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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR There’s an elderly gent I see almost every day walking very, very slowly from the local supermarket carrying the same small plastic bag. I say ‘gent’ because he’s always ‘properly’ dressed in a suit and tie. I like to think he would have worn a hat in his younger days. I wish he still did.
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His clothes may have seen better days, but there’s a curious dignity about him. He doesn’t appear to make any effort to engage with others, barely lifting his gaze from the path as he proceeds. Nobody stops to speak to him and, despite my curiosity, neither have I. I’ve smiled and mumbled good morning on one or two occasions, but he has never responded. It may be that he didn’t hear me, but it seems more deliberate than that, as if he’s either totally focused on the task in hand or is holding the world at arm’s length for some reason. If this is the case, and my instinct tells me it is, I respect his right to privacy. However, I have created a whole lifestory for him. I think of him as Robert. His wife Celia died several years ago and since then he has been brokenhearted and alone, locking out the world because the pain of her loss is his most precious possession. Celia is with him in everything he does, walking by his side each morning and straightening his tie before he leaves the house. I worry about him too. If I don’t see him for a day or two, I start to panic. I have no idea where he lives or if he has anyone to look out for him. Thankfully he always turns up, but one day he won’t and he’ll never know how much I miss seeing him. Isn’t it odd how strangers find their way into our hearts! Of course, many of us admire, even love movie stars, musicians and football players and look up to people we respect for one reason or another. We are often inspired by the actions of someone we may never meet, Greta Thunberg being a perfect example. It’s important, especially for children, to have role models but I don’t think we have to look very far to find them. Every older person is just someone who was born before us, done most things before us in fact. Everyone has a story. All we have to do is stop to listen. I’m going to make one more attempt with Robert. Perhaps you can find someone who deserves a moment of your time.
Join us for an evening of light music and entertainment Saturday 30 November from 7pm at Witnesham Village Hall After last year’s packed out cabaret night at the village hall we are getting ready for the next one. This year we are supporting FIND and hope to raise enough money to give families less fortunate a better Christmas. Entry is free, donations are welcome. Donations of draw prizes would be much appreciated. Bring your own drink and nibbles. We are looking for performers, so if you can sing, play an instrument, tell a story or perform in any way, this is your chance to perform in front of an appreciative audience. For more information contact Christine Laughlin: 01473 785138
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Join us for an evening of dancing and fun Saturday 23 November from 6pm Tickets: adults £7 / children £3.50 Supper provided, but bring your own drinks Proceeds to Witnesham Pre-school To book, call Witnesham Pre-school on 01473 784934 (daytime) or Rose on 01473 785068 (evening).
AFTERNOON TEA AND CRAFTS Tuddenham WI invites you to Afternoon Tea and Crafts on Saturday 23 November, 2-4.30pm at Tuddenham Village Hall. A set afternoon tea will include a choice of sandwiches, cakes and cream scone for just £5. You can also browse a variety of craft stalls for gifts and Christmas buys. You can book a table for tea or just come along. If you would like to sell your crafts, tables are £5 (no commission). CONTACTS Leigh Williamson: 01473 785600 / leighwilliamson@btinternet.com Valerie Hayes: 07799 713374 / valerie.hayes@btinternet.com Pop in with friends and family and enjoy sandwiches, savouries, cake and crafts!
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NEWS ASHBOCKING NEWS There’s lots of news this month, some of which relates to next month! The church looked beautiful for the Harvest Festival. It’s yet to take place as I write, but the church is a fitting tribute to All Things Bright and Beautiful. Many folk are busy making things for the Church Christmas Bazaar. It’s going to be another joyous occasion with lots of festive spirit, Christmas purchases, lovely foodstuffs, and an amazing tombola! It would be wonderful to see everyone from Ashbocking supporting the efforts of their fellow parishioners. The date for your diary is Saturday 7 December from 10am-3.30pm. Remember, this is our church, a building dating back over 900 years. It needs various changes to meet the requirements of the present society. Those changes need financing and we now have the go ahead, with only a few further hoops to jump over, with plans to have a toilet facility and a kitchenette. The facilities are for the community, not just for church goers. Please come and support Linda Pollard and her team and help to realise these improvements. If you have any unwanted jewellery, second hand books, nearly new or good condition clothing, brick-a-brac, toys or plants, please get them to Hawthorns, or ring 01473 890836 and somebody will collect your items. Thank you. And if you would like to bake a cake please let us know too. We would be delighted to serve it with a coffee or after a mug of soup. It is with sadness that I have to announce there will be no Ashbocking Arts, Craft & Produce Show next year. It was decided that it was just too much work for the small group of folk who planned and executed the day. We would like to thank those who always turn up to help, to set it all up and to clear up the following day, but there’s so much more to do in the weeks before and no one is getting any younger. If there is anyone out there who would like to take it over, please get in touch. We will be more than willing to pass on our knowledge and experiences. And to put a date in early September in the diary! We do, however, intend to do another June food-band-dance evening, starting earlier to include some children’s activities, and maybe even show ideas for art, photography and crafts (children only). We have a contact with an event organiser, so there could be some exciting new activities. Ever heard of a bucking bronco? However, the children’s activities will require younger folk in the village, with children, to plan and organise. The usual evening will be sorted by Tony and his group of workers. No volunteers, no children activities! Contact Ben Few if you are prepared to help. Ben’s email is: ben@jtfewltd.co.uk Coffee mornings are flourishing in the village. They take place every first Friday in the month. Venues vary each time, so contact either Liz Stegman (01473 785592) or Linda Pollard (see above) to find out where. If you would like to host a coffee morning, do let us know. I need to apologise for not having written the Ashbocking News for a few months. I don’t know where the time goes and being retired doesn’t seem to make it go any slower. I have had a landmark birthday which seemed to take up most of September and our garden, with new beds, more plants and features seems to take most of my time too! Also, it’s a joy to be able to spend time with good friends both in and out of the village. I will try harder in these winter months and if you have any item you would like me to include, please let me know. Or, if you wish to write it yourself, contact details can be found within the magazine.
