer on: 07840 689995
STOWMARKET BRIDGE CLUB With two games still to play the Stowmarket team are currently mid-table in the Suffolk County Bridge Association Summer ‘Teams of Eight’ League (Division 1). A win by the narrowest of margins against Bury was followed by a loss by the same margin to Ipswich and Kesgrave Diamonds. The result of the third match was a comfortable win against Stansfield and the fourth a good win against the Abbeygate (Bury St Edmunds) club. The remaining games are against two very strong clubs and since the league positions depend on the total number of points scored rather than the number of wins, much can change by the end of the season.
Meetings are held at 7.30pm at Hillside Community Centre, members £1, non-members £3.50.
On Friday, September 7 the club entered a national simultaneous pairs competition in aid of Bridge Education. Out of 97 pairs nationally, Stowmarket had four pairs in the top fifteen. David Willson and Kevin Fletcher were fifth nationally, John and Caro Hunt were eighth, Simon Riley and Norman Less were eleventh and Andy Billinge and Sekhar Pillai were fourteenth.
For further details contact Jeannette Baldry: 01449 675271
Stowmarket Bridge Club welcomes visitors and new members. For times of play and venue visit: www.bridgewebs.stowmarket.co.uk
Monday, October 15: Ghosts and Goulies by Sheila Wright
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OUT & ABOUT SUFFOLK WILDLIFE TRUST STOWMARKET GROUP Wednesday, October 31, 7.30pm at Stowupland Village Hall: Knowing Your Place – Wildlife in Shingle Street by Jeremy Mynott
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The focus of Jeremy’s presentation is a forgotten, lonely and mysterious place on the Suffolk coast, so Halloween seems the perfect time to learn more about this intriguing place, but from a different angle!
NORTH WEST MORRIS DANCERS Why not have a go at something different? It’s free!
Jeremy will talk to us about the biodiversity survey of the flora and fauna found on Shingle Street. The results were surprising, and demonstrated the conservation importance of this coastal hamlet at the mouth of Orford Ness.
Free eight-week course starting on September 30. Come along to the first taster session and have a go. No experience needed and no obligation.
All are very welcome to join us for this interesting evening; £2.50 including refreshments. For more information contact: 01449 6767471 / swtstowmarket@gmail.com
Our practise sessions are on Sunday evenings from 7.30-9.30pm at Haughley Village Hall. To find out more contact Sue: 01449 766747
STOWMARKET & DISTRICT FLOWER CLUB Our next meeting is on Wednesday, October 24 and will be our AGM and annual competition, the title for which is Christmas is Coming. We look forward to seeing you there.
HELP NEEDED WITH BOTTLE AND DAUB PROJECT AT ORCHARD BARN You’ve probably heard of a traditional building material called wattle and daub, but have you come across bottle and daub, its 21st century cousin? Here at Orchard Barn we delight in recycling ideas and materials. Volunteers have just made a panel (in between oak timber frame) that comprises of clay-rich subsoil and straw (daub) and cut down bottles. It has the advantage of letting the light in, bringing in colour and using free locally available materials. The flip side is that it takes patience to cut the bottles. It also takes time to fit the cut bottles into the daub (and there is an art to making and using earth as a building material). However the end result is both environmentally sound and beautiful. It’s a bit like a stained glass window but using upcycled earth as the ‘glue’. With several more panels ahead of us we were wondering if any readers might like to help. If you have time on your hands and fancy helping with this project we’d love to hear from you. For more details or to arrange an informal visit, please contact: sarah@orchardbarn.org.uk / 01473 658193 Orchard Barn is just south west of Battisford (on the edge of Wattisham), post code IP14 2LY. www.orchardbarn.org.uk
BACTON & COTTON LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY Tuesday, October 16, 7.30pm at Bacton Village Hall: Moated Houses of Suffolk Suffolk, as in the rest of East Anglia, is rich with 925 moated houses or sites where such houses existed. Edward Martin will tell us about notable examples in the county, their origins and significance and highlight some of the most interesting. Members £2, non-members £3.