WITNESHAM VILLAGE HALL I am pleased to record that following the Village Hall Committee meeting on October 2, the following recommendations were made and agreed. The car park will be resurfaced again, hopefully before the winter sets in. The acoustics haven’t been acceptable since, in the main, the removal of the curtains. The matter was discussed at length and various options are now being investigated with the aim of bringing the hall up to an acceptable level, especially when the hall is full of people. Niall Austin has offered to provide bar and buffet services for future events. Niall is now a member of the committee and has also kindly offered to donate some profit to hall funs. With the cark park and the acoustic s to sort, the cost of running the hall is a concern, especially as, with winter approaching, we don’t have a prepayment system for heating in place. In view of this, and to make sure the hall doesn’t fall into a loss situation, hire charge will increase from January 1. The increase will be minimal for local clubs and a little higher for others. Also the required deposit will be higher due to a number of problems through the last year. Ann Debenham is responsible for dealing with hall hire and can be contacted if you require further information, but the prices will also be displayed on the noticeboard. Village Recorder Steve Henley
JAZZ AT THE MOW I am pleased to record that I attended a jazz night at the Barley Mow on Saturday 28 September. There was no admission cost, but those present were treated to a night of very high quality jazz from the Gavin Skeggs quartet, Taratinos. How the pub managed to pull this off is quite remarkable. I doubt if it has ever witnessed such quality before. A dicky-bird tells me that Gavin may be a friend of the publican’s brother, but however it happened, it was an unfortunate miss for anyone who couldn’t be there. A week later Taratinos performed at the infamous Ronnie Scott’s nightclub in London Well done the Barley Mow; we can’t wait to see how you are going to follow that! Steve Henley
CHRISTMAS EVENTS AT TALITHA KOUM Talitha Koum is holding a Christmas Fete at The Hope Centre on Saturday 23 November from 11am-2pm. There will be crafts made by the residents for sale, refreshments, games, tombola and raffle. Please do come along if you can. On Wednesday 18 December Talitha Koum will be celebrating Christmas with carols outside from 5pm. Soup and mince pies will be available. We hope you will join us.
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NEWS SWILLAND & WITNESHAM GROUPED PARISH COUNCIL Clerk: Mr Steven Barron 07719 176917 / swill-witpc@outlook.com Draft minutes from the parish council meeting held on September 18
ROGER DAVID BURROWS MUSIC FUND Afternoon Tea and Crafts We will have a stall at the Afternoon Tea and Crafts event at Tuddenham Village Hall on Saturday 23 November from 2-4.30pm. The event is organised by Tuddenham WI and there will be a set afternoon tea and a variety of craft stalls.
Present: Mr Rush (chairperson), Mr Templeman, Mr Collings, Mr Henley, Mr Everett, Mrs Shaw, Dr Williams, Dr Nicol, Mr Hill, East Suffolk Councillor Tony Fryatt and one member of the public. Apologies were received from Mr Stanley, Mr Hindle and Suffolk County Councillor Robin Vickery.
Grant Applications Applications are welcome from individuals and from groups. Application forms should be submitted to the address below by 1 January 2020. Grants will generally be of up to £150, e.g. towards the cost of instruments, music, music related equipment and musical activities.
Planning An appeal had been lodged by the applicant against the refusal by ESC of a new dwelling on land adjacent to Meadowsweet, Wash Lane.
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Mr Rush had attended the East Suffolk District Council Local Plan hearing with the Planning Inspector to reinforce the parish council’s view that the former Wood Yard site be included in the local plan rather than the previously suggested greenfield site opposite.
The Roger David Burrows Music Fund, c/o The Burrows Family, 17 Squires Lane, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich IP5 3UG / 01473 625196
The inspector is likely to make final recommendations in November. Highways Ipswich Northern Bypass: Mr Rush acknowledged the vast amount of work which had been done since the August meeting. Stop! Campaign Update: All the effected parishes are now backing the Stop! Campaign. 30mph Speed Initiatives and Gibraltar Crossroads: Work scheduled for completion by Friday 11 October. EADT Report on Dog Fouling Mr Rush informed the meeting that the EADT had reported on the fact that eight dog fouling fixed penalty notices had been served in Witnesham, all to the same household, and the process was being followed correctly by ESC. Footpaths Mr Rush reported that he had approached the landowner regarding an overgrown hedge at the bottom of Jubys Hill. Mr Hindle had responded to a Public Consultation on Green Space. The condition of pavements between Acre Close and the school was observed as poor. Council agreed that a problem reporting page should be set up on the PC website to help residents report various issues via links to the appropriate authorities. Recreation Ground The clerk reported that the bottle bank signage had been fitted. Village Hall Management Committee Mr Henley reported that the main issues of concern currently are: • Sound quality and hall acoustics
ASHBOCKING, SWILLAND & WITNESHAM WI Looking ahead to Saturday 9 November, plans are being made for workshops at Witnesham Village Hall, two sessions with instructors – planting a terrarium and creating a beaded star. The cost of materials for each session is £10. Our Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday 13 November, 7.30pm at Witnesham Village Hall. WI ladies will provide coffee and home-made cakes at the village hall Christmas Fair on Saturday 23 November. An evening tour of Otley Hall on December 18 will be our Christmas treat. For more details about a WI visit or membership, please contact Pat: 01473 785370
IPSWICH & DISTRICT HISTORICAL TRANSPORT SOCIETY Wednesday 27 November: The Duke of Gloucester Steam Loco, History & Restoration, an illustrated talk by Steve Wakeland We meet at 7.30pm at the Salvation Army Citadel, 558 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich; entrance via the rear car park, visitors £3.50, members £1.50 including refreshments. 01473 422145 / www.idhts.co.uk
• The car park surface Tree Officer A 30 per cent reduction of the ash tree in the school car park and dead wooding was completed. Allotments Mr Hill reported that all allotment plots were now taken. Defibrillator Provisioning The school site would require an unlocked box costing £400 plus VAT and the cost of fitting boxes at two sites would be £500 plus VAT. It was proposed, seconded and agreed that the extra expenditure be approved to be drawn from CIL reserves. No Cold Calling Signs in Weyland Road It was proposed, seconded and agreed that 20 stick on signs be purchased by the PC at a cost of approx. £20.
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GIRLS HAVE FUN Are you aged between five and seven years? Witnesham Rainbows meet on alternate Thursdays from 5.30-6.45pm in Witnesham Primary School. Come and join us for crafts, cooking and lots of fun. For further information contact Nyree: 07722 170394
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WESTERFIELD CLUBS & ORGANISATIONS
Thursday 28 November: Thomas Seckford of Woodbridge: His Life and Legacy by much respected speaker and researcher Mark Mitchels
Art Class A weekly class for newcomers and improvers. To book a place or for more information contact Lisa Ann Puhlhofer: 01473 878734 / 07834 280287
When Thomas died in 1587, a distinguished judge and loyal servant of Queen Elizabeth 1, he could easily have faded from view, but he left a legacy ensuring that his name is remembered. To this day he continues improving the lives of Woodbridge people, providing money for an Alms house which encompassed a school, library and hospital. We meet at the Co-op Education Centre where the pedestrian entrance is at 11 Fore Street, Ipswich IP4 1JW, and the car park entrance is in Waterworks Street IP4 1JG. Admission is £2 for society members and £2.50 for non-members, who are warmly welcomed. You can join the society at the meeting if you wish. Tickets are not required, just turn up and pay on the door. For more information contact Howard on 01473 274300 or visit: www.suffolkfhs.org.uk
ORWELL PROBUS CLUB We meet for lunch at Ipswich Sports Club on Henley Road on the second Thursday of each month, usually followed by an entertaining speaker. Probus clubs provide an opportunity for active retired or semi-retired gentlemen to attend regular meetings and enjoy the camaraderie of likeminded people who appreciate similar interests. We have social events, outings and holidays which, of course, include spouses, partners and friends. If you think Orwell Probus Club could be for you, please contact our secretary, Chris Flint, for further details: 01473 226996 / mailto@1878.me.uk
ORWELL DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY Our talks cover a broad spectrum of art and are delivered within a relaxed and welcoming environment. On October 2 we were pleased to welcome back Louise Scholfield who gave a fascinating and often intriguing talk about her archaeological adventures in Albania. The guest speaker on November 6 will be Daniel Snowman. Daniel, a writer, lecturer and broadcaster on social and cultural history, will present The Hitler Emigres; Their Impact on British Artistic and Cultural Life. The guest speaker on December 4 will be Giles Ramsay. His subject is Pantomime: A Very British Treat. We meet at Tower Hall, Broadlands Way, Rushmere St Andrew on the first Wednesday of most months. Meetings begin at 2.15pm and last about an hour, with refreshments available from 1.30-2pm. Guests and non-members are welcome provided we have available space. Exceptionally popular lectures will have a visitor limit of 20 so please contact Wendy Robbins in advance to check if there is available space: 01394 823807 For the latest events and news please visit: www.orwelldfas.org.uk