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QUESTIONS ON CASH With Independent Financial Adviser Nick Plumb Gary and Jean from Copdock emailed me to ask: “We have established discretionary Will trusts in our Wills to reduce the inheritance tax on our estate. We are not keen on using half of our house in the trust, but we have significant cash savings in banks and building societies. Can these cash assets be used in the Will trust when one of us dies?” The quick answer is, “Yes, you can” but the longer answer is: “It’s not really a good idea to do that.” Although cash deposits at banks and building societies can be used within a discretionary will trust as a trust asset, it is not actually advisable to do so. This is because HMRC deem bank and building society deposits to be ‘income bearing’ assets. In other words, the capital invested produces interest or income. Unfortunately, trustees of any income bearing assets held in a trust will pay tax on that interest at the trustee’s tax rate, which is currently the highest rate of 45 per cent. The trustees would also have to complete a rather lengthy and complicated tax return every year. However, you could both put some of the money you are holding in cash into life insurance investment bonds now, and write those bonds so that each other and the ultimate beneficiaries of your estate are named as additional lives assured under the bonds. That way, the bonds will not ‘die’ when you die and they would be available as assets that could be held in the trust by your trustees in the event of your death. Investment bonds are a particularly ‘trust-friendly’ investment, as HMRC classify bonds as ‘non-income-bearing’ assets. In other words, even though bonds do produce a certain amount of interest or income, HMRC say that for tax purposes, that income is deemed to be a withdrawal of the original investor’s capital, and it is not taxed. In reality, once the bonds are set up, subject to your tax-paying status, you can take an ‘income’ of up to five per cent of the original sum invested, with no income tax liability, by taking what are effectively capital withdrawals. After you have died, your trustees can continue to do the same, and they can even pay that tax-efficient ‘income’ to your surviving spouse as one of the discretionary beneficiaries of your trust. Investment bonds do not have to be invested in volatile stocks and shares either. The underlying investment fund within a bond can be tailored to your attitude to risk, and you can invest in a mix of cash, corporate bonds and fixed interest securities, property, or even managed portfolio funds, where the fund manager makes all the investment decisions for you and keeps the fund at a given risk profile that you are comfortable with. Nick Plumb is an Independent Financial Adviser. Send your questions to Nick at Plumb Financial Services, Baylham Business Centre, Lower Street, Baylham, Suffolk IP6 8JP, email them to nick@plumbfs.co.uk, or telephone Nick on 01473 830301. Nick’s answers to reader questions in this column are provided only as a general guide and do not constitute personal financial advice. Any readers who require specific advice should contact Nick to arrange a complimentary initial meeting to discuss their own position. Plumb Financial Services are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
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Open Afternoon Tuesday 16th October 2018 from 1:30pm Come and see Chilton Primary School in action. Extensive grounds, a range of clubs and individual music tuition available.
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There will be a guided tour around the school with Mr. Hemmings, Headteacher at 2pm Visit us at Violet Hill Road, Stowmarket, IP141NN Visit our website http://www.chilton.suffolk.sch.uk/website Follow us on twitter
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A Spacious Main Hall ~ 2 Lounge Rooms (one with kitchenette) ~ 2 Standard Rooms to hire for your event, party or group (we will set your room up for you prior to your arrival if desired) ~ Well Equipped Kitchen ~ Full Disabled Access to Centre and all Rooms ~
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Lots of organisations use us Come and see if there is something for you Make New Friends, Achieve, Enjoy Contact Heather Tooke on 01449 613084 Email: heathert@stowmarket.org
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SCHOOLS / ON THE GRAPEVINE ST PETER & ST MARY’S PRE-SCHOOL BILDESTON BABY & TODDLER GROUP
All the staff would like to wish all the children who have left us to start primary school the very best for their next educational journey; we are sure they will all thrive.
Every Tuesday in term-time from 9.15-11.45am at Bildeston Baptist Church, Duke Lane, Bildeston.
The children enjoyed their leavers’ party at Play World, as did the adults, if a little tired by the end of the day.
Parents and carers of pre-school age children and babies are invited to come along to our friendly group, where the little ones can enjoy a stimulating fun morning of play and activities.
Last month we welcomed back those returning along with many new children and parents who started with us. It will be a busy and exciting term with lots to look forward too.
For £2 per family, children will be able to take part in crafts and make use of a wide selection of toys that cater for all ages. We have a soft-mat area with baby toys for the smaller members of the group to practice crawling in safety, while there are also plenty of toys such as dressing-up clothes, giant foam building blocks, slide, play kitchen and ride-on toys for older children too. After a session of free play and crafts, we stop for a short break of refreshments including juice, biscuits and fruit. We often end the session with a story, singing or parachute games. We are always on the lookout for new volunteers, so if you have ideas for new children’s activities and lots of energy, you would be a perfect addition to our team.