IPSWICH & DISTRICT PHILATELIC SOCIETY The second meeting of the 2019/20 season was on October 2 when the Norwich & Norfolk Philatelic Society presented a display showing a variety of collecting themes included forgeries and fakes, Japanese stamps from 1990 onwards, Hungary during the Second World War and stamps of Edward VIII. Our third meeting covered Aspects of Collecting Local Postal History by Alan Moorcroft, a past president of the Royal Philatelic Society, London. This was a fascinating presentation on how to collect local postal history without breaking the bank, unless you wanted to. Meetings are held at Cedarwood Primary School in Kesgrave at 7.30pm. All are welcome. For further information contact Mike Smith – 01473 403904 / michaelsmith1949@gmail.com – or visit: www.ipswichphilatelic.uk
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Westerfield Bowls Club Members enjoy playing outdoors from April through to the end of September. Our teams compete in local leagues as well as playing friendly games against other clubs. For further information contact Tony Baker: 01473 411347 Village Coffee Mornings Every Wednesday at 10am. Everyone is welcome. Westerfield & District Gardening Club Meets at 7.15pm on the first Wednesday of the month • November 6: Squash & Pumpkins and Competition Judging with David Coop of Elsoms • December 4: The Perennial Mr Potter with Brian Turlow & Christmas Buffet For further details contact Michele Doick (252330) or Barry Reeve (251843). Beavers, Cubs & Scouts 1st Westerfield Scout Group was founded in 1955. Using the village hall as its headquarters the group consists of: Beaver Colony Thursday, 5.45-6.45pm Boys and girls, 6-8 years old Beaver Leader Jenny Kent 01473 218501 / jennyk.kent1@gmail.com Cub Pack Tuesday, 6.45-8pm Boys and girls, 8-10½ years Cub Leader Joan Gibson 01473 785510 / gibsonjoan785@gmail.com Scout Troop Friday, 6.50-9pm Boys and girls, 10½-14 years Scout Leader Peter Runnacles 01473 785298 / peter@runnacles.plus.com If your child is interested in joining us please use the contact form on our website from where your enquiry will be forwarded to the appropriate leader: www.westerfieldscouts.org.uk Westerfield WI Lively meetings on the second Thursday of the month at 7.30pm. • November 14: Annual Meeting Competition: Christmas Table Decoration • December 12: Christmas Party New members and visitors are always welcome. For details please contact Janet Phillimore: 01473 415749 Pilates Monday from 10.30-11.30am and Wednesday from 6-7pm. Beginners welcome and equipment provided. Please contact Kat: 07804 909083 / katspilates@live.com Chi Kung Tuesday from 2.15-4pm and Thursday from 7.15-9pm, £12 per class, suitable for all ages. Contact Sally Askew: 01394 384013 / sally_askew@hotmail.com Yoga Thursday from 9.40-11am. Eighty minutes of yoga stretches and relaxation for all. Contact Caroline Glason: caroline@still-yoga.co.uk / 01473 464204 / 07746 860380 Please note that there is now an online calendar to check availability. For more information visit: www.westerfield-village.co.uk
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OUT & ABOUT DIARY DATES FOR WITNESHAM, SWILLAND & ASHBOCKING All events take place in the village hall unless indicated otherwise. Booking clerk: Mrs Anne Debenham, 01473 785798 WEEKLY EVENTS Mondays Pilates Class from 7-8pm Tuesdays • Post Office at Witnesham Baptist Church, 12.30-4pm • Carpet Bowls Club from 7pm. Contact Mr Peter Elmy: 01473 785754
Sunday 24: Artisan Christmas Craft, Art & Gift Fayre at the Best Western Hotel, Copdock, 10am-4pm. Admission £1 in aid of FIND (Families in Need). Thursday 28: Mobile Library visits Weyland Road, Witnesham (9.5010.20am), the Moon & Mushroom, Swilland (10.25-10.55am) and Sunset Cottage (10.45-10.55am). Please note there will be no library visit in December. Saturday 30 • Christmas Fayre at Witnesham Nursing Home; various stalls, tombola, draw and seasonal refreshments from 2.30-4pm
Wednesdays Coffee, Conversation & Cake (3Cs) at Witnesham Baptist Church, 9.30-11.30am
• Witnesham‘s Got Talent: Village Voices and other talented musicians entertain from 7pm.
Thursdays • Post Office at Witnesham Baptist Church, 9am-12.30pm
Monday 2 December: A concert featuring Christine Laughlin’s piano and violin pupils in St Mary’s Church, Witnesham, 6pm. Retiring collection for charity.
• Tai Chi Classes. Beginners’ class from 5.45-7.15pm and the regular class from 7.30-9.30pm. Contact Marc: 07860 471748 Fridays • Mums & Toddlers Group in Witnesham Baptist Church, 9.15-11.15am (term time only). Contact Mrs Jean Pearson: 01473 785478 • Pilates Class, 9.45-10.45am. Contact Kat: 07804 909083 / katspilates@live.com • Carpet Bowls from 2pm EVENTS IN NOVEMBER Sunday 3: Firework Display at the Barley Mow, Witnesham, 5.30pm. Festivities begin at 5.30pm with a bonfire, barbecue, beer tent and pizza. Music from The Rewind Duo at 6pm followed by James Barr at 8pm. Thursday 7: Village Voices meet at Witnesham Baptist Church Room, 7.30pm. Contact Christine Laughlin: 01473 785138 / christinelaughlin4@gmail.com Wednesday 13: WI AGM, 7.30pm Monday 18: Ashbocking Parish Council at SWT HQ, 7.30pm Wednesday 20: Swilland & Witnesham Parish Council Meeting, 7.30pm Thursday 21 • Mobile Library visits the Green, Ashbocking, from 12.15-12.25pm • Village Voices at Witnesham Baptist Church Room, 7.30pm Saturday 23 • Christmas Market, 10am-2pm. Book your table (£5) with Anne Debenham: 785798 • Christmas Fete at the Hope Centre, Wash Lane, Witnesham: Seasonal refreshments, crafts and activities, 11am-2pm.