We will continue to be out in the garden as much as possible after our gorgeous summer, watching as autumn edges its way in so we can discover all the leaves, acorns and conkers. Our tree is full of apples which we will pick, eat and cook. That should keep us busy for a while! Our afternoon sessions are in full swing for our older children who enjoy the PE lesson and quickly manage to get themselves changed. If you would like further information please contact us at: 07803 290272 / stpeters.stmarys.preschool@gmail.com
We look forward to meeting some new little members!
NEW SCHOOL YEAR AT COMBS FORD PRIMARY SCHOOL In July we said goodbye to 60 of our pupils who had spent the first seven years of their schooling with us. They all went on to high school with a great send off. Parents were invited to a leaver’s assembly and awards ceremony with entertainment provider by the very talented Year-6 leavers. On the last day of term there was a BBQ along with the obligatory shirt signing to see them on their way! We are all now back after the sunny summer break and there’s lots planned already for the coming year. We are looking forward to the residential trips, school plays, Christmas festivities, visitors to the school and visits outside the school. We’ve also welcomed our new intake of Reception children with a parent’s picnic on the first day. For the first week they buddied up with Year-6 pupils for lunch and playtime We are now looking to welcome children who are due to start school for the first time in September 2019. The school is hosting open mornings on Wednesday, October 10 and 17 for parents and children who will be starting school for the first time. There will be the opportunity to have a tour of the school, meet some of the teachers, pick up useful information and any questions. If you would like to come along please contact the school (details below) for more information. Combs Ford Primary School, Glemsford Road, Stowmarket IP14 2PN admin@combsford.suffolk.sch.uk / 01449 613112 www.combsfordprimaryschool.co.uk
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BURY ST EDMUNDS AND STOWMARKET CATS PROTECTION This month we are hoping to re-home Mia, a very sweet little cat. She is just over nine years old and will need ongoing treatment for a skin condition which is controlled by medication our branch will pay for. Mia is very affectionate and loves to be fussed and to play with her peacock feather, but is not a lap cat at the moment. We are looking for a quiet home for her as an only pet where she can get lots of love and understanding of her needs. Mia is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped If you are interested in giving a home to Mia or another cat in our care please ring 01449 674584. More information can found on our website and our Facebook page. If your cat hasn’t been neutered and your circumstances mean that you need financial help towards the cost please ring Margaret on 01284 851055 and leave a message. Your call will be returned as soon as possible. Thank you for leaving food and cat items in our collecting baskets in Needham Market Post Office and Cedarwood Vets and special thanks to the management in both locations for their support. Your kindness is much appreciated. FORTHCOMING EVENTS October 20: Jumble Sale at Stowmarket Community Centre, 2-4pm October 21: Craft Fayre at Needham Market Community Centre 10am-4pm www.cats.org.uk/bury-st-edmunds
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SPORT ELMSWELL BOWLS CLUB Sadly our league season has now ended and below you can see our final results and league positions. Every year bowlers say “where has the time gone” and that is so true again this year. But we have enjoyed this season more so because of the drier and warmer climes experienced week after week. Our in-house competition results will be shown in November’s edition of In Touch. We just have a few rollup occasions to go before we close the green for another year. It has been an emotional, traumatic and invigorating season for our members at Stowupland, but we have overcome any doubts and secured our future here for years to come and well done to those who have put aside many valuable personal hours to ensure we achieved this. Here’s to our future! Looking ahead to 2019, we are contemplating holding an open day early in the season in the hope that there could be interest out there for anyone to try their skills at bowling, be it novices of 11 years or older, through to seasoned bowlers. Details will be given closer to the time. Of course, the club is always available at any time to receive an enquiry and all newcomers would be made most welcome. David Begg: davidgbegg@gmail.com RESULTS Monday – Stowmarket League Division 3 August 6 Earl Stonham Won 82-66 (Points 6-1) Finished in third position. Tuesday afternoon – Stowmarket League Division 2 August 14 Gipping Valley Lost 33-34 (2-5) August 17 Old Newton Lost 24-42 (0-7) August 20 Bacton Lost 35-38 (2-5) Finished eighth and likely to be relegated. Wednesday – Stowmarket Triples League August 1 Gipping Valley Lost 51-83 (0.5-6.5) August 8 St Botolphs Lost 62-72 (1-6) August 13 Needham Market Lost 55-82 (0-7) August 15 Haughley Lost 52-80 (1-6) August 22 Wortham Won 81-56 (6-1) Finished sixth after a poor run of results in August.
STOWUPLAND CRICKET CLUB 50th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, October 20, 7.30pm at Stowupland Village Hall End of Season Celebration & Awards Night Live music from All These Things and a four-course meal Tickets £20 / Everyone Welcome Bar open from 7pm, food served at 7pm, band from 9.30pm To book email: stowuplandcc@gmail.com Raffle to be held in aid of The Teenage Cancer Trust
NEEDHAM MARKET BOWLS CLUB We are at the end of the outdoor league season and it has been a mixed bag for our Stowmarket League teams. Congratulations to our Wednesday evening team who won the league for the second year in a row and thus retain the trophy. The Tuesday afternoon teams were also successful with the A team finishing fourth in division one, the B team finishing second in division two and gaining promotion to division one (next season should interesting), and the C team finishing second in division three and being promoted to division two. Congratulations to captains Joyce Walton, David Hindley and John Milliard and all their players. However, the Monday night teams and the Thursday team were not so successful, but I believe all the matches were played in a good spirit and were enjoyed by all the players. The way the green played came in for a lot of praise and the after-match refreshments were enjoyed by both us and our opponents, so thanks to everyone involved. We played two friendlies against our friends from Coney Weston and lost both matches; must do better next year! The club pairs competition was won by George Holmes and Audrey Mayhew who beat Paul Copping and Charlie Lawson in the final. The club triples was won by Mike Suffling, Paul Copping and Charlie Lawson who beat George Holmes, Joyce Walton and Teresa Westwood in the final. Details of the winter socials will be published in the next article. As I write this article I look forward to our closing drive on September 15 and then we are back indoors at the Meadlands. Anyone wanting information about the indoor bowling should contact David Hindley: 01449 613144 / 07717 940270 Meet and Greet days will resume on Saturday mornings in April when hopefully the weather will be kinder than this year. Anyone wanting information about any aspect of NMBC can contact either Alastair Bailie on 01449 720759 or Pat Hadden 01473 831308.
BURY & DISTRICT BADMINTON LEAGUE The Bury & District Badminton League ran a very successful summer badminton competition at Skyliner Sport Centre in Bury St Edmunds with 10 teams competing in two Lleagues over 10 weeks. The Larks Division was won by Abbeygators and in The Linnets Division DVE finished top. League team matches for ladies, men’s and mixed players are organised during the winter season and various league clubs are situated in Rattlesden, Debenham, Bury St Edmunds (three clubs), Brandon, Newmarket, Stowmarket and Haverhill. If you are interested in playing Badminton please contact Mary Hughes (01359 240811) who will put you in touch with clubs or advise on coaching opportunities available in the area for both adult and junior players.
STOWMARKET CRICKET CLUB Stowmarket 1st XI cricket team have achieved a third successive promotion in the Two Counties league. At the time of writing, a final win will secure the championship of Division IV.
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The success has been based on a combination of outstanding individual performances and team effort, the Chilton Fields playing surface having produced excellent cricket all year. We want to build on our success. We encourage players of all ages and abilities. Please consult our website or email Clive Witherly for further details: wigg51@btinternet.com www.stowmarketcc.co.uk
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SPORT / CHURCH NEWS SCORPION ACADEMY A great turnout of junior and senior karate and kickboxing students and plenty of parents took part in the Stowmarket Striders Golden Mile charity run. The academy takes part every year and we thank kickboxer Lucy Durrant for organising the Scorpions and congratulate all those that took part and to the Striders.