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FUTURE DATES
Saturday 7 December: Swilland Church draw event from noon with soup and filled rolls and a variety of stalls. The draw will be at 1pm. Thursday 12 December: Talitha Koum’s Carols in St Mary’s Church, Witnesham at 6pm Wednesday 18 December: Carols, soup and mince pies at the Hope Centre, Wash Lane, Witnesham, 5pm CHRISTMAS APPEAL FROM FIND On behalf of Families in Need I am writing to ask if you might feel able to support our Christmas appeal. Throughout the year we have continued to run our food bank with around 3,000 emergency food bags already having been distributed as I write this in the first week of October. Our volunteers have also delivered household goods and furniture as well as supporting people who are rough sleepers. Last year’s Christmas appeal helped 2,000 needy people with large food hampers and gifts, showing that many people cared about their plight. If you can donate any items of Christmas fayre, such as a Christmas cake or log, a tin or box of biscuits or chocolates, we shall be able to add these to the hampers which will have been packed with food to cover meals over the festive period. Please deliver to me or arrange for me to collect these at the latest by Wednesday 4 December to allow volunteers to add your donations to the food boxes and then deliver them before Christmas. We shall be most grateful for any help you can give. Heather Cade, 5 Coopers Close, Witnesham / 01473 785464
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OUT & ABOUT IPSWICH FLOWER CLUB Our recent workshop was attended by 22 ladies who enjoyed making two arrangements each. Many of the participants had never attempted flower arranging before, but were expertly encouraged by Barbara Collins, a NAFAS tutor who came to spread the message of joining in the fun of flower arranging.
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We would like to invite you to our meeting on November 11 when our demonstrator will be Helen Newman presenting My Life with Flowers. The meeting starts at 2pm at St Augustine’s Church Hall on Bucklesham Road. There is a visitor fee of £5. You will be warmly welcomed if you just turn up, or for more information please contact Janet (01473 415749) or Stella (01473 711946). The club meets on the second Monday afternoon of the month. We also have six Friday afternoon workshops during the year which are suitable for all standards. The following monthly meeting is on December 9 when Brenda Tubb will present Another Fine Mess.
OTLEY & DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB We meet at Otley Village Hall at 7.30pm on the first Monday of the month. Monday 4 November Snowdrops with Joe Sharman of Monksilver Nursery All welcome; Join up or just come along. Admission is £1.50 for members and £4 for non-members. Annual membership is £10. To find out more contact Phil Pollard (07880 627984) or Jill Hempstead (07967 012636).
We are now looking for people who would like to open their garden to raise funds for The Blossom Appeal between April and September 2020.
ORWELL FLOWER CLUB If you are interested in flowers or flower arranging and would like to get in the mood for Christmas, join us at Tower Hall, 5 Broadlands Way, Rushmere St Andrew on Thursday 28 November. Our demonstrator for the evening is David Wright from Tunstead and the title of his demonstration is Christmas Dreams. The demonstration commences at 7.15pm and David will do six arrangements where we learn about flowers and foliage alongside a very interesting talk. You will have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets to win one of the fabulous arrangements at the end of the evening. Visitors are welcome at a cost of £5. We also have a fundraising stall and a small stall selling flower arranging supplies. Refreshments are served around 9pm and the raffle takes place immediately afterwards. Please contact Janet Dye (01473 601750 / janet.dye@ntlworld.com) or Delcie Corbett (01473 623371 / gil.corbett@btinternet.com) if you would like to find out more or would like to become a member of the club. Membership runs from April to March and a reduced membership fee is available from November to the end of March. There’s no meeting in December, but we do hold a Christmas workshop on December 11.
ICUSTEPS SUPPORT GROUP For critical care patients on the road to recovery We meet at Bluebird Lodge Community Hospital, 100 Mansbrook Boulevard, Ipswich IP3 9GJ from 6-8pm on: November 6 and December 4.
All types and size of garden are very welcome and you choose your preferred day and opening times.
To help make your Open Garden a success, we will send you a fundraising pack and personalised marketing materials. We will also help promote your special day to ensure everyone knows about it.
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www.colchesteripswichcharity.org.uk/opengardens The Blossom Appeal is helping to raise £2.5m to build a new breast care centre at Ipswich Hospital. The new centre will bring all elements of breast care under one roof for the first time. We want every breast care patient to have the best possible experience when they visit the hospital and need your help to make our dream a reality.
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HELMINGHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL & NURSERY OPEN MORNING Wednesday 13 November, 9.30-11.30am We look forward to welcoming you to our school where you can meet the students and staff and see our happy and vibrant school in action! There will also be a selection of samples of our tasty lunches for you to try. Helmingham Primary School and Nursery, Helmingham, Stowmarket IP14 6EX
CLAYDON HIGH SCHOOL On Wednesday 25 September we welcomed more than 600 prospective parents/carers and their children to our annual open evening. Following a short presentation, visitors toured the school and experienced our fantastic resources and facilities. Staff and students were on hand to showcase their work and visitors took part in various activities including: exploding Jelly Babies in Science; French and Spanish food tasting in Languages; a rowing challenge in PE and much, much more! I would like to take this opportunity to thank our 200 plus Claydon High School student helpers who helped to make the evening such a success. Much of the feedback I received from visitors commented upon how helpful, friendly and polite our students were. In other areas of the school, the PE department has had an eventful start to the term with football, netball and table tennis fixtures and a crosscountry competition. Year 10 GCSE PE students also had the opportunity to demonstrate leadership skills when they ran a successful Year 6 Sports Morning for in excess of 130 students from our feeder primary schools. A range of activities were on offer, including table tennis, football, netball and fitness and rowing challenges. Our Year 10 Leaders made the sessions really fun and competitive and were a credit to the school. Year 11 students have been particularly busy with various activities including: a Business Studies trip to Colchester Zoo, where students learnt more about the zoo as a business; Geography students took part in field trips to Southwold and Ipswich Marina; Design and Technology students in Years 10 and 11 visited the Design Museum in London, which included a handson workshop with their on-site designers; finally, all of Year 11 visited the Suffolk Skills Show at Trinity Park in Ipswich where students were able to visit stands, gather information and talk to employers and representatives from many different local businesses and industries, ranging from farming and agriculture, engineering and construction to law, finance and HM Forces. Mince Pies and Music We are looking forward to welcoming members of the local community along to our community Mince Pies and Music afternoon on Monday 16 December, noon-2pm. Please pop this date in your diaries and book your place by phoning 01473 836110. If you would like to visit the school and see us in action, please come along to one of our open mornings. The next one is on Tuesday 26 November. Please telephone my PA, Ms J Saunders, on 01473 836110 to book a place.
STONHAM ASPAL PRIMARY SCHOOL It’s quite incredible how quickly time seems to fly by. We are now two weeks away from completing our first half-term of the academic year 2019-20. Class R children have settled in and are already confidently finding their way around and making new friendships. Our new all-weather track is proving to be a big hit with the children, keeping them all healthy and active. We have already had a whole school poetry day and we are now getting organised and ready for our Harvest Service. We shall be setting off on our residential visit with 38 children very shortly. We’re keeping our fingers crossed for good weather, but we will still have a great time. Are you deciding which school you should send your child to? We think you would choose our school. We are extremely proud of what we achieve. We have been recognised by the diocese as Outstanding and by OFSTED as a Good school. We have also been recognised by the Department for Education for our excellent work in closing the gap in attainment for our vulnerable groups of children, ensuring that all our children achieve good results. If you would like to find out more about our school please come along to our open morning on Thursday 14 November from 9.30-11am, or our open afternoon on Monday 18 November from 1.45-3pm. If you are unable to make these dates, please contact the school office to book another time that is convenient to you.
BRAMFORD TENNIS CLUB Tennis is a fantastic way to spend time with family and friends and can also provide you with the opportunity to meet new people. We have year-round activities at Bramford Tennis Club for people of all abilities and ages so put your winter layers on and come and join us for a hit. Adults Our LTA coach, Carl Douglas, provides adult one-to-one coaching throughout the year and also runs a ladies only group tennis session every Tuesday at 6.30pm and a cardio tennis fitness class on Thursdays at 7.10pm. We also run regular social tennis events known as Tennis 3’s which are fast paced and great fun, and cater for all ability levels. For more information, get in touch with Carl: 07553 966380 Juniors Carl also offers one-on-one coaching for juniors and also runs several Mini Tennis squads after school on Tuesdays. Mini Tennis REDS (ages 5-7) runs from 4-4.45pm and Mini Tennis ORANGE (ages 8-11) runs from 4.45-5.30pm. Additionally, at key points in the season we run several one-off theme-based tennis festivals including the Great British Tennis Weekend, Summertime Slam and Monster Smash. For more information contact Carl. To find out more please visit: www.clubspark.lta.org.uk/BramfordTennisClub www.facebook.com/BramfordTennisClub/ Coaching enquiries: carl.douglas@talk21.com / text/call 07553 966380
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CHURCH NEWS CHURCH NEWS FROM SWILLAND & ASHBOCKING Pub Church – wherever next? On a very wet morning in October, 15 of us, aged between five and 80+, were greeted in the Moon and Mushroom at Swilland with tea and coffee. It happened to be a Sunday, but it could just as easily have been another day and a different time. The pub was open for business and customers came and went while we sang, prayed, discussed, read the Bible, newspapers and poetry, and shared time with each other and with God. I don’t know what impression it made on the staff and those having a drink at the bar, but I feel certain that it was just as genuinely ‘church’ as the more traditional harvest festivals at Otley and Grundisburgh the same morning. Everyone contributed something and we all learned from each other, leaving with an enthusiastic, “let’s do it again”. Jesus promised his disciples that he would be with them to the end of time. His incarnation and life on Earth were a visible presence of God with us – Emmanuel. We can go even further and say that God is in us, present in you, me and the whole of creation as Holy Spirit. That being so, any attempt to confine God to a building, a liturgy, a day of the week or a particular group of people will fail. Jesus would not let traditions or boundaries restrict where he took the gospel – as his church, as the people of God, nor should we. This is what lies behind Fresh Expressions of Church and Lightwave. The former has been around for several years and the latter is the project led by Sally Gaze, Charlotte Cook and others that is developing from its base in Otley College. We are already involved – Pub Church, Village War Memorial Church, Messy Church, Christmas Nativity in a barn, Farmyard Harvest Celebration, country walk rogation, house church, house group – we’ve got them or done them somewhere in the benefice. A coffee-morning or a community-lunch are just as appropriate as a sung Eucharist in church to share the gospel, fellowship and God’s gift of salvation.