STOWMARKET TENNIS CLUB On Sunday, September 9 we held the annual finals day, the culmination of months of knock-out matches catering for every club player from the relatively new to those regularly in the teams. Here’s a summary of the results: U10 Boys: Zetong Sun beat Samuel Bolton, 11-9, 11-8 U10 Girls: Verity Staines beat Hannah Colgan, 10-6, 11-13, 11-9 U12 Girls: Jessica Staines beat Verity Staines, 6-1, 6-3 U14 Girls: Jessica Staines beat Isabella Brady, 6-2, 6-2 U16 Boys: Peter Jardine beat Ciaron Bradley, 6-1, 6-0 U16 Girls: Jessica Staines beat Daisy Ellis, 6-3, 6-1 U18 Boys: Tom Garrod beat Theo Ellis, 6-3, 7-6 Men’s Singles: Matt Staines beat Dale Watling, 6-0, 6-3
With children back into their school routine our classes are back up to full strength and everyone is working hard towards the next coloured belt exams and the British Taekwondo and UFKKWA British Championships. The Scorpion Academy is starting to raise funds for the JAM Community Pot meet-up group (see p12) that offer an important meeting place every Monday from 10.30am-12.30pm. Mark and his eldest son Daniel help out and the work that Michelle Frost and her team of wonderful volunteers do each week is amazing. All Scorpion classes, with the exception of the Needham Market kid’s karate class on Tuesday afternoon, now run from Mid-Suffolk Leisure Centre. Mark has taught here for close on 25 years and it’s once again become the main headquarters for the academy and our association, the UFKKWA (Universal Freestyle Karate Kickboxing Worldwide Association). We are one of only a handful of martial arts schools that offers all new members one month of free membership and we offer a full calendar of events throughout the year. We teach universal karate, taekwondo, kickboxing and muay thai. Mark specialises in self-defence and confidence building and offers one-to-one and group training at schools, businesses and home. For further information please call Head Coach Mark JR Trent (8th dan blackbelt) on 07708 644162 or email: scorpion.ufkkwa@gmail.com
THE SALVATION ARMY Violet Hill Road, Stowmarket Wednesday, October 3 Sunday, October 7 Sunday, October 14 Saturday, October 20 Sunday, October 21 Sunday, October 28
7.30pm Live Lounge at Costa, Stowmarket 11am & 5.30pm Services 11am Service / 4pm Messy Church 10am Coffee Morning 11am & 5.30pm Services 11am Service / 4pm Café Church
WEEKLY EVENTS Mondays 9.30-11.30am: Funky Monkeys (Parent & Toddler Group) Tuesdays 10am: CAMEO (Come and Meet Each Other) 2pm: Over Sixties Club Wednesdays 5.45pm: Kidz Club (ages five plus) 7.30pm: Live Lounge at Costa Coffee (first in month) Fridays 7-9.30pm: Café at the Rec Saturdays 10am-noon: Coffee Morning (third Saturday in month) We have interesting and varied activities during the week, and well attended Sunday Services. For more information, please ring Jenny: 01449 614133.
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Ladies Singles: Margaret Brown beat Sarah Legg, 6-2, 6-1 Men’s Doubles: Matt Staines & Tim Mills beat Hugh Brundish & Jamie Ruegg (w/o) Ladies Doubles: Mary Watson & Linda Whipp beat Fiona Tricker & Moira Wands, 6-0, 6-0 Senior Drawn Mixed Doubles: Margaret Moyes & Hugh Brundish beat Maggy Tabley & Paddy Lea, 3-6, 6-2, 6-1 Drawn Mixed Doubles: David Stamp & Mary Watson beat Hugh Brundish & Carol Clements, 4-3 (retired) Mixed Doubles: Mary Watson & Hugh Brundish beat Margaret & Robert Brown, 6-1, 6-2 Men’s Plate Singles: Jamie Ruegg beat Bing Zhu (w/o) It was a superb day with perfect sunny weather for nearly all the matches. Well done to all who participated on the day and to all those who entered each event. See you on court! Senior Club Coach Chris Cunningham chris@chriscoaching.plus.com
STOWMARKET UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Members and friends hope that you have enjoyed the summer which has also seen a number of our activities take a break. So as we all return to a more settled routine, we would like to remind you of our regular activities. Our weekly family orientated Sunday service, with junior church for children, commences at 10.25am. Holy Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. All will receive a very warm welcome with the opportunity of further fellowship as we enjoy refreshment following worship. Our Messy Church for school aged children meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. Join us for a meal followed by varied activities and games between 5 and 6.45pm and enjoy the fun. We have a breakfast club for men at 8.30am on the first Saturday of each month. Ladies meet on the second Wednesday (more details next month). Our church situated in the main street has many halls and rooms available for hire; prices and information from our church office which is open Mondays to Fridays between 10am and 1pm. or by contacting: 01449 675045 / stowmarketurc@btconnect.com www.stowmarket-urc.org.uk
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