Grundisburgh at Burgh: 10.50am Hasketon Church: 9.30am Otley Church: 10.50am Swilland Church: 12.15pm We will remember them… ALL SOULS’ REMEMBERING SERVICE Sunday 3 November Otley at 9.30am, Grundisburgh at 11am If you have lost someone you have loved and would like to remember them at a special service of remembering – please do join us WHAT’S ON IN NOVEMBER Friday 1: Ashbocking Coffee Morning, 10.30am at the home of Linda and John Pollard of Hawthorns, The Green, Ashbocking Saturday 2 • Swilland Community Coffee Morning, 10am at the home of Ann Kent of Red Court, Swilland • Grundisburgh Coffee Morning, 10am at the Parish Rooms Sunday 3: Messy Church – Super Heroes, 3-4.30pm at Hasketon Village Hall. Join us for a story and something to eat, all welcome, £1 donation per family. If you plan to attend please like to come, please let us for catering purposes: mark@cresswell.onl Monday 4 & 25: Knit and Stitch, 10am at the home of Linda and John Pollard of Hawthorns, The Green, Ashbocking Monday 4: Otley and District Gardening Club, see page 12 Monday 4, 11 18 & 25: Grundisburgh Bridge Club, 7.30pm at the Parish Rooms
Seen in that way, we can be and do church anywhere at any time. Meeting with and worshipping God needs no appointment or formality. They happen daily in countless workplaces, at kitchen sinks, on mountain tops, in factory canteens, prison cells, village halls, and sitting rooms, around hospital beds. Pub Church, Fresh Expressions and Lightwave projects do not diminish, but complement the traditional Sunday service in the church building. It is Pub Church not ‘church in the pub’, and if it refreshes parts and/or people that traditional church doesn’t reach, then let’s have more of it.
Tuesday 5 • Baby Café, 9-10.30am at Grundisburgh Parish Rooms • Ministry Team Meeting
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Thursday 7: Woodbridge Deanery Chapter, noon at Grundisburgh Church
Wednesday 6 • SWAPSHOP, 10-11am in Grundisburgh Parish Rooms • Hobbies Group, 10am-noon at Clopton Village Hall • Going Deeper Homegroup, 10am at Manor Farm, The Green, Ashbocking
Sunday 10 & 17: Grundisburgh Sunday Club and Discovery Club from 10.45am in Grundisburgh Parish Rooms. • Sunday Club is a 45-minute active session for ages two to seven; contact: Jenny:jonje@talktalk.net • Discovery Club is for children from seven upwards; contact Sandra: sandra@thecresswells.me.uk Monday 11 & 25: Beyond Belief. A small group which meets to discuss areas of Christian Faith at six fortnightly meetings held at Grundisburgh Parish Rooms from 10.30am-noon. Monday 11 & 25: Otley House Group, 1.45-3pm at the home of Penny Clark of Cherry Bank, Otley Tuesday 12 • Boulge PCC, 2pm • Grundisburgh & Hasketon PCC at Grundisburgh School, 7.30pm Remembrance Sunday 10 November Please join us to mark the sacrifices of all those who gave their lives in war, and to pray for peace Ashbocking Church: 10.50am Boulge Church: 10.50am Burgh Church: 10.50am Clopton Church: 10.50am
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Wednesday 13: Ashbocking Bible Study Group, 7.30pm at the home of Linda and John Pollard of Hawthorns, The Green, Ashbocking Thursday 14 • 9.30am, Otley Church Communion followed by 10am Otley Coffee Morning at the home of Brian and Christine Childs of Lime Tree Place, Helmingham Road • Shoebox Appeal Packing Party, 10am at Grundisburgh Parish Rooms • Tiddlywinks, 2.30pm in Grundisburgh Upper Room
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CHURCH NEWS Saturday 16: Burgh Schoolroom Coffee Morning, 10.30am Monday 18: Monday House Group, 7.30pm at the home of Malcolm and Sandra Green Wednesday 20 • Going Deeper Homegroup, 10am at Manor Farm, The Green, Ashbocking • Clopton Coffee Morning, 10am at Clopton Village Hall Sunday 24: Messy Church – Messy Stir-Up, 3-4.30pm at Grundisburgh Village Hall. Join us as we prepare for Christmas / #FollowTheStar Monday 25: Carlford PCCs meet with Bishop Mike for the Sec 12 meeting – re appointment of a new incumbent at Otley Village Hall
Tuesday 26 • Tiddlywinks, 2.30pm in Grundisburgh Upper Room • Men’s Group, 7.30pm at The Moon and Mushroom Wednesday 27: Ashbocking Bible Study Group, 7.30pm at the home of Linda and John Pollard of Hawthorns, The Green, Ashbocking Thursday 28 • 12.15pm, Hasketon Community Lunch following 11.30am Holy Communion at the Victory Hall • Otley Community Lunch, 12.30pm at Otley White Hart • COSA PCCs at 7.30pm at Clopton Village Hall
WITNESHAM BAPTIST CHURCH Can I begin this month’s thoughts with a bit of ‘preachiness’? Without passing any comment on the holders of the banner on the cover of last month’s In Touch, I must comment on the banner. I would suggest that the possibility of a new dual carriageway to bypass north Ipswich would not be the Highway to Hell. That highway is already set according to each of our decisions, attitudes, actions and beliefs!
At this time of remembrance we pray for peace, let us remember that we are asked to live in peace and so, as Tom Paxton sang, ‘Let there be Peace, let it begin with me’.
I recall that the Bible (reference/guidance book for Christians) says that the broad way leads to destruction (hell) while the narrow way leads to life. The reference in Matthew 7 verses 12 to 14, refer to how people treat each other and how they respond to God and Jesus.
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Living for self and not caring for or respecting others is the road to destruction/ hell and eternity without God. Trusting in Jesus and looking out for others, treating others with love and respect leads to life eternal with God. Physical roads built or threatened to be built may not be positive or helpful to many, but in the end lead to the next junction and delay. Best think about and choose a better road in life that leads to positive relationships now and for eternity! This month, again, is a time to remember our past and through remembering to try and learn so that we may not repeat errors of the past. Looking across the world to China and Hong Kong during September and October, it appears that lessons of the past have not been learnt as the violence on both sides seems to have escalated. I hope that as you read, it has not escalated beyond the time of peaceful reconciliation, but I fear that it could lead to many deaths, especially of the protestors and those wanting to hold on to any democracy. Dictatorship in all forms, or in whatever name it may have, is simply one person wanting power and control without showing any respect for others who do not agree with them. Leadership is not dominant, but being willing to be a servant wanting the best for others before themselves. Many great leaders of the past have lived in that way, most notably Jesus who gave His life for our benefit, now and eternal. We are back to the broad/wide or narrow roads.
Pastor Andrew November 2019 Sunday 3 November: Pastor Andrew, including Holy Communion Sunday 10 November: 10.50am Remembrance Service Sunday 17 November: Team Ministry Sunday 24 November: Morning Service Family Time Together: every Sunday from 9.30-10.15am All families, parents with children, are welcome for a special time together with craft, singing and stories. Saturday 2 November: Men’s Breakfast, 9am – all welcome Monday 4 November: The Munch Bunch Lunch Club, 12.30pm. Please contact Heather for details: 01473 785321 Tuesday 5 November: Tuesday Craft Corner, 2pm. Open to all, just turn up. Bring your own craft if you have one. Every Wednesday: 3Cs Café from 9.30-11.30am for Coffee (or tea), Cake and Chat – all welcome Fridays: Mums & Toddlers Group, 9.15-11.15am Wednesday 13 November: Prayer Fellowship, 11.30am Wednesday 27 November: Bible Study, 11.30am In church we have a collection box for FIND (Families in Need) and nonperishable food is very welcome. Outside there’s a clothes bank on behalf of the Salvation Army. We have bags you can use (please ask) or you can use your own. Thank you. The post office is in our conservatory on Tuesday afternoons and Thursday mornings. Please use this service to help keep it in the village.
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The Churches of the United Benefice of Westerfield and Tuddenham St Martin with Witnesham
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chairman Harry Brightwell on 01473 210519.
Remembrance Sunday this year is on 10th November. But before that, on the 9th November there’s a performance at the Royal Albert Hall paying tribute to past and present members of the armed forces. The work of the Royal British Legion features at this performance, commonly referred to as the Poppy Day Appeal. And as you probably know, the Legion helps members of the Armed Forces community and their families every day of the week. It was formed in 192,1 and there are branches throughout the country. Our local Witnesham and District Branch meets at the Barley Mow pub 3 times a year.
Remembrance Services Sunday 10th November
10.00 - Memorial Service at Witnesham War Memorial 10.45 - Tuddenham Church - Legion members will be attending 10.45 - Westerfield Church 10.45 - Witnesham Church 12.15 - Memorial Service at Swilland. Legion members retiring to the Barley Mow from 12.30 onwards. Tom Bennett
Village Voices Concert
Volunteer
Volunteering with us helps make an enormous difference to our Armed Forces community. However much time you can give, there are plenty of opportunities for you to get involved. I’ve been our branch Secretary for about 10 years but decided not stand for re-election at the AGM in October. So you think you can help the branch in any way, please get in touch with our
Hold the Date Carol Services
30th November 7.30pm Witnesham Village Hall No tickets required! Just turn up Bring drinks & nibbles Donations to FIND (Families in Need) Fancy performing? Contact Christine Laughlin 01473 785138
Tuddenham: 15th Dec at 3.30pm Westerfield: 19th Dec at 6.30pm Witnesham: 22nd Dec at 6.00pm Christmas Eve Tuddenham: Children’s service 3.00pm Tuddenham: Holy communion 11.30 pm Christmas Day Tuddenham: Family Service 9.30am Witnesham: Family Service 10.00am Westerfield: Communion 10.30am
Church Events—November
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Men’s Breakfast—Saturday 2nd Nov 9.00—10.30 at Witnesham Baptist Church
WE’RE WITHOUT A VICAR AT THE MOMENT SO PLEASE CONTACT:
Mothers’ Union—Thursday 7th Nov 1.30—4.30 Westerfield Church Rooms (visitors welcome—contact Rev’d Catherine Forsdike 252904)
Paul Laughlin
01473 785138 Paul@wtandw.org.uk
Kingdom Kids— Sunday 24th Nov 10.00 at Witnesham Church
Carol Rivett
Benefice Away Day — Saturday 16th Nov 9.30, ending with lunch. Tuddenham VH
01473 717404 Carol@wtandw.org.uk
Julia Farmer
01473 785497 Julia@wtandw.org.uk
Village Voices—Thursday 7th & 21st Nov at 7.30pm in Witnesham Baptist Church (contact Christine Laughlin 785138)
CHURCH SERVICES—November
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Day / Date
St Martin’s Tuddenham St Martin
Sunday 3rd November
9.30am Family Communion
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This information was correct at the time of going to press (early last month). Occasionally we have to make changes—please check our website for the most up-to-date information at www.wtandw.org.uk
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St Mary Magdalene’s Westerfield 11am Family Communion
Sunday 10th November
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Sunday 24th November
9.30am Morning Worship
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10.45 Remembrance Service
